Operator’s M anual WaveStation Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator
WaveStation Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator March, 2012
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Operator's Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ........................................................................ 6 Contact LeCroy for Support ........................................... 6 Thank You ...................................................................... 7 Package Contents............................................................ 8 Safety Requirements ....................................................... 8 Safety Symbols ...............................................................
WaveStation Creating Waveforms ..................................................... 27 Creating Waveforms Overview .................................... 27 Creating a Sine Wave ................................................... 28 Frequency/Period......................................................... 28 Amplitude/HLevel ........................................................ 29 Offset/LLevel ................................................................ 30 Phase/EqPhase ..............................
Operator's Manual Utility Operation Menu Selections and Parameters .... 63 Restoring the Default Settings ..................................... 73 Using WaveStation Help ................................................ 75 Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC 76 The USB-GPIB Adapter ................................................. 76 Connecting Your Adapter ............................................ 77 WaveStation PC Software..............................................
WaveStation Welcome Thank you for purchasing a LeCroy WaveStation. The WaveStation is a function/arbitrary waveform generator that allows you to customize settings on waveforms you create while seeing them graphically at the same time. Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76) is possible, and you can even transfer waveforms to and from your WaveStation using the WaveStation PC Software. See WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 78).
Operator's Manual Thank You We truly hope these materials provide increased comprehension when using LeCroy's fine products. Sincerely, David C.
WaveStation Package Contents The standard WaveStation package includes the following: WaveStation Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Power Cord Standard USB 2.
Operator's Manual This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection. This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis connection. This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection. This symbol is used to denote Power. It is located on the front panel and denotes Power On/Off status of the instrument. CAUTION The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment.
WaveStation CAT I Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the instrument front panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level. Operating Environment The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment.
Operator's Manual Cooling The instrument relies on forced air cooling with an internal fan and ventilation openings. Care must be taken to avoid restricting the airflow around the apertures (fan holes) at the side of the instrument. CAUTION Do not allow any foreign matter to enter the instrument through the ventilation holes, etc.
WaveStation If you suspect the instrument's protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any unintended operation. The instrument's protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses. Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.
Operator's Manual You can also move the handle into a tucked position under the generator for different viewing positions. Front Panel Numbered callouts on this image correspond with the following descriptions. 1. Power Button 2. USB Connector - USB 2.0 connector which is used for making USBGPIB or Memory Stick connections as explained in Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76) and Main Save/Recall Operations (on page 57), respectively. 3. LCD Display 4.
WaveStation Specifically, the top three buttons are Waveform Signal Conditioning buttons and apply Mod, Sweep, or Burst functions to the waveform you've selected. Meanwhile, the lower three, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help, are for various WaveStation tools and configurations along with some Help information. 8. BNC Channel Outputs and Corresponding Control Buttons - The buttons above the BNC connectors control the activation/deactivation of corresponding channel outputs. 9. Direction Buttons 10.
Operator's Manual 2. USB Connector - USB 2.0 connector which is used for making USBRAW or USBTMC connections as explained in WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 78) and Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76), respectively. 3. Ground Connector 4. AC Power Connector Getting Started with WaveStation The WaveStation Interface Numbered callouts on this image of the WaveStation interface correspond with the following descriptions.
WaveStation Waveform types include Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, and Arb. When using the Function buttons, shows the selected function from Modulate, Sweep, Burst, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help. 5. Operation Menu - This menu changes based on the selected Waveform or Function chosen. Refer to more detailed corresponding coverage later in this manual for more information.
Operator's Manual 2. At this point, the Display Menu Operation buttons are used to select applicable parameters and make adjustments as desired. The operation menu's currently selected parameter is shown in white. While navigating, you'll come across the following interfaces and button type combinations. First/Second Press Shared Buttons - A good portion of the operation buttons control two separate parameters.
