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Digital oscilloscope sends measurement data where needed
Powerful connectivity capabilities include Ethernet, spreadsheets, and
fax output
An innovative digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) called ScopeStation 140
provides the user with not just a solid-performing four-channel DSO, but
with a broad range of connectivity features as well. Besides GPIB and
RS-232 capability, the ScopeStation provides Ethernet capabilities; direct
fax output; and spreadsheet, database, and word-processing formats. Couple
these with a 3.5-in. DOS-compatible floppy-disk drive and a Centronix port
for hard-copy support and ScopeStation 140 can really get measurement data
to almost any venue, whether for design, manufacturing, or servicing. For
example, Ethernet connectivity can provide direct access to design and
manufacturing test data and to control automated manufacturing processes.
In servicing applications, ScopeStation 140's internal 3.5-in. disk drive
can reduce the repair time of complex equipment in-house or in the field
by downloading automatic test sequences containing “gold waveforms,”
pass-fail tests, and measurement data. Alternatively, the direct fax
output on the ScopeStation 140 can be invaluable in unattended monitoring
applications of critical equipment in remote locations. When a failure in
remote equipment occurs, ScopeStation will automatically date and
time-stamp waveform and measurement data and fax it to where the data is
needed. The ScopeStation's ability to move measurement data around to where
its needed is supported by a scope capability that ensures extensive and
reliable data capture and analysis. For example, ScopeStation 140 delivers
capture and analysis capabilities for signals with up to 100-MHz
bandwidth. Data is acquired over four channels with two 8-bit flash A/D
converters at sampling rates up to 200 Msamples/s for single-shot events
and up to 8 Gsamples/s for repetitive signals. An aliasing-protect
acquisition mode processes data from the A/D converters at the full
200-MHz/s sampling rate to provide aliasing protection for signals up to
100 MHz. Even on slow time/division ranges, fast glitches will be
displayed at full amplitude. Other important DSO capabilities include
2-Kpoint record length on each of the ScopeStation's four channels;
pass-fail testing for unattended monitoring; automatic setup that
automatically scales the time base, trigger, and vertical sensitivity by
simply pressing a button; and Smart Probes that permit control of common
front-panel controls from the probe itself. Extensive waveform processing
includes zoom, arithmetic functions (add, subtract, and invert), summation
averaging, and enhanced resolution. (Under $5,000 with one connectivity
option; additional connectivity options, $500 to $700–stock.) LeCroy
Corp., Chestnut Ridge, NY Marc Brenner 914-578-6035
CAPTION:
The ScopeStation digital oscilloscope comes with a 3.5-in., 1.44-Mbyte
DOS-compatible floppy-disk drive, RS-232-C remote interface, Centronix
port, and one Smart Probe and three regular X10 probes.
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