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Teledyne WaveStation 3000 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual WaveStation 3000 Function & Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 2 However, clients are encouraged to distribute and duplicate Teledyne LeCroy documentation for their own internal educational purposes. WaveStation and Teledyne LeCroy are trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operator's Manual Contents Welcome Introduction to WaveStation Package Contents Front Panel Back Panel Adjusting the Viewing Position Safety Working with WaveStation Function Buttons Understanding the Display Navigating Menus and Making Selections Adjusting Parameters Using WaveStation Help Generating Basic Waveforms Generating a DC Waveform Generating an Arbitrary Waveform Generating Modulated Waveforms Generating an AM Modulated Waveform...
  • Page 4 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Clock Source Restoring the Default Settings Remote Control of WaveStation GPIB Remote Control USBTMC Remote Control Using LabView Software Using WaveStation PC Software Installing WaveStation PC Drivers and Software Connecting WaveStation to the PC...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Operator's Manual Welcome Thank you for purchasing a LeCroy WaveStation 3000 Series Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator. We’re certain you’ll be pleased with the detailed features so unique to our instruments. This manual documents how to use the following WaveStation models:...
  • Page 6 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator 922869 Rev B...

  • Page 7: Introduction To Wavestation

    Operator's Manual Introduction to WaveStation With five basic signal types and over 30 built-in arbitrary waveforms, the WaveStation is a versatile waveform generator. A variety of modulation schemes, large color display, simple user interface, and remote control capabilities make it easy to generate waveforms up to160 MHz. High Performance and Signal Fidelity High performance hardware enables WaveStation to create accurate, stable waveforms.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Teledyne LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or damaged. We can only be responsible for replacement if you contact us immediately. The standard WaveStation 3000 package includes the following: WaveStation unit Power Cord Standard USB 2.0 Type A to Type B Cable, 1 m...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Operator's Manual Front Panel A. USB A Connector enables you to attach a storage drive. B. Power Button turns on/off the WaveStation. C. LCD Display shows an annotated waveform shape, the Parameter Value List, and the various option menus. D. Softkey Buttons enable you to select the corresponding option from the changing menus. E.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Back Panel A. Input and Output BNC Connectors - provide 10 MHz In, 10 MHz Out,Modulation In, Synch Out, Ext Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst Out. B. USB Connector - USB 2.0 Type B, used for making USBRAW or USBTMC connections.

  • Page 11: Safety

    Operator's Manual Safety Observe these instructions to keep the oscilloscope operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions listed here. The overall safety of any system incorporating this instrument is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. Symbols These symbols may appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in its documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.
  • Page 12 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31° C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40° C. Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at or below 30° C. Cooling The analyzer relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents.

  • Page 13: Working With Wavestation

    Operator's Manual Working with WaveStation Function Buttons These Front Panel buttons control major functional areas of the software. They appear white when inactive, unlike the navigation and selection controls, which are black. Function buttons are lit blue when they are active. You can perform a Self Test to check that the LED is working properly.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Display

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Understanding the Display Each area of the display serves a unique function. A. Channel Tabs display the currently selected waveform, plus any additional signal conditioning, such as Modulation. The tab changes to match the channel color when it is active.
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual Frequency or Period, but not both.The first press of the softkey button selects the top parameter, which is then highlighted in blue; the second press selects the bottom. These dual parameter options have two different colored backgrounds, one lighter and one darker, to keep them distinct.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Parameters

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator ANCEL Some option menus, such as Utilities, go several levels deep. In this case, you may see a Done or Cancel option at the end of the menu. The procedures in this manual explain their use in specific situations, which may vary slightly menu to menu.

  • Page 17: Using Wavestation Help

    Operator's Manual Using the Keypad This method is required to change the unit of measure associated with the parameter value. 1. Select the parameter from the option menu using the softkey button. The parameter will appear blue on the Parameter menu and white on the Parameter Value list. 2.

  • Page 18: Generating Basic Waveforms

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Generating Basic Waveforms Follow this procedure to generate one of the five basic waveform types. 1. Choose your output channel by pressing the Ch1/Ch2function button until the correct tab is active on the display.
  • Page 19 Operator's Manual Adjust parameters as necessary using either the Adjustment knob or the numeric keypad. For all waveforms except Noise, adjust the values for: Frequency or Period. Amplitude and Offset, or absolute HighLevel and LowLevel of voltage. For Sine waves, also adjust Phase. For Square waves, also adjust: Phase DutyCycle, entered as the percentage of the High Level taking up the whole period.

  • Page 20: Generating A Dc Waveform

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Generating a DC Waveform DC waveforms cannot be conditioned using Mod(ulate), Sweep, or Burst. 1. Choose your output channel by pressing the Ch1/Ch2 function button until the correct tab is active on the display.

  • Page 21: Generating An Arbitrary Waveform

    Operator's Manual Generating an Arbitrary Waveform WaveStation offers several built-in Arbitrary waveforms for selection, all of which can be further adjusted to your needs. 1. Choose your output channel by pressing the Ch1/Ch2 function button until the correct tab is active on the display.

