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Getting Started Manual

LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes

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LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes

Getting Started Manual

May, 2013

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LabMaster and Teledyne LeCroy are registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warranty

NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR ADEQUACY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. TELEDYNE LECROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGES FOR THE RETURN OF PRODUCTS TO THE SERVICE FACILITY. TELEDYNE LECROY WILL RETURN ALL PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY WITH TRANSPORT PREPAID.

The oscilloscope is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of three years from shipment. Teledyne 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.

Teledyne LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any of the following: a) attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than Teledyne LeCroy representatives or b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Teledyne LeCroy supplies. Furthermore, Teledyne LeCroy shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified or integrated where the modification or integration increases the task duration or difficulty of servicing the oscilloscope. 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 Teledyne LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome .............................................................................................................. 1

Safety Instructions................................................................................................ 2

LabMaster Overview ............................................................................................ 8

Master Control Module Configuration .............................................................. 9

Master Acquisition Module Configuration ...................................................... 10

Front of MCM-Zi Master Control Module ........................................................ 11

Back of MCM-Zi Master Control Module ......................................................... 12

Front of 9CZi-A Master Control Module .......................................................... 13

Back of 9CZi-A Master Control Module ........................................................... 14

Front of 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module ................................................ 16

Back of 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module ................................................. 17

Front of CPU Module ....................................................................................... 18

Back of CPU Module ........................................................................................ 19

Input/Output Panel .......................................................................................... 20

Front of 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module .................................................... 22

Back of 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module ..................................................... 23

ChannelSync Mainframe Hub .......................................................................... 24

LabMaster Hardware Set Up .............................................................................. 25

Overview .......................................................................................................... 25

LabMaster Setup Styles .................................................................................... 25

9CZi-A Master Control Module Configuration ................................................. 27

MCM-Zi Master Control Module Configuration ............................................... 38

9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module Configuration ...................................... 46

Removing and Attaching the Front Panel Control ........................................... 59

Touch Screen and External Displays ................................................................ 61

Signal Inputs ....................................................................................................... 64

Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 64

ProLink Interface Adapters .............................................................................. 67

ProLink Probe Adapters ................................................................................... 68

Probe Dialog ..................................................................................................... 69

Passive Probe Compensation ........................................................................... 71

Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 72

Miscellaneous Controls and WaveStream Indicator ........................................ 73

Trigger Controls ............................................................................................... 74

Horizontal Controls .......................................................................................... 75

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Vertical Controls .............................................................................................. 76

Zoom and Math Controls ................................................................................. 77

Display Dashboard .............................................................................................. 78

Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls ......................................................... 78

Menu Bar ......................................................................................................... 79

Quick Access Toolbar ....................................................................................... 79

Signal Display Grid ........................................................................................... 81

Trace Descriptor Labels ................................................................................... 83

Shortcut Buttons .............................................................................................. 85

Annotating Traces ............................................................................................ 85

Dialog Area ...................................................................................................... 87

Shortcut Buttons .............................................................................................. 92

Message Bar .................................................................................................... 93

Turning on Channels and Traces ......................................................................... 94

Timebase ............................................................................................................ 95

Timebase Overview ......................................................................................... 95

Combining Channels ........................................................................................ 95

Timebase Setup and Control ........................................................................... 99

Sampling Modes ............................................................................................... 100

Sampling Modes Overview ............................................................................ 100

Selecting a Sampling Mode............................................................................ 100

Single-shot Sampling Mode ........................................................................... 100

Sequence Sampling Mode – Working with Segments ................................... 101

RIS Sampling Mode - For Higher Sampling Rates........................................... 108

Roll Mode ...................................................................................................... 110

Vertical ............................................................................................................. 111

Channel Controls ........................................................................................... 111

Shortcut Buttons ............................................................................................ 114

Pre-Processing Controls ................................................................................. 115

LabMaster 9 Zi-A Channel Setup ................................................................... 119

LabMaster De-Skew Calibration .................................................................... 120

Trigger .............................................................................................................. 127

Trigger Types ................................................................................................. 128

Trigger Settings .............................................................................................. 133

Trigger Setup ................................................................................................. 134

TriggerScan .................................................................................................... 141

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Viewing Waveforms ......................................................................................... 145

Display ............................................................................................................ 145

Persistence ..................................................................................................... 148

WaveStream Display Mode............................................................................ 150

Adjusting Trace Intensity ............................................................................... 151

Zooming Waveforms ........................................................................................ 153

Zooming Waveforms Overview ..................................................................... 153

Zooming a Single Channel .............................................................................. 154

Touch-and-Drag Zooming .............................................................................. 156

Quickly Zooming Waveforms ......................................................................... 156

Turning Off Zoom ........................................................................................... 156

Measuring with Cursors .................................................................................... 157

Quickly Displaying Cursors ............................................................................. 157

Cursor Setup .................................................................................................. 158

Cursors on Math Functions ............................................................................ 159

Measurement Parameters ................................................................................ 160

Turning On Parameters .................................................................................. 160

Quick Access to Parameter Setup Dialogs ..................................................... 160

Parameter Setup ............................................................................................ 161

Measure Modes ............................................................................................. 162

Help Markers.................................................................................................. 163

Analysis ............................................................................................................ 166

Histogram ....................................................................................................... 168

Creating and Viewing a Trend ........................................................................ 174

Creating a Track View .................................................................................... 175

Pass-Fail Parameter Testing ........................................................................... 176

Math ................................................................................................................ 185

Math Traces and Functions Overview............................................................ 185

Math Setup .................................................................................................... 186

Mask Testing .................................................................................................... 188

Creating a Mask ............................................................................................. 188

Quick Access to Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs ........................................................ 189

Removing a Mask from the Display ............................................................... 190

Right-Hand Dialogs ......................................................................................... 191

WaveScan Overview ......................................................................................... 192

Signal Views ................................................................................................... 193

Search Modes ................................................................................................ 193

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Parameter Measurements ............................................................................. 194

Sampling Mode .............................................................................................. 194

Customization Overview ................................................................................... 195

Documenting Your Work Using LabNotebook ................................................... 196

LabNotebook ................................................................................................. 197

Save/Recall ....................................................................................................... 201

Saving and Recalling Setups ........................................................................... 202

Saving and Recalling Waveforms ................................................................... 203

Utilities ............................................................................................................. 207

Utilities ........................................................................................................... 207

Status ............................................................................................................. 209

Remote Communication ................................................................................ 209

Printing and Hardcopy Functions .................................................................. 211

Aux Output .................................................................................................... 217

Date/Time ...................................................................................................... 219

Options .......................................................................................................... 220

Disk Utilities ................................................................................................... 220

Preferences .................................................................................................... 222

Acquisition ..................................................................................................... 223

Acquisition Status .......................................................................................... 224

E-Mail ............................................................................................................. 225

Color .............................................................................................................. 226

Miscellaneous ................................................................................................ 227

System Recovery Tool ....................................................................................... 228

Running the Acronis True Image Echo Workstation Recovery Application ... 229

Restarting the Application ............................................................................. 232

Restarting the Operating System ................................................................... 232

Reference ......................................................................................................... 233

Specifications ................................................................................................. 233

Certifications .................................................................................................. 233

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ............................................................................... 237

X-Stream® Software End-User License Agreement ........................................ 238

Windows® License Agreement ....................................................................... 248

Index ................................................................................................................. 249

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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 LabMaster 9 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. High Voltage. Risk of electric shock.

