Teledyne Lecroy MDA810 User manual

Motor Drive Analyzer
Getting Started Guide

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October, 2015
Motor Drive Analyzer
Getting Started Guide

Welcome
Thank you for buying a Teledyne LeCroy product. We’re certain you’ll be pleased with the detailed features unique to our instruments. This Getting Started
Guide covers important safety and installation information about your Motor Drive Analyzer, along with some basic operating procedures so you’re quickly
working with waveforms.
Introduction
About the Motor Drive Analyzer 2
Specifications 3
Materials List 3
General Safety Information 4
Support 5
Set Up
The Front of Your MDA 8
Signal Inputs 10
The Side of Your MDA 11
The Back of Your MDA 12
Powering On/Off 13
Connecting 13
Language Selection 14
Software Activation 15
Firmware Update 15
User Interface
Touch Screen Display 18
Display Grid 20
Trace Descriptor Boxes 21
Entering/Selecting Data 22
Working With Traces 23
Changing the Display 24
Front Panel 26
Contents
Basics
Motor Drive Setup 28
Numerics Table 29
Waveforms and Statistics 30
Zoom and Gate 31
Q-Scape Multi-Tab Display Mode 32
LabNotebook 33
Vertical 34
Horizontal (Timebase) 36
History Mode 37
Triggers 38
Cursors 39
Measurements & Statistics 40
Math 41
Zoom 42
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 43
Spectrum Analyzer 44
WaveScan 45
Serial Decode 46
Sharing Data 47
Temperature Dependent Calibration 47
Software Options 48
Reference 50

Motor Drive Analyzer
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 2
About the Motor Drive Analyzer
The Motor Drive Analyzer (MDA) captures waveforms from the drive power
section, power transistors, and embedded control system and performs
three-phase power analysis of the power section waveforms in one high-
performance instrument, enabling debug and analysis of all aspects of the
complete motor drive.
Most Complete Motor Mechanical Integration
Simple integration is provided for nearly any type of speed, rotation or
position sensor, including Analog and Digital (Pulse) Tachometers, Hall
sensors, Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI), and Resolvers. Additionally,
Digital Pulse Tachometer, Hall sensor and QEI signals can be integrated
through digital inputs, preserving valuable analog input channels for other
signals.
Numerics Power Table
Various voltage, current, power (real, apparent, and reactive), phase angle/
power factor, efficiency, torque, speed, slip, etc. parameters are calculated
on acquired voltage and current waveforms and displayed in a table,
similar to what is provided in a “power analyzer”. The table is displayed
along with the acquisition waveforms.
Synthesized Waveforms and Statistics
Numerics power table measurement parameters can vary considerably
from the mean or max values displayed. By simply touching a cell
of the Numerics table, synthesized waveforms are created to display
measurement values over time with accompanying statistical data,
as well.
HD4096 Technology
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 Motor Drive Analyzers to capture
and display signals up to 1 GHz with a high sample rate and 16 times
more resolution than other instruments. Waveforms captured and
displayed on the MDA 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.
Q-Scape Multi-Tab Display Architecture
Unique Q-Scape multi-tab display architecture speeds your understanding
of your design by providing four times the display area. Quickly move
waveforms to different tabs through drag-and-drop. Extended desktop
supports UHD 3840 x 2160 pixel displays.
Comprehensive Analysis Tools
The Motor Drive Analyzer has the most comprehensive trigger, decode,
math, measurement, and application toolsets available. Use tracks,
trends and histograms to enhance understanding of complex behaviors.
Navigate waveforms in the frequency domain using spectrum analyzer
type controls. WaveScan® Search and Find allows you to search a single
acquisition using more than 20 different criteria. LabNotebook concisely
documents and stores your results.

