Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 3000 User manual

Operator's Manual
WaveSurfer 3000
Oscilloscopes

WaveSurfer 3000 Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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Contents
Safety Instructions 1
Symbols 1
Precautions 1
Operating Environment 2
Cooling 2
Power 2
Start Up 4
Setting Up the Oscilloscope 4
Powering On/Off 5
Software Activation 6
Inputs/Outputs 7
Front Input/Output Panel 7
Back Input/Output Panel 7
Analog Inputs 8
Probes 8
Digital Inputs 9
Touch Screen 10
Menu Bar 10
Signal Display Grid 11
Descriptor Boxes 12
Dialogs 14
Shortcut Toolbar 14
Entering/Selecting Data 14
Annotating Traces 16
Printing 17
Language Selection 17
Touch Screen Calibration 17
Front Panel 18
Top Row Buttons 18
Trigger Controls 18
Horizontal Controls 19
Vertical Controls 19
Math, Zoom, and Mem(ory) Buttons 19
Cursor Controls 19
Adjust and Intensity Controls 20
Bottom Row Buttons 20
Turning On/Off Traces 21
Analog Trace 21
Digital Trace 21
Other Traces 21
Activating Traces 21
Viewing Status 22
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Zooming Waveforms 22
Create Zoom 22
Rescale Zoom 23
Quick Zoom 23
Turn Off Zoom 23
Rescale Memory or Math Traces 23
Zoom Controls 24
Vertical 25
Vertical Settings 25
Probe Dialog 26
Digital (Mixed Signal) 27
Digital Traces 27
Digital Group Set Up 27
Digital Display Set Up 28
Renaming Digital Lines 29
Timebase 30
Timebase Settings 30
Sampling Modes 31
Auto Setup 33
Restore Default Setup 33
Trigger 34
Trigger Modes 34
Trigger Types 35
Trigger Settings 36
Trigger Holdoff 37
Display 39
Persistence Overview 40
Cursors 41
Cursor Types 41
Cursor Settings 42
Measure 43
Set Up Measurements 43
List of Standard Measurement Parameters 45
Quick Measurements 47
Calculating Measurements 47
Math 49
Set Up Math Function 49
List of Standard Math Functions 51
Trend Function 52
Rescaling and Assigning Units 53
Averaging Waveforms 55
FFT 56
Memory 58
Save Waveform to Memory 58
Restore Memory 58
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Analysis 59
WaveScan 59
History Mode 63
Utilities 64
System Status 64
Remote Control Settings 65
Hardcopy Settings 66
Aux Output Settings 68
Date/Time Settings 69
Options 69
Preferences Settings 70
Calibration Settings 71
Acquisition Settings 72
E-Mail 72
Miscellaneous Settings 73
WaveSource Automatic Waveform Generator 74
Save/Recall 75
Save/Recall Setups 75
Save/Recall Waveforms 76
Save Table Data 79
Auto Save 79
Disk Utilities 80
LabNotebook 81
Create Notebook Entry 81
Print to Notebook Entry 81
Flashback Recall 82
Configure LabNotebook Preferences 82
Maintenance 83
Cleaning 83
Fuse Replacement 83
Calibration 83
Reboot Oscilloscope 83
Adding an Option Key 84
WaveSurfer 3000 Firmware Update 84
Technical Support 85
Returning a Product for Service 86
Certifications 88
EMC Compliance 88
Safety Compliance 89
Environmental Compliance 90
ISO Certification 90
Warranty 90
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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 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, C2, C3, 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.
Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified service personnel.
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.
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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 3,048 m (10,000 ft) 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. Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between the instrument and the nearest object.
The feet (up or down) provide adequate bottom clearance.
CAUTION. Do not block 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.
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.
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. 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 150
W (150 VA) for fourchannel models and 100 W (100 VA) for two-channel models. Power consumption in standby mode
is 4 W.
AC 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%) . 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, digital leadset) is 150
W (150 VA) for four-channel models and 100 W (100 VA) for two-channel models. Power consumption in standby mode
is 4 W.
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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.
Fuse Replacement
Disconnect the power cord before inspecting or replacing the fuse. Open the fuse holder (located at the rear of the
instrument below the AC power inlet) using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver. Replace the old fuse with a new 5 x 20 mm
T-rated 3 A/250 V fuse. Close the fuse holder before powering on.
WARNING. For continued fire protection at all line voltages, replace the fuse with one of the specified type and
rating only. Always disconnect the power cord before replacing the fuse.
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Start Up
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Carrying and Placing the Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope’s case contains a built-in carrying handle. Grasp the handle firmly and lift the instrument. Always
unplug the instrument from the power source before lifting and carrying it.
Place the instrument where it will have a minimum 15 cm (6 inch) clearance from the nearest object. Be sure there are no
papers or other debris beneath the oscilloscope or blocking the cooling vents.