Measurement ground connection. Safety (protective) ground connection.

Alternating Current.

Standby Power (front of 9CZi-A, MCM-Zi, and 9xxMZi-A). Power On (back of 9xxMZi-A); connected to AC mains.

Power Off (back of 9xxMZi-A); 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 documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 user-initiated deskew calibration functions.

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.

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Power

AC Power Source

100 to 240 VAC (+/-10%) at 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)

Manual voltage selection is not required because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage.

Power Consumption

9XXMZI-A MASTER ACQUISITION MODULE

13-20 GHz Models

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 850 watts (850 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 10 Watts.

30-45 GHz DBI Models

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 900 watts (900 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 10 Watts.

CPU MODULE - INCLUDED WITH LABMASTER 9XXMZI-A

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 400 watts (400 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 5 Watts.

9CZI-A MASTER CONTROL MODULE

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 450 watts (450 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 5 Watts.

MCM-ZI MASTER CONTROL MODULE

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 450 watts (450 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 5 Watts.

9XXSZI-A SLAVE ACQUISITION MODULE

13-20 GHz Models

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 700 watts (700 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 12 Watts.

30-45 GHz Models

Max Power Consumption (all accessories installed): ≤ 750 watts (750 VA) Power consumption in Standby Mode: 12 Watts.

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Power and Ground Connections

The 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module is provided with a 15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord set containing a molded three-terminal polarized plug and a specific IEC-60320 (Type C15) connector for making line voltage and safety ground connections.

The 9CZi-A and MCM-Zi Master Control Modules , 9xxSZi-A Acquisition Module, and the CPU Module are provided with standard 10A/250V 18AWG rated grounded cord sets with IEC320 right-angle Type C13 connectors.

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 Master Control Module (LabMaster 9CZi-A or MCM-Zi), the Master Acquisition Module (LabMaster 9xx-MZi-A), and the CPU Module.

 Press the button to switch the instrument into Standby mode

(reduced power); press it again to return to full operation.

 Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to power off the

instrument.

On the 9CZi-A Master Control Module, the color of the LED below the Standby button indicates the operational state of the oscilloscope:

 Steady green – fully powered and operational  Blinking green – computer subsystems on Standby (reduced

power); all other subsystems fully powered.

 Off – powered off except for some housekeeping circuits.

On the MCM-Zi Master Control Module, LED indicator will be either:

 Blue– fully powered and operational.  Off– powered off except for some housekeeping circuits.

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Always use the Standby button or the File > Shutdown menu option to execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings before powering down. Do not shut down by pulling the power cord from the socket or shutting off a connected power strip.

The Standby button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power supply. The only way to fully power down the instrument is to use the rear Power switch (if available), or unplug the AC power cord from the outlet.

We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long period of time.

CAUTION. Do not change the instrument’s Windows Power Options setting from the default Never to System Standby or System Hibernate. Doing so

can cause the system to fail.

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LabMaster Overview

LabMaster is a unique modular oscilloscope solution that allows a configuration of more channels at higher bandwidths than traditional four channel oscilloscopes. It is ideally suited for test situations where there are many lanes of serial data to be captured and analyzed simultaneously, where crosstalk analysis is performed, or for capturing four channels at the highest-possible bandwidths for optical coherent modulation applications. Each LabMaster consists of a single Master Acquisition Module or Master Control Module, and optional additional Slave Acquisition Modules. Slaves can be added at any time for easy channel upgrades. Bandwidth upgrades are available for both Master Acquisition Modules and Slave Acquisition Modules for future scalability.

Unique ChannelSync™ architecture ensures precise synchronization between all oscilloscope channels located in different acquisition modules. A single 10 GHz distributed clock signal is generated in the Master Acquisition Module or Master Control Module, and then used in or distributed to as many as five Master Acquisition Modules or Slave Acquisition Modules. The 10 GHz clock frequency - 1000 times faster than the 10 MHz reference clocks commonly used to synchronize lab equipment

- ensures precise synchronization and high-timebase accuracy between all acquisition modules. Additionally, a single trigger signal is used for all acquisition modules to completely eliminate trigger jitter between modules, such as would be found when two conventional oscilloscopes are synchronized with 10 MHz clocks and a common trigger signal. The system also ensures Acquisition Modules are automatically identified to the Master, and software de-skew calibration routines allow for fast calibration and correction for any static acquisition skew between all acquisition modules.

NOTE: Detailed steps explaining how to set up either configuration are covered in

Configuration Setups Overview (on page 25).

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Master Control Module Configuration

This configuration includes either a 9CZi-A Master Control Module or MCM-Zi Master Control Module with up to five Slave Acquisition Modules.

NOTE: If your LabMaster system runs multiple Slave Acquisition Modules, for

optimal channel access and convenience, we recommend stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside Teledyne LeCroy's OC910 Oscilloscope Cart, or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the Teledyne LeCroy factory).

9CZi-A Master Control Module with up to five 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules

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Master Acquisition Module Configuration

This configuration includes a 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module with corresponding CPU Module, and up-to-four 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules.

9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module with CPU Module and

four 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules

NOTE: The 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules are available in a variety of

bandwidths and channel density configurations. Each example shown previously

contains a mix of 20 GHz and >20 GHz Slave Acquisition Modules. Each Slave Acquisition Module is compatible with either Master Module (Control or Acquisition). Refer to specifications on the datasheet maintained at teledynelecroy.com, or contact your Teledyne LeCroy representative for details.

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Number and Description

1. Power Button

2. Fast Edge Output

3. Host USB Ports

4. Detachable Front

Panel Control

5. Front Panel Control

Release Switch

Front of MCM-Zi Master Control Module

The MCM-Zi Master Control Module includes Controls, Display, CPU, and ChannelSync Clock Architecture. All acquisition capability is contained in

separate Acquisition Modules.

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Number and Description

1. ChannelSync Outputs

- SMA 10 GHz Clock and PCIe 1 Lane Control Connections (for corresponding Acquisition Modules)

2. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Output

3. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Input (Grounded EMI Shield required when port is not in use)

4. Removable Storage

Drive

5. AC Power Inlet

6. Input/Output Panel

7. DVI-D Video Output

8. PCIe 4 Lane Data

Inputs (from corresponding Acquisition Modules)

Back of MCM-Zi Master Control Module

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Cap-off unused ChannelSync SMA sockets (item 1) using the provided

chain-linked 50 Ω terminations (not shown).

