Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 3000, WaveSurfer 3000z Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
WaveSurfer 3000/3000z
Oscilloscopes
WaveSurfer 3000/3000z Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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April, 2018
Contents
Safety 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Cleaning 2
Power 3
Oscilloscope Overview 5
Front Input/Output Panel 5
Back Input/Output Panel 5
Front Panel 6
Signal Interfaces 8
Micro SD Card 10
Oscilloscope Set Up 11
Powering On/Off 11
Software Activation 11
Positioning the Feet 11
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems 12
Language Selection 13
Auto Setup 13
Recall Default Setup 13
Using MAUI 15
Touch Screen 15
Touch Actions 21
Working With Traces 22
Zooming 25
Print/Screen Capture 28
Acquisition 29
Vertical 29
Digital (Mixed Signal) 32
Timebase 37
Trigger 44
Viewing Status 53
Display 55
Display Set Up 55
Persistence Display 57
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Math and Measure 59
Cursors 59
Measure 62
Math 70
Memory 83
Analysis Tools 85
WaveScan 85
Pass/Fail Testing 89
Save / Recall 91
Save Setups 91
Recall Setups 92
Save Waveforms 93
Recall Waveforms 95
Save Table Data 96
Auto Save 97
LabNotebook 98
Utilities 101
Utilities Dialogs 101
Disk Utilities 108
Preferences Dialogs 110
WaveSource Automatic Waveform Generator 115
Digital Voltmeter 117
Maintenance 119
Fuse Replacement 119
Touch Screen Calibration 119
Restart/Reboot Instrument 119
WaveSurfer 3000 Firmware Update 120
Technical Support 121
Returning a Product for Service 122
Certifications 123
EMC Compliance 123
Safety Compliance 124
Environmental Compliance 125
ISO Certification 125
Warranty 126
Intellectual Property 126
Index 127
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy WaveSurfer oscilloscope. We're certain you'll be pleased with
the detailed features unique to our instruments.
Take a moment to 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.
We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.
Sincerely,
David C. Graef
Vice President and General Manager, Oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy
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Safety
Safety
To maintain the instrument in a correct and safe condition, observe generally accepted safety procedures
in addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating this
product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the instrument or in documentation to alert you to important safety concerns:
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.
Caution, high voltage; risk of electric shock or burn.
Frame or chassisterminal (ground connection).
Alternating current.
Standby power (front of instrument).
Precautions
Caution: Comply with the following to avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment.
Use indoors only within the operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
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, test leads, or cables while they are
connected to a live voltage source.
Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input that exceeds the maximum rating of that
input. Refer to the body of the instrument for maximum input ratings.
Use only power cord shipped with thisinstrument and certified for the country of use.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. See Cleaning.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified service personnel.
Exercise care when lifting. Use the built-in carrying handle.
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 hazardous live electrical quantities.
Cease operation immediately and secure the instrument from inadvertent use.
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Operating Environment
Temperature: 0 to 50° C.
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90 % for temperatures up to 31° C, decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 40° C.
Altitude: Up to 3,000 m 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. In a benchtop configuration, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) around the sides
between the instrument and the nearest object. The feet provide adequate bottom clearance. Follow
rackmount instructionsfor proper rack spacing.
Caution: Do not block the cooling vents.
The instrument also has internal fan control circuitry that regulates the fan speed based on the ambient
temperature. This isperformed automatically after start-up.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrument using a soft cloth moistened with water or an isopropyl alcohol
solution. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances submerge the
instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Dry the instrument thoroughly before connecting a live
voltage source.
Caution: Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Do not attempt to clean internal parts.
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Safety
Power
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 50/60 Hz (±
5%), or a 100 to 120 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 400 Hz (± 5%). The instrument automatically
adapts to the line voltage. Manual voltage selection isnot required.
Power Consumption
Power Consumption WaveSurfer 3000z WaveSurfer 3000
4-channel 4-channel 2-channel
Nominal 80 W (80 VA) 80 W (80 VA) 65 W (65 VA)
Maximum* 150 W (150 VA) 150 W (150 VA) 100 W (100 VA)
Standby 4 W 4 W 4 W
* Maximum consumption represents power accessories installed on all inputs/outputs (e.g., active probes, USB peripherals,
digital leadset, etc.).
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.
Caution: 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 isprohibited.
