Summary the spectrum analyzer mode provides a spectrum analyzer syle user interface for the hdo4000 and hdo6000 oscilloscopes simplifying how frequency content is viewed and analyzed. A 334mhz oscilloscope is generally not available on the market, but a 350mhz is. Measuring relative phase between two waveforms using an oscilloscope overview there are a number of ways to measure the phase difference between two voltage waveforms using an oscilloscope. But you should retain this, the original manual, for future reference to your scopes unchanged hardware specifications. Oscilloscope fundamentals case school of engineering. Lecroy is now a subsidiary of teledyne technologies history. Summary the following section gives an overview of the basic characteristics of each of the major oscilloscopes probe types. The first video shows you where you how to choose an. This demo gives an introduction to the most talked about features of the lecroy wavesurfer series. They have multiple input channels as well, so be sure to check those two most important. Fast fourier transform fft math functions have long been part of oscilloscope toolboxes. Lecroy xstream oscilloscopes operators manual teledyne lecroy.
Lecroy oscilloscopes used and refurbished valuetronics. Seeing more details in a set of signals on the large viewing area of a lecroy dso helps you quickly gain insight into the source of a problem. Using python with activedso for remote communication. Theory the oscilloscope, or scope for short, is a device for drawing calibrated graphs of voltage vs time very quickly and conveniently.
Lecroys proprietary cmos memory accepts 10 gbs of data in real time from each sige adc, packetizes it. This guidebook is useful to those with little knowledge of oscilloscopes as well as the expe. Maximum bandwidth of an oscilloscope is defined as the frequency at which a sinusoidal input signal amplitude is attenuated by 3db so what does this mean. Power up the oscilloscope by pushing the power button. Simplifies frequency analysis an oscilloscope provides powerful capability to debug frequencyrelated effects. Find these and other hardware projects on arduino project hub.
Calibration each year is recommended to ensure inspec performance. Push the frontpanel default setup button to set the oscilloscope to a known starting point. This means you can measure periodic and transient signals, which might be too fast for your digital multimeter to. Teledyne lecroy is a leading provider of protocol analyzers, exercisersemulators, jammers and verification tools for existing and emerging digital communications standards. Cro cathode ray oscilloscope oscilloscope cathodique. On older analog scopes, these are mostly controlled by a dedicated switch for each function. Lecroy, probus and smart trigger are registered trademarks, and activedso. Protocol analyzers and accessories teledyne lecroy. Wavejet touch oscilloscopes an overview of the features and capabilities of teledyne lecroys wavejet touch oscilloscopes. Most digital models feature probes that operate anywhere between 20 mhz and 200 mhz with some going up into the ghz bandwidth range. Teledyne lecroy has a wide variety of world class probes and amplifiers to complement its product line.
Waveace and teledyne lecroy are registered trademarks of teledyne lecroy, inc. Instructions for entering an option key on lecroy oscilloscope. Lecroy has some of the worlds fastest oscilloscopes and range in bandwidth from 100mhz 30ghz. In addition, a number of examples demonstrate how probe misuse can dramatically distort a given type of measurement. A demonstration on the use of statistics mode, zoom, and labnotebook. Wavepro oscilloscope operators manual teledyne lecroy. All lecroy oscilloscopes can work in high frequency ranges as well as low. The waverunner 610zi is a 1 ghz, 4 channel digital oscilloscope from lecroy. Combining teledyne lecroys hd4096 high definition 12bit technology, with long memory, a compact form factor, 12. To connect a probe that uses a bnc connector, push and turn the probe connector until it slides on the oscilloscope channel input connector. Oscilloscope lexicon a glossary covering some of the more common oscilloscope.
The oscilloscopes firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. An oscilloscope is analogous to a camera that captures signal images that we can then observe and interpret. Like the waverunner scope itself, this manual is designed to make your. Fft analysis ten minute tutorial february 27, 2012 summary fast fourier transform analysis is common on most digital oscilloscopes. Wavepro 7 zi and zia getting started manual teledyne lecroy.
Energy, vibrating particles, and other invisible forces are everywhere in our physical universe. The la354 combines a scan converter tube with a tftcolor lcd screen, providing an update rate of 1 million times per second. Ga1102cal users manual a users manual for attens ga1102cal 100mhz oscilloscope. Efup environmental friendly use period use conditions.
The oscilloscope vision is the art of seeing things invisible. We also stock original lecroy oscilloscope probes to go with your lecroy scope. This tutorial is intended to give a basic understanding of setting up and using fft based spectrum analysis. Instructions for entering an option key on lecroy oscilloscope february 2012 p a g e 3 2 double click the icon, and the dso application will restart. The oscilloscope is warranted for normal use and operation. Oscilloscope lexicon a glossary covering some of the more common oscilloscope characteristics. Oscilloscopes allow you to visualize how electrical signals change over time. When set to 1x, the oscilloscope will display the actual signal to scale. Sensors can convert these forces into electrical signals that. Wavesurfer 10 oscilloscope wavesurfer 10 is a 1ghz, fourchannel oscilloscope with sampling rates up to 10 gss. Fundamentals of oscilloscopes teledyne lecroy digikey. Equipment required waverunner zi series oscilloscope. Lecroy corporation was founded in 1964 as lecroy research systems by walter lecroy.
