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Agilent Technologies E1468A/E1469A Relay Matrix

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4. Installing Relay Matrix Switches in a Mainframe 18 Getting Started Figure 1 6 Interrupt Priority Selection The E1468A E1469A modules may be installed in any slot except slot 0 in a C Size VXI mainframe See Figure 1 7 to install a module in a mainframe Chapter 1 l 1 Set the extraction levers out 2 Slide the E1468 69A into any slot except slot 0 until the backplane ie connectors touch ZAO Extraction Levers 3 Seat the E1468 69A into the mainframe by pushing in the extraction levers 4 Tighten the top and bottom screws to secure the module to the mainframe NOTE The extraction levers will not seat the backplane connectors on older VXIbus mainframes You must manually seat the connectors by pushing in the module until the module s front panel is flush with the front of the mainframe The extraction levers may be used to guide or ac remove the module To remove the module from the mainframe reverse the procedure Figure 1 7 Installing Relay Matrix Switches in a Mainframe Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Configuring the Terminal Modules Wiring the Terminal Modules E1468A Terminal Module This section gives guidelines to configure the E1468A and 1469 terminal modules including
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6. lt are LA 2 lt COLUMNS 8 15 S Channel Expansion Connector Low EX ZA 5 High ec To Another 7 Expansion Module Cable on the terminal module Expansion cable plugs into top two rows of pins on channel expansion connector located E Figure 1 13 16 Row x 16 Column Matrix Using E1468A Terminal Module Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 4 x 48 Matrix Figure 1 14 shows how to connect three 1469 Relay Matrix Switch Modules to create a 4 row by 48 column matrix This configuration requires two E1468 80002 Daisy Chain Cables ye x COLUMNS 0 7 COLUMNS 16 23 COLUMNS 32 39
7. Parameter Default Description ARM COUNt 1 Number of scanning cycles is 1 TRIGger SOURce IMM Will advance scanning cycles automatically INITiate CONTinuous OFF Number of scanning cycles set by ARM COUNt OUTPut EXTernal STATe OFF Trigger output from EXTernal TTLTrg or ECLTrg sources is disabled 32 Using the Relay Matrix Switches Chapter 2 Relay Matrix Switch Functions This section provides some examples for Relay Matrix Switch module functions including Checking Module Identification Switching Channels Recalling and Saving States Detecting Error Conditions Synchronizing Relay Switch Modules Checking Module You can use the RST CLS IDN CTYP and CDES commands to Identification reset and identify the Relay Matrix Switch modules Example Identifying This program uses the RST CLS IDN CTYP and CDES commands Relay Matrix Switch to reset and identify the Relay Matrix Switch modules Modules pm a 50 84150 C 50 20 OUTPUT 70914 RST CLS 30 ENTER 70914 A 40 OUTPUT 70914 SYST CDES 1 50 ENTER 70914 B 60 OUTPUT 70914 SYST CTYP 1 70 ENTER 70914 C 80 PRINT A 90 PRINT B 100 PRINT C 110 END A typical return is HEWLETT PACKARD SWITCHBOX 0 A 04 00 4x16 2 WIRE MATRIX HEWLETT PACKARD E1469A 0 A 04 00 Switching Channels Use CLOSe channel list to close one or more Relay Matrix Switch channels and OPEN channel list to ope
8. P Chapter 1 Figure 1 11 E1468A and E1469A Terminal Module Shield Wiring Getting Started 23 8 x 24 Matrix Figure 1 12 shows how to connect three 1468 Relay Matrix Switch Modules to create an 8 row by 24 column matrix This configuration requires four E1468 80002 Daisy Chain Cables COLUMNS 0 7 COLUMNS 8 15 COLUMNS 16 23 N 2 sa Expansion cable plugs into top two rows of To Another Expansion pins on channel expansion connector located Module Cable on the terminal module Ne s Figure 1 12 8 Row x 24 Column Matrix Using E1468A Terminal Module 24 Getting Started Chapter 1 16 x 16 Matrix Figure 1 13 shows how to connect four E1468A Relay Matrix Switch Modules to create a 16 row by 16 column matrix This configuration requires eight E1468 80002 Daisy Chain Cables L
9. Figure B 1 Register Address Locations Within VXI A16 E1406A FFFFFF 16 Address Map REGISTER 20000046 OFFSET 3E 46 200000 46 3C 16 e e A16 A24 REGISTER e ADDRESS ADDRESS e e SPACE SPACE 16 BIT WORDS 2009006 IFCOOO 16 Status Control Register 0246 Device Type Register 100016 IFCOOO 16 ID Register 2 080 768 E1468 E1469A 200000 16 7 A16 Register Map IF0000 16 68 Base Address 0000 Logical Address 64 or 2 080 768 Logical Address 64 19 000000 16 Register Address Base address Register Offset Figure B 2 A16 Address Space in the E1406 Command Module 70 Register Based Programming Appendix B A16 Address Space When the E1406 Command Module is not part of your VXIbus system the Outside the Command E1468A E1469A base address is computed as Module 16 1FC00046 LADDR4g 6446 or decimal A16pase 2 080 768 LADDR 64 where 1 0000 2 080 768 is the starting location of the register addresses LADDR is the module s logical address and 64 is the number of address bytes per VXI device For example a Relay Matrix Switch module s Status Control Register has an offset of 04465 When you write to or read from this register the offset is added to the base address to form the register address using a logical address of 112 register a
