Agilent technologies TS-8900 User Manual
Agilent TS-8900
Functional Test System
Diagnostics User Guide
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U8970-90003
Edition
Second Edition, November 2012
Printed in Malaysia
Agilent Technologies Microwave Products
(Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone
11900 Penang, Malaysia
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Table Of Content
1 Legal Information
Legal Information 1-2
Warranty 1-2
Technology Licenses 1-2
Restricted Rights Legend 1-2
Service And Support 1-3
Agilent On The Web 1-3
Agilent By Phone 1-3
2 Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety Information 2-2
Safety Summary 2-2
Safety Notice 2-2
General 2-2
Environmental Conditions 2-3
Before Applying Power 2-3
Ground The System 2-4
Fuses 2-4
Operator Safety Information 2-4
Safety Symbols and Regulatory Markings 2-5
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 2-7
End of Life: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC 2-8
3 Running Diagnostics
Overview of Diagnostics Testplans 3-2
Configuring and Running the DGN Testplan 3-3
Configuring and Running the CEDGN Testplan 3-5
Installing the Diagnostic Test Fixture 3-8
Resolving Test Failures 3-12
4 Diagnostic Testing Details
DGN Testplan Description and Flow 4-2
Tes t F i x t u r e De s cr i p t i o n 4-15
U8970-66603 PCA-DIAGNOSTIC NUMBER 1 (Board #1) 4-15
U8970-66604 PCA-DIAGNOSTIC NUMBER 2 (Board #2) 4-16
U8970-66605 PCA-DIAGNOSTIC NUMBER 3 (Board #3) 4-16
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U8970-66606 PCA-DIAGNOSTIC NUMBER 4 (Board #4) 4-17
U8970-66607 PCA-DIAGNOSTIC NUMBER 5 (Board #5) 4-17
E6170-61607 CABLE 2X 2X32 IDC PIN 1 TO PIN 1 4-18
E6170-61618 Diagnostic Cable 4-18
E2240-67012 CEDGN LOOPBACK CONNECTOR 4-19
E6170-66520 820OHM LOADED MEZZANINE CARD 4-19
E6170-61619 CABLE-HEAVY DUTY LOAD JUMPER 4-20
CEDGN Testplan Description and Flow 4-21
CEDGN_E878XA_PinMatrix.tpa (Pin Matrix CEDGN Test Flow) 4-22
CEDGN_E6178B_LoadCard.tpa (8 Channel High Power Load Card CEDGN Test
Flow) 4-36
CEDGN_N9377A_LoadCard.tpa (16 Channel Load Card CEDGN Test Flow) 4-42
CEDGN_N9379A_LoadCard.tpa (48 Channel Load Card CEDGN Test Flow) 4-48
CEDGN_E6198B_Utility.tpa (Switch Load Unit Utility CEDGN Test Flow) 4-52
CEDGN_L4451A_LXIDAC.tpa (4 Channel LXI DAC CEDGN Test Flow) 4-55
CEDGN_M9187A_DIO.tpa (DIO CEDGN Test Flow) 4-67
CEDGN_SoftingCAN.tpa (Softing CAN CEDGN Test Flow) 4-78
A Diagnostic Test Fixture Details
Celsior Test Fixture Schematics A-2
Schematic for U8970-66603 PCA-Diagnostic Number 1 (Board #1) A-2
Schematic for U8970-66604 PCA-Diagnostic Number 2 (Board #2) A-3
Schematic for U8970-66605 PCA-Diagnostic Number 3 (Board #3) A-4
Schematic for U8970-66606 PCA-Diagnostic Number 4 (Board #4) A-5
Schematic for U8970-66607 PCA-Diagnostic Number 5 (Board #5) A-6
Schematic for E6170-61618 Diagnostic Cable for 8 Channel Heavy Duty Card A-9
Schematic for E6170-61607 Cable (Cable -2X 2X32 IDC PIN1 to PIN1) A-10
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1 Legal Information
2 Safety and Regulatory Information
3 Running Diagnostics
Figure 3-1. Specify the Instruments to be Tested in DGN Testplan 3-4
Figure 3-2. Specify the Instruments to be Tested in CEDGN Testplan 3-7
Figure 3-3. Installing CEDGN Board #1 (U8970-66603) to TC1 and CEDGN Board #3
Figure 3-4. Installing 8-Ch Heavy Duty Card diagnostic cable E6170-61618 on HP2 and
4 Diagnostic Testing Details
Figure 4-1. Generate 5V from Arbitrary Waveform Generator and measure using
Figure 4-2. Test Counter 50 Ohm and Hi Z for Channel1. 4-6
Figure 4-3. Counter measures Arbitrary Waveform Generator output signal
Figure 4-4. Digitizer captures Arbitrary Waveform Generator output signal
Figure 4-5. Measure short by DMM for matrix row 1 and matrix row-n open. 4-12
Figure 4-6. Measure open by DMM for matrix row 1 and matrix row-n open. 4-13
