USB2-GPIB Converter User`s Manual
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1. TELEDYNE LECROY Everywhereyoulook USB2 GPIB ae EN USB2 GPIB Converter User s Manual 923571 00 Rev A Foreword Thank you for purchasing Teledyne LeCroy s USB2 GPIB Converter hereafter referred to as USB2 GPIB or adapter This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the USB2 GPIB Before using this adapter please read this manual thoroughly to gain a good understanding of it After reading please keep the manual in a safe place 2013 by Teledyne LeCroy Inc All rights reserved Teledyne LeCroy is a registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy Inc Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions Specifications are subject to change without notice 923571 00 Rev A Sept 2013 Table of Contents OVEFVICW oececccccccccetesesesesseseesesesseesssessseessssssssissnssssisssssssssssssssitisssssstsassissesisaneaesieeesiseesieees 1 Safety INFOMATION cc ccccccceescesestesestesesessesessesessessssesssseesssessssesssseesssesseseesieseeiessensseeeees 2 IEMA COs assaia e A E ses at aes cents se ese ee 2 Howto USe 1he WSB2 GPIBiseuc Aidan ca od Aine nade 3 a CONHECO O armen 3 D Senindi HAT om GPIB sper sana ete Seer ena e eroer ere nes ec ore Mer ee 4 C COMMUNICATION StatUS cc ccceeseessseeseeseseessseessseessseessseesesestessstestetesseeess 5 d Firmware UPGrade ccccccc2. 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 European Contact Teledyne LeCroy Europe GmbH Waldhofer Str 104 D 69123 Hidelberg Germany Tel 49 6221 82700 AUSTRALIA amp NEW ZEALAND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EMC The converter 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 VICOM New Zealand Ltd 1064 Centre Road 60 Grafton Road Oakleigh South Victoria 3167 Auckland Australia New Zealand Safety Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY LOW VOLTAGE The probe 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 031 A1 2008 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement c
3. up as AT32UC3A3 under the Atmel USB Devices folder of the Windows Device Manager list of devices Double click the DFU_UpgradeDongleFW bat file in the driver folder which will upgrade the dongle with the latest firmware The dongle firmware upgrade is successful if the red LED is on 923571 00 Rev A USB2 GPIB Specifications Item Specifications Notes The source voltage is supplied from the USB port The appearance or parts of the specifications subject to change without prior notice GPIB driver needs to be properly configured to allow HS488 high speed mode including proper definition of the cable length 923571 00 RevA Service If the adapter is inoperable send it back to Teledyne LeCroy Contact us for a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and shipping instructions before sending it Refer to the contact information on page 1 of this manual We will repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty When sending back the adapter explicitly describe the following RMA number Product name and serial number Description of the trouble Name post phone number of the owner Warranty NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS OR ADEQUACY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE TELEDYNE LECROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER
4. IN CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGES FOR THE RETURN OF PRODUCTS TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TELEDYNE LECROY WILL RETURN ALL PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY WITH TRANSPORT PREPAID The adaptor is warranted for normal use and operation within specifications for a period of three years from shipment Teledyne LeCroy will either repair or at our option replace any product returned to one of our authorized service centers within this period However in order to do this we must first examine the product and find that it is defective due to workmanship or materials and not due to misuse neglect accident or abnormal conditions or operation Teledyne LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect damage or failure caused by any of the following a attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than Teledyne LeCroy representatives or b improper connection to incompatible equipment or c for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Teledyne LeCroy supplies Furthermore Teledyne LeCroy shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified or integrated where the modification or integration increases the task duration or difficulty of servicing the adapter Spare and replacement parts and repairs all have a 90 day warranty 923571 00 Rev A Certifications EMC Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EMC The converter meets intent of EC
5. cssesseseseseesesssssesssessestesssessesessssesssssesisessiesssiesssneseeees 6 SJ ol lt 161 07 110 8 ee re 7 SCL VIC Cierra cei hs elects se arenes eat oui cieteeta eae ET 8 WAITAIUY cssicdenivard es sese sien Gis seus tose a tea sub genau E A EEE 8 GOP UITIGS ATION ssepe na tous davtaeeiateteeavnat tevaectetmona NES 9 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 Teledyne LeCroy is prohibited If you have questions about this adapter please contact Teledyne LeCroy at customersupport teledynelecroy com 1 800 5 LeCroy Overview The USB2 GPIB Converter enables you to remotely control an oscilloscope from a PC using standard GPIB commands The GPIB connector conforms to IEEE488 2 standard Its delimiter setting is LF EOI The USB connector conforms to USB 2 0 For details of the GPIB commands see the Remote Control Manual on the Teledyne LeCroy website Note that the USB2 GPIB does not function as a controller e Minimum firmware version required for this device is 6 5 0 x Safety Information This symbol may appear on the product to alert you to additional A information contained in the operator s manual The corresponding information in this guide is similarly denoted To avoid personal injury or damage to the USB2 GPIB or any equipment connecte