WaveStation Parameter Label and Selection Display Button - However, some parameters look like they're first/second press shared buttons, and really are not. Instead, the parameter title is shown in the top portion and the lower portion displays the particular parameter selection as the following Shape parameter shows. Additional Menus - Operation menus containing more parameters than the ones showing on the first menu have a 1/X ↓ final selection.
Operator's Manual Controls (on page 27), and then pressing the same corresponding operation menu button again to preserve the adjustment/selection. The only variation includes where the interface shows the adjustment/selection choices. Inside the Operation Menu - Some adjustment/selection choices are shown right on the Operation menu. On the Display Dialog - Some adjustment/selection choices are shown right on the Display dialog.
WaveStation On the Detail Dialog - Some adjustment/selection choices are shown right on the Detail dialog. On the Browser Display Dialog - Some interfaces are provided using file explorer-like screens for saving and recalling a variety of folders and file types.
Operator's Manual Waveform Types and Default Parameters Provided your WaveStation is powered on, a single waveform type is always selected and only one waveform type is selected at a time. Each waveform type (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, and Arb) contains default parameters when initially selected.
WaveStation Initial Function Settings Each function (Modulate, Sweep, Burst, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help) contains default settings when initially selected. Specifically, the top three buttons are Waveform Signal Conditioning buttons and apply Mod, Sweep, or Burst functions to the waveform you've selected. Meanwhile, the lower three, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help, are for various WaveStation tools and configurations along with some Help information.
Operator's Manual Burst - Press the Burst button and the waveforms you've created using the WaveStation are generated for either N-Cycle Burst (a specified number of waveform cycles) or Gated Burst (controlled by an external gated signal). Note: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be set to an N-Cycle Burst, while Noise is the only waveform type available for a Gated Burst.
WaveStation Menus are therefore displayed in a prioritized order of Waveform Type (one of which is always selected) and a second level of Mod, Sweep, or Burst (one of the three at a time). However, it is not mandatory to apply Mod, Sweep, or Burst functionality to your selected waveform. Therefore, a second press of the Mod, Sweep, or Burst button turns the LED and function off to reveal the originally selected waveform type menu.
Operator's Manual So, at any given time, you can press the Save/Recall, Utility, or Help function button, and the corresponding menu is shown. Similar to Mod, Sweep, or Burst these buttons are optional and a second press turns off their corresponding LED and function to reveal either the the Mod, Sweep, or Burst menu if applied to the selected waveform, otherwise, the selected waveform type menu is shown.
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Operator's Manual Digital Input Front Panel Controls Three sets of buttons - The Number Buttons, The Direction Buttons, and the Adjustment Control Knob - all provide unique means to provide digital input from the Front Panel (on page 13) in the following ways: 1. The Number Buttons are used to set parameter and input values. 2.
WaveStation This section covers details around creating waveforms and making specific adjustment/selection parameter choices - all of which vary based on the specific waveform selection made. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). Creating a Sine Wave When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the WaveStation shows the Sine Operation menu and corresponding Display and Detail dialogs.
Operator's Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press the Frequency/Period operation button a second time to select and adjust the Period parameter in the same manner. While editing certain parameters using the Number Buttons, applicable unit(s) are shown on the Operation menu. Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit for your entry. Provide your desired Frequency or Period using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27).
WaveStation Press the Amplitude/HLevel operation button a second time to select and adjust the HLevel (High Level) parameter in the same manner. Second operation button press parameters are shown in reverse color on the waveform detail dialog to provide a visual indication as to which parameter is being adjusted. While editing certain parameters using the Number Buttons, applicable unit(s) are shown on the Operation menu. Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit for your entry.
Operator's Manual Provide your desired Offset or LLevel using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27). Phase/EqPhase With the Sine waveform and the Phase/EqPhase operation button pressed once to select Frequency, a Sine waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and the Phase is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press the Phase/EqPhase operation button a second time to select and adjust the EqPhase parameter in the same manner.
WaveStation Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). Note: Square Operation menu selections and parameters include Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase, and Duty Cycle.
