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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual LabMaster 10 Zi-A Oscilloscope Systems...
  • Page 2 Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. documentation for internal educational purposes only. Teledyne LeCroy is a trademark of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc., Inc. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Symbols Precautions Operating Environment Measuring Terminal Ratings (C1-Cn and Aux In) Clearance and Ventilation Lifting and Moving Power Ratings Managing Power Supply LabMaster Overview and Set Up MCM-Zi-A Master Control Module LM10-xxZi-A Acquisition Module MCM-Zi-A Configuration ChannelSync Mainframe Hub ChannelSync Hub Configuration OMA Configurations Standard High Bandwidth Accessories...
  • Page 4 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Restoring Memories Analysis Tools WaveScan PASS/FAIL Testing CustomDSO Setups/Controls Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Save Recall LabNotebook Report Generator Print File Sharing Dialog (send email) Email & Report Settings Using the File Browser Utilities & Preferences Utilities Preferences Disk Utilities...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope system. We're certain you'll be pleased with the detailed features unique to our instruments. This manual shows the LabMaster 10 Zi-A, although much of it could be applied to earlier instruments in the series. ®...
  • Page 6 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety 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. Warning, risk of electric shock or burn.
  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Operating Environment Temperature : 5 °C to 40 °C Humidity : Maximum relative humidity (RH) 80% 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 25 °C Measuring Terminal Ratings (C1-Cn and Aux In) Maximum Input Voltage : 50 Ω...
  • Page 9: Managing Power Supply

    Safety Caution: Secure acquisition module power cords with the cable clamp at all times. Failure to do so creates a fire hazard. Caution: The combined draw from your control module and acqusition modules (up to 20) can be many kilowatts. Two acquisition modules connected to a single circuit may cause an overcurrent condition for that circuit.
  • Page 10: Labmaster Overview And Set Up

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual LabMaster Overview and Set Up LabMaster is a modular oscilloscope that allows a configuration of more channels at higher bandwidths than conventional four-channel oscilloscopes. It is ideally suited for test situations where there are many lanes of serial data to be captured and analyzed simultaneously, crosstalk analysis, or for capturing four or more channels at the highest possible bandwidths...
  • Page 11: Mcm-Zi-A Master Control Module

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up MCM-Zi-A Master Control Module The Teledyne LeCroy MCM-Zi-A Master Control Module is the visualization and control center for LabMaster systems. It houses the CPU and oscilloscope firmware. All acquisition and analysis functions are available from the touch screen display, while the front panel enables traditional acquisition and zooming capabilities.
  • Page 12 Two DATALINK inputs are standard; additional DATALINKs are installed on systems with more than two acquisition modules. The PCIe expansion slots also accommodate optional GPIB and LSIB cards. Cards must be specified when ordering and installed at the Teledyne LeCroy factory.
  • Page 13: Lm10-Xxzi-A Acquisition Module

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up LM10-xxZi-A Acquisition Module The Teledyne LeCroy LM10-xxZi-A Acquisition Module provides four channels of real-time input to LabMaster 10 Zi- A oscilloscope systems. Acquisition modules are available in a variety of bandwidths and channel density configurations, ranging from 20 to 100 GHz. LabMaster systems may have anywhere from one to 20 acquisition modules of varying bandwidths.
  • Page 14: Mcm-Zi-A Configuration

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Back of LM10-xxZi-A A. SMA 10 GHz Clock input B. PCIe 1-Lane SYNC input C. PCIe 4-Lane DATALINK output D. AC power inlet with cable clamp MCM-Zi-A Configuration Please read the Safety Information before starting. This procedure assumes your LabMaster system uses five or fewer acquisition modules connected directly to an MCM-Zi/Zi-A master control module.
  • Page 15 LabMaster Overview and Set Up 5. Make any other desired cable connections, such as from the Ethernet connector on the I/O panel to a network access point. 6. Attach the power cables to each module and connect them to separate, grounded AC outlets. Caution: The combined draw from all modules can be many kilowatts.
  • Page 16: Channelsync Mainframe Hub

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual ChannelSync Mainframe Hub The ChannelSync Mainframe Hub (CMH-20) is an optional hardware accessory to LabMaster systems, enabling you to connect up to 20 acquisition modules to a single MCM-Zi/Zi-A control module, for a maximum of 80 channels of real-time input.
  • Page 17 LabMaster Overview and Set Up 4. Make any other desired cable connections, such as from the Ethernet connector on the MCM-Zi-A I/O panel to a network access point. 5. Attach the power cables to each module and connect them to separate, grounded AC outlets. Caution: The combined draw from all modules can be many kilowatts.
  • Page 18: Oma Configurations

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual OMA Configurations When using a LabMaster system with an IQS42, IQS70, or IQScope-RT Coherent Receiver from Coherent Solutions LTD: 1. Power down operational LabMaster systems. 2. Disconnect cables from the MCM-Zi-A. Gently pull the green tabs on the PCIe plugs to remove them. 3.
  • Page 19: Standard High Bandwidth Accessories

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up Standard High Bandwidth Accessories The following accessories are delivered with LM10xxZi-A acquisition modules in a soft accessory case (SAC-01A). They are designed to adapt probes and cables to the sensitive high-bandwidth interfaces. 50-65 GHz Acquisition Modules Accessory Description 10dB Attenuators...
  • Page 20: Signal Interfaces

    Do not use this to tighten! 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.
  • Page 21 The 2.92 mm connector savers operate mode free well beyond 36 GHz. 2.92 mm Interface Adapters Teledyne LeCroy offers the L2.92A-PLINK and L2.92A-PBUS adapters to enable you to connect a range of lower- bandwidth ProLink or ProBus probe platforms to the 2.92 mm and LEMO interfaces. Refer to the L2.92A adapter datasheet for a list of compatible probes.
  • Page 22 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 1.85 mm Interface The 1.85 mm interface is used for DBI acquisition of signals. The interface consists of a precision V-male connector with a V-female-to-V-female barrel adapter and a LEMO plug. It offers 50 Ω input impedance only. The barrel adapter is easily field replaceable, should damage occur. The male connector is mounted onto the oscilloscope connector panel when delivered.
  • Page 23 LabMaster Overview and Set Up 4. Insert the hand wrench over the flat portion of the barrel adapter. This holds the barrel adapter still while the V-male connector is tightened around it. 5. Tighten the V-male connector around the V-female-to-V-female barrel adapter using the torque wrench in a counterclockwise motion.
  • Page 24 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 1 mm Interface This interface consists of a precision 1 mm connector with two barrel adapters included: a 1 mm female -to-1 mm female adapter, and a 1 mm female-to-1.85 mm female adapter. It offers 50 Ω input impedance only. The barrel adapter is easily field replaceable, should damage occur.
  • Page 25 LabMaster Overview and Set Up 4. Insert the hand wrench over the flat portion of the barrel adapter. This holds the barrel adapter still while the 1 mm male connector is tightened around it. 5. Tighten the 1 mm male connector around the female-female barrel adapter using the torque wrench in a counterclockwise motion.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Powering On/Off

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up Powering On/Off Acquisition modules are shipped with a cable clamp attached to the AC power inlet. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the side of the clamp, connect the power cord, then tighten the screw to hold the cable connector securely in place.
  • Page 28: Connecting To Other Devices/Systems

    Windows 10 oscilloscopes. Note: Teledyne LeCroy 8-bit oscilloscopes and earlier 12-bit oscilloscopes (including HDO4000A) utilize Fujitsu touch-screen drivers. Because of conflicts, external monitors with Fujitsu drivers can not be used as touch screens, only as displays.
  • Page 29: Front Panel

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up Sample Clock To input an external sample clock signal, connect a BNC cable from the Aux In input to the other instrument. Go to Timebase > Horizontal Setup > Clock Source to configure the clock. Reference Clock To input/output a reference clock signal, connect a BNC cable from the Ref In/Out connector to the other instrument.
  • Page 30: Trigger Controls

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual When persistence is on, turn Intensity to change the trace intensity and saturation settings. These features can also be accessed from the Display > Display Setup dialog. Trigger Controls The Trigger front panel group corresponds to the Trigger dialog. Level knob changes the trigger threshold level (V).
  • Page 31: Cursor Controls

    LabMaster Overview and Set Up Cursor Controls The Cursors front panel group corresponds to the Cursors dialog. Push the Absolute Cursor knob (top) to set the cursor position to the default 25% position, either horizontal or vertical (depending on which cursor type you are using). Turn it to adjust the position of the cursor (absolute cursor or one of the two relative cursors).
  • Page 32: Using Maui

