Getting Started with MCE - UBC Physics & Astronomy
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1. K OKOK Upon successful completion the status messages at the bottom will appear in green at the bottom of the window If there is a problem error messages will be displayed in red Refer to the troubleshooting guide for assistance SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 33 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia MCE Project lt gt Quartus II Programmer Chain1 cdf File Edit Options Processing Help e Hardware Setup ByteBlasterMV LPT1 Star i 2 n Auto Detect Add File 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4 LEK Mode UTAG Progress Program 5 Blank Security ISP pese ERE von ee Tm e none E public html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E publi2. Jo E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 010402C9 FFFFFFFF lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 00 8 0000700000001 SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 36 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 6 If you are programming configuration devices you will need to tell the Quartus Programmer to trigger an automatic reconfiguration of the FPGAs after the configuration devices have been loaded To enable this click on Options Initiate Configuration After Programming gt Quartus Il Programmer Chain1 cdf DER Options Show checksum without usercode amp Hard M Initiate configuration after programming 4 x iet Display message when programming finishes i Enable real time ISP to allow background programming 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 00204193 FFFFFFFF Auto Detect lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 O02B4EB8 FFFFFFFF Delete lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce 1510 780 284 88 FFFFFFFF Add File lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E pub
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4. 49 00 UO JOU OP 50317 pue Spied 941 Page 14 of 49 manual doc getting started SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 5 1 List of Probable Causes of Error 1 Filter boxes not fully retracted The brass RF filter boxes must be fully retracted using the hex socket drives on the front panel of the subrack before mating to the cryostat mounting plate Failure to do so will make it almost impossible to mate the subrack to the cryostat or even cause severe damage to the MDM connectors 2 Cryostat mounting plate is faulty The tolerance for the mounting plate to subrack mechanics is about 0 25mm If the mating parts have incurred any damage or distortion mating will be difficult and potentially damaging to the MDM connectors Carefully inspect the mechanics and contact the UBC Physics and Astronomy SCUBA 2 team if you have any doubts about the integrity of these parts 3 Card has fallen off the guide rails The subrack has been fitted with card guide stiffening bars to reduce the chances of a card slipping out of the guide rails however it can still happen Under no circumstances force the card if it does not slide smoothly into the card slot It may be interfering with chassis structures or with the adjacent card Carefully remove the card and inspect the card guides and backpla
5. aS 1 1 INTRODUCTION eer es 3 2 OVERVIEW OF THE MCE 3 3 INSTALLING 6 od MOUNTING THE MICE ON THE CRY 11 1 11 a Sea 6 3 2 CONNECTING THE MCE TO THE RTL AND THE WINDOWS PCS 7 3 3 CONNECTING THE MCE TO THE AC DC CONVERTER 34 CONNECTING THE MCE TO THE LINEAR POWER SUPPLY asses 9 4 VERIFYING THE MCE INSTALLATION Ue ea 10 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia POWER UP CHECK untere MCE Project 4 1 4 2 Sl 5 2 6 1 7 1 12 To APPENDIX A EXTERNAL LINEAR POWER SUPPLY MANUAL APPENDIX B UPGRADING MCE FIRMWARE AUTOMATIC UPDATE USING A CDF FILE MANUAL UPDATE USING THE QUARTUS II PROGRAMMER UPDATING FIRMWARE USING THE RTL PC APPENDIX C INSTALLING QUARTUS SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE QUARTUS II PROGRAMMER REINSTALLING THE BYTEBLASTER USB BLASTER CABLE DRIVERS APPENDIX D LIST OF ACRONYMS SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc RUNNING SYSTEM LEVEL TEST ON MCE Starting the MCE Acquisition Software on PC Issuing Commands to the MCE Runnine CT Test Script ue tte te TROUBLESHOOTING THE MCE LIST OF PROBABLE CAUSES OF ERROR LAST OF KNOWN ISSUES MAINTAINING THE MCE HARDWARE 6 1 1 Replacing a Backplane 6 1 2 Replacing a Filter Box
6. 1 5 Puta checkmark in each box under Program Configure corresponding to the FPGA or configuration device that you selected in Step 4 lt Quartus Programmer Chain1 cdf DER File Edit Options Processing Help ea Hardware Setup ByteBlasterMV LPT1 _ gt Progress 1251 1 cakara lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 00204193 FFFFFFFF n Auto Detect none EPC15 4 8 00000000 lt none gt M E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 DO2B4EB8 FFFFFFFF Delete lt none gt EPC15 4 8 00000000 lt none gt SS E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 DO2B4EB8 FFFFFFFF 2 Add File none EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt mm E public_html sc2mee EP1510F780 DOBE14FF FFFFFFFF Change File none EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 0035 8 5 FFFFFFFF VEE lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt 08 Add Device E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 010402C9 FFFFFFFF Se lt gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt ru T E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 010402C9 FFFFFFFF lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt 1 1 1 1 1
7. Figure A 4 Power supply schematics 4 of 5 SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 Version 24 23 May 08 SC2_ELE_S580_520 University of British Columbia Physics and Astronomy Dept MCE Project PAN IOV 523 422 3 ISON K ES vea Er CL 7 99 2VNOT Awe 95 AVAO Wg sc Ae 34 V mayo 4 3 1 Kidda 77208403 91908 X NO 03 95 NAS aN Gus 7 gt LAONId Figure A S Power supply schematics 5 of 5 Page 28 of 49 manual doc getting started SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia MCE Project 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4 Pinout of the Dual Connector Power Supply Card for SCUBA2 All wires are 82 x 16AWG Belden 8521 series Connector REAR VIEW solder side view O OO Amphenol 97 Series Insert 22 14 Q 9 Ve Notes 2V5 is supplied by the KEPCO JQE6 22M 4V5d is supplied by HC5 6 OVP A 5Vd is supplied by 5 1 5 7Va is supplied by the KEPCO JQE15 25M Va is supplied by the HB12 1 7 A and an external regulator circuit Va is the OUT 7 Ret is the OUT from the HB1
8. 3 Click on File Open and browse to the directory containing the CDF file Select the CDF file and click Open 4 Click Start to begin the firmware update process lt gt Quartus Il Programmer Chain1 cdf Sees File Edit Options Processing Help Mode UTAG Progress 121615 lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 00204193 FFFFFFFF ea Hardware Setup ByteBlasterMV LPT1 if go B n Auto Detect SA Dele Add File lip Change File us Add Device Tu po lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html se2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public html sc2mce EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 00000000 O02B4EB8 00000000 O02B4EB8 00000000 DOBE14FF 00000000 0035 8 5 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402 9 00000000 OOCSE6FS lt none gt
9. SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 5 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 The operation of the MCE is coordinated by the RTL PC The RTL PC software will refer to the cards by their designations from Figure 2 1 Please refer to the RTL PC software documentation for its features set up and operation 1 3 Installing the MCE This section describes how to complete the mechanical and electrical installation of the MCE 3 1 Mounting the MCE on the Cryostat Parts and Tools Required e 8x M6x16 mm hex head cap screws e j x5mm ball driver e 1x Torque wrench e 1x 3mm hex driver bit for torque wrench Instructions 1 Prior to mounting the subrack check that the five 100 pin MDM connectors are retracted so there is no interference when the subrack is mounted The no interference position of these five connectors is when the connector is not extended past the mounting surface of the subrack We also recommend that you test the connections to the MDM connectors on the cryostat wall before mounting the MCE 2 Have the M6 screws within easy reach Align the subrack locator pins with the corresponding holes on the cryostat wall Gently press the subrack into position Install M6x16mm screws 8 pieces and tighten Figure 3 1 shows the locations of the mounting holes Note that the other four mounting holes are located on the opposite
