LeCroy WS-DCADAP User Manual - Ws-Dcadap

Manual is about: EXTERNAL DC ADAPTER

Summary of WS-DCADAP

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    Accessory ws-dcadap external dc adapter user's manual.

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  • Page 3: Foreword

    External dc adapter user’s manual foreword š thank you for purchasing lecroy's external dc adapter. š 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. š this manual describes notes on use and b...

  • Page 4: Checking The Packing Content

    Wavesurfer accessory 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] • dc adapter (external dc adapter) ..................................

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Table of contents safety requirements ....................................................................... 2 safety symbols & terms ................................................................. 2 operating conditions ...................................................................... 2 pro...

  • Page 6: „ Safety Requirements

    Wavesurfer accessory „ safety requirements this section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the dc adapter operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this se...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual the design of the dc adapter has been verified to conform to the applicable safety standards (en 61010-1:2001, ul 61010-1 2 nd edition and can/csa c22.2 no.61010-1-04) per the following limits: installation (overvoltage) category i (all mains isolated terminals) pol...

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    Wavesurfer accessory • do not float the wavesufer oscilloscope when it is powered by dc adapter. Use the safety ground cable to connect oscilloscope to earth ground. When operating the wavesurfer oscilloscope from ac line power with the standard power cord the oscilloscope is connected to earth grou...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual warning to avoid electric shock, always connect scope ground terminal to earth ground when wavesurfer oscilloscope is powered by dc adapter. Cleaning the outside of the ws-dcadap hardware should be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with either deionized / distilled...

  • Page 10: „ Overview

    Wavesurfer accessory „ overview this adapter is an accessory device specially designed for the wavesurfer 400 series oscilloscopes. The purpose of the adapter is to supply the dc drive power to the oscilloscope. Normally the oscilloscope is used with the power cord connected to an ac power line. Mou...

  • Page 11: „ Units and Devices

    External dc adapter user’s manual „ units and devices (a) dc adapter figure 2 shows the outside view of the adapter. Knob screw power switch led lamp (green) dc power cord nameplate input/output indication label connector for the input cable (ws-dcadap) rubber foot (5 locations) unit: mm figure 2 ou...

  • Page 12: (B) Ws-Dcadap Cable

    Wavesurfer accessory (b) ws-dcadap cable this is an input cable specially designed for the dc adapter. Figure 3 shows the outside view of the cable. (dc adapter side) (battery/dc power side) (red alligator clip) (black alligator clip) unit: mm figure 3 outside view of the ws-dcadap cable 8.

  • Page 13: „ Operating Procedures

    External dc adapter user’s manual „ operating procedures to use this product, follow the steps below. (a) mounting the dc adapter on the oscilloscope 1. Place the rear sides of the dc adapter and the wavesurfer oscilloscope so that they face each other. Align the upper and lower lugs on the left sid...

  • Page 14: Oscilloscope

    Wavesurfer accessory 3. Tighten the right and left screw knobs by hand while pressing them in to fasten the dc adapter to the oscilloscope. (see figure 6 below.) note tighten the right and left screw knobs evenly. Screw knobs figure 6 fastening the dc adapter (b) connecting the dc power cord to the ...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual (c) connecting the ws-dcadap cable the ws-dcadap cable is used to input the voltage supplied from the battery to the dc adapter. 1. Check the lug positions of the dc adapter in jack and the ws-dcadap cable plug. (see figures 8a and 8b below.) note when fitting the c...

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    Wavesurfer accessory 2. Press the ws-dcadap cable plug into the in jack while aligning the lug positions. (see figure 9 below.) figure 9 fit of the in section 3. Tighten the setscrew of the ws-dcadap cable plug around the jack screw of the dc adapter to fasten the connector. (see figures 10a and 10b...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual (d) connecting the ws-dcadap cable to the battery note 1 make connections with the following combination: • red alligator clip: positive terminal of the battery • black alligator clip: negative terminal of the battery note 2 before making connections, make sure to t...

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    Wavesurfer accessory (e) starting up the oscilloscope after making necessary connections, start up the oscilloscope following the steps below. 1. Set the input voltage to the dc adapter. Note 1 use a battery with the rated output voltage of 12 vdc or 24 vdc. Note 2 set the output voltage of the dc p...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual the power is automatically switched to the ac power. In such cases, a switching time of approximately 1 sec is required to switch the power inside the oscilloscope. If the ac power is connected while the dc power is being used and the dc power is turned off (or the ...

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    Wavesurfer accessory (f) turning off the oscilloscope follow the instructions in the wavesurfer operator’s manual to turn off the oscilloscope (g) turning off the dc adapter and the battery after the power supply of the oscilloscope has entered the standby state, perform the terminating operation as...

  • Page 21: „ Indicators

    External dc adapter user’s manual „ indicators if you turn on the power switch of the dc adapter, the (green) power lamp in the label goes on. Power green figure 13 status indication of the dc adapter 17.

  • Page 22: „ Protective Functions

    Wavesurfer accessory „ protective functions this adapter is equipped with several protective functions for electrical specifications, temperature, etc. Table 5 shows those functions and related phenomena. If any phenomenon in table 5 is observed, please contact lecroy corporation. (refer to the cont...

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    External dc adapter user’s manual table 5 description of protective functions (2 of 2) description & phenomenon protection against low-voltage lockout and high-voltage if the input voltage to the dc adapter drops below about 8 v, the output will stop. Also if the input voltage to the dc adapter rise...

  • Page 24: „ Specifications

    Wavesurfer accessory „ specifications (a) product specifications - electrical item specifications input voltage range 12 to 28 vdc (at the end of the alligator clip) input current max 18 a (for the input voltage of 12 v) rated power: about 150 w max: about 200 w input power output voltage 23.5 vdc ±...

  • Page 25: (C) Certifications

    External dc adapter user’s manual (b) product specifications - mechanical w: 289.5 ×h: 62.0×l: 260.0 mm outside dimensions tolerance: 2 mm length of ws-dcadap cable 6000mm ±100 mm length of dc power cord 300 mm ±20 mm safety ground cable 2000 mm ±20 mm total weight: about 2.5 kg dc adapter: about 1....

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  • Page 27: Ws-Dcadap

    Wavesurfer accessory ws-dcadap.