Teledyne HDO 4000 Started Guide

HDO4000

High Definition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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HDO4000

High Definition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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Welcome

Thank you for buying a Teledyne LeCroy product. We’re certain you’ll be pleased with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.
This Getting Started Guide is designed to cover important safety and installation information for your oscilloscope, along with some basic operating
procedures so you’re quickly working with waveforms.

Contents

Introduction

About the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes 2
Specifications 3
Materials List 3
General Safety Information 4
Support 5

Set Up

The Front of Your Oscilloscope 8
The Side of Your Oscilloscope 10
The Back of Your Oscilloscope 11
Carrying 12
Connecting 12
Powering On/Off 13
Software Activation 13
Probes 13
Mixed Signal Leadset 14

User Interface

Touch Screen Display 16
Shortcut Toolbar 18
Language Selection 18
Entering/Selecting Data 19
Front Panel 21

Basics

Turning On/Off Traces 24
Vertical 25
Horizontal (Timebase) 27
Zoom 28
Math 29
Triggers 30
Cursors 31
Measurements & Statistics 32
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 33
Documenting 34
Temperature Dependent Calibration 35
Software Options 36

Reference

Service 38
Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers 39
Certifications 40
Warranty 42
Windows License Agreement 42

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HDO4000 High Definition

Oscilloscopes

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

About the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes

Combining Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 high-definition technology
with long memory, a compact form factor, 12.1" touch screen display,
powerful debug tools, and mixed signal capability, the HDO4000
Oscilloscopes are ideal for precise measurements and quick debug.
Tools such as WaveScan® Search and Find, LabNotebook Report
Generator and History Mode help identify, isolate, and document
problems for faster troubleshooting.

HD4096

HD4096 high-definition technology consists of high sample rate 12-bit
ADCs, high signal-to-noise input amplifiers, and a low-noise system
architecture. This technology enables HDO™ oscilloscopes to capture
and display signals up to 1 GHz with a high sample rate and 16 times
more resolution than other oscilloscopes.

Waveforms captured and displayed on the HDO4000 with HD4096
technology are cleaner and crisper. Signal details often lost in the noise
are clearly visible and easy to distinguish, and measurements can be
performed with unmatched precision for improved debug and analysis.

Mixed Signal Option

With embedded systems growing increasingly more complex,
powerful mixed signal debug capabilities are an essential part of
modern oscilloscopes. The 16 integrated digital channels and set of tools
designed to view, measure and analyze analog and digital signals enable
fast debugging of mixed signal designs. Flexible analog and digital
cross-pattern triggering across all 20 channels provides the ability to
quickly identify and isolate problems in an embedded system.

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WaveScan Search and Find

WaveScan® Search and Find allows you to search a single acquisition
using more than 20 different criteria. Or, set up a scan condition and
scan for an event over hours or even days.

History Mode

Never miss a waveform. History mode lets you scroll back in time
to view previous waveforms and isolate anomalies. Use cursors and
measurement parameters to quickly find the source of problems. History
mode is always available with a single button press, no need to enable
this mode.

LabNotebook Report Generator

Save and document all your waveforms, settings and screen images
through the LabNotebook report generation tool. With LabNotebook,
there’s no need to navigate multiple menus to save all these files
independently. Returning your oscilloscope to a past state is only one
button press away thanks to LabNotebook’s flashback feature.

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Specifications

Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 200 MHz – 1 GHz
Channels 2 or 4
Sample Rate (all channels) 2.5 GS/s
Memory (per channel) 12.5 Mpts/ch
Digital Channels 16
Digital Sample Rate 1.25 GS/s
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width 2 ns
Maximum Input Frequency 250 MHz

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Materials List

Check that you have all the parts listed here. Contact Teledyne
LeCroy immediately if any part is missing.

• 1 oscilloscope

• 2 or 4 passive probes (one for each channel)

• 1 AC power cord (rated for country)

• 1 protective front cover

• 1 Getting Started Guide

• 1 Oscilloscope Security Certificate

• 1 Oscilloscope Registration Card

• 1 Calibration Document

HDO4000-MS models also include:

• 1 digital leadset

• 5 flying ground leads

• 20 ground extenders

• 22 XL microgrippers

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General Safety Information

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep the
instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required
to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the
precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system

incorporating this instrument is the responsibility of the assembler
of the system.

