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Option USB to GPIB Converter WS-GPIB User's Manual WaveSurfer is a trademark of LeCroy Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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After reading, please keep the manual in a safe place. This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the WS-GPIB. Notes Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice for improvements in performance and functions.
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• User's manual................1 Sending Back for Repairs If the instrument is inoperable, send it back to LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.) We will repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty.
Do not connect the USB connector of the WS-GPIB to any device other than a WaveSurfer oscilloscope. Use of the WS-GPIB and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner not specified by the manufacturer(s) may impair the protection mechanisms.
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Use and Maintenance WS-GPIB is a high quality, precision instrument. To maintain accuracy and signal fidelity, mechanical shock should be avoided, as well as damage to the cable through excessive bending. All maintenance and component replacement should be referred to qualified personnel.
WS-GPIB User's Manual Table of Contents Overview..................1 How to Use the WS-GPIB..............1 (a) Connection................. 1 (b) Setting up the GP-IB ..............2 (c) Communication status..............3 Specifications................... 4 Product Specifications ..............4 Certifications ..................4...
(a) Connection As shown in Figure 1 below, connect the USB connector of the WS-GPIB to the USB port of the WaveSurfer, then connect the other end, the GP-IB connector, to that of the PC. NOTE: During this operation, keep the power button of the WaveSurfer,the PC in the OFF state.
(b) Setting up the GP-IB Set up the GP-IB on the measurement screen of the WaveSurfer (Figure 2) following the steps shown below. Touch [Utilities] in the menu bar and select [Utilities Setup] from the pull-down menu. Click the Remote tab in the setup area in the lower part of the screen. Select the GpibAddress and set an address by entering a value.
(c) Communication status The WS-GPIB is equipped with two LEDs on the GP-IB connector side to indicate the communication status. The LEDs indicate the following statuses respectively. Green POWER LED is ON: Power to the WS-GPIB is ON Red ACCESS LED is ON:...
Specifications Product Specifications Item Specifications Power feed Bus-powered Conforms to USB Specification USB standard Revision 2.0 USB connector Type A GP-IB connector Amphenol 24-pin (male) Power consumption 350mA at the maximum(during operation) Temperature, operating 5°to +40°C Temperature, storage to +71°C Humidity, operating <...
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89/336/EEC with Amendments 92/31 EEC and 93/68/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. This declaration is based upon compliance of the WS-GPIB to the following standards: EN 61326:1997+A1:1998 EC Declaration EMC requirements for electrical equipment for of Conformity measurement, control, and laboratory use.