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11. K K I lt K 3 J S 4 Info Successfully performed operation s Info Ended Programmer operation at Tue 19 19 28 10 2005 Updating Firmware Using the RTL PC Updating the firmware using the RTL PC via the fibre optic link is not supported as of yet This document will be updated when this functionality comes online SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 38 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Appendix C Installing Quartus Software This section describes how to reinstall the software and drivers required for loading the MCE firmware Installing the Quartus II Programmer 1 Uninstall the existing software by clicking on Start gt All Programs Altera gt Quartus II Programmer and SignalTap Uninstall Repair or Modify Select Remove and click Next InstallShield Wizard Welcome Modify repair or remove the program Welcome to the Quartus 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalT ap I Setup Maintenance program This odif e options below gr g program lets yau madify the current installation Click one of
12. MCE Project Appendix D List of Acronyms AC Address Card BB Bus Backplane BC Bias Card CC Clock Card CDF Chain Descriptor File IB Instrument Bus backplane IBT Instrument Bus Tester MCE Multi Channel Electronics MDM Micro D Metal PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board PSC Power Supply Card RC Readout Card RTL Real Time Linux SDSU San Diego State University refers to a PCI card in the RTL PC SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc 23 May 08 SC2_ELE_S580_520 Version 2 4 Page 49 of 49
13. SENSES BSI 12002161 bel cord 19 17479857 bc2 Cara rd 17472657 pes card_id 17505530 SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 12 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Pel card id 17497557 rc2 card id 17499096 ros 17496123 grove dq SL GO card 96640160 ac slot_id 0 bel Loc iad bez Slot rd boo Slot xd pol Slot id roz slot xd pos Slot xd Do slot_id Slot qd 8 KAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK WN ac card_type 0 bci card type bc2 card type bc3 card type rcl card type rc2 card_type rc3 card type 4 card type cc card type 3 lt gt Kok ck Kok Kok ck k ok k ck k kk kk N N N care 00936433 PSUC firmware version Dd TEMP1 PSUC 32 C TEMP2 PSU SZ TEMP3 HS So fC V VCORE 3425 units 3 43V Nominal 3 00 V_VLVD 3196 units 4 81V Nominal 4 50 V_VAH 2997 units 10 04V Nominal 10 00 V VAT 23029 Unies 6 28V Nominal 6 20 V VA 3187 units 6 62V Nominal 6 20 I VCORE 739 units 3 85A Nominal 13 00 I VLVD 893 units 1 43A Nominal 4 00 I VAH 1325 Units 0 08 Nominal 0 15 I VA 2393 units 14 38A Nominal 15 00 I 1576 units 1 26A Nominal 2 00 This is mce_cmd version MAS act 218M Line D OK Processed 0 lines exiting RUNFILE NAME data cryo current data
14. the CORE voltage 2V5d Make sure you activate the linear power rack s toggle switches in the correct sequence as indicated on its front panel If you are using the PSC and 24V power unit the sequencing is automatic and this diagnosis does not apply to your problem in this case see probable cause 11 below 11 Instrumentation firmware not loaded into cards The MCE cards were pre loaded with instrumentation firmware and should automatically configure and illuminate their red yellow and green front panel lamps a few seconds after power up Should this not occur the affected card s may have been reprogrammed with different firmware Follow the instructions in this manual for programming the configuration devices to restore the instrumentation firmware 12 Subrack fans are not powered The prototype subrack is fitted with six ventilation fans and these are essential for the proper operation and survival of the MCE Check that these fans are powered through the grey cable see the Installation section and that they are moving air If not immediately shut off the power supply to the MCE and remedy the non operational fan s before continuing to use the system See also probable cause 13 below 13 Restricted airflow through subrack The prototype subrack is fitted with legs to ensure adequate airflow in case it is placed on a flat surface A production subrack only has top and bottom screens and no fans or legs Adequate airflow must be p
15. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CONTACT INFORMATION REFERENCES 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eene 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4 Page 2 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 1 Introduction The purpose of this manual is to familiarize the user with the installation of the Multi Channel Electronics hardware This manual presents a logical progression of steps required to setup the MCE starting from installation of the MCE subrack on the cryostat to verification of the installation and finally to troubleshooting The intended audience of this manual is an operator with minimal technical background 2 Overview of the MCE Each MCE subrack has ten slots containing the electronics cards designated as in the figure below AC 861 BC2 BC3 RC1 RC2 3 RC4 CC PSU Figure 2 1 subrack with switching power supply card The Power Supply Unit connects to the ACDCU which supplies 150DC The PSU converts this into lower voltages required by the MCE electronics A linear power supply feed card is also available but this card only provides a connection for the external linear supplies to the MCE SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 3 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 MCE Project Version 2 4 4 Ne G
16. Model Altera Programmer This driver is not digitally signed Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 47 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 12 Click Next to begin installation If a warning appears click Continue Anyway Add Hardware Wizard The wizard is ready to install your hardware Hardware to install Altera ByteBlaster To start installing your new hardware click Next Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Altera ByteBlaster has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and 13 Click Finish Reboot the PC to complete the installation Add Hardware Wizard Completing the Add Hardware Wizard Sy The following hardware was installed Altera ByteBlaster 2 Windows has finished installing the software for this device For the hardware to work you will have to restart the computer SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 48 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia
17. Page 45 of 49 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia MCE Project 7 Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list Advanced then click Next Add Hardware Wizard The wizard can help you install other hardware lt The wizard can search for other hardware and automatically install it for you Or if you know exactly which hardware model you want to install you can select it from a list What do you want the wizard to do Search for and install the hardware automatically Recommended 5 Install the hardware that manually select from a list Advanced 8 Scroll down and select Sound video and game controllers then click Next Add Hardware Wizard From the list below select the type of hardware you are installing gt If you do not see the hardware category you want click Show All Devices Common hardware types PCMCIA and Flash memory devices Ports COM amp LPT gn Printers SCSI and RAID controllers e Sound video and game cortrollers System devices A drives Windows Portable Devices 9 Click on Have Disk Add Hardware Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware ay Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you 4 have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Manuf
