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LeCroy WaveRunner 204XI Operator's Manual

LeCroy WaveRunner 204XI Operator's Manual (233 pages)

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Brand: LeCroy | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 4.02 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

12
- How to Use On-Line Help
  12
  - Type Styles
    12
  - Instrument Help
    12
- Windows Help
  12
- Returning a Product for Service or Repair
  12
- Technical Support
  13
- Staying Up-To-Date
  13
- Specifications
  13
  - Vertical System
    13
  - Horizontal System
    15
  - Acquisition System
    16
  - Acquisition Modes
    16
  - Acquisition Processing
    16
  - Triggering System
    17
  - Basic Triggers
    17
  - SMART Triggers
    17
  - Automatic Setup
    18
  - Probes
    18
  - Color Waveform Display
    18
  - Analog Persistence Display
    18
  - Zoom Expansion Traces
    18
  - Rapid Signal Processing
    18
  - Internal Waveform Memory
    18
  - Setup Storage
    18
  - Interface
    19
  - Auxiliary Input
    19
  - Auxiliary Output
    19
  - Math Tools (Standard)
    19
  - Measure Tools (Standard)
    20
  - Pass/Fail Testing
    20
  - General
    20
  - Warranty and Service
    21
  - Environmental Characteristics
    21
  - Certifications
    21
  - CE Declaration of Conformity
    21
- Warranty
  22
- Windows License Agreement
  23
- End-User License Agreement for Lecroy® X-Stream Software
  23
Safety Requirements

28
- Safety Symbols and Terms
  28
- Operating Environment
  28
- Cooling Requirements
  29
- AC Power Source
  30
- Power and Ground Connections
  30
- On/Standby Switch
  30
- Calibration
  31
- Cleaning
  31
- Abnormal Conditions
  31
Ave Unner Eries

32
- Trigger Controls
  32
- Horizontal Controls
  32
- Vertical Controls
  33
- Zoom Controls
  33
- Special Features Controls
  33
- General Control Buttons
  34
Front Panel Controls

32
- Front Panel Buttons and Knobs
  32
On-Screen Toolbars, Icons, and Dialog Boxes

35
- Menu Bar Buttons
  35
- Grid Area
  36
- Trace Descriptors
  37
- Dialog Boxes
  38
- Alternate Access Methods
  38
  - Mouse and Keyboard Operation
    38
  - Tool Bar Buttons
    38
- Trace Annotation
  39
  - To Annotate a Waveform
    39
- To Turn on a Channel Trace Label
  41
Installation

41
- Power-Up
  41
- Hardware Connections
  42
- Software Status
  42
- Adding a New Option
  42
- Restoring Software
  42
  - Restarting the Application
    42
  - Restarting the Operating System
    42
- External Monitor
  42
  - Monitor Hookup
    43
  - Video Setup
    43
- Default Settings
  44
- Adding a New Option
  44
- Restoring Software
  45
  - Restarting the Application
    45
  - Restarting the Operating System
    45
Connecting to a Signal

45
- Probus Interface
  45
- Auxiliary Output Signals
  45
- Auxiliary Output Setup
  46
Probes

46
- Probe Compensation
  48
Sampling Modes

48
VerticalSettingsAnd ChannelContro L S 

53
- Roll Mode
  53
- Vertical Settings and Channel Controls
  53
- Adjusting Sensitivity and Position
  53
  - Sensitivity Adjustment
    53
- Adjusting the Waveform's Position
  54
- Coupling
  54
  - Overload Protection
    54
  - Coupling Setup
    54
- Probe Attenuation
  54
  - Probe Attenuation Setup
    54
- Bandwidth Limit
  55
  - Bandwidth Limiting Setup
    55
- Averaging
  55
- Linear and (Sinx)/X Interpolation
  55
  - Interpolation Setup
    55
  - Inverting Waveforms
    55
- Quickzoom
  55
  - Turning on a Zoom
    55
- Finding Scale
  55
  - Using Find Scale
    55
- Variable Gain
  56
  - Enabling Variable Gain
    56
- Channel Deskew
  56
  - Channel Deskew Setup
    56
Timebase and Acquisition System

56
- Timebase Setup and Control
  56
- Dual Channel Acquisition
  56
  - Combining of Channels
    56
  - Combining Channels
    57
- Autosetup
  57
Triggering

57
- Trigger Setup Considerations
  57
  - Trigger Modes
    57
  - Trigger Types
    57
- Determining Trigger Level, Slope, Source, and Coupling
  59
- Trigger Source
  59
- Level
  60
- Holdoff by Time or Events
  60
  - Hold off by Time
    60
  - Hold off by Events
    61
- Simple Triggers
  61
  - Edge Trigger on Simple Signals
    61
  - Control Edge Triggering
    61
  - Edge Trigger Setup
    62
  - Width Trigger
    63
  - Qualified Trigger
    64
  - Pattern (Logic) Trigger
    65
  - Logic Applications
    65
  - TV Trigger
    66
- SMART Triggers
  67
  - Glitch Trigger
    67
  - Interval Trigger
    68
  - Dropout Trigger
    70
  - Wrxi-OM-E Rev B V
    70
Ave Unner Eries

