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Operator’s

Manual

WaveStation

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Waveform Generator

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Operator’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome .................................................................................................. 1

Package Contents ..................................................................................... 2

Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 3

Symbols.................................................................................................. 3

Precautions ............................................................................................ 3

Operating Environment ......................................................................... 4

Cooling ................................................................................................... 4

Cleaning ................................................................................................. 5

Calibration ............................................................................................. 5

Power ..................................................................................................... 5

Adjusting the Handle ............................................................................. 7

Front Panel ............................................................................................ 8

Back Panel .............................................................................................. 9

Getting Started with WaveStation .......................................................... 10

The WaveStation Interface .................................................................. 10

Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections 11

Waveform Types and Default Parameters .......................................... 15

Initial Function Settings ....................................................................... 16

Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons ... 17

Digital Input Front Panel Controls ....................................................... 20

Creating Waveforms ............................................................................... 20

Overview .............................................................................................. 20

Creating a Sine Wave ........................................................................... 21

Creating a Square Wave ...................................................................... 26

Creating a Ramp Wave ........................................................................ 27

Creating a Pulse Wave ......................................................................... 28

Creating a Noise Wave......................................................................... 30

Creating an Arbitrary Waveform ......................................................... 30

Generating Modulated Waveforms ........................................................ 34

Overview .............................................................................................. 34

Generating an AM Modulated Waveform ........................................... 35

Generating an FM Modulated Waveform ........................................... 36

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Generating an ASK Modulated Waveform ........................................... 37

Generating an FSK Modulated Waveform ........................................... 38

Generating a PM Modulated Waveform .............................................. 39

Generating Sweep Waveforms ................................................................ 40

Generating Burst Waveforms .................................................................. 43

Save/Recall ............................................................................................. 46

Overview .............................................................................................. 46

Main Save/Recall Operations ............................................................... 46

Save/Recall Menu Controls and Considerations .................................. 47

Utility ...................................................................................................... 52

Main Utility Operations ........................................................................ 52

Restoring the Default Settings.............................................................. 59

Using WaveStation Help.......................................................................... 61

Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC ...................... 62

About the USB-GPIB Adapter ............................................................... 62

Connecting the USB-GPIB Adapter ....................................................... 63

Updating WaveStation Firmware ............................................................ 64

WaveStation PC Software ....................................................................... 65

Overview .............................................................................................. 65

Installing Drivers and Software ............................................................ 66

Making the WaveStation-PC Software Connection .............................. 67

Modifying Waveform Files from WaveStation to PC Software ........... 67

Modifying Waveform Files from PC Software to WaveStation ........... 70

Reference ................................................................................................ 74

Certifications ........................................................................................ 74

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ...................................................................... 78

Index ....................................................................................................... 79

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy WaveStation.

The WaveStation is a function/arbitrary waveform generator that allows

you to simultaneously create and view custom waveforms. You can control

WaveStation through USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC interfaces, and even

transfer waveforms to and from your WaveStation using the WaveStation

PC Software.

This WaveStation Operator's Manual covers how to use WaveStation

models 2012 10 MHz, 2022 25 MHz, and 2052 50 MHz. The material is

organized in the following manner:

 Package Contents and Safety Requirements, along with the

Hardware and I/O description.

 Getting Started with WaveStation, a general overview of the

standard controls on the front panel and how they correspond with

the display.

 How to create Waveform Types, Modulated Waveforms, Sweep

Waveforms, and Burst Waveforms. Additional sections explain how

to use Save/Recall, Utility, and Help sections.

 How to control WaveStation with USB-GPIB (using the USB-GPIB

Adapter) and/or USBTMC.

 How to use the WaveStation Software to send and receive

waveforms over a PC connection with your WaveStation.

 Reference, including where to find regularly updated Specifications

and other details.

We truly hope these materials provide increased comprehension when

using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.

Sincerely,

David C. Graef

Teledyne LeCroy

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

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Package Contents

The standard WaveStation package includes the following:

 WaveStation Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

 Power Cord

 Standard USB 2.0 Type A to Type B Cable, 1 m

 USB to GPIB Converter Cable

 WaveStation Operator's Manual

 Performance/Calibration Certificate

 Product Registration Card

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Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep the

instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to

follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions

specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating

this instrument is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Symbols

These symbols may appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in

its documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.

CAUTION of damage to instrument, or WARNING of hazard to

health. Attend to the accompanying information to protect

against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until

conditions are fully understood and met.

WARNING. Risk of electro-shock.

Measurement ground connection.

Frame or chassis connection.

Safety (protective) ground connection.

Power on/off.

Precautions

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this

instrument and certified for the country of use.

Maintain ground. This product is grounded through the power cord

grounding conductor. To avoid electric shock, connect only to a grounded

mating outlet.

Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect/disconnect probes or

test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

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Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input that

exceeds the maximum rating of that input. Refer to the markings next to

the BNC terminals for maximum allowed values.

Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or

explosive atmospheres.

Use indoors only.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Do not block the cooling vents. Leave a minimum six-inch (15 cm) gap

between the instrument and the nearest object. Keep the underside clear

of papers and other objects.

Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to

qualified service personnel.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any part

is damaged. Obviously incorrect measurement behaviors (such as failure to

calibrate) might indicate impairment due to hazardous live electrical

quantities. Cease operation immediately and sequester the instrument

from inadvertent use.

Operating Environment

Temperature: 0° C to 40° C

Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% (non-condensing) for

temperatures up to 30° C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at

40° C.

Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30° C.

Cooling

The WaveStation relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents.

Take care to avoid restricting the airflow to any part of the instrument.

Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between

the instrument and the nearest object. At the bottom, the feet (up or

down) provide adequate clearance.

CAUTION. Do not block vents. Always keep the area beneath the

instrument clear of paper and other items.

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Cleaning

Clean only the exterior of the instrument using a damp, soft cloth. Do not

use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances

submerge the instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Avoid electric

shock by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.

CAUTION. Do not attempt to clean internal parts. Refer to qualified

service personnel.

Calibration

The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be

performed by qualified personnel only.

CAUTION. It is required that all inputs be removed from the

WaveStation prior to performing a manual calibration.

Schedule an annual factory calibration as part of your regular maintenance.

Extended warranty, calibration, and upgrade plans are available for

purchase. Contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative or

customersupport@teledynelecroy.com to purchase a service plan.

Power

Power Consumption

50 VA (50 W) Max

Power and Ground Connections

100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±5%) or 100-120 VAC (±10%) at

400 Hz (±5%)

Automatic AC voltage selection. No manual voltage selection is required

because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage.

The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the frame of the instrument.

For adequate protection again electric shock, connect to a mating outlet

with a safety ground contact.

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WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside

the instrument, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,

creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Powering On/Off

The Power button controls the operational state of the instrument.

Press the button to switch the instrument AC power On or Off.

