Teledyne Lecroy HDO4000A User manual

HDO4000A
High Denition Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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April, 2017
HDO4000A
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 is designed to cover important safety and installation information for your oscilloscope, along with some basic operating
procedures so you’re quickly working with waveforms.
Introduction
About the HDO4000A Oscilloscopes 2
Specifications 3
Materials List 3
General Safety Information 4
Support 6
Set Up
The Front of Your Oscilloscope 8
The Side of Your Oscilloscope 10
Connecting 11
The Back of Your Oscilloscope 12
Powering On/Off 13
Language Selection 13
Software Activation 14
Firmware Update 14
User Interface
Touch Screen Display 16
Changing the Display 18
Working With Traces 20
MAUI with OneTouch 21
Front Panel 26
Contents
Basics
Vertical 28
Horizontal (Timebase) 30
Triggers 31
Cursors 32
Measurements & Statistics 33
Math 34
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 35
Decode 36
WaveScan 37
Spectrum Analyzer 38
History Mode 39
Saving and Sharing Data 40
Software Options 41
Reference
Service 44
Certifications 45
Warranty 47
Intellectual Property 47
Windows License Agreement 47

HDO4000A
High Denition Oscilloscopes
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 2
About the HDO4000A Oscilloscopes
Combining Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 high-definition technology with
long memory, a compact form factor, 12.1” touch screen display, powerful
measurement and analysis tools, and mixed signal capability, the
HDO4000A scillosocopes 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 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 HDO4000A 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.
Enhanced Sample Rate
Enhanced sample rate technology automatically ensures optimal display
of acquired waveforms to the instruments’ full rated bandwidth.
MAUI with OneTouch
MAUI with OneTouch introduces a new paradigm for oscilloscope user
experience. Dramatically reduce setup time with revolutionary drag-
and-drop actions to copy and setup channels, math functions and
measurement parameters without lifting a finger. Use common gestures
like pinch, swipe and flick to intuitively interact with the oscilloscope.
Quickly enable a new trace or parameter using the “Add New” button, and
turn off any trace or parameter with a simple flick of the finger.
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.
Comprehensive Analysis Tools
HDO4000A has one of the most comprehensive trigger, decode, math,
measurement and application toolsets available. Use trend plots to
enhance understanding of complex behaviors. WaveScan® Search
and Find allows you to search a single acquisition using more than 20
different criteria. History Mode lets you scroll back in time to view previous
acquisitions and isolate anomalies. Navigate waveforms in the frequency
domain with the Spectrum Analyzer option.
New LabNotebook Report Generator
LabNotebook stores the exact state of your oscilloscope in a composite
file format that can later be recalled and reviewed, annotated with custom
markup, or output to a preformatted report—right on the instrument.
Serial Bus Trigger and Decode
Isolate events using the serial bus trigger and view color-coded protocol
information on top of analog or digital waveforms. Timing and bus
measurements allow quick and easy characterization of a serial data
system.

INTRODUCTION 3
Specications
Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.
Key Specications
Bandwidth 200 MHz–1 GHz
Resolution 12-bit
Analog Channels 4
Sample Rate up to 10 GS/s *
Memory up to 12.5 Mpts/ch
Digital Channels 16
Digital Sample Rate 1.25 GS/s
Min. Detectable Pulse Width 2 ns
Max. Input Frequency 250 MHz
* With Enhanced Sample Rate
Materials List
Check that you have all the parts listed here. Contact Teledyne
LeCroy immediately if any part is missing.
•1 oscilloscope
•4 passive probes
•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
HDO4000A-MS models include:
•1 digital leadset
•5 flying ground leads
•20 ground extenders
•22 XL microgrippers

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-C4, EXT, AUX, or D0-D15) that exceeds the maximum rating of that
input. Refer to the body 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.
• Exercise care when lifting and carrying. Always use the built-in
carrying handle.
• 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 Grounding
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 against 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 leadset) is 300 W (300 VA)
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.
Calibration
The HDO4000A is calibrated at the factory prior to being shipped. This
calibration is run at 23° C (± 2° C) and is valid for temperatures ± 5° C of
the original calibration temperature. Within this temperature range, the
HDO4000A will meet all specifications.
Warm up the HDO4000A for at least 20 minutes prior to use. During the
warm-up period, the oscilloscope will automatically initiate calibrations to
ensure that it is always calibrated.
When the oscilloscope is used outside of the factory calibration
temperature range, a user-invoked temperature dependent calibration is
recommended. There are two options for this calibration: Calibrate All or
Calibrate Current Setting.
Calibrate All - All possible combinations of vertical and horizontal settings
are calibrated at the current temperature. This calibration is valid for the
current temperature ± 5° C and takes about 50 minutes.
Calibrate Current Setting - The oscilloscope is calibrated at the current
vertical and horizontal settings. This calibration is valid for these settings
at the current temperature ± 5° C and takes under 30 seconds.
It is also recommended that the HDO4000A be calibrated when it has
been more than 1 month since the previous calibration.
CAUTION. Remove all inputs from the oscilloscope prior to
calibration.

INTRODUCTION 6
Support
Online Documentation
Online Help is available by selecting Support > Dynamic Help from the
oscilloscope display menu bar. You can also select Support > OneTouch
Help for a demonstration of MAUI with OneTouch.
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 HDO4000A Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual can be downloaded from
teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib under Manuals > Oscilloscopes. This
.PDF document contains more extensive procedures for operating your
oscilloscope than are found here.
The Datasheet published on the product page contains the detailed
product specifications.
Technical Support
Registered users can contact their local Teledyne LeCroy service center to
make Technical Support requests by phone or email. For a complete list
of offices, visit teledynelecroy.com/support/contact.
You can also submit Technical Support requests via the website at
teledynelecroy.com/support/techhelp.