70
- Runt Trigger
  71
- Slew Rate Trigger
  71
Display Formats

71
- Sequence Mode Display
  72
- Persistence Setup
  72
  - Saturation Level
    73
  - 3-Dimensional Persistence
    73
- Show Last Trace
  75
- Persistence Time
  75
- Persistence Setup
  75
- Screen Saver
  75
- Moving Traces from Grid to Grid
  76
  - Moving a Channel or Math Trace
    76
- Zooming Waveforms
  76
  - Zooming a Single Channel
    77
  - Zooming by Touch-And-Drag
    77
  - Varying the Degree of Zoom
    77
  - Quickly Zooming Multiple Waveforms
    78
  - Multi-Zoom
    78
  - XY Display
    79
Save and Recall

79
- Saving and Recalling Oscilloscope Settings
  79
- Saving Screen Images
  80
- Saving and Recalling Waveforms
  81
  - Saving Waveforms
    81
  - Recalling Waveforms
    82
- Disk Utilities
  82
  - Deleting a Single File
    82
  - Deleting All Files in a Folder
    83
  - Creating a Folder
    83
Printing and File Management

83
- Print, Plot, or Copy
  83
- Printing
  83
  - Printer Setup
    83
  - Adding Printers and Drivers
    84
  - Changing the Default Printer
    84
- Managing Files
  84
  - Hard Disk Partitions
    84
Ase -Tethernet Connection

84
- Connecting to a Network
  84
- Communicating over the Network
  84
- File and Printer Sharing over a Network
  84
  - Windows Setups
    85
  - Windows Repair Disk
    86
Track Views

86
- Creating and Viewing a Trend
  86
- Creating a Track View
  86
Histograms

87
- Creating and Viewing a Histogram
  87
  - Single Parameter Histogram Setup
    87
  - Viewing Thumbnail Histograms
    88
  - Persistence Histogram
    88
  - Persistence Trace Range
    89
  - Persistence Sigma
    89
- Histogram Parameters
  90
- Histogram Theory of Operation
  96
  - DSO Process
    96
  - Parameter Buffer
    97
  - Capture of Parameter Events
    97
- Histogram Parameters (XMAP and JTA2 Options)
  97
- Histogram Peaks
  98
- Binning and Measurement Accuracy
  99
Waveform Measurements

99
- Measuring with Cursors
  99
  - Cursor Measurement Icons
    99
- Cursors Setup
  100
  - Quick Display
    100
  - Full Setup
    100
- Overview of Parameters
  100
- Statistics
  102
- Applying a Measure Mode
  102
- Measure Modes
  102
  - Standard Vertical Parameters
    103
  - Standard Horizontal Parameters
    103
  - My Measure
    103
- Parameter Math (Wrxi-XMATH or Wrxi-XMAP Option Required)
  103
  - Logarithmic Parameters
    103
  - Parameter Script Parameter Math
    104
  - Param Script Vs. P Script
    104
  - Parameter Math Setup
    105
  - Parameter Script Math Setup
    105
- Measure Gate
  106
  - Measure Gate Setup
    106
- Help Markers
  107
  - Setting up Help Markers
    108
  - Turning off Help Markers
    108
- Customizing a Parameter
  108
  - From the Measure Dialog
    108
  - From a Vertical Setup Dialog
    109
  - From a Math Setup Dialog
    109
- Parameter Calculations
  109
  - Parameters and How They Work
    109
  - Determining Time Parameters
    110
  - Determining Differential Time Measurements
    111
  - Level and Slope
    111
- List of Parameters
  111
Waveform Math

126
Waverunner XI Series

126
- Introduction to Math Traces and Functions
  126
- Math Made Easy
  126
- Resampling to Deskew
  127
- Rescaling and Assigning Units
  127
  - Rescaling Setup
    129
- Averaging Waveforms
  129
  - Summed Vs. Continuous Averaging
    129
  - Continuous Averaging Setup
    131
  - Summed Averaging Setup
    131
- Enhanced Resolution
  131
  - How the Instrument Enhances Resolution
    131
- Enhanced Resolution (ERES) Setup
  134
- Waveform Copy
  134
- Waveform Sparser
  134
  - Waveform Sparser Setup
    135
- Interpolation
  135
  - Interpolation Setup
    135
Fft

135
- Why Use FFT
  135
- Power (Density) Spectrum
  136
  - Memory for FFT
    136
- FFT Pitfalls to Avoid
  136
- Picket Fence and Scallop
  136
- Leakage
  136
- Choosing a Window
  136
- Improving Dynamic Range
  137
- Record Length
  137
- FFT Algorithms
  138
- FFT Glossary
  139
- FFT Setup
  141
  - Setting up an FFT
    141
Analysis

142
- Pass/Fail Testing
  142
  - Comparing Parameters
    142
  - Mask Tests
    143
  - Actions
    143
- Setting up Pass/Fail Testing
  144
  - Initial Setup
    144
  - Comparing a Single Parameter
    144
  - Comparing Dual Parameters
    145
  - Mask Testing
    146
Wavescan

