Teledyne HDO6000 Operators Manual
Operator's
Manual
HDO6000
High Definition Oscilloscopes
HDO6000 High Definition Oscilloscope Operator's Manual
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Contents
Welcome v
Safety Instructions 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Power 2
Start Up 3
Setting Up the Oscilloscope 3
Powering On/Off 5
Software Activation 5
Inputs/Outputs 6
Front Input/Output Panel 6
Side Input/Output Panel 6
Back Input/Output Panel 7
Analog Inputs 7
Probes 7
Digital Inputs 8
Touch Screen 9
Menu Bar 9
Signal Display Grid 10
Descriptor Boxes 11
Dialogs 13
Shortcut Toolbar 13
Control Application Window 13
Enter/Select Data 14
Annotate Traces 16
Print Screen 17
Screen Saver 17
Front Panel 18
Front Panel Trigger Controls 19
Front Panel Horizontal Controls 19
Front Panel Vertical Controls 20
Front Panel Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons 20
Front Panel Cursor Controls 20
Front Panel Adjust and Intensity Controls 20
Miscellaneous Front Panel Controls 21
Turn On/Off Traces 22
Analog Traces 22
Digital Traces 22
Other Traces 22
Activate Trace 22
Zooming Waveforms 23
Create Zoom 23
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Turn off Zoom 24
Quick Zoom 24
Multi-Zoom 24
Zoom Controls 24
Rescale Memory or Math Function Traces 26
Multi-Zoom 26
Vertical 28
Vertical Settings 28
Pre-Processing Settings 29
Probe Dialog 29
Deskew Channels 30
Digital (Mixed Signal) 31
Digital Traces 31
Activity Indicators 31
Digital Group Set Up 32
Digital Display Set Up 32
Renaming Digital Lines 33
Timebase 34
Timebase Settings 34
Sampling Modes 35
Clock Source Settings 39
Auto Setup 40
Restore Default Setup 40
Trigger 41
Trigger Modes 41
Trigger Types 42
Trigger Settings 43
Trigger Holdoff 44
Software Assisted Trigger 46
TriggerScan 47
Display 49
Display Setup 49
Moving Traces from Grid to Grid 49
XY Displays 50
Persistence Overview 50
Cursors 53
Cursor Types 53
Cursor Settings 54
Measure 55
Measure Gate 55
Level and Slope 55
Set Up Measurement Parameter 56
List of Standard Parameters 57
Quick Measurements 60
View Statistics 61
View Histicon 61
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Help Markers 62
Qualified Parameters 63
Math on Parameters 64
Calculating Measurements 66
Math 69
Single vs. Dual Operation Functions 69
Graphing 69
Set Up Math Function 70
Enable/Disable Math Function 71
List of Math Functions 71
Interpolation 73
Sparser Function 74
Rescaling and Assigning Units 74
Enhanced Resolution 76
Averaging Waveforms 78
FFT 80
Copy Function 82
Analysis 83
View Histogram 83
View Persistence Histogram 84
Track and Trend 85
WaveScan 87
History Mode 92
Pass/Fail Testing 93
View Configurations 96
Utilities 97
Utilities Settings 97
System Status 98
Remote Control Settings 98
Print (Hardcopy) Settings 100
Auxiliary Output Settings 102
Date/Time Settings 103
Disk Utilities 104
Preferences Settings 105
Calibration Settings 106
Acquisition Settings 107
Color Settings 108
E-Mail 108
Miscellaneous Settings 109
Save/Recall Overview 110
Save/Recall Setups 110
Save/Recall Waveforms 111
Save Table Data 114
LabNotebook 115
Create Notebook Entry 115
LabNotebook Drawing Toolbar 116
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Manage Notebook Entries 117
Manage Notebooks 119
Print to NoteBook Entry 120
Flashback Recall 120
Customize Report 120
Configure LabNotebook Preferences 121
Maintenance 122
Cleaning 122
Calibration 122
Touch Screen Calibration 122
Language Selection 122
Add Software Option 123
X-Stream Firmware Update 124
HDO System Recovery 125
Technical Support 127
Returning a Product for Service 128
Contact Teledyne LeCroy 129
Certifications 130
EMC Compliance 130
Safety Compliance 131
Environmental Compliance 132
ISO Certification 132
Warranty 132
Windows License Agreement 133
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy High Definition Oscilloscope. We're certain you'll be pleased
with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.
