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Saleae Logic User Manual

Saleae Logic
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Users Guide
Revised June 7, 2018
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Table of Contents

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Saleae Logic Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux
Power SupplyUSB powered
Input Impedance1 MΩ
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Supported ProtocolsCAN, I2C, SPI
Channels8

Summary

Saleae Logic User Guide

Saleae Logic Safety and Warranty

Electrical Isolation Considerations

Explains that Saleae Logic analyzers and their channels are not electrically isolated from each other or the PC.

High Voltage Safety Guidelines

Details maximum voltage ranges and cautions for connecting to high voltages to prevent damage.

Ground Current Safety Precautions

Discusses risks associated with ground loops and how they can damage equipment.

Identifying Ground Loops

Methods to test for and identify potential ground loops using a multimeter.

Saleae Product Warranty Details

Information on the standard 3-year warranty for Saleae products and troubleshooting broken hardware.

Saleae Logic Software Installation

Navigating the Saleae Logic Software

Logic Software User Interface

Overview of the main sections of the Saleae Logic software user interface.

Connecting Saleae Logic Hardware

Connecting Logic Analyzer to PC

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the Saleae Logic analyzer to a computer via USB.

Saleae Logic Device Calibration

Troubleshooting Calibration Issues

Guidance for users experiencing difficulties with calibration file downloads or updates.

Collecting Data and Device Settings

Capturing Data with Logic

Instructions on how to start and stop data captures using the Saleae Logic software.

Configuring Device Settings

Guide to adjusting capture settings like sample rate, duration, channels, and voltage in the software.

Saleae Logic Triggering

Edge Triggering

How to set up triggers based on rising or falling digital edges for capturing specific events.

Pulse Width Triggering

Setting up triggers based on the duration a signal remains high or low.

Navigating Captured Data

Measurements, Markers, and Bookmarks

Digital Instantaneous Measurements

How to view and save real-time measurements on digital waveforms by hovering or right-clicking.

Analog Instantaneous Measurements

How to view and save real-time measurements on analog waveforms by hovering or right-clicking.

Creating Timing Markers

Steps to place and use timing markers (A1, A2) to measure time differences in data.

Creating Bookmarks

How to save current position and zoom level as a bookmark for quick return.

Persistent Measurements

Adding permanent measurement annotations for complex calculations and later reference.

Saving, Loading, and Exporting Data

Saving Capture Sessions

Instructions on how to save the current capture tab and its settings in the Saleae software.

Opening Saved Captures

How to load previously saved capture files into the Saleae Logic software.

Exporting Captured Data

Guide to exporting captured data in various formats for use in other applications.

Exporting Data to CSV

How to export data in CSV format, including options for timestamps, bit columns, and change records.

Saving and Loading Software Settings

Saleae Protocol Analyzers

Adding Protocol Analyzers

How to add protocol analyzers from the Analyzers sidebar in the Saleae software.

Configuring Analyzer Settings

How to specify input channels and adjust settings for different protocol analyzers.

Viewing Analyzer Results

How to interpret and view decoded data displayed on waveforms and in the Decoded Protocols list.

Searching Analyzer Results

How to search for specific results within the decoded protocols list.

Filtering Analyzer Results by Range

How to limit protocol search results to a specific time range using timing markers.

Capture Settings Configuration Guide

Saleae Logic Keyboard Shortcuts

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