Agilent Technologies E1564A, E1563A User Manual
Agilent Technologies
E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer
E1564A 4-Channel Digitizer
User’s Manual
Manual Part Number: E1563-90004
Printed in U.S.A. E0501
Contents
E1563A/E1564A Digitizers User’s Manual
Front Matter....................................................................................................................... 9
Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement ................................................................... 9
U.S. Government Restricted Rights............................................................................. 9
Documentation History............................................................................................... 10
Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................... 10
Warnings .................................................................................................................... 10
Declaration Of Conformity.......................................................................................... 11
Chapter 1 - Configuring the Digitizer Modules ........................................................... 13
Using This Chapter .................................................................................................... 13
Digitizers Description ................................................................................................. 13
General Information ............................................................................................ 13
Front Panel Features .......................................................................................... 14
Warnings and Cautions.............................................................................................. 17
Configuring the Digitizers ........................................................................................... 19
Adding RAM to the Module ................................................................................. 19
Setting the Logical Address Switch .................................................................... 21
Setting the Interrupt Line .................................................................................... 21
Installing the Digitizer in a Mainframe ................................................................. 22
User Cabling Considerations ..................................................................................... 23
Input Terminal Port Connector Cables ................................................................ 23
Trigger Input Port Cables .................................................................................... 24
3-Wire and 2-Wire Input Cabling Considerations ............................................... 24
Cable Connector Assembly ................................................................................ 27
Initial Operation .......................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 2 - Using the Digitizers ................................................................................... 33
Using this Chapter ..................................................................................................... 33
Digitizers Operation ................................................................................................... 33
Digitizer Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 33
Channel Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 34
Pre-Trigger/Post-Trigger Block Diagram ............................................................. 35
Power-on/Reset States ....................................................................................... 35
Input Overload Condition .................................................................................... 36
Triggering the Digitizers ............................................................................................. 37
Trigger Sources .................................................................................................. 37
Using Internal Triggering .................................................................................... 37
Using External Triggering ................................................................................... 38
Master-Slave Operation ...................................................................................... 38
Digitizers Application Examples................................................................................. 42
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 42
Making Digitizer Measurements ......................................................................... 43
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Chapter 3 - Digitizers Command Reference ................................................................ 45
Using This Chapter .................................................................................................... 45
Command Types........................................................................................................ 45
SCPI Command Reference........................................................................................47
ABORt ........................................................................................................................ 48
CALCulate.................................................................................................................. 49
CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL? ....................................................................................... 49
CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer:DATA ........................................................................... 50
CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer:DATA? ......................................................................... 50
CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer[:STATe] ........................................................................ 51
CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer[:STATe]? ...................................................................... 51
CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer:DATA ............................................................................ 51
CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer:DATA? .......................................................................... 52
CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer[:STATe] ......................................................................... 52
CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer[:STATe]? ....................................................................... 53
CALibration ................................................................................................................ 54
CALibration:DAC:VOLTage ................................................................................ 54
CALibration:DAC:VOLTage? .............................................................................. 55
CALibration:DATA? ............................................................................................. 55
CALibration:GAIN ............................................................................................... 55
CALibration:SOURce .......................................................................................... 57
CALibration:SOURce? ........................................................................................ 58
CALibration:STATe .............................................................................................. 58
CALibration:STATe? ............................................................................................ 58
CALibration:STORe ............................................................................................ 59
CALibration:VALue ............................................................................................. 59
CALibration:VALue? ...........................................................................................60
CALibration:ZERO .............................................................................................. 60
CALibration:ZERO:ALL? .................................................................................... 61
DIAGnostic ................................................................................................................. 63
DIAGnostic:DAC:GAIN ....................................................................................... 63
DIAGnostic:DAC:OFFSet ................................................................................... 64
DIAGnostic:DAC:OFFSet:RAMP ........................................................................ 64
DIAGnostic:DAC:SOURce .................................................................................. 65
DIAGnostic:DAC:SOURce:RAMP ...................................................................... 65
DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:LINE ................................................................................. 66
DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:LINE? ............................................................................... 66
DIAGnostic:MEMory:SIZE .................................................................................. 66
DIAGnostic:MEMory:SIZE? ................................................................................ 67
DIAGnostic:PEEK? ............................................................................................. 67
DIAGnostic:POKE .............................................................................................. 69
DIAGnostic:SHORt ............................................................................................. 70
