Teledyne Lecroy WaveRunner 9000 User manual

Operator's Manual
WaveRunner 9000 and
WaveRunner 8000-R
Oscilloscopes

WaveRunner 9000 and WaveRunner 8000-R Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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Contents
About This Manual iv
Safety 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Measuring Terminal Ratings (C1-C4 and Ext) 2
Cooling 2
Cleaning 2
Power 3
Oscilloscope Overview and Set Up 4
Front of Oscilloscope 4
Side of Oscilloscope 5
Back of Oscilloscope 6
Front Panel 7
Signal Interfaces 10
Probes 11
Powering On/Off 12
Language Selection 12
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems 13
Configuring the User Button 14
MAUI User Interface 15
Automation 15
Volatile vs. Non-Volatile Settings 15
Touch Screen 16
Display 22
Controlling Traces 28
Zooming 34
MAUI with OneTouch 39
Windows 10 Gestures 44
Print/Screen Capture 45
Acquisition 47
Auto Setup 47
Vertical 48
Digital (Mixed Signal) 53
Timebase 57
Trigger 65
Cursors 79
Cursor Types 79
Apply and Position Cursors 82
Standard Cursors Dialog 83
XY Cursors Dialog 83
Measure 85
Measure Table 86
Measure Dialog 87
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Parameter Set Up 91
List of Standard Measurements 99
Parameter Math 109
Using Web Editor 111
Fast MultiWave Port 114
Using Histograms 118
Using Trends 121
Using Tracks 122
Track vs. Trend 123
EMC Pulse Parameter Software Package 123
Math 125
Math Function Set Up 125
Math Dialog 127
List of Standard Math Operators 127
Average Function 132
Copy Function 133
ERes Function 134
Fast Wave Port Function 136
FFT Function 141
Interpolate Function 143
Sparse Function 143
Rescale Function 144
Phistogram Function 148
Ptrace Functions 149
Memories 151
Saving Memories 151
Restoring Memories 152
Analysis Tools 153
WaveScan 153
PASS/FAIL Testing 159
Save/Recall Data (File Menu) 163
Save 163
Recall 169
LabNotebook 171
Report Generator 176
File Sharing Dialog (send email) 177
Print 178
Email & Report Settings 179
Using the File Browser 180
Trace File Format 182
Utilities 187
Utilities Dialogs 187
Disk Utilities 191
Preferences Dialogs 192
Maintenance 197
Restart/Reboot Instrument 197
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Restore Default Setup 197
Changing Screen Settings 197
Windows 10 External Display Setup 198
Software and File Management 199
Switching Windows Users 200
MAUI Firmware Update 200
Technical Support 202
Returning a Product for Service 203
Certifications 204
EMC Compliance 204
Safety Compliance 205
Environmental Compliance 206
ISO Certification 206
Intellectual Property 206
Index 207
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About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope. We're certain you'll be pleased with the detailed features
unique to our instruments.
This manual covers the operation of the MAUI®oscilloscope software for all instruments in the WaveRunner 9000
and WaveRunner 8000-R series. For information about the WaveRunner 8000-R physical set up and maintenance,
see the WaveRunner 8000-R Getting Started Guide on our website.
Documentation for implementing COM Automation and remote control, and for using optional software packages
sold for Teledyne LeCroy instruments can be downloaded from our free technical library at:
teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib
Our website maintains the most current product specifications and should be checked for updates. Detailed
specifications are listed on the product datasheet.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Safety
Symbols
These symbols appear on the instrument or in documentation to alert you to important safety concerns:
Caution of potential damage to instrument or Warning of potential bodily injury. Refer to manual. Do not
proceed until the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
Caution, high voltage; risk of electric shock or burn.
Caution, contains parts/assemblies susceptible to damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
Frame or chassis terminal (ground connection).
Alternating current.
Standby power (front of instrument).
Precautions
Observe generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions listed here. The overall safety of any
system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Use indoors only .
Use only within the operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
Maintain ground. The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the chassis of the instrument. To avoid electric shock,
connect only to a mating outlet with a safety ground contact.
Caution: 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, test leads, or cables 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 body of the instrument for maximum input ratings.
Use only the power cord shipped with the instrument and certified for the country of use.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. See Cleaning.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified service personnel.
Exercise care when lifting.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any part is damaged. Cease operation immediately
and secure the instrumentfrom inadvertent use.
