Lecroy WaveSurfer User Manual
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RETURNING A PRODUCT FOR SERVICE OR REPAIR
If you need to return a LeCroy product, identify it by its model and serial numbers. Describe the defect or failure, and give us your name and
telephone number.
For factory returns, use a Return Authorization Number (RAN), which you can get from customer service. Write the number clearly on the
outside of the shipping carton.
Return products requiring only maintenance to your local customer service center.
If you need to return your scope for any reason, use the original shipping carton. If this is not possible, be sure to use a rigid carton. The scope
should be packed so that it is surrounded by a minimum of four inches (10 cm) of shock absorbent material.
Within the warranty period, transportation charges to the factory will be your responsibility. Products under warranty will be returned to you
with transport prepaid by LeCroy. Outside the warranty period, you will have to provide us with a purchase order number before the work can
be done. You will be billed for parts and labor related to the repair work, as well as for shipping.
You should prepay return shipments. LeCroy cannot accept COD (Cash On Delivery) or Collect Return shipments. We recommend using air
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You can get assistance with installation, calibration, and a full range of software applications from your customer service center. Visit the
LeCroy Web site at http://www.lecroy.com for the center nearest you.
STAYING UP-TO-DATE
To maintain your instrument’s performance within specifications, have us calibrate it at least once a year. LeCroy offers state-of-the-art
performance by continually refining and improving the instrument’s capabilities and operation. We frequently update both firmware and
software during service, free of charge during warranty.
You can also install new purchased software options in your scope yourself, without having to return it to the factory. Simply provide us with
your instrument serial number and ID, and the version number of instrument software installed. We will provide you with a unique option key
that consists of a code to be entered through the Utilities' Options dialog to load the software option.
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WARRANTY
The instrument is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of three years from shipment. LeCroy will either
repair or, at our option, replace any product returned to one of our authorized service centers within this period. However, in order to do this
we must first examine the product and find that it is defective due to workmanship or materials and not due to misuse, neglect, accident, or
abnormal conditions or operation.
LeCroy shall not be responsible for any damage caused by improper connection to incompatible equipment, or for any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non-LeCroy supplies.
Spare and replacement parts, and repairs, all have a 90-day warranty.
The oscilloscope’s firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any
kind covering detailed performance. Products not made by LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.
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COPYRIGHT
© 2004 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved.
LeCroy, ActiveDSO, ProBus, SMART Trigger, JitterTrack, WavePro, and Waverunner are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation.
WaveMaster and X-Stream are trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Because your scope runs on a Windows-based PC platform, it must be protected from viruses, as with any PC on a corporate network. It is
crucial that the scope be kept up to date with Windows Critical Updates, and that anti-virus software be installed and continually updated.
Visit http://www.lecroy.com/dsosecurity
and related matters.
for more information regarding Windows Service Pack compatibility with LeCroy operating software,
SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note:
Vertical System
Bandwidth (-3 dB @ 50 ohms):
WaveSurfer 422 and 424 200 MHz
WaveSurfer 432 and 434 350 MHz
WaveSurfer 452 and 454 500 MHz
Input Channels:
Rise Time (typical):
WaveSurfer 422 and 424 1.75 ns
WaveSurfer 432 and 434 1.00 ns
WaveSurfer 452 and 454 750 ps
Bandwidth Limiters:
z Full
z 200 MHz
z 20 MHz (WaveSurfer 424/422)
Input Impedance:
Input Coupling:
Max Input Voltage: +/-