  • Page 22: Generating Modulated Waveforms

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Generating Modulated Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and Arb(itrary) waveforms all may be modulated using WaveStation. You can apply Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), Amplitude Shift Keying Modulation (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying Modulation...

  • Page 23: Generating An Fm Modulated Waveform

    Operator's Manual Generating an FM Modulated Waveform Generate a carrier wave of type Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb(itrary). 2. Before outputting, press the Front Panel Mod function button. You should see "Mod" appear next to the car- rier wave type on the Channel tab, and the modulation parameter menu and value list on the display. 3.

  • Page 24: Generating An Fsk Modulated Waveform

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Generating an FSK Modulated Waveform Frequency Shift Keying modulation is an output frequency that switches from the carrier waveform and hop preset frequencies at a specific point. The specific frequency point where the output switches is the Key Frequency.

  • Page 25: Generating A Dsb-Am Modulated Waveform

    Operator's Manual Generating a DSB-AM Modulated Waveform Generate a carrier wave of type Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb(itrary). 2. Before outputting, press the Front Panel Mod function button. You should see "Mod" appear next to the car- rier wave type on the Channel tab, and the modulation parameter menu and value list on the display. 3.

  • Page 26: Generating Sweep Waveforms

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Generating Sweep Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, and Arb(itrary) waveforms may be swept using a Frequency function, which sweeps either from an absolute start frequency to stop frequency or across a frequency span at a specified sweep rate.

  • Page 27: Generating Burst Waveforms

    Operator's Manual Generating Burst Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, and Arb waveforms may utilize an N-Cycle Burst or a Gated Burst. Noise waveforms utilize only a Gated Burst. N-Cycle Burst In this method, you either specify a number of cycles after which to begin the burst and its duration (period), or set an infinite cycle and trigger the burst manually or upon an external event.

  • Page 28: Gated Burst

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Gated Burst This method sets a gate on the waveform to mark the burst period. Generate a basic waveform. 2. Before outputting, press the Burst function button. 3. Press the Gated softkey until it is selected.

  • Page 29: Using External Trigger

    Operator's Manual Using External Trigger The back-panel Ext Trig/Gate/FSK/Burst connector is a multi-purpose input used to accept the External Source for several modes. Triggered Sweep Mode If using External Source to trigger a Sweep wave, the instrument outputs a single sweep when an edge of the correct polarity is received on the Ext Trig connector.

  • Page 30: Using Sync Out

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Using Sync Out All standard output functions (except DC and Noise) have a corresponding Sync signal that can be sent through the Sync Out connector on the back panel. This is useful for synchronizing different devices to the occurrence of a particular waveform event.

  • Page 31: Save/Recall

    You may also save waveform (data) files created on Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes or in the WaveStation PC software to the WaveStation for recall and output at a future time. WaveStation 3000 has two banks to accommodate waveform files up to 16K and 512K, allowing you to make and store longer acquisitions.

  • Page 32: Save/Recall Setups

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator When you first press the Save softkey during the Save procedure, the keyboard is displayed with the default File Name shown at the top. To change the name: 1. Press the Delete softkey to clear characters from the File Name field.

  • Page 33: Save/Recall Waveforms

    Operator's Manual Save/Recall Waveforms Waveforms files created outside the WaveStation can be saved to and recalled from a memory bank on the WaveStation. 1. Insert the drive into the USB host port on the front of the WaveStation. 2. Press the Utility function button, then press the Store/Recall softkey. 3.

  • Page 34: Changing System Settings

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Changing System Settings Many default WaveStation settings can be modified through the Utility menu. Follow the procedures below to change Output and System settings. See the Using Sync Out, Remote Control, and Maintenance sections for instructions on using other Utility menu options.

  • Page 35: Power On Setting

    Operator's Manual Power On Setting The WaveStation default is to revert to the factory settings after power down. To retain the last saved settings and restore them at power on: 1. Press the Utility function button. 2. Press the More softkey, then press System. 3.

  • Page 36: Restoring The Default Settings

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Restoring the Default Settings To restore the WaveStation to the factory default settings (shown in the table below): 1. Press the Utility function button. 2. Press the More softkey, then press System. 3. Press Set to Default. After a moment, the screen will blink and reset to the CH1:Sine wave parameter menu.

  • Page 37: Remote Control Of Wavestation

    GPIB Remote Control WaveStation conforms to the IEEE 488.2 GPIB standard. GPIB controls can be used to interface WaveStation with other GPIB compatible devices, including Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes. NOTE: The GPIB interface on the WaveStation supports Device mode only, not Controller.

  • Page 38: Usbtmc Remote Control

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator USBTMC Remote Control To utilize a USBTMC connection: Install NI-VISA on the controller. See the WaveStation SCPI Command Reference for configuration details. Prepare your control files according to the conventions documented in the WaveStation SCPI Com- mand Reference.