Operator's Manual % of High Level 20 to 80% 40 to 60% 50% Frequency < 10 MHz From 10 MHz to 20 MHz > 20 MHz PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit (unit interval) for your entry. Provide your desired Duty Cycle amount using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27). Creating a Ramp Wave When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the WaveStation shows the Ramp Operation menu and corresponding Display and Detail dialogs.
WaveStation Symmetry With the Ramp waveform and the Symmetry operation button pressed, a Ramp waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and Symmetry is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit (unit interval) for your entry. Provide your desired Symmetry amount using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27).
Operator's Manual For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). Note: Pulse Operation menu selections and parameters include Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, PulWidth/Duty, and Delay. The parameters for Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, and Offset/LLevel are carried out the same way as done when Creating a Sine Wave (on page 28).
WaveStation Delay With the Pulse waveform and the Delay operation button pressed once, a Pulse waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and the Delay is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit (unit interval) for your entry. Provide your desired Delay amount using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27).
Operator's Manual Set Variance/Mean values on Noise Waveforms as follows: Variance/Mean With the Noise waveform and the Variance/Mean operation button pressed once to select Variance, a Noise waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and Variance is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Press the Variance/Mean operation button a second time to select and adjust the Mean parameter in the same manner.
WaveStation Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Arb Operation menu selections and parameters include Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase/EqPhase, and Load Wform.
Operator's Manual BUILT-IN ARBITRARY WAVEFORMS After selecting Arb → Load Wform → Built-In, a menu is shown categorizing the Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms as follows: Note: After selecting one of the following categories using the adjacent Operation button, the built-in waveforms are shown on the Waveform Display dialog and may be selected using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) - specifically, the Direction Buttons or the Control Knob.
WaveStation STORED WAVEFORMS After selecting Arb → Load Wform → Stored Wforms, the Stored Waveforms are shown on the Waveform Display dialog as follows: Note: Select the stored waveforms showing on the Waveform Display dialog using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) specifically, the Direction Buttons or the Control Knob. Make your selection by pressing the Select option button.
Operator's Manual Generating Modulated Waveforms Generating Modulated Waveforms Overview Specific waveform types may be modulated (as carrier waveforms) using the WaveStation. Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be modulated, while Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot. The first step in creating your modulated waveform is to press the Mod Function button on the Front Panel. Then, select a modulated waveform type from the AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PM, and PWM choices on the Mod operation menu.
WaveStation Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). Mod → AM Operation menu selections and parameters include AM Freq, AM Depth, Type, Shape, and Source as follows: AM Freq - This parameter sets the modulating waveform frequency.
Operator's Manual Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). Mod → FM Operation menu selections and parameters include FM Freq, FM Dev, Type, Shape, and Source as follows: FM Freq - This parameter sets the modulating waveform frequency.
WaveStation Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16). ASK modulation represents digital data as variations in the amplitude of a carrier wave.
Operator's Manual Generating an FSK (Frequency Shift Keying Modulation) Modulated Waveform After selecting the Mod → FSK modulated waveform operator button as explained in the Generating Modulated Waveforms Overview (on page 41), the WaveStation shows the FSK Operation menu and corresponding Display and Detail dialogs. Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices.
WaveStation Hop Freq - Specify the desired hop frequency level (for variation from the set carrier waveform frequency). Source - Select Internal or External. If External is selected, use the Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel (on page 14).
Operator's Manual Mod/PM Operation menu selections and parameters include PM Freq, Phase Dev, Type, Shape, and Source as follows: PM Freq - This parameter sets the frequency at which the output amplitude shifts between the carrier amplitude and 0. The internal source frequency range is 2 MHz to 50 kHz. Phase Dev - This parameter sets the maximum phase deviation. Values range from 0° to 360°. Type - Phase Modulation. Shape - Choose the waveform shape type (used as a carrier waveform) for modulation.
WaveStation This section covers sweep waveform creation and making specific adjustment/selection parameter choices - all of which vary based on the specific function and carrier waveform selection made. While details around creating waveforms and adjusting specific parameters (which vary based on the specific sweep waveform) are covered here, the following section covers some menu control considerations.