DIAGnostic:SHORt? ........................................................................................... 70
DIAGnostic:STATus? .......................................................................................... 70
FORMat .....................................................................................................................72
FORMat[:DATA] .................................................................................................. 72
FORMat[:DATA]? ................................................................................................ 72
INITiate.......................................................................................................................73
INITiate:CONTinuous ......................................................................................... 73
INITiate:CONTinuous? ....................................................................................... 74
INITiate[:IMMediate] ........................................................................................... 74
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INPut ..........................................................................................................................75
INPut:FILTer[:LPASs]:FREQ ............................................................................... 75
INPut:FILTer[:LPASs]:FREQ? ............................................................................. 75
INPut:FILTer[:LPASs][:STATe] ............................................................................. 76
INPut:FILTer[:LPASs][:STATe]? ........................................................................... 76
INPut[:STATe] ..................................................................................................... 76
INPut[:STATe]? ................................................................................................... 76
OUTPut ...................................................................................................................... 77
OUTput:TTLT<n>:SOURce ................................................................................ 77
OUTPut:TTLT<n>:SOURce? .............................................................................. 77
OUTPut:TTLT<n>[:STATe] .................................................................................. 78
OUTPut:TTLT<n>[:STATe]? ................................................................................ 78
SAMPle ...................................................................................................................... 79
SAMPle:COUNt .................................................................................................. 79
SAMPle:COUNt? ................................................................................................ 80
SAMPle[:IMMediate] ...........................................................................................80
SAMPLe:PRETrigger:COUNt ............................................................................. 80
SAMPle:PRETrigger:COUNt? ............................................................................ 81
SAMPle:SLOPe ..................................................................................................82
SAMPle:SLOPe? ................................................................................................82
SAMPle:SOURce ............................................................................................... 82
SAMPle:SOURce? ............................................................................................. 83
SAMPle:TIMer .................................................................................................... 84
SAMPle:TIMer? ..................................................................................................84
[SENSe:] .................................................................................................................... 85
[SENSe:]DATA? ..................................................................................................85
[SENSe:]DATA:ALL? .......................................................................................... 87
[SENSe:]DATA:COUNt? ..................................................................................... 88
[SENSe:]DATA:CVTable? ................................................................................... 88
[SENSe:]ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency ...................................................... 89
[SENSe:]ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency? ....................................................89
[SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURCe .......................................................................... 90
[SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURce? ......................................................................... 90
[SENSe:]SWEep:OFFSet:POINts ...................................................................... 91
[SENSe:]SWEep:OFFSet:POINts? .................................................................... 91
[SENSe:]SWEep:POINts .................................................................................... 91
[SENSe:]SWEep:POINts? .................................................................................. 91
[SENSe:]VOLTage[<channel>][:DC]:RANGe ...................................................... 92
[SENSe:]VOLTage[<channel>][:DC]:RANGe? .................................................... 92
[SENSe:]VOLTage[<channel>][:DC]:RESolution? .............................................. 92
STATus....................................................................................................................... 93
Status System Registers ...................................................................................... 93
STATus:OPERation:CONDition? ........................................................................ 95
STATus:OPERation:ENABle ............................................................................... 95
STATus:OPERation:ENABle? ............................................................................. 95
STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? ............................................................................ 96
STATus:PRESet ................................................................................................. 96
STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? ................................................................... 96
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle .......................................................................... 96
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? ........................................................................ 96
STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? ........................................................................ 96
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SYSTem .....................................................................................................................97
SYSTem:ERRor? ................................................................................................ 97
SYSTem:VERSion? ............................................................................................ 97
TEST.......................................................................................................................... 98
TEST:ERRor? ..................................................................................................... 98
TEST:NUMBer? .................................................................................................. 98
TEST:TST[:RESults]? ....................................................................................... 103
TRIGger ................................................................................................................... 104
TRIGger[:IMMediate] ........................................................................................ 104
TRIGger:LEVel ................................................................................................. 104
TRIGger:LEVel? ............................................................................................... 105
TRIGger:MODE ................................................................................................ 105
TRIGger:MODE? .............................................................................................. 106
TRIGger:SLOPe[<n>] ....................................................................................... 106
TRIGger:SLOPe[<n>]? ..................................................................................... 107
TRIGger:SOURce[<n>] .................................................................................... 107
TRIGger:SOURce[<n>]? .................................................................................. 108
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands Quick Reference ................................................ 109
*CLS ................................................................................................................. 110
*ESE and *ESE? .............................................................................................. 110
*ESR? ............................................................................................................... 111
*IDN? ................................................................................................................ 111
*OPC ................................................................................................................ 111
*OPC? .............................................................................................................. 112