Symbols

These symbols appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels and in its
documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.

CAUTION of damage to instrument, or WARNING of hazard to
health. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against
personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are
fully understood and met.

WARNING. Risk of electric shock.

Measurement ground connection.

Safety (protective) ground connection.

Alternating Current.

On/Standby power.

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, EXT or Dig) 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 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. Inspect all parts regularly
and do not use the product if any part is damaged. Cease operation
immediately and sequester the instrument from inadvertent use.

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Operational Environment

Temperature: 5° to 40° C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90% for temperatures up to

31° C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40° C
Altitudes: up to 3,000 m (at < 30° C)

Power and Ground Connections

The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%)
AC power source at 50/60/400 Hz (± 10%). The instrument automatically
adapts to the line voltage. Manual voltage selection is not required.

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.

Maximum power consumption with all accessories installed (e.g., active
probes, USB peripherals, digital leadsets) is 300 W (300 VA) for four­channel models and 250 W (250 VA) for two-channel models. Power
consumption in standby mode is 4 W.

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.

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Support

Online Documentation

Teledyne LeCroy publishes a free Technical Library on its website.
Manuals, tutorials, application notes, white papers, and videos are
available to help you get the most out of your Teledyne LeCroy products.

The HDO4000 Oscillosocopes Operator’s Manual can be downloaded
from teledynelecroy.com/hdo4000. This .PDF document contains more
extensive procedures for operating your oscilloscope than are found
here. You can also download Oscilloscope System Recovery Tools and
Procedures, which contains instructions for using Acronis® True Image®
Home included with the oscilloscope.

The Datasheet published on the product page contains the detailed
product specifications.

Technical Support

Registered users can contact their local Teledyne LeCroy service center
at the number listed in this guide to make Technical Support requests by
phone or email. You can also submit Technical Support requests via the
website at teledynelecroy.com/support/techhelp.

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HDO4000 High Definition

Oscilloscopes

SET UP

SET UP

The Front of Your Oscilloscope

A

H

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A

Touch Screen Display

B

C

EG

D

F

Front Panel

B

Built-in Stylus Holder

C

USB Ports

D

E

Ground and Calibration
Output Terminals

Mixed Signal Interface

F

Channel Inputs

G

Power Button

H

Rotating / Tilting Feet

I

I

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The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center
of the oscilloscope. See “Touch Screen Display” for an overview of its
components.

The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different
oscilloscope settings. For the most part, you can operate the instrument
using front panel hard controls, display soft controls, or a mix of both
that is convenient for you.

All front panel knobs have multiple modes of
operation: pressing them invokes one action and
turning them another. The labels below the knob
tell you what happens when you “Push” instead of
turn.

The built-in stylus holder
stores a stylus that can be
used with the touch screen
display.

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Front mounted host USB ports
can be used for transferring
data or connecting peripherals
such as a mouse or keyboard.

The mixed signal intereface connects the digital leadset to input up-to-
16 digital lines (-MS models only).

Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate
passive probes.

Channel inputs 1–4 (or 1–2 depending on model) are signal inputs to the
oscilloscope; Ext is for connecting an external trigger device.

The Power button turns on/off the oscilloscope. See “Powering On/Off”
for more information.

The rotating, tilting feet enable four different viewing positions.

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SET UP

The Side of Your Oscilloscope

A

C

B

D

Video Output VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports

A

for connecting external monitors

Ethernet Ports (2) for connecting to

B

networks

USB Ports (4) for connecting external USB

C

devices

Audio Input/Output Speaker, Mic, and

D

Line-In for connecting external audio
devices

E

Feet rotated back

F

Feet rotated front and tilted

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F

E

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The Back of Your Oscilloscope

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Built-in Carrying Handle

A

Aux Out connector to send device

A

B

trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/
fail output to another device

Ref In/Out connector to input an

C

external Reference Clock, or to
output a Reference Clock to another
instrument

USBTMC Port for remote control

D

AC Power Inlet for the AC line cord

E

B

SET UP

D

C

E

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