Teledyne 8-Zi-Zi-A User Manual
Getting Started
Manual
WaveMaster 8 Zi/Zi-A
Oscilloscopes
WaveMaster 8 Zi/Zi-A Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Manual
February, 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ........................................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 2
Symbols .............................................................................................. 2
Precautions ........................................................................................ 2
Operating Environment ..................................................................... 3
Cooling ............................................................................................... 3
Cleaning ............................................................................................. 4
Calibration.......................................................................................... 4
Power ................................................................................................. 4
Hardware .......................................................................................... 6
The Front of Your Oscilloscope .......................................................... 6
Front Panel ......................................................................................... 7
Input/Output Panel ............................................................................ 9
The Back of Your Oscilloscope ......................................................... 10
Basic Controls .................................................................................. 11
Front Panel Controls ........................................................................ 11
Probe and Signal Interfaces .............................................................. 17
Overview .......................................................................................... 17
Probe Interfaces............................................................................... 18
ProLink Interface Adapters .............................................................. 22
ProLink Probe Adapters ................................................................... 24
Probes .............................................................................................. 24
Passive Probe Compensation .......................................................... 25
Display ............................................................................................ 26
Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls ......................................... 26
Menu Bar ......................................................................................... 26
The Quick Access Toolbar ................................................................ 27
The Signal Display Grid .................................................................... 27
Trace Descriptor Labels ................................................................... 29
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Dialog Area ....................................................................................... 33
Shortcut Toolbar Buttons ................................................................. 38
Message Bar ..................................................................................... 39
Turning on Channels and Traces ....................................................... 39
Timebase ......................................................................................... 40
Overview .......................................................................................... 40
Timebase Setup and Control ............................................................ 40
Combining Channels ........................................................................ 41
Sampling Modes .............................................................................. 45
Overview .......................................................................................... 45
Selecting a Sampling Mode .............................................................. 45
Single-shot Sampling Mode ............................................................. 45
Sequence Sampling Mode – Working with Segments ..................... 46
RIS Sampling Mode for Higher Sampling Rates ............................... 53
Roll Mode ......................................................................................... 54
Vertical ............................................................................................ 54
Overview .......................................................................................... 54
Channel Controls .............................................................................. 55
Shortcut Toolbar Buttons ................................................................. 57
Pre-Processing Controls ................................................................... 58
Response Optimization Modes ........................................................ 59
Trigger ............................................................................................. 61
Overview .......................................................................................... 61
Trigger Types .................................................................................... 62
Trigger Settings ................................................................................ 67
Trigger Setup .................................................................................... 68
TriggerScan....................................................................................... 73
Viewing Waveforms ......................................................................... 77
Display .............................................................................................. 77
Persistence ....................................................................................... 82
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WaveStream Display Mode ............................................................. 84
Adjusting Trace Intensity ................................................................. 84
Zooming Waveforms ........................................................................ 85
Overview .......................................................................................... 85
Previewing Zoomed Waveforms ...................................................... 85
Zooming a Single Channel ................................................................ 86
Touch-and-Drag Zooming ................................................................ 88
Quickly Zooming Waveforms and Multiple Waveforms.................. 88
Turning Off Zoom ............................................................................. 88
Measuring with Cursors ................................................................... 89
Overview .......................................................................................... 89
Cursor Types .................................................................................... 89
Cursors Setup ................................................................................... 89
Measurement Parameters ................................................................ 92
Overview .......................................................................................... 92
Parameter Setup .............................................................................. 93
Measure Modes ............................................................................... 95
Help Markers ................................................................................... 95
Measurement Parameter Analysis .................................................... 98
Overview .......................................................................................... 98
Creating and Viewing a Histogram .................................................. 99
Creating and Viewing a Trend ........................................................ 105
Creating a Track View .................................................................... 106
Pass-Fail Parameter Testing ........................................................... 107
Math ............................................................................................. 114
Overview ........................................................................................ 114
Math Setup .................................................................................... 115
Mask Testing ................................................................................. 117
Creating a Mask ............................................................................. 117
Quick Access to Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs ........................................ 118
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Removing a Mask from the Display ............................................... 118
Right-Hand Dialogs ......................................................................... 119
WaveScan Overview ...................................................................... 120
Signal Views ................................................................................... 121
Search Modes ................................................................................ 122
Parameter Measurements ............................................................. 122
Sampling Mode .............................................................................. 122
Customization Overview ................................................................ 123
Documenting Your Work Using LabNotebook ................................. 124
Overview ........................................................................................ 124
LabNotebook Dialog ....................................................................... 125
Notebook Entries ........................................................................... 126
Save/Recall .................................................................................... 129
Overview ........................................................................................ 129
Saving and Recalling Setups ........................................................... 130
Saving and Recalling Waveforms ................................................... 131
Utilities ......................................................................................... 136
Overview ........................................................................................ 136
Utilities Setup ................................................................................. 136
Disk Utilities ................................................................................... 147
Preferences Setup .......................................................................... 148
System Recovery ........................................................................... 156
Restoring Software with Acronis True Image ................................ 156
Reference ...................................................................................... 160
Specifications ................................................................................. 160
Certifications .................................................................................. 160
Windows License Agreement ........................................................ 163
X-Stream Software End-User License Agreement ......................... 164
Contact Teledyne LeCroy ............................................................... 174
Index ............................................................................................. 175
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy product. We're certain you'll
be pleased with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.