The manual is arranged in the following manner:
Safety contains important precautions and information relating to power and cooling.
The sections from Start Up through Maintenance cover everything you need to know about the operation
and care of the oscilloscope.
Documentation for compatible software options is available from the Teledyne LeCroy website at
teledynelecroy.com. Our website maintains the most current product specifications and should be
checked for frequent updates.
Remember...
When your product is delivered, verify that all items on the packing list or invoice copy have been shipped
to you. 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.
Thank You
We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.
Sincerely,
David C. Graef
Teledyne LeCroy
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Safety Instructions
Observe these instructions 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 may appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in its documentation to alert you
to important safety considerations:
CAUTION of potential damage to instrument, or WARNING of potential bodily injury. Do not
proceed until the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
High voltage. Risk of electric shock or burn.
Measurement ground connection.
Safety (protective) ground connection.
Alternating Current.
Standby Power (front of instrument).
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. See Cleaning in the Maintenance section.
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.
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Operating 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.
Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at or below 30° C.
Cooling
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents. Take care to avoid restricting the
airflow to any part. Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between the
instrument and the nearest object.The feet (up or down) provide adequate bottom clearance.
CAUTION. Do not block cooling vents. Always keep the area beneath the instrument 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.
Power
AC Power
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 50/60/400 Hz
(± 10%). Manual voltage selection is not required because the instrument automatically adapts to the line
voltage.
Power Consumption
Maximum power consumption with all accessories installed (e.g., active probes, USB peripherals, digital
leadset) is 320 W (320 VA). Power consumption in standby mode is 4 W.
Ground
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. Only use the power cord provided with your instrument. Interrupting the protective
conductor inside or outside the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,
creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
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Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Checking Shipment
Verify that all items on the materials list below have been shipped to you:
l 1 oscilloscope
l 4 passive probes (one for each channel)
l 1 AC line (power) cord rated for country of use
l 1 protective front cover
l 1 Getting Started Guide
l 1 Oscilloscope Security Certificate
l 1 Oscilloscope Registration Card
l 1 Calibration Document
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Mixed-signal (-MS) model oscilloscopes also ship with:
l 1 digital leadset
l 5 flying ground leads
l 20 ground extenders
l 22 XL microgrippers
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.
Carrying and Placing the Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope’s case contains a built-in carrying handle. Lift the handle away from the oscilloscope
body, grasp firmly and lift the instrument. Always unplug the instrument from the power source before
lifting and carrying it.
Place the instrument where it will have a minimum 15 cm (6 inch) clearance from the nearest object. Be
sure there are no papers or other debris beneath the oscilloscope or blocking the cooling vents.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult to reach the power cord in case you
need to quickly disconnect from power.
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Positioning the Feet
The HDO is equipped with rotating, tilting feet to allow four different viewing positions.
To tilt the body back slightly for bench top viewing, pull the small flaps on
the bottom of the feet away from the body of the oscilloscope.
To tilt the body forward, rotate both feet to the back. This position is
useful when placing the oscilloscope on a high shelf. Pulling out the flaps
in this position increases the angle of the tilt.
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
Make the desired cable connections. All except for the power connection are optional.
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the menu options listed below. More
detailed instructions are provided later in this manual.
POWER
Connect the line cord rated for your country to the AC power inlet on the back of the instrument, then plug
it into a grounded AC power outlet. (See Power and Ground Connections in General Safety Information.)
LAN
Connect a cable from either Ethernet port on the side panel to a network access device. On the
oscilloscope, use the standard Windows Network dialog to configure the network connection. Go to
Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
USB PERIPHERALS
Connect the device to a USB port on the front or side of the instrument. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup >
Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
EXTERNAL MONITOR
Connect the monitor cable to a video output on the side of the instrument (VGA, DVI, and HDMI are all
supported). Go to Display > Display Setup > Open Monitor Control Panel to configure the display settings.
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EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
Connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port on the back of the instrument to the controller. Go to
Utilities > Preference Setup > Remote to configure remote control.
OTHER INSTRUMENT (FOR REFERENCE CLOCK)
Connect a BNC cable from Ref In/Out on the back of the oscilloscope to the other instrument. Go to
Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Reference Clock to configure the clock.
OTHER AUXILIARY DEVICE
Connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the back of the instrument to the other device. Go to Utilities >
Utilities Setup > Aux Output to configure the output.