 10 MHz Reference Clock Inputs are specifically intended for

synchronization with other instruments; not between Master Control Module and Acquisition Modules.

 DVI-D Video Output is for use with an additional external monitor for

Extended Desktop mode.

 The AUX IN connection is for 50 Ω input only.

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Number and Description

1. Power Button

2. Fast Edge Output

3. USB Ports

4. Detachable Front

Panel Control

5. Front Panel Control

Release Switch

 The PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs (item 8) also accommodate PCIe Expansion

Slot options for GPIB and LSIB. Option cards must be specified when ordering and installed at the Teledyne LeCroy factory into any number of the same five slots used for the Acquisition Modules. The slot between the DVI-D Video Output connector and the PCIe 4 Lane Data Connection for Channels 1-4 is unavailable.

Front of 9CZi-A Master Control Module

The 9CZi-A Master Control Module includes Controls, Display, CPU, and ChannelSync Clock Architecture. All acquisition capability is contained in separate Slave Acquisition Modules.

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Number and Description

1. Channel Sync Outputs

- SMA 10 GHz Clock and PCIe 1 Lane Control Connections (for corresponding Slave Acquisition Modules)

2. AC Power Plug

3. Input/Output Panel

(on page 20)

4. DVI-D Video Output

5. Removable Hard

Drive

6. PCIe 4 Lane Data

Inputs (from corresponding Slave Acquisition Modules).

7. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Input (Grounded EMI Shield required when port is not in use)

8. DVI-D Video Input

(from DVI-D Video Output on CPU)

9. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Output

Back of 9CZi-A Master Control Module

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Cap-off unused ChannelSync SMA sockets (item 1) using the provided

chain-linked 50 Ω terminations (not shown).

 DVI-D Video Output and Input connectors (items 5 and 6) must be

connected with the supplied 1 foot cable for your touch-screen display to function.

 The PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs (item 6) also accommodate PCIe Expansion

 The AUX IN connection for 50 Ω input only is provided on the back of the

9CZi-A Master Control Module.

 10 MHz Reference Clock Inputs are specifically intended for

synchronization with other instruments; not between Master and Slave modules.

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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

Front of 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module

The 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module includes Controls, Display, ChannelSync Clock Architecture, and a single, internal acquisition system. The CPU is contained in the separate, physical CPU Module, but is included with the LabMaster 9xxMZi-A. Additional acquisition capability is contained in separate Slave Acquisition Modules.

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Number and Description

1. Channel Sync Outputs

- SMA 10 GHz Clock and PCIe 1 Lane Control Connections (for corresponding Slave Acquisition Modules)

2. Power Switch

3. AC Power Plug

4. PCIe 1 Lane DATA

Output (to CPU Module)

5. DVI-D Video Input (for

DVI-D Output Signal from CPU)

6. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Input (Grounded EMI Shield required when port is not in use)

7. LBUS Output

8. 10 MHz Reference

Clock Output

Back of 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Cap off unused ChannelSync SMA sockets (item 1) using the provided

chain-linked 50 Ω terminations.

 VGA/WXGA Video Input connectors (item 5) must be connected with

the supplied 1 meter cable to the VGA/WXGA Video Output on the

CPU Module for your touch-screen display to function.

 10 MHz Reference Clock Inputs are specifically intended for

synchronization with other instruments; not between Master and Slave modules.

Front of CPU Module

In the Master Acquisition Module configuration, the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module connects to a separate CPU Module, shown below.

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Number and Description

1. AC Power Plug

2. Removable Hard Drive

3. The I/O Panel

4. DVI-D Video Output

5. PCIe 4 Lane Data

Inputs (from corresponding Slave Acquisition Modules).

Back of CPU Module

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 The PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs (item 5) also accommodate PCIe Expansion

 The DVI-D Video Output connector (item 4) must be connected to the

DVI-D Video Input on the back of the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module with the supplied 1 meter cable for your touch-screen display to function.

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Number and Description

1. Mouse

2. Keyboard

3. Ethernet Ports

4. USB Ports

5. 15-pin VGA/WXGA

Video Input

6. 15-pin VGA/WXGA

Video Output

7. DVI-D Video Output

Input/Output Panel

9CZi-A Master Control Module and 9xxMZi-AMaster Acquisition Module

The available connections are the same, only the location differs:

 I/O panel is on the back of the 9CZi-A Master Control Module unit

(on page 14).

 I/O panel is on the back of the CPU Module (on page 17)

corresponding to 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module.

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Number and Description

1. Mouse

2. Keyboard

3. Host USB Ports

4. 9-pin Serial Port

(disabled)

5. 15-pin Video Output

(disabled)

6. Ethernet ports (LAN)

MCM-Zi Master Control Module

The I/O panel is located on the back of the MCM-Zi Master Control Module

(page 12).

NOTE: The MCM-Zi motherboard is a server-class motherboard with certain I/O capabilities (serial port, VGA/WXGA video output) that are not utilized by the MCM-Zi, even though the physical connectors remain on the I/O panel. The 9-pin serial port is used for communication to the server motherboard, and the 15-pin video connector only outputs text debug messages from the motherboard. Since these capabilities are not useful for the MCM-Zi, they are disabled in the BIOS and will not provide any I/O should you connect to them.

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Number and Description

1. ProLink Compatible

Inputs

2. 2.4/2.92 mm

Compatible Inputs (on >20 GHz Model Slave Acquisition Modules Only)

3. Channel ON/OFF

Buttons

4. Corresponding

Channel Number Indicators

Front of 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 If your LabMaster system runs multiple Slave Acquisition Modules, for

optimal channel access and convenience, we recommend stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside Teledyne LeCroy's available cart, or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the Teledyne LeCroy factory).

 The 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules are available in a variety of

bandwidths and channel density configurations. Each example shown previously contains a mix of 20 GHz and >20 GHz Slave Acquisition Modules. Each Slave Acquisition Module is compatible with either Master Module (Control or Acquisition). Refer to specifications on the datasheet maintained at teledynelecroy.com.

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Number and Description

1. ChannelSync PCIe 1

Lane Control Input

2. PCIe 4 Lane Data

Output

3. ChannelSync SMA 10

GHz Clock Input

4. AUX IN rated for 50 Ω

input

5. AC Power Plug

Back of 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Only the back of the 9CZi-A Master Control Module or the back of the

9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module has 10 MHz Reference Clock Input/Output connections.

 10 MHz Reference Clock Inputs are specifically intended for

synchronization with other instruments; not between Master and Slave modules.

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ChannelSync Mainframe Hub

The CMH-20 ChannelSync Mainframe Hub provides a simple and effective means to expand a LabMaster system beyond 20 channels (5 Acquisition Modules). This is accomplished without any degradation of the timing accuracy specifications. The Mainframe Hub is populated with cards for each acquisition module (the back panel of the CMH-20 shown below is populated with 20 cards for use with 20 Acquisition Modules, or 80 total channels).

