Teledyne Lecroy WaveMaster 8000HD User manual

WaveMaster 8000HD
Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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Key Specifications
Detailed specifications are on the product datasheet at teledynelecroy.com.
* 500 Mpts/ch, 2 Gpts/ch and 8 Gpts/ch memory options available. SDA models include 500 Mpts/ch
memory upgrade.
**Maximum value with Enhanced Sample Rate (ESR).
OVERVIEW
Introducing WaveMaster 8000HD
WaveMaster®8000HD is the only high bandwidth oscilloscope
designed for all stages of product development, whether first-silicon
characterization, link validation over channels or debugging across
the entire the protocol stack. No other oscilloscope supports more
engineering tasks with more unique tools.
This guide is intended to help you set up a WaveMaster 8000HD
oscilloscope and learn some basic operating procedures so you're quickly
working with waveforms. Also see the:
• WaveMaster 8000HD Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual for detailed
information on the operation of the WaveMaster.
• MAUI®Oscilloscopes Remote Control and Automation Manual for
comprehensive information on remote control of the WaveMaster.
Both manuals can be downloaded from the Oscilloscope Manuals page
on our website at teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib.
CAUTION of potential damage
to equipment, or WARNING of
potential injury. Refer to the
manual. Do not proceed until the
information is fully understood
and conditions are met.
WARNING. Risk of electric shock
or burn.
Ground terminal
Alternating current
Power On/Standby
Symbols
These safety symbols appear on the instrument or in documentation.
Safety
The safety of any system incorporating the instrument is the responsibility
of the assembler of the system.
Standard Models DBI Models
Bandwidth 20 GHz 25 or 33 GHz 50, 59 or 65 GHz
Analog Channels
(4 standard either input
or 2 DBI)
4 ProBus®
4 ProLink
4 ProBus
4 ProAxial™
4 ProBus
4 ProAxial
2 1.85 mm (DBI)
Digital Channels (optional) 16 with MSO option; 9 or 18 with HDA125
Vertical Resolution 12 bits standard
Memory per Channel* 200 Mpts/ch standard
Up to 8 Gpts/ch optional
Analog Sample Rate** 160 GS/s 1.85 mm inputs: 320 GS/s
All other inputs: 160 GS/s
Digital Sample Rate 2.5 GS/s with MSO option
12.5 GS/s with HDA125

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Power
* All PC peripherals and active probes connected to all channels.
WARNING. Secure the power cord with the cable clamp at all times.
Failure to do so creates a fire hazard.
Operating Environment Precautions
Observe all generally accepted safety procedures.
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this
instrument and certified for country of use. Secure the cord at all times.
Maintain ground.
The AC inlet ground is connected to the frame of the
instrument. Connect line cords only to outlets with safety ground contacts.
WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside
the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,
creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect/disconnect probes or
cables while they are connected to a live voltage source.
Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input that
exceeds the maximum rating of that input. Refer to the markings next to
the terminals for maximum allowed values.
Use only within operating environment listed here. Do not use in wet or
explosive environments.
Use indoors only.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Do not block the cooling vents. Leave a minimum six-inch (15 cm) gap
between the instrument and the nearest object. Keep the underside clear
of papers and other objects.
Exercise care when lifting and carrying. Unplug the instrument to move it.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to
qualified service personnel.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Check body and cables regularly.
If any part is damaged, cease operation immediately and secure the
instrument from inadvertent use.
OVERVIEW
Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C
Humidity Maximum RH 80% (non-condensing) up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to RH 50% at 40 °C
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C
AC Power 100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±10%)
Automatic AC Voltage Selection
Consumption Standard Models DBI Models
Nominal 1125 W 1175 W
Maximum* 1250 W 1300 W
Standby 15 W 15 W
Measuring Terminal Ratings
Measuring terminals have no rated measurement category (CAT) per EN IEC 61010-2-30:2021.
Measuring terminals are not intended to be connected directly to supply mains.
ProBus Inputs 50 Ω coupling ≤ 5 Vrms
1 MΩ coupling ≤ 400 Vpk max. (Peak AC ≤ 10 KHz + DC);
derating at 18 dB/decade from 10 KHz to 1 MHz;
5 Vpk max. above 1 MHz
ProLink Inputs 50 Ω coupling ±2 Vmax
ProAxial Inputs 50 Ω coupling ±2 Vmax
1.85 mm (DBI) Inputs 50 Ω coupling ±2 Vmax