Operator's Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Some parameters look like they're first/second press shared and really are not. Instead the parameter title is shown in the top portion and the lower portion displays the particular parameter selection. Operation menus containing more parameters than the ones showing on the first menu have a 1/X ↓ final selection. The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection.
WaveStation Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. Sweep Operation menu selections and parameters include SwpTime, StopFreq, FreqSpan, StartFreq, MidFreq, Source, TrigOut, Linear/Log, and Direction as follows: SwpTime - This parameter sets the overall sweep time span in which the frequency changes from specified start frequency to stop frequency values.
Operator's Manual Linear/Log - Press this operation button to highlight and select either Linear or Log spacing for your sweep waveform. Direction - Press this operation button to toggle between an upward (↑) or downward (↓) sweep direction for your waveform. Generating Burst Waveforms Specific waveform types may be burst using the WaveStation. Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be set to an N-Cycle Burst, while Noise is the only waveform type available for a Gated Burst.
WaveStation Common Burst Waveform Menu Controls and Considerations After pressing the Burst button on the Front Panel (on page 13), select the desired modulated waveform type using the Display Menu Operation buttons. The waveform is shown on the Waveform Display. At this point, the Display Menu Operation buttons are used to select applicable parameters and make adjustments as desired. A good portion of the waveform operation buttons control two separate parameters.
Operator's Manual PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Some parameters look like they're first/second press shared and really are not. Instead the parameter title is shown in the top portion and the lower portion displays the particular parameter selection. Operation menus containing more parameters than the ones showing on the first menu have a 1/X ↓ final selection. The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection.
WaveStation Burst Operation menu selections and parameters include Period, StartPhase, NCycle/Gated, Source, TrigOut, Cycles/Infinite, and Delay as follows: Period - This control is only available when NCycle is selected from the third operation button. Press the Period operation button and provide a specific value for the Pulse Period control using the detail dialog.
Operator's Manual Cycles/Infinite - This control is only available when NCycle is selected from the third operation button. Press this operation button to highlight and select either Cycles or Infinite amounts for your burst waveform(s). With Cycle selected, provide a desired amount of repetitions (from 1 to 50,000) using the detail dialog. Infinite generates a continuous waveform that only stops on a trigger event.
WaveStation Save/Recall Save/Recall Overview The first step when using the Save/Recall is to press the corresponding Save/Recall function button on the Front Panel (on page 13). The following interface is shown with the Store Operation menu on the right side of the screen.
Operator's Manual Main Save/Recall Operations After pressing the Save/Recall button on the Front Panel (on page 13), select the desired function using the corresponding Display Menu Operation buttons. Note: Default values for most save/recall parameters may be set using certain options available from the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on page 62).
WaveStation A good portion of the operation buttons control two separate parameters. Operation buttons controlling two parameters have additional, lighter shaded function labels on them; press the button once to adjust the top control parameter; twice to adjust the bottom one. Make adjustments using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27).
Operator's Manual FileType - This control contains State, Data, and All File options based on which kinds of files are being used. State (or Setup) handles various WaveStation setup files, Data handles arbitrary waveform files, and All File is used when storing or recalling any other file type. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When saving State (Setup) or Data (Arbitrary Waveforms) onto your WaveStation, 10 specific Memory Banks are provided for each type on the File section of the Browser.
WaveStation PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: If you're saving State (Setup) or Data (Arbitrary Waveforms) onto your WaveStation, onto one of their 10 specific Memory Banks, and select a Bank/File location already containing previously stored information, your new information always overwrites the old. When saving information, Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) are used to provide a file name in the following manner: o Press The Number Buttons to quickly input a number or character.
Operator's Manual o Use the Cancel option button if you wish to return to the main Save/Recall menu without saving your file. Note: Refer to the WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 78) to learn how to transfer waveform files between the WaveStation and your PC. Recall - You can retrieve stored Setups or Data by navigating to the desired file stored on either WaveStation itself or from a USB device. o Use the Browser controls to navigate to the desired file for retrieval.
