Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 3000 User manual

Operator's Manual
WaveSurfer 3000/3000z
Oscilloscopes

WaveSurfer 3000/3000z Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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923648 Rev C
April, 2018

Contents
Safety 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Cleaning 2
Power 3
Oscilloscope Overview 5
Front Input/Output Panel 5
Back Input/Output Panel 5
Front Panel 6
Signal Interfaces 8
Micro SD Card 10
Oscilloscope Set Up 11
Powering On/Off 11
Software Activation 11
Positioning the Feet 11
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems 12
Language Selection 13
Auto Setup 13
Recall Default Setup 13
Using MAUI 15
Touch Screen 15
Touch Actions 21
Working With Traces 22
Zooming 25
Print/Screen Capture 28
Acquisition 29
Vertical 29
Digital (Mixed Signal) 32
Timebase 37
Trigger 44
Viewing Status 53
Display 55
Display Set Up 55
Persistence Display 57
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Math and Measure 59
Cursors 59
Measure 62
Math 70
Memory 83
Analysis Tools 85
WaveScan 85
Pass/Fail Testing 89
Save / Recall 91
Save Setups 91
Recall Setups 92
Save Waveforms 93
Recall Waveforms 95
Save Table Data 96
Auto Save 97
LabNotebook 98
Utilities 101
Utilities Dialogs 101
Disk Utilities 108
Preferences Dialogs 110
WaveSource Automatic Waveform Generator 115
Digital Voltmeter 117
Maintenance 119
Fuse Replacement 119
Touch Screen Calibration 119
Restart/Reboot Instrument 119
WaveSurfer 3000 Firmware Update 120
Technical Support 121
Returning a Product for Service 122
Certifications 123
EMC Compliance 123
Safety Compliance 124
Environmental Compliance 125
ISO Certification 125
Warranty 126
Intellectual Property 126
Index 127
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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.
Take a moment to 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.
We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.
Sincerely,
David C. Graef
Vice President and General Manager, Oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy
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Safety
Safety
To maintain the instrument in a correct and safe condition, observe generally accepted safety procedures
in addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating this
product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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. Do not proceed until
the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
Caution, high voltage; risk of electric shock or burn.
Frame or chassis terminal (ground connection).
Alternating current.
Standby power (front of instrument).
Precautions
Caution: Comply with the following to avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment.
Use indoors only within the operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
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, 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 power cord shipped with this 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. Use the built-in carrying handle.
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 hazardous live electrical quantities.
Cease operation immediately and secure the instrument from inadvertent use.
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Operating Environment
Temperature: 0 to 50° C.
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90 % for temperatures up to 31° C, decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 40° C.
Altitude: Up to 3,000 m 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. 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.
Caution: Do not block the cooling vents.
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.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrument using 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 the instrument 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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Safety
Power
The instrument operates from a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 50/60 Hz (±
5%), or a 100 to 120 Vrms (± 10%) AC power source at 400 Hz (± 5%). The instrument automatically
adapts to the line voltage. Manual voltage selection is not required.
Power Consumption
Power Consumption WaveSurfer 3000z WaveSurfer 3000
4-channel 4-channel 2-channel
Nominal 80 W (80 VA) 80 W (80 VA) 65 W (65 VA)
Maximum* 150 W (150 VA) 150 W (150 VA) 100 W (100 VA)
Standby 4 W 4 W 4 W
* Maximum consumption represents power accessories installed on all inputs/outputs (e.g., active probes, USB peripherals,
digital leadset, etc.).
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.
Caution: 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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Oscilloscope Overview
Oscilloscope Overview
Front Input/Output Panel
A. Power button.
B. Channel inputs 1-4 for analog signals.
C. Mixed signal interface for digital inputs (WS3K-MSO required).
D. Front-mounted host USB port for transferring data or connecting peripherals such as a mouse or
keyboard.
E. Ground and calibration output terminal used to compensate passive probes.
Back Input/Output Panel
A. WaveSource connector outputs signal from the internal waveform generator.
B. MicroSD Card slot.
C. EXT Trig connector accepts external trigger.
D. AUX OUT connector sends trigger out.
E. VGA connector sends video out to external monitors.
F. Ethernet port connects the oscilloscope to a LAN.
G. USBTMC port enables remote control of the oscilloscope.
H. Additional host USB ports (2) connect external devices such as printers or storage drives.
I. Fuse holder.
J. AC Power inlet.
See the general set up instructions for more information about configuring connections to other devices.