18. do not take into account parasitic losses from cables and interconnects For further details on the power supply modules that make up the power supply refer to the manufacturer s websites http www power one com and http www kepcopower com For JOE6 22M see Kepco Instruction Manual Doc M576220 Rev 19 included For JQOE15 25M see Kepco Instruction Manual Doc M607540 Rev 24 included A 2 Switch On amp Switch Off Sequence Switching sequence for ON MAIN LOGIC CORE ANALOG switch on from Left to Right Switching sequence for OFF ANALOG CORE LOGIC MAIN switch off from Right to Left A 3 Removing the Upper Shelf 1 Turn off the power supply See above for switch off sequence Remove all external connections to the power supply 3 Atthe rear of the power supply a Disconnect the DC power connections from the two Kepco s b Unplug the AC line cords from the upper shelf rear panel c Remove the inner 4 x 10 32 PHI screws that hold the rear panel to the inverted U shaped aluminum keeper plate 4 At the front of the power supply a Remove 4 x 10 32 PHI screws that fasten the grill to the front panel to the mounting rails b Remove the grill components c Remove 6 outer 4 x 10 32 PHI screws that fasten the front panel to the mounting rails d Slowly pull out the upper shelf Ensure the DC power connectors at the rear do not snag on the perforations of the Kepcos cabinets SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 g
19. side Figure 3 1 Fully populated subrack with mounting holes highlighted 3 Mate the cryostat connectors by turning the mating screws clockwise The mating screws are located on the front of the MCE near the top edge Use the torque wrench to torque the screws to 5 inch pounds 56 49 Newton centimetres Important when dismounting the subrack be sure to retract the MDM connectors first Four counter clockwise turns of the mating screws are sufficient to un mate the MDM connectors entirely If you do more than 4 turns the mating screw may bottom out and seize in the MDM connector box s tapped bore SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 6 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 3 2 Connecting the MCE to the PCs Parts and Tools Required e 1 x duplex fibre optic cable for connecting the MCE to the data acquisition PC e A PC with a PCI Arc 64 card that has data acquisition software installed e optional 1x duplex fibre optic cable for connecting the MCE to the Sync box e optional x Altera ByteBlasterMV or USB Blaster cable e optional 1 x parallel port or USB extension cable if needed e optional A Windows PC with Altera Quartus Software installed Instructions 1 Inspect the fibre optic cable for any damage such 85 kinks in the fibre loose connectors or damage in the cable jacket If there appears to be any d
20. 2 1 7 A 15Va is supplied by the HAD15 0 4 A All Return lines are Black 16A WG Pins J amp K are freed up for alternate use Figure A 6 Amphenol connector pinout E03 009 Wire colour A red red Ly SHD _ sva xe yel blk m blk blk P bk __ R bk S VaRet bk Ad red bk 459 Ret bk yel analog The upper removable shelf of the power supply is populated with the following Power One linear power supplies Table A 1 Table A 2 Part Number 5 6 HAS 1 5 0VP A HB12 1 7 A 15 04 12 4 Upper shelf components Type 10 A SLO BLOW 1 0 A SLO BLOW 0 5 A SLO BLOW 0 5 A SLO BLOW 0 5 A SLO BLOW 6 0 5 A SLO BLOW Upper shelf fuse specifications SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 29 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 The lower deck of the power supply cabinet has two pre set Kepco JQE series power supplies The front panel adjustments have been locked with aluminum bars Do not remove these or unscrew the set screws Part Number Output Current JQE6 22M 2V5d power JQE15 25M 6V7d power Table A 3 Lower deck components The listed current output values are from the manufacturer of the modules within the cabinet and
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22. CE Project Version 2 4 E Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help T 2 Search Ey Folders Address Control Panel 20 Control Panel S Pick category Switch to Classic View Appearance and Themes Printers and Other Hardware e Windows Update 9 Help and Support Network and Internet Connections User Accounts Other Control Panel Options Add or Remove Programs T Date Time Language and Regional Options Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Performance and Maintenance Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help M P Search E Folders Address J Control Panel V Control Panel ty Add Hardware Add or Administrative Nis Gamma Automatic Switch to Category View i Op i Remov Tools Updates Date and Time Display Folder Options Fonts Game Intel PROSet Controllers Java Plug in Keyboard Mail Mouse Network Network Setup Connections Wizard ys 9 3 Portable Media Power Options Printers and QuickTime Regional and Scanners and Scheduled Devices Faxes Language Cameras Tasks 9 9 s v ud 6 EB Security Sounds and System Taskbar and User Accounts Viewpoint Center Audio Devices Start Menu x Windows Wireless Firewall Network Set 4 Click Next SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 44 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept Universi
23. INSTALLING jn NG THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON COMPACT DISC MIA win SITE OR ON ANOTHER MEDIUM 08 THROUGH ANOTHER DELIVERY FEE YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH CONSTITUTE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND ALTERA THESE TERMS ALTERA IN THE EVENT THAT YOU ed GREE WITH ANOTHER MEDIUM PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE UNUSED TO IF YOU WISH TO PRINT OUT THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT RIGHT CLICK SELECT COPY THEN PASTE IT INTO DOCUMENT IN YOUR WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM Te Definitions Software means the software provided under this Agreement on compact disc via a web site or on another medium or 1 another delivery mechanism and any modifications to or derivative works of the Software known alibur tm 5 olutic accept the terms of the license agreement InstallShield SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 40 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 6 Enter your information in the appropriate fields then click Next Quartus 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap II Setup Customer Information Please enter your information Please enter your name and the name of the company for which you work User Name Company Name InstallShield 7 Click Next if you agree to install the programmer in the indic
24. Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Getting Started with MCE With Trouble Shooting and Maintenance Guides Revision History 2005 1 1 2006 Added a section on how to trigger the MCE with Data Valid pulses Committed to CVS the equivalent version on the Physics server is v1 3 2006 Added section 5 2 Added section 5 2 updated section 5 1182 7 section 5 1 and 8 2 E TTT from seizing ud 4 II all the non hardware related topics to MCE User s Guide and renamed file Hardware Manual MA Taken from MCE Hardware Manual 1 4 This document was originally released as MCE Users s Manual and then MCE Hardware Manual added header and footer updated table 2 1 and corrected heater tes bias updated power consumption in section 4 1 updated section 4 2 by mce_check script 20070629 Deleted PSC references and converted to PSU with ACDCU Updated pictures 20071010 Added a section on using Quartus to reprogram the MCE with new firmware 20080110 Updated TOC header date and minor changes to section 4 2 20080522 Updated fiber connection cheater plug section 3 2 3 3 4 2 Table of Contents GETTING STARTED WITH MC 1 REVISION HISTORY i 1 TABLE CON FEIN
25. S EAE eae if i P AC 861 862 863 1 3 RC4 CC PSU Figure 2 2 MCE subrack with external linear power supply card The address card bias cards and readout cards process the signals to from the cryogenic imaging sub arrays The clock card coordinates the signal processing cards and provides the interface to the RTL PC SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 4 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 MDM 5 MDM 4 MDM 3 MDM 2 MDM 1 Figure 2 3 MCE subrack rear view with MDM connector numbering indicated Connections from the signal processing cards to the cryogenic arrays are accomplished through five MDM connectors as designated in the Figure 2 3 above The signal processing cards are connected to the MDM connectors as follows SI FB 3124 RC3 51 FB 23 16 RC2SI FB IS 8 RCI 51 FB 7 0 BCISSA FB 3124 BCISSA FB 23 16 SSA_FB 15 8 SSA_FB 7 0 DOUBT Ince BC2 S2_FB 31 24 BC2 S2_FB 23 16 BC2 S2 FB 15 8 BC2 52 FB 7 0 51 Bias 41 0 BC3 52 Bias 31 24 BC3 52 Bias 23 16 BC3 S2 Bias 15 8 BC3 S2 Bias 7 0 Heater Table 2 1 MDM connector signals Production subracks will have no screens on the top and bottom while prototype subracks will have a top cover equipped with three fans and four support legs to facilitate airflow