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The Front Panel (A) houses acquisition controls. All the knobs
on the front panel function one way if turned and another if
pushed like a button. The first label describes the knob’s principal
“turn” action, while the second describes its “push” action. Many
front panel buttons light to indicate the function is active.
The capacitive Touch Screen (B) is also used for control, as
well as display. See p.10.
The Power/Standby button (C) puts the oscilloscope into
operational or “standby” mode, see p.12.
Channels 1-4 (D) are arranged in two rows of low- and high-
bandwidth connectors, which vary by model. See p.13.
Aux In (E) can be used for external trigger or line input.
Aux Out (F) emits a configurable pulse or continuous signal.
In MAUI, go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Aux Output to
configure the Aux signal.
The Fast Edge ouput (G) emits a square wave with ~40 ps
rising edge for deskewing channels.
Connect ground leads/wrist straps to the Ground terminal (H).
The Cal Out hook (I) emits a signal that can be used to
compensate passive probes. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup >
Aux Output to configure the Cal signal.
The Mixed-Signal Input (J) connects to the digital leadset.
USB 3.2 Gen1x1 and USB-C Gen1x1ports (K) can be used to
host peripherals or USB drives.
Front of Oscilloscope
OVERVIEW
A
B
E
H
C
D
G
F
IK
J

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Back of Oscilloscope
Speaker and Mic (A) connect to external audio devices.
Ethernet Ports (B) connect the oscilloscope to your LAN.
USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Ports (C) can host peripherals or be used for
high-speed data transfer.
HDMI and DisplayPort (D) outputs connect to external monitors.
Use the Built-in Handles (E) to lift the instrument safely.
OVERVIEW
Side of Oscilloscope
Removable Hard Drive (F). See p.6.
Clamp the power cable to the AC Power Inlet (G). See p.12.
LBUS connector (H) for mixed-signal device HDA125.
10 MHz Ref In and Ref Out (I) connectors.
USBTMC (J) over 3.1 Gen1 connector.
A
BC
D
E
F
GHI
J

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SET UP
Connecting the HDA125
The HDA125 High-speed Digital Analyzer enables input of either 9- or 18-lines
of high-speed digital data.
Following is the recommended sequence for connecting the HDA125 to the
oscilloscope:
1. Close the oscilloscope application by choosing File > Exit from the
menu bar. You do not need to power down.
2. Assemble and connect the HDA125 to the oscilloscope:
• Connect the HDA125 leadset to the HDA125 unit.
• Connect the LBUS cable from the back of the HDA125 to the front
of the oscilloscope. Be sure the head is turned so that the wedge
fits into the groove at the top of the connector. Fasten the thumb
screws.
• Connect the USB 3.0 cable into USB 3.0 ports on both
instruments.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDA125 DC IN and plug it into a
grounded outlet.
4. Power up the HDA125.
5. Relaunch the oscilloscope application by double-clicking the Start DSO
desktop icon.
See the HDA125 User Manual for detailed instructions.
Removing the Hard Drive
The oscilloscope features a removable solid state hard drive (SSD).
CAUTION: The hard drive is not hot swappable. Power down the
oscilloscope before removing the hard drive cover.
To remove the SSD:
1. Loosen the four outer screws and remove the cover.
2. Remove the inner retention screw from the drive.
3. Slide the SSD to the right then pull it out.
Reverse the steps to replace the drive.

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Each flying lead has a signal and a ground connection. Ground extenders
are available for different probing needs.
Note: To achieve optimal signal integrity, connect the ground at the tip of
each flying lead used in measurements.
To connect the leadset, push the connector into the oscilloscope's
mixed-signal interface until you hear a click.
To remove the leadset, press in and hold the buttons on each side of the
connector head to release it, then pull out the connector.
Connecting the MSO Digital Leadset
Delivered with the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope option, the digital leadset
inputs up-to-16 lines of digital data.
Note: The MSO digital leadset and the HDA125 cannot be used concurrently.
The HDA125 will be the prioritized digital input.
The leadset features two digital banks with separate threshold and
hysteresis controls, making it possible to simultaneously view data from
different logic families. Lines from either bank can be organized into two
logical groups and renamed appropriately.
SET UP

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SET UP
DHxx-PL
1. Align the probe connector box squarely with the ProLink input and
push in until you hear a click.
2. Finger-tighten the thumb screws to secure. Do not overtighten!
DHxx-PX
1. If present, remove the Planar-Crown®-to-2.92mm adapter from the
ProAxial input.
2. Insert the probe power connector (left side) into the oscilloscope input.
Be sure the keying grooves on the connector and receptacle align.
3. Hold the connector box square to the oscilloscope input as you start to
tighten the RF connector screw (right side) to ensure proper alignment
of the thread.
4. Keeping the connector box square to the oscilloscope, nger-tighten the
Planar Crown connector screw.
Connecting Probes
Most low-bandwidth probes can be attached simply by pressing the connector box onto the top-row ProBus inputs. Use care when connecting
Differential High-bandwidth (DH Series) Probes to the oscilloscope ProLink or ProAxial inputs.