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Front Panel
The Front Panel houses "hard" controls for basic oscilloscope functions. See the later sections of this
manual for instructions on using the touch screen to make the settings described here.
All the knobs on the front panel function one way if turned and
another if pushed like a button. The top label describes the
knob’s “turn” action, the bottom label its “push” action.
Front panel buttons light up to indicate which traces and
functions are active. Actions performed from the front panel
always apply to the active trace.
Miscellaneous Controls
Auto Setup performs an Auto Setup.
Default Setup resets the oscilloscope to the factory defaults.
Print captures the entire screen and outputs it according to
your Hardcopy settings.
Touch Screen enables/disables touch screen functionalilty.
Clear Sweeps resets the acquisition counter and any
cumulative measurements.
Shortcut Buttons
Decode opens the Serial Decode dialog if you have serial data
decoder options installed.
WaveScan opens the WaveScan dialog.
History opens the History Mode dialog.
WaveSource opens the WaveSource waveform generator
dialog if you have the function generator option installed.
Trigger Controls
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.
READY indicator lights when the trigger is armed. TRIG'D is lit momentarily when a trigger occurs. A fast
trigger rate causes the light to stay lit continuously.
Setup corresponds to the menu selection Trigger > Trigger Setup. Press it once to open the Trigger Setup
dialog and again to close the dialog.
Auto turns on Auto trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions
are not met.
Normal turns on Normal trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers each time a signal is present that meets
the conditions set for the type of trigger selected.
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Single turns on Single trigger mode. The oscilloscope triggers once (single-shot acquisition) when the
input signal meets the trigger conditions. If the oscilloscope is already armed, it will force a trigger.
Stop prevents the oscilloscope 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
The Delay knob changes the Trigger Delay value (S) when turned. Push the knob to reset Delay to zero.
The Horizontal Adjust knob sets the Time/division (S) of the oscilloscope acquisition system when the
trace source is an input channel. The Time/div 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. When the trace is a zoom, memory or math function, turn the knob to
change the horizontal scale of the trace, effectively "zooming" in or out. By default, the knob adjusts values
in 1, 2, 5, 10 step increments. Push the knob to change the action to fine increments; push it again to
return to stepped increments.
Vertical Controls
Channel buttons 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.
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.
Gain knob sets Vertical Gain (V/div). The value appears on the trace descriptor box. By default, the knob
adjusts values in 1, 2, 5, 10 step increments. Push the knob to change the action to fine increments; push it
again to return to stepped increments.
Dig button enables digital input through the Digital Leadset on -MS models.
Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons
The Zoom button creates a quick zoom for each open channel trace. Touch the zoom trace descriptor
box to display the zoom controls.
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 lines help make these
points more visible. 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.
Type selects the cursor type. Continue pressing to cycle through all cursor until the desired type is found.
The type "Off" turns off the cursor display.
Cursor knob repositions the selected cursor line when turned. Push the knob to select a different cursor
line to adjust.
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Adjust and Intensity Controls
The Adjust knob changes the value in any highlighted data entry field when turned. Pushing the Adjust
knob toggles between coarse (large increment) or fine (small increment) adjustments.
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.
Signal Interfaces
MAUI instruments offer a variety of interfaces for using probes or other devices to input analog or digital
signals. See the oscilloscope product page at teledynelecroy.com for a list of compatible input devices.
Analog Inputs
A series of connectors arranged on the front of the instrument are used to input analog signals on
channels 1-4. EXT on the back can be used to input an external trigger pulse.
WaveSurfer channel connectors use the ProBus interface. The ProBus interface incorporates a 6-pin
power and communication connection and a BNC signal connection to the probe. It includes sense rings
for detecting passive probes and accepts a BNC cable connected directly to it. ProBus offers 50 Ω and 1
MΩ input impedance and control for a wide range of probes.
The channel interfaces power probes and completely integrate 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.
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.
Active Probes
Teledyne LeCroy offers a variety of active probes for use with your oscilloscope:
lSingle-Ended active probes can measure voltages at high frequencies. Use of an active probe
requires a test point and a ground point. The ground (also called earth) acts as a zero reference for
the test point measurement.
lDifferential Probes are like two probes in one. Instead of measuring a test point in relation to a ground
point, differential probes measure the difference in voltage of two test points.