147
- Introduction to Wavescan
  147
  - Signal Views
    147
  - Search Modes
    148
  - Parameter Measurements
    148
  - Sampling Mode
    148
- Source View
  148
  - Level Markers
    148
- Scan Overlay View
  149
- Scan Histogram View
  150
- Zoom View
  151
- Wavescan Search Modes
  153
  - Edge Mode
    153
  - Non-Monotonic Mode
    154
  - Runt Mode
    155
  - Measurement Mode
    157
  - Scan Filters
    158
- Wavescan Filtering
  159
  - Filter Wizard
    159
  - Filter Methods
    159
Utilities

160
- Status
  160
  - Accessing the Status Dialog
    160
- Remote Communication
  160
  - Remote Communication Setup
    160
  - Configuring the Remote Control Assistant Event Log
    161
- Hardcopy
  161
  - Printing
    161
  - Clipboard
    161
  - File
    162
  - E-Mail
    162
- Aux Output
  162
- Setting the Date and Time
  162
- Options
  163
- Preferences
  164
  - Audible Feedback
    164
  - Auto-Calibration
    164
  - Offset Control
    164
  - Delay Control
    164
  - Trigger Counter
    165
  - Performance Optimization
    165
  - E-Mail
    165
- Acquisition Status
  166
- Service
  166
- Show Windows Desktop
  166
- Touch Screen Calibration
  166
Customization

167
- Customizing Your Instrument
  167
  - Introduction
    167
  - Solutions
    168
  - Examples
    168
  - What Is Excel
    171
  - What Is Mathcad
    171
  - What Is MATLAB
    171
  - What Is VBS
    172
  - What Can You Do with a Customized Instrument
    173
Waverunner XI Series

174
- Calling Excel from Your Instrument
  174
  - Calling Excel Directly from the Instrument
    174
- Selecting a Math Function Call
  174
- Selecting a Parameter Function Call
  174
- The Excel Control Dialog
  174
- Entering a File Name
  175
- Organizing Excel Sheets
  175
- Setting the Vertical Scale
  176
- Trace Descriptors
  176
- Multiple Inputs and Outputs
  176
- Examples
  177
- Writing VB Scripts
  186
  - Types of Scripts in VBS
    186
  - Loading and Saving Vbscripts
    187
  - The Default Parameter Function Script: Explanatory Notes
    190
  - Scripting with Vbscript
    191
  - Variable Types
    191
- Variable Names
  191
- Arithmetic Operators
  192
  - Results of Calculations
    193
  - Order of Calculations
    193
- VBS Controls
  194
  - Summary of if
    196
  - Select Case
    196
  - Summary of Select Case
    197
  - While
    198
  - For
    198
- VBS Keywords and Functions
  199
  - Other VBS Words
    200
- Functions
  200
- Hints and Tips for Vbscripting
  201
- Errors
  202
- Error Handling
  203
- Speed of Execution
  204
- Scripting Ideas
  205
- Example Waveform Script
  205
- Example Parameter Scripts
  205
- Debugging Scripts
  205
- Horizontal Control Variables
  206
- Vertical Control Variables
  206
- List of Variables Available to Scripts
  206
- Communicating with Excel from a Vbscript
  207
- Calling MATLAB from the Instrument
  208
  - Calling MATLAB
    208
- How to Select a Waveform Function Call
  209
- The MATLAB Waveform Control Panel
  209
- MATLAB Waveform Function Editor - Example
  210
- MATLAB Example Waveform Plot
  211
- How to Select a MATLAB Parameter Call
  212
- The MATLAB Parameter Control Panel
  212
- The MATLAB Parameter Editor
  213
- MATLAB Example Parameter Panel
  213
- Further Examples of MATLAB Waveform Functions
  214
- Creating Your Own MATLAB Function
  215
Customdso

216
- Introduction - What Is Customdso
  216
- Invoking Customdso
  216
- Customdso Basic Mode
  216
- Editing a Customdso Setup File
  217
- Creating a Customdso Setup File
  218
- Customdso Plugin Mode
  219
- Creating a Customdso Plugin
  219
- Properties of the Control and Its Objects
  220
- Removing a Plugin
  222
- First Example Plugin - Exchanging Two Traces on the Grids
  222
- Second Example Plugin - Log-Log FFT Plot
  225
- Control Variables in Customdso
  227
Labnotebook

227
- Introduction to Labnotebook
  227
- Preferences
  227
  - Miscellaneous Settings
    227
  - Hardcopy Setup
    227
  - E-Mail Setup
    227
- Creating a Notebook Entry
  228
- Recalling Notebook Entries
  230
- Creating a Report
  230
  - Previewing a Report
    230
  - Locating a Notebook Entry
    231
- Creating the Report
  231
- Formatting the Report
  232
- Managing Notebook Entry Data
  232
  - Adding Annotations
    232
  - Deleting Notebook Entries
    232
  - Saving Notebook Entries to a Folder
    233
  - Managing the Database
    233
  - Starting a New Database
    233

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