This WaveMaster8 Zi/Zi-A Getting Started Manual is designed to cover
important safety and installation information for your oscilloscope, along
with standard procedures so you're quickly working on waveforms. The
Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com maintains the most current
specification information and the online help file on your instrument may
be accessed for more comprehensive documentation. Sections of the
online help residing on your oscilloscope may be printed and transferring
the help file itself to a USB memory device is a fairly common procedure.
Details on how to access your online help file can be found in a .pdf file on
the desktop of your oscilloscope.
This manual is arranged in the following manner:
Physical features such as hardware, basic controls, display
Core oscilloscope functions such as timebase and vertical setup
Special features such as customization, LabNotebook, Save/Recall
(File) functions, and Utilities
Reference, including certifications and contact information
When your product is delivered, verify that you’ve received all items on the
packing list or invoice copy. Contact your nearest Teledyne LeCroy
customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or
damaged. We can only be responsible for replacement if you contact us
immediately.
We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.
Sincerely,
David C. Graef
Teledyne LeCroy Corporation
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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CAUTION of damage to instrument, or WARNING of hazard to
health. Attend to the accompanying information to protect
against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until
conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING. Risk of electro-shock.
Measurement ground connection.
Safety (protective) ground connection.
Alternating Current.
Standby Power (front of instrument).
Power On (rear power switch); connected to AC mains.
Power Off (rear power switch); disconnected from AC mains.
Safety Instructions
This section contains instructions 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 precautions
specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating
this instrument is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in its
documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.
Precautions
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this
instrument and certified for the country of use.
Maintain ground. This product is grounded through the power cord
grounding conductor. To avoid electric shock, connect only to a grounded
mating outlet.
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Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect/disconnect probes or
test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input (C1, C2,
C3, C4 or EXT) that exceeds the maximum rating of that input. Refer to the
front of the oscilloscope for maximum input ratings.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or
explosive atmospheres.
Use indoors only.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Do not block the cooling vents. Leave a minimum six-inch (15 cm) gap
between the instrument and the nearest object. Keep the underside clear
of papers and other objects.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to
qualified service personnel.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any part
is damaged. Obviously incorrect measurement behaviors (such as failure to
calibrate) might indicate impairment due to hazardous live electrical
quantities. Cease operation immediately and sequester the instrument
from inadvertent use.
Operating Environment
Temperature: 5 to 40 °C.
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C (or at the upper
operational temperature limit).
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 25 °C.
Cooling
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents.
Take care to avoid restricting the airflow to any part of the oscilloscope.
Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
the instrument and the nearest object. At the bottom, the oscilloscope feet
(up or down) provide adequate clearance.
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CAUTION. Do not block oscilloscope vents. Always keep the area
beneath the oscilloscope clear of paper and other items.
The instrument also has internal fan control circuitry that regulates the fan
speed based on the ambient temperature. This is performed automatically
after start-up.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the oscilloscope using a damp, soft cloth. Do not
use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances
submerge the instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Avoid electric
shock by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION. Do not attempt to clean internal parts. Refer to qualified
service personnel.
Calibration
The oscilloscope is calibrated at the factory prior to being shipped. The
recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be
performed by qualified personnel only.
The oscilloscope software includes automatic and manual calibration
functions.
