VXI VT1509A User Manual

bus VT1432A 16-CHANNEL, 51.2 KSAMPLES/S DIGITIZER PLUS DPS USER’S MANUAL 82-0067-000 Release April 28, 2003 VXI Technology, Inc. 2031

FUSESOnly fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normalblow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses

Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe MeasurementsA TTL Trigger line between Agilent E1432As making group measurementskeeps all modules synchronized.

Measurement ProcessMeasurement Setup and ControlWhen the Agilent E1432A makes a measurement, the measurement itselfconsists of two phases: the measure

Parameter SettingsMany parameters are channel-dependent, meaning that each channel can beset independently of the others in the module. Other paramete

In the BOOTING state, the digital processors of the module load theirparameters, and their program. Once done, the module releases theSync/Trigger lin

Upon entering the ARM state the Agilent E1432A starts saving new data inits FIFO. It remains in the ARM state until the Sync/Trigger line goes high.If

Arm and TriggerThis section explains some terminology relating the the “Arm” and “Trigger”steps in the measurement loop. As an example a measurement m

Agilent E1432A Triggering.The following is a short discussion of triggering for the Agilent E1432A.Triggering is defined as the transition from the ar

Data Transfer ModesThe Agilent E1432A can be programmed to use either of two data transfermodes: overlap block mode and continuous mode. To help expla

Limit on Queuing of DataIn overlap block mode, a number of trigger events may be queued upbefore the host reads the data for those triggers. The host

Agilent E1432A Interrupt BehaviorInterrupt SetupThe Agilent E1432A VXI module can be programmed to interrupt a hostcomputer using the VME interrupt li

Safety SymbolsWarning, risk of electric shockCaution, refer to accompanying documentsAlternating currentBoth direct and alternating currentEarth (grou

Agilent E1432A Interrupt HandlingTo make the Agilent E1432A module do the interrupt, both a mask and aVME Interrupt line must be specified, by calling

Host Interrupt HandlingWhen the Agilent E1432A asserts the VME interrupt line, SICL will causethe specified interrupt handler to get called. Typically

Agilent E1432A ParametersSome parameters, such as range or coupling, apply to specific channels.When a channel ID is given to a function that sets a c

5Module Description

Module FeaturesThe Agilent E1432A 16 Channel 51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP is a VXIC-sized, scaleable input module. The Agilent E1432A may contain up

Block DiagramFor block diagrams of the Arbitrary Source and the Tachometer, see thechapters on the Arbitrary Source option and the Tachometer option.S

RangeSelectionInputCircuitAnti-AliasFilterDigital Filter,DecimationTrigge r,Digital Filter,DecimationTrigge r,Digital Filter,DecimationTrigge r,Digita

Agilent E1432A Front Panel DescriptionFront Panels for 4, 8, and 16 ChannelsThe Agilent E1432A may have any of several front panels depending onoption

Standard Front PanelThis is the front panel for a standard Agilent E1432A (this example has 16inputs). The LED’s and connectors are described on the n

Status LEDsq Fail: This is the standard VXI “Failed” indicator. It lights briefly when poweringup and normally goes out after a few seconds. If it sta

VXI Backplane ConnectionsPower Supplies and Ground The Agilent E1432A conforms to the VME and VXI specifications for pinassignment. The current drawn

The Local Bus (Option UGV)The VXI specification includes a 12-wire Local Bus between adjacentmodule slots. Using the Local Bus, Agilent has defined a

The Agilent E1432A VXI DeviceAddress SpaceThe VXI system architecture defines two types of address space. A16 spaceconsists of 64 KBytes and A24 consi

The mapping of the fixed and movable windows is illustrated as follows:AddressFFFFF168000 016Movable DSPBus WindowMovable7FFFF163000 016Fixed DSPBus W

List of A16 RegistersThe following lists the A16 registers. For more information see “The A16Registers” in the chapter titled Register Definitions.Add

Trigger Lines (TTLTRG)TTLTRG consist of eight TTL lines on the VXI backplane on connector P2.They are available to provide synchronization between dev

