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Page 2: Safety Notices
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Page 3: Book Map
Book Map Click the text to jump to a chapter Navigate to a step in your workflow Initial Setup Connecting to the Triggering Device Under Test Displaying Measurements and Printing and Saving Math Functions Navigate to a topic Acquisition Modes Web Interface Serial Decode/Lister...
Page 4: In This User's Guide
In This User’s Guide… This guide shows you how to use the InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series oscilloscopes. It contains the following chapters and topics: Introduction Model numbers, options, where to find specifications. Initial Setup Unpacking and setting up your oscilloscope. Using the Quick Help system. Using the analog channels, setting up the timebase.
Page 5 Web Interface Setting up the I/O port, establishing LAN connection, using the oscilloscope’s web interface. Serial Decode/Lister Serial decode of I C, I S, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS232 (UART), FlexRay, and MIL-STD 1553 serial buses. Mask Test Using mask test to identify signal excursions beyond set limits. Controls and Connectors Click on a control or connector to find out how to use it.
Page 6 InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Book Map In This User’s Guide… Introduction Models Covered in this Manual Specifications and Characteristics Licensed Options Notes Initial Setup Package Contents 5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents Accessories Available Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing...
Page 8 Contents To mount the oscilloscope in a rack To mount the 5000 or 6000 Series oscilloscope in a rack To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack To mount the 7000 Series oscilloscope in a rack Ventilation Requirements 5000 and 6000A Series Ventilation Requirements 6000L Series Ventilation Requirements 7000 Series Ventilation Requirements Power Requirements...
Page 9 Contents AutoProbe Interface Passive Probes Active Probes Active Probes for 6000 Series 100 MHz Bandwidth Models Connect the Probes to the Oscilloscope Maximum input voltage at analog inputs Do not float the oscilloscope chassis Compensating Passive Probes Calibrating Probes Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor Digital Probes Triggering Triggering - General Information...
Page 10 Contents Trigger Holdoff Trigger Holdoff Operating Hints To set holdoff External Trigger Input 2-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input Maximum voltage at 2-channel oscilloscope external trigger input 4-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input Maximum voltage at 4-channel oscilloscope external trigger input Trigger Output Triggers Source Frequency Source Frequency/8...
Page 11 Contents LIN Trigger MIL-STD 1553 Setup and Triggering Probing MIL-STD 1553 Signals Setup for MIL-STD 1553 Signals MIL-STD 1553 Triggering Nth Edge Burst Trigger Pattern Trigger Hex Bus Pattern Trigger Pulse Width Trigger < qualifier time set softkey > qualifier time set softkey Sequence Trigger Define the “Find”...
Page 12 Contents Displaying Tips for Displaying Waveforms Stabilizing the Display Interpreting the Display Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus AutoScale How AutoScale works Undo AutoScale Enabling Fast Debug AutoScale Specifying the Channels Displayed After AutoScale Preserving the Acquisition Mode During AutoScale Pan and Zoom Waveform Intensity and Signal Detail Grid Intensity Infinite Persistence...
Page 13 Contents Measurement Definitions Time Measurements Delay and Phase Measurements Voltage Measurements Overshoot and Preshoot Measurements Cursor Measurements To make cursor measurements Cursor Examples XY Horizontal Mode Math Functions To use waveform math To perform a math function upon an arithmetic operation Math scale and offset Units Multiply...
Page 14 Contents Saving Oscilloscope Data Selecting a Destination for Your Saved Data Selecting a File Name Saving Waveform Trace and Oscilloscope Setup Display Image and Waveform Data File Formats Choosing Save Settings To save a waveform and/or setup to a USB mass storage device To save a waveform and/or setup to the oscilloscope’s internal memory...
Page 15 Contents Accessing the Web Interface Browser Web Control Remote Front Panel Remote Programming Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries Get Image Identification Function Instrument Utilities Setting a Password Serial Decode/Lister Serial Decode Lister CAN Serial Decode Interpreting CAN Decode CAN Totalizer...
Page 16 Contents LIN Serial Decode Interpreting LIN Decode Interpreting LIN Lister Data MIL-STD 1553 Serial Decode Interpreting MIL-STD 1553 Decode Viewing MIL-STD 1553 Data in the Lister SPI Serial Decode Interpreting SPI Decode Interpreting SPI Lister Data UART/RS232 Serial Decode Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode UART/RS232 Totalizer Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data Mask Test...
Page 17 Contents Controls and Connectors Front Panel 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (4-channel) 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) 6000L Series Front and Rear Panel 7000 Series Front Panel (4-Channel) 7000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) Front Panel Control and Connector Descriptions Do not connect a host computer to the oscilloscope’s USB host port Rear Panel...
Page 18 Contents To change the displayed size of the digital channels To switch a single channel on or off To switch all digital channels on or off To switch groups of channels on or off To change the logic threshold for digital channels To reposition a digital channel To display digital channels as a bus Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and...
Page 19 Contents Measurement Category Measurement Category Measurement Category Definitions Transient Withstand Capability Maximum input voltage at analog inputs and 2-channel external trigger input Maximum input voltage at digital channels Environmental Conditions Using the 10 MHz reference clock Sample clock and frequency counter accuracy Supplying an external timebase reference To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope Maximum input voltage at 10 MHz REF connector...
Page 20 Contents InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 21: Introduction
Models Covered in this Manual Specifications and Characteristics Licensed Options Notes The Agilent InfiniiVision 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series oscilloscopes deliver powerful features and high performance: • 100 MHz, 300 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth models.
Page 22: Models Covered In This Manual
Introduction Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes feature MegaZoom III technology: • Most responsive deep memory. • High definition color display. • Largest display in its class (7000 Series, 12.1 inches). • Fastest waveform update rates, uncompromised. For more information about InfiniiVision oscilloscopes, see: www.agilent.com/find/scope...
Page 23: Specifications And Characteristics
Or, go to the Agilent home page at www.agilent.com and search for 5000, 6000, or 7000 series oscilloscopes data sheet. To order a data sheet by phone, please contact your local Agilent office. The complete list is available at: www.agilent.com/find/contactus or on page page 420.
Page 24: Licensed Options
Introduction Licensed Options Many of the following licensed options can be easily installed without returning the oscilloscope to a Service Center. Not all options can be installed on all models. See data sheets for details. To see the list of options installed on your oscilloscope, press [Utility]&Options&Licenses&Show license information.
Page 25 Introduction PGRADE PTIONS CONTINUED Option Description Order I2C/SPI serial decode option (for 4 Order N5423A after purchase (Option LSS at channel or 4+16 channel models only) time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself. Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO). Order N2735, N2736A, or N2737A.
Page 26: Notes
Complete instructions for using the quick help system are given on Digital Channels Because all of the oscilloscopes in the Agilent InfiniiVision Series have analog channels, the analog channel topics in this book apply to all instruments. Whenever a topic discusses the digital channels, that information applies only to Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models or DSO models that have been upgraded to an MSO (available on the 6000 and 7000 Series oscilloscopes).
Page 27: Initial Setup
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Initial Setup Package Contents 5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents Accessories Available Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing...
Page 28: Package Contents
Initial Setup Package Contents Inspect the shipping container for damage. If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically. Verify that you received the following items and any optional accessories you may have ordered: •...
Page 29: 5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents
Initial Setup 5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents Front-panel cover InfiniiVision 5000 Series Oscilloscope Oscilloscope probes N2863A or 10073C (Qty 2 or 4) Documentation CD Automation-Ready CD Power cord (Based on country of origin) InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 30: 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents
Initial Setup 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents Front-panel cover 6000A Series Oscilloscope Oscilloscope probes 10073C or 10074C (Qty 2 or 4) Documentation CD Digital Probe Kit* Automation-Ready CD (MSO models only) Power cord (Based on country of origin) *Digital Probe Kit contains: 54620-61801 16-channel cable (qty 1) 5959-9334 2-inch probe ground leads (qty 5) Digital...
Page 31: 6000A Option Bat Oscilloscope Package Contents
Initial Setup 6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents Front-panel cover 6000A Series Option BAT Oscilloscope Oscilloscope probes Ground wire 10073C or 10074C (Qty 2 or 4) Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only) Power cord (see Power Cords AC/DC power adapter table) Digital cable guide (MSO models only)
Page 32: 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents
Initial Setup 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 6000L Series Oscilloscope 50 ohm feedthrough termination adapter P/N 0960-0301, Qty. 4 GPIB cable extender P/N 5183-0803 Oscilloscope Probes 10073C or 10074C Qty. 4 Rack Mount Kit (not shown) Documentation CD Automation-Ready CD Power cord (Based on country of origin)
Page 33: 7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents
Initial Setup 7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents Front-panel cover and accessory pouch (not shown) InfiniiVision 7000 Series oscilloscope 10073C or 1165A probes (Qty 2 or 4) Documentation CD Automation-Ready CD Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only) Power cord (Based on country of origin) *Digital Probe Kit contains: 54620-61801 16-channel cable (qty 1)
Page 34: Accessories Available
Initial Setup Accessories Available Model Description N2918A 6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope Evaluation Kit N2916B 5000/6000 Series Oscilloscope Rackmount Kit N2732A 7000 Series Oscilloscope Rackmount Kit 54684-44101 5000/6000 Front Panel Cover 54913-44101 7000 Front-Panel Cover page 40 page 41 page 42 various Front Panel Overlays - see N2760A 5000 Soft Carrying Case...
Page 35 Initial Setup Model Description W2637A LPDDR BGA probe, x16, 404 MHz, 100 ohm input impedance W2638A LPDDR BGA probe, x32, 404 MHz , 100 ohm input impedance W2639A Oscilloscope Adapter Board, 1.5 GHz, 75 ohm input impedance N5450A InfiniiMax Extreme Temperature Extension Cables, to be used with InfiniiMax probe amplifiers and heads, 92 cm (36 in) N2791A Differential probe, 1 MOhm termination, 10:1 or 100:1 (switchable), 25 MHz...
Page 36: Tilt The Oscilloscope Up For Easy Viewing
For information on more probes and accessories see “5989-6162EN Probes and Accessories Selection Guide” and “5968-8153EN 5000 and 6000 Series Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories Data Sheet,” available at www.agilent.com. Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing The oscilloscope can be tilted up for easier viewing.
Page 37: To Tilt The 6000 Series Oscilloscope Up For Easy Viewing
Initial Setup The tilt tabs (underneath the oscilloscope) can be positioned as shown in the center picture below. The handle can be used as a stand when placing the oscilloscope on a floor, as shown in the picture on the right. To tilt the 6000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing You can use the oscilloscope’s handle for carrying the instrument, or you can use it as a stand to tilt the instrument up for easier viewing of its display.
Page 38: To Tilt The 7000 Series Oscilloscope Up For Easy Viewing
Initial Setup 2 Without releasing the hubs, rotate the handle to the desired position. Then release the hubs. Continue rotating the handle until it clicks into a set position. To tilt the 7000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing 1 Tilt the oscilloscope forward. Rotate the foot down and toward the rear of the oscilloscope.
Page 39 Initial Setup 3 Rock the oscilloscope back so that it rests securely on its feet. To retract the feet 1 Tilt the oscilloscope forward. Press the foot release button and rotate the foot up and toward the front of the oscilloscope. 2 Repeat for the other foot.
Page 40: To Install The Optional Front Panel Overlay
Removal To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner. The overlays will be available at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers: Part number...
Page 41: 6000 Series Overlay
Removal To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner. The overlays will be available at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers: Part number...
Page 42: 7000 Series Overlay
Removal To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner. The overlays can also be ordered separately at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers: Part number...
Page 43: To Mount The Oscilloscope In A Rack
To mount the 5000 or 6000 Series oscilloscope in a rack To mount the oscilloscope in a rack, purchase and install the N2916B rack mount kit. Instructions are included in the kit. For details search for N2916B at www.agilent.com. To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack The 6000L Series oscilloscope is supplied with all necessary hardware for installation into a standard EIA 19-inch rack.
Page 44 Initial Setup Step 4 If needed Step 1, step 5 Step 2 Step 3 If needed 1 Loosely attach the Front Extender Supports to the Rear Extender Supports with four (4) clip-nuts and four (4) of the 10-32 x 0.375 Rail Screws. (The screws require a Torx T20 driver.) Choose the correct set of slots in the supports such that their overall length is approximately correct for the depth of your cabinet.
Page 45 Initial Setup The sets of holes in the Rack Mount Extenders are slightly offset. This was done to N O T E ensure that the Rack Mount Extenders are attached to the oscilloscope at the correct points so that the oscilloscope’s ventilation area is not obscured. The holes in the Rack Mount Extenders will align with the correct holes in the oscilloscope and the screws will go in easily.
Page 46: To Mount The 7000 Series Oscilloscope In A Rack
To mount the 7000 Series oscilloscope in a rack To mount the oscilloscope in a rack, purchase and install the N2732A rack mount kit. Instructions are included in the kit. For details search for N2732A at www.agilent.com. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 47: Ventilation Requirements
Initial Setup Ventilation Requirements The air intake and exhaust areas must be free from obstructions. Unrestricted air flow is required for proper cooling. Always ensure that the air intake and exhaust areas are free from obstructions. 5000 and 6000A Series Ventilation Requirements The fan draws air in from underneath the oscilloscope and pushes it out behind the oscilloscope.
Page 48: Power Requirements
Initial Setup Power Requirements 5000, 6000A (without Option BAT), and 7000 Line voltage, frequency, and power ~Line 100-120 Vac, 50/60/400 Hz 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz 120 W max 6000A with Option BAT AC power supply/charger line voltage, frequency, and power ~Line 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz 120 W max 6000A with Option BAT...
Page 49: Power-On The 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope
Initial Setup Power-on the 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope 1 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a suitable AC voltage source. Route the power cord so the oscilloscope’s feet and legs do not pinch the cord. The oscilloscope automatically adjusts for input line voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC.
Page 50: Caution Indicator
Initial Setup Caution indicator. Illuminates (amber) when running on the internal battery. See “Operating” below. Battery power indicator. Turns from green to red when there is 15 to 20 minutes of battery power remaining. Charging indicator. Illuminates when the battery is charging.
Page 51 Initial Setup 2 Always connect the supplied ground wire from the ground post on the back of the instrument to earth ground (even when connected to an AC or DC adapter for charging/operating the instrument). Maintain oscilloscope ground connection. Do not negate the protective action of WA R N I N G the ground connection to the oscilloscope.
Page 52: Ac Adapter For Battery-Powered Oscilloscopes
The service guide is available on the CD that was included with the oscilloscope at time of purchase, and at www.agilent.com/find/6000manual. Battery Warranty The battery is warranted for a period of one year from date of purchase.
Page 53: Keys, Softkeys, And The Entry Knob
Initial Setup Keys, Softkeys, and the Entry Knob On the front panel, “key” refers to any key (button) you can press. “Softkey” specifically refers to the six keys that are directly below the display. The legend for these keys is directly above them, on the display.
Page 54: Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation
