ZP-Studio
USE GUIDE
V1.00.01 DEC. 2016
LOGIC ANALYZER
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Table of Content
Precautions ................................................................................. 3
1. Introduction .......................................................................... 4
1.1. Preface ...............................................................................................................4
1.2. About this document ............................................................................................4
1.3. Product Introduction ............................................................................................4
1.4. Package Content .................................................................................................5
1.5. System Requirements ..........................................................................................6
1.6. Product Specifications ..........................................................................................7
2. Installation Setup ................................................................ 11
2.1. Software Installation .......................................................................................... 11
2.2. Hardware Connection ......................................................................................... 13
2.3. Operating Environment and Maintenance ............................................................. 14
3. Interface and functions ....................................................... 16
3.1. User interface ................................................................................................... 16
3.2. Option .............................................................................................................. 17
3.3. Single Run ........................................................................................................ 39
3.4. Sample Settings ................................................................................................ 39
3.5. Channel Column ................................................................................................ 42
3.6. Trigger Column ................................................................................................. 51
3.7. Waveform Area ................................................................................................. 52
3.8. Information ....................................................................................................... 54
3.9. Protocol decoders .............................................................................................. 55
3.10.Search ............................................................................................................. 56
3.11.Secondary Display ............................................................................................ 57
4. Contact Us ........................................................................... 63
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Precautions
Users are advised to carefully review this section to avoid potential hazards to
persons, this product and other products connected to it.
To protect the instrument and the Device under Test (DUT), grounding is
required during signal acquisition.
Follow the “Operating environment” recommendations from Table 2:1.
Protect the LAP Educator from static discharge.
Avoid direct impacts and rough handling.
Do not place heavy objects on the LAP Educator.
Do not disassemble the LAP Educator as this will void the warranty and may
affect its operation.
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1. Introduction
1.1. Preface
This User Guide presents the Zeroplus* LAP Educator logic analyzer, its operation
and software. The purpose of the User Guide is to help users understand and get
familiar with the operations of the instrument and the software. Throughout the
document, the instrument software is referred to as ZP-Studio and the instruments
as LAP Educator.
Zeroplus attaches great importance to users’ suggestions. Users are welcome to give
us feedback by email or telephone. Thank you for purchasing the LAP Educator logic
analyzer.
* Zeroplus is short for Zeroplus Technology Co., Ltd.
1.2. About this document
This User Guide is organized as follows: First, the characteristics of the LAP Educator
are presented, followed by installation and setup procedures. Section 3 then goes in
to the software user interface and the software functions. End with contact
information.
NOTE The latest version of this document can be downloaded from the Zeroplus
website.
NOTE The newest software UI might differ from the illustrations herein.
1.3. Product Introduction
The LAP Educator is a typical 8-channels logic analyzer bundled with an
Arduino-based experiments educational kit and a comprehensive experiments
guide.
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The software ZP-Studio is an all-new UI especially designed for the LAP Educator.
The UI is typical for its color gradient background and ease of operation. The
extensive protocol library consisting of more than 80 protocol decoders, internal or
external clock, direct streaming to disk, user-friendly software and a host of other
functions make debugging a joy. All of these functions are described in chapter 3.
1.4. Package Content
All items contained in the LAP Educator package are listed in Table 1:1. If any of the
items is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor as soon as possible.
No.
Item
Quantity
1
ARDUINO UNO REV3
1
2
Breadboard
1
3
I2C RGB LED
1
4
Sound sensor
1
5
DC Motor
1
6
LED
5
7
Push-button
5
8
LM335
1
9
Photoresistor 5M
1
10
Potentiometer 10k
1
11
Resistor 10k ohm
4
12
Resistor 330 ohm
4
13
Resistor 2.2k ohm
2
14
Capacitor 104uF
2
15
Transistor NPN
1
16
Diode 1N4148
1
17
20pins Male to Male Ribbon Cable
1
18
2 x AA Battery Holder
1
19
Toolbox
1
20
USB Bridge
1
21
LCD1602
1
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LAP Educator
1
23
Micro Usb Data Transfer Cable
1
24
Dupont connectors (8Px1, 2Px1, 1Px1)
1
25
Clip-on hooks 10pcs
1
26
Experiments Guide
1
27
Warranty Card
1
28
USB Type B Data Transfer Cable
1
Table 1:1 LAP Educator package content
Package content shows as Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Photo of the package content
1.5. System Requirements
1.5.1. Operating System Requirement
The LAP Educator supports operating systems from Microsoft only. See Table 1:2
below for a list of supported operating systems. Please contact our Technical Support
team if you have questions about older operating systems.