Providing an External ClockYou can program the Agilent E1432A to accept an external word rate clockfrom the Sample 0 line on the VXI Bus. The digital

Calibration DescriptionThe Cal connector on the front panel of the standard Agilent E1432A canbe configured (in software) as either an input or an out

6The Arbitrary SourceOption (1D4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Installing the Agilent E1432AInstalling the Agilent E1432A 1-2To inspect the Agilent E1432A 1-2To install the Agilent E1432A 1-3Ins

Arbitrary Source DescriptionAn arbitrary source can be included with the Agilent E1432A 16 Channel51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP as Option 1D4. (It can

Block DiagramregistersinputDigitalinterpolationfilterAnalogSummerRAM128K x 24Gate arraycontrol96002 "B"Busor A24 VXICOLA825.6 kHz6.4 kHzShut

The Arbitrary Source Option Front PanelThe Agilent E1432A with the Arbitrary Source Option may have 4, 8, and16 input channels. The following illustra

LED’s and Connectors for the Arbitrary Source OptionStatus LEDsq Fail: This is the standard VXI “Failed” indicator. It lights briefly when poweringup

7The TachometerOption (AYF)7-1

Tachometer DescriptionA tachometer input can be included with the Agilent E1432A 16 Channel51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP as Option AYF. (It cannot be

Input Count DivisionThe tachometer can be programmed to divide the input signal. Forexample if a signal is coming in at 100 counts per second, the tac

The Tachometer Option Front PanelThe Agilent E1432A with the Tachometer Option may have 4, 8, and 16input channels. The following illustration shows a

LED’s and Connectors for the Tachometer Option.Status LEDsq Fail: This is the standard VXI “Failed” indicator. It lights briefly when poweringup and n

Header and Library Files 3-6Channels and groups 3-7Channel Groups 3-7Initialization 3-7Creating a Channel Group 3-8Input, Source, and Tach Channels 3-

8Break Out Boxes8-1

IntroductionA Break Out Box connects the Agilent E1432A or Agilent E1433A to a setof connectors to receive input signals.Several types of Break Out Bo

The Agilent E1432-61600 and Agilent E1432-61602 BreakOut BoxesEach of the Break Out Boxes described in this section has eight BNCconnectors for input.

Agilent E1432-61602 Voltage-type Break Out BoxIn this type of Break Out Box the signal is sent straight through to thesub-miniature “D” connectors on

Break Out Box CablesMaking a Custom Break Out Box CableA cable to connect the Break Out Box with the Agilent E1432A/33A issupplied with the each of th

Pin definitions for input connectordefinition pin # pin # definitionRFI GND/Cable Shield 26 13 - Diff 1+24V Power 25 12 +Diff 1GND Return for +/- 24V

Recommendations on wiring for the E1432/3A 4 Channel InputConnectorAllowed ConnectionsDifferential Input ChannelsConnect at E1432/3A end of cabling an

Dis-allowed ConnectionsDo NOT connect these pins on E1432/3A end of cabling. These signals andsupplies are provided for Agilent specified break out bo

9Troubleshooting theAgilent E1432A9-1

Multiple-module/Mainframe Measurements 4-12Grouping of Channels/Modules 4-12Multiple-module Measurements 4-12Possible Trigger Line Conflict 4-13Managi

DiagnosticsThe following describes a limited diagnostic program for the AgilentE1432A, Agilent E1433A, and Agilent E1434A. It is to be run from anHP-U

-uDisplay usage message.-vSpecifies the verbose printing. Normally, hostdiag does not print anythingunless an error is found. With this option, hostdi

10Replacing Assemblies10-1

Replaceable PartsFor information on upgrading your module or replacing parts, contact yourlocal Agilent sales and service office. See the inside back

Code NumbersThe following table provides the name and address for the manufacturers’code numbers (Mfr Code) listed in the replaceable parts tables.Mfr

