BIT-2100A User Manual
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1. Sets the IP address of the primary DNS server Example command NET DNS PREF 217 237 159 41 Query syntax NETwork DNS PREFerred Returns the current IP address of the primary DNS server Example request NET DNS PREF Example response 217 237 159 41 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 27 6 Remote Programming NETwork DNS UPDate Command syntax NETwork DNS UPDate lt on off gt Enables or disables dynamic DNS updates Possible values are on and of f Example command NET DNS UPD on Query syntax NETwork DNS UPDate Returns the current status of automatic DNS updates Possible values are on and off Example request NET DNS UPD Example response on NETwork GATEway Command syntax NETwork GATEway IP address gt Sets the IP address of the gateway Example command NET GATE 192 168 0 1 Query syntax NETwork GATEway Returns the current IP address of the gateway Example request NET GATE Example response 192 168 0 1 NETwork HOSTname Command syntax NETwork HOSTname host name gt Sets the host name of the instrument Example command NET HOST BIT2100 Query syntax NETwork HOSTname Returns the current host name of the instrument Example request NET HOST Example response BIT2100 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 28 6 Remote Programming NETwork IPaddre2. Syntax SYSTem SELFtest Conducts a self test All switches in all frames are tested if a switch relay is stuck an error is reported Retums pass if successful or an error message The error message consists of a negative integer error code followed by a comma and a plain text error If multiple issues were discovered multiple semicolon separated error messages are returned The SYST SELF command works regardless of the currently selected frame After issuing the SYST SELF command the same frame is selected as before Example request SYST SELF Example response 200 Frame0 switch4 set to 1 but reports 0 200 Frame0 switch4 set to 2 but reports 0 25 6 Remote Programming Ethernet IP Configuration This section describes the SCPI commands that control the network configuration NETwork AUTOIP Command syntax NETwork AUTOIP lt on off gt Enables or disables the auto IP feature Possible values are on and of The auto IP feature utilizes Zeroconf RFC 3927 as defined in the LXI standard After an LXI LAN reset auto IP is enabled Example command NET AUTOIP on Query syntax NETwork AUTOIP Returns the status of the auto IP feature Possible values are on and of f Example request NET AUTOI P Example response on NETwork DHCP Command syntax NETwork DHCP lt on off gt Enables or disables IP acquisition via DHCP Possible values are on and of Aft
3. 130621000006 0 use Driver neip 32 bit Agilent VISA is primary Figure 8 USB connection with the Agilent Connection Expert With the VISA address shown in the Agilent Connection Expert a VISA connection can be established to send SCPI commands BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 20 6 Remote Programming 6 Remote Programming IEEE 488 Commands IDN RST BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH This section describes the commands that are available for remote programming Any language framework that is capable of handling such instructions can be used for programming the BIT 2100 Series If no such language is available the control interface on the web page of the instrument can be used when connected via LAN Alternatively you can use the Agilent Interactive IO tool which is part of the Agilent IO Libraries Note that optional parts of the SCPI syntax are written in square brackets and parameters are written in angle brackets lt gt Parameter selections are separated by pipes The upper case parts of a name are required the lower case parts are optional The following list explains all available IEEE 488 commands Note that these commands must start with an asterisk unlike regular SCPI commands as shown in the syntax descriptions and in the examples Syntax IDN Returns the instrument s manufacturer product number serial number and firmware revision The values are separated by comma
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5. syntax PATH module Returns the current path of a specific switch module in the currently selected frame The module is specified by a non negative integer number where the first module has the module number zero The return value is a non negative integer its value is as defined forthe PATH command Note that before using the PATH command a frame must have been selected previously using the SEL FRAM command This has to be done at least once subsequent accesses to the same frame don t need another SEL FRAM command Example request PATH 2 Example response 5 24 6 Remote Programming CONFiguration Syntax CONFiguration Returns the configuration of the frames and switches The configuration is represented in the following format Frame 0 type type type type lt type gt Frame type type type type type Where type can be SP4T SP6T 6xSPDT 4xSPDT 2xSPDT or Empty The configuration is reported for the master frame and for each slave frame the frame configurations are separated by semicolons The CONF command works regardless of the currently selected frame After issuing the CONF command the same frame is selected as before Example request CONF Example response Frame 0 SP6T SP6T SP6T SP6T 6xSPDT Frame 2 SP4T SPAT Empty Empty Empty SYSTem SELFtest BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH
6. the number of errors non negative integer in the error queue Example request SYST ERR COUN Example response 0 22 6 Remote Programming Switch Control This section describes the SCPI commands that control the switch positions Note that the switch modules have a limited number of specified switching cycles Even though the specified switch cycle count is very high it is recommended that care is taken that no switching is conducted when not necessary SELect FRAMe BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Command syntax SELect FRAMe frame number Selects a specific frame The frame number is a non negative integer The master frame is always zero the slave frame address is user defined Example command SEL FRAM 0 Query syntax SELect FRAMe Returns the currently selected frame non negative integer After start up or reset frame 0 the master module is selected Example request SEL FRAM Example response 0 23 6 Remote Programming BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH PATH Command syntax PATH lt module gt lt path gt Sets the switch path of a specific switch module in the currently selected frame The module is specified by a non negative integer number where the first module has the module number zero The value for the switch path is a non negative integer number its possible values depend on the switch module type SP6T the values 1 through 6
7. A BIT 2100 Series Switch System User Manual 1 11 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH lt gt Herrenberger Strasse 130 71034 Boeblingen Germany BitifEye Digital Test Solutions info bitifeye com www bitifeye com Notices BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 2015 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from BitifEye Edition Jul 17 2015 Warranty The material contained in this document is provided as is and is subject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law BitifEye disclaims all warranties either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose BitifEye shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing use or performance of this document or of any information contained herein Should BitifEye and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms the warranty terms in the Separate agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a lice
8. System By default the 26 5 GHz options of the RF switches are used Other options are available on request Note that only the RF switches listed in these tables are supported other product numbers or other options or combinations of options are not supported BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 10 3 Options SPDT RF Switches For the BIT 2162A BIT 2142A and BIT 2122A modules the following RF switches from Agilent Technologies can be used Agilent Product Number Bandwidth N1810UL opt 004 124 201 402 4 GHz N1810UL opt 020 124 201 402 20 GHz N1810UL opt 026 124 201 402 default 26 5 GHz N1810UL opt 040 124 201 402 40 GHz N1810UL opt 050 124 201 402 50 GHz N1810UL opt 067 124 201 402 67 GHz All switches leave the disconnected path open SP4T RF Switches For the BIT 2114A module the following RF switches from Agilent Technologies can be used Agilent Product Number Bandwidth Termination L7204A opt 024 161 4 GHz Unterminated L7204B opt 024 161 20 GHz Unterminated L7204C opt 024 161 26 5 GHz Unterminated L7104A opt 024 161 4 GHz Terminated L7104B opt 024 161 20 GHz Terminated L7104C opt 024 161 default 26 5 GHz Terminated 87104D opt 024 161 40 GHz Terminated All terminated switches terminate the disconnected paths with 50 Q into GND All unterminated switches leave the disconnected paths open SP6T RF Swi
9. The web interface provides a graphical user interface to control the instrument For automated control of the BIT 2100 SCPI commands can be sent through a VISA connection Connecting to LAN Connecting to a BIT 2100 Series Switch System can simply be done via Ethernet You can connect over a company network or directly to a PC You can use cross link cables as well as regular cables The controller will automatically acquire an IP address if a DHCP server is present in the network as it is in most company networks If no DHCP server is present a random non colliding IP address is automatically chosen Alternatively the user can define a static IP for the instrument Determining the Network Address Since the BIT 2100A frame does not feature a display to show its IP address the instrument must be found in the network The simplest way is to use the Agilent Connection Expert tool to find the instrument in the network As shown in Figure 3 select the LAN interface in the instruments list then click Add instrument The dialog shown in the Figure 4 will open where the instrument will be listed as BIT2100 From here you can access the instrument s web page which is shown in Figure 5 Select Address IP MAC Host Figure 4 Finding the instrument in the network From the web interface the instrument s VISA address can be determined The VISA address is required by
10. en RM FE p Mt to eS Eeer 21 Figure 8 PC network configuration for direct conpnecton senere ener erenee 23 Figure 9 USB connection with the Agilent Connection Expert 24 Figure 10 Fuse holder arien ka EU eer ELE Eed EH UR NA RR UE PHA AR ud 35 Figure 11 Front panel iei ROC 36 Figure 12 Flat ribbon cable on a SPOT modules eR HERRERA rnnen sene ren ennen SEM e PEUX IE gU 37 Figure 13 Flat ribbon cable on 6xSPDT module meer ee Erro revue 37 Figure 14 Mounting an SPAT SPOT SIep 1sseseseeseters icc oe On renser seeren serene renser R g 38 Figure 15 Mounting an SP4T SP6T Step E 39 Figure 16 Mounting an SP4T SP6T Step 3 ccssccssscessccssrssscceseccsssceesnseseccsccessnacsssanecsnes 40 Figure 17 SP4T SP6T board and EIER ege egeegegiegee eege See e ule sca ex XM Prata e cst eds 40 Figure 18 SPDT switch mounting direction iusserit arie eti tli ira lea dde I ER E CIERRE YER 42 Figure 19 2x 4x 6x SPDT RE 42 Figure 20 2x 4x 6x SDPT module connection and 1mumper 43 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 6 1 Introduction 1 Introduction Safety Precautions WARNING Overview Components BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH This manual describes the specifications and the proper usage of the BIT 2100A All usage beyond the specifications or the intended use is not recommended and might cause impaired safety for the user The BIT 2100 Series Switch System consists of a frame a controller module and up to f