Always use the Power button to execute a proper shut down process and

preserve settings before powering down.

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Hardware and I/O

Adjusting the Handle

The construction of the handle on your WaveStation can be adjusted to

bridge the front panel and fully-support the weight of the generator during

transport.

NOTE: Adjust the handle while gently pulling outward on the two arms where they

attach to the sides of your WaveStation.

You can also move the handle into a tucked position under the generator

for different viewing positions.

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Front Panel

1. Power Button

2. USB Connector - USB 2.0 connector which is used for making USB-GPIB

or Memory Stick connections as explained in Controlling WaveStation

with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 62) and Main Save/Recall

Operations (on page 46), respectively.

3. LCD Display

4. Display Menu Operation Buttons

5. Waveform Buttons - These buttons control the selection of Waveform

Types and Default Parameters.

6. Number Buttons

7. Function Buttons - When pressed, these buttons setup corresponding

Initial Function Settings. 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. Adjustment Control Knob

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NOTE: It's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform

Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform,

Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page 17).

Back Panel

1. Input and Output BNC Connectors - Four BNC Connectors provide 10

MHz In, Modulation In, Synch Out, Ext Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst Out.

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 64) and Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB

and/or USBTMC (on page 62), respectively.

3. Ground Connector

4. AC Power Connector

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Getting Started with WaveStation

The WaveStation Interface

NOTE: The default signal is a Sine wave as each channel tab and in the upper-right

corner of the display show.

1. Channel Tabs - The channel tabs display the currently chosen Waveform

or Function type and, when selected, show their corresponding Display

and Detail dialog.

2. Display Dialog - Shows a rendered waveform or modulated waveform

display of your generated signal and some additional waveform details.

3. Detail Dialog - Shows even more data regarding specific parameters for

your selected Waveform or Function.

4. Waveform/Function Type Indicator - When using the Waveform

buttons, shows the waveform type for the corresponding waveform

channel selected. 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.

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Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and

Making Selections

Specific waveform types may be used as carrier waveforms for specific

functions as explained in Initial Function Settings (on page 16).

NOTE: Default values for most modulated waveform parameters may be set using

certain options available from the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility

Operations (on page 52).

Subsequent sections go into more detail when using specific Waveform

and Function buttons and adjusting specific parameters - all of which vary

based on the specific waveform, function, and/or carrier waveform

selections made. This particular topic covers some common navigation,

parameter adjustments, and making selections when using the

WaveStation interfaces.

1. Typically, the first step when using interfaces is to make specific

Waveform or Function button selections on the Front Panel in order to

make specific parameter adjustments or other selections.

NOTE: If you've selected a Function button, you now choose a desired carrier

waveform type using the Display Menu Operation buttons. The waveform is

shown on the Waveform Display.

2. At this point, the Display Menu Operation buttons are used to select

applicable parameters and make adjustments as desired. The operation

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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. Operation buttons

controlling two parameters have additional, lighter shaded control

labels on them; press the button once to adjust the top control

parameter; twice to adjust the bottom one. Second operation button

press parameters are shown in reverse color on some interface dialogs

to provide a visual indication as to which parameter is being adjusted.

 Parameter Label and Selection Display Button - Some parameters look

like they're first/second press shared buttons, but 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.

The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection. Press

the adjacent operation button to navigate additional menu(s) and

parameter(s) as desired.

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3. Making the actual parameter adjustments or other selection is made a

few different ways. Most are done by selecting a specific parameter

using a corresponding operation menu button, changing the value or

selection using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls, 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.

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 On the Display Dialog - Some adjustment/selection choices are

shown right on the Display dialog.

 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.

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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.

NOTE: It's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform

Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform,

Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page 17).

Select waveform types by pressing the corresponding waveform button on

the Front Panel.

 Sine - The default Sine waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude and a 0V dc offset. The WaveStation can produce 1 μHz up

to 50 MHz (WaveStation 2052) Sine waves.

 Square - The default Square waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0

Vpp amplitude, 0V dc offset with a 50% duty cycle. The WaveStation

can produce 1 μHz to 25 MHz with variable duty cycle Square waves.

 Ramp - The default Ramp waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude, 0V dc offset with a 50% symmetry. The WaveStation can

produce 1 μHz to 300 kHz with variable symmetry Ramp waves.

 Pulse - The default Pulse waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude, 0V dc offset, 200 μs pulse width. The WaveStation can

produce 500 μHz to 5 MHz with variable pulse width and delay Pulse

waves.

 Noise - The default Noise waveform is set to 2.0V Variance and 10 mV

Mean. The WaveStation can produce signal bandwidth up to 50 MHz

for Noise waves.

 Arb - The default Arb waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude and 0mV dc offset. The WaveStation can produce repeatable

arbitrary waveform signals with a 16K point maximum and a 5 MHz

frequency.

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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.

NOTE: See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on

page 17).

Select a function by pressing the corresponding function button on the

Front Panel.

Waveform Signal Conditioning Buttons

 Modulate - Press the Mod button and the modulated waveforms you've

created using the WaveStation are generated. Waveforms are

modulated using AM, FM, ASK, FSK, and PM.

NOTE: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be modulated, while Pulse,

Noise, and DC cannot.

 Sweep - Press the Sweep button and the WaveStation produces a signal

with variable frequencies.

NOTE: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be swept, while Pulse, Noise,

and DC cannot.

 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.

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Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Buttons

 Save/Recall - Press the Save/Recall button to store or arrange waveform

data either on the WaveStation itself or on an external memory device.

This function is also used for retrieving data previously stored on internal

or external memory as well.

 Utility - Press the Utility button to set Auxiliary System Functions,

Output Parameters, Interface Settings, and to View System Setting

Information.

 Help - Press the Help button and the WaveStation help system is

pertaining to the current function or operation is shown.

Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and

Configuration Buttons

Main Waveform Buttons

As mentioned in Waveform Types and Default Parameters (on page 15),

provided your WaveStation is powered on, a single waveform type is

always selected and only one waveform type is selected at a time.

Waveform Signal Conditioning Function Buttons

As mentioned in Initial Function Settings (on page 16), you apply one of the

three signal conditioning function buttons to your selected waveform type

for specific Mod, Sweep, or Burst functionality.

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.

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The menu behavior/relationship looks like the following:

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Function Buttons

Also mentioned in Initial Function Settings (on page 16), while the

waveform type and an optional signal conditioning function is (or is

not) applied to your signal, you can also use one of the Save/Recall, Utility,

or Help function buttons.

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 Mod, Sweep, or

Burst menu if applied to the selected waveform, otherwise, the selected

waveform type menu is shown.

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The menu behavior/relationship looks like the following:

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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 in the following ways:

 The Number Buttons are used to set parameter and input values.

