Teledyne Lecroy LabMaster 10 Zi-A User manual

LabMaster 10 Zi-A
Oscilloscope Systems
Getting Started Guide

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LabMaster 10 Zi-A Oscilloscope Systems
Getting Started Guide
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LabMaster 10 Zi-A 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 LabMaster 10 Zi-A system 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 LabMaster 10 Zi-A.
• See the LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator’s Manual for detailed information on the operational features of the LabMaster 10 Zi-A.
Both manuals can be downloaded from the Oscilloscope Manuals page on our website at: teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib
Introduction
Introducing LabMaster 10 Zi-A 2
Safety 3
Overview
Front of MCM Zi-A Master Control Module 4
Back of MCM Zi-A Master Control Module 5
Front of LM10xxZi-A Acquisition Module 6
Back of LM10xxZi-A Acquisition Module 7
Front Panel 8
Set Up
Connecting LabMaster Components 9
ChannelSync Configuration 10
Powering On/Off 11
Probes and Adapters 11
Connecting to External Devices/Systems 12
Basics
Saving and Sharing Data 13
Using the Touch Screen Display 14
Changing the Display 16
Working with Traces 18
MAUI with OneTouch 19
Vertical (Channel) 24
Digital 26
Horizontal (Timebase) 28
Triggers 30
Zoom 32
Cursors 34
Measurements & Statistics 35
Math 36
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 37
Decode 38
WaveScan 39
Maintenance
Cleaning 40
Adding Option Keys 40
Calibration 40
Firmware Updates 41
Switching Windows Users 41
Service 42
Support 43
Reference
Warranty 43
Certifications 44

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Bandwidth 20 GHz to 100 GHz
Analog Channels 4 to 80
Digital Channels (optional) 18 with HDA125
Vertical Resolution 8-bits standard
up to 11-bits with ERES
4 Channels 2 Channels
(All DBI Models)
1 Channel
(100 GHz DBI Model)
Memory per Channel 512 Mpts/ch 1024 Mpts/ch 1536 Mpts/ch
Analog Sample Rate 80 GS/s 160 GS/s 240 GS/s
Digital Sample Rate 12.5 GS/s
Key Specifications
Detailed specifications are on the product datasheet at teledynelecroy. com.
INTRODUCTION
Introducing LabMaster 10 Zi-A
LabMaster 10 Zi-A real-time oscilloscope systems boast the world’s high-
est bandwidth and fastest sampling rate, up to 100 GHz and 240 GS/s.
ChannelSync technology ensures precise timing synchronization by
design—channel-to-channel jitter of only 130 fs exceeds the performance
of “single-box” systems. This world-leading performance is key to acquiring,
analyzing and understanding the fastest phenomena found in R&D labs,
where engineers are working on next-generation communication systems,
high-bandwidth electrical components and scientific research.
MAUI®with OneTouch
MAUI with OneTouch introduces a new paradigm for oscilloscope user
experience. Dramatically reduce set up time with revolutionary drag-and-
drop actions, or use familiar touch screen gestures like pinch, swipe and
flick to intuitively interact with the instrument.
Mixed Signal Option
The HDA125 High Speed Digital Analyzer enables up-to-18 integrated digi-
tal channels and a set of tools designed to simultaneously view, measure
and analyze analog and digital signals for fast debugging of mixed signal
designs. The industry’s only true 14.1 Gb/s serial pattern hardware trigger
with flexible analog and digital triggering across all channels provides the
ability to quickly identify and isolate problems in an embedded system.
Sophisticated Software for Sophisticated Analysis
LabMaster 10 Zi-A systems excel at performing in-depth analysis of
complicated signals. For NRZ signals, the SDAIII-CompleteLinQ package
compares eye, jitter and noise on up to four lanes, simultaneously. PAM4
Signal Analysis enables the industry’s only true eye, jitter and noise
measurements on PAM4 signals. The Optical-LinQ package simplifies
analysis of coherent optical signals such as DP-QPSK and DP-16QAM.
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
Safety
Observe generally accepted safety practices in addition to the precautions
specified here.