    Windows touch screen features. MAUI Application MAUI forms the front-end of Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes, providing a single interface for all standard and optional oscilloscope applications. MAUI runs on the Microsoft Windows platform. The oscilloscope firmware and standard applications are active upon delivery. At power-up, the instrument loads the software automatically.
  • Page 33: Touch Screen

    Using MAUI Touch Screen With MAUI, the touch screen is the principal control center of the oscilloscope. The entire display is active: use your finger or a stylus to touch, drag, swipe, and draw selection boxes. With the addition of OneTouch, gestures such as pinch and flick can be used to control the screen.
  • Page 34 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Grid The grid displays the waveform traces. Every grid is 8 Vertical divisions representing the full number of 256 Vertical levels and 10 Horizontal divisions representing the total acquisition time. The value of each division depends on the Vertical and Horizontal scale of the traces that appear on that grid.
  • Page 35: Descriptor Boxes

    Using MAUI Trigger Level at the right edge of the grid tracks the trigger voltage level. A solid triangle indicates the last triggered level. If you change the trigger level prior to acquisition (e.g., in Stop mode), a hollow triangle of the same color appears at the new trigger level.
  • Page 36 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Math, Zoom and Memory Descriptors Similar descriptor boxes appear for math (Fn), zoom (Zn) and memory (Mn) traces. These descriptors show any scaling that differs from the channel timebase. Units are automatically adjusted for the trace type. They function the same as channel descriptor boxes. Timebase and Trigger Descriptors The Timebase descriptor box shows: (clockwise from top right) Horizontal Delay, Time/div, Sample Rate, Number of Samples and Sampling Mode...
  • Page 37 Using MAUI 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.
  • Page 38: Message Bar

    At the bottom of the oscilloscope display is a narrow message bar. The current date and time are shown at the far right. Status, error, or other messages are shown at the far left, where "Teledyne LeCroy" normally appears. You will see the word "Processing..." highlighted with red at the right of the message bar when the oscilloscope is processing your last acquisition or calculating.
  • Page 39: Controlling Traces

    Using MAUI Controlling Traces Traces are the visible representations of waveforms that appear on the display grid. They may show live inputs (Cn, Digitaln), a math function applied to a waveform (Fn), a stored memory of a waveform (Mn), a zoom of a waveform (Zn), or the processing results of special analysis software.
  • Page 40: Activating Traces

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Activating Traces Although several traces may be open, only one trace is active and can be adjusted using front panel controls and touch screen gestures. A highlighted descriptor box indicates which trace is active. All actions apply to that trace until you activate another.
  • Page 41 Using MAUI Moving Traces You can move a trace from one grid to another by dragging its descriptor box to the desired grid. This is a convenient way to quickly re-arrange traces on the display. If you are in Q-Scape display mode, you can drag the descriptor box to a grid on another tab, provided the grid is visible while you are moving the trace.
  • Page 42: Labeling Traces

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Labeling Traces The Label function gives you the ability to add custom annotations to the trace display. Once placed, labels can be moved to new positions or hidden while remaining associated with the trace. Create Label 1.
  • Page 43 Using MAUI Finding Trace Status If a small letter "i" inside a bubble appears on the trace descriptor box, this indicates there is additional information regarding a waveform processing error that resulted in the oscilloscope being unable to display a trace, or producing a trace that could lead to unreliable measurements.
  • Page 44: Maui With Onetouch

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual MAUI with OneTouch Gestures like can be used to create and change setups with one touch. Just as you change the display by using the setup dialogs, you can change the setups by moving different display objects. Use the setup dialogs to refine OneTouch actions to precise values.
  • Page 45: Copy Setups

    Using MAUI Copy Setups To copy the setup of one trace to another of the same type (e.g., channel to channel, math to math), drag-and-drop the source descriptor box onto the target descriptor box. To copy the setup of a measurement (Pn), drag-and-drop the source column onto the target column of the Measure table.
  • Page 46: Position Cursors

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Position Cursors To change cursor measurement time/level, drag cursor markers to new positions on the grid. The cursor readout will update immediately. To place horizontal cursors on zooms or other calculated traces where the source Horizontal Scale has forced cursors off the grid, drag the cursor readout from below the Timebase descriptor to the grid where you wish to place the cursors.
  • Page 47: Store To Memory

    Using MAUI Store to Memory To store a trace to internal memory, drag-and-drop its descriptor onto the target memory (Mn) descriptor. Move Trace To move a trace to a different grid, drag-and-drop the trace descriptor box onto the target grid. Scroll To scroll long lists of values or readout tables, swipe the selection dialog or table in an up or down direction.
  • Page 48 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Pan/Swipe Trace To pan a trace, activate it to bring it to the forefront, then drag the waveform trace right/left or up/down. If it is the source of any other trace, that trace will move, as well. For channel traces, the Timebase descriptor box will show the new Horizontal Delay value.
  • Page 49: Waveform Acquisition

    Waveform Acquisition Waveform Acquisition Topics in this section explain how to configure the instrument to acquire new waveforms. 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 (Volts/div), Offset, Timebase (Time/div), and Trigger are set to a 50% Edge trigger on the first, non-zero-level amplitude, with the entire waveform visible for at least 10 cycles over 10 horizontal divisions.
  • Page 50 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual To change any basic Vertical settings (Scale, Offset, etc.), touch the input field and enter the new value. To quickly propagate the changes made, touch Copy Channel Setup and select the channels to Copy From and Copy To.
  • Page 51 Probe Attenuation values for third-party probes may be entered manually on the Cn dialog. The instrument will detect it is a third-party probe and display these fields. When a Teledyne LeCroy probe is connected to a channel input, the Attenuation field becomes a button to access Probe dialog, a tab added to the right of the Cn tab.
  • Page 52 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Invert changes the apparent polarity of the signal, substituting an equivalent negative value for a positive one, and vice versa, so that the waveform appears to be "flipped" on screen. De-Embedding allows you to remove the effects of cables used to input signals. On oscilloscopes with the Cable De- embedding option installed, select the checkbox, then enter the attenuation constants or cable characteristics (provided by the cable manufacturer) on the Cable De-Embedding dialog that appears.
  • Page 53: Cable De-Embedding Option

    Waveform Acquisition Cable De-Embedding Option Losses in the cables used in the test setup can reduce the accuracy of your signal (e.g., signal amplitude and rise time), as well as introduce Inter-Symbol Interference. These cable effects can dramatically alter measurements and potentially create mask test violations.
  • Page 54: Probe Dialog

    Auto Zero corrects for DC offset drifts that naturally occur from thermal effects in the amplifier of active probes. Teledyne LeCroy probes incorporate Auto Zero capability to remove the DC offset from the probe's amplifier output to improve the measurement accuracy.
  • Page 55: Labmaster Deskew Calibration

    Waveform Acquisition LabMaster Deskew Calibration The ChannelSync™ architecture in LabMaster modular oscilloscope systems utilizes a single 10 GHz distributed clock for all acquisition modules. This provides precise timing alignment and timing accuracy between all channels in all acquisition modules as found in a single, conventional oscilloscope package. However, to ensure that the static skew of all connecting cables is accounted for, a calibration at the time of system set up, and periodically thereafter, is required for the most accurate results.
  • Page 56 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 3. Select to measure Input A or Input B (when running in DBI mode), or select Active Input to measure whichever input has signal. 4. Select a Ref Channel to be used as a reference against which skew measurements are made. 5.
  • Page 57 Waveform Acquisition ChannelSync Calibration Ranges LM 9 Zi-A LM 10 Zi/Zi-A ProLink Inputs 2.4 mm/2.92 mm Inputs 2.92 mm Inputs 1.85 mm Inputs 1 mm Inputs <11.8 mV/div 10 mV/div ≤10 mV/div ≤10 mV/div ≤10 mV/div 11.9 to 17.0 mV/div 10.1 to 12.6 mV/div 10.1 to 11.8 mV/div 10.1 to 11.8 mV/div...
  • Page 58 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual SystemSkew Cal For LabMaster systems consisting of more than one acquisition module, this calibration provides the fastest and easiest way to eliminate the static skew caused by PCIe interconnection cables and align the trigger positions on all modules.
  • Page 59: Digital (Mixed-Signal)