Powering On/Off
The Standby Power button at the lower, left front of the oscilloscope controls the operational state
of the instrument.
Press the button to switch the instrument into Standby mode (reduced power); press it again to return to
full operation.
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.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the oscilloscope with a signal attached.
Always use the File > Shutdown menu option to execute a proper shut down process and preserve
settings before powering down. Pressing and holding the Standby button will execute a “hard” shutdown,
the same as on a computer, but we do not recommend doing this because it does not allow the Windows
operating system to shut down properly. Do not power off by pulling the power cord from the socket or
shutting off a connected power strip without first shutting down properly.
The Standby button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power supply. The only way to fully
power down the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord from the outlet.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long period of time.
Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. Upon
power-up, the oscilloscopes loads the software automatically.
Firmware
Free firmware updates are available periodically from the Teledyne LeCroy website at
teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload. Registered users can receive an email notification when
a new update is released. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the software.
Purchased Options
If you decide to purchase an option, you will receive a license key via email that activates the optional
features on the oscilloscope. See Add a New Software Option.
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Inputs/Outputs
Front Input/Output Panel
A. The Power button turns on/off the oscilloscope.
B. BNC connectors for analog input on Channels 1–4 (or 1–2 depending on model), and EXT for con-
necting an external trigger device.
C. Mixed signal interface for digital inputs.
D. Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate passive probes.
E. Two (2) front-mounted host USB ports can be used for transferring data or connecting peripherals
such as a mouse or keyboard.
Side Input/Output Panel
A. Video Output VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports connect the oscilloscope to external
monitors.
B. USB Ports (4) allow you to connect external USB devices, such as storage
drives.
C. Ethernet Ports (2) connect the oscilloscope to networks.
D. Audio Input/Output Mic, Speaker, and Line-In jacks connect the oscilloscope to
external audio devices.
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Back Input/Output Panel
A. Aux Out connector sends device trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/fail output to another device.
B. Ref In/Out connector allows you to input an external Reference Clock, or to output a Reference Clock
to another instrument.
C. USBTMC Port enables remote control of the oscilloscope.
D. AC Power Inlet connects the AC line cord.
See the general set up instructions for more information about configuring connections to other devices.
Analog Inputs
A series of BNC connectors arranged on the front and back of the oscilloscope are used to input analog
signal on Channels 1-4 and AUX In, or an external trigger pulse on EXT.
HDO connectors use the ProBus interface and are compatible with any Teledyne LeCroy ProBus type
probes rated for the oscilloscope's bandwidth.
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.
The interfaces power probes and completely integrate the probe with the oscilloscope channel. Upon
connection, the probe type is recognized and some setup information, such as input coupling and
attenuation, is performed automatically. This information is displayed on the Channel Probe Dialog.
System (probe plus oscilloscope) gain settings are automatically calculated and displayed based on the
probe attenuation.
Probes
HDO6000 oscilloscopes are compatible with the included passive probes and all Teledyne LeCroy ProBus
active probes that are rated for the oscilloscope’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation
are available at teledynelecroy.com/hdo6000.
The passive probes supplied with your oscilloscope are matched to the input impedance of the
instrument, but may need further compensation; refer to the probe manual for the procedure. If using
other passive probes with your oscilloscope, be sure to perform a low frequency calibration using the Cal
signal available from the HDO's front panel before using them to measure signal.Follow the directions in
the probe instruction manual to compensate the low and/or high frequency response of the probes.
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Digital Inputs
Standard with all HDO6000-MS model oscilloscopes, the
digital leadset enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital
data. Lines can be organized into four logical groups and
can be named appropriately.
The digital leadset features two digital banks with separate
threshold and hysteresis controls, making it possible to
simultaneously view data from different logic families.
Connecting/Disconnecting the Leadset
To connect the leadset to the oscilloscope, push the connector into the mixed signal interface below the
front panel until you hear a click.
To remove the leadset, press in and hold the buttons on each side of the connector, then pull out to
release it.
Grounding Leads
Each flying lead has a signal and a ground connection. A variety of ground extenders and flying ground
leads are available for different probing needs.
In order to achieve optimal signal integrity, you should connect the ground at the tip of the flying lead for
each input used in your measurements. Use either the provided ground extenders or ground flying leads to
make the ground connection.
