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USB to GPIB Converter

WS-GPIB User's Manual

WaveSurfer is a trademark of LeCroy Corporation.

Windows is a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing LeCroy's WS-GPIB Converter (hereafter referred

to as "WS-GPIB" or "instrument".)

Before using this instrument, please read this manual thoroughly to gain a

good understanding of it. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe

place.

This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the WS-GPIB.

Notes

Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice

for improvements in performance and functions.

Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior

permission from LeCroy is prohibited.

If you have questions about this instrument, please contact LeCroy

Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.)

Revision History

August 2004: 1st edition

December 2004: 2nd edition

Checking the Packing Content

On delivery of the instrument, check each item. If any of the items are missing

or there is any damage, immediately contact LeCroy or the sales office in

charge.

[Items to be present]

•Converter......................................................................................1

•User's manual................................................................................1

Sending Back for Repairs

If the instrument is inoperable, send it back to LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the

contact address given at the end of this manual.) We will repair it without charge

as long as it is under warranty.

When sending back the instrument, explicitly describe the following: product

name, serial number, description of the trouble, name/post/phone number of the

contact person.

Safety Information

This symbol may appear on the product:

This refers you to additional information contained in the operator’s manual.

The corresponding information in this manual is similarly denoted.

To avoid personal injury or damage to the WS-GPIB or any equipment

connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions.

Use only as intended.

The WS-GPIB is intended to be used only with the LeCroy WaveSurfer series

oscilloscopes. Do not connect the USB connector of the WS-GPIB to any

device other than a WaveSurfer oscilloscope.

Use of the WS-GPIB and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner not

specified by the manufacturer(s) may impair the protection mechanisms.

Connect and disconnect properly.

Do not connect or disconnect equipment to the GPIB connector of the WS-GPIB

while the equipment power is on.

Do not disconnect equipment when red LED is ON. The red LED of the

WS-GPIB lights up while the communication is in progress.

Disconnecting equipment during this time may result in data corruption or

equipment damage.

Do not use in wet/damp or explosive atmospheres.

For indoor use only.

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

environment.

Do not operate with suspected failures.

Do not use WS-GPIB if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be

referred to qualified service personnel.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Cleaning

The outside of the WS-GPIB should be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with

either deionized / distilled water or isopropyl alcohol. Allow the surface to dry

completely before returning the instrument to service.

Use and Maintenance

WS-GPIB is a high quality, precision instrument. To maintain accuracy and

signal fidelity, mechanical shock should be avoided, as well as damage to the

cable through excessive bending. All maintenance and component replacement

should be referred to qualified personnel.

WS-GPIB User's Manual

Table of Contents

Overview..........................................................................................1

How to Use the WS-GPIB................................................................1

(a) Connection.................................................................................1

(b) Setting up the GP-IB..................................................................2

Specifications...................................................................................4

Product Specifications......................................................................4

Certifications ....................................................................................4

Overview

Connecting the WaveSurfer and a PC equipped with a GP-IB interface

using the WS-GPIB allows you to control the WaveSurfer via the GP-IB.

The GP-IB connector conforms to IEEE488.2 standard. Its delimiter

setting is LF+EOI. The USB connector conforms to USB 2.0.

For details of the GP-IB commands, see the Remote Control Manual in

the User's Manual CD supplied with the WaveSurfer.

Note that the WS-GPIB does not functions as a controller.

Make sure to thoroughly read this manual and have a good understanding

of the GP-IB prior to using it.

How to Use the WS-GPIB

Use the WS-GPIB following the steps shown below.

(a) Connection

As shown in Figure 1 below, connect the USB connector of the

WS-GPIB to the USB port of the WaveSurfer, then connect the other end,

the GP-IB connector, to that of the PC.

NOTE: During this operation, keep the power button of the

WaveSurfer,the PC in the OFF state.

WS-GPIB

Figure 1 Connection Diagram of GP-IB Control

GP-IB

connector

USB port

Desktop or

notebook PC

ＷaveSurfer

(b) Setting up the GP-IB

Set up the GP-IB on the measurement screen of the WaveSurfer (Figure

2) following the steps shown below.

cTouch [Utilities] in the menu bar and select [Utilities Setup] from the

pull-down menu.

dClick the Remote tab in the setup area in the lower part of the screen.

eSelect the GpibAddress and set an address by entering a value.

Figure 2 Measurement Screen of the WaveSurfer

The WS-GPIB is equipped with two LEDs on the GP-IB connector side

to indicate the communication status. The LEDs indicate the following

statuses respectively.

cGreen POWER LED is ON: Power to the WS-GPIB is ON

dRed ACCESS LED is ON: Communication is in process

Specifications

Product Specifications

Item Specifications

Power feed Bus-powered

USB standard Conforms to USB Specification

Revision 2.0

USB connector Type A

GP-IB connector Amphenol 24-pin (male)

Power consumption 350mA at the maximum(during operation)

Temperature, operating 5°to +40°C

Temperature, storage -40oto +71°C

Humidity, operating <80% RH (non-condensing)

Altitude, operating 3048 m (10,000 ft) max at <25oC

External dimensions 61 (W) ×22 (H) ×62 (L) (mm)

Cable length 1,500 (mm)

Mass Approx. 105 g

Applicable PC

(GP-IB side)

PC/AT-compatible PCs equipped with a

National Instruments-compatible GP-IB

card

Applicable device

(USB side) WaveSurfer series Oscilloscopes

∗The source voltage is supplied from the USB port.

∗∗ The appearance or parts of the specifications subject to change without prior

notice.

Certifications

Meets intent of the European Council Directive

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