    The HDA125 High-speed Digital Analyzer is a complete system that adds digital acquisition and triggering capabilities to Teledyne LeCroy Zi series oscilloscopes. With a sample rate of 12.5 GS/s on all 18 channels, the HDA125 is optimized for acquiring high-speed digital signals. Accurate digital interpretation of high-frequency analog signals is ensured by the high input sensitivity (150 mV minimum signal swing) and low-loading QuickLink probing system.
  • Page 60: Digital Group Set Up

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Digital Group Set Up Digital Group dialog when using HDA125. A group defines the lines that comprise a bus or that you wish to view together. To set up a digital group: 1. From the menu bar, choose Vertical > Digitaln Setup. 2.
  • Page 61 Waveform Acquisition In Vertical Position, enter the number of divisions (positive or negative) relative to the zero line of the grid where the display begins.The top of the first trace appears at this position. In Group Height, enter the total number of grid divisions the entire display should occupy. All the selected traces (Line and Bus) will appear in this space.
  • Page 62: Digital Logic Set Up

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Shortcut Buttons At the right side of the Digitaln dialogs are buttons to: Create a new Zoom of a Digital group display. Each press of the button zooms each group displayed in order, creating Z1 for Digital1, then Z4 for Digital4, etc. The zoom's horizontal and vertical scale can be changed from that of the original digital group display to show transitions in more detail.
  • Page 63: Timebase

    Waveform Acquisition Timebase Timebase (Horizontal) settings control traces along the X axis. The timebase is shared by all channels. The time represented by each horizontal division of the grid, or Time/Division, is most easily adjusted using the front panel Horizontal knob. Full Timebase set up is done on the Timebase dialog, accessed either by choosing Timebase >...
  • Page 64 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Note: You cannot operate some Serial Decoders on Sequence Mode acquisitions. Timebase Mode Time/Division is the time represented by one horizontal division of the grid. Touch the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the Timebase dialog or turn the front panel Horizontal knob to adjust this value. The overall length of the acquisition record is equal to 10 times the Time/Division setting.
  • Page 65 Waveform Acquisition Using DBI Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI), used on >33 GHz oscilloscope models, is a method for combining the digital capabilities of channels to increase bandwidth, sample rate and memory length, just as oscilloscope manufacturers have for years interleaved channels to increase sample rate and memory. The physical input used for the interleaved channel "B"...
  • Page 66: Sequence Mode Set Up

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Sequence Mode Set Up The Sequence dialog appears behind the Timebase dialog only when Sequence Mode sampling is selected. Use it to define the number of fixed-size segments to be acquired. 1. From the menu bar, choose Timebase > Horizontal Setup..., then Sequence Sampling Mode. 2.
  • Page 67: Clock Source Settings

    In some cases, an external clock signal can replace the instrument's internal clock. Oscilloscope External Clock Frequencies Impedance Use Input 50 Ω LabMaster 10 Zi-A Reference Clock MCM-Zi-A 10 MHz ±5 ppm @ 0 - 10 dBm REF In 100 MHz ±5 ppm @ 0 - 10 dBm 50 Ω...
  • Page 68 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 0V samples a symmetrical square wave with a minimum amplitude of 150 mVpp at the zero level ECL samples a square wave with a minimum amplitude of 150 mVpp at the -1.3 V level TTL samples a square wave with a minimum amplitude of 1.8 Vpp at the +1.6 V level 4.
  • Page 69: Trigger

    Waveform Acquisition Trigger Triggers define the event around which digitized information is displayed on the grid. Different Trigger Types are used to select different events in the trigger source waveforms: edge voltages, pulse widths, high/low states, etc. These may be a single-channel event or a complex pattern of events across several channels.
  • Page 70: Trigger Types

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Trigger Types The Trigger Type sets the triggering conditions. Edge triggers upon a achieving a certain voltage level in the positive or negative slope of the waveform. Width triggers upon finding a positive- or negative-going pulse width when measured at the specified voltage level. Pattern triggers upon a user-defined pattern of high and low voltage levels on selected inputs.
  • Page 71: Trigger Setup

    Waveform Acquisition sources that may be used with several types of triggers, most usually Edge triggers that fire upon the occurrence of a particular edge and level of the trigger input. External triggers (Ext source) look for the selected slope and level in an externally generated pulse that is input to the oscilloscope's Ext.
  • Page 72 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Coupling For analog triggers, specify the type of signal Coupling at the input: DC - Frequency components are coupled to the trigger circuit for high frequency bursts, or where the use of AC coupling would shift the effective trigger level. AC - Capacitively coupled.
  • Page 73 Waveform Acquisition The extent of the range can often also be specified by using a Nominal and Delta value, rather than an absolute upper and lower value. In this case, the Nominal value sets the center of the range, and the Delta determines how many units plus/minus the Nominal value are included in the range.
  • Page 74 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Measurement Trigger Measurement is not technically a trigger, but permits the instrument to stop and display acquisition based on a post- processing measurement result, similar to a trigger. The available measurements will each offer a different method for specifying the "trigger"...
  • Page 75 Waveform Acquisition Digital Pattern Trigger Pattern is the default trigger type selection when a digital input device is connected to the instrument. A Pattern trigger can be set on a digital logic pattern, or a combination of digital logic and analog states. Logic Bus Method The Logic Bus method simplifies pattern set up by utilizing digital groups and logic you have already defined on the Digital setup dialogs.
  • Page 76 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Note: As an alternative, you may set edge conditions on any line. Touch the Dn button and choose the edge. Edge conditions always assume a logical OR in the overall trigger criteria. 4. Open the Levels dialog and either: Select a Logic Family for each digital bank (if using Digital Leadset) or digital line (if using HDA125) Choose Logic Family User Defined, then enter a custom Threshold voltage and Hysteresis Adding an Analog Pattern...
  • Page 77 Waveform Acquisition Qualified Trigger A Qualified trigger arms when the qualifying A event occurs on one signal, then fires when the B event occurs on another signal. In Normal trigger mode, it automatically resets after the B event and re-arms upon the next qualifying A event.
  • Page 78 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Time Window When the B event is the occurrence of an Edge or Pattern, a window can be set to constrain the time in which B must occur following A in order for the trigger to fire. Use the When B Occurs buttons to trigger: Any Time that B occurs after being qualified by A.
  • Page 79: Trigger Holdoff

    Waveform Acquisition Trigger Holdoff Holdoff is either a period of time or an event count that may be set as an additional condition for Edge and Pattern triggers. Holdoff disables the trigger temporarily, even if the other conditions are met. Use Holdoff to obtain a stable trigger for repetitive, composite waveforms.
  • Page 80 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Hold Off by Events Events refers to the number of times the trigger conditions have been met following the arming event. For example, if the Holdoff is two edges counted from the start of the acquisition, the oscilloscope readies, arms on the first edge, holds off for the next two, triggers on the fourth edge, then completes the acquisition.
  • Page 81: Software Assisted Trigger

    Waveform Acquisition Software Assisted Trigger Software Assisted Trigger is used to find the trigger-level crossing point closest to the hardware trigger point. It then adjusts the time offset of the waveform so that it is aligned with the specified trigger level and slope. In the following figure, the white trace is the waveform at the input to software-assisted trigger processing.
  • Page 82 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual TriggerScan TriggerScan is a debugging tool that helps you quickly discover waveform anomalies by automating the process of building triggers designed to find rare events in an acquisition. Triggerscan trains the system by looking at acquired waveforms. During the training, TriggerScan analyzes the waveforms to determine what waveforms normally look like.
  • Page 83: Viewing Acquisition Status

    Waveform Acquisition Enter a Dwell Time the time instrument should wait before loading the next trigger. Check Stop On Trigger. You can use this to isolate events as triggers find them. Saving TriggerScan Setups You can preserve the Trigger List by saving it to a setup file. The current Trigger List is not preserved after exiting the application unless you manually save it.
  • Page 84: Display

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Display Display menu settings affect the number and style of grids that appear on screen and some of the visual characteristics of traces, such as persistence. The oscilloscope features a multi-grid display, where each separate grid represents the full number of 256 vertical levels.
  • Page 85: Trace Settings

    Display Axis labels display the values represented by each division of the grid, based on your vertical scale and timebase. Turned on by default, they may appear as absolute values or delta from center (0). Deselect the checkbox to remove them from the display.
  • Page 86: Persistence Display

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Persistence Display The Persistence feature retains waveform traces on the display for a set amount of time before allowing them to gradually "decay," similar to the analog-style display of old, phosphor screen oscilloscopes. The display is generated by repeated sampling of events over time and the accumulation of the sampled data into "persistence maps".
  • Page 87 Display In shaded (projected light) quality, the shape of the pulses is emphasized. This quality is monochrome only. In wire frame quality, lines of equal intensity are used to construct the persistence map. This display can be either color or Monochrome. In 3d mode, X Axis Rotation and Y Axis Roation can range 180°...
  • Page 88: Math And Measure