Initial Setup Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation If you have a 6000L Series oscilloscope, you need to start a Web control session, as described in “Accessing the Web Interface” on page 280. 1 Press the [Save/Recall] key on the front panel, then press the Default Setup softkey ([Save/Recall]&Default Setup).
Page 55: Quick Help
Initial Setup Quick Help To view Quick Help 1 Press and hold the key or softkey for which you would like to view help. Quick Help Message Press and Hold Front Panel Key or Softkey (or Right-Click Softkey when using Web browser control) By default, Quick Help remains on the screen until another key is pressed or a knob is turned.
Page 56: Quick Help Languages
Updated Quick Help may be made available. To download new Quick Help and GUI language files: 1 Direct your web browser to: www.agilent.com/find/6000sw (for 5000 and 6000 models) www.agilent.com/find/7000sw (for 7000 models) 2 Select Quick Help Language Support and follow the directions.
Page 57: To Set The Clock
Initial Setup To set the clock The Clock Menu lets you set the current date and time of day (24-hour format). This time/date stamp will appear on hardcopy prints and directory information on the USB mass storage device. To set the date and time, or to view the current date and time: 1 Press [Utility]&Options&Clock.
Page 58: To Set Up The Screen Saver
Initial Setup To set up the screen saver The oscilloscope can be configured to turn on a display screen saver when the oscilloscope has been idle for a specified length of time. 1 Press [Utility]&Options&Preferences&Screen Saver to display the Screen Saver Menu.
Page 59: Using The Analog Channels
Initial Setup 4 Press the Preview softkey to preview the screen saver you have selected with the Saver softkey. 5 To view the normal display after the screen saver has started, press any key or turn any knob. Using the Analog Channels 1 Connect the oscilloscope probes for channels 1 and 2 to the Probe Comp output on the front panel of the instrument.
Page 60 Initial Setup Pressing an analog channel key displays the channel’s menu and turns the display of the channel on or off. The channel is displayed when the key is illuminated. Turning channels off You must be viewing the menu for a channel before you can turn it off. For example, if channel 1 and channel 2 are turned on and the menu for channel 2 is being displayed, to turn channel 1 off, press [1] to display channel 1 menu, then press [1] again to turn channel 1 off.
Page 61 Initial Setup Channel Coupling and Input Impedance Selection Measurement Hints If the channel is DC coupled, you can quickly measure the DC component of the signal by simply noting its distance from the ground symbol. If the channel is AC coupled, the DC component of the signal is removed, allowing you to use greater sensitivity to display the AC component of the signal.
Page 62 Initial Setup • 1M Ohm mode is for use with many passive probes and for general-purpose measurements. The higher impedance minimizes the loading effect of the oscilloscope on the device under test. 5 Press the BW Limit softkey to turn on bandwidth limiting. Pressing the BW Limit softkey turns the bandwidth limit on or off for the selected channel.
Page 63 Initial Setup • Probe Attenuation Factor— This is set automatically if the oscilloscope can identify the connected probe. See “AutoProbe Interface” on page 72 and “Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor” on page 80. • Skew — When measuring time intervals in the ns range, small differences in cable length can affect the measurement.
Page 64: To Set Up The Horizontal Time Base
Initial Setup To set up the Horizontal time base 1 Press the [Menu/Zoom] key (or [Main/Delayed] key on some oscilloscopes) in the Horizontal section of the front panel. Trigger Time Sweep Trigger Trigger level Delay source or threshold point reference time speed Normal...
Page 65 Initial Setup 3 Press the Fine softkey to turn on the time base fine adjustment. The Fine softkey lets you change the sweep speed in smaller increments with the time/division knob. The sweep speed remains fully calibrated when Fine is on. The value is displayed in the status line at the top of the display.
Page 66 Initial Setup delay time set to 400 s. The delay time number tells you how far the time reference point is located from the trigger point. When delay time is set to zero, the delay time indicator overlays the time reference indicator. All events displayed left of the trigger point happened before the trigger occurred, and these events are called pre-trigger information.
Page 67 Initial Setup Time/div for Delay time These markers define the Time/div for normal momentarily displays beginning and end of the Zoom window sweep when the Horizontal Zoom window Position knob is turned Normal sweep window Signal anomaly expanded in zoom window Zoom window...
Page 68 Initial Setup To specify the measurement window for Zoom mode When the zoomed time base is displayed, you can specify whether the upper, Main window or the lower, Zoom window is used as the measurement window. 1 Press [Utility] > Options > Preferences > More. 2 Press Window to select from these measurement window options: •...
Page 69 Initial Setup XY mode XY mode changes the display from a volts-versus-time display to a volts-versus-volts display. The time base is turned off. Channel 1 amplitude is plotted on the X-axis and Channel 2 amplitude is plotted on the Y-axis. You can use XY mode to compare frequency and phase relationships between two signals.
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Page 71: Connecting To The Device Under Test
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Connecting to the Device Under Test Analog Input Impedance (50 Ohm or 1 MOhm) AutoProbe Interface Passive Probes Active Probes Active Probes for 6000 Series 100 MHz Bandwidth Models Connect the Probes to the Oscilloscope...
Page 72: Analog Input Impedance (50 Ohm Or 1 Mohm)
For more information on probing, visit www.agilent.com/find/scope_probes Information about selecting a probe can be found in document number 5989-6162EN: Agilent Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories Selection Guide, available at www.agilent.com. AutoProbe Interface The AutoProbe interface uses a series of contacts directly below the channel’s BNC connector to transfer information between the oscilloscope and the probe.
Page 73: Passive Probes
1165A. These probes have a pin on their connector that connects to the ring around the oscilloscope’s BNC connector. Therefore, the oscilloscope will automatically set the attenuation factor for recognized Agilent passive probes. Passive probes that do not have a pin that connects to the ring around the BNC connector will not be recognized by the oscilloscope, and you must set the probe attenuation factor manually.
Page 74: Active Probes
Connecting to the Device Under Test Active Probes Most Agilent active probes are compatible with the AutoProbe interface. Active probes that do not have their own external power supply require substantial power from the AutoProbe interface. “Quantity Supported” indicates the maximum number of each type of active probe that can be connected to the oscilloscope.
Page 75: Active Probes For 6000 Series 100 Mhz Bandwidth Models
Many active probes have a 50  output impedance. The input impedance of 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models is fixed at 1 M. When connecting these probes to 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models, a 50  feedthrough terminator (such as Agilent part number 0960-0301 is required).
Page 76: Maximum Input Voltage At Analog Inputs
Connecting to the Device Under Test Maximum input voltage at analog inputs: C A U T I O N CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk 50 input: 5 Vrms Input protection is enabled in 50 mode and the 50 load will disconnect if greater than 5 Vrms is detected.
Page 77: Compensating Passive Probes
Connecting to the Device Under Test Compensating Passive Probes Each oscilloscope passive probe must be compensated to match the input characteristics of the oscilloscope channel to which it is connected. A poorly compensated probe can introduce significant measurement errors. 1 Perform the procedure “Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation”...
Page 78: Calibrating Probes
Connecting to the Device Under Test Calibrating Probes Some probes, such as the 10073C, 10074C, and 1165A passive probes, do not require calibration. When one of these probes is connected, the Calibrate Probe softkey in the Channel Probe Menu is grayed-out (displayed in faint text). However, for certain active probes, such as InfiniiMax probes, the oscilloscope can accurately calibrate its analog channels for the probe.
Page 79 Connecting to the Device Under Test • 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) single-ended browser • 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) differential browser 6 Press the Calibrate Probe softkey and follow the instructions on the display. For more information on InfiniiMax probes and accessories, see the probe’s User’s Guide. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 80: Manually Setting The Probe Attenuation Factor
Connecting to the Device Under Test Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor The probe attenuation factor must be set properly for accurate measurement results. If you connect a probe that is not automatically identified by the oscilloscope, you can manually set the attenuation factor as follows: 1 Press the channel key.
Page 81: Triggering
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Triggering Triggering - General Information Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu Auto and Normal Trigger modes Trigger Level Adjustment Trigger Coupling Trigger Noise Rejection Trigger Holdoff External Trigger Input Trigger Output Trigger Types CAN Trigger...
Page 82 Triggering This chapter provides instructions for setting up triggers for various signal types. Setups can be saved if desired (see “Saving Oscilloscope Data” on page 247). The easiest way to trigger on a waveform is to use AutoScale. Simply press the [AutoScale] key and the oscilloscope will attempt to trigger on the waveform using a simple Edge Trigger type.
Page 83: Triggering - General Information
Pre-Trigger Buffer Post-Trigger Buffer Acquisition Memory Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes provide a full set of features to help automate your measurement tasks. MegaZoom technology lets you capture and examine triggered or untriggered waveforms. You can: • Modify the way the oscilloscope acquires data.
Page 84: Trigger Mode And Coupling Menu
Triggering Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu • Press the [Mode/Coupling] key in the Trigger section of the front panel. 2-channel models only Auto and Normal Trigger modes Choosing Auto Trigger Mode or Normal Trigger Mode If you press [Run] when the oscilloscope is in Normal trigger mode, a trigger must be detected before an acquisition can complete.
Page 85: Auto Mode
Triggering Auto Mode Use the auto trigger modes for signals other than low-repetitive-rate signals and for unknown signal levels. To display a DC signal, you must use auto trigger mode since there are no edges on which to trigger. When you select [Run], the oscilloscope operates by first filling the pre-trigger buffer. It starts searching for a trigger after the pre-trigger buffer is filled, and continues to flow data through this buffer while it searches for the trigger.
Page 86: Trigger Level Adjustment
Triggering pre-trigger buffer, the trigger will not be found. If you use Normal mode and wait for the trigger condition indicator to flash before causing the action in the circuit, the oscilloscope will always find the trigger condition. Some measurements you want to make will require you to take some action in the device under test to cause the trigger event.
Page 87: Trigger Coupling
Triggering Trigger Coupling 1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key. 2 Press the Coupling softkey, then select DC, AC, or LF Reject coupling. • DC coupling allows DC and AC signals into the trigger path. • AC coupling places a 10 Hz high-pass filter in the trigger path removing any DC offset voltage from the trigger waveform.
Page 88: Hf Reject
Triggering HF Reject HF Reject adds a 50 kHz low-pass filter in the trigger path to remove high frequency components from the trigger waveform. You can use HF Reject to remove high-frequency noise, such as AM or FM broadcast stations or noise from fast system clocks, from the trigger path.
Page 89: Lf Reject
Triggering LF Reject Low-frequency reject (LF reject) adds a high-pass filter with the 3-dB point at 50 kHz. LF reject removes low-frequency signals, such as power line noise, from the trigger path. 1 Press [Mode/Coupling]&Coupling&LF Reject. 0 dB 3 dB down point Pass Band 50 kHz...
Page 90: Trigger Holdoff
With Agilent’s MegaZoom technology, you can press [Stop], then pan and zoom through the data to find where it repeats. Measure this time using the cursors, then set the holdoff.
Page 91 Triggering By setting the Holdoff, you can synchronize triggers. The oscilloscope will trigger on one edge of the waveform, and ignore further edges until the holdoff time expires. The oscilloscope will then re-arm the trigger circuit to search for the next edge trigger. This allows the oscilloscope to trigger on a repeating pattern in a waveform.
Page 92: External Trigger Input
Triggering External Trigger Input The External Trigger input can be used as a source in several of the trigger types. On 2-channel oscilloscopes, the external trigger BNC input is on the front panel and is labeled Ext Trigger. On 4-channel oscilloscopes, the external trigger BNC input is on the rear panel and is labeled Ext Trig.
Page 93: Maximum Voltage At 2-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input
Triggering Maximum voltage at 2-channel oscilloscope external trigger input: C A U T I O N CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk 50 input: 5 Vrms Input protection is enabled in 50 mode and the 50 load will disconnect if greater than 5 Vrms is detected.
Page 94: 4-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input
Triggering 4-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input Input Impedance The external trigger input impedance for the 4-channel oscilloscope is approximately 2.14 k. Input Voltage The input voltage sensitivity is 500 mV, from DC to 500 MHz. The input voltage range is ±15 V. Maximum voltage at 4-channel oscilloscope external trigger input: 15 Vrms.
Page 95: Trigger Output
Triggering Trigger Output You can select one of the following signals to be output at the TRIG OUT connector on the rear panel of the oscilloscope: • Triggers • Source frequency • Source frequency/8 • Mask test pass/fail (see “Mask Test Trigger Output” on page 342.) Triggers This is the default selection.
Page 96: Trigger Types
Triggering Trigger Types The oscilloscope lets you synchronize the display to the actions of the device under test by defining a trigger condition. You can use any input channel or the External Trigger Input BNC as the source for most trigger types. MegaZoom Technology Simplifies Triggering With the built-in MegaZoom technology, you can simply AutoScale the waveforms, then stop the oscilloscope to capture a waveform.
Page 97 Triggering Changes to the trigger specification are applied when you make them. If the oscilloscope is stopped when you change a trigger specification, the oscilloscope will use the new specification when you press [Run/Stop] or [Single]. If the oscilloscope is running when you change a triggering specification, it uses the new trigger definition when it starts the next acquisition.
Page 98: Can Trigger
Triggering CAN Trigger The Controller Area Network (CAN) trigger allows triggering on CAN version 2.0A and 2.0B signals. Setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to a CAN signal, using the Signals Menu to specify the signal source, baud rate, and sample point, and using the Settings Menu to specify the event to trigger upon.
Page 99 Triggering 5 Press the Settings softkey to display CAN Trigger Menu. Bits Return to Signals Trigger Selector previous menu Menu condition 6 Repeatedly press and release the Trigger: softkey or rotate the Entry knob to select the trigger condition. • SOF - Start of Frame —...
Page 100 Triggering 7 Press the Signals softkey to enter the CAN Signals Menu. CAN Signal Return to Sample Signals User- Baud Rate Point Selection previous menu source defined Baud Rate 8 Press the Source softkey to select the channel connected to the CAN signal line. As you repeatedly press the Source softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the CAN label for the source channel is automatically set and the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “CAN”.
Page 101 Triggering The CAN baud rate can be set to: 10 kb/s 50 kb/s 100 kb/s 500 kb/s 20 kb/s 62.5 kb/s 125 kb/s 800 kb/s 33.3 kb/s 83.3 kb/s 250 kb/s 1 Mb/s User Defined The default baud rate is 1 Mb/s. If the desired baud rate is not shown in the table, select User Defined.
Page 102: Duration Trigger
Triggering Duration Trigger Duration trigger lets you define a pattern, then trigger on a specified time duration of this logical AND combination of the channels. 1 Press the [More] key in the Trigger section of the front panel, rotate the Entry knob until Duration is displayed in the Trigger softkey, then press the Settings softkey to display the Duration Trigger Menu.
Page 103: Qualifier Time Set Softkey
Triggering • X sets the pattern to don't care on the selected channel. Any channel set to don't care is ignored and is not used as part of the pattern. If all channels in the pattern are set to don't care, the oscilloscope will not trigger. 4 Press the Qualifier softkey to set the time duration qualifier for the pattern.
Page 104 Triggering When the duration trigger occurs The timer starts on the last edge that makes the pattern (logical AND) true. The trigger will occur on the first edge that makes the pattern false if the time qualifier criteria of the pattern has been met, except in Timeout mode.
Page 105: Edge Trigger
Triggering Edge Trigger The Edge trigger type identifies a trigger by looking for a specified edge (slope) and voltage level on a waveform. You can define the trigger source and slope in this menu. The slope can be set to rising edge or falling edge, and can be set to alternating edges or either edge on all sources except Line.
