LeCroy HDO4000 User manual

HDO4000
High Definition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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HDO4000
High Definition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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Welcome
Thank you for buying a Teledyne LeCroy product. We’re certain you’ll be pleased with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.
This Getting Started Guide is designed to cover important safety and installation information for your oscilloscope, along with some basic operating
procedures so you’re quickly working with waveforms.
Introduction
About the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes 2
Materials List 2
General Safety Information 3
Support 4
Set Up
The Front of Your Oscilloscope 6
The Side of Your Oscilloscope 8
The Back of Your Oscilloscope 9
Carrying 10
Connecting 10
Powering On/Off 11
Probes 11
Software Activation 12
User Interface
Touch Screen Display 14
Toolbar Shortcuts 16
Language Selection 16
Entering/Selecting Data 17
Front Panel 19
Contents
Basics
Turning On/Off Traces 22
Vertical 23
Horizontal (Timebase) 24
Zoom 25
Math 26
Triggers 27
Cursors 28
Measurements & Statistics 29
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 30
Documenting 31
Temperature Dependent Calibration 32
Software Options 33
Reference
Service 36
Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers 37
Certifications 38
Warranty 40
Windows License Agreement 40
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INTRODUCTION

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About the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes
Combining Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 high-definition technology with
long memory, a compact form factor, 12.1" touch screen display and
powerful debug tools, the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes are ideal for precise
measurements and quick debug. Tools such as WaveScan®Search and
Find, LabNotebook Report Generator and History Mode help identify,
isolate, and document problems for faster troubleshooting.
HD4096
HD4096 high-definition technology consists of high sample rate 12-bit
ADCs, high signal-to-noise input amplifiers, and a low-noise system
architecture. This technology enables HDO™ oscilloscopes to capture
and display signals up to 1 GHz with a high sample rate and 16 times
more resolution than other oscilloscopes.
Waveforms captured and displayed on the HDO4000 with HD4096
technology are cleaner and crisper. Signal details often lost in the noise
are clearly visible and easy to distinguish, and measurements can be
performed with unmatched precision for improved debug and analysis.
Specifications
Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.
WaveScan Search and Find
WaveScan®Search and Find allows you to search a single acquisition
using more than 20 different criteria. Or, set up a scan condition and
scan for an event over hours or even days.
History Mode
Never miss a waveform. History mode lets you scroll back in time
to view previous waveforms and isolate anomalies. Use cursors and
measurement parameters to quickly find the source of problems. History
mode is always available with a single button press, no need to enable
this mode.
LabNotebook Report Generator
Save and document all your waveforms, settings and screen images
through the LabNotebook report generation tool. With LabNotebook,
there’s no need to navigate multiple menus to save all these files
independently. Returning your oscilloscope to a past state is only one
button press away thanks to LabNotebook’s flashback feature.
Materials List
Check that you have all the parts listed here. Contact Teledyne LeCroy
immediately if any part is missing.
•One (1) oscilloscope
•Two (2) or four (4) passive probes (one for each channel)
•One (1) AC line (power) cord
•One (1) protective front cover
•One (1) Getting Started Guide
•One (1) Oscilloscope Security Certificate
•One (1) Oscilloscope Registration Card
•One (1) Calibration Document
Key Specifications
Bandwidth 200 MHz – 1 GHz
Channels 2 or 4
Sample Rate (all channels) 2.5 GS/s
Memory (per channel) 12.5 Mpts/ch
Maximum Memory 50 Mpts

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General Safety Information
This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep the
instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required
to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the
precautions specified in this section.
The overall safety of any system incorporating this instrument is
the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels and in its
documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.
CAUTION of damage to instrument, or WARNING of hazard to
health. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against
personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are
fully understood and met.
WARNING. Risk of electric shock.
Measurement ground connection.
Safety (protective) ground connection.
Alternating Current.
On/Standby power.
CAT Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating (I or II) per
EN 61010-2:030:2010 safety standard. See Certifications for details.
Precautions
• Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this
instrument and certified for the country of use.
• 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 or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
• Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input
(C1, C2, C3, C4 or EXT) that exceeds the maximum rating of that
input. Refer to the front of the oscilloscope for maximum input
ratings.
• Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in
wet or explosive atmospheres.
• Use indoors only.
• Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
• Do not block the cooling vents. Leave a minimum six-inch gap
between the instrument and the nearest object. Keep the underside
clear of papers and other objects.
• Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to
qualified service personnel.
• 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 impairment due to
hazardous live electrical quantities. Cease operation immediately and
sequester the instrument from inadvertent use.