Installation (Overvoltage) Category:
Vertical Resolution:
Sensitivity:
DC Gain Accuracy:
Offset Range:
+/-1 V @ 1.0 mV to 49 mV/div
+/-10 V @ 50 mV to 0.49 V/div
+/-100 V @ 0.5 V to 10 V/div
4 (WaveSurfer 424, 434, 454); 2 (WaveSurfer 422, 432, 452)
1 Mohms // 16 pF or 50 ohms +/-1%
DC 50 ohm, DC 1Mohm, GND, AC 1Mohm
400 Vpk (CAT I), +/-300 Vpk (CAT II)
8 bits
50 ohms: 1 mV/div to 2 V/div; 1 Mohms: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
+/-(1.5% + 0.5% of full scale)
CAT I
Offset Accuracy:
+/-(1.0% + 0.5% of full scale + 1 mV)
Horizontal System
Timebases:
Time/div Range:
WaveSurfer 454/452 200 ps to 1000 s/div
WaveSurfer 434/432 500 ps to 1000 s/div
WaveSurfer 424/422 1 ns to 1000 s/div
Roll Mode 200 ms 1000 s/div
Math & Zoom Traces:
Clock Accuracy:
Interpolator Resolution:
Internal timebase common to 4 input channels
4 independent zoom traces; 1 math/zoom trace
</= 10 ppm
5 ps
Acquisition System
Single-shot Sample Rate/Ch:
Sam
le Rate (RIS mode):
1 GS/s
50 GS/s
2 Channel Max.:
Standard Record Length:
Max. Record Length (optional):
Standard Capture Time:
Max. Capture Time (optional):
2 GS/s
500 kpts/Ch (interleaved); 250 kpts/Ch (all channels)
2 Mpts/Ch (interleaved); 1 Mpts/Ch (all channels)
up to 250 µs at full sample rate
up to 1 ms at full sample rate
Acquisition Processing
Averaging:
Enhanced Resolution (ERES) -- optional with MathSurfer package:
Envelope (Extrema) -- optional with MathSurfer package:
Continuous averaging to 1 million sweeps
from 8.5 to 11 bits vertical resolution
Envelope, floor, roof for up to 1 million sweeps
Triggering System
Normal, Auto, Single, and Stop
Modes:
Sources:
available for battery or DC operation.
Slope:
Coupling Modes:
Pre-trigger Delay:
Post-trigger Delay:
Holdoff by Time or Events:
Internal Trigger Range:
External Trigger Range:
External Trigger Impedance:
Any input channel, External, Ext/10, or Line; slope, level, and coupling are unique to each source (except Line). Line input is not
CH1 to CH4, Ext, Ext/10: Positive, Negative, Window; Line (except DC/battery power): Positive, Negative
AC, DC, HF, HFRej, LFRej (except Line trigger)
0 to 100% of horizontal time scale
0 to 10,000 divisions
Up to 20 s, or from 1 to 99,999,999 events
+/-5 div from center
EXT/10 +/-5 V; EXT +/-500 mV
50 ohms, 1 Mohms
Basic Triggers
Edge/Slope/Line:
Triggers when the signal meets the slope (positive, negative, window) and level condition.
SMART Triggers -- Standard
Triggers on positive or negative glitches with widths selectable from 600 ps to 20 s or on intermittent faults.
Glitch:
Triggers on positive or negative glitches with widths selectable from 2 ns to 20 s or on intermittent faults. Includes exclusion mode
Width:
(trigger on intermittent faults by specifying the normal width period).
Logic (Pattern):
or don't care. The High and Low level can be selected independently. Triggers at start or end of pattern.
TV -- Composite Video:
(up to 1500 lines).
Logic combination (AND, NAND, OR, NOR) of 5 inputs (4 channels and external trigger input). Each source can be high, low,
Triggers selectable fields (1, 2, 4, or 8), positive or negative slope, for NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or non-standard video
SMART Triggers -- Optional
Triggers on positive or negative runts defined by two voltage limits and two time limits. Select between 2 ns and 20 ns. Includes
Runt:
exclusion mode (trigger on intermittent faults by specifying the normal width period).
Slew Rate:
(trigger on intermittent faults by specifying the normal width period).
Interval (Signal or Pattern):
sources is 2 ns to 20 s, or 1 to 99,999,999 events. Includes exclusion mode (trigger on intermittent faults by specifying the normal width
period).
Dropout:
intermittent faults by specifying the normal width period).
Qualified (State or Edge):
sources is 2 ns to 20 s, or 1 to 99,999,999 events. Includes exclusion mode (trigger on intermittent faults by specifying the normal width
period).
Triggers on edge rates. Select limits for dV, dt, and slope. Select edge limits between 2 ns and 20 ns. Includes exclusion mode
Triggers on a source if a given state (or transition edge) has occurred on another source. Delay between
Triggers if the input signal drops out for longer than a selectable timeout between 2 ns and 20 s. Includes exclusion mode (trigger on
Triggers on any input source only if a defined state or edge occurred on another input source. Delay between
Automatic Setup
Autosetup:
Vertical Find Scale:
dynamic range.