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Touch Screen
The touch screen is the principal viewing and control center of the oscilloscope. The entire display area is
active: use your finger or the stylus to touch, double-touch, touch-and-drag, touch-and-hold (right click)
or draw a selection box. Many controls that display information also work as “buttons” to access other
functions.
If you have a mouse installed, you can click anywhere you can touch to activate a control; in fact, you can
alternate between clicking and touching, whichever is convenient for you.
The touch screen is divided into the following major control groups:
Menu Bar
The top of the screen contains a complete menu of oscilloscope functions. Making a selection here
changes the dialogs displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Many common oscilloscope operations can also be performed from the Front Panel or launched via the
Descriptor Boxes. However, the menu bar is the best way to access dialogs for Save/Recall (File)
functions, Display functions, Status, LabNotebook, Pass/Fail setup, and Utilities/Preferences setup.
If an action can be “undone” (such as a zoom/rescale of a trace), a small Undo button appears at
the far right of the menu bar. Click this to return to the previous oscilloscope display.
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Signal Display Grid
The grid area displays the waveform traces. It is sectioned into 10 Horizontal (Time) divisions and 8
Vertical (Voltage) divisions.
Multiple Grid Display
You can divide the display to simultaneously view multiple traces in different grids. By default, the
oscilloscope has Auto Grid enabled. This divides the display into additional grids each time a new trace is
opened, up to 16 grids for simultaneous viewing.
There are Display menu options to show all traces on a Single Grid, or to manually divide the display into
different grid sizes and formats. When you manually divide the display, zooms and measurement markers
appear on the same grid as the source channel, while math and memory traces appear in new grids until
none are available.
Manually move traces from grid to grid by activating the trace and touching the Next Grid shortcut button.
Of special note, you can also move a trace to another grid by dragging its descriptor box to the desired
grid.
Different types of traces opening in separate grids.
Adjusting Grid Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the grid lines to make either the grid or traces more visible. Go to
Display > Display Setup and enter a new Grid Intensity percentage. The higher the number, the brighter
and bolder the grid lines.
Grid Indicators
These indicators appear over the grid to mark important points on the display. They are matched to the
color of the trace to which they apply.
Trigger Position - A small triangle along the bottom (horizontal) edge of the grid shows the time
the oscilloscope is set to trigger an acquisition. Unless Delay is set, this indicator is at the zero
(center) point of the grid. Trigger Delay is shown at the top right of the Timebase descriptor box.
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Pre/Post-trigger Delay - A small arrow to the bottom left or right of the grid indicates that a preor post-trigger Delay has shifted the Trigger Position indicator to a point in time not displayed
on the grid. All trigger Delay values are shown on the Timebase Descriptor Box.
Trigger Level - This small triangle at the right edge of the grid tracks the trigger voltage level. If
you change the trigger level when in Stop trigger mode, or in Normal or Single mode without a
valid trigger, a hollow triangle of the same color appears at the new trigger level. The trigger
level indicator is not shown if the triggering channel is not displayed.
Zero Volts Level - This indicator is located at the left edge of the grid. One appears for each
open trace on the grid, sharing the number and color of the trace.
Various Cursor lines appear over the grid to indicate specific voltage and time values on the
waveform. Touch-and-drag cursor indicators to quickly reposition them.
Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu
Touching/clicking a trace opens a pop-up menu with shortcuts to the appropriate trace setup dialog, or
the Math and Measure setup dialogs. You can also use it to turn off the trace or place an annotation label
on it.
Descriptor Boxes
Shown just beneath the grid display, these boxes provide a summary of your channel, timebase and
trigger settings. They also act as convenient navigation tools.
Descriptor boxes appear when a trace is turned on. Touch the descriptor box once to activate the
corresponding trace. Touch the descriptor box a second time to open its corresponding setup dialog.
When a trace is active, its corresponding descriptor Box is shown highlighted, and Front Panel controls
will work for that trace.
Highlighted descriptor box (left) is active. Controls will work for this trace.
Channel Descriptor Box
Channel trace descriptor boxes correspond to analog signal inputs. They show
Vertical settings and any cursor selection: (clockwise from top left) Trace Number
(Cx), Pre-Processing List (summarizes changes from default state), Coupling, Gain
Setting, Offset Setting, and Averaging Sweeps Count.
Codes are used to indicate pre-processing that has been applied to the input. The codes have a long and
short form. When several processes are in effect, the short form is used.
