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Teledyne LeCroy documentation for their own internal educational purposes. LSIB-1 and Teledyne LeCroy are registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders.
When your LSIB Host Interface accessory is delivered, verify all items on the packing list or invoice copy have been shipped to you. Contact your nearest Teledyne LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or damaged. You must contact us immediately for a replacement.
LSIB-1 Host Interfaces Package Contents The package should contain your hardware based on what you ordered, LSIB-HOSTCARD (for laptops) or LSIB- HOSTBOARD (for PCs). It also contains the cable you ordered (either 3M or 7M). Your configuration should look similar to one of the following paths.
Operator's Manual LSIB-HOSTBOARD LSIB-HOSTBOARD comes with a bracket for proper 4x motherboard installation. LSIB-HOSTCARD or LSIB-HOSTBOARD comes with your choice of a 7M (pictured below) or 3M x4 connection cable. Attach the cable to LSIB-HOSTCARD or LSIB-HOSTBOARD by pushing forward on the retractor ring to lock the cable into place.
LSIB-1 Host Interfaces Remove the cable by first pulling on the retractor ring which releases the locking mechanism. The connectors on either end of the cables are identical and allow for upstream and downstream transfers. System Requirements Operating System - Windows 7 x86 and Windows 7 X64, Windows Vista x86, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, or certain versions of Linux.
Request the carrier's agent be present when unpacking and inspecting the contents. If the contents appear damaged, contact your local Teledyne LeCroy Corporation representative to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and further shipping instructions for any repair and/or replacement needs.
LSIB-1 Host Interfaces After unpacking, verify all items listed in the packing list are present. Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Save all packing material for storage or return shipment of the equipment. Remove LSIB-HOSTCARD from the anti-static bag. Installation Shut down the host laptop into which you are installing the card.
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Operator's Manual Attach the cable by first pulling on the retractor ring which releases the locking mechanism. Connection ends are interchangeable and allow for upstream and downstream transfers. Push the cable into the ExpressCard slot until it locks into place. Attach the other end of the cable to the oscilloscope.
Request the carrier's agent be present when unpacking and inspecting the contents. If the contents appear damaged, contact your local Teledyne LeCroy Corporation representative to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and further shipping instructions for any repair and/or replacement needs.
Operator's Manual Installation Shut down the host PC in which you are installing the card. Open the chassis according to your PC documentation and let the power supply cool down (if necessary). Install LSIB-HOSTBOARD into a PCIe x4, x8, x16 add-in card slot.
Installation Instead of using the installation CD provided with the Interface, the software can also be accessed from the Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com. Cancel Found New Hardware Procedure on the Laptop or PC if Prompted After installing the LSIB-HOSTCARD or LSIB-HOSTBOARD...
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Operator's Manual Insert the CD in the PC or Laptop and follow the prompts. Choose components - Drivers, Docs, and Example check boxes are checked by default and should be left this way. The Desktop Shortcut check box is unchecked by default.
Driver Installation, and Libraries Instead of using the installation CD provided with the Interface, the software can also be accessed from the Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com. Overview The software for LSIB Linux consists of the following components and their associated include and make files.
Operator's Manual NOTE: You must have superuser privileges or be logged in as root for successful completion of the following instructions. Installation Steps Navigate to the complete set of LSIB files on your system. They are typically named LSIB- xxxxxx.tz2. cd / tar xvfj directory_path/LSIB_xxxxxx.tz2 Compile and install the driver and libraries.
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LSIB-1 Host Interfaces The resulting /LSIB directory contains the following Directories/Files. driver - The directory containing the LSIB Linux driver. EnDemo - Test application. Include - Directory containing the LSIB include files. Lecroylsib - Directory containing the LSIB library files.
Examples demonstrate control and export functions and are located in the following locations: Windows - Start → All Programs → Teledyne LeCroy → XStream → LSIB folder. Linux - directory_path/LSIB_xxxxxx/LSIB . NOTE: directory_path refers to the location where you unzipped the tar archive.
The Control sample automatically runs after installing LSIB on the host Laptop/PC. Alternatively, launch the sample from the following locations: Windows - Start → All Programs → Teledyne LeCroy → XStream → LSIB folder. Linux - directory_path/LSIB_xxxxxx/LSIB. NOTE: directory_path refers to the location where you unzipped the tar archive.
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Operator's Manual INUX On The Oscilloscope Go to Utilities → Utilities Setup..On the Remote tab, click the LSIB button. LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
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LSIB-1 Host Interfaces On Your Laptop/PC Verify the remote control interface on the host Laptop/PC shows the LSIB is connected. INDOWS INUX LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
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Operator's Manual With the connection made between the host Laptop/PC and the oscilloscope, use the remote control interface to verify connectivity. Type *IDN? and press enter. You should see the following response. INDOWS INUX LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
LSIB-1 Host Interfaces Remote Control Commands NOTE: Legacy remote control commands may be used via the Remote Interface. Please refer to the Remote Control and Automation manuals for more information. Enter a remote command to test the connection is operating correctly. Some examples of remote control commands include: ...
The Export sample allows for transmitting waveforms in the TRC format to the host Laptop/PC. Launch the sample from the following locations: Windows - Start → All Programs → Teledyne LeCroy → XStream → LSIB folder. Linux - directory_path/LSIB_xxxxxx/LSIB.
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LSIB-1 Host Interfaces Use the Export Sample by completing the following steps: On Your Laptop/PC Confirm the remote control interface on the host Laptop/PC indicates that it's Waiting for Connection as follows. INDOWS INUX LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
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Operator's Manual On The Oscilloscope Setup your oscilloscope for LSIB Export mode by choosing File → Save Waveform. Click the LSIB Export tab on the lower part of the screen and select the appropriate data stream for your performance test. Data Stream 1 is selected in the following example.
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When the s key is pressed, the application fetches a waveform from the oscilloscope, prints some of the header on the console, converts the data into the TRC format, and saves it in the C:\Teledyne LeCroy\ folder. INDOWS LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
LSIB Export functionality. Launch the Demo Application from the following locations: Windows - Start → All Programs → Teledyne LeCroy → XStream → LSIB folder. Linux - directory_path/LSIB_xxxxxx/LSIB.
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Operator's Manual Run the Performance Demos by completing the following steps: On Your Laptop/PC Confirm that after launching the Performance Demo Application, the following screen is shown: INDOWS INUX LSIB-OM-E Rev C...
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LSIB-1 Host Interfaces Choose the data stream you want to use for porting the information from the oscilloscope by selecting 1, 2, 3, or 4. The application measures data throughput and transfers waveforms from the oscilloscope and the host Laptop/PC. It also measures the transfer rate.
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LSIB-1 Host Interfaces On Your Oscilloscope Set up the oscilloscope for LSIB Export mode by accessing File → Save Waveform. Click the LSIB Export tab on the lower part of the screen and select the data stream that was used for your performance test.
LSIB folder) are meant to give way to your own customizations. Code for the examples is located in the Program Files → Teledyne LeCroy → XStream → LSIB → Examples → CPlusPlus → LSIB ControlSample or LSIB ExportSample folders. Open .sln files using Visual Studio.
Operator's Manual Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com for the most current specification information regarding your product. Certifications This section contains LSIB-1 Host Interface’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Safety and Environmental certifications.
Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle. ISO Certification Manufactured under an ISO 9000 Registered Quality Management System.