*RST ................................................................................................................. 112
*SRE and *SRE? .............................................................................................. 113
*STB? ............................................................................................................... 113
*TST? ............................................................................................................... 114
*WAI .................................................................................................................. 114
SCPI Commands Quick Reference.......................................................................... 115
Appendix A - Digitizers Specifications ...................................................................... 119
Appendix B - Register-Based Programming ............................................................. 121
About This Appendix ................................................................................................ 121
Register Programming vs. SCPI Programming........................................................ 121
Addressing the Registers ......................................................................................... 121
The Base Address ............................................................................................ 122
Register Offset .................................................................................................. 123
Register Descriptions ............................................................................................... 124
WRITE Registers .............................................................................................. 124
READ Registers .............................................................................................. 125
ID Register ........................................................................................................ 126
Device Type Register ....................................................................................... 126
Status/Control Register ..................................................................................... 126
A24 Offset Register .......................................................................................... 128
FIFO High Word/Low Word Registers .............................................................. 128
Interrupt Control Register ................................................................................. 129
Interrupt Source Register ................................................................................. 130
CVTable Channel 1 Register ............................................................................ 130
CVTable Channel 2 Register ............................................................................ 130
CVTable Channel 3 Register ............................................................................ 131
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CVTable Channel 4 Register ............................................................................ 131
Samples Taken High Byte Register .................................................................. 131
Samples Taken Low Word Register ................................................................. 131
Calibration Flash ROM Address Register ......................................................... 131
Calibration Flash ROM Data Register .............................................................. 132
Calibration Source Register .............................................................................. 132
Cache Count Register ...................................................................................... 132
Range, Filter, and Channel 1, 2 Connect Register ........................................... 133
Range, Filter, and Channel 3, 4 Connect Register ........................................... 133
Trigger/Interrupt Level Channel 1 Register ....................................................... 134
Trigger/Interrupt Level Channel 2 Register ....................................................... 135
Trigger/Interrupt Level Channel 3 Register ....................................................... 135
Trigger/Interrupt Level Channel 4 Register ....................................................... 136
Sample Period High Byte Register ................................................................... 136
Sample Period Low Word Register .................................................................. 136
Pre-Trigger Count High Byte Register .............................................................. 136
Pre-Trigger Count Low Word Register ............................................................. 137
Sample Count High Byte Register .................................................................... 137
Sample Count Low Word Register ................................................................... 137
Trigger Source/Control Register ....................................................................... 137
Sample Source/Control Register ......................................................................138
Programming Examples........................................................................................... 140
Appendix C - Digitizers Error Messages ................................................................... 145
Execution Errors ......................................................................................................145
Self-Test Errors ........................................................................................................ 149
Calibration Errors ..................................................................................................... 149
Zero Calibration ................................................................................................ 149
Gain Calibration ................................................................................................ 149
Appendix D - Digitizers Verification Tests ................................................................ 151
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 151
Types of Tests ................................................................................................... 151
Recommended Test Equipment ....................................................................... 151
Test Conditions ................................................................................................. 152
Recording Your Test Results ............................................................................ 152
Performance Verification Test Programs .......................................................... 152
Functional Verification Test ...................................................................................... 153
Functional Test
Procedure ......................................................................................................... 153
Performance Verification Tests................................................................................. 154
Zero Offset Verification Test ............................................................................. 154
Noise Verification Test ...................................................................................... 155
Gain Verification Test ........................................................................................ 156
Filter Bandwidth Verification Test ...................................................................... 157
Performance Test Record ........................................................................................ 158
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Appendix E - Digitizers Adjustments ......................................................................... 163
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 163
Closed-Cover Electronic Calibration ................................................................. 163
Calibration Intervals ..........................................................................................163
Adjustment Procedures............................................................................................ 164
Adjustment Conditions ...................................................................................... 164
General Procedure ........................................................................................... 164
Zero Adjustment....................................................................................................... 165
E1563A Gain Adjustment ......................................................................................... 166
E1564A Gain Adjustment ......................................................................................... 167
Index ............................................................................................................................. 169
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Configuring the Digitizer Modules
Using This Chapter
This chapter provides guidelines to configure the E1563A and E1564A
modules and to verify successful installation. Chapter contents are:
• Digitizers Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
• Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Configuring the Digitizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
• User Cabling Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
• Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Digitizers Description
The E1563A (2-channel) and E1564A (4-channel) Digitizers are 800
kSample/second (14-bit resolution) digitizers capable of handling both
continuous and transient voltages up to 256V. You cannot upgrade an
E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer to an E1564A 4-Channel Digitizer.
