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1. FRONT PANEL DETAILS o e This section details each element found on the EX2500A front panel and describes the intended 7 geo use of these elements See Figure 3 1 below as a reference while the EX2500A front panel is oer discussed VXI 2 O Kra LEDs OR e VXI ACC the VXI access indicator this LED will blink green for backplane accesses that terminate properly It will blink orange for accesses that terminate in retry or bus error GE e SYSFAIL indicates EX2500A SYSFAIL status does not indicate backplane SYSFAIL status Note that the center LED is not used by the EX2500A An e LAN e PWR indicates that the power supply voltages lines are at the correct voltage This LED will temporarily glow red when the EX2500A is initially powered up and when the VXI LAN RST button is pushed LAN indicates the LAN status of the EX2500A o A solid green LAN LED indicates normal operation PWR LAN 1588 O O me SC Oo j o A flashing green LAN LED indicates that the EX2500A has received a device IM identification command The LAN LED will continue to flash until it is turned off via the sed web page Kee o A solid red LAN LED indicates that a LAN fault has been detected This may be a failure to acquire a valid IP address to renew a DHCP IP lease detection of a duplicate IP address or that the LAN cable has been disconnected 1588 indicates the EX2500A s IEEE 1588 synchronization status A solid green 1588 L
2. Gigabit Switch CT 310A with EX2500A FIGURE 2 1 EX2500A INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION By default the EX2500A will attempt to locate a DHCP server If one is found the IP address assigned by the DHCP server will be used Otherwise after a timeout of 20 seconds the unit will attempt to obtain an IP address by using Auto IP Auto IP is a mechanism for finding an unused IP address in the range 169 254 X Y where X is in the range 1 through 254 and Y is in the range O through 255 The device will first attempt to obtain the specific address 169 254 X Y where X and Y are the second to last and last octets bytes of the device s MAC address However X will be set to 1 if it is O in the MAC address and to 254 if it is 255 in the MAC address This is in accordance with the Auto IP standard RFC 3927 If this address is already in use the unit will attempt to obtain other IP addresses in a pseudorandom fashion until it finds one that is available 16 EX2500A Preparation for Use www vtiinstruments com To illustrate the Auto IP mechanism Table 2 1 lists the Auto IP default address for some example MAC addresses MAC Address Auto IP Default Address 00 0D 3F 01 00 01 169 254 1 1 00 0D 3F 01 01 01 169 254 1 1 00 0D 3F 01 A3 28 169 254 163 40 00 0D 3F 01 FE FE 169 254 254 254 00 0D 3F 01 FF FE 169 254 254 254 TABLE 2 1 AUTO IP DEFAULT ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT If a static IP address assign
3. VTI Instruments Corp 2031 Main Street Irvine CA 92614 6509 U S A EX2500A Preface 5 VTI Instruments Corp DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 MANUFACTURER S NAME VTI Instruments Corp MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS 2031 Main Street Irvine California 92614 6509 PRODUCT NAME LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface MODEL NUMBER S EX2500A PRODUCT OPTIONS All PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS All VTI Instruments Corp declares that the aforementioned product conforms to the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 366 EEC inclusive 93 68 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly The product has been designed and manufactured according to the following specifications SAFETY EN 61010 1 2001 2 Edition EMC EN 61326 1997 w A 1 1998 and A 2 2001 Class A CISPR 22 1997 Class A VCCI April 2000 Class A ICES 003 Class A ANSI C63 4 1992 AS NZS 3548 w A1 amp A2 97 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A I hereby declare that the aforementioned product has been designed to be in compliance with the relevant sections of the specifications listed above as well as complying with all essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive July 2008 TE X G gt Steve Mauga QA Manager 6 EX2500A Preface www vtiinstruments com GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Review the following safety precautions to avoid bodily inju
4. upgrade_R2p1p0 img My Network File name EX25004_upgrade_R2p1p0 img 5d Naw Le Files of type fal Files SE Internet 100 FIGURE 7 1 FIRMWARE UPGRADE WINDOW EX2500A Firmware Updates 79 VTI Instruments Corp Once the correct image file is selected clicking the Submit button will begin the upgrade process After the Flash ROM is re programmed and EX2500A is rebooted return to Firmware Revision page of the EX2500A web interface and verify that the FW Revision FPGA Version Bootloader Version and OS Version have changed appropriately indicating that the new firmware and or FPGA and or bootloader are programmed correctly 80 EX2500A Firmware Updates www vtiinstruments com SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING LED ERROR CODES Troubleshooting the EX2500A is more an exercise in network addressing cabling and verifying switch settings Every module shipped from VTI Instruments production facility is subjected to a factory test functional test and burn in procedure before it is shipped The factory test verifies that memory VME backplane triggers VME interrupts module power and Ethernet MAC and transceivers were working prior to shipment The functional test ensured that all ports were functional and that the hardware firmware software installed on the module allow for connection to a mainframe with SMIP and VMIP instruments In the event that the module no longer functions af
5. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND IF THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND O 1 do not accept the terms in the License Agreement 32 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 3 At the Choose Setup Type dialog box select Typical then click Next ere eet Univer 20 0 0 Senp Choose Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Typical Installs the most common program features Recommended for most users Custom Allows users to choose which program features will be installed and where they will be installed Recommended for advanced Users Complete All program features will be installed Requires most disk space created with PACIFIC MINDWORKS nimbus NTRA Univer 2 0 0 Setup Ready to Install The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the Typical installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard nimbus EX2500A Software Installation 33 VTI Instruments Corp 5 Once installtion of the driver is complete click the Finish button on the Completing Setup dialog box E MEDJI Univer 2 0 0 0 33405 Completing the VTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 Setup Wizard Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard ACIFI
6. you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 10 1 0 45 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Default gateway 10 1 D Obtain DNS server address automatically Obtain DN erver address automatically O Use the following DNS server addresses Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DN gt Alternate DNS server Cancel Cancel FIGURE 8 3 DYNAMIC LEFT AND STATIC RIGHT IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATIONS 6 Tf set to use a static IP record the IP address subnet mask and default gateway for use later Select Obtain an IP address automatically to establish a connection to the EX2500A Click the OK button and proceed to Set theEX2500A to Static IP If set to use a dynamic IP click the OK button and proceed to Set the EX2500A to Auto IP Set the EX2500A to Auto IP 1 Remove all network connections from the PC except for the connection to the EX2500A Wireless adapters should be disabled as well 2 Apply power to the EX2500A and wait for the LAN LED to turn green 3 Discover EX2500A using Bonjour as described in Opening the Web Page in Section 5 The steps taken previously
7. Driver 1 From the VTI Instruments Corp Drivers and Product Manuals CD run the program VTEX2500A_R2p0p0p0 msi or later At the Welcome dialog box click the Next button INTO VDE 0 00 Setup Welcome to the VTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will install YTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard created with PACIFIC MINDWORKS nimbus 2 Atthe End User License Agreement dialog box select the I accept radio button then click Next to continue Pe WE 2500 NM Drisas 2 0 0 0 Ejea Agreement End User License Agreement Please read the Following license agreement carefully ATTENTION NOTICE ATTENTION USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE VXI TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND IF THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND O 1 do not accept the terms in the License Agreement EX2500A Software Installation 45 VTI Instruments Corp 3 At the Choose Setup Type dialog box select Typical then click Next ere eet Univer 20 0 0 Senp Choose Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Typical Installs the most common program features Recommended for
8. EvxtrecHnoLo6Y INC Bonjour gt About Bonjour gt EX1266 616384 gt EX1266 616385 g EX2000 612363 EX25004 617522 i m Featured Products HOT NEWS HEADLINES FIGURE 5 1 BONJOUR TOOLBAR LEFT WITH INSTRUMENT SELECTED Alternatively the IP address of the EX2500A can be entered into the address bar of any web browser to view the embedded web page By default the EX2500A will first attempt to use DHCP to set its IP Address If DHCP is not available on the network it is connected to it will instead use Auto IP Determining the Auto IP address is discussed in the Network Configuration discussion in Section 2 Alternatively other discovery methods such as VXI 11 can be used as well GENERAL WEB PAGE OPERATION When initial connection is made to the EX2500A the instrument home page or Index appears This page displays instrument specific information see Figure 5 4 for details This page is accessible from any other instrument page by clicking on the EX2500A web page header The EX2500A Command Menu is displayed on the left hand side of every internal web page The entries on the Command Menu represent two types of pages Status These pages perform no actions and accept no entries It provides operational status and information only The Firmware Version page is an example of a status page Entry These pages display and accept changes to the configuration of the instrument The IP Configuration page is an example of
9. MHz signal exceeds the maximum frequency of these busses 12 5 MHz and 50 MHz respectively However a 10 MHz signal on the ECL line can be routed to either the TTL or LXI trigger bus as the 10 MHz signal is lower than the maximum frequency allowed by these busses 68 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com As long as the signal source frequency does not exceed the destination s maximum frequency any source can be routed to any destination 6 Bib rete 10 20 5 199 09 te frigo cg w Brig ian AATE eaor WiN TEPEE Bas Si Destination Source LAN Event Trigger Controls Destination Path Output Lan Event O Unrouted Enable O Lan Event 1 Unroutes D Enable O Lan Event 2 Unrouted G Enable O Lan Event 3 Unrouted bel Enable O Lan Event 4 Unrouted KE Enable O Lan Event 5 Unrouted Enable 0 Lan Event 6 Unrouted E Enable D Lan Event 7 Unrouted Enable O Submit Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 K reet Kite FIGURE 5 18 TRIGGER CONFIGURATION PAGE LAN EVENT TRIGGER CONTROLS e LAN Event Trigger LAN Event triggers can be sourced from any of the eight TTL triggers on the backplane as well as from software commands The trigger may be routed to any hardware trigger LAN Event triggers are rate limited to 1 ms 1 kHz and are only generated by falling TTL edges o Destination the destination trigger t
10. an error code will be generated on the network LEDs and the emergency backup OS will start instead of the full system o PPS Output if enabled the EX2500A will generate a single pulse per second PPS waveform on its the external trigger output Change Password this user configurable field can be used to change the password of the EX2500A Passwords are case sensitive and the default password is ex2500 When a configuration page is accessed after the password has been changed a login prompt will appear TIME The Time page allows the user to configure the EX2500As time settings The time can be set manually or may be synchronized with an IEEE 1588 source cme Mu mene ea sn EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Time Firmware Version IP Configuration Zone GMT 00 00 GMT Greenwic BJ Module Options Fe Date 10 LXI Synchronization MM DD SS LXI Lan Events Time 2 48 LAN Event log HH MM SS Device Status PTP status Slave a Submit Interrupt Setup LED Test Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Upgrade Firmware Version 2 1 0 Report a Bug 7 greng 10 FIGURE 5 7 TIME PAGE Zone allows the user to select an appropriate time zone Date allows the user to set the EX2500As date by entering the month MM day DD and year YYYY respectively Time allows the user to set the EX2500As time by entering the hour HH minute MM and second SS respectively If the EX2500A
11. destination except in the case where the source and destination are the same For example routing TTL trigger 1 to TTL trigger 1 will cause a high impedance to be driven by the EX2500A on the TTL trigger 1 backplane signal resulting in no TTL trigger 1 signal state change produced by the EX2500A Table 5 2 lists the typical trigger circuit propagation delays For more information on trigger mechanisms refer to Section 6 Trigger Source Trigger Destination Typical Delay External Trigger LXI Trigger Bus Channel 22 ns External Trigger VME TTL or ECL 30 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel External Trigger 22 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel VME TTL or ECL 22 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel LXI Trigger Bus Channel 20 ns VME TTL or ECL External Trigger 20 ns VME TTL or ECL LXI Trigger Bus Channel 20 ns VME TTL or ECL VME TTL or ECL 22 ns TABLE 5 2 TYPICAL TRIGGER ROUTING PROPAGATION DELAYS It is important to note that the three trigger busses TTL ECL or LXI have different maximum trigger rates The VXI TTL trigger bus has a maximum frequency of 12 5 MHz the ECL s maximum frequency is 80 MHz and the LXI trigger bus has a maximum frequency of 50 MHz In order to route from one trigger bus to another the frequency of the signal being routed must be less than or equal to the lowest maximum frequency between the two busses For example an 80 MHz ECL signal cannot be routed to either the TTL or LXI trigger bus as the 80
12. group of trigger sources destinations available on the EX2500A These triggers include the eight TTL backplane triggers the two ECL backplane triggers and the front panel external trigger Although not destination selectable the 10 MHz clock source whether the on board oscillator or some other source can be used as a trigger source The eight TTL backplane triggers can operate at a maximum frequency of 12 5 MHz In some instances such as routing a 20 MHz LXI trigger bus source to a VXI TTL trigger destination source to destination selections directly attainable However by using a short series of source destination selections this can be accomplished If for example the source for TTLO is set to LXIO and Invert is selected and the source for LANO is set to TTLO LANO events can be generated by TTLO their connection with LXIO Asserting a trigger listed in the VXI trigger controls section drives that trigger to a TTL low De asserting a trigger listed in the VXI trigger controls section allows the trigger to be pulled up in the case of the TTL and ECL triggers are driven high by the EX2500A in the case of the external trigger The pulse button here creates a high low high transition on the corresponding trigger 76 EX2500A Trigger Mechanisms www vtiinstruments com VXI Legacy The EX2500A is fully compatible with TTL and ECL trigger mechanisms which exists in VXI chassis The functionality of these trigger lines is not affe
13. it may be necessary to change the network settings for the EX2500A and the host PC By using the following methodology most network related issues can be resolved 1 Restore the EX2500A s Default Network Settings 2 Determine PCs Network Settings 3 Set the EX2500A to Auto IP or Set theEX2500A to Static IP 4 Restore the Host PCs Network Settings Restore the EX2500A s Default Network Settings It may be the case that the EX2500A is in an unknown network configuration The EX2500A can be returned to its default state by pressing the VXI RST LAN RST Button located on the front panel 1 Press and hold the reset button until the LAN LED flashes green approximately 5 s 2 Release the reset button Determine PCs Network Settings 1 Ensure that all host PC Ethernet connections are made that will be used while controlling the EX2500A If the PC will be connected to a LAN ensure that the LAN connection is made 2 From Windows navigate to Start Settings Network Connections 3 Right click on the connection that will be used to communicate with the EX2500A then select Properties see Figure 8 1 Some PCs have multiple network connections so it is important to make certain that the connection used to communicate with the EX2500A is selected K tt Ed ac tous File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Bac y y yo Search ie Folders E Address a Network Connections Disable Status Repai