26. The Delphi black tapped strip can also be grasped at the same time Hand tighten the two 4 40 cap screws 7 Repeat steps for remaining filter boxes Release torque setting on wrench when completed SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 21 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 7 Additional Resources If you are encountering problems with the Multi Channel Electronics that are not addressed in this manual additional help is available through our offices listed below Related documents are also available and can be downloaded from the SCUBA 2 web site 7 1 Contact Information MCE website http www phas ubc ca mce Hardware Firmware Engineering Team software Engineering Team Department of Physics and Astronomy UK ATC Royal Observatory of Edinburgh 204 6224 Agricultural Road Blackford Hill Vancouver BC Edinburgh Scotland V6T 171 EH9 3HJ Canada United Kingdom 7 2 References 1 SCUBA2 das engineer user manual V2 0 doc 2 IBT manual 3 MCE Command Description SC2_ELE_S580_515_mce_command_description pdf 7 3 Acknowledgements Thanks to everyone who contributed edited critiqued and otherwise helped me put this document together Mandana Amiri Bryce Burger Tom Felton Gar Fisher Mark Halpern William Hue Anthony Ko Janos Molnar Marcel Veronesi and finally Bridget in the Main Office fo
27. acturer Model Standard system devices Aztech Systems CH Products Game Ports Creative Technology Ltd lt 8 This diver is digitaly signed Tell me driver signing is important SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 46 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 10 Browse to the folders in which you extracted the drivers If you are installing a ByteBlasterMV browse to the byteblaster subdirectory Otherwise browse to the usbblaster subdirectory Click OK If a warning appears click Continue Anyway Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then make sure that the correct drive is selected below Copy manufacturer s files from 2 Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the i 11 Select Altera ByteBlaster or Altera USB Blaster depending on which one you are installing then click Next Add Hardware Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you 7 have disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk
28. amage replace the cable Note that as an industry standard fibres are marked with A at one end and B at the other end e g RX at one end and TX at the other end Sometimes they may be color coded 2 Connect the PC and the MCE with a pair of fibres On the PC side the fibre is connect to the connectors on the PCI card in the back of the PC On the MCE side the fibre 15 connected to the connectors labelled as RX in and TX out The red LED being ON on the clock card of the MCE indicates lack of signal either due to cables being swapped or PC being off The red LED being ON on the back of the PC indicates lack of signal either due to cables being swapped or the MCE being off Note that the connectors are keyed If it does not fit rotate the connector until it mates Also note that the connectors are spring loaded and must be stretched and rotated clockwise in order to lock the connector Repeat process to connect the other end of the fibre to the SDSU card 3 Connect the MCE to the Sync Box not shown in Figure 3 2 Connect one end of the fibre to one of the connectors labelled as mceO to mce7 in the back of the Sync box Connect the other end to the connector labelled as Sync in on the MCE When the Sync box is connected and on the yellow LED on the MCE goes off 4 Connect the 2x5 pin female header on the ByteBlasterMV or USB Blaster cable to the 2x5 pin male header on the clock card Note The connector is keyed If
29. are Setup ByteBlasterMV LPT1 dy Auto Detect Add File Change File Lu bed un 2 Add Device rM m pi none E public html sc2mce lt none gt public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public html sc2mce none E public html sc2mce none E public html sc2mce lt none gt E public html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce lt none gt E public_html sc2mce do Info Configuring device index 18 d Info Device 18 contains JTAG ID code 0 02004000 2 Into Configuration succeeded 9 device s configured Device EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 00000000 00204193 00000000 O02B4EB8 00000000 84 88 00000000 00000000 D035DBES 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402C9 00000000 00 8 lt none gt Program Blank Security ISP pee K
30. ated location Otherwise select a different directory then click Next Quartus 11 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap Setup Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Quartus I 4 2sp1 Programmer and SianalT ap II in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C altera gprogrammer SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 41 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 MCE Project Version 2 4 8 Click Next to install both the Programmer and SignalTap II Quartus 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap II Setup Select Components Select the components setup will install Required on C Available on C 14268 MB 9 Click Next if you agree to the default program folder name Otherwise choose a different name then click Next Quartus I 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap Setup Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Administrative Tools Ahead Nera Canon Utilities Internet Tools Java Web Start Microsoft Office Tools Microsoft Visual Studio Mozilla Firefox PowerQuest PrintMe Internet Printing Security Tools InstallShield SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 42 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University
31. backplane and the filter boxes 6 1 1 Replacing a Backplane The procedure for replacing either the instrument backplane or the bus backplane is basically the same However extra work is required with the IB due to the Delphi flex connections Parts and Tools Required e 1x Backplane PCB instrument backplane or bus backplane e 1x Torque wrench e Imm spacer bar e 2xPCB alignment plug in card Instructions 1 Besure that all cards are removed from the subrack 2 Applies to IB only Remove the filter boxes and Delphi flex circuits connected to the IB 3 Remove the back panel of the subrack Place the subrack with the front panel on the work bench 4 Remove the M2 5 x 8mm screws holding the backplane to the rails Also remove the screws highlighted in yellow below connecting the backplane to the grounding bracket at the right hand side Carefully remove the backplane taking care not to bend any connector pins 6 Place the new backplane into the subrack Be sure that the Imm thick spacer bar in red below goes between the backplane and the rail This spacer bar moves the backplane Imm away from the plug in cards E SC2 ELE 5580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 19 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 7 Reinstall all M2 5 x 8mm screws finger tight 8 Insert the address card into the AC slot slot 0 and the clock ca
32. c_html sc2mce lt none gt E public html sc2mce do Info Configuring device index 18 4 Info Device 18 contains JTAG ID code 0200400 0 d Info Configuration succeeded 3 device s configured EPC15 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S10F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F 780 EPC16 4 8 EP1S30F780 00000000 00204193 00000000 002B4EB8 00000000 002B4EB8 00000000 DOBE14FF 00000000 0035 8 5 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402C9 00000000 010402C9 00000000 00 8 lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt FFFFFFFF lt none gt K ap lt ix 3 fx 3 Info Successfully performed operation s Info Ended Programmer operation at Tue 19 19 28 10 2005 Manual Update Using the Quartus Programmer Note In order to program the clock card s Factory configuration
33. cript checks whether the communication link between the RTL PC and the MCE is reliable and that the MCE firmware is operational The test is interactive and goes through following steps toggles the faceplate LEDs Records firmware revisions of all cards Records temperatures of all cards Records electronic Ids of all cards Records voltage current draws acquires several data frames and verifies them Run the test script by typing the following at the command prompt gt mce_check The results are saved in filename in MAS DATA directory which is typically set to data cryo current_data mandana mce act a2 mce_script trunk test_suitesS mce_check mce_check run under MAS on Thu May 22 13 20 32 PDT 2008 watch the LEDs flash ac fw rev 0 2000005 bcl fw rev 0 1040001 bc2 fw rev 0 1040001 bc3 fw rev 0x1040001 rcl fw rev Ox4000006 rc2 fw rev Ox4000006 rc3 fw rev Ox4000006 rc4 fw rev Ox4000006 cc fw rev 0 4000009 ac fpga temp 14 bcl fpga temp 25 DG2 Tpga Lemp 25 bc3 fpga temp 28 rcl fpga temp 32 rc2 fpga temp 34 rc3 fpga temp 33 rc4 fpga temp 33 cc fpga temp 76 card_temp 24 bcl card temp 24 bc2 card temp 24 bc3 card temp 24 rcl card temp 28 rc2 card temp 28 card Lemp rc4 card temp 26 cc card temp 24 HEHEHE
