LeCroy WaveRunner 6Zi Parts list manual

Getting Started
Manual
WaveRunner 6 Zi
Oscilloscopes

WaveRunner 6 Zi
Oscilloscopes
February, 2011

LeCroy Corporation
700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977-6499
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Warranty
NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR ADEQUACY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. LECROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGES FOR THE RETURN OF PRODUCTS TO THE SERVICE FACILITY. LECROY WILL RETURN ALL PRODUCTS
UNDER WARRANTY WITH TRANSPORT PREPAID.
The oscilloscope is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of three years from shipment. LeCroy will either
repair or, at our option, replace any product returned to one of our authorized service centers within this period. However, in order to do this we
must first examine the product and find that it is defective due to workmanship or materials and not due to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal
conditions or operation.
LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any of the following: a) attempted repairs or installations by personnel
other than LeCroy representatives or b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of
non-LeCroy supplies. Furthermore, LeCroy shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified or integrated where the modification
or integration increases the task duration or difficulty of servicing the oscilloscope. Spare and replacement parts, and repairs, all have a 90-day
warranty.
The oscilloscope’s firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any kind
covering detailed performance. Products not made by LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.
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versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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view the certificate.
This electronic product is subject to disposal and
recycling regulations that vary by country and region.
Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste
electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles.
For more information about proper disposal and
recycling of your LeCroy product, please visit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ........................................................................ 2
WaveRunner 6 Zi Features..........................................2
Core Oscilloscope Functions.......................................2
Compatible Options and Accessories .........................2
Reference....................................................................2
Support .......................................................................2
Thank You ...................................................................3
Safety Requirements ..................................................3
Safety Symbols............................................................3
Operating Environment ..............................................5
Safety Certification .....................................................6
Cooling ........................................................................7
AC Power Source.........................................................7
Power Consumption ...................................................8
Power and Ground Connections.................................8
Calibration.................................................................11
Cleaning ....................................................................11
Abnormal Conditions ................................................12
Hardware ..................................................................... 13
Front Panel................................................................13
Rotating and Tilting the Display................................14
I/O Panel ...................................................................17
Back Panel.................................................................18
Basic Controls............................................................... 19
Hardware and Software Controls .............................19
Front Panel Controls .................................................19
Front Panel Groupings ..............................................20

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Trigger Front Panel Controls .................................... 21
Horizontal Front Panel Controls............................... 23
Vertical Front Panel Controls ................................... 23
Math, Zoom, and Memory Indicators and Controls 24
The WavePilot Control Area and The SuperKnob .... 25
Probe and Signal Connection Interfaces ....................... 32
Probe and Signal Connection Interfaces Overview.. 32
Probe Interfaces....................................................... 33
Probe Interfaces Overview....................................... 33
ProBus Probe and Cable Connecting Interface ........ 35
Probes ...................................................................... 36
Passive Probe Compensation................................... 37
Display Dashboard........................................................ 38
Display Dashboard Overview ................................... 38
Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls.................. 38
Menu Bar.................................................................. 39
The Quick Access Toolbar ........................................ 39
The Signal Display Grid............................................. 40
Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu ............................ 42
Trace Descriptor Labels............................................ 42
Actions for Trace Buttons......................................... 44
Annotating Traces .................................................... 44
Dialog Area............................................................... 46
Touch Screen Controls ............................................. 46
Actions for Trace Buttons......................................... 51
Message Bar............................................................. 52
Turning on Channels and Traces................................... 52
Timebase...................................................................... 54
Timebase Overview.................................................. 54