CAUTION. It is required that all inputs be removed from the
oscilloscope prior to performing a manual calibration.
Schedule an annual factory calibration as part of your regular maintenance.
Extended warranty, calibration, and upgrade plans are available for
purchase. Contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative or
customersupport@teledynelecroy.com to purchase a service plan.
Power
AC Power Source
100 to 240 VAC (+/-10%) at 45-66; 100-120 VAC at 380-420 Hz; Automatic
AC voltage selection; Installation Category: 300V CAT II.
Manual voltage selection is not required because the instrument
automatically adapts to line voltage.
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Power Consumption
≤ 975 watts (975 VA) for 4 - 16 GHz 8 Zi series models and 4 - 20 GHz
8 Zi-A series models.
≤ 1025 watts (1025 VA) for 20 - 30 GHz 8 Zi series models and
25 - 45 GHz 8 Zi-A series models (depending on accessories installed).
Power consumption in Standby Mode: 22 Watts.
Power and Ground Connections
The instrument is provided with a 15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord
set containing a molded three-terminal polarized plug and a specific IEC60320 (Type C15) connector for making line voltage and safety ground
connections.
The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the frame of the instrument.
For adequate protection again electric shock, connect to a mating outlet
with a safety ground contact.
WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside
the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,
creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Standby Power
The Standby (Power) button controls the operational state of the
oscilloscope. Press the button to switch the instrument into Standby mode
(reduced power); press it again to return to full operation.
Always use the Standby button or the File > Shutdown menu option to
execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings before powering
down.
The Standby button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC
power supply. The only way to fully power down the instrument is to turn
the rear Power switch to the Off position, then unplug the AC power cord
from the outlet.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long
period of time.
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Number and Description
1. Power Button
2. Channel Row
LED Indicator
3. Channel Inputs
4. Auxiliary Input
and Output
5. Volume Control
and Mute Button
6. Ground
Connector
7. Speaker
8. Fast Edge,
Recovered Clock,
and Data Outputs
9. USB Ports
10. Detachable Front
Panel Control
11. Front Panel
Control Release
Switch
Hardware
The Front of Your Oscilloscope
Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the
following table.
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Front Panel
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Control
Detach the Front Panel Control from the oscilloscope by sliding the
detachment lever to the left and pulling at the right.
Attach the front panel by inserting the lower part first, sliding the
detachment lever to the left, and then pushing the top in place.
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Front Panel as a Remote Control
While detached, your front panel (standard or 4 channel version) can be
used as a remote control. Just plug-and-play connect to the oscilloscope
using the USB - A to USB - Mini B cable provided.
Note: While a standard front panel comes with your Zi oscilloscope,
Teledyne LeCroy offers additional standard front panels or a 4 channel
version (as follows) to better suit the way you work. Learn more and
Contact Teledyne LeCroy for Support.
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Number and Description
1. LBUS (Teledyne LeCroy Bus)
2. Mouse Port
3. Keyboard Port
4. HDMI Port
5. DVI Port
6. External VGA Monitor Port
7. USB Ports
8. E-SATA Port
9. Ethernet Ports
10. Line In
11. Speakers
12. Microphone
Input/Output Panel
Input/output connectors are sometimes located on the right side (facing
the front of the instrument) or on the rear of the instrument:
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Numbers on this image of the I/O Panel correspond with descriptions on
the following table. The exact location of a port will vary by model.
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Number and Description
1. 10 MHz Reference
Clock Input
(Grounded EMI
Shield required
when port is not in
use)
2. 10 MHz Reference
Clock Output
3. Removable Hard
Drive
4. DVD-CD + R Drive
5. Power Switch
6. AC Power Plug
The Back of Your Oscilloscope
Numbers on this image correspond with descriptions in the following table.
Back of the WaveMaster 8 Zi.
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Basic Controls
Front Panel Controls
The front panel is divided into sections based on various functions.
Note: Many Front Panel Controls duplicate Display controls. For example,
depending on how it is configured, the front panel Print button duplicates
the File > Print menu option.
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Miscellaneous Controls / WaveStream Indicator
Help - Press to open the Teledyne LeCroy Online Assistant where
you can click to open the oscilloscope online help table of contents,
index, or search for a topic using a keyword. If the second monitor is
installed, the online help opens on the second monitor.