14. the EX2500A complies e Device Description indicates the user configured device description This may be useful in providing additional information about the module such as but not limited to location purpose etc See the IP Configuration section for configuration information e Device Identification clicking the Enable button will cause the LAN LED to blink per the LXI standard for the purposes of identifying which module is presently being configured Additionally it causes the network LEDs on the module to flash in a leap frog pattern EX2500A Web Page Operation 55 VTI Instruments Corp IP CONFIGURATION The IP Configuration page contains information concerning network configuration information and IP address options ely Eogtiguratiorz Windows Imene EPOE 6 x E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfnetconfig cgi ww EEJ IP Configuration Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface IP Configuration IP Source M DHCP Y AutoIP O Static mDNS Service Discovery Disable mDNS Static IP Configuration IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address R 10 1 2 100 DNS Servers Current IP Configuration Netmask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 10 20 0 1 MAC Add
15. the Web Page of the EX2500A Click the IP Configuration link A prompt may appear to log into the EX2500A The default password is ex2500 Unselect DHCP and AutoIP and ensure that Static is selected Enter an IP address into the IP Address field Although any valid network IP address can be used 192 168 1 2 is used in this example For more information on valid IP addresses please consult with your local IT administrator Set the Subnet Mask For this example the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 EX2500A Troubleshooting 85 VTI Instruments Corp PConfiguretion Windows Internet Explores og Go a tt bei 4 x er ER We Favores Rp Configzation Ep Y Take gg EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Vie IP Configuration echnology Firmware Version IP Confiauration IP Source EE O DHCP auteipl e Static Ime LXL Synchronization mDNS Service Discovery LxLLan Events A LAN Pverk leo Disable mONS O Device Status Static IP Configuration Resource Manager Paan Setuo IP Address 19216312 Frans setup Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 LED Test Gateway Address Report a Bug DNS Servers Current IP Configuration IP Address Netmask Gateway MAC Address Hostname Device Description Copynght C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 S Internet a R100 FIGURE 8 6 COMPLETED EX2500A STATIC IP CONFIGURATION 8 Click the Submit button Once thi
16. web interface click on the Network Configuration link in the command menu Select the Static checkbox in the IP Source field and ensure that DHCP and AutoIP are not selected Figure 8 5 shows the proper configuration In the IP Address field enter an appropriate IP address for the EX2500A Use the IP address obtained the Determine PCs Network Settings step to determine the network address The network address is the first three digits of the IP address 10 1 0 in the example provided The last digit of the IP address the node is a number 0 through 255 that is not currently assigned to any other device on the network Ensure that a unique IP address is assigned to the EX2500A by consulting a network administrator In the Subnet Mask field enter the subnet mask in the Determine PCs Network Settings step In the Gateway Address field enter the same gateway address in the Determine PCs Network Settings step Click Submit to save all changes made to the Network Configuration page 84 EX2500A Troubleshooting www vtiinstruments com Susini dos er 6 SC y Sa http 10 20 5 139 cgi bin netconfig cai we dr HEJ IP Configuration EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface IP Configuration Firmware Version IP Configuration IP Source Module Options i DHCP AutoIP kl Static Time LXI Synchronization mDNS Service Discovery LXI Lan Events S GE Disable mDNS Device Status Static IP Configuration Resource Manager 10 1 0 45 Pe IP Addres
17. will be installed is provided Ensure that the Agilent VISA as primary VISA checkbox is not selected Asja jo Porras Suis eh fue rel fiel Wierd Select Features Select the features setup will install ots Select the features you want to install and deselect the features you do not want to install Agilent 10 Libraries Suite p Description Agilent VISA as primary VISA VISA VISA COM SICL Manuals Agilent 488 and the Agilent 10 Libraries Suite together with a Sample Programs variety of drivers for forms of 10 commonly used with Agilent instruments 64 99 MB of space required on the C drive 9551 50 MB of space available on the C drive InstallShield EX2500A Software Installation 41 VTI Instruments Corp 7 Next the Start Copying Files dialog box will appear To begin software installation click the Install button Asilani O branes suite Eh Ise Disk Wizard Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files ots 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 10 Libraries Suite Directories Core Product Directory C Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite l IComponents Directory C Program Files VISA Directory C Program Files VISA Selected Features Manuals Examples Cancel 8 Once Agilent VISA inst
18. 00A allows for control of a test chassis from a computer located far away from the test lab or in areas that are near elevators fluorescent lighting or other sources of high external noise Current LAN Implementation If the potential location of an EX2500A is on an existing 10 100 Mb s network a gigabit fiber connection will not fit without additional network equipment At a minimum a switch with a gigabit fiber port is needed to connect fiber to the EX2500A On the other hand another Cat Se UTP patch cord would be the only requirement to put the EX2500A on the existing network FIBER VS COPPER The table below summarizes some of the differences between fiber optic and copper cabling FIBER COPPER Bandwidth Gigabit Gigabit Distance 40 km E 1 000 Mb s 100 m E 1000 Mb s Noise Immune EMI RFI susceptible Security Almost impossible to tap Susceptible to tapping TABLE 2 2 CABLE COMPARISON Copper Cable Recommendation The type of copper cable VTI recommends is Cat 5e UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair Fiber Optic Cable Recommendation Fiber optic cables are specified by their core diameter and the type of fiber multi mode or single mode When using a 1000BASE SX fiber optic transceiver three possible cable choices can be made 1 62 5 125 um MMF multi mode fiber 2 50 125 um MMF 3 9 125 um SMF single mode fiber In the descriptions above the first number refers to the diameter of the fibe
19. 10 year TEMPERATURE 3 x 10 0 C to 50 C ADJUSTMENT RANGE 3 x 10 min WARM UP TIME N A PERFORMANCE Ultra High Performance AGING 1 x 107 year TEMPERATURE Less than 2 x 10 0 C to 70 C ADJUSTMENT RANGE 4 x 107 min WARM UP TIME lt 3 minutes 14 EX2500A Introduction www vtiinstruments com SECTION 2 PREPARATION FOR USE OVERVIEW This section provides a step by step process for setting up the EX2500A for use It covers hardware installation input connections and cabling considerations UNPACKING When the EX2500A is unpacked from its shipping carton the contents should include the following items e EX2500A LXI VXI Gigabit Ethernet Slot O Interface e LXI Quick Start Guide e EX2500A User s Manual this manual e EX2500A Quick Start Guide e VTI Instruments Corp Drivers and Product Manuals CD e Agilent IO Library distribution CD All components should be inspected for damage Also take note of the MAC address located in the Card Configuration section of the product label found on the top side cover see Figure 3 2 The MAC address may be required if problems arise when locating the module in the local network REQUIRED EQUIPMENT In order to use the EX2500A the following items are required e A VXIbus mainframe e One of the following network cables o Unshielded Category 5e Cat 5e Ethernet cable not exceeding 100 m in length o Fiber o
20. A is using for LAN events All events sent by this device will include this data Likewise the device will only accept events that include the same LXI Domain data Wired Trigger Parameters o Wired OR Bias indicates whether the Wired OR bias for each LXI trigger line LXIO through LXI is enabled or disabled LXI LAN EVENTS The LXI LAN Events page is used for module to module communication over Ethernet The LAN Events menu is used to configure the EX2500A s LAN Event input filters Tio Wine haa EEO mex G KL E http 10 20 5 139 cgi bin setlanconfig cgi y gt X Pr we d Hy LAN Event Configuration Da O 9 o EN ge EPA XI A e onfiguratio Al Technology Firmware Version IP Configuration Domain 200 Module Options Time Log Enable LXI Synchronization Clear Log E LXI Lan Events LAN Event loq Source Event ID Filter Device Status LANO Trig LANO Resource Manager LAN1 Trigger Setup LAN1 Trig Interrupt Setup LED Test LANZ Trig Firmware Upgrade LANZ Trig Report a Bug LAN4 Trig LANS Trig inet LAN7 Trig Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Done Internet R100 FIGURE 5 9 LAN EVENTS CONFIGURATION WEB PAGE Domain displays the current domain byte Log Enable checking this box allows the user to log LAN Events The log can be viewed by clicking on the LAN Event Log link in the Command Menu Cle
21. Alas Editor User Preferences About MAX Help Explorer g E E MAX displays an interactive task Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX list in the right side of the MAX a d window to quide you through provides access to all your National configuration and basic tasks Instruments DAQ GPIB IMAQ IVI Motion pong EE VISA and VXI devices With Measurement amp Automation Explorer you can To learn about any task on the list click on it Configure your National Instruments hardware and software Add new channels interfaces and virtual instruments Execute system diagnostics View devices and instruments connected to your system Some task lists include interactive buttons For example to save a channel configuration to a file click ta from the task list For more information select available help categories from What do you want to do the Help Help Topics menu ARET E ON P enable disable add or remove VISA pa 2 When the NI Passport Registry Editor dialog box appears ensure that the NiVisaTulip dll check box is selected Click Apply and then click OK EX2500A Software Installation VTI Instruments Corp NI Passport Registry Editor List of Passports Nivi488 dll WISA Library Passport for GPIB Add NiviAsrl dll WISA Library Passport for Serial NiViEnet dll WISA Library Passport for TCPIP and WX 11 NiViGpvx dll VISA Library Passport for GPI
22. B VXI Remove NiviPxi dll VISA Library Passport for PXI NivisaTulip dll Library Passport for Tulip Ni i xi dll VISA Library Passport for VXI Pre 3 0 E a E M wi a Gore 3 A warning will appear indicating that MAX must be restarted for changes to take effect Click OK then close MAX A You have changed one or more passports You must restart MAX for the changes to take effect ADD THE EX2500A INTERFACE TO AGILENT VISA 1 Open Agilent s Connection Expert from the Start Menu via the path Start gt All Programs gt Agilent IO Libraries Suite gt Agilent Connection Expert Connection Expert Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14 www agilent com Updating from configuration Zei Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies 2004 2 From the Connection Expert main window click the Add an interface link in the Task Guide field 48 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com Be Edt wew JO Confguramon Toos Hep Bh imerectve lO RB Addinsrwmem ByAddiemrnce X D Auf 97 COMI ASAL 1 D COM2 ASAL 2 PLAN TORO dannata Sue Intorno a new interface definen to the system ceefigaration 19 How do 1 add an inetrur 127 How do 1 get drivers Where cant find programming samples Agilent VISA is the secondary VISA Ib 3 From the Manually Add an Interface dialog box select VTI Instruments LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface from the list and then click Add E Manua
23. C MIND Y ORKS lt Bac Finish nimbus ADD THE EX2500A INTERFACE TO AGILENT VISA 1 Open Agilent s Connection Expert from the Start Menu via the path Start gt All Programs gt Agilent IO Libraries Suite gt Agilent Connection Expert Connection Expert Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14 www agilent com Updating from configuration Se ZS Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies 2004 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 2 From the Connection Expert main window click the Add an interface link in the Task Guide field Agilent Connection Expert File Edit View Up Configuration Tools Help E Refresh A D Undo d neie Imi Interactive D MZ Add Instrument W9 Add Interface 9 Delete Instrument 1 0 on this PC System tasks EE EK QP Refresh al COM ASRL1 t SA LAN TCPIPO Add an instrument W usso QER addan interface More InfdManually add a new interface definition to the system configuration How do Tadd an instrument Y How do I get drivers Where can Ifind programming samples 3 From the Manually Add an Interface dialog box select VTI Instruments LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface from the list and then click Add Le Manually Add an Interface x Available interface types Remote RS 232 via E5810 or Remote IO Server Remote GPIB via E5810 or Remote IO Server LAN interface Remote USB via Remote IO Server GPIB VXI interface XI Techno
24. DATING EX2500A FIRMWARE To update the EX2500A s firmware access the web interface for the module requiring an update see Opening the Web Page for more information on accessing this interface Click on the Firmware Upgrade link on the left hand column to navigate to the Firmware Upgrade page Click Browse to locate the firmware image EX2500A_xxx_upgrade img where xxx denotes the revision of the driver that will be used Make certain that this image is appropriate to load based on the latest revision number and that the file was obtained from either the VTI Instruments User s Manuals and Drivers CD or the VTI Instruments web site as an improper version may corrupt the Flash memory and make the EX2500A non responsive Either click Open or double click on the img file to select the image The file will then appear in the Upgrade image field le Go X E http fex2500a 617522 local cgi binfupgrade cai Ka X Google Pp gt dr amp CR Upgrade E th 0 9 EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Firmware Upgrade i ri IP Configuration Firmware Upgrade Module Options 3 y Upgrade image CBrowse J LXI Synchronization Submit LXI Lan Events LAN Event lo Device Status Resource Manager Close fils Trigger Setup a eng Look in Fimware zl Of amp fi LED Test BE Firmware Uparade a Report a Bug Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0
25. ED indicates that the EX2500A s device clock is an IEEE 1588 slave o A 1588 LED flashing green once per second indicates that its clock is the IEEE 1588 master o A 1588 LED flashing green once every two seconds indicates that the EX2500 is the IEEE 1588 grandmaster o Ifthe LED is solid red an IEEE 1588 fault has occurred If this LED is not illuminated it the EX2500A is not synchronized with the IEEE 1588 clock O z0 gO E TC LXITRIGGER BUS 5 RE GIGABIT ETHERNET j Ss CE Als D Q lema y es SS ES o O OR e Ethernet Link Status Indicators o A B C provides link status for the established GIGABIT ETHERNET connection and OR indicates the following VE LEDA LEDB LEDC Mode j OFF ON ON 1000 Mb s Fiber Link up ON OFF ON 1000 Mb s Cat 5 Master Link up Q OFF OFF ON 1000 Mb s Cat 5 Slave Link up OFF ON OFF 100 Mb s Cat 5 Link up FIGURE 3 1 ON OFF OFF 10 Mb s Cat 5 Link up sie ee FRONT OFF OFF OFF Link Down ANEL EX2500A Module Description 21 VTI Instruments Corp o Tx Rx DUPLEX provides transmit Tx receive Rx and duplex status for the established GIGABIT ETHERNET connection When the DUPLEX LED is illuminated this indicates that a full duplex connection has been established A half duplex connection is indicated otherwise Connectors e CLK IN OUT SMB conne