Chapter 1
General Information Both the E1563A and E1564A digitizers are register-based instruments that
can be programmed at the register level (see Appendix C) or at a higher
level using SCPI or VXIplug&play drivers.
The digitizers are ideal for measurements in electomechanical design
characterization, particularily in environments with high levels of electrical
noise and for characterizing electronic and mechanical transient waveforms.
The E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer has a fixed 25 kHz input filter per channel
that can be enabled. The E1564A 4-Channel Digitizer has four selectable
input filters per channel (1.5 kHz, 6 kHz, 25 kHz and 100 kHz) that can be
enabled.
The E1564A 4-Channel Digitizer has a calibration bus output (High, Low and
Guard) and a programmable short. The E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer does
not have a calibration bus output. However, a programmable short is
provided for each channel. An external calibration source must be provided
for calibration.
Both digitizers use PC SIMM memory. Memory sizes that are supported are
4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 Mbytes. The large memory can easily capture
transients or act as FIFO to allow continuous digitizing while unloading data
with block mode transfers.
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 13Chapter 1
All channels sample simultaneously. The sample can be from an internal
clock derived from the internal time base or it can come from an external
source. Triggering can be set up for several sources with programmable pre
and post trigger reading counts. External time base, trigger and sample
inputs are provided on the front panel “D” subminiature connector.
Continuous voltages in a test setup where the user has access to module
connectors and test signal cable ends are restricted to 60 Vdc, 30 Vac rms,
or 42.4 Vac peak of a continuous, complex waveform. Continuous voltages
in test setups where the module connectors and the test signal cables
connected to them are made non-accessible are 256 Vdc, 240 Vdc floating,
or 256 Vac peak.
Transient voltages are permitted providing the maximum amount of charge
transferred into a human body that contacts the voltage under normal
conditions, does not exceed 45
(opens channel input relay) follow.
Range Voltage Input Condition Vmax
62 mV to 4V High or Low to Guard >20V
16V to 256V Low to Guard >40V
mCoulombs (45 mA-s). Overload voltages
Front Panel
Features
Figure 1-1 shows the front panel features for the E1563A 2-Channel
Digitizer. Figure 1-2 shows the front panel features for the E1564A
4-Channel Digitizer.
14 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Front Panel Indicators
Failed LED: Illuminates momentarily during digitizer power-on.
Access LED: Illuminates when the backplane is communicating with the
digitizer.
Error LED: Illuminates only when an error is present in the digitizer’s driver
error queue. The error can result from improperly executing a command
or the digitizer being unable to pass self-test or calibration.
Sample LED: Illuminates while the digitizer samples the input for a
measurement. Typically blinks for slow sample rates and is on
steady-state for high sample rates.
User Input Terminals
The E1563A Digitizer front panel contains two female connectors for user
inputs. Mating male connectors are supplied with the module. However,
the user must provide the input cable and connect the male connector to
the cable. See "User Cabling Considerations" for recommended
user-supplied cables.
plug&play
External Trigger Input
The front panel contains a 9-pin D-subminiature connector for external
(TTL) trigger inputs. The user must provide an appropriate input cable to
the external trigger input. The E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer does not have
a calibration bus output. However, a programmable short is provided for
each channel. An external calibration source must be provided for
calibration.
Figure 1-1. E1563A 2-Channel Digitizer Front Panel
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 15Chapter 1
Front Panel Indicators
Failed LED
Access LED: Illuminates when the backplane is communicating with the
: Illuminates momentarily during digitizer power-on.
digitizer.
Error LED: Illuminates only when an error is present in the digitizer’s driver
error queue. The error can result from improperly executing a command
or the digitizer being unable to pass self-test or calibration.