Page 106 Triggering You can select analog channel 1 or 2, Ext, or Line as the trigger source on any Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscope. The trigger source can also be set to channel 3 and 4 on the 4-channel oscilloscopes, or digital channels D15 through D0 on the mixed-signal oscilloscopes.
Page 107: Flexray Setup And Triggering
Triggering FlexRay Setup and Triggering The N5432C FlexRay triggering and decode option (Option FLX) requires a four-channel InfiniiVision Series oscilloscope. Option FLX lets you: • Trigger on FlexRay bus frames, error conditions, or events. • Display decoded FlexRay bus data. Setup for FlexRay Signals To set up the oscilloscope to capture a FlexRay signal, use the Signals softkey which appears in the Trigger Menu or the Settings softkey which appears in the Serial Decode...
Page 108: Flexray Triggering
Triggering It is important to specify the correct bus because this setting affects CRC error detection. 8 Press Auto Setup to perform the following actions: • Set the selected source channel’s impedance to 50 Ohms. • Set the selected source channel’s probe attenuation to 10:1. •...
Page 109 Triggering 5 Press the Frames softkey to access the FlexRay Frame Trigger Menu. 6 Press the Frame ID softkey, and use the Entry knob to select the frame ID value from All or 1 to 2047. 7 Press the Frame Type softkey to select the frame type: •...
Page 110 Triggering Triggering on FlexRay Errors 1 In the front panel Trigger section, press [More]. 2 In the More Trigger Menu, press Trigger; then, select the FlexRay trigger type. 3 Press Settings. 4 In the FlexRay Trigger Menu, press Trigger; then, select Error. 5 Press the Errors softkey;...
Page 111 Triggering 4 In the FlexRay Trigger Menu, press Trigger; then, select Event. 5 Press Event; then, select the event type: • Wake-up • TSS - Transmission Start Sequence • BSS - ByteStart Sequence • FES/DTS - Frame End or Dynamic Trailing Sequence 6 Press Auto Setup for Event.
Page 112: Glitch Or Narrow Pulse Capture
Triggering Glitch or Narrow Pulse Capture A glitch is a rapid change in the waveform that is usually narrow as compared to the waveform. Peak detect mode can be used to more easily view glitches or narrow pulses. In peak detect mode, narrow glitches and sharp edges are displayed more brightly than when in Normal acquire mode, making them easier to see.
Page 113: Using Peak Detect Mode To Find A Glitch
Triggering 15 ns Narrow Pulse, 20 ms/div, Peak Detect Mode Using Peak Detect Mode to Find a Glitch 1 Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable display. 2 To find the glitch, press the [Acquire] key, then, press the Acq Mode softkey until Peak Detect is selected.
Page 114 Triggering 4 Characterize the glitch with Zoom mode: a Press the [Menu/Zoom] key (or [Main/Delayed] key on some oscilloscopes), then press the Zoom softkey. b To obtain a better resolution of the glitch, expand the time base. Use the horizontal position knob ( ) to pan through the waveform to set the expanded portion of the normal sweep around the glitch.
Page 115: I2C Trigger
Triggering C Trigger An I C (Inter-IC bus) trigger setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to the serial data (SDA) line and the serial clock (SCL) line, then triggering on a stop/start condition, a restart, a missing acknowledge, an EEPROM data read, or on a read/write frame with a specific device address and data value.
Page 116 Triggering As you press the SCL softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the SCL label for the source channel is automatically set and the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “I C”. 7 Set the trigger levels for the SCL and SDA signals to the middle of the signals: •...
Page 117 Triggering • Stop Condition — The oscilloscope triggers when data (SDA) transitions from low to high while the clock (SCL) is high. Address Start Data Ack Stop Condition Condition • Missing Acknowledge — The oscilloscope triggers when SDA data is high during any Ack SCL clock bit.
Page 118 Triggering • Frame (Start: Addr7: Read: Ack: Data) or Frame (Start: Addr7: Write: Ack: Data) — The oscilloscope triggers on a read or write frame in 7-bit addressing mode on the 17th clock edge if all bits in the pattern match. For triggering purposes, a restart is treated as a start condition.
Page 119 Triggering For triggering purposes, a restart is treated as a start condition. Write Address Ack2 Data Address Ack1 Stop Start or 2nd byte 1st byte Condition Trigger point Restart 26th clock edge Condition 12 If you have set the oscilloscope to trigger on an EEPROM Data Read condition: Press the Data is softkey to set the oscilloscope to trigger when data is = (equal to), ...
Page 120 Triggering If don't care (0xXX) is selected for data, the data will be ignored. The trigger will always occur on the 17th clock for 7-bit addressing or 26th clock for 10-bit addressing. c If you have selected a three-byte trigger, press the Data2 value softkey and turn the Entry knob to select the 8-bit data pattern on which to trigger.
Page 121: I2S Trigger
Triggering S Trigger The N5468A (Option SND) I²S trigger and serial decode option adds the ability to decode serial data to 4-channel or 4+16 channel oscilloscopes. To control serial decode press the [Acquire] key. An I S (Inter-IC Sound or Integrated Interchip Sound) trigger setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to the serial clock, word select, and serial data lines and then triggering on a data value.
Page 122 Triggering 6 Press the Signals softkey to display the I S Signals Menu. A diagram appears showing WS, SCLK, and SDATA signals for the currently specified bus configuration. Return to Word Select Serial data Serial clock previous menu channel channel channel 7 Connect an oscilloscope channel to the SCLK (serial clock) line in the device under test.
Page 123 Triggering 10 Set the trigger levels for the SCLK, WS, and SDATA signals to the middle of the signals: • If your I S signals are connected to analog channels, press the SCLK softkey and rotate the Trigger Level knob (not the Entry knob). Repeat for the WS and SDATA softkeys.
Page 124 Triggering 14 Press the Alignment softkey and rotate the Entry knob to select the desired alignment of the data signal (SDATA). The on-screen diagram changes with your selection. Standard Alignment: MSB of data for each sample is sent first, LSB is sent last. The MSB appears on the SDATA line one bit clock after the edge of the WS transition.
Page 125 Triggering 15 Press the WS Low softkey to select whether WS Low indicates Left or Right channel data. The on-screen diagram changes with your selection. WS Low = Left Channel: Left-channel data corresponds to WS=low; right-channel data corresponds to WS=high. WS Low=Left is the oscilloscope’s default WS setting. WS Low = Right Channel: Right-channel data corresponds to WS=low;...
Page 126 Triggering 20 Press the Trigger softkey and choose a qualifier: • Equal — triggers on the specified audio channel’s data word when it equals the specified word. • Not equal — triggers on any word other than the specified word. •...
Page 127 Triggering • Decreasing value — similar to the description above except the trigger occurs on a descreasing data word value, and the “Armed” value is the value to which the data must rise in order to re-arm the trigger. 21 Press the Base softkey and select a number base for entering data values: •...
Page 128: Lin Trigger
Triggering LIN Trigger LIN (Local Interconnect Network) trigger setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to a serial LIN signal. LIN triggering will trigger on the rising edge at the Sync Break exit of the LIN single-wire bus signal that marks the beginning of the message frame. If the N5424A CAN/LIN Automotive Triggering and Decode option is installed on your oscilloscope, the Frame ID and Frame ID and Data trigger types are also available.
Page 129 Triggering 5 Press the Signals softkey. The LIN Signals Menu will be displayed. Source Signal Sample Standard Define Sync Return to Menu baud rate Point Selector Break previous menu 6 Press the Source softkey to select the channel connected to the LIN signal line. If you have connected one of the oscilloscope’s analog source channels to the LIN signal: Adjust the trigger level for the selected analog channel to the middle of the waveform by turning the Trigger Level knob.
Page 130 Triggering 10 Press the Sync Break softkey and select the minimum number of clocks that define a sync break in your LIN signal. 11 Press the up-arrow softkey to return to the LIN Trigger Menu. 12 Press the Trigger: softkey and choose the type of trigger: •...
Page 131: Mil-Std 1553 Setup And Triggering
Probing MIL-STD 1553 Signals The MIL-STD 1553 differential bus must be probed with a differential active probe. Agilent recommends the N2791A 25 MHz differential active probe. Output of the differential probe must be fed, via a BNC tee and two equal-length BNC cables, into two channels of the oscilloscope.
Page 132: Setup For Mil-Std 1553 Signals
Triggering Setup for MIL-STD 1553 Signals To set up the oscilloscope for MIL-STD 1553 signals: 1 In the front panel Trigger section, press [More]. 2 In the More Trigger Menu, press Trigger; then, select the MIL-1553 trigger type. 3 Press Settings. 4 In the MIL-STD-1553 Trigger Settings Menu: •...
Page 133: Mil-Std 1553 Triggering
Triggering MIL-STD 1553 Triggering To set up the oscilloscope to capture MIL-STD 1553 signals, see “Setup for MIL-STD 1553 Signals” on page 132. To set up a MIL-STD 1553 trigger: 1 In the front panel Trigger section, press [More]. 2 In the More Trigger Menu, press Trigger; then, select the MIL-1553 trigger type. 3 Press Settings.
Page 134 Triggering • The Bit Time softkey lets you select the bit time position. • The 0 1 X softkey lets you set the bit time position value as a 1, 0, or X (don't care). • Parity Error – triggers if the (odd) parity bit is incorrect for the data in the word. •...
Page 135: Nth Edge Burst Trigger
Triggering Nth Edge Burst Trigger The Nth Edge Burst trigger lets you trigger on the Nth edge of a burst that occurs after an idle time. Trigger Idle Time Nth Edge Burst trigger set up consists of selecting the source, the slope of the edge, the idle time, and the number of the edge: 1 Press the [More] key in the Trigger section of the front panel, rotate the Entry knob until Nth Edge Burst is displayed in the Trigger softkey.
Page 136 Triggering Currently selected Clock, Trigger level Framing, or Data channel or threshold Nth Edge Burst trigger Nth edge Idle time Return to Slope of Assign select previous menu select edge channels 3 Press the Slope softkey to specify the slope of the edge. 4 Press the Idle softkey;...
Page 137: Pattern Trigger
Triggering Pattern Trigger The Pattern trigger identifies a trigger condition by looking for a specified pattern. This pattern is a logical AND combination of the channels. Each channel can have a value of 0 (low), 1 (high), or don't care (X). A rising or falling edge can be specified for one channel included in the pattern.
Page 138 Triggering • 0 sets the pattern to zero (low) on the selected channel. A low is a voltage level that is less than the channel's trigger level or threshold level. • 1 sets the pattern to 1 (high) on the selected channel. A high is a voltage level that is greater than the channel's trigger level or threshold level.
Page 139: Hex Bus Pattern Trigger
Triggering Hex Bus Pattern Trigger You can specify a bus value on which to trigger. To do this, first define the bus. See “To display digital channels as a bus” on page 381 for details. You can trigger on a bus value whether you are displaying the bus or not.
Page 140: Pulse Width Trigger
Triggering Pulse Width Trigger Pulse Width (glitch) triggering sets the oscilloscope to trigger on a positive or negative pulse of a specified width. If you want to trigger on a specific timeout value, use Duration trigger in the Trigger More Menu (see “Duration Trigger”...
Page 141: Qualifier Time Set Softkey
Triggering When triggering on a positive pulse, the trigger will occur on the high to low transition of the pulse if the qualifying condition is true. When triggering on a negative pulse, the trigger will occur on the low to high transition of the pulse if the qualifying condition is true.
Page 142: Qualifier Time Set Softkey
Triggering • When the time range (><) qualifier is selected, the Entry knob sets the upper time range value. > qualifier time set softkey • When the greater than (>) qualifier is selected, the Entry knob sets the oscilloscope to trigger on a pulse width greater than the time value displayed on the softkey.
Page 143: Sequence Trigger
Triggering Sequence Trigger Sequence trigger lets you trigger the oscilloscope after finding a sequence of events. Defining a sequence trigger requires three steps: 1 Define an event to find before you search for the trigger. The “find” event can be a pattern, an edge from a single channel, or the combination of a pattern and a channel edge.
Page 144 Triggering Sequence Selected Trigger level trigger channel or threshold Sequence stage definitions Term definitions Select Define Return to Find, Trigger on, Stage Channel term term or Reset condition previous menu select select As you set stage, term, and channel definitions for the sequence trigger, these settings will be shown in the waveform area of the display.
Page 145: Define The "Find" Stage
Triggering Define the “Find” Stage 1 Press the Stage softkey and select Find:. Find: is the first stage in the trigger sequence. When you select the Stage Find softkey, the next softkey to the right will display Find: and give you a list of the terms you can define for the Find stage.
Page 146: Define The "Trigger On" Stage
Triggering 5 If you select an edge term, one channel must be set to a rising edge or a falling edge. All other channel edges will be set to don’t care (X). a Press the Channel softkey (or rotate the Entry knob) to select the channel. As you select a channel, the channel is highlighted in the selected pattern list shown in the waveform area.
Page 147: Define The Optional "Reset On" Stage
Triggering 4 If you select a pattern term, each channel in the pattern must be set to a 1 (high), 0 (low), or X (don't care). a Press the Channel softkey (or rotate the Entry knob) to select the channel. b Press the 0 1 X softkey to set a level for the channel.
Page 148 Triggering • No Reset — Resets on the find condition. • Pattern 1 (or 2) Entered — A pattern is entered on the last edge that makes the pattern true (logical AND). • Pattern 1 (or 2) Exited — A pattern is exited on the first edge that makes the pattern false (logic NAND).
Page 149: Adjust The Trigger Level
Triggering Adjust the Trigger Level • For analog channels, adjust the trigger level for the selected analog channel by turning the Trigger Level knob. • To set the threshold level for digital channels, press the [D15-D0] key and select Thresholds. The value of the trigger level or digital threshold is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display.
Page 150: Spi Trigger
Triggering SPI Trigger Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) trigger setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to a clock, data, and framing signal. You can then trigger on a data pattern that occurs at the start of a frame. The serial data string can be specified to be from 4 to 32 bits long. When you press the Settings softkey, a graphic will be displayed showing the current state of the frame signal, clock slope, number of data bits, and data bit values.
Page 151: Assign Oscilloscope Channels To Spi Signals
Triggering Currently selected Clock, Trigger level Framing, or Data channel or threshold SPI trigger Graphic showing current state of the SPI trigger setup Data string values Data bit Set all data Data bit Return to # data bits Assign value bits to value previous menu select...
Page 152 Triggering 6 Press the Clock softkey or turn the Entry knob to select the channel connected to the SPI serial clock line. As you press the Clock softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the CLK label for the source channel is automatically set and the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “SPI”.
Page 153 Triggering Labels automatically set for clock, data, and chip select signals Graphic showing current state of SPI trigger clock slope and chip select polarity or timeout selection 8 Press the Data softkey or turn the Entry knob to select the channel that is connected to the SPI serial data line.
Page 154 Triggering • If the framing signal is set to CS (or ~CS), the first clock edge as defined, rising or falling, seen after the CS (or ~CS) signal transitions from low to high (or high to low) is the first clock in the serial stream. Chip Select —...
Page 155: Set Up The Bits In The Serial Data String
Triggering Set Up the Bits in the Serial Data String This explains how to set up the number of bits in the serial data string and set values for those data bits 1 Press the #Bits softkey, and turn the Entry knob to set the number of bits (#Bits) in the serial data string.
Page 156: Tv Trigger
Triggering TV Trigger TV triggering can be used to capture the complicated waveforms of most standard and high-definition analog video signals. The trigger circuitry detects the vertical and horizontal interval of the waveform and produces triggers based on the TV trigger settings you have selected.
Page 157 Many TV signals are produced from 75  sources. To provide correct matching to these sources, a 75  terminator (such as an Agilent 11094B) should be connected to the oscilloscope input. 3 Press the sync polarity softkey to set the TV trigger to either positive (...
Page 158 Triggering 4 Press the Standard softkey to set the TV standard. The oscilloscope supports triggering on the following television (TV) and video standards. Standard Type Sync Pulse NTSC Interlaced Bi-level Interlaced Bi-level PAL-M Interlaced Bi-level SECAM Interlaced Bi-level Generic Interlaced/Progressive Bi-level/Tri-level EDTV 480p/60 Progressive...
Page 159: Tv Triggering Examples
Triggering 6 If you select a line # mode, press the Line # softkey, then rotate the Entry knob to select the line number on which you want to trigger. 7 When using the Generic standard and you select a line # mode or Count:Vertical, press the Count # softkey and rotate the Entry knob to select the desired count number.