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Operational Environment
Temperature: 5° to 40° C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90% for temperatures up to
31° C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40° C
Altitudes: up to 3,000 m (at < 30° C)
Power and Ground Connections
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%)
AC power source at 50/60/400 Hz (± 10%). Manual voltage selection
is not required because the instrument automatically adapts to the line
voltage.
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.
WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or
outside the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground
terminal, creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption
is prohibited.
Maximum power consumption with all accessories installed (e.g., active
probes, USB peripherals) is 320 W (320 VA) for four-channel models and
275 W (275 VA) for two-channel models. Power consumption in standby
mode is 4 W.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the oscilloscope using a damp, soft cloth. Do
not use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances
submerge the instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Avoid
electric shock by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
before cleaning.
CAUTION. Do not attempt to clean internal parts.
Support
Online Documentation
Teledyne LeCroy publishes a free Technical Library on its website.
Manuals, tutorials, application notes, white papers, and videos are
available to help you get the most out of your Teledyne LeCroy products.
The HDO4000 Oscillosocopes Operator’s Manual can be downloaded
from teledynelecroy.com/hdo4000. This .PDF document contains more
extensive procedures for operating your oscilloscope than are found
here. You can also download Oscilloscope System Recovery Tools and
Procedures, which contains instructions for using Acronis® True Image®
Home included with the oscilloscope.
The Datasheet published on the product page contains the detailed
product specifications.
Technical Support
Registered users can contact their local Teledyne LeCroy service center
at the number listed in this guide to make Technical Support requests by
phone or email. You can also submit Technical Support requests via the
website at teledynelecroy.com/support/techhelp.

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The Front of Your Oscilloscope
Touch Screen Display
Front Panel
Built-in Stylus Holder
USB Ports
Ground and Calibration
Output Terminals
Channel Inputs
Power Button
Rotating / Tilting Feet
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Front mounted host USB ports
can be used for transferring
data or connecting peripherals
such as a mouse or keyboard.
Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate
passive probes.
Channel inputs 1–4 (or 1–2 depending on model) are signal inputs to the
oscilloscope; Ext is for connecting an external trigger device.
The Power button turns on/off the oscilloscope. See “Powering On/Off”
for more information.
The rotating, tilting feet enable four different viewing positions.
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center
of the oscilloscope. See “Touch Screen Display” for an overview of its
components.
The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different
oscilloscope settings. For the most part, you can operate the instrument
using front panel hard controls, display soft controls, or a mix of both
that is convenient for you.
All front panel knobs have multiple modes of
operation: pressing them invokes one action and
turning them another. The labels below the knob
tell you what happens when you “Push” instead of
turn.
The built-in stylus holder
stores a stylus that can be
used with the touch screen
display.

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The Side of Your Oscilloscope
Video Output VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports
for connecting external monitors
Ethernet Ports (2) for connecting to
networks
USB Ports (4) for connecting external USB
devices
Audio Input/Output Speaker, Mic, and
Line-In for connecting external audio
devices
Feet rotated back
Feet rotated front and tilted
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Aux Out connector to send device
trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/
fail output to another device
Ref In/Out connector to input an
external Reference Clock, or to
output a Reference Clock to another
instrument
USBTMC Port for remote control
AC Power Inlet for the AC line cord
Built-in Carrying Handle
The Back of Your Oscilloscope
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Carrying
The oscilloscope’s case contains a built-in carrying handle. Lift the
handle away from the oscilloscope body, grasp firmly and lift the
instrument.
Always unplug the instrument from the power source before lifting and
carrying it.
Connecting
Make the desired cable connections. All except for the power
connection are optional.
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the
menu options listed below. See the HDO4000 Oscilloscopes Operator’s
Manual for more detailed instructions.
Power
Connect the line cord rated for your country to the AC power inlet on the
back of the instrument, then plug it into a grounded AC power outlet.
(see Power and Ground Connections in “General Safety Information”).
LAN
Connect a cable from either Ethernet port on the side panel to a network
access device. On the oscilloscope, use the standard Windows Network
dialog to configure the network connection. Go to Utilities > Preference
Setup > Email to configure email settings.
USB Peripherals
Connect the device to a USB port on the front or side of the instrument.
Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
External Monitor
Connect the monitor cable to a video output on the side of the instrument
(VGA, DVI, and HDMI are all supported). Go to Display > Display Setup >
Open Monitor Control Panel to configure the display settings.
External Controller
Connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port on the back of the
instrument to the controller. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup >
Remote to configure remote control.
Other Oscilloscope (for Reference Clock)
Connect a BNC cable from Ref In/Out on the back of the instrument to
the other instrument. Go to Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Reference
Clock to configure the clock.
Other Auxiliary Device
Connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the back of the instrument to the
other device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Aux Output to configure
the connection.