Sample LED: Illuminates while the digitizer samples the input for a
measurement. Typically blinks for slow sample rates and is on
steady-state for high sample rates.
User Input Terminals
The E1564A Digitizer front panel contains four female connectors for user
inputs. Mating male connectors are supplied with the module. However,
the user must provide the input cable and connect the male connector to
the cable. See "User Cabling Considerations" for connecting
user-supplied cables.
plug&play
External Trigger Input/Calibration Bus Output
The front panel contains a 9-pin D-subminiature connector for external
(TTL) trigger inputs and for calibration bus outputs. The E1564A
4-Channel Digitizer has a calibration bus output (High, Low and Guard)
and a programmable short. The user must provide the the appropriate
cable to the external trigger input/calibration bus output.
Figure 1-2. E1564A 2-Channel Digitizer Front Panel
16 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. The E1563A and E1564A Digitizers are
capable of measuring voltages up to 256V maximum. Voltage levels
above the levels specified for accessible connectors or cable ends
could cause bodily injury or death to an operator. Special precautions
must be adhered to (discussed below) when applying voltages in
excess of 60 Vdc, 30 Vac rms or 42.4 Vac peak for a continuous,
complex waveform.
WARNING MODULE CONNECTORS MUST NOT BE OPERATOR-ACCESSABLE.
Module connectors and test signal cables connected to them must be
made NON-accessible to an operator who has not been told to access
them. It is a supervisor’s responsibility to advise an operator that
dangerous voltages exist when the operator is instructed to access
connectors and cables carrying these voltages.
Making cables and connectors that carry hazardous voltages
inaccessible is a protective measure keeping an operator from
inadvertent or unknowing contact with these harmful voltages.
Cables and connectors are considered inaccessible if a tool
(e.g., screwdriver, wrench, socket, etc.) or a key (equipment in a
locked cabinet) is required to gain access to them. Additionally,
the operator cannot have access to a conductive surface connected
to any cable conductor (High, Low or Guard).
WARNING ADEQUATE INSULATION IS REQUIRED. Assure the equipment under
test has adequate insulation between the cable connections and any
operator-accessible parts (doors, covers, panels, shields, cases,
cabinets, etc.).
Verify there are multiple and sufficient protective means (rated for the
voltages you are applying) to assure the operator will NOT come into
contact with any energized conductor even if one of the protective
means fails to work as intended.
For example, the inner side of a case, cabinet, door, cover or panel
can be covered with an insulating material as well as routing the
test cables to the module’s front panel connectors through
non-conductive, flexible conduit such as that used in electrical
power distribution.
WARNING TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS. Tighten the faceplate mounting
screws after installing the module in the mainframe to prevent
electric shock in case of equipment or field wiring failure.
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 17Chapter 1
CAUTION OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION. To prevent equipment damage,
do not connect this equipment to mains or to any signal directly
derived from mains. Short-term temporary overvoltages must be
limited to 500V or less.
To prevent equipment damage in case of an overvoltage condition,
do not connect this equipment to any voltage source which can
deliver greater than 2A at 500V in the case of a fault. If such a fault
condition is possible, insert a 2A fuse in the input line.
CAUTION CLEANING THE MODULE. Clean the outside surfaces of this
module with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not attempt
to clean the interior of this module.
18 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Configuring the Digitizers
This section gives guidelines to configure the digitizers, including:
• Adding RAM to the Module
• Setting the Logical Address Switch
• Setting the Interrupt Line
• Installing the Digitizer in a Mainframe
Adding RAM to the
Module
Selecting a RAM Although most commercially available PC SIMM RAM will work with the
You can increase the size of RAM on your Digitizer module by purchasing
PC SIMM memory and installing it on the module after you remove the
standard 4 Mbyte SIMM shipped with your digitizer. Both FPM (Fast Page
Mode) and EDO (Extended Data Out) are supported.
Digitizer, there are some that are physically too large and will make contact
with the top shield when installed. A standard 72 SIMM specifies the length
(L) or keying but does not specify the depth (D). Certain depths are too large
and not compatible.
The E1563/E1564 has about 17.6 mm of space from the bottom of the
SIMM RAM inserted in the socket to the top module shield (see Figure 1-3).