Page 160: To Trigger On A Specific Line Of Video
Triggering To trigger on a specific line of video TV triggering requires greater than 1/2 division of sync amplitude with any analog channel as the trigger source. Turning the trigger Level knob in TV trigger does not change the trigger level because the trigger level is automatically set to the sync pulse tips.
Page 161: To Trigger On All Sync Pulses
Triggering To trigger on all sync pulses To quickly find maximum video levels, you could trigger on all sync pulses. When All Lines is selected as the TV trigger mode, the oscilloscope will trigger on all horizontal sync pulses. 1 Press the Trigger [More] key, then press the TV softkey. 2 Press the Settings softkey, then press the Standard softkey to select the appropriate TV standard.
Page 162: To Trigger On All Fields Of The Video Signal
Triggering 3 Press the Mode softkey and select Field1 or Field2. RIGGERING ON IELD To trigger on all fields of the video signal To quickly and easily view transitions between fields, or to find the amplitude differences between the fields, use the All Fields trigger mode. 1 Press the Trigger [More] key, then press the TV softkey.
Page 163: To Trigger On Odd Or Even Fields
Triggering RIGGERING ON IELDS To trigger on odd or even fields To check the envelope of your video signals, or to measure worst case distortion, trigger on the odd or even fields. When Field 1 is selected, the oscilloscope triggers on color fields 1 or 3.
Page 164 Triggering RIGGERING ON OLOR IELD LTERNATING WITH OLOR IELD If a more detailed analysis is required, then only one color field should be selected to be the trigger. You can do this by using the TV Holdoff softkey in the trigger More Trigger Menu when the trigger type is set to TV.
Page 165 Triggering FIELD HOLDOFF TIME Standard Time NTSC 8.35 ms 10 ms PAL-M 10 ms SECAM 10 ms Generic 8.35 ms EDTV 480p/60 8.35 ms HDTV 720p/60 8.35 ms HDTV 1080p/24 20.835 ms HDTV 1080p/25 20 ms HDTV 1080i/50 10 ms HDTV 1080i/60 8.35 ms TV H...
Page 166: Uart/Rs232 Trigger
Triggering UART/RS232 Trigger To trigger on a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) signal connect the oscilloscope to the Rx and Tx lines and set up a trigger condition. RS232 (Recommended Standard 232) is one example of a UART protocol. 1 Press [Save/Recall]&Default Setup. 2 Press the [Label] key to switch labels on.
Page 167 Triggering 6 Press the Signals softkey to display the UART/RS232 Signals Menu. Return to previous menu channel channel 7 Connect an oscilloscope channel to the Rx signal in the device under test, then press the Rx softkey and rotate the Entry knob to select the channel. As you press the Rx softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “URT”.
Page 168 Triggering 12 Press the up arrow softkey to return to the previous menu. 13 Press the Base softkey to select Hex or ASCII as the base displayed on the Data softkey in the UART/RS232 Trigger Setup Menu. Note that the setting of this softkey does not affect the selected base of the decode display.
Page 169 Triggering 18 If Burst is selected, an idle time (1 s to 10 s) can be specified so that the oscilloscope will look for a trigger condition only after the idle time has past. Press the Idle softkey and rotate the Entry knob to set an idle time. 19 Remember to set the trigger mode to Normal (press [Mode/Coupling]&Mode&Normal) to prevent Auto Triggering.
Page 170: Usb Trigger
Triggering USB Trigger USB trigger will trigger on a Start of Packet (SOP), End of Packet (EOP) signal, Reset Complete (RC), Enter Suspend (Suspend), or Exit Suspend (Exit Sus) on the differential USB data lines (D+ and D-). USB Low Speed and Full Speed are supported by this trigger. End of packet trigger D+,–...
Page 171 Triggering As you press the D+ D– softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the D+ D– label for the source channel is automatically set and the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “USB”. If you have connected the oscilloscope’s analog source channels to the D+ and D- signals: Adjust the trigger level for each connected analog channel to the middle of the waveform by pressing the D+ or D- softkey, then turning the Trigger Level knob.
Page 172 Triggering InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 173: Displaying
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Displaying Tips for Displaying Waveforms Stabilizing the Display Interpreting the Display Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus AutoScale Pan and Zoom Waveform Intensity and Signal Detail Grid Intensity Infinite Persistence Using Labels Waveform Expansion Reference Point...
Page 174: Tips For Displaying Waveforms
Displaying Tips for Displaying Waveforms The easiest way to display waveforms is to connect the probes to the signals and press [AutoScale]. When selecting a particular trigger type, it is helpful to consider whether to use Auto or Normal trigger mode. See “Auto and Normal Trigger modes”...
Page 175: Interpreting The Display
Displaying Interpreting the Display The oscilloscope display contains acquired waveforms, setup information, measurement results, and the softkey definitions. NTERPRETING THE DISPLAY Delay Trigger point, Sweep Run/Stop Trigger Trigger Analog time reference time speed status type source channel sensitivity Trigger level or digital Status line threshold...
Page 176: Graphic Symbols In Softkey Menus
Displaying Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus Softkeys are the six keys directly below the display. The are called Softkeys because software determines the function assigned to each key in any given menu. The following graphic symbols appear in the oscilloscope’s softkey menus. The softkey menus appear at the bottom of the display, just above the six softkeys.
Page 177: Autoscale
Displaying AutoScale Press the [AutoScale] key to quickly display the input signals. How AutoScale works AutoScale automatically configures the oscilloscope to best display the input signals by analyzing any waveforms present at each channel and at the external trigger input. This includes the digital channels on MSO models.
Page 178: Enabling Fast Debug Autoscale
Displaying Enabling Fast Debug AutoScale The Fast Debug option changes the behavior of [AutoScale] to let you make quick visual comparisons to determine whether the signal being probed is a DC voltage, ground, or an active AC signal. Channel coupling is maintained for easy viewing of oscillating signals. 1 Press [Utility] >...
Page 179: Pan And Zoom
Displaying Pan and Zoom The ability to pan (move horizontally) and zoom (expand or compress horizontally) an acquired waveform is important because of the additional insight it can reveal about the captured waveform. This additional insight is often gained from seeing the waveform at different levels of abstraction.
Page 180: Waveform Intensity And Signal Detail
Displaying 3 Turn the Horizontal Position (Delay Time) knob ( ) to pan horizontally and turn the channel’s vertical position knob ( ) to pan vertically. The stopped display may contain several triggers worth of information, but only the last trigger acquisition is available for pan and zoom.
Page 181: Grid Intensity
Displaying Amplitude Modulation with Noise Shown at 40% Intensity Grid Intensity To adjust the grid (graticule) intensity, press [Display]&Grid and use the Entry knob to adjust the intensity. To adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity 1 Press the [Display] key. 2 Turn the Entry knob to change the intensity of the displayed grid.
Page 182: Infinite Persistence
Displaying Infinite Persistence With infinite persistence, the oscilloscope updates the display with new acquisitions, but does not erase the results of previous acquisitions. All previous acquisitions are displayed in gray with reduced intensity. New acquisitions are shown in their normal color with normal intensity.
Page 183: Using Labels
Displaying Using Labels You can define labels and assign them to each analog input channel, or you can turn labels off to increase the waveform display area. Labels can also be applied to digital channels on MSO models. To turn the label display on or off 1 Press the [Label] key on the front panel.
Page 184 Displaying To assign a predefined label to a channel 1 Press the [Label] key. 2 Press the Channel softkey, then turn the Entry knob or successively press the Channel softkey to select a channel for label assignment. The figure above shows the list of channels and their default labels. The channel does not have to be turned on to have a label assigned to it.
Page 185 Displaying The channel does not have to be turned on to have a label assigned to it. If the channel is turned on, its current label will be highlighted. 3 Press the Spell softkey, then turn the Entry knob to select the first character in the new label.
Page 186 Displaying To load labels from a text file into the oscilloscope: 1 Use a text editor to create each label. Each label can be up to ten characters in length. Separate each label with a line feed. 2 Name the file labellist.txt and save it on a USB mass storage device such as a thumb drive.
Page 187: Waveform Expansion Reference Point
The displayed waveform will expand about the center of the display. Vectors (Connect the Dots) Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes are designed to operate optimally with vectors on. This mode produces the most insightful waveforms for most situations. When enabled, Vectors draws a line between consecutive waveform data points.
Page 188: Freeze Display
Displaying The oscilloscope turns vectors on whenever the acquisition system stops. Digital channels on the mixed-signal oscilloscope are not affected by the Display Menu. They are always displayed with vectors on. They also only contain one trigger worth of information. Using Vectors (Display Menu) One of the most fundamental choices you must make about your display is whether to draw vectors (connect the dots) between the samples, or simply let the samples fill in the...
Page 189: Antialiasing
Displaying Antialiasing At slower sweep speeds, the sample rate is reduced and a proprietary display algorithm is used to minimize the likelihood of aliasing. By default, Antialiasing is enabled. You should leave Antialiasing enabled unless there is a specific reason to switch it off. If you need to switch Antialiasing off, press [Utility]&Options&Preferences and press the Antialiasing softkey to switch the feature off.
Page 190 Displaying InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 191: Measurements And Math Functions
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Measurements and Math Functions List of Automatic Measurements Making Automatic Measurements Measurement Statistics Measurement Thresholds Measurement Definitions Time Measurements Delay and Phase Measurements Voltage Measurements Overshoot and Preshoot Measurements Cursor Measurements XY Horizontal Mode...
Page 192: List Of Automatic Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions List of Automatic Measurements You can press the [Quick Meas] key and select an automatic measurement. Follow the link or go to the page for details. Time Measurements • “Counter” on page 199. • “Duty Cycle” on page 200.
Page 193: Making Automatic Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions Preshoot and Overshoot • “Preshoot” on page 211. • “Overshoot” on page 212. Making Automatic Measurements [Quick Meas] makes automatic measurements on a channel or any running math function. Some measurements can only be made on analog source channels (see list on page 194).
Page 194: Measurement Statistics
Measurements and Math Functions 3 Press the Select softkey then rotate the Entry knob to select a measurement to be made. 4 The Settings softkey will be available to make additional measurement settings on some measurements. 5 Press the Measure softkey to make the measurement. (By default, measurement statistics are displayed.
Page 195 Measurements and Math Functions Source channel (color coded) The following statistics are shown: Name of the measurement, current measured value, mean, minimum measured value, maximum measured value, standard deviation, and the number of times the measurement has been made (count). Statistics are based on the total number of captured waveforms (count).
Page 196 Measurements and Math Functions To reset the statistics measurements, press the Reset Statistics softkey. This resets all statistics and begins recording statistical data again. Each time a new measurement (for example: frequency, period, or amplitude) is added the statistics are reset and accumulation of statistical data begins again. When the [Single] key is pressed, statistics are reset and a single measurement is done (count = 1).
Page 197: Measurement Thresholds
Measurements and Math Functions Measurement Thresholds Setting measurement thresholds defines the vertical levels where measurements will be taken on an analog channel or math waveform. Changing default thresholds may change measurement results The default lower, middle, and upper threshold values are 10%, 50%, and 90% of the value between Top and Base.
Page 198 Measurements and Math Functions Increasing the lower value beyond the set middle value will automatically increase the middle value to be more than the lower value. The default lower threshold is 10% or 800 mV. If threshold Type is set to %, the lower threshold value can be set from 5% to 93%. 5 Press the Middle softkey, then turn the Entry knob to set the middle measurement threshold value.
Page 199: Measurement Definitions
Measurements and Math Functions Measurement Definitions Time Measurements FFT measurements When you make an X at Max Y or X at Min Y measurement on a math FFT function, the resultant units will be in Hertz. No other time related automatic measurement can be made on the FFT math function.
Page 200 Measurements and Math Functions The measured frequency is normally displayed in 5 digits, but can be displayed in 8 digits when an external 10 MHz frequency reference is provided at the 10 MHz REF rear panel BNC and the gate time is 1 second (50 ms/div sweep speed or greater). See (“To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope”...
Page 201 Measurements and Math Functions SOLATING AN EVENT FOR REQUENCY MEASUREMENT Period Period is the time period of the complete waveform cycle. The time is measured between the middle threshold points of two consecutive, like-polarity edges. A middle threshold crossing must also travel through the lower and upper threshold levels which eliminates runt pulses.
Page 202 Measurements and Math Functions + Width + Width is the time from the middle threshold of the rising edge to the middle threshold of the next falling edge. The X cursors show the pulse being measured. The Y cursor shows the middle threshold point.
Page 203: Delay And Phase Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions Delay and Phase Measurements Digital channel measurements Automatic measurements Phase, and Delay are not valid for digital channels on the mixed-signal oscilloscope or for the math FFT function. The two sources defined in the phase and delay measurement must be turned on.
Page 204 Measurements and Math Functions The example below shows a delay measurement between the rising edge of channel 1 and the rising edge of channel 2. Phase Phase is the calculated phase shift from source 1 to source 2, expressed in degrees. Negative phase shift values indicate that the rising edge of source 1 occurred after the rising edge of source 2.
Page 205: Voltage Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions The example below shows a phase measurement between the channel 1 and the math d/dt function on channel 1. Voltage Measurements Measurement units for each input channel can be set to Volts or Amps using the channel Probe Units softkey.
Page 206 Measurements and Math Functions Math Measurements and Units Only Peak-Peak, Maximum, Minimum, Average, X at Min Y, and X at Max Y automatic measurements may be made on a math FFT function. See “Making time measurements automatically” for the FFT X at Max Y and X at Min Y measurement. Use the cursors to make other measurements on FFT.
Page 207 Measurements and Math Functions Average Average is the sum of the waveform samples divided by the number of samples.  where x = value at ith point being measured -------- - Average = n = number of points in measurement interval Which samples are measured depends on the Interval setting: •...
Page 208 Measurements and Math Functions Peak-Peak The peak-to-peak value is the difference between Maximum and Minimum values. The Y cursors show the values being measured. Ratio The Ratio measurement displays the ratio of the AC RMS voltages of two sources, expressed in dB. Press the Settings softkey to select the source channels for the measurement.
Page 209 Measurements and Math Functions The following figure graphically shows the mean and standard deviation. Standard deviation is represented by the Greek letter sigma: . For a Gaussian distribution, two sigma (± 1) from the mean, is where 68.3 percent of the measurement results reside. Six sigma (±...
Page 210 Measurements and Math Functions where:  = the standard deviation. N = the number of measurements taken. = the i measurement result. x = the mean. The Top of a waveform is the mode (most common value) of the upper part of the waveform, or if the mode is not well defined, the top is the same as Maximum.
Page 211: Overshoot And Preshoot Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions Overshoot and Preshoot Measurements Digital channel time measurements Automatic measurements Preshoot and Overshoot are not valid measurements for the math FFT function or for digital channels on the mixed-signal oscilloscope. Preshoot Preshoot is distortion that precedes a major edge transition expressed as a percentage of Amplitude.
Page 212 Measurements and Math Functions Overshoot Overshoot is distortion that follows a major edge transition expressed as a percentage of Amplitude. The X cursors show which edge is being measured (edge closest to the trigger reference point). local Maximum - D Top Rising edge overshoot = --------------------------------------------------------- - X 100 Amplitude...