As stated previously, sample rate is not a major factor when equivalent time sampling technique is being used on a repetitive signal and thus does not need to be calculated. Use the manual with the wavepro dso in front of you. Wavesurfer mxsb getting started manual teledyne lecroy. An oscilloscope is the most important piece of electronic test equipment you can buy after a multimeter. Each section shows you step by step how to use the oscilloscope to solve simple or complex problems. Waverunner 6 zi and hro operators manual teledyne lecroy. These tutorials will help you learn more about oscilloscope basics and compare oscilloscope models from key industry definitions to fundamental measurement concepts, such as how to use an oscilloscope and how an oscilloscope works you can also access more intermediate information about different oscilloscope applications, including serial data, power. Committed to excellence california state university.
Lecroy corporation ten minute tutorial waverunner labnotebook page 1 of 9 waverunner labnotebook ten minute tutorial january 20, 2012 summary labnotebook is an allinone solution for annotating and sharing information that is built into the oscilloscope. Oscilloscope probes and probe accessories teledyne lecroy. Refer to the environmental conditions stated in the specifications section of this manual. Anatomy of an oscope an overview of the most critical systems on an oscilloscope the screen, horizontal and vertical controls, triggers, and probes. Beginner oscilloscope tutorial contd once youve learned the basic oscilloscope controls, here are a few other things that you should know about.
This tutorial aims to introduce the concepts, terminology, and control systems of oscilloscopes. Buying a used oscilloscope like a lecroy waverunner is a great idea and investment. Designed to generate, capture, and analyze highspeed communications traffic, teledyne lecroys tools help developers to discover and correct persistent and intermittent errors and flaws in their product design. If you need a lecroy manual go to the product page and download it for free. Thank you for purchasing a teledyne lecroy waverunner oscilloscope. Primer xyzs of oscilloscopes university of colorado boulder.
Color digital oscilloscopes test equipment pdf manual download. In most applications, the graph shows how signals change over time. The wavepro 7000a series oscilloscope offers the sophisticated analysis capability of a top line oscilloscope with the allround utility of a general purpose instrument. The product manuals section of the teledyne lecroy technical library lets you browse, and print the latest technical documentation. As in part 2, the tutorials take a practical, stepbystep approach to famliarizing you with the use of your lecroy color digital oscilloscope. Lecroy color digital oscilloscopes manual pdf download. Basics of oscopes an introduction to what, exactly, oscilloscopes are, what they measure, and why we use them. How to use an oscilloscope youtube great oscope explanation straight from the makers of scopes tektronix. The company was privately held until its public offering in 1995. Lecroy waverunner and wavesurfer oscilloscopes are extremely dependable and can be purchased used at a very reasonable price. It records traces, setups, screen images and user annotation.
The modern oscilloscope is an invaluable tool used by researchers, engineers, technicians, students and hobbyists to design, debug, deploy and repair todays electronic designs. Lecroy ltxxx digital storage oscilloscope service manual. System probe plus oscilloscope gain settings are automatically calculated and displayed based on the probe attenuation. Probing tutorial application note 016 teledyne lecroy. When set to 10x, the oscilloscope reading will be one tenth of the actual signal. View and download lecroy color digital oscilloscopes manual online. Measuring relative phase between two waveforms using an. The xyzs of oscilloscopes pdf a great indepth introduction to oscilloscopes. Lecroy waveace oscilloscopes getting started manual english. While its specific to that scope, it still provides a nice. Therefore, the oscilloscope analog bandwidth bw scope needed is 334mhz. In order to use an oscilloscope to its best advantage, the technician and engineer should have a basic understanding of how an oscilloscope works as well as a good understanding of the oscilloscopes controls, features, and operating modes.
Fast fourier transform fft frequency analysis an oscilloscope provides powerful capability to debug frequencyrelated effects. Lecroy lc oscilloscope operators manual reva texts. I introduction to lecroy digital oscilloscopes l c o. Such an instrument is obviously useful for the design and. On digital scopes, there may be a pushbutton, but you may have to locate the options in a menu. Probe compensation before using the oscilloscope probe, the oscilloscope must be calibrated, or compensated, to account for the nonideal effects that the probe has on voltage measurements. A used lecroy oscilloscope is a piece of test equipment that you will have for years to come. Warranty lecroy warrants its oscilloscope products for normal use and operation within specifications for a period of three years from the date of shipment. From the zs high impedance active probes to the wavelink differential probing system which offers bandwidths up to 25 ghz, teledyne lecroy probes and probe accessories provide optimum mechanical connections for signal measurement. This is the fastest analog storage product available in todays market. Teledyne lecroy is a leading provider of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions that enable companies across a wide range of industries to design and test electronic devices of all types. At its simplest level the oscilloscope allows users to visualize the behavior of a signal by displaying its voltage over a time period. Lc series color oscilloscope handson guide teledyne lecroy. Lecroy corporation is an american manufacturer of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and other test equipment.
The following steps will describe how to automatically create a stable oscilloscope display using a 1 khz, 5 v pkpk square wave. Operators manual table 5, list of required equipment description minimum requirements test equipment examples wide band oscilloscope 500 mhz bandwidth 2 mv 200mv scale factors 1 ns 10. Teledyne lecroy oscilloscopes utilize one or more proprietary probe interfaces providing a complete measurement solution from probe tip to oscilloscope display. Lecroy digital oscilloscope combining signal fidelity with an architecture that maximizes speed in every performance aspect, the new wavepro 7 zia series presents a totally new oscilloscope experience from 1. Spectrum analyzer mode in hdo oscilloscopes teledyne lecroy. Swift 16671745 objective to learn to operate a cathode ray oscilloscope. The product manuals on this site are available in pdf format for easy download. Xyzs of oscilloscopes the oscilloscope is an essential tool if you plan to design or repair electronic equipment.
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