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LeCroy WaveJet 300A series User Manual

LeCroy WaveJet 300A series
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Getting Started
Manual
WaveJet
®
300A Series
Oscilloscopes

Table of Contents

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LeCroy WaveJet 300A series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels2 or 4
Vertical Resolution8 bits
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Maximum Input Voltage400 V (DC + peak AC)
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Bandwidth100 MHz, 200 MHz
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Trigger TypesEdge, Pulse
InterfaceUSB
Sample Rate2 GS/s (1 channel), 1 GS/s (2 channels)
Display8.4-inch color TFT LCD

Summary

Introduction to the WaveJet Oscilloscope

Purpose of the Manual

Brief guide to safety, installation, and operating procedures for the oscilloscope.

Safety Requirements and Precautions

Safety Symbols and Terms

Explains symbols and terms used for safety on the instrument and in the manual.

Operating Environment Guidelines

Details recommended operating conditions and environmental limits for safe use.

Cooling Requirements

Specifies ventilation needs and precautions to ensure proper cooling.

AC Power Source and Connections

Covers power requirements, grounding, and safe connection practices.

When Your Scope is Delivered

Initial Inspection and Verification

Instructions for checking received items against the packing list.

Warranty and Maintenance Agreements

Information on product warranty, coverage, and optional maintenance agreements.

Oscilloscope Specifications

Vertical System Specifications

Details bandwidth, sensitivity, resolution, and input coupling.

Horizontal and Acquisition Systems

Timebase, clock accuracy, sampling rates, and record length.

Trigger System Features

Overview of trigger modes, types, sources, and advanced options.

Display, Interface, and Measurement Tools

Display types, persistence, zoom, connectivity, and measurement tools.

General, Environmental, and Compliance

Power, dimensions, environment, certifications, and conformity.

Power-Up and Installation

Power-Up Procedure

Instructions on how to turn the oscilloscope on and off.

Software and Hardware Configuration

How to view system status, serial number, and software version.

Updating the System Software

Steps for downloading and installing firmware updates via USB.

Probes

Probe Compensation Procedure

Steps to compensate passive probes for accurate measurements.

Front Panel Controls

Control Panel Overview

Identifies and groups front panel buttons and knobs by function.

Trigger and Horizontal Controls

Explains controls for trigger setup and timebase adjustment.

Vertical and Zoom Controls

Details vertical gain/offset and zoom magnification controls.

Special Feature Controls

Explains controls for intensity, replay, cursors, and measure functions.

General Function Buttons

Describes buttons like HELP, AUTO SETUP, UTILITIES, DISPLAY, SAVE/RECALL.

Understanding Display Information

Grid Area Indicators

Explains indicators like trigger delay and level within the display grid.

Status Bars

Describes information shown in the top and bottom status bars.

Message Line and Trace Descriptors

Details prompts, system info, and channel/math trace labels.

Turning On Traces

Channel Control and Setup

How to turn channel traces on/off and access their setup menus.

Vertical Settings and Channel Controls

Input Coupling Selection

Steps to select input coupling modes (AC, DC, GND) for channels.

Bandwidth Limiting

How bandwidth limiting reduces noise and prevents aliasing.

Probe Attenuation Settings

Lists available probe attenuation ratios.

Waveform Inversion and Sensitivity

How to invert a waveform and adjust volts/division (gain).

Waveform Position Adjustment

How to adjust the vertical offset of a waveform.

Sampling Modes

Sampling Mode Selection

How to access and select different sampling modes (Normal, Peak Detect, Average).

Timebase Setup

How to change the timebase setting using the horizontal controls.

Triggering

Trigger Types Overview

How to select trigger types like Edge, Pulse Width, Period, Pulse Count, TV.

Edge Trigger Setup

Step-by-step guide to configure an edge trigger with source, slope, and coupling.

Pulse Width Triggering

Configuration for pulse width trigger criteria and range limits.

Period Triggering

Configuration for period trigger criteria and time values.

Pulse Count Triggering

Configuration for setting the number of pulses to count for triggering.

TV Triggering

Setup for triggering on TV signals (NTSC, PAL, Custom).

Horizontal and Vertical Trigger Adjustments

Adjusting trigger position and voltage level.

Waveform Measurements

Measuring with Cursors

Using cursors for accurate signal measurements and analysis.

Cursor Measurement Selections

Explains Time, Amplitude, and Value cursor modes for measurements.

Cursor Placement

How to position cursors using the ADJUST knob and select tracking.

Parameter Measurements

Standard Vertical Parameters

Details on vertical measurements like Max, Min, Peak-Peak, RMS, Mean, Top, Base.

Standard Horizontal Parameters

Details on horizontal measurements like Rise Time, Fall Time, Period, Frequency, Pulse Width.

Other Parameters and Statistics

Explains Integral, Skew, and how to view parameter statistics (Min/Max).

Display Formats

Display Setup and Types

Configuring display settings like type (YT, XY), graticule, and persistence.

Zooming Waveforms

How to zoom in on waveforms and adjust magnification factor.

Replay Mode

Using replay mode to scroll backwards through past acquisitions.

Save and Recall

Saving and Recalling Scope Settings

Procedures for saving and recalling instrument setups to memory.

Saving and Recalling Waveforms

How to save and recall reference waveforms to internal or USB memory.

Waveform Math

Math Function Setup

How to select math operators (+, -, x, FFT) and FFT window types.

Utilities

Print Screen Function

How to capture and save screen images to USB or a printer.

Configuration Settings

Adjusting language, date/time, beep, panel lock, grid intensity, and trigger counter.

Calibration Procedures

Setting up auto-calibration and performing manual self-calibration.

Status and Software Update

Viewing system status and loading firmware updates from USB.

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