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User's Guide
Revised June 7, 2018
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Product Summary
1st Generation Products
Details on the discontinued 1st generation Saleae Logic analyzers.
2nd Generation Products
Details on the 2nd generation Saleae Logic analyzers, including models and features.
What's In the Box?
Purchasing Additional Accessories
Information on how to buy accessories not included with the logic analyzer.
Safety Summary & Warranty
Electrical Isolation
Explanation of electrical isolation between logic analyzer channels and the PC.
High Voltage Safety
Guidance on safe voltage limits for Saleae logic analyzers.
Ground Current Safety
Precautions regarding ground loops and potential damage to devices.
Testing Multiple DUTs
Safe procedures for connecting multiple devices under test to the logic analyzer.
Identifying Ground Loops
Methods to identify potential ground loops using a multimeter.
DUT Isolation from PC
Conditions under which a device under test is isolated from the host PC.
Warranty Coverage
Details on the warranty period and return policy for Saleae products.
Software Download & Installation
Downloading the Latest Software
Instructions for downloading the latest stable and beta versions of Saleae Logic software.
Installing for Windows
Step-by-step guide for installing the Saleae Logic software on Windows.
Installing for Mac
Instructions for installing the Saleae Logic software on macOS.
Installing for Linux
Guide for downloading, extracting, and installing the Saleae Logic software on Linux.
Navigating the Software
Navigating the Logic Software Interface
Overview of the Saleae Logic software user interface sections and controls.
Renaming Capture Tabs
How to edit the text displayed on the capture tabs for better organization.
Rearranging Channels
Procedure for changing the order of channels displayed in the software.
Changing Channel Size
How to adjust the visual size of individual or multiple channels.
Hiding Channels
Steps to hide or show channels to declutter the display.
Editing Channel Labels
Guide to customizing channel names for easier identification.
Connecting the Logic Hardware
Connecting Logic to the PC
Step-by-step instructions for connecting the Saleae Logic analyzer to a computer.
Device Calibration
Check Calibration Status
How to verify the calibration status of connected Saleae logic analyzers.
Manually Download Calibration File
Procedure for manually downloading calibration files if automatic download fails.
Transferring Calibration File Between PCs
Steps to copy calibration files from one computer to another.
Troubleshooting Calibration
Guidance for resolving issues encountered during calibration file management.
Connecting Accessories
Wire Harness Types
Description of the 1x9 and 2x4 wire harnesses and their compatibility.
Connecting the 2x4 Harness
Instructions for connecting the 2x4 wire harness to Saleae devices.
Connecting the 1x9 Harness
Instructions for connecting the 1x9 wire harness to Saleae devices.
Signal Integrity with the 1x9 Harness
Tips for maintaining signal integrity when using the 1x9 harness.
Test Clips
Information about the test clips provided with Saleae logic analyzers.
Connecting to Headers
How to connect test leads directly to PCB headers.
Ultra-Fine Pitch Connections
Methods for connecting to small-pitch pins or traces on PCBs.
Collecting Data & Device Settings
Collecting Data
Steps to start and stop data capture using the Saleae Logic software.
Device Settings
Configuration options for sample rate, duration, channels, and voltage.
LED Settings and Color
How to enable/disable and change the color of the logic analyzer's LED.
Digital Trace Colors
Customizing digital trace colors for improved readability in the software.
Using the Trigger
Trigger on Edge
Setting up triggers based on digital signal rising or falling edges.
Trigger on Pulse Width
Configuring triggers based on the duration of a signal being high or low.
Searching for the Trigger
Initiating a capture search after setting up trigger conditions.
Skipping the Trigger
Forcing a capture to begin immediately without waiting for a trigger event.
Stopping the Capture
Procedure for manually stopping an ongoing data capture.
Searching with a Trigger
Using triggers to find specific events within already collected data.
Turning Off the Trigger
How to disable or remove an active trigger configuration.
Real-Time View (In beta)
Real-Time View Features
Introduction to the early version of real-time view functionality in the software.
Navigating Your Data
Zooming In and Out
Methods for zooming the data display using mouse wheel or keyboard.
Panning Left and Right
How to shift the data display horizontally using click-and-drag.
Jumping Between Digital Edges
Navigating quickly between digital transitions in the captured data.
Scrolling Through Channels
Vertical scrolling of channels when more are displayed than fit on screen.
Measurements, Timing Markers, and Bookmarks
Digital Instantaneous Measurements
Taking real-time measurements on digital waveforms.
Analog Instantaneous Measurements
Taking real-time measurements on analog waveforms.
Using Annotations
Adding and managing annotations like timing markers and bookmarks.
Using Timing Markers
Placing timing markers to measure elapsed time between data points.
Using Bookmarks
Creating bookmarks to save current view and zoom level for quick return.
Using Measurements (Persistent)
Adding permanent measurement annotations for later reference and analysis.
Saving, Loading, and Exporting Data
Saving Captures
How to save the current capture session or specific tabs.
Opening Captures
Methods to load previously saved capture files into the software.
Exporting Data
Options for exporting captured data in various formats like CSV, VCD, Binary, MATLAB.
Export Settings
Configuring export options such as format, column headings, and delimiters.
Exporting in CSV Format
Detailed settings for exporting data specifically in CSV format.
Exporting Analyzer Results
How to export results from protocol analyzers.
Saving and Loading Software Settings
Troubleshooting Setup Loading
Resolving issues when loading saved software setup files.
Using Protocol Analyzers
Adding Protocol Analyzers
How to add and select from the available protocol analyzers.
Analyzer Settings
Configuring specific settings for different protocol analyzers.
Changing Global Radix
Setting the default display radix (e.g., Hex, Decimal) for all analyzers.
Changing Analyzer-Specific Radix
Customizing radix display for individual protocol analyzers.
Edit Analyzer Name
Renaming protocol analyzers for better organization and tracking.
Starting Analyzer at Specific Point
Initiating protocol analysis from a specific point in the captured data.
Viewing Protocol Analyzer Results
Interpreting the decoded data displayed by protocol analyzers.
Searching Analyzer Results
Finding specific decoded results within the protocol analyzer output.
Filter Analyzer Results by Range
Limiting protocol analysis results to a specific time range.
Simulation Data & Demo Mode
Demo Mode
Using the software in demo mode without a connected logic analyzer.
Simulating Protocol Analyzer Data
Generating sample data to test protocol analyzers in simulation mode.
Time & Memory Saving Tools
Faster Post-Processing
Optimizing capture processing speed by disabling features like Upsampled Pipeline.
Reducing Capture File Disk Usage
Methods to minimize the size of capture files, such as zipping them.
Connector Dimensions
Gen 2 Accessories
Compatibility of Gen 2 accessories with Saleae logic analyzers.
Gen 1 Accessories
Compatibility of Gen 1 accessories with Saleae logic analyzers.
Logic-to-2x4 Header Adapters
Recommendations for integrating devices using Gen 2 header adapters.

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