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Operating Environment Precautions
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cords shipped with each
module and certified for the country of use.
Maintain ground.
The AC inlet ground is connected to the chassis of each
module. Connect line cords only to outlets with safety ground contacts.
WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside a
module, 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 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 each module and the nearest object. Keep the underside clear
of papers and other objects.
Exercise care when lifting and carrying.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 25 °C
Power
* All PC peripherals and active probes connected to four channels.
WARNING. Secure acquisition module power cords with the cable
clamps at all times. Failure to do so creates a fire hazard.
AC Power 100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±10%) or
100-120 VAC (±10%) at 400 Hz (±5%)
Automatic AC Voltage Selection
Consumption MCM Zi-A 20 - 36 GHz
LMxxZi-A
50 - 65 GHz
LMxxZi-A
LM100Zi-A
Maximum* 450 W (450 VA) 1225 W (1225 VA) 1275 W (1275 VA) 1275 W (1275 VA)
Standby 5 W 12 W 12 W 12 W
Measuring Terminal Ratings
Ratings apply to inputs C1-Cnand Aux 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

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Front of MCM Zi-A Master Control Module
OVERVIEW
A. The Touch Screen display is the
principal viewing and control center.
B. Front Panel release button detaches
the front panel for use like a remote.
C. The removable Front Panel can be
used to control the oscilloscope in
addition to the touch screen.
D. The Power button makes all
components operational, or puts them
in “standby” mode. It only works when
all cabling is correct.
E. Fast Edge output emits a square wave
signal with ~30 ps rising edges that
can be used to compensate passive
probes or deskew inputs.
F. Ground terminal can be used to
ground active probes.
G. Connect peripherals and storage
devices to the host USB 2.0 ports.
A
B
C
E GF
D

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OVERVIEW
Back of MCM Zi-A Master Control Module
A. SMA 10 GHz Clock and PCIe 1-Lane
SYNC outputs
B. 10 or 100 MHz REF IN and REF OUT
Clocks to input/output an external
Reference Clock signal
C. Removable storage drive
D. AC Power inlet and buzzer reset
switch. Press the button to reset/
power-on the system (and silence the
buzzer) in case of over temperature
shut-down.
E. USB 3.1 ports (4) for high-speed
peripherals and Ethernet ports (2)
for LAN connection/remote control
(9-pin and 15-pin disabled)
F. PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK inputs
(2 standard, more with additional
acquisition modules)
G. DVI-D video out (to external monitor)
H. Expansion card slots for optional
hardware
ABC
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Front of LM10xxZi-A Acquisition Modules
G
ABC
E
H
F
D
A. 2.92 mm interfaces (4)
for input of ≤ 36 GHz signals
B. Aux In to input external trigger
or sample clock (50 Ω only)
C. Aux Out to output pulse on
trigger or Pass/Fail result
D. LED channel indicators show
selection of standard (A) or high
bandwidth (B) channel
E. Channel ON/FF buttons
F. Ground connection for
wrist strap
G. Two 1.85 mm interfaces are added to the
front of 50 GHz through 65 GHz acquisition
modules for input of signals > 36 GHz.
H. 100 GHz acquisition modules have a single 1 mm
interface instead of the two 1.85 mm interfaces
for input of signals > 36 GHz.
OVERVIEW

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Back of LM10xxZi-A Acquisition Modules
A. SMA 10 GHz Clock input
B. PCIe 1-Lane SYNC input
C. PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK output
D. AC power inlet with cable clamp
A
B
C
D
OVERVIEW

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A. Help opens WaveMaster Support, which contains extensive
documentation of the standard oscilloscope functions as well as all
options that run on the WaveMaster platform.
B. Default Setup returns all channels to the factory default settings.
C. Auto Setup turns on and configures all channels with a signal attached.
The edge trigger level is set to the signal mean.
D. The Print button captures the screen and handles it according to your
Print setting (file, LabNotebook, etc.).
E. The Touch Screen button enables or disables touch screen functionality.
F. Clear Sweeps resets math and measurement counters.
G. Zoom creates zooms of all open channel traces.
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.
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 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator’s Manual. Below are some
special front panel controls.
AB C
D
E
F
G
OVERVIEW