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Preprocessing Symbols on Descriptor Boxes
Pre-Processing Type Long Form Short Form
Sin X Interpolation SINX S
Averaging AVG A
Inversion INV I
Deskew DSQ DQ
Coupling DC50, DC1M or AC1M D50, D1M, or A1
Ground GND G
Bandwidth Limiting BWL B
Similar descriptor boxes appear for zoom (Zx), math (Fx), and memory (Mx) traces. These descriptor
boxes show any Horizontal scaling that differs from the signal Timebase.
Digital Descriptor Box
Digital descriptor boxes appear whenever a digital line group is enabled on a mixedsignal model oscilloscope. Like Channel descriptors, they are numbered 1-4
corresponding to one of the four line groups.They show the number of digital lines in
the group, the digital sample rate, and the digital memory.
Timebase Descriptor Box
The TimeBase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Delay
(position), Time/div, Sample Rate, Number of Samples, and Sampling Mode (blank
when in real-time mode).
Trigger Descriptor Box
Trigger descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Source and Coupling,
Trigger Level (V), Slope, Trigger Type, Trigger Mode.
Setup information for Horizontal cursors, including the time between cursors and the
frequency, is shown beneath the TimeBase and
Trigger descriptor boxes. See the Cursors section for more information.
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Dialogs
Dialogs appear at the bottom of the display for entering setup data. The top dialog will be the main entry
point for the selected setup option. For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the
main dialog. Touch the tab to open the dialog.
Dialogs may also display right-hand dialogs (sub-tabs) or pop-up dialogs. These often change depending
on the other selections made on the left-hand dialog.
Many dialog settings can be made using either the touch screen or the Front Panel buttons.
Shortcut Toolbar
Several setup dialogs contain a row of buttons at the bottom of the dialog. These provide a shortcut to
common functions without having to leave the underlying set up dialog.
Measure - Opens the Measure pop-up to set measurement parameters on the active trace.
Zoom - Creates a zoom trace of the active trace.
Math - Opens the Math pop-up to apply math functions to the active trace and create a new math trace.
Decode - Opens the main Serial Decode dialog where serial data decoders can be configured and applied.
Store - Loads the active trace into the corresponding memory location (C1, F1 and Z1 to M1; C2, F2 and
Z2 to M2, etc.).
Find Scale - Automatically performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.
Next Grid - Automatically moves the active trace to the next grid. If you have only one grid displayed, a
new grid will be created automatically, and the trace moved.
Label - Opens the Label pop-up to annotate the active trace.
The following buttons appearing at the bottom of the Measure (Px) dialogs. They allow you to create a
Math function to draw the corresponding type of plot (Histogram, Trend, or Track) while remaining on the
Measure setup dialog.
Control Application Window
The oscilloscope applications runs on a Windows Embedded Standard 7P Operating System and functions
exactly as do other Windows applications. The application software loads automatically when you turn on
the oscilloscope using the Power button.
To minimize the application window and show the Windows desktop, touch the minimize button or choose
File > Minimize. To restore the window after minimizing, touch the oscilloscope display icon in the lower
right corner of the desktop.
To exit the application window, choose File > Exit. When you exit the application, the oscilloscope
operating system continues to run. To reload the application after exiting, touch the Start DSO desktop
shortcut.
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To restart Windows (reboot the oscilloscope), choose File > Shutdown. Wait 10 seconds then press the
Power button on the front of the oscilloscope.
Enter/Select Data
Touch & Type
Touching once activates a control. In some cases, you’ll immediately see a pop-up menu of options.
Touch one to select it.
In other cases, data entry fields appear highlighted on the display. When a data entry
field is highlighted, it is active and can be modified by using the Front Panel Adjust knob.
If you have a keyboard installed, you can type your entry in the active field. Or, you can
touch again, then select your entry from the pop-up menu or keypad.
You’ll see a pop-up keypad when you double-touch a numerical data entry field. Touch the soft keys to
use it exactly as you would a calculator. When you touch OK, the calculated value is entered in the field.
Touch & Drag
Touch-and-drag waveforms, cursors, and trigger indicators
to reposition them on the grid; this is the same as setting
the values on the dialog.
Quickly zoom areas of the grid by touching and dragging to
draw a selection box around a portion of the trace.
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Touch and swipe the screen in an up or down direction to
scroll long lists of values. You can also use scroll bars or
Up/Down arrow keys to navigate to the desired value.