Connect a PCIe 1 Lane cable from the MCM-Zi Channel 1-4 output to the single PCIe 1 Lane input at the lower right of the CMH-20 back panel.

Connect four PCl4 4 Lane cables from the MCM-Zi data outputs for channels 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 to the four PCIe 4 Lane data inputs along the bottom of the CMH-20 back panel (to the left of the PCLe 1 input).

Connect from the PCIe 1 Lane Control, PCIe 4 Lane Data, and 10 GHz ChannelSync Clock outputs to the corresponding inputs on the Acquisition Modules.

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LabMaster Hardware Set Up

Overview

These instructions explain the setup of your LabMaster modules for both Master Control Module or Master Acquisition Module configurations. As mentioned previously in LabMaster Hardware Overview (on page 2), LabMaster modules are designed to work with one another for a variety of extensible configurations and customized solution possibilities; however, they are purchased as either Master Control Module or Master Acquisition Module configurations.

LabMaster Setup Styles

As mentioned previously, LabMaster modules are designed to work with one another for a variety of extensible configurations and customized solution possibilities. They are purchased as Master Control Module or Master Acquisition Module configurations. You can choose your own LabMaster Setup Style - meaning, you can decide to Stack your LabMaster modules or Rack them inside an available Cart complete with lockable front wheels.

NOTE: If your LabMaster system runs multiple Slave Acquisition Modules, for

optimal channel access and convenience, Teledyne LeCroy recommends stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside Teledyne LeCroy's available Cart or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the Teledyne LeCroy factory).

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LabMaster Master Control Module and Master Acquisition Module stack setups

LabMaster set up inside the available cart

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9CZi-A Master Control Module Configuration

This LabMaster configuration involves making PCIe 1 and 4 Lane, DVI-D, SMA 72", and Power Cable connections. Follow these steps to properly

connect all parts of your LabMaster setup.

PCIe 1 Lane Cable - Master Control Module to Slave Acquisition Module SYNC Connection(s)

Connect each PCIe 1 Lane Control Output on the back of your 9CZi-A Master Control Module to the PCIe 1 Lane Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the PCIe 1 Lane cable(s)

provided.

On the back of the Master Control Module, plug one end of the PCIe 1 Lane cable into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Output (labeled SYNC).

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Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 1 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Input (labeled SYNC).

Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 1 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 Connect into your Slave Acquisition Modules from the correct channel

groupings on the 9CZi-A Master Control Module; meaning, your first Slave Acquisition Module is connected from the CHANNEL 1-4 output, second from the CHANNEL 5-9 output, third from the CHANNEL 9-12 output, fourth from the CHANNEL 13-16 output, and last from the CHANNEL 1720 output.

 If you are connecting less than 5 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Outputs on the back of the Master Control Module may not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Inputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

PCIe 4 Lane Cable - Slave Acquisition Module to Master Control Module SYNC Connection(s)

Now, let's continue making the PCI Express connections by cabling the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of each 9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Module to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of your 9CZi-AMaster Control Module using PCIe 4 Lane cable(s) provided.

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On the back of a Slave Acquisition Module, connect one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK).

Now, on the back of the Master Control Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL).

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Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 4 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 Be sure to connect from your Slave Acquisition Modules into the correct

channel groupings on the 9CZi-A Master Control Module; meaning, your first Slave Acquisition Module is connected into DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4 input on the Master Control Module, second into the DATALINK CHANNEL 5-9 input, third into the DATALINK CHANNEL 9-12 input, fourth into the DATALINK CHANNEL 13-16 input, and last into the DATALINK CHANNEL 17-20 input.

 If you are connecting less than 5 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of the Master Control Modulemay not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Outputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

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DVI-D Connection - Video Card to Touch-Screen Display on the Master Control Module

The DVI-D Video Output must be connected to the DVI-D Video Input (both on the back of the Master Control Module) using the provided DVI-D cable for the touch-screen display to function.

Connect one end of the provided DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Output on the back of the Master Control Module.

Now, connect the other end of the same DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Input, also on the back of the Master Control Module.

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NOTE: The connections are specifically DVI-D.

SMA 72" Cables - Master Control Module to Slave Acquisition Module Connection(s) for Reference Clock

Connect each SMA 10 GHz Clock Output on the back of your 9CZi-A Master Control Module to the SMA 10 GHz Clock Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the SMA 72" cable(s)

provided.

NOTE: Use an SMA torque wrench and ensure connections are properly tightened.

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On the back of the Master Control Module, connect one end of an SMA 72" cable from a SMA 10 GHz Clock Output (labeled REF, unscrew the chain-linked 50 Ω termination, if necessary).

Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same SMA 72" cable into the corresponding SMA 10 GHz Clock Input (labeled REF).

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.

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Cap off any unused SMA 10 GHz Clock Outputs on the back of your 9CZi-A Master Control Module using the chain-linked 50 Ω terminations provided.

Power Cable Connections and Main Power Switch

The combined draw from your 9CZi-A Master Control Module and 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules (max of 5) approximately totals 5 kW, Teledyne

LeCroy advises that your power connections be generally divided as follows:

 The Master Control Module requires less power and may be

combined with a Slave Acquisition Module to a different circuit rated to handle a combined 2050 Watts.

 Connect any additional pairs of Slave Acquisition Modules to a

different circuit rated to handle a combined 2050 Watts.

A 15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord set with a IEC320 right-angle Type C15 connector with a slotted groove is provided specifically for the

Master Control Module. Components other than the Master Control Module are each provided with a standard 10A/250V 18AWG rated

grounded cord set with an IEC320 right-angle Type C13 connector. Ω

NOTE: Always refer to the product datasheet specifications at teledynelecroy.com for the most current and detailed power ratings.

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When all connections are made, the main switch on the front of the Master Control Module powers all connected items - Master and Slave Acquisition Module(s) - as a single LabMaster unit.

NOTE: If any connections are incorrect, the main power switch does not power on

your system.

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MCM-Zi Master Control Module Configuration

This LabMaster configuration involves making PCIe 1 and 4 Lane, SMA 72", and Power Cables. Follow these steps to properly connect all parts of your LabMaster.

PCIe 1 Lane Cable SYNC Connection(s)

Connect each PCIe 1 Lane Control Input on the back of your 10-xxZi Acquisition Modules to a PCIe 1 Lane Output on the MCM-Zi Master Control Module using the PCIe 1 Lane cable(s) provided.

On the back of the Master Control Module, plug one end of the PCIe 1 Lane cable into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Output (labeled SYNC).

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Now, connect the other end of the 1 Lane cable into the SYNC socket on the back of the Acquisition Module.

Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

Repeat these steps for every additional Acquisition Module in your system.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 1 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 Connect into your Acquisition Modules from the correct channel

groupings on the Master Control Module; meaning, your first Acquisition Module is connected from the CHANNEL 1-4 output, second from the CHANNEL 5-8 output, third from the CHANNEL 9-12 output, etc.