 Up and Down Direction Buttons select through different parameters

while the Left and Right ones are used to decrease/increase,

respectively, preset value increments for a selected parameter. Also

used to navigate the Path, Folder, File sections of the Browser display

dialog in Main Save/Recall Operations (on page 46).

TIP: Combine Number and Direction buttons to edit a parameter by using the

left direction button to move the cursor backward and delete or change values

entered using the number buttons.

 The Adjustment Control Knob allows you to decrease/increase more

precise value increments for a selected parameter or select items from

listings when by turning the knob counterclockwise/clockwise,

respectively.

Creating Waveforms

Overview

The first step in creating your waveform is to press the corresponding

Waveform button on the Front Panel.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 When using WaveStatio it's important to understand the relationship

between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal

Conditioning function buttons, and the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help

function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and

Configuration Buttons (on page 17).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on

page 52).

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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 11).

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.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

Sine Operation menu selections and parameters include Frequency/Period,

Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase, and Duty Cycle as explained in

the remainder of this topic.

Frequency/Period

With the Sine waveform and the Frequency/Period operation button

pressed once to select Frequency, a Sine waveform is shown on the

Waveform Display and the Frequency is shown on the Waveform Detail

dialog.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Press the Frequency/Period operation button a second time to select

and adjust the Period parameter in the same manner.

 When using the Number Buttons to edit certain parameters, applicable

unit(s) are shown on the adjacent Units menu. Press a Unit menu button

to select the desired unit for your entry. These units do not appear if you

use the Adjustment Control knob to edit parameter settings.

 Provide your desired Frequency or Period using the Digital Input Front

Panel Controls.

Amplitude/HLevel

With the Sine waveform and the Amplitude/HLevel operation button

pressed once, a Sine waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and

Amplitude is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 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.

 When using the Number Buttons to edit certain parameters, applicable

unit(s) are shown on the adjacent Units menu. Press a Unit menu button

to select the desired unit for your entry. These units do not appear if you

use the Adjustment Control knob to edit parameter settings.

 Provide your desired Amplitude or HLevel using the Digital Input Front

Panel Controls.

Offset/LLevel

With the Sine waveform and the Offset/LLevel operation button pressed

once to select Offset, a Sine waveform is shown on the Waveform Display

and the Offset is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Press the Offset/LLevel operation button a second time to select and

adjust the LLevel (Low 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.

 When using the Number Buttons to edit certain parameters, applicable

unit(s) are shown on the adjacent Units menu. Press a Unit menu button

to select the desired unit for your entry. These units do not appear if you

use the Adjustment Control knob to edit parameter settings.

 Provide your desired Offset or LLevel using the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls.

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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. 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.

 When using the Number Buttons to edit certain parameters, applicable

unit(s) are shown on the adjacent Units menu. Press a Unit menu button

to select the desired unit for your entry. These units do not appear if you

use the Adjustment Control knob to edit parameter settings.

 Provide your desired Phase or EqPhase using the Digital Input Front

Panel Controls.

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Creating a Square Wave

When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the

WaveStation shows the Square Operation menu and corresponding

Display and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

NOTE: Square Operation menu selections and parameters include

Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase, and Duty Cycle. The

parameters for Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase are

carried out the same way as done when Creating a Sine Wave.

With the Square waveform and the Duty (Duty Cycle) operation button

pressed, a Square waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and Duty

Cycle is shown on the Waveform Detail dialog.

Duty Cycle is entered as the percentage of the High Level taking up the

whole period.

% of High Level

Frequency

20 to 80%

< 10 MHz

40 to 60%

From 10 MHz to 20 MHz

50%

> 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.

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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.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

NOTE: Ramp Operation menu selections and parameters include

Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase/EqPhase, and

Symmetry. The parameters for Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel,

Offset/LLevel, Phase/EqPhase are carried out the same way as done when creating

a Sine Wave.

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.

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Creating a Pulse Wave

When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the

WaveStation shows the Pulse Operation menu and corresponding Display

and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

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.

PulWidth/Duty

With the Pulse waveform and the PulWidth/Duty operation button

pressed once to select PulWidth, a Pulse waveform is shown on the

Waveform Display and the Pulse Width is shown on the Waveform Detail

dialog.

Positive Pulse Width is the time from the first rising edge to the first falling

edge, Similar to Negative Pulse Width.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Press an adjacent Operation button to select a desired Unit (unit

interval) for your entry.

 Provide your desired PulWidth amount using the Digital Input Front

Panel Controls.

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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.

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Creating a Noise Wave

When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the

WaveStation shows the Noise Operation menu and corresponding Display

and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

Set Variance/Mean values on Noise Waveforms as follows:

Press the Variance/Mean operation button once to select Variance, a

Noise waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and Variance is shown

on the Waveform Detail dialog.

Press the Variance/Mean operation button a second time to select and adjust

the Mean parameter in the same manner.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 When using the Number Buttons to edit certain parameters, applicable

unit(s) are shown on the adjacent Units menu. Press a Unit menu button

to select the desired unit for your entry. These units do not appear if you

use the Adjustment Control knob to edit parameter settings.

 Provide your desired Variance or Mean values using the Digital Input

Front Panel Controls.

Creating an Arbitrary Waveform

When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the

WaveStation shows the Arb Operation menu and corresponding Display

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and Detail dialogs. There is a System Default Arb Waveform and a User-

Defined Arb Waveform.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 Arb Operation menu selections and parameters include

Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase/EqPhase,

and Load Wform. The parameters for Frequency/Period,

Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, and Phase/EqPhase are carried out

the same way as done when creating a Sine Wave.

 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. Press the adjacent button to

navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s) as desired.

Loading a Stored Waveform is done as follows:

Load Wform

 Press the 1/2 ↓ button to access the additional Arb Operation menu.

 Now, press the Load Wform button.

 An Arb menu showing Built-In and Stored Waveform options is shown.

NOTE: There are 40+ Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms available in the

WaveStation.

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Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms

After selecting Arb → Load Wform → Built-In, a menu is shown

categorizing the Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms as follows:

NOTE: When you select one of the following categories using the Operation

button, the built-in waveforms are shown on the Waveform Display dialog and

may be selected using the Digital Input Front Panel Controls, specifically the

Direction Buttons or the Control Knob. Make your selection by pressing the Select

option button.

 Common - Common Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms include StairUp,

StairDn, StairUD (Stair Up and Down), PPulse (Positive Pulse), NPulse

(Negative Pulse), Trapezia (Trapezoid), UpRamp, and DnRamp.

 Math - Math Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms include ExpFall (Exponential

Fall), ExpRise, LogFall (Logarithmic Fall), LogRise, Sqrt (Square Root),

Root3, X^2, X^3, Sinc, Gaussian, Dlorentz (D-Lorentz), Haversin

(Haversine), Lorentz, Gauspuls (Gaussian-modulated sinusoidal pulse),

Gmonpuls (Gaussian monopulse), and Tripuls (triangle pulse).

