Teledyne Lecroy WaveSurfer 4034HD User manual

Operator's Manual
WaveSurfer 4000HD
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WaveSurfer 4000HD Oscilloscopes Operator's Manual
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Contents
Oscilloscope Overview and Set Up 1
Safety 1
Overview 4
Powering On/Off 10
Software Activation 10
Language Selection 10
Connecting to Other Devices/Systems 11
Configuring the Save/User Button 12
Using MAUI 13
Touch Screen 13
MAUI with OneTouch 18
Controlling Traces 23
Zooming 26
Acquisition 31
Auto Setup 31
Vertical 32
Digital (Mixed Signal) 35
Timebase 39
Trigger 45
Display 53
Display Set Up 53
Persistence Display 54
Cursors 57
Cursor Types 57
Apply and Position Cursors 59
Standard Cursors Dialog 60
XY Cursors Dialog 60
Measure 61
Measure Table 61
Parameter Set Up 62
List of Standard Measurements 64
Using Trends 67
Math 69
Math Function Set Up 69
Math Dialog 70
List of Standard Math Operators 71
Average Function 73
ERes Function 74
FFT Function 76
Rescale Function 78
Memory 83
Saving Memories 83
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Restoring Memories 84
Analysis Tools 85
WaveScan 85
PASS/FAIL Testing 89
Saving Data (File Functions) 91
Save 91
Recall 97
LabNotebook 99
Share 102
Email & Report Settings 103
Print 104
Using the File Browser 105
Utilities 107
Utilities Dialogs 107
Disk Utilities 112
Preferences Dialogs 113
WaveSource Automatic Waveform Generator 117
Digital Voltmeter 119
Maintenance 121
Restore Default Setup 121
MAUI™ Firmware Update for Windows CE Oscilloscopes 121
Technical Support 122
Returning a Product for Service 123
Certifications 124
EMC Compliance 124
Safety Compliance 125
Environmental Compliance 126
Intellectual Property 126
Warranty 127
Index 129
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy WaveSurfer 4000HD 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.
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Oscilloscope Overview and Set Up
Safety
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. Refer to
manual. Do not proceed until the information is fully understood and conditions are met.
Caution, high voltage; risk of electric shock or burn.
Caution, contains parts/assemblies susceptible to damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
Frame or chassis terminal (ground connection).
Alternating current.
Standby power (front of instrument).
Precautions
Observe generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions listed here. The overall safety
of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Use indoors only .
Use only within the operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
Maintain ground. The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the chassis of the instrument. To avoid
electric shock, connect only to a mating outlet with a safety ground contact.
Caution: Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside the oscilloscope, or disconnecting
the safety ground terminal, creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
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 the power cord shipped with the 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. Cease operation
immediately and secure the instrumentfrom inadvertent use.
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Operating Environment
Temperature:0 °C to 50 °C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90% up to 31 °C,
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C
Measuring Terminal Ratings (C1-C4 and Ext)
Maximum Input Voltage:50 Ω coupling ≤ 5 Vrms
1 MΩ coupling ≤ 400 Vpk max. (Peak AC ≤ 10 kHz + DC)
derating at 15 dB/decade from 10 kHz to 1.6 MHz,
10 Vpk max.above 1.6 MHz
Caution: Measuring terminals have no rated measurement category per IEC/EN 61010-1:2010.
Measuring terminals are not intended to be connected directly to supply mains.
Cooling
The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents. The internal fan control circuitry
regulates the fan speed based on the ambient temperature. This is performed automatically after start-up.
Caution: Do not block the cooling 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.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrumentusing 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 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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Power
The instrument automatically adapts to the line voltage; manual voltage selection is not required.
AC Power Source:100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±10%) or
100-120 VAC (±10%) at 400 Hz (±5%)
Automatic AC voltage selection
Maximum Consumption:* 150 W (150 VA)
Nominal Consumption:90 W (90 VA)
Standby Consumption:4 W
* All PC peripherals and active probes installed on four channels.
The provided power cords mate to a compatible power inlet on the instrument for making line voltage and
safety ground connections. The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the chassis of the instrument. For
adequate protection again electric shock, connect to a mating outlet with a safety ground contact.
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Overview
Front of Oscilloscope
A. Touch screen display
B. Front panel controls
C. Standby Power button
D. ProBus analog inputs (4)
E. Mixed Signal interface
F. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
G. Ground and Cal Out terminals
H. Tilting feet
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Back of Oscilloscope
A. Wave Source output
B. Kensington lock
C. Micro SD card (removable drive)
D. EXT trigger input
E. AUX output
F. HDMI out (to external monitor)
G. Ethernet (LAN) port
H. USBTMC port
I. USB 2.0 ports (2)
J. AC power inlet
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Front Panel
Front panel controls duplicate functionality available through the
touch screen and are described here only briefly.
