LeCroy XI SERIES - User Manual

LeCroy XI SERIES

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WAVERUNNER®

XI SERIES OSCILLOSCOPES

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Operator’sManual

FEBRUARY,2008

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction12
- How to Use On-Line Help12
  - Type Styles12
  - Instrument Help12
- Windows Help12
- Returning a Product for Service or Repair12
- Technical Support13
- Staying Up-To-Date13
- Specifications13
- Warranty22
- Windows License Agreement23
- End-User License Agreement for Lecroy® X-Stream Software23
Safety Requirements28
- Safety Symbols and Terms28
- Operating Environment28
- Cooling Requirements29
- AC Power Source30
- Power and Ground Connections30
- On/Standby Switch30
- Calibration31
- Cleaning31
- Abnormal Conditions31
Ave Unner Eries32
- Trigger Controls32
- Horizontal Controls32
- Vertical Controls33
- Zoom Controls33
- Special Features Controls33
- General Control Buttons34
Front Panel Controls32
- Front Panel Buttons and Knobs32
On-Screen Toolbars, Icons, and Dialog Boxes35
- Menu Bar Buttons35
- Grid Area36
- Trace Descriptors37
- Dialog Boxes38
- Alternate Access Methods38
  - Mouse and Keyboard Operation38
  - Tool Bar Buttons38
- Trace Annotation39
  - To Annotate a Waveform39
- To Turn on a Channel Trace Label41
Installation41
- Power-Up41
- Hardware Connections42
- Software Status42
- Adding a New Option42
- Restoring Software42
  - Restarting the Application42
  - Restarting the Operating System42
- External Monitor42
  - Monitor Hookup43
  - Video Setup43
- Default Settings44
- Adding a New Option44
- Restoring Software45
  - Restarting the Application45
  - Restarting the Operating System45
Connecting to a Signal45
- Probus Interface45
- Auxiliary Output Signals45
- Auxiliary Output Setup46
Probes46
- Probe Compensation48
Sampling Modes48
- Selecting a Sampling Mode49
- Single-Shot Sampling Mode49
  - Basic Capture Technique49
- Sequence Sampling Mode - Working with Segments49
- RIS Sampling Mode - for Higher Sampling Rates52
VerticalSettingsAnd ChannelContro L S 53
- Roll Mode53
- Vertical Settings and Channel Controls53
- Adjusting Sensitivity and Position53
  - Sensitivity Adjustment53
- Adjusting the Waveform's Position54
- Coupling54
  - Overload Protection54
  - Coupling Setup54
- Probe Attenuation54
  - Probe Attenuation Setup54
- Bandwidth Limit55
  - Bandwidth Limiting Setup55
- Averaging55
- Linear and (Sinx)/X Interpolation55
  - Interpolation Setup55
  - Inverting Waveforms55
- Quickzoom55
  - Turning on a Zoom55
- Finding Scale55
  - Using Find Scale55
- Variable Gain56
  - Enabling Variable Gain56
- Channel Deskew56
  - Channel Deskew Setup56
Timebase and Acquisition System56
- Timebase Setup and Control56
- Dual Channel Acquisition56
  - Combining of Channels56
  - Combining Channels57
- Autosetup57
Triggering57
- Trigger Setup Considerations57
  - Trigger Modes57
  - Trigger Types57
- Determining Trigger Level, Slope, Source, and Coupling59
- Trigger Source59
- Level60
- Holdoff by Time or Events60
  - Hold off by Time60
  - Hold off by Events61
- Simple Triggers61
- SMART Triggers67
Ave Unner Eries70
- Runt Trigger71
- Slew Rate Trigger71
Display Formats71
- Sequence Mode Display72
- Persistence Setup72
  - Saturation Level73
  - 3-Dimensional Persistence73
- Show Last Trace75
- Persistence Time75
- Persistence Setup75
- Screen Saver75
- Moving Traces from Grid to Grid76
  - Moving a Channel or Math Trace76
- Zooming Waveforms76
Save and Recall79
- Saving and Recalling Oscilloscope Settings79
- Saving Screen Images80
- Saving and Recalling Waveforms81
  - Saving Waveforms81
  - Recalling Waveforms82
- Disk Utilities82
Printing and File Management83
- Print, Plot, or Copy83
- Printing83
- Managing Files84
  - Hard Disk Partitions84
Ase -Tethernet Connection84
- Connecting to a Network84
- Communicating over the Network84
- File and Printer Sharing over a Network84
  - Windows Setups85
  - Windows Repair Disk86
Track Views86
- Creating and Viewing a Trend86
- Creating a Track View86
Histograms87
- Creating and Viewing a Histogram87
- Histogram Parameters90
- Histogram Theory of Operation96
- Histogram Parameters (XMAP and JTA2 Options)97
- Histogram Peaks98
- Binning and Measurement Accuracy99
Waveform Measurements99
- Measuring with Cursors99
  - Cursor Measurement Icons99
- Cursors Setup100
  - Quick Display100
  - Full Setup100
- Overview of Parameters100
- Statistics102
- Applying a Measure Mode102
- Measure Modes102
- Parameter Math (Wrxi-XMATH or Wrxi-XMAP Option Required)103
- Measure Gate106
  - Measure Gate Setup106
