Teledyne Lecroy Everywhereyoulook HDO6000B User manual

HDO6000B
Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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HDO6000B Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide
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HDO6000B Getting Started Guide 1
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 guide is
intended to help you set up a HDO6000B oscilloscope and learn some basic operating procedures, so you're quickly working with waveforms.
• See the MAUI Oscilloscopes Remote Control and Automation Manual for comprehensive information on remote control of HDO6000B.
• See the HDO6000B Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual for detailed information on the operational features of the HDO6000B.
Both manuals can be downloaded from the Oscilloscope Manuals page on our website at: teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib.
Introduction
Introducing HDO6000B Oscillosocopes 2
Safety 2
Overview
Front of Oscilloscope 4
Powering On/Off 5
Back and Side of Oscilloscope 6
Connecting to External Devices/Systems 7
Front Panel 9
Touch Screen Display 10
Basics
Changing the Display 12
Working with Traces 14
MAUI with OneTouch 15
Vertical (Channel) 20
Digital 22
Horizontal (Timebase) 24
Triggers 26
Zoom 28
Cursors 30
Measurements & Statistics 31
Math 32
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 33
Decode 34
WaveScan 35
History Mode 36
WaveSource Arbitrary Function Generator 37
Saving and Sharing Data 38
Maintenance
Software Options 39
Support 39
Cleaning 40
Language Selection 40
Calibration 40
Firmware Updates 41
Switching Windows Users 41
Service 42
Reference
Warranty 43
Certifications 44

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Key Specifications
Detailed specifications are on the product datasheet at teledynelecroy.com.
INTRODUCTION
Bandwidth 350 MHz to 1 GHz
Analog Channels 4 standard
Memory per Channel
(4 channel operation)
50 Mpts/ch standard;
up to 250 Mpts/ch with XL option
Sample Rate up to 10 GS/s*
Vertical Resolution 12-bit
Digital Channels (optional) 16
Digital Sample Rate 1.25 GS/s
Min. Digital Pulse Width 2 ns
Max. Digital Input Frequency 250 MHz
* With Enhanced Sample Rate
Introducing HDO6000B
Combining Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 high-definition technology with
long memory, a compact form factor, 15.6” touch screen display, powerful
measurement and analysis tools, and mixed signal capability, the
HDO6000B oscillosocopes are ideal for circuit validation, system debug
and waveform analysis. The powerful feature set provides analytical tools
and unique application packages to streamline the testing process.
HD4096
HD4096 high-definition technology consists of 12-bit ADCs, high signal-
to-noise input amplifiers and a low-noise system architecture. HDO™
instruments capture and display signals up to 1 GHz with a high sample
rate and 16 times more resolution than other oscilloscopes. Waveforms
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.
Enhanced Sample Rate
Enhanced sample rate technology automatically ensures optimal display
of acquired waveforms to the instrument’s full rated bandwidth.
MAUI with OneTouch
MAUI with OneTouch introduced a new paradigm for oscilloscope user
experience. Dramatically reduce setup time with revolutionary drag-
and-drop actions to copy and change channels, math functions and
measurement parameters without lifting a finger. Use familiar touch
screen gestures like pinch, swipe and flick to intuitively interact with the
instrument. Quickly enable new traces or parameters using the “Add New”
button, and turn them off with a simple flick of the finger.
Safety
Observe generally accepted safety practices in addition to the precautions
specified here.
CAUTION of potential damage
to equipment, or WARNING of
potential bodily injury. Refer to
manual. Do not proceed until the
information is fully understood
and conditions are met.
WARNING. Risk of electric shock
or burn.
Frame or chassis terminal
Alternating current
Power On/Standby
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Power
* All PC peripherals and active probes connected to four channels.
Precautions
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this
instrument and certified for the country of use.
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
test leads 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 BNC terminals for maximum allowed values.
Use only within operational environment listed. 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 and use the built-in
carrying handle to move the instrument.
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 sequester the
instrument from inadvertent use.
SAFETY
Operating Environment
Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C
Humidity Maximum RH 90% (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 50/60/400 Hz (±5%)
Automatic AC Voltage Selection
Consumption
Nominal 220 W / 220 VA
Maximum* 320 W / 320 VA
Standby 4 W
Measuring Terminal Ratings
Ratings apply to inputs C1-C4 and Ext In.
Measuring terminals have no rated measurement category (CAT) per IEC/EN 61010-1:2010.
Measuring terminals are not intended to be connected directly to supply mains.
Maximum Input Voltage 50 Ω coupling ≤ 5 Vrms
1 MΩ coupling ≤ 400 Vpk max. (Peak AC ≤ 10 kHz + DC)
derating at 15 dB/decade from 10 kHz to 1.6 MHz,
10 Vpk max. above 1.6 MHz