Page 213 Measurements and Math Functions Post Acquisition Processing In addition to changing display parameters after the acquisition, you can perform all of the measurements and math functions after the acquisition. Measurements and math functions will be recalculated as you pan and zoom and turn channels on and off. As you zoom in and out on a signal using the horizontal sweep speed knob and vertical volts/division knob, you affect the resolution of the display.
Page 214: Cursor Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions Cursor Measurements Cursors are horizontal and vertical markers that indicate X-axis values (usually time) and Y-axis values (usually voltage) on a selected waveform source. You can use cursors to make custom voltage or time measurements on oscilloscope signals, and timing measurements on digital channels.
Page 215: To Make Cursor Measurements
Measurements and Math Functions To make cursor measurements If you intend to make cursor measurements on a trace that you recall from memory, be N O T E sure to recall both setup and trace. See “To recall waveform trace and/or oscilloscope setup”...
Page 216 Measurements and Math Functions Manual and Track Waveform modes can be used on waveforms that are displayed on the analog input channels (including math functions). Binary and Hex modes apply to digital signals (of MSO oscilloscope models). In Hex and Binary modes, a level can be displayed as 1 (higher than trigger level), 0 (lower than trigger level), indeterminate state ( ), or X (don't care).
Page 217: Cursor Examples
Measurements and Math Functions Cursor Examples URSORS USED TO MEASURE PULSE WIDTHS OTHER THAN MIDDLE THRESHOLD POINTS URSORS MEASURE FREQUENCY OF PULSE RINGING InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 218 Measurements and Math Functions Expand the display with Zoom mode, then characterize the event of interest with the cursors. URSORS TRACK OOM SWEEP Put the X1 cursor on one side of a pulse and the X2 cursor on the other side of the pulse. EASURING PULSE WIDTH WITH CURSORS InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 219 Measurements and Math Functions Press the X1 X2 softkey and move the cursors together to check for pulse width variations in a pulse train. OVING THE CURSORS TOGETHER TO CHECK PULSE WIDTH VARIATIONS InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 220: Xy Horizontal Mode
Measurements and Math Functions XY Horizontal Mode The XY horizontal mode converts the oscilloscope from a volts-versus-time display to a volts-versus-volts display using two input channels. Channel 1 is the X-axis input, channel 2 is the Y-axis input. You can use various transducers so the display could show strain versus displacement, flow versus pressure, volts versus current, or voltage versus frequency.
Page 221 Measurements and Math Functions IGNAL CENTERED ON THE DISPLAY 4 Press the [Cursors] key. 5 Set the Y2 cursor to the top of the signal, and set Y1 to the bottom of the signal. Note the Y value at the bottom of the display. In this example, we are using the Y cursors, but you could have used the X cursors instead.
Page 222 Measurements and Math Functions 6 Move the Y1 and Y2 cursors to the intersection of the signal and the Y axis. Again, note the Y value. URSORS SET TO CENTER OF SIGNAL 7 Calculate the phase difference using the formula below. second Y 1.031 ...
Page 223 Measurements and Math Functions IGNALS ARE OUT OF PHASE IGNALS ARE IN PHASE InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 224: Math Functions
Measurements and Math Functions Math Functions Math functions can be performed on analog channels. The resulting math waveform is displayed in light purple. You can use a math function on a channel even if you choose not to display the channel on-screen.
Page 225: To Perform A Math Function Upon An Arithmetic Operation
Measurements and Math Functions To perform a math function upon an arithmetic operation To perform a function (differentiate, integrate, FFT, or square root) on an arithmetic operation (add, subtract, or multiply): 1 Press the Function softkey and select g(t): Internal. 2 Use the Operator, Source 1, and Source 2 softkeys to set up an arithmetic operation.
Page 226: Units
Measurements and Math Functions Units Units for each input channel can be set to Volts or Amps using the Units softkey in the channel’s Probe Menu. Scale and offset units are: Math function Units add or subtract V or A multiply , or W (Volt-Amp) d/dt...
Page 227: Multiply
Measurements and Math Functions Multiply When you select the multiply math function, the voltage values of the channel chosen in Source 1 are multiplied point by point by the voltage values of the channel chosen in Source 2, and the result is displayed. Multiply is useful for seeing power relationships when one of the channels is proportional to the current.
Page 228: Add Or Subtract
Measurements and Math Functions Add or Subtract When you select add or subtract, the Source 1 and Source 2 channel voltage values are added or subtracted point by point, and the result is displayed. You can use subtract to make a differential measurement or to compare two waveforms. If your waveforms’...
Page 229 Measurements and Math Functions XAMPLE OF UBTRACT Channel 1 Channel 2 1 – 2 waveform Subtraction First Second Math Math Displayed operand function operator operand waveform waveform scale offset selected InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 230: Differentiate
Measurements and Math Functions Differentiate d/dt (differentiate) calculates the discrete time derivative of the selected source. You can use differentiate to measure the instantaneous slope of a waveform. For example, the slew rate of an operational amplifier may be measured using the differentiate function. Because differentiation is very sensitive to noise, it is helpful to set acquisition mode to Averaging in the Acquire Menu.
Page 231 Measurements and Math Functions XAMPLE OF IFFERENTIATE UNCTION d/dt waveform Channel 1 Displayed Differentiate Source Math Math operator waveform waveform function selected scale offset InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 232: Integrate
Measurements and Math Functions Integrate  dt (integrate) calculates the integral of the selected source. You can use integrate to calculate the energy of a pulse in volt-seconds or measure the area under a waveform.  dt plots the integral of the source using the “Trapezoidal Rule”. The equation is: ...
Page 233 Measurements and Math Functions NTEGRATE AND IGNAL FFSET Channel 1  dt waveform Channel 1  dt waveform Displayed Integrate Source Math Math operator waveform waveform function selected scale offset InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 234: Square Root
Measurements and Math Functions Square Root Square root () calculates the square root of the selected source. 1 Press the [Math] key, press the press the Function softkey and select f(t), press the Operator softkey and select  (square root). Press the Source 1, Scale, or Offset sofkeys if you want to change the source, scaling, or offset for the square root function.
Page 235 Measurements and Math Functions  (S XAMPLE OF QUARE Channel 1  waveform Square Source Math Math Displayed function root waveform waveform operator scale offset selected InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 236: Fft Measurement
Measurements and Math Functions FFT Measurement FFT is used to compute the fast Fourier transform using analog input channels or an arithmetic operation g(t). FFT takes the digitized time record of the specified source and transforms it to the frequency domain. When the FFT function is selected, the FFT spectrum is plotted on the oscilloscope display as magnitude in dBV versus frequency.
Page 237 FFT. The FFT Menu provides four windows: Hanning, flattop, rectangular, and Blackman-Harris. For more information on leakage, see Agilent Application Note 243, “The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis” at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5952-8898E.pdf.
Page 238: Fft Operation
Measurements and Math Functions FFT Operation 1 Press the [Math] key, press the Function softkey and select f(t), press the Operator softkey and select FFT. Sample rate Displayed Preset Span Vertical and Source function and Center select Window FFT selected frequencies controls •...
Page 239 Measurements and Math Functions • Rectangular — good frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy, but use only where there will be no leakage effects. Use on self-windowing waveforms such as pseudo-random noise, impulses, sine bursts, and decaying sinusoids. • Blackman Harris — window reduces time resolution compared to a rectangular window, but improves the capacity to detect smaller impulses due to lower secondary lobes.
Page 240 Measurements and Math Functions You can make peak-to-peak, maximum, minimum, and average dB measurements on the FFT waveform. You can also find the frequency value at the first occurrence of the waveform maximum by using the X at Max Y measurement. The following FFT spectrum was obtained by connecting the front panel Probe Comp signal (approximately 1.2 kHz square wave) to channel 1.
Page 241 • Adjust frequency span for better cursor placement. • Return to the Cursors Menu to fine tune the X cursor. For more information on the use of FFTs please refer to Agilent Application Note 243, ”The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis” at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5952-8898E.pdf.
Page 242: Enabling Precision Measurements And Math
Measurements and Math Functions Enabling Precision Measurements and Math Normally, after pressing [Save/Recall] > Default Setup, the oscilloscope performs measurements and generates math waveforms using a 1000-point (maximum) measurement record. This measurement record is purposely small in order to provide high waveform update rates and minimal “dead time”...
Page 243: Printing And Saving
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Printing and Saving Printing the Oscilloscope’s Display Quick Print To print the oscilloscope’s display Options Palette Saving Oscilloscope Data Selecting a Destination for Your Saved Data Selecting a File Name Saving Waveform Trace and Oscilloscope Setup...
Page 244: Printing The Oscilloscope's Display
Printing and Saving Printing the Oscilloscope’s Display You can print the complete display, including the status line and softkeys, to a USB printer. The Print Configuration Menu is displayed when you press the [Print] key. The print option softkeys and the Press to Print softkey are ghosted (not available) until a printer is connected.
Page 245: To Print The Oscilloscope's Display
For the most up-to-date listing of printers that are compatible with the InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series oscilloscopes, please visit www.agilent.com/find/InfiniiVision-printers. 2 Press the [Print] key on the front panel. 3 Press the Press to Print softkey.
Page 246: Palette
Printing and Saving • Form Feed — The Form Feed option can be selected to send a form feed command to the printer after the waveform is printed and before the setup information is printed. Switch Form Feed off if you want setup information printed on the same sheet of paper with the waveform.
Page 247: Saving Oscilloscope Data
Printing and Saving Saving Oscilloscope Data Here are a few points about saving oscilloscope data: • You can save a waveform trace and recall it later. The recalled trace appears in cyan (blue). • You can save oscilloscope setup parameters and recall them later. The setup file stores settings such as horizontal timebase, vertical sensitivity, trigger mode, trigger level, measurements, cursors, and math functions.
Page 248: Selecting A Destination For Your Saved Data
Printing and Saving Selecting a Destination for Your Saved Data Press [Save/Recall]&Save to access the Save Menu and select a destination for saving your data. Press to go/Location/Save to softkey (Using the oscilloscope’s File Explorer) The second softkey from the left in the Save Menu is the file explorer softkey. If no USB mass storage device is connected to the oscilloscope, you will only be able to save Trace and Setup files to the oscilloscope’s internal memory.
Page 249: Selecting A File Name
Printing and Saving If one or more USB mass storage devices are connected to the oscilloscope, you can navigate to the USB device using the same method. The following display image shows an image ready to be saved to a subfolder called “Rise time” on a USB mass storage device.
Page 250: Saving Waveform Trace And Oscilloscope Setup
Printing and Saving 4 You can press the Delete Character softkey to delete the current character and shift the rest of the characters to the left. 5 When you select the Auto Increment option, the oscilloscope will add a numeric suffix to your file name, and increment the number with each successive save.
Page 251: Choosing Save Settings
(See also page 409.) • ALB data file — This creates a file in an Agilent proprietary format which can be read by Agilent logic analyzers. You can use Agilent’s B4610A Data import tool for offline viewing and analysis.
Page 252 Printing and Saving The Invert Graticule Colors option can be used to reduce the amount of black ink it takes to print oscilloscope images by changing the black background to white. Invert Graticule Colors is the default mode. Invert Graticule Colors is available when the BMP and PNG formats are selected.
Page 253 Printing and Saving The length control has no effect on the amount of Serial Decode data saved; all serial decode data will be output. The Length control will perform a “1 of n” decimation of the data when necessary. For example: if the Length is set to 1000, and you are displaying a record that is 5000 data points in length, four of each five data points will be decimated, creating an output file 1000 data points in length.
Page 254 Format (ALB data file format settings in Save Menu) You can acquire data from the oscilloscope in ALB format, then analyze it offline (on a PC) using the Agilent B4610A Data Import Tool for Offline Viewing and Analysis. See Agilent publication number 5989-7834EN at www.Agilent.com.
Page 255: To Save A Waveform And/Or Setup To A Usb Mass Storage Device
Printing and Saving ECOMMENDED IGNAL APPING Label Signal Scope Channel Maps to Logic Analyzer Channel TxRS232 RxRS232 Data SPI2 (2-wire) SPI2 Data SPI3 (3-wire) ~Chip Select SPI3 SPI3 Data SPI4 (4-wire) ~Chip Select SPI4 SPI4 DataIn SPI4 DataOut Data Data To save a waveform and/or setup to a USB mass storage device 1 Insert a USB mass storage device into the front or rear USB device port.
Page 256: To Save A Waveform And/Or Setup To The Oscilloscope's Internal Memory
Printing and Saving When saving display image files, the oscilloscope will save an image using the last menu N O T E you visited before pressing the [Print] key. Therefore, if you have measurements (Amplitude, Frequency, etc.) showing on the display before you select Save, the measurements will be shown in the display image file.
Page 257: File Explorer
Printing and Saving File Explorer The File Explorer lets you navigate the file system. Using the File Explorer you can save, recall, load, and delete files. File system The user-accessible file system consists of ten internal memory locations, plus external USB mass storage devices you connect to the USB device ports on the oscilloscope.
Page 258 The square receptacle on the rear panel labeled “DEVICE” is provided for controlling the oscilloscope over USB. See the Programmer’s Guide for more information. To access these documents online, direct your web browser to: • www.agilent.com/find/5000manual • www.agilent.com/find/6000manual • www.agilent.com/find/7000manual System software System software files can be loaded into the oscilloscope.
Page 259 Printing and Saving Delete selected Return to Navigate Load selected file previous menu using Entry file knob, select using this key or push Entry knob InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 260 Printing and Saving InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 261: Acquisition Modes
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Acquisition Modes To start and stop an acquisition To make a single acquisition Acquisition Modes Normal Mode Peak Detect Mode High Resolution Mode Averaging Mode Realtime Sampling Option Segmented Memory This chapter describes various acquisition modes.
Page 262: To Start And Stop An Acquisition
Acquisition Modes To start and stop an acquisition • When you press the [Run/Stop] key, it illuminates in green and the oscilloscope is in run mode. The oscilloscope examines the input voltage at each probe, and updates the display whenever the trigger conditions are met. Trigger processing and screen update rate are optimized based on the oscilloscope settings.
Page 263 Acquisition Modes Memory Depth/Record Length [Run/Stop] versus [Single] When the oscilloscope is running, the trigger processing and update rate are optimized over the memory depth. Single Single acquisitions always use the maximum memory available—at least twice as much memory as acquisitions captured in Run mode—and the oscilloscope stores at least twice as many samples.
Page 264: To Make A Single Acquisition
Acquisition Modes To make a single acquisition When you press the [Single] key it illuminates in yellow and the oscilloscope starts the acquisition system, searching for the trigger condition. When the trigger condition is met, the captured waveform is displayed, the [Single] key is extinguished and the [Run/Stop] key illuminates in red.
Page 265: Acquisition Modes
Acquisition Modes Acquisition Modes The InfiniiVision oscilloscopes have the following acquisition modes: • Normal — for most waveforms (with normal decimating at slower sweep speeds, no averaging). • Peak Detect — for displaying narrow pulses that occur infrequently (at slower sweep speeds).
Page 266: Peak Detect Mode
Acquisition Modes Peak Detect Mode In Peak Detect mode at slower sweep speeds, minimum and maximum samples are kept in order to capture infrequent and narrow events (at the expense of exaggerating any noise). This mode displays all pulses that are at least as wide as the sample period (see Table Table 1 InfiniiVision Series Oscilloscope Bandwidths, Maximum Sample Rates,and...
Page 267: Averaging Mode