Assemblies: without option AYF or 1D4MP006MP002MP004MP005MPOO3MP007MP009MP014MP015A22/A24A10/A11MP012MP001A2A2MP016/MP017MP013MP011MP005MP010MP013Agil

RefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberA2 E1432-66502 2 4 PC ASSY-INPUT 28480 E1432-66502A4 E1432-66504 4 1 PC ASSY-LED 28480

Assemblies: with option AYFA10/A11Agilent E1432A User's GuideReplacing Assemblies10-6

RefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberA2 E1432-66502 2 4 PC ASSY-INPUT 28480 E1432-66502A4 E1432-66504 4 1 PC ASSY-LED 28480

Source Output Modes 6-2COLA (and Summer) 6-2External Shutdown 6-2Block Diagram 6-3The Arbitrary Source Option Front Panel 6-4LED’s and Connectors for

Assemblies: with option 1D4A10/A11Agilent E1432A User's GuideReplacing Assemblies10-8

RefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberA2 E1432-66502 2 4 PC ASSY-INPUT 28480 E1432-66502A4 E1432-66504 4 1 PC ASSY-LED 28480

Cables: without option AYF or 1D4RefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberW1 8120-6767 2 1 CBL-ASM CXL, 290MM 28480 8120-6767W2

Cables: with option AYFRefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberW2 8120-6765 0 1 CBL-ASM CXL, 255MM 28480 8120-6765W3 8120-6766

Cables: with option 1D4RefDesAgilent PartNumberCD Qty Description MfrCodeMfr PartNumberW2 8120-6765 0 1 CBL-ASM CXL, 255MM 28480 8120-6765W3 8120-6766

Front PanelRefDesAgilent PartNumberCDQtyDescriptionMfrCodeMfr PartNumberMP200 E1432-00204 3 1 PNL-FRT, STANDARD 28480 E1432-00204MP201 E1432-00202 1 1

To remove the top cover1RemovethefivelongscrewsusingaT-10torxdriverandremovethethreeshortscrewsusing a T-8 torx driver. Lift cover off.Agilent E1432A

To remove the front panel1Remove top cover, see “To remove the top cover.” Gently disconnect cables from the printedcircuit assemblies. Using a T-8 to

3Remove the nuts that fasten the cables and assembly to the front panel. Using a 1/4-inch nutdriver.4RemoveribboncablefromtheA4assembly,bypullingbackt

5To replace the front panel with another that does not have its own side brackets, remove thebrackets from the old front panel using a T-8 torx driver

Front Panel 10-13To remove the top cover 10-14To remove the front panel 10-15To remove the input assemblies 10-18To remove the option AYF assembly 10-

To remove the input assemblies1Remove top cover, see “To remove the top cover.” Remove the front panel, see steps 1 and 2in “To remove the front panel

3Remove the top two assemblies by gently pulling them forward, releasing them from theconnectors.4Remove the remaining input assemblies.Agilent E1432A

To remove the option AYF assembly1 Remove the top cover, see “To remove the top cover.” Disconnect the two cables leading to theA5 assembly and move c

To remove the option 1D4 assembly1 Remove the top cover, see “To remove the top cover.” Disconnect the three cables leading tothe A41 assembly and mov

To remove the A22/A24 assembly1 Remove the top cover, see “To remove the top cover.” Gently push the silver tabs outward andtilt the A22/A24 assembly

To remove the A1/A11 assembly1Remove top cover and input assemblies. See “To remove the top cover,” and “To remove theinput assemblies.”2AIf your modu

2B If your module has option AYF do the following: Remove the AYF option assembly, see“To remove the option AYF assembly.” Remove the 5 long and the 3

11Backdating11-1

BackdatingThis chapter documents modules that differ from those currently beingproduced. With the information provided in this chapter, this guide can

Appendix ARegister DefinitionsA-1

The Agilent E1432A VXI RegistersThe Agilent E1432A 16 Channel 51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP is aregister-based VXI device. Unlike message-based device