WaveStation External Hard Drives are not supported for use as USB flash memory. The front USB is meant for use by what is commonly known as memory sticks or thumb drive devices. Utility Utility Overview The first step when using Utility is to press the corresponding Utility function button on the Front Panel (on page 13).
Operator's Manual Second operation button press parameters are shown in reverse color on the waveform detail dialog to provide a visual indication as to which parameter is being adjusted in the detail dialog. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Some parameters look like they're first/second press shared and really are not. Instead the parameter title is shown in the top portion and the lower portion displays the particular parameter selection.
WaveStation quickly select a 1/-1V or 2/-2V DC Offset using corresponding option buttons. Note: After pressing either 1/-1V or 2/-2V DC Offset option buttons, the Adjustment Control Knob may also be used to dial in the desired level within a -3 to 3V range. IO Setup - After pressing the IO Setup option button, an additional menu is shown where you can set USB or GPIB input/output options.
Operator's Manual The USB connector on the Front Panel is also used for USB memory sticks. USB memory sticks are plugand-play supported and no special setting is needed for their use. o Make selections as desired and press the Done (to commit) or Cancel option button and the main Util menu is shown. Output Setup - Press this option button and an additional menu is shown.
WaveStation Default - The Sync signal should be connected to the activated Sync Out connector on the Back Panel. When the Sync Signal is disabled, the output voltage of the [Sync] connector is set to low level. Inverse - In this mode, the Waveform corresponding to the Sync Signal does not inverse. Non-Modulated Waveforms - The Sync Signal reference is the carrier signal on non-modulated waveforms.
Operator's Manual System - Press this option button on the 2/2 main Util menu and additional menus (there's actually two - shown here side by side for convenience) are provided where you can make various default settings on your WaveStation. Note: The menus don't appear on the WaveStation this way and are provided here side-by-side for convenience.
WaveStation Otherwise, subsequent presses of corresponding buttons select the available values. Note: When selecting the Set to Default option button, your WaveStation is restored to various factory settings as described in Restoring the Default Settings (on page 73). Make selections as desired and press the Done (to commit) option button and the System menu is shown.
Operator's Manual Screen, Keyboard, and LED Test screens look like the following: Screen Test - Each press of the 7 front panel button runs successively through colors and is how the Screen Test is performed. Move through a few colors until you are satisfied. As the screen indicates, press the 8 front panel button to exit.
WaveStation Keyboard Test - As front panel buttons and knobs are pressed and turned, the screen colorizes their corresponding location on the test screen, indicating a successful test. Test all of the instruments buttons and knobs as desired. As the screen indicates, pressing the 8 front panel button three times exits the keyboard test.
Operator's Manual LED Test - Each press of the 7 front panel button illuminates successively from the Waveform Type buttons, to the Waveform Signal Conditioning buttons, to the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help buttons, to the two Output buttons (since these are the only LED buttons on the Front Panel). When a front panel button illuminates, it's corresponding location on the test screen is simultaneously colorized, indicating correct function and a successful test. Test as many LEDs as desired.
WaveStation EditInfo - Press this option button and a WaveStation firmware version details screen is shown and contains details for Boot-Strap Number, Software Version, Hardware Version, Model Number, and Serial Number. Exit the screen by pressing any Option, Waveform, or Function button on the Front Panel (on page 13). Update - Firmware updates are made available for the WaveStation function/arbitrary waveform generator and may be downloaded from www.lecroy.com.
Operator's Manual Restoring the Default Settings The WaveStation function/arbitrary waveform generator is set up for normal operation when it is shipped from the factory. After making changes to various settings, the defaults can be restored in the following manner: Press the System option button on the 2/2 main Util menu. Then, press the Set to Default option button on the Util/System menu.
WaveStation Sweep Default Value Start/Stop Frequency 100 Hz/1.
