MS-500 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Option
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ISSUED: June, 2009
MS-500-OM-E Rev C
INTRODUCTION
Overview
The MS-500 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Option is a powerful solution for the challenge of
measuring multiple, mixed signals in a single oscilloscope. An enhancement tool to the LeCroy
WaveRunner Xi Series and WaveSurfer Xs Series oscilloscopes, the MS-500 extends their
testing range by adding 18 or 36 digital channels for display or triggering.
The MS-500 is ideally suited for embedded controller testing where there is a proliferation of
analog signals (comparators, voltage sources, sensor/actuator signals, etc.) coincident with digital
signals (address or data lines, control signals, or peripheral serial data signals). Users can easily
debug signals using standard oscilloscope tools such as cursors, measurement parameters, and
zooming.
Both oscilloscopes usable with the MS-500 feature large, bright color displays to facilitate signal
viewing, plus all the connectivity and documentation capabilities needed to quickly record and
distribute information.
This MS-500 manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of discrete electronics, logic
analyzers, and LeCroy oscilloscopes, specifically the LeCroy oscilloscope that the MS-500
system will be used with. When practical or necessary there are details on specific oscilloscope
features included in this manual.
The MS-500 and MS-500-36 are identical except the MS-500-36 standard configuration is for 36
channels. The MS-500-36 can be operated in 36 or 18 channel mode for higher performance.
The MS-500 is configured as an 18 channel instrument and can be upgraded with an additional
lead set to support 36 channels.
In this manual the MS-500 and MS-500-36 are referred to solely as MS-500.
Warranty
The MS-500 is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of one
year from shipment. 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 the defect is due to workmanship or materials and not due to
misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions or operation.
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 LeCroy representatives, or b)
improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by
the use of non-LeCroy supplies.
Spare and replacement parts, and repairs, all have a 90-day warranty.
The oscilloscope’s firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. This
includes MS-500 specific firmware. Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any kind
covering detailed performance. Products not made by LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty
of the original equipment manufacturer.