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Operating Environment
Temperature:5 °C to 40 °C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90% up to 31 °C,
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C
Measuring Terminal Ratings (C1-C4 and Ext)
Maximum Input Voltage:50 Ω coupling ≤ 5 Vrms
1 MΩ coupling ≤ 400 Vpk max. (Peak AC ≤ 10 kHz + DC)
derating at 14 dB/decade from 10 kHz to 2 MHz,
10 Vpk max. above 2 MHz
Caution: Measuring terminals have no rated measurement category per IEC/EN 61010-1:2010. Measuring
terminals are not intended to be connected directly to supply mains.
Cooling
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents. The internal fan control circuitry regulates
the fan speed based on the ambient temperature. This is performed automatically after start-up.
Caution: Do not block the cooling vents.
Take care to avoid restricting the airflow to any part. In a benchtop configuration, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6
inches) around the sides between the instrument and the nearest object. The feet provide adequate bottom
clearance. Follow rackmount instructions for proper rack spacing.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrumentusing a soft cloth moistened with water or an isopropyl alcohol solution. Do
not use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances submerge the instrument or allow moisture
to penetrate it. Dry thoroughly before connecting a live voltage source.
Caution: Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Do not attempt to clean internal parts.
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Power
The instrument automatically adapts to the line voltage; manual voltage selection is not required.
AC Power Source:100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±10%) or
100-120 VAC (±10%) at 400 Hz (±5%)
Automatic AC voltage selection
Maximum Consumption:* "M" models non-"M" models
500 W (500 VA) 375 W (375 VA)
Nominal Consumption:415 W (415 VA) 285 W (285 VA)
Standby Consumption:10 W 10 W
* All PC peripherals and active probes installed on four channels.
The provided power cords mate to a compatible power inlet on the instrument for making line voltage and safety
ground connections. The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the chassis of the instrument. For adequate
protection again electric shock, connect to a mating outlet with a safety ground contact.
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Oscilloscope Overview and Set Up
Front of Oscilloscope
A. Capacitive touch screen display
B. Front panel
C. Power button
D. Channel inputs (C1-C4)
E. External trigger input
F. Aux output
G. USB 2.0 port
H. Mixed-Signal interface
I. Ground and Calibration
output terminals
J. Tilting feet
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Side of Oscilloscope
A. HDMI1.4 and DisplayPort 2.0 ports for
connecting external monitor
B. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4)
C. Ethernet ports (2)
D. Audio Mic and Speaker
E. USBTMC port for remote control
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Back of Oscilloscope
A. Built-in carrying handle
B. Ref Out and Ref In for external reference clock
C. AC power inlet
D. Kensington lock
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Front Panel
Front panel controls duplicate functionality available through the touch
screen and are described here only briefly.
Knobs on the front panel function one way if turned and another if
pushed like a button. The first label describes the knob’s “turn” action,
the second label its “push” action. Actions performed from the front
panel always apply to the active trace.
Many buttons light to show the active traces and functions.
Trigger Controls
The front panel Level knob changes the trigger threshold level (V). The
number is shown on the Trigger descriptor box. Pushing the knob sets
the trigger level to the 50% point of the input signal.
Setup opens the Trigger setup dialog. Press it again to close the dialog.
The READY indicator is lit when the trigger is armed and ready. TRIG'D is
lit momentarily when a trigger occurs.
Auto sets Auto mode, which triggers the oscilloscope after a set time,
even if the trigger conditions are not met.
Normal sets Normal mode, which triggers the oscilloscope each time a
signal is present that meets the trigger conditions.
Single sets Single trigger mode. The first press readies the oscilloscope
to trigger. The second press arms and triggers the oscilloscope once
(single-shot acquisition) when the input signal meets the trigger
conditions.
Stop prevents the scope from triggering on a signal. If you boot up the
instrument with the trigger in Stop mode, a "No trace available"
message is shown. Press the Auto button to display a trace.
Horizontal Controls
Turn the Delay knob to change the Trigger Delay value (S). Push the
knob to reset Delay to zero.
If the trace source is an input channel, turn the Horizontal Adjust knob to
set the Time/division (S) of the oscilloscope acquisition system. The
value is shown on the Timebase descriptor box. When using this
control, the oscilloscope allocates memory as needed to maintain the
highest sample rate possible for the timebase setting. If the trace source is a zoom, memory or math function, turn
the knob to change the horizontal scale of the trace, effectively "zooming" in or out. The value is shown on the
corresponding descriptor box. Push the knob to adjust scale in variable (single) increments; push it again to return to
1, 2, 5, 10-step increments.
Vertical Controls
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Offset knob adjusts the zero level of the trace (this makes it appear to move up or down relative to the center axis of
the grid). The value appears on the trace descriptor box. Push it to reset Offset to zero.