Address Read Write3EParameter 7 Register3C3AParameter 6 Register3836Parameter 5 Register3432Parameter 4 Register302EParameter 3 Register2C2AParameter

The A24 RegistersThe following A24 registers are accessible at the base address defined bythe device’s offset Register. The registers at offsets 0 to

The VXI Bus Registers are defined as follows:q Id Register: A read of this 16 bit register provides information about the device’sconfiguration. Its v

Data Ready: A one (1) indicates that there is at least one word (32 bits)of data available in the Send Data register. A zero (0) indicates that therei

q Control Register: A write to this register causes specific actions to be executedby the device. The actions are described in the following table.Bit

q Page Map Register: This read/write register defines the internal location of themovable window into the device’s DSP bus. (This 512 kB window begins

q IRQ Status Register: This read-only register indicates the reason for asserting theVME Bus interrupt. The format of the data is identical to that of

q Parameter 1-7 Registers: These are 32-bit RAM locations used to pass parametersalong with commands to the device or query responses from the device.

Writing 32-bit RegistersWhen writing to a 32-bit register using 8- or 16-bit modes, a simple cachingscheme is also employed. On any write not includin

1Installing the AgilentE1432A1-1

Command/Response ProtocolThe Command/Response protocol uses the following resources:q Command/Query Response register implemented as a general purpose

In order to avoid contention and/or invalid data reads, there are certainrules that must be observed:1 A controller must not write to any of the RAM r

Wait for DoneThis is the procedure to wait for command completion and check for error.1 Wait for Command/Parameter Ready true.2 Wait for Done true.3 I

DSP Bus RegistersThere are two 32-bit registers in the DSP bus address space. The VXIFPGA does not assert TA* when these registers are accessed.200A16

q DSP Command Register: This register is used to assert VXI interrupts and togglevarious status register bits. Many of the bits in this register are g

GlossaryA16 registersAddress space using 16 address lines. The VXI definition gives each VXImodule 64 bytes of A16 registers.A24 registersAddress spac

C-sizeOne of several possible sizes for VXI modules. The Agilent E1432A andAgilent E1433A are C-size modules.channel-dependent commandsCommands that a

DSPDigitalSignalProcessing.DTB arbitration busThe Agilent E1432A does not use the arbitration bus. The arbitration busis part of the VXI specification

ICPIntegrated-Circuit Piezo-electric transducer.IRQInterrupt ReQuest.kSa/sKilo-Samples per second.LEDLight Emitting Diode.Local BusA high-speed port t

Plug&PlaySee VXIplug&playRAMRandom Access Memory.register-based VXI deviceRegister-based devices communicate with the VXI Bus by way of regist

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Installing the Agilent E1432AThis chapter contains instructions for installing the Agilent E1432A16-Channel 51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP Module and i

SMBSub-Miniature “B”; a type of connector.Soft Front Panel (SFP)A VXIplug&play program which provides and easy-to-use interface for theAgilent E14

VME BusAn industry-standard bus on the VXI backplane for module control, setupand measurement data transfers. For measurement data transfers, theLocal

INDEX!32-bit registers A-10writing A-114-channel input 4-7, 4-10, 5-2, 7-2parameters 4-78-channel input 5-7, 6-5, 7-58-channel input (break out box) 8

CC library example programs 2-17C-Language Library 2-2, 3-2cable part numbers 10-10 - 10-12cable, break out box 8-5Cal 5-7cal connector 5-15calibratio

external trigger input 7-2ExTrig 5-7, 7-5Ffailed LED 5-7, 6-5, 7-5features 5-2FIFO architecture 3-15filesheader 3-6, 4-3library 3-6, 4-3find module 3-

libraries 2-2, 3-2installing 2-3, 2-5 - 2-6library files 3-6, 4-3library, host interface 4-2Local Bus 5-2, 5-9logic level 1-3logical address register

VXI Bus dynamic configuration A-5ptman 3-35Qquery response/command register A-9RRAM 5-10RAM locations (registers) A-9random mode 6-2random noise 5-2re

sample rate 3-17, 3-19trigger 3-24, 4-22span 3-17Splug&playVXIplug&play 3-3SRAM 5-10src_intr.c (example program) 2-17starting 2-2stateARM 3-22

