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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started M anual LabM aster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes...
  • Page 2 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes November, 2011...
  • Page 3 LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any of the following: a) attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than LeCroy representatives or b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-LeCroy supplies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ..............13 Welcome ..............13 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Features ........13 Core Oscilloscope Functions ........13 Compatible Options and Accessories ....... 13 Reference ..............13 Support ..............14 Thank You ..............14 Safety Requirements ..........14 Safety Symbols ............
  • Page 5 The I/O Panel ............36 Removing and Attaching the Front Panel Control ... 41 Touch-Screen and External Displays ......43 LeCroy External Display (Zi-EXTDISP-15) Setup ..43 LabMaster Configuration Setups......... 46 Configuration Setups Overview ....... 46 LabMaster Setup Styles ..........46 Master Control Module Configuration Setup ..
  • Page 6 Getting Started Manual ProLink Interface Adapters ........93 Connecting the Adapters .......... 95 ProLink Probe Adapters ..........95 Probes ............... 96 Passive Probe Compensation ........97 Display Dashboard ............. 98 Display Dashboard Overview ........98 Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls ....98 Menu Bar ..............
  • Page 7 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Sampling Modes Overview ........122 Selecting a Sampling Mode ........122 Single-shot Sampling Mode ........122 Basic Capture Technique ........122 Sequence Display Modes ........125 Sequence Mode Setup ........... 126 Zooming Segments in Sequence Mode ....128 Displaying an Individual Segment ......
  • Page 8 Getting Started Manual MulitStage ............... 151 Serial Trigger ............152 Trigger Settings ............153 Trigger Setup ............154 Optimize for HF ............157 Width Condition is ..........158 Holdoff by Time or Events ........158 Auxiliary Input Trigger ..........160 TriggerScan .............
  • Page 9 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Turning Off Zoom ........... 179 Measuring with Cursors ..........180 Measuring with Cursors Overview ......180 Cursor Types ............180 Cursors Setup ............180 Quickly Displaying Cursors ........180 The Cursors Dialog ..........181 Cursors on Math Functions ........183 Measurement Parameters .........
  • Page 10 Getting Started Manual Pass-Fail Parameter Testing ........201 Pass/Fail Parameter Testing Overview ....201 Testing and Enabling Pass/Fail Conditions ..... 202 Pass/Fail Setup on Qx Dialogs ......... 203 The Actions Dialog ..........208 Math ................ 211 Math Traces and Functions Overview ....211 Math Setup .............
  • Page 11 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Saving and Recalling Waveforms ......231 Saving Waveforms ..........231 Recalling Waveforms..........235 Utilities ..............237 Utilities Setup ............237 Utilities Overview ........... 237 Utilities ..............237 Status..............239 Remote Communication ........240 Printing and Hardcopy Functions ......241 Aux Output .............
  • Page 12 Getting Started Manual EMC Directive ............266 Low-Voltage Directive ..........267 UL and cUL .............. 268 Contact LeCroy for Support ........268 China RoHS Compliance .......... 271 ® Windows License Agreement ........ 284 Index ................ 285 LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Subsequent sections demonstrate the related Options and Accessories available for your product. Reference The Reference section is set aside and covers items like Certifications (on page 266) and how to Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268). The LeCroy website at www.lecroy.com always maintains the most current specification information.

  • Page 14: Support

    Support When your product is delivered, verify that all items on the packing list or invoice copy have been shipped to you. Contact your nearest LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or damaged. If there is something missing or damaged, and you do not contact us immediately, we cannot be responsible for replacement.
  • Page 15 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard. This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection. This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection. On (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument (if provided).

  • Page 16: Operating Environment

    Getting Started Manual This symbol is used to denote Alternating Current. CAUTION The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.

  • Page 17: Safety Certification

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Note: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken into account when assessing the ambient temperature. WARNING The oscilloscope must not be operated in explosive, dusty, or wet atmospheres. CAUTION Protect the oscilloscope's display touch screen from excessive impacts with foreign objects.

  • Page 18: Cooling

    Getting Started Manual  Installation (Overvoltage) Category I refers to signal level, which is applicable to equipment measuring terminals that are connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.  Pollution Degree 2 refers to an operating environment where normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs.

  • Page 19: Ac Power Source

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes AC Power Source 100 to 240 VAC (+/-10%) at 50/60 Hz (+/- 10%). No manual voltage selection is required because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage. Power Consumption Master Acquisition Module - LabMaster 9xxMZi-A  13-20 GHz Models - </= 850 watts (850 VA) for 13-20 GHz LabMaster 9xxMZi-A series models (depending on accessories installed - probes, PC port plug-ins, etc.).
  • Page 20 Getting Started Manual On either cord set/plug, the AC inlet ground terminal is connected directly to the frame of the instrument. For adequate protection against electrical shock hazard, the power cord plug must be inserted into a mating AC outlet containing a safety ground contact. WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Only use the power cord provided with your instrument.
  • Page 21 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Standby (Power) Switch and Oscilloscope Operational States With regard to the Master Control Module - LabMaster 9CZi-A and the CPU Module , the Standby (Power) switch controls the operational state of the oscilloscope. This toggle switch is activated by momentarily pressing and releasing it.

  • Page 22: Oscilloscope Calibration

    Getting Started Manual The oscilloscope can always be placed in the Standby state (LED Off) – Power Off (except for some housekeeping circuits) by pressing and holding in the Standby toggle switch for approximately 5 seconds. CAUTION Hibernate mode is not supported by the Power button. Therefore, Windows®...
  • Page 23 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes If you suspect the oscilloscope's protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any unintended operation. The oscilloscope's protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses.

  • Page 24: Hardware And Connecting The Labmaster 9 Zi-A Modules24

    Getting Started Manual Hardware and Connecting the LabMaster 9 Zi-A Modules LabMaster Hardware Overview LabMaster is a unique modular oscilloscope solution that allows a configuration of more channels at higher bandwidths than traditional 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 channels at the highest-possible bandwidths for optical coherent modulation...
  • Page 25 Modules, for optimal channel access and convenience, LeCroy recommends stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside LeCroy's available Tower or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the LeCroy factory).

  • Page 26: Master Acquisition Module Configuration

    Getting Started Manual Master Acquisition Module Configuration A LabMaster configuration using a Master Acquisition Module includes a 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module with corresponding CPU Module, and up to four 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules. 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module with corresponding CPU Module, and up to four 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 27 Acquisition Modules. Each Slave Acquisition Module is compatible with either Master Module (Control or Acquisition). Refer to specifications on the datasheet maintained at www.lecroy.com contact your LeCroy representative for details using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268) for more information. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 28: The Front Of Your 9Czi-A Master Control Module

    Getting Started Manual The Front of Your 9CZi-A Master Control Module The 9CZi-A Master Control Module includes Controls, Display, CPU, and ChannelSync Clock Architecture. All acquisition capability is contained in separate Slave Acquisition Modules. This topic shows the front of your 9CZi-A Master Control Module. Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the following table.

  • Page 29: The Back Of Your 9Czi-A Master Control Module

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The Back of Your 9CZi-A Master Control Module Numbered labels on this image of the 9CZi-A Master Control Module correspond with descriptions on the following table. Number and Description 1. Channel Sync 4. DVI-D Video 7. 10 MHz Outputs - SMA 10 Input Reference...
  • Page 30 Slot options for GPIB, LSIB, and support for LeCroy External Display (Zi-EXTDISP-15). However, option cards must be specified when ordering and installed at the LeCroy factory into any number of the same five slots used for the Slave Acquisition Modules. The slot between the DVI-D Video Output connector and the PCIe 4 Lane Data Connection for Channels 1-4 is unavailable.
  • Page 31 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes This topic shows the front of your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module. Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the following table. Number and Description 1. Power Button 5. Volume Control 9. USB Ports 2. Channel Row and Mute 10.

  • Page 32: The Front Of Your Cpu Module

    Getting Started Manual The Front of Your CPU Module The Master Acquisition Module configuration, has the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module connecting to a separate CPU Module. The rest of the topic shows the front of this CPU Module. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 33 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The Back of Your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module Numbered labels on this image of the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module correspond with descriptions on the following table. Number and Description 1. Channel Sync 4. PCIe 1 Lane 6.
  • Page 34 CPU Module for your touch-screen display to function.  10 MHz Reference Clock Inputs are specifically intended for synchronization with other instruments; not between Master and Slave modules.  Contact your LeCroy representative for details using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268). LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 35: The Back Of Your Cpu Module

    Slot options for GPIB, LSIB, and support for LeCroy External Display (Zi-EXTDISP-15). However, option cards must be specified when ordering and installed at the LeCroy factory into any number of the same five slots used for the Slave Acquisition Modules. The slot between the DVI-D Video Output connector and the PCIe 4 Lane Data Connection for Channels 1-4 is unavailable.

  • Page 36: Lm9Zi-A-Gsm-E Reva

    Acquisition Module with the supplied 1 meter cable, for your touch-screen display to function.  Contact your LeCroy representative for details using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268).  Contact a system administrator when connecting to any internal LAN.
  • Page 37 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the following table. Number and Description 1. Mouse 3. Ethernet Ports 6. 15-pin 2. Keyboard 4. USB Ports VGA/WXGA 5. 15-pin VGA/WXGA Video Output Video Input 7. DVI-D Video Output Note: Contact a system administrator when connecting to any internal LAN.
  • Page 38 Modules, for optimal channel access and convenience, LeCroy recommends stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside LeCroy's available Tower or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the LeCroy factory).
  • Page 39 Acquisition Modules. Each Slave Acquisition Module is compatible with either Master Module (Control or Acquisition). Refer to specifications on the datasheet maintained at www.lecroy.com and contact your LeCroy representative for details using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268) for more information. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 40 Getting Started Manual The Back of Your 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module This topic shows the back of a 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module. Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the following table. Number and Description 1. ChannelSync PCIe 1 3.

