LeCroy Envision X14 Quick start guide

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Envision X14 C-Phy/D-Phy for

CSI/DSI Analyzer/Generator

Quick Start Guide

Rev: A1

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Table of Contents 
Scope of this Quick Start Guide  3 
1 Introducing the Envision X14  3 
2 Topics Covered in this Quick Start Guide  3 
3 About the Envision X14  3 
About the VPS GUI Application  4 
Getting Started  6 
1 What is in the Envision X14 Shipping Box?  6 
2 Connectors and Controls  6 
3 Getting the Envision X14 Up and Running  7 
Managing the Envision X14 with VPS GUI from a PC  11 
1 Install the External Envision X14 Video Protocol Suite  
(VPS) GUI Application  11 
2 Setting the Instrument Date and Time  18 
3 Viewing the Instrument Information  20 
Running a D-Phy Self-Test  21 
1 Connecting for a D-Phy Self-Test  21 
Connecting a D-Phy Source Device with the  
       Solder-Down Probes  23 
1 Connecting a MIPI D-Phy Source Device Under Test  
using the Envision X14 Solder-Down Probes  23 
Connecting a D-Phy Source Device without the  
       Solder-Down Probes  25 
1 Connecting a MIPI D-Phy Source Device Under Test  
using the Envision X14  25 
Analyzing MIPI D-Phy CSI-2 or DSI-2 Sources  26 
Upgrading the VPS GUI Application and System Software  40 
 

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1 Scope of this Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides basic setup and configuration of the

Envision X14 C-Phy/D-Phy CSI/DSI Analyzer/Generator with Probe

Assembly and the Video Protocol Suite (VPS) GUI application used to

manage it.

1.1 Introducing the Envision X14

The following features and functions are supported on the Envision X14.

1.2 Topics Covered in this Quick Start Guide

The following high level tasks are described in this Quick Start Guide:

 Set up procedures.

 Provisioning the IP address of the Envision X14.

 Installing the Envision X14 VPS GUI on a PC.

 Establishing an IP session between an Envision X14 and the

host PC running the VPS GUI.

 Connecting the MIPI D-Phy CSI-2 or DSI-2 device under test to

the Envision X14 either through the solder-down probes or via

connectors.

This Quick Start Guide includes descriptive or procedural information for

any of the video test functions of the Envision X14 applications

themselves. Procedures for the functional applications are covered in

the Envision X14 User Guide. The User Guide is available from the

product page on the Teledyne Lecroy website: Teledyne LeCroy -

quantumdata Envision X14 Video Analyzer/Generator.

Note: Please be sure to check the Teledyne LeCroy website (Teledyne

LeCroy - quantumdata Envision X14 Video Analyzer/Generator) for

updates to this Quick Start Guide & User Guides.

1.3 About the Envision X14

The Envision X14 is a compact feature-rich test instrument for testing D-

PHY CSI-2, DSI-2 sources for analysis. (Support for C-Phy and the

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ability to generate CSI-2 traffic and DSI-2 traffic are features that will be

available in the future).

Envision X14 CSI/DSI Analyzer/Generator

Envision X14 Probe Amplifier and Solder-Down Probe(s)

2 About the VPS GUI Application

The Envision X14 can be operated either through the embedded GUI

running on the Envision X14 or through an external GUI hosted on a PC.

The GUI is the Video Protocol Suite (VPS). When using the embedded

VPS GUI you will need an external display connected to an HDMI port

on the rear of the unit. When using the external VPS GUI, the external

VPS application has to be installed on the PC and there is an Ethernet

connection either directly to the Envsion X14 or through a corporate

network. These operational scenarios are shown in the following images.

Alternatively you can use VNC from your PC to connect the embedded

VPS application (not depicted below).

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Embedded VPS GUI Running on External Display

External VPS GUI Running on Host PC

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3 Getting Started

This chapter explains what is involved in getting your Envision X14 up

and operating.

3.1 What is in the Envision X14 Shipping Box?

The Teledyne LeCroy Envision X14 is shipped with the following items:

• AC Power Line Cord

• CE Declaration of Conformity

• SMP cables (4) for D-Phy/C-Phy connections

• SMA cable (1) for Trigger In/Out

• Ethernet cable for connecting host PC running VPS GUI

• Mouse for control with an external display connected to the HDMI

port.

• This Quick Start Guide

3.2 Connectors and Controls

The table below describes the Envision X14 connectors and controls.

Envision X14 Front & Rear Panels

Information / Function

Envision X14 Front Panel

Envision X14 Rear Panel

Front panel features:

▪ A – Power button; press and

release (with LED color modes,

set).

▪ B – LCD display for status and

control.

▪ C – LCD display configuration

controller (not currently used).

▪ D – USB ports (2) used for

connecting a mouse and

keyboard.

▪ E – I2C port for CSI-2 CCI control.

▪ F – SMP connecors for C-Phy

and D-Phy connections to DUT.

▪ G – D-Phy clock.

▪ H – Auxiliary port for future use.

Rear panel features:

F

E

H

A

G

B

C

D

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Envision X14 Front & Rear Panels

Information / Function

▪ I – Audio RCA – Not used.

▪ J - RS-232 (2) – (Future).

▪ M - HDMI – Admin port for

connecting external monitor for

VPS GUI.

▪ N – SMA TRIG IN/OUT.

▪ O - RJ45 - E1 Network for

connecting host PC running VPS.

▪ P – Power (110-220VAC

50/60Hz).

3.2.1 Front Panel LCD

The Teledyne LeCroy Envision X14 front panel has a 4 line by 16

character LCD display. Currently the LCD displays only the IP address

and the release version. In the future the LCD will display operational

status, error conditions and will allow configuration the IP address.