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Math and Measure Teledyne LeCroy offers a rich set of standard, pre-programmed tools for the "quickest time to insight" into the characteristics of acquired waveforms. Most instruments calculate measurements on all samples in an acquisition, enabling you to rapidly accumulate thousands or millions of parameter values.
  • Page 89 Math and Measure Quick Zoom Use the front panel Zoom button to quickly create one zoom trace for each displayed channel trace. Quick zooms are created at the same vertical scale as the source trace and 10:1 horizontal magnification. The MultiZoom feature is turned on, and all the new zooms are automatically added to the MultiZoom group.
  • Page 90 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Zoom Dialog Choosing Math > Zoom Setup from the menu bar opens a dialog summarizing all active and inactive zoom trace settings. Use the selection boxes to turn on/off zooms. There are also options to: Reset All, return all zooms to x1 magnification.
  • Page 91 Math and Measure MultiZoom MultiZoom unifies the Horizontal Scale (Time/div) setting of those traces that you add to the MultiZoom group. The traces can be zooms or other types of calculated (as opposed to acquired) time traces, such as memories or math functions.
  • Page 92: Cursors

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Cursors Cursors are markers (lines, cross-hairs, and arrows) that identify horizontal and vertical values where they intersect the X or Y axis. Use cursors to make fast, accurate measurements of points on the waveform. Both Relative cursors. The same cursor type is applied to all open traces. Cursor Types Horizontal Cursors Horizontal cursors are positioned at points on the x-axis and will measure the source trace horizontal and vertical...
  • Page 93 Math and Measure Absolute shows the vertical values where X1 and X2 intersect the source trace. Delta shows the difference in vertical value where each cursor intersects the source trace (marked by the arrows), calculated as: y@X2 – y@X1 = ∆y. When the X1 arrow is higher than the X2 arrow, this will be a negative number, as it represents a drop (e.g., in voltage), even when X2 is positioned above the zero level.
  • Page 94: Apply And Position Cursors

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Apply and Position Cursors To turn on cursors, either: From the menu bar, choose Cursors and select the desired cursor type from the drop-down list. On the front panel, press the Cursor button to turn on cursors, then continue pressing to cycle through all the cursor types.
  • Page 95: Standard Cursors Dialog

    Math and Measure Standard Cursors Dialog These controls can be used instead of the front panel controls to turn on cursors or to refine the cursor position. Access the dialog by choosing Cursors > Cursors Setup from the menu bar. Cursor Type buttons select the type of cursor displayed on the grid.
  • Page 96: Measure

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Measure Parameters are tools that give you access to a wide range of waveform properties, such as Rise Time, RMS voltage and Peak-Peak voltage. The instrument offers a quick selection of standard parameters, or you can create a user- defined set of parameters (My Measure) drawn from all available measurements.
  • Page 97 Math and Measure Standard Parameter Sets The pre-configured standard parameter sets available on the Measure dialog are: Std Vertical: Pk-Pk, Ampl, Max, Min, Sdev, Mean, Base, Top Std Horizontal: Rise, Fall, Period, Frequency, Width, Duty Cycle, Delay, N Points To quickly begin a new set of user-defined parameters based on the standard vertical or horizontal sets, touch Quick Setups and choose the set to copy.
  • Page 98 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Gates (vertical white lines) limit the data measured and visibly change measurement calculations. If you wish to gate all parameters to the same number of edges, use the Gate fields on the Measure dialog. For user- defined parameter sets ("My Measure"), first check Lock to activate the Start and Stop fields.
  • Page 99 Math and Measure Help Markers Help Markers clarify measurements by displaying lines, labels and hysteresis bands to mark the points being measured on the trace. For "@Level" parameters, markers make it easier to see where your waveform intersects the chosen level. If you change the set of parameters displayed, the markers will change, as well. You can choose to use Simple markers, which are only the lines, or Detailed markers, which include the measurement point labels.
  • Page 100: Parameter Setup

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Parameter Set Up Use the Pn dialogs to define a new set of measurement parameters ("My Measure"). 1. From the menu bar, choose Measure > Measure Setup. 2. Choose Measure Mode My Measure. 3. Open the Pn dialog and check On to activate the parameter. 4.
  • Page 101 Math and Measure There are three possible settings for Slope: Positive, use the rising edge of a pulse Negative, use the falling edge of a pulse Both, use either edge, whichever next occurs that meets the other criteria Here, the P1 Half Period parameter uses a Slope of Both, resulting in 10 measurements in this five period acquisition, one every time the signal crosses the 50% Level, rising or falling (only the first rising edge measurement is marked by the Help Marker).
  • Page 102 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Level Level is the point on the Vertical (Y) axis used to take a measurement. The default Level for measurements is 0 V or 50% amplitude, the center grid line when there is no Vertical Offset . When Level can be specified, it can usually be set as either: An Absolute number of Volts, or whatever is the vertical unit of the source waveform A Percent of waveform amplitude, as determined by the Top-Base calculation...
  • Page 103 Math and Measure Periodic and Cyclic Measurements Some measurement set up dialogs display a checkbox for Show one value per period or Cyclic. Periodic measurements return one measurement per full waveform period in the acquisition. Usually, "per period" is an option for Vertical parameters, like Amplitude, that would normally return only the value of the last full period in the acquisition.
  • Page 104 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Counting Periods/Cycles Per period and cyclic measurements are subject to the other measurement settings, such as the Slope and Level from which to count the waveform periods. Always visit the subdialogs that appear when checking Show one value per period or Cyclic to determine if there are further settings to be made.
  • Page 105 Math and Measure Note that although the Help Markers overlay the first two periods, the measurement value of -1.686 ns reported is actually the final measurement comparing the last two periods, as would be shown by looking at a WaveScan of the same acquisition.
  • Page 106 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Dperiod@level also allows you to also specify how the Group Size interval is treated, as a separator or a summation. Use One Value Per Group (shown above) measures every nth cycle, the first in each group. Sum All Values in Group (shown below) calculates the sum of all the cycles in the group and compares it to that of the next group.
  • Page 107 Math and Measure Note: The correct units for the measurement (V, s, Hz, dB, etc.) are automatically displayed. If you select a simple ratio parameter that yields a dimensionless number (such as power factor), units are omitted. Waveform Gated Parameters 1.
  • Page 108: List Of Standard Measurements

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual List of Standard Measurements Note: Unless otherwise stated, measurements are calculated according to IEEE standards. Additional measurements may be available depending on the software options installed. The keyword to use in remote control programs appears in Summary on the Pn dialog. Waveform Measurements Amplitude - Difference between the upper and lower levels in two-level (bi-modal) signals.
  • Page 109 Math and Measure Dtrig Time - Time from last acquisition trigger to the present acquisition trigger. For Sequence Mode acquisitions, the time between segment triggers within a single segmented waveform. Duration - Time from first acquisition trigger to last acquisition trigger included in an average, histogram, or segmented waveform.
  • Page 110 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Hold Time - Time from the first data signal edge at specified slope and level (Source2), to nearest previous clock signal edge at specified slope and level (Source1). Use Hold Clock subdialog to specify clock edge, and Hold Data subdialog to specify the data edge.
  • Page 111 Math and Measure waveforms), the Top-Base measurement used to calculate rise can default to Maximum and Minimum, giving less predictable results. Rise@level - Duration of a pulse waveform's rising edge between user-defined transition levels, measured for all rising transitions with the value for the last full pulse shown The two values used to compute the rise time are calculated as: Low = lower threshold x Amplitude/100 + Base High = upper threshold x Amplitude/100 + Base...
  • Page 112 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Histogram Measurements These measurements can be made on histogram math functions. You will receive an error status if you attempt to place them on a pulse waveform or other incompatible source. FWXX - Full Width at xx%, width of the largest area histogram peak at a user-specified percentage of the population of the highest peak.
  • Page 113 Math and Measure Fast MultiWave Port - Provides memory mapped C++ file access using multiple inputs for custom measurement calculation. The result may optionally be read back into the parameter. HParamScript - Custom Visual Basic or Java script that calculates a measurement on one or two input histograms, as opposed to waveforms.
  • Page 114 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Determining Rise and Fall Times Once Top and Base are estimated, calculation of the rise and fall times is easily done (see figure). The appropriate threshold levels are automatically determined by the instrument, using the amplitude (ampl) parameter. Rising Edge Duration Falling Edge Duration Where Mr is the number of rising edges found, Mf the number of falling edges found,...
  • Page 115: Measure Table