Figure 4-7. CEDGN Board #1 (U8970-66603 PCA- Diagnostic Number 1) 4-15
Figure 4-8. CEDGN Board #2 (U8970-66604 PCA- Diagnostic Number 2) 4-16
Figure 4-9. CEDGN Board #3 (U8970-66605 PCA- Diagnostic Number 3) 4-16
Figure 4-10. CEDGN Board #4 (U8970-66606 PCA- Diagnostic Number 4) 4-17
Figure 4-11. CEDGN Board #5 (U8970-66607 PCA- Diagnostic Number 5) 4-17
Figure 4-12. CEDGN Cable (E6170-61607 Cable 2X 2X32 IDC Pin 1 To Pin 1) 4-18
Figure 4-13. Diagnostic Cable (E6170-61618) for 8 Channel Heavy Duty Card 4-18
Figure 4-14. CEDGN Loopback Connector (E2240-67012) CEDGN test load module for
Figure 4-15. 820OHM Loaded Mezzanine Card (E6170-66520) CEDGN test load module for
Figure 4-16. Heavy Duty Load Card Load Loopback (E6170-61619) CEDGN test load for
Figure 4-17. Pin Matrix Loopback Test 4-25
Figure 4-18. E6175A 8 Channel Load Card Test 4-30
Figure 4-19. U7177A 24 Channel Load Card Test 4-35
Figure 4-20. E6178B 8 Channel High Power Load Card Test 4-41
Figure 4-21. N9377A 16 Channel Load Card Test 4-47
Figure 4-22. N9379A 48 Channel Load Card Test 4-51
(U8970-66605) to TC4 with both boards linked by cable (E6170-61607). 3-9
BNC connectors to Abus1, Abus2, Abus3 and Abus4. 3-11
DMM. 4-4
properties. 4-8
properties. 4-10
E6175A, U7177A, and N9377A 4-19
N9379A 4-19
E6178B 4-20
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Figure 4-23. E6198B Switch Load Unit Utility Test 4-54
Figure 4-24. L4451A LXI DAC Test 4-57
Figure 4-25. M9185A PXI DAC Output Test 4-63
Figure 4-26. M9185A PXI DAC Trigger Test 4-64
Figure 4-27. M9187A DIO Test 4-69
Figure 4-28. M9216A High Voltage Data Acquisition Test 4-75
A Diagnostic Test Fixture Details
Figure A-1. U8970-66603 PCA-Diagnostic Number 1 (Board #1) A-2
Figure A-2. U8970-66604 PCA-Diagnostic Number 2 (Board #2) A-3
Figure A-3. U8970-66605 PCA-Diagnostic Number 3 (Board #3) A-4
Figure A-4. U8970-66606 PCA-Diagnostic Number 4 (Board #4) A-5
Figure A-5. U8970-66607 PCA-Diagnostic Number 5 (Board #5) A-6
Figure A-6. E6170-61618 Diagnostic Cable for 8 Channel Heavy Duty Card A-9
Figure A-7. E6170-61607 Cable (Cable -2X 2X32 IDC PIN1 to PIN1) A-10
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List of Table
1 Legal Information
2 Safety and Regulatory Information
3 Running Diagnostics
4 Diagnostic Testing Details
A Diagnostic Test Fixture Details
Table 1-1. Agilent Call Centers and Regional Headquarters 1-3
Table 2-1. Environment Requirements 2-3
Table 2-2. Safety Symbols and Regulatory Markings 2-5
Table 2-3. Suggested Anti-Static Solutions for Site Planning 2-7
Table 3-1. CEDGN Testplan Description and Flow 3-5
Table 4-1. CEDGN Testplan Description and Flow 4-21
Table A-1. CEDGN Board #2 switch mapping summary A-7
Table A-2. CEDGN Board #5 switch mapping summary A-8
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Legal Information
Warranty 1-2
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Service And Support 1-3
Agilent On The Web 1-3
Agilent By Phone 1-3
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Service And Support
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Japan: Measurement Assistance Center
(81) 0426 56 7832
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Diagnostics User Guide
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety Information 2-2
Safety Summary 2-2
Safety Notice 2-2
General 2-2
Environmental Conditions 2-3
Before Applying Power 2-3
Ground The System 2-4
Fuses 2-4
Operator Safety Information 2-4
Safety Symbols and Regulatory Markings 2-5
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 2-7
End of Life: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC 2-8
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2 Safety and Regulatory Information
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Safety Information
Safety Summary
Safety Notice
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with
these requirements.