INTRODUCTION 3
Specications
Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.
Key Specications
Bandwidth 350 MHz–1 GHz
Resolution 12-bit, up to 15-bit enhanced
Analog Channels 8
Sample Rate (all channels) 2.5 GS/s
Memory (per channel) 50 Mpts/ch
Optional Memory (per channel) 250 Mpts/ch
Digital Channels 16
Digital Sample Rate 1.25 GS/s
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width 2 ns
Maximum Input Frequency 250 MHz
Materials List
Check that you have all the parts listed here. Contact Teledyne
LeCroy immediately if any part is missing.
•1 Motor Drive Analyzer
•4 passive probes
•1 AC power cord (rated for country)
•1 protective front cover
•1 Getting Started Guide
•1 Motor Drive Analyzer Software Instruction Manual
•1 Security Certificate
•1 Registration Card
•1 Calibration Document
The Mixed Signal option (HDO8k-MSO) includes:
•1 digital leadset
•5 flying ground leads
•20 ground extenders
•22 XL microgrippers
•enabling keycode (installed on the MDA)

INTRODUCTION 4
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.
Alternating Current.
On/Standby power.
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-
C8, EXT or Dig) that exceeds the maximum rating of that input. Refer to
the front of the instrument 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. Inspect all parts regularly
and do not use the product if any part is damaged. Cease operation
immediately and sequester the instrument from inadvertent use.

INTRODUCTION 5
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 MDA 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 is not required.
The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the frame of the instrument.
For adequate protection against electric shock, connect to a mating outlet
with a safety ground contact.
WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside
the MDA, 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, digital leadsets) is 550 W (550 VA). Power
consumption in standby mode is 10 W.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the MDA 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
Online Help is available by selecting Support > Help from the touch screen
display menu bar.
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 MDA/HDO8000 Operator’s Manual can be downloaded from
teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib. This .PDF document contains
more extensive procedures for operating the oscilloscope features of the
MDA than are found here. You can also download Oscilloscope System
Recovery Tools and Procedures, which contains instructions for using
Acronis® True Image® Home installed on the instrument.
The Motor Drive Analyzer Software Instruction Manual shipped with the
instrument provides comprehensive instructions on using the motor
analysis features. Electronic copies of it may also be downloaded from
our website.
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.

INTRODUCTION 6

Motor Drive Analyzer
SET UP

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The Front of Your MDA
Touch Screen Display
Front Panel
Shortcut Buttons launch
Motor Drive Analyzer
software functions (p. 28)
Built-in Stylus Holder
Power Button
Channel Inputs
Mixed Signal Interface
Ground and Calibration
Output Terminals
USB Ports
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.
The Power button turns on the MDA. See “Powering On/Off” for more
information.
Channels 1–8 are signal inputs; Ext is for connecting an external trigger.
The mixed signal interface connects the digital leadset to input up-to-16
digital lines (with the HDO8k-MSO option only).
Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate passive
probes.
The tilting feet enable easier benchtop viewing.
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center of the
Motor Drive Analyzer. See “Touch Screen Display” for an overview of its
components.
The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different settings.
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 first label describes the
principal action; the second tells what happens when
you “Push” instead of turn.
Immediately beneath the touch screen is a row of
shortcut buttons that launch various motor analysis functions, such as
Motor Drive Setup, Numerics Table, Waveforms, etc.
The built-in stylus holder stores
a stylus that can be used with the
touch screen display.

SET UP 10
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 in and hold the buttons on each side of the
connector, then pull out to release it.
Probes
Motor Drive Analyzers are compatible with the included passive probes
and all Teledyne LeCroy ProBus active probes that are rated for the
instrument’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation are
available at teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Signal Inputs
Digital Leadset
Supplied with the purchase of the Mixed Signal option, the digital leadset
enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Lines can be organized into
four logical groups and can be named appropriately.
The digital leadset features two digital banks with separate threshold and
hysteresis controls, making it possible to simultaneously view data from
different logic families.
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 channel used in measurements. Use
either the provided ground extenders or ground flying leads to make the
ground connection.

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The Side of Your MDA
The side of the MDA houses a removable hard
drive.
To remove the drive:
1. Loosen the two knobs that secure the
cover and remove it. You may use a
screwdriver to loosen the knobs.
2. Grab the drive by the attached tab and
pull out.
To replace the drive:
1. Insert the drive with the label facing away
from you. Do not force the drive into place.
Strong resistance may mean the drive is
flipped the wrong way.
2. Replace the cover.
Power down the MDA before removing or
replacing the drive. Failure to do so may
damage the instrument. Secure the cover
at all times when the drive is in place.