  • Page 39: Using Wavestation Pc Software

    150 Mb hard disk available space for software set‐ up Video resolution 800 X 600 USB 2.0 connections Updates Teledyne LeCroy periodically releases updates of the WaveStation PC Software providing new features, enhancements, and software corrections. These updates are available free from: teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload/ Installing WaveStation PC Drivers and Software Follow these steps in this exact order to install the WaveStation PC drivers and software: 1.

  • Page 40: Connecting Wavestation To The Pc

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Connecting WaveStation to the PC To re-establish the link between the WaveStation and your PC after the initial software installation: 1. Power on WaveStation. 2. With the PC turned on, connect the USB Type B-A cable from the rear USB B port on the WaveStation to a USB A port on the PC.
  • Page 41 Operator's Manual 5. Click Read Wave. 6. Use the PC software tools to modify the file as desired. Starting from the PC 1. Click the Read wave button on the lower part of the screen 2. On theRead wave pop-up, select the desired waveform from the Wave List. This list will include the names of all the built-in arbitrary and saved waveforms.
  • Page 42 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator 3. Use the PC software tools to modify the file as desired. 922869 Rev B...

  • Page 43: Sending Waveform Files From A Pc To Wavestation

    Operator's Manual Sending Waveform Files from a PC to WaveStation New waveform files generated in the WaveStation PC Software can be sent and stored on the WaveStatation for future use. Complete the preliminary steps to: Install WaveStation PC drivers and software. Make the connection from WaveStation to the PC.
  • Page 44 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator 3. The resulting waveform appears on screen. Use the Waveform Type buttons or using various Waveform Drawing Tools to modify it as desired. 4. With your waveform setup as desired, click Save. 5. Choose Communication → Send wave from the menu bar, or click the Send wave button at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 45 Operator's Manual 6. On the Send Wave pop-up, choose the: Target WaveStation from the Device List. All connected devices will appear for selection. Store locationArb 1 or Arb2 (depending on the size of the file you're saving). Name of the file. Transfer channel.

  • Page 46: Save Waveform To .Csv File

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Save Waveform to .CSV File Waveform data can be saved in two different formats using the WaveStation PC software: Comma-Separated Values (*.CSV), - includes all usual waveform parameters such as frequency, ampli- tude, etc. in a comma-delimited file. The file header shows the saved data.

  • Page 47: Maintaining Wavestation

    WaveStation whenever there is a new firmware release to keep it performing optimally. To check your current firmware version, press Utility→ More→ Edit Infoto display the WaveStation details screen. Download the latest firmware for the WaveStation 3000 series Function/Arbitrary waveform generators from teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload/. To install firmware updates: 1.

  • Page 48: Self Tests

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Self Tests These tests enable you to determine if the WaveStation controls are functioning properly. It is recommended to perform them periodically. If you discover a malfunction during a test, contact your nearest...

  • Page 49: Self Calibration

    WaveStation includes a self-calibration routine that makes gain and phase adjustments. Run the self calibration on an as needed basis. Contact your nearest Teledyne LeCroy service center to schedule a factory calibration once per year. 1. Press the Utility function button.

  • Page 50: Returning A Product For Service

    4. Pack the product case in a cardboard shipping box with adequate padding to avoid damage in transit. 5. Mark the outside of the box with the shipping address given to you by Teledyne LeCroy; be sure to add the following: ATTN: <RMA code assigned by Teledyne LeCroy>...

  • Page 51: Reference

    Operator's Manual Reference Specifications The most current specification information regarding your product are maintained on the Teledyne LeCroy website atteledynelecroy.com. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Certifications EMC Compliance EC D - EMC ECLARATION ONFORMITY The oscilloscope meets intent of EC Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance...
  • Page 52 WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator European Contact: Teledyne LeCroy Europe GmbH Waldhofer Str 104 D-69123 Heidelberg Germany Tel: (49) 6221 82700 & N – EMC USTRALIA EALAND ECLARATION ONFORMITY Oscilloscope complies with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications Act per the following standards,...
  • Page 53 The instrument is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle.

  • Page 54: Warranty

    Teledyne 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 Teledyne LeCroy representatives or b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non- Teledyne LeCroy supplies.

  • Page 55: Contact Teledyne Lecroy

    WaveStation 3000 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Singapore, Protocol Analyzers Genetron Singapore Pte Ltd. Contact Teledyne LeCroy 37 Kallang Pudding Road, #08-08 Tong Lee Building Block B United States and Canada Singapore 349315 - World Wide Corporate Office Teledyne LeCroy Corporation...

  • Page 56: Index

    WaveStation 3000Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Index firmware 41 front panel 3 function buttons 7 arbitrary wave 15, 34 gated burst 22-23 back panel 4 GPIB 31 burst wave 21, 23 handle calibration 6, 43 adjusting 4 certifications 45 help 11 cleaning 41 clock source 29 compliance 45...
  • Page 57 Operator's Manual USB 28, 32 utilities 28 voltage 28 sine wave 12 sound 29 specifications 1, 45 parameters square wave 12 adjusting 8, 10 support parts list 2 help 11 power 6 sweep wave 20, 23 applying 6 sync signal 24 consumption 6 ground 6 pulse wave 12...

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