26. ES VTI Instruments EX2500A is the industry s first gigabit LAN based VXI Slot 0 interface which merges Ethernet s robust architecture and widespread infrastructure the fast emerging LXI standard for instrumentation and the popular VXIbus platform Providing a solution that recognizes a system designer s need to remain compatible with legacy systems and desire to adopt new technologies the EX2500A integrates key features of the LXI standard to create a versatile interface that extends the VXIbus to an external host through the power of Ethernet The Power of LXI The VXI TTL trigger bus is a powerful component of VXI based systems and is used to facilitate hardware handshaking between modules freeing up the CPU for other tasks With the introduction of the EX2500A all eight of the VXI TTL trigger lines can now be extended across multiple mainframes and to other LXI devices through the LXI Trigger Bus compliant front panel connectors Low Voltage Differential Signal or LVDS Additionally the EX2500A incorporates the LXI standard VXI 11 instrument discovery mechanism greatly simplifying integration within hybrid systems Data Transfer Rates As technology moves toward more data intensive applications in the functional test and data acquisition environments the ability to quickly offload data to the host controller for processing is critical The EX2500A is a high speed gigabit serial communications device and has been optimiz
27. EX2500A several switches can be viewed with various functions These switches must be configured prior to installation of the EX2500A into a mainframe The default setting for each of these switches is underlined in order to provide a quick reference when in the field The section that follows provides a detailed description for each configurable switch i y y fa S DCH o ___ CLK10IN 50 OHM TERMINATION IN CLK10 IN 50 OHM TERMINATION OUT Ea O CLK10 OUT TURNED ON CLK10 OUT TURNED OFF E fl CLK10 OUT NOT INVERTED CLK10 OUT INVERTED Y aa SLOVLNOD NOLIANNOD HINOL LON OG DEFAULT SWITCH SETTINGS INDICATED BY UNDERLINE 2031 Main St Irvine CA 92614 w VXI Technology Inc 949 955 1804 Dach 70 0313 000 SIN 116372 A Optio UU we z EC Wu iON d Commander Mig aod Abo Mester POWER COOLING REQUIREMENTS av N Am AN 55mA 150mA OMA AmA 2mA OmA e at 0 28mm H20 for a 10 C Internal Rise laximum ue Rev jevice Type Aaddresesble Memor d cE 5VSTBY Oma Kr CARD CONFIGURATION MADE IN U S A aT DO NOT TOUCH CONNECTOR CONTACTS LI e ON BOARD OSCILLATOR T
28. Interrupt 6 Report a Bug Pulse Interrupt 7 _ Interrupt 7 Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 internet 100 FIGURE 5 19 INTERRUPT CONTROL PAGE e Logical Address this text field is used to enter the logical address that will be read when an interrupt is generated e Pulse Interrupt these buttons generate a VME interrupt 70 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com LED TEST The LED Test page allows the user to change the state of the EX2500A s front panel network LEDs These tests may be used for identification or debugging purposes re fast Windows Internet EXPIOTEr G 3 52 EE http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfleds cai We de Ben test EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface LED Test Firmware Version IP Configuration LED Test Module Options Time LXI Synchronization A Led C Normal Blinking O On O Off O LAN Event log Device Status Led Tx Normal Blinking On O Off O Resource Manager Led Rx Normal O Blinking O On O Off O Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup Led DUPLEX Normal Blinking O On Off O LED Test Operations Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 100 e FIGURE 5 20 LED TEST PAGE e Normal selecting this radio button will cause the selected LED to function in its typical mode indicating status information about the networ
29. K10 IN 50 ohm termination IN OQUT o 24 IS EWEN 78 CLK10 OUT NOT inverted 24 IP address EEN See network configuration CLK10 OUT turned ON OFF 24 On board oscillator power on off 24 L On board oscillator selected oooonnonconnnnonicninnnnnanccnnnn 24 LAN Configuration Initialize ooonionnnnnininncnns 16 22 On board oscillator trim dis connected connected 24 Ellis See LAN Configuration Initialize TRIG IN 50 ohm termination IN OUT O cue E 21 CONE C cata EE DU PEE e La ee 22 1 0 O10 6 oh 23 81 Ethernet link status indicators o oonnconcnicninncnnancnncnno 21 Rx 22 LXI trigger DUS EE A IS 21 SFP fiber EE Tx 22 TRIG IN vee VA AC a TRIGOU Tori etica 22 LATE BUS aaa D pin assignments A LXI trigger controls cies eeeeeeseesesseeseeeceeeeeseeseeeeeeeees 76 declaration of CONfOrMILY 0 ee eect eeeeeeeeteteeaeeeeeeee 6 DEE ind M DHCP server E el E maximum data transfer rate block mode embedded web page multiple mainframe configurations cseeseeeeeeeteeee 19 CE VICE SEU eebe ee bad ee cadets firmware upgrade N firwmare version aie network configuration Formatted WO WEE troubleshooting interrupt Control network troubleshooting IP configuration oh LAN Event log oocococccnoconoccnoncconancnonanonaconccnonccnnncnnnccnnos O LED e oscillator specifications oococoncnncnnnonncnncnnoncnrnnanonccnrnonncnno 14 LOSI seoa ae Login Error Message 54 P EXT AN E
30. OFTWARE INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION The EX2500A driver was written to be used with Agilent VISA and therefore requires this software to be installed to function properly Two software installation paths should be considered by users when installing the required EX2500A software e Use with Agilent VISA software where Agilent VISA is installed as the primary VISA e Use with existing National Instruments VISA NI VISA software which requires Agilent VISA to be installed as the secondary VISA and NI VISA to be configured properly to support Agilent VISA VISA REQUIREMENTS In order to work properly in a test system the EX2500A requires Agilent VISA to be installed on the host PC Agilent VISA may be installed as either the primary VISA or may be installed secondary to NI VISA The EX2500A is compatible with the following VISA software revisions 1 Agilent VISA Revision 14 2 or later 2 NI VISA Revision 2 6 or later for guaranteed operation VTI Instruments Corp however recommends using revision 3 4 or later Agilent VISA as Primary VISA Installation Path If Agilent VISA revision 14 2 or later is installed on the PC that will be connected to the EX2500A go to page 30 If a different version of Agilent VISA is installed on the host PC go to page 26 to install revision 14 2 It is recommended that previous versions of Agilent VISA be removed before installing revision 14 2 Agilent VISA as Secondary VISA Installation Pat
31. OL The Resource Manager Control page allows the user to perform various Resource Manager tasks From here the beginning and end of both A24 and A32 spaces can be defined and the resource manager can be manually run If any field on the Resource Manager Control page is altered it should be followed by manually running Resource Manager Ee bruiser Control Windows intenet lores 6 X EEJ http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfresman cgi Ve d r Hgresource Manager Control EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Resource Manager Control Firmware Version IP Configuration Resource Manager Module Options ime Run Resource Manager LXI Synchronization Start of A24 Space 0x00200000 LXI Lan Events LAN Event log End of A24 Space 0x00D00000 Start of A32 Space 0x20000000 Resource Manager Trigger Setup End of A32 Space 0xD0000000 Interrupt Setup LED Test VME Assignments Firmware Upgrade Add VME Assignment Report a Bug gel Location Size Space Current Assignments Remove Assignment Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet E 100 e FIGURE 5 15 RESOURCE MANAGER CONTROL PAGE e Resource Manager allows the user to modify A24 A32 space limits O Run Resource Manager clicking the Run button will cause resource manager to run This may be useful instruments have been added to an extended rack and need to be identifie
32. RIM DIS CONNECTED La ON BOARD OSCILLATOR TRIM CONNECTED A ON BOARD OSCILLATOR POWER OFF cE ON BOARD OSCILLATOR POWER ON EXTERNAL OSCILLATOR SELECTED O BOARD OSCILLATOR SELECTED ____ TRIGIN 50 OHM TERMINATION IN TRIG IN 50 OHM TERMINATION OUT m ELECTROSTATIC a ER SENSITIVE DEVICE Oo z E E E E f 7 S 7 7 7 L L L d L 7 L El T 7 FIGURE 3 2 EX2500A TOP COVER EX2500A Module Description 23 VTI Instruments Corp User Configurable Switches CLK10 IN 50 OHM TERMINATION IN OUT when IN is selected a 50 Q impedance to ground is presented to the incoming waveform This is useful when connecting these ports to 50 Q BNC to SMB cables When OUT is selected the 50 Q termination is removed The default for this switch is OUT switch in the up position CLK10 OUT TURNED ON OFF when ON is selected a 10 MHz clock signal is available at EXT CLK OUT When OFF is selected the 10 MHz clock signal is not routed to the SMB connector The default for this switch is OFF switch in the up position CLK10 OUT NOT INTERTED when NOT INVERTED is selected the 10 MHz clock signal on the CLK OUT port is in phase with the on board oscillator When inverted the 10 MHz clock signal is 180 out of phase with the oscillator The default for this switch is NOT INVERTED switch in the down position TRIG IN 50 OHM TERMINATION IN OUT when IN is selecte
33. SAGE To properly login to the EX2500A embedded web page simply enter the password in the appropriate text field The default password is ex2500 note that passwords are case sensitive and press the Submit button To change the password access the Module Options page login Windows Intense Esulorar G e E http ex2500a 617522 local cgi bin login cai E Xx w Ei Bin EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Login Firmware Version IP Configuration Login o Password ex2500 LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event lo Device Status Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Resource Manager Firmware Version 2 1 0 Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug internet 100 FIGURE 5 3 LOGIN PAGE 54 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com FIRMWARE VERSION The Firmware Version web page provides the following information mare Version Windows miernet Eepinen 6 i Hig http ex2500a 617522 local cgi binjindex cai dk e Bh Firmware Version EX2500A LXI VXI Slot O Interface Firmware Version Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization VXI Technology Inc EX2500 LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface FW Revision 2 1 0 Aug 21 2007 14 42 16 LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Seria
34. Standard 256 MB 333 MHz DDR SDRAM Optional Up to 2 GB available TRIGGER SUPPORT Bus Lines VXI TTL 0 7 LXI 0 7 LAN Events VXI ECL 0 1 and the VXI 10 MHz clock Front Panel Connectors EXT TRIG IN EXT TRIG OUT PROCESSOR SPEED 825 MHz ETHERNET PROTOCOL TCP IP VXI 11 UO LIBRARY Agilent I O Library Suite 14 2 or later VISA SUPPORT VXIplug amp play compliant OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT Windows XP Windows 2000 LXI REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS TRIGGER TO TRIGGER RESPONSE TIMES Typical External Trigger LXI Trigger Bus Channel 22 ns External Trigger VME TTL or ECL 30 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel External Trigger 22 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel VME TTL or ECL 22 ns LXI Trigger Bus Channel LXI Trigger Bus Channel 20 ns VME TTL or ECL External Trigger 20 ns VME TTL or ECL LXI Trigger Bus Channel 20 ns VME TTL or ECL VME TTL or ECL 22 ns TIMESTAMP ACCURACY 1 ms BACKPLANE POWER REQUIREMENTS VOLTAGE 5 V 12 V 24 V 2V 5 2 V 12 V 24 V 5 V STBY IrEAK 46A 45 mA OmA 55 mA 150 mA 0OmA 0OmA 0OmA Ipynamic 450 mA 1 mA OmA 4mA 2mA 0 mA 0 mA 0 mA ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 C to 50 C HUMIDITY 5 to 85 relative humidity EX2500A Introduction 13 VTI Instruments Corp TCXO OCXO OPTION SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD OSCILLATOR USE VXI 10 MHz PERFORMANCE 50 ppm PERFORMANCE High Performance AGING 1 x
35. Wizard Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files ots 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 10 Libraries Suite Directories Core Product Directory C Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite 1WIComponents Directory C Program Files I 1 VISA Directory C Program Files VISA Selected Features Agilent VISA as primary Manuals Examples Cancel 8 Once Agilent VISA installation is complete the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box will appear As the EX2500A driver must be installed before the Agilent Connection Expert can be used ensure that both check boxes on this dialog box are not selected Click the Finish button to complete VISA installation Aaikur JO H ette Anaea InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 Click Finish to exit the wizard Yes want to view the Read Me file r Yes T want to connect to my instrument nch Agilent Connection Expert You have finished step 1 of an easy 3 step process In step 2 connect instrument cables and power In step 3 use Connection Expert to configure your instrument connection If you received an instrument specific CD it contains additional software and or manuals You may insert it a
36. age Based Memory or Extended e Capabilities list indicating the reported capabilities of the selected module e Servant Area this field indicates the logical address above which the EX2500A s servant area will begin e Address Space indicates the address space s available for the selected module e Commander s Logical Address indicates the logical address of the selected modules commander EX2500A Web Page Operation 63 VTI Instruments Corp Memory I O When the Memory I O button is clicked on the Module Information page the Memory I O page appears This page allows a user to read and write raw data to the selected module Emo UO Windovs erst Eur G H E http 10 20 5 133 cqi binjmemio cai LA 0 E E Eaj Memory yo Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Memory I O Results Address Space A16 Dev EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface LX Address Offset Data Size 0x0000 Data Output Operation 0x0000 Manufacturer Model Logical Address Device info VXI Technology EX2500A 0 Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 FIGURE 5 13 MEMORY I O PAGE Si Internet 100 e Results displays the value returned from the most recently e
37. all Recommended for advanced users InstallShield 4 At the Install Agilent VISA dialog box a prompt appears asking if Agilent VISA will be installed as the primary VISA Ensure that Install Agilent VISA as primary VISA is not selected and the click the Next button The screenshot below is from a system with NI VISA already installed Asilani lO Corana Sui eh Isra ld Wierd Install Agilent VISA Agilent VISA will be installed as the primary VISA and in side by side mode If you plan on installing another company s VISA in the future you may wish to clear the checkbox For more information see the Agilent 10 Libraries Suite Getting Started Guide InstallShield 40 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 5 No changes are required at the Choose Destination Location dialog box Click the Next button to continue Aslan lo libraries Suite EE ls Gol Dialekt Wier Choose Destination Location Select the folders where Setup will install files Setup will install this product and its components in the following folders Agilent 10 Libraries Suite Destination Folder C Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite VISA Destination Folder C Program Files VISA Browse M IVI Components Destination Folder C Program Files Browse nstallS hield lt Back Next gt Cancel 6 At the Select Features dialog box a summary of features that
38. allation is complete the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box will appear As the EX2500A driver must be installed before the Agilent Connection Expert can be used ensure that both check boxes on this dialog box are no selected Click the Finish button to complete VISA installation Agilent lo HERE en Insti hist Wierd InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 Click Finish to exit the wizard Yes want to view the Read Me file r Yes 1 want to connect to my instrument Launch Agilent Connection Expert You have finished step 1 of an easy 3 step process In step 2 connect instrument cables and power In step 3 use Connection Expert to configure your instrument connection If you received an instrument specific CD it contains additional software and or manuals You may insert it after you use Connection Expert to connect to your instrument 42 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com EX2500A DRIVER INSTALLATION VXI Plug amp Play Driver 1 From the VTI Instruments Corp Drivers and Product Manuals CD run the program Drvr_EX2500A_R2p1p0 msi or later At the Welcome dialog box click the Next button E TT ESJU Welcome to the YTI EX2500A Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install YTI EX25004 on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyri
39. an entry page Use of the entry type web pages in the EX2500A are governed by a common set of operational characteristics e Pages initially load with the currently entered selections displayed e Each page contains a Submit button to accept newly entered changes Leaving a page before submitting any changes has the effect of canceling the changes leaving the instrument in its original state e Navigation through a parameter screen is done with the Tab key The Enter key has the same function as clicking the Submit button and cannot be used for navigation EX2500A Web Page Operation 53 VTI Instruments Corp Login Error Message When an entry page is initially accessed an Error Page will appear These pages have the ability to change core functionality on the EX2500A module and are password protected as a result To login simply click on the login link that appears on the page Login Coria Windows Interna es lorar G Be Hag http ex2500a 617522 localjcgi bintime cai Ei 4 Xx d e CH EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface f E Time Technology Firmware Version IP Configuration Accessing this page requires you to login Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 internet 100 FIGURE 5 2 ACCESS ERROR MES
40. ane TTL 2 Unrouted EI Ca ETA Patee Invert O Backplane TTL 3 Unrouted Untssered DeAssent Fue Invert Backplane TTL 4 Unrouted E UnAssenes Backplane TTL 5 Unrouted UnAssented Backplane TTL 6 Unrouted 3 unassenod Assen 1 DeAsson Il Pulse Invert O Backplane TTL 7 Unrowted Urassa Assen DeAsset Pulse Invert O ECL Trigger 0 Unos E juntssenes Assen DaAssen Se ECL Trigger 1 Unroutes E Unasseros Assen DeAssen Pulse External Trigger Unrowted Ea Unassertos Asser 1 Geesen Pulse o FIGURE 5 17 TRIGGER CONFIGURATION PAGE VXI TRIGGER CONTROLS e VXI Trigger Controls o Destination the destination trigger to which the Source is routed o Source the external trigger which is routed to the Destination o Status an indication of the logical state high or low of the destination trigger Data is refreshed when the page is loaded and when a manual control button is executed o Assert brings the trigger source to a logic low state De Assert brings the trigger source to a logic high state o Pulse causes the source to transition from its current state to the opposite state e g high to low or low to high and then back to its initial state O Due to signal conditioning ICs level translation ICs and the FPGA gate logic there are inherent propagation delays associated with trigger to trigger routing The EX2500A allows routing of any trigger source to any trigger
41. ar Log checking this box will clear all events that are currently recorded in the LAN Event Log Source indicates the LAN trigger source whose properties will be configured Event ID default settings shown allows the user to specify an alternative LAN Event ID name which is application specific e g Done Waiting This is defined in VI 3 15 IviLxiSync Specification 4 2 14 Trigger Source Eventld Note that if the Event ID is altered the default Event ID will no longer be accepted unless specifically returned to its default name 60 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com e Filter specifies the network hosts from which LAN Events can be accepted The format of this field should be a comma separated list of hostname port The default is to accept all UDP and TCP packets on port 5044 ALL 5044 5044 If ALL is used as the hostname the instrument will allow multicast UDP packets For more on sources and syntax see IVI 3 15 IviLxiSync Specification Section 4 2 17 Trigger Source Filter LAN EVENT LOG The LAN Event Log web page contains records of LAN Events which have occurred View EA evant os Windows Inert zur 6 yy E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfeventlog cai Be Bl Bi view LAN Event Log th G V EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface View LAN Event Log Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Dev
42. arget EX2500A EX2500A Software Installation 51 VTI Instruments Corp 6 The Slot 0 interface to the EX2500A should now appear in the Instrument I O on this PC field The adjacent field contains buttons that allow for EX2500A properties to be changed and provide access to the EX2500A s web interface Agilent Cos Ble Edt ew UO Configuration Toos Heb Tasks for This Interface d RL VXI 2KTESTBOX Refresh this vst interface 97 com ASRLI g 9 comz ASRL2 B change properties SL LAN TCPIPO Change the label a USBO a e Ignore S EX2500 VXIO 0 INSTR Y wien rm XK rees Y weie xo General Tasks d Mag D GE YM2716A VXI Y weien ver 2 Refresh all SY VM3640A vx10 6 INSTR EQ Add an instrument More Information E How do t connect EY How dot get drivers Where can I find programming samples The EX2500A soft front panel and other programs should now be accessible 52 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com SECTION 5 WEB PAGE OPERATION OPENING THE WEB PAGE To open the embedded web page open Internet Explorer and double click on the EX2500A in the Bonjour toolbar If the toolbar on the left does appear when Internet Explorer is opened click on the Bonjour icon located in the IE command bar see Figure 5 1 PO TECHNOLOGY Ne dos Mermet Ec lurar GO JE http www vxitech com We de
43. bug report attached This function will only work if the PC has the ability to access the Internet Download File clicking on this button allows the user to download the bug report as a file This report can then be attached to an e mail and sent manually EX2500A Web Page Operation 73 VTI Instruments Corp 74 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com SECTION 6 TRIGGER MECHANISMS OVERVIEW The EX2500A triggering mechanisms are best explained through the web interface below Tapper Gontipnration Windows Internet Explorer 3 x HBB bito 1 10 20 5 139 09 binitriger co EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Trigger Configuration Les LXI Trigger Controls _ Destination Source Status Manual Control Wired OR Output Invert rover meso Jomar Jutta tes i eratio Glimer D LAN Event loa S eet oe EE Tree Yootads Ge Bus 4 Unroutes E High Pulse Bias Enable O Invert O O CN OC A vs Bus 6 Unrouted High Low Pulse Bias E nable O Invert O rigger Bus 7 Unrouted _ High Low Pulse Bias Enable O Invert O g VXI Trigger Controls Backplane TTL O Unouted Backplane TTL 1 Eternal Tiger LAN Event Trigger Controls g Destination men Path Output Lan Event 0 Unrouted Enable O a Enable D Unrouted Enable O D Ee Ss Enable O Copyright C 2007 Vx Technology Fermware Version 2 D
44. by clicking on the Log LAN connection errors checkbox The user can also set a the time Connection Expert will wait before timing out This is done by entering a value in the Connect timeout text field It should be noted that the LAN maximum timeout and Client delta timout fields are not currently supported by the EX2500A Windows Security Alert To help protect your computer Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program Do you want to keep blocking this program C Name Agilent TMFramework Connectivity AceApplication Publisher Kgilent Technologies Inc Keep Blocking Unblock Ask Me Later Windows Firewall has blocked this program from accepting connections from the Internet or a network If you recognize the program or trust the publisher you can unblock it When should unblock a program 5 Connection Expert will display the IP address of all EX2500As discovered on the network Clicking LEDs runs a test on the LEDs of the highlighted EX2500A causing the MODE LEDs to blink in a leap frog pattern An additional dialog box will appear asking if this is 50 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com the correct module It this is the module of interest click OK to establish the highlighted EX2500A as the target module E Select a EX2500 10 1 2 50 The IP address field will now contain the IP of the target EX2500A Clicking OK assigns the VISA interface ID shown to the t
45. cense agreement lt Back Next gt Cancel 26 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 3 At the Setup Type dialog box select the Custom radio button then click the Next button Agilent Jo Cornas Suite Eh Is Gel Dialekt Wierd Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select a setup type Typical Recommended features for your configuration will be installed Choose the program features you want to install Recommended for advanced users InstallShield 4 At the Install Agilent VISA dialog box a prompt appears asking if Agilent VISA will be installed as the primary VISA Ensure that Install Agilent VISA as primary VISA is selected and then click the Next button Aglan lo Ciprana Suite Eh Is Gol iia leh Wierd Install Agilent VISA Agilent VISA will be installed as the primary VISA and in side by side mode If you plan on installing another company s VISA in the future you may wish to clear the checkbox For more information see the Agilent 10 Libraries Suite Getting Started Guide Iw Install Agilent VISA as primary VISA InstallShield lt Back Next gt EX2500A Software Installation 27 28 VTI Instruments Corp 5 No changes are required at the Choose Destination Location dialog box Click the Next button to continue Agane lo Uibririss Suite EE is Gol Dialekt Wierd Choose Destination Location Select t
46. chnology 4016 More Info VXI Technology VM1548C More Info VXI Technology 1602 More Info Agilent Technol E1432A 1 More Info Logical Address indicates the logical address of a module in the mainframe Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 e Internet FIGURE 5 11 DEVICE STATUS PAGE Slot indicates the slot in which a module is inserted Cage in multi chassis configurations this field indicates the chassis in which a device is located This represents the logical address of the chassis slot 0 device Manufacturer Name indicates the reported manufacturer name for a module Model Name indicates the reported model name of a module More Info clicking this button causes the Module Information page to be displayed for the selected module E 100 If the Logical Address indicator is clicked for any of discovered module the identification XML file can be viewed for that module 62 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com MODULE INFORMATION If a More Info buttons is clicked on the Device Status page the Module Information page for that module will appear E Module Information dos irai Elgar EJ http 10 20 5 139 cgi bin more_info cgi LA 0 a X Eaj Module Information EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Module Information Firmware Version IP Configuration Communications Memory I O Formatt
47. cted by the EX2500A and any instrument synchronization currently established in a VXI chassis will remain when an EX2500A is used as a slot 0 controller In addition to supporting these VME backplane trigger the EX2500A also supports trigger via the LXI trigger bus as well as LXI LAN Events TTL ECL Synchronization LXI Synchronization Across Backplane Utilizing LXI Trigger Bus 290000 3 600000 000000 000000 e a SE e H e al 0090000 3 OOGOOOS r L f t f L f a e L Kaf Lia O s As LE lo 6 SE FIGURE 6 2 VXI LXI COMPATIBILITY LAN EVENT TRIGGER CONTROLS The last group of trigger sources destinations reside in the LAN Event Trigger Controls section of the Trigger Configuration page LAN Events may only be sourced by the VXI Backplane s TTL Trigger lines TTLO TTL7 or may be triggered via the web interface The Destination Path is defined in the ZVI LxiSync Interface Specification section 5 2 2 Event Destination Path The default setting empty string is to send a multicast message to the default port This is a comma separated list of destinations Each destination can be the keyword all or an IP address or a hostname If an IP address or a hostame then TCP is used instead of multicast Each destination can be followed by a an
48. ctors that provide external clocking options for the EX2500A e SFP FIBER OPTIC a fiber optic gigabit Ethernet connector that accommodates an SX or LX Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP module e CATSe an RJ 45 connector that accommodates Category 5e Cat 5e twisted pair e LXI TRIGGER BUS an 8 channel LXT compliant trigger mechanism that can be used to route all VXI TTL triggers rack to rack or rack to LXI module e TRIG IN OUT SMB connectors used to route VXI TTL triggers and trigger bus signals VXI RST LAN RST Button LXI LAN Configuration Initialize LCI Mechanism The VXI RST LAN RST button implemented according to the LXI LAN Configuration Initialize LCI Mechanism specification on the EX2500A front panel provides a mechanism for recovery from an unknown or incorrect network configuration If for example the EX2500A was statically configured for test or demonstration purposes and was not returned to DHCP AUTO IP mode the module may not be found by the original network setup Following the procedure below will place the EX2500A s IP configuration mode into DHCP AUTO IP as well as ensuring that mDNS discovery is enabled 1 Press and hold the reset button until the LXI PWR LED changes from red to green approximately 5 s 2 Release the reset button VXI 11 Device Discovery supported by the VISA IO Libraries is also supported by the EX2500A This allows all EX2500A on a local network to be found withou
49. d There is no need to cycle power to the local rack containing the EX2500A Start of A24 Space to set the starting address of A24 space enter an address in this field click then click the Run button End of A24 Space to set the ending address of A24 space enter an address in this field click then click the Run button Start of A32 Space to set the starting address of A32 space enter an address in this field click then click the Run button End of A32 Space to set the ending address of A32 space enter an address in this field click then click the Run button 66 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com e VME Assignments this area allows for the presence and use of VME only instruments in a rack Oo Location the absolute location of the card in the selected address space A 24 bit hexadecimal value is chosen for an A24 address space A 32 bit hexadecimal value is chosen for an A32 address space The value used must be in the range of the starting and ending addresses selected above o Size a hexadecimal value representing the size of memory to allocate for the VME only card For example a 1 MB block is represented as 0x 100000 o Address Space the type of address space the VME only instrument maps to o Current Assignment indicates the location size and address space of added VME assignments o Remove removes the assignment selected in the curre
50. d a 50 2 termination is presented to the incoming trigger signal This is useful when connecting these ports to 50 Q BNC to SMB cables When OUT is selected the 50 Q termination is removed The default for this switch is OUT switch in the up position ON BOARD OSCILLATOR TRIM DIS CONNECTED CONNECTED when the EX2500A is loaded with the TCXO or OCXO option this switch enables the 10 MHz output to be trimmed When connected is selected the clock trim is enabled for the TCXO OCXO options The position of this switch is irrelevant with the standard oscillator option When DIS CONNECTED or in the up position the TCXO OCXO clock trim is disabled The default for this switch is CONNECTED switch in the down position ON BOARD OSCIALLATOR POWER ON OFF when ON is selected the VXIbus backplane CLK10 and CLK10 signals are enabled This switch should be in the down default position in most applications The default for this switch is ON switch in the down position EXTERNAL ON BOARD OSCIALLATOR SELECTED when ON BOARD is selected the EX2500A s on board oscillator CLK10 TCXO or OCXO is selected When EXTERNAL is selected the front panel SMB CLK10 input signal is used for the VXIbus backplane CLK10 and CLK10 signals The default for this switch is IN switch in the down position 24 EX2500A Module Description www vtiinstruments com SECTION 4 S
51. d a decimal port number Each destination port can be followed by and optional 7 and an event id Example all DONE 10 2 1 100 1234 dmm2 local start would send a multicast event of DONE on the default port of 5044 a default LANx TCP event to host 10 2 1 100 port 1234 and a TCP event of start to host dmm2 local on the default port of 5044 LAN Events are passed to other instruments through the eight LAN Event channels via Ethernet packets UPD multicast or TCP messages and are configured in a manner similar to the LXI Trigger Bus These events can occur in past time not currently supported now or future time Now events have a IEEE 1588 time of 0 indicating that the event will occur immediately after it is received Because they have a time of 0 the event log will only identify when this event was received Future time events have an IEEE 1588 time that has not yet occurred Because these events occur in the future they can be prepared for and provide a better response time than either past or now events For more information on LAN Events please see the LXI LAN Events in Section 5 Although TTL trigger lines must be used as a direct LAN Event Trigger source other sources may still be used to indirectly trigger LAN Events If for example the TTLO trigger source is set to LXIO and Invert is selected If LANO s source is then set to TTLO then LXIO will trigger LANO indir