  • Page 41: Removing And Attaching The Front Panel Control

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Removing and Attaching the Front Panel Control Detach the Front Panel Control from the oscilloscope by sliding the detachment lever to the left and pulling at the right. Attach the front panel by inserting the lower part first, sliding the detachment lever to the left, and then pushing the top in place.
  • Page 42 USB - A to USB - Mini B cable provided. Note: While a standard front panel comes with your Zi oscilloscope, LeCroy offers additional standard front panels or a 4 channel version (as follows) to better suit the way you work. Learn more and Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268).

  • Page 43: Touch-Screen And External Displays

    LeCroy External Display accessory. Note: LM9Zi-VIDEOCARD-Zi-EXTDISP-15 and other PCIe Expansion Slot options for GPIB and LSIB must be specified when ordering and installed at the LeCroy factory. Contact your LeCroy representative for details using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268).
  • Page 44 Getting Started Manual 2. Finally, connect your USB plug (where applicable) to an available port. Note: The 15-pin VGA/WXGA video output connector can be used to drive an external display. Use Windows® Screen Resolution controls (from the Windows® Control Panel) to adjust external displays connected 15-pin VGA/WXGA video output connections.
  • Page 45 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The following picture shows a WavePro 7 Zi with the LeCroy external display attached (optional ZI-EXTDISP-15). LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 46: Labmaster Configuration Setups

    Modules, for optimal channel access and convenience, LeCroy recommends stacking the modules on top of each other on your bench, inside LeCroy's available Tower or inside of your own rack (modules must be specifically ordered for rack mounting from the LeCroy factory).
  • Page 47 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes LabMaster Master Control Module and Master Acquisition Module Stack Setups LabMaster Rack Setup inside the available Tower LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 48 Getting Started Manual The following picture shows the back of the LabMaster Rack Setup inside the available Tower (and the various connections made among the modules). Back of the LabMaster Rack Setup inside the available Tower LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 49: Master Control Module Configuration Setup

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Master Control Module Configuration Setup Connecting Your LabMaster Overview The steps for connecting your LabMaster involve PCIe 1 and 4 Lane, DVI- D, SMA 72", and Power Cable connections. Use the following topics to properly connect all parts of your LabMaster setup. PCIe 1 Lane Cable - Master Control Module to Slave Acquisition Module SYNC Connection(s) Connect each PCIe 1 Lane Control Output on the back of your 9CZi-A...
  • Page 50 Getting Started Manual  On the back of the Master Control Module, plug one end of the PCIe 1 Lane cable into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Output (labeled SYNC). LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 51 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 1 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Input (labeled SYNC).  Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.
  • Page 52 Getting Started Manual  If you are connecting less than 5 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Outputs on the back of the Master Control Module may not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Inputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.
  • Page 53 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes PCIe 4 Lane Cable - Slave Acquisition Module to Master Control Module SYNC Connection(s) Now, let's continue making the PCI Express connections by cabling the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of each 9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Module to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of your 9CZi-AMaster Control Module using PCIe 4 Lane cable(s) provided.
  • Page 54 Getting Started Manual  On the back of a Slave Acquisition Module, connect one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK). LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 55 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Now, on the back of the Master Control Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL).  Repeat the previous steps for every additional Slave Acquisition Module in your system.
  • Page 56 Getting Started Manual  Be sure to connect from your Slave Acquisition Modules into the correct channel groupings on the 9CZi-A Master Control Module; meaning, your first Slave Acquisition Module is connected into DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4 input on the Master Control Module, second into the DATALINK CHANNEL 5-9 input, third into the DATALINK CHANNEL 9-12 input, fourth into the DATALINK CHANNEL 13-16 input, and last into the...
  • Page 57 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes DVI-D Connection - Connecting the Video Card to the Touch-Screen Display on the Master Control Module The DVI-D Video Output must be connected to the DVI-D Video Input (both on the back of the Master Control Module) using the provided DVI- D cable for the touch-screen display to function.
  • Page 58 Getting Started Manual Now, connect the other end of the same DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Input, also on the back of the Master Control Module. Note: The connections are specifically DVI-D. The connections are specifically DVI-D. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 59 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes SMA 72" Cables - Master Control Module to Slave Acquisition Module Connection(s) for Reference Clock Connect each SMA 10 GHz Clock Output on the back of your 9CZi-A Master Control Module to the SMA 10 GHz Clock Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the SMA 72"...
  • Page 60 Getting Started Manual  On the back of the Master Control Module, connect one end of an SMA 72" cable from a SMA 10 GHz Clock Output (labeled REF, unscrew the chain-linked 50 Ω termination, if necessary) .  Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same SMA 72"...

  • Page 61: Power Cable Connections And Main Power Switch

    The combined draw from your 9CZi-A Master Control Module and 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Modules (max of 5) approximately totals 5 kW, LeCroy advises that your power connections be generally divided as follows:  The Master Control Module requires less power and may be combined with a Slave Acquisition Module to a different circuit rated to handle a combined 2050 Watts.
  • Page 62 Getting Started Manual  15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord set with a IEC320 right- angle Type C15 connector with a slotted groove is provided specifically for the Master Control Module. Components other than the Master Control Module are each provided with a standard 10A/250V 18AWG rated grounded cord set with an IEC320 right-angle Type C13 connector.
  • Page 63 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes OWER WITCH When all connections are made, the main switch on the front of the Master Control Module powers all connected items - Master and Slave Acquisition Module(s) - as a single LabMaster unit. Tip: If any connections are incorrect, the main power switch does not power on your system.

  • Page 64: Master Acquisition Module Configuration Setup

    Getting Started Manual Master Acquisition Module Configuration Setup Connecting Your LabMaster Overview The steps for connecting your LabMaster involve PCIe 1 and 4 Lane, DVI- D, SMA 72", and Power Cable connections. Use the following topics to properly connect all parts of your LabMaster setup. PCIe 1 Lane Cable - Master Acquisition Module to Slave Acquisition Module Connection(s) Connect each PCIe 1 Lane Control Output on the back of your 9xxMZi-A...
  • Page 65 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  On the back of the Master Acquisition Module, plug one end of the PCIe 1 Lane cable into the PCIe 1 Lane Channel Sync Output (labeled SYNC).  Now, connect the other end of the 1 Lane cable into the SYNC socket on the back of the 9 SZi-A (Slave).
  • Page 66 Getting Started Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  PCIe 1 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly.  Connect into your Slave Acquisition Modules from the correct channel groupings on the 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module;...
  • Page 67 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes PCIe 4 Lane Cable - CPU Module to Master Acquisition Module Connection(s) We first have to make a specific connection for Channels 1-4 from the back of the Master Acquisition Module into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4) on the back of the CPU Module.
  • Page 68 Getting Started Manual  First, connect one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4) on the back of the Master Acquisition Module. Note: The PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of the 9xxMZi- AMaster Acquisition Module must be specifically plugged into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Input on the back of the CPU Module.
  • Page 69 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Now, on the back of the CPU Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable specifically into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL 1-4).  9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Modules connections for channels above 1-4, connections are made from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL) on the back of each Slave Acquisition Module into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data...
  • Page 70 Getting Started Manual  If you are connecting less than 4 of the Slave Acquisition Modules, the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of the CPU Modulemay not be skipped and must be connected in consecutive order from the PCIe 4 Lane Data Outputs on the back of the corresponding slaves.
  • Page 71 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes PCIe 4 Lane Cable - Slave Acquisition Module to CPU Module Connection(s) Now, let's continue making the PCI Express connections for channels above 1-4, by cabling the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output on the back of each 9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Module to the PCIe 4 Lane Data Inputs on the back of your CPU Module using PCIe 4 Lane cable(s) provided.
  • Page 72 Getting Started Manual  Plug one end of a PCIe 4 Lane cable into the PCIe 4 Lane Data Output (labeled DATALINK) on the back of each Slave Acquisition Module.  Now, on the back of the CPU Module, connect the other end of the same PCIe 4 Lane cable into the corresponding PCIe 4 Lane Data Input (labeled DATALINK CHANNEL).
  • Page 73 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  PCIe 4 Lane Cable plugs are keyed with a single groove along one wide side of the plug. The plug must be inserted into the socket with the groove aligned properly. ...
  • Page 74 Getting Started Manual DVI-D Connection - Connecting the CPU Module's Video Card Output into the Master Acquisition Module's Touch- Screen Display Video Input Connect the CPU Module's Video Card DVI-D Output into the Master Acquisition Module's Touch-Screen Display DVI-D Input using the DVI-D cable provided.
  • Page 75 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Connect one end of the provided DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Output on the back of the CPU Module. Now, connect the other end of the same DVI-D cable into the DVI-D Video Input on the back of the Master Acquisition Module. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 76 Getting Started Manual Note: The connections are specifically DVI-D. The connections are specifically DVI-D. SMA 72" Cables - Master Acquisition Module to Slave Acquisition Module Connection(s) for Reference Clock Connect each SMA 10 GHz Clock Output on the back of your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module to the SMA 10 GHz Clock Input on each 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module used in your system using the SMA 72"...
  • Page 77 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  On the back of the Master Acquisition Module, connect one end of an SMA 72" cable from a SMA 10 GHz Clock Output (labeled REF, unscrew the chain-linked 50 Ω termination, if necessary).  Now, on the back of the Slave Acquisition Module, connect the other end of the same SMA 72"...

  • Page 78: Power Cable Connections And Main Power Switch

    The combined draw from your 9xxMZi-AMaster Acquisition Module, 9xxSZi-ASlave Acquisition Modules (max of 4), and CPU Module approximately totals 5 kW, LeCroy advises that your power connections be generally divided as follows:  Connect the Master Acquisition Module and its CPU Module to a single circuit rated to handle a combined 1250 Watts.
  • Page 79 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Always refer to the regularly-maintained datasheet specifications for the most current and detailed information at www.lecroy.com.  15A/250V 14AWG rated grounded cord set with a IEC320 right- angle Type C15 connector with a slotted groove is provided specifically for the Master Acquisition Module.
  • Page 80 Getting Started Manual OWER WITCH When all connections are made, the main switch on the front of the Master Acquisition Module powers all connected items (Master Acquisition, Slave Acquisition, and CPU Module) as a single LabMaster unit. Tip: If any connections are incorrect, the main power switch does not power on your system.