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or
loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
General
This product is provided with a protective earth terminal. The
protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used
in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Do not operate the
product in the presence of flammable gases or flames.
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WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE RACK PANELS OR INSTRUMENT COVERS. Operating
WARNING
°
°
CAUTION
personnel must not remove any rack panels or instrument covers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only
by qualified service personnel. Products that appear damaged or
defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended
operation until they can be repaired by a qualified service personnel.
The protection provided by the TS-8900 system may be impaired if
the system is used in a manner not specified by Agilent.
Environmental Conditions
Safety and Regulatory Information 2
The TS-8900 Functional Test System is designed for indoor use
only. Table 2-1 shows general environmental requirements.
Table 2-1 Environment Requirements
Environment Conditions Requirements
Maximum Altitude 2000 meters
Temperature (Operation) 5 C to 40 C
Maximum Relative Humidity The test system is designed to operate
This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and
Pollution Degree 2, per IEC 61010-1 and 664 respectively.
Before Applying Power
in the range from 5% to 80% relative
humidity (non-condensing).
Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage
and all safety precautions are taken. Note the external markings
of the instruments described in
Markings
TS-8900 Functional Test System Diagnostics User Guide 2-3
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“Safety Symbols and Regulatory
2 Safety and Regulatory Information
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Ground The System
Fuses
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover
must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The
instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a
grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected
to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any
interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential
shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
Use only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and
specified type (normal blow, time delay). Do not use repaired
fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a
shock or fire hazard.
In order to avoid electrical hazards, all system internal fuses must
be replaced by trained and qualified personnel.
Operator Safety Information
Module connectors and Test Signal cables connected to them
cannot be operator accessible.
M
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 a conductive surface connected to any cable conductor (High, Low or Guard).
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
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Safety symbols
Safety and Regulatory Information 2
cables to the front panel connectors of the module through
non-conductive, flexible conduit such as that used in electrical
power distribution.
Safety Symbols and Regulatory Markings
Symbols and markings on the system, in manuals and on instruments alert you to potential risks, provide information about
conditions, and comply with international regulations. Table 2-2
defines the symbols and markings you may find in a manual or
on an instrument.
Table 2-2 Safety Symbols and Regulatory Markings
Warning: risk of electric shock.
Warning: hot surface
Caution: refer to accompanying documents.
Laser radiation symbol: marked on products that have a laser output.
Alternating current.
Both direct and alternating current.
Three-phase alternating current.
Earth (ground) terminal
Protective earth (ground) terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
Terminal is at earth potential. Used for measurement and control circuits designed to be operated
with one terminal at earth potential.
Terminal for neutral conductor on permanently installed equipment.
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Safety symbols
Terminal for line conductor on permanently installed equipment.
Standby (supply); units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from ac mains when
this switch is off. To completely disconnect the unit from ac mains, either disconnect the power
cord, or have a qualified electrician install an external switch.
Regulatory markings
This text indicates that the ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est
conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.
The C-tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia. This
signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework regulations under the terms of the
Radio Communications Act of 1992.
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. This
affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in
domestic householdwaste.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If it is accompanied by a year,
it indicates the year the design was proven.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
CAUTION
Static electricity is destructive to your production process and
the TS-8900. Careless handling and poor site planning can cause
system reliability problems and reduce your product yield. The
system may not be as easily damaged as the modules you will be
testing, but good anti-static planning will help ensure high reliability.
The ESD symbol below indicates areas where ESD caution must
be exercised. This is to prevent damage to instruments and/or
test disruption.