52. dress of the device on the network to which all other IEEE 1588 compliant devices are synchronized PTP Parent Clock MAC indicates the MAC address of the device to which the EX2500A is synchronized On a LAN that consists of multiple subnets this indicates the MAC address of the parent clock on that particular subnet PTP State indicates whether the EX2500A is a master slave faulty disabled passive or unlocked Current PTP Time indicates the number of seconds since midnight January 1 1970 UTC coordinated universal time Current Local Time indicates the date and time in 24 hour format Grandmaster Traceability to UTC indicates how the grandmaster is synchronized to the UTC The values provide an indicator of how closely synchronized the grandmaster is to UTC time Clock Source UTC Synchronization ATOM UTC Atomic Clock Less than 100 ns GPS GPS Receiver Less than 100 ns NTP Network Time Protocol Less than 50 ms HAND Manually Automatically Set Less than 10 s INIT User Defined Not specified DFLT None None TABLE 5 1 UTC GRANDMASTER CLOCK IDENTIFIERS Current Variance of Parent this function not currently supported by the EX2500A IEEE 1588 Domain indicates the instrument s PTP subdomain Typically this indicator is _DFLT EX2500A Web Page Operation 59 VTI Instruments Corp LXI Module to Module Parameters o LXI Domain an 8 bit number 0 to 255 which indicates the domain the EX2500
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54. e E roret Sum FIGURE 6 1 TRIGGER CONFIGURATION PAGE EX2500A Trigger Mechanisms 75 VTI Instruments Corp It is easiest to think of each trigger destination as the output of a 27 to 1 multiplexer where the source selected in the pull down menu is the multiplexer input that is routed to the destination There are three categories of triggers in this hybrid interface LXI VXI and LAN Event At power up the LXI triggers are disabled driven mode with MLVDS driver output enables disabled and are in the low state as indicated in the Status column The VXI backplane TTL triggers are open collector signals and are normally implemented with falling edges per observation B 6 7 of the VXI specification The user should keep this in mind when implementing LXI to VXI TTL trigger routes LXI TRIGGER CONTROLS In the LXI Trigger Controls section eight LXI Trigger Bus channels are selectable from the drop menu which can when selected as the Source be routed to any other trigger destination Referencing Figure 6 1 a user is able to configure each LXI trigger channel independently When the output enable box is not selected the LXI Trigger Bus channel is configured as an input Selecting the output enable box configures the LXI Trigger Bus channel as both an input and an output Another user selectable LXI option is channel mode The LXI Wired Trigger Bus operates in two modes Wired OR and Wired OR bias also known as Dr
55. ectly via TTLO EX2500A Trigger Mechanisms TI VTI Instruments Corp LXI TRIGGER BUS The EX2500A provides an LXI trigger bus connector For more information on the LXI Trigger Bus please visit www lxistandard org and refer to LXI Standard Revision 1 1 and LXI Trigger Bus Cable and Terminator Specifications Rev 1 1 Pin 1 Pin 13 ZA N 00000000000 SII Pin 14 Pin 25 FIGURE 6 3 TRIGGER BUs DB 25 CONNECTOR Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 43 3 V 14 RP_TRIG_PO 2 GND 15 RP_TRIG_NO 3 RP_TRIG_Pl 16 RESERVED 4 RP_TRIG NI 17 RP_TRIG_P2 5 GND 18 RP_TRIG_N2 6 RP_TRIG_P3 19 GND 7 RP_TRIG_N3 20 RP_TRIG_P4 8 GND 21 RP_TRIG_N4 9 RP_TRIG_P5 22 GND 10 RP_TRIG_N5 23 RP_TRIG_P6 11 RESERVED 24 RP_TRIG_N6 12 RP_TRIG Pi 25 RESERVED 13 RP_TRIG_N7 TABLE 6 1 LXI TRIGGER BUS CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS IEEE 1588 The IEEE 1588 standard was introduced to provide a vehicle for test and measurement equipment to be synchronized with submicrosecond accuracy over Ethernet Rather than using a coaxial cable to synchronize instruments in a test station a low cost Cat 5e cable can be used Should an IEEE 1588 error occur the 1588 LED on the EX2500A front panel will glow red see LEDs in Section 3 for more information 78 EX2500A Trigger Mechanisms www vtiinstruments com SECTION 7 FIRMWARE UPDATES UP
56. ed VO Module Options Time Manufacturer Name VXI Technology Lal Senchranizatier Model Name EX2500A LXI Lan Events 5 LAN Event log Logical Address 0 Device Status Slot 0 Resource Manager Resource Manager Serial Number 654321 Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Device Class Message Based Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Commander capable SS Report a Bug Capabilities Master capable Interrupter capable Firmware Revision 2 1 0 Servant Area 0 Address Space A16 Only Commander s 0 Logical Address Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet 100 FIGURE 5 12 MODULE INFORMATION PAGE e Communications clicking on the Memory I O or Formatted I O buttons will open a web page that is used to communicate with to the EX2500A Manufacturer Name indicates the manufacturer of the selected module Model Name indicates the manufacturer s model name for the selected module Logical Address indicates the selected module s Logical Address Slot indicates the mainframe slot in which the module is currently installed Serial Number indicates the reported serial number of the selected module only available for message based devices e Firmware Revision indicates the reported firmware revision of the selected module only available for message based devices e Device Class indicates the module s device class It may be Register Based Mess
57. ed for transferring blocks of data in excess of 40 MB s A high performance DMA controller is used during block moves to achieve superior transfer rates This is accomplished without compromising traditional message based word serial command performance Simplified Cabling and Connectivity Communication back to the host processor is achieved using a standard Cat 5e Ethernet cable Distances up to 200 meters between mainframe and host can be realized A fiber optic connection is available if even greater distances are required Wireless control of VXI instruments is also now possible through the use of wireless routers The EX2500A achieves top performance when connected to a gigabit LAN interface which is also a standard item in recent PC motherboards Low cost gigabit Ethernet switches can be used to connect multiple mainframes to a single host For legacy systems SMB connectors are provided for single line trigger input output as well as external reference clock input output EX2500A Introduction 11 VTI Instruments Corp Familiar Software Interfaces The EX2500A is fully compliant with the VXIplug amp play specifications and implements VISA as the API communication layer A standard VISA I O library is included and integrates seamlessly with either Agilent Technologies or National Instruments versions of VISA This greatly simplifies installation of the EX2500A into legacy systems using the VISA protocol and preserves any inv
58. eselecting this option or performing an LCI operation e g depressing the VXI RST LAN RST button on the front panel for 5 s or longer will return mDNS Service Discovery to enabled Static IP Configuration this configuration section is used to create a Static IP address o IP Address the user configured IP address is entered into this text field o Netmask defines the range of IP addresses the EX2500A will attempt to connect to directly 255 255 255 0 means match all but the last number etc o Gateway Address the IP address of a server that EX2500A can use to contact IP addresses external to its network o DNS Servers this field is used to provide domain names that the EX2500A module may use to looking up hostnames e g www vtiinstruments com Current IP Configuration indicates the current settings for the EX2500A s IP address netmask gateway MAC address and hostname These fields are not configurable Hostname indicates a name which other devices may use to communicate with the EX2500A instead of using its IP address When mDNS service discover is used the host name for the unit will appear The default hostname is ex2500a serial number Device Description this user configurable field can be used to provide additional information regarding the module i e location use etc This is visible on the Firmware Version page without the need for a password If set this description will be used as the Service Name
59. estment in existing TPS Test Program Set and driver development by eliminating the need for costly code modifications The VXI Resource Manager is resident on the module and executed automatically at power up all system resources are allocated without the need to run a separate utility The EX2500A runs an embedded web interface and system status including installed VXI hardware memory allocation IP configuration and logical address information can be viewed through an LXI compliant web page Direct communication to installed devices through message or register based commands can be achieved through this interface This interface allows firmware updates to be accomplished quickly and easily Embedded Resource Manager A resource manager RESMAN as defined by the VXIbus specification primarily performs the task of identifying all VXI devices in a mainframe and ensures that these devices have passed their self tests RESMAN also configures the system s A24 and A32 address maps allocates the VMEbus interrupt lines and initiates normal system operation Furthermore RESMAN establishes a system wide control hierarchy described by Commander and Servant relationships Unlike other Slot 0 interfaces the EX2500A has an embedded resource manager that runs on every power up Because RESMAN is integrated into the EX2500A there is no need for this utility to be available in any other location such as a PC Since RESMAN runs on every power cycle
60. for mDNS service discover instead of the hostname above MODULE OPTIONS Several optional EX2500A settings can be modified through this web page Conme Our Windows lors G d e E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfmod_options cgi we k EEJ Module Options EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Module Options Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options RAM ECC Time Requires Restart LXI Synchronization Module Options Enabled O Disabled LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Check Backplane Clocks On Startup PPS Output Enabled Oo Disabled Enabled Disabled Change Password Current Password New Password Re type New Password Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 internet R 100 FIGURE 5 6 MODULE OPTIONS PAGE DEFAULT SETTINGS SHOWN EX2500A Web Page Operation 57 VTI Instruments Corp Module Options this field allows the user to enable or disable specified EX2500A features o RAM ECC if enabled the EX2500A will perform memory error checking and correction ECC This option may slow down performance but increases reliability o Check Backplane Clocks on Startup if enabled the EX2500A will check the 10 MHz and 16 MHz backplane clocks on startup If these clocks are not within their specifications
61. fter you use Connection Expert to connect to your instrument EX2500A Software Installation 29 VTI Instruments Corp EX2500A DRIVER INSTALLATION VXI Plug amp Play Driver 1 From the VTI Instruments Corp Drivers and Product Manuals CD run the program Drvr_EX2500A_R2p1p0 msi or later At the Welcome dialog box click the Next button Bletz Welcome to the YTI EX2500A Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install TI EX25004 on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 2 From the Select Installation Folder dialog box select an appropriate radio button according to host PC demands No changes are required in the Folder field Click the Next button to proceed By Vl e500 Select Installation Folder The installer will install VT EX25004 to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite Install WTI EX25004 for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer O Just me 30 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 3 At the Confir
62. ght law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 2 From the Select Installation Folder dialog box select an appropriate radio button according to host PC demands No changes are required in the Folder field Click the Next button to proceed bert E500 Select Installation Folder The installer will install YT EX2500A to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder je Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite Install WTI EX25004 for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer O Just me EX2500A Software Installation 43 VTI Instruments Corp 3 At the Confirm Installation dialog box click the Next button fe Fr E 5005 Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install VTI EX25004 on your computer Click Next to start the installation 4 Click the close button and go to Configure NI VISA for Use with Agilent VISA fe VI E50 Installation Complete WTI EX25004 has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework Cancel 44 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com IVI
63. h If NI VISA revision 2 6 or later is installed on the host PC go to page 39 If the version of NI VISA installed on the host PC is lower than revision 2 6 please install an appropriate version of NI VISA and then go to page 39 EX2500A Software Installation 25 VTI Instruments Corp AGILENT VISA AS PRIMARY VISA VISA INSTALLATION 1 Start installation of Agilent VISA From the Agilent IO Library Distribution CD run the program iolibs_suite_14_2_8931_1_multimedia exe or later At the Welcome screen click the Next button Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 The InstallShield Wizard will install Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 on your computer To continue click Next Cancel 2 At the License Agreement dialog box click on the I accept radio button to accept the license agreement and then click Next to continue If this is not done installation will cease solenos panes Atert laicidad License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC SOFTWARE LICENSE al AGREEMENT a ATTENTION DOWNLOADING COPYING PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTING OR USING THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE AGREEMENT SET FORTH BELOW TO DOWNLOAD STORE INSTALL OR RUN THE SOFTWARE YOU MUST FIRST AGREE TO AGILENT S SOFTWARE LICENSE a AGREEMENT BELOW IF YOU HAVE READ UNDERSTAND AND Es e Print do not accept the terms of the li
64. h as IDN SO Fists VO Windows Internist pira H 4 X EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Formatted I O Firmware Version IP Configuration Results Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Resource Manager Manufacturer Model Logical Address Trigger Setup Device info VXI Technology EX2500A 0 Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 internet 100 FIGURE 5 14 FORMATTED I O PAGE e Results displays the results of the most recently executed read or query command e Available commands this drop menu provides a list of default commands for the selected module Custom command can be selected to enter a command not provided in the list e Custom command if Custom command is selected this text field is used to enter the custom command e g IDN This field is not used if any other command is selected e Send command these buttons select the action which will be performed A Read will attempt to read from a device s buffer A Write attempts to write the selected command A Query performs a write and then an immediate read e Device Info indicates the selected module s manufacturer model number and logical address e Return clicking this button returns the user to the previous page EX2500A Web Page Operation 65 VTI Instruments Corp RESOURCE MANAGER CONTR
65. he folders where Setup will install files Setup will install this product and its components in the following folders Agilent 10 Libraries Suite Destination Folder C Program Files Agilent I0 Libraries Suite VISA Destination Folder C Program Files WISA Browse MI Components Destination Folder C Program Files Browse Shield 6 At the Select Features dialog box a summary of features that will be installed is provided Make certain that the Agilent VISA as primary VISA check box is selected Once this has been verified click the Next button to continue Agilent Jo Corrias Suite Eh is Gel Dialekt Wierd Select Features Select the features setup will install or Select the features you want to install and deselect the features you do not want to install Agilent I0 Libraries Suite Description Vv Agilent VISA as primary VISA VISA VISA COM SICL a Agilent 488 and the Agilent 10 Sample Programs Libraries Suite together with a variety of drivers for forms of 10 commonly used with Agilent instruments 65 64 MB of space required on the C drive 9551 50 MB of space available on the C drive InstallShield lt Back Cancel EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 7 Next the Start Copying Files dialog box will appear To begin software installation click the Install button Asilani O Corana Sui EEAS Ins pel Di lk