 Project - Project Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms include Cardiac

(electrocardiogram or ECG), Quake (loma prieta earthquake), Chirp

(swept-frequency cosine), TwoTone (two tone signal), and SNR (sine

wave with white noise).

 Winfun/Triangle - Winfun/Triangle Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms include

Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser, Blackman, Gaussian, Triangle, Hairs,

Bartlett, Tan, Cot, Sec, Csc, Asin, Acos, Atan, and Acot.

 Choice - Choice Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms include StairUp, StairDn,

StairUD (Stair Up and Down), PPulse (Positive Pulse), NPulse (Negative

Pulse), Trapezia (Trapezoid), UpRamp, and DnRamp.

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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 - specifically, the Direction Buttons or the

Control Knob. Make your selection by pressing the Select option button.

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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 (Amplitude Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation),

ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying Modulation), FSK (Frequency Shift Keying

Modulation), PM (Phase Modulation), and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

choices on the Mod operation menu.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons

(on page 17).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on

page 52).

This section covers details around creating modulated waveforms and

making specific adjustment/selection parameter choices - all of which vary

based on the specific function and carrier waveform selection made.

For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces,

Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 11).

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Generating an AM Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → AM (Amplitude Modulation) operator button,

the WaveStation shows the AM Operation menu and corresponding

Display and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

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. The

internal source frequency range is 2 MHz to 20 kHz.

 AM Depth - This parameter sets the amplitude range.

NOTE: Amplitude range is also referred to as amplitude depth or percentage

modulation. It's a percentage value that varies from 1 to 120%. When set to 0%,

the output amplitude is approximately half of the user-set amplitude value.

When set to 0%, the output amplitude is approximately half of the user set

amplitude value. When set to 100%, the output amplitude matches the

amplitude set. When using an external source, the AM depth is controlled by

the voltage level of the connector attached to Modulation In on the Back Panel.

±6V corresponds to 100% of your current depth setting.

 Type - Amplitude modulation.

 Shape - Choose the waveform shape type (used as a carrier waveform)

for modulation. Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be

modulated, while Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot.

 Source - Select Internal or External. If External is selected, use the

Modulation In connector on the Back Panel.

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Generating an FM Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → FM (Frequency Modulation) operator button,

the WaveStation shows the FM Operation menu and corresponding

Display and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

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. The

internal source frequency range is 2 MHz to 20 kHz.

 FM Dev - This parameter sets the maximum frequency deviation.

NOTE: The frequency deviation value should be ≤ the carrier waveform

frequency. The sum of the deviation and the carrier waveform frequency

should be ≤ the maximum frequency of the selected waveform. When using an

external source, the deviation is controlled by the voltage level of the

connector attached to Modulation In on the Back Panel. +6V corresponds to the

selected deviation and -6V to the negative selected deviation. So, a +/- 6 V

input results in an output FM deviation equal to the preset FM deviation.

 Type - Frequency modulation.

 Shape - Choose the waveform shape type (used as a carrier waveform)

for modulation. Sine, Square, Triangle, UpRamp, DnRamp, Noise, or Arb

waveforms may be modulated, while Pulse, and DC cannot.

 Source - Select Internal or External. If External is selected, use the

Modulation In connector on the Back Panel.

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Generating an ASK Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) operator button,

WaveStation shows the ASK Operation menu and corresponding Display

and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

ASK modulation represents digital data as variations in the amplitude of a

carrier wave. The amplitude of an analog carrier signal varies in accordance

with the bit stream (modulating signal), keeping frequency and phase

constant.

Mod → ASK Operation menu selections and parameters include Key Freq,

Type, and Source as follows:

 Key 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.

 Type - Amplitude Shift Keying Modulation.

 Source - Select Internal or External. If External is selected, use the

Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel.

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Generating an FSK Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) operator button,

WaveStation shows the FSK Operation menu and corresponding Display

and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

FSK modulation is an output frequency that switches from the carrier

waveform and hop preset frequencies at a specific point. The specific

frequency point where the output switches is the Key Frequency. The Key

Frequency is determined by the internal frequency generator or the signal

voltage level from the Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel.

Mod/ASK Operation menu selections and parameters include Key Freq,

Type, and Source as follows:

 Key Freq - This parameter sets the frequency at which the output

frequency shifts between the carrier amplitude and the hop frequency.

The internal source frequency range is 2 MHz to 50 kHz.

 Type - Frequency Shift Keying Modulation.

 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.

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Generating a PM Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → PM (Phase Modulation) operator button,

WaveStation shows the PM Operation menu and corresponding Display

and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls 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 11).

Modulated waveforms consist of a carrier waveform and a modulated

waveform. For PM, the phase of the carrier waveform varies with the

instantaneous voltage level of the modulated waveform.

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. Sine, Square, Triangle, UpRamp, DnRamp, Noise, or Arb

waveforms may be modulated, while Pulse, and DC cannot.

 Source - Select Internal or External. If External is selected, use the

Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel.

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Generating Sweep Waveforms

Specific waveform types may be swept (as carrier waveforms) using the

WaveStation. Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be swept, while

Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot. Frequency sweep mode uses the WaveStation

to sweep from the start frequency to the stop frequency at a specified

sweep rate.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 It's important to understand the relationship between the Main

Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function

buttons, and the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See

Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on

page 17).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. See Main Utility Operations (on page 52).

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. For more

information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting

Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 11).

The first step in creating a sweep waveform is to press the Sweep button

on the Front Panel.

After pressing the Sweep button, 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. 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.

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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.

 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. Press the adjacent button to

navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s) as desired.

Frequency sweep mode uses the WaveStation to sweep from the start

frequency to the stop frequency at a specified sweep rate.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices.

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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.

 StopFreq - Provide a specific frequency value where the sweep must

end.

 FreqSpan - Provide an overall span or range in which the sweep must

remain.

 StartFreq - Provide a specific frequency value where the sweep is to

begin.

 MidFreq - Specify a frequency where the center of the sweep must

remain.

 Source - Select Internal, External, or Manual. If External is selected, use

the Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel. You can also

select Manual and specify exact start and stop times.

 TrigOut - Select Off or Open. Open sets trigger on the rising edge of the

waveform.

 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.

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Generating Burst Waveforms

Specific waveform types may be burst using 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.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 It's important to understand the relationship between the Main

Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function

buttons, and the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See

Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on

page 17).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on

page 52).

The first step in creating a burst waveform is to press the Burst button on

the Front Panel.

After pressing the Burst button on the Front Panel, select the desired

modulated waveform type using the Display Menu Operation buttons. The

waveform is shown on the Waveform Display.

At this point, use the Display Menu Operation buttons to select applicable

parameters and make adjustments as desired.

A good portion of the waveform 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.

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.

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.

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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. Press the adjacent button to

navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s) as desired.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel

Controls to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices.