 If you are connecting less than 5 of the Acquisition Modules, the PCIe 1

Lane Channel Sync Outputs on the back of the Master Control Module may not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Inputs on the back of the corresponding acquisition modules.

PCIe 4 Lane DATALINK Connection(s)

Continue making the PCI Express connections by cabling the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of each 10-xxZi Acquisition Module to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of your MCM-Zi Master Control Module using PCIe 4 Lane cable(s) provided.

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On the back of the Acquisition Module, connect one end of a PCIe 4 lane cable from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK).

Now, on the back of the Master Control Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL).

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Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Acquisition Module in your system.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 4 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 Be sure to connect your Acquisition Modules to the correct channel

groupings on the Master Control Module; First Acquisition Module is connected into DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4, second into the DATALINK CHANNEL 5-9 input, third into the DATALINK CHANNEL 9-12 input, fourth into the DATALINK CHANNEL 13-16 input, and last into the DATALINK CHANNEL 17-20 input.

 If you are connecting less than 5 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of the Master Control Module may not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Outputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

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SMA 72" Cables - ChannelSync Clock Connections

Connect each SMA 10 GHz Clock Output on the back of your MCM-Zi Master Control Module to the SMA 10 GHz Clock Input on each 10-xxZi Acquisition Module used in your system using the SMA 72" Male to Male cable(s) provided.

NOTE: Use an SMA torque wrench and ensure connections are properly tightened.

On the back of the Master Control Module, connect one end of an SMA 72" cable from a SMA 10 GHz Clock Output (labeled REF, unscrew the chain- linked 50 Ω termination, if necessary).

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Now, on the back of the Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same SMA 72" cable into the corresponding SMA 10 GHz Clock Input (labeled REF).

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Acquisition Module in your system.

Cap off unused SMA 10 GHz Clock Outputs on the back of your Master Control Module using the chain-linked 50 Ω terminations provided.

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Power Cable Connections and Main Power Switch

Teledyne LeCroy advises that you note the power ratings of the individual modules and connect them to suitably rated circuits.

 MCM-Zi Control Module comes with an IEC60320 Type C13 power

inlet connector.

 9xxSZi-A Acquisition Module comes with an IEC60320 Type C20

power inlet connector.

Always refer to the product datasheet at www.teledynelecroy.com for the most current and detailed specifications regarding power ratings.

CAUTION: The combined draw from your Master Control Module and

Acquisition Modules (max of 20) can be many kilowatts. Two acquisition modules connected to a single circuit may cause an overcurrent condition for that circuit.

When all connections are made, the main power switch on the front of the

Master Control Module powers on all components as a single unit.

NOTE: If any connections are incorrect, the main power switch will not power on

the system.

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9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module Configuration

PCIe 1 Lane Cable - Master Acquisition Module to Slave Acquisition Module

Connect each PCIe 1 Lane Control Output on the back of your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module to the PCIe 1 Lane Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the PCIe 1 Lane

cable(s) provided.

On the back of the Master Acquisition Module, plug one end of the PCIe 1 Lane cable into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Output (labeled SYNC).

Now, connect the other end of the 1 Lane cable into the SYNC socket on the back of the 9 SZi-A (Slave).

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Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 1 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

 Connect into your Slave Acquisition Modules from the correct channel

 If you are connecting less than 4 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

groupings on the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module; meaning, your first Slave Acquisition Module is connected from the CHANNEL 5-9 output, second from the CHANNEL 9-12 output, third from the CHANNEL 13-16 output, and last from the CHANNEL 17-20 output.

PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Outputs on the back of the Master Acquisition Module may not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Inputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

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PCIe 4 Lane Cable - CPU Module to Master Acquisition Module

Make a connection for Channels 1-4 from the back of the Master Acquisition Module into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4) on the back of the CPU Module.

Connect one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4) on the back of the Master Acquisition Module.

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Now, on the back of the CPU Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable specifically into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled

DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4).

9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Modules connections for channels above 1-4, connections are made from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL) on the back of each Slave Acquisition Module into

the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL) on the back of the CPU Module.

Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 4 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 If you are connecting less than 4 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of the CPU Modulemay not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Outputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

PCIe 4 Lane Cable - Slave Acquisition Module to CPU Module

Continue making the PCI Express connections for channels above 1-4, by cabling the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of each 9xxSZi-ASlave

Acquisition Module to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of your CPU Module using PCIe 4 Lane cable(s) provided.

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Plug one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK) on the back of each Slave Acquisition Module.

Now, on the back of the CPU Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled

DATALINK CHANNEL).

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Gently pull the green tab on the cable plug to remove it.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 PCIe 4 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide

side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.

 If you are connecting less than four of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the

PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of the CPU Modulemay not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Outputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.

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DVI-D Connection - CPU Module's Video Card Output to the Master Acquisition Module's Touch-Screen Display Video Input

Connect the CPU Module's Video Card DVI-D Output into the Master Acquisition Module's Touch-Screen Display DVI-D Input using the DVI-D

cable provided.

Connect one end of the provided DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Output on the back of the CPU Module.

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Now, connect the other end of the same DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video

Input on the back of the Master Acquisition Module.

NOTE: The connections are specifically DVI-D.

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SMA 72" Cables - Master Acquisition Module to Slave Acquisition Module Reference Clock Connection

Connect each SMA 10 GHz Clock Output on the back of your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module to the SMA 10 GHz Clock Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the SMA 72"

cable(s) provided.

NOTE: Use an SMA torque wrench and ensure connections are properly tightened.

On the back of the Master Acquisition Module, connect one end of an SMA 72" cable from a SMA 10 GHz Clock Output (labeled REF, unscrew the chain-linked 50 Ω termination, if necessary).

SMA 72" M to M Cable

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Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same SMA 72" cable into the corresponding SMA 10 GHz Clock Input (labeled REF).

Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.

Cap off any unused SMA 10 GHz Clock Outputs on the back of your 9xxMZiA Master Acquisition Module using the chain-linked 50 Ω terminations provided.

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Power Cable Connection and Main Power Switch

The combined draw from your 9xxMZi-AMaster Acquisition Module, 9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Modules (max of 4), and CPU Module

approximately totals 5 kW, Teledyne LeCroy advises that your power connections be generally divided as follows:

 Connect the Master Acquisition Module and its CPU Module to a

single circuit rated to handle a combined 1250 Watts.

 Connect any additional pairs of Slave Acquisition Modules to a

different circuit rated to handle a combined 2050 Watts.

NOTE: Always refer to the product datasheet specifications at teledynelecroy.com for the most current and detailed power ratings.

15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord set with a IEC320 right-angle Type C15 connector with a slotted groove is provided specifically for the Master

Acquisition Module. Components other than the Master Acquisition Module are each provided with a standard 10A/250V 18AWG rated

grounded cord set with an IEC320 right-angle Type C13 connector.

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When all connections are made, the Standby Power switch on the front of the Master Acquisition Module powers all connected items (Master Acquisition, Slave Acquisition, and CPU Module) as a single LabMaster unit.