3.3 Getting the Envision X14 Up and Running

Use the following procedure to get your Envision X14 up and running.

1. Remove the Envision X14 from the shipping box and lay it flat or

upright on your desktop or benchtop.

2. Connect the Envision X14 power cable (provided) to a suitable

outlet (110-240V 50/60Hz).

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3. Connect an external HDMI cable and monitor to the HDMI

connector on the Envision X14 rear panel at the location indicated

below.

The setup is depicted below.

To Ext

Display

Power

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4. Connect a mouse and keyboard (optional) to the USB ports on the

front (or rear) panel of the Envision X14 as shown below.

Note: Using a connected mouse, you can also utilize the virtual

keyboards that present themselves in the VPS GUI.

5. Power up the Envision X14 via the power button on the front of the

Envision X14.

Notes: Regarding Power Button and LED colors:

Power Button:

▪ Solid Red = Powered down/standby

▪ Solid Green = Booted without network connectivity

▪ Solid Blue = Booted with network connectivity

▪ Solid Yellow = The front button is being actively pressed in

▪ Flashing Yellow = Instrument is powering up

▪ Flashing Green = Instrument is nearly done powering up

(FPGA is ready, firmware still loading)

▪ Flashing Red = Error

The VPS GUI will appear on the external display as shown below.

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3.3.1 Changing the VPS GUI Display Resolution

You can change the resolution of the connected monitor that the VPS

GUI is being displayed using the Mint Linux utilities. Follow these steps:

1. Minimize the VPS GUI using the minimize button at the top right of

the window.

2. Once the VPS GUI is minimized, click on the Mint icon (green M)

on the lower left corner of the monitor to access the Mint Linux

Controls.

3. Select the Settings primary menu on the left and on the right select

Display Configuration secondary menu. The Display Configuration

menu appears.

4. Set the resolution using the Resolution pull-down menu. The

resolution should change and persist through a reboot.

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4 Managing the Envision X14 with VPS GUI

from a PC

The Envision X14 can be operated from the VPS GUI application

installed on a host Windows PC. The VPS GUI application will have to

be downloaded and installed on your Windows PC and you will need to

connect your PC to the Envision X14 over an Ethernet IP connection.

This chapter provides instruction for installing the VPS GUI, followed by

how to set the time and date.

4.1 Install the External Envision X14 Video Protocol

Suite (VPS) GUI Application

This procedure describes how to install the VPS GUI application on your

host PC.

1. On your PC, download the VPS Remote GUI Application from the

Teledyne Lecroy downloads page: Teledyne LeCroy - quantumdata

Envision X14 Video Analyzer/Generator.

2. Once the download is complete, click on the Video Protocol Suite

(VPS) GUI link and follow the installation prompts.

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3. After installation completes, run the new VPS application. It should

be available in the Start Menu under All Programs

→

VideoProtocolSuite, and from an icon on your PC desktop.

Note: Verify that the version number in the title bar matches the

version on the website.

4. Connect your PC to the Envision X14 using an Ethernet cable. The

connection is made to the Rj45 port on the rear panel of the

Envision X14 labeled E1 to Network as shown below.

The Ethernet IP connection from the host PC to the Envision X14

can be accomplished by connecting directly or through your

corporate network. If you are connected through the network you

can use DHCP and the Envision X14 will be assigned a suitable IP

address. If you are making a direction connection, you will have to

ensure that the Envision X14 has an IP address compatible with

your PC. Both scenarios are depicted in the following images.

VPS GUI Running on PC Host Connected Directly

E1 to Network

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VPS GUI Running on PC Host Connected thru Corporate LAN

5. Set the IP address of the Envision X14 Instrument Network Settings

of the embedded VPS GUI from the Tester screen by clicking the

three horizontal bar menu icon at the top right corner of the

Dashboard.

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6. Select System Settings and select Instrument Network Settings.

A dialog box appears enabling you to set DHCP or specify an IP

address. Ensure the Netmask and Gateway are properly configured.

Sample screen shots are shown below.

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Note: Be sure to use an IP address that is compatible with your

corporate LAN or your PC if you are connecting directly.

7. The instrument will automatically power cycle upon applying

changes to the Network Settings.

Note: If using DHCP for IP address assignment, check for the resulting

IP address at the bottom left of the embedded GUI after rebooting, as

shown below.

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8. To add your Envision X14 to the VPS Application, begin by clicking

Device Selection on the system menu as shown below.

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The Select instrument window appears, as shown below.

9. Click the ADD INSTRUMENT button in the top right corner.

10. You will be prompted to enter a name (any suitable name) and IP

address (obtained in Step 6) of the Envision X14 that you want to

connect to in the ADD INSTRUMENT dialog box and click on the

ADD DEVICE activation button.

11. You should be taken to the Instrument Dashboard of the VPS GUI.

(If not, select the CONNECT button at the bottom right of the

Select instrument screen). Select the Envision X14 that you want

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to connect to. Typically you will only have one Envision X14 in your

lab, the example below is not typical.

4.2 Setting the Instrument Date and Time

This procedure describes how to set a Envision X14’s date and time.

The procedure assumes that you have connected to an Envision X14

through the external VPS GUI application.

1. Within your profile main screen (e.g. Tester) System Settings

menu, select Set Instrument Date and Time.

The Set Instrument Date and Time window appears as shown below:

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2. Set the date (month: MM, day: DD, year: YYYY) and choose a

DATE FORMAT.

3. Set the time (hours: Hrs, minutes: Min) and choose a TIME

FORMAT.

4. Select the correct Time Zone.

5. Click APPLY (see below).

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4.3 Viewing the Instrument Information

This procedure describes how to view the Envision X14’s software

release information.

1. Within your profile main screen (e.g. Tester) About menu, select

Instrument Information.

The screen below appears:

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