    Math and Measure Measure Table The header of the Measure table shows the parameters configured for each measurement slot (P1-Pn). The value row of the Measure table shows the measurements taken for each parameter on the last acquisition. You may optionally calculate and display the statistical mean, min, max and sdev of all parameters. Statistics calculated once per acquisition and accumulate over multiple acquisitions, up to the two billion value limit of the measurement buffer.
  • Page 116: Parameter Math

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Parameter Math In addition to measuring waveforms, you can set up a parameter that performs mathematical operations on the results of other parameters. Parameter math differs from math functions in that the input and the output are still numerical values that display in the Measure table.
  • Page 117 Math and Measure 6. On the Script Math subdialog, touch Script Language and choose either VBScript or JScript. 7. Touch the Edit Code button to open the Script Editor window. 8. Enter your code in the window, or Import from File an existing script. Click Apply and OK to finish. Scripts created in this window can be exported to a new file for future use.
  • Page 118: Using Web Editor

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Using Web Editor Whereas with Parameter Math you can apply a single math operation to measurement parameters, the Web Editor enables you to create processes that chain many operations on multiple inputs, including custom math and measurements (with the XDEV option), and yield multiple outputs.
  • Page 119 Math and Measure 6. On the Wed Editor dialog, choose the type of process to add to the flow. You can Add Math, Add Measure, or Add Param Math. 7. From the pop-up, choose the operation or measurement that will occur at that node. A new block appears on the display.
  • Page 120 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Preview Outputs You can add preview "windows" to see the output of a process at any stage in the flow. These previews apply only to the Web Editor. Select the output pin of the processing block you wish to preview. It will turn bright green. Then, on the Web Editor dialog choose Add Preview.
  • Page 121: Using Histograms

    Math and Measure Using Histograms Histograms display the statistical distribution of parameter values using bars of varying heights to represent measurement frequency. The Histogram math function plots the number of parameter measurements that fall within a small range, known as a bin, as a function of the parameter value. Each bin is represented by a bar on the chart.
  • Page 122 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Histogram Calculation Histograms are calculated on the portion of the waveform within the acquisition window and the measurement gates, just as are the parameters. Likewise, histogram measurements are limited to the bars of the histogram that are visible on the grid and that fall within the measurement gates.
  • Page 123 Math and Measure Histogram Scaling Bins First, enter the total #Bins that comprise the histogram. This determines how many bars appear in the histogram. Histogram peak bin values are useful because they indicate the dominant values of a parameter, but using a too high number of bins can yield a spiky histogram, making meaningful peaks hard to distinguish.
  • Page 124: Using Trends

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Using Trends The Trend math function plots a waveform composed of parameter measurements arranged in the order the measurements were made. The vertical units are the source parameter values, and the horizontal unit is the measurement number.
  • Page 125: Using Tracks

    Math and Measure Using Tracks A Track is a waveform composed of parameter measurements that are time synchronous with the source waveform. The vertical units are those of the source parameter and the horizontal units are seconds. Due to the time synchronization, the number of points in the Track function is identical to the number of samples in the source waveform, and a Track is limited to the samples in a single acquisition.
  • Page 126: Track Vs. Trend

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Track vs. Trend The table below summarizes the differences between Track and Trend. Track Trend (Parameter value vs. time) (Parameter value vs. event) Cumulative? No, resets after every acquisition Cumulative over unlimited number of acquisitions, up to two billion events Time correlates to other data? Monitors Frequency domain? No, points are not evenly spaced in time and...
  • Page 127: Math

    Math and Measure Math Math function traces (Fn) display the result of applying a mathematical operation to a source trace. The output of a math function is always another trace, whereas the output of a measurement parameter is a tabular readout of the measurement.
  • Page 128 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Note: On instruments with the Advanced Customization (XDEV) option, the Operator can be a custom script written in one of several scripting "languages." Choose from the Custom submenu and import or write the script in the Script Editor. See Using PScript for a description of the process.
  • Page 129: Math Dialog

    Math and Measure Math Dialog Once a math function has been created and saved on the Function (Fn) dialog, use the main Math dialog to quickly enable/disable it. You can also use this dialog to quickly turn on/off zoom traces. To open the Math dialogs, from the menu bar choose Math >...
  • Page 130 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual FFT - Computes a frequency spectrum with optional Rectangular, Von Hann, Flat Top, Hamming, Blackman-Harris, or Gaussian window. Allows FFT Averaging through use of a second math operator. See FFT. Floor - Calculates the lowest vertical values of a waveform at each horizontal value for a specified number of sweeps.
  • Page 131 Math and Measure Square - For every point in the waveform, calculates the square of the sample value. Square Root - For every point in the waveform, calculates the square root of the sample value. Sum - For every point in the waveform, adds the value of Source1 to the value of Source 2. Source1 and Source2 must have the same horizontal and vertical units and scale.
  • Page 132: Average Function

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Average Function The summed or continuous average of all data samples from multiple acquisitions can be displayed as a new waveform trace using the Average function. Setting Up an Average Function 1. Follow the usual steps to set up a math fuction, selecting Average from the Basic Math submenu.
  • Page 133: Copy Function

    Math and Measure Copy Function The Copy math function saves a copy of your present waveform in its unprocessed state to the first available memory location. The memory enables faster throughput, in some cases, by preserving the original data, while math and measure processing continues on the original waveform.
  • Page 134 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual With low-pass filters, the actual SNR increase obtained in any particular situation depends on the power spectral density of the noise on the signal. The improvement in SNR corresponds to the improvement in resolution if the noise in the signal is white (evenly distributed across the frequency spectrum).
  • Page 135: Fast Wave Port Function

    Math and Measure Fast Wave Port Function Fast Wave Port is an Advanced Customization (XDEV) function of Teledyne LeCroy X-Stream oscilloscopes that enables you to insert a custom algorithm written in the C/C++ language into the oscilloscope's processing stream as a Math function (Fn).
  • Page 136 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual The full names of the default global objects are as follows: Object Full Name Memory Mapped File FastWavePort1File Data Available Event FastWavePort1MutexDataAvailable Processing Complete Event FastWavePort1MutexProcessingComplete The Timeout control specifies the amount of time the DSO waits for the custom processing function to complete. This prevents the DSO from waiting indefinitely for a custom processing function which may never arrive.
  • Page 137 Math and Measure typedef unsigned __int64 lecTimeStamp; lecTimeStamp lecTimeStampOneSecond = 1000000000; // 1 ns units in a second #pragma pack(push, 4) // pack on 4-byte boundaries (Important!) struct CDescHeader int descVersion; // header version number int flags; // misc. flags indicating the status of input, and how to treat the output int headerSize;...
  • Page 138 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual // names based on 'FastWavePort1' name defined in Processor setup. char szMapFileName[] = "FastWavePort1File"; char szMutexDataAvailableName[] = "FastWavePort1MutexDataAvailable"; char szMutexProcessingCompleteName[] = "FastWavePort1MutexProcessingComplete"; // Associate shared memory file handle value. HANDLE m_hMMFile = CreateFileMapping ((HANDLE)0xffffffff, NULL, PAGE_READWRITE, 0, MEM_MAP_FILE_ SIZE, szMapFileName);...
  • Page 139 Math and Measure while(1) int i = 0; printf("Waiting for new data...\n"); // wait an infinite amount of time for data to be available DWORD waitSuccess = WaitForSingleObject(m_hDataAvailable, INFINITE); // print the first few bytes of the input waveform CDescHeader *descHeader = (CDescHeader *) &m_lpMMFile[0]; short *m_lpWaveform = &m_lpMMFile[descHeader->headerSize / sizeof(short)];...
  • Page 140 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Header Description int descVersion; // header version number int flags; // misc. flags indicating the status of input, and how to treat the output int headerSize; // size of the header, data starts immediately after the hdr. int windowSize;...
  • Page 141 Math and Measure Fast MultiWave Port Based on the Fast Wave Port math function, Fast MultiWave Port allows a client Windows C/C++ application to access oscilloscope data via the shared memory and process it in a separate stream from the oscilloscope application.
  • Page 142 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Enter a Timeout at the end of which to return control to the oscilloscope application if the client has not indicated processing is complete. Select Clear Cumulative to Clear Sweeps automatically before each acquisition. This will reset parameter statistics to only the results of the last acquisition.
  • Page 143 Math and Measure...
  • Page 144 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Client Programming Considerations The program ID is: LeCroy.FastMultiWavePort.1 A waveform descriptor is supplied in the MultiWavePort.h header file. There is also a “mini-descriptor” block which contains incremental information to characterize each additional waveform data block. Likewise, a descriptor header has been provided for parameter results, and a protocol for supplying parameter values.
  • Page 145: Fft Function