NOTE: If any connections are incorrect, the main power switch does not power on

your system.

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Removing 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.

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Touch Screen and External Displays

Set Up Internal Display

Connect the DVI-D Video Output on the CPU to the DVI-D Video Input on the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module to enable the internal, built-in

touch-screen display. The 9CZi-A Master Control Module has the same display capabilities as the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module, except there is no separate CPU module. Instead, a short "jumper" cable connects video output to input. The MCM-Zi Master Control Module does not require any internal display set up.

Set Up External Display

You may operate the instrument using the built-in touch-screen or attach an external monitor for extended display. A properly configured external display will take on all the touch-screen capabilities of the internal display.

NOTE: LabMaster 9xxMZi-A and 9CZi-A do not support extended desktop mode when connected to an external monitor. LabMaster MCM-Zi does support extended desktop mode. If the external monitor uses a Fujitsu touch screen driver, it will not work as a touch screen but will support extended display.

To connect to an external monitor:

1. Choose File > Exit to close the oscilloscope application so that the

2. Connect the oscilloscope to the external monitor from the DVI-D

3. Right-click on the desktop to display the settings menu, then

4. On the Windows display dialog:

Windows desktop is visible (you do not need to shut down completely).

video output connector.

choose Screen Resolution.

 Select display number 2 (the external monitor) and choose

Multiple displays: Extend this display.

 Drag the display number 2 icon to its location in your setup

(above or below the oscilloscope display).

 Make any other desired display selections, then touch

Apply and OK.

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5. Use the Start DSO desktop icon to restart the oscilloscope

application.

6. Choose Display > Display Setup.

7. On the Display setup dialog, check Extend Grids on 2

The total number of grids is now distributed over both displays.

Monitor.

Both displays before Dual Display Mode selection. In this example, the top monitor is the external display.

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Grids distributed after Dual Display Mode selection. Trace descriptor boxes move with the trace (note the movement of C1-C4). Other controls remain on the primary display (Display 1, which in this example is the bottom, internal display).

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Signal Inputs

Interfaces

LabMaster 9 Zi systems are equipped with a variety of interfaces to allow you to connect cables directly to the oscilloscope channels, reducing the need to use costly adapters that may be easily lost or misplaced.

The interfaces power the probe and completely integrate the probe with the oscilloscope channel in a number of ways:

 Upon connection, 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.

 Most active probes match probe to oscilloscope response

automatically using probe response data stored in an on-board EEPROM. This ensures the best possible combined probe plus oscilloscope channel frequency response without the need to perform any de-embedding procedure.

Interfaces differ in bandwidth capabilities, so the interfaces contained on your oscilloscope—and their exact location—depend on the bandwidth rating of the oscilloscope model you purchased.

High-bandwidth interfaces (45 GHz and up) must be enabled by selecting the appropriate Dual Bandwidth Interleave setting on the Timebase dialog and the Input B setting on the Channel dialog.

NOTE: AUX INPUT and AUX OUTPUT connections are typically located on the Front

of the oscilloscope near the other interfaces.

ProLink Interface

All LabMaster 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Modules and 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules use the ProLink interface for inputs up to 20 GHz on

channels 1-4.

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

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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 67).

ProBus Interface

LabMaster 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Modules rated to 20 GHz use the ProBus interface for inputs up to 25 GHz on channels 1-4.

LabMaster 945MZi-A Master Acquisition Modules use the ProBus interface for inputs up to 25 GHz on channels 1 and 4, input B.

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.

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).

2.92 mm Interface

LabMaster 930SZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules use the 2.92 mm interface for inputs up to 36 GHz on channels 2 and 3, input B.

LabMaster 945MZi-A Master Acquisition Modules and 945SZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules use the 2.92 mm interface for inputs up to 36 GHz on channel 2, input B.

This interface consists of a precision connector and a LEMO power and communication connector. It offers 50 Ω input impedance only.

The 2.92 mm high-bandwidth electrical paths are comprised of two connector halves/subassemblies which have a common mating interface:

 The first connector half is mounted onto the oscilloscope

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combination of grooves, external threads and a coaxial interface with a 2.92 mm airline geometry.

 The second connector half is the connector saver. It has a similar

interface on one end, with spring-biased inner and outer contacts.

The connector saver has projections which interlock with slots on the mounted connector and a coupling nut which secures the two 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.

The connector saver is easily 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.

2.4 mm Interface

LabMaster 945MZi-A Master Acquisition Modules and 945SZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules use the 2.4 mm interface 25 - 45 GHz inputs on

channel 3, input B. This interface consists of a precision connector and a

LEMO power and communication connector. It offers 50 Ω input

impedance only.

The 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 onto the oscilloscope

connector panel. The outer end of this connector has a combination of grooves, external threads and a coaxial interface with a 2.4 mm airline geometry.

 The second connector half is the connector saver. It has a similar

interface on one end, with spring-biased inner and outer contacts.

The connector saver is easily field replaceable, should damage occur, making it a more field reliable system. The 2.4 mm connector saver operates mode free well beyond 45 GHz.

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NOTE: The mounted connectors for the 2.92 mm and 2.4 mm interfaces look

identical, and the connector savers look very similar, so be sure to attach the correct connector saver to achieve the desired bandwidth. The 2.92 mm connector saver will fit over the 2.4 mm mounted connector (and vice versa) but will not yield the full 45 GHz bandwidth.

ProLink Interface Adapters

Teledyne LeCroy's ProLink Adapters (LPA) provides 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).

BMA-to-SMA, BMA-to-BNC, BMA-to-2.92 mm ProLink Adapters.

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First, the BMA Female Connector (1). Then, shown installed are the ProLink

LPA-SMA, LPA-BNC, and LPA-K Adapters (2, 3, and 4).

NOTE: When connecting an active probe to the instrument, an adapter is not

required unless you wish to connect a ProBus compatible probe to a ProLink input.

Connecting the Adapters

The mating end of the ProLink adapter has four fastening clips (shown right).

When installing an adapter on the instrument's connector panel, align the male 6-pin connector with the female connector and push the adapter straight forward. You are likely to notice some resistance and hear clicks as the four clips snap into place. Now, tighten the captive screws.

When removing an adapter, loosen the two captive screws. Push down on the adapter to unseat the clips. This requires some force and is initially noisy; however, no damage results to the connector, the floating female BMA connector, or the pins, as they can accommodate 15 degrees off axis while mated or unmated.

ProLink Probe Adapters

ProLink Probe Adapters differ from ProLink Interface Adapters in that they contain a probe power and communication pass-through that the interface adapters do not have.

Currently, only one probe adapter is available, the LPA-2.92 mm. This device is used to allow attachment of a probe platform/cable assembly

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designed for connection to a 2.92 mm Probe Connection Interface to be connected to a ProLink input connection. For instance, this could be used to connect a 25 GHz probing system using 2.92 mm and LEMO connections for connection to a ProLink input.