Acquisition Modes 2 GSa/s Sample Rate 4 GSa/s Sample Rate Bits of resolution  50 ns/div  50 ns/div 200 ns/div 100 ns/div 1 us/div 500 ns/div 5 us/div 2 us/div   20 us/div 10 us/div Averaging Mode The Averaging mode lets you average multiple acquisitions together to reduce noise and increase vertical resolution (at all sweep speeds).
Page 268 Acquisition Modes ANDOM NOISE ON THE DISPLAYED WAVEFORM 128 A VERAGES USED TO REDUCE RANDOM NOISE See also “Trigger Noise Rejection” on page 87 InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 269: Realtime Sampling Option
Acquisition Modes Realtime Sampling Option Realtime sampling specifies that the oscilloscope produce the waveform display from samples collected during one trigger event (that is, one acquisition). Use Realtime sampling to capture infrequent triggers, unstable triggers, or complex changing waveforms, such as eye diagrams. Realtime sampling can be turned on in Normal, Peak Detect, or High Resolution acquisition modes.
Page 270 Acquisition Modes To see the sample rate, press the [Acquire] key on the front panel. The sample rate is displayed in the line just above the softkeys. Sample rate InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 271: Segmented Memory
Acquisition Modes Segmented Memory You can purchase the oscilloscope with the segmented memory option factory-installed (Option SGM) or you can easily install it yourself (order model number N5454A “Segmented Memory”). When capturing multiple infrequent trigger events it is advantageous to divide the oscilloscope’s memory into segments.
Page 272 Acquisition Modes If the signal you are measuring has more than about 1 s of “dead time” (inactivity), consider selecting Normal trigger mode to prevent AutoTriggering. Press the [Mode/Coupling] key, then press the Mode softkey and select Normal. Progress indicator Sample rate Navigating segments...
Page 273 Acquisition Modes Measurements, statistics, and infinite persistence To perform measurements and view statistical information, press [Quick Meas] and set up your desired measurements. (See “List of Automatic Measurements” on page 192.) Then press Analyze Segments. Statistical data will be accumulated for the measurements you have chosen.
Page 274 Acquisition Modes Time (in seconds) since the first trigger Displayed segment number and number of segments acquired Switch Select Select Sample rate Choose segmented segment to number of positioning on/off display segments mode Saving data from segmented memory You can save either the currently displayed segment (Save Segment - Current), or all segments (Save Segment - All) in the following data formats: CSV, ASCII XY, and BIN.
Page 275: Web Interface
Identification Function Instrument Utilities Setting a Password The Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes have a LAN interface and a built-in web server; these let you use a Java™-enabled web browser remotely to: • View information about the oscilloscope like its model number, serial number, host name, IP address, and VISA (address) connect string.
Page 276: Setting Up The Oscilloscope's Lan Connection
Web Interface Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended Web browser for communication and control of the oscilloscope. Other Web browsers may work but are not guaranteed to work with the oscilloscope. The Web browser must be Java-enabled with Sun Microsystems™ Java Plug-in. Before you can use the web interface, you must place the oscilloscope on the network and set up its LAN connection.
Page 277: To Establish A Lan Connection (6000L Series)
Web Interface To connect to the network using Manual mode 1 Get the oscilloscope’s network parameters (hostname, domain, IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP, DNS IP, etc.) from your network administrator. 2 Connect the oscilloscope to the local area network (LAN) by inserting the LAN cable into the “LAN”...
Page 278: Stand-Alone (Point-To-Point) Connection To A Pc
This is useful if you want to control the oscilloscope using a laptop computer or a stand-alone computer. 1 Connect your PC to the oscilloscope using a cross-over LAN cable such as Agilent part number 5061-0701, available on the web at www.parts.agilent.com.
Page 279 • On an oscilloscope that has a display, you can find the IP address assigned to the oscilloscope in the [Utility]&I/O screen. • On a 6000L Series oscilloscope without a display, you can use the Agilent Connection Expert to find the oscilloscope’s IP address.
Page 280: Accessing The Web Interface
Web Interface Accessing the Web Interface To access the oscilloscope’s web interface: 1 Connect the oscilloscope to your LAN (see page 276) or establish a point-to-point connection (see page 278). It is possible to use a point-to-point connection, but using a normal LAN connection is the preferred method.
Page 281: Browser Web Control
Web Interface Browser Web Control The web interface’s Browser Web Control page gives you access to the Remote Front Panel and the SCPI Command window applet for Remote Programming. If Java is not installed on your PC, you will be prompted to install the Sun Microsystems N O T E Java Plug-in.
Page 282 Web Interface Main Menu Function Keys Hint appears when you roll over with mouse Softkeys (Left-click to select, Right- click for Quick Help Scrolling and Monitor Resolution When using a monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 or less on the remote computer, you need to scroll to access the full remote front panel.
Page 283: Remote Programming
Web Interface Remote Programming To send remote programming commands to the oscilloscope via the SCPI Commands applet window: 1 Access the oscilloscope’s web interface (see “Accessing the Web Interface” page 280). 2 When the oscilloscope’s web interface is displayed, select Browser Web Control, then select Remote Programming.
Page 284: Remote Programming With Agilent Io Libraries
Libraries Suite connectivity software to enable communication over these interfaces. Refer to the instructions provided on the CD-ROM to install this software on your PC. If you do not have the Automation Ready CD you can download the Agilent IO Libraries Suite from www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
Page 285: Get Image
Web Interface Get Image To save (or print) the oscilloscope’s display from the web interface: 1 Access the oscilloscope’s web interface (see “Accessing the Web Interface” page 280). 2 When the oscilloscope’s web interface is displayed, select the Get Image tab from the left side of the Welcome screen.
Page 286: Identification Function
Web Interface Identification Function The Identification web interface feature is useful when trying to locate a specific instrument in a rack of equipment. 1 Access the oscilloscope’s web interface (see “Accessing the Web Interface” page 280). 2 When the oscilloscope’s web interface Welcome Page is displayed, select the Identification on radio button.
Page 287: Instrument Utilities
Web Interface Instrument Utilities The Instrument Utilities page of the web interface lets you: • View installed options. • View firmware versions. • Install firmware upgrade files. • View calibration status. You can select these cababilities via a drop-down menu. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 288: Setting A Password
Web Interface Setting a Password Whenever you connect the oscilloscope to a LAN, it is good practice to set a password. The password prevents someone from remotely accessing the oscilloscope via a Web browser and changing parameters. Remote users can still view the Welcome screen, view network status, etc., but they can’t operate the instrument or change its setup without the password.
Page 289 Web Interface 4 Enter your desired password, and click Apply Changes. Step 3 When accessing the password protected oscilloscope, the user name is the IP address of the oscilloscope. To reset the password Do one of these things to reset the password: •...
Page 290 Web Interface InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 291: Serial Decode/Lister
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Serial Decode/Lister Serial Decode Lister CAN Serial Decode FlexRay Serial Decode C Serial Decode S Serial Decode LIN Serial Decode MIL-STD 1553 Serial Decode SPI Serial Decode UART/RS232 Serial Decode Triggering on Serial Data...
Page 292: Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Serial Decode Agilent’s hardware accelerated serial decode options can be installed when the oscilloscope is manufactured, or added later. The following serial decode licenses are available: • The N5424A (Option AMS) license provides the ability to decode CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interconnect Network) serial buses.
Page 293: Lister
Serial Decode/Lister Lister Lister is a powerful tool for investigating protocol failures. You can use Lister to view large amounts of packet level serial data in a tabular format, including time tags and specific decoded values. After pressing the [Single] key, you can rotate the Entry knob to select an event and press the Zoom to Selection softkey to jump to the event.
Page 294 Serial Decode/Lister 4 Press the [Single] key (in the Run Control group on the front panel) to stop the acquisition. Pressing [Single] instead of [Stop] fills the maximum memory depth. When zoomed out and viewing a large number of packets, the Lister may not be able to display information for all packets.
Page 295: Can Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister CAN Serial Decode For CAN triggering set up see page N O T E 1 Connect the CAN signal to one of the oscilloscope’s input channels. 2 Set up the trigger mode as described in “Triggering” on page 81. You can use CAN trigger or another trigger type.
Page 296 Serial Decode/Lister 4 Specify the CAN signal: a Press the Settings softkey to access the CAN Signals Menu. Currently selected Trigger level channel Sample Return to Baud rate Signal Point previous menu Source 5 Press the Source softkey, and use the Entry knob to select the channel for the CAN signal.
Page 297 Serial Decode/Lister The value of the trigger level or digital threshold is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display. 6 Repeatedly press and release the Baud softkey to set the CAN signal baud rate to match your CAN bus signal. The CAN baud rate can be set to: 10 kb/s 50 kb/s...
Page 298: Interpreting Can Decode
Serial Decode/Lister 10 If the decode line does not appear on the display, press the Decode softkey to turn it 11 If the oscilloscope is stopped, press the [Run/Stop] key to acquire and decode data. If the setup does not produce a stable trigger, the CAN signal may be slow enough that N O T E the oscilloscope is AutoTriggering.
Page 299: Can Totalizer
Serial Decode/Lister • Data length code (DLC) appears in blue for data frames and green for remote frames. • Data bytes appear in hex digits in white for data frames. • Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) appears in hex digits in blue when valid, or in red to indicate that the oscilloscope’s hardware decode calculated a CRC that is different from the incoming CRC data stream.
Page 300 Serial Decode/Lister Counters • The FRAMES counter gives the total number of completed remote, data, overload, and active error frames. • The OVLD counter gives the total number of completed overload frames and their percentage of the total number of frames. •...
Page 301: Interpreting Can Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting CAN Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the CAN Lister contains these columns: • ID — frame ID. • Type — frame type (RMT remote frame, Data, etc.). • DLC — data length code. •...
Page 302: Flexray Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister FlexRay Serial Decode To set up the oscilloscope to capture FlexRay signals, see “Setup for FlexRay Signals” on page 107. While decoding FlexRay data, you can use FlexRay trigger or another trigger type, such as N O T E duration, I C, Nth edge burst, sequence, SPI, or USB.
Page 303: Interpreting Flexray Frame Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting FlexRay Frame Decode Payload data Cycle Number Header CRC (blue) Payload Length (green) Frame ID (yellow) Frame Type (blue) The FlexRay decode display shows frame decoding. • Frame type (NORM, SYNC, SUP, NULL in blue). • Frame ID (decimal digits in yellow). •...
Page 304: Flexray Totalizer
Serial Decode/Lister FlexRay Totalizer The FlexRay totalizer consists of counters that provide a direct measure of bus quality and efficiency. The totalizer appears on screen whenever FlexRay Decode is ON in the Serial Decode Menu. • The FRAMES counter gives a real-time count of all captured frames. •...
Page 305: Interpreting Flexray Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting FlexRay Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the FlexRay Lister contains these columns: • FID — frame ID. • Len — payload length. • HCRC — header CRC. • CYC — cycle number. • Data. •...
Page 306: I 2 C Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister C Serial Decode Because of oscilloscope hardware resource limitations, you cannot decode I C data while N O T E LIN triggering is selected. For I C triggering setup see page 121. N O T E 1 Select the I C serial decode mode: a Press the [Acquire] key.
Page 307 Serial Decode/Lister a Press the Settings softkey to access the I C Signals Menu. Return to C data C clock previous menu channel channel b Press the SCL softkey, and use the Entry knob to select the channel probing the clock signal.
Page 308: Interpreting I 2 C Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting I C Decode • Angled waveforms show an active bus (inside a packet/frame). • Mid-level blue lines show an idle bus. • In the decoded hexadecimal data: • Address values appear at the start of a frame. •...
Page 309: Interpreting I 2 C Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister • Aliased bus values (undersampled or indeterminate) are drawn in red. • Unknown bus values (undefined or error conditions) are drawn in red. Interpreting I C Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the I C Lister contains these columns: •...
Page 310: I 2 S Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister S Serial Decode When triggering is set to CAN, LIN, Flexray, or UART/RS232 mode, decoding in I S is not N O T E allowed. When triggering in I C or SPI modes, or any non-serial trigger mode, I S is available for decoding.
Page 311 Serial Decode/Lister 2 Press the Settings softkey to open the I S Settings Menu. Signals Number Return to menu configuration base for previous menu menu decode a Press the Signals softkey to open the I S Signals Menu. This menu is where you select the oscilloscope channels that probe the serial clock, Word Select, and serial data lines.
Page 312: Interpreting I 2 S Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting I S Decode • Angled waveforms show an active bus (inside a packet/frame). • Mid-level blue lines show an idle bus. • In the decoded data: • Right channel data values appear in green along with the “R:” characters. •...
Page 313: Interpreting I 2 S Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister When the receiver word size is greater than the transmit word size, the decoder fills the N O T E least significant bits with zeros and the decoded value does not match the trigger value. Interpreting I S Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the I S Lister contains these columns: •...
Page 314: Lin Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister LIN Serial Decode For LIN triggering setup see page 128. N O T E 1 Select the LIN serial decode mode: a Press the [Acquire] key. b Press the Serial Decode softkey. Display Display Decode Signal Show Return to decode in decode mode...
Page 315 Serial Decode/Lister 3 Specify the LIN signal: a Press the Settings softkey to access the LIN Signals Menu. Currently selected Trigger level channel or threshold LIN trigger Decoded LIN data Sync Signal Return to LIN baud LIN signal standard Break sample previous menu rate...
Page 316 Serial Decode/Lister If the desired baud rate is not shown in the list, select User Defined. You can set the LIN baud rate from 2.4 kb/s to 625 kb/s in increments of 100 b/s. Press the User Baud softkey and rotate the Entry knob to make your selection. d Repeatedly press and release the Smpl Pt softkey to select the sample point.
Page 317: Interpreting Lin Decode
Serial Decode/Lister 5 If the oscilloscope is stopped, press the [Run/Stop] key to acquire and decode data. If the setup does not produce a stable trigger, the LIN signal may be slow enough that the N O T E oscilloscope is AutoTriggering. Press the [Mode/Coupling] key, then press the Mode softkey to set the trigger mode from Auto to Normal.
Page 318 Serial Decode/Lister • For LIN 1.3, the checksum appears in blue if correct, or red if incorrect. The checksum always appears in white for LIN 2.0. • Decoded text is truncated at the end of the associated frame when there is insufficient space within frame boundaries.
Page 319: Interpreting Lin Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting LIN Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the LIN Lister contains these columns: • ID — frame ID. • Data — (LIN 1.3 only) data bytes. • Checksum — (LIN 1.3 only). • Data and Checksum — (LIN 2.0 only). •...
Page 320: Mil-Std 1553 Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister MIL-STD 1553 Serial Decode To probe MIL-STD 1553 signals, see “Probing MIL-STD 1553 Signals” on page 131. To set up the oscilloscope to capture MIL-STD 1553 signals, see “Setup for MIL-STD 1553 Signals” on page 132. Before you can select serial decode of MIL-STD 1553 signals, the trigger type must be set N O T E to MIL-STD-1553 or one of the non-serial triggering modes.
Page 321: Interpreting Mil-Std 1553 Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting MIL-STD 1553 Decode To display serial decode information, you must press Run or Single after switching on serial decode. The MIL-STD 1553 decode display is color coded as follows: • Command and Status decoded data is colored green, with the Remote Terminal Address (5 bits of data) being displayed first, then the text "C/S:", followed by the value of the remaining 11 bits of a Command/Status word.
Page 322: Viewing Mil-Std 1553 Data In The Lister
Serial Decode/Lister Viewing MIL-STD 1553 Data in the Lister 1 In the Serial Decode Menu (when serial decode is being displayed), press Lister. 2 In the Lister Menu, press Lister Display to turn it on. In addition to the standard Time column, the MIL-STD 1553 Lister contains these columns: •...