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.

 StartPhase - Press this operation button and provide a specific phase

value (in °) using the detail dialog to define the starting point of the

waveform. The phase varies from 0° to 360°, and the default setting is

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 NCycle/Gated - Press this operation button to select either NCycle or

Gated for your burst waveform(s). Many controls on the Burst operation

menu change based on the selection made on this control. When NCycle

is selected, you can press the Period operation button and provide a

specific value for the Pulse Period control using the detail dialog.

NOTE: The period time increases if necessary to allow the specified number of

cycles in a burst. The formula applied to this control is:

Burst Period x Carrier Period x Burst Number

N-Cycle has a specific number of waveform cycles and every burst is activated

by a trigger event, whereas a Gated burst is activated by an external source.

 Source - This control is only available when NCycle is selected from the

third operation button. Select Internal, External, or Manual. If External

is selected, use the Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst connector on the Back Panel.

You can also select Manual and specify exact start and stop times.

 TrigOut - This control is only available when NCycle is selected from the

third operation button. Select Off, rising edge (↑), or falling edge (↓) as

desired.

 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.

NOTE: The period time increases if necessary to allow the specified number of

cycles in a burst as previously mentioned in the NCycle/Gated bullet. An

external or manual trigger is required in order to activate an infinite burst.

 Delay - This control is only available when NCycle is selected from the

third operation button. With Delay selected, you can specify a span of

time between the trigger input and the start of the N-Cycle burst using

the detail dialog. The minimum delay amount is 240 ns.

 Polarity - This control is only available when Gated is selected from the

third operation button. Press this operation button to select either

Positive or Negative polarity for your gated signal.

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Save/Recall

Overview

The first step when using the Save/Recall is to press the corresponding

Save/Recall function button on the Front Panel.

The following interface is shown with the Store Operation menu on the

right side of the screen.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons

(on page 17).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on

page 52).

Main Save/Recall Operations

After pressing the Save/Recall button on the Front Panel, select the

desired function using the corresponding Display Menu Operation buttons.

The main screen area or Browser shows a Path, Directory, File display

dialog which is used with Digital Input Front Panel Controls to specify

locations for saved and recalled items.

Browser Display Dialog

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While details around saving and recalling different folders and file types are

covered here, the following section covers some menu control

considerations.

For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces,

Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 11).

Save/Recall Menu Controls and Considerations

After pressing the Save/Recall button on the Front Panel, the Display

Menu Operation buttons are used to select applicable parameters and

make adjustments as desired.

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.

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.

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.

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Some operation menus contain more parameters than the ones showing

on the first menu. When this is the case, a 1/X ↓ final selection is provided.

The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection. Press the

adjacent button to navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s) as

desired.

Operation menu selections and parameters for Save/Recall include the

following.

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.

NOTE: 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. When a Save is completed, the name you provide is shown

to the right of the specific bank.

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Browser

This control contains Path, Folder, and File options.

Successively pressing the Browser option button places the cursor in

corresponding sections of the Browser display dialog, where you can then

use Digital Input Front Panel Controls to make appropriate input selections.

NOTE: The Direction Buttons on the Digital Input Front Panel Controls are used to

make Folder and File selections which are then shown in the Path display area of

the Browser.

Save

Once you've made all selections on the aforementioned control options for

Setup or Data and navigated to the desired storage location, press this

control button to and Save your file.

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.

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When saving information, use Digital Input Front Panel Controls to provide

a file name in the following manner:

 Press The Number Buttons to quickly input a number or character.

 Use the Up and Down Direction Buttons to switch rows from your

immediate position on the character listing, and the Adjustment

Control Knob to sequentially move through the character listing.

 Use the Left and Right Direction Buttons to move the cursor in a

linear fashion through your Filename.

 With the desired character highlighted on the listing and your

cursor in the desired location within your Filename, press the

Select button to add it to your Filename.

 When finished providing your Filename, press the Save option

button to store your file.

 The Delete option button erases characters as it moves the cursor

backward through your Filename.

 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 64) 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.

 Use the Browser controls to navigate to the desired file for

retrieval.

 With the specific file highlighted on the File display area on the

Browser, press the Recall control button.

 A status message should then be shown on the bottom of the

Folder display area indicating the read completed successfully.

NOTE: Refer to the WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 64) to learn how

to transfer waveform files between the WaveStation and your PC.

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Delete

You can delete stored Setups or Data by navigating to the desired file

stored on either WaveStation itself or from a USB device.

 Use the Browser controls to navigate to the desired file for

deletion.

 With the specific file highlighted on the File display area on the

Browser, press the Delete control button.

 A confirmation menu is shown with Done and Cancel buttons.

Press the Done button to complete the deletion.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 USB memory devices are automatically shown as mapped as USB

Device (A:) on the Folder section of the Browser when plugged into

your WaveStation Front Panel.

 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.

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Utility

NOTE: See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on

page 17).

Main Utility Operations

The first step when using Utility is to press the corresponding Utility

function button on the Front Panel.

After pressing the Utility button on the Front Panel, select the desired

function using the corresponding Display Menu Operation buttons.

While details around the Utility operations are covered here, the following

section covers some menu control considerations.

For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces,

Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 11).

Common Util Menu Controls and Considerations

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.

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.

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.

Some operation menus contain more parameters than the ones showing

on the first menu. When this is the case, a 1/X ↓ final selection is

provided. The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection.

Press the adjacent button to navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s)

as desired.

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Utility Operation Menu Selections and Parameters

The following operations are available from the Util menu option buttons.

Some are explained in the remainder of this section. Where necessary,

even more detail is provided in subsequent topics to clearly explain their

proper use.

The DC switch offers the options of direct current output (On) or Arbitrary

Waveform Output (Off). Pressing the option button turns the DC On and

shows an additional menu where you can 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.

 Press the USB Setup option button and an additional menu is shown

where you can choose either USBRAW or USBTMC options by

pressing corresponding option buttons for the USB connector on the

Back Panel of your WaveStation.

 NOTE: Be sure to make the USBRAW setting before connecting to

WaveStation from a PC using the WaveStation PC Software. For

more detailed installation instructions, see Installing the

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WaveStation PC Drivers and Software (on page 66). Be sure to make

the USBTMC setting before connecting to WaveStation from a

PC using VISA. Download the latest copy of NI-VISA at

www.ni.com/visa/.

 Press the GPIB option button and use the Adjustment Control Knob

from the Digital Input Front Panel Controls to provide a specific GPIB

Address value. This GPIB enables the USB connector on the Front

Panel of your instrument.

 NOTE: Be sure to make the correct GPIB Address setting before

connecting to WaveStation from a PC using the USB-GPIB Adapter. The

USB connector on the Front Panel is also used for USB memory sticks.

USB memory sticks are plug-and-play supported and no special

setting is needed for their use.

 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.