SET UP
HDO4000A
High Denition Oscilloscopes

SET UP 8
The Front of Your Oscilloscope
Touch Screen Display
Front Panel
Built-in Stylus Holder
Power Button
Channel Inputs
EXT Input
Mixed Signal Interface
Ground and Calibration
Output Terminals
USB Ports
Rotating/Tilting Feet
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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.
To connect the leadset
to the oscilloscope,
push the connector
into the mixed signal
interface 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.
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center of
the oscilloscope. See “Touch Screen Display” on p.16 for an overview of
its components and capabilities.
The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different
oscilloscope settings. Operate the instrument using front panel hard
controls, display soft controls, or the mix of both that is convenient for
you. See “Front Panel” on p.26 for more information.
The built-in stylus holder stores a stylus that can be used with the touch
screen display.
The power button turns on the oscilloscope. See “Powering On/Off” for
more information about shutting down.
Channels 1–4 are signal inputs to the oscilloscope; Ext is for inputting an
external trigger or external sample clock.
Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate
passive probes. HDO4000A oscilloscopes are compatible with the
included passive probes and all Teledyne LeCroy ProBus active probes
that are rated for the oscilloscope’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and
documentation are available at teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Supplied with Mixed Signal (-MS) oscilloscopes, the digital leadset
connects to the mixed signal interface to input of up-to-16 lines of digital
data. Two digital banks with separate threshold and hysteresis controls
make it possible to simultaneously view data from different logic families.

SET UP 10
Video Output VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports for
connecting external monitors
USB Ports (4) for connecting external USB
devices
Ethernet Ports (2) for connecting to
networks
Audio Input/Output Speaker, Mic, and Line-
In for connecting external audio devices
Feet rotated back
Feet rotated front and tilted
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Connecting
After start up, configure the oscilloscope as described below to support
physical connections to the oscilloscope inputs/outputs. See the
HDO4000A Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions.
LAN
HDO4000A accepts DHCP network addressing. Connect an Ethernet
cable from the LAN port on the side 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 oscilloscope a static IP address, open Net Connections
from the Remote dialog and use the Windows networking dialogs to
configure the device address.
Printer
HDO4000A 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.
Audio/USB Peripherals
Connect the device to the appropriate port. These connections are “plug-
and-play”. Use the Windows control panel to make adjustments. Choose
File > Minimize to go to the Windows desktop.
Remote Control
Connect from either the LAN port on the side (for TCP/IP and LXI) or the
USBTMC port on the back. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote to
configure remote control.
External Monitor
Connect the monitor to a video output on the side of the instrument (VGA,
DVI, and HDMI are all supported). Go to Display > Display Setup > Open
Monitor Control Panel to configure display settings using the Windows
control panel. Be sure to configure the oscilloscope as the first monitor.
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 software user interface can be controlled through
touch on the external monitor.
Note: The oscilloscope touch screen uses Fujitsu drivers. Because of
potential conflicts, external monitors with Fujitsu drivers cannot be used
as touch screens, only as displays.
Reference Clock
To input or output a reference clock, 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.
Auxiliary Output
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 signal.

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Built-in Carrying Handle
Aux Out connector to send trigger
enabled, trigger out, or pass/
fail output to another device
Ref In/Out connector to input/output
an external Reference Clock signal
USBTMC Port for remote control
AC Power Inlet for the AC line cord
The Back of Your Oscilloscope
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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 Grounding on p.5).
Press the Power button on the front to switch on the instrument.
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 oscilloscope 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 and File > Shutdown do not disconnect the
oscilloscope from the AC power supply; 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.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult to
reach the power cord in case you need to quickly disconnect from
AC power.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a
long period of time.
Language Selection
To change the language that appears on the display, go to Utilities >
Preference Setup > Preferences and make your Language selection.
Restart the oscilloscope software after the language is selected.
If you wish to also change the language of the Windows operating system:
1. Choose File > Exit to close the oscilloscope application and 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, double-click the Start DSO icon on the
desktop to restart the oscilloscope application.
Note: The available languages are: German, Spanish, French, Italian, and
Japanese. Other language packs are available from Microsoft’s website.

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Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications)
is active upon delivery.
To purchase a software option, contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales
representative. You will receive a license key via email that activates the
optional features on the oscilloscope.
To install a license key:
1. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Options.
2. Touch Add Key.
3. Enter the new license key and click OK.
4. Reboot the oscilloscope.
See Software Options on p.41 for information about the available options.
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 oscilloscope desktop (File > Minimize) 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
oscilloscope D: drive or a USB storage device.
5. On the oscilloscope, use Windows Explorer to browse to the installer
file (xstreamdsoinstaller_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.

USER INTERFACE
HDO4000A
High Denition Oscilloscopes

USER INTERFACE 16
Touch Screen Display
The entire display is active. Use your finger 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.
Menu Bar
Grid Area
Cursor Markers
Trigger Level Indicator
Trigger Time Indicator
Trace Descriptor Boxes
Add New Box
HD Descriptor Box
Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
Horizontal Cursor Readout
Setup Dialogs
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