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Powering On/Off
The Power button controls the operational state of the oscilloscope. Press
the button to switch on the instrument; press it again to switch “off” (i.e.,
Standby power).
Always use the Power button or the File > Shutdown menu option to
execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings. Pressing
and holding the button will execute a “hard” shutdown, the same as on
a computer, but we do not recommend doing this because it does not
allow the Windows operating system to shut down properly.
The Power button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC
power supply; some “housekeeping” circuitry continues to draw power.
The only way to fully power down the instrument is to use the Power
button or the File > Shutdown command, then unplug the AC line cord
from the outlet.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a
long period of time.
Probes
HDO4000 Oscilloscopes are compatible with the included passive probes
and all Teledyne LeCroy ProBus active probes that are rated for the
oscilloscope’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation are
available at teledynelecroy.com/hdo4000.
CAUTION. Do not change the instrument’s Windows®
Power Options from the default Never to System Standby
or System Hibernate modes.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult
to reach the power cord in case you need to disconnect
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This reminder will appear whenever you reboot the oscilloscope without
activating demo keys.
Purchasing Software Options
If after your trial has ended you decide to purchase an option, you’ll
receive another license key from Teledyne LeCroy. Refer to “Software
Options” for more information.
Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications)
is active upon delivery.
Software Updates
Free firmware updates are available periodically from the Teledyne
LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload.
Registered users will receive email notification when a new update is
released. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install
the software.
Activating Demonstration Software
The oscilloscope is delivered with a 30-day-trial license of the available
software option packages. To activate a package:
1. Go to Utililties > Utilities Setup > Options.
2. Select a key from the Installed Option Keys list.
3. Touch the Activate Demo Key button at the right of the screen.

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Oscilloscopes
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Touch Screen Display
The entire display is a touch screen. Use your finger or the stylus to touch, double-touch, touch-and-drag, touch-and-hold (right click) and draw a
selection box. Many controls that display information also work as “buttons” to access other functions. 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.
Menu Bar
Grid Area
Trigger Level Indicator
Cursor
Channel Descriptor Box
Trigger Position Indicator
Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
Dialog Tabs
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Channel Descriptor Box
A menu bar of drop-down menus lets you access set up dialogs and
other functions. All functionality can be accessed through either the
menu bar or other shortcuts.
If an action can be “undone” (such as recalling a setup), a small
Undo button appears at the far right of the menu bar. Click this
to return to the previous oscilloscope display.
The grid area displays the waveform traces. You can adjust the
brightness of the grid lines to make other objects more visible.
Trigger level (vertical axis) and trigger position (horizontal axis)
indicators appear on the grid when a trigger is set, color-coded to match
the input.
Cursors show where measurement points have been set. Touch-and-
drag cursor indicators to quickly reposition the measurement point.
Timebase Descriptor Box
Timebase and Trigger descriptor boxes appear at the right of the
display. Timebase and Trigger settings only apply to channel traces.
Touch the descriptor box to open the corresponding set up dialog.
Channel (C1-C4), Zoom (Z1-Z4), Math (F1-F2), or Memory (M1-M4)
descriptor boxes appear immediately below the grid and summarize
current settings for each open trace. Touch the descriptor box to open
the corresponding set up dialog.
# Samples
Trigger Delay (Position)
Time/div
Sample Rate
Sampling Mode
(blank when in real-time mode)
Channel Abbreviation
Gain Setting
Offset Setting
Pre-Processing Summary Listing
(summarizes changes from
default states)
Coupling
Averaging Sweeps Count
Dialogs appear at the bottom of the display for entering set up data.
The top dialog will be the main entry point for the selected function.
For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the
main dialog. Touch the tab to open the dialog.
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Apply up-to-eight measurement parameters.
Display a zoom of the trace.
Apply up-to-two dual operator math functions.
Copy the active trace to an internal memory
(e.g., C2 to M2).
Scale the waveform to fit the grid.
Apply a custom label to a waveform.
Toolbar shortcuts on the main Channel, Math, and Memory dialogs
offer shortcuts to useful functions so that you don’t have to leave the
underlying dialog. They always apply to the active (highlighted) trace.
Toolbar Shortcuts Language Selection
To change the language that appears on the display, go to Utilities >
Preference Setup > Preferences and make your Language selection.
The oscilloscope software must be restarted after the language is selected.
If you wish to also change the language of the Windows operating system:
1. Choose File > Minimize to hide the oscilloscope display and show the
Windows Desktop.
2. From the Windows task bar, choose Start > Control Panel >
Clock, Language and Region.
3. Under Region and Language select Change Display Language.
4. Click the Install/Uninstall Languages button.
5. Select Install Language and Browse Computer or Network.
6. Click the Browse button, navigate to D:\Lang Packs\ and select the
language you want to install. The available languages are: German,
Spanish, French, Italian, and Japanese. Follow the installer prompts.
NOTE: Other language packs are available from Microsoft’s website.
7. After exiting the Control Panel, click the oscilloscope icon in the
lower-right corner of the desktop to maximize the oscilloscope display.
Open decode software if an option is installed.