Use these additional output controls for the following:

 Load/HighZ - Use this option button to select either Load or HighZ

for your waveform output.

 Normal/Invert - Use this option button to select either Normal or

Invert for your waveform output.

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 Sync - Press this option button and an additional menu is provided

where you can turn the State of your synchronization On/Off and

use the Channel option button to send the synchronized signal to

CH1 or CH2.

All standard output functions (except DC and Noise) have a

corresponding Sync signal sent through the Sync Out connector on

the Back Panel. This can be disabled on certain settings as follows:

o 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.

o Inverse - In this mode, the Waveform corresponding to the Sync

Signal does not inverse.

o Non-Modulated Waveforms - The Sync Signal reference is the

carrier signal on non-modulated waveforms.

o AM, FM, and PM - Internal modulating waveforms (AM, FM, and

PM) the Sync signal reference is the modulated signal

o ASK and FSK - The Sync Signal Reference is the keying Frequency.

o Sweep - Once the sweep starts, the Sync Signal becomes TTL Level

High. The Sync frequency equals the specific Sweep time.

o Burst - For the Burst, when the burst starts, the Sync Signal is

Level High.

o External Gated Burst - The Sync Signal follows the External Gated

Signal.

o Pulse - The Sync Signal is a Pulse Signal with a fixed positive pulse

width more than 50 ns.

 ChCopy - Press this option button and an additional menu is

provided where you can port a particular channel's configuration to

another. Option buttons are labeled as CH1->CH2 and CH2->CH1

accordingly.

Make selections as desired and press the Done (to commit) or Cancel

option button and the main Util menu is shown.

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System

Press this option button on the 2/2 main Util menu and additional menus

are provided where you can make various default settings on your

WaveStation.

NOTE: The menus don't appear on the WaveStation in this manner; they are

shown here side-by-side for convenience.

When corresponding option buttons are pressed and the item is selected

for Number Format, Language, PowerOn, Set to Default, Beep, ScrnSvr,

and CLKSource, only Number Format provides an additional menu where

the Point (period or comma) and Separator (Space, Off, or On) format may

be chosen. The Cancel option button may also be pressed and returns you

to the main Util menu.

Otherwise, subsequent presses of corresponding buttons select the

available values.

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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 59).

Make selections as desired and press the Done (to commit) option button

and the System menu is shown.

 Test/Cal - Press this option button on the 2/2 main Util menu and

an additional menu with option buttons for SelfTest and SelfCal is

provided.

o Press the SelfTest option button and an additional menu is

provided where you can select a Scr(Screen)Test, KeyTest, or

LEDTest. After making your selection a corresponding screen is

shown where the number 7 or 8 front panel buttons are used

to either proceed with the test and/or exit the test screen,

respectively.

Screen Test

Keyboard Test

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LED Test

o Press the SelfCal option button and the WaveStation starts

a series of calibration tests as a progress bar is shown on

the Display Dialog indicating the percentage of completion.

When the progress reaches 100%, press any key to

continue.

o The Cancel option button may also be pressed and returns

you to the 2/2 main Util menu.

 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.

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Exit the screen by pressing any Option, Waveform, or Function

button on the Front Panel.

 Update - Firmware updates are made available for the WaveStation

function/arbitrary waveform generator and may be downloaded

from teledynelecroy.com. Follow the procedure on page 64 to

download and install the update.

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 default settings are listed on the following tables:

Output

Default Value

Function

Sine Wave

Frequency

1 kHz

Amplitude/Offset

4 Vpp/0 V DC

Phase

0°

Terminals

High Z

Modulation

Default Value

Carrier

1 kHz Sine Wave

Modulating

100 Hz Sine Wave

AM Depth

100％

FM Deviation

500 Hz

Key Freq

100 Hz

FSK Hop Frequency

1 MHz

Phase Deviation

180°

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Sweep

Default Value

Start/Stop Frequency

100 Hz/1.9 kHz

Sweep Time

1 S

Trig Out

Off

Mode

Linear

Direction

↑

Burst

Default Value

Period

10 ms

Phase

0°

Count

1 Cycle

Trig

Off

Trigger

Default Value

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Using WaveStation Help

To access online Help, press the Help function button on the Front Panel.

After pressing the Help 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.

 Highlight the desired topic on the list, and then press the Select

option button to display the content on the main screen.

 When inside a selected topic, press the Cancel option button to

return to the main list of topics. Otherwise, pressing Cancel from the

main listing of topics takes you out of the Help system.

The information in this manual is supplemented by a WaveStation SCPI

(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) Command Reference

Manual available on teledynelecroy.com.

Additional supplemental information in the form of Application Notes and

LabBriefs are also always available on teledynelecroy.com.

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Controlling WaveStation with

USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC

WaveStation can be controlled using either USB-GPIB (for GPIB) or USBTMC

(for VISA) protocols. To set the WaveStation to receive the desired

protocol, choose either:

 Utility → IO Setup → GPIB.

 Utility → IO Setup → USB Setup → USBTMC.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 For more information, please refer to the WaveStation SCPI

(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) Command

Reference Manual available on teledynelecroy.com.

 WaveStation requires that remote commands do not contain

termination characters of any kind. This includes Null characters.

About the USB-GPIB Adapter

To use GPIB control, the USB-GPIB Adapter is needed to make the

connection from your PC to your WaveStation.

The USB-GPIB adapter connects the USB host interface on your product to

the GPIB bus controller and command set. The GPIB and USB on the

adapter conforms to IEEE 488.2 and USB 2.0, respectively.

 The USB connection provides all necessary power.

 LED indicators in the Signal Generator provide an adapter

connection status.

 GPIB controls can interface with compatible Teledyne LeCroy

oscilloscopes and, if desired, a GPIB address may be used.

NOTE: The GPIB interface specifically supports Device (and not Controller)

mode.

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Connecting the USB-GPIB 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 62) and in Main Utility Operations (on page 52).

The default address for the adapter is 18.

1. Attach the USB side of the connector to the interface on the

Teledyne LeCroy compatible oscilloscope. Connect the GPIB side of

the connector to your Laptop or Desktop computer.

2. Verify the GPIB address on the oscilloscope. When making the USB-

GPIB setting on your computer. This address number is set when

configuring your WaveStation for the USB-GPIB connection. Ensure

the address is correct. The default address for the adapter is 18.

NOTE: The GPIB address is then saved in the GPIB card on your

oscilloscope.

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.

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Updating WaveStation Firmware

WaveSation firmware updates are released periodically and available for

free download from the Teledyne LeCroy website. An illustrated version of

this procedure is also available for download from the WaveStation 2000

product page on the website.

Follow these to install firmware updates.

1. Download the latest firmware for the WaveStation 2000 series

Function/Arbitrary waveform generators from

teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload/.

2. Extract the firmware file, <filename>.ads and save it to a USB drive.

3. Power up the WaveStation 2000 and plug the USB drive into the

front-panel USB port.