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Oscilloscope Overview
Oscilloscope Overview
Front Input/Output Panel
A. Power button.
B. Channel inputs 1-4 for analog signals.
C. Mixed signal interface for digital inputs (WS3K-MSO required).
D. Front-mounted host USB port for transferring data or connecting peripherals such as a mouse or
keyboard.
E. Ground and calibration output terminal used to compensate passive probes.
Back Input/Output Panel
A. WaveSource connector outputs signal from the internal waveform generator.
B. MicroSD Card slot.
C. EXT Trig connector accepts external trigger.
D. AUX OUT connector sends trigger out.
E. VGA connector sends video out to external monitors.
F. Ethernet port connects the oscilloscope to a LAN.
G. USBTMC port enables remote control of the oscilloscope.
H. Additional host USB ports (2) connect external devices such as printers or storage drives.
I. Fuse holder.
J. AC Power inlet.
See the general set up instructions for more information about configuring connections to other devices.
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Front Panel
The Front Panel houses "hard" controls for basic oscilloscope functions. See the later sections of this
manual for instructions on using the touch screen to make the settingsdescribed here.
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 “turn” action, the bottom label 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.
Miscellaneous Controls
Auto Setup performs an Auto Setup.
Default Setup resets the oscilloscope to the factory defaults.
Print captures the entire screen and outputs it according to
your Hardcopy settings.
Touch Screen enables/disables touch screen functionalilty.
Clear Sweeps resets the acquisition counter and any
cumulative measurements.
Shortcut Buttons
Decode opens the Serial Decode dialog if you have serial data
decoder optionsinstalled.
WaveScan opens the WaveScan dialog.
History opens the History Mode dialog.
WaveSource opens the WaveSource waveform generator
dialog if you have the function generator option installed.
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 indicator lights 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 correspondsto the menu selection Trigger > Trigger Setup. Press it once to open the Trigger Setup
dialog and again to close the dialog.
Auto turns on Auto trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions
are not met.
Normal turnson Normal trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers each time a signal is present that meets
the conditions set for the type of trigger selected.
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Single turns on Single trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers once (single-shot acquisition) when the
input signal meets the trigger conditions. If the oscilloscope is already armed, it will force a trigger.
Stop prevents the oscilloscope 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.
Horizontal Controls
The Delay knob changes the Trigger Delay value (S) when turned. Push the knob to reset Delay to zero.
The Horizontal Adjust knob sets the Time/division (S) of the oscilloscope acquisition system when the
trace source is an input channel. The Time/div 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. When the trace is a zoom, memory or math function, turn the knob to
change the horizontal scale of the trace, effectively "zooming" in or out. By default, the knob adjusts values
in 1, 2, 5, 10 step increments. Push the knob to change the action to fine increments; push it again to
return to stepped increments.
Vertical Controls
Channel buttonsturn 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 showsthe active channel.
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. By default, the knob
adjusts values in 1, 2, 5, 10 step increments. Push the knob to change the action to fine increments; push it
again to return to stepped increments.
Dig button enables digital input through the Digital Leadset on -MS models.
Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons
The Zoom button creates a quick zoom for each open channel trace. Touch the zoom trace descriptor
box to display the zoom controls.
The Math and Mem(ory) buttons open the corresponding setup dialogs.
Cursor Controls
Cursors identify specific voltage and time values on the waveform. The white cursor lines help make these
pointsmore visible. 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. These are described in
more detail in the Cursors section.
Type selects the cursor type. Continue pressing to cycle through all cursor until the desired type is found.
The type "Off" turns off the cursor display.
Cursor knob repositions the selected cursor line when turned. Push the knob to select a different cursor
line to adjust.
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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 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 Setup dialog.
Signal Interfaces
MAUI instruments offer a variety of interfaces for using probes or other devices to input analog or digital
signals. See the oscilloscope product page at teledynelecroy.com for a list of compatible input devices.
Analog Inputs
A series of connectors arranged on the front of the instrument are used to input analog signalson
channels 1-4. EXT on the back can be used to input an external trigger pulse.
WaveSurfer channel connectors use the ProBus interface. The ProBus interface incorporates a 6-pin
power and communication connection and a BNC signal connection to the probe. It includes sense rings
for detecting passive probes and accepts a BNC cable connected directly to it. ProBus offers 50 Ω and 1
MΩ input impedance and control for a wide range of probes.