    Math and Measure FFT Function For a large class of signals, you can gain greater insight by looking at spectral representation rather than time description. Signals encountered in the frequency response of amplifiers, oscillator phase noise and mechanical vibration analysis, for example, are easier to observe in the frequency domain. If sampling is done at a rate fast enough to faithfully approximate the original waveform (usually five times the highest frequency component in the signal), the resulting discrete data series will uniquely describe the analog signal.
  • Page 146 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual If your Output type is Phase, enter a Group Delay Shift value. 5. Check the Suppress DC box to make the DC bin go to zero. Otherwise, leave it unchecked. 6. Optionally, choose a weighting Window (see below). 7.
  • Page 147: Interpolate Function

    Math and Measure Window Type Applications and Limitations Blackman-Harris Reduces leakage to a minimum, but with reduced frequency resolution. Gaussian FFT Window Filter Parameters Highest Side Lobe Window Type Scallop Loss (dB) ENBW (bins) Coherent Gain (dB) (dB) 3.92 Rectangular 1.42 -6.02 Von Hann...
  • Page 148: Phistogram Function

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Phistogram Function The Phistogram Math function creates a histogram of the samples within a vertical or horizontal "slice" of a persistence map to reveal the features that are only visible when several acquisitions have been superimposed on one another.
  • Page 149: Ptrace Functions

    Math and Measure Ptrace Functions The Ptrace Mean, Ptrace Range, and Ptrace Sigma math functions (found in the Jitter Functions sub-menu of the Math Operator selector) compute a vector trace based on a persistence map of underlying signal acquisitions without destroying the underlying raw data. Signals sampled at or above 2 GS/s that have accumulated in the persistence map can be traced at a resolution of 10 ps (100 GS/s equivalent sampling).
  • Page 150: Rescale Function

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Rescale Function The Rescale function allows you to create a new function trace that rescales another trace by applying a multiplication factor (a) and additive constant (b). You can also use it as a way to view the function source in a different unit of measure.
  • Page 151 Math and Measure Category Unit Mnemonic Mass gram slug SLUG Volume liter cubic meter cubic inch cubic foot cubic yard YARD3 Angle radian arcdegree arcminute arcsecond cycle CYCLE revolution turn TURN Force/Weight Newton grain ounce pound Velocity meters/second inches/second IN/S feet/second FT/S yards/second...
  • Page 152 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Category Unit Mnemonic Rotating Machine radians/second RADPS frequency (Hertz) revolutions/second revolutions/minute torque N•m torque in•oz INOZ torque in•lb INLB torque ft•lb FTLB power, mechanical (Watt) horsepower Magnetic Weber Tesla inductance (Henry) magnetic field strength permeability HENRYPM Electrical Ampere...
  • Page 153 Math and Measure Category Unit Mnemonic Dimensionless percent percent min-max PCTMNMX decibel decibel milliwatt decibel Volt decibel millivolt DBMV decibel microvolt DBUV decibel microampere DBUA decibel referred to carrier decade DECADE unit interval Q-scale byte BYTE baud BAUD least significant bit poise POISE parts per million...
  • Page 154: Memories

    Import External Waveform Files into Memory Trace (.trc) files saved on other Teledyne LeCroy instruments can also be imported into internal memory using the waveform recall feature. Choose File > Recall Waveform and to recall the file to an internal memory. Then, you can...
  • Page 155: Restoring Memories

    Memories Restoring Memories The Memories dialog is a convenient panel for restoring saved memories to the display. Access the Memories dialog by pressing the front panel Mem button or choosing Math > Memory Setup. Check On next to the memory trace you wish to display. A description of the memory showing the source channel and creation time appears next to each Mn on the dialog.
  • Page 156: Analysis Tools

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Analysis Tools Analysis tools complement the standard math/measurements to help you understand the behavior of waveforms. WaveScan searches single or multiple acquisitions for events that meet specific criteria. Pass/Fail Testing shows whether waveforms or measurements meet a set of defined criteria. CustomDSO (XDEV) enabes you to insert custom VBScript (VBS) or 3rd-party programs such as Excel™, Mathcad™, and MATLAB™...
  • Page 157: Scan Modes

    Analysis Tools Scan Modes The Scan Mode determines the type of search to be performed. Select the Mode along with the Source trace to be searched on the main WaveScan dialog. For each mode, different controls appear on the WaveScan dialog, providing additional inputs to the search criteria.
  • Page 158 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Measurement Mode Measurement Mode is used for applying filters to measurements to find those that meet your defined criteria, helping to isolate particular events within many samples. Markers appear over the source trace to indicate the location of measurement, while the table displays values for the selected parameter that meet the criteria.
  • Page 159: Scan Views

    Analysis Tools Bus Pattern Mode Bus Pattern Mode (only on Mixed Signal models) is used for finding 2- to 16-bit patterns across the digital lines where PLL is not a concern. Bus Pattern Mode settings are: Viewing. Choose to enter the pattern as Binary or Hex(adecimal). Binary/Hex.
  • Page 160: Setting Up Wavescan

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Setting Up WaveScan Set up your source channel and triggers before setting up the scan. 1. Press the front panel Stop button to stop acquisition. 2. Choose Analysis > WaveScan and check Enable. 3. Choose the Source waveform. 4.
  • Page 161: Scan Overlay

    Analysis Tools Scan Overlay To apply monochromatic persistence to a Scan Overlay: 1. Select Scan Overlay when setting up the wave scan, then open the Scan Overlay dialog. 2. Check Persistence On. 3. Enter a Saturation level as a percentage. All samples above the saturation level are assigned the highest color intensity.
  • Page 162: Pass/Fail Testing

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual PASS/FAIL Testing PASS/FAIL testing allows you to define a set of qualifying conditions that an acquisition may "PASS" or "FAIL" when tested against, then take actions depending on the result. Mask testing compares sampled values to a pre-defined area of the grid to see if they fall within or without. Parameter comparison compares a measurement result to a pre-defined value (Param compare) or to another measurement (Dual param compare).
  • Page 163 Analysis Tools 1. Open the Load Mask subdialog. 2. To use a saved .msk file, touch File and select the mask. 3. Check View Mask to display the mask over the trace. Remove Masks from the Display Touch the Delete All Masks button on the Pass/Fail dialog. Set Gates To limit the section of the waveform that is compared to the mask.
  • Page 164 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Param(eter) Compare PASS/FAIL queries (Qn) can be configured to compare different parameter measurements (Pn) to each other, or to a user-defined limit or statistical range. The Summary field shows the logic represented by the query. Check it to ensure your selections are producing the test you want.
  • Page 165 Analysis Tools Defining PASS/FAIL Tests The queries define the conditions that, if met, would result in "true" but don't in themselves determine the test result. You must separately define what constitutes a "PASS" or a "FAIL" on the Actions dialog. Either result can be made to produce various additional actions, such as sending a pulse to another device.
  • Page 166: Customdso Setups/Controls