Knobs on the front panel function one way if turned and another
if pushed like a button. The first label describes the knob’s “turn”
action, the second label its “push” action. Actions performed from
the front panel always apply to the active trace.
Many front panel buttons light to indicate which functions and
traces are active. The labels for Trigger, Horizontal, Vertical and
Cursors/Adjust will light in the color of the trace that is currently
associated with these knobs. The Math, Zoom, and Mem
indicators between the Horizontal and Vertical knobs will light
when they are controlling a math function, zoom, or memory
trace (instead of a channel).
Miscellaneous Controls
Auto Setup performs an Auto Setup. After the first press, you will
be prompted for a confirmation. Press the button again or use the
touch screen to confirm.
Default Setup resets the oscilloscope to the factory default
configuration. After the first press, you will be prompted for a
confirmation. Press the button again or use the touch screen to
confirm.
Touch Screen toggles on/off touch screen functionality.
Save/User can be configured as you choose, for example: save a
screen capture using your current Screen Image Preferences;
save other file types; or clear sweeps and restart measurement
counters. See Configuring the Save/ User Button for instructions
on making the selection.
Trigger Controls
The front panel Level knob changes the trigger threshold level (V or A). The number is shown on the
Trigger descriptor box. Pushing the knob sets the trigger level to the 50% amplitude of the input signal.
The READY indicator lights when the trigger is armed. The TRIG'D indicator lights when a trigger occurs.
Setup opens the Trigger Setup dialog. Press it again to close the dialog.
Auto starts Auto trigger mode, which triggers the oscilloscope after a set time, even if the trigger
conditions are not met.
Normal starts Normal trigger mode, which triggers the oscilloscope each time the signal on the triggering
channel meets the trigger conditions.
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Single starts Single trigger mode (single-shot acquisition). The first press arms the oscilloscope to trigger.
The second press triggers the oscilloscope once when the triggering signal meets the trigger conditions.
Stop prevents the scope from triggering on a signal. If you boot up the instrument with the trigger in Stop
mode, a "No trace available" message is shown. Select another mode to begin acquisition.
Horizontal Controls
Turn the Delay knob to raise/lower the Trigger Delay value (S). Push the knob to reset Delay to zero.
If the trace source is an input channel, turn the Horizontal Adjust knob to set the Time/division (S) of the
oscilloscope acquisition system. The 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. If the active trace is a math, zoom or memory, use this knob to change the Horizontal
Scale, effectively "zooming" in or out. The value is shown on the corresponding descriptor box.
Push the knob to adjust scale in fine increments; push it again to return to stepped increments.
Vertical Controls
The 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.
The Vertical Adjust knob sets Volts/div for channel traces or Vertical Scale for math, zoom and memory
traces. The value appears on the trace descriptor box. Push the knob to toggle between fine and stepped
increments.
The Channel buttons (1-4) 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.
The Zoom (Z) button creates a Quick Zoom of each open trace.The resulting zoom traces are 1/10 of the
source channel scale and centered on the display. Use the Horizontal knobs to adjust this, or touch the
zoom descriptor box twice to display the zoom dialog controls. Touch the Zoom button again to turn off
the zooms.
The Digital (D) button enables digital input on oscilloscopes with the MSO option.
Cursor Controls
Cursors identify specific vertical and horizontal values on the waveform. The white cursor markers help
make these points more visible, as well as provide a simple way to reposition them. A readout of the
vertical values appears on the trace descriptor box, while the horizontal values appear below the
Timebase 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.
Press the Cursor Type button to apply or remove cursors. Continue pressing to cycle through all cursor
types until the desired type is found ("Off" occurs when no cursors are visible).
Turn the Coarse knob to adjust the position of absolute cursors (dashed-dotted lines). Push it to return the
cursor to the default 2.5 division setting. If you're using the Both Rel cursor type, each push will select the
other absolute cursor. With the correct cursor selected (highlighted), turn the knob to adjust the position.
Turn the Fine knob to adjust the position of relative cursors (dashed lines). Push it to return the cursor to
the default 7.5 division setting, or to select the other relative cursor when using the Both Rel cursor type.
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When Cursors are off and a data entry field is selected, these knobs serve as the Adjust knobs. Turn the
left knob to make coarse (1-, 2-, 5-, 10-stepped) adjustments; turn the right knob to make fine (single-
increment) adjustments. Push either knob to return to the default setting.
Signal Interfaces
Teledyne LeCroy instruments offer a variety of interfaces to input analog or digital signals. See the
oscilloscope product page at teledynelecroy.com for a list of compatible input devices.
ProBus Interface
Channel inputs C1-C4 utilize the ProBus interface.