  • Page 81: Basic Controls

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Basic Controls Hardware and Software Controls The following Basic Control topics cover the general usage of the hardware buttons located on the oscilloscope's front panel and the screen control interface elements of the software. Front Panel Controls Note: Many specific Front Panel Controls directly correspond with Screen Layout Controls.
  • Page 82 Getting Started Manual The following picture shows the Front Panel Control. Front Panel for LabMaster, WaveMaster, and WavePro, Zi and Zi-A oscilloscopes. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 83: Front Panel Control Groupings

    Miscellaneous Setup Controls and WaveStream Indicator  Help - Press to open the LeCroy Online Assistant where you can click to open the oscilloscope online help table of contents, index, or search for a topic using a keyword. If the second monitor is installed, the online help opens on the second monitor.

  • Page 84: Trigger Front Panel Controls

    Getting Started Manual Press the A ... front panel button twice to perform the ETUP last selection from the Auto Setup... flyout menu (the default is to perform a full auto setup). If Auto Setup is run when no channels are turned on, all channels are affected.

  • Page 85: Horizontal Front Panel Controls

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Auto - Press to turn on Auto Trigger mode, which triggers the oscilloscope after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions are not met.  Normal - Press to turn on Normal Trigger mode, which triggers the oscilloscope each time a signal is present that meets the conditions set for the type of trigger selected.

  • Page 86: Vertical Front Panel Controls

    Getting Started Manual Vertical Front Panel Controls Note: You can turn channels on and off using the software as explained in Vertical Overview (on page 133), from The Front of Your 9xxSZi-A Slave Acquisition Module (on page 38) or from the The Front of Your 9xxMZi-A Master Acquisition Module (on page 30), where applicable.

  • Page 87: Zoom And Math Front Panel Controls

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Zoom and Math Front Panel Controls Note: Zoom and Math front panel controls correspond with screen menu selection: Math → Zoom Setup.. Horizontal Position - Press to reset the horizontal zoom position to zero. Turn to change the horizontal position of the selected math or zoom trace.

  • Page 88: Probe And Signal Connection Interfaces

    Interfaces Probe and Signal Connection Interfaces Overview LeCroy oscilloscopes are equipped with a variety of connection interfaces to allow connection of cables directly to the oscilloscope channels, or to allow probe connections to the oscilloscope. When probes are connected, a probe interface is used to power the probe (as necessary),...

  • Page 89: Probe Interfaces

    Front of the oscilloscope. Probe Interfaces Probe Interfaces Overview LeCroy oscilloscopes utilize one or more proprietary probe interfaces providing a complete measurement solution from probe tip to oscilloscope display. Compared to standard BNC and Probe Ring interfaces, this intelligent interconnection between your instrument and...
  • Page 90 Getting Started Manual A LeCroy Zi series oscilloscope showing the four sets of ProBus/ProLink probe interfaces. Zi oscilloscopes are compatible with all LeCroy probes. The following figure shows a typical channel setup dialog on a LeCroy oscilloscope containing both ProLink (Input A, Upper) and ProBus (Input B, Lower) interfaces.

  • Page 91: Probus Probe And Cable Connecting Interface

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes When a probe is connected, it is recognized and an additional tab with the probe model name is displayed to the right of the C1 tab. The channel dialog layout showing Input A's ProLink interface controls setup after connection.

  • Page 92: Prolink Probe Interface

    2.92 mm and 2.4 mm Probe and Cable Connection Interface LeCroy's highest bandwidth oscilloscopes utilize a 2.92mm (up to 36 GHz) or a 2.4mm (up to 45 GHz) probe interface. This interface consists of a precision connector and a LEMO power and communication connector. It offers 50 Ω...

  • Page 93: Prolink Interface Adapters

    ProLink Interface Adapters For some instruments, LeCroy's ProLink Adapters (LPA) provides the ability to connect a cable to your oscilloscope that is either BNC, SMA, or K (2.92 mm) terminated. These adapters are only for cable connection since they do not provide the power and communication interfaces required for probe usage.
  • Page 94 Getting Started Manual The following cable connections are supported:  BNC, using the LPA-BNC Blind Mate Adapter (BMA) to BNC interface adapter. This is not normally provide with your oscilloscope, but may be ordered as an accessory.  SMA , using the LPA-SMA BMA-to-SMA adapter ...

  • Page 95: Connecting The Adapters

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Connecting the Adapters The mating end of the ProLink adapter has four fastening clips (shown right). When installing an adapter on the instrument's connector panel, align the male 6-pin connector with the female connector and push the adapter straight forward.

  • Page 96: Probes

    Getting Started Manual Connecting the ProLink Probe Adapter is done in a similar way as connecting a ProLink Interface Adapter. Probes LeCroy offers a variety of passive and active probes for use with your X- Stream oscilloscope. Visit www.lecroy.com for specifications and ordering information.

  • Page 97: Passive Probe Compensation

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Passive Probe Compensation Passive probes must be compensated to flatten overshoot. This is accomplished by means of a trimmer at the connector end of the probe. 1. Attach the connector end of your passive probe to any channel. 2.

  • Page 98: Display Dashboard

    Getting Started Manual Display Dashboard Display Dashboard Overview This section covers the various aspects of the user interface shown in the display of your instrument. Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls The instrument's screen is divided into the following main sections: ...

  • Page 99: The Quick Access Toolbar

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Specific Menu Bar functions are referenced using arrow-separated path descriptions. For example, the Save Setup function is referenced as File → Save Setup..PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: For common oscilloscope operations, you don't need to use the top menu bar (since you can access most dialogs from the Front Panel or from the Descriptor Labels).

  • Page 100: Quick Access Processing Functions

    Getting Started Manual  Trigger Setup - Press to open the Trigger Setup... dialog. Corresponds with screen menu selection: Trigger → Trigger Setup..Quick Access Processing Functions The Processing section allows you to suspend your system from processing data. You can stop data processing, make adjustments, and then resume data processing with the touch of two on-screen buttons.

  • Page 101: The Signal Display Grid

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The Signal Display Grid The grid area is divided into 8 vertical divisions and 10 horizontal divisions just like any other oscilloscope. Set up the signal display area by touching Display → Display Setup... from the menu bar. The Display dialog offers a choice of grid combinations and can also set the grid intensity.
  • Page 102 Getting Started Manual The default setting (Time) is for delay readout (in seconds) and to move proportionately when the timebase knob is turned. If you want to set delay (Div) to a fixed position on the grid, and then have it stay fixed as the timebase changes, go to Utilities → Preference Setup...

  • Page 103: Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Menu On the Signal Display Grid, the Pop-up menu provides assistance while using the oscilloscope. Clicking on a waveform opens a pop-up menu. From this pop-up menu, you can perform the following functions: ...
  • Page 104 Getting Started Manual These indicators have a long and short form, respectively. The long and short forms of trace descriptor indicators. Besides channel traces, math and parameter measurement labels are also displayed. Labels are displayed only for traces that are turned on. Vertical and horizontal trace descriptor (labels) are displayed below the grid.

  • Page 105: Actions For Trace Buttons

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Actions for Trace Buttons You can access the same functions as the ones produced when using the Signal Display Grid Pop-Up menu just by clicking a trace-descriptor label, which shows its corresponding dialog. From the respective dialog, you're able to access the same functions as Actions for Trace X buttons.
  • Page 106 Getting Started Manual A dialog box opens in which to create the label. The first time creating a waveform label, Label1 is provided as default text when the Add label button is touched. From this pop-up you can edit existing annotations, change the label placement on the waveform, add labels, remove labels, and toggle the visibility.

  • Page 107: Dialog Area

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  If you want to change the label's text, touch inside the Label Text field. A pop-up keyboard appears for you to enter your text. Touch O.K. on the keyboard when you are done. The edited text automatically appears in the label on the waveform.
  • Page 108 Getting Started Manual Other times, a larger box is shown after touching a control. This larger Pop-Up has categorical buttons along the left column along with labels (and sometimes descriptions) for the selectable entry values. Pop-Up Selector Control for values with varied types. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 109 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes NTRY ONTROLS Most controls can be touched once and you can then provide a value using an attached (or double-touch/click to use the Virtual, on-screen) keyboard. Text entry field for LabNotebook using the Virtual Keyboard. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 110 Getting Started Manual OLDER ROWSING ONTROLS These controls allow for navigation to or from folders (on the hard drive or memory device) for retrieving or storing items such as waveforms, LabNotebook entries, to name a few. Folder/File Browsing recall waveform controls. Note: The instrument's hard disk is partitioned into drive C: and drive D:.
  • Page 111 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes LYOUT ONTROLS Flyout Menus provides a variety of solutions for a particular main area of functionality. It does this by providing a set of buttons subdividing the control into more specific functions on the right-side of the display. An example of Flyout Menu Controls is seen in the Setup front panel button.
  • Page 112 Getting Started Manual Keyboard Touch inside a text entry control and you can manually type the value in using an attached (or double-touch/click to use the Virtual, on-screen) keyboard. Text entry field for LabNotebook using the Virtual Keyboard. Slider Bar Some models provide what is known as a Slider Bar along the bottom of the screen when a keyboard is attached to the instrument.

  • Page 113: Actions For Trace Buttons

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes For many controls, once the Pop-Up Keypad is shown the Front Panel Controls (on page 81) can be used to adjust the value in the pop-up. The Pop-Up contains Up and Down arrow buttons, Set to Max, Default, and Min buttons, and the Keypad itself for providing your value.

  • Page 114: Message Bar

    Getting Started Manual  Find Scale - Automatically performs a vertical scaling that fits the waveform into the grid.  Next Grid - Automatically moves the channel trace whose dialog is currently open onto the next grid. If you have only one grid displayed, a new grid will be created automatically, and the trace moved.