- Help Markers107
  - Setting up Help Markers108
  - Turning off Help Markers108
- Customizing a Parameter108
- Parameter Calculations109
- List of Parameters111
Waveform Math126
Waverunner XI Series126
- Introduction to Math Traces and Functions126
- Math Made Easy126
- Resampling to Deskew127
- Rescaling and Assigning Units127
  - Rescaling Setup129
- Averaging Waveforms129
- Enhanced Resolution131
  - How the Instrument Enhances Resolution131
- Enhanced Resolution (ERES) Setup134
- Waveform Copy134
- Waveform Sparser134
  - Waveform Sparser Setup135
- Interpolation135
  - Interpolation Setup135
Fft135
- Why Use FFT135
- Power (Density) Spectrum136
  - Memory for FFT136
- FFT Pitfalls to Avoid136
- Picket Fence and Scallop136
- Leakage136
- Choosing a Window136
- Improving Dynamic Range137
- Record Length137
- FFT Algorithms138
- FFT Glossary139
- FFT Setup141
  - Setting up an FFT141
Analysis142
- Pass/Fail Testing142
- Setting up Pass/Fail Testing144
Wavescan147
- Introduction to Wavescan147
- Source View148
  - Level Markers148
- Scan Overlay View149
- Scan Histogram View150
- Zoom View151
- Wavescan Search Modes153
- Wavescan Filtering159
  - Filter Wizard159
  - Filter Methods159
Utilities160
- Status160
  - Accessing the Status Dialog160
- Remote Communication160
  - Remote Communication Setup160
  - Configuring the Remote Control Assistant Event Log161
- Hardcopy161
- Aux Output162
- Setting the Date and Time162
- Options163
- Preferences164
- Acquisition Status166
- Service166
- Show Windows Desktop166
- Touch Screen Calibration166
Customization167
- Customizing Your Instrument167
Waverunner XI Series174
- Calling Excel from Your Instrument174
  - Calling Excel Directly from the Instrument174
- Selecting a Math Function Call174
- Selecting a Parameter Function Call174
- The Excel Control Dialog174
- Entering a File Name175
- Organizing Excel Sheets175
- Setting the Vertical Scale176
- Trace Descriptors176
- Multiple Inputs and Outputs176
- Examples177
  - Simple Excel Example 1177
  - Simple Excel Example 2179
  - Exponential Decay Time Constant Excel Parameter (Excel Example 1)181
  - Gated Parameter Using Excel (Excel Example 2)182
  - How Does this Work183
  - Correlation Excel Waveform Function (Excel Example 3)183
  - Multiple Traces on One Grid (Excel Example 4)184
  - Using a Surface Plot (Excel Example 5)186
- Writing VB Scripts186
  - Types of Scripts in VBS186
  - Loading and Saving Vbscripts187
  - The Default Parameter Function Script: Explanatory Notes190
  - Scripting with Vbscript191
  - Variable Types191
- Variable Names191
- Arithmetic Operators192
  - Results of Calculations193
  - Order of Calculations193
- VBS Controls194
  - Summary of if196
  - Select Case196
  - Summary of Select Case197
  - While198
  - For198
- VBS Keywords and Functions199
  - Other VBS Words200
- Functions200
- Hints and Tips for Vbscripting201
- Errors202
- Error Handling203
- Speed of Execution204
- Scripting Ideas205
- Example Waveform Script205
- Example Parameter Scripts205
- Debugging Scripts205
- Horizontal Control Variables206
- Vertical Control Variables206
- List of Variables Available to Scripts206
- Communicating with Excel from a Vbscript207
- Calling MATLAB from the Instrument208
  - Calling MATLAB208
- How to Select a Waveform Function Call209
- The MATLAB Waveform Control Panel209
- MATLAB Waveform Function Editor - Example210
- MATLAB Example Waveform Plot211
- How to Select a MATLAB Parameter Call212
- The MATLAB Parameter Control Panel212
- The MATLAB Parameter Editor213
- MATLAB Example Parameter Panel213
- Further Examples of MATLAB Waveform Functions214
- Creating Your Own MATLAB Function215
Customdso216
- Introduction - What Is Customdso216
- Invoking Customdso216
- Customdso Basic Mode216
- Editing a Customdso Setup File217
- Creating a Customdso Setup File218
- Customdso Plugin Mode219
- Creating a Customdso Plugin219
- Properties of the Control and Its Objects220
- Removing a Plugin222
- First Example Plugin - Exchanging Two Traces on the Grids222
- Second Example Plugin - Log-Log FFT Plot225
- Control Variables in Customdso227
Labnotebook227
- Introduction to Labnotebook227
- Preferences227
- Creating a Notebook Entry228
- Recalling Notebook Entries230
- Creating a Report230
  - Previewing a Report230
  - Locating a Notebook Entry231
- Creating the Report231
- Formatting the Report232
- Managing Notebook Entry Data232

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Brand	LeCroy
Model	XI SERIES
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

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