4. Press Utility and go to page 2/2 of the Util menu.

5. Select Update.

6. On the Store menu, change Browser to Directory.

7. Select the USB device from the list of directories.

8. Navigate to the folder on the USB drive containing <filename>.ads.

If the file is inside a sub-folder, press the right ► button to open

the folder.

9. With the folder selected, change Browser to File.

10. Select the *.ads file and press Recall.

11. Follow the instructions to begin the update.

NOTE: When the update starts, you will see the message “System

updating… Please don’t shutdown your WaveStation during the

updating procedure.” Do not power off the WaveStation for any reason

during this process. Doing so can render the WaveStation inoperable.

12. When the update is complete, restart the WaveStation.

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WaveStation PC Software

Overview

You can use the WaveStation Software to send and receive waveforms files

over a PC connection with your WaveStation. You can make modifications

to Waveform files using the software, save the files, and then see your

changes on your WaveStation.

Topics in this section explain:

 Making the WaveStation - PC Software Connection - Connecting to

your WaveStation using your PC and the WaveStation Software

 Modifying Waveform Files From WaveStation to PC/Software -

Modify a Waveform on WaveStation, Send it to Your PC, See the

Changes Using the Software

 Modifying Waveform Files From PC/Software to WaveStation -

Modify a Waveform on your PC Using the Software, Send it to Your

WaveStation and See the Changes

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 PC Software 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.

Updates

Teledyne LeCroy periodically releases software updates for the

WaveStation PC software providing new features, enhancements, and

software corrections. These updates are available free from

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Installing Drivers and Software

In order to use WaveStation with your PC, you must install the drivers and

software in the following order:

1. Download latest version of WaveStation PC Software from

www.teledynelecroy.com/wavestation.

2. Turn on your WaveStation and configure the rear USB connector for

USBRAW as explained in Main Utility Operations (on page 52). The

setting can quickly be made at Utility → IO Setup → USB Setup →

USBRAW.

3. With your PC turned on, connect the 1 m USB 2.0 Type A to Type B

Cable from the rear of WaveStation to a USB connector on your PC.

4. Your PC eventually should indicate that it's installing/looking for the

driver. If shown, you can close pop-ups or screens from the

connection of the USB cable.

 On your PC, go to Control Panel → Hardware and Sound →

Devices and Printers. Right-click the unspecified listing for

your WaveStation and select Properties. On the pop-up, 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. On the next screen shown on the pop-up,

use the Browse button to navigate to the Driver folder and

the applicable subfolder for either 32 or 64-Bit installation.

 If you're prompted by Windows Security, select to Install this

driver software anyway.

4. The pop-up indicates when the driver installation successfully

updates. Close all the windows left open as part of the driver

installation process and launch Windows File Explorer. Locate

setup.exe, and launch the WaveStation PC Software installer.

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Making the WaveStation-PC Software Connection

To share waveform data between your WaveStation and a PC:

1. Install the WaveStation PC Software on your the PC you plan to use

with your WaveStation.

2. Enable the USB connector on the Back Panel for a USBRAW

connection by choosing: Utility → IO Setup → USB Setup →

USBRAW.

3. Make the USB cable connection from the Back Panel of the

WaveStation to your PC.

4. On the PC, launch the WaveStation PC Software.

Now your WaveStation and your PC are ready to share waveform data.

Modifying Waveform Files from WaveStation to

PC Software

With your WaveStation - PC Software connection completed as explained

in Making the WaveStation - PC Software Connection (above), 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 46). Otherwise, you can pull one of the many preset Arb files

stored on WaveStation as explained in the Stored Waveforms section of

Creating an Arbitrary Waveform (on page 30).

NOTE: When you save a Data (Arbitrary Waveform) to a Bank/File location already

containing previously stored information, your new information always overwrites

the old.

Now, launch the WaveStation PC Software and select Communication →

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You can also just click the Read wave button on the lower part of the

WaveStudio PC Software.

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.

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NOTE: A scalar representation of the waveform data is sent. Adjust the amplitude,

frequency, and offset as desired.

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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 67), you

now need to create and save Data (Arbitrary Waveform) using the

WaveStation PC Software.

Select File → New from the menu bar to open the Property setting pop-up.

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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.

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.

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Transfer waveform files 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.

NOTE: When you save a Data (Arbitrary Waveform) to a Bank/File location already

containing previously stored information, your new information always overwrites

the old.

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Retrieve the sent ARB sent to your WaveStation as explained in Main

Save/Recall Operations (on page 46), by pressing the Save/Recall Front

Panel 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.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 A status message should then be shown on the bottom of the Folder

display area indicating the read completed successfully.

 A scalar representation of the waveform data is sent. Adjust the

amplitude, frequency, and offset as desired.

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Reference

Certifications

This section certifies the instrument’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),

Safety and Environmental compliances.

EMC Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - EMC

The instrument meets intent of EC Directive 2004/108/EC for

Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the

following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European

Communities:

EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006 EMC requirements for electrical

equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. 1

Electromagnetic Emissions:

CISPR 11:2003, Radiated and Conducted Emissions Group 1, Class A 2 3

EN 61000-3-2:2006 Harmonic Current Emissions, Class A

EN 61000-3-3/A2:2005 Voltage Fluctuations and Flickers, Pst = 1

Electromagnetic Immunity:

EN 61000-4-2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge, 4 kV contact, 8 kV air, 4 kV

vertical/horizontal coupling planes 4

EN 61000-4-3:2006 RF Radiated Electromagnetic Field, 3 V/m, 80-1000

MHz; 3 V/m, 1400 MHz - 2 GHz; 1 V/m, 2 GHz - 2.7 GHz 4

EN 61000-4-4:2004 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst, 1 kV on power supply

lines, 0.5 kV on I/O signal data and control lines 4

EN 61000-4-5:2006 Power line Surge, 1 kV AC Mains, L-N, L-PE, N-PE 4

EN 61000-4-6:2007 RF Conducted Electromagnetic Field, 3 Vrms, 0.15 MHz

- 80 MHz 4

EN 61000-4-11:2004 Mains Dips and Interruptions, 0%/1 cycle, 70%/25

cycles, 0%/250 cycles 4 5

1 To ensure compliance with all applicable EMC standards, high quality shielded interface

cables should be used.

2 Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when the

instrument is connected to a test object.

3 This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may

cause electromagnetic interference.

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4 Meets Performance Criteria “B” limits of the respective standard: during the disturbance,

product undergoes a temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which is

self-recoverable.

5 Performance Criteria “C” applied for 70%/25 cycle voltage dips and for 0%/250 cycle

voltage interruption test levels per EN61000-4-11.

