Agilent Technologies U2781A User Manual

Agilent U2781A
USB Modular
Instrument Chassis

User’s Guide

Agilent Technologies

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U2781-90003

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First Edition, November 29, 2006

Printed in Malaysia

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Safety Symbols

Direct current

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Regulatory Markings

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ICES/NMB-001

This ISM device complies with the Canadian ICES-001.

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In This Guide…

This guide contains information of product, features, functions and
information on how to install the Agilent U2781A USB modular
instrument chassis.

1 Getting Acquainted

In this chapter you are introduced to an overview of the product
features, applications and specifications.

2 Installation

In this chapter you prepare your system for both hardware and
software installation. It describes on how to install the USB DAQ
modules into the U2781A USB modular instrument chassis and other
pre- installation software.

3 Features and Functions

In this chapter you are provided with information for better
understanding on the features and functions of U2781A USB modular
instrument chassis.

4 General Maintenance

In this chapter you are briefed on how to maintain the U2781A USB
modular instrument chassis.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:
Manufacturer’s Address:

Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn. Bhd
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,

Generic example

11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered

Product Name:
Models Number:
Product Options:

USB Modular Instrument Chassis (USB Card cage)
U2781A
This declaration covers all options of the above product(s)

complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and
carries the CE marking accordingly:

Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)

and conforms with the following product standards:

EMC

Safety

Supplementary Information:

U2781A is USB Modular Instrument chassis with 6 USB modules slot.

Standard

Standard Limit

StandardStandard

IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998
CISPR 11:1990 / EN55011:1991 Class A Group 1
IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD

IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 0.5 kV signal lines, 1 kV power lines
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 0.5 kV line-line, 1 kV line-ground
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 3 V, 0.15-80 MHz
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994 1 cycle / 100%

Canada: ICES-001:1998
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1

The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.

IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
USA: UL 61010-1: 2004

Limit

LimitLimit

This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:

19-Dec-2006

Date

Mack Soh

Quality Manager

For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor,

or Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, D 71034 Böblingen, Germany.

Template: A5971-5302-2, Rev. B.01 U2781A Rev 1.0

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Product Regulations

EMC

IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998

CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991

IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995

– Group 1 Class A

(ESD 4kV CD, 8kV AD)

IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995

(3V/m, 80% AM)

IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995

(EFT 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth)

IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995

(Surge 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth)

IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996

(3V, 0.15~80 MHz, 80% AM, power line)

IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994

(Dips 1 cycle, 100%)

Performance Criteria

B

A

B

B

A

C

Canada: ICES-001:1998
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1

IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001

Safety

Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
USA: UL 61010-1: 2004

Additional Information:

The product herewith complies with the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE Marking accordingly (European Union).

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Performance Criteria:

A Pass - Normal operation, no effect.
B Pass - Temporary degradation, self recoverable.
C Pass - Temporary degradation, operator intervention required.
D Fail - Not recoverable, component damage.
N/A – Not applicable

Notes:

Regulatory Information for Canada

ICES/NMB-001:1998
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand

This ISM device complies with Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS 2064.1

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Contents

1 Getting Acquainted 9

Introduction 10
Features 11
Applications 11
Checking the Contents 11
Product Outlook 12
General Specifications 13
Electrical Specifications 14
Mechanical Specifications 15

2 Installation 17

L-Mount Kit Installation 18
Modular Chassis Installation 19
System Requirements 20
Hardware Requirements 20
Software Requirements 21
DAQ Driver Installation 21
Hardware Verification 25
Agilent Measurement Manager Software Installation 25

3 Features and Functions 27

Introduction 28
USB Backplane 29
Trigger Bus [0...7] 31
Trig ge r Ou t 32
External Trigger In (Star Trigger) 32
System Reference Clock 33
Chassis Temperature Monitoring 34
Fan Speed Monitoring 35

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Contents

Identifying Modules Location 36
Georgraphical Address 36
Modules Identification 36
Simultaneous Synchronization (SSI) 38

4 General Maintenance 41

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Agilent U2781A USB Modular Instrument Chassis
User’s Guide

1 Getting Acquainted

Introduction 10
Features 11
Applications 11
Checking the Contents 11
Product Outlook 12
General Specifications 13
Electrical Specifications 14
Mechanical Specifications 15

This chapter gives an introduction and overview of the product features,
applications and specifications.

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1 Getting Acquainted

Introduction

The U2781A USB modular instrument chassis is a 4U height chassis
with six USB module slots. It is a portable chassis with high
performance added value. It targets a wide range of applications in
both industrial and scientific environments. It helps you lower your
cost of test and accelerate your test system integration and
development.

The Agilent U2781A is equipped with USB plug - and- play
connectivity. The USB interface that is compliant with the TMC- 488.2

Standards works seamlessly with Agilent Measurement Manager
software and can be controlled remotely via industry standard SCPI
commands. In addition, the U2781A modular instrument chassis
comes with Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.2.

The U2781A modular instrument chassis comes with star trigger bus,
which offers precise synchronization between USB modules and the
external trigger signal. The star trigger bus is a dedicated trigger lines

between the external trigger input and USB slots.

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Features

Applications

Getting Acquainted 1

The key features of the U2781A modular instrument chassis are as
follows:

• Simultaneous Synchronization (SSI)

• Star trigger

• Internal and external 10 MHz reference clock

• Trigger in and trigger out signals

• SCPI commands

• IVI- COM driver compatibility

• USBTMC 488.2 compliant

• USB 2.0 high speed interface

The Agilent U2781A USB modular instrument chassis can be applied
to nearly any industrial data acquisition, industrial automation and
education environment. The primary advantage is its synchronzation
capability between modules.

Checking the Contents

Inspect and verify the following items for the standard purchase of
U2781A USB modular instrument chassis:

• Power cord

• USB extension cable

• Quick start guide

• Product Reference CD

• Agilent Automation- Ready CD

• Functional Test Certificate

If there are missing items, contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office.

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1 Getting Acquainted

Product Outlook

Front View

Module
L-Mount Kit

Bumper

ON/OFF
switch

Rear View

Trigger In

USB Port

Trigger Out

197 mm

Ext 10 MHz

AC Input

270 mm

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General Specifications

REMOTE INTERFACE

• USB 2.0 High Speed

• USBTMC Class Device

POWER CONSUMPTION

• 400 VA maximum

• Installation Category II

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Operating temperature from 0 °C to +55 °C

• Relative humidity at 15% to 85% RH (non-condensing)

• Altitude up to 2000 meters

• Pollution Degree 2

• For indoor use only

STORAGE COMPLIANCE

• –20 °C to 70 °C

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Certified with:

• IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)

• USA: UL61010-1: 2004

• Canada: CSA C22.2 No.61010-1:2004

EMC COMPLIANCE

• IEC/EN 61326-1 1998

• CISPR 11: 1990/EN55011:1991 , Group 1, Class A

• CANADA: ICES-001: 1998

• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1

ACOUSTIC EMISSION

• Sound pressure level: 45.5 dB(A)

• Sound power level: 56.6 dB(A)

SHOCK & VIBRATION

• Tested to IEC/EN 60068-2

DIMENSION (WxDxH)

• 270.00 mm x 271.20 mm x 197.00 mm

WEIGHT

• 3.7 kg (without any modules slotted in)

• 6.0 kg (with maximum six modules slotted in)

WARRANTY

• One year

Getting Acquainted 1

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