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Connecting to Other External Devices/Systems
Audio/USB Peripherals
Connect the device to the appropriate port. These connections are “plug-
and-play” and do not require further configuration. Use the Windows®
control panel to make adjustments. Choose File > Minimize to go to the
Windows desktop.
External Monitor
The video interfaces support Ultra HD monitors. Connect the monitor to
any port on the back of the instrument. You can use an adapter if the
cable has a different interface. Choose Display > Display Setup > Open
Monitor Control Panelto configure display settings using the Windows
control panel. Be sure to select the oscilloscope as the primary display.
To use the Extend Grids feature, configure the second monitor to extend,
not duplicate, the oscilloscope display. If the external monitor is touch
screen enabled, the MAUI user interface can be controlled through touch
on the external monitor.
Printer
WaveMaster 8000HD supports USB printers that are compatible with the
Windows OS installed on the oscilloscope. Connect the printer to any USB
port, then go to File > Print Setup > Print and select Printer to configure
settings. Choose Properties to open the Windows print dialog.
LAN
WaveMaster 8000HD is preset to accept a DHCP address over a TCP/IP
connection. Connect an ENET cable from either port to a network access
device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote to find the IP address.
To assign the oscilloscope a static IP address, open Net Connections
from the Remote dialog and use the Windows networking dialogs to
configure the device address. Go to File > File Sharing to configure email.
Remote Control
You can control the oscilloscope over a LAN using VICP (TCP/IP) or
VXI-11 (LXI). Use a standard ENET cable to connect to a network access
point, and be sure the instrument is on the same subnet as the controller.
You can also use VICP (TCP/IP) to connect the oscilloscope directly to a
controller.
Note: To use LXI on Windows 10 oscilloscopes, switch to the
Administrative User LCRYADMIN (p.23).
To change the remote control setting from the default VICP (TCP/IP), go
to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote.
Auxiliary Device
The oscilloscope can output a pulse upon a trigger event or Pass/
Fail outcome, a direct current, or a square wave of custom amplitude
and frequency. Connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the front of the
instrument to the other device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Aux
Output to configure the output.
Reference Clock
To input or output an external reference clock, connect a BNC cable from
Ref In or Ref Out on the back of the oscilloscope to the other instrument.
Go to Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Clock Source to configure the
clock.
SET UP

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SET UP
At the top is drop-down menu bar (A) of actions.
If an action can be undone (e.g., recall LabNotebook),
Undo reverses it and restores the previous display.
The eight vertical divisions of the grid (B) represent the entire
4096 vertical levels. The 10 horizontal divisions represent one
acquisition of the full timebase. Numbers at the edge of the
graticule show the values represented by each division.
Indicators around each grid show trigger times/levels relative
to the traces displayed. Dragging Trigger Time or Trigger Level
indicators changes Delay or Level for the next acquisition.
The grid can be divided into different multi-grid modes where
each grid represents the full number of vertical levels and
timebase. The default Auto Grid mode automatically adds a new
grid (up to 20) each time a new trace is turned on.
To change grid mode, grid/trace intensity (brightness) or trace
style, choose Display > Display Setup from the menu bar and
make your selections on the Display dialog.
On the grid, various cursors (C) and markers intersect the trace
to show measurement points. Vertical cursor readouts appear
on trace descriptors; horizontal cursor readouts appear below
the timebase and trigger descriptors.
Touch Screen Display Features
The entire oscilloscope display is an active, capacitive touch screen. You can use a pointing device, touch or alternate between the two to operate it.
Upon start up, the instrument loads the MAUI oscilloscope application.
Trigger Time
Last Trigger Level Pre/Post-Trigger Delay –
appears at corner of grid
when trigger point is shifted
off grid due to Delay time.
Zero Level
Grid Indicators
Next Trigger Level
A
C
B
D E