Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 3000z User manual

WaveSurfer 3000z
Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide

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WaveSurfer 3000z Oscilloscopes
Getting Started Guide
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929204-00 Rev A,
April, 2018
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WaveSurfer 3000z Getting Started Guide 1
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 guide is
intended to help you set up a WaveSurfer 3000z oscilloscope and learn some basic operating procedures, so you're quickly working with waveforms.
• See the MAUI Oscilloscopes Remote Control and Automation Manual for comprehensive information on remote control of WaveSurfer 3000z.
• See the WaveSurfer 3000z Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual for detailed information on the operational features of the WaveSurfer 3000z.
Both manuals can be downloaded from the Oscilloscope Manuals page on our website at: teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib
Introduction
Introducing WaveSurfer 3000z Oscillosocopes 2
Key Specifications 2
Materials List 2
Safety 4
Overview
Front of Oscilloscope 4
Powering On/Off 5
Back of Oscilloscope 6
Connecting to External Devices/Systems 7
Front Panel 9
Touch Screen Display 10
Basics
Changing the Display 12
Working With Traces 14
Vertical 16
Digital 18
Horizontal (Timebase) 20
Triggers 22
Zoom 24
Cursors 26
Measurements & Statistics 27
Math 28
Memories (Reference Waveforms) 29
WaveSource 30
Saving and Sharing Data 31
Maintenance
Cleaning 32
Fuse Replacement 32
Calibration 32
Firmware Updates 33
Language Selection 33
Activating Software Options 33
Service 34
Reference
Software Options 35
Warranty 35
Certifications 36

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Key Specifications
Detailed specifications are maintained on the product page at
teledynelecroy.com.
INTRODUCTION
Bandwidth 100 MHz 200 MHz - 1 GHz
Analog Channels 4 standard 2 interleaved 4 standard 2 interleaved
Memory (per channel) 10 Mpts/ch 20 Mpts/ch 10 Mpts/ch 20 Mpts/ch
Sample Rate (all channels) 1 GS/s 2 GS/s 2 GS/s 4 GS/s
Vertical Resolution 8-bit 8-bit
Digital Channels (optional) 16 16
Digital Sample Rate 500 MS/s 500 MS/s
Min. Detectable Pulse Width 4 ns 4 ns
Max. Input Frequency 125 MHz 125 MHz
Materials List
Check that you have all the parts listed here. Contact Teledyne LeCroy
immediately if any part is missing.
•1 oscilloscope
•1 AC power cord rated for the region
•1 Micro SD card (installed)
•1 protective front cover
•4 passive probes
•1 Getting Started Guide
•1 Oscilloscope Registration Card
•1 Calibration Certificate
•1 Declaration of Conformity (CE Certificate)
Introducing WaveSurfer 3000z
The WaveSurfer 3000z accentuates the Most Advanced User Interface
(MAUI) through a 10.1” capacitive touch screen. It promotes true
versatility with 20 Mpts of memory, multi-instrument capabilities, a
powerful, deep toolbox, and 100 MHz - 1 GHz of bandwidth.
Superior User Experience
MAUI is designed for touch, built for simplicity, and made to solve.
Operate the oscilloscope just like a phone or tablet with the most unique
touch screen features on any oscilloscope. Time saving shortcuts and
intuitive dialogs simplify setup and shorten debug time. A deep set of
integrated debug and analysis tools help identify problems and find
solutions quickly.
Advanced Anomaly Detection
A fast waveform update rate used in conjunction with history mode,
WaveScan, sequence sampling mode, and mask testing facilitates
outstanding waveform anomaly detection.
Biggest Touch Screen Display
A large capacitive touch screen enables accessible and responsive touch
operation. The 10.1” display is 30% larger than competitive offerings,
providing more waveform viewing area.
Powerful, Deep Toolbox
The standard collection of math, measurement, debug, and
documentation tools provides unsurpassed analysis capabilities.

