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Nov. 15, 2016
LINEEYE CO., LTD.

New Protocol Analyzer LE-3500R / LE-2500R which supports monitoring/test
of RS-232C, RS-422/485, TTL as its standard function.

LINEEYE CO., LTD. released the new multi protocol analyzers LE-3500R and LE-2500R which have supports monitoring/test of RS-232C, RS-422/RS-485, and TTL(1.8V – 5V signal level) as its standard function.

[ Background ]

RS-232C, RS-422/RS-485 interfaces are still used in the FA (factory automation) field for inter-device communication. On the other hand, in the development of IoT devices, Ethernet modules or radio modules are often connected directly with a control microprocessor on a printed-circuit board. Thus, a battery-powered stand-alone protocol analyzer which supports monitoring and test of UART and I2C of TTL signal level (1.8V – 5V) in addition to that of RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485 is needed.

[ Outline ]

LINEEYE CO., LTD. developed and released the new multi protocol analyzers LE-3500R and LE-2500R which have supports monitoring/test of RS-232C, RS-422/RS-485, and TTL(1.8V – 5V signal level) as its standard function and starts to sell it on 16th January.  LE-3500 or LE-2500 needed expansion board for communications such as UART, I2C, and SPI, while LE-3500R and LE-2500R supports those communication by changing the setting of the analyzer without changing the board. The analyzers inherit the online monitor function, simulation function, and BERT function of LE-3500/LE-2500, while adding more buffer memory to support the high-speed communication and now the analyzer also supports SDHC card or USB flash instead of CF card. The analyzer also supports Wi-Fi connection (available in USA, Canada, Japan) and can be controled from PC via Wi-Fi. LE-3500R and LE-2500R are the suitable communication analyzer for IoT device development.

 

[ Features ]

  1. Portable in the attached carrying bag. Stand alone monitoring/test without PC.
  2. It supports RS-232C, RS-422/485, and TTL (1.8V – 5V signal) as its standard function.
  3. Multi protocol supported such as ASYNC(UART), HDLC, I2C, and SPI. LE-3500R supports Modbus too.
  4. CAN, LIN, and communication of X.20/21, RS-449, and V.35 are supported by option.
  5. It has 64Mbyte buffer memory to support the long time capture of high-speed communication.
  6. Auto save function supports continuous automatic recording of communication log into a SDHC card or a USB flash.
  7. Logic analyzer function of resolution 50nS and monitoring function of the swing of RS-232/TTL level signal.
  8. Wi-Fi connection from PC or smart phone is available by the access point mode or station mode. (This function is available only in USA, Canada, and Japan.)

LE-3500R product page

LE-2500R product page

[ Specifications ]