Vertical knob sets Vertical Gain (V/div) or Scale (for math, memory, and zoom traces). The value appears on the
trace descriptor box. Push the knob to toggle between variable (single) and standard (1, 2, 5, 10-step) increments.
The front panel Channel buttons (1-4) turn on a channel that is off, or activate a channel that is already on. When the
channel is active, pushing its channel button turns it off. A lit button shows the active channel.
Dig button enables digital input on -MS models.
Math, Zoom, and Mem Buttons
The front panel Zoom button creates a quick zoom of each open channel trace. The resulting zoom traces are 1/10
of the channel timebase and centered on the display. Touch the zoom trace descriptor box to display the zoom
controls and adjust this. Touch the Zoom button again to turn off the zooms.
The Math and Mem(ory) buttons open the corresponding setup dialogs.
Cursor Controls
Cursors identify specific voltage and time values on the waveform. The white cursor markers help make these points
more visible, as well as provide a simple way to reposition them. A readout of the values appears on the trace
descriptor box.
There are five preset cursor types, each with a unique appearance on the display. These are described in more detail
in the Cursors section.
Press the front panel Type button to apply or remove cursors. Continue pressing to cycle through all cursor types
until the desired type is found ("no cursors" will appear in the cycle).
Turn the Cursor knob to reposition the selected cursor line. Push it to select a different line to adjust.
Adjust & Intensity
The front panel Adjust knob changes the value in active (highlighted) data entry fields that do not have dedicated
knobs. Pushing Adjust toggles between coarse (large increment) or fine (small increment) adjustments when the
knob is turned.
The Intensity button sets the Adjust knob to control the trace intensity. When more data is available than can actually
be displayed, the Intensity button helps to visualize significant events by applying an algorithm that dims less
frequently occurring samples. This feature can also be accessed from the Display Setup dialog.
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Miscellaneous Controls
These miscellaneous controls also appear along the top and bottom rows of the front panel.
Auto Setup performs an Auto Setup. After the first press, you will be prompted for a confirmation. Press the button
again or use the touch screen to confirm.
Default Setup resets the oscilloscope to the factory default configuration. After the first press, you will be prompted
for a confirmation. Press the button again or use the touch screen to confirm.
Clear Sweeps resets the acquisition counter and any cumulative measurements.
Touch Screen toggles on/off touch screen functionality.
Print captures the entire screen and outputs it according to your Print settings.
User can be configured with your choice of actions, see Configuring the User Button.
Decode opens the Serial Decode dialog if you have serial data decoder options installed.
WaveScan opens the WaveScan dialog.
Spectrum opens the Spectrum Analyzer dialog if you have that option installed.
History opens the History Mode dialog.
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Signal Interfaces
Teledyne LeCroy instruments offer a variety of interfaces to input analog or digital signals. See the oscilloscope
product page at teledynelecroy.com for a list of compatible input devices.
ProBus Interface
Channel inputs C1-C4 utilize the ProBus interface.
The ProBus interface contains a 6-pin power and communication connection and a BNC signal connection to the
probe, with sense rings for detecting passive probes. It offers both 50 Ω and 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.
The ProBus interface completely integrates the probe with the channel. Upon connecting a Teledyne LeCroy probe,
the probe type is recognized and some setup information, such as input coupling and attenuation, is performed
automatically. This information is displayed on the Probe Dialog, behind the Channel (Cn) dialog. System (probe plus
instrument) gain settings are automatically calculated and displayed based on the probe attenuation.
The ProBus interface may have a BNC-terminated cable connected directly to it. Depending on the BNC connector
used on the cable, the interface is rated for up to 4 GHz with 50 Ω coupling or 1 GHz with 1 MΩ coupling.
Note: Operational bandwidth is equal to the maximum input frequency of your oscilloscope model. See the
product datasheet.
Other Analog Inputs
EXT In can be used to input an external trigger pulse or sample clock signal.
REF In can be used to input an external reference clock signal.
These inputs have a simple BNC interface with no power supply. See your product datasheet for voltage and
frequency ratings.
Mixed Signal Inputs
The digital leadset shipped with the MSO option connects to the Mixed Signal Input on the front of the oscilloscope
to input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Physical lines can be preconfigured into different logical groups, Digitaln,
corresponding to a bus and renamed appropriately depending on the group. The transitions for each line may be
viewed through different displays.
See Digital Setup Using theDigital Leadset for detailed instructions.
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Probes
The oscilloscope is compatible with the included passive probes and most Teledyne LeCroy active probes that are
rated for the instrument’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation are available at
teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Passive Probes
The passive probes supplied are matched to the input impedance of the instrument but may need further
compensation. Follow the directions in the probe instruction manual to compensate the frequency response of the
probes.