Wwait for done A-14Windows Help 3-5write command A-13Agilent 1432A User's GuideIndex

To install the Agilent E1432ACaution To protect circuits from static discharge, observe anti-static techniqueswhenever handling the Agilent E1432A 16-

Need Assistance?If you need assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies, Inc. ServiceOffice listed in the Agilent Catalog, or contact us on

About this editionJuly 2000: Seventh Edition. Agilent RebrandingApril 1999: Sixth Edition. This edition was published to accommodate codeupgrades and

4 Check the settings of the Boot Source and ROM Programming switches on thebottom of the module.Set switches 1 and 3 (BS1 and BS3) up, and all the oth

5 Set the mainframe’s power switch to standby ( OI).Caution Installing or removing the module with power on may damage components inthe module.6 Place

Install the host interface librariesAfter the hardware has been assembled, the next step in installing theAgilent E1432A is to install the host interf

To transport the module• Package the module using the original factory packaging or packaging identicalto the factory packaging.Containers and materia

2Getting Started With theAgilent E1432A2-1

IntroductionThis chapter will help you to get your Agilent E1432A running and makingsimple measurements. It shows how to install the software librarie

To install the VXIplug&play librariesSystem Requirements (Microsoft Windows95 and NT)• An IBM compatible personal computer with either Microsoft W

www.vxitech.com 3 INTRODUCTION On May 1, 2003, VXI Technology, Inc. acquired Agilent Technology’s mechanical data acquisition product segment. Dur

Getting Updates Via FTP (HP-UX)You can get the latest version of the Agilent E1432A software via FTP.However, note that the latest version may be an i

To install the Windows VXIplug&play drivers for the Agilent E1432A(for Windows 95 and Windows NT).This procedure assumes that you have already ins

To install the HP-UX VXIplug&play drivers for the Agilent E1432A(for HP-UX systems):1 Log in as root.2 Insert the Agilent E1432A CD_ROM into the C

The VXIplug&play Soft Front Panel (SFP)Using the soft front panel.If you are running the Agilent E1432A software in Microsoft Windows 95 orWindows

The buttons on the right side of the SFP display are defined as follows:MeasThis button opens the Measurement Control dialog box. You can set:q Measur

DisplayThis button opens a dialog box in which you can specify how the data isdisplayed. For each trace you can specify an input channel (or OFF) anda

Agilent VEE example programsscope.veeThis program displays four channels with time record and FFT for eachchannel.The scope.vee program is located at

The program scope.vee starts, showing four channels, with time record andFFT for each channel.To start a measurement, click the Run button on the tool

To use and modify scope.vee you need to be familiar with using the AgilentVEE program. Refer to Agilent VEE documentation if necessary. In ViewDetail

In detail view there are boxes representing parts of the scope.vee program.For programs that are too large to be viewed all at one time, use the scrol

VXI Technology, Inc. 4 SUPPORT RESOURCES Support resources for this product are available on the Internet and at VXI Technology customer support cen

You can click on Alphnumeric in the Display menu to set up a box tospecify how to display the output of a function.Use Agilent VEE to look at the func

Figure 2-6: minimum.vee (scroll to see entire display)Agilent E1432A User's GuideGetting Started With the Agilent E1432A2-15

Other Agilent VEE example programsThere are several other example programs that you can examine in thesame way that you looked at scope.vee. These pro

C-Language Host Interface Library example programsThe Agilent E1432A C-Language Host Interface Library comes with severalexample programs, which help

Running a demo program: semascope.cTo run this program, type:/opt/e1432/demo/semascopeThis program displays the time records for 32 channels (when hoo

Visual Basic example programsAgilent VEE and the C Host Interface Library can be used on both Unixand PC systems. In addition the PC can use Visual Ba