ESD Symbol
Caution: Static Sensitive.
Electrostatic discharge in this area may cause equipment damage or test
disruption.
Safety and Regulatory Information 2
While not an exhaustive list of anti-static precautions, Table 2-3
shows suggestions to consider as you plan your system area:
Table 2-3 Suggested Anti-Static Solutions for Site Planning
Precaution Suggested Solution
Anti-static flooring Plan to use an anti-static floor
covering or mats.
Grounding straps Plan for foot straps in conjunction
with anti-static flooring and wrist
straps for system operators.
The system test rack is secured to the pallet of the shipping crate
and wrapped with a plastic wrap. Do not move the crate or the test
rack and pallet to a static sensitive area until you have removed the
plastic wrap from the test rack.
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2 Safety and Regulatory Information
End of Life: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirement. The affixed product label (see below)
indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.
Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive
Annex 1, this product is classified as a “Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste
To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office,
or see:
http://www. agilent. com/environment/product
for more information.
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Diagnostics User Guide
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Running Diagnostics
Overview of Diagnostics Testplans 3-2
Configuring and Running the DGN Testplan 3-3
Configuring and Running the CEDGN Testplan 3-5
Installing the Diagnostic Test Fixture 3-8
Resolving Test Failures 3-12
This chapter describes the overview of diagnostic testplans, DGN
testplan, CEDGN testplan and how to use the diagnostics test fixtures to
verify the operation of system equipment.
Diagnostic testing is intended to verify basic connectivity and instrument
functionality. It does not provide a full functional test of instrumentation
and specifications.
Agilent Technologies
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3 Running Diagnostics
NOTE
Overview of Diagnostics Testplans
The verification strategy incorporates both standard and
optional tests using different testplans. The standard testplan
is shipped with each system. The testplans for the optional
tests are included with the diagnostic test fixtures.
The standard tests verify both the core system instrument
operation and internal test paths. It uses a testplan called
"U8971A_DGN.tpa", simply called "DGN". "DGN" does not
require external hardware, but verifies about 80% of the system
functionality. These testplans are located in directory:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\TS-5000 System Software\testplan\
DGN\
For more detailed description of the "DGN" testplan, go to Diagnostic
Testing Details.
The tests uses the "Customer Engineer Diagnostics" testplans
(file name: "CEDGN *.tpa"), simply called "CEDGN". "CEDGN"
completes the test coverage. It uses optional test hardware that
is supplied with the kit. An understanding of test system
operation and interpreting "CEDGN" test results are required to
execute the tests. These testplans are located in directory:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\TS-5000 System Software\Service\
U8970A\Testplans\
The tests are executed in Agilent TestExec SL and TS-5000
system programming environment, and use both standard and
specialized test actions. The programs can be edited to improve
and/or reduce test coverage. Systems equipped with
non-standard equipment do not have tests incorporated in
either "DGN" or "CEDGN". You have to add tests for those
systems.
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Configuring and Running the DGN Testplan
1 Start Agilent Test Exec SL by clicking this icon on the
desktop:
2 Load "U8971A_DGN.tpa" testplan into TestExec SL. "DGN"
Testplans are located in this directory:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\TS-5000 System Software\testplan\
DGN\
3 Before running the testplan, identify the instrumentation
you want to test in the first lines of the testplan as shown on
Figure 3-1. Place a 1 next to instruments you want to test, a 0
next to those instruments you do not want to test (or that are
not in your system).
Running Diagnostics 3
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3 Running Diagnostics
Figure 3-1 Specify the Instruments to be Tested in DGN Testplan
4 Click to run the testplan. The testplan will run tests on
each system instrument configuration specified in step 3 and
display the results of the testing.
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Running Diagnostics 3
Configuring and Running the CEDGN Testplan
1 Start Agilent Test Exec SL by clicking this icon on the
desktop:
2 There are multiple testplans for TS-8900 Functional Test
Systems. The each testplan is for specific instrument, module
or card that is accessible at the Express Connect interface.