10. Wiring the Terminal Module Creating Larger Matrixes Attaching a Terminal Module to the Relay Switch Module Guidelines to wire the E1468A and E1469A terminal modules follow Figure 1 8 shows the E1468A terminal module connectors and associated Connectors row column designators Shielding jumpers JM1 JM10 are shown See Creating Larger Matrices for information on using the expansion connectors J1 J4 and for shield wiring details NOTE Jumpers JM1 JM10 on the E1468A terminal module connect row column shields to earth ground through the VXIbus backplane You may want to remove one or more of these jumpers to reduce common mode noise Column Row Connector Connector E Jee 1108181111 888 Q O D 7 i M10 pp ME x 7 ES Column Expansion Column Input Row Input Row Expansion Shield Connector Conn
11. Command 1 68 37 e SCPI Command 6 40 IEEE 488 2 Common Commands Quick Reference 65 e SCPI Commands Quick 6 66 Commands are separated into two types IEEE 488 2 Common commands and SCPI commands The IEEE 488 2 standard defines the Common commands that perform functions like reset self test status byte query etc Common commands are four or five characters in length always begin with an asterisk and may include one or more parameters The command keyword is separated from the first parameter by a space character Some examples of Common commands are RST ESE lt mask gt STB SCPI commands perform functions like closing switches making measurements and querying instrument states or retrieving data A subsystem command structure is a hierarchical structure that usually consists of a top level or root command one or more lower level commands and their parameters The following example shows part of a typical subsystem ROUTe CLOSe channel list SCAN channel list MODE ROUTe is the optional root command CLOSe and SCAN are second level commands with parameters and MODE is a third level command ROUTe is an implied command and is therefore optional Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 37 Command Separator colon always separates one command f
12. S OR EV Event Register 16 A EN Enable Register lt 32 gt SRQ Sevice Request lt 64 gt lt 128 gt IO lt Status Byte Register STB SPOLL SRE unmask SRE Output Buffer Say QUE MNV ESB r RQS 886 ROUTING Status EN handled by your Byte application e SRQ program or Operation status Register passed to the Request Service controller via STATus OPERation CONDition GPIB STATus OPERation EVENt L STATus OPERation ENABle 7 1 unmask examples 2 lt 4 gt unmask Register decimal Sar Summary bit weight 16 NS Bit OR 32 S 05 lt 64 gt i Operation Complete 7 128 OPR OR 128 Scan 256 ESE 61 unmasks standard event register bits 0 Complete 512 2 3 4 and 5 ESE 128 only unmasks bit 7 10242 SRE 128 unmasks the OPR bit operation in 2048 the status byte register This is effective 4096 g only if the STAT OPER ENAB 256 command lt 8192 gt is executed lt 16384 gt lt 32768 gt STAT QUES ENAB 256 unmasks the Scan Complete bit Figure 3 1 E146
13. 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 0 2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns Writes a 1 to close channel Bank 2 Relay Control Register base 2446 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns Writes a 1 to close channel Bank 3 Relay Control Register base 2646 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 0 2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns FFFF 4g Writes a 1 to close channel Bank 4 Relay Control Register base 2846 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CHS CH4 CH3 0 2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns FFFF 4g Writes a 1 to close channel Appendix B Register Based Programming 75 Bank 6 Relay Control Register base 204 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns FFFF 4g Writes a 1 to close channel Bank 7 Relay Control Register base 2546 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 0 2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns Writes a 1 to close channel Channels 0990 0996 Relay Control Re
14. CTYPe Parameters Comments Example SYSTem ERRor Comments Matrix Module Power On State The power on state is all channels relays open RST opens all channels of all modules in a switchbox while SYSTem CPON number opens the channels in only the module card specified in the command Setting Card 1 Module to Power On State SYST CPON 1 Sets module 1 to power on state SYSTem CTYPe lt number gt returns the module card type of a selected module in a switchbox Name Type Range of Values Default Value lt number gt numeric 1 through 99 N A 8x8 Relay Matrix Module Model Number SYSTem CTYPe lt number gt returns HEWLETT PACKARD 51468 0 02 where the after 1468 is the module serial number always 0 and A 02 00 is an example of the module revision code number 4x16 Relay Matrix Switch Module Model Number SYSTem CTYPe number returns HEWLETT PACKARD E1469A 0 A 04 00 where the 0 after E1469A is the module serial number always 0 and A 04 00 is an example of the module revision code number Reading the Model Number of a Card 1 Module SYST CTYP 1 Return the model number SYSTem ERRor returns the error numbers and corresponding error messages in the error queue of a switchbox See Appendix C for a listing of some switchbox error numbers and messages Error Numbers Messages in the Error Queue Each error generated by a switch
15. SCAN gt channel list Defines the channel list to be scanned Channels specified are closed one at a time TRIGger SOURce source source BUS EXT HOLD IMM TTLT ECLT Selects the trigger source to advance the scan CLS Clears switchbox status registers and error queue RST