3Using the Agilent E1432A3-1

IntroductionThis chapter shows how to use the Agilent E1432A using the VXIplug&playHost Interface Library.The Host Interface Library for the Agile

What is VXIplug&play?Agilent uses VXIplug&play technology in the Agilent E1432A. This sectionoutlines some of the details of VXIplug&play

Agilent E1432A16 Channel 51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSPUser’s GuidePart Number E1432-90015Printed in U.S.A.Print Date: July 2000, Seventh EditionAgile

The actual instrument driver itself is a DLL (Dynamic Linked Library)created from:q A set of source (.C) files.q A set of header (.H) files, used for

The Soft Front Panel (SFP)The Soft Front Panel is a stand-alone Windows application, built on top ofthe VXIplug&play driver DLL; it is used for in

Header and Library FilesIn the Windows environment, the following files are in the directory\Vxipnp\WinXX\Hpe1432hpe1432.fp The “FP” file used by VEE

Channels and groupsThis section gives some information about using channels and groups. Formore detailed information see the Agilent E1432A help text.

Creating a Channel GroupThe function hpe1432_createChannelGroup creates and initializes a channelgroup. A channel group allows you to issue commands t

Multiple-module/mainframe MeasurementsGrouping of Channels/ModulesThe interface library for the Agilent E1432A is designed to allowprogramming of seve

All modules except the “system module” need to be set to use the VXI TTLtrigger lines as the clock source. Use hpe1432_setClockSource for this.Set the

Managing Multiple-mainframe MeasurementsIn a single-mainframe measurement, the Agilent E1432A communicates withother Agilent E1432As through the TTLTR

In the example above, Mainframe A contains the Slot 0 Controller for amultiple mainframe system. Mainframe A is connected to Mainframe B witha VXI-MXI

HP E1432AE1432AE1432AHP E1432AE1432ACableINTXMXIBus(or E1431A)E1432AE1482BSlot 0ContollerVXI Mainframe ACable(or E1431A)(or E1431A)E1432AE1432AE1482BE

NOTICEThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO

Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe MeasurementsA TTL Trigger line between Agilent E1432As making group measurementskeeps all modules synchronized.

Module FeaturesData Flow Diagram and FIFO ArchitectureThe illustration on the next page shows data flow in the Agilent E1432A.In this example there ar

Input 1Input 3Input 2Input 4StaticRAMFIFOFIFO9600296002triggerLocalhostBusportVME BusLocal BusFIFOch 1ch 3ch 2ch 4ch 5(DRAM )triggercircularbufferBusB

Base Sample RatesBaseband Measurement SpansThe table on the following page shows the measurement spans available forbase sample rates, for baseband me

Table of Baseband Measurement Spans (Hz)samplefrequency(Fs) —>32000 32768 40000 40960number of÷2 stepswith ÷5 without ÷5with ÷5 without ÷5 with ÷5

Additional Notes on Measurement SpansBottom reference is 10 Hz, max span is 20 kHz.Top span 23000 Hz = 460 lines.To select a sample frequency for time

Measurement ProcessMeasurement Setup and ControlWhen the Agilent E1432A makes a measurement, the measurement itselfconsists of two phases: the measure

Parameter SettingsMany parameters are channel-dependent, meaning that each channel can beset independently of the others in the module. Other paramete

In the BOOTING state, the digital processors of the module load theirparameters, and their program. Once done, the module releases theSync/Trigger lin

Upon entering the ARM state the Agilent E1432A starts saving new data inits FIFO. It remains in the ARM state until the Sync/Trigger line goes high.If

In This BookThe Agilent E1432A 16 Channel 51.2 kSa/s Digitizer plus DSP is a C-sizeVXI module. “51.2 kSa/s” refers to the maximum sample rate of 51,20

Arm and TriggerThis section explains some terminology relating the the “Arm” and “Trigger”steps in the measurement loop. As an example a measurement m

Agilent E1432A Triggering.The following is a short discussion of triggering for the Agilent E1432A.Triggering is defined as the transition from the ar

