LeCroy WS-GPIB User manual

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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.

Use and Maintenance
WS-GPIB is a high quality, precision instrument. To maintain accuracy and
signal fidelity, mechanical shock should be avoided, as well as damage to the
cable through excessive bending. All maintenance and component replacement
should be referred to qualified personnel.

WS-GPIB User's Manual
Table of Contents
Overview..........................................................................................1
How to Use the WS-GPIB................................................................1
(a) Connection.................................................................................1
(b) Setting up the GP-IB..................................................................2
(c) Communication status................................................................3
Specifications...................................................................................4
Product Specifications......................................................................4
Certifications ....................................................................................4

Overview
Connecting the WaveSurfer and a PC equipped with a GP-IB interface
using the WS-GPIB allows you to control the WaveSurfer via the GP-IB.
The GP-IB connector conforms to IEEE488.2 standard. Its delimiter
setting is LF+EOI. The USB connector conforms to USB 2.0.
For details of the GP-IB commands, see the Remote Control Manual in
the User's Manual CD supplied with the WaveSurfer.
Note that the WS-GPIB does not functions as a controller.
Make sure to thoroughly read this manual and have a good understanding
of the GP-IB prior to using it.
How to Use the WS-GPIB
Use the WS-GPIB following the steps shown below.
(a) Connection
As shown in Figure 1 below, connect the USB connector of the
WS-GPIB to the USB port of the WaveSurfer, then connect the other end,
the GP-IB connector, to that of the PC.
NOTE: During this operation, keep the power button of the
WaveSurfer,the PC in the OFF state.
WS-GPIB
Figure 1 Connection Diagram of GP-IB Control
GP-IB
connector
USB port
Desktop or
notebook PC
ＷaveSurfer

(b) Setting up the GP-IB
Set up the GP-IB on the measurement screen of the WaveSurfer (Figure
2) following the steps shown below.
cTouch [Utilities] in the menu bar and select [Utilities Setup] from the
pull-down menu.
dClick the Remote tab in the setup area in the lower part of the screen.
eSelect the GpibAddress and set an address by entering a value.
Figure 2 Measurement Screen of the WaveSurfer
c
de

(c) Communication status
The WS-GPIB is equipped with two LEDs on the GP-IB connector side
to indicate the communication status. The LEDs indicate the following
statuses respectively.
cGreen POWER LED is ON: Power to the WS-GPIB is ON
dRed ACCESS LED is ON: Communication is in process
d
c

Specifications
Product Specifications
Item Specifications
Power feed Bus-powered
USB standard Conforms to USB Specification
Revision 2.0
USB connector Type A
GP-IB connector Amphenol 24-pin (male)
Power consumption 350mA at the maximum(during operation)
Temperature, operating 5°to +40°C
Temperature, storage -40oto +71°C
Humidity, operating <80% RH (non-condensing)
Altitude, operating 3048 m (10,000 ft) max at <25oC
External dimensions 61 (W) ×22 (H) ×62 (L) (mm)
Cable length 1,500 (mm)
Mass Approx. 105 g
Applicable PC
(GP-IB side)
PC/AT-compatible PCs equipped with a
National Instruments-compatible GP-IB
card
Applicable device
(USB side) WaveSurfer series Oscilloscopes
∗The source voltage is supplied from the USB port.
∗∗ The appearance or parts of the specifications subject to change without prior
notice.
Certifications
Meets intent of the European Council Directive

EC Declaration
of Conformity
89/336/EEC with Amendments 92/31 EEC and 93/68/EEC
for Electromagnetic Compatibility. This declaration is
based upon compliance of the WS-GPIB to the following
standards:
EN 61326:1997+A1:1998
EMC requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Radiated Emissions
(Class A)
EN 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2001 Electrostatic
discharge(+4kV contact discharge; +8kV air discharge)
EN61000-4-3:2002 Radio-frequency electromagnetic
field 3V/m (unmodulated, r.m.s.) 80% AM (1kHz)
LeCroy Corporation
700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977–6499
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.lecroy.com
© 2006 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved.
LeCroy, ActiveDSO, ProBus, JitterTrack, WavePro, WaveMaster, and Waverunner
are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. Information in this publication
supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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