Default Setup - Press to reset the oscilloscope's settings to the
default configuration. Corresponds with screen menu selection: File
→ Recall Setup → Recall Default Setup.... For a list of default
settings, see Save/Recall → Saving and Recalling Setups (on page
130).
Auto Setup - Press once and the Auto Setup... flyout menu opens.
OR
From the menu bar, touch the Auto Setup... selection from the
Vertical, Timebase, or Trigger menus.
Press the Auto Setup... button on the flyout menu to perform a full
auto setup.
Press a Channel Find Scale button on the flyout menu to perform a
quick auto setup for that channel only. Press the AUTO SETUP... front
panel button twice to perform the last selection from the Auto
Setup... flyout menu (the default is to perform a full auto setup).
If Auto Setup is run when no channels are turned on, all channels are
affected. When more than one channel is turned on, the first
channel with a signal applied to it is automatically set up for edge
triggering.
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Perform an autosetup of all these functions together by pressing the
Auto Setup... front panel button.
WaveStream - Indicates when WaveStream mode is ON.
Intensity - Press to toggle between WaveStream OFF and ON for
Analog Persistence and WaveStream ON for Color Persistence. When
you turn the knob, if WaveStream is ON, the WaveStream display
intensity changes. When you turn the knob, if WaveStream is OFF,
changes the Intensity setting. Corresponds with the screen menu
selection: Display → Display Setup (on page 78).
Trigger Front Panel Controls
Level - Pressing this button sets the trigger level to 50%. Turn the
knob to change the trigger threshold level. The threshold level is
indicated on the Trigger label.
READY and TRIG'D Indicators - The READY indicator is lit when the
trigger is armed. TRIG'D is lit momentarily when a trigger occurs. A
fast trigger rate causes the light to stay lit continuously.
Setup - Press once to open the Trigger Setup... dialog. Corresponds
with screen menu selection: Trigger → Trigger Setup.... Press the
Trigger SETUP front panel button again to close the Trigger Setup...
dialog.
Auto - Press to turn on Auto Trigger mode, which triggers the
oscilloscope after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions are not
met.
Normal - Press to turn on Normal Trigger mode, which triggers the
oscilloscope each time a signal is present that meets the conditions
set for the type of trigger selected.
Single - Press to turn on Single Trigger mode, which arms the
oscilloscope to trigger once (single-shot acquisition) when the input
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signal meets the trigger conditions set for the type of trigger
selected. If the scope is already armed, it will force a trigger.
Stop - Press to prevent the scope from triggering on a signal. If you
boot up the instrument with the trigger in Stop mode, a no trace
available message is shown. Press the Trigger AUTO front panel
button to display your trace.
Horizontal Front Panel Controls
Note: Horizontal front panel controls correspond with screen menu
selection: Timebase → Horizontal Setup....
Delay - Press to toggle between a zero horizontal delay value and
the previous horizontal delay value. Turn to change the horizontal
delay value.
Time/Div - Turn to set the time/division of the oscilloscope timebase
(acquisition system).
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Vertical Front Panel Controls
Note: You can turn channels on and off using the software as explained in
Vertical Overview (on page 54).
Channels - The channel buttons control both channel ON/OFF and
which channel is active for the Vertical Offset and Volts/Div knobs
controls. If a channel is OFF, pressing that channel button turns it on
and makes it active. If a channel button is ON, pressing that channel
button makes it active, and then pressing it a second time turns it
OFF.
Offset - Press to toggle between a zero vertical offset value and the
previous vertical offset value for the selected channel. Turn to
change the vertical offset value for the selected channel.
Gain - Press to toggle between fixed and variable gain adjustment.
Turn to change the gain value.
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Zoom and Math Front Panel Controls
Note: Zoom and Math front panel controls correspond with screen menu
selection: Math → Zoom Setup....
Horizontal Position - Press to reset the horizontal zoom position to
zero. Turn to change the horizontal position of the selected math or
zoom trace.
Horizontal Ratio - Press to toggle between fixed and variable
horizontal zoom ratio adjustment. Turn to change the horizontal
zoom ratio of the selected math trace.
Quick Zoom - Press to automatically display magnified views of up to
four signal inputs on multiple grids. With four input signals, the
signals are displayed along with four zoom traces, each on its own
grid. Pressing this button also turns off all other traces.
Vertical Position - Press to reset the vertical zoom position to zero.
