Teledyne WS-GPIB User Manual

Option

USB to GPIB Converter

WS-GPIB User's Manual

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Foreword

 Thank you for purchasing LeCroy's WS-GPIB Converter (hereafter referred

to as "WS-GPIB" or "instrument".)

 Before using this instrument, please read this manual thoroughly to gain a

good understanding of it. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe
place.

 This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the WS-GPIB.

Notes

 Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice

for improvements in performance and functions.

 Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior

permission from LeCroy is prohibited.

 If you have questions about this instrument, please contact LeCroy

Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.)

Revision History

 August 2004: 1st edition
 December 2004: 2nd edition

Checking the Packing Content

On delivery of the instrument, check each item. If any of the items are missing
or there is any damage, immediately contact LeCroy or the sales office in
charge.

[Items to be present]

• Converter......................................................................................1

• User's manual................................................................................1

Sending Back for Repairs

If the instrument is inoperable, send it back to LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the
contact address given at the end of this manual.) We will repair it without charge
as long as it is under warranty.

When sending back the instrument, explicitly describe the following: product
name, serial number, description of the trouble, name/post/phone number of the
contact person.

Safety Information

This symbol may appear on the product:
This refers you to additional information contained in the operator’s manual.

The corresponding information in this manual is similarly denoted.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the WS-GPIB or any equipment
connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions.

Use only as intended.

The WS-GPIB is intended to be used only with the LeCroy WaveSurfer series
oscilloscopes. Do not connect the USB connector of the WS-GPIB to any
device other than a WaveSurfer oscilloscope.
Use of the WS-GPIB and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer(s) may impair the protection mechanisms.

Connect and disconnect properly.

Do not connect or disconnect equipment to the GPIB connector of the WS-GPIB
while the equipment power is on.
Do not disconnect equipment when red LED is ON. The red LED of the
WS-GPIB lights up while the communication is in progress.
Disconnecting equipment during this time may result in data corruption or
equipment damage.

Do not use in wet/damp or explosive atmospheres.
For indoor use only.

The WS-GPIB is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry,
environment.

Do not operate with suspected failures.

Do not use WS-GPIB if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be
referred to qualified service personnel.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Cleaning

The outside of the WS-GPIB should be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with
either deionized / distilled water or isopropyl alcohol. Allow the surface to dry
completely before returning the instrument to service.