User Manual LW120
Preparation For
Use
Preparation for use includes removing the instrument from the
container box, selecting the required GPIB address, connecting BNC
cables to the LW120 input and output connectors and connecting the
instrument to the power line and to a host computer.
Logical Address
Selection
The GPIB Resource Manager identifies instruments in the system by
the instrument’s address. GPIB addresses can range from 0 to 31,
however, addresses 1 to 31
only
are reserved for GPIB instruments.
Address 0 is reserved for the GPIB controller.
To change the GPIB address, press the UTILITY button and then
press the button pointing to the GPIB address field. Note the cursor
under the GPIB address. Rotate the dial until the LW120 displays the
required address. LeCroy ships the Model LW120 with GPIB address
set to 4.
Installation
The instrument is fully solid state and dissipates only a small amount
of power. No special cooling is required. However, the instrument
should not be operated where the ambient temperature exceeds 40
°
C,
when the relative humidity exceeds 80% or condensation appears
anywhere on the instrument.
Avoid operating the instrument close to strong magnetic fields, which
may be found near high power equipment such as motors, pumps,
solenoids or high power cables. Use care when rack mounting to
locate the instrument away from sources of excessive heat or
magnetic fields. Always leave 4 cm (1.5 inches) of ventilation space
on all sides of the instrument.
Bench Operation
The Model LW120 is shipped with plastic feet, front tilt stands in place
and ready for use as a bench or portable instrument
Rack Mounting
The instrument may be rack mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Rack
mounting ears are available as an option.
2-4 Configuring The Instrument