34. device put the clock card on an extender card and connect the programming cable to the JTAG header header P2 1 Start the Quartus Programmer by selecting Start Altera gt Quartus 4 25 1 Programmer If you did not install into the Altera program folder substitute the correct folder name above Verify that the correct programming hardware is selected If No Hardware is displayed in the top left hand corner click on Hardware Setup Otherwise proceed to Step 3 lt Quartus Progr Processing Help Hardware Mode JTAG Progress 0 8 Blank 5 t ISP Device Checksum Usercode Acid Verify Check Examine ind Erase CLAMP SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 34 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 2 Double click on ByteBlaster or USB Blaster under Available hardware items to select the programming hardware If no such device is available verify that the Altera ByteBlaster or Altera USB Blaster driver has been installed on the system Click Close You should now see ByteBlaster or USB Blaster in the top left hand corner Hardware Setup Hardware Settings yraG Settings Select a programming hardware setup to use when programming devices This programming hardware setup applies only to the current programmer window Currently selected hardware No Hard
35. ector located on the top panel of the MCE rw ua SCUBA 2 Multichannel Electronics Figure 3 4 Power connections to external linear power supply Note PC connections not shown SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 9 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 4 Verifying the MCE Installation This section describes how to verify that the MCE has been set up correctly that the instrument firmware has been automatically loaded and that the MCE is functioning normally 4 1 Power Up Check MCEs are fully tested at the factory before shipping These tests include continuity checks of the MDM connector signals and functionality of all the cards with an RTL PC We recommend that the connections to the MDM connectors on the cryostat wall be pre tested before installing the MCE Once the MCE 1s installed follow this procedure to verify that the MCE was received and installed in good order 1 If you are using the ACDCCU and PSU turn on the ACDCCU and verify that the green LED on the PSU is illuminated If you are using individual external linear power supplies turn on the supplies in the following order 4 5VD 5 0VD 6 7VA 6 7VA 12 0VA 2 7VD The most important feature of this sequence is that the 2 7VD FPGA Core Voltage is turned on last otherwise the FPGAs may not configure properly With a fully pop
36. etting started manual doc Page 30 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 A 4 Installing the Upper Shelf Installation of upper shelf is the reverse of removal A 5 Dimensions The overall mechanical dimensions of the power supply excluding foldable handles is height 16 40 6 cm depth 24 5 62 2 cm tH f width 21 53 3 cm SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 31 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Appendix B Upgrading MCE Firmware This section describes how to load firmware into the MCE We currently support two methods of updating firmware both involve using the Quartus 1 Programmer software A third method of updating firmware using the RTL PC is not currently supported With the Quartus Programmer one can use a CDF file that automatically selects each card s firmware recommended or one can load the firmware manually by individually choosing what firmware goes into each card CDF files can be obtained from the UBC firmware engineering team Automatic Update Using a CDF File Note In order to use a CDF file your MCE subrack must be fully populated all cards must be plugged in Otherwise the programmer will report an error 1 Start the Quartus Programmer by selecting Start gt Altera gt Quartus II 4 2581 Progra
37. ffect the same subarray column in all your data and may appear as noise or badly distorted waveforms Should you suspect an ADC failure please contact the UBC Physics and Astronomy SCUBA 2 team 25 One or more cards FPGAs have become corrupted FPGAs are RAM based devices and are subject to corruption under certain rare circumstances Should one card in the subrack become unresponsive as reported the RTL PC software try reconfiguring that one card s FPGA using Quartus Programmer Alternately resetting the subrack via the reset button on the SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 17 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 subrack or by power cycling the power supply will clear the problem Please keep a record of such loss of configuration occurrences and report them to the UBC Physics and Astronomy SCUBA 2 team 26 Invalid command was specified Your script or command line referred to an MCE command that is not defined in the mce xml file you had in place when you started the DASDRAMA system Please refer to the MCE Command Manual for information on MCE command definitions 27 mce xml is corrupted The DASDRAMA system could not understand the contents of your mce xml file You may have edited this file and made a typographical error The error message will indicate which line of the mce xml file the error 18 on Correct the error and
38. ined the cause for the overload Under no circumstances replace a fuse with one of a higher rating or slower response characteristic In the event that the fuses are alright then the power supply may have failed internally Contact the UBC Physics and Astronomy SCUBA 2 team in this case 8 Fan bearings are failing Ventilation fans may begin to make hissing groaning or grinding sounds as their bearings dry out and begin to fail Try to ascertain which fan is making the noise but be careful when placing your ear close to SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 15 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 it as the noise may really be from a snake see probable cause 8 below Power off the power supply and place a pen or pencil in the suspect fan to prevent it from turning and then turn on the power supply momentarily If the noise is no longer present the stopped fan requires servicing or replacement Do not leave the power supply on for more than 30 seconds with a fan stopped If a fan has failed entirely 1 e it does not turn at all then continuing to operate the power supply could result in catastrophic failure due to overheating do not run a power supply under such a condition 9 Removed 10 Power supply turned on in wrong sequence The cards FPGAs will automatically configure only if the LOGIC voltage 4V5d is switched on before
39. it does not fit do not force it Calmly rotate the connector radians and try again 5 If you are using a ByteBlasterMV cable connect the 25 pin male connector to the parallel port of the Windows PC Use the parallel port extension cable if necessary If you are using a USB Blaster cable connect the A rectangular end of the USB cable to the PC and the B square end to the receptacle on the USB Blaster SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 7 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 RT Linux PC Windows PC Figure 3 2 Connections to the Data Acquisition and Windows PCs Note Only one of ByteBlaster or USB Blaster should be used 3 3 Connecting the MCE to the AC DC Converter Unit Parts Required 1 x ACDCCU power supply cable SC2 ELE S580 170 1 x ACDCCU Cheater Plug SC2 ELE 5580 106 replaces Sync Fig 3 3 1 x Synchronizer Box SC2 ELE S589 101 optional 1 x Synchronizer Box Cable SC2 ELE S580 171 optional This method of powering the MCE uses the AC DC Converter Unit AC DC Converter Units are designed to provide power to a pair of MCE subracks using 1 cable for each MCE subrack A single channel AC DC Converter Unit is also available for lab use to power a single MCE subrack The AC DC Converter Unit must either be connected to a Synchronizer Box or have a dummy plug installed in the control input co