CAUTION. Do not place the instrument so that it is difficult to reach the power cord in case you need to
quickly disconnect from power.
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.
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
Make the desired cable connections. All except for the power connection are optional.
After start up, configure the connection on the oscilloscope using the menu options listed below. More detailed
instructions are provided later in this manual.
LAN
WaveSurfer 3000 accepts DHCP network addressing. Connect a cable from either Ethernet port on the back panel to a
network access device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote and select TCPIP to obtain a network connection and IP
address. Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
USB PERIPHERALS
Connect USB-peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard) to any USB port on the front or back of the instrument.
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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. If necessary, configure the monitor to receive output.
PRINTER
WaveSurfer 3000 supports PictBridge-compliant printers. Connect the printer to any host USB port. The connection is
"plug-and-play."
EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
Connect a USB-A/B cable from the USBTMC port or an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on the back of the instrument to
the controller. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote to configure remote control.
OTHER AUXILIARY DEVICE
To send trigger out to another device, connect a BNC cable from Aux Out on the back of he instrument to the other
device.
Powering On/Off
The Power button at the lower, left front of the oscilloscope controls the operational state of the instrument.
Press the button to switch on the instrument. The LED on the button lights to show the oscilloscope is
operational.
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the oscilloscope with a signal attached.
Press the button again to power down. You can also use the File > Shutdown menu option to execute a proper shut
down process and preserve settings before powering down.
The Power button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power supply. The only way to fully power down
the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord from the outlet.
We recommend unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long period of time.
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Software Activation
The oscilloscope operating software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. At power-up, the
oscilloscope 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 on the
oscilloscope. See Adding an Option Key for instructions on activating optional software packages.
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Inputs/Outputs
Front Input/Output Panel
A. The Power button
B. BNC connectors for analog input on Channels 1–4 (or 1–2 depending on model).
C. Mixed signal interface for digital inputs (WS3K-MSO required).
D. Two (2) front-mounted host USB ports for transferring data or connecting peripherals such as a mouse or
keyboard.
E. Ground and calibration output terminals used to compensate passive probes.
Back Input/Output Panel
A. WaveSource connector outputs signal generated by 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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Analog Inputs
A series of BNC connectors arranged on the front of the oscilloscope are used to input analog signal on Channels 1-4.
EXT, on the back of the oscilloscope, can be used to input an external trigger pulse.
WaveSurfer Channel 1-4 connectors use the ProBus interface. The ProBus interface contains 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 both 50 Ω/1 MΩ input impedance and control for
a wide range of probes.
The interfaces power probes and completely integrate the probe with the oscilloscope channel. Upon connection, 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 (Cx) dialog. System (probe plus
oscilloscope) gain settings are automatically calculated and displayed based on the probe attenuation.
Probes
WaveSurfer3000 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.
The passive probes supplied with your oscilloscope 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.
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Digital Inputs
Available with the WS3K-MSO option, the digital leadset enables
input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Lines can be organized into two
logical groups and renamed appropriately.
The digital leadset features two digital banks with separate Threshold
controls, making it possible to simultaneously view data from
different logic families.
Connecting/Disconnecting the Leadset
To connect the leadset to the oscilloscope, push the connector into the mixed signal interface below the front panel until
you hear a click.
To remove the leadset, press in and hold the buttons on each side of the connector, then pull out to release it.
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.
In order to achieve optimal signal integrity, you should 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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Touch Screen
The touch screen is the principal viewing and control center of the oscilloscope. The entire display area is active: use
your finger or a stylus to touch, touch-and-drag, or 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.
The touch screen is divided into the following major control groups:
Menu Bar
The top of the window contains a complete menu of oscilloscope functions. Making a selection here changes the
dialogs displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Many common oscilloscope operations can also be performed from the front panel or launched via the Descriptor
Boxes. However, the menu bar is the best way to access dialogs for Save/Recall (File) functions, Display functions,
Status, LabNotebook, and Utilities/Preferences setup.
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Signal Display Grid
The grid area displays the waveform traces. It is sectioned into 10 Horizontal (Time) divisions and 8 Vertical (Voltage)
divisions.
By default, the oscilloscope divides the screen into a maximum of three grids, one each for channels/memories, math
functions, and zooms. All traces of the same type appear on the same grid.
Three other grid layouts are available: Single Grid, which displays all traces on the same grid, XY Grid, which puts the
oscilloscope in XY mode, and XY Single Grid, which creates one XY grid and one single grid for the rest of your traces.
Different types of traces opening in separate grids.
Adjusting Grid Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the grid lines to make either the grid or traces more visible. Go to Display > Display
Setup and enter a new Grid Intensity percentage. The higher the number, the brighter and bolder the grid lines.
Grid Indicators
These indicators appear outside the grid to mark important points on the display. They are matched to the color of the
trace to which they apply.