Automatically sets timebase, trigger, and sensitivity to display a wide range of repetitive signals.
Automatically sets the vertical sensitivity and offset for the selected channels to display a waveform with maximum
Documentation and Connectivity
Printing:
Email:
SMTP (no additional program needed).
Waveform Memories:
Waveform File Data:
Screen Images:
to one of the three USB 2.0 ports. Images can be saved in a variety of formats, and with white or black background.
Waveform Labeling (Annotation):
Hardcopy Front Panel Button:
and save to the clipboard.
Networking:
IP address.
Remote Control:
USB Ports:
External Monitor Port Standard:
(Centronics)
Serial Port:
Audio Port:
Connect to any WindowsXP-compatible printer. Load any standard WindowsXP printer driver onto the unit as future needs require.
Configure the unit to send an email of a screen image in a variety of formats, using MAPI (i.e., through a default email program) or
Save waveform data as a reference trace to be compared to channels, zooms, or math functions.
Save waveform data in the following formats: binary, ASCII, Excel, Mathcad, MATLAB.
Save a screen image to the internal hard drive, a user-supplied USB memory stick, or any other peripheral device connected
Attach up to 10 labels to any combination of waveforms. Labels appear on screen images.
Configure the front panel Hardcopy button to send an email, save a screen image, save waveform file data,
Standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface (RJ-45 connector). Connect to any network using DHCP with automatically assigned
Via LeCroy Remote Command Set (via Ethernet)
3 USB ports (one on front of instrument) support Windows compatible devices
15-pin D-Type female SVGA-compatible connector for external color parallel port 25-pin D-type female
9-pin D-type male (not for remote oscilloscope control)
Mic Input, Line Input, Line Output
Probing
One PP007-WS per channel (standard). A variety of optional passive and active probes is available.
Probes:
To avoid incorrect measurements, ensure that your probes have the correct model number (PP007-WS). Do not use probes with model
number PP007 or PP007-WR. Only model PP007-WS will provide the specified performance.
Probe System – ProBus:
Scale Factors:
Caution
Automatically detects and supports a wide variety of compatible probes.
Automatically or manually selected depending on probe used
Color Waveform Display
Color 10.4-inch flat panel TFT LCD with high resolution touch screen
Type:
Resolution:
Real Time Clock:
Grid Styles:
Waveform Display Styles:
SVGA; 800 x 600 pixels
Date, hours, minutes, and seconds displayed with waveform; SNTP support to synchronize to precision internet clocks
Single, XY, Single+XY
Sample dots joined or dots only
Analog Persistence Display
Analog and Color-graded Persistence:
Persistence Selections:
Persistence Aging Time:
Sweeps Displayed:
Select analog or color.
From 500 ms to infinity
All accumulated or all accumulated with last trace highlighted
Variable saturation levels; stores each trace's persistence data in memory
Zoom Expansion Traces
Display up to 4 Zoom traces.
Rapid Signal Processing
Processor:
Intel Celeron 850 with MS WindowsXP Embedded platform
Internal Waveform Memory
Waveform:
media).
M1, M2, M3, M4 (Store full-length waveforms with 16 bits/data point.) Or save to any number of files (limited only by data storage
Setup Storage
Front Panel and Instrument Status:
A
p
Save to the internal hard drive or to a USB connected peripheral device.
Auxiliary Output
Signal Types:
Calibrator Signal:
Control Signals:
Select from calibrator or control signals output from front panel.
1 kHz, 1 V square wave
trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/fail
Auxiliary Input
Signal Types:
Select External Trigger input on front panel. EXT: 100 mV/div; EXT/10: 1 V/div
Math Tools (standard)
Operators include sum, difference, product, ratio, and FFT (up to 25 kpts with power spectrum output and rectangular,Von Hann, and Flattop
windows). One math function may be defined at a time.