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual CustomDSO Setups/Controls Custom setups, which can include proprietary math/measurements, are one of the most commonplace uses of Advanced Customization. The CustomDSO Setup dialog, which is enabled with the XDEV option, provides a convenient entry point for either: Linking Automation programs saved as .lss or .vbs files to eight Basic Action buttons...
  • Page 167 Analysis Tools 3. To allow scripts to run in a separate process from the oscilloscope application, check Execute Scripts Asynchronously. This allows the oscilloscope application to perform another function while the script is being executed. 4. To keep the Action buttons visible on the oscilloscope at all times, check Present CustomDSO menu at powerup and when menu closed.
  • Page 168 ActiveDSO as the interface for the CustomeDSO plug-in, you can call the already registered C:\Program Files (x86)\LeCroy\ActiveDSO\ActiveDSO.ocx as the CustomDSO plug-in. While not required, ActiveDSO is helpful for creating ActiveX controls for Teledyne LeCroy instruments. ActiveDSO is available free from the teledynelecroy.com...
  • Page 169 Analysis Tools Using VB.NET If you are using Microsoft's VB.NET framework to program your plug-in, see the instructions in our application note, Plug-ins Using VB.NET. Installing Plug-Ins To install plug-ins: 1. On the CustomDSO dialog, select Plug-In. 2. Select the COM ProgID of Plug-In field and enter the program ID on the pop-up keyboard. The default plug-in, LeCroy.CustomDSODemo.1, demonstrates plug-in functioning.
  • Page 170 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 3. Select the connection icon. 4. Enter the network IP Addressof the oscilloscope, then click OK. Note: If the oscilloscope application is not running, initiating the connection from the MAUI Browser will start it; however, it will not power on a device that is powered off. Be sure the oscilloscope is turned on before connecting.
  • Page 171 Analysis Tools Object Hierarchy The left-hand pane of the MAUI Browser window contains an expandable navigation "tree." The object hierarchy is tiered; for example, the Acquisition subsystem is comprised of a variety of objects, each with child objects. The right-hand pane shows the Control Variables or Properties related to the object selected from the navigation tree.
  • Page 172 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Flag/Status Indicates For CVARs : Read only. For Properties : Readable. For CVARs : Wrapping, incrementing the value will "wrap around" from max. to min., or vice versa. For Properties : Writable. Hidden: not visible on any GUI dialog or menu. Grey: appears "greyed out"...
  • Page 173 Analysis Tools Right-click and choose Copy Path. The text is automatically placed in the clipboard, from where it can be easily copied into Automation programs.
  • Page 174: Save/Recall Data (File Menu)

    Note: Only traces saved in Teledyne LeCroy proprietary formats can be recalled to the display directly. Use the Binary format (.trc) for analog waveforms, or WaveML (.xml) for digital waveforms. Other waveform types must be recalled into memory before being displayed.
  • Page 175 5. Select a file Format. Binary is Teledyne LeCroy's .trc file format. Binary results in the smallest possible file size. Binary files can be converted to ASCII using Teledye LeCroy utilities such as WaveStudio. WaveML is a proprietary .xml format used to save persistence maps, eye diagrams, histograms, and digital traces.
  • Page 176: Save Setup

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Save Setup You can quickly save oscilloscope configurations to one of the internal setup panels or to a LeCroy System Setup (.lss) file, a text-based Automation program. Setups can be easily recalled to restore the oscilloscope to the saved state.
  • Page 177 Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Save Table The Save Table function saves tabular measurement data displayed on screen to an Excel or ASCII file. 1. From the menu bar, choose File > Save, then choose Table. 2. To save only one of the tables displayed, touch Source and navigate to the selection. By default, data from all visible tables are saved to separate files.
  • Page 178 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Save Screen Image The full touch screen display or selected portions of it can be captured, saved to an image file, and marked with custom annotations. 1. From the menu bar, choose File > Save, then choose Screen Image. 2.
  • Page 179 Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Auto Save Data that appears on the oscilloscope display, such as waveforms, measurement readouts and decoder data, can be very dynamic and difficult to read from the oscilloscope unless you stop the acquisition. Auto Save enables you to automatically store waveform and table data to file with each new trigger. The file can later be recalled to the oscilloscope or saved permanently to external storage.
  • Page 180: Waveform File Format

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Waveform File Format By default, the oscilloscope saves waveform data as binary files (.trc). The properties of the trace file are shown by the waveform descriptor block, which appears immediately after the file header. The waveform descriptor is the key to understanding the data that follows.
  • Page 181 Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Section Block ID Type Size Description 2: Extended file format # N nnnnnnnnnn The special character '#' ; then one Hexadecimal Header 11-17 digit N (0-9, A-F); then N decimal digits that denote If the waveform size is > the positive integer size of this section.
  • Page 182 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Offset Size (Bytes) Type Variable Name Description (bytes) ULONG INSTRUMENT_NUMBER string TRACE_LABEL Waveform identifier long RESERVED_DATA_COUNT Reserved The following variables describe the waveform type and the time at which the waveform was generated. long WAVE_ARRAY_COUNT Number of data points in a data array.
  • Page 183 Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Offset Size (Bytes) Type Variable Name Description (bytes) structure TRIGGER_TIME Time of the trigger, listed in the structure: double seconds; char minutes; char hours; char days; char months; short year; short dummy float ACQ_DURATION Duration of the acquisition (in sec) for multi-trigger waveforms (e.g., Sequence, RIS and Average) short CA_RECORD_TYPE...
  • Page 184: Recall

    Setups saved to internal memory or to .LSS file can be recalled to restore the oscilloscope to the saved state. Waveform data stored in Teledyne LeCroy binary (.trc) or WaveML (.xml) format can be recalled directly to the display. Waveform data stored in other binary or ASCII file formats can be recalled into a memory and from there displayed.
  • Page 185: Recall Setup

    Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Recall Setup Choose File > Recall Setup... from the menu bar. Recall Setup from Memory 1. On the Recall dialog, select Setup. 2. Choose to Recall From Memory. 3. Select one of the six Recall buttons under Recall From Internal Setup..Note: If a setup has been stored to a location, it is labeled with the save date/time.
  • Page 186: Labnotebook

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual LabNotebook LabNotebook is Teledyne LeCroy's proprietary tool for capturing a composite file containing waveform data, oscilloscope setups and display, which can be output to a preformatted report. The LabNotebook feature allows you to create and save composite files containing a screen capture of all displayed waveforms, as well as all waveform and setup data at the time of capture.
  • Page 187: Labnotebook Drawing Toolbar

    Save/Recall Data (File Menu) 5. The system will auto name the file "MyLabNotebook" followed by a counter number. To change this to something more descriptive, enter the name in LabNotebook Entry, or touch Browse and use the File Browser. Note: Changing the file path, name or format resets the counter to the next number in that sequence.
  • Page 188 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Recall LabNotebook Once a LabNotebook Entry is saved, you can either: Recall the screen image to view/modify the description, or manage attachments and component files. Flashback to restore the oscilloscope application to the state saved in the LabNotebook file. If you are using MAUI Studio Pro, this will change the configuration to that of the oscilloscope on which the LabNotebook file was saved, including all its installed software options.
  • Page 189 Save/Recall Data (File Menu) will build in the lower part of the File Attachments browser. 4. Click Update Attachments to finish. To later remove appended files, click Manage Attachments and deselect the files from the list. Update Attachments again to refresh the list. Convert File Format Individual entries in legacy .ZIP format Notebooks can be converted to the new LabNotebook file format.
  • Page 190: Report Generator

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Report Generator The Report Generator feature allows you to output a preformatted report consisting of an annotated screen image and a summary of the setups in place when it was captured. The report can be sourced from an existing LabNotebook, or it can be newly generated from the current state of the oscilloscope.
  • Page 191: Print

    Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Print Print dialog settings control how the oscilloscope's front panel Print button behaves. Print captures an image of the touch screen display, but there are several options as to what it does next with the image: Send it to a Printer as formatted here.
  • Page 192: File Sharing Dialog (Send Email)

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual File Sharing Dialog (send email) Use the File Sharing dialog to email files from the instrument. 1. Choose File > File Sharing from the menu bar. Use the File Browser to select all the files to be emailed. Use CTRL + Click to select multiple files. 3.
  • Page 193: Report Settings

    Save/Recall Data (File Menu) Report Settings The default report template uses our logo as a placeholder. You can replace this with your logo. Logo files should be in bitmap (.bmp) format and not exceed 100 pixels high by 180 pixels wide. Place the file in the oscilloscope's D:\Xport folder.
  • Page 194 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Auto Naming Selections The checkboxes to turn on/off the Source prefix and the Counter number suffix used to autogenerate file names will appear on the File Browser when saving files. These selections are linked to those on the underlying dialog, and changing the value in either place causes it to change everywhere.
  • Page 195: Utilities & Preferences

    Utilities & Preferences Utilities & Preferences The settings in this group allow you to customize the appearance and performance of the oscilloscope. Utilities Utilities settings primarily control the instrument's interaction with other devices and systems. To access the Utilities dialogs, choose Utilities > Utilities Setup... from the menu bar. Utilities Dialog Hardcopy (Print) Setup, Date/Time Setup and System Status buttons open their corresponding setup dialogs.
  • Page 196 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Remote Control The Remote dialog contains settings to configure remote control of the instrument and also network access. Supported remote control protocols are: TCPIP (Ethernet). Choose this if you wish to connect to the oscilloscope remotely from MAUI Studio Pro. The instrument uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) as its default addressing protocol.
  • Page 197: Auxiliary Output