Page 323: Spi Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister SPI Serial Decode Because of oscilloscope hardware resource limitations, you cannot decode SPI data N O T E while CAN or LIN triggering is selected. For SPI triggering setup see page 150. N O T E 1 Select the SPI serial decode mode: a Press the [Acquire] key.
Page 324 Serial Decode/Lister 2 Specify the SPI signals: If you have already set up an SPI trigger, the signals and their trigger or threshold levels N O T E have already been specified, and you can continue on with step Changing SPI signals in the Serial Decode setup also changes them in the Trigger setup. a Press the Settings softkey to access the SPI Settings Menu.
Page 325 Serial Decode/Lister Currently selected Clock, Trigger level Framing, or Data channel or threshold SPI trigger Graphic showing SPI signals setup Frame by Frame Data signal Return to Clock Clock option signal/ previous menu edge signal value c Press the Clock softkey, and use the Entry knob to select the channel probing the clock signal.
Page 326 Serial Decode/Lister If you have connected one of the oscilloscope’s digital source channels to the Clock signal (this applies to MSO model oscilloscopes only): Press the [D15-D0] key and select Thresholds to set an appropriate threshold level for digital channels. e Press the rising or falling edge softkey to specify the edge that the clock occurs on.
Page 327: Interpreting Spi Decode
Serial Decode/Lister If the setup does not produce a stable trigger, the SPI signal may be slow enough that the N O T E oscilloscope is AutoTriggering. Press the [Mode/Coupling] key, then press the Mode softkey to set the trigger mode from Auto to Normal. You can use the Zoom horizontal sweep mode for easier navigation of the acquired data.
Page 328: Interpreting Spi Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister • Red dots in the decode line indicate that there is data that is not being displayed. Scroll or expand the horizontal scale to view the information. • Aliased bus values (undersampled or indeterminate) are drawn in red. •...
Page 329: Uart/Rs232 Serial Decode
Serial Decode/Lister UART/RS232 Serial Decode Because of oscilloscope hardware resource limitations, you cannot decode UART/RS232 N O T E data while CAN, LIN, or FlexRay triggering is selected. For UART/RS232 triggering setup see page 166. N O T E 1 Select the UART/RS232 serial decode mode: a Press the [Acquire] key.
Page 330 Serial Decode/Lister Changing UART/RS232 signals in the Serial Decode setup also changes them in the N O T E Trigger setup. 2 Specify the UART/RS232 signals: a Press the Settings softkey to access the UART/RS232 decode settings menu. Currently selected channel Trigger level or threshold UART/RS232 trigger...
Page 331 Serial Decode/Lister b Press the Signals softkey, and select the oscilloscope channels that you have connected to the Rx and Tx signals. Set the trigger levels. See “UART/RS232 Trigger” on page 166 for detailed instructions. 3 Press the “Return to previous menu” (up arrow) softkey. Changing the Bus Configuration settings in the Serial Decode setup also changes them in N O T E the Trigger setup.
Page 332 Serial Decode/Lister 8 Make sure the trigger or threshold levels are set to the middle of the signals: • For analog channels, turn the Trigger Level knob. • For digital channels, press the [D15-D0] key and the Thresholds softkey to access the threshold level setting softkeys.
Page 333: Interpreting Uart/Rs232 Decode
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode • Angled waveforms show an active bus (inside a packet/frame). • Mid-level blue lines show an idle bus. • When using 5-8 bit formats, the decoded data is displayed in white (in binary, hex, or ASCII).
Page 334: Uart/Rs232 Totalizer
Serial Decode/Lister • A parity error will cause the associated data word to be shown in red, which includes the 5-8 data bits and the optional 9th bit. UART/RS232 Totalizer The UART/RS232 totalizer consists of counters that provide a direct measure of bus quality and efficiency.
Page 335: Interpreting Uart/Rs232 Lister Data
Serial Decode/Lister Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data In addition to the standard Time column, the UART/RS232 Lister contains these columns: • Rx — receive data. • Tx — transmit data. • Errors — highlighted in red, Parity Error or Unknown Error. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 336 Serial Decode/Lister InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 337: Mask Test
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Mask Test To create a mask from a “golden” waveform (Automask) Setup Options Mask Statistics To manually modify a mask file Building a Mask File One way to verify a waveform's compliance to a particular set of parameters is to use mask testing.
Page 338: To Create A Mask From A "Golden" Waveform (Automask)
Mask Test To create a mask from a “golden” waveform (Automask) A golden waveform meets all chosen parameters, and it is the waveform to which all others will be compared. 1 Configure the oscilloscope to display the golden waveform. 2 Press the [Acquire] key. 3 Press the Mask Test softkey (in the Acquire Menu) to enter the Mask Test Menu.
Page 339: Troubleshooting Mask Setup
Mask Test 7 Press the Create Mask softkey. The mask is created and testing begins. Whenever the Create Mask softkey is pressed the old mask is erased and a new mask is created. 8 To clear the mask and switch off mask testing, press the up arrow softkey to return to the Mask Test Menu, then press the Clear Mask softkey.
Page 340: Setup Options
Mask Test Setup Options Run Until The Run Until softkey lets you specify a condition on which to terminate testing. Forever The oscilloscope runs continuously. However, if an error occurs the action specified using the On Error softkey will occur. Minimum # of Tests Choose this option and then use the # of Tests softkey to select the number of times the oscilloscope will trigger, display the waveform(s), and compare...
Page 341: Source Lock
Mask Test Save The oscilloscope will save the screen image based on the settings you have chosen. See “Saving Oscilloscope Data” on page 247. Print The oscilloscope will print the waveform display when the first error is detected. This option is only available when a printer is connected as described in “To print the oscilloscope’s display”...
Page 342: Mask Test Trigger Output
Mask Test Mask Test Trigger Output The oscilloscope’s trigger output (located on the rear panel) can be activated by mask test results. Press [Utility]&Options&Rear Panel&Trig Out and select Mask. Use the Mask Out softkey to select the desired mode. Run mode Mask Out setting Trigger Output (rear panel) Single...
Page 343: Mask Statistics
Mask Test Mask Statistics From the Mask Test Menu, press the Statistics softkey to enter the Mask Statistics Menu. When you enable Show Statistics the following information is displayed: • Current mask, name of mask, Channel number, date and time. •...
Page 344: Reset Statistics
Mask Test Reset Statistics Press this softkey to reset the statistics counters to zero. Note that statistics are also reset when: • Mask Test is switched on after being switched off. • Clear Mask softkey is pressed. • An Automask is created. Additionally, the accumulated time counter is reset whenever the oscilloscope is run after the acquisition was stopped.
Page 345: To Manually Modify A Mask File
Mask Test To manually modify a mask file You can manually modify a mask file that you created using the Automask function. 1 Follow the steps 1-7 in “To create a mask from a “golden” waveform (Automask)” on page 338. Do not clear the mask after creating it. 2 Attach a USB mass storage device to the oscilloscope.
Page 346 Mask Test Mask Violation Regions Region 1 Region 2 Up to 8 regions can be defined for a mask. They can be numbered 1-8. They can appear in any order in the .msk file. The numbering of the regions must go from top to bottom, left to right.
Page 347 Mask Test • X • Y1 • Y2 These four parameters are defined in the Oscilloscope Setup portion of the mask file. The Y-values (normally voltage) are normalized in the file using the following equation: = (Y - Y1)/Y norm where Y = Y2 - Y1 To convert the normalized Y-values in the mask file to voltage: * Y) + Y1...
Page 348: Building A Mask File
Mask Test Building a Mask File The following mask uses all eight regions. The most difficult part of creating a mask file is normalizing the X and Y values from the time and voltage values. This example shows an easy way to convert voltage and time to normalized X and Y values in the mask file. The following mask file produced the mask shown above: MASK_FILE_548XX "All Regions"...
Page 349 Mask Test -12.50, 1.500 /* Region Number */ 3 /* Number of vertices */ 6 -05.00, 1.000 -02.50, 0.500 02.50, 0.500 05.00, 1.000 02.50, 1.500 -02.50, 1.500 /* Region Number */ 4 /* Number of vertices */ 5 10.00, 1.000 12.50, 0.500 15.00, 0.500 15.00, 1.500...
Page 350 Mask Test /* Number of vertices */ 4 -12.50, MIN -10.00, -1.750 10.00, -1.750 12.50, MIN setup :MTES:ENAB 1 :CHAN1:RANG +4.00E+00;OFFS +0.0E+00;COUP DC;IMP ONEM;DISP 1;BWL 0;INV 0 :CHAN1:LAB "1";UNIT VOLT;PROB +1.0E+00;PROB:SKEW +0.0E+00;STYP SING :CHAN2:RANG +16.0E+00;OFFS +1.62400E+00;COUP DC;IMP FIFT;DISP 0;BWL 0;INV 0 :CHAN2:LAB "2";UNIT VOLT;PROB +1.0E+00;PROB:SKEW +0.0E+00;STYP SING :CHAN3:RANG +40.0E+00;OFFS +0.0E+00;COUP DC;IMP ONEM;DISP 0;BWL 0;INV 0 :CHAN3:LAB "3";UNIT VOLT;PROB +1.0E+00;PROB:SKEW +0.0E+00;STYP SING...
Page 351: Controls And Connectors
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Controls and Connectors Front Panel 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (4-channel) 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) 6000L Series Front and Rear Panel 7000 Series Front Panel (4-Channel) 7000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only)
Page 352: Front Panel
Controls and Connectors Front Panel 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (4-channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. 24. Battery 16. Run Display Status Measure Horizontal Waveform Controls Indicators Keys Controls...
Page 353: 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, Differences Only)
Controls and Connectors 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) External Trigger Input The differences between the front panel of the 4-channel oscilloscopes and the 2-channel oscilloscopes are: • The 2-channel oscilloscope has two sets of channel controls • The 2-channel oscilloscope’s external trigger input is on the front panel instead of the rear panel.
Page 354: 6000L Series Front And Rear Panel
Controls and Connectors 6000L Series Front and Rear Panel Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. RONT ANEL 1. Power 26. LAN 27. Reset 2. USB 3. Probe 4.
Page 355: 7000 Series Front Panel (4-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 7000 Series Front Panel (4-Channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. 16. Run 15. File Horizontal Trigger Controls Keys Display Controls Controls [Utility] 13.
Page 356: 7000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, Differences Only)
Controls and Connectors 7000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) External Trigger Input The differences between the front panel of the 4-channel oscilloscopes and the 2-channel oscilloscopes are: • The 2-channel oscilloscope has two sets of channel controls • The 2-channel oscilloscope’s external trigger input is on the front panel instead of the rear panel.
Page 357: Front Panel Control And Connector Descriptions
Controls and Connectors Front Panel Control and Connector Descriptions 1. Power Switch Press once to switch power on; press again to switch power off. See page 2. USB Host Port This port is for connecting USB mass storage devices or printers to the oscilloscope.
Page 358 Controls and Connectors 6. [Math] Key The [Math] key provides access to add, subtract, multiply, differentiate, integrate, FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) and square root functions. See “Measurements and Math Functions” on page 191. 7. [Label] Key Press this key to access the Label Menu, which lets you enter labels to identify each trace on the oscilloscope display.
Page 359 Controls and Connectors If a trace is repositioned over an existing trace the indicator at the left edge of the trace will change from D designation (where nn is a one or two digit channel number from 0 to 15) to D * . The “ * ” indicates that two channels are overlaid. You can rotate the knob to select an overlaid channel, then press the knob to position it just as you would any other channel.
Page 360 Controls and Connectors 18. Horizontal Controls Horizontal Sweep Speed Control Turn the knob in the Horizontal section that is marked to adjust the sweep speed. The symbols under the knob indicate that this control has the effect of spreading out or zooming in on the waveform using the horizontal scale.
Page 361 Controls and Connectors 22. Measure Keys Press the [Cursors] key to turn on cursors that you can use for making measurements. Press the [Quick Meas] key to access a set of predefined measurements. See Chapter 6, “Measurements and Math Functions,” starting on page 191.
Page 362: Rear Panel
Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 5000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. Calibration Protection AC Power Switch Connector Kensington Video USB Device USB Host Port LAN Port External...
Page 363: 5000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 5000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) The 2-channel model rear panel is the same as the 4-channel model rear panel shown on page 366, except on 2-channel models, the external trigger input is on the front panel instead of the rear panel. AC Power Calibration Protection Connector...
Page 364: 6000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 6000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. 4. Calibration 6. XGA Video 5. Digital 11. Power 10. Kensington Protect Output Input Connector...
Page 365: 6000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 6000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) The 2-channel model rear panel is the same as the 4-channel model rear panel shown on page 366, except on 2-channel models, the external trigger input is on the front panel instead of the rear panel. External Trigger Input BNC is on front panel InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 366: 6000 Series Option Bat Rear Panel (4-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 6000 Series Option BAT Rear Panel (4-Channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. 4. Calibration 6. XGA Video 5. Digital 11. Power 13. Ground 10.
Page 367: 7000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 7000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) Click the text for the item’s description and operation information. Printed manual: refer to numbered descriptions on the following pages. 2. Trigger 3. 10 MHz 5. Digital 6. XGA 7. USB 8. USB External Output Reference...
Page 368: 7000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel)
Controls and Connectors 7000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) The 2-channel model rear panel is the same as the 4-channel model rear panel shown on page 366, except on 2-channel models, the external trigger input is on the front panel instead of the rear panel. External trigger input is on the front panel InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 369: Rear Panel Control And Connector Descriptions
This port is for connecting the oscilloscope to a host PC. You can issue remote commands from a host PC to the oscilloscope via the USB device port. See “Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries” on page 284. 9. LAN Port You can communicate with the oscilloscope and use the Remote Front Panel feature using the LAN port.
Page 370 Controls and Connectors 13. Ground Terminal Option BAT oscilloscopes: Connect the oscilloscope to earth ground using this terminal. Maintain oscilloscope ground connection. Do not negate the protective action of the ground connection to the oscilloscope. If the device under test has voltages greater than 30 Vrms, the oscilloscope must be grounded through its ground terminal to prevent electric shock to the user or damage to the oscilloscope.
Page 371: Digital Channels
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Digital Channels To connect the digital probes to the device under test Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels To display digital channels using AutoScale Interpreting the digital waveform display To switch all digital channels on or off...
Page 372: To Connect The Digital Probes To The Device Under Test
The digital probe cable is indexed so you can connect it only one way. You do not need to power-off the oscilloscope. Probe cable for digital channels: Use only the Agilent part number 54620-68701 C A U T I O N digital probe kit supplied with the mixed-signal oscilloscope.
Page 373 Digital Channels 4 Connect the ground lead on each set of channels (each pod), using a probe grabber. The ground lead improves signal fidelity to the oscilloscope, ensuring accurate measurements. Channel Pod Ground Circuit Ground 5 Connect a grabber to one of the probe leads. (Other probe leads are omitted from the figure for clarity.) Grabber InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 374 Digital Channels 6 Connect the grabber to a node in the circuit you want to test. 7 For high-speed signals, connect a ground lead to the probe lead, connect a grabber to the ground lead, and attach the grabber to ground in the device under test. Signal Lead Ground Lead Grabber...
Page 375: Acquiring Waveforms Using The Digital Channels
Digital Channels 8 Repeat steps 3 through 6 until you have connected all points of interest. Signals Ground Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels When you press [Run/Stop] or [Single] to run the oscilloscope, the oscilloscope examines the input voltage at each input probe. When the trigger conditions are met the oscilloscope triggers and displays the acquisition.
Page 376: To Display Digital Channels Using Autoscale