You must verify that the SIMM RAM you purchase for replacement on the
module has a depth (D) that will clear the top module shield. You can use
the 4 Mbyte SIMM RAM you remove as a guide, as well as the dimensions
in Figure 1-3, when purchasing your upgrade RAM .
L = 1.25in (31.77mm) max for D = 0.18, where D is from PC board lower side
where it rests on the bracket. D does not include the height of chips mounted
on the lower side of the board.
Figure 1-3. Adding RAM to the Module
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 19Chapter 1
RAM Installation
Procedure
NOTE It is important that you retain the 4 Mbyte SIMM you remove from the
1 Disconnect any field wiring from the module and remove power from
the mainframe before proceeding.
2 Remove the module from the mainframe and remove the top shield
from the module.
3 Remove the 4 Mbyte SIMM from the PC board by first spreading the
tabs at the ends of the SIMM connector. Store this SIMM in an
anti-static bag and save this part.
Digitizer. If you return your Digitizer to Agilent for repair or exchange, you
must return it in the same configuration as it was shipped to you. You must
remove the large memory SIMM and replace it with the standard 4 Mbyte
SIMM shipped with the product.
4 Add your replacement SIMM to the module’s RAM socket.
5 Reinstall the module’s top shield.
6 Note the new memory configuration by checking the appropriate box
on the module’s top shield.
7 Set the “CALIBRATION CONSTANTS” switch and the “FLASH”
switch to the “Write Enable” position.
8 Install the module in the mainframe and apply power.
9 Set the new RAM memory size by sending
DIAGnostic:MEMory:SIZE <size>.
10 Query the memory size to verify the setting by sending
DIAGnostic:MEMory:SIZE?
11 Remove mainframe power, remove the module and set the
“CALIBRATION CONSTANTS” and “FLASH” switches back to the
“Read Only” position.
12 Reinstall the module in the mainframe.
WARNING TIGHTEN THE FACEPLATE SCREWS. Tighten the faceplate mounting
screws to prevent electric shock in case of equipment or field wiring
failure.
20 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Setting the Logical
Address Switch
NOTE When using an E1406A as the VXIbus resource manager with SCPI
The E1563A and E1564A Digitizers are shipped from the factory with logical
address 40. Valid logical address are from 1 to 254 for static configuration
(the address you set on the switch) and address 255 for dynamic
configuration. The E1563A and E1564A do not support dynamic
configuration of the address.
If you install more than one digitizer, each module must have a different
logical address. If you use a VXIbus command module, the logical address
must be a multiple of eight (e.g., 32, 40, 48, 56, etc.). Each instrument must
have a unique secondary address which is the logical address divided by
eight. See Figure 1-4 for guidelines to set the Logical Address Switch.
commands, the digitizer’s address switch value must be a multiple of 8.
Setting the Interrupt
Line
Figure 1-4. Setting the Logical Address Switch
The E1563A and E1564A Digitizers are VXIbus interrupters. You can
specify which interrupt line (1 through 7) the interrupt is transmitted. The
interrupt line is specified using DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:LINE. You can query
the active interrupt line using DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:LINE?. The default is no
interrupt line enabled at power-up. You specify “0” if you do not want an
interrupt. Resetting the module does change the interrupt line setting and
you must reset your interrupt setting.
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 21Chapter 1
Installing the
Digitizer in a
Mainframe
Set the extraction levers out.1
Extraction
Levers
The E1563A or E1564A Digitizer can be installed in any slot (except slot 0)
in a C-size VXIbus mainframe. See Figure 1-5 for the procedure to install the
Digitizer in a mainframe.
Slide the E1563/E1564 into any slot
2
(except slot 0) until the backplane
connectors touch.
4
Tighten the top and bottom screws
to secure the digitizer module
to the mainframe.
NOTE: The extraction levers will not
seat the backplane connectors on older
VXIbus mainframes. You must manually
seat the connectors by pushing in the
module until the module's front panel is
flush with the front of the mainframe. The
extraction levers may be used to guide or
remove the digitizer.
To remove the digitizer from the mainframe,
reverse the procedure.
Seat the digitizer into
3
the mainframe by pushing
in the extraction levers.
Figure 1-5. Installing the Digitizer in a Mainframe
22 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
User Cabling Considerations
This section gives guidelines to select and configure user-supplied cables
for connection to the Input Terminals and to the External Trigger
Input/Calibration Bus Output Terminals.