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Supported OS
Versions
Windows 7
Recommended
Windows 8.1
Support
Windows 10
Support
Table 1:2 Supported operating systems
1.5.2. Hardware Requirements
Item
Minimum
Recommended
CPU Speed
1GHz
2GHz
RAM
1 GB
4GB
Hard Drive Space
500 MB
1GB
Data Transfer
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
Display resolution
1,024 x 768
1,024 x 768
Table 1:3 PC hardware requirements and recommendations
1.6. Product Specifications
1.6.1. Product Photo
Figure 1-2 Photo of the LAP Educator
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1.6.2. Specifications
Model
LAP Educator
Supported operating systems
Win 7 (Win 8.1, Win 10)
Acquisition Channels
8
Interface
USB 1.1 (2.0 compatible)
Sampling Frequency
Internal (Timing)
100MHz
External (State)
75 MHz
Memory/channel
2, 16, 32 kb
Max compr. ratio
256
Trigger
Trigger Channels
8
Trigger Events
Pattern / Edge
Pre/Post Triggering
YES; choose from 0-100% pre-trigger data)
Trigger Seq. Levels
1
Trigger Out
YES; send a trigger signal that sets off another
instrument
Threshold Voltage
Bandwidth
75 MHz
Range
-6V to +6V
Precision
± 0.1V
Software functions
Languages
English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)
Customize-Environment
Modify the appearance of channels, menus, traces,
windows etc
Files Comparison
Compare 2 files to quickly see where and how they
differ
Navigator
Instantly navigate to distant parts of the waveform
Packet List
Breakdown of all packets in list form
Find Results
Set conditions, look up the information meets the
requirements
Real-time Signal Activity
Live view of probe activity
Protocol Decoders
More than 80 free, built-in protocol decoders
Electrical Properties
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Phase Errors
< 1.5 ns
Source
DC Connection
Power
5V DC, < 500 mA ( 1W standby)
Maximum Input Voltage
± 30V
Impedance
500 k Ω/10pF
Dimensions
113 x 83.4 x 18.5mm
Certifications
FCC / CE / WEEE / RoHS
Table 1:4 LAP Educator specifications
1.6.3. Electrical Specifications
Item
Minimum
Normal
Maximum
Working Voltage (DC)
4.5
5 V
5.5.V
Standby Power
- - 1W
Working Power
- - 2W
Phase Error
- - 1.5ns
V
IN
of Text channels
-30V
30V
V
REF
-6V DC
6V DC
Input Resistance
500k/10pF
Table 1:5 LAP Educator electrical specifications
1.6.4. Port Overview
Figure 1-3 shows the ports of the LAP Educator.
Figure 1-3 Port of the LAP Educator.
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Port
Name
Description
A0-A7
Port A
Signal input pins.
S_O
Start Out
A 3.3 V DC rising edge signal is sent over the S_O pin when
an acquisition is initiated by pressing RUN or the START
button on the casing.
T_O
Trigger Out
When the trigger conditions have been met, the LAP
Educator emits a signal that can be used to trigger another
instrument. The signal is a 3.3 V DC rising edge signal that
is sent over the T_O pin. Once the memory is full, a falling
edge signal is sent.
VDD
Voltage Drain
+3.3 V output for powering external modules.
IOA, IOB,
IOC
External I/O
Module
Reserved
CLK
Clock
In State mode, connect this pin to the DUT clock.
GND
Ground
Ground pin.
Table 1:6 LAP Educator input ports
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2. Installation Setup
2.1. Software Installation
NOTE For users who have internet access, we recommend that you download the
latest version of the ZP-Studio software from our website:
www.zeroplus.com.tw.
1. It is recommended close all other programs.
2. Connect the LAP Educator to the PC via USB. Insert the installation CD
into CD-ROM. If the CD does not auto play, open the setup.exe file
manually. The dialog box from Figure 2-1 will be shown.
Figure 2-1 Main installation window
3. Before the installation starts you will be asked to read the License
Agreement carefully. “I accept the terms of the license agreement” must be
checked to continue.