Use the stylus when you want a more precise selection tool
than your finger. It is especially helpful for selecting exact
areas of the grid or values that lie close together on pop-up
menus.
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Annotate Traces
The Label function gives you the ability to add custom annotations to traces that are
shown on the display. Labels are numbered sequentially in the order they were
created. Once placed, labels can be moved to new positions and turned on/off.
Create Label
1. Touch the trace, then choose Set label... from the pop-up menu.
OR
Touch the trace descriptor box twice, then touch the Label shortcut button on the setup dialog.
2. On the Trace Annotation pop-up, touch Add Label.
3. Enter the Label Text.
4. Optionally, enter the Horizontal Pos. and Vertical Pos. at which to place the label. The default position
is 0 ns horizontal. You can optionally check Use Trace Vertical Position instead of entering a Vertical
Pos.
5. Close the dialog.
Edit/Remove Label
1. Touch the label and choose Set Label from the pop-up menu.
2. Select the Label number. You can use the Up/Down arrow keys to scroll the list.
3. Change the Label Text and/or Horizontal Pos., or touch Remove Label to delete it.
4. Close the dialog.
Turn On/Off Labels
After labels have been placed on a grid, you can turn on/off all labels at once by opening the Trace
Annotation dialog and selecting/deselecting the View labels checkbox.
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Print Screen
Print captures an image of the display and outputs it according to your Hardcopy settings, which may be
to send it to a network printer, e-mail it, save it to a file, or copy it to the clip-board to paste into another
application.
There are three ways to print:
l Touch the Front Panel Print button.
l Choose File > Print.
l Choose Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy tab and touch the Print button to the far right of the
dialog.
NOTE: The Front Panel Print button can be configured to capture the screen as a LabNotebook entry. In
this case, only the File and Utilities menu print options will function according to your Hardcopy setup.
Screen Saver
The screen saver is activated the same as on any Windows PC. Minimize the instrument display by
choosing File → Minimize from the menu bar. Then, open the Windows ControlPanel and change
Appearance and Personalization settings.
Touch the oscilloscope icon at the bottom right of the desktop to restore the instrument display.
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Front Panel
Most Front Panel controls duplicate functionality available
through the touch screen display and are described on the
following pages.
Shortcut buttons arranged across the top of the Front Panel
give quick access to commonly used functions. Other
shortcut buttons arranged across the bottom open special
applications.
All the knobs on the Front Panel function one way if turned
and another if pushed like a button. The top label describes
the knob’s principal “turn” action, and the bottom label
describes its “push” action.
Front panel buttons light up to indicate which traces and
functions are active. Actions performed from the Front
Panel always apply to the active trace.
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Front Panel Trigger Controls
Level knob- Changes the trigger threshold level (V). The
number is shown on the Trigger descriptor box. Pushing the
knob sets the trigger level to the 50% point of the input
signal.
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 - CCorresponds to the menu selection Trigger → Trigger Setup. Press it once to open the Trigger
Setup dialog and again to close the dialog.
Auto - Sets Auto trigger mode, which triggers the oscilloscope after a time-out, even if the trigger
conditions are not met.
Normal - Sets 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 - Sets 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 - Prevents 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 Auto button to display a trace.
Front Panel Horizontal Controls
The Horizontal Front Panel group corresponds to the Timebase dialog.
Delay knob - Turn to change the Trigger Delay value (S). Push the knob to reset Delay to
zero.
Horizontal Adjust knob - If the trace source is an input channel, turn this knob to set the
Time/division (S) of the oscilloscope acquisition system. The value is shown on the
Timebase descriptor box. When using this control, the oscilloscope allocates memory as
needed to maintain the highest sample rate possible for the timebase setting. If the
trace source is a zoom, memory or math function, turn the knob to change the horizontal
scale of the trace, effectively "zooming" in or out. The value is shown on the
corresponding descriptor box. Push the knob to change the setting in fine increments;
push it again to return to 1, 2, 5, 10 step increments.
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Channel buttons- Turn on a channel that is off, or activate a channel that is
already on. When the channel is active, pushing its channel button turns it off. A
lit button shows the active channel (here, C2 is lit).
Offset knob - Adjusts the zero level of the trace (this makes it appear to move up
or down relative to the center axis of the grid). The value appears on the trace
descriptor box. Push it to reset Offset to zero.