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Safety
Observe generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the
precautions listed here.
Operating Environment
Power
* All active probes and peripherals installed.
Symbols
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 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 markings next to
the BNC terminals for maximum allowed values.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or
explosive environment.
Exercise care when lifting and carrying. Unplug and use the built-in
carrying handle to move the instrument.
Use indoors only.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
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.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Check body and cables
regularly. If any part is damaged, cease operation immediately and
sequester the instrument from inadvertent use.
SAFETY
Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C
Humidity Maximum RH 90% (non-condensing) up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to RH 50% at 50 °C
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C
AC Power 100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±10%) or
100-120 VAC (±10%) at 400 Hz (±5%)
Automatic AC Voltage Selection
Consumption
Nominal 80 W / 80 VA
Maximum* 150 W / 150 VA
Standby 4 W
CAUTION of potential damage to equipment, or WARNING of potential bodily injury.
Do not proceed until the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
WARNING. Risk of electric shock or burn.
Measurement ground connection.
Alternating current
Power On/Standby (Off).

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A. Touch Screen Display
B. Front Panel
C. Ground and Calibration Terminals
D. USB 2.0 Ports
E. Mixed Signal Interface
F. Channel Inputs
G. Rotating / Tilting Feet
H. Power On/Off Button
Front of Oscilloscope
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
The touch screen display is the principal viewing and control center of
the oscilloscope. See p.10 for an overview of its components.
The front panel houses buttons and knobs that control different
oscilloscope settings. Operate the instrument using front panel controls,
touch screen controls, or a mix that is convenient for you.
Front mounted host USB 2.0 ports can be used for transferring data or
connecting peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard.
The mixed signal intereface connects the digital leadset to input up-to-16
digital lines (with a Mixed Signal probe).
Ground and calibration output terminals are used to compensate
passive probes.
Channels 1–4 are used to input analog signal.
The rotating, tilting feet
enable four different
viewing positions.
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 “Safety”).
The Power button controls the operational state of the oscilloscope.
Press Power to switch on the instrument and load the oscilloscope software.
The LED on the button lights to show the oscilloscope is on. Press it again to
switch “off” (Standby power).
CAUTION. Do not power on or calibrate the oscilloscope with a
signal attached.
Always use the Power button or the File > Shutdown menu option to
execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings.
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.

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Back of Oscilloscope
A. Built-in Carrying Handle
B. WaveSource Output
C. Kensington Lock
D. Micro SD Card (removable drive)
E. EXT Trigger Input
F. AUX Output
G. VGA Video Output to external monitors
H. Ethernet Port
I. USBTMC Port for remote control
J. USB 2.0 Ports
K. AC Power Inlet
L. Fuse Holder
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
Connecting to External Devices/Systems
After start up, configure external connections using the menu options
listed below. See the WaveSurfer 3000z Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual
for more detailed instructions.
USB Peripherals
Connect the device to one of the host USB 2.0 ports on the front or back
of the instrument. Most USB connections are "plug-and-play".
Printer
WaveSurfer 3000z supports PictBridge-compliant printers. Connect
to any USB 2.0 port. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Hardcopy to
configure printer settings.
External Monitor
WaveSurfer 3000z supports external monitors with 1028 x 600
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.
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 output signal.
Note: WaveSource is optional and requires an activated license key.
Trigger Out
To send a trigger pulse to another device, connect a BNC cable from the
AUX output on the back of the instrument to the other device.
LAN
WaveSurfer 3000z is preset to accept DHCP network addressing over a
TCPIP connection. Just connect a cable from the Ethernet port on the
back panel to a network access device. Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup >
Remote to find the IP address.
To configure a Static IP address, touch Net Connections on the Remote
dialog and enter the IP address.
Go to Utilities > Preference Setup > Email to configure email settings.
Remote Control
You can control the instrument using the IP address. Be sure the
instrument is on the same subnet as the controller.
To switch to USBTMC control, connect a USB-A/B cable from the
USBTMC port on the back of the instrument to the controller. Go to
Utilities > Preference Setup > Remote to change the remote control
setting to USBTMC.
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 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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Probes
WaveSurfer 3000z oscilloscopes are compatible with the included passive
probes and most Teledyne LeCroy ProBus active probes that are rated for
the oscilloscope’s bandwidth. Probe specifications and documentation
are available at teledynelecroy.com/probes.
Digital Leadset
Delivered with the purchase of the Mixed Signal probe option, the
digital leadset enables input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Lines can
be organized into two logical groups representing different buses 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.
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 channel used in measurements. Use either the
provided ground extenders or ground flying leads to make the ground
connection.
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.