66. ice Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Log Lines Remaining Get Next Line Clear Text Field Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet R100 FIGURE 5 10 VIEW LAN EVENT LOG WEB PAGE e Log Lines Remaining indicates the number of log events that have been recorded and not viewed e Get Next Line clicking on this button displays the next line in the event log e Clear Text Field button clicking on this button will clear all information in the LAN Event Log EX2500A Web Page Operation 61 VTI Instruments Corp DEVICE STATUS The Device Status page provides basic information about modules that are present in the mainframe Additional information for each module can be obtained by clicking on the More Info button adjacent to the Model Name field O O Deye Stats Windows Inernet porer 6 3 X E http 10 20 5 139 cgi bin rack oz de de iij Device Status Firmware Version EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Device Status IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Device Status Logical Address Manufacturer Name Model Name More Info 0 VXI Technology EX2500A More Info VXI Te
67. id EE DE Eer ER Restore the EX2500A s Default Network Senge 82 Determine PCs Network Settings unica ENEE ee 82 Set the EX2500A to Auto Ree a Eeer eae heal 83 Set the EX2500A to Static IP sou fcctes bln bebe bebe EE AE eee eee tees 84 Restore the Host PCs Network Settings ccesssssscssessesececceseeeeesecseesecneeseceecnee caecaeesecsevseeeaseeesaecaseeeseeeeeens 85 Using Multiple Network Cards EE EE EE 89 4 EX2500A Preface www vtiinstruments com CERTIFICATION VTI Instruments Corp VTI certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory VTI further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology formerly National Bureau of Standards to the extent allowed by that organization s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members WARRANTY The product referred to herein is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the receipt date of the product at customer s facility The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty concerning these goods shall be repair or replacement of defective parts or a refund of the purchase price to be determined at the option of VTI For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to a VTI Instruments authorized service center Th
68. imedia exe or later At the Welcome screen click the Next button Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 The InstallShield Wizard will install Agilent 10 Libraries Suite 14 2 on your computer To continue click Next Cancel 2 At the License Agreement dialog box click on the I accept radio button to accept the license agreement and then click Next to continue If this is not done installation will cease solenos panes Atert laicidad License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC SOFTWARE LICENSE al AGREEMENT a ATTENTION DOWNLOADING COPYING PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTING OR USING THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE AGREEMENT SET FORTH BELOW TO DOWNLOAD STORE INSTALL OR RUN THE SOFTWARE YOU MUST FIRST AGREE TO AGILENT S SOFTWARE LICENSE a AGREEMENT BELOW IF YOU HAVE READ UNDERSTAND AND Es e Print do not accept the terms of the license agreement lt Back Next gt Cancel EX2500A Software Installation 39 VTI Instruments Corp 3 At the Setup Type dialog box select the Custom radio button then click the Next button Agilent lO Coras Suite Eh Wis Gel Dialekt Wierd Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select a setup type Typical K Recommended features for your configuration will be installed Choose the program features you want to inst
69. ing OK assigns the VISA interface ID shown to the target EX2500A let I fe Hi EX2500A Software Installation 37 VTI Instruments Corp Agilent Connection Expert Ele Edit view IO Configuration Tools Help 6 The Slot 0 interface to the EX2500A should now appear in the Instrument I O on this PC field The adjacent field contains buttons that allow for EX2500A properties to be changed and provide access to the built in web interface E RefteshAl A Undo 2 Properties gif Interactive O MZ Add Instrument JY Add Interface X Delete instrument 1 0 on this PC Tasks for This Interface L Refresh al_ E S vxi ENGI Refresh this VXI interface E COMI ASRL1 SL LAN TCPIPO EI Change properties 9 usso EI Change the label ECH El432A VXIO 42 INSTR Gi Ignore Y Ex2500 VX10 0 INSTR SMIP VX10 129 INSTR ka Delete 4 General Tasks Y Refresh al KH Add an instrument More Information O How dot connect 9 How do I get drivers Where can I find programming samples o as XI Technology LXI XI Slot 0 Interface YXIO VISA is the primary VISA library The EX2500A soft front panel and other programs should now be accessible 38 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com AGILENT VISA AS SECONDARY VISA VISA INSTALLATION 1 Start installation of Agilent VISA From the Agilent IO Library Distribution CD run the program iolibs_suite_14_2_8931_1_mult
70. is set as an IEEE 1588 Master the hour should be entered in using the 24 hour format PTP status indicates the IEEE 1588 clock status 58 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com LXI SYNCHRONIZATION The LXI Synchronization web page provides status on the EX2500A s synchronization status AS ronca Windows Internet Epionen 6 y Bg http 10 20 5 139 cqi bin ptp cai j LXI Synchronization EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface LXI Synchronization Firmware Version IP Configuration S IEEE 1588 Parameters Module Options Time PTP Grandmaster Clock MAC 00 30 d3 09 f8 82 L Synchronization PTP Parent Clock MAC 00 30 d3 09 f8 82 LXI Lan Events LAN Event lo PTP State Slave Device Status Current PTP time 1215730257 Essosres Manager Current Local Time Thu Jul 10 22 50 57 2008 Trigger Setup a Ito Satis Grandmaster Traceability to UTC DFLT LED Test Current variance of Parent 12000 Firmware Upgrade Domain 1 DELT Report a Bug Wired Trigger Parameters LXI7 LXI6 LXI5 LXI4 LXI3 LXI2 LXI1 LXIO Wired OR bias Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet E 100 FIGURE 5 8 LXI SYNCHRONIZATION WEB PAGE e IEEE 1588 Parameters Oo O O O PTP Grandmaster Clock MAC indicates the MAC ad
71. iven Wired OR mode allows all devices on the bus to manipulate the trigger line One and only one instrument on the bus must be set to Wired OR bias mode This instrument maintains a bias in a similar to the way a pull up resistor provides a bias on a TTL open collector wired or bus All other instruments on the line must be in Wired OR mode On the trigger bus instruments that are not driving the bus are said to be in Disabled drive mode The instrument driving the bus is said to be in Driven drive mode while all other instruments driving the bus are in Wired OR drive mode As multiple instruments can attempt to drive the bus simultaneously any device attempting to drive the bus high or true will drive the bus if other devices attempt to drive the bus low or false As a result events can be initiated by either the first instrument to drive the bus high or by the last instrument to return the bus to its low state The Manual Control column allows the user to 1 set an LXI trigger channel low or high via the Low and High buttons or 2 pulse the channel from high to low via the Pulse button The Status column is a static indication of the current state of the LXI trigger bus channel Due to software layer delays state changes are not indicated when pulsing the trigger bus channel VXI TRIGGER CONTROLS The VXI Trigger Controls section of the Trigger Configuration page represents another
72. k Abbreviation for megabits per second Acronym for Medium Dependent Interface Crossover X Acronym for Multicast Domain Name System Multipoint Low Voltage Differential Signal Acronym for Multi Mode Fiber Acronym for Network Interface Card Acronym for Oven Controlled Crystal X Oscillator Acronym for Power On Self Test Acronym for Resource Manager Acronym for Small Form factor Pluggable connector type Acronym for Soft Front Panel Acronym for Single Mode Fiber Acronym for Temperature Compensated Crystal X Oscillator Acronym for Test Program Set Acronym for Transistor Transistor Logic Acronym for Unshielded Twisted Pair Acronym for Virtual Instrument Standard Architecture EX2500A Glossary 89 VTI Instruments Corp 90 EX2500A Glossary www vtiinstruments com INDEX A address space access vi time eege HG 58 E trigger configuration ccoo 67 environmental requirements B Tumi dity EE operating temperature backplane power requirements ccoocononcnnnnnncnnanininnanuninnanno 13 Eet EE 15 53 83 84 85 F E front panel iii cdta connectors cabling Conetderstieg En 17 ELSE de te Eet current LAN mmplementatton cc eeseeeeeeeeeeee 18 EMI environment cccsceesceseeeceeeceeeeseeeeeeaeeeeeaees 18 G SCCULILY oe eeeeeeeee D i segment distance 217 B OSSATY nise cBeperssveestedeosit e a 89 Class 1 Laser Wang 8 I configurable switches CL
73. k usage on the module Blinking selecting this radio button will cause the selected LED to blink rapidly On selecting this radio button will cause the selected LED to glow constantly Off selecting this radio button will cause the selected LED to not glow Reset clicking this button returns the LEDs to the Normal state e g displaying network status information EX2500A Web Page Operation 71 VTI Instruments Corp FIRMWARE UPGRADE Through the Firmware Upgrade page the user can upload new firmware images to the EX2500A The latest firmware images can be obtained from www vtiinstruments com Finns Upsrads Windows iarsi lt yluray 6 9 e E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfupgrade cgi Y e E Firmware Upgrade EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options i Module Options image Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Upgrade Report a Bug Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet 100 FIGURE 5 21 FIRMWARE UPGRADE PAGE Upgrade Image this text field is used to enter the location of the firmware image on the local PC e g c ex2500 upgrade img If the Browse button is clicked a navigation dialogue box will appear For information on how to perform the firmware
74. l Number 121113 IP Address 10 1 3 138 MAC Address 00 0d 3f 01 08 0d Hostname 10 1 3 138 FPGA Version EX2500A_FPGA_Rev1 4 ncd 2007 07 03 13 59 56 Bootloader Version 1 1 2 Aug 21 2007 14 36 52 OS Version 2 6 11 built Tue Aug 21 14 40 07 EDT 2007 PCB Revision revd DDR RAM Information Micron P N 5VDDT3272AY 40BF1 LXI Specification Version 1 0 Class A Device Description IEEE 1588 PTP time 943995372 Device Identification Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet 100 FIGURE 5 4 EX2500A WEB INTERFACE FW Revision indicates the current revision and build date of the module s firmware Serial Number indicates EX2500A s serial number IP Address indicates the current IP address of the module MAC Address indicates the factory assigned MAC address of the module Hostname indicates the current hostname of the module FPGA Version indicates the FPGA s revision FPGA is included with firmware Bootloader Version indicates the bootloader s revision OS Version indicates the operating system s revision OS included with firmware PCB Revision indicates the printed circuit board PCB revision included with firmware DDR RAM Information indicates RAM module information used in this device LXI Specification indicates the version of the LXI Standard to which
75. lly Add an Interface x Available interface types Remote RS 232 via E5810 or Remote IO Server Remote GPIB via E5810 or Remote IO Server LAN interface Remote USB via Remote IO Server GPIB YXI interface XI Technology LXI VxI Slot O Interface Interface Description A VXI Technology LXI 4XI Slot O Interface cms 4 A configuration window will appear In VXI systems the VISA interface ID cannot conflict with any other existing VXI interface IDs in multi mainframe systems To ensure that this does not occur click on Search Local Network on the configuration window This software utility will search for EX2500As If the EX2500A is connected directly to the NIC in the host controller the EX2500A software will automatically assign an IP address based on the MAC address of the module If the module is connected to a LAN that is DHCP enabled the DHCP server will assign an IP address to the module To determine if a LAN is DHCP enabled please contact your Network Administrator EX2500A Software Installation 49 VTI Instruments Corp x Modify configurable properties for this VXI Technology LXI WXI Slot O Interface VISA interface ID SICL interface ID Logical unit JM Log LAN connection errors Hostname hostname net com IP address ES po o PS 0 Test Connection Search Local Network From here the user can also choose to have connection errors added to the Windows Event Log
76. logy LXI 4XI Slot O Interface Interface Description A VXI Technology LXI XI Slot O Interface 4 Aconfiguration window will appear where a module is assigned a VISA interface ID which is then mapped to the device s IP address There must be a unique VISA interface ID for each interface defined in a system NOTE If NI VISA is installed and any MXI 2 devices may be used a VISA Interface ID other than VXIO must be assigned to the EX2500A as NI VISA reserves VXIO for MXI 2 devices To automatically search for the module click on Search Local Network on the configuration window This software utility will search for EX2500As If the EX2500A is connected directly to the Network Interface Card NIC in the host system the EX2500A software will automatically assign a link local IP address based on the MAC address of the module If the module is connected to a LAN that is DHCP enabled the DHCP server will assign an IP address to the module To determine if a LAN is DHCP enabled please contact your Network Administrator EX2500A Software Installation 35 VTI Instruments Corp 72 VXI Technology LXI XI Slot O Interface VX10 x Modify configurable properties for this VXI Technology LXI WXI Slot O Interface VISA interface ID SICL interface ID Logical unit JM Log LAN connection errors Hostname hostname net com IP address ba E ea A ES i E Test Connection From here the user can also choose to have connec
77. m Installation dialog box click the Next button fe VI B50 Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install VTI EX25004 on pour computer Click Next to start the installation 4 Click the close button and continue to Add the EX2500A Interface to Agilent VISA fe VI B50 Installation Complete WTI EX25004 has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework Cancel EX2500A Software Installation 31 VTI Instruments Corp IVI Driver 1 From the VTI Instruments Corp Drivers and Product Manuals CD run the program VTEX2500A_R2p0p0p0 msi or later At the Welcome dialog box click the Next button INTO VDE 0 00 Setup Welcome to the VTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will install YTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard created with PACIFIC MINDWORKS nimbus 2 Atthe End User License Agreement dialog box select the I accept radio button then click Next to continue Pe WE 2500 NM Drisas 2 0 0 0 Ejea Agreement End User License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully ATTENTION NOTICE ATTENTION USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE VXI TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS
78. ment is preferred one can be optionally assigned via the embedded web page interface This is done by clicking the Network Configuration link disabling DHCP and Auto IP enabling Static and then assigning a static IP address subnet mask and gateway address and optionally up to three DNS servers For more information see IP Configuration in Section 5 NOTE The 169 254 16 subnet is reserved by the IANA for Auto IP usage It should not be used for either DHCP or static IP configurations However a much more convenient and recommended way to obtain the benefits of a static IP address is to employ DHCP but assign the instrument a reserved IP address in your company s DHCP server configuration This reserved address linked to the EX2500A s MAC address on the DHCP server would be assigned to the EX2500A at power up initialization without having to manually set it on the EX2500A The DHCP server configuration provides a centralized controlled database of assigned IP addresses preventing accidental assignment of the same IP address to multiple instruments Consult your company s Information Technology department for assistance VXI 11 Device Discovery is also supported by the EX2500A This allows all EX2500s on a local network to be found without knowledge of their MAC address or IP address with the use of a broadcast message If problems occur when trying to connect to the EX2500A see Network Troubleshooting in Section 8 for as
