Teledyne Lecroy frontline SODERA le Quick Start Manual

Quick Start

Guide

Computer System Requirements

Supported Systems

l Operating System: Windows 7/8/10
l USB:USB 2.0 and later

Minimum Requirements

l Processor: Core i5 at 2.7 GHz
l RAM: 4 GB
l Free Hard Disk Space on C: drive: 20 GB

1. Sodera LE Front Panel

Install Software

l From Download: Download the latest ComProbe installer

from FTE.com. Once downloaded, double-click the
installer and follow the directions.

http://www.fte.com/soderale-soft

Frontline Sodera LE front panel is shown below. The panel provides controls to power up and shut down the Frontline Sodera LE
hardware, and it provides indicators to show the power and capture status.

Control Description

ANTENNA

Connect to the front panel antenna SMA connector. Used for wideband wireless capture of Bluetooth low energy
transmissions.

Maximum useable signal level: -10 dBm.

WIRED

Low sensitivity RF input suitable for conductive testing that utilizes a wired connection from the devices under test
(DUTs). Conductive testing allows for isolation of the DUTs from environmental interference.

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Sodera LE Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Table 1 - Sodera LE Front Panel Controls

Table 1 - Sodera LE Front Panel Controls (continued)

Control Description

Maximum useable signal level: 27 dBm.

OVERLOAD

POWER

EXT
CLOCK

Power
Button

Power None Off Unit is powered off.

RF overload indicator. If the RF signal level on either the ANTENNA or WIRED connector is too high, then this
LED will light red. RF overload occurs when the signal level is greater than 27 dBm. Should an RF overload occur
with the ANTENNA in use, try switching to the less sensitive WIRED connecter to relieve the problem.

LED illuminates when the Sodera LE unit has been powered up using the power button. See

Front Panel Power and Overload Indicators on page 2

for more information.

Table 2 - Sodera LE

Not used.

Press and then release the button to power on or power off the system.

Table 2 - Sodera LE Front Panel Power and Overload Indicators

Indicator Color State Status Indicated

Green Constant Unit is powered on.

Amber Constant Unit is powering on.

Red Blinking Unit has reached thermal overload. See

next page

.

Constant Unit has reach thermal overload and has shut down. See

Power, on the next page

.

4. Applying Power, on the

4. Applying

Overload Red Occassional Illuminates each time RF power at the Antenna or Wired connectors

has exceeded 27 dBm.

2. Sodera LE Rear Panel Connectors

The rear panel is shown below. The panel provides connectors for external power and for connection to the computer hosting the
Frontline software.

Sodera LE Rear Panel Connectors

DC9V: 1.7 mm jack connector to the Frontline supplied AC-to-9 VDC power adapter.

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USB : USB 2.0 port for connecting the Sodera LE unit to the host computer where the Frontline software resides. This connector
provides host computer command, control, and data transfer.

Note: All other connectors are not used.

3. Attach Antenna

Antenna Attachment Point

Remove the Frontline Sodera LE hardware from the box and attach the antenna to the ANTENNA SMA connector on the front panel.

4. Applying Power

The Sodera LE hardware is powered by an external 9 VDC power source using an AC-to-DC power adapter.

Note: Only use the Frontline supplied power. Do not substitute with another power adapter.

To apply power to the Sodera LE hardware, connect the provided AC-to-DC power adapter to the DC9V connector on the rear panel
and then connect the adapter into an AC source.

To start the Sodera LE hardware, depress the Power button on the front panel and then release. This action will provide a clean start
for the Sodera LE hardware.

The front panel Power LED indicator will be green.

Should the Sodera LE hardware reach thermal overload temperature between 50 °C and 60 °C (122 °F and 140 °F), it will shut down.

Frontline Technical Support: Phone [phone] or email [e-mail]