The ProBus interface contains a 6-pin power and communication connection and a BNC signal
connection to the probe, with sense rings for detecting passive probes. It offers both 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input
impedance and provides probe power and control for a wide range of probes such as high impedance
passive probes, high impedance active probes, current probes, high voltage probes, and differential
probes.
The ProBus interface completely integrates 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.
The ProBus interface may have a BNC-terminated cable connected directly to it. Depending on the BNC
connector used on the cable, the interface is rated for up to 4 GHz with 50 Ω coupling or 1 GHz with 1 MΩ
coupling.
Note: Operational bandwidth is equal to the maximum input frequency of your oscilloscope
model. See the product datasheet.
Other Analog Inputs
EXT In can be used to input an external trigger pulse.
This input has a simple BNC interface with no power supply. See your product datasheet for voltage and
frequency ratings.
Mixed Signal Inputs
The digital leadset shipped with the MSO option connects to the Mixed Signal Input on the front of the
oscilloscope to input of up-to-16 lines of digital data. Physical lines can be preconfigured into different
logical groups, Digitaln, corresponding to a bus and renamed appropriately depending on the group. The
transitions for each line may be viewed through different displays.
See Digital Setup Using theDigital Leadset for detailed instructions.
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Probes
The oscilloscope is compatible with the included passive probes and most Teledyne LeCroy active probes
that are rated for the instrument’s bandwidth.
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.
If using other passive probes than those supplied, be sure to perform a low frequency calibration before
using them to measure signal. You can use the signal from the Cal Out hook on the front of the
oscilloscope.
Active Probes
Teledyne LeCroy offers a variety of active probes for use with your oscilloscope. 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.
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 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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Powering On/Off
Press the Power button to turn on the instrument.
To power down, you can quickly press the Power button again, but the safest way to power down is to use
the File > Shutdown menu option, which will always execute a proper shut down process and preserve
settings. Holding the Power button will execute a “hard” shut down (as on a computer), which we do not
recommend doing because it does not allow the 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.
Caution: Do not power on or calibrate with a signal attached.
Software Activation
The oscilloscope software (firmware and standard applications) is active upon delivery. At power-up, the
instrument loads the software automatically.
Free firmware updates are available periodically. Visit the software download page of our website at
teledynelecroy.com and go to Oscilloscope Downloads > Firmware Upgrade.
Registered users can receive an email notification when a new update is released. Follow the instructions
in Firmware Update to download and install the software.
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.
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.
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Connecting to Other Devices/Systems
After start up, configure the oscilloscope connections 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 the 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:
1. Touch Net Connections on the Remote dialog.
2. Touch the Mini-port icon (right) to open the driver settings.
3. Select Specify an IP address and enter the new address.
To configure Email, go to File > File Sharing > Email Settings.
Remote Control
You can remote control the instrument using TCP/IP over LAN or a direct Ethernet connection. If using the
LAN, be sure the instrument is on the same subnet as the controller.
Note: Depending on the controller, you may have to use a cross-over cable when making a direct
connection.
The WaveSurfer also supports remote control via USBTMC or GPIB (with the optional USB-GPIB adapter).
To change the remote control setting from the default TCP/IP, go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote.
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 4000HD supports external monitors with 1280x800 ppi resolution. Connect the monitor cable
to the HDMI video output on the back of the instrument. The connection is “plug-and-play” and does not
require any further configuration.
Printer
WaveSurfer 4000HD supports PictBridge-compliant printers. Connect the printer to any host USB port. Go
to File > Print Setup 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.
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External Device (for Waveform Generation)
Connect a BNC cable from the WaveSource Output on the back of the instrument to the device to which
you wish to output a signal. Go to Utilities > WaveSource to configure the signal.
Note: WaveSource is optional and requires an activated license key.
Configuring the Save/User Button
The front panel Save/User button can be configured to perform your choice of actions, such as saving a
screen image or other file type.
1. Go to Utilities > Front Panel Setup, then touch Select User Action and make your User button
selection.
2. Optionally, touch Configure Action to make any other setting related to that action, such as Screen
Image or Print preferences.
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Using MAUI
MAUI (Most Advanced User Interface) is Teledyne LeCroy's unique oscilloscope user interface.
Touch Screen
The oscilloscope features a capacitive touch screen that supports fluid, tablet-like response to gestures.
Note: Use your finger or a capacitive stylus (not included) to interact with the touch screen. A
regular stylus will not work.
The entire display area is active. Many controls that display information also work as “buttons” to access
other functions, and even the waveform traces can be manipulated. 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
Grid
Descriptor boxes
Dialogs
Message bar
Menu Bar
The top of the window contains a complete menu of functions. Making a selection here changes the
dialogs displayed at the bottom of the screen. While many operations can also be performed from the
front panel or launched via the descriptor boxes, the menu bar is the best way to access dialogs for
Save/Recall (File) functions, Display functions, Status, LabNotebook, Pass/Fail setup, optional Analysis
packages, and Utilities/Preferences setup.