6. d to it review and comply with the following safety precautions Use only as intended Use of the USB2 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 USB2 GPIB during data transfer The green LED of the USB2 GPIB stays lit 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 USB2 GPIB is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean dry environment Do not operate with suspected failures Do not use USB2 GPIB if any part is damaged All maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel Keep product surfaces clean and dry Maintenance USB2 GPIB is a high quality precision adapter To maintain accuracy and signal fidelity avoid mechanical shock as well as damage to the cable through excessive bending It is recommended to inspect cables before use to ensure they are in good condition and are properly connected Poor cables and or connection will result in data corruption Refer all maintenance and component replacement to qualified personnel Do not remove external covers in an attempt to clean internal parts Clean the outside of the USB2 GPIB with a soft cloth dampened w
7. ith either deionized distilled water or isopropyl alcohol Allow the surface to dry completely before returning the adapter to service 923571 00 Rev A How to Use the USB2 GPIB a Connection As shown in Figure 1 below insert the USB connector into the USB port of the oscilloscope then attach the IEEE 488 GPIB connector to the PC During the first use of the adaptor Windows will install the device driver You may need to restart the oscilloscope for the adaptor to be functional WaveRunner PC USB2 GPIB gAn TELEDYNE d LECROY gt GP IB connector Figure 1 Connection Diagram of GPIB Control 923571 00 Rev A b Setting Up the GPIB Set up the GPIB on the measurement screen of the oscilloscope Figure 2 following the steps shown below Touch Utilities in the menu bar and select Utilities Setup from the pull down menu Click the Remote tab in the setup area in the lower part of the screen Select GPIB in the Control From section Select the GpibAddress and set an address by entering a value Utilities Status Remote Hardcopy Aux Output Date Time Options EL ae TCPIP VICP Gpib Address GPIB LXI VXI11 USBTMC TELEDYNE LECROY Figure 2 Remote Control Setup Screen of the WaveRunner 6 Zi 923571 00 Rev A c Communication Status The USB2 GPIB is equipped with two LEDs on the GPIB connector side to indicate the communication status The LEDs indicate
8. ontrol and laboratory use Part 031 Safety requirements for hand held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test Environmental Compliance END OF LIFE HANDLING The converter 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 converter 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 ne LeCroy product please visit teledynelecroy com recycle RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RoHS The converter conforms to 2011 65 EU RoHS2 Directive based on the fact that it is classified as Industrial Monitoring and Control Instrument per Article 3 Paragraph 24 and these product s amp associated accessories are exempt from RoHS compliance until 22 July 2017 per Article 4 Paragraph 3 923571 00 Rev A Thank You for Purchasing a USB2 GPIB 474 TELEDYNE LECROY Everywhereyoulook 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge NJ 10977 1 800 5 LeCroy teledynelecroy com
9. the following statuses Red READY LED is ON Power to the USB2 GPIB is ON Green ACTIVE LED blinks to indicate GPIB activity USB2 GPIB a TELEDYNE LECROY Figure 3 Drawing of USB2 GPIB 923571 00 Rev A b Firmware Upgrade After initial driver installation or an oscilloscope firmware upgrade it may be necessary to upgrade the dongle firmware on the USB2 GPIB A pop up window will appear to indicate incompatibility and instruct you to remove the device Follow these steps to upgrade the dongle firmware 1 Download USB2 GPIB dongle firmware upgrade from teledynelecroy com Extract this archive to a local folder of the controller computer e g C Temp Before reconnecting the USB2 GPIB device open the Windows Device Manager utility on your computer Go to the Windows Start Menu and choose Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager While pressing the dongle button underneath the case plug the USB2 GPIB dongle into the computer USB port The dongle should show up as AT32UC3A in the Windows Device Manager list of devices Install the Atmel USB DFU driver Right click on AT32UC3A in the Device Manager and choose Update Driver Software If using Windows 7 choose Browse my computer for driver software if using Windows XP choose Install from a list or specific location Advanced Browse to the Atmel_DFU_USB_Driver folder of the extracted download archive The dongle should now show
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