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Ellisys USB Explorer 200
Getting Started Guide
Version 2.0.3
February 13, 2006
Ellisys Sàrl ● ch. du Grand-Puits 38 ● CH-1217 Meyrin Geneva ● Switzerland
www.ellisys.com
support@ellisys.com

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  • Page 1 Ellisys USB Explorer 200 Getting Started Guide Version 2.0.3 February 13, 2006 Ellisys Sàrl ● ch. du Grand-Puits 38 ● CH-1217 Meyrin Geneva ● Switzerland www.ellisys.com ● support@ellisys.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Coverage ......................15 Excluded Products and Problems................15 Obtaining Warranty Service ................15 Limitations ....................... 16 Severability ...................... 16 Warranty Period ....................17 Governing Law ....................17 Jurisdiction; Venue .................... 17 USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 2 of 17...
  • Page 3 Figure 3 - Connecting only one Device Under Test ..............7 Figure 4 - Wrong connection with more than one DUT ...............8 Figure 5 - Correct connection with more than one DUT using a Hub..........8 USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 3 of 17...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Starting Out

    Chapter 1: Starting out Introduction The USB Explorer 200 is a non-intrusive high speed USB 2.0 protocol analyzer allowing you to display the bus states and the packets sent, decode the descriptors, detect errors and incompatibilities in devices or drivers as well as quantify their performance.
  • Page 5: Front And Back Panels Of The Analyzer

    Computer Connecting the analyzer to the analysis computer The USB Explorer 200 is a high speed, full speed and low speed USB 2.0 protocol analyzer that sends data using a high speed USB 2.0 connection. The recommended configuration requires two computers, one for communicating with the device under test and the other for displaying the results of the analysis.
  • Page 6 Analysis computer Test computer USB Explorer 200 Figure 1 - Configuration with two computers Configuration with only one computer It is possible to use just one computer for both testing and analysis, but this option is not recommended (see Figure 2).
  • Page 7: Connecting A Device For Analysis

    Figure 3 shows how to properly connect the device under test. Analysis computer Test computer USB Explorer 200 Device Under Test Figure 3 - Connecting only one Device Under Test To prevent problems which could arise from your cables' length, please follow the following instructions: - The blue cable must be no longer than 5 meters.
  • Page 8 The Figure 4 shows an incorrect connection: the USB mouse is connected 'above' the analyzer. Analysis computer Test computer USB Explorer 200 Mouse Device Under Test Figure 4 - Wrong connection with more than one DUT When the analyzer is used to analyze multiple devices, this analysis must necessarily involve a USB hub.
  • Page 9: Installing The Software And The Drivers

    4. Congratulations! You have just used the analyzer to record your first data acquisition. You can now read the USB Analysis Software User's Manual to fully benefit from all the available power in the analysis software. USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 9 of 17...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Frequently Asked Questions

    General Which recording speeds can be supported? The USB Explorer 200 supports recording of low speed (1.5 Mbit/s), full speed (12 Mbit/s) and high speed (480 Mbit/s) links. It can record traffic from any USB 2.0 device. Owing to its powerful decoding engine, the USB Explorer 200 automatically detects the appropriate recording speed for an unequalled ease of use.
  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Why can't I run the analysis software installation file? The analysis software installation file requires Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0 or higher. Updated files are available from the download site: http://www.usbexplorer.com/download.php USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 11 of 17...
  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Technical Data

    128 MB RAM • USB 2.0 EHCI host controller • Resolution 800x600 256 colors • Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or above • Internet Explorer 5.0 or above USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 12 of 17...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Bus states: detection and measurement of Reset, Suspend, Keep Alive and High Speed Handshake states Power Requirements • Powered by the USB bus of the Analysis computer • No external power supply needed USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 13 of 17...
  • Page 14 The decoding engine and the firmware can be updated by software Product Warranty • Two years limited warranty Ellisys reserves itself all rights to change product features and specifications without notice. USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 14 of 17...
  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions

    If Ellisys is unable to repair or replace the product, it will refund the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made. In no event shall Ellisys' liability exceed the original purchase price of product.
  • Page 16: Limitations

    LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT OR FOR APPLICATIONS IN WHICH THE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCTS WOULD CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS LIKELY TO OCCUR. ELLISYS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY...
  • Page 17: Warranty Period

    These conditions and terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Switzerland. Jurisdiction; Venue The parties consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of, and venue in, the District Court of Geneva, Switzerland. USB Explorer 200 User's manual Page 17 of 17...

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