Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 10 User manual

WaveSurfer 10
Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

Welcome
Thank you for buying a Teledyne LeCroy product. We’re certain you’ll be pleased with the detailed features unique to our instruments. This Getting Started
Guide 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 WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes 2
General Safety Information 4
Support 5
Set Up
The Front of Your Oscilloscope 8
The Side of Your Oscilloscope 10
The Back of Your Oscilloscope 10
Carrying 11
Powering On/Off 11
Connecting 11
Signal Inputs 12
Language Selection 12
Software Activation 13
Firmware Update 13
User Interface
Touch Screen Display 16
Changing the Display 18
Working With Traces 18
Entering/Selecting Data 20
Front Panel 21
Sharing Data 22
Contents
Basics
Vertical 24
Horizontal (Timebase) 25
Triggers 26
Cursors 27
Measurements & Statistics 28
Math 29
Zoom 30
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 31
LabNotebook 32
WaveScan 33
Software Options 34
Reference
Service 36
Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers 37
Certifications 38
Warranty 40
Windows License Agreement 40

INTRODUCTION
WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes

INTRODUCTION 2
About the WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes
The WaveSurfer 10 combines the MAUI advanced user interface with
high performance 10 GS/s hardware, powerful waveform processing, and
advanced math, measurement and debug tools to quickly analyze and find
the root cause of problems. The large touch screen display and compact
form factor make accessing powerful analysis capabilities fast and easy.
The WaveSurfer 10M offers 10 GS/s sample rate on all four channels,
up to 32 Mpts per channel memory, plus the superior debugging features
of the Advanced Debug Toolkit included standard.
MAUI - A New Wave of Thinking
MAUI is the most advanced oscilloscope user interface. MAUI is designed
for touch; all important oscilloscope controls are accessed through the
intuitive touch screen. MAUI is made for simplicity; time saving shortcuts
and intuitive dialogs simplify setup. MAUI is built to solve; deep set of
debug and analysis tools help identify problems and find solutions quickly.
WaveScan Search and Find
WaveScan®Search and Find allows you to search a single acquisition
using more than 20 different criteria. Or, set up a scan condition and scan
for an event over hours or even days.
LabNotebook
The LabNotebook feature of WaveSurfer 10 provides a report generation
tool to save and document all your work. Saving all displayed waveforms,
relevant settings, and screen images is all done through LabNotebook,
eliminating the need to navigate multiple menus to save all these files
independently.
Specications
Detailed specifications are maintained in the Datasheet on the product
page at teledynelecroy.com.
Key Specications
Bandwidth 1 GHz
Channels 4
Sample Rate (per channel) up to 10 GS/s
Memory (per channel/interleaved) up to 16 Mpts/32 Mpts
Display 10.4” Touch
User Interface MAUI
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 (one for each channel)
•1 AC power cord (rated for country)
•1 protective front cover
•1 Getting Started Guide
•1 Oscilloscope Security Certificate
•1 Oscilloscope Registration Card
•1 Calibration Document

INTRODUCTION 3
History Mode
History Mode allows you to review any acquisition saved in the
oscilloscope’s history buffer, which automatically stores all acquisition
records until full. Not only can individual acquisitions be restored to the
grid, you can “scroll” backward and forward through the history at varying
speeds to capture details and changes in the waveforms over time.
Each record is indexed and time-stamped, and you can choose to view
the absolute time of acquisition or the time relative to where you are in
the history.
Advanced Debug Toolkit Option
With the addition of the Advanced Debug Toolkit option, the WaveSurfer
10 becomes an unparalleled debug and analysis machine. The high
sample rate of 10 GS/s on all four channels, up to 32 Mpts/ch of
memory, Sequence Mode segmented memory, History Mode, 13
additional math functions, and two math traces included in this powerful
debug package enable WaveSurfer 10 to perform advanced analysis on
long captures with 10x oversampling.
The Advanced Debug Toolkit features are standard on WaveSurfer 10M
oscilloscopes.
Sequence Mode Acquisition
In Sequence Mode, the complete waveform consists of a user-defined
number of fixed-size segments. Sequence Mode is ideal when capturing
many fast pulses in quick succession or when capturing few events
separated by long time periods. The instrument can capture complicated
sequences of events over large time intervals in fine detail, while
ignoring the uninteresting periods between the events. You can also
make time measurements between events on selected segments using
the full precision of the acquisition timebase.
Enhanced Sample Rate and Memory
10 GS/s on all 4 channels
16 Mpts/ch interleaving to 32 Mpts/ch
Enhanced Math and Measurements
Two single or dual operator math functions (instead of only one)
can be applied to any source waveform(s). Thirteen math operators
are available in addition to the standard selection. Functions can be
configured to graph a Trend plot of any measurement parameter.
Histicons allow the statistical distribution of measurements to be
observed.

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 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.
• 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 80% for temperatures up to
31° C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40° C
Altitudes: up to 3,000 m (at < 25° C)
Power and Ground Connections
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100-240 Vrms (± 10%) AC
power source at 50/60 Hz (± 5%) or a 100-120 Vrms (± 10%) AC power
source at 400 Hz (± 5%). 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 leadsets) is 340 W (340 VA). Power
consumption in standby mode is 10 W.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the oscilloscope using a damp, soft cloth. Do
not use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances
submerge the instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Avoid electric
shock by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION. Do not attempt to clean internal parts.
Support
Online Documentation
Online Help is available by selecting Support > Help from the oscilloscope
display menu bar.
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 WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual can be downloaded
from teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib. This .PDF document contains
more extensive procedures for operating your oscilloscope than are found
here. You can also download Oscilloscope System Recovery Tools and
Procedures, which contains instructions for using Acronis® True Image®
Home included with the oscilloscope.
The Datasheet published on the product page contains the detailed
product specifications.
Technical Support
Registered users can contact their local Teledyne LeCroy service center
at the number listed in this guide to make Technical Support requests by
phone or email. You can also submit Technical Support requests via the
website at teledynelecroy.com/support/techhelp.