40. lic html sc2mce EP1S10F780 OO6E14FF FFFFFFFF Change File none 16 4 8 00000000 none 1 T E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 003508 5 FFFFFFFF Save File lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt GS Add Device E public_html sc2mee EP1S30F780 010402C9 FFFFFFFF lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt 79 E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 010402C9 FFFFFFFF lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt Ji E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 10 2 3 FFFFFFFF a lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S30F780 00866 3 FFFFFFFF 31 7 lt gt Quartus Programmer Chain1 cdf DBR esi lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt ES E public_html sc2mee EP1S10F780 00204193 FFFFFFFF n Auto Detect lt none gt EPC15 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 284 88 FFFFFFFF lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt E EE E public html sc2mce EP1S10F780 DO2B4EB8 FFFFFFFF none EPC15 4 8 00000000 lt none gt
41. mmer If you did not install into the Altera program folder substitute the correct folder name above Verify that the correct programming hardware is selected If No Hardware is displayed in the top left hand corner click on Hardware Setup Otherwise proceed to Step 3 T V Quartus Progr 4f it Ogs Processing Help A Hard e Setup No Hardware Mode JTAG v Progress Checksum Usercode Program Verif Blank Security ISP Configure Check Bit CLAMP Add File 58 Add Device 2 Double click on ByteBlaster or USB Blaster under Available hardware items to select the programming hardware If no such device is available verify that the Altera ByteBlaster or Altera USB Blaster driver has been installed on the system Click Close You should now see ByteBlaster or USB Blaster in the top left hand corner SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 32 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept University of British Columbia MCE Project Hardware Setup Hardware Settings JTAG Settings Select a programming hardware setup to use when programming devices This programming hardware setup applies only to the current programmer window Currently selected hardware No Hardware Available hardware items Hardware Server Pot ByteBlaster Add Hardware Remove Hardware 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4
42. ne connectors for the card slot before reattempting to insert the card See also probable cause 4 below 4 Ejector latches closed while inserting card During the final 5mm of card insertion the open ejector latches will normally engage the subrack However if the latches have been closed prior to engaging they will bind against the subrack and prevent final mating of the card Retract the card slightly and ensure the latches are open then the card should slide smoothly until the latches engage then close the latches to mate the backplane connectors If there is any resistance do not force the card as doing so could cause severe damage to the MCE See also probable cause 3 above 5 MCE not powered on Check that either a cheater plug is installed at the Control Input Connector of the ACDCCU or a Synchronizer Box is connected and powered on 6 The power supply is not plugged in Check to ensure that all the switches of the linear power rack are in the on position If you are using the ACDCCU and PSU ensure that the power cable is fully mated Check that the Cable OK and High Voltage On LED are illuminated on the ACDCCU 7 The linear power supply or power supply unit is faulty If the MCE does not receive power despite the cables being attached and the power supply being switched on there may be open fuses in the power supply Refer to the power supply manual and check the fuses but do not replace the fuses until you have determ
43. nnector Instructions 1 Connect the power cable from the wall outlet to the ACDC Converter Unit 2 Connect the power supply cable between the MCE and the ACDCU Note 2 pins are short and mate last and disconnect first This is a safety feature to ensure that there is no voltage on the cable when the voltage pins are disconnected 3 Connect the cheater plug to the control input connector if you are going to turn the ACDCU on and off manually If you want to remotely turn on off the ACDCU through the Sync Box then use the Sync Box to ACDCU control cable to connect the ACDCU to one of the 8 ACDCUO to ACDCU7 connectors in the back of the Synchronizer Box 4 Connect the fan power supply cable from the external power supply to the fan power connector located on the top panel of the MCE SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 8 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Figure 3 3 Cheater Plug for ACDCU 3 4 Connecting the MCE to the Linear Power Supply Parts Required 9 2 x DC power supply cable e x fan power supply cable e 1 x power cable Instructions 1 Connect the power cable from the wall outlet to the external power supply 2 Connect both DC power supply cables from the external power supply to the power supply card in the MCE 3 Connect the fan power supply cable from the external power supply to the fan power conn
44. of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 MCE Project Version 2 4 10 Click Next to accept the settings and start installation If you disagree with any of the settings click Back until you arrive at the appropriate page and then make your corrections Quartus 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap Setup Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings User Name and Company User Company Destination Directory C altera gprogrammer Program Folder Altera InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Quartus 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalT ap Il on your computer InstallShield Reinstalling the ByteBlaster USB Blaster Cable Drivers 1 Download the ByteBlaster and USB Blaster driver files from the following location http www physics ubc ca scuba2 sc2mce system sys_fw drivers zip 2 Extract the files Note the location of the extracted files 3 Open the Windows Control Panel Open the Add Hardware Wizard In Windows XP you may have to click on Switch to Classic View in order to see the Add Hardware icon SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 43 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 M
45. on MCE Command Description You may read and write different parameters of the MCE To read the offset value of a readout card type gt cmd x rb rc3 offset where mce cmd is the name of the software utility that executes the command X execute the remainder of the line as an MCE command rb stands for read LU is the target card that the command is issued for offset is the name of the parameter You can find out more about mce cmd by typing gt cmd h To modify the row length value mce cmd x wb sys row len 128 Another way to issue commands to MCE is to make a batch file and include a list of commands and then execute the batch file by calling mcebatchgo This batch file has to be under das configfiles directory For example you may create a batch file called temp bat that contains the following commands Lb TOJ OCIISet wb sys row len To run the batch file type mce cmd f temp bat Note The collection of scripts located in MAS_SCRIPT directory are designed to control the MCE and facilitate the basic operations of MCE A brief description for each script is also provided in the wiki SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 11 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Running a Test Script You may now proceed to verify the overall health of your MCE by running a test script This test s
46. power supply disconnect the Altera programming adapter ByteBlaster or USB Blaster and close Quartus Then turn on the power supply reconnect the programming adapter and re launch Quartus Note that leaving the programming adapter connected could prevent the error condition from being cleared despite power cycling the subrack and restarting Quartus 18 Fibre optic cable is disconnected or broken Check to ensure that both fibre optic cables are connected to the correct connectors and that they have not been damaged Note that a functional RTL PC to MCE cable with a non functional MCE to RTL PC cable can cause timeout errors that mimic software errors in some situations The MCE receives and executes commands but the RTL PC does not receive the responses 19 SDSU card DSP software is corrupted The SDSU fibre optic card in the RTL PC contains and executes software in its on board DSP chip Bugs may exist which cause this software to become corrupted or crash Should you suspect this to be the case you must completely power down the RTL PC by following the standard Linux shutdown procedure Only if the SDSU card is powered cycled will this condition be cleared 20 Wrong filename was specified Make sure you have specified the correct script configuration or log file name Note that the RTL PC scripts may locate files in directories that may not be obvious to you Refer to the MCE Command Manual for information about expected scrip