11. er an LXI LAN reset DHCP is enabled Example command NET DCHP on Query syntax NETwork DHCP Returns the DHCP status Possible values are on and of f Example request NET DHCP Example response on NETwork DNS ALTernate Command syntax NETwork DNS ALTernate lt IP address gt Sets the IP address of the secondary DNS server Example command NET DNS ALT 217 237 159 42 Query syntax NETwork DNS ALTernate Returns the current IP address of the secondary DNS server Example request NET DNS ALT Example response 217 237 159 42 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 26 6 Remote Programming NETwork DNS DOMain Command syntax NETwork DNS DOMain domain name gt Sets the domain name Example command NET DNS DOM example domain Query syntax NETwork DNS DOMain Returns the current domain name Example request NET DNS DOM Example response example domain NETwork DNS MANual Command syntax NETwork DNS MANual lt on off gt Enables or disables manual configuration of the DNS server Possible values are on and of f Example command NET DNS MAN on Query syntax NETwork DNS MANual Returns the current status of the manual configuration of the DNS server Possible values are on and off Example request NET DNS MAN Example response on NETwork DNS PREFerred Command syntax NETwork DNS PREFerred IP address gt
12. ing instructions and feature descriptions apply to a BIT 2100 Series Switch System with firmware revision 3 4 1 10 or later Module Addressing and Switching The electrical path of each switch module can be changed either via the web interface or via remote programming with SCPI commands To address a specific switch module the following scheme is used e Each frame is identified by an address The master frame s address is always zero the slave frame s address is shown in the seven segment LED display e Each module within a frame is identified by an address as shown in Figure 2 o The module addresses are counted from left to right o the address of the first module is zero o the following modules are addressed subsequently from one through four o note that empty modules BIT 2105A Filler Panels are also counted o 2x 4x 6x SPDT modules count as one module with multiple switches Module 0 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Figure 2 Example Frame with Module Addresses Network Connection The BIT 2100 can be controlled from any PC via a LAN connection In order to use the instrument the following steps are required e Connect the BIT 2100 to a PC via LAN e Determine the instrument s network address Operate the instrument by BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 14 5 General Operation BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH e Using the instrument s web interface or e Sending SCPI commands to the instrument
13. ions of the switch modules please refer to the Agilent data sheets 3 Options 3 Options The following components are available for the BIT 2100 Series Switch System e BIT 2100A Mainframe e BIT 2101A Master Controller e BIT 2102A Expansion Mainframe Controller w expansion cable BIT 2105A Filler Panel e BIT 2114A SP4T Switch Module BIT 2116A SP6T Switch Module e BIT 2122A 2xSPDT Switch Module e BIT 2142A 4xSPDT Switch Module e BIT 2162A 6xSPDT Switch Module Frame Components Each BIT 2100 system consists of a BIT 2100A Mainframe which has a built in power supply and a controller module The controller module can either be a BIT 2101A Master Controller which provides an LXI compliant network interface or a BIT 2102A Expansion Mainframe Controller which extends an existing frame A frame with an Expansion Control Module can only be connected to another frame that includes a Master Control Module Switch Modules Each frame can be equipped with up to five switch modules or filler panels The switch modules contain RF switches from Agilent Technologies Note that the RF switches are available with different options BitifEye Product Number RF Switch Modules RF Switch Functionality BIT 2114A 1 SP4T BIT 2116A 1 SP6T BIT 2162A 6 SPDT BIT 2142A 4 SPDT BIT 2122A 2 SPDT The following sections describe which RF switches from Agilent Technologies can be used with the BIT 2100 Switch
14. ive switch modules It is intended to route RF signals through user selectable paths There are different switch modules available for different applications The paths can be set via an LXI compliant network interface or a USB interface The BIT 2100 Series is a modular system Each instrument consists of a master frame and optionally up to seven slave frames The master frame always has the address 0 assigned whereas the user can assign the addresses 1 through 7 to the slave frames The master module is connected to a PC which controls the entire instrument All slave frames are connected to the master frame Each frame contains up to five switch modules of different types e An SP4 single pole four throw module routes an incoming connector to one of four outgoing connectors The other outgoing connectors are terminated with 50 Q into ground Alternatively all outgoing connectors can be disconnected and the incoming connector leads into open e An SP6T single pole six throw module routes an incoming connector to one of four outgoing connectors The other outgoing connectors are terminated with 50 Q into ground Alternatively all outgoing connectors can be disconnected and the incoming connector leads into open e An SPDT module has two four or six independent single pole double row switches Each switch routes an incoming connector to one of two outgoing connectors the other outgoing connector leads into open An example c