Input Terminal Port
Connector Cables
E1563A Digitizer. The E1563A Digitizer front panel includes two Switchcraft®
EN3™ Mini Weathertight Connectors (female) (CH-1 and CH-2). See Figure
1-1. Mating Switchcraft® Cord Connectors (male) are supplied with the
module. However, the user must provide the cable and assemble the
connector to the cable end. Recommended shielded, twisted-pair cable in
the following table have an outside dimension compatible with the cord
connector.
Wire gauge Belden® cable P/N Alpha® cable P/N
20 AWG (7x28) 8762 none
22 AWG (7x30) 9462 5481C
24 AWG (7x32) 8641 5491C
E1564A Digitizer. The E1564A Digitizer front panel contains four
Switchcraft® EN3™ Mini Weathertight Connectors (female) (CH-1 through
CH-4). See Figure 1-2. Mating Switchcraft® Cord Connectors (male) are
supplied with the module. However, the user must provide the cable and
assemble the connector to the cable end. Recommended shielded,
twisted-pair cable in the following table have an outside dimension
compatible with the cord connector.
Wire gauge Belden® cable P/N Alpha® cable P/N
20 AWG (7x28) 8762 none
22 AWG (7x30) 9462 5481C
24 AWG (7x32) 8641 5491C
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 23Chapter 1
Trigger Input Port
Cables
SAMPle:SOURce EXT
The user must supply a standard cable to the External Trigger Input port
(E1563A) or to the External Trigger Input/Calibration Bus Output port
(E1564A).
E1563A Digitizer. The E1563A front panel contains a 9-pin D-subminiature
connector with the pin-outs and associated SCPI commands shown in
Figure 1-6 (do not make any connections to the top two pins).
TRIGger:SOURce EXT
ROSCillator:SOURce EXT
Figure 1-6. E1563A External Trigger Input Port
E1564A Digitizer. The E1564A front panel contains a 9-pin D-subminiature
connector with the pin-outs and associated SCPI commands shown in
Figure 1-7.
CAL:SOURce INT
SAMPle:SOURce EXT
Figure 1-7. E1564A External Trigger Input/Calibration Bus Output Port
3-Wire and 2-Wire
Input Cabling
Considerations
CAL:SOURce INT
TRIGger:SOURce EXT
ROSCillator:SOURce EXT
The E1563A and E1564A Digitizers provide a three-terminal input system
(High, Low and Guard) in which an unavoidable and undesirable current is
injected from chassis ground to the Guard terminal. Dependent on whether
you measure on a low-voltage range or a high-voltage range, the way you
connect the Guard terminal may or may not introduce a measurement error
due to this current. This section describes some considerations you can
take to use the Guard terminal properly to minimize measurement error.
24 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Digitizer Input Model Figure 1-8 shows the input model for the digitizer. Maximum voltage
between Low and Guard is 5V. Exceeding this limitation will not damage
your digitizer but will generate invalid data for any measurement taken.
In general, 3-Wire cabling is recommended, but 2-Wire cabling is supported
for some switching applications.
Figure 1-8. Digitizer Input Model
Three-Wire Connections This section shows two examples of connecting the input using a three-wire
connection. Both example connections can be made using shielded,
twisted-pair connectors.
For the first example, Figure 1-9 shows one way to make connections for a
bridge measurement where the L-to-G voltage is £ 5V and the L-to-G
voltage exceeds 5V. A “Wagner ground” is used to satisfy the L-to-G
restriction of £ 5V and to make a Guard connection point that minimizes
measurement error due to the digitizer’s injected current. A capacitor is
added to the Wagner ground to provide a signal path to ground to minimize
common mode voltages.
For the second example, Figure 1-10 shows one way to measure the voltage
across a small current sensing resistor where the input to the digitizer is
switched through a multiplexer switch module.
Figure 1-9. Example: Three-Wire Connections (Bridge)
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 25Chapter 1
.
Figure 1-10. Example: Three-Wire Connections (Voltage Measurements)
Two-Wire Connections When Low and Guard are connected together at the digitizer’s input on a
low-voltage range (4V and below), the injected current is directed to flow
through the source impedance (in a floating source) and the resultant
voltage drop will introduce a measurement error.
The resultant voltage drop through the source impedance can be a
significant error on low-voltage ranges where the voltage of interest is small.