47. r allowing me to borrow the department s digital camera for extended periods of time SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 22 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 Appendix A External Linear Power Supply Manual CAUTION DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET OR TAMPER WITH THE LOCKING BARS THAT ARE ON THE FRONT OF THE KEPCO SUPPLIES DO NOT USE ANY FRONT PANEL TIP JACKS TO SUPPLY POWER TO EXTERNAL CIRCUITRY HOOK UP THE EXTERNAL FANS CABLE PRIOR TO POWERING UP THE SUBRACK ENSURE THAT THE AC POWER CORDS FOR THE KEPCO SUPPLIES ARE BOTH PLUGGED INTO THE REAR PANEL ENSURE THAT THE DC POWER CORDS FROM THE REAR PANEL ARE FASTENED TO THE KEPCO SUPPLIES A 1 Overview The schematics of the power supply can be found on the following pages in figures A 1 to A 5 The pin out of both DC output power cables 18 identical This means that the cables can be swapped without any concern The pin out of the Amphenol connectors on the rear panel is listed in figure A 6 The output voltages are as follows 2V5d 4V5d 5 0 6V7a 6V7a 15Va There are aluminum bars that lock the voltage and current adjustment on the Kepco supplies found on the lower portion of the 8U high cabinet Do NOT remove the bars or adjust the knobs The voltage and current levels on the Kepco supplies have been pre set There are tip jacks on the front panel that allow the u
48. rd into the CC slot slot 8 This will align the backplane to the cards 9 Usinga torque wrench set to 3 Ib in tighten all screws Do not over tighten the screws as the tapped aluminium rails only have 2mm of tap and are easily stripped Remove the AC and the CC from the subrack 10 Applies to IB only Install the 5 Delphi Flex circuits and torque mounting screws to 8 Ib in See Section 7 1 2 for instructions on how to install the filter boxes 6 1 2 Replacing a Filter Box Parts and Tools Required e Filter box assembly e 1x Delphi Flex and hardware e 1x Torque wrench e x 3 32 hex driver bit for torque wrench Instructions 1 Remove the subrack s top fan cover and rear panel 2 The Delphi flex connection consists of the flex PCB with gold dots on each end Each end has a two piece mounting fixture held together with two 4 40 x 0 375 cap screws To assemble the connection be sure that the gold dots on the flex are mating with the gold pads on the PCB 3 Install the instrument bus mounted Delphi connection first Torque the mounting hardware to 8 Ib in 4 Install the filter box Delphi connection last Push the flex so gold dots go on the correct side of the filter box PCB as shown below SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 20 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 5 Grasp assembly as shown below
49. restart DASDRAMA Please refer to the DAS manual for instructions on how to do this 28 DASDRAMA is corrupted A software bug prevents DASDRAMA from exiting gracefully when an impatient user aborts a data return command by pressing Control C Shut down the DASDRAMA process then restart it Please refer to the DAS manual for instructions on how to do this 5 2 List of Known Issues 1 JTAG programming failures Mostly during programming of a full subrack Quartus Programmer will report a wrong silicon ID for a device in the JTAG chain and a programming failure Quartus is now in a bad state and must be closed and re launched Auto Detect will work but programming reports Device Chain Busy unless Quartus is restarted Sometimes the subrack is also left in a bad state and will need to be power cycled with the ByteBlaster unplugged from the Clock Card s front panel connector SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 18 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 6 Maintaining the MCE The MCE is shipped with spare backplanes and filter boxes which can be used if the original parts are defective or broken Also it may become necessary to start with a clean re install of the Windows software if it becomes corrupt The procedures described below outline how to perform basic maintenance of the MCE 6 1 Hardware This section outlines how to replace the
50. rovided or the MCE will overheat and be severely damaged If the MCE 1s hotter than usually then check the airflow immediately 14 Readout cards normally generate large quantities of heat The metal surfaces of the subrack will be warm under normal operation The front panels of the readout cards will be almost uncomfortable to touch for more than five seconds at a time this is normal However no part of the MCE should be hot enough to cause a reflex upon contact 15 ByteBlaster USB Blaster is not connected Ensure that both the computer end parallel or USB cable and subrack end ribbon cable end of the Altera programming adapter ByteBlaster or USB Blaster are connected If in doubt disconnect and reconnect the cables 16 Incorrect parallel or USB port settings The PC you are using may have parameters in its BIOS or operating system that enable or disable or set special modes for the parallel or USB port Check these parameters for inappropriate values 17 MCE JTAG chain has encountered an error Occasionally a bit error may occur in the JTAG chain When this occurs the MCE and or Quartus Programmer software may be left in a bad state causing any or all of the error messages you are seeing To SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 16 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 clear this condition shut off the MCE s
51. rtus Programmer Chain1 cdf PIE File Edit Options Processing Help Mode UTAG Progress Program Blank Security ISP e Ti ee lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EP1510 00000000 lt none gt m Auto Detect lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EP1S10 00000000 lt none gt Delete lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt 2 lt none gt EP1510 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EP1S10 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EP1S30 _H4RDCO 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt L dd Device lt none gt 1530 HARDCO 00000000 lt none gt ee lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EP1530 _HARDCO 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EPC15 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt 1530 HARDCO 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt EPC16 4 8 00000000 lt none gt lt none gt 1530 00000000 lt none gt gt m OO e B E
52. ser to read the output voltages and currents of the supply It is important to ensure that the tip jacks are not used to supply power to any external circuitry The 2V5d and 6V7a supplies have panel meters for current monitoring and tip jacks for voltage monitoring on the front panel The 4V5d 5 00 6V7a 15Va have jacks that the user can measure both voltage and current The COMMON black tip jacks refer to the current and voltage tip jacks above them They are not common to each other or any tip jacks in other columns Voltage measurement is done using DVM connected to the VOLTAGE and COMMON jacks and is read directly with no conversion factor Current is measured as a voltage read across the appropriate shunt resistor for the circuit in question The 4V5d and 6V7a power supply circuits express measured current values as 1OmV A The 5VOd and 15Va power supply circuits express measured current values as 100mV A SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 23 of 49 23 May 08 SC2_ELE_S580_520 Physics and Astronomy Dept Version 24 University of British Columbia MCE Project 1T COOL eq S d AS 3310 4 57 9 WNA xv 795 pe ONDAY 91 43h 95 6 sow 4 PONT PONZ 27 35 Ny lt Dd PA