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16. nted with four screws Make sure the switch positions on the RF switch 1 through 6 match the switch positions on the front plate Figure 13 shows a properly mounted RF switch Figure 13 Mounting an SP4T SP6T Step 1 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 34 7 User Serviceable Parts When the RF switch is mounted the PCB must be mounted using the two top side screws that hold the RF switch Note that the green LEDs on the PCB go through the holes in the front plate Figure 14 shows a properly mounted PCB Figure 14 Mounting an SP4T SP6T Step 2 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 35 7 User Serviceable Parts When the PCB is mounted the flat ribbon cable that is shipped with the RF switch must be connected to the RF switch and the PCB Note that the connectors only match in one direction Figure 15 shows a properly connected flat ribbon cable Figure 15 Mounting an SP4T SP6T Step 3 After the switch is physically mounted to the front plate the jumpers on the PCB must be set properly There are five jumpers three to define the hardware address one to define the module function and one reserved jumper see Figure 16 ISESERERII OOAAKKKAK Figure 16 SP4T SP6T board and jumpers BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 36 7 User Serviceable Parts BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH The hardware address must be set according to the slot where the module will be mounted An address jumper is off
17. off and all cables are disconnected 2 Dismount the two screws at the very top of the module and the two screws at the very bottom of the module below the handle using a cross recess Phillips screwdriver see Figure 10 3 Carefully remove the module e Note that switch modules are connected to a flat ribbon cable 4 Remove the flat ribbon cable see Figures 11 and 12 5 Close the opened slot either by a dummy plate or another module Figure 10 Front panel screws BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 32 7 User Serviceable Parts Figure 11 Flat ribbon cable on a SP6T module MASTER CONT O cx Bas LL RES zezsy 9ng3a TOTO T es EXTENSION OUT cem Figure 12 Flat ribbon cable on a 6xSPDT module BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 33 7 User Serviceable Parts Mounting Modules CAUTION Always use proper ESD electrostatic discharge protective equipment when preparing mounting or dismounting modules EDS can destroy the electronic components of the BIT 2100 Series Switch System Preparing SP4T SP6T Modules Before an SP4T SP6T switch module is mounted the Agilent RF switch must be properly mounted on the front plate and the printed circuit board PCB must be mounted and connected to the RF switch If the BitifEye switch module and the Agilent RF switch were ordered separately the RF switch must be mounted on the front plate first The RF switch is mou
18. oks like TCPIP0 169 254 3 119 5025 SOCKET where the IP address may be different from the example Note that this indicates a socket connection the BIT 2100 series switch system also supports the VXI 11 protocol In that case the VISA address would look like TCPIP0 169 254 3 119 instO INSTR Instrument Control To access the web control interface click the Control button on the left side of the web page Note that your browser must support Java for this feature lt gt BitifEye Digital Test Solutions rg Instrument Control Welcome Instrument Frame Log E OR KE KEE e e e oe e e Manual BIT 2106A BIT 2106A SOPI Command 9 Ss e 090 2000 0003 g eoc 000 BIT 2106A BIT 2106A Send Figure 6 Instrument web control interface The instrument web control interface allows you to control the switch paths manually see Figure 6 Each switch module is represented by a panel in the interface Click on the green LED symbols to set a switch path A bright glowing LED symbol means that this path is currently set You can also use the web interface to issue remote commands Network Settings To access the network configuration click the Network button on the left side of the web page Here you can view and edit the network settings of the system When a DHCP server is present in the system it is not usually necessary to change these settings Note that when you change the network setting