Extended Math (MathSurfer option)
dds chaining of two math functions, rescaling to different units, and the following additional math functions:
absolute value
averaging (summed and continuous)
derivative
envelope
enhanced Resolution (to 11 bits)
floor
integral
invert
reciprocal
roof
square
square root
Measure Tools (standard)
Display any 6 parameters together with statistics, including their average, high, low, and standard deviations. Measurements can be gated to
focus on only a portion of the waveform.
amplitude
area
base
delay
duty cycle
fall 80-20%
fall time (90-10%)
frequency
maximum
mean
minimum
overshoot-
overshoot+
peak-to-peak
period
rise 20-80%
rise time (10-90%
rms
skew
std. deviation
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width
Pass/Fail Testing
Test multiple parameters against selectable parameter limits at the same time. Pass or fail conditions can initiate actions including: document
to local or networked files, email the image of the failure, save waveforms, or send a pulse out at the front panel auxiliary BNC output.
General
Auto Calibration:
Power Requirements:
single-phase 100 to 120 V
Power Consum
Ensures specified DC and timing accuracy is maintained for 1 year minimum.
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 V
(+/-10%) AC power source at 400 Hz (+/-5%).
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Voltage Range: 90 to 132 V
Frequency Range: 380 to 420 Hz 47 to 63 Hz
On State: up to 200 VA (4-channel models) or 170 VA (2-channel models) depending on accessories installed
tion:
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(+/-10%) AC power source at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%), or
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90 to 264 V
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(probes, external printer, PC port plug-ins, etc.)
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Physical Dimensions (HWD):
Net Weight:
6.8 kg (15 lbs.)
260 mm x 340 mm x 152 mm (10.25 in. x 13.4 in. x 6.0 in.); height measurement excludes foot pads
Warranty and Service
3-year warranty; calibration recommended yearly
Optional service programs include extended warranty, upgrades, and calibration services.
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating:
Storage (non-operating):
Humidity
Operating:
Storage (non-operating):
ltitude
Operating:
Storage (non-operating):
Random Vibration
Operating:
Non-operating:
Shock
Functional Shock:
5 to 40 °C
-20 to +60 °C
5 to 80% RH (non-condensing) at or below 30 °C; upper limit derates linearly to 55% RH (non-condensing) at 40 °C
5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) as tested per MIL-PRF-28800F
Up to 3048 m (10,000 ft) at or below 25 °C
Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
0.31 g
, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 15 minutes in each of 3 orthogonal axes
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2.4 g
, 5 to 500 Hz, 15 minutes in each of 3 orthogonal axes
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20 g peak, half sine, 11 ms pulse, 3 shocks (positive and negative) in each of 3 orthogonal axes, 18 shocks total
Certifications
CE Approved, UL (Std. UL 3111-1) and cUL (Std. CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1) listed.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The oscilloscope meets requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for Product Safety.
EMC Directive:
89/336/EEC
EN61326-1:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to
take appropriate measures.
Low Voltage Directive:
Product Safety
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73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1:2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Installation Category II
Pollution Degree 2
Protection Class 1
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Safety Symbols and Terms
Operating Environment
Cooling
AC Power Source
Power and Ground Connections
On/Standby Switch
Calibration
Cleaning
Abnormal Conditions
This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You
are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this section.
Safety Symbols and Terms
Where the following symbols or terms appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels, or in this manual, they alert you to important safety
considerations.
This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect
against personal injury or damage to the instrument.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.
This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.
This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.
This symbol shows that the switch is a On/Standby switch. When it is pressed, the DSO’s state toggles between
Operating and Standby state. This switch is not a disconnect device. To completely remove power to the DSO, the
power cord must be unplugged from the AC outlet after the DSO is placed in Standby state.
This symbol is used to denote "Alternating Current."
The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
CAUTION
WARNING
CAT I
followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are
fully understood and met.
The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are
fully understood and met.
Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the oscilloscope front
panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are
taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
Operating Environment
The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated
in a clean, dry environment with an ambient temperature within
the range of 5 °C to 40 °C.
Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should
Note:
be taken into account when assessing the ambient temperature.
The design of the instrument has been verified to conform to EN
61010-1 safety standard per the following limits:
WARNING
The DSO must not be operated in explosive, dusty, or wet/damp
atmospheres.
Installation (Overvoltage) Categories II (Mains Supply Connector)
& I (Measuring Terminals)
Pollution Degree 2
Protection Class I
Note:
Installation (Overvoltage) Category II refers to local distribution
level, which is applicable to equipment connected to the mains
supply (AC power source).
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I refers to signal level, which
is applicable to equipment measuring terminals that are
connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to
limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
Pollution Degree 2 refers to an operating environment where
normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally
a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be
expected.