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Connecting LabMaster Components
CAUTION: Use ChannelSync Configuration (p.10) if your system
includes a ChannelSync Hub. If the modules are housed in an
oscilloscope cart, lock the front wheels in place by pressing down
on the lever before beginning to cable components.
1. On the back of the MCM-Zi-A, uncap the Channel 1-4 10 GHz REF
output and connect an SMA 72” cable from the output to the 10 GHz
REF input on the back of the acquisition module corresponding to
Channels 1 to 4.
2. Connect the PCIe 1-Lane cable from the Channel 1-4 SYNC output
on the back of the control module to the SYNC input on the back of
the same acquisition module. Insert the plug with the groove aligned
properly with the key.
3. Connect the PCIe 4-Lane cable from the Channel 1-4 DATALINK input
on the back of the control module to the DATALINK output on the back
of the acquisition module.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for each acquisition module in your system, using the
inputs/outputs that correspond to its channel set (5-8, 9-12, etc.). Do
not skip any connections. Do each set in order.
5. Cap off unused REF outputs using the chain-linked 50 Ω terminations
provided.
6. Make any other desired cable connections, such as from the Ethernet
connector on the I/O panel to a network access point.
7. Attach the power cables to each module and connect them to separate,
grounded AC outlets. Power on.
8. If your system has more than one acquisition module, after power on,
run a SystemSkew Cal. See p.24.
MCM-Zi-A with two acquisition modules.
For clarity, only the first acquisition module is shown connected.
CAUTION. The combined draw from your system can be many
kiloWatts. See Power on p.3 for power consumption. To avoid an
overcurrent condition, do not connect two acquisition modules to a
single circuit.
SET UP

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ChannelSync Conguration
The ChannelSync Hub enables you to extend your LabMaster system to
20 acquisition modules and 80 channels.
1. Connect a PCIe 1-Lane cable from the Channel 1-4 SYNC output on
the MCM-Zi-A to the single PCIe 1-Lane input at the lower right of the
CMH-20 back panel.
2. For each set of five acquisition modules, connect one PCle 4-Lane
cable from the PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK outputs along the bottom of the
CMH-20 back panel to the PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK inputs on the back
of the MCM-Zi-A. A minimum of two connections will be needed for a
6-10 acquisition module system; three for an 11-15 acquisition module
system, and four for a 16-20 acquisition module system. Connect the
cables in order from left to right.
3. Connect from the remaining SMA 10 GHz Clock, PCIe 1-Lane SYNC,
and PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK connectors on the CMH-20 back panel to
the connectors on the corresponding acquisition modules. Each set of
connectors is marked with channel numbers.
4. Make any other desired cable connections, such as from the Ethernet
connector on the MCM-Zi-A I/O panel to a network access point.
5. Attach the power cables to each module and connect them to separate,
grounded AC outlets. Power on.
6. After power on, run a SystemSkew Cal.
ChannelSync Hub configuration with six or more acquisition modules.
For clarity, only the first acquisition module is shown connected.
Note there is no SMA connection from the MCM-Zi-A to the CMH-20.
PCIe 1-Lane SYNC connection
from control module to hub
SMA 10 GHz Clock
PCIe 1-Lane SYNC and
PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK
connections from
each acquisition
module to hub
PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK
connections from hub to
control module
SET UP

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SET UP
Powering On/Off
Acquisition modules are shipped with a cable
clamp attached to the AC power inlet. Use a Philips
screwdriver to loosen the screw on the side of the
clamp, connect the power cord, then tighten the
screw to hold the cable connector securely in place.
Plug all modules into grounded, AC power outlets.
With the system fully connected, press the Power
button on the front of the MCM-Zi-A to turn on the
system. The button will light to show the system is
operational.
NOTE: If any cable connections are incorrect, the system will not power on.
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 LabMaster 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 system is
to unplug the power cords. We recommend unplugging the system 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.
Probes and Adapters
Visit teledynelecroy.com/probes for probe specifications and
documentation. See the probe product page for LabMaster compatibility.
A variety of adapters are available to accommodate cables that have
different type interfaces than your acquisition modules.
• A 1.85 mm V-female to V-female barrel adapter is delivered with
≥ 50GHz bandwidth acquisition modules. The male connector is
mounted onto the oscilloscope connector panel when delivered. The
barrel adapter must be manually attached before connecting cables.
• Two similar barrel adapters are included with 100 GHz acquisition
modules: a 1 mm female to 1 mm female adapter, and a 1 mm female
to 1.85 mm female adapter. Like the 1.85 mm adapter, they must be
manually attached before connecting cables. Use the 4ft•lb torque
wrench included standard.
• The optional L2.92A-PLINK and L2.92A-PBUS adapters enable you to
connect a range of ProLink or ProBus probe platforms to the 2.92mm
and LEMO interfaces.
See the LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator’s Manual or LabMaster
Support for instructions on attaching adapters.