  • Page 115: Turning On Channels And Traces

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Turning on Channels and Traces PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  If you want to display each trace on its own grid automatically, enable Autogrid by touching Display → Autogrid from the menu bar.  You can turn channels on and off using the software, for more information see Vertical Overview (on page 133) ...
  • Page 116 Getting Started Manual The tab is labeled with the corresponding channel number as follows: LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 117: Timebase

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Timebase Timebase Overview You can access Timebase settings using the front panel Horizontal controls, the Timebase → Horizontal Setup... on the menu bar, or by touching the Timebase trace descriptor label. The main Timebase dialog is then shown and contains sections for Sampling Mode, Timebase Mode, and Real Time Memory.
  • Page 118 Getting Started Manual Mark the Don't Show Me This Message Again checkbox to avoid subsequent warnings. The 2.92 mm connector saver pop-up. The 2.4 mm connector saver pop-up. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 119 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes When selected, the respective channels are combined into one channel at higher bandwidth. The combined channel pairs for 30 or 36 GHz models look like the following (depending on your specific setup): The channel pairs for a 45 GHz setup looks like the following: LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 120 Getting Started Manual When DBI is selected, trace descriptor labels correspond with your choices. So, a 30 or 36 GHz example where you decided to interleave both C1/C2 and C3/C4 pairs, trace descriptor labels are shown as follows:  C1 - Shown as inactive ...

  • Page 121: Timebase Setup And Control

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes DBI S LAVE CQUISITION ODULE ETTINGS When you use DBI and make correct connections and channel selections from the TimeBase → Horizontal Setup... dialog, the system makes value changes for you on your Slave Acquisition Module. The blue, numeric channel LEDs form the following configuration in 45 GHz mode on a Slave Acquisition Module: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:...

  • Page 122: Sampling Modes

    Getting Started Manual Sampling Modes Sampling Modes Overview Depending on your timebase, you can choose Single-shot Sampling Mode (below), also known as Real Time mode, Sequence Sampling Mode (on page 123), or RIS Sampling Mode (on page 130) mode sampling. Newer instruments offer Roll Mode (on page 131) Some instruments also offer Roll Mode (on page 131).
  • Page 123 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes You can sample the waveform in a range starting well before the trigger event up to the moment the event occurs. This is 100% pre-trigger, and it allows you to see the waveform leading up to the point at which the trigger condition was met and the trigger occurred.
  • Page 124 Getting Started Manual  You can zoom segments or used them as input to math functions.  You can combine sequence mode with an advanced trigger to isolate a rare event, capture all instances over hours or days, and view/analyze each afterwards. ...

  • Page 125: Sequence Display Modes

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Sequence Display Modes The instrument gives you a choice of five ways to display your segments:  Adjacent  Waterfall (cascaded)  Mosaic (tiled)  Overlay LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 126: Sequence Mode Setup

    Getting Started Manual  Perspective Note: some display modes have limitations on the number of segments that can be shown at one time. Sequence Mode Setup When setting up Sequence Mode, you define the number of fixed-size segments acquired in single-shot mode (see the instrument specifications for the limits).
  • Page 127 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 2. Click the Sequence tab. 3. Under Acquisition Settings, touch inside the Num Segments data entry control and provide a value using your preferred input control method. Additional information on using the touch screen controls can be found in the Dialog Area (on page 107). Note: The number of segments you choose to display can be less than the total number of segments in the waveform.

  • Page 128: Zooming Segments In Sequence Mode

    Getting Started Manual Zooming Segments in Sequence Mode You can zoom individual segments easily using the Q front panel UICKZOOM button. When you zoom, the zoom traces default to Segment 1. Channel descriptors indicate the total number of segments acquired. Zoom descriptors indicate [Seg #] and #Segments in the Zoom.

  • Page 129: Displaying An Individual Segment

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 4. If you want to increase or decrease your horizontal or vertical zoom in small increments, touch the Var. checkbox to enable variable zooming. Now with each touch of the zoom control buttons, the degree of magnification changes by small increments. If you want to zoom in or out in large standard increments with each touch of the zoom control buttons, leave the Var.

  • Page 130: Viewing Time Stamps

    Getting Started Manual Note: In Persistence mode, the segments are automatically overlaid one on top of the other in the display. In non-Persistence mode, they appear separately on the grid. Viewing Time Stamps You can view time stamps for each segment. View Segment Time Stamps 1.

  • Page 131: Roll Mode

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The maximum effective RIS sampling rate is achieved by making multiple single-shot acquisitions at maximum real-time sample rate. The bins thus acquired are positioned approximately 5 ps (200 GS/s) apart. The process of acquiring these bins and satisfying the time constraint is a random one.
  • Page 132 Getting Started Manual The parameters or math functions connected to each channel are updated every time the roll mode buffer is updated, as if new data is available. This resets statistics on every step of Roll mode that is valid because of new data.

  • Page 133: Vertical

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Vertical Vertical Overview You can access Vertical settings using the front panel Vertical controls, by selecting Vertical→ Channel Setup... on the menu bar, or by touching the Channel trace descriptor label. The following screen-shot shows the C1 Vertical dialog on a LabMaster as an example.
  • Page 134 Getting Started Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Not all oscilloscope models have Upper and Lower Channel Inputs. In those cases, no Selected Input buttons are provided.  Slave Acquisition Modules indicate alternative, or B channels, on named LED indicators. ...

  • Page 135: Setting Up Channels

     Anti-aliasing filters are applied to limit bandwidth at lower sample rates, regardless of bandwidth limit selection.  Probe - LeCroy's ProBus, ProLink, and 2.92 mm system automatically senses probes and sets their attenuation for you. For each channel, the probe attenuation can also be set manually.

  • Page 136: Actions For Trace C1 Buttons

    Getting Started Manual 7. Touch inside the Bandwidth control and provide a Bandwidth Limit value using your preferred input control method. Additional information on using the touch screen controls can be found in the Dialog Area (on page 107). 8. Touch inside the Probe Atten. data entry control if you want to set the attenuation manually, and provide a value using your preferred input control method.

  • Page 137: Pre-Processing Controls

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Next Grid - This button transfers a copy of your waveform into another grid. If another grid is not showing, the system creates a new grid for you. Note: This button is disabled while using Auto Grid. ...
  • Page 138 Note: The Cable De-Embedding checkbox is only available if you have the option. Learn more about this software option and Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268).  Interpolation - Linear interpolation, which inserts a straight line between sample points, is best used to reconstruct straight-edged signals such as square waves.

  • Page 139: Response Optimization Modes

    When zero group delay is provided at all frequencies, preshoot and overshoot is equalized. LeCroy provides three choices for Response Optimization Mode selection. These choices combine a frequency and group delay response to optimize the oscilloscope for particular applications.
  • Page 140 Getting Started Manual  Eye Diagram - Flat group delay compensation resulting in equalized preshoot and overshoot. This selection improves the symmetry of serial eye diagrams. In addition, a fourth-order Bessel frequency response is implemented.  Eye Diagram HBR (High Bit Rate) - same as Eye Diagram, but optimized for high bit rate signals (bit rate >...

  • Page 141: Labmaster 9 Zi-A Channel Setup

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes LabMaster 9 Zi-A Channel Setup You can set up to 20 channels on the Channel Setup dialog. You can make adjustments to both the sensitivity and the positioning of the waveforms. Setting up your channels 1. Press the appropriate channel push button (channel 1, for example).
  • Page 142 Getting Started Manual Note: Front panel knobs can be used to adjust V and G ERTICAL FFSET for channels 5-20, provided the trace descriptor label is active for the corresponding channel. LabMaster 9 Zi-A ChannelSync™ Calibration Dialog ChannelSync™ architecture in LabMaster 9 Zi-A modular oscilloscope systems utilize a single 10 GHz distributed clock for all acquisition modules.
  • Page 143 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Note: If cables or probes are added to your setup subsequent to running the Channel Deskew Calibration Wizard, you must manually deskew these items in the Channel dialog to account for their respective propagation delays. The values you provide on the Channel dialog (in the deskew section) are additional to values shown on the ChannelSync™...
  • Page 144 Getting Started Manual 2. Place a checkmark next to the module(s) you want to calibrate and click the Calibrate button. The Calibration Wizard opens. Note: Use the Ref Channel control to select the specific channel you wish to use as a reference when measuring against other channels during your calibration.
  • Page 145 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 4. Connect the Fast Edge calibration signal (located on the front of the Acquisition Module) to the Input you provided as the reference input, and then touch the Next button. The ChannelSync™ Calibration measurements are performed on the input you entered (in this case, C1).
  • Page 146 Getting Started Manual 6. When you have finished all channels, a message indicates all measurements have been performed. Click the Finish button. The ChannelSync™ Calibration dialog shows details about all performed measurements and the deskew values applied. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 147: Trigger

    Master Control Module or Master Acquisition Module. Refer to LabMaster specifications on www.lecroy.com for details. Triggering is the way an oscilloscope selects an exact moment in time on a signal to then be shown on the screen. If the pattern of a signal happens to be repetitive, a continuous waveform pattern is inherently visible on the display.

  • Page 148: Trigger Types

    In addition, there are more sophisticated triggers for setting basic or complex conditions. These include Smart Triggers, Serial Trigger, Measurement Triggers, and MultiStage Triggers. Learn more and Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268). Edge A simple trigger, Edge trigger is activated by basic waveform features or conditions such as positive or negative slope, and holdoff.

  • Page 149: Pattern (Logic)

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Pattern (Logic) Logic trigger enables triggering on a logical combination (pattern) of five inputs: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, and AUX (sometimes referred to as EXT on legacy oscilloscope models). You have a choice of four Boolean operators (AND, NAND, OR, NOR), and you can stipulate the high or low voltage logic level for each input independently.
  • Page 150 Getting Started Manual LITCH Glitch trigger is a simpler form of Width trigger. Use Glitch trigger when you want to define a fixed pulse-width time or time range only. Glitch trigger makes no provision for voltage levels or ranges. ROPOUT Used primarily in single-shot applications, and usually with a pre-trigger delay, Dropout trigger can detect lost signals.

  • Page 151: Measurement

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Measurement This trigger type allows you to leverage parameter measurements as waveform trigger conditions. A measurement trigger is either the only trigger or the final trigger in a chain of trigger events including hardware triggers. Not available on all instruments, TV triggers provide stable triggering on standard or custom composite video signals.

  • Page 152: Serial Trigger

    Getting Started Manual Note: This button is enabled when using the sequence sampling mode. It is commonly used in sequence mode for disk drive applications with the index pulse defined as the A qualifier signal and the servo gate signal as the B triggering events. UALIFIED In single trigger mode, Qualify A-B arms the oscilloscope on the A event, and then triggers on the B event.