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Figure 2-2 License Agreement window
4. Clicking “Next” throughout the installation to install the standard version is
recommended, but options for customizing the installation are also
available for users who want that. Upon completion, the user will be
prompted to restart the computer; it is recommended to do so.
Figure 2-3 Main installation window
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When the ZP-Studio is launched for the first time, a Find New Hardware dialog box
will appear and the driver will then be installed automatically. ZP-Studio will also
download all the available protocol decoders, as seen in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4 Protocol Wizard interface
Once the ZP-Studio and the driver installations have finished the LAP Educator and
the ZP-Studio are ready for use.
2.2. Hardware Connection
Hardware installation/connection consists of the following simple procedure:
1. Plug the fixed end of the probes into the LAP Educator.
2. Plug the flying leads into the circuit board connectors.
3. Ground the DUT to the LAP Educator using the black ground cable.
4. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the LAP Educator.
NOTE A t this point, the computer should be able to detect the Logic
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NOTE Analyzer and finalize the installation for hardware connection.
Figure 2-2 Signal cable connection and power lamp location
2.3. Operating Environment and
Maintenance
Please follow the below instructions when using, cleaning or storing your LAP
Educator and probes. Please also see the Precautions chapter prior to the
Introduction.
Type
Description
Cleaning
Clean with a soft, damp cloth using a mild detergent.
Do not spray any liquid on the LAP Educator.
Do not immerse the LAP Educator in any liquid.
Do not use harsh chemicals or cleaners containing substances such as benzene, toluene,
xylene or acetone.
Operating environment
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Temperature (Working)
Min: 5° C
Max: 35° C
Temperature (Storage)
Min: -20° C
Max: 60° C
Rel. humidity (Working)
Min: 20%
Max: 85%
Rel. humidity (Storage)
-
Max: 90%
Altitude
-
Max: 2,000 m
Insolation
Avoid direct sunlight.
Environment
Use in a dust free, non-conductive environment.
Table 2:1 General advices for cleaning, operation and storage
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3. Interface and
functions
This chapter shows ZP-Studio user interface (UI), the follows the ZP-Studio functions,
each section introduces corresponding function and related setting according to their
position on UI.
NOTE ZP-Studio will automatically check online for updates upon startup.
3.1. User interface
The ZP-Studio user interface is shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 ZP-Studio user interface
The ZP-Studio window can be divided into sections; see Table 3:1. Note that many
functions can be accessed with Hot Keys combinations.
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Name
Area
Description
Option Menu
A
Access main functions by Option button. The details see
corresponding function introduction.
Single Run
B
Acquisition signal one time or continuously with the current
sample and trigger setting.
Sample Settings
C
The current sample settings with Sample rate (Internal or
External clock), Memory, Trigger Level and Trigger Position.
Enable compression function or not.
Channel Column
D
See and edit channels.
Trigger Column
E
Set trigger conditions.
Waveform Area
F
Displays the captured signals as traces or as a numeric list.
Information
G
See the information of acquiring data.
Protocol
decoders
H
Add or look for Protocol decoders.
Search
I
Search the needed data.
Secondary
Display
J
Area where the Navigator, Packet List and Find Results
Table 3:1 UI description; “Area” refers to the letter codes on the figure
above
3.2. Option
Click the Option button in the UI, and the menu show as figure 3-2.
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Figure 3-2 File drop-down menu
3.2.1. New
Create a new, empty file.
Hot Key: CTRL + N.
3.2.2. Open
Open an existing file. When selecting a file in the Open file dialog box, file
information such as author name, creation date, project title will be shown in the
lower part of the dialog box. Some of this information is user-added to the file when
saving; the rest is automatically added by ZP-Studio.
Hot Key: CTRL + O.
3.2.3. Save
Save the active file. If the file has not been saved before, the Save As dialog box will
open.
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Hot Key: CTRL + S.
3.2.4. Save As
Save As is useful for users who wish to save a file under a different name or type or
change the destination folder. The Save As dialog box also opens when the user
saves a file for the first time so that these parameters can be defined.
The Save As dialog box lets users input file information such as author name and a
note. This information is used for previews in the Open file dialog box.
In the Store Settings the user can chose which section of the data to store; this can
be particularly useful for long acquisitions with a limited amount of interesting data.
3.2.5. Export Packet List
This chapter treats the export of Packet Lists; please refer to chapter 3.11.2 for more
details on the Packet List function itself. The Export Packet List dialog box is shown in
Figure 3-2.
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