If using other passive probes than those supplied, be sure to perform a low frequency calibration before using them
to measure signal. You can use the signal from the Cal Out hook on the front of the oscilloscope.
Active Probes
Teledyne LeCroy offers a variety of active probes for use with your oscilloscope. Most active probes match probe to
oscilloscope response automatically using probe response data stored in an on-board EEPROM. This ensures the
best possible combined probe plus oscilloscope channel frequency response without the need to perform any de-
embedding procedure.
Be aware that many active probes require a minimum oscilloscope firmware version to be fully operational. See the
probe documentation.
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Powering On/Off
Press the Power button to turn on the instrument. If the button is not easily accessible (e.g., in a rackmount),
you can go to Utilities > Preferences and enable Power on AC. Then, the instrument will start whenever the AC power
supply is turned on.
Caution: Do not power on or calibrate with a signal attached.
Powering on will automatically start all services and load the oscilloscope application software. After a 20 min. warm
up and calibration period, the oscilloscope will be fully operational.
To power down, you can quickly press the Power button again, but the safest way to power down is to use the File >
Shutdown menu option, which will always execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings. Holding the
Power button will execute a “hard” shut down (as on a computer), which we do not recommend doing because it
does not allow the operating system to close properly, and setup data may be lost.
Caution: Never power off by pulling the power cord or turning off the AC supply without first shutting down
the oscilloscope application properly.
The Power button does not disconnect the instrument from the AC power supply. The only way to fully power down
the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord or otherwise turn off the AC power supply.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a long period of time.
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.
Language Selection
To change the language of the oscilloscope application:
1. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Preferences and make a Language selection.
2. Follow the prompt to restart the application.
You can also select by touching the Language icon when it appears to the far right of the menu bar
upon start up.
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Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
Use the menu options listed below to configure connections to other devices.
LAN
The instrument is preset to accept a DHCP network address over a TCP/IP connection. Connect a cable from
Ethernet port on the side panel to a network access device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote to find the IP
address.
To assign a static IP address, choose Net Connections from the Remote dialog. Use the standard Windows
networking dialogs to configure the device address.
Choose File > File Sharing and open the Email & Report Settings dialog to configure email settings.
Audio/USB Peripherals
Connect the device to the appropriate port on the front or of the instrument. These connections are "plug-and-play"
and do not require any additional configuration.
Printer
MAUI oscilloscopes support USB printers compatible with the instrument's Windows OS. Go to File > Print Setup to
configure printer settings. Select Properties to open the Windows Print dialog.
External Monitor
You may operate the instrument using the built-in touch screen or attach an external monitor for extended desktop
operation. See your product datasheet for the supported monitor resolution.
Connect the monitor cable to a video output on the instrument. You can use an adaptor if the monitor cable has a
different interface. Go to Display > Display Setup > Open Monitor Control Panel to configure the display. Be sure to
select the instrument 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 as well as the oscilloscope. See Windows 10 External Display Setup for additional instructions on
setting up external monitors with Windows 10 oscilloscopes.
Note: Older HDO, Zi series, and 8-bit WaveSurfer and WaveRunner model oscilloscopes utilize Fujitsu touch-
screen drivers. Because of conflicts, external monitors with Fujitsu drivers can not be used as touch
screens, only as displays.
Remote Control
Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote to configure remote control. Connect the oscilloscope to the
network/controller using the cable type required by your selection.
lVICP( TCP/IP) and VXI-11(LXI) over Ethernet are supported standard.
lGPIB is supported with the use of the optional USB-GPIB adapter.
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Note: Choose TCP/IP for remote control using MAUI Studio Pro. You can make the Ethernet connection
over a LAN or connect directly to the MAUI Studio host PC.
Sample Clock
To input an external sample clock signal, connect a BNC cable from the Aux In input to the other instrument. Go to
Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Clock Source to configure the clock.
Reference Clock
To input/output a reference clock signal, connect a BNC cable from the Ref In/Out connector to the other
instrument. Go to Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Clock Source to configure the clock.
Auxiliary Output
To output signal to another instrument, connect a BNC cable from Aux Out to the other device. Go to Utilities >
Utilities Setup > Aux Output to configure the output.
Configuring the User Button
The front panel User button can be configured to perform your choice of actions, such as saving a screen image or
other file type.
1. Go to Utilities > Front Panel Setup, then touch Select User Action and make your User button selection.
2. Optionally, touch Configure Action to make any other setting related to that action, such as Screen Image or
Print preferences.
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