Protection Class I refers to a grounded equipment, in which
protection against electric shock is achieved by Basic Insulation
and by means of a connection to the protective ground
conductor in the building wiring.
CAUTION
Protect the DSO’s display touch screen from excessive impacts
with foreign objects.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum specified front panel terminal (CH1,
CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT) voltage levels. Refer to Specifications for
more details.
Cooling Requirements
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and
ventilation openings. Care must be taken to avoid restricting the
airflow around the apertures (fan holes) at the sides, front, and
rear of the DSO. To ensure adequate ventilation it is required to
leave a 10 cm (4 inch) minimum gap around the sides, front, and
rear of the instrument.
AC Power Source
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 V
(+/-10%) AC power source at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%), or single-phase
100 to 120 V
No manual voltage selection is required; the instrument
automatically adapts to line voltage.
Depending on the accessories installed (front panel probes, PC
port plug-ins, external printer, etc.), the instrument can draw up to
200 VA (4-channel models) or 170 VA (2-channel models).
(+/-10%) AC power source at 400 Hz (+/-5%).
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CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect probes or lest leads while they are
connected to a voltage source.
CAUTION
Do not block the ventilation holes located on both sides and rear
of the DSO.
CAUTION
Do not allow any foreign matter to enter the DSO through the
ventilation holes, etc.
Note:
The instrument automatically adapts itself to the AC line input
within the following ranges:
Voltage Range:
Frequency Range:
90 to 264 V
47 to 63 Hz 380 to 420 Hz
rms
90 to 132 V
rms
Power and Ground Connections
The instrument is provided with a grounded cord set containing a
molded three-terminal polarized plug and a standard IEC320
(Type C13) connector for making line voltage and safety ground
connection. The AC inlet ground terminal is connected directly to
WARNING
A
the frame of the instrument. For adequate protection against
electrical shock hazard, the power cord plug must be inserted into
a mating AC outlet containing a safety ground contact. Use only
the power cord specified for this instrument and certified for the
country of use.
The DSO should be positioned to allow easy access to the
socket-outlet. To completely remove power to the DSO, unplug
the instrument’s power cord from the AC outlet after the DSO is
placed in Standby state.
In Standby state the DSO is still connected to the AC supply. The
instrument can only be placed in a complete Power Off state by
physically disconnecting the power cord from the AC supply. It is
recommended that the power cord be unplugged from the AC
outlet if the DSO is not being used for an extended period of time.
See On/Standby Switch
for more information.
Electrical Shock Hazard!
Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of
the DSO, or disconnection of the safety ground terminal creates a
hazardous situation.
Intentional interruption is prohibited.
CAUTION
The outer shells of the front panel terminals (CH1, CH2, CH3,
CH4, EXT) are connected to the instrument’s chassis and
therefore to the safety ground.
On/Standby Switch
The front panel On/Standby switch controls the operational state of the DSO. This toggle switch is activated by momentarily pressing and
releasing it.
There are two basic DSO states: On or Standby. In the "On" state, the DSO, including its computer subsystems (CPU, hard drive, etc,) is fully
powered and operational. In the "Standby" state, the DSO, including computer subsystems, is powered off with the exception of some
"housekeeping" circuitry (approximately 2 watts dissipation).
lways use the On/Standby switch to place the DSO in Standby state so that it executes a proper shutdown process (including a Windows
shutdown) to preserve settings before powering itself off. This can be accomplished by pressing and holding in the On/Standby switch for
approximately 5 seconds.
To power off completely, place the DSO in Standby state, then disconnect the power cord.
Note:
Calibration
The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified personnel only.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth.
Do not use chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no
circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument. To
avoid electrical shock, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
before cleaning.
Electrical Shock Hazard!
No operator serviceable parts inside. Do not remove covers.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING
Abnormal Conditions
Operate the instrument only as intended by the manufacturer.
If you suspect the DSO’s protection has been impaired,
disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any
unintended operation.
The DSO’s protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the
instrument shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe
transport stresses.
Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all
instructions and labels.
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Any use of the DSO in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer may impair the instrument’s safety protection. The
instrument and related accessories should not be directly
connected to human subjects or used for patient monitoring.