79. most users Custom Allows users to choose which program features will be installed and where they will be installed Recommended for advanced Users Complete All program features will be installed Requires most disk space created with PACIFIC MINDWORKS nimbus NTRA Univer 2 0 0 Setup Ready to Install The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the Typical installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard nimbus 46 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com 5 Once installation of the driver is complete click the Finish button on the Completing Setup dialog box INTA Univer 20 0 Setup Completing the VTEX2500 IVI Driver 2 0 0 0 Setup Wizard Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard A C MINDWORKS nimbus CONFIGURE NI VISA FOR USE WITH AGILENT VISA 1 Open NI s MAX Measurement and Automation Explorer software and go to Tools gt NI VISA gt Passport Editor Note that in other versions of NI_VISA Passport Editor may be found in another location Please refer to the software e Help file for additional assistance Remote Systems sot front Ponds E mv system ME e VISA ee Corra 9 Devices Y NI Spy E GD Softwa atonal Instruments Product Updates Q Remote Sy Instals MAX 2 0 support for device drivers supported In MAX 1 1 VISA Options
80. mpt to make any adjustments to the unit Improper Use The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Conformity is checked by inspection 8 EX2500A Preface www vtiinstruments com SUPPORT RESOURCES Support resources for this product are available on the Internet and at VTI Instruments customer support centers VTI Instruments Corp ll Lj O World Headquarters VTI Instruments Corp DE 2031 Main Street y T fe Irvine CA 92614 6509 Phone 949 955 1894 n stru 1e nts Fax 949 955 3041 VTI Instruments Cleveland Instrument Division 5425 Warner Road Suite 13 Valley View OH 44125 Phone 216 447 8950 Fax 216 447 8951 VTI Instruments Lake Stevens Instrument Division 3216 Wetmore Avenue Suite 1 Everett WA 98201 Phone 949 955 1894 Fax 949 955 3041 VTI Instruments Pvt Ltd Bangalore Instrument Division 642 80 Feet Road Koramangala IV Block Bangalore 560 034 India Phone 91 80 4040 7900 Phone 91 80 4162 0200 Fax 91 80 4170 0200 Technical Support Phone 949 955 1894 Fax 949 955 3041 E mail support vtiinstruments com Visit http www vtiinstruments com for worldwide support sites and service plan information EX2500A Preface 9 www vtiinstruments com SECTION 1 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW FEATUR
81. ng the destination trigger bus 0 to the source trigger bus O will not route O O O Destination the destination trigger to which the Source is routed Source the external trigger which is routed to the Destination Status an indication of the logical state high or low of the destination trigger Data is refreshed when the page is loaded and when a manual control button is executed Manual Control This area allows logical state changes from the web interface If a manual control is executed the Source for that bus line is automatically set to Software and the previous Source is discarded Once a manual operation is performed it is necessary to reset any affected routes to their previous state e Low drives the destination trigger to a logic low state e High drives the destination trigger to a logic high state e Pulse causes the trigger source to transition from its current state to its opposite state back to its current state i e if high the signal will go low then go high again EX2500A Web Page Operation 67 VTI Instruments Corp UA sites pel Explores a ES 6 Wows ipti gsx P A russ coii 9 0 9 Ip VXI Trigger Controls a Destination Source Status Assert De Assert Pulse Invert Backplane TTL O Unrouted E Unrsserted Assert DeAssert Putse Invert O Backplane TTL 1 Unrouted Unassened KR Puise Invert O Backpl
82. nt assignment field TRIGGER CONFIGURATION The Trigger Configuration page allows the user to configure the EX2500A s trigger mechanisms AAA sonore Explorer EE GO Bining keier gax P 7 d jio Corbin R GO oa EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface VXI m Trigger Configuration Technology Ems are Version P Configuration Module Options Time LXI Trigger Controls Lct Destination Source Status Manual Control Wired OR Output Invert Xian Everts i Trigger Bus 0 Unrouted E High High Low Pulse Bias E Enable D Invert O pass E e Trigger Bus 1 Unrouted Bjt High Low Pulse Bias Enable D Invert O Tnager Setup Trigger Bus 2 Unrouted 3 High High Low Pulse Blas Enable O Invert O han See LED Test Trigger Bus 3 Unsowted lies High Low Pulse Bias E Enable D Invert 0 Puma ara par Trigger Bus 4 Unsouted E High Low Pulse Bias Enable Invert O Trigger Bus 5 Unrouted lio High Low Pulse Bias Si Enable Invert O Trigger Bus 6 Unsouted ha High High Low Pulse Bilas Si Enable D Invert D Trigger Bus 7 Unrouted JE High Low Pulse Bias Enable O Invert 0 y Internet RIOS FIGURE 5 16 TRIGGER CONFIGURATION PAGE LXI TRIGGER CONTROLS e LXI Trigger Controls there are eight LXI triggers which can be sourced by 19 possible VXI and LXI triggers Each LXI trigger can be individually routed to any other LXI TTL ECL or External trigger The only exception is routing the destination trigger onto itself For example setti
83. o which the Source is routed o Source the external trigger which is routed to the Destination o Destination Path specifies the network host names to which LAN Events will be routed The format of this field should be a comma separated list of hostname port The default is to send multicast UDP packets on the default LAN Event See LAN Event Trigger Controls for more information o Output enables the sending of messages If the destination path contains any TCP destinations they are connected after Enable is selected and Submit is clicked TCP connection are closed once Enable is de selected and Submit is clicked EX2500A Web Page Operation 69 VTI Instruments Corp INTERRUPT CONTROL From the Interrupt Control page the user can test the EX2500A s interrupt functionality S fisrruvi Contul Windows Internist Exponen G y E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfinterrupt caj k Ke EEJ Interrupt Control fh G 2 Gr EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface Interrupt Control Firmware Version IP Configuration Interrupt Control Module Options Time LXI Synchronization Pulse Interrupt 1 interrupt 1 Logical Address 0 LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Pulse Interrupt 2 Interrupt 2 Device Status Pulse Interrupt 3 _ Interrupt 3 Resource Manager Trigger Setup Pulse Interrupt 4 Interrupt 4 Interrupt Setup LED Test Pulse Interrupt 5 Interrupt 5 Firmware Uparade E Pulse Interrupt 6
84. of the EX2500A user s free themselves form the need to run this application manually as well as the need to remember to run the application after device changes have been made to the mainframe Additional Features The following features are also available on the EX2500A e Dual media gigabit Ethernet interface Cat 5e UTP or SFP 1000BASE SX or LX fiber optic e Auto MDIX Medium Dependent Interface Crossover operation eliminating the need for crossover cables e Detailed link status indicators for Ethernet interface Sophisticated trigger routing capabilities between the front panel input connectors clock and trigger LXI triggers VXI triggers and LXI LAN Events Integrated web interface to provide status test and software firmware update capability Options for TCXO or OCXO Clock 10 generation 256 MB of 333 MHz DDR system memory upgradeable to 2 GB Capable of VXI 3 0 2eVME backplane cycles LXI 1588 operation A16 A24 and A32 address space access 12 EX2500A Introduction www vtiinstruments com EX2500A SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES Size 1 slot C size Weight 2 5 Ibs 1 1 kg SLOT 0 CAPABILITY Yes RESOURCE MANAGER Embedded ADDRESS SPACE ACCESS A16 A24 and A32 VXI REVISION COMPLIANCE 1 4 2 0 3 0 LXI REVISION COMPLIANCE LXI 1 0 Class A MAXIMUM DATA TRANSFER RATE BLOCK MOVE 40 MB s MEMORY DRAM
85. p Vulle Instruments EX2500A LXI VXI GIGABIT ETHERNET SLOT 0 INTERFACE USER S MANUAL P N 82 0115 000 Released May 27 2010 VTI Instruments Corp 2031 Main Street Irvine CA 92614 6509 949 955 1894 VTI Instruments Corp TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Certifications EEE A Aiea eiii dt Uni 5 O RUN 5 Limitation of Et e 5 Restricted Rights E WEE 5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY esipaari e nE EKRA EEE EE TEE E REEE RES 6 GENERAL SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS seei aera E SEEE E EEKE E T ej ER EE EES 7 Terms and WE 7 Ke E 8 SUPPORT RESOURCES sor nados 9 SECTION f NO 11 OVERVIEW E 11 QE VIEW iia 11 Features O ac Ee EA 11 The Power E E 11 Data Transfer Rates ctssecsseascct Seege Gane cadence tei antectenses Eeer 11 Simplified Cabling and Connectivity ENEE 11 Familiar Software Interfaces ste csssessasi geess n 12 Embedded Resource Managers ES 12 Additional Esrtures una tos 12 EX2500A EE 13 TEXO OCXO Option EE 14 KIEREN 15 PREPARATION FOR USE noniine sroine eap Ra e E E E S E ESEA dai At eii 15 OVA a iaa 15 Lk EE 15 Required Equipment iesiti ornen eene EENEG EES clas 15 Software Installation a ege TESS EES eege NEE 15 Hardware Install ations asias 16 Network Configuration ono ACEN Ee EE armani 16 Cabling Considerations rs REENEN 17 Segment Distanc Security s siie oponse EE ninia lps calas 17 EMT Environment i 18 Current LAN Implementation nodo ala 18 Fiber Vs E 18 Copper Cable Recommendations srein eor
86. ptic cable with appropriate connector for SFP module used typically LC style connectors not to exceed the SFP manufacturers maximum length specification e A gigabit Ethernet switch if multiple devices will be connected on the network e VMIP SMIP or other VXIbus cards which are part of the test system SOFTWARE INSTALLATION The fastest way to begin controlling an EX2500A is to discover the unit using BonjourTM To do this the following software must be installed on the host PC An Internet connection A Microsoft Windows XP OS with Service Pack 2 SP2 and Internet Explorer IE Bonjour for Windows version 1 0 4 or later EX2500A Preparation for Use 15 VTI Instruments Corp Bonjour is an application that utilizes the mDNS multicast domain name service discovery protocol As an IE plug in it allows the end user to identify all compliant hardware on a LAN that implement mDNS Bonjour is distributed by Apple Inc and is available for download over the Internet Note that if Bonjour has already been installed on the host PC this software installation section can be skipped HARDWARE INSTALLATION Once the system is defined and the EX2500A has been installed in the leftmost slot slot 0 of the mainframe connect the network cable from the EX2500A to the LAN switch or directly to the PCs network interface card NIC The EX2500A is auto MDIX capable making crossover cables unnecessary Cat 5e or Fiber Optic Cable
87. r Network Tasks Other Places Bridge Connections Details Create Shortcut Rename d View or change settings for this connection such as adapter protocol or modem configuration st FIGURE 8 1 NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click the Properties button as shown in Figure 8 2 82 EX2500A Troubleshooting www vtiinstruments com ae locuras Eomuge io Yrouertiss General Authentication Advanced Connect using 3Com Gigabit LOM 30940 This connection uses the following items v S Client for Microsoft Networks Ka a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Y 2 005 Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity FIGURE 8 2 LOCAL AREA CONNECTION PROPERTIES DIALOG BOX 5 Determine if the PC is set to use auto or static IP Figure 8 3 shows examples of both auto and static IP address configurations Internet Hrotoeot CPP Uran 1 Internet Protocol TEPIP Properes General Altemate Configuration General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise
88. r eaa e ENEE EES E A TEER 18 Fiber Optic Cable Recommendation 00 0 ec ceesesssessssecseceeseecsseeeessecaeesecsecseesaseceaecaeesecsevseceaeeesseenaesnesaeeeeens 18 Multiple Mainframe Configurations cceceecessssesescssceecseesecseesecsaeceesscsaeeeecnessecsaseeesaecaeesecaeeateseseeesaecateaesaeaes 19 SA NO 21 MODULE DESCRIPTION ccoo ti 21 Eront RE 21 LB ER 21 Connectors eessen EE ee abuses tks Ee EE Eet 22 VXERST LAN RST Button tisdale A aa 22 Gigabit Ethernet F ncti nalltYi natal iii 22 Power On Self Test LED Error Codes a alo EES 23 Top Cover Detalla lara 23 User Configurable Switches miii ico ee riales 24 2 EX2500A Preface www vtiinstruments com SECTION WEE 25 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION EE 25 Introd ee EE 25 VISA eu 25 Agilent VISA as Primary VISA Installation Path 25 Agilent VISA as Secondary VISA Installation Path 25 INIA IS PRIMARY VISA A NN 26 VISA Install NEE 26 EX2500A Driver AE EE e EE 30 VXL Plite amp Play Di EE 30 A ESE EAEE AEE EO E E EEO 32 Add the EX2500A Interface to Agilent VISA eeesecsseseesecsseseseecesecoseccneesceseesessnceacesscseessesasenesaecasenesas ents 34 AGILENT VIS A AS SECONDARY VISA neer e a E a EEE E a Eea aah eE E EREEREER 39 MISA EE ee NEE 39 EX2500A Driver Installation Eeer eebe EENS caos 43 VXI Plug amp Play Drivers EE 43 IMAG Eege ue EE EEN 45 Configure NI VISA for Use with Agilent VISA cesesesscsecsseeeceecssecseesecseesccneeessccneesnecaeesecneseesaeeeeeaeeaseee
89. r optic core and the second number refers to the diameter of the cladding The cladding is the outer diameter and the core refers to the cable s inner diameter See Figure 2 2 below 4H Core FIGURE 2 2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE CROSS SECTION 18 EX2500A Preparation for Use www vtiinstruments com In general the core diameter is segment length dependent If the fiber segment between the EX2500A and the switch is 2 m to 300 m use a 62 5 125 um MMF cable For segments greater than 300 m use a 50 125 um MMF cable Finally the proper fiber cable connectors must be specified when ordering X 125 um MMF cable The EX2500A interfaces to fiber via the SFP port This port accepts a transceiver that requires an LC duplex style connector The other end that connects to the switch must be specified by the user MULTIPLE MAINFRAME CONFIGURATIONS The EX2500A features an 8 channel LXI trigger bus on the front panel These channels are used primarily for high speed multi unit triggering and synchronization Currently the EX2500A can route VME TTL or ECL triggers to the LXI trigger bus or from the LXI trigger bus to the VME aforementioned triggers Connecting the EX2500A s LXI trigger bus to other LXI devices or to other EX2500As is done using a VTI Instruments trigger bus cable EX2500A Preparation for Use 19 VTI Instruments Corp 20 EX2500A Preparation for Use www vtiinstruments com SECTION 3 MODULE DESCRIPTION
90. ress 00 0d 3f 00 00 74 Hostname X2500A 654321 Device Description Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet A 100 FIGURE 5 5 IP CONFIGURATION PAGE DEFAULT SETTINGS SHOWN IP Source the IP address for the EX2500A is determined by one of three sequenced mechanisms DHCP AutoIP Static If an IP address cannot be obtained with the first mechanism it will progress to the next method The user also has the ability to enable or disable either of these methods by utilizing the adjacent checkboxes DHCP a protocol that obtains an IP address automatically if the EX2500A is connected to a network with a DHCP server By default the EX2500A will attempt to locate a DHCP server If one is found the IP address assigned by the DHCP server will be assumed Otherwise after a timeout of 20 seconds the unit will attempt to obtain an IP address by using AutoIP AutoIP a protocol that automatically creates a link local IP address based on the EX2500A s MAC address If the IP address created is not available on a network another IP will be chosen randomly O 56 EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com o Static a user configured IP address which remains constant Both DHCP and AutoIP generated IP addresses may change after a reset condition Disable mDNS selecting this check box will disable discovery of the EX2500A via mDNS applications D
91. ry and or damage to the product These precautions must be observed during all phases of operation or service of this product Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product Service should only be performed by qualified personnel TERMS AND SYMBOLS These terms may appear in this manual WARNING Indicates that a procedure or condition may cause bodily injury or death CAUTION Indicates that a procedure or condition could possibly cause damage to equipment or loss of data These symbols may appear on the product ATTENTION Important safety instructions Frame or chassis ground Indicates that the product was manufactured after August 13 2005 This mark is placed in accordance with EN 50419 Marking of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with Article 11 2 of Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE End of life product can be returned to VTI by obtaining an RMA number Fees for take back and recycling will apply if not prohibited by national law Dx y gt EX2500A Preface 7 VTI Instruments Corp WARNINGS Follow these precautions to avoid injury or damage to the product Connect Cables Properly To avoid damage and potential loss of phone service ensure that the RJ 45 connector on the front panel of the EX2500A is not connected to a standard telephone jack This should only be connected to a net