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Connecting to External Devices/Systems
See the LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems 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
Connect the monitor to the DVI-D output on the back of the MCM Zi-A. You
can use an adapter if the cable has a different interface. 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.
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.
LAN
The LabMaster 10 Zi-A is preset to accept a DHCP network address over
a TCP/IP connection. Connect a standard 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 on Windows 10 oscilloscopes, switch
to the Administrative User LCRYADMIN (p.41).
GPIB can also be used to make a remote connection if you have installed
the optional GPIB card.
To change the remote control setting from the default VICP (TCP/IP), go
to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote.
Printer
LabMaster 10 Zi-A 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.
Auxiliary Output
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
acquisition module to the other device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup >
Aux Output to configure the output.
Reference Clock
To input or output a reference clock, connect a BNC cable from Ref In
or Ref Out on the back of the instrument to the other instrument. Go to
Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Clock Source to configure the clock.
SET UP

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BASICS
Setup, Waveform and Table Data
The current oscilloscope configuration can be saved to internal setup
panels or setup (.LSS) files and later recalled.
Waveform data can be stored to trace (.TRC) files and later recalled into
memories to restore the waveform display to the screen.
Table data can be saved to either ASCII (.TXT) or Excel (.CSV) files.
When multiple waveforms or tables are displayed, one command saves
All Displayed to separate, autonamed files.
Screen Captures
The front panel Print button captures an image of the
screen, which will then be handled according to your
chosen Print method (sent to a printer, saved to an image
file, etc.). Before printing or saving the capture, use the
drawing tools to annotate the image, same as with
LabNotebooks.
You can also use the touch screen File > Save Screen Image.
File Sharing
If the oscilloscope is networked, LabNotebooks, reports and other
user data files can be emailed directly from the instrument or saved to
accessible network devices.
Files can also be transferred to a USB drive through any of the host USB
ports. Stored user data files are located on the D: drive.
Saving and Sharing Data
Use the oscilloscope File menu options to save and recall data. See the
LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator’s Manual for more information on
using these features.
LabNotebooks
LabNotebooks are composite files (.LNB) containing setups, waveform
data and screen image as they were at the moment of capture. Creating a
LabNotebook can be as simple as pressing the Print button as you work.
Flashback LabNotebooks to restore the oscilloscope to the exact state it
was in when the file was saved. Waveforms and tables are displayed as
they were for new analyses to be performed.
LabNotebook files can be edited, annotated and exported into a
preformatted HTML, .RTF or .PDF report. They can also be extracted into
their component setup, waveform, and screen image files.

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BASICS
A. Menu Bar
B. Grid
C. Cursor
D. Trigger Level Indicator
E. Trigger Time Indicator
F. Trace Descriptor Box
G. Add New Box
H. Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
I. Horizontal Cursor
Readout
J. Setup Dialogs
Using the 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.
A
B
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BASICS
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 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 modes.
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 input.
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.
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
The grid is 8 Vertical divisions representing 256 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
256
Vertical
Levels
Multi-Grid Display
The grid can be divided into multiple grids each representing the full
number of Vertical levels. A variety of multi-grid modes are available.
256
Vertical
Levels
256
Vertical
Levels
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.
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
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Pressing the Intensity knob applies Persistence
to the trace. You’ll see the WaveStream
indicator light to show Persistence is on.
Continue pressing the knob to switch from
Analog to Color or turn off Persistence. When
Persistence is on, turning the Intensity knob
adjusts the trace Intensity and Saturation levels.
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. Turn the front panel Intensity
knob to control the trace Intensity (the level appears in the Message Bar).
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-Cn), Zoom (Z1-Z12), Math (F1-F12), Memory (M1-M12), and
Digital (Digital1-Digital4) descriptor boxes appear along the bottom of
the grid area 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
work for this trace.