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Built-in Carrying Handle
Ref In/Out connector to input/output
an external Reference Clock
Aux Out connector to send device
trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/
fail output to another device
USBTMC Port for remote control
Ethernet Ports (2) for LAN connection
USB 3.0 Ports (4)
DisplayPort for external monitor
Audio In/Out: Speaker, Mic, and
Line-In for external audio devices
AC Power Inlet for the AC line cord
Kensington Lock
The Back of Your MDA
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Powering On/Off
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”).
Press the Power button to switch on the instrument. The LED on the button
lights to show the oscilloscope is on.
CAUTION. Do not change the instrument’s Windows® Power
Options from the default Never to System Standby or System
Hibernate modes.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the MDA with a signal
attached.
Use the File > Shutdown menu bar option to switch “off”. Pressing the
Power button again will execute a shutdown, but we do not recommend
doing this as it does not allow the Windows operating system to shut
down properly, and memories and setup panels will not be saved.
The Power button does not disconnect the MDA from the AC power
supply; some “housekeeping” circuitry continues to draw power. The only
way to fully power down the instrument is to unplug the AC line cord from
the outlet.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult to
reach the power cord in case you need to disconnect from power.
Always unplug the instrument from the power source before lifting
and carrying it.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a
long period of time.
Connecting
After start up, configure the MDA connections as necessary. See the
MDA/HDO8000 Operator’s Manual for more detailed instructions.
USB Peripherals
Connect the device to a USB port on the front or back of the instrument.
Printer
The MDA supports printers that operate with the provided USB host ports
and are compatible with the Windows OS installed on the instrument.
Simply connect the printer to any host USB port, then go to Utilities >
Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
External Controller
Connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the back of the instrument
to the controller. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Remote to configure
remote control using TCPIP or LXII.
Other Instrument (for Reference Clock)
Connect a BNC cable from Ref In/Out on the back of the MDA 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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Language Selection
To change the language that appears on the display, go to Utilities >
Preference Setup > Preferences and make your Language selection.
Restart the MDA after selecting the new language.
If you wish to also change the language of the Windows operating system:
1. Choose File > Minimize to 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. Follow the installer prompts.
7. After exiting the Control Panel, click the touch screen icon in the lower-
right corner of the desktop to restore the MDA display.
Note: The available languages are: German, Spanish, French, Italian, and
Japanese. Other language packs are available from Microsoft’s website.
LAN
The MDA accepts DHCP network addressing. Connect a cable from
either Ethernet port on the back panel to a network access device. Go to
Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote and select TCPIP to obtain a network
connection and IP address.
To assign the instrument a static IP address, open Net Connections from
the Remote dialog and use the Windows networking dialogs to configure
the device address.
Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
External Monitor
The MDA supports UHD monitors with up to 3840x2160 resolution.
Connect the monitor cable to the DisplayPort output on the back of the
instrument (you can use a convertor if the cable has a different interface).
Configure display settings using the Windows control panel dialogs. Be
sure to configure the MDA as the first monitor. To use the Extend Grids
feature, configure the second monitor to extend, not duplicate, the display.
If the external monitor is touch screen enabled, the software user
interface can be controlled through touch on the external monitor.
Note: External monitors with Fujitsu drivers cannot be used as touch
screens, only as displays.

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Software Activation
The MDA operating software (firmware and standard applications) is
active upon delivery.
To purchase an option, contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative at
the number listed in this guide. You will receive a license key via email that
activates the optional features. To install the key:
1. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Options.
2. Touch Add Key.
3. Enter the new license key and click OK.
4. Reboot the instrument.
Firmware 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. To
download and install the update:
1. From the Windows desktop (File > Exit) or a remote PC, launch the
browser and visit the software download page at the URL above.
2. Click the link to Oscilloscope Downloads > Firmware Upgrades.
3. Enter the required model information and account login. If you don’t
yet have an account, create one now.
4. Follow the instructions to save the installer to a location on the D:
drive or an external USB storage device.
5. On the MDA, use Windows Explorer to browse to the installer file (xstr
eamdsoinstaller_x.x.x.x.exe) and double-click it to launch the XStream
Setup wizard.
6. Follow the wizard prompts.
7. When installation is complete, power cycle the instrument.
CAUTION. The installation may take several minutes, depending
on the length of time since your last upgrade. Do not power down
the oscilloscope at any point during the installation process.

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