Model LE-3500R LE-2500R
Interface Standard RS-232C, RS-422/485, TTL (1.8V - 5V signal level)
Optional CAN/LIN, X.20/21., RS-449, V.35, RS-530, Current loop
Protocol Standard ASYNC/UART, SYNC/BSC, 
HDLC/SDLC, PPP(ASYNC), 
BURST, I2C, SPI, Modbus		 ASYNC/UART, SYNC/BSC, HDLC/SDLC,
PPP(ASYNC), BURST, I2C, SPI
Optional CAN, Device net, LIN (Rev.1.1,1.2,1.3,2.0,2.1), Current loop
Capture memory 64Mbyte
Communication speed 50bps - 2.048Mbps (arbitrary)*1 50bps - 1.000Mbps (arbitrary)
Online monitor function Communication log is recorded continuously and displayed in the LCD without affecting the communication lines.
Statistical analysis function Takes statistics and displays graphs of transmission/reception data count, number of frames, and satisfied trigger condition count. -
Trigger function Up to four pairs of trigger conditions and actions can be specified.
Sequential actions, which validate another condition after one condition is satisfied, are possible.
Simulation function 6 modes (including the program mode) 4 modes (not including the program mode)
BERT function Conforming to ITU-T G.821 it measures line quality such bit error rate and block error rate*2
Additional function Logic analyzer function of max. 50nS resolution and monitoring function of the swing of RS-232/TTL level signal
External memory*3 SDHC card/USB memory
Max. 32Gbyte		 SDHC card/USB memory
Max. 16Gbyte
External interface USB2.0, AUX(RS-232C), Wi-Fi*4
Power Nickel hydride battery (operating time is about 7 hours 7*5), or attached AC adapter (Input: AC100 - 240V)
Dimension & weight 210 (W) x 154 (D) x 38(H) mm, about 760g
Accessories Monitor cable for DSUB 25-pin (LE-25M1), Monitor cable for DSUB 9-pin (LE-009M1), DSUB25pin-9pin conversion adapter (LE-259AD), 5 wires TTL prove cable (LE-5LS), AC adapter (6A-181WP09), carrying bag (LEB-01), Utility CD, instruction manual and warranty
*1: It is up to 1 Mbps for I2C simulation. The optional firmware for high-speed communication supports CC-Link/HDLC/SPI of up to 10Mbps.
*2: BERT function is available only for ASYNC mode and SYNC mode and not available for I2C nor SPI.
*3: Only SDHC cards sold by LINEEYE are supported.
*4: Wi-Fi function is available only in USA, Canda, Japan.
*5: Based on the test report by LINEEYE.

[ Comparison Table ] ○ means standard function while △ means optional function

  New model
LE-3500R		 Former model
LE-3500		 New model
LE-2500R		 Former model
LE-2500
RS-232C, RS-422/485 ○ ○ ○ ○
TTL (1.8V - 5V signal) ○ △ [OP-SB5GL] ○ △ [OP-SB5GL]
CAN, Device net, LIN △ [OP-SB7GX] △ [OP-SB7GX] △ [OP-SB7GX] △ [OP-SB7GX]
X.20/21, RS-449, V.35 △ [OP-SB10N]*1 ○*1 △ [OP-SB10N]*1 ○*1
CC-Link/HDLC/High speed SPI △ [OP-FW10R] △ [OP-FW10G] - -
Capture memory 64MB 6.4MB 64MB 2.4MB
Full duplex speed
Half duplex speed 		2.048Mbps
2.048Mbps		 1.544Mbps
2.048Mbps		 1.000Mbps
1.000Mbps		 1.000Mbps
1.000Mbps
Statistical analysis function ○ ○ - -
Simulation function 6 modes 6 modes 4 modes 4 modes
RS-232C signal voltage
measurement 		○ ○ ○ ○
TTL signal voltage measurement ○ - ○ -
CF card - Max.16Gbyte - Max.8Gbyte
SDHC card Max.32Gbyte - Max.16Gbyte -
USB memory Max.32Gbyte - Max.16Gbyte -
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n - 802.11 b/g/n -
Size (W x D x H) 210 x 154 x 38mm 210 x 154 x 38mm 210 x 154 x 38mm 210 x 154 x 38mm
Weight About 760g About 790g About 760g About 760g
*1: Optional monitor cables for each interfaces are needed.

[ Options ]

Name Model Remarks
Interface expansion kits CAN, LIN expansion kit OP-SB7GX Measures 2 channels at the same time.
RS-530 expansion kit OP-SB10N Measurement for X.20/21, RS-449, V.35
Current loop expansion kit OP-SB1C Equivalent to SB-25L with OP-1C
Expansion firmware Firmware for high-speed OP-FW10R For CC-Link, HDLC, and SPI
Monitor cables X.21 monitor cable LE-25Y15 Y shape cable for X.20/21
RS-449 monitor cable LE-25Y37 Y shape cable for RS-449
V.35 monitor cable LE-25M34 Y shape cable for V.35
SDHC cards 16Gbyte SDHC card SD-16GX Validated with the analyzer
32Gbyte SDHC card SD-32GX Validated with the analyzer
PC soft PC link software LE-PC300R OS: Windows7/8/8.1/10

[ Contact ]

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