Trigger Position - A small triangle along the bottom (horizontal) edge of the grid shows the time the
oscilloscope is set to trigger an acquisition. Unless Delay is set, this indicator is at the zero (center) point of the
grid. Trigger Delay is shown at the top right of the Timebase descriptor box.
Pre/Post-trigger Delay - A small arrow to the bottom left or right of the grid indicates that a pre- or post-trigger
Delay has shifted the Trigger Position indicator to a point in time not displayed on the grid. All trigger Delay
values are shown on the Timebase Descriptor Box.
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Trigger Level - This small triangle at the right edge of the grid tracks the trigger voltage level. If you change the
trigger level when in Stop trigger mode, or in Normal or Single mode without a valid trigger, a hollow triangle of
the same color appears at the new trigger level. The trigger level indicator is not shown if the triggering channel
is not displayed.
Zero Volts Level - This indicator is located at the left edge of the grid. One appears for each open trace on the
grid, sharing the number and color of the trace.
Various Cursor lines appear over the grid to indicate specific voltage and time values on the waveform. Touch-
and-drag cursor indicators to quickly reposition them.
Grid Pop-Up Menu
Quickly touching a waveform trace opens a pop-up menu with shortcuts to the appropriate trace setup dialog, or the
Math and Measure setup dialogs. You can also use it to turn off the trace or place an annotation label on it.
Descriptor Boxes
Shown just beneath the grid display, these boxes provide a summary of your channel, timebase and trigger settings.
They also act as convenient navigation tools.
Descriptor boxes appear when a trace is turned on. Touch the descriptor box once to activate the trace. When a trace is
active, its descriptor Box is highlighted, and front panel controls will work for that trace. Touch the descriptor box a
second time to open its corresponding setup dialog.
Highlighted channel descriptor box (right) is active. Controls will work for this trace.
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Channel Descriptor Box
Channel trace descriptor boxes correspond to analog signal inputs. They show Vertical settings and any Vertical cursor
readouts: (clockwise from top left) Trace Number (Cx), Pre-Processing List (summarizes changes from default state),
Coupling, Gain Setting, Offset Setting, and Averaging Sweeps Count.
Codes are used to indicate pre-processing that has been applied to the input. The codes have a long and short form.
When several processes are in effect, the short form is used.
Preprocessing Symbols on Descriptor Boxes
Pre-Processing Type Long Form Short Form
Inversion INV I
Deskew DSQ DQ
Coupling DC50, DC1M or AC1M D50, D1M, or A1
Ground GND G
Bandwidth Limiting BWL B
Similar descriptor boxes appear for zoom (Zx), math (Fx), and memory (Mx) traces. These descriptor boxes show any
Horizontal scaling that differs from the signal Timebase.
Digital Descriptor Box
Digital descriptor boxes (WS3K-MSO) appear whenever a digital line group is enabled. They are
named Digital1 and Digital2 corresponding to one of the two line groups.They show the number of
digital lines in the group, digital sample rate, and digital memory.
Timebase Descriptor Box
The TimeBase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Delay (position), Time/div,
Sample Rate, Number of Samples, and Sampling Mode (blank when in real-time mode).
Trigger Descriptor Box
Trigger descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Trigger Source and Coupling, Trigger Level
(V), Slope, Trigger Type, Trigger Mode.
Setup information for Horizontal cursors, including the time
between cursors and the frequency, is shown beneath the TimeBase and Trigger
descriptor boxes. See the Cursors section for more information.
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Dialogs
Dialogs appear at the bottom of the display for entering setup data. The top dialog will be the main entry point for the
selected setup option. For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the main dialog. Touch the tab
to open the dialog.
Dialogs may also display right-hand dialogs (sub-tabs) or pop-up dialogs. These often change depending on the other
selections made on the left-hand dialog.
Many dialog settings can be made using the front panel controls instead of the dialog.
Shortcut Toolbar
Several setup dialogs contain a row of buttons at the bottom of the dialog. These provide a shortcut to common
functions without having to leave the underlying set up dialog.
Measure opens the Measure pop-up to set measurement parameters on the active trace.
Zoom creates a zoom trace of the active trace.
Math opens the Math pop-up to apply math functions to the active trace and create a new math trace.
Decode opens the main Serial Decode dialog where serial data decoders can be configured and applied. This button is
only active if you have decoder software options installed.
Store loads the active trace into the corresponding memory location (C1, F1 and Z1 to M1; C2, F2 and Z2 to M2, etc.).
Find Scale automatically performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.
Label opens the Label pop-up to annotate the active trace.
Entering/Selecting Data
Touch
Touch once to activate a control. In some cases, you’ll immediately see a pop-up menu of
options. Touch one to select it.
TIP: You can touch the Icon or List buttons where they appear on larger
pop-ups to change how menu options are displayed.
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