Teledyne Lecroy HDO4000 User manual

HDO4000
High Denition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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July, 2015
HDO4000
High Denition Oscilloscopes
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 for your oscilloscope, along with some basic operating procedures so
you’re quickly working with waveforms.
Introduction
About the HDO4000 Oscillosocopes 2
Specifications 3
Materials List 3
General Safety Information 4
Support 5
Set Up
The Front of Your Oscilloscope 8
The Side of Your Oscilloscope 10
The Back of Your Oscilloscope 11
Carrying 12
Connecting 12
Powering On/Off 13
Software Activation 13
Digital Leadset 14
Probes 14
User Interface
Touch Screen Display 16
Changing the Display 18
Working With Traces 18
Entering/Selecting Data 20
Front Panel 22
Contents
Basics
Vertical 24
Horizontal (Timebase) 26
Triggers 27
Zoom 28
Cursors 29
Measurements & Statistics 30
Math 31
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 32
Documenting 33
Temperature Dependent Calibration 34
Software Options 35
Reference
Service 38
Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers 39
Certifications 40
Warranty 42
Windows License Agreement 42

HDO4000 High Denition
Oscilloscopes
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,
powerful debug tools, and mixed signal capability, the HDO4000
Oscilloscopes 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 per-
formed with unmatched precision for improved debug and analysis.
Mixed Signal Option
With embedded systems growing increasingly more complex,
powerful mixed signal debug capabilities are an essential part of
modern oscilloscopes. The 16 integrated digital channels and set of tools
designed to view, measure and analyze analog and digital signals enable
fast debugging of mixed signal designs. Flexible analog and digital
cross-pattern triggering across all 20 channels provides the ability to
quickly identify and isolate problems in an embedded system.
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.

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Specications
Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.
Key Specications
Bandwidth 200 MHz – 1 GHz
Channels 2 or 4
Sample Rate (all channels) 2.5 GS/s
Memory (per channel) 12.5 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 oscilloscope
•2 or 4 passive probes (one for each channel)
•1 AC power cord (rated for country)
•1 protective front cover
•1 Getting Started Guide
•1 Oscilloscope Security Certificate
•1 Oscilloscope Registration Card
•1 Calibration Document
HDO4000-MS models also include:
•1 digital leadset
•5 flying ground leads
•20 ground extenders
•22 XL microgrippers

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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.
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, EXT or Dig) 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. 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.

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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%). 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 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, digital leadsets) is 300 W (300 VA) for four-
channel models and 250 W (250 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/support/techlib. 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 regional 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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