Operator's Manual Using WaveStation Help The first step when using Help is to press the corresponding Help function button on the Front Panel (on page 13). After pressing the Help function button, a listing of very shortened versions of various help topics based on the information in this manual is provided right on your WaveStation. Use the Arrow option buttons to move up and down the list.
WaveStation Controlling WaveStation with USBGPIB and/or USBTMC Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC WaveStation can be controlled using either USB-GPIB (for GPIB) or USBTMC (for VISA) protocols. First, use the following steps to make a setting on your WaveStation to receive the desired protocol. This is described in the Main Utility Operations (on page 62) topic, however, the quick location is provided here: The USB-GPIB Setting is located at Utility → IO Setup → GPIB.
Operator's Manual GPIB controls can interface with compatible LeCroy oscilloscopes and, if desired, a GPIB address may be used. Note: The GPIB interface specifically supports Device (and not Controller) mode. Connecting Your Adapter First, make sure you've set your WaveStation to receive the USB-GPIB connection. This is described in Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76) and in the Main Utility Operations (on page 62) topic. The default address for the adapter is 13.
WaveStation 3. Two LED indicators on the GPIB side of the connector indicate red when the adapter has power and yellow when communicating data. Note: Once connected, do not unplug USB or GPIB ends from oscilloscope and/or computer respectively before powering down all equipment first. WaveStation PC Software WaveStation PC Software Overview You can use the WaveStation Software to send and receive waveforms files over a PC connection with your WaveStation.
Operator's Manual Note: It's important to realize that a scalar representation of the waveform data is sent. Adjust the amplitude, frequency, and offset as desired. Minimum and Suggested WaveStation Software System Requirements MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating system Microsoft™ Windows® XP, Windows® Vista 32 Bit Version, Windows® 7 32 Bit Version. Pentium® IV processor. 1 Gb RAM. 150 Mb hard disk available space for software set‐up. Video resolution 800 X 600. USB 2.0 connections.
WaveStation On the center portion of the Computer Management screen, open the listing for Universal Serial Bus controllers. Right-click the LeCroy Series function/arbitrary Waveform Generator listing shown under Universal Serial Bus controllers and select Properties. On the popup, click the Properties button on the lower-right. On the new pop-up shown, click the Update Driver button on the lower-right of its General tab. Another pop-up is shown. Select to Browse my computer for driver software.
Operator's Manual Finally, make the USB cable connection from the Back Panel of the WaveStation to your PC. On the PC, launch the WaveStation PC Software. Now your WaveStation and your PC are ready to share waveform data.
WaveStation Modifying Waveform Files from WaveStation to PC Software With your WaveStation - PC Software connection completed as explained in Making the WaveStation - PC Software Connection (on page 80), you now need to save Data (Arbitrary Waveform) in one of their 10 specific Memory Banks on your WaveStation as explained in Main Save/Recall Operations (on page 57).
Operator's Manual You can also just click the Read wave button on the lower part of the WaveStudio PC Software.
WaveStation The Read wave pop-up is then shown and provides a Wave list control showing all the waveforms (Data - Arbitrary Waveform and Stored Waveforms) stored on your connected WaveStation. Select the desired waveform from the Wave list drop-down on the Read wave pop-up and click the Read wave button to pull the waveform from your WaveStation onto your PC. Note: A scalar representation of the waveform data is sent. Adjust the amplitude, frequency, and offset as desired.
Operator's Manual Modifying Waveform Files from PC Software to WaveStation With your WaveStation - PC Software connection completed as explained in Making the WaveStation - PC Software Connection (on page 80), you now need to create and save Data (Arbitrary Waveform) using the WaveStation PC Software. Select File → New from the menu bar and the Property setting pop-up is shown.
WaveStation Provide a Name for your waveform and, if desired, provide details for Samples, VPP, Quantify, Frequency, and Period. Click the Ok button when finished and your new Waveform is shown. Now, you can modify your waveform as desired by either selecting one of the Waveform Type buttons or using various Waveform Drawing Tools. With your waveform setup as desired, click the Save button.