Gain knob- Sets Vertical Gain (V/div). The value appears on the trace descriptor
box. Push it once to adjust V/div in fine increments; push it again to adjust in 1, 2,
5, 10-step increments.
Dig button - Enables digital input on -MS models.
Front Panel Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons
The Zoom button creates a quick zoom for each open channel trace. The resulting zoom trace
(s) will be 1/10 of the channel timebase and centered on the display. Touch the zoom trace
descriptor box to display the zoom controls.
The Math and Mem(ory) buttons open the corresponding setup dialogs.
If a Zoom, Math or Memory trace is active, the button illuminates to indicate that the Vertical
and Horizontal knobs will now control that trace.
Front Panel Cursor Controls
Cursors identify specific voltage and time values on the waveform. The white
cursor lines help make these points more visible, as well as provide a simple way
to reposition them. A readout of the values appears on the trace descriptor box.
There are five preset cursor types, each with a unique appearance on the display:
Horizontal (Time), Horizontal + Vertical, Vertical (Amplitude), Horizontal
(Frequency), and Horizontal (Event). These are described in more detail in the Cursors section.
Type - Press to apply or remove cursors. Continue pressing to cycle through all cursor types until the
desired type is found ("no cursors" will appear in the cycle).
Cursor knob - Turn to reposition the selected cursor line. Push to select a different cursor line to adjust.
Front Panel Adjust and Intensity Controls
The Adjust knob changes the value in any highlighted data entry field when
turned. Pushing the Adjust knob toggles between coarse (large increment) or fine
(small increment) adjustments when the knob is turned.
The Intensity button sets the Adjust knob to control the trace intensity. When
more data is available than can actually be displayed, the Intensity button helps
to visualize significant events by applying an algorithm that dims less frequently occurring samples. This
feature can also be accessed from the Display > Display Setup dialog.
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Intensity 40% (left) dims samples that occur ≤ 40% of the time to highlight the more frequent samples, vs.
intensity 100% (right) which shows all samples at the same intensity.
Miscellaneous Front Panel Controls
Top Row
Auto Setup - Performs an Auto Setup. After the first press, you will be prompted for a confirmation. Press
the button again or use the touch screen to confirm.
Default Setup - Resets the oscilloscope to the factory default configuration.
Print - Captures the entire screen and outputs it according to your Hardcopy settings. It can also be
configured to output a LabNotebook entry.
Touch Screen - Enables or disables touch screen functionality.
Clear Sweeps - Resets the acquisition counter and any cumulative measurements.
Bottom Row
Decode - Opens the Serial Decode dialog if you have serial data decoder options installed.
WaveScan - Opens the WaveScan dialog.
Spectrum - Opens the Spectrum Analyzer dialog if you have that option installed.
History - Opens the History Mode dialog.
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Turn On/Off Traces
Analog Traces
From the display, choose Vertical > Channel <#> Setup to turn on the trace. To turn it off, clear the Trace
On checkbox on the corresponding Channel dialog, or right-click on the descriptor box and choose Off.
From the Front Panel, press the Channel button (1-4) to turn on the trace; press again to turn it off.
NOTE: The default is to display each trace in its own grid . Use the Display menu to change how traces
are arranged.
Digital Traces
From the display, choose Vertical > Digital <#> Setup.
From the Front Panel, press the Dig button, then check Group on the Digital<#> trace dialog. Clear Group
to turn off the trace.
Other Traces
You can quickly create zoom or math traces without leaving the setup dialogs by touching the Zoom or
Math shortcut button at the bottom of the dialog.
You can also use the Front Panel Zoom, Math, or Mem(ory) buttons to quickly create traces. The Zoom
control automatically creates zoom trace(s) that are 1/10 of the original waveform(s). The middle of the
grid is used as the center of the zoom trace.
Activate Trace
A trace descriptor box appears on the display for each enabled channel, digital, zoom, math, or memory
trace. Touch this box at any time to activate the trace and open its setup dialog. A highlighted descriptor
box indicates the active trace to which all actions apply.
Active trace descriptor (left), inactive trace descriptor (right).
Although several traces may be open and appear on the grid, only one at a time is active. Whenever you
activate a trace , the dialog at the bottom of the screen automatically switches to the appropriate setup
dialog for that trace. The tab at the top of the dialog shows to which trace it applies.
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