The channel interfaces power probes and completely integrate the probe with the channel. Upon
connecting a Teledyne LeCroy probe, the probe type is recognized and some setup information, such as
input coupling and attenuation, is performed automatically. This information is displayed on the Probe
Dialog, behind the Channel (Cn) dialog. System (probe plus instrument) gain settings are automatically
calculated and displayed based on the probe attenuation.
Probes
The oscilloscope is compatible with the included passive probes and most Teledyne LeCroy active probes
that are rated for the instrument’s bandwidth. Probe specificationsand documentation are available at
teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Passive Probes
The passive probes supplied are matched to the input impedance of the instrument but may need further
compensation. Follow the directionsin the probe instruction manual to compensate the frequency
response of the probes.
Active Probes
Teledyne LeCroy offers a variety of active probes for use with your oscilloscope:
l Single-Ended active probes can measure voltages at high frequencies. Use of an active probe
requires a test point and a ground point. The ground (also called earth) acts as a zero reference for
the test point measurement.
l Differential Probes are like two probes in one. Instead of measuring a test point in relation to a ground
point, differential probes measure the difference in voltage of two test points.
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Most active probes match probe to oscilloscope response automatically using probe response data stored
in an on-board EEPROM. This ensures the best possible combined probe plus oscilloscope channel
frequency response without the need to perform any de-embedding procedure.
Be aware that many active probes require a minimum oscilloscope firmware version to be fully
operational. See the probe documentation.
Digital Leadset
The digital leadset provided with Mixed Signal model
oscilloscopes enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital
data. Physical lines can be preconfigured into different
logical groups corresponding to a bus and renamed
appropriately depending on the group.
The digital leadset features two digital bankswith
separate Threshold controls, making it possible to
simultaneously view data from different logic families.
Initially, logical lines are numbered the same as the
physical lead they represent, but any line number can be
re-assigned to any lead on the Digital setup dialogs.
Connecting/Disconnecting the Leadset
The digital leadset connects to the Mixed Signal interface on the front of the instrument.
To connect the leadset to the instrument, push the connector into the Mixed Signal interface below the
front panel until you hear a click.
To remove the leadset, press and hold the buttons on each side of the connector, then pull out to release.
GroundingLeads
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.
To achieve optimal signal integrity, 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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Micro SD Card
The Micro SD Card acts as the oscilloscope's removable hard drive. Use it to store and easily share setup
files, waveform trace files, LabNotebooks, and other user data.
To remove the card, push in and release. The card should partially pop out, at which point it can be pulled
out fully.
To replace the card, push it into the slot until you hear it click.
Note: When using the oscilloscope Disk Utilities, the Micro SD card is labeled Storage Card, while a
connected USB drive is labeled USB Disk.
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Oscilloscope Set Up
Powering On/Off
Caution: Do not power on or calibrate with a signal attached.
The safest way to power down the oscilloscope is to use the File > Shutdown menu option, which will
always execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings. Quickly pressing the power button
should also execute a proper shut down, but holding the Power button for 7 seconds will execute a “hard”
shut down (as on a computer), which we do not recommend doing because it does not allow the Windows
operating system to close properly, and setup data may be lost. Never power off by pulling the power cord
from the socket, or by powering off a connected power strip or battery without first shutting down
properly.
The Power button does not disconnect the instrument from the AC power supply. The only way to fully
power down the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a long period of time.
Software Activation
The operating software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. At power-up, the
instrument 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. See Options for instructions on activating optional software packages.
Positioning the Feet
The WaveSurfer 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 flapson the
bottom of the feet away from the body of the oscilloscope.
To tilt the body forward, rotate both feet to the back. Thisposition is useful when
placing the oscilloscope on a high shelf. Pulling out the flaps in this position
increases the angle of the tilt.
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Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the menu options listed below.
LAN
The oscilloscope is preset to accept DHCP network addressing over a TCPIP connection. Connect an
Ethernet cable from either port on the back panel to a network access device. Go to Utilities > Utilities
Setup > Remote to find the IP Address. See Remote Control for instructions on configuring a static IP and
entering network credentials.
Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
Remote Control
You can control the instrument using the IP address. Connect an Ethernet cable from either port on the
back panel to a network access device, or directly to the controller. Be sure the instrument is on the same
subnet as the controller.