It is not as significant an error on high-voltage ranges because the error
introduced is not a significant part of a larger voltage and the percent of error
is less significant.
Measurement error can increase significantly when you connect Low to
Guard at the digitizer’s input AND use switches to switch input signals to the
digitizer. Some switches have input protection resistors (usually 100W) in
series with the switch. The digitizer’s injected current now generates a
voltage drop across this resistor in addition to the voltage drop generated
across the source impedance. Even with a grounded source, an error
voltage is generated across the switches current limiting resistor.
Two examples of two-wire connections follow. For the first example, Figure
1-11 shows a typical connection using coaxial cable. For the second
example, Figure 1-12 shows connections for a differential source.
Figure 1-11. Example: Two-Wire Connections (Coaxial Cable)
26 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Add 100 pF capacitor if low-level
25 kHz noise from injected current
is present.
Figure 1-12. Example: Two-Wire Connections (Differential Source)
Differential
Source
100 pF
50
+
50
25 KHz From
Switching Supply
I Injected
+
Cable Connector
Assembly
Step 1 Strip cable as shown and feed the end of the cable through the boot, cable
Step 2 Orient the HI, LO and Guard conductors with the corresponding pins.
This section gives guidelines to connect user-supplied cables to the cable
connector supplied with the E1563A and E1564A Digitizers. See "Terminal
Port Connector Cables" for recommended user-supplied cables.
clamp housing, and coupling ring in the order and position shown. The
coupling ring can also be inserted onto the cable connector from the front.
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 27Chapter 1
Step 3 Solder conductors to pins.
CAUTION AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. Excessive heat on the connector
terminals can cause damage to the connector.
Step 4 Assemble the connector.
A. Align coupling ring’s tabs with cable connector’s side notches and push
the coupling ring onto the cable connector.
B. Push the cable clamp housing forward until it locks into the connector
body and snap the two clamps into their compartments to secure the cable.
C. Push the boot all the way forward to seat tightly onto the cable clamp
housing.
28 Configuring the Digitizer Modules Chapter 1
Cable Coupling Cable Clamp Boot
Connector Ring Housing
Step 5 Mate the cable connector to the User Input Terminal Port.
1 Hold the cable connector by the rubber boot and align the notched
key slot with the key on the left side of the instrument’s front panel
connector. Insert the cable connector just enough to encounter
insertion resistance and stay in place.
2 Grasp the coupling ring and slowly rotate it clockwise, while you
gently push the connector toward the panel mount, until the notches
on the coupling ring drop into the front panel connector detents.
3 Continue rotating until you feel the coupling ring ride over the locking
“bump” which secures the connector to the instrument’s front panel
connector.
Configuring the Digitizer Modules 29Chapter 1
Initial Operation
NOTE This discussion applies only to Standard Commands for Programmable
NOTE The E1563A or E1564A Digitizer may have experienced temperature
To program the E1563A or E1564A Digitizer using Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments (SCPI), you must select the interface address
and SCPI commands to be used. Information about using SCPI commands
is presented in Chapter 3.
Programming a digitizer using SCPI requires that you select the controller
language (C, C++, BASIC, Visual Basic, etc.), interface address and SCPI
commands to be used.
Instruments (SCPI) programming. The example program listed is written
using Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) function calls.
VISA allows you to execute on VXIplug&play system frameworks that
have the VISA I/O layer installed (visa.h “include” file).
extremes during shipment that can affect its calibration. It is recommened
you perform a zero offset calibration upon receipt using CAL:ZERO
<channel>:ALL? for each channel to meet the accuracy specifications
in Appendix A. See Appendix E for the zero adjustment procedure.
Example: Initial Operation
This C program verifies communication between the controller, mainframe
and digitizer. It resets the module (*RST), queries the identity of the module
(*IDN?) and queries the module for system errors.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <visa.h>
/*** FUNCTION PROTOTYPE ***/
void err_handler (ViSession vi, ViStatus x);
void main(void)
{
char buf[512] = {0};
#if defined(_BORLANDC_) && !defined(_WIN32_)
_InitEasyWin();
#endif
ViStatus err;
ViSession defaultRM;
ViSession digitizer;
/* Open resource manager and digitizer sessions */
viOpenDefaultRM (&defaultRM);
viOpen(defaultRM, “
GPIB-VXI0::9::40”,VI_NULL,VI_NULL, &digitizer);
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