Teledyne Lecroy HDO4032 User manual

Operator's
Manual
HDO4000
High Definition Oscilloscopes
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HDO4000 High Definition Oscilloscope Operator's Manual
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Contents
Welcome v
Safety Instructions 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Power 2
Start Up 3
Setting Up the Oscilloscope 3
Powering On/Off 5
Software Activation 6
Inputs/Outputs 7
Front Input/Output Panel 7
Side Input/Output Panel 7
Back Input/Output Panel 8
Analog Inputs 8
Probes 8
Digital Inputs 9
Touch Screen 10
Menu Bar 10
Signal Display Grid 11
Descriptor Boxes 12
Dialogs 14
Shortcut Toolbar 14
Control Application Window 14
Enter/Select Data 15
Annotate Traces 17
Print Screen 18
Screen Saver 18
Front Panel 19
Front Panel Trigger Controls 20
Front Panel Horizontal Controls 20
Front Panel Vertical Controls 21
Front Panel Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons 21
Front Panel Cursor Controls 21
Front Panel Adjust and Intensity Controls 21
Miscellaneous Front Panel Controls 22
Turn On/Off Traces 23
Analog Traces 23
Digital Traces 23
Other Traces 23
Activate Trace 23
Zooming Waveforms 24
Create Zoom 24
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Turn off Zoom 25
Quick Zoom 25
Zoom Controls 25
Rescale Memory or Math Function Traces 27
Vertical 28
Vertical Settings 28
Pre-Processing Settings 29
Probe Dialog 29
Deskew Channels 30
Digital (Mixed Signal) 31
Digital Traces 31
Activity Indicators 31
Digital Group Set Up 32
Digital Display Set Up 32
Renaming Digital Lines 33
Timebase 34
Timebase Settings 34
Sampling Modes 35
Set Reference Clock 38
Auto Setup 38
Restore Default Setup 38
Trigger 39
Trigger Modes 39
Trigger Types 40
Trigger Settings 41
Trigger Holdoff 42
Display 44
Display Setup 44
XY Displays 45
Persistence Overview 45
Cursors 48
Cursor Types 48
Cursor Settings 49
Measure 50
Measure Gate 50
Level 50
Set Up Measurement 50
List of Standard Parameters 51
Quick Measurements 53
View Statistics 53
View Histicon 54
View Trend 54
Calculating Measurements 55
Math 57
Single vs. Dual Operation Functions 57
Graphing 57
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Set Up Math Function 58
Enable/Disable Math Function 59
List of Math Functions 59
Rescaling and Assigning Units 61
Enhanced Resolution 63
Averaging Waveforms 65
FFT 67
Analysis 69
WaveScan 70
Pass/Fail Testing 73
History Mode 76
View Configurations 77
Utilities 78
Utilities Settings 78
System Status 79
Remote Control Settings 79
Print (Hardcopy) Settings 81
Auxiliary Output Settings 83
Date/Time Settings 84
Disk Utilities 85
Preferences Settings 86
Calibration Settings 87
Acquisition Settings 88
Color Settings 89
E-Mail 89
Miscellaneous Settings 90
Save/Recall Overview 91
Save/Recall Setups 91
Save/Recall Waveforms 92
Save Table Data 95
LabNotebook 96
Create Notebook Entry 96
LabNotebook Drawing Toolbar 97
Manage Notebook Entries 98
Manage Notebooks 100
Flashback Recall 101
Customize Report 101
Configure LabNotebook Preferences 102
Print to NoteBook Entry 102
Maintenance 103
Cleaning 103
Calibration 103
Touch Screen Calibration 103
Language Selection 103
Add Software Option 104
X-Stream Firmware Update 104
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HDO System Recovery 105
Technical Support 107
Returning a Product for Service 108
Contact Teledyne LeCroy 109
Certifications 110
EMC Compliance 110
Safety Compliance 111
Environmental Compliance 112
ISO Certification 112
Warranty 112
Windows License Agreement 113
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy High Definition Oscilloscope. We're certain you'll be pleased
with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.
The manual is arranged in the following manner:
Safety contains important precautions and information relating to power and cooling.
The sections from Start Up through Maintenance cover everything you need to know about the operation
and care of the oscilloscope.
Remember...
When your product is delivered, verify that all items on the packing list or invoice copy have been shipped
to you. Contact your nearest Teledyne LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is
missing or damaged. We can only be responsible for replacement if you contact us immediately.
Thank You
We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.