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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.
Digital Leadset
The digital leadset provided with Mixed Signal model
oscilloscopes enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital
data. Physical lines can be preconfigured into different
logical groups corresponding to a bus and renamed
appropriately depending on the group.
The digital leadset features two digital banks with
separate Threshold controls, making it possible to
simultaneously view data from different logic families.
Initially, logical lines are numbered the same as the
physical lead they represent, but any line number can be
re-assigned to any lead on the Digital setup dialogs.
Connecting/Disconnecting the Leadset
The digital leadset connects to the Mixed Signal interface on the front of the instrument.
To connect the leadset to the instrument, push the connector into the Mixed Signal interface below the
front panel until you hear a click.
To remove the leadset, press and hold the buttons on each side of the connector, then pull out to release.
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.
To achieve optimal signal integrity, 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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Micro SD Card
The Micro SD Card acts as the oscilloscope's removable hard drive. Use it to store and easily share setup
files, waveform trace files, LabNotebooks, and other user data.
To remove the card, push in and release. The card should partially pop out, at which point it can be pulled
out fully.
To replace the card, push it into the slot until you hear it click.
Note: When using the oscilloscope Disk Utilities, the Micro SD card is labeled Storage Card, while a
connected USB drive is labeled USB Disk.
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Oscilloscope Set Up
Powering On/Off
Caution: Do not power on or calibrate with a signal attached.
The safest way to power down the oscilloscope is to use the File > Shutdown menu option, which will
always execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings. Quickly pressing the power button
should also execute a proper shut down, but holding the Power button for 7 seconds will execute a “hard”
shut down (as on a computer), which we do not recommend doing because it does not allow the Windows
operating system to close properly, and setup data may be lost. Never power off by pulling the power cord
from the socket, or by powering off a connected power strip or battery without first shutting down
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.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will remain unused for a long period of time.
Software Activation
The operating software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. At power-up, the
instrument 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.
Purchased Options
If you decide to purchase an option, you will receive a license key via email that activates the optional
features. See Options for instructions on activating optional software packages.
Positioning the Feet
The WaveSurfer 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.
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Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the menu options listed below.
LAN
The oscilloscope is preset to accept DHCP network addressing over a TCPIP connection. Connect an
Ethernet cable from either port on the back panel to a network access device. Go to Utilities > Utilities
Setup > Remote to find the IP Address. See Remote Control for instructions on configuring a static IP and
entering network credentials.
Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
Remote Control
You can control the instrument using the IP address. Connect an Ethernet cable from either port on the
back panel to a network access device, or directly to the controller. Be sure the instrument is on the same
subnet as the controller.
Note: Depending on the host, you may require a cross-over cable to make a direct connection.
To switch to USB remote control, connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port on the back panel to a
host port on the controller. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote and select Control From USBTMC.
USB Peripherals
Connect peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard) to any USB host port on the front or back of the instrument.
These connections are "plug-and-play" and do not require further configuration.
External Monitor
WaveSurfer 3000 supports external monitors with 1024 x 600 ppi resolution. Connect the monitor cable
to the VGA video output on the back of the instrument. The connection is “plug-and-play” and does not
require any further configuration on the oscilloscope.
Printer
WaveSurfer 3000 supports PictBridge-compliant printers. Connect the printer to any host USB port. Go to
Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to configure printer settings.
Trigger Out
To send a trigger out pulse to another device, connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the back of he
instrument to the other device.
WaveSource Waveform Generator
Connect a BNC cable from the WaveSource Output on the back of the instrument to the signal input
device. Go to Utilities > WaveSource or touch the front panel WaveSource button to configure the signal.
Note: WaveSource is optional and requires an activated license key.
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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.
Auto Setup
Auto Setup configures the essential acquisition settings based on the first input signal it finds, starting with
C1. If nothing is connected to C1, it searches C2 and so forth until it finds a signal. Vertical Scale (V/div),
Offset, Timebase (Time/div), and Trigger are set to an Edge trigger on the first, non-zero-level amplitude,
with the entire waveform visible for at least 10 cycles over 10 horizontal divisions.
To run Auto Setup, simply press the front panel Auto Setup button.
Recall Default Setup
Restore the factory default settings by pressing the front panel Default Setup button. Confirm the action.
You can also restore default settings via the touch screen by choosing File > Recall Setup from the menu
bar and touching the Recall Default button.
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