53. subarrays Please take care and electrostatic discharge precautions whilst handling the cards and refer to the IBT manual for instructions 2 SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 10 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE 5580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 4 2 Running System Level Test on MCE Now you can control the MCE through the PC by issuing commands and running test scripts to evaluate the health of your MCE Starting the MCE Acquisition Software on PC Be sure that the MCE and the acquisition PC are linked with a duplex fibre optic cable Power on the MCE and if needed configure the MCE with the correct firmware see Appendix B Upgrading MCE Firmware The MCE is controlled via commands issued through the acquisition software running on the PC Please refer to 1 and 2 for detailed descriptions of the communications protocol and list of commands The following section assumes MAS acquisition software is installed on your PC Logon to the PC as mce In order to create a data directory for today s tests in a terminal window type set directory Now there is a directory in data cryo current data where the test results for today will be stored Issuing Commands to the MCE The following section assumes MAS acquistion software 15 installed on your PC For information about MAS see the wiki For a list of MCE refer to MCE Command Description
54. t and directory names 21 Connection problems to cryostat Bad collected data may be due to connection problems at the MDM connectors cold internal cryostat connections or internal MCE connections We fully tested the MCE subrack connections and have found them to be highly reliable If data collection has been previously successful and has become bad it is more likely that a connection problem has developed in the cold connections and MDM connectors than in the MCE 22 Incorrect bias values specified Since bias values are specified in many cases on RTL command lines it is easy to type incorrect parameter values resulting in bias currents that are out of range for your subarray Check your scripts and command lines for typographical errors 23 Power supply has browned out Excessive heat in the subrack can cause the on card voltage regulators to shut down Additionally excessive heat can cause the linear power rack to brown out If you are experiencing bad data after running for a long period of time on a hot day try shutting down the system and blowing cool air through the subrack and linear power rack with external fans for 15 to 20 minutes and recapturing your data 24 Faulty readout card ADCs The AD6644 analogue to digital converters used in the readout cards are known to exhibit anomalous behaviour that we have not been able to explain yet NIST noticed this too and replaced some ADCs in the past An ADC problem will a
55. the options bel Modify i a Select new program components to add or select currently installed components to Ove remove 3p Reinstall all program components installed by the previous setup Remove all installed components InstallShield Note If this does not work try using the Add Remove Programs wizard from the Windows Control Panel You can also attempt to reinstall the Programmer on top of the old installation without removing it first 2 Click OK to remove the Quartus II Programmer from your system When prompted click Finish to complete the uninstall Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components 3 Download the Quartus Programmer version 4 2 SP1 from the following location http www physics ubc ca scuba2 sc2mce system sys_fw quartus2programmer exe SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc Page 39 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2_ELE_S580_520 MCE Project Version 2 4 4 Double click on the downloaded file to start the installation program Click Next Quartus 11 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap II Setup Welcome to the Quartus InstallShield Wizard Quartus ll 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalT ap on your InstallShield Quartus Il 4 2sp1 Programmer and SignalTap Setup License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully
56. tmp data run FRAME BASENAME data cryo current data tmp data MCE information collected and simple data acquisition test Passed SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 13 of 49 23 May 08 Version 2 4 SC2_ELE_S580_520 University of British Columbia Physics and Astronomy Dept MCE Project HILL LI Lii ue u ms s 301 11 1 1 ousa oa seaweed 34290 __ TELLUS i 905 828 Buen 10413 11H uguo uruio soea 1 past 10u oe Guu Bod cue ovi uno __ e ono nq qi Dvr peioedx43 eunDiuoo 1 obo payey uo uo 1111111 SK uuo ves oe 10413 150 10 isee jou seop JON peuesut eq 1 pi eAu JO pojoedxeun surejuoo eje si ejeq esiou 1 e sayew Ajddns 49 04 eui 104 sjeued 190 JOW Troubleshooting the MCE vo 48031 ued oH 94 Zl Z MO 9q 995 40443 JO 95 5 o qeqoug x
57. ty of British Columbia MCE Project Add Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Add Hardware Wizard MOS Y This wizard helps you Install software to support the hardware you add to your computer Troubleshoot problems you may be having with your hardware If your hardware came with an installation CD it is recommended that you click Cancel to close this wizard and use the manufacturer s CD to install this hardware To continue click Next 5 Select Yes I have already connected the hardware then click Next Add Hardware Wizard Have you already connected this hardware to your computer Yes have already connected the hardware No have not added the hardware yet 6 Scroll down and select Add a new hardware device then click Next Add Hardware Wizard The following hardware is already installed on your computer Y From the list below select an installed hardware device then click Next to check properties or troubleshoot a problem you might be having To add hardware not shown in the list click Add a new hardware device Installed hardware E Communications Port COM2 Intel R Pentium R 4 CPU 2 66GHz Server Works RCC PCI to USB Open Host Controller 62 USB Root Hub Generic USB Hub Add a new hardware device 85 1 SC2_ELE_S580_520_Rev2 4_mce_getting_started_manual doc 23 May 08 SC2 ELE S580 520 Version 2 4
58. ulated subrack with all cards present you can expect the following power Supply Voltage V Power Consumtion Watts 5V consumption 120 4 08 ____ 46 90 __ gt Table 4 1 MCE Power Consumption Immediately check to make sure that the fans on the top cover are running if your MCE 15 so equipped If not turn off the power ACDCCU or the external power rack toggle switches in any order although right to left is preferred and check the fan power connections If you should see black smoke emanating from the MCE immediately switch off the power supply This indicates that a component has shorted and the resulting high current has started to melt the IC packaging If on the other hand you see white smoke do not be alarmed as this is usually dust trapped in the MCE that was expelled by the fans When you first power on the MCE a series of red LEDs on each card are on after a few seconds the red LEDs go off and green LEDs are turned on indicating that firmware is loaded to all FPGAs The MCE may now be tested through the RTL PC Or it may be turned off by shutting off the ACDCCU or shutting down the external power rack toggle switches in any order although a right to left shutdown sequence is preferred Should the mating of the MDM connectors be in question the instrumentation bus tester may be used in each signal processing card slot to verify connectivity to the
59. ware Available hardware items Pot Add Hardware ByteBlaster Local Remove Hardware 3 Click Auto Detect In the list of devices that appears each card in the MCE appears as a group of two devices consisting of one EPC16 4 8 configuration device and one EP1Sxx FPGA device Furthermore each card 15 listed in order from MCE slot 1 address card at the top of the list to MCE slot 9 clock card at the bottom lt Quartus II Programmer Chain1 cdf File Edit Options Processing Help Hardware Setup ByteBlasterMV Mode Progress Blank Securit ISP File Device Checksum Usercode ie aa Verify Check Examine Erase CLAMP dy Auto Detect Add File 8 Add Device SC2 ELE S580 520 Rev2 4 getting started manual doc Page 35 of 49 Physics and Astronomy Dept 23 May 08 University of British Columbia SC2 ELE S580 520 MCE Project Version 2 4 4 If you are programming the FPGAs double click on the lt none gt beside each EP1Sxx device that you wish to program and select the appropriate programming file FPGA programming files have file extension sof If you are programming the configuration devices double click on the none beside each EPC16 4 8 device that you wish to program and select the appropriate programming file Configuration device programming files have file extension pof lt gt Qua
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