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Safety Information 

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This refers you to additional information contained in the operator’s manual. 
The corresponding information in this manual is similarly denoted.   
To avoid personal injury or damage to the WS-GPIB or any equipment 
connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions. 

Use only as intended.

 

The WS-GPIB is intended to be used only with the LeCroy WaveSurfer series 
oscilloscopes.    Do not connect the USB connector of the WS-GPIB to any 
device other than a WaveSurfer oscilloscope. 
Use of the WS-GPIB and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner not 
specified by the manufacturer(s) may impair the protection mechanisms. 

Connect and disconnect properly.     

Do not connect or disconnect equipment to the GPIB connector of the WS-GPIB 
while the equipment power is on. 
Do not disconnect equipment when red LED is ON.    The red LED of the 
WS-GPIB lights up while the communication is in progress. 
Disconnecting equipment during this time may result in data corruption or 
equipment damage.   

Do not use in wet/damp or explosive atmospheres. 

For indoor use only.

 

The WS-GPIB is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry, 
environment.

 

Do not operate with suspected failures. 

Do not use WS-GPIB if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be 
referred to qualified service personnel. 

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. 

Cleaning 

The outside of the WS-GPIB should be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with 
either deionized / distilled water or isopropyl alcohol.    Allow the surface to dry 
completely before returning the instrument to service. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Wave Surfer WS-GPIB

Page 1: ... USB to GPIB Converter WS GPIB User s Manual WaveSurfer is a trademark of LeCroy Corporation Windows is a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ...

Page 2: ...notes on use and basic usage of the WS GPIB Notes Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice for improvements in performance and functions Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior permission from LeCroy is prohibited If you have questions about this instrument please contact LeCroy Corporation Refer to the contact address given at the e...

Page 3: ...onverter 1 User s manual 1 Sending Back for Repairs If the instrument is inoperable send it back to LeCroy Corporation Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual We will repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty When sending back the instrument explicitly describe the following product name serial number description of the trouble name post phone number of the cont...

Page 4: ...d disconnect properly Do not connect or disconnect equipment to the GPIB connector of the WS GPIB while the equipment power is on Do not disconnect equipment when red LED is ON The red LED of the WS GPIB lights up while the communication is in progress Disconnecting equipment during this time may result in data corruption or equipment damage Do not use in wet damp or explosive atmospheres For indo...

Page 5: ...lity precision instrument To maintain accuracy and signal fidelity mechanical shock should be avoided as well as damage to the cable through excessive bending All maintenance and component replacement should be referred to qualified personnel ...

Page 6: ...WS GPIB User s Manual Table of Contents Overview 1 How to Use the WS GPIB 1 a Connection 1 b Setting up the GP IB 2 c Communication status 3 Specifications 4 Product Specifications 4 Certifications 4 ...

Page 7: ... WS GPIB does not functions as a controller Make sure to thoroughly read this manual and have a good understanding of the GP IB prior to using it How to Use the WS GPIB Use the WS GPIB following the steps shown below a Connection As shown in Figure 1 below connect the USB connector of the WS GPIB to the USB port of the WaveSurfer then connect the other end the GP IB connector to that of the PC NOT...

Page 8: ...wing the steps shown below c Touch Utilities in the menu bar and select Utilities Setup from the pull down menu d Click the Remote tab in the setup area in the lower part of the screen e Select the GpibAddress and set an address by entering a value Figure 2 Measurement Screen of the WaveSurfer c d e ...

Page 9: ...ipped with two LEDs on the GP IB connector side to indicate the communication status The LEDs indicate the following statuses respectively c Green POWER LED is ON Power to the WS GPIB is ON d Red ACCESS LED is ON Communication is in process d c ...

Page 10: ...dity operating 80 RH non condensing Altitude operating 3048 m 10 000 ft max at 25o C External dimensions 61 W 22 H 62 L mm Cable length 1 500 mm Mass Approx 105 g Applicable PC GP IB side PC AT compatible PCs equipped with a National Instruments compatible GP IB card Applicable device USB side WaveSurfer series Oscilloscopes The source voltage is supplied from the USB port The appearance or parts ...

Page 11: ...95 A1 1998 A2 2001 Electrostatic discharge 4kV contact discharge 8kV air discharge EN61000 4 3 2002 Radio frequency electromagnetic field 3V m unmodulated r m s 80 AM 1kHz LeCroy Corporation 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge NY 10977 6499 Tel 845 578 6020 Fax 845 578 5985 Internet www lecroy com 2006 by LeCroy Corporation All rights reserved LeCroy ActiveDSO ProBus JitterTrack WavePro WaveMas...

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