Connecting the ProLink Probe Adapter is done in a similar way as connecting a ProLink Interface Adapter.

Probe Dialog

Teledyne LeCroy proprietary probe interfaces provide a complete measurement solution from probe tip to oscilloscope display. The Probe Dialog displays probe attenuation and other information, and allows you to make tip select and other probe settings from the oscilloscope touchscreen.

The following figure shows a typical channel 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.

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.

Channel dialog showing Input A's interface controls setup before connection.

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After 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. Click on the tab or the probe field to display the probe dialog.

Channel dialog showing Input A's interface controls setup after connection.

This additional tab contains specific information on the connected probe. Default values for the probes coupling and attenuation are automatically downloaded from the probe, and these settings along with other attributes are shown on the dialog.

The probe dialog showing the connected probe's control attributes.

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Passive Probe Compensation

Passive probes must be compensated to flatten overshoot. This is accomplished by means of a trimmer at the connector end of the probe.

1. Attach the connector end of your passive probe to any channel.

2. Connect the probe end to the CAL output connector at the front of

the oscilloscope. Ground the probe.

3. Adjust the trim pot at the connector end of the probe until the

square wave is as flat as possible.

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Front Panel

The following Basic Control topics cover the general usage of the hardware buttons located on the oscilloscope's front panel and the screen control interface elements of the software.

NOTE: Many specific Front Panel Controls directly correspond with Screen Layout

Controls. For example, the Print front panel button corresponds with the Hardcopy function at Utilities → Utilities Setup → Hardcopy.

The front panel is divided into sections based on various functions. The

following topics explain these sections in more detail.

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Miscellaneous Controls and 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

202).

 Auto Setup - Press once and the Auto Setup... flyout menu opens.

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.

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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.

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 146).

Trigger 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.

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 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

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 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

 Time/Div - Turn to set the time/division of the oscilloscope timebase

the previous horizontal delay value. Turn to change the horizontal

delay value.

(acquisition system).

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Vertical Controls

NOTE: You can turn channels on and off using the software as explained in Vertical

Overview (on page 111), from The Front of Your 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module (on page 22) or from the The Front of Your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module (on page 16), where applicable.

 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 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

 Vertical Position - Press to reset the vertical zoom position to zero.

 Vertical Ratio - Press to toggle between fixed and variable vertical

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.

Turn to change the vertical position of the selected math or zoom

trace.

zoom ratio adjustment. Turn to change the vertical zoom ratio of the

selected math trace.

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Display Dashboard

This section covers the various aspects of the user interface shown in the display of your instrument.

Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls

The instrument's screen is divided into the following main sections:

 Menu Bar  Signal Display Grid  Descriptor Labels  Dialog(s)  The Message Bar

NOTE: Many front panel controls directly correspond with screen layout controls.

For example, the Print front panel general control button corresponds with the Hardcopy function set from Utilities → Utilities Setup → Hardcopy.

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Menu Bar

The top of the screen contains a menu bar of commonly used functions. Whenever you touch one of these buttons and make a selection from its drop-down menu, the dialog area at the bottom of the screen displays the corresponding dialog.

Specific Menu Bar functions are referenced using arrow-separated path descriptions. For example, the Save Setup function is referenced as File →

Save Setup....

NOTE: For common oscilloscope operations, you don't need to use the top menu

bar (since you can access most dialogs from the Front Panel or from the Descriptor Labels). However, it is the only way to access setup or other dialogs for Display Setup, Save or Recall Waveform, Save or Recall Setups, Print Setup, Vertical (Channel), Horizontal, or Trigger Status, Memory (Reference Waveform) Setup,

Pass/Fail Setup, or Utilities and Preferences Setup....

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access toolbar is located on the right side of the menu bar. You can use these toolbar buttons to quickly access Trigger, Processing and Undo functionality.

Quick Access Trigger Functions

 Auto - Press to turn on Auto Trigger mode, which triggers the

 Normal - Press to turn on Normal Trigger mode, which triggers the

 Single - Press to turn on Single Trigger mode for the selected

oscilloscope after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions are not

met.

oscilloscope each time a signal is present that meets the conditions

set for the type of trigger selected.

channel, which arms the oscilloscope to trigger once (single-shot

acquisition) when the input signal meets the trigger conditions set

for the type of trigger selected. If the oscilloscope is already armed,

it forces a trigger.

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 Stop - Press to prevent the oscilloscope from triggering on a signal. If

you boot up the instrument with the trigger in Stop mode, the message "no trace available" is shown.

 Trigger Setup - Press to open the Trigger Setup... dialog.

Corresponds with screen menu selection: Trigger → Trigger Setup....

Quick Access Processing Functions

The Processing section allows you to suspend your system from processing data. You can stop data processing, make adjustments, and then resume data processing with the touch of two on-screen buttons.

Touching the Stop button shows the Processing Paused... pop-up.

Touch the Resume button to continue processing data.

At times, an Undo button is made available to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar on the Menu Bar.

Quick Access Undo Function

The Undo button is labeled with the most recent action (Autoset being the most recent action in the screen-shot of the Quick Access Toolbar at the beginning of this topic). This helps make you aware of the specific function prior to reversal.

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Signal Display Grid

The grid area is divided into 8 vertical divisions and 10 horizontal divisions just like any other oscilloscope. Set up the signal display area by touching Display → Display Setup... from the menu bar. The Display dialog offers a choice of grid combinations and can also set the grid intensity.

There are several indicators on the grid to help you understand the following:

 Trigger Delay - This indicator is located along the bottom edge of the

grid. Trigger delay allows you to see the signal prior to the trigger

time.

All trigger delay values (including post-trigger delay, shown here) are

displayed in the Timebase Descriptor Label. Zero delay is the

horizontal center of the oscilloscope display.

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The default setting (Time) is for delay readout (in seconds) and to move proportionately when the timebase knob is turned. If you want to set delay (Div) to a fixed position on the grid, and then have it stay fixed as the timebase changes, go to Utilities → Preference Setup... and select the Acquisition dialog to make the setting.

 Post-trigger Delay - This is indicated by a left-pointing arrow to the

lower-left of the grid. Pre-trigger delay is indicated by a rightpointing arrow to the lower-right of the grid.

 Trigger Level - This indicator is located at the right edge of the grid.

It tracks the trigger level as you reposition the trace up or down, or change scale. When triggering is stopped, a hollow arrow indicates where the new level ends up when triggering resumes.

Push the LEVEL knob to reset the level to 50%.

 Zero Volts Level - This indicator is located at the left edge of the

grid. Change the zero volts level by turning the vertical OFFSET knob. Push the knob to reset the indicator to the middle of the grid.

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Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu

On the Signal Display Grid, the Pop-up menu provides assistance while using the oscilloscope.