  • Page 153: Trigger Settings

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) SERIES-SPECIFIC FEATURE: 80-bit Serial Trigger (without decode capability) is standard on SDA model oscilloscopes and optional on WavePro, WaveMaster, and DDA model oscilloscopes. The CDR feature is optional for the WaveRunner 6 Zi family, including 8b/10b decode. Trigger Settings Horizontal and Vertical adjustments are typically made for all trigger types using either the Delay or Level knobs on the front panel of the...

  • Page 154: Trigger Setup

    Getting Started Manual Turn this knob to adjust the level of the trigger source or the highlighted trace. Level defines the source voltage at which the trigger will generate an event: a change in the input signal that satisfies the trigger conditions. Alternatively, in the Trigger dialog, you can touch inside the Level control and provide a value using your preferred input control method.
  • Page 155 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 2. Touch inside the trigger Source control for your first Setup configuration and select a source on which to trigger. 3. If available, touch inside the Coupling control and select a coupling mode. Coupling refers to the type of signal coupling at the input of the trigger circuit.
  • Page 156 Getting Started Manual 5. Touch inside the trigger Slope control and choose the direction of the trigger voltage transition used for generating a particular trigger event. The selection is then shown to the right of the dialog as follows for a Positive Slope selection on an Edge Trigger.

  • Page 157: Optimize For Hf

    The Amplitude and Range of the trigger level have limits as detailed in the datasheet specifications regularly maintained on www.lecroy.com. Touch inside the Level data entry control and provide a value using your preferred input control method. Additional information on using the touch screen controls can be found in the Dialog Area (on page 107).

  • Page 158: Width Condition Is

    Getting Started Manual Width Condition is Width triggers (and other triggers equipped with conditional logic) have conditional logic settings as follows. Your Width Condition can be specified as Less Than, Greater Than, In Range and Out Of Range. In Range and Out Of Range conditions can be further set with Upper and Lower Values (for Limits).
  • Page 159 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Now, click the corresponding control and provide a value. Use holdoff to obtain a stable trigger for repetitive, composite waveforms. For example, if the number or duration of sub-signals is known you can disable them by choosing an appropriate holdoff value. Qualified triggers operate using conditions similar to holdoff.

  • Page 160: Auxiliary Input Trigger

    Getting Started Manual counted from the last trigger. The count is restarted on each trigger. For example, if the event number is two, the trigger occurs on the third event. Edge Trigger with Holdoff by Events (in this example, two events). The bold edges on the trigger source indicate that a positive slope has been selected.

  • Page 161: Triggerscan

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes TriggerScan TriggerScan is a debugging tool (available for any trigger type) that helps you quickly find rare waveform glitches and anomalies. With TriggerScan, you can build a list of trigger setups to look for rare events and automatically sequence through each one.

  • Page 162: Training Triggerscan

    Getting Started Manual Training TriggerScan The TriggerScan Trainer inspects a currently acquired waveform and automatically builds a list of common trigger setups used to find rare events. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  You must acquire and display at least 3 cycles of a signal before running the Trainer.

  • Page 163: Starting Triggerscan

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes When it is complete, a list of smart trigger setups is displayed in the Trigger List. Starting TriggerScan After you have run the Trainer, the Trigger List displays a list of smart trigger setups. You can add or remove trigger setups. You can also update the selected smart trigger setup.
  • Page 164 Getting Started Manual 3. If you want to add a new trigger setup, touch the Trigger tab and set the new trigger as desired on the Trigger dialog. Then, back on the TriggerScan dialog, touch the Add New button to append the new trigger to the Trigger List.

  • Page 165: Saving Triggerscan Setups

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Saving TriggerScan Setups You should save TriggerScan setups once you have made any modifications to the Trigger List. The current Trigger List is not be preserved after exiting the application unless you save it. 1. On the TriggerScan dialog, touch inside the Setup File Name data entry control and providing a file name using your preferred input control method.

  • Page 166: Viewing Waveforms

    Channel traces are typically 8-bits of vertical data, whereas Math traces are 16-bits of vertical data. LeCroy grids consist of eight vertical divisions. When displaying channel traces on the grid, use of less than full-grid amplitude results in some reduced vertical resolution and accuracy.

  • Page 167: Display Setup

    SDAII software option loaded on your oscilloscope. Learn more about software options and Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268). 1. Touch Display → Display Setup... on the menu bar.
  • Page 168 Getting Started Manual  If more than a certain amount of display setups are available for your oscilloscope, a Grid control is shown and presents the Select Grid pop-up when touched. 3. Touch inside the Grid Intensity data entry control (as follows). Provide a value from 0 to 100.
  • Page 169 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 4. Touch the Grid on top checkbox if you want to superimpose the grid over the waveform. Note: Depending on the grid intensity, some of your waveforms may be hidden from view when the grid is placed on top. To undo, simply uncheck Grid on top.

  • Page 170: Moving Traces From Grid To Grid

    Getting Started Manual Touch inside the Num seg displayed control and enter a value, using the pop-up keypad. Touch inside the Starting at control and enter a value. Moving Traces from Grid to Grid You can move traces from grid to grid with the touch of a button. Moving a Channel or Math Trace 1.

  • Page 171: Persistence

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Numbered labels on this image correspond with the following steps. Note: First-time setup may show a different Display tab. Fix this by touching File → Exit on the menu bar and re-launching the oscilloscope software using the Start DSO shortcut on the desktop. 1.

  • Page 172: Persistence Setup

    Getting Started Manual The instrument persistence modes show the most frequent signal path in three-dimensional intensities of the same color, or graded in a spectrum of colors. You can show persistence for up to eight inputs for any channel, math function, or memory location (M1 to M4).

  • Page 173: Wavestream Display Mode

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 2. Touch one of the persistence mode buttons next to an input channel. To turn off persistence for an individual channel, touch the left- most persistence mode button next to the channel. For each input channel, touch its tab to set up persistence for that channel.

  • Page 174: Adjusting Trace Intensity

    Getting Started Manual WaveStream mode operates at up to 80 GS/s with an update rate of up to several thousand waveforms/second for better capture of higher frequency abnormal events. Adjusting Trace Intensity The I knob adjusts the brightness of your trace. NTENSITY The intensity value is shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 175: Zooming Waveforms

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Zooming Waveforms Zooming Waveforms Overview You can magnify a selected region of a waveform using the Zoom function. On Zi model oscilloscopes, you can display up to four Zoom (Z1 - Z4) and eight Math Zoom traces (F1 - F8). You can zoom: ...

  • Page 176: Previewing Zoomed Waveforms

    Getting Started Manual Previewing Zoomed Waveforms When you zoom a waveform, a preview of the zoomed area is shown on the Preview section of the Zx dialog. Zooming a Single Channel The Zoom button appears as a standard button at the bottom of the channel Cx Vertical Adjust setup dialog for you to create a zoom trace of your input waveform.
  • Page 177 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 3. Vary the degree of zoom by touching the newly created Zx trace label. The setup dialog for the zoom (Z1 to Z4) opens. It shows the current horizontal and vertical zoom factors. 4. If you want to increase or decrease your horizontal or vertical zoom in small increments, touch the Var.

  • Page 178: Touch-And-Drag Zooming

    Getting Started Manual  Horizontal Ratio - Press to toggle between fixed and variable horizontal zoom ratio adjustment. Turn to change the horizontal zoom ratio of the selected math trace.  Quick Zoom - Press to automatically display magnified views of up to four signal inputs on multiple grids.

  • Page 179: Turning Off Zoom

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Quickly Zooming Waveforms and Multiple Waveforms Quickly create a Zoom trace by either pressing the front panel Zoom button or touching the Zoom button on the respective channel dialog. Turning Off Zoom Turn off a Zoom by either pressing the front panel Zoom button again. On the corresponding Zoom dialog, touch the Trace On checkbox to remove the check mark and disable the zoom trace.

  • Page 180: Measuring With Cursors

    Getting Started Manual Measuring with Cursors Measuring with Cursors Overview Cursors are important tools that aid you in measuring signal values. Cursors are markers - lines, cross-hairs, or arrows - that you can move around the grid or the waveform itself. Use cursors to make fast, accurate measurements and eliminate guesswork.

  • Page 181: The Cursors Dialog

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  The bottom cursor knob adjusts relative cursors. It does not work with absolute cursor types.  Previously setup cursor positions are preserved for subsequent displays. Changing cursor positions or measurement modes are always available using touch screen or front panel control methods as previously mentioned.
  • Page 182 Getting Started Manual  Vertical Abs - Provides a single, dashed, horizontal line and cross- hair marking for the specific cursor location. None of the Show controls are provided; however, the Position 1 control is enabled on the right of the dialog. ...

  • Page 183: Cursors On Math Functions

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Cursors on Math Functions You can place cursors on a math function whose X-axis has a dimension other than time (FFT, for example). With a Math trace setup for either an FFT or a Histogram, if you then access the Standard Cursors dialog (Measure →...

  • Page 184: Measurement Parameters

    Getting Started Manual Measurement Parameters Measurement Parameters Overview Parameters are measurement tools that determine a wide range of waveform properties. Use them to automatically calculate many attributes of your waveform, like rise-time, rms voltage, and peak-to- peak voltage, for example. There are parameter modes for the amplitude and time domains, custom parameter groups, and parameters for pass and fail testing.

  • Page 185: Parameter Setup

    Performs math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on parameters indicated on the Source1 and Source2 controls. Advanced Web Edit Selecting this type uses LeCroy's Processing Web for measurement setup. This feature, available with the XWEB option, allows you to chain practically unlimited math functions together for operation on your waveform measurements.
  • Page 186 Getting Started Manual 4. If you selected Measure On Waveforms, touch inside the Measure field and select a parameter from the pop-up menu. If you selected Math On Parameters, touch inside the Math Operator data entry field and select a math function from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 187: Measure Modes

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 5. In the mini-dialog to the right of the main setup dialog, touch the Gate tab to narrow the span of measurement - as covered in the Measure Gate topic (available in the online help files). 6.

