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New company division offers
wide range of solutions
Plant maintenance, test and measurement
ROUND UP
T
he
Comtest Group
, distributors of LeCroy serial data test solu-
tions, has introduced two new lines of the popular WaveAce
oscilloscope series - theWaveAce 1000 andWaveAce 2000.WaveAce
1000 oscilloscopes feature a sample rate of up to 1 GS/s with 2 Mpts
of memory in two-channel models from 40 MHz to 100 MHz.WaveAce
2000 oscilloscopes deliver sample rates of up to 2 GS/s and 24 kpts of
memory and are available in two- and four-channel models from 70
MHz up to 300 MHz. All newWaveAce oscilloscopes feature a large 7”
widescreen display, and powerful debug tools such as 32 automatic
measurements, waveform math capabilities, pass/fail mask testing,
large internal storage, remote control and waveform recorder. Integra-
tion with LeCroy’s logic analyser and waveform generators provides
expanded debug and testing capabilities.This powerful combination
of features makesWaveAce the best oscilloscope for simplifying the
debug process.
With 32 automatic measurements standard, theWaveAce simplifies
measurement.The large 7” widescreen display shows up to fivemeas-
urements with ease, or show all 32 at once with the measurement
dashboard. A wide range of advanced timing parameters provide
insight to the relationship between signals on two different channels.
WaveAce oscilloscopes provide five math functions for additional
analysis including Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide and FFT. The FFT
can be viewed using four different windows and two different vertical
scales for a flexible view of the frequency domain. Built-in pass/fail
mask testing allows for quick identification of problems and highlights
when they have occurred.
Saving and recalling waveforms and setups from internal memory
can significantly shorten test and debug time. Many oscilloscopes do
not provide enough internal storage space, forcing the user to rely on
external USB storage. The WaveAce has internal storage to save up
to 20 waveforms, 20 setups and two reference waveforms.
AllWaveAce models provide a USB host port on the front panel for
saving screen images, waveforms and setups to a memory stick. A
rear panel USB device port allows for connection to a PC or printer.
Connecting and communicating with a PC is simplified with LeCroy’s
WaveStudio software that provides full access to the oscilloscope’s
display, measurement, waveform data and front panel controls.
Enquiries.Tel. 0608 8520 or email info@comtest.co.za.
I
nstrotech
has formed a new test and measurement division,
Test Instruments Africa (TIA). The division will specialise in
the sale and distribution of test instruments from a number of
different manufacturers to the South and southern African mar-
kets. Justin Clarkson, a well respected and highly experienced
professional in the South African Power Industry will head up
the new division. Justin previously managed the high voltage
division of a successful South African company, specialising in
power cable diagnostics and fault location. Paul Mason, chief
executive officer of Instrotech says, “We are very excited about
this new venture which will complement our existing business
and enable us to offer our customers a wider range of solutions”.
“Successful South African companies are seeing the benefits
of applying defined maintenance management programmes in
their business processes.To assist them in troubleshooting and
extending the life of their plants and equipment we are well
positioned to offer them a wide range of quality instruments
supported by high levels of pre and
post sales service, as well as hav-
ing qualified personnel capable of
handling all types of technical and
service enquiries. I am confident
that Justin is just the man to drive
and developTIA for us throughout
South and southern Africa”.
Enquiries:Tel. 011 462 8420 or email
info@instrotech.co.za.
Oscilloscope simplifies debugging
Justin Clarkson
Electricity+Control
September ‘12
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