INTRODUCTION 6

WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes
SET UP

SET UP 8
The Front of Your Oscilloscope
Touch Screen Display
Front Panel
Built-in Stylus Holder
USB Port
Power Button
BNC Inputs for C1-C4 and External Trigger
Ground and Calibration Terminals
Tilting Feet
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Front mounted host USB port can
be used for transferring data or
connecting peripherals such as a
mouse or keyboard.
The Power button turns on/off the oscilloscope. See “Powering On/Off” for
more information.
Channel inputs 1–4 are signal inputs to the oscilloscope; Ext is for
connecting an external trigger device.
Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate passive
probes.
The tilting feet enable easier bench top viewing.
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center
of the oscilloscope. See “Touch Screen Display” for an overview of its
components.
The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different
oscilloscope settings. Operate the instrument using front panel hard
controls, display soft controls, or a mix of both that is convenient for you.
Many front panel knobs have multiple modes of
operation: pressing them invokes one action and
turning them another. The labels below the knob tell
you what happens when you “Push” instead of turn.
The built-in stylus holder stores
a stylus that can be used with the
touch screen display.

SET UP 10
The Side of Your Oscilloscope
Audio In/Out: Speaker, Mic, and
Line-In for external audio devices
Ethernet Port for LAN connection
Host USB Ports (4)
L-BUS connector
VGA connector for external monitor
Built-in Carrying Handle
Aux Out connector to send pass/fail,
device trigger enabled or trigger out
signal to another device
AC Power Inlet for the AC line cord
Kensington Lock
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The Back of Your Oscilloscope
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Carrying
The oscilloscope’s case contains a built-in carrying handle. Always unplug
the instrument from the power source before lifting and carrying it.
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 Ground Connections in “General Safety Information”).
The Power button on the front controls the operational state of the
oscilloscope. Press the button to switch on the instrument; press the button
again or use the File > Shutdown menu option to switch “off” (Standby).
CAUTION. Do not change the instrument’s Windows® Power
Options from the default. System Standby or System Hibernate
modes should never be used.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the oscilloscope with a
signal attached.
Pressing and holding the Power button executes a “hard” shutdown, same
as on a PC, but we do not recommend doing this as it does not allow the
Windows operating system to shut down properly.
The Power button does 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 disconnect from power.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a
long period of time.
Connecting
After start up, configure the oscilloscope connections using the menu
options listed below. See the WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes Operator’s
Manual for more detailed instructions.
USB Peripherals
Connect the device to a USB port on the front or side of the instrument.
Printer
WaveSurfer 10 supports USB or network printers. Connect the printer to
any host USB port or place it on the same network as the oscilloscope. Go
to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
External Controller
Connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the side of the instrument
to the controller. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Remote to configure
remote control using TCPIP or LXI.
External Monitor
WaveSurfer 10 supports external VGA monitors. Attach the monitor cable
to the VGA connector on the side of the instrument. Go to Display >
Display Setup > Open Monitor Control Panel to configure display settings
using the standard Windows control panel dialogs. If the second monitor
is capable of being used as a touch screen, you can configure it to
duplicate the controls seen on the oscilloscope screen.
Note: External monitors with Fujitsu drivers cannot be used as touch
screens, only as displays.

SET UP 12
Signal Inputs
Mixed Signal Options
WaveSurfer 10 oscilloscopes are compatible with the Teledyne LeCroy
MS-250 and MS-500 mixed signal hardware options. Both offer 18
integrated digital channels and a set of tools designed to view, measure,
and analyze analog and digital signals, enabling fast debugging of mixed
signal designs. Flexible analog and digital cross-pattern triggering across
all 22 channels provides the ability to quickly identify and isolate problems
in an embedded system.
Probes
WaveSurfer 10 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.
LAN
WaveSurfer 10 accepts DHCP network addressing. Connect a cable from
the Ethernet 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.
Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
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 connection.
Language Selection
To change the language that appears on the display, go to Utilities >
Preference Setup > Preferences and make your Language selection.
The oscilloscope software must be restarted after the language is selected.
If you wish to also change the language of the Windows operating system:
1. Choose File > Minimize to hide the oscilloscope display 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, click the oscilloscope icon in the lower-
right corner of the desktop to maximize the oscilloscope display.
Note: The available languages are: German, Spanish, French, Italian, and
Japanese. Other language packs are available from Microsoft’s website.

SET UP 13
Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications)
is active upon delivery.
To purchase an option, contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative at
the number listed in this guide. You will receive a license key via email that
activates the optional features on the oscilloscope. To install the 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.
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 > Exit) 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 download the installer and save it to a
location accessible to the oscilloscope (USB storage device, Network
location, etc.).
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.

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USER INTERFACE
WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes

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Touch Screen Display
The entire display is a touch screen. Use your finger or the stylus to touch, double-touch, touch-and-drag, touch-and-hold (right click) and 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.
Menu Bar
Grid Area
Trigger Level Indicator
Cursor Indicator
Channel Descriptor Box
Trigger Position Indicator
Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
Dialog Tabs
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