  • Page 188: Help Markers

    Getting Started Manual Help Markers Help Markers clarify parameter measurements by displaying movable cursors and a visual representation of what is being measured. For the at level parameters, Help Markers make it easier to see where your waveform intersects the chosen level. This feature also displays the hysteresis band that you have set about that level.

  • Page 189: Help Markers Setup

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Standard Vertical Parameter Help Markers Help Markers Setup 1. Touch Measure → Measure Setup... on the menu bar. 2. Select a Measure Mode: Std Vertical, Std Horizontal, or My Measure. 3. Touch the Show All button (as follows) to display Help Markers for every parameter being measured on the displayed waveform (C2 in the previous examples).
  • Page 190 Getting Started Manual The Detailed selection produces cursors, Measure Gate gate posts, a label identifying the parameter being measured, and a level indicator and hysteresis band for "at level" parameters. Note: The choice of Simple or Detailed is applied to all parameters at the same time.

  • Page 191: Measurement Parameter Analysis

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Measurement Parameter Analysis Measurement Parameter Analysis Overview LeCroy provides a variety of unique capabilities for advanced measurement parameter analysis. Most LeCroy oscilloscopes calculate measurements for all instances in the acquisition. This provides the ability to rapidly and thoroughly analyze a long memory acquisition and calculate thousands or millions of parameter values, or find anomalous measurements.
  • Page 192 Getting Started Manual Track and Trend are summarized in the following table: Characteristic Track Trend Representation Parameter value vs. Parameter value vs. event time Behavior Non-cumulative Cumulative over several (resets after every acquisitions up to 1 million acquisition). events Unlimited number of events Time Correlation to Other Data...

  • Page 193: Creating And Viewing A Histogram

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes In general, Track is the tool to use if you want to capture a continuous stream of data spaced closely together. To understand the change in a parameter with time, Trend can be used if your data is spaced widely apart and longer than the dead-time of the oscilloscope between acquisitions.
  • Page 194 Getting Started Manual There are two ways to select parameters when setting up your measurement. They only differ in the order of the steps.  Using the Px Buttons on the Measure Dialog - After directly touching a Px button on the Measure dialog, the Select Measurement pop-up is shown.
  • Page 195 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 3. Touch the Histogram button at the bottom of the dialog. After touching this button, the Math selection for Histogram pop-up is shown. Select the desired Math Trace in which to store the results. Touch the Close button when you are finished. Touch the trace descriptor label for the math trace just created for the results, and then touch the Histogram tab to access its right-hand dialog.
  • Page 196 Getting Started Manual INGLE ARAMETER ISTOGRAM ETUP SING Access the main Math dialog by selecting Math → Math Setup... on the menu bar. There are two ways to select your math operator during setup. They only differ in the order of the steps. ...

  • Page 197: Viewing Thumbnail Histograms (Histicons)

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Regardless of how you performed the previously described initial steps, at this point access your corresponding Fx dialog if you want to change other setup items as follows:  You can modify the source of your waveform used on a Math trace using the source (Source 1) control.

  • Page 198: Persistence Histogram

    Getting Started Manual Note: For measurements set up in My Measure, you can quickly display an enlarged histogram of a thumbnail histogram by touching the Histicon you want to enlarge. The enlarged histogram appears superimposed on the trace it describes. This does not apply to Std Vertical or Std Horizontal measurements.

  • Page 199: Persistence Trace Range

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Persistence Trace Range Using this math operator, you can enter the percent of the persistence trace population to use in creating a new waveform. Note: See previous sections for details around setting up a math trace and selecting your math operator if needed.

  • Page 200: Creating A Track View

    Getting Started Manual 6. Touch the newly displayed Trend math function trace label to change settings on the Trend dialog (located on the Trend tab at the lower-right side of the screen). Note: Turning off a trace for which trend data is being collected resets the trend.

  • Page 201: Pass-Fail Parameter Testing

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 6. Touch the newly displayed Track math function trace label if you want to change any settings in the Track dialog: Pass-Fail Parameter Testing Pass/Fail Parameter Testing Overview Access the main Pass/Fail dialog by selecting Analysis → Pass/Fail Setup...

  • Page 202: Testing And Enabling Pass/Fail Conditions

    Getting Started Manual Testing and Enabling Pass/Fail Conditions Beside each Qx button on the main Pass/Fail dialog is a corresponding Qx checkbox. Use either these checkboxes or the ones on each respective Qx dialog to enable the specific condition for use. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 203: Pass/Fail Setup On Qx Dialogs

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes When you have each of the Qx dialogs configured and enabled as desired, you can then begin your testing and turn them all on or off using the Testing checkbox on the main Pass/Fail dialog. Your test data is shown on the Table display area shown in the previous screen-shot.
  • Page 204 Getting Started Manual Set your Pass/Fail condition by touching the Condition control on the corresponding Qx dialog. The Pass/Fail Condition pop-up is shown. Select the desired condition. Note: Right hand dialogs back on the corresponding Qx dialog vary based on the Pass/Fail condition selected. The following sections cover the right hand dialogs for Bool identity and Param and Dual Param Compare.
  • Page 205 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Param and Dual Param Compare Using the Param Compare conditions, each Pass/Fail input (Qx) can compare a different parameter result to a user-defined limit (or statistical range) under a different condition. Comparing a Single Parameter 1. With the ParamCompare condition selected on a Qx dialog, touch inside the Compare Values field and select All or Any from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 206 Getting Started Manual For example, if you are testing a time parameter, the unit is seconds. If you choose either WithinDeltaPct or WithinDeltaAbs from the Condition menu (respectively, previous), you also have the choice of setting the limit by means of the statistical buttons (relating to standard statistical limits) at the bottom of the ParamCompare dialog: Comparing Dual Parameters...
  • Page 207 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 5. Touch inside the ParamCompare mini-dialog field and select a source from the pop-up menu. 6. Touch inside the Compare Values field and select All or Any from the pop-up menu. By selecting All, the test are true only if every waveform falls within the set limit.

  • Page 208: The Actions Dialog

    Getting Started Manual The Actions Dialog Various configurations can be made to all or some of your Pass/Fail conditions using the Actions dialog. By touching the Stop Testcheckbox in the Actions dialog, you can set up the test to end after a predetermined number of sweeps that you decide. You can also decide the actions to occur upon your waveforms' passing or failing, by selecting one or all of the following: ...
  • Page 209 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Depending on your oscilloscope model, you can configure up to 8 pass/fail conditions. The Boolean conditions to determine if your waveform passes are as follows: Pass/Fail Boolean Conditions All True All False Any True Any False All Q1 to Q4 Or All Q5 to Q8 Any Q1 to Q4 And Any Q5 to Q8 ESTING...
  • Page 210 Getting Started Manual 8. The Then section of the dialog provides stop test, sound alarm, print result, emit pulse, or save (the waveform) actions. If you want to have the results printed (and your oscilloscope is not equipped with a printer) make sure your instrument is connected to a local or network printer.

  • Page 211: Math

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Math Math Traces and Functions Overview LeCroy offers a deep toolset of math functions always growing and changing to provide superior functionality. Note: To find out which math tools are available in each optional package or for any detailed explanations about specific functionality,...

  • Page 212: Math Setup

    Getting Started Manual You can even chain traces and/or functions to another trace or function. For instance:  making Trace F1 an average of Channel 1.  making Trace F2 an FFT of F1.  making Trace F3 a zoom of F2. Math Setup Access the main Math dialog by selecting Math →...
  • Page 213 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Regardless of how you performed the previously described initial steps, at this point access your corresponding Fx dialog if you want to change other setup items as follows:  You can modify the source of your waveform used on a Math trace using the source (Source 1) control.

  • Page 214: Mask Testing

    Getting Started Manual Mask Testing Users may load or create a pixel-based mask on the display grid using a variety of methods. Test conditions can be set, and a pass/fail result returned based on whether the condition was found to be true or false. The source of the mask is always a trace (Channel, Zoom, Math waveform).
  • Page 215 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Now, the Q1 dialog is shown and shows the Mask test condition selected.  If you touch the Q1 tab, the Q1 dialog is shown. Touching the Condition control shows the same pop-up where you can select the Mask test Pass Fail Condition.

  • Page 216: Quick Access To Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs

    Getting Started Manual Quick Access to Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs You can quickly gain access to the main Pass/Fail dialog, a (Qx) setup dialog, or the Actions dialog, by touching one of the following respective sections below the grid display. Removing a Mask from the Display Quickly remove a mask by accessing the Qx dialog.

  • Page 217: Right-Hand Dialogs

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Right-Hand Dialogs  On the Test right-hand dialog, make a selection in the Test is True when group of buttons (as follows). Note: The previous selection is for All In and means the test is False when a single waveform falls outside the mask. From the Show Markers section of the dialog, choose whether or not to have mask violations displayed by touching either the Off or On button, respectively.

  • Page 218: Wavescan Overview

    Getting Started Manual WaveScan Overview WaveScan enables you to search for unusual events in a single capture, or to scan for an event in many acquisitions over a long period of time. You can select from more than 20 search modes (frequency, rise time, runt, duty cycle, etc.), apply a search condition (slope, level, threshold, hysteresis), and begin scanning in a post-acquisition environment.

  • Page 219: Signal Views

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Signal Views WaveScan provides distinct views of your signal:  Source View highlights all occurrences of edges that meet your criteria.  Scan Overlay places all captured edges one on top of the other in a separate grid. You can apply monochromatic persistence in this view.

  • Page 220: Parameter Measurements

    Getting Started Manual  Measurement Mode – Searches from 2 to 64 bits; ideal for bursted patterns where a PLL cannot lock.  Bus Pattern Mode – Searches from 2 to 64 bits; enhances MSO search capabilities. Parameter Measurements Besides parameter measurements made during acquisition, post- acquisition measurements can also be made.