Operator's Manual Now, transfer your waveform file to WaveStation by selecting Communication → Send wave from the menu bar or, click the Send wave button on the lower interface. The Send wave pop-up is then shown. Select one of the 10 ARB waveform bank locations for saving your waveform (from the Store location control) and exactly which waveform for saving to WaveStation (from the Name control) and click the Send button.
WaveStation Now, retrieve the sent ARB sent to your WaveStation as explained in Main Save/Recall Operations (on page 57), by pressing the Save/Recall Front Panel (on page 13) button, selecting Data using the FileType operation button, selecting your waveform on the File display area on the Browser, pressing the Recall control button. The waveform you created using the PC Software is now shown in your WaveStation.
Operator's Manual Reference Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the LeCroy website at www.lecroy.com for the most current specification information regarding your product. CERTIFICATIONS CE Compliant CE Declaration of Conformity The instrument meets requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC for Product Safety.
WaveStation EN 61000-4-5:2006** Surges. (1 kV AC Mains, L-N, L-PE, N-PE) EN 61000-4-6:2007** RF Conducted Electromagnetic Field. (3 Vrms, 0.15 MHz - 80 MHz) EN 61000-4-11:2004† Mains Dips and Interruptions. (1 cycle voltage dip, 100% short interruption) * In order to conform to Radiated Emissions standards, use properly shielded cables on all I/O terminals.
Operator's Manual UL and cUL The instrument is UL and cUL listed and conforms to the following standards: UL Standard: UL 61010-1 2nd Edition. Canadian Standard: CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04.
WaveStation China RoHS Compliance (English Version) Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) PCBAs X 0 X X X X Mechanical Hardware 0 0 X 0 0 0 Sheet Metal 0 0 X 0 0 0 Plastic Parts 0 0 0 0 X X Cable Assemblies X 0 X 0 X X Display X 0 X X X X Power Supply X X X 0 X X Fans X 0 X 0 X X Battery for Processor
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WaveStation You can also find contact information for our offices on the LeCroy Web sites shown for the following regions: Contact Your Local LeCroy Office for Sales and Technical Assistance United States and Canada - World Wide Corporate Office LeCroy Corporation 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977-6499 Phone (Sales, Applications, and Service): 800-553-2769 (options 1, 2, and 3, respectively) or 845-425-2000 Fax (Sales, Applications, and Service): 845-578-5985 Email (Sales, Applications, and
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WaveStation Index A Adjusting the Handle, 12 Creating an Arbitrary Waveform, 37 Creating Waveforms Overview, 27 Amplitude/HLevel, 29 D B Back Panel, 14 Digital Input Front Panel Controls, 27 C Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons, 23 Common Burst Waveform Menu Controls and Considerations, 52 Common Save/Recall Menu Controls and Considerations, 57, 62 Common Sweep Waveform Controls and Considerations, 48 Connecting Your Adapter, 77 Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or US
Operator's Manual Generating an PM (Phase Modulation) Modulated Waveform, 46 Generating Burst Waveforms, 51 Generating Sweep Waveforms, 47 I Initial Function Settings, 22 Installing the WaveStation PC Drivers and Software, 79 L Load Wform, 38 N Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections, 16 O Offset/LLevel, 30 Operation Menu Selections and Parameters, 58 P Phase/EqPhase, 31 PulWidth/Duty, 35 R M Main Save/Recall Operations, 57 Main Utility Operations, 62 Restoring the Default Sett
WaveStation W The USB-GPIB Adapter, 76 The WaveStation Interface, 15 U Using WaveStation Help, 75 Utility Operation Menu Selections and Parameters, 63 Waveform Signal Conditioning Buttons, 22 Waveform Types and Default Parameters, 21 WaveStation PC Software Overview, 78 Welcome, 6 V Variance/Mean, 37 98 WSta-OM-E RevA
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