WARNING
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Buttons and Knobs
The control buttons of the instrument's front panel are logically grouped into analog and special functional areas. Analog functions are included
in the Horizontal , Trigger , and Vertical groups of control buttons and knobs.
Some of the front panel knobs are also special function push buttons. By pressing the knobs, you can activate functions such as Find
Note:
Level, Zero Vertical Offset, and Zero Delay. The
Sometimes you may want to change a value without using the numeric keypad. In that case, simply touch once inside the data entry field in
the scope dialog area (the field will be highlighted in yellow), then use the Adjust
knob functions as a toggle between fine and coarse adjustment.
DJUST
A
knob to dial in values into the selected field.
Trigger Control:
Horizontal Control:
The
which is indicated in the
Press
knob selects the trigger threshold level. Push this knob to quickly find the level,
EVEL
L
to display your trace.
UTO
A
Trigger
descriptor label
triggers the scope after a time-out, even if the trigger
UTO
A
.
conditions are not met.
N
triggers the scope each time a signal is present that meets the conditions set for the
ORMAL
type of trigger selected.
arms the scope to trigger once (single-shot acquisition) when the input signal meets
INGLE
S
the trigger conditions set for the type of trigger selected. If the scope is already armed, it will
force a trigger.
prevents the scope from triggering on a signal. If you boot up the instrument with the
TOP
S
trigger in Stop mode, the message "no trace available" will be displayed.
horizontally positions the scope trace on the display so you can observe the signal
DELAY
prior to the trigger time. It adjusts the pre- and post-trigger time. Push this knob to quickly set
the delay to zero, in which case the trigger point is positioned in the middle of the display grid.
When Zoom is selected, this button is used to position the zoom trace horizontally on the grid.
Vertical Control:
Cursor Control:
Sets the time/division of the timebase (acquisition system).
The
ERTICAL OFFSET
V
knob adjusts the vertical offset of a channel. Press the knobs to quickly
set the offset to zero for the selected channel.
When Zoom is selected, this button is used to position the zoom trace vertically on the grid.
The
OLTS/DIVISION
V
knob sets the vertical gain of the channel selected.
The channel number buttons only turn a channel on or off; they do not display the setup dialog
for the channel. A lighted channel button indicates that the channel trace is On and that the
front panel controls are dedicated to that channel.
To display a channel's setup dialog, select the channel from the
drop-down menu. Or,
Vertical
touch the channel descriptor label twice.
The
cursor button turns on cursors and, with each additional push, cycles through the
YPE
T
different types -- horizontal (time) and vertical (amplitude), then turns them off. For an FFT
math function, frequency cursors can also be displayed.
The top and bottom knobs control the vertical and horizontal position of the cursors,
depending on the type selected (vertical or horizontal). Cursors can be turned on by rotating
either knob, and the cursors' position can be read in the Cursors Setup dialog (selectable from
the menu bar) where you can also set both cursors to move in unison (tracking).
Push in the cursor control knobs at any time to return the cursors to their default starting
positions.
Cursor values are displayed on-screen in the channel/trace descriptor labels and underneath
the trigger and timebase descriptor labels.
Special
Features:
General
Control:
UTO SETUP
A
trigger conditions, to display a wide variety of signals.
NALOG PERSIST
A
automatically sets the scope's horizontal timebase (acquisition system), vertical gain and offset, as well as
provides a three dimensional view of the signal: time, voltage, and a third dimension related to the
frequency of occurrence, as shown by a color-graded (thermal) or intensity-graded (analog) display. Push the button to turn
persistence on, then continue pushing the button to cycle through analog and color-graded persistence, and finally to turn
persistence off. When color-graded persistence is selected, you can rotate the knob to vary the saturation level.
Pushing the
M
button opens the Measure dialog, which enables you to set up six parameter measurements with
EASURE
statistics. Push again to close the measure dialog.
The
UICKZOOM
Q
button toggles zooms of all displayed channel traces on and off. If there is a math trace displayed when you
push this button, the math trace will be automatically turned off to free a slot for a zoom trace.
Pushing the
button opens the Math setup dialog and turns on the math trace. Push again to close the Math dialog.