19. onfiguration is shown in Figure 1 1 Introduction Figure 1 Example system configuration BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 8 2 Specifications 2 Specifications Environmental Conditions Electrical Specifications Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity up to 80 relative humidity non condensing Altitude up to 2000 m above sea level Weight Approx 4 kg to 6 kg depending on equipped modules Dimensions 482 mm wide 147 mm tall 261 mm deep Pollution Degree 2 Supply Voltage 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Electrical Power 80 VA Overvoltage Category Il Fuses 2x 1 6AT 250 V Electromagnetic Compatibility Safety RF Switches BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH The BIT 2100 Series is compliant with the following EMC specifications DIN EN 61000 6 2 part 6 2 2005 DIN EN 61000 6 3 part 6 3 2007 A1 2011 e DIN EN 61000 6 4 part 6 4 2007 A1 2011 e DINEN 55022 2010 DIN EN 61000 4 2 part 6 2 2009 DIN EN 61000 4 3 part 6 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 e DIN EN 61000 4 4 part 6 4 2004 A1 2010 DIN EN 61000 4 5 part 6 5 2006 DIN EN 61000 4 6 part 6 6 2009 DIN EN 61000 4 11 part 6 11 2004 The BIT 2100 Series is compliant with the following safety specifications e EC EN 61010 1 2010 The RF switch modules listed in Chapter 3 are manufactured by Agilent Technologies and built into the BIT 2100 Series Switch System without any modifications For the specificat
20. or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Product Labels C C This electronic product is in compliance with the EMC and Safety regulations of the European Community e X This electronic product must not be disposed of in domestic household waste E Technical Assistance Technical Assistance BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH If you need product assistance or if you have suggestions contact BitifEye You will find the contact information on the BitifEye homepage at http www bitifeye com Representatives of BitifEye are available during standard German business hours Before you contact BitifEye please note the actions you took before you experienced the problem Then describe those actions and the problem to the technical support engineer Find a Mistake We encourage comments about this publication Please report any mistakes to BitifEye support bitifeye com Technical Assistance Contents Technical PAS SUS let 3 Urgell rel ROTE 7 Safety PECAULIONS sv eege Eder iret rh tahiti Pe o E ERE RATER T LY ER SEE POR ATE VR EEA H EE 7 reel 7 EE 9 Environmental Conditions esee nennen nennen trennt trennt tne ERE RR ER Eee 9 See RE EE 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility RT ETE CECI tta nkkta n rkbM trta antaa tnnaannnaanntaannnannneannneaanntat 9 Safety eini n a A EE E a MP S E nash ae 9 RE SWINE S cited dd EE 9 Kl Le CN 10 Frame Components
21. panel Carefully insert the module into its slot Mount the two screws at the very top of the module and the two screws at the very bottom of the module below the handle using a cross recess Phillips screw driver see Figure 10 4 8 List Of Acronyms 8 List Of Acronyms BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH DHCP DNS EMC ESD LAN LED LSB LXI MSB PC PCB RF SCPI SP4T SP6T SPDT USB USBTMC VISA dynamic host configuration protocol domain name system electromagnetic compatibility electrostatic discharge internet protocol local area network light emitting diode least significant bit LAN extensions for instrumentation most significant bit personal computer printed circuit board radio frequency standard commands for programmable instruments single pole four throw single pole six throw single pole double throw universal serial bus USB test and measurement class virtual instrument software architecture 42
22. roper air flow To connect frames to a master slave configuration first make sure all devices have the power turned off Connect the Extension Out connector of the master frame to the Extension In connector of the slave frame using an apppropriate cable Only connect the AC connector at the rear side of the instrument to a power outlet using an appropriate 3 wire cable Make sure you use a power outlet with a grounding terminal p To turn the device on turn the switch on the rear side of the instrument to the position The switch glows to indicate the power state When slave frames are used make sure that the slave frames are turned on before the master frame Note that the switches in all frames remain untouched i e the switch position does not change between power cycles To turn the device off turn the switch on the rear side of the instrument to the O position When slave frames are used make sure that the master frame is turned off before the slave frames are turned off 12 4 Basic Setup Controls The BIT 2100 Series is intended to be entirely controlled via the LXI compliant interface The only available local controls are e The power switch on the rear side of the instrument e The LXI LAN Reset button on the master control module Please refer to the next section for details of operation BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 13 5 General Operation 5 General Operation Preface The follow
23. s The manufacturer is BitifEye the product number is BIT2100 The serial number consists of letters and digits The firmware revision consists of the major revision a dot and the minor revision Example request IDN Example response BitifEye BIT2100 DE120621000001 1 00 Syntax RST Resets the device The following steps are conducted e Find system configuration e Open reset all switches note that this is not done after power up Select frame 0 the master frame Example command RST 21 6 Remote Programming TST Syntax TST Conducts a self test Returns 0 if successful or a negative integer error code if a failure occurs For more details refer to SYSTem SELFtest TST conducts the same self tests but only returns an integer error instead of a detailed error message Example request TST Example response 0 Error Status SYSTem ERRor Syntax SYSTem ERRor Returns the first error in the error queue The error will be removed from the error queue The error message consists of an error code non negative integer a comma and an error message When no error is in the queue the error code is positive zero and the message is No Error with space between No and Error but not after the comma Example request SYST ERR Example response 0 No Error SYSTem ERRor COUNt BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Syntax SYSTem ERRor COUNt Returns
