Teledyne PXD Series User Manual
PXD DIGITIZER SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MARCH 2003
LeCroy Corporation
700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977-6499
Tel: (845) 578 6020, Fax: (845) 578 5985
Internet: www.lecroy.com
© 2003 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved.
LeCroy, ActiveDSO, ProBus, SMART Trigger, WavePro, and Waverunner are registered
trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. JitterTrack, WaveMaster, and X-Stream are trademarks of
LeCroy Corporation. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications
subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
First Things...First................................................................................................1
WHEN YOUR DIGITIZER IS DELIVERED .................................................1
Check That You Have Everything..........................................................................1
Be Sure To Read This Warranty............................................................................1
Take Advantage Of Maintenance Agreements ...................................................... 1
Obtain Assistance..................................................................................................2
Return a Product for Service or Repair.................................................................. 2
Stay Up-to-Date ..................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................3
Safety Symbols......................................................................................................3
Operating Environment.......................................................................................... 3
Power Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
Cooling Requirements ........................................................................................... 4
Grounding Requirements.......................................................................................4
Calibration ............................................................................................................. 5
Abnormal Conditions ............................................................................................. 5
Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 5
INSTALL AND POWER UP THE DIGITIZER..............................................6
Introduction............................................................................................................ 6
Install NI Software Components ............................................................................ 6
Install PXD Device Driver ...................................................................................... 7
Install the PXI Digitizers......................................................................................... 7
Install PXD IVI Application Software.................................................................... 11
Copy Complementary Files onto Your Hard Drive (optional)...............................15
Install PXD IVI Driver........................................................................................... 16
Copy Complementary Files onto Your Hard Drive (optional)...............................20
Install Complementary files onto Your Hard Drive (optional) ...............................21
Operation............................................................................................................25
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 25
Acquisition Modes ...............................................................................................25
Trigger Modes...................................................................................................... 27
PXD SERIES DIGITIZER QUICK START APPLICATION SOFTWARE ...29
Soft Front Panel................................................................................................... 30
USING THE PXD SERIES DIGITIZER IVI INSTRUMENT DRIVERS ......32
PXD Digitizer Specifications......................................................................33
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WHEN YOUR DIGITIZER IS DELIVERED
CHECK THAT YOU HAVE EVERYTHING
Verify receipt of all items on the packing list or invoice copy. The following is shipped with the standard PXD Series Digitizer:
• Performance or Calibration Certificate
• Quick Reference Guide
• CD ROM
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. 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.
LeCroy will return all products under warranty with transport prepaid.
Contact the nearest LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or
damaged immediately. LeCroy is not responsible for replacement if not contacted immediately.
BE SURE TO READ THIS WARRANTY
The PXD Series Digitizer is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a
period of one year from shipment. LeCroy will either repair or, at LeCroy option, replace any product returned to one of our authorized service centers within warranty period after verification that
the product is found to be defective due to workmanship or materials, and not due to misuse,
neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions or operation by the purchaser.
Spare and replacement parts, and repairs all have a 90-day warranty.
The Digitizer’s firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. Products
not made by LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
LeCroy offers a variety of services under the heading of Maintenance Agreements. These provide
an extended warranty for after the initial one-year warranty has expired. Installation, training,
enhancements, and on-site repairs — among other services — are available through special supplemental support agreements. Inquire at your LeCroy customer service center or national distributor.
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OBTAIN ASSISTANCE
Help with installation, calibration, and the use of your PXD Series Digitizer scope in a range of
applications is also available from your customer service center.
RETURN A PRODUCT FOR SERVICE OR REPAIR
Identify returned LeCroy product(s) by model and serial numbers.
Describe the defect or failure, and provide name and contact
number.
For factory returns, use a Return Authorization Number (RAN),
obtainable from customer service. Clearly mark this number on the
outside of the shipping package to ensure rapid forwarding within
LeCroy.
Return those products requiring only maintenance to the nearest
customer service center. Defective or damaged products should be
returned directly to our factory. Contact our customer service for the
return address.
Transportation charges to the factory are the responsibility of the customer, while products under
warranty will be returned with transport prepaid by LeCroy. Outside the warranty period, provide a
purchase order number prior to repair or replacement. The customer is responsible for parts and
labor related to repair work, and return shipping charges.
Prepay return shipments. LeCroy cannot accept COD (Cash On Delivery) or Collect Return shipments. We recommend using air freight.
NOTE: Use the original
shipping carton when
returning Digitizer for
repair or replacement. If
this is not possible, the
carton used should be
rigid. The Digitizer
should be packed so that
it is surrounded by a
minimum of four inches
(10 cm) of shock absorbent material.
STAY UP-TO-DATE
To maintain the PXD Series Digitizer’s performance within specifications, LeCroy recommends
calibration at least once a year. LeCroy offers state-of-the-art technology by continually refining
and improving the instrument’s capabilities and operation. We frequently update both firmware and
software during service, provided free of charge during warranty.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the Digitizer’s front cover or in this manual and alert the customer to important safety considerations.
Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect
against personal injury or damage to the instrument.
This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.
The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a proce-
CAUTION
WARNING
dure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its
conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause bodily
injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions
are fully understood and met.
Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard
CAT I
and is applicable for the Digitizer’s panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated
terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are
taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The Digitizer is intended for operation within a PXI chassis as a plug-in module. Ensure that the
PXI chassis being used to host the Digitizer fully conforms to the latest PXI specifications.
The Digitizer is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean and dry environment.
WARNING
The Digitizer must not be operated in explosive, dusty, or wet atmospheres.