ATH
M
By default, the
knob to toggle to
by touching twice inside a data entry field . Then use the keypad to type in the value.
keypad
You can set the granularity (delta) of the coarse adjustment by double-tapping inside the data entry field, then
Note:
touching the
Advanced
knob makes coarse adjustments (that is, digits to the left of the decimal point). Press the Adjust
DJUST
A
and adjust digits to the right of the decimal point. To enter exact values, you can also display a
Fine
checkbox in the pop-up numeric keypad. The keypad presents
delta up/down buttons to
Coarse
set the delta:
.
In the pop-up keypad, be sure to leave the
checkbox unchecked to adjust the coarse delta.
Fine
The printer button prints the displayed screen to a file, a printer, the clipboard, or sends it as e-mail. Select the device and
format it in the Utilities - Hardcopy dialog.
T
C
OUCH SCREEN
LEAR SWEEPS
activates or deactivates the touch screen.
clears data from multiple sweeps (acquisitions) including: persistence trace displays, averaged traces,
and parameter statistics.
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ON-SCREEN TOOLBARS, ICONS, AND DIALOG BOXES
Menu Bar Buttons
The menu bar buttons at the top of the scope's display are designed for quick setup of common functions. At the right end of the menu bar is a
quick setup button that, when touched, opens the setup dialog associated with the trace or parameter named beside it. The named trace or
parameter is the one whose setup dialog you last opened: . This button also appears as an undo button after front
panel buttons
after you perform the Autosetup or QuickZoom operation.
UTOSETUP
A
and
UICKZOOM
Q
are pressed. If you want to perform an Undo operation, it must be the very next operation
Dialog Boxes
The dialog area occupies the bottom one-third of the screen. To expand the signal display area, you can minimize each dialog box by touching
the
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tab at the right of the dialog box.
Close
ALTERNATE ACCESS METHODS
The instrument often gives you more than one way to access dialogs and menus.
Mouse and Keyboard Operation
In the procedures we focus on front panel and touch-screen operation, but if you have a mouse connected to the instrument, you can also
click on objects. Likewise, if you have a keyboard connected, you can use it instead of the virtual keyboard provided by the instrument.
Tool Bar Buttons
The procedures also focus on the use of the menu bar at the top of the screen to access dialogs and menus. However, on several dialogs
common functions are accessible from a row of buttons that save you a step or two in accessing their dialogs. For example, at the bottom of
the Channel Setup dialog, these buttons perform the following functions:
A pop-up menu allows you to select up to six measurements to compute on this channel without leaving the
Channel Setup dialog. The parameter automatically appears below the grid.
Creates a zoom trace of the channel trace whose dialog is currently displayed.
A pop-up menu allows you to select a math function from this menu without leaving the Channel Setup dialog. A
math trace of the channel whose dialog is currently open is automatically displayed.
Loads the channel trace into the next available memory location (M1 to M4).
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Automatically performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.
Opens a Labeling pop-up menu that allows you to create labels tied to the waveform.
TRACE DESCRIPTORS
V
Trace Annotation
To Turn On a Channel Trace Label
Vertical and horizontal trace descriptors (labels) are displayed below the grid. They provide a summary of your channel, timebase, and trigger
settings. To make adjustments to these settings, touch the respective label to display the setup dialog for that function. Channel labels need to
be touched twice unless they are active.
Channel trace labels show the vertical settings for the trace, as well as cursor information if
cursors are in use. In the title bar of the label are also included indicators for deskew (DSQ),
coupling (DC/GND), bandwidth limiting (BWL), and averaging (AVG). These indicators have a
long and short form
Besides channel traces, math and parameter measurement labels are also displayed. Labels
are displayed only for traces that are turned on.
.
The title bar of the
sampling information is given below the title bar.
The title bar of the
title bar is given the coupling (DC), trigger type (Edge), source (C1), level (0 mV), and slope
(Positive).
Shown below the TimeBase and Trigger labels is setup information for horizontal cursors,
including the time between cursors and the frequency.
TimeBase
Trigger
label shows the trigger delay setting. Time per division and
label shows the trigger mode: Auto, Normal, or Stopped. Below the
Trace Annotation
The instrument gives you the ability to add an identifying label, bearing your own text, to a waveform display:
For each waveform, you can create multiple labels and turn them all on or all off. Also, you can position them on the waveform by dragging or
by specifying an exact horizontal position.
