Teledyne LogicStudio User Manual

Getting Started
Manual

LogicStudio

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publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without
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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
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AND INSURANCE CHARGES FOR THE RETURN OF PRODUCTS TO THE SERVICE FACILITY.
TELEDYNE LECROY WILL RETURN ALL PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY WITH TRANSPORT
PREPAID.

The LogicStudio 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.

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

Software and Driver Installation ................................................... 3

The Waveform Display Area ......................................................... 9

Navigation .................................................................................... 9

Scale and Grid ............................................................................ 10

Interacting with Cursors ............................................................. 10

Tools ......................................................................................... 10

The Cursors Tool ........................................................................ 10

RearView™ ................................................................................. 13

Magnifier .................................................................................... 14

WorldView ................................................................................. 15

Run Modes ................................................................................. 17

Persistence ................................................................................. 17

Status Display ............................................................................. 17

Signals Control Panel .................................................................. 18

Arranging Your Signals ............................................................... 19

The Context Menu ..................................................................... 19

Modifying a Signal ...................................................................... 21

Complex Signals ......................................................................... 21

The Data Table ........................................................................... 22

The Dashboard .......................................................................... 24

Device Connections .................................................................... 24

Pin Activity ................................................................................. 25

Setup .......................................................................................... 25

Sample Rate ............................................................................... 29

The Menu Bar ............................................................................ 29

Save/Load Setup, Acquisition, or Screenshot ............................ 29

Devices ....................................................................................... 30

Setup .......................................................................................... 34

Help ............................................................................................ 34

Tell Teledyne LeCroy .................................................................. 34

Reference .................................................................................. 35

Certifications .............................................................................. 35

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ........................................................... 37

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy LogicStudio.

This document provides an overview of the LogicStudio application
features and describes how to perform various operations. Software
interface updates may result in a slight difference between screenshots
seen in this manual (running on Windows® 7) and the interfaces you’ll find
in the software and operating system versions you’re running. Regardless,
the differences do not prevent you from easily following the explanations.

System Requirements

 Operating System: Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7

(32 or 64 Bit Versions).

 1 GB RAM minimum, 2 GB recommended.

Package Contents

 LogicStudio 16 USB Logic Analyzer
 Digital Leadset – 16 channels, 4 ground
 20 Grippers
 1 USB Cable
 1 BNC cable
 Software Download Instructions

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. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is
connected to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect
against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. Susceptible to
damage if anti-static measures are not taken.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this
oscilloscope accessory 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 accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the
system.

Symbols

These symbols may appear on the accessory body or in this manual to alert
you to important safety considerations.

Precautions

Connect and disconnect properly.

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 submerge the accessory.

Clean with a water- or alcohol-moistened cloth. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleansers.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use if any part is damaged.
Cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent
use.

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Operating Environment

The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean,
dry environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating
environment is maintained within these parameters:

Temperature: Operating, 0° to 50° C; Non-operating, -40° to 71° C

Humidity: 5% to 85% relative humidity (%RH) up to +30° C

5% to 65% RH above +30° C to 40° C
5% to 45% RH above 40° C

Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 25 °C.

Software and Driver Installation

The most recent LogicStudio installer is available as a .zip file from the
Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com.

 Choose to Save the .zip file to a location on your local computer.
 When the .zip file is completely downloaded to your machine, double-

click the file to open its contents. Two files and two folders should be
shown.

 Double-click the file named Setup.exe to launch the installer.

The installer guides you through proper setup of both the LogicStudio
software and necessary drivers for your computer as explained in the
following topics.

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Software Installation

The LogicStudio Setup Wizard is then shown. Click Next to proceed with
the installation.

NOTE: Included in this installation process is Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1

(Service Pack 1). This version (or greater) is required to run the LogicStudio

software properly.

Agree to the terms of the End User License Agreement by selecting I Agree,
and then click the Next button to continue.

You can leave the default Installation Folder path, or specify a new location.
Also, determine whether or not to install the software for yourself or
anyone who uses the computer. After making the desired settings, click

Next to proceed.

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The Confirm Installation screen is shown. Click Next to start your
installation.

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Driver Installation

The Wizard then notifies you that the LogicStudio installer contains signed
and unsigned drivers. Windows® prompts you to this affect by showing

driver confirmation dialogs.

NOTE: Keep in mind that installation interface screens differ slightly

between Windows® operating systems. Regardless of appearance, choose
the option to Install or Continue Anyway when prompted about
LogicStudio drivers.

Click the Continue button to proceed.

Note: The previous screen differs slightly between Windows® operating

systems. Again, regardless of appearance, choose the option to Continue
when prompted.

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The progress of the LogicStudio installation is then shown.

The Wizard then lets you know that you can attach your device to the
computer once the installation has finished.

NOTE: Depending on your operating system, Windows® shows additional

driver interfaces when LogicStudio is actually plugged into your computer.
Always choose the Install the software automatically option and click the
Next button to complete the driver installation.

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The Installation Complete screen is shown. Click the Close button to
complete the installation.

Now, with correct application software and drivers installed, your
LogicStudio is ready for use.

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The Waveform Display Area

The Waveform Display Area takes up the largest portion of the application
display space because it’s where configured signal waveforms are shown.

Navigation

The user can navigate the Waveform Display Area and make various view
adjustments using the following controls:

 Panning the Timeframe - Left-click and drag left/right and the

 Zoom a Specific Region – Hold Control, left-click, and drag left or

 Scale the Timeframe (Click-and-Drag) - Right-click and drag

 Scale the Timeframe (Mouse wheel) – You can alternatively scale

 Centering the Display – Double-click anywhere in the Waveform

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waveform display area moves in the direction you’ve chosen.

right to highlight an area. When the mouse button is released, the
highlighted section fills the entire display area.

left/right to scale the timeframe and view (zoom in/out) around
the center point of the view.

OR

the timeframe using the mouse wheel by putting your mouse
pointer anywhere inside the waveform display area and turning
the mouse wheel up/down (instead of right-clicking and dragging

left/right). Turning the mouse wheel advances in 10% increments.

Display Area to center the display about the selected point.