Trigger LevelTo set the trigger level, use hpe1432_setTriggerMode to select “level” or“bound” mode; and use hpe1432_setTriggerLevel twice to set both

Data Transfer ModesThe Agilent E1432A can be programmed to use either of two data transfermodes: overlap block mode and continuous mode. To help expla

Limit on Queuing of DataIn overlap block mode, a number of trigger events may be queued upbefore the host reads the data for those triggers. The host

Agilent E1432A Interrupt BehaviorInterrupt SetupFor an example of interrupt handling see the program event.c in theexamples directory.The Agilent E143

To make the Agilent E1432A module do the interrupt, both a mask and aVME Interrupt line must be specified, by calling hpe1432_setInterruptMaskand hpe1

Host Interrupt HandlingWhen the Agilent E1432A asserts the VME interrupt line, the program willcause the specified interrupt handler to get called. Ty

Some parameters, such as clock frequency or data transfer mode, applyglobally to a module. When a channel ID is used to change a parameterthat applies

New features of the Agilent E1432A/Agilent E1433AsoftwareThe following features have been added to the Agilent E1432A/AgilentE1433A software since the

Zoom (Agilent E1432A only)Up to now the Agilent E1432A has made only baseband measurements(from zero to some frequency.) Zoom allows you to set a cent

Where to get more informationThere is more information available about the Agilent E1432A. This sectionwill tell you how to access it and print it, if

4The C-Language HostInterface Library4-1

IntroductionThe Host Interface Library for the Agilent E1432A is a set of functions thatallow you to program the register-based Agilent E1432A at a hi

Header and Library FilesThe /opt/e1432/lib directory contains several versions of the Agilent E1432AHost Interface library:lib1432.a A normal HP-UX ar

Parameter InformationDescription of Agilent E1432A ParametersSome parameters, such as range or coupling, apply to specific channels.When a channel ID

Parameter ListsThis section shows which parameters are global parameters, which arechannel-specific, and what types of channels the channel-specific p

Parameter Default Value Changesdata_port VME Abortdata_size 16 Bit Integer Abortdecimation_output Single Pass Waitdecimation_oversample Off Waitdecima

Parameter Default Value Changesttltrg_trigger TTLTRG0 Abortwindow Uniform Glitchxfer_size 0 (Use Blocksize) Waitzoom Off WaittAgilent E1432A User&apos

Saftey SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases ofoperation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these

51.2 kHz 4-channel Input ParametersParameter Default Value Changesactive Off Abortanti_alias_digital(*) On Abortauto_range_mode Up/Down Immediatecalc_

Option 1D4 Single-channel Source ParametersParameter Default Value Changesactive Off Abortamp_scale 1.0 Immediateanti_alias_digital On Waitduty_cycle

Option AYF Tachometer ParametersParameter Default Value Changesactive Off Abortinput_high Normal Immediatepre_arm_rpm 600 RPM Immediaterpm_high 6000 R

Channel and Group IDsMost functions in the Agilent E1432A C-Language Host Interface Librarytake an ID parameter which specifies what channel or group

For example, to set the range of the third input channel to 10 volts, thesource code would look something like:status = e1432_set_range(hwid, E1432_IN

Multiple-module/Mainframe MeasurementsGrouping of Channels/ModulesThe interface library for the Agilent E1432A is designed to allowprogramming of seve

One module of the set of modules needs to be set to output the sync pulse.Tthe module with the lowest VXI logical address is called the “systemmodule”

Managing Multiple-mainframe MeasurementsIn a single mainframe measurement, the Agilent E1432A communicates withother Agilent E1432As through the TTLTR

In the example above, Mainframe A contains the Slot 0 Controller for amultiple mainframe system. Mainframe A is connected to Mainframe B witha VXI-MXI

HP E1432AE1432AE1432AHP E1432AE1432ACableINTXMXI Bus(or E1431A)E1432AE1482BSlot 0ContollerVXI Mainframe ACable(or E1431A)(or E1431A)E1432AE1432AE1482B