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A. Touch Screen Display
B. Front Panel
C. Power On/Standby Button
D. Input Channels 1-4
E. EXT Input
F. Mixed Signal Interface
G. Ground and Cal Out Terminals
H. USB 3.1 Ports (2)
I. Tilting Feet
Front of Oscilloscope
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OVERVIEW
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center of
the oscilloscope. See p.10 for an overview of its components.
The front panel houses hard controls for different acquisition settings.
Operate the instrument using front panel controls, touch screen controls,
or a mix that is convenient for you. See "Front Panel" on p.9.
Channels 1–4 are used to input analog signal. EXT can be used to input
an external trigger signal.
The Mixed Signal interface connects the digital leadset to input up-to-16
lines of digital data (on -MS models). See p.8.
The Ground terminal can be used with a ground lead or wrist strap. The
Cal Out terminal emits a signal that can
be used to compensate passive probes.
Front mounted USB 3.1 ports can
be used for transferring data to
a removable drive, or connecting
peripherals such as a mouse or
keyboard.
The tilting feet enable easier bench top
viewing.
Powering On/Off
Plug the line cord only into a grounded AC power outlet. See Power in
“Safety” for ratings. Press the Power button to turn on the oscilloscope. The
button will light to show the oscilloscope is operational.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate with a signal attached.
Press the Power button again or use or the File > Shutdown menu option
to execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings.
CAUTION. Do not press and hold the Power button. This will
execute a hard shutdown, but may not preserve setups and data.
The Power button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC
power supply, but puts it into "Standby" mode. Some “housekeeping”
circuitry continues to draw power. The only way to fully power down the
instrument is unplug the AC line cord from the outlet. We recommend
unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a long period of time
CAUTION. Do not change the Windows® Power setting to System
Standby or System Hibernate. Doing so may cause failure.

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A. HDMI and DisplayPort Ports
B. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (4)
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C. Ethernet Ports (2)
D. Audio Mic and Speaker
H. Aux Out
I. Ref In/Out
J. USBTMC Port for remote control
K. AC Power Inlet
E. Built-in Carrying Handle
F. WaveSource Out
G. Removable Solid State Drive
(optional)
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Connecting to External Devices/Systems
See the HDO6000B Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual for more instructions
on connecting to external devices.
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 HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces support Ultra HD monitors. Connect
the monitor to a video output on the side of the instrument. You can
use an adapter if it does not have an HDMI or DP cable. Go to Display >
Display Setup > Open Monitor Control Panel to 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.
LAN
The HDO6000B is preset to accept a DHCP network 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 instrument 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 connect directly using TCP/IP, but depending on the
controller, you may need to use a cross-over cable.
Note: To connect the instrument to a remote PC running MAUI Studio,
choose VICP (TCP/IP). To use LXI, switch to the Administrative User
LCRYADMIN (p.41).
USBTMC and GPIB (with the optional USB-GPIB adapter) can also be used
to make a remote connection.To change the remote control setting from
the default VICP (TCP/IP), go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote.
Printer
HDO6000B supports USB printers that are compatible with the Windows
OS installed on the oscilloscope. Connect the printer to any host USB
port, then go to File > Print Setup > Print and select Printer to configure
settings. Choose Properties to open the Windows print dialog.
Aux Out and Cal Out
The oscilloscope can output a pulse upon a trigger event or Pass/Fail
outcome. 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 output.
The Cal Out hook on the front can be set to output a direct current or
square wave of custom amplitude and frequency. Use the Aux Output
dialog to configure Cal Out.
Reference Clock
To input or output a reference clock signal, 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.
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Probes
HDO6000B oscilloscopes are compatible with the included passive probes
and most Teledyne LeCroy ProBus active probes that are rated for the
oscilloscope’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation are
available at teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Digital Leadset
Delivered with the purchase of a Mixed Signal (-MS) model, the digital
leadset enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Lines can be
organized into two logical groups representing different buses and
renamed appropriately.
The digital leadset features two digital banks with separate threshold
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 flying ground leads to make the ground
connection.
To connect the leadset to the oscilloscope, 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.