European Contact:

Teledyne LeCroy Europe GmbH

Waldhofer Str 104

D-69123 Heidelberg

Germany

Tel: (49) 6221 82700

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – EMC

Instrument complies with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications

Act per the following standards, in accordance with requirements imposed

by Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA):

CISPR 11:2003 Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in

accordance with EN61326-1:2006 and EN61326-2-1:2006.

Australia / New Zealand Contacts:

Vicom Australia Ltd.

1064 Centre Road

Oakleigh, South Victoria 3167

Australia

Vicom New Zealand Ltd.

60 Grafton Road

Auckland

New Zealand

Safety Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – LOW VOLTAGE

The instrument meets intent of EC Directive 2006/95/EC for Product Safety.

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in

the Official Journal of the European Communities:

EN 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements

EN 61010-2:030:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 2-030: Particular

requirements for testing and measuring circuits

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The design of the instrument has been verified to conform to the following

limits put forth by these standards:

 Overvoltage Category II: this refers to equipment intended to be

supplied from the building wiring with a nominal supply voltage up

to 300V.

 Measurement Category 0: this refers to measurement terminals

on the instrument that are not intended to be directly connected

to the MAINS supply.

 Pollution Degree 2: this refers to an operating environment where

normally only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a

temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be

expected. This location is a typical office/home environment.

 Protection Class I: this refers to grounded equipment, in which

protection against electric shock is achieved by Basic Insulation and

a connection to the protective ground conductor in the building

wiring.

U.S. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AGENCY CERTIFICATION

The instrument has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to

conform to the following safety standard and bears UL Listing Mark:

UL 61010-1 Third Edition–Safety standard for electrical measuring and test

equipment.

CANADIAN CERTIFICATION

The instrument has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to

conform to the following safety standard and bears cUL Listing Mark:

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12. Safety requirements for electrical

equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

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Environmental Compliance

END-OF-LIFE HANDLING

The instrument is marked with this symbol to indicate that

it complies with the applicable European Union

requirements to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and

Batteries. The instrument is subject to disposal and

recycling regulations that vary by country and region.

Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic

equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more

information about proper disposal and recycling of your

Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle.

RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)

This instrument has been classified as Industrial Monitoring and Control

Equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive

until 22 July 2017 (per Article IV, Paragraph 3).

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Contact Teledyne LeCroy

Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers

United States and Canada -

World Wide Corporate Office

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation

700 Chestnut Ridge Road

Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977-6499, USA

Ph: 800-553-2769 / 845-425-2000

FAX: 845-578-5985

teledynelecroy.com

Support:

contact.corp@teledynelecroy.com

Sales:

customersupport@teledynelecroy.com

United States - Protocol Solutions Group

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation

3385 Scott Boulevard

Santa Clara, CA, 95054, USA

FAX: 408-727-0800

teledynelecroy.com

Sales and Service:

Ph: 800-909-7211 / 408-727-6600

contact.corp@teledynelecroy.com

Support:

Ph: 800-909-7112 / 408-653-1260

psgsupport@teledynelecroy.com

European Headquarters

Teledyne LeCroy SA

4, Rue Moïse Marcinhes

Case postale 341

1217 Meyrin 1

Geneva, Switzerland

Ph: + 41 22 719 2228 / 2323 /2277

FAX:+41 22 719 2233

contact.sa@teledynelecroy.com

applications.indirect@teledynelecroy.com

teledynelecroy.com/europe

Protocol Analyzers:

Ph: +44 12 765 03971

Singapore, Oscilloscopes

Teledyne LeCroy Singapore Pte Ltd.

Blk 750C Chai Chee Road #02-08

Technopark @ Chai Chee

Singapore 469003

Ph: ++ 65 64424880

FAX: ++ 65 64427811

Singapore, Protocol Analyzers

Genetron Singapore Pte Ltd.

37 Kallang Pudding Road, #08-08

Tong Lee Building Block B

Singapore 349315

Ph: ++ 65 9760-4682

China

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation Beijing

Rm. 2001 - Office; Rm. 2002 - Service Center

Unit A, Horizon Plaza

No. 6, Zhichun Road, Haidian District

Beijing 100088, China

Ph: ++86 10 8280 0318 / 0319 / 0320

FAX:++86 10 8280 0316

Service:

Rm. 2002

Ph: ++86 10 8280 0245

Korea

Teledyne LeCroy Korea

10th fl.Ildong Bldg.

968-5 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu

Seoul 135-280, Korea

Ph: ++ 82 2 3452 0400

FAX: ++ 82 2 3452 0490

Taiwan

LeColn Technology Co Ltd.

Far East Century Park, C3, 9F

No. 2, Chien-8th Road,

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan

Ph: ++ 886 2 8226 1366

FAX: ++ 886 2 8226 1368

Japan

Teledyne LeCroy Japan

Hobunsya Funchu Bldg, 3F

3-11-5, Midori-cho, Fuchu-Shi

Tokyo 183-0006, Japan

Ph: ++ 81 4 2402 9400

FAX: ++ 81 4 2402 9586

teledynelecroy.com/japan

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Index

Adjusting the Handle, 7

Amplitude/HLevel, 22

Back Panel, 9

Combined Use of Waveform,

Function, and Configuration Buttons,

Common Save/Recall Menu Controls

and Considerations, 47, 52

Connecting Your Adapter, 63

Creating a Noise Wave, 30

Creating a Pulse Wave, 28

Creating a Ramp Wave, 27

Creating a Sine Wave, 21

Creating a Square Wave, 26

Creating an Arbitrary Waveform, 30

Creating Waveforms Overview, 20

Delay, 29

Digital Input Front Panel Controls, 20

Frequency/Period, 21

Front Panel, 8

Generating a FM Modulated

Waveform, 36

Generating a PM Modulated

Waveform, 39

Generating an AM (Amplitude

Modulation) Modulated Waveform,

Generating an ASK Modulated

Waveform, 37

Generating an FSK Modulated

Waveform, 38

Generating Burst Waveforms, 43

Generating Sweep Waveforms, 40

Initial Function Settings, 16

Installing the WaveStation PC Drivers

and Software, 66

Load Wform, 31

Main Save/Recall Operations, 46

Main Utility Operations, 52

Making the WaveStation - PC

Software Connection, 67

Memory Banks, 48, 49

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Modifying Waveform Files from PC

Software to WaveStation, 70

Modifying Waveform Files from

WaveStation to PC Software, 67

Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting

Parameters, and Making Selections,

Offset/LLevel, 23

Phase/EqPhase, 25

PulWidth/Duty, 28

Restoring the Default Settings, 59

Save/Recall Overview, 46

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help

Buttons, 17

The USB-GPIB Adapter, 62

The WaveStation Interface, 10

Using WaveStation Help, 61

Utility Operation Menu Selections

and Parameters, 53

Waveform Signal Conditioning

Buttons, 16

Waveform Types and Default

Parameters, 15

WaveStation PC Software Overview,

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