The Clear Sweeps button to the right of the menu bar clears acquired waveforms from the history buffer
and resets all measurement counters and histicons.
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Grids
The grids display the waveform traces. Every grid is 8 vertical divisions representing the full number of
vertical levels and 10 horizontal divisions. The value represented by each division depends on the Vertical
and Horizontal Scale of the traces that appear on the grid.
The grid region can be divided up to three times to show channel (Cn), math (Fn), and zoom (Zn) traces on
different grids. In Auto Grid mode, it will divide automatically as needed when new types of traces are
turned on. Two additional grid styles allow you to display XY traces, as well as voltage-time traces on
separate grids. Regardless of the number and orientation of grids, every grid always represents the same
number of Vertical levels. Therefore, absolute Vertical measurement precision is maintained.
Grid Intensity
You can adjust the brightness of the grid lines by going to Display > Display Setup and entering a new Grid
Intensity percentage. The higher the number, the brighter and bolder the grid lines.
Grid Indicators
These indicators appear around or on the grid to mark important points on the display. They are matched
to the color of the trace to which they apply. When multiple traces appear on the same grid, indicators
refer to the foreground trace—the one that appears on top of the others.
Axis labels mark the time and unit represented by a grid division. They update dynamically
as you pan the trace or change the scale. Originally shown in absolute values, the labels
show delta from 0 (center) when the number of significant digits grows too large. To
remove them, go to Display > Display Setup and deselect Axis Labels.
Trigger Time, a small triangle along the bottom (horizontal) edge of the grid, shows the
time of the trigger. Unless Horizontal Delay is set, this indicator is at the zero (center) point
of the grid. Delay time 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 Time indicator to a time not shown on the
grid. All Delay values are shown on the Timebase Descriptor Box.
Trigger Level at the right edge of the grid tracks the last triggered voltage level. If you
change the level, a hollow triangle of the same color appears at the new level until it has
triggered. The trigger level indicator is not shown if the triggering channel is not displayed.
Zero Volts Level 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.
Cursor markers appear over the grid to indicate the voltage and time being measured on
the waveform. Drag-and-drop cursor markers to quickly reposition them.
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Descriptor Boxes
Trace descriptor boxes appear just beneath the grid whenever a trace is turned on. They function to:
lInform—descriptors summarize the current trace settings and its activity status.
lNavigate—touch the descriptor box once to activate the trace, twice to open the setup dialog.
lConfigure—drag-and-drop descriptor boxes to change source or copy setups (with OneTouch).
Besides trace descriptor boxes, there are also Timebase and Trigger descriptor boxes summarizing the
acquisition settings shared by all channels, which also open the corresponding setup dialogs.
Channel Descriptor Box
Channel trace descriptor boxes correspond to analog signal inputs. They show
(clockwise from top left): Channel Number, Pre-processing list, Coupling, Vertical Scale
(gain) setting, Vertical Offset setting, Sweeps Count (when averaging), Vertical Cursor
positions, and Number of Segments (in Sequence mode).
Codes are used to indicate pre-processing and coupling that has been applied to the
input. The short form is used when several processes are in effect.
Symbols on Descriptor Boxes
Pre-Processing Type Long Form Short Form
Deskew DSQ DQ
Bandwidth Limiting BWL B
Coupling DC50, DC1M, AC1M or GND D50, D1, A1 or G
Other Trace Descriptor Boxes
Similar descriptor boxes appear for math (Fn), zoom (Zn),
and memory (Mn) traces. These descriptor boxes show
any Horizontal scaling that differs from the signal
timebase. Units will be automatically adjusted for the type
of trace.
Timebase and Trigger Descriptor Boxes
The Timebase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top
right) Horizontal Delay, Time/div, Sample Rate, Number of
Samples, and Sampling Mode (blank when in Real-time
mode).
Trigger descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right)
Trigger Source and Coupling, Trigger Level (V), Slope/Polarity, Trigger Type, Trigger Mode.
Horizontal (time) cursor readout, 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 functionality. For convenience, related dialogs appear as a series of tabs behind the
main dialog. Touch the tab to open the dialog.
Right-hand Subdialogs
At times, your selections will require more settings than can fit on one dialog, or the task invites further
action, such as zooming a new trace. In that case, subdialogs will appear to the right of the dialog. These
subdialog settings always apply to the object that is being configured on the tab to the left.
Action Toolbar
Several setup dialogs contain a toolbar at the bottom of the dialog. These buttons enable you to perform
commonplace tasks—such as turning on a measurement—without having to leave the underlying dialog.
Toolbar actions always apply to the active trace.
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 you configure and apply serial data decoders and
triggers. This button is only active if you have serial data 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 performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.
Label opens the Label pop-up to annotate the active trace.
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