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OVERVIEW
A. Auto Setup turns on and configures all channels with a signal attached.
The edge trigger level is set to the signal mean.
B. Default Setup returns all channels to the factory default settings.
C. Clear Sweeps resets math and measurement counters.
D. The Touch Screen button enables or disables touch screen functionality.
E. The Save button performs the last action you set on the Save dialog:
save a setup file, waveform file, memory, screen image or LabNotebook.
F. The User button can be configured to execute your choice of actions:
save LabNotebook, waveform or setup files; store waveforms to internal
memory; perform your chosen "Print" action; and more. Go to Utilities >
Front Panel Setup to configure the User button.
G. When cursors are turned off, the Cursor knobs act as the Adjust knobs.
They raise/lower the value when a data entry field is selected, or raise/
lower trace intensity when a waveform is selected. Pushing the Adjust
knobs returns settings to the default value.
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 labels for Trigger, Horizontal, Vertical and
Cursors/Adjust also light in the color of the trace that is
currently associated with these knobs.
Front Panel
Most of the front panel controls duplicate functionality available through the
touch screen display. They are covered in more detail in the Basics section
and in the HDO6000B Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
A. Menu Bar
B. Grid
C. Cursor
D. Trigger Level Indicator
E. Trigger Time Indicator
F. Trace Descriptor Box
G. Add New Box
H. HD Descriptor Box
I. Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
J. Cursor Readout
K. Setup Dialogs
Touch Screen Display
The entire display is active. Use your finger or a stylus to touch, drag-and-drop, swipe, pinch and flick. 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.
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OVERVIEW
A drop-down menu bar lets you access set up dialogs and other
functions. All functionality can be accessed through either the menu bar
or other touch screen 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 displays the waveform traces. It can be configured to show
different grid styles.
Cursors show where measurement points have been set. Touch-and-drag
cursor indicators to quickly reposition the measurement point. Horizontal
cursor readouts appear below the Timebase and Trigger descriptors.
Trigger Level and Trigger Time indicators appear at the edge of the grid
when a trigger is set, color-coded to match the trigger channel.
Trace Descriptor boxes appear along the bottom of the grid, one for each
open trace. They adjust in size and detail as more are opened.
The Add New box sits next to the trace descriptor boxes. Use it to turn on
new traces or the Measure table. See "MAUI with OneTouch" on p.15.
The HD Descriptor box shows the ADC resolution at which the
oscilloscope is operating.
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.
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. Related
dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the main dialog.
A toolbar along the bottom of the main Channel, Math, Memory and
Digital dialogs initiates frequent actions without closing the underlying
dialog. The actions always apply to the active (highlighted) trace.
Apply measurement parameters.
Display a zoom of the trace.
Apply a math function to the trace.
Open the Serial Decode dialog
(if decoder options installed; else disabled).
Copy the active trace to the corresponding
internal memory (e.g., C2 to M2).
Scale the waveform to fit the grid.
Add a custom name to the trace.
Apply a custom label to the trace.

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BASICS
Changing the Display
Grid Mode
The grid is 8 Vertical divisions representing 4096 Vertical levels and 10
Horizontal time divisions. The value represented by each division depends
on the scale settings of the traces that appear on it.
8 Vertical
Divisions
4096
Vertical
Levels
The grid can be divided into multiple grids each representing the full
number of Vertical levels. A variety of multi-grid modes are available.
By default, the oscilloscope has the Auto grid mode enabled. Auto adds
a grid for each new trace, up to 16 grids, until no more grids are available.
Other grid modes create a fixed number and orientation of grids; the icon
shows the result.
To modify the touch screen display, choose Display > Display Setup from the
menu bar and make your selections from the Display dialog.
Oscilloscope with an extended display.
Extended Display
If you have a second monitor connected, select Extend Grids on 2nd
Monitor from the Display dialog, then choose a grid mode from the Extended
Display pop-up menu. Both screens will share this grid mode. Drag-and-drop
descriptor boxes to move traces between the displays.
4096
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BASICS
Line, Intensity and Persistence
The trace style can be set to a series of separate sample Points or a
continuous vector Line.
Grid Intensity makes the grid lines dimmer or brighter relative to the trace.
When more data is available than can actually be displayed, Trace Intensity
helps to visualize significant events by applying an algorithm that dims less
frequently occurring samples.
With the trace selected (and cursors off), turn
the front panel Adjust knobs to control the
Trace Intensity.
Various types of Persistence can be added
to the display to visualize how waveforms
change oveer time. Persistence displays can
be colorized or modeled in 3D and rotated on
three axes.
Intensity 100%
Intensity 15% Intensity 15% with Color Persistence
Intensity 15% with Analog Persistence