24. s the connection to the instrument might be lost until the control PC is set into a compatible configuration When you change the IP address of the instrument the address for remote programming will also change For example when you set the IP address to 192 168 0 2 the instrument address would be TCPIPO 192 168 0 2 5025 SOCKET socket protocol or TCPIP0 192 168 0 2 instO INSTR VXI 11 protocol BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 17 5 General Operation Firmware Update To access the firmware update page click the Firmware button on the left side of the web page To conduct a firmware update please follow the instructions on the web page CAUTION Only use appropriate firmware update files from BitifEye Do not disconnect power during the update process BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 18 5 General Operation Connection Troubleshooting BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH When the instrument is not able to acquire a valid IP address the LXI LAN LED at the front of the instrument will be either off no connection or light red invalid configuration In this case you can press and hold the RESET button at the front of the instrument for approximately ten seconds until the LED changes This resets the LAN configuration and will start the following configuration routine which can take a few minutes 1 Theinstrument tries to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server 2 If there i
25. s no DHCP server for example because you re directly connected to the instrument an IP address in the range 169 254 8 HH will automatically be assigned In the latter case it is recommended that the control PC is configured to use the same address range Alternatively configure the PC to use DHCP it will automatically acquire an IP address in that range An example of this configuration with Windows is shown in Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 1 Local Area Connection 6 Properties B x General Akemate Configuration p General Advanced You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network admin strator for the appropriate IP settings Connect using NW NVIDIA nForce 10 100 1000 Mbps This connection uses the following tems V d Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks VI f QoS Packet Scheduler NW Y Internet Protocol TCP IP Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Y lt gt Obtain DNS server address automaticaly Use the following DNS server addresses Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The defauk wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected v Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 7 PC network configura
26. software to establish a connection for sending SCPI commands 15 5 General Operation Adding to the Instrument List Adding the instrument to the instrument list in the Agilent Connection Expert is optional However the following additional steps are required if this is desired Figure 4 Adding the BIT 2100 as a LAN instrument If you want to add the BIT 2100 to the instrument list please use the Add Address button in the Add LAN Instrument dialog Here you can enter the IP address manually An example is shown in Figure 4 Accessing the Web Interface The web page of the BIT 2100 Series Switch System can be accessed from every web browser in the local network by entering the device s IP address in the browser s address bar lt gt lias Bit 2100 Information Parameter Value Manufacturer BitifEye Instrument Model BIT2100 Serial Number DE120921000005 Firmware Revision 27 021 Description BitifEye BIT2100 Hostname 192 168 0 106 BIT2100 local IP Address 192 168 0 106 MAC Address 8c 8e 76 00 17 2e Device Address TCPIPO 192 168 0 106 5025 SOCKET Teinet Address 1einet 192 168 0 106 5024 Figure 5 Instrument web page On the instrument web page the instrument address is shown Device Address see Figure 5 The instrument address is required in order to be able to connect to the instrument to issue SCPI commands BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 16 5 General Operation The VISA address lo
27. specify a switch path the value 0 opens all paths SP4T the values 1 through 4 specify a switch path the value 0 opens all paths 6x SPDT each of six switches is controlled by one bit in the path value where the LSB corresponds to switch 1 A bit cleared to zero routes the corresponding switch to path 1 a bit set to one routes the corresponding switch to path 2 For example the value 26 which is binary 0b100110 routes switch 1 4 and 5 to path 1 and switch 2 3 and 6 to path 2 4x SPDT each of four switches is controlled by one bit in the path value where the LSB corresponds to switch 1 A bit cleared to zero routes the corresponding switch to path 1 a bit set to one routes the corresponding switch to path 2 For example the value 6 which is binary 0b0110 routes switch 1 and 4 to path 1 and switch 2 and 3 to path 2 2x SPDT each of two switches is controlled by one bit in the path value where the LSB corresponds to switch 1 A bit cleared to zero routes the corresponding switch to path 1 a bit set to one routes the corresponding switch to path 2 For example the value 2 which is binary 0b10 routes switch 1 to path 1 and switch 2 to path 2 Note that before using the PATH command a frame must have been selected before using the SEL FRAM command This has to be done at least once subsequent accesses to the same frame don t need another SEL FRAM command Example command PATH 2 5 Query