Sincerely,
David C. Graef
Teledyne LeCroy
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Safety Instructions
Observe these instructions 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 may appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in its documentation to alert you
to important safety considerations:
CAUTION of potential damage to instrument, or WARNING of potential bodily injury. Do not
proceed until the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
High voltage. Risk of electric shock or burn.
Measurement ground connection.
Safety (protective) ground connection.
Alternating Current.
Standby Power (front of instrument).
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 or EXT) 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. See Cleaning in the Maintenance section.
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.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified service personnel.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any part is damaged. Obviously incorrect
measurement behaviors (such as failure to calibrate) might indicate impairment due to hazardous live
electrical quantities. Cease operation immediately and sequester the instrument from inadvertent use.
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Operating 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.
Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at or below 30° C.
Cooling
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents. Take care to avoid restricting the
airflow to any part. Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between the
instrument and the nearest object.The feet (up or down) provide adequate bottom clearance.
CAUTION. Do not block cooling vents. Always keep the area beneath the instrument clear of
paper and other items.
The instrument also has internal fan control circuitry that regulates the fan speed based on the ambient
temperature. This is performed automatically after start-up.
Power
AC Power
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 50/60/400 Hz
(± 10%). Manual voltage selection is not required because the instrument automatically adapts to the line
voltage.
Power Consumption
Maximum power consumption with all accessories installed (e.g., active probes, USB peripherals, digital
leadset) 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.
Ground
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. Only use the power cord provided with your instrument. Interrupting the protective
conductor inside or outside the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,
creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
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Start Up
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Checking Shipment
Verify that all items on the materials list below have been shipped to you:
l1 oscilloscope
l2 or 4 passive probes (one for each channel, depending on model)
l1 AC line (power) cord rated for country of use
l1 protective front cover
l1 Getting Started Guide
l1 Oscilloscope Security Certificate
l1 Oscilloscope Registration Card
l1 Calibration Document
Mixed-signal (-MS) model oscilloscopes also ship with:
l1 digital leadset
l5 flying ground leads
l20 ground extenders
l22 XL microgrippers
Contact your nearest Teledyne LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is
missing or damaged. We can only be responsible for replacement if you contact us immediately.
Carrying and Placing the Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope’s case contains a built-in carrying handle. Lift the handle away from the oscilloscope
body, grasp firmly and lift the instrument. Always unplug the instrument from the power source before
lifting and carrying it.
Place the instrument where it will have a minimum 15 cm (6 inch) clearance from the nearest object. Be
sure there are no papers or other debris beneath the oscilloscope or blocking the cooling vents.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult to reach the power cord in case you
need to quickly disconnect from power.
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Positioning the Feet
The HDO is equipped with rotating, tilting feet to allow four different viewing positions.
To tilt the body back slightly for bench top viewing, pull the small flaps on
the bottom of the feet away from the body of the oscilloscope.
To tilt the body forward, rotate both feet to the back. This position is
useful when placing the oscilloscope on a high shelf. Pulling out the flaps
in this position increases the angle of the tilt.
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
Make the desired cable connections. All except for the power connection are optional.
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the menu options listed below. More
detailed instructions are provided later in this manual.
POWER
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.)
LAN
Connect a cable from either Ethernet port on the side panel to a network access device. On the
oscilloscope, use the standard Windows Network dialog to configure the network connection. Go to
Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
USB PERIPHERALS
Connect the device to a USB port on the front or side of the instrument. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup >
Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
EXTERNAL MONITOR
Connect the monitor cable 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 the display settings.
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EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
Connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port on the back of the instrument to the controller. Go to
Utilities > Preference Setup > Remote to configure remote control.
OTHER INSTRUMENT (FOR REFERENCE CLOCK)
Connect a BNC cable from Ref In/Out on the back of the oscilloscope 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 output.
Powering On/Off
The Standby Power button at the lower, left front of the oscilloscope controls the operational state
of the instrument.
Press the button to switch the instrument into Standby mode (reduced power); press it again to return to
full operation.
CAUTION. Do not change the instrument’s Windows Power Options setting from the default
Never to System Standby or System Hibernate. Doing so can cause the system to fail.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the oscilloscope with a signal attached.
Always use the File > Shutdown menu option to execute a proper shut down process and preserve
settings before powering down. Pressing and holding the Standby button will execute a “hard” shutdown,
the same as on a computer, but we do not recommend doing this because it does not allow the Windows
operating system to shut down properly. Do not power off by pulling the power cord from the socket or
shutting off a connected power strip without first shutting down properly.