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The design of the Digitizer has been verified to conform to EN 61010-1 safety standard per the following limits:
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I: Refers to signal level, which is applicable for equipment
measuring terminals that are connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit
transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
Pollution Degree 2: Refers to an operating environment where normally only dry non-conductive
pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be
expected.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The Digitizer operates from within a PXI chassis. Power requirements depend on the Digitizer
model as indicated in the PXD Series Digitizer Specifications section of this manual. DC voltages
are supplied to the instrument from the PXI backplane. The instrument requires a variety of DC
currents/voltages as outlined in the Specifications section.
CAUTION
Disconnect power to the PXI Chassis before installing or removing the
Digitizer.
COOLING REQUIREMENTS
The Digitizer relies on externally supplied forced air cooling for proper operation. A minimum airflow of 5 cfm (PXD212, 512,1021) or 15 cfm (PXD114, 214, 514, 522, 1022) to the Digitizer’s air
inlet at a temperature between 0 °C and 40 °C must be provided by the PXI chassis. The user
should ensure that the PXI chassis can satisfy these airflow requirements.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
To conform to the applicable safety and EMC requirements, ensure that the Digitizer instrument
panel and the PXI chassis are "earth" grounded.
CAUTION
The outer shells of the front panel terminals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT) are
connected to the instrument’s chassis and, therefore, to the safety ground.
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CALIBRATION
The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified
personnel only.
ABNORMAL CONDITIONS
Operate the Digitizer only as intended by the manufacturer. If you suspect the Digitizer has been
impaired, remove it from the PXI Chassis and secure against any unintended operation. The Digitizer is likely to be impaired, if for example, the instrument fails to perform the intended measurements or shows visible damage.
WARNING
Any use of the Digitizer in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair
the instrument and cause an unsafe condition to develop.
CLEANING
Clean only the exterior of the Digitizer, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive
elements. Under no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument.
CAUTION
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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INSTALL AND POWER UP THE DIGITIZER
INTRODUCTION
Prior to inserting the Digitizer into your chassis, install the necessary software components on your
system. The list of components to install depends on the NI components you have already
installed:
• If you have LabWindows/CVI 6.0 and/or LabView 6.1 installed, you don't need to install any
additional NI components. You can skip the INSTALL NI SOFTWARE COMPONENTS section.
• If you are using an older version of LabWindows/CVI and/or LabView, first check the NI Web site
for compatibility issues.
• If you have neither Lab/Windows nor LabView installed, verify that you have the following NI
components installed:
NI VISA Engine v 2.6.0 or later
NI IVI Engine v 1.83 or later
NI CVI Runtime engine 6.0 or later
INSTALL NI SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
For detailed information about installing NI software, please visit the National Instruments Web
site: http://www.ni.com.
The IVI Engine software is necessary when you are using IVI drivers. Visit http://www.ni.com/ivi
and http://www.ivifoundation.org for more information about the IVI standard.
You also must have an IVI.INI in your directory \VXIpnp\WinNT\niivi. If not, create one with the
following default content:
[IviLogicalNames]
[LogicalName->SampleScope]
Description = "Sample Oscilloscope Logical Name"
1. Each component is protected by copyright © 2001 by National Instruments Corporation, all rights reserved.
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INSTALL PXD DEVICE DRIVER
Note: It is best to install the device driver with the Digitizer already installed in the
chassis.
The Installation process is divided into five parts.
I. Install the PXD Device Drivers onto the controller.
II. Turn Power off and install the PXD Module hardware into the PXI mainframe.
III. Repower and Run the Found New Hardware Wizard.
IV. Install the PXD IVI Application software.
V. Install the PXD IVI Driver. The following section will guide you step by step in this process.
• Run the PxdDeviceDriver.exe file from the PXD Series Driver sub-directory on the CD ROM.
The following dialog box will appear:
• Click No, then turn computer off and install Digitizer hardware.
INSTALL THE PXI DIGITIZERS
• Shut down the instrument and install the Digitizer in the PXI chassis slot by first inserting the
Digitizer’s card edge into the front module guides (top and bottom). Slide the Digitizer to the
rear of the mainframe with the injector/ejector handle pushed down.
• When the Digitizer is securely in place, push up on the injector/ejector handle to fully seat the
Digitizer in the chassis.
• Secure the Digitizer to the front panel of the chassis with the mounting screws.
• Cover any open slots in the PXI chassis to ensure proper air flow.
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• Power up the chassis. (If you are connecting to the chassis via an MXI-3 connection, power up
the computer after powering up the chassis.
CAUTION
Overheating will result if any slots in the PXI chassis remain open. Cover all open
slots to ensure proper air flow. Chassis fans should be at maximum speed. Chassis
cooling will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. A minimum airflow of 5 cfm
through the PXD 212, 512, and 1021; and 15 cfm through the PXD 114, 214, 514, 522,
and 1022 to the Digitizer’s air inlet at a temperature between 0 °C and 40 °C must be
provided.
CAUTION
Static-sensitive parts. Proper handling, including a grounded wrist strap, should be
observed at all times.
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• Windows 2000 will recognize that you have a new PCI device installed and will also install the
device drivers automatically.
• Windows XP will recognize that you have a new PCI device installed, and will prompt you for
instructions on installing the device driver.
• After restart, you will see the "Found New Hardware" box, confirming that the hardware has
been recognized.
NOTE: Windows XP ad Win2000 users can confirm that the PXI Digitizer is properly
recognized by the OS by viewing the Device Manager. This can be found within the
"System" control panel option.
• Windows XP will start the New Hardware Wizard.
Click "Install the software automatically"
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