28. ss Command syntax NETwork IPaddress IP address gt Sets the IP address of the instrument Example request NET IP 192 168 0 2 Query syntax NETwork IPaddress Returns the current IP address of the instrument Example request NET IP Example response 192 168 0 2 NETwork NETMask BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Command syntax NETwork NETMask IP mask Sets the IP subnet mask of the instrument Example command NET NETM 255 255 255 0 Query syntax NETwork NETMask Returns the current IP subnet mask of the instrument Example request NET NETM Example response 255 255 255 0 29 6 Remote Programming Programming Example BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH The following listing of SCPI commands shows a typical programming scenario It resets the switch queries the configuration then sets the switch modules into different positions In this example it is assumed that slots 1 through 4 are equipped with SP6T switch modules and the 5th slot is equipped with a 6xSDPT switch module IDN CONF RST SEL FRAM 0 0 PAT PAT PAT PAT PAT TH TH TH TH TH 0 1 query IDN string query system configuration reset instrument select frame 0 set 1st module to all open state set 2nd module to path 1 set 3rd module to path 2 set 4th module to path 3 set 5thmodule to path 11 Note that the value 11 for
29. st be mounted and connected to the RF switches If the BitifEye switch module and the Agilent RF switches were ordered separately the RF switches must be mounted to the front plate first Make sure the switch positions on the RF switches 1 and 2 match the switch positions on the front plate Figure 17 shows a properly mounted RF switch t 3 H L V31VI Musa LOZ v l 970 140 NO MUUMd XYW3Nu0 90NvC 80208028AW vius 100181N 4300 W211M8 WIXWOO 7H0S 87 20 way x Figure 17 SPDT switch mounting direction When all SPDT RF switch modules are properly placed in the front panel they are fixed with four screws see Figure 18 102 vzi BECH Aan MTUMd XYW3AIMO JOAZ 8020802 AW 1 KA 1N0181N 1300W 00181N A300 HILIMS 1VIXVOJ H0S 8Z 20 HOLIMS WIXVO2 HOTAT IQ Figure 18 2x 4x 6x SPDT switch mounting BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 38 7 User Serviceable Parts BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH When the switches are mounted the flat ribbon cables that are shipped with the RF switches must be connected to the PCB Note that the connectors only match in one direction Figure 19 shows how the flat ribbon cables of a 6x SPDT module are connected to the PCB Make sure that each switch is connected to the correct connector on the PCB as shown in the figure otherwise the software will control the wrong switch modules Figure 19 2x 4x 6x SDPT module connection and jumper For a 4x SPDT module connect
30. t RE es AEE EE Ehe ges ETERN aa 27 SYS NEM SELFIES RE I OO Tm 27 Ethernet IP Copnfouraton ANNE 28 NE Twork AUTOIP ascen RR a cu EO cR CE SUELE a 28 NETWOrk Me ei KA EE 28 NE TWOIKDINSALTermale cuia erp tinet uei ct nter rere deteb enc nt n tente Idea it 28 la elt INS DANI EE 29 la elt DOINGS ATTEN 29 NETwork DNS PREF Grr E 29 la elt ONS RI E 30 Klee E RE 30 la elt ele TA E 30 NE Twork IPaddress 2 eeneg 31 IS elt E EE 31 Programming Si E 32 pa M ET RT adit lies RET 33 El Uulee E E 33 Dismounting Modules tnter nennen tenete tent 34 WT Col Ta late Mod les ee Ee EE 36 Preparing SP4T SP6T ModulBs 3 1 otto traten preesse Geer gea 36 Preparing 2x 4x 6x SPDT MOGUI BS iius tntetb eot tree prc teneo incen itas 40 Mounting the ele 42 GREECE 43 BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 5 Technical Assistance List of Figures Figure T Example system CODPIBUESEIOBL uocat stairs Eege s x a d Ra 8 Figure 2 Example Frame with Module Addresses eene 16 Figure 3 LAN connection with the Agilent Connection Expert 18 Figure 4 DiscoveringFinding the instrument in the network eee 19 Figure 5 Adding the BIT 2100 as a LAN instrument s eseeseeseeeeeeeee eene enne nnne eene 20 Figure 6 Instrument Web PaCS oc ncicenvsesvesceatsislncasdepsncwanaiesorvasigesanvsiatesuahedienweasesveunsincpmenseddceunaimeoredd 20 Figure 7 Instrument web control EE eeg
31. tches For the BIT 2116A the following RF switches from Agilent Technologies can be used Agilent Product Number Bandwidth Termination L7206A opt 024 161 4 GHz Unterminated L7206B opt 024 161 20 GHz Unterminated L7206C opt 024 161 26 5 GHz Unterminated L7106A opt 024 161 4 GHz Terminated L7106B opt 024 161 20 GHz Terminated L7106C opt 024 161 default 26 5 GHz Terminated 87106D opt 024 161 40 GHz Terminated All terminated switches terminate the disconnected paths with 50 Q into GND All unterminated switches leave the disconnected paths open BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 11 4 Basic Setup 4 Basic Setup Initial Inspection Setup Power WARNING BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Before using the switch system make sure that the following parts are included in the package BIT 2100A Mainframe One BIT 2101A Master Controller or one BIT 2102A Extension Mainframe Controller mounted in the Mainframe Switch Modules and or BIT 2105A Filler Panels according to order mounted in the Mainframe The BIT 2100 Series Switch System can be operated as a desk top instrument or can be mounted in a standard 19 rack When the system is mounted in a rack the rack system must provide a switchable outlet in order to enable the device to be turned off Make sure the specified environmental conditions are met At least four rack units are required in height to provide p