Clicking on a waveform opens a pop-up menu. From this pop-up menu, you can perform the following functions:

 Open the Setup dialog for the trace  Turn the trace descriptor label off  Open the Math dialog for the trace  Open the Measure dialog for the trace  Annotate the selected trace

Trace Descriptor Labels

Shown just beneath the grid display, these boxes provide a summary of your channel, timebase, and trigger settings.

When a trace is selected its corresponding descriptor label is shown highlighted.

Make vertical or horizontal channel adjustments by touching the respective label. The setup dialog for the function is shown beneath.

Channel trace labels show the vertical settings for the trace and cursor information (if cursors are in use). The title bar of the label includes indicators for (SinX)/X interpolation, waveform inversion (INV), deskew (DSQ), coupling (DC/GND), bandwidth limiting (BWL), and averaging (AVG).

These indicators have a long and short form, respectively.

The C1 Trace Descriptor Label is selected; C2 is not.

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The long and short forms of trace descriptor indicators.

Besides channel traces, math and parameter measurement labels are also displayed. Labels are displayed only for traces that are turned on.

Vertical and horizontal trace descriptor (labels) are displayed below the grid. They provide a summary of your channel, timebase, and trigger settings. Make vertical or horizontal channel adjustments by touching the respective label. The setup dialog for the function is shown beneath.

TimeBase trace descriptor labels show the trigger delay setting, time per division, and sampling information.

Trigger trace descriptor labels show the trigger mode (Auto, Normal, or

Stopped). It also shows the coupling (DC), trigger type (Edge), source (C1), level (0 mV), and slope (Positive).

Setup information for horizontal cursors, including the time between cursors and the frequency, is shown beneath the TimeBase and Trigger trace descriptor labels.

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Shortcut Buttons

You can access the same functions as the ones produced when using the Signal Display Grid Pop-Up menu just by clicking a trace-descriptor label, which shows its corresponding dialog. From there, use the shortcut buttons at the bottom of the dialog to:

 Open the Setup dialog for the trace.  Open the Math dialog for the trace.  Open the Measure dialog for the trace.  Annotate the selected trace.

For more information, see the Shortcut Buttons section of Dialog Area (on page 87).

Annotating Traces

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.

Touch the waveform you want to annotate right on the display grid, and then touch Set label... on the pop-up menu.

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A dialog box opens in which to create the label. The first time creating a waveform label, Label1 is provided as default text when the Add label button is touched.

From this pop-up you can edit existing annotations, change the label

placement on the waveform, add labels, remove labels, and toggle the visibility. The following bullets show you how.

 If you are modifying an existing label, under Labels touch the label

you want to change.

NOTE: If the dialog for the trace you want to annotate is currently

displayed, you can touch the label button at the bottom to 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 are added, and not according to their placement on the waveform.

 If you want to change the label's text, touch inside the Label Text

field. A pop-up keyboard appears for you to enter your text. Touch

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O.K. on the keyboard when you are done. The edited text

automatically appears in the label on the waveform.

 Precisely place the label by touching inside the Horizontal Pos. field

and provide a horizontal value, using the pop-up numeric keypad.

 Add another label by touching the Add label button. Delete a label

by selecting the label from the list, and then touching the Remove

label button.

 Make labels visible by touching the View labels checkbox.

Dialog Area

The lower portion of your oscilloscope screen is where information is shown, selections are made, and data is input. These screens are organized into tabular displays, subtabs, or pop-up dialogs. The dialog area is controlled by Touch Screen Controls and Front Panel Controls.

Touch Screen Controls

Various touch screen user interface controls are provided for easily entering data. Their functionality is described in this topic and you'll see them referenced throughout the documentation.

POP-UP SELECTOR CONTROLS

When Pop-Up selector controls are touched, sometimes a very small box is shown right inside the control - as in the following control for Coupling on the C1 dialog.

Pop-Up Selector Control for smaller values.

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Other times, a larger box is shown after touching a control. This larger PopUp has categorical buttons along the left column along with labels (and sometimes descriptions) for the selectable entry values.

Pop-Up Selector Control for values with varied types.

TEXT ENTRY CONTROLS

Most controls can be touched once and you can then provide a value using an attached (or double-touch/click to use the Virtual, on-screen) keyboard.

Text entry field for LabNotebook using the Virtual Keyboard.

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FOLDER/FILE BROWSING CONTROLS

These controls allow for navigation to or from folders (on the hard drive or memory device) for retrieving or storing items such as waveforms, LabNotebook entries, to name a few.

NOTE: The instrument's hard disk is partitioned into drive C and drive D. Drive C

contains the Windows operating system and the instrument application software. Drive D is intended for data files.

Folder/File Browsing recall waveform controls.

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FLYOUT MENU CONTROLS

Flyout Menus provides a variety of solutions for a particular main area of functionality. It does this by providing a set of buttons subdividing the control into more specific functions on the right-side of the display.

An example of Flyout Menu Controls is seen in the Setup front panel button.

Setup Flyout Menu control.

PRECISION DATA ENTRY CONTROLS

Certain fields requiring precise value entry assist you by having precision entry means. When these controls are selected, you can provide values as follows:

Keyboard

Touch inside a text entry control and you can manually type the value in using an attached (or double-touch/click to use the Virtual, on-screen) keyboard.

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Text entry field for LabNotebook using the Virtual Keyboard.

Slider Bar

Some models provide what is known as a Slider Bar along the bottom of the screen when a keyboard is attached to the instrument. The Slider Bar allows you to select your entered value by moving a horizontal slider (left to right provides low to high amounts).

Pop-Up Keypad

Some models provide a pop-up Keypad when you touch twice in the same control. A keypad button is also provided on the slider bar (on models that have the slider bar) which shows the pop-up keypad when touched.

For many controls, once the Pop-Up Keypad is shown the Front Panel Controls can be used to adjust the value in the pop-up. The Pop-Up contains Up and Down arrow buttons, Set to Max, Default, and Min buttons, and the Keypad itself for providing your value.

The slider bar also has a handy default value button for quickly entering the default for the control. This button only appears if a keyboard is attached.

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Shortcut Buttons

Several dialogs contain common functions accessible from a row of buttons that can save you a step or two when using a particular function (instead of accessing the respective location from the menu bar or the Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu).

For example, at the bottom of the Channel Setup dialog, these buttons perform the following functions:

 Measure - Opens the Measure menu. You can then select a

parameter from this menu without leaving the Channel Setup dialog. The parameter automatically appears below the grid.

 Zoom - Creates a zoom trace of the channel trace whose dialog is

currently displayed.

 Math - Opens the Math menu. You can then 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.

 Decode - Opens the main Serial Decode dialog where protocol

option measurements can be applied to signals.

 Store - Loads the channel trace into the next available memory

location (M1 to M4).

 Find Scale - Automatically performs a vertical scaling that fits the

waveform into the grid.

 Next Grid - Automatically moves the channel trace whose dialog is

currently open onto the next grid. If you have only one grid displayed, a new grid will be created automatically, and the trace moved.

NOTE: This button is not available on all oscilloscope models.

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