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OVERVIEW
Front Panel
Most of the front panel controls duplicate functionality available through the
touch screen display. They are covered in more detail in the Basics section
and in the WaveSurfer 3000z Oscilloscopes Operator’s Manual.
Shortcut buttons arranged across the top of the front panel give quick
access to commonly used functions. Other shortcut buttons arranged
across the bottom (Decode, WaveScan, etc.) open special applications.
The Print button captures the entire screen and handles it according to your
Hardcopy settings (e.g., print, email, or save to file), or creates a Notebook
Entry in LabNotebook if configured for it.
The Touch Screen button enables or disables touch screen functionality.
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. Adjust is also used to control the trace
intensity value when the Intensity button is turned on (lit).
All the knobs on the front panel function one way if
turned and another if pushed like a button. The first
label describes the knob’s principal “turn” action; the
second label describes its “push” action.
Front panel buttons light to indicate which functions
and traces are active.

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OVERVIEW
Touch Screen Display
The entire display is a capacitive touch screen. Use your finger or a capacitive stylus (not included) to touch, double-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.
A. Menu Bar
B. Grid Area
C. Trigger Level Indicator
D. Channel Descriptor Box
E. Trigger Time Indicator
F. Cursor
G. Timebase and Trigger
Descriptor Boxes
H. Cursor Readout
I. Setup Dialogs
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OVERVIEW
A menu bar of drop-down menus lets you access set up dialogs and other
functions. All functionality can be accessed through the menu bar.
The grid area displays the waveform traces. You can adjust the
brightness of the grid lines to make other objects more visible.
Trigger level (vertical axis) and trigger time (horizontal axis) indicators
appear on the grid when a trigger is set, color-coded to match the source.
Cursors show where measurement points have been set. Touch-and-drag
cursor indicators to quickly reposition the measurement point. Vertical
cursor readout appears on the Channel descriptor box; Horizontal cursor
readout appears below the Timebase and Trigger descriptor boxes.
Channel (C1-C4), Zoom (Z1-Z4), Math (F1-F2), Memory (M1-M2), and
Digital (Digital1-Digital2, with MSO option) trace descriptor boxes appear
immediately below the grid and summarize current settings for each open
trace. Touch the descriptor box to open the corresponding set up dialog.
Timebase and Trigger descriptor boxes appear at the right of the display.
Timebase and Trigger settings only apply to channel traces. Touch the
descriptor box to open the corresponding set up dialog.
Dialogs appear at the bottom of the display for entering set up data. The
top dialog will be the main entry point for the selected function.
For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the
main dialog. Touch the tab to open the dialog
Apply measurement parameters to the trace
Display a zoom of the trace
Apply math functions to the trace
Copy the trace to internal memory
(e.g., C2 to M2).
Scale the trace to fit the grid
Apply a custom label to the trace
The Action toolbar on the main Channel, Math, and Memory dialogs
offers shortcuts to common actions so you don’t have to leave the
underlying dialog. Actions always apply to the active (highlighted) trace.
Open serial data decoder dialogs
(if options installed; else disabled)

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BASICS
Changing the Display
Grid Mode
The grid is 8 Vertical divisions representing 256 Vertical levels and 10
Horizontal time divisions. The value represented by each division depends
on the scale settings of the traces that appear on it.
8 Vertical
Divisions
256
Vertical
Levels
The grid area can contain multiple grids, each representing the full
number of Vertical levels, so vertical precision is always maintained.
256
Vertical
Levels
256
Vertical
Levels
By default, the oscilloscope has the Auto grid mode enabled. Auto adds a new grid for each new type of trace—(analog) channel, zoom, or math function—and
closes the grid when no longer needed. All traces of the same type appear on the same grid.
You can also choose to display all traces on a Single grid, or one of the XY grid modes that combine a frequency-time trace with the level-time traces.
To modify the touch screen display, choose Display > Display Setup from the menu bar and make your selections from the Display dialog.