Turn to change the vertical position of the selected math or zoom
trace.
Vertical Ratio - Press to toggle between fixed and variable vertical
zoom ratio adjustment. Turn to change the vertical zoom ratio of the
selected math trace.
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Probe and Signal Interfaces
Overview
Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes are equipped with a variety of connection
interfaces to allow connection of cables directly to the oscilloscope
channels, or to allow probe connections to the oscilloscope. When probes
are connected, a probe interface is used to power the probe (as necessary),
to recognize the probe type and its characteristics, and to communicate to
and from the probe to completely integrate the probe with the oscilloscope
channel in a number of ways. For instance, active single-ended and
differential voltage probes and current probes use these interfaces upload
gain and offset correction factors from the probe EEPROM's and, in some
cases, automatically compensates responses to achieve fully-calibrated
measurements.
Some oscilloscope product series support multiple probe and connection
interfaces. This can be an advantage when the highest speed signal on a
design requires the use of a high-bandwidth oscilloscope, yet it is also
highly desired to view other low-speed signals in conjunction with the
highest-speed signals so as to debug or analyze a complicated embedded
design. An example would be a high-speed serial data interface, such as
PCIe, that may interoperate with low-speed signals, such as I2C or power
supply lines. In this case, the multiple connection interfaces in a single highbandwidth oscilloscope would allow connection of passive voltage probes,
current probes, and high-bandwidth differential probes without the use of
additional adapters that cost extra money and may be easily lost or
misplaced. Multiple probe and connection interfaces also provide users the
ability to connect two probes to the circuit on a single channel and switch
between them without disconnecting and re-connecting probes from the
circuit. This function is remotely programmable allowing the interface to
operate like a switch, and the ability to select four out of eight inputs
provides unheard of connection flexibility.
Note: AUX INPUT and AUX OUTPUT connections are typically located on
the Front of the oscilloscope.
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Probe Interfaces
Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes utilize one or more proprietary probe
interfaces providing a complete measurement solution from probe tip to
oscilloscope display. Compared to standard BNC and Probe Ring interfaces,
this intelligent interconnection between your instrument and the probe or
accessory eliminates the guesswork and errors that occur when probe
settings are made manually, and also offers the following important signal
fidelity advantages:
Upon connection to the oscilloscope channel, the probe is
recognized and some setup information, such as input coupling and
attenuation, is performed automatically.
System (probe plus oscilloscope) gain settings are automatically
calculated and displayed based on the probe attenuation.
Active probes typically provide automatic matching of probe to
oscilloscope response using probe response data stored in an onboard EEPROM. This ensures the best possible combined probe plus
oscilloscope channel frequency response without requiring the user
to perform any de-embedding procedure.
Probe interfaces differ in bandwidth, so the interfaces contained on your
oscilloscope depend on the bandwidth rating of the oscilloscope model you
purchased.
Note: The lowest bandwidth oscilloscopes contain only a BNC and perhaps
a Probe Ring interface; whereas, the highest bandwidth oscilloscopes may
contain every type of probe interface Teledyne LeCroy supports.
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A Teledyne LeCroy Zi series oscilloscope showing the four sets of ProBus/ProLink
probe interfaces. Zi oscilloscopes are compatible with all Teledyne LeCroy probes.
The following figure shows a typical channel setup dialog on a Teledyne
LeCroy oscilloscope containing both ProLink (Input A, Upper) and ProBus
(Input B, Lower) interfaces. The input selection is on the left-hand side of
the dialog box. In this case the A input, the ProLink interface is selected.
When the probe is not connected, there is only a C1 tab selection for
vertical channel setup and the user has the ability to select input coupling
and probe attenuation.
The channel dialog layout showing Input A's ProLink interface controls setup
before connection.
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When a probe is connected, it is recognized and an additional tab with the
probe model name is displayed to the right of the C1 tab.
The channel dialog layout showing Input A's ProLink interface controls setup
after connection.
This additional tab contains specific information on the connected probe. In
addition, default values for the probes coupling and attenuation (which
may not be changed) are automatically downloaded from the probe, and
these settings along with other attributes are shown on the corresponding
probe dialog.
The dialog showing the connected probe's control attributes.
ProBus Probe and Cable Connecting Interface
The ProBus interface contains a 6-pin power and communication
connection and a BNC signal connection to the probe. It offers both 50 Ω/1
MΩ input impedance and provides probe power and control for a wide
range of probes such as high impedance passive probes, high impedance
active probes, current probes, high voltage probes, and differential probes.