92. s 10 1 0 Interrupt Setup Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 LED Test Firmware Uparade Gateway Address 10 1 1 127 Report a Bug DNS Servers FIGURE 8 5 EX2500A SET TO USE STATIC IP Restore the Host PCs Network Settings 1 2 3 4 Power down the EX2500A and reconnect it to the LAN in its desired location If the PC was originally set to use a static IP address use the procedure in Determine PCs Network Settings to change the PCs IP address back to it original state Power on the EX2500A and wait for the LAN LED to turn solid green Discover the EX2500A using Bonjour as described in Web Page Operation Section 5 USING MULTIPLE NETWORK CARDS When multiple network cards exist in a single PC it may be necessary to define a static IP address to both the host PC NIC card that will interface with the EX2500A as well as the EX2500A itself This process is only necessary if a DCHP server is not connected to the network to which the device is connected and typically occurs when the NIC is connected directly to the device The following process can be used to ensure proper functionality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Navigate to Start Settings Network Connections Disable all network interfaces except the one that is connected to the EX2500 This is done by right clicking on the interface then selecting Disable Open
93. s 47 Add the EX2500A Interface to Agilent VISA ee ceesecssesecnecssecseeecssecseesecsesseesaeeacseeeseesecseeseesaseeesaecateneeae cues 48 Kier LEE 53 WEB PAGE OPERATION lt 5 ccsccssesectsess costesctucuvesece savsce veditedpenptscoveciavany deg EEES EK EEEE E ESEA AIEE E OSN EERS R Ersa 53 Opening the WebPage EEEE EE S d e E E EE E EEEE 53 General Web Page Operatiom cette ee oarra aa aaa erea ee a aaa oe E EOE aa RESE ELETERE SARS ES 53 Login Error Messaer eaa a E E EE EE ee Eden 54 DO Si EARE TA E AEEA 54 lasiga ohing Ee EE 55 IS ORT EE 56 Module RE 57 RER 58 EXT SynChroniz ation clica acia r 59 EXTEAN Events isso detresse EE eegen 60 NS 61 Device ies io 62 Module ture E 63 Memory VO inet Alene ail ee SA AA a he 64 Formatted WO EE 65 Resource Manager Control siii ai Bes Hes hain he SA RR ee Maat 66 Trig ser Configuration iii A 67 Interrupt Control eseu Eeer A Ri ea Rade 70 LED KEE 71 Firmware Upgrade ek Sieger i ani Amman alae ae sian ie 72 Reporta Bug ausstoen aa 73 JOA AAN 75 TRIGGER e OI 75 DI ete ee 75 EXE Trigger Controlee ii il es iat ele Ri had eh ee a Ais nen RR 76 VXI kee E 76 VT EE 77 LAN Event Trigger Controls 24 ciate aie iain doi 77 EXI Trigger Bosnia ra e Rea ae pei Sie BR ah eR eGR id ain Ea alee 78 TIEFE io E 78 EX2500A Preface 3 VTI Instruments Corp FIRMWARE UPDATES sec des 79 Updating EX2500A Firmware TROUBLESHOOTING EE 81 LED Error Codes 81 Network Troubleshooting c
94. s is done it is no longer possible to communication with the EX2500A This is normal and is addressed in the following steps 9 Set a static IP address for the NIC card by doing the following a Navigate to Start Settings Network Connections b Right click on the NIC card that the EX2500A is connected to and select Properties c Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties ss en Area Connection Properties Il General Advanced Connect using E9 Realtek RTL8168C P 8111C P PCI This connection uses the following items v a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks v E 005 Packet Scheduler Uy Internet Protocol TCP IP El Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity FIGURE 8 7 TCI IP SELECTION 86 EX2500A Troubleshooting www vtiinstruments com d Click the Use the following IP address radio button e Enter the desired IP address If using the IP from the example above 192 168 1 1 can be used f If not automatically completed after the IP address is entered set the Subnet mask field to 255 255 255 0 memeri Protocol CPP Properties General You can get IP set
95. should ensure that discovery works 4 Once connected to the EX2500A click on Network Configuration in the command menu EX2500A Troubleshooting 83 VTI Instruments Corp 5 Select DHCP and AutoIP in the IP Source field and ensure that Static is not selected Figure 8 4 shows the proper configuration Click Submit to save all changes oriundos Widdows Interest Blur G gt EB http 10 20 5 139 cgi bin netconfig cgi k dr HEJ IP Configuration EX2500A LXI VXI Slot 0 Interface IP Configuration Firmware Version IP Configuration IP Source Module Options i Y DHCP M AutoIP Static Time LXI Synchronization mDNS Service Discovery LXI Lan Events E GEES Disable mDNS Device Status Static IP Configuration Resource Manager Tower Sein IP Address Interrupt Setup Subnet Mask LED Test Firmware Uparade Gateway Address Report a Bug DNS Servers FIGURE 8 4 EX2500A SET TO USE AUTO IP Set theEX2500A to Static IP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Disconnect all network connections from the PC except for the connection between the PC and the EX2500A Apply power to the EX2500A and wait for the LAN LED to turn green Discover EX2500A using Bonjour as described in the Web Page Operation Section 5 The steps taken previously should ensure that discovery will function properly Once connected to the embedded
96. sistance CABLING CONSIDERATIONS The EX2500A can interface with a network through either copper or fiber media Copper media allows for three communication speeds 10 100 1000 Mb s whereas fiber media is a 1000 Mb s only interface To determine which type of media to use some general guidelines can be made Segment Distance Security 10 100 1000BASE TX network spans are limited to 200 meters 100 meters point to point and therefore the developers of larger LANs face the necessity of providing fiber optic connectivity In general fiber is reserved for situations that require cabling distances greater than 200 meters For example going between buildings in a corporate campus environment or connecting departments located on different floors of a high rise building Security is another possible factor that could influence a user to utilize fiber cabling Fiber optic cable cannot be spliced except under clean room conditions making it nearly impossible for a hacker to tap into the cable A situation that requires an exposed intra building network connection makes fiber the best choice EX2500A Preparation for Use 17 VTI Instruments Corp EMI Environment Copper cable is susceptible to electromagnetic interference which can corrupt files or generate additional Ethernet traffic in the form of reissued messages Fiber cable is not susceptible to these electromagnetic sources of interference Using fiber optic cabling with the EX25
97. t knowledge of their MAC address or IP address with the use of a broadcast message GIGABIT ETHERNET FUNCTIONALITY The EX2500A automatically detects whether the twisted pair RJ 45 or fiber optic SFP connection is active and switches without user intervention For Cat 5e connections the EX2500A provides auto MDIX functionality that automatically handles crossover in point to point connections The unit will also detect and correct pairs that are wired backwards Therefore crossover cables can be used but are not required 22 EX2500A Module Description POWER ON SELF TEST LED ERROR CODES www vtiinstruments com The EX2500A runs a power on self test POST whenever it is powered up or reset If a POST failure occurs the link status LEDs on the front panel are used to display the error which has occurred The table below provides a description of the LEDs behavior during an error event LED ERROR A B C Tx Rx DUPLEX RAM FAIL BLINK OFF OFF BLINK OFF BLINK RECOVERY OS NOT BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BOOTABLE BOOTLOADER ON OFF OFF ON OFF BLINK MEMORY TEST FAIL PHY LOOPBACK FAIL OFF ON OFF OFF ON BLINK 10 MHz FAIL BLINK OFF ON OFF OFF BLINK 16 MHz FAIL OFF OFF ON BLINK OFF BLINK VME IRQ FAIL ON OFF ON OFF OFF BLINK CPLD IRQ FAIL OFF ON ON OFF OFF BLINK FPGA IRQ FAIL OFF OFF ON ON OFF BLINK TABLE 3 1 LED ERROR CODES TOP COVER DETAILS From the top cover of the
98. ter being shipped to the user there are a few procedures to follow to determine the reason for malfunction First insert the EX2500A into the leftmost slot slot 0 of the chassis and apply power to the chassis As the power comes up observe the EX2500A s front panel LEDs In particular the LEDs under the Ethernet RJ 45 connector and look for a LED pattern that matches a pattern found in Table 8 1 ERROR LED A B C Tx Rx DUPLEX RAM FAIL BLINK OFF OFF BLINK OFF BLINK RECOVERY OS NOT BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK BOOTABLE BOOTLOADER ON OFF OFF ON OFF BLINK MEMORY TEST FAIL PHY LOOPBACK FAIL OFF ON OFF OFF ON BLINK 10 MHz FAIL BLINK OFF ON OFF OFF BLINK 16 MHz FAIL OFF OFF ON BLINK OFF BLINK VME IRQ FAIL ON OFF ON OFF OFF BLINK CPLD IRQ FAIL OFF ON ON OFF OFF BLINK FPGA IRQ FAIL OFF OFF ON ON OFF BLINK TABLE 8 1 LED ERROR CODES A RAM FAIL may indicate that the DDR memory module may have been damaged or come out of the DDR socket Failure relating to the 10 MHz clock may be as simple as the power being turned off to the on board oscillator see the User Configurable Switches section for more detail Check the switch to ensure power is enabled to the oscillator EX2500A Troubleshooting 81 VTI Instruments Corp NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING If an error occurs when trying to discover the EX2500A see Opening the Web Page in Section 5 for more information on discovery
99. tings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server FIGURE 8 8 COMPLETED NIC STATIC IP CONFIGURATION g Click OK to exit the network configuration properties 10 Add the NIC card to the Agilent Connection Expert again by searching for it The NIC should now appear with the configured IP address 192 168 1 1 11 Add the EX2500A to Agilent Connection Expert This is described in Section 4 EX2500A Troubleshooting 87 VTI Instruments Corp 88 EX2500A Troubleshooting www vtiinstruments com APPENDIX A GLOSSARY API Cat 5e ECC LED LVDS LXI MAC address Mb s MDIX mDNS MLVDS MMF NIC OCXO POST RESMAN SFP fiber SFP software SMF TCXO TPS TTL UTP VISA Acronym for Application Programming Interface Abbreviation for Category 5e Ethernet cable Acronym for Error Checking and Correction Acronym for Light Emitting Diode Acronym for Low Voltage Differential Signal Acronym for LAN eXtensions for nstrumentation The media access control address of a node on a networ
100. tion errors added to the Windows Event Log by clicking on the Log LAN connection errors checkbox The user can also set a the time Connection Expert will wait before timing out This is done by entering a value in the Connect timeout text field It should be noted that the LAN maximum timeout and Client delta timout fields are not currently supported by the EX2500A Windows Security Alert F To help protect your computer Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program Do you want to keep blocking this program C Name Agilent TMFramework Connectivity AceApplication Publisher Agilent Technologies Inc Keep Blocking Unblock Ask Me Later Windows Firewall has blocked this program from accepting connections from the Internet or a network Ifyou recognize the program or trust the publisher you can unblock it When should unblock a program 5 Connection Expert will display the IP address of all EX2500As discovered on the network Clicking LEDs runs a test on the LEDs of the highlighted EX2500A causing the Link Status LEDs to blink in a leap frog pattern An additional dialog box will appear asking if this is the correct module It this is the module of interest click OK to establish the highlighted EX2500A as the target module 36 EX2500A Software Installation www vtiinstruments com H select a Ex2500 10 1 2 50 The IP address field will now contain the IP of the target EX2500A Click
101. upgrade see Updating EX2500A Firmware 72 EX2500A Web Page Operation REPORT A BUG www vtiinstruments com The Report a Bug page allows the user provide feedback concerning software bugs back to VTI Instruments Inc including device specific information that will help resolve the discovered issue REPO asus Windows IMENE ETEN Leet dr ke S Report a Bug Firmware Version IP Configuration Module Options Time LXI Synchronization LXI Lan Events LAN Event log Device Status Resource Manager E http 10 20 5 139 cgi binfbug cai EX2500A LXI VXI Slot O Interface Report a Bug Report a Bug Contact Name Phone Number Company Name Description Trigger Setup Interrupt Setup LED Test Firmware Uparade Report a Bug Send E mail 1 Download File Copyright C 2007 VXI Technology Inc Firmware Version 2 1 0 Internet 100 FIGURE 5 22 REPORT A BUG PAGE e Contact Name provide the name of the person whom VTI Instruments Corp should contact in response to the bug being reported e Phone Number provide a phone number at which the contact above can be reached e Company Name provide the name of the company for whom this bug is being reported e Description provide a description of the bug For the best possible results please include as much detail as possible e Send E mail clicking on this button send an e mail to VTI Instruments Corp with the
102. vents 35 3 eon nicotina aero Ee AoE LXI synchronization S power on self test LED error codes cic eeeeeeseeseeeeee 23 A a eenig module information ceceeeeeeceeseceeeeseeeeeeseeneeeaees module options e report A DUG etc Age EE resource Manager COON 66 EX2500A Index 91 VTI Instruments Corp R required equipment 0 0 eee eect eteeteeseeeeeeceeesetseeseeeeneeee 15 TESQUICE ER 12 A software installation ssseeseeoseeesesossseeseeesseresseeesse Agilent VISA as primary VISA Agilent VISA as secondary VISA oococcicnicninccnnconcnnnns 39 Bonjour rne a EES 16 specifications Lee LXI required 13 SUPPOTt TESQUICES eeeeecceseeseceseesececeesececeeseeseeeseeeeeaeeaeenees 9 system memory 12 optional l3 HAM nic dE EES 13 T GP AE A N See network configuration trigger mechanisms ssseessssssesesessssesersesesssstsseseesessesesse 75 LAN Event controls Add EXE COMPOS tanatorio adonde nda deis 76 ASA ergeet R He troUbleshO Mit 81 U Unpacking instructions oooconoccocononcnnconanononnnoncconannonncnnnonnos 15 updating EX2500 Drmware 79 user configurable switches ccccesceesceseceeeseeeseeseeneeeaes 24 V VXI trigger controls VXI 11 device discovery W Web page operation ocooconcnocnononnnononnononanononnnnnonnnncnn cnn cnncnnono 53 general na 53 opening 53 79 82 83 92 EX2500A Index
103. work interface card network router or network hub Avoid Electric Shock To avoid electric shock or fire hazard do not operate this product with the covers removed Do not connect or disconnect any cable probes test leads etc while they are connected to a voltage source Remove all power and unplug unit before performing any service Service should only be performed by qualified personnel Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electric shock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Operating Conditions To avoid injury electric shock or fire hazard Do not operate in wet or damp conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Operate or store only in specified temperature range Provide proper clearance for product ventilation to prevent overheating DO NOT operate if any damage to this product is suspected Product should be inspected or serviced only by qualified personnel Class 1 Laser Product The SFP module in this instrument is a Class 1 Laser device Do not attempt to disassemble this module In the interest of safety this equipment should only be serviced by an authorized VTI Instruments representative Please observe the following safety precautions Do not open the unit If the unit requires service contact VTI Instruments e Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully Do not atte
104. xecuted Read operation e Address Space allows the user to select either A76 Dev or A24 A32 Ext address space The address space indicated here is used to communicate with the slave s register space e Address Offset allows the user to set the offset into the given address space The offset is relative to the selected module Thus offset O in A16 refers to offset O for the selected module Data Size allows the user to set the width of the data to be read or written This field may be set to 8 16 or 32 bit Data Output allows the user to provide data which will be written This field is unused in a Read operation Operation If the Read button is clicked the EX2500A will attempt to retrieve data of Data Size length from the location provided in the Address Space field If the Write button is clicked the EX2500A will attempt to write the data provided in the Data Output field to the location specified by the Address Space The data written will be Data Size in length Device Info indicates the selected module s manufacturer model number and logical address Return clicking this button returns the user to the previous Module Information page EX2500A Web Page Operation www vtiinstruments com Formatted I O When the Formatted I O button is clicked on the Module Information page the Formatted I O page appears From here the user can perform formatted input and output e g word serial commands to a device suc

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