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User's Guide
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Saleae Product Summary
1st Generation Products
Lists discontinued 1st generation Saleae Logic products.
2nd Generation Products
Lists 2nd generation Saleae Logic products by model.
What's Included with Logic Analyzers
Included Accessories by Model
Details accessories included with Logic 8, Pro 8, and Pro 16 analyzers.
Purchasing Additional Accessories
Information on acquiring accessories not included in the box.
Safety and Warranty Information
Electrical Safety and Ground Loops
Covers electrical isolation, voltage limits, ground current safety, and ground loops.
Device Testing and Warranty Details
Procedures for testing multiple devices and information on product warranty.
Software Installation and Navigation
Downloading and Installing the Logic Software
Steps for installing the Saleae Logic software on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Navigating and Customizing the Software Interface
Overview of the UI, including rearranging channels, resizing, and editing labels.
Connecting Logic Hardware to PC
USB Connection and Configuration
Guide on connecting the logic analyzer via USB and initial software configuration.
Device Calibration Procedures
Checking and Managing Calibration Status
How to check, manually download, and transfer calibration files.
Connecting Accessories and Test Clips
Wire Harnesses and Signal Integrity
Explanation of wire harnesses, their connection, and maintaining signal integrity.
Connecting to PCB Test Points
Methods for connecting to PCB headers and dealing with fine pitch challenges.
Data Capture and Device Settings
Collecting and Managing Capture Data
Starting, stopping, and saving data capture sessions.
Configuring Capture Parameters
Adjusting sample rate, duration, channels, voltage, and performance settings.
Customizing Digital Trace Colors
Setting digital trace colors to match channel colors for better readability.
Using the Trigger Functionality
Setting Up Edge and Pulse Width Triggers
Configuring triggers based on signal edges or pulse durations.
Managing Trigger Search and Capture
Searching for triggers, stopping captures, and turning triggers off.
Real-Time View Feature
Beta Release and Usage
Introduction to the early beta release of the real-time view feature.
Navigating Captured Data
Zooming, Panning, and Scrolling Waveforms
Techniques for zooming, panning, and scrolling through captured signal data.
Jumping Between Digital Transitions
Efficiently moving between significant points in digital data.
Measurements, Markers, and Annotations
Taking Instantaneous Measurements
How to perform and save digital and analog measurements.
Using Timing Markers and Bookmarks
Adding timing markers and bookmarks for data analysis and navigation.
Persistent Measurements and Calculations
Adding permanent measurements and understanding supported calculation types.
Saving, Loading, and Exporting Data
Managing Capture Files
Saving current captures, opening previous ones, and exporting data.
Exporting Data Formats
Options for exporting data in CSV, VCD, Binary, and MATLAB formats.
Exporting Analyzer Results
How to export results from protocol analyzers and search queries.
Software Settings Management
Saving and Loading Software Setups
Features for saving and reloading capture settings, analyzers, and configurations.
Troubleshooting Setup Loading
Guidance for resolving problems when loading logic setup files.
Using Protocol Analyzers
Adding and Configuring Analyzers
Steps to add, set up, and edit protocol analyzers like SPI and I2C.
Changing Radix and Editing Analyzer Names
Modifying global/analyzer-specific radix and editing analyzer names.
Viewing and Searching Analyzer Results
Interpreting decoded data and searching for specific results within captured data.
Simulation and Demo Mode
Exploring Software with Demo Mode
Using demo mode to explore software features without hardware.
Simulating Protocol Analyzer Data
Generating protocol data within simulation mode for testing analyzers.
Capture Settings Configuration Guide
Optimizing Capture Settings
Guidance on selecting optimal capture configurations balancing sample rate and channels.
Managing Memory and Sampling Rates
Tips for minimizing memory consumption and selecting appropriate sample rates.
Time and Memory Saving Tools
Faster Post-processing Techniques
Methods to speed up analog capture and decoded protocol processing.
Reducing Capture File Disk Usage
How to compress capture files to reduce disk space and improve network transfer.
Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
Keybindings for Software Operations
Comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for various software functions.
Connector Dimensions and Pinouts
Logic-to-2x4 Header Pinout
Pinout diagram for connecting Logic analyzers via the 2x4 header adapter.
Logic Analyzer Connector Diagrams
Visual representations of connector dimensions for Saleae logic analyzers.

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