ProBus also includes sense rings for detecting passive probes. The ProBus
interface may also have a BNC-terminated cable connected directly to it.
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ProBus is based on a BNC connector and, depending on the exact BNC
connector used and the oscilloscope design, is rated for up to 4 GHz with
50 Ω coupling or up to 1 GHz for 1 MΩ coupling (depending on the exact
model purchase).
ProLink Probe Interface
The ProLink interface contains a 6-pin power and communication
connection and a Blind Mate Adapter (BMA) signal connection to the
probe. It offers 50 Ω input impedance and provides probe power and
control for a wide range of probes with bandwidth ratings from 3 GHz to 20
GHz. The nature of the ProLink interface with its recessed BMA connector
means that an adapter must be connected to the ProLink interface to allow
SMA or 2.92/K connector terminated cables to be attached to the
oscilloscope channel. These adapters are normally provided with your
oscilloscope, and are described in ProLink Interface Adapters (on page 22).
2.92 mm and 2.4 mm Probe and Cable Interfaces
Teledyne LeCroy's highest bandwidth oscilloscopes utilize a 2.92mm (up to
36 GHz) or a 2.4mm (up to 45 GHz) probe interface. This interface consists
of a precision connector and a LEMO power and communication connector.
It offers 50 Ω input impedance only.
For more information, refer to Dual Channel Acquisition in the online help.
WaveMaster 8 Zi / Zi-A models use 2.92 mm inputs for the 20 - 36 GHz
signal inputs and 2.92 mm inputs for the 25 - 36 GHz signal inputs. These
inputs are enabled using Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI), and they are
contained in the Channel 2 and 3 locations in the ProBus (B) row for the
825Zi-A and 830Zi-A models.
Enable the 2.92 inputs for DBI from the Timebase dialog. Refer to Timebase
Overview (on page 40) for more details. WaveMaster 845Zi-A units use 2.4
mm inputs for the highest bandwidth (45 GHz) signal input.
This bandwidth is only available on channel 3, and the input is enabled
similarly to the 2.92 mm inputs.
The 2.92 mm and 2.4 mm high-bandwidth electrical paths are comprised of
two connector halves/subassemblies which have a common mating
interface. The first connector half is mounted into the oscilloscope
connector panel. The outer end of this connector has a combination of
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grooves, external threads and a coaxial interface with either a 2.4 mm (45
GHz) or 2.92 mm (up to 36 GHz) airline geometry. The second connector
half has a similar interface on one end, with spring biased inner and outer
contacts. It has corresponding projections which interlock with slots on the
first connector half and a coupling nut which secures the two connector
halves; resulting in a non-rotational, torque independent electrical
connection. The spring biased inner and outer contacts eliminate the need
for specifying proof torque and no tools are required to mate or un-mate
the connection. This solution is commonly referred to as a connector saver
and is easily and quickly field replaceable, should damage occur, making it a
more field reliable system. The 2.92 mm connector savers operate mode
free well beyond 36 GHz and the 2.4 mm connector saver operates mode
free well beyond the maximum 45 GHz rating.
Note: The mating interface on the oscilloscope channel for both the 2.92
mm and 2.4 mm connector savings look identical, so be sure to connect the
correct connector saver that corresponds to that physical oscilloscope
channels maximum bandwidth rating if your oscilloscope model supports
higher bandwidth ratings on one channel compared to others.
ProLink Interface Adapters
For some instruments, Teledyne LeCroy's ProLink Adapters (LPA) provide
the ability to connect a cable to your oscilloscope that is either BNC, SMA,
or K (2.92 mm) terminated. These adapters are only for cable connection
since they do not provide the power and communication interfaces
required for probe usage. In fact, the absence of these connections on the
adapters means that a probe cannot be connected to the oscilloscope
when one of these adapters is connected.
The following cable connections are supported:
BNC, using the LPA-BNC Blind Mate Adapter (BMA) to BNC interface
adapter. This is not normally provide with your oscilloscope, but may
be ordered as an accessory.
SMA , using the LPA-SMA BMA-to-SMA adapter
K-Type (2.92 mm), using the LPA-K BMA-to-2.92 mm adapter (4 are
sent standard in 13 - 45 GHz units).
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