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Adjusting Setups
On setup dialogs, many entries can be made by selecting from the pop-up
menu that appears when you touch a control.
On some pop-up menus, you can choose to display
options as a list or as icons.
When an entry field appears highlighted in blue after
touching, it is active and the value can be modified by
turning the front panel knobs. Fields that don’t have a
dedicated knob (as do Vertical Level or Horizontal Delay)
can be modified using the Adjust knob.
If you have a keyboard installed, you can type
entries in an active (highlighted) data entry
field. Or, you can touch again, then “type” the
entry by touching keys on the virtual keypad or
keyboard.
To use the virtual keypad, touch the soft keys
exactly as you would a calculator. When you
touch OK, the calculated value is entered in
the field.
BASICS
Working With Traces
Trace Descriptor Boxes
Channel (C1-C4), Zoom (Z1-Z8), Math (F1-F8), Memory (M1-M4) and
Digital (Digital1-Digital4) descriptor boxes appear along the bottom of
the grid when a trace is turned on. Descriptor boxes summarize, activate,
arrange and configure the traces they represent.
Trace Context Menu
The trace context menu is a quick way to apply math, measurements or
labels to traces. To open the context menu, right-click with your mouse or
touch-and-hold on the trace descriptor box until a white circle appears,
then release.
Active vs. Inactive Trace
Although several traces may be open and appear on the display, only one at
a time is active. This is true for all traces, regardless of the type. All actions
apply to the active trace until another is selected.
Touch a trace or its descriptor box to activate it and bring it to the foreground.
When the descriptor box appears highlighted in blue, front panel controls and
touch screen gestures apply to that trace.
Active. Controls will work
for this trace.
Inactive. Controls will not
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MAUI with OneTouch
Touch, drag, swipe, pinch and flick can be used to create and change setups with one touch. Just as you change the display by using the set up dialogs,
you can change the setups by moving different display objects. Use the setup dialogs to refine OneTouch gestures to precise values.
As you drag & drop, valid targets are outlined with a white box. When you’re moving over invalid targets, you’ll see the “Null” symbol ( Ø ) under your
finger tip or cursor.
Turn On
To turn on a new channel, math, memory, or zoom trace, drag any
descriptor box of the same type to the Add New (“+”) box. The next trace
in the series will be added to the display at the default settings. It is now
the active trace.
If there is no descriptor box of the desired type on the screen to drag,
touch the Add New box and choose the trace type from the pop-up menu.
To turn on the Measure table when it is closed, touch the Add New box
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Copy Setups
To copy the setup of one trace to another of the same type (e.g., channel to
channel, math to math), drag-and-drop the source descriptor box onto the
target descriptor box.
Change Source
To change the source of a trace, drag-and-drop the descriptor box of the
desired source onto the target descriptor box. You can also drop it on the
Source field of the target setup dialog.
To change the source of a measurement, drag-and-drop the descriptor box of
the desired source onto the parameter (Pn) column of the Measure table. You
can do the same to a query (Qn) on the Pass/Fail readout table.
To copy the setup of a measurement (Pn), drag-and-drop the source
column onto the target column of the Measure table. You can do the same
for a query (Qn) on the Pass/Fail readout table.
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Position Cursors
To change cursor measurement time/level, drag cursor markers to new
positions on the grid. The cursor readout will update immediately.
Change Trigger
To change the trigger level, drag the Trigger Level indicator to a new position
on the Y axis. The Trigger descriptor box will show the new voltage Level.
To change the trigger source channel, drag-and-drop the desired channel (Cn)
descriptor box onto the Trigger descriptor box. The trigger will revert to the
last trigger set on that channel.
To place horizontal cursors on zooms or other calculated traces where the
Horizontal Scale has forced cursors off the grid, drag the cursor readout
from below the Timebase descriptor to the grid where you wish to place the
cursors. The cursors are set at either the 5 (center) or 2.5 and 7.5 divisions of
the grid. Cursors on the source traces adjust position accordingly.
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Scroll
To scroll long lists of values or readout tables, swipe the selection dialog or
table in an up or down direction.
Store to Memory
To store a trace to internal memory, drag-and-drop its trace descriptor box
onto the target memory (Mn) descriptor box.
Pan
To pan a trace, activate it to bring it to the forefront, then drag the waveform
trace right/left or up/down. If it is the source of any other trace, that trace will
move, as well.
To pan at an accelerated rate, swipe the trace right/left or up/down.
Move Trace
To move a trace to a different grid, drag-and-drop the trace descriptor box
onto the target grid.
BASICS