    Utilities & Preferences Export Contents of the Event Log 1. From the menu bar, choose Utilities > Utilities Setup, then touch the Remote tab. 2. Touch the Show Remote Control Log button. The Event Logs pop-up is shown. 3. Enter a log file name in DestFilename, or touch Browse and navigate to an existing file. Note: New contents will overwrite the existing content;...
  • Page 198 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Date/Time Date/Time settings control the instrument's timestamp. These numbers appear in the message bar and on tables/records internal to the oscilloscope application, such as History Mode and WaveScan. Note: On Windows 10 oscilloscopes, you must run MAUI with elevated privileges to change the Windows Date/Time settings.
  • Page 199 The latest firmware is available on our website at: Resources > Software Downloads. If you have any problems installing key codes on your Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope, please call 1-800-5-LeCroy (1- 800-553-2769) or email support@teledynelecroy.com for further assistance.
  • Page 200: Preferences

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Preferences Preference settings have mostly to do with the appearance and performance of the instrument itself, rather than its interaction with other devices/systems. Most of these settings are called "non-volatile," because they are not lost when the oscilloscope is restarted and do not change when a setup panel is recalled.
  • Page 201 Utilities & Preferences Acquisition The Acquisition preference settings determine how traces behave as Vertical Offset or Horizontal Delay changes. Choose Utilities > Preference Setup to open the Acquisition dialog. Offset Setting constant in: Volts keeps the amount of Offset in the amount of Volts specified, regardless of the V/div setting. As the Offset is adjusted, the trace will appear to move up or down relative to the zero level.
  • Page 202 Miscellaneous These other Preference settings are located on the Miscellaneous dialog. To add the Teledyne LeCroy logo to print output, check Print Teledyne LeCroy Logo When Printing Grid Area Only. This identifies the instrument as the source of the image.
  • Page 203: Disk Utilities

    Utilities & Preferences Disk Utilities Use the Disk Utilities dialog to manage files and folders on your instrument's hard drive. Disk Space information is shown at the far right of the dialog for convenience. Note: These tasks can also be accomplished using the standard Microsoft Windows file management tools. Choose File >...
  • Page 204: Maintenance

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Maintenance Topics in this section describe procedures for keeping the instrument in optimal working condition. 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.
  • Page 205: Touch Screen Calibration

    "legacy" mode where it will run most like it did on Windows 7. 1. Choose File > Exit to exit the oscilloscope application. 2. Open the Windows Start menu 3. Hover over the Teledyne LeCroy logo and select user LCRYADMIN. 4. Enter the current LCRYADMIN password.
  • Page 206: Download Instructions

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Download Instructions 1. Visit the software download page. 2. Select your series and model number. 3. Enter your registration login information, or create a new account. You cannot proceed without an account. 4. Click the download link, and choose to Save the installer to the oscilloscope Desktop or to a USB storage device for transfer to the instrument.
  • Page 207: Windows 10 External Display Setup

    Maintenance Note to QualiPHY/QualiPHY 2 Users MAUI/MAUI Studio Pro and QualiPHY/QualiPHY 2 software versions must match to the second decimal to function properly. If you are upgrading your oscilloscope firmware or PC MAUI Studio Pro installation, upgrade your version of QualiPHY as soon as possible.
  • Page 208: Windows 10 File Management

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 6. When you see the oscilloscope display turn white with the text "Touch this screen to identify it as the touch screen. . .", touch the oscilloscope display. 7. When you see "Press Enter to proceed to the next step to complete your configuration," press Enter. 8.
  • Page 209: Oscilloscope System Recovery

    Severe cases may require you to reload the base operating system and firmware. For this purpose, Teledyne LeCroy provides a recovery application and a backup image. Windows 10 oscilloscopes utilize the Acronis True Image 2019 OEM recovery software with an F10 startup utility script that automates the recovery process.
  • Page 210 Note: You must be able to restart and enter the boot sequence to run recovery. If you cannot do this, return the oscilloscope to Teledyne LeCroy for recovery. 3. During the boot sequence, watch for the message "Starting Acronis Loader..." When you see the Acronis message, press the F10 key.
  • Page 211 Maintenance Re-enable Windows Defender 1. From the Windows Start menu, hover over the Teledyne LeCroy logo and select User LCRYADMIN. Enter the password SCOPEADMIN. 2. Once logged on as admin., search for the program gpedit.msc (Edit Group Policy). 3. Navigate to Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender.
  • Page 212 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual 4. When you see the Acronis window, select Recover and press Enter. It may take awhile for the license screen to appear. 5. Accept the Acronis license agreement. 6. Allow the recovery process to run. This may take a few minutes to complete. Reset Account Passwords 1.
  • Page 213 Maintenance 5. When prompted, enter the unique LeCroyUser password twice, then click Apply. 6. Click OK to accept all changes. Reset Serial Number To apply option keys to the instrument in the future, you must restore the correct instrument serial number after recovering the hard drive.
  • Page 214: Returning A Product For Service

    3. Pack the instrument in its original shipping box, or an equivalent carton with adequate padding to avoid damage in transit. Do not include the manual. 4. Mark the outside of the box with the shipping address given to you by Teledyne LeCroy. Be sure to add the following: ATTN: <RMA code assigned by Teledyne LeCroy>...
  • Page 215: Technical Support

    Resources Teledyne LeCroy publishes a free Technical Library on its website. Manuals, tutorials, application notes, white papers, and videos are available to help you get the most out of your Teledyne LeCroy products. Visit: teledynelecroy.com/support/techlib The Datasheet published on the product page contains the detailed product specifications.
  • Page 216: Certifications

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual Certifications Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of the time of publication. European Council The instrument bears this mark to indicate it conforms to all applicable European Council standards. Please see the EC Declaration of Conformity document shipped with your product for current certifications.
  • Page 217: Australia And New Zealand

    Maintenance Restriction of Hazardout Substances (RoHS) Unless otherwise specified, all materials and processes are compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in its entirety, inclusive of any further amendments or modifications of said Directive. European Contact:* Teledyne GmbH, European Division Im Breitspiel 11c D-69126 Heidelberg, Germany Tel: + 49 6221 8270 United Kingdom...
  • Page 218: Iso Certification

    LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual ISO Certification Manufactured under an ISO 9000 Registered Quality Management System. Intellectual Property All patents pertaining to the LabMaster can be found on our website at: teledynelecroy.com/patents/...
  • Page 219: Index

    Index barrel adapters 13-14, 16, 18 Index cable de-embedding 46 1 mm interface 7, 14, 18 calibration 21, 194, 208 1.85 mm interface 7, 14, 16 channel 43 2.92 mm interface 7, 14 buttons 24 adapters 15 descriptor box 29 frequency 20 accessories 13 setup 24, 44...
  • Page 220 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual cursor 86 enhanced resolution 29, 45, 127 controls 25, 89 enhanced sample rate 45 readout 30 Ethernet 22 custom measurements 94 extended display 22 external monitor 22, 201 date and time 192 DBI 16, 18, 44, 57 fast edge output 5, 52 de-embedding 20, 46 FFT 139...
  • Page 221 Index ground connections 7 LabNotebook 27, 180-181 group delay 46 recall 182 save 180, 185 hand wrench 13-14 language selection 32 hard drive 6, 197 LEMO connectors 14-16, 18 histograms 115, 142 lifting and moving 2 WaveScan 155 logs holdoff 73 remote control event 190 horizontal LSIB 6, 190...
  • Page 222 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual statistics 91 trace styles 80 measurements; status 109 WaveScan 155 measuring terminals 2 position memory 148-149, 168, 170 cursors 25 descriptor box 30 trace 24-25, 84 memory length 58-59, 195 post-trigger delay 58 multi-grid display 28 power multi-stage triggers 71 cable 3, 6, 8, 10...
  • Page 223 Index rescaling 45, 101, 144 sound 194 restart/reboot 198 sparse function 147 restore support 208-209 waveforms 149 system returns 208 configuration 8 RH 2 hibernate 21 rise and fall time 108 status 189 RoHS 211 timestamp 192 SystemSkew calibration 49, 52 sample clock 23, 61 sample points 58, 147, 195 tables 171...
  • Page 224 LabMaster Oscilloscope Systems Operator's Manual descriptor boxes 29 offset 24, 44 intensity 23 position 25 label 36, 93, 180-181 resolution 127 line style 79 sensitivity 24, 43-44, 59 persistence 80 waveform files 148, 169 recall 178, 180 auto save 173 save 168, 180 recall 178 turn on/off 33...

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