  • Page 221: Customization Overview

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Customization Overview The instrument provides powerful capability to add your own parameters, functions, display algorithms, or other routines to the oscilloscope user interface without having to leave the instrument application environment. You can customize the instrument to your needs by using the power of programs such as Excel™, Mathcad™, and MATLAB™, or by scripting in VBS.
  • Page 222 Getting Started Manual  You can do additional processing on the result by applying standard instrument parameters, functions, etc. to the returned result, or even more powerfully, adding chained customized functions. For example, you can do an Excel calculation on a result with a MATLAB function applied to it.

  • Page 223: Documenting Your Work Using Labnotebook

    Documenting Your Work Using LabNotebook LabNotebook Overivew LeCroy's LabNotebook feature extends the documentation capabilities of your oscilloscope. It allows you to create an annotated notebook entry containing all displayed waveforms, the setup of the DSO, and user- supplied annotations. The notebook entry can then be converted to hardcopy format - .pdf, .rtf, or .html - and printed or e-mailed.

  • Page 224: Labnotebook

    Getting Started Manual LabNotebook When LabNotebook is accessed by File → LabNotebook on the menu bar, the main LabNotebook dialog is shown by default. This dialog is where you can store and create LabNotebook entries. You also can View, Create, E-Mail, and select an output format for your reports.
  • Page 225 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Touch inside the Title control and provide a value using your preferred input control method. Additional information on using the touch screen controls can be found in the Dialog Area (on page 107). If desired, touch inside the Description field, provide information and touch Save.
  • Page 226 Getting Started Manual  Cumulative Measurements - Any measurements on when the Lab Notebook entry is created are not saved individually in the database (other than being embedded in the hardcopy image). This means that when flashback is used, the measurements are recomputed using the recalled waveform data.
  • Page 227 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 6. Use the View, Create Report, and E-Mail buttons as desired.  The View button shows a preview of your report. Exit the preview by touching the Close button at the right of the dialog.  Create your report by first touching inside the Format control and selecting a format from the pop-up.
  • Page 228 Getting Started Manual 6. You can select the Format of your LabNotebook entry from HTML, RTF, and PDF choices. The Delete button removes the specific row selected on the My Notebook Entries list while the Delete All button removes every entry on the list. 7.

  • Page 229: Save/Recall

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Save/Recall Save/Recall Overview The Save/Recall section allows for storage and retrieval of Waveforms, Table Data, and Instrument Setups. It even provides Disk Utilities for arranging the file/folder structure on your instrument's hard drive. Directly access each Save/Recall dialog (Waveform, Table, Setups, and Disk Utilities on the File menu on the menu bar.

  • Page 230: Saving And Recalling Setups

    Getting Started Manual Saving and Recalling Setups The Save/Recall Setup dialogs allow for quick saving and recalling of up to six oscilloscope panel settings internally on your instrument. If desired, you can also save and recall your oscilloscope panel settings as an .lss file to a specific hard disk location, a network location, or USB drive.

  • Page 231: Recalling Default Settings

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes ECALLING ETUP NTERNALLY ON NSTRUMENT Recall your settings located internally on your instrument by touching inside one of the six Recall buttons on the Recall From Internal Setup... part of the screen. Each Recall button is labeled with a corresponding setup storage slot. If a setup is stored, SetupX is shown along with the date/time of the save, otherwise, the slot is labeled Empty.
  • Page 232 Getting Started Manual 1. Select either Memory or File by touching either respective button on the Save To portion of the dialog. Note: When Memory is selected, only Source and Destination controls are shown on the Save Waveform dialog. When File is selected, many more controls are available.
  • Page 233 5. If you are saving to a file, touch the Data Format control and select a format type.  Binary - saves the file to LeCroy's binary file format. This format is documented in various Remote Control Manuals for LeCroy Oscilloscopes. Selecting Binary results in the smallest possible file size, and is recommended when recalling waveforms to LeCroy instruments.
  • Page 234 Getting Started Manual  Byte - Available when selecting Binary format, specifies the samples in the output file are represented with 8 bits. Note: Using this option can result in a loss of output file resolution.  Amplitude only - Specifies the output file include amplitude data for each sample, but not sample time information.

  • Page 235: Recalling Waveforms

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 6. You can use the Auto Save feature to automatically save a waveform to disk after each new trigger. You can enable Auto Save from the Save Waveform dialog by touching one of the Auto Save buttons. Select Wrap (old files overwritten) or Fill (no files overwritten).
  • Page 236 Getting Started Manual Note: When Memory is selected, only Source, Destination, and Show on recall controls are shown on the Recall Waveform dialog. When File is selected, many more controls are available. Regardless, the controls are used as explained in the following steps.

  • Page 237: Utilities

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Utilities Utilities Setup Utilities Overview Utilities settings are divided into three main sections: Utilities, Disk Utilities, and Preferences as seen when accessing Utilities from the menu bar. Utilities Selecting Utilities → Utilities Setup... shows the main Utilities dialog by default.
  • Page 238  The Service button is a section of the application reserved for qualified LeCroy personnel. When touched, an access code pop-up is shown enabling LeCroy technicians access to various service dialogs inside the oscilloscope software.

  • Page 239: Status

    PTIONS New software options can be added after purchasing a code and then enabling the option on the oscilloscope. Call LeCroy Customer Support to place an order and receive the code. Note: For more information about LeCroy Software Options, Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268).

  • Page 240: Remote Communication

     GPIB is an option that either requires a GPIB card to be installed in an open card slot on your oscilloscope or the use of an external USB to GPIB LeCroy accessory. Your particular oscilloscope may support both, or only one of the options/accessories. For more...

  • Page 241: Printing And Hardcopy Functions

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 2. If you are using GPIB, set a GPIB address by touching inside the GPIB Address data entry control and provide an address. If you are using TCPIP, press the Net Connections button; the Windows Network Connections window opens. You can reconfigure the oscilloscope's connection if it is already connected to the network or make a new connection.
  • Page 242 Getting Started Manual  File  E-mail RINTER ETUP 1. Touch File → Print Setup... on the menu bar. The Utilities Hardcopy dialog opens. Press the P front panel button. Then, touch the Print Setup... RINT button on the Print flyout menu. Touch Utilities →...
  • Page 243 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Choose Grid Area Only if you do not need to print the dialog area and you only want to show the waveforms and grids. Choose DSO window if you want to print the dialogs with the waveforms and grids.
  • Page 244 Getting Started Manual  Touch Utilities → Utilities Setup... and click the Hardcopy tab. On the Hardcopy dialog, touch the Print Now button. Note: The instrument uses the Print settings on the Hardcopy dialog to print the screen image. So, you can either print from File → Print or from Utilities → Utilities Setup...
  • Page 245 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Note: Once you have configured your Clipboard settings from the Hardcopy dialog (using the next procedure), you can touch the P RINT front panel button and touch Save Screen To Clipboard on the Print flyout menu. The instrument automatically uses the additional clipboard settings to save the screen image to the clipboard.
  • Page 246 Getting Started Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  The instrument's hard disk is partitioned into drive C: and drive D:. Drive C: contains the Windows operating system and the instrument application software. Drive D: is intended for data files.  Once you have configured your Clipboard settings from the Hardcopy dialog (using the next procedure), you can touch the front panel button and touch Save Screen To File on the RINT...
  • Page 247 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Choose DSO window if you want to print the dialogs with the waveforms and grids. Choose Full Screen if you want to print the entire screen. 6. Touch the Print Now button. MAIL The E-mail selection on the Hardcopy tab gives you the option to e-mail your screen images, using either the MAPI or SMTP protocols.

  • Page 248: Aux Output

    Getting Started Manual 3. Touch the Prompt for message to send with mail checkbox if you want to include remarks with the image. 4. Touch the Hardcopy Area control to choose which part of the screen you want to print. Choose Grid Area Only if you do not need to print the dialog area and you only want to show the waveforms and grids.
  • Page 249 Provide a value within your instrument's specified range (varied based on your specific model, refer to datasheet specifications at www.lecroy.com for details) using your preferred input control method. Additional information on using the touch screen controls can be found in the Dialog Area (on page 107).
  • Page 250  Pass/Fail - Allows you to set a pulse duration (varied based on your specific model, refer to datasheet specifications at www.lecroy.com for details); generates a pulse when pass/fail testing is active and conditions are met.  Fast Edge - Some models provide this signal output used to deskew multiple channels.

  • Page 251: Date/Time

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  Off - This function turns off the Auxiliary Output signal. Date/Time From the Date and Time tab on the Utilities dialog, you can manually set the time and date or get it from the Internet. If you elect to get the date and time from the Internet, you need to have the oscilloscope connected to the Internet through the LAN connector on your instrument's I/O panel.

  • Page 252: Options

    Options The Options dialog is used to add or remove software options. Contact LeCroy for more information using Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 268), or visit our Website at www.lecroy.com/options. This dialog also shows your ScopeID and Serial #.
  • Page 253 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Access the Disk Utilities dialog by selecting Utilities → Disk Utilities from the menu bar. 1. Delete a single file by first touching the Delete button on the dialog (just to make sure it's selected).  Now, touch inside the Current folder data entry control and provide the path to the folder containing the file for deletion.

  • Page 254: Preferences

    Getting Started Manual  Now, touch the Create Folder button. Note: Disk Space data for Size, Free, and File(s) is available on the far right of the dialog for convenience. Preferences Preference Setup Overview A variety of customizable preferences can be set on your instrument. Access Preferences by touching Utilities →...

  • Page 255: Acquisition

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes 2. You can choose to have your instrument automatically re-calibrate itself whenever there is a significant change in ambient temperature by marking the Enable checkbox on the Automatic Calibration section of the dialog. Note: If you do not enable this option, the oscilloscope re- calibrates only at startup and whenever you make a change to certain operating conditions.
  • Page 256 Getting Started Manual As you change the gain, this control allows you to either keep the vertical offset level indicator stationary (when Div is selected) or to have it move with the actual voltage level (when Volts is selected). The advantage of selecting Div is that the waveform remains on the grid as you increase the gain;...

  • Page 257: E-Mail

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes This preference clears the trigger counter each time the oscilloscope issues an arm acquisition command and applies when you have set a trigger Holdoff condition in the Trigger dialog in either time or events: The default condition of this control is off (unchecked). CQUISITION TATUS For each general category of oscilloscope operation, you can view a...
  • Page 258 Getting Started Manual Numbered sections on this dialog correspond with the following explanations. 1. On the E-Mail Server section of the dialog, choose a server protocol from the following options:  MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) is the Microsoft interface specification that allows different messaging and workgroup applications (including e-mail, voice mail, and fax) to work through a single client, such as the Exchange client.