Note: Depending on the host, you may require a cross-over cable to make a direct connection.
To switch to USB remote control, connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port on the back panel to a
host port on the controller. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote and select Control From USBTMC.
USB Peripherals
Connect peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard) to any USB host port on the front or back of the instrument.
These connections are "plug-and-play" and do not require further configuration.
External Monitor
WaveSurfer 3000 supports external monitors with 1024 x 600 ppi resolution. Connect the monitor cable
to the VGA video output on the back of the instrument. The connection is “plug-and-play” and does not
require any further configuration on the oscilloscope.
Printer
WaveSurfer 3000 supports PictBridge-compliant printers. Connect the printer to any host USB port. Go to
Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
Trigger Out
To send a trigger out pulse to another device, connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the back of he
instrument to the other device.
WaveSource Waveform Generator
Connect a BNC cable from the WaveSource Output on the back of the instrument to the signal input
device. Go to Utilities > WaveSource or touch the front panel WaveSource button to configure the signal.
Note: WaveSource is optional and requires an activated license key.
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Language Selection
To change the language of the oscilloscope application:
1. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Preferences and make a Language selection.
2. Follow the prompt to restart the application.
Auto Setup
Auto Setup configures the essential acquisition settings based on the first input signal it finds, starting with
C1. If nothing is connected to C1, it searches C2 and so forth until it findsa signal. Vertical Scale (V/div),
Offset, Timebase (Time/div), and Trigger are set to an Edge trigger on the first, non-zero-level amplitude,
with the entire waveform visible for at least 10 cycles over 10 horizontal divisions.
To run Auto Setup, simply press the front panel Auto Setup button.
Recall Default Setup
Restore the factory default settings by pressing the front panel Default Setup button. Confirm the action.
You can also restore default settings via the touch screen by choosing File > Recall Setup from the menu
bar and touching the Recall Default button.
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Using MAUI
Using MAUI
MAUI, the Most Advanced User Interface, is Teledyne LeCroy's unique oscilloscope user interface. MAUIis
designed for touch—all important controls for vertical, horizontal, and trigger are only one touch away.
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 a stylusto touch, touch-and-drag, or draw a selection box. Many controls that
display information also work as “buttons”to access other functions.
WaveSurfer3000z models feature a capacitive touch screen that supports fluid, tablet-like response to
gestures.
Note: Use a capacitive stylus (not included) with these models. A regular stylus will not work.
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 window contains a complete menu of functions. Making a selection here changes the
dialogs displayed at the bottom of the screen.
While many operationscan also be performed from the front panel or launched via the descriptor boxes,
the menu bar is the best way to accessdialogs for Save/Recall (File) functions, Display functions, Status,
LabNotebook, Pass/Fail setup, optional Analysis packages, and Utilities/Preferences setup.
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If an action can be “undone”, the Undo button restores the oscilloscope to the prior state.
Grid Area
The grid area displays the waveform traces. Every grid is 8 Vertical divisions representing the full number
of Vertical levels possible at the current resolution and 10 Horizontal divisionseach representing
acquisition time. The value represented by Vertical and Horizontal divisions depends on the Vertical and
Horizontal scale of the traces that appear on the grid.
The grid area can be divided up to three times to show channel (Cn), math (Fn), and zoom (Zn) traces on
different grids. In Auto Grid mode, it will divide automatically as needed when new types of traces are
turned on. Two additional grid styles allow you to display XY traces, as well as voltage-time traces.
Regardless of the number and orientation of grids, every grid always represents the same number of
Vertical levels. Therefore, absolute Vertical measurement precision is maintained.
Different types of traces opening in a separate grids.
GridIntensity
You can adjust the brightness of the grid lines by going to Display > Display Setup and entering a new Grid
Intensity percentage. The higher the number, the brighter and bolder the grid lines.
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GridIndicators
These indicators appear around or on the grid to mark important pointson the display. They are matched
to the color of the trace to which they apply. When multiple traces appear on the same grid, indicators
refer to the foreground trace—the one that appears on top of the others.
Trigger Time
, a small triangle along the bottom (horizontal) edge of the grid, shows the
time of the trigger. Unless Horizontal Delay is set, thisindicator is at the zero (center) point
of the grid. Delay time is shown at the top right of the Timebase descriptor box.