Digital Channels To display digital channels using AutoScale When signals are connected to the digital channels, AutoScale quickly configures and displays the digital channels. • To configure the instrument quickly, press the [AutoScale] key. Any digital channel with an active signal will be displayed. Any digital channels without active signals will be turned off.
Page 377 Digital Channels the instrument to the factory default configuration by pressing the [Save/Recall] key, then the Default Setup softkey. Then press the [AutoScale] key. You should see a display similar to the following. Figure 2 AutoScale of digital channels 0 through 7 (MSO models only) InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 378: Interpreting The Digital Waveform Display
Digital Channels Interpreting the digital waveform display The following figure shows a typical display with digital channels. Delay Trigger Trigger Sweep time mode or run type and time/div status source Threshold level Digital channel identifier Activity indicator Turn Turn Threshold Waveform size individual...
Page 379: To Change The Displayed Size Of The Digital Channels
Digital Channels To change the displayed size of the digital channels 1 Press the [D15-D0] key. 2 Press the size ( ) softkey to select how the digital channels are displayed. The sizing control lets you spread out or compress the digital traces vertically on the display for more convenient viewing.
Page 380: To Change The Logic Threshold For Digital Channels
Digital Channels To change the logic threshold for digital channels 1 Press the [D15-D0] key so that the Digital Channel Menu is displayed. 2 Press the Thresholds softkey 3 Press the D15 - D8 or D7 - D0 softkey, then select a logic family preset or select User to define your own threshold.
Page 381: To Display Digital Channels As A Bus
Digital Channels If a trace is repositioned over an existing trace the indicator at the left edge of the trace will change from D designation (where nn is a one or two digit channel number from 0 to 15) to D * . The “ * ” indicates that two channels are overlaid. To display digital channels as a bus Digital channels may be grouped and displayed as a bus, with each bus value displayed at the bottom of the display in hex or binary.
Page 382 Digital Channels The buses are shown at the bottom of the display. Bus values can be shown in hex or binary Using cursors to read bus values To read the digital bus value at any point using the cursors: 1 Turn on Cursors (by pressing the [Cursors] key on the front panel) 2 Press the cursor Mode softkey and change the mode to Hex or Binary.
Page 383 Digital Channels 4 Use the Entry knob and the X1 and X2 softkeys to position the cursors where you want to read the bus values. X1 cursor X2 cursor Bus values Bus values at cursors shown here Set mode to Select Bus1 or Binary or Hex Bus2 source...
Page 384 Digital Channels Bus values are displayed when using Pattern trigger The bus values are also displayed when using the Pattern trigger function. Press the [Pattern] key on the front panel to display the Pattern Trigger Menu and the bus values will be displayed on the right, above the softkeys.
Page 385: Digital Channel Signal Fidelity: Probe Impedance And Grounding
Digital Channels Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and grounding When using the mixed-signal oscilloscope you may encounter problems that are related to probing. These problems fall into two categories: probe loading and probe grounding. Probe loading problems generally affect the device under test, while probe grounding problems affect the accuracy of the data to the measurement instrument.
Page 386 Digital Channels REQUENCY ROBE QUIVALENT IRCUIT 7.5 pF 250 W 150 W 1 pF 100 kW The impedance plots for the two models are shown in these figures. By comparing the two plots, you can see that both the series tip resistor and the cable’s characteristic impedance extend the input impedance significantly.
Page 387: Probe Grounding
Digital Channels Probe Grounding A probe ground is the low-impedance path for current to return to the source from the probe. Increased length in this path will, at high frequencies, create large common mode voltages at the probe input. The voltage generated behaves as if this path were an inductor according to the equation: ---- - Increasing the ground inductance (L), increasing the current (di) or decreasing the...
Page 388: Best Probing Practices
01650-63203 termination adapter that provides the proper RC networks in a very convenient package. Three 20-pin, low-profile, straight board connectors are included. Additional board connectors can be ordered from Agilent Technologies. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 389: To Replace Digital Probe Leads
Digital Channels To replace digital probe leads If you need to remove a probe lead from the cable, insert a paper clip or other small pointed object into the side of the cable assembly, and push to release the latch while pulling out the probe lead.
Page 390 Digital Channels InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 391: Utilities
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Utilities To restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration To perform service functions User Calibration Self Test This chapter explains oscilloscope utilities. ...
Page 392: To Restore The Oscilloscope To Its Default Configuration
Utilities To restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration • Press the [Save/Recall] key, then press the Default Setup softkey. The default configuration returns the oscilloscope to its default settings. This places the oscilloscope in a known operating condition. The major default settings are: normal mode, 100 s/div scale, 0 s delay, center time reference.
Page 393: To Perform Service Functions
Utilities To perform service functions • Press the [Utility]&Service to display the Service Menu. About User Cal Return to Start Start Oscilloscope status previous menu User Cal Self Test The Service Menu lets you: • Perform User Calibration on the oscilloscope. •...
Page 394: User Calibration
Performing User Cal will invalidate your Certificate of Calibration. If NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) traceability is required, perform the Performance Verification procedure in the Agilent InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes Service Guide using traceable sources. To perform User Cal 1 Set the rear-panel CALIBRATION switch to UNPROTECTED.
Page 395 Utilities For a 2-channel oscilloscope, connect a BNC tee to the equal length cables. Then connect a BNC(f)-to-BNC(f) (also called a barrel connector) to the tee as shown below. ALIBRATION CABLE FOR CHANNEL OSCILLOSCOPE Longer cable to TRIG OUT To Channel 1 To Channel 2 For a 4-channel oscilloscope, connect BNC tees to the equal-length cables as shown below.
Page 396 Utilities 3 Connect a BNC cable (40 inches maximum) from the TRIG OUT connector on the rear panel to the BNC barrel connector. 4 Press the [Utility] key, then press the Service softkey. 5 Begin the Self Cal by pressing the Start User Cal softkey. 6 When the User Cal is completed, set the rear-panel CALIBRATION switch to PROTECTED.
Page 397: Self Test
Utilities Self Test Pressing [Utility]&Service&Start Self Test performs a series of internal procedures to verify that the oscilloscope is operating properly. It is recommended you run Self Test: • after experiencing abnormal operation. • for additional information to better describe an oscilloscope failure. •...
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Page 399: Reference
Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Reference About Oscilloscope Software and Firmware Updates Installed Licenses Upgrading to an MSO Secure Environment Mode Option Measurement Category Environmental Conditions Using the 10 MHz reference clock To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope...
Page 400: About Oscilloscope
Software and Firmware Updates From time to time Agilent Technologies releases software and firmware updates for its products. To search for firmware updates for your oscilloscope, direct your web browser to www.agilent.com/find/7000sw.
Page 401: Upgrading To An Mso
(MSO). A mixed signal oscilloscope has analog channels plus 16 time-correlated digital timing channels. To view the currently installed licenses press [Utility]&Options&Licenses&Show license information. For information about upgrading your oscilloscope through licensing, contact your local Agilent Technologies representative or see www.agilent.com/find/7000. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 402: Secure Environment Mode Option
Reference Secure Environment Mode Option Secure environment mode is compliant to National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8 requirements. Secure environment mode is called option SEC. When secure environment mode is installed, trace and setup data are stored to internal volatile memory (rather than internal non-volatile memory).
Page 403: Measurement Category
Reference Measurement Category Measurement Category The InfiniiVision oscilloscopes are intended to be used for measurements in Measurement Category I. Use this instrument only for measurements within its specified measurement WA R N I N G category. Measurement Category Definitions Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
Page 404: Transient Withstand Capability
Reference Transient Withstand Capability Maximum input voltage at analog inputs and 2-channel external trigger input: C A U T I O N CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk 50 input: 5 Vrms Input protection is enabled in 50 mode and the 50 load will disconnect if greater than 5 Vrms is detected.
Page 405: Environmental Conditions
Reference Environmental Conditions Environment Indoor use only. Ambient temperature Operating –10 °C to +55 °C; non-operating –40 °C to +70 °C Humidity Operating 95% RH at 40 °C for 24 hr; non-operating 90% RH at 65 °C for 24 hr Altitude Operating to 4,570 m (15,000 ft);...
Page 406: Using The 10 Mhz Reference Clock
Reference Using the 10 MHz reference clock The 10 MHz REF BNC connector on the rear panel is provided so you can: • Supply a more accurate sample clock signal to the oscilloscope, or • Synchronize the timebase of two or more instruments. Sample clock and frequency counter accuracy The oscilloscope’s timebase uses a built-in reference that has an accuracy of 15 ppm.
Page 407 Reference A black locked padlock icon will appear at the top of the display. Reference signal locked 10 MHz input mode selected If the externally supplied sample clock varies greater than 0.5% from 10 MHz a soft unlock will occur. The oscilloscope will continue to acquire data but the lock symbol in the upper right part of the display will become a red unlocked padlock icon.
Page 408: To Synchronize The Timebase Of Two Or More Instruments
Reference To synchronize the timebase of two or more instruments The oscilloscope can output it’s 10 MHz system clock for the purpose of synchronization with other instruments. 1 Connect a BNC cable to the BNC connector labeled 10 MHz REF on the rear panel of the oscilloscope.
Page 409: Binary Data (.Bin) Format
Binary Data in MATLAB Binary data from an InfiniiVision oscilloscope can be imported to The MathWorks MATLAB®. You can download the appropriate MATLAB functions from the Agilent Technologies web site at www.agilent.com/find/7000sw. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 410: Binary Header Format
Reference Agilent provides the .m files, which need to be copied into the work directory for MATLAB. The default work directory is C:\MATLAB7\work. Binary Header Format File Header There is only one file header in a binary file. The file header consists of the following information.
Page 411 Reference Number of Waveform Buffers A 32-bit integer that is the number of waveform buffers required to read the data. Points A 32-bit integer that is the number of waveform points in the data. Count A 32-bit integer that is the number of hits at each time bucket in the waveform record when the waveform was created using an acquisition mode like averaging.
Page 412 Reference Y Units A 32-bit integer that identifies the unit of measure for Y values in the acquired data. The possible values are listed above under “X Units”. Date A 16-byte character array, left blank in InfiniiVision oscilloscopes. Time A 16-byte character array, left blank in the InfiniiVision oscilloscopes. Frame A 24 byte character array that is the model number and serial number of the oscilloscope in the format of: MODEL#:SERIAL#.
Page 413: Example Program For Reading Binary Data
A 32-bit integer that is the size of the buffer required to hold the data points. Example Program for Reading Binary Data To find an example program for reading binary data, direct your web browser to www.agilent.com/find/7000sw, and select “Example Program for Reading Binary Data”. InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes User’s Guide...
Page 414: Examples Of Binary Files
Reference Examples of Binary Files Single Acquisition Multiple Analog Channels The following picture shows a binary file of a single acquisition with multiple analog channels. File Header Number of Waveforms = N 12 bytes Waveform Header 1 Number of Waveform Buffers = 1 140 bytes Waveform Data Buffer Type = 1 (floating point)
Page 415 Reference Single Acquisition All Pods Logic Channels The following picture shows a binary file of a single acquisition with all pods for the logic channels saved. File Header Number of Waveforms = 2 12 bytes Waveform Header 1 Number of Waveform Buffers = 1 140 bytes Waveform Data Buffer Type = 6 (unsigned char)
Page 416 Reference File Header Number of Waveforms = N = Number of Segments 12 bytes Number of Waveform Buffers = 1 Waveform Header 1 Index = 1 140 bytes Time Tag = 0.0 Waveform Data Buffer Type = 1 (floating point) Header 1 Bytes per Point = 4 12 bytes...
Page 417: Csv And Ascii Xy Files
Reference CSV and ASCII XY files CSV and ASCII XY file structure In CSV or ASCII XY format the Length control selects the number of points per segment. All segments are contained in the CSV file or in each ASCII XY data file. For example: If the Length control is set to 1000 points, there will be 1000 points (rows in the spreadsheet) per segment.
Page 418: Acknowledgements
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. The license is located on the Agilent InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes Documentation CD-ROM. RealVNC source code can be obtained from RealVNC or by contacting Agilent. Agilent will charge for the cost of physically performing the source distribution.
Page 419: To Return The Instrument
• Description of service required or failure indication 2 Remove accessories from the oscilloscope. Only return accessories to Agilent Technologies if they are associated with the failure symptoms. 3 Package the oscilloscope. You can use the original shipping container, or provide your own materials sufficient to protect the instrument during shipping.
Page 420: Contact Us
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Page 421: Index
Index Symbols adjust the feet, Base measurement, aliasing, FFT, BAT option, (-)Width measurement, ALT Option, 24, battery (+)Width measurement, Amplitude measurement, charging, life, AMS Option, 24, Numerics power indicator, analog channel replacement, probe attenuation, 1 M ohm input impedance, warranty, setup, 10 MHz reference clock, battery indicators,...
Page 422 Index calibration protect switch connect the dots, delayed, 5000 Series, connection delayed mode, 6000 Series, to a PC, delayed sweep, 6000-BAT Series, 364, connectors delete character, 7000 Series, 5000 Series, 362, delete file, calibration status, 6000 Series, 364, DHCP, CAN decode 6000-BAT Series, 364, differentiate math function, source channels,...
Page 423: I2 Serial Decode,
Index EEPROM data read, I2C trigger, firmware versions, hex bus trigger, energy of a pulse, flash drive, Hex softkey, Entry knob, 53, 176, Flat top window, HF Reject, 87, event table, FlexRay frame counter, high-frequency noise rejection, expand about, 60, FlexRay serial decode, high-resolution mode, 265, expand about center,...
Page 424 Index invert, line power, measurement window, zoomed time base, invert graticule colors, Lister, measurements, IP address, 275, LMT Option, 24, automatic, load file, delay, localized front panel overlay, overshoot, Location, Japanese GUI, phase, logic threshold, preshoot, low-frequency noise rejection, time, LSS license, voltage, keys,...
Page 425 Index new label, persistence, infinite, probes, 34, noise Phase measurement, active, high-frequency, 88, phase measurements, compensating, connecting to o-scope, low-frequency, PNG file format, noise rejection, digital, point-to-point connection, passive, normal acquire mode, pollution degree, pulse polarity, normal horizontal mode, definitions, pulse width trigger, normal mode, position digital channels, 358,...
Page 426 Index replacement parts, segmented memory, square root, reset LAN, re-arm time, stage, sequence, restart condition, I2C trigger, save time, stand-alone connection, saving segments, return instrument for service, start acquisition, 262, statistical data, Rise time measurement, start condition, I2C, select digital channels, 358, RMS measurement, statistics select knob, 358,...
Page 427 Index totalizer, UART/rs232, trigger type trace CAN, CD device, save to scope memory, duration, device port, edge, eject device, save to USB, tracking cursors, FlexRay, flash drive, glitch, ports, transient withstand capability, HDTV, TV, printer, Trig’d trigger indicator, hex bus, storage device numbering, Trig’d? trigger indicator, I2C,...
Page 428 Index waveform cursor tracking, intensity, keys, printing, recall, reference point, save options, save to scope memory, save to USB, saving and exporting, Width - measurement, Width + measurement, Window, FFT, www, X at Max Y measurement, X at Max Y on FFT, X at Min Y measurement, X at Min Y on FFT, XY mode, 69,...

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Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision 5000 Series User Manual

Introduction

Initial Setup

Connecting to the Device under Test

Triggering

Displaying

Measurements and Math Functions

Printing and Saving

Acquisition Modes

Web Interface

Serial Decode/Lister

Mask Test

Controls and Connectors

Digital Channels

Quick Links

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