To Annotate a Waveform
1. Touch the waveform you want to annotate, then
you are creating a label for the first time for this waveform,
under
If the dialog for the trace you want to annotate is currently displayed, you can touch the label button at the bottom to
Note 1:
display the Trace Annotation setup dialog.
You may place a label anywhere you want on the waveform. Labels are numbered sequentially according to the order in which they
Note 2:
are added, and not according to their placement on the waveform.
2. If you want to change the label's text, touch inside the
3. To place the label precisely, touch inside the
4. To add another label, touch the
5. To make the labels visible, touch the
on the keyboard when you are done. Your edited text will automatically appear in the label on the waveform.
O.K.
touch the label you want to change.
Labels
Add label
iew labels
Set label...
Horizontal Pos.
button. To delete a label, select the label from the list, then touch the
checkbox.
in the pop-up menu. A dialog box
is displayed with default text. If you are modifying an existing label,
Label1
Label Text
field. A pop-up keyboard appears for you to enter your text. Touch
field and enter a horizontal value, using the pop-up numeric keypad.
opens in which to create the label. If
Remove label
button.
To Turn On a Trace
z
On the front panel, press a channel select button, such as , to display the trace label for that input channel and turn on the
channel. Touch the channel trace label to open the dialog box.
z To turn on a math function trace, press the
front panel button or touch
ATH
M
in the menu bar, then
Math
Math Setup...
in the drop-
down menu. Touch the On checkbox for the trace you want to activate.
z You can also quickly create traces (and turn on the trace label) for math functions and memory traces, without leaving the Vertical
Adjust dialog, by touching the icons at the bottom of the Vertical Adjust dialog: , , ,
.
Whenever you turn on a channel, math, or memory trace via the menu bar, the dialog at the bottom of the screen automatically switches to the
vertical setup or math setup dialog for that selection. You can configure your traces from here, including math setups.
The channel number appears in the tab of the "Vertical Adjust" dialog, signifying that all controls and data entry fields are dedicated to the
selected trace.
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SCREEN LAYOUT
The instrument's screen is divided into three areas:
z menu bar
z signal display area
z dialog area
Menu Bar
The top of the screen contains a toolbar of commonly used functions. Whenever you touch one of these buttons, the dialog area at the bottom
of the screen switches to show the setup for that function.
Signal Display Grid
You can set up the signal display area by touching in the toolbar, then the tab. The display dialog offers a choice
of grid combinations and a means to set the grid intensity.
Dialog Area
The lower portion is where you make selections and input data. The dialog area is controlled by both toolbar touch buttons and front panel
push buttons.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Instrument I/O Panel
(1) Centronics Port; (2) Ethernet Port; (3) Mouse; (4) Keyboard; (5) USB Ports; (6) RS-232-C Port; (7) External VGA Monitor; (8) Line
In; (9) Speakers; (10) Microphone
SOFTWARE
Checking the Scope Status
To find out the scope's software and hardware configuration, including software version and installed options, proceed as follows:
1. In the menu bar, touch .
2. Touch the tab.
You can find information related to hard drive memory, etc. as follows:
1. Minimize the instrument application by touching , then selecting
2. Touch the
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taskbar button and, per usual Windows® operation, open Windows Explorer.
Start
Minimize
in the drop-down menu.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
WaveMaster and WavePro 7000 Series DSOs
You can reset the scope to default settings by simply pressing the
Channel1 and Channel 2, with no processing enabled.
Other default settings are as follows:
Vertical Timebase Trigger
50 mV/div 50.0 ns/div DC50Ω (WaveMaster, DDA, SDA), AC1MΩ (WavePro), C1, 0 mV level
EFAULT SETUP
D
push button on the front panel. This feature turns on
0 V offset 10.0 GS/s
0 s delay Auto trigger mode
edge trigger
positive edge
DDA, SDA, and WaveRunner DSOs
On your front panel, the
1. Press the
You can also touch
Note:
2. Touch the "Recall Setup" tab in the dialog.
3. Then touch the on-screen
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EFAULT SETUP
D
AVE/RECALL
S
in the menu bar, then
File
push button does not exist. For these instruments, therefore, to recall a default setup
push button to the left of the
Recall Default Setup
RIVE ANALYSIS
D
Recall Setup...
button
.
push button.
in the drop-down menu.
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