Teledyne LeCroy WaveStation 3000 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 39)

Operator's Manual
Using WaveStation PC Software
The WaveStation PC Software allows you to exchange waveform files between the WaveStation and your PC.
The software includes tools to help you modify or generate new files on the PC, then save them to one of
WaveStation's internal memory banks for future output.
NOTE: Waveform files are a scalar representation of the waveform data. Adjust the amplitude, frequency, and
offset as desired on the WaveStation.
Minimum System Requirements
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Operating system Windows® Vista 32-Bit Version, Windows® 7 32-Bit Version, Windows 8
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Pentium® IV processor
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1 Gb RAM
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150 Mb hard disk available space for software set‐up
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Video resolution 800 X 600
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USB 2.0 connections
Updates
Teledyne LeCroy periodically releases updates of the WaveStation PC Software providing new features,
enhancements, and software corrections. These updates are available free from:
teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload/
Installing WaveStation PC Drivers and Software
Follow these steps in this exact order to install the WaveStation PC drivers and software:
1. Download the latest version of WaveStation PC Software compatible with your WaveStation model from tel-
edynelecroy.com. Unzip the installer archive on the PC where you will install the software.
2. With both the WaveStation and the PC turned on, connect the 1 m USB 2.0 Type A- B Cable from the USB B
port on the back of the WaveStation to a USB A port on your PC. If shown, you can close pop-ups on the PC
resulting from the connection of the USB cable.
3. Install the drivers:
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On the PC, navigate to the location for Universal Serial Bus controllers (usually under Device Man-
ager).
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Right-click on LeCroy Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator and select Update Driver Soft-
ware (depending on your OS, you may have to navigate through the Properties dialog to this selec-
tion).
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Choose to Browse my computer for driver softwareand navigate to the WaveStation PC Software
→USB Driver folder. Select the drivers for either 32 or 64-Bit installation.
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If alerted by Windows Security, choose to Install this driver software anyway.
4. After the driver installation is complete, navigate to the WaveStation PC Software → Setup folder and run
WaveStation_setup.exe. Follow the prompts on the installer dialogs.
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