32. the 6xSPDT module represents the binary value 001011 where the right most digit represents switch 1 This means that switch 1 is set to path 2 switch 2 is set to path 2 switch 3 is set to path 1 switch 4 is set to path 2 switch 5 is set to path 1 and switch 6 is set to path 1 30 7 User Serviceable Parts T User Serviceable Parts Changing Fuses Before changing fuses make sure the device is physically disconnected from AC power Never operate the BIT 2100 Series Switch System with the fuses or the fuse holder removed To change the fuses follow these instructions 1 Make sure the device is powered off and all cables are disconnected 2 Openthe fuse holder on the back side of the instrument by pulling it out of the power inlet see Figure 9 3 Replace both fuses with 1 6AT 250 V each 4 Close the fuse holder properly Figure 9 Fuse holder BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH 31 7 User Serviceable Parts Dismounting Modules Before removing a module make sure the device is physically disconnected from AC power Never operate the BIT 2100 Series Switch System when one or more slots are unmounted CAUTION Always use proper ESD electrostatic discharge protective equipment when preparing mounting or dismounting modules EDS can destroy the electronic components of the BIT 2100 Series Switch System To dismount a switch module or a filler panel follow these instructions 1 Make sure the device is powered
33. the switches as follows Module number on front panel Connector as labeled in Figure 19 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 6 For a 2x SPDT module connect the switches as follows Module number on front panel Connector as labeled in Figure 19 1 2 2 5 39 7 User Serviceable Parts BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Finally the hardware address must be set with the address jumper Note that 2x 4x 6x SPDT modules can only be mounted in the two right most slots The following table shows how the jumper must be configured Slot Address Jumper Position 0 left most N A 1 N A 2 N A 3 0 4 right most 1 Make sure the jumpers are set correctly otherwise communication with the switches will fail or lead to unexpected results 40 7 User Serviceable Parts Mounting the Modules WARNING BitifEye Digital Test Solutions GmbH Before mounting a module make sure the device is physically disconnected from AC power Never operate the BIT 2100 Series Switch System when one or more slots are unmounted To mount a switch module or a filler plate follow these instructions 1 2 3 Make sure the device is powered off and all cables are disconnected Make sure the jumpers on the module are properly set Connect the new module to the flat ribbon cable inside the instrument see Figure 11 e Omit steps 2 and 3 if you are mounting a filler
34. tion for direct connection 19 5 General Operation USB Connection The BIT 2100 can be controlled from any PC via a USB connection In order to use the instrument the following steps must be conducted e Connect the BIT 2100 to a PC via USB e Determine the instruments VISA address e Send SCPI commands to the instrument Connecting to USB Connecting to a BIT 2100 Series Switch System can be done simply via USB This only requires a standard USB type A to USB type B connector cable Note that USB connections require firmware version 1 10 or later When a BIT 2100 Series Switch system is connected to a PC for the first time drivers are required The BIT 2100 registers as a USBTMC device USB Test amp Measurement Class These drivers are automatically installed without any user interaction when the Agilent IO Libraries are installed on the PC Determining the VISA address The VISA address is required to connect to the instrument When the BIT 2100 is connected via USB it is automatically listed in the Agilent Connection Expert as shown in Figure 8 Bane O M file fdt View YOConfiguration Toots Help I QU Beie AN d une 2 Peeepn Breese H Ra t eisce Update Doves JK Delete n Refresh Ab Tasks for This Instrument Bettye titifEye 812100 DEI 30621000006 lt unknown BufEye Burtye 872100 DEI 30621000006 lt unknown gt USBO 0x23 0 0x08D2 DE 30521000006 0 INSTR u3b0 91 84 2258 D
35. when it is put into the position next to the board edge and on when it is put into the position away from the board edge The LSB 71 jumper is next to the cable connectors the MSB 74 jumper is away from those connectors Note that the hardware address that is configured with the jumpers does not exactly match the module address 0 through 4 The following table shows the addressing scheme Slot Address Hardware Address Jumpers 0 left most 0 1 off 2 off 4 off 1 1 1 on 2 off 4 off 2 4 1 off 2 off 4 on 3 5 1 on 2 off 4 on 4 right most 6 1 off 2 on 4 on The module type is set with the left jumper in the middle of the board the jumper that is towards the cable connectors In the top position away from the curve shaped side of the PCB the module is configured for an SP6T module in the bottom position the module is configured for an SP4T module However note that you cannot simply convert a SP4T module into a SP6T module or vice versa by moving the jumper as the mounted LEDs are different The PCB in Figure 16 is configured for an SP6T module in the left most slot Make sure the jumpers are set correctly otherwise communication with the switches will fail or lead to unexpected results 37 7 User Serviceable Parts Preparing 2x 4x 6x SPDT Modules Before a 2x 4x 6xSPDT switch module is mounted the Agilent RF switches must be properly mounted on the front plate and the PCB mu
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