The Standby button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power supply. The only way to fully
power down the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord from the outlet.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long period of time.
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Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. Upon
power-up, the oscilloscopes loads the software automatically.
Firmware
Free firmware updates are available periodically from the Teledyne LeCroy website at
teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload. Registered users can receive an email notification when
a new update is released. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the software.
Trial Options
HDO4000 oscilloscopes are delivered with 30-day-trial licenses of some available software option
packages. To activate a trial package:
1. Go to Utililties > Utilities Setup > Options.
2. Select a key from the Installed Option Keys list.
3. Touch the Activate Demo Key button at the right of the screen.
A reminder will appear whenever you reboot the oscilloscope without activating demo keys.
Purchased Options
If after your trial has ended you decide to purchase an option, you will receive a license key via email that
activates the optional features on the oscilloscope. See Add a New Software Option.
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Inputs/Outputs
Front Input/Output Panel
A. The Power button turns on/off the oscilloscope.
B. BNC connectors for analog input on Channels 1–4 (or 1–2 depending on model), and EXT for con-
necting an external trigger device.
C. Mixed signal interface for digital inputs.
D. Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate passive probes.
E. Two (2) front-mounted host USB ports can be used for transferring data or connecting peripherals
such as a mouse or keyboard.
Side Input/Output Panel
A. Video Output VGA,DVI, and HDMI ports connect the oscilloscope to external
monitors.
B. USB Ports (4) allow you to connect external USB devices, such as storage
drives.
C. Ethernet Ports (2) connect the oscilloscope to networks.
D. Audio Input/Output Mic,Speaker, and Line-In jacks connect the oscilloscope to
external audio devices.
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Back Input/Output Panel
A. Aux Out connector sends device trigger enabled, trigger out, or pass/fail output to another device.
B. Ref In/Out connector allows you to input an external Reference Clock, or to output a Reference Clock
to another instrument.
C. USBTMC Port enables remote control of the oscilloscope.
D. AC Power Inlet connects the AC line cord.
See the general set up instructions for more information about configuring connections to other devices.
Analog Inputs
A series of BNC connectors arranged on the front and back of the oscilloscope are used to input analog
signal on Channels 1-4 and AUX In, or an external trigger pulse on EXT.
HDO connectors use the ProBus interface and are compatible with any Teledyne LeCroy ProBus type
probes rated for the oscilloscope's bandwidth.
The ProBus interface contains a 6-pin power and communication connection and a BNC signal connection
to the probe. It offers both 50 Ω/1 MΩ input impedance and provides probe power and control for a wide
range of probes such as high impedance passive probes, high impedance active probes, current probes,
high voltage probes, and differential probes. ProBus also includes sense rings for detecting passive
probes. The ProBus interface may also have a BNC-terminated cable connected directly to it.
The interfaces power probes and completely integrate the probe with the oscilloscope channel. Upon
connection, the probe type is recognized and some setup information, such as input coupling and
attenuation, is performed automatically. This information is displayed on the Channel Probe Dialog.
System (probe plus oscilloscope) gain settings are automatically calculated and displayed based on the
probe attenuation.
Probes
HDO4000 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/hdo4000.
The passive probes supplied with your oscilloscope are matched to the input impedance of the
instrument, but may need further compensation; refer to the probe manual for the procedure. Follow the
directions in the probe instruction manual to compensate the low and/or high frequency response of the
probes.
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Digital Inputs
Standard with all HDO4000-MS model oscilloscopes, 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.
Connecting/Disconnecting the Leadset
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.
Grounding Leads
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.
In order to achieve optimal signal integrity, you should connect the ground at the tip of the flying lead for
each input used in your measurements. Use either the provided ground extenders or ground flying leads to
make the ground connection.
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Touch Screen
The touch screen is the principal viewing and control center of the oscilloscope. The entire display area is
active: use your finger or the stylus to touch, double-touch, touch-and-drag, touch-and-hold (right click)
or draw a selection box. 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.
The touch screen is divided into the following major control groups:
Menu Bar
The top of the screen contains a complete menu of oscilloscope functions. Making a selection here
changes the dialogs displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Many common oscilloscope operations can also be performed from the Front Panel or launched via the
Descriptor Boxes. However, the menu bar is the best way to access dialogs for Save/Recall (File)
functions, Display functions, Status, LabNotebook, Pass/Fail setup, and Utilities/Preferences setup.
If an action can be “undone” (such as a zoom/rescale of a trace), a small Undo button appears at
the far right of the menu bar. Click this to return to the previous oscilloscope display.