  • Page 259: Color

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Color You can customize the Colors used for Channels, Math, and Memory traces both when shown on your instrument and when used in print output. Note: These color settings match a waveform on the grid display (both on-screen and printed) and show consistently on corresponding dialogs, tables, and trace descriptor labels.

  • Page 260: Miscellaneous

    Numbered sections on this dialog correspond with the following explanations. 1. You can add the LeCroy Logo to hardcopies of your grid display waveforms by marking the Print LeCroy Logo When Printing Grid Area Only checkbox on the Hardcopy section of the dialog.

  • Page 261: System Recovery Tool

    Severe cases may require a reloading of the base operating system and oscilloscope application. LeCroy provides you with an Acronis recovery application and a backup image in an extra partition on the instrument's hard drive.
  • Page 262 Image Echo Workstation. For more definitive documentation refer to their aforementioned documentation resources. LeCroy provides you with a recovery application and a backup image in an extra partition on the instrument's hard drive. The recovery process is easy to perform, using the Recovery Wizard. After the recovery procedure is done, you must activate Windows, either by Internet connection to Microsoft's Web site or by telephone.
  • Page 263 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes The Acronis True Image Echo Workstation main window is displayed. Note: Do not press F11 before you see the Starting Acronis Loader message or you will enter the MB boot sequence selection. 5. Select Recovery from the Main Menu. The Restore Data Wizard opens.

  • Page 264: Restarting The Application

    Getting Started Manual Note: This takes approximately 4 to 15 minutes depending on the version of Operating system that is being restored. The progress is displayed on the screen 16. Once the restoration is complete, an Information window is displayed indicating that the Data was successfully restored. Click 17.

  • Page 265: Restarting The Operating System

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Note: Maximize the application by touching the shortcut icon located on the lower-right of the screen. Restarting the Operating System If you need to restart the Windows® operating system, reboot the oscilloscope by pressing and holding in the power switch for 10 seconds, then turning the power on again.

  • Page 266: Reference

    Getting Started Manual Reference Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the LeCroy website at www.lecroy.com where detailed specification information is regularly maintained on corresponding product datasheets. CERTIFICATIONS CE Compliant, UL, and cUL Listed CE Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 267: Low-Voltage Directive

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes  EN 61000-4-5:2006** Surges. (1 kV AC Mains, L-N, L-PE, N-PE)  EN 61000-4-6:2007** RF Conducted Electromagnetic Field. (3 Vrms, 0.15 MHz - 80 MHz)  EN 61000-4-11:2004† Mains Dips and Interruptions. (1 cycle voltage dip, 100% short interruption) * In order to conform to Radiated Emissions standards, use properly shielded cables on all I/O terminals.

  • Page 268: Ul And Cul

     UL Standard: UL 61010-1 2nd Edition.  Canadian Standard: CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04. Contact LeCroy for Support Use the following regional contacts to find the appropriate support location nearest you. Whether you're looking for sales or technical support, our staff can provide assistance with installation, calibration, and product knowledge regarding a full-range of our software applications and accessories.
  • Page 269 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes You can also find contact information for our offices on the LeCroy Web sites shown for the following regions: Contact Your Local LeCroy Office for Sales and Technical Assistance United States and Canada - World Wide Corporate Office...
  • Page 270 Getting Started Manual Contact Your Local LeCroy Office for Sales and Technical Assistance Singapore (Oscilloscopes) Singapore (Protocol Analyzers) LeCroy Singapore Pte Ltd Genetron Singapore Pte Ltd Blk 750C Chai Chee Road #02-08 37 Kallang Pudding Road, #08-08 Technopark@ Chai Chee...

  • Page 271: China Rohs Compliance

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes China RoHS Compliance LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 272 Getting Started Manual Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Part Name Lead Mercury Cadmium Polybrominated Chromium Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Biphenyls (PBB) (Cr6+) (PBDE) PCBAs Mechanical Hardware Sheet Metal Plastic Parts Cable Assemblies Display Power Supply Fans Battery for Processor Power Cord...
  • Page 273 AVIS QUI S'Y RATTACHÉ, SOIENT REDIGÉS EN LANGUE ANGLAISE. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. 1.1. License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA and payment of all applicable fees, LeCroy grants to you a nonexclusive, nontransferable license (the “License”) to: (a) LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...
  • Page 274 Software Product as provided or installed, in object code form, for your own internal business purposes, (i) for use in or with an instrument provided or manufactured by LeCroy (an “Instrument”), (ii) for testing your software product(s) (to be used solely by you) that are designed to operate in conjunction with an Instrument (“Your Software”), and (iii) make one copy for archival...
  • Page 275 (or other similar designation) the License will not take effect, and you will have no right to use or access the Software Product unless you are properly licensed to use a product identified by LeCroy as being eligible for the upgrade ("Underlying Product"). A Software Product labeled as an "upgrade"...
  • Page 276 Permitted Objective; (C) the information to be gained thereby has not already been made readily available to you or has not been provided by LeCroy within a reasonable time after a written request by you to LeCroy to provide such information;...
  • Page 277 "applets" embodied in or incorporated into the Software Product, collectively, "Content"), and all Derivatives, and any copies thereof are owned by LeCroy and/or its licensors or third-party suppliers, and is protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. You will not take any action inconsistent with such title and ownership.
  • Page 278 Getting Started Manual other legal notices contained on or in copies of the Software Product or Documentation. 3.3. Confidentiality. Except for the specific rights granted by this EULA, neither party shall use or disclose any Confidential Information (as defined below) of the other party without the written consent of the disclosing party.
  • Page 279 Documentation) and other proprietary information of LeCroy; and any business, marketing or technical information disclosed by LeCroy, or its representatives, or you in relation to this EULA, and either (i) disclosed in writing and marked as confidential at the...
  • Page 280 DFARS §227.7202. The use of the Software Product or Documentation by the Government constitutes acknowledgment of LeCroy's proprietary rights in the Software Product and Documentation. Manufacturer is LeCroy Corporation, 700 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 USA.
  • Page 281 IMPLIED FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO WARRANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE TO YOU BY OR ON BEHALF OF LECROY OR OTHERWISE FORM THE BASIS FOR THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES. 7.2. Limitation of Liability. LECROY'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR...
  • Page 282 SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN. 7.3. Indemnification. You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless LeCroy and its officers, directors, affiliates, contractors, agents, and employees from, against and in respect of any and all assessments, damages, deficiencies, judgments, losses, obligations...
  • Page 283 LeCroy, its agents, or employees, but only by an instrument in writing signed by an authorized officer of LeCroy. No waiver by LeCroy of any breach or default of any provision of this EULA by you will be effective as...

  • Page 284: Windows License Agreement

    Software Product or other Confidential Information. ® Windows License Agreement LeCroy's agreement with Microsoft prohibits users from running software on LeCroy X-Stream oscilloscopes that is not relevant to measuring, analyzing, or documenting waveforms. LM9Zi-A-GSM-E RevA...

  • Page 285: Index

    LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Index Color, 259 Combining Channels, 117 Condition-Based Right-Hand 2.92 mm and 2.4 mm Probe and Dialogs, 204 Cable Connection Interface, 92 Configuration Setups Overview, Connecting the Adapters, 95 Connecting Your LabMaster abnormal conditions, 22 Overview, 49, 64 ac power source, 19 cooling, 18 Acquisition, 255...
  • Page 286 Getting Started Manual Delete all files in a folder, 253 deleting files, 252 grid intensity, 168 Dialog Area, 107 grid on top, 169 disk utilities, 252 Display Dashboard Overview, 98 Display Overview, 166 hardcopy setup, 241 Displaying an Individual Hardware and Software Segment, 129 Controls, 81 Displays Containing Masks, 170...
  • Page 287 LabMaster Setup Styles, 46 operating environment, 16 LabNotebook operating system: restarting, drawing toolbar, 224 LabNotebook Overivew, 223 operational states, 21 LeCroy External Display (Zi- Optimize, 157 EXTDISP-15) Setup, 43 Originator Address (From, 258 Level, 156 Oscilloscope Calibration, 22 Linear, 138...
  • Page 288 Getting Started Manual Pass/Fail Testing Setup, 209 Quick Access to Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs, 216 Passive Probe Compensation, 97 Quickly Displaying Cursors, 180 PCIe 4 Lane Cable - to Connection(s), 49, 64 PCIe 8 Lane Cable - to Connection(s), 53 recalling default scope settings, PCIe 8 Lane Cable - to Connection(s), 71 Recalling Setup(s) Directly from...
  • Page 289 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes Signal Display Grid Pop-Up Save/Recall Overview, 229 Menu, 103 Saving and Recalling Setups, Signal Views, 219 Saving and Recalling Single Parameter Histogram Waveforms, 231 Setup, 193 Saving Oscilloscope Setup(s), Single Parameter Histogram Setup Using Math, 196 Saving Setup(s) Directly to a File, Single Parameter Histogram Setup Using Measure, 193...
  • Page 290 Getting Started Manual The Back of Your CPU Module, Trigger Front Panel Controls, 84 Trigger Overview, 147 The Cursors Dialog, 181 trigger setup The Front of Your 9CZi-A Master coupling, 155 Control Module, 28 holdoff, 158 The Front of Your 9xxMZi-A trigger types, 148 Master Acquisition Module, 30 trigger types, 148...
  • Page 291 LabMaster 9 Zi-A Oscilloscopes remote: configuring, 240 WaveScan Overview, 218 SNTP, 251 WaveStream, 173 status, 239 Welcome, 13 trigger counter, 256 Width, 158 Utilities Dialog, 237 Windows operating system, 265 Utilities Overview, 237 Zoom, 136 Vertical Front Panel Controls, 86 Zoom and Math Front Panel Controls, 87 view aux in, 160...
  • Page 292 Thank you for purchasing a LabM aster 9 Zi-A oscilloscope.

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