Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 10 User manual

Operator's
Manual
WaveSurfer 10
Oscilloscopes

WaveSurfer 10 Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication
supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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October 2014

Operator's Manual
Contents
Safety Instructions 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Power 2
Start Up 3
Carrying and Placing the Oscilloscope 3
Positioning the Feet 3
Powering On/Off 3
Software Activation 4
Front Input/Output Panel 4
Analog Inputs 5
Probes 5
Digital Inputs 5
Side Input/Output Panel 6
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems 7
Touch Screen 8
Menu Bar 8
Grid Area 9
Descriptor Boxes 10
Dialogs 12
Turning On/Off Traces 13
Annotating Traces 14
Entering/Selecting Data 15
Printing/Screen Capture 16
Oscilloscope Application Window 17
Language Selection 17
Screen Saver 17
Front Panel 18
Top Row Buttons 18
Trigger Controls 18
Horizontal Controls 19
Vertical Controls 19
Measure, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons 19
Cursor Controls 19
Adjust 20
Zooming Waveforms 21
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Creating Zooms 21
Zoom Controls 22
Vertical 24
Channel Settings 24
Probe Settings 25
Auto Setup 26
Restore Default Setup 26
Viewing Status 27
Timebase 28
Timebase Settings 28
Sampling Modes 29
History Mode 32
Trigger 34
Trigger Modes 34
Trigger Types 35
Setting UpTriggers 36
Trigger Holdoff 47
Display 49
Display Settings 49
Persistence 50
Cursors 52
Cursor Types 52
Cursor Settings 53
Measure 54
Set Up Measurements 54
List of Standard Measurements 56
Calculating Measurements 58
Math 60
Single vs. Dual Operator Functions 60
Set Up Math Function 61
List of Standard Operators 62
Advanced Debut Toolkit Math Functions 63
FFT 64
Averaging Waveforms 66
Enhanced Resolution 67
Rescaling and Assigning Units 70
Trend 72
Memory 73
Save Waveform to Memory 73
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Save Waveform Files to Memory 73
Restore Memory 74
Analysis 75
WaveScan 75
Pass/Fail Testing 79
Utilities 82
Utilities 82
System Status 82
Remote Control Settings 83
Hardcopy (Print) Settings 85
Auxiliary Output Settings 88
Date/Time Settings 89
Options 89
Disk Utilities 90
Preferences Settings 91
Acquisition Settings 92
E-Mail 93
Miscellaneous Settings 94
Save/Recall 95
Save/Recall Setups 95
Save/Recall Waveforms 97
Save Table Data 100
LabNotebook 101
Create Notebook Entry 101
LabNotebook Drawing Toolbar 102
Manage Notebook Entries 103
Print to Notebook Entry 105
Flashback Recall 105
Manage Notebooks 106
Customize Reports 107
Configure LabNotebook Preferences 108
Maintenance 109
Cleaning 109
Calibration 109
Touch Screen Calibration 109
Reboot Oscilloscope 110
Adding an Option Key 110
X-Stream Firmware Update 111
System Recovery 112
Technical Support 114
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Returning a Product for Service 115
Certifications 117
EMC Compliance 117
Safety Compliance 118
Environmental Compliance 119
ISO Certification 119
Warranty 120
Windows License Agreement 120
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy WaveSurfer Oscilloscope. We're certain you'll be pleased with
the detailed features unique to our instruments.
The manual is arranged in the following manner:
lSafety contains important precautions and information relating to power and cooling.
lThe sections from Start Up through Maintenance cover everything you need to know about the
operation and care of the oscilloscope.
Documentation for software options is available from the Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com.
Our website maintains the most current product specifications and should be checked for frequent updates.
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 appear on the instrument's front and rear panels or 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.
Ground connection.
Alternating current.
Standby power (front of instrument).
Precautions
Use only the proper 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. 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.
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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.
Operating 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.
Altitude: Up to 3,000 m at or below 25° 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 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, 100-240 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 50/60 Hz (± 5%) or a
100-120 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 400 Hz (± 5%). 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) is 340 W
(340 VA). Power consumption in standby mode is 10 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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