Tab le 3- 1 CEDGN Testplan Description and Flow
Testplan Filename Topology filename Description
CEDGN_E878XA_PinMatrix.tpa CEDGN_E878XA_PinMatrix.ust SLU E8782A/E8783A Pin Matrix Card CEDGN Test
CEDGN_E6175A_LoadCard.tpa CEDGN_E6175A_LoadCard.ust SLU E6175A 8 Channel Load Card Test
CEDGN_U7177A_LoadCard.tpa CEDGN_U7177A_LoadCard.ust SLU U7177A 24 Channel Load Card CEDGN Test
CEDGN_E6178B_LoadCard.tpa CEDGN_E6178B_LoadCard.ust SLU E6178B 8 Channel Hi Power Load Card Test
CEDGN_N9377A_LoadCard.tpa CEDGN_N9377A_LoadCard.ust SLU N9377A 16 Channel Load Card CEDGN Test
CEDGN_N9379A_LoadCard.tpa CEDGN_N9379A_LoadCard.ust SLU N9379A 48 Channel Load Card CEDGN Test
CEDGN_E6198B_Utility.tpa CEDGN_E6198B_Utility.ust E6198B SLU Mainframe Utility CEDGN Test
CEDGN_L4451A_LXIDAC.tpa CEDGN_L4451A_LXIDAC.ust LXI L4451A 4 Channel DAC CEDGN Test
CEDGN_M9185A_DAC.tpa CEDGN_M9185A_DAC.ust PXI M9185A 8/16 Channel DAC CEDGN Test
CEDGN_M9186A_VI.tpa CEDGN_M9186A_VI.ust PXI M9186A Voltage Current Source CEDGN Test
CEDGN_M9187A_DIO.tpa CEDGN_M9187A_DIO.ust PXI M9187A Digital IO CEDGN Test
CEDGN_M9216A_DAQ.tpa CEDGN_M9216A_DAQ.ust PXI M9216A HV DAQ CEDGN Test
CEDGN_RS232.tpa CEDGN_RS232.ust RS-232 COM port CEDGN Test
CEDGN_SoftingCAN.tpa CEDGN_SoftingCAN.ust Softing CAN CEDGN Test
3 Load the appropriate testplan and its corresponding
topology file based on your installed hardware into TestExec
SL.
Testplans are located in this directory:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\TS-5000 System Software\Service\
U8970A\Testplans
Topology files are located in this directory:
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3 Running Diagnostics
C:\Program Files\Agilent\TS-5000 System Software\Service\
U8970A\Ust
4 Load the topology file (*. ust) of the hardware to be tested
and edit the Modules folder content:
• Disable - Check to disable. Uncheck to enable. Depends on
availability of the module in the system.
• Set "Slot #" - Depends on the slot number the card is
installed on the Switch Load Unit. (Applicable to SLU
cards only)
• Set "Instrument Descriptor/Resource" - LXI, PXI, GPIB
module address. Obtained from Agilent IO Libraries Suite.
(VISA Address)
• Set "PCI Slot Number" and "Serial Number" - Depends on
the installed Softing CAN.
Once complete editing, save and close the topology file.
5 Load the testplan together with its corresponding topology
file. Before running the testplan, identify the
instrumentation configuration you want to test in the first
lines of the testplan as shown on Figure 3-2. Place a 1 next to
instrument configuration you want to test, a 0 next to those
instrument configurations you do not want to test (or that
are not in your system).
6 Click to run the testplan. The testplan will run tests on
each system instrument configuration specified in step 5 and
display the results of the testing.
7 Follow the instructions appearing on the display throughout
the test.
8 Repeat step 4 until all instrumentation available in your
system are tested.
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Figure 3-2 Specify the Instruments to be Tested in CEDGN Testplan
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3 Running Diagnostics
Installing the Diagnostic Test Fixture
While running the CEDGN testplan, specific diagnostic test
fixtures are required to install on the Test System Interface
based on the message prompted. Figure 3-3 shows the CEDGN
Board #1 (U8970-66603) to TC1 and CEDGN Board #3
(U8970-66605) to TC4. Both boards are linked by Cable
(E6170-61607). This fixture configuration is used to test the
connectivity and instrumentations functionality in TC4.
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Figure 3-3 Installing CEDGN Board #1 (U8970-66603) to TC1 and CEDGN Board #3 (U8970-66605) to TC4 with
both boards linked by cable (E6170-61607).
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3 Running Diagnostics
Figure 3-4 shows connection of 8-Ch Heavy Duty Card
diagnostic cable E6170-61618. The Positronic connector on HP2
and cable to Abuses. This diagnostic cable is used to test the
connectivity of 8-Ch Heavy Duty Card on HP2.
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