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Signal Display Grid
The grid area displays the waveform traces. It is sectioned into 10 Horizontal (Time) divisions and 8
Vertical (Voltage) divisions.
Multiple Grid Display
By default, the oscilloscope has Auto Grid enabled. This divides the screen into a maximum of three grids,
one each for channels/memories, math functions, and zooms. All traces of the same type appear on the
same grid.
To display all types of traces on a single grid, choose Display > Single Grid from the menu bar.
Two special grid layouts are available: XY Grid, which puts the oscilloscope in XY mode, and XY Single
Grid, which creates one XY grid and one single grid for the rest of your traces.
Different types of traces opening in separate grids.
Adjusting Grid Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the grid lines to make either the grid or traces more visible. Go to
Display > Display Setup and enter a new Grid Intensity percentage. The higher the number, the brighter
and bolder the grid lines.
Grid Indicators
These indicators appear over the grid to mark important points on the display. They are matched to the
color of the trace to which they apply.
Trigger Position - A small triangle along the bottom (horizontal) edge of the grid shows the time
the oscilloscope is set to trigger an acquisition. Unless Delay is set, this indicator is at the zero
(center) point of the grid. Trigger Delay is shown at the top right of the Timebase descriptor box.
Pre/Post-trigger Delay - A small arrow to the bottom left or right of the grid indicates that a pre-
or post-trigger Delay has shifted the Trigger Position indicator to a point in time not displayed
on the grid. All trigger Delay values are shown on the Timebase Descriptor Box.
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Trigger Level - This small triangle at the right edge of the grid tracks the trigger voltage level. If
you change the trigger level when in Stop trigger mode, or in Normal or Single mode without a
valid trigger, a hollow triangle of the same color appears at the new trigger level. The trigger
level indicator is not shown if the triggering channel is not displayed.
Zero Volts Level - This indicator is located at the left edge of the grid. One appears for each
open trace on the grid, sharing the number and color of the trace.
Various Cursor lines appear over the grid to indicate specific voltage and time values on the
waveform. Touch-and-drag cursor indicators to quickly reposition them.
Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu
Touching/clicking a trace opens a pop-up menu with shortcuts to the appropriate trace setup dialog, or
the Math and Measure setup dialogs. You can also use it to turn off the trace or place an annotation label
on it.
Descriptor Boxes
Shown just beneath the grid display, these boxes provide a summary of your channel, timebase and
trigger settings. They also act as convenient navigation tools.
Descriptor boxes appear when a trace is turned on. Touch the descriptor box once to activate the
corresponding trace. Touch the descriptor box a second time to open its corresponding setup dialog.
When a trace is active, its corresponding descriptor Box is shown highlighted, and Front Panel controls
will work for that trace.
Highlighted descriptor box (left) is active. Controls will work for this trace.
Channel Descriptor Box
Channel trace descriptor boxes correspond to analog signal inputs. They show
Vertical settings and any cursor selection: (clockwise from top left) Trace Number
(Cx), Pre-Processing List (summarizes changes from default state), Coupling, Gain
Setting, Offset Setting, and Averaging Sweeps Count.
Codes are used to indicate pre-processing that has been applied to the input. The codes have a long and
short form. When several processes are in effect, the short form is used.
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Preprocessing Symbols on Descriptor Boxes
Pre-Processing Type Long Form Short Form
Sin X Interpolation SINX S
Averaging AVG A
Inversion INV I
Deskew DSQ DQ
Coupling DC50, DC1M or AC1M D50, D1M, or A1
Ground GND G
Bandwidth Limiting BWL B
Similar descriptor boxes appear for zoom (Zx), math (Fx), and memory (Mx) traces. These descriptor
boxes show any Horizontal scaling that differs from the signal Timebase.
Digital Descriptor Box
Digital descriptor boxes appear whenever a digital line group is enabled on a mixed-
signal model oscilloscope. Like Channel descriptors, they are numbered 1-4
corresponding to one of the four line groups.They show the number of digital lines in
the group, the digital sample rate, and the digital memory.
Timebase Descriptor Box
The TimeBase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Delay
(position), Time/div, Sample Rate, Number of Samples, and Sampling Mode (blank
when in real-time mode).
Trigger Descriptor Box
Trigger descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Source and Coupling,
Trigger Level (V), Slope, Trigger Type, Trigger Mode.
Setup information for Horizontal cursors, including the time between cursors and the
frequency, is shown beneath the TimeBase and
Trigger descriptor boxes. See the Cursors section for more information.
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