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BASICS
Line and Intensity
Grid Intensity makes the grid lines dimmer or brighter relative to the trace.
You can also apply Axis Labels to show the value currently represented
by the extreme Vertical and Horizontal margins of the grid.
When more data is available than can actually be displayed, Trace Intensity
helps to visualize significant events by applying an algorithm that dims less
frequently occurring samples.
With Intensity 100%
The front panel Intensity button sets the
Adjust knob to control the trace intensity
setting.
With Intensity 40%

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BASICS
Working with Traces
The easiest way to turn on a trace is to press the front panel C1-C4, Math,
and Zoom buttons. Provided there is a signal, a waveform appears on the
grid, a new descriptor box opens at the bottom of the grid area, and the
corresponding setup dialog opens. This is now the “active” trace.
To turn off the trace, press the front panel button again.
Traces can also be turned on/off by using the Trace On checkbox on the
Channel, Math, Zoom, and Memory setup dialogs.
Trace Descriptor Boxes
Channel (C1-C4), Zoom (Z1-Z4), Math (F1-F2), Memory (M1-M4), and
Digital (Digital1-Digital2) descriptor boxes appear along the bottom of
the grid area when a trace is turned on. Descriptor boxes summarize and
activate the traces they represent. Inactive. Controls will not work
for this trace.
Active. Controls will work
for this trace.
Active vs. Inactive Trace
Although several traces may be open and appear on the display, only one at
a time is active. This is true for all traces, regardless of the type. All actions
apply to the active trace until another is selected.
Touch a trace or its descriptor box to activate it and bring it to the foreground.
When the descriptor box appears highlighted in blue, front panel controls and
touch screen gestures apply to that trace.
Trace Context Menu
Touching a trace, or right-clicking with a mouse on
the descriptor box, opens a context menu of actions
that can be applied to that trace, such as create
math function, apply measurements or label.

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Adjusting Setups
On trace setup dialogs, many entries can be made by selecting from the pop-
up menu that appears when you touch a control.
On some pop-up menus, you can choose to display
options as a list or as icons.
When an entry field appears highlighted in blue after
touching, it is active and the value can be modified by
turning the front panel knobs. Fields that don’t have
a dedicated knob (as do Vertical Level or Horizontal
Delay) can be modified using the Adjust knob.
If you have a keyboard installed, you can type
entries in an active data entry field. Or, you can
touch again, then “type” the entry by touching
keys on the virtual keypad or keyboard.
To use the virtual keypad, touch the soft keys
exactly as you would a calculator. When you
touch OK, the calculated value is entered in the
field.
BASICS
Just as you change the display by using the setup dialogs, you can
change the setups by moving different display objects.
Touch-and-drag waveforms, cursors and trigger indicators to reposition them
on the grid; this is the same as setting the values on the dialog.
Quickly create new zoom traces by touching and dragging to draw a
selection box around a portion of the original trace.
Touch & Drag

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Vertical
Vertical controls adjust analog traces along the Y axis. Traces represent eight Vertical divisions of the source signal at the selected number of Volts or Amperes
per division. The zero level is at the center grid line unless you add positive or negative Offset. The front panel Volts knob also controls the Vertical Scale of
zoom, math, and memory traces.
Channel Descriptor Box
Volts/div (Gain)
Offset
Pre-Processing Summary List
(changes from default state)
Coupling
Vertical Cursor Positions
From the Front Panel
Turn on/activate
trace and open
setup dialog.
Raise/lower Offset
from zero. Push to
return to zero Offset.
Raise/lower Volts/div.
Push to toggle between
coarse and fine scale
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From the Touch Screen
Touch Channel descriptor
once to reactivate the trace,
twice to reopen the Cndialog.
Refine Volts/div or Offset.
Enter Attenuation for
non-Teledyne LeCroy probes.
Optionally, change
Vertical Unit of
grid from Volts to
Amperes.
Enter Coupling and
Deskew for cables/probes.
Enter signal
Bandwidth.
BASICS

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From the Front Panel
Turn on/activate
digital traces.
Digital
On instruments with a Mixed Signal probe option, Digital selections are added to the Vertical menu, and the front panel Vertical knobs control active Digital line
and bus traces.
Turn Offset to
raise/lower group
Vertical Position,
the top of lowest bit
relative to center.
Turn Volts to raise/
lower Group Height,
the total Vertical
divisions occupied
by group.
Digital Descriptor Box
Digital Memory
# Digital Lines in Group
Digital Sample Rate
Digital Display Modes
Line trace shows high, low and transition points for each line.
Bus trace collapses lines into hex values.
BASICS