Pre/Post-trigger Delay
, a small arrow to the bottom left or right of the grid, indicates that a
pre- or post-trigger Delay has shifted the Trigger Position indicator to a point in time not displayed on the grid. All Delay values are shown on the Timebase Descriptor Box.
Trigger Level
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
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.
Cursor markers
appear over the grid to indicate specific voltage and time values on the
waveform. Drag-and-drop cursor markers to quickly reposition them.
Descriptor Boxes
Trace descriptor boxes appear just beneath the grid whenever a trace is turned on. They function to:
l Inform—descriptors summarize the current trace settings and its activity status.
l Navigate—touch the descriptor box once to activate the trace, a second time to open the trace setup
dialog.
l Configure—drag-and-drop descriptor boxes to change source or copy setups (with OneTouch).
Besides trace descriptor boxes, there are also Timebase and Trigger descriptor boxes summarizing the
acquisition settingsshared by all channels, which also open the corresponding setup dialogs.
ChannelDescriptor Box
Channel trace descriptor boxes correspond to analog signal inputs. They show
(clockwise from top left): Channel Number, Pre-processing list, Coupling, Vertical Scale
(gain) setting, Vertical Offset setting, Sweeps Count (when averaging), Vertical Cursor
positions, and Number of Segments (when in Sequence mode).
Codes are used to indicate pre-processing that has been applied to the input. The short
form is used when several processes are in effect.
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Pre-processing Symbols on Descriptor Boxes
Pre-Processing Type Long Form Short Form
Averaging AVG A
Inversion INV I
Deskew DSQ DQ
Coupling DC50, DC1M, AC1M or GND D50, D1, A1 or G
Bandwidth Limiting BWL B
Other Trace Descriptor Boxes
Similar descriptor boxes appear for math (Fn), zoom (Zn), and memory (Mn) traces. These descriptor
boxes show any Horizontal scaling that differs from the signal timebase. Units will be automatically
adjusted for the type of trace.
Trace Context Menu
Touch the trace to open the trace context menu, a pop-up menu of actions to apply to the trace such as
turn off, apply measurement, or label.
Timebase and Trigger DescriptorBoxes
The Timebase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Horizontal Delay, Time/div, Sample Rate,
Number of Samples, and Sampling Mode (blank when in Real-time mode).
Trigger descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Source and Coupling, Trigger Level (V),
Slope/Polarity, Trigger Type, Trigger Mode.
Horizontal (time) cursor readout, including the time between cursorsand the frequency, is shown beneath
the TimeBase and Trigger descriptor boxes. See the Cursorssection 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 functionality. For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the
main dialog. Touch the tab to open the dialog.
Right-Hand Subdialogs
At times, your selections will require more settings than can fit on one dialog, or the task invites further
action, such as zooming a new trace. In that case, subdialogswill appear to the right of the dialog. These
subdialog settings alwaysapply to the object that is being configured on the left-hand dialog.
Action Toolbar
Several setup dialogs contain a toolbar at the bottom of the dialog. These buttons enable you to perform
commonplace tasks—such as turning on a measurement—without having to leave the underlying dialog.
Toolbar actions always apply to the active trace.
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 you configure and apply serial data decoders and
triggers. This button is only active if you have serial data software options installed.
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 performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.
Label opens the Label pop-up to annotate the active trace.
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Message Bar
At the bottom of the oscilloscope display isa narrow message bar. The current date and time are
displayed at the far right. Status, error, or other messages are also shown at the far left, where "Teledyne
LeCroy" normally appears.
You will see the word "Processing..." highlighted with red at the right of the message bar when the
oscilloscope is processing your last acquisition or calculating.
This will be especially evident when you change an acquisition setting that affects the ADC configuration
while in Normal or Auto trigger mode, such as changing the Vertical Scale, Offset, or Bandwidth. Traces
may briefly disappear from the display while the oscilloscope is processing.
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Touch Actions
Touch, drag, and swipe can be used to create and change setups with one touch. Just as you change the
display by using the setup dialogs, you can change the setups by moving different display objects. Use the
setup dialogs to refine touch screen actions to precise values.
Activate
Touch a trace or its descriptor box to activate it and bring it to the foreground. When the
descriptor box appears highlighted in blue, front panel controlsand touch screen
gestures apply to that trace.
Position Cursors
To change cursor measurement time/level, drag cursor markers to new positionson the grid. The cursor
readout will update immediately.
Change Trigger
To change the trigger level, drag the Trigger Level indicator to a new position on the Y axis. The Trigger
descriptor box will show the new Level.
Scroll
To scroll long lists of values, swipe the selection dialog or table in an up or down direction.
Pan Trace
To pan a trace, activate it to bring it to the forefront, then drag the waveform trace right/left or up/down. If
it is the source of any other trace, that trace will move, as well. For channel traces, the Timebase
descriptor box will show the new Horizontal Delay value. For other traces, the zoom factor controlsshow
the new Horizontal Center.
To pan at an accelerated rate, swipe the trace right/left or up/down.
Zoom
To create a new zoom trace, touch then drag diagonally to draw a selection box
around the portion of the trace you want to zoom. Touch the Zn descriptor box to
open the zoom factor controlsand adjust the zoom exactly. See Zooming for
other ways to zoom traces.
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Working With Traces
Traces are the visible representationsof waveforms that appear on the display grid. They may show live
inputs(Cn, Digitaln), a math function applied to a waveform (Fn), a stored memory of a waveform (Mn), a
zoom of a waveform (Zn), or the processing results of special analysis software.
Traces are a touch screen object like any other and can be manipulated. They can be panned, moved,
labeled, zoomed, and captured in different visual formats for printing/reporting.
Each visible trace will have a descriptor box summarizing its principal configuration settings.
Although several traces may be open, only one trace is active and can be adjusted using front panel
controls and touch screen gestures. A highlighted descriptor box indicates which trace is active. All
actions apply to that trace until you activate another. Touch a trace descriptor box to make it the active
trace (and the foreground trace in that grid).
Active trace descriptor (left), inactive trace descriptor (right).
Whenever you activate a trace, the dialog at the bottom of the screen automatically switches to the
appropriate setup dialog.
Active descriptor box matches active dialog tab.
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Turning On/Off Traces
Turn On/Off Analog Trace
From the front panel, press the Channel button.
From the touch screen, choose Vertical > Channel x Setup.
To turn off a trace, pressthe front panel Channel button a second time, or from the touch screen, do any
of the following:
l From the Context menu select Off.
l Clear the "Trace On" box on the Cn dialogs.
Turn On/Off Digital Trace
From the front panel, press the Dig button, then check Group on the Digitaln dialog.
From the touch screen, choose Vertical > Digitaln Setup then check Group on the Digitaln dialog.
Turn off the trace the same as you would an analog trace.
Turn On/Off ZoomTrace
See Creating Zooms.
Turn On/Off Other Trace
To turn on traces, use the respective setup dialogs (Math, Memory, etc.).
Turn off the trace the same as you would an analog trace.
Adjusting Traces
To adjust Vertical Scale (gain or sensitivity) and Vertical Offset, just activate the trace and use the front
panel Vertical knobs. To make other adjustments—such as channel pre-processing or the math function
rescaling—touch the trace descriptor box twice to open the appropriate setup dialog.
Many entries can be made by selecting from the pop-up that appears when you touch a
control. When an entry field appears highlighted in blue after touching, it is active and can
be adjusted by turning the front panel knobs. Fields that don't have a dedicated knob (as
do VerticalLevel and Horizontal Delay) can be modified using the Adjust knob.
If you have a keyboard installed, you can type entries in an active (highlighted) data entry field. Or, you can
touch again, then "type" the entry by touching keys on the virtual keypad or keyboard.
To use the virtual keypad, touch the soft keys exactly as you would a calculator. When you touch OK, the
calculated value is entered in the field.
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Labeling Traces
The Label function gives you the ability to add custom annotationsto the trace display. Once placed,
labels can be moved to new positions or hidden while remaining associated with the trace.
Create Label
1. Select Label from the context menu, or touch the Label Action toolbar button on the trace 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. (in same units as the trace) at which to place
the label. The default position is 0 ns horizontal. Use Trace Vertical Position places the label
immediately above the trace.
Reposition Label
Drag-and-drop labelsto reposition them, or change the position settings on the Trace Annotation pop-up.
Edit/Remove Label
On the Trace Annotation pop-up, select the Label from the list. Change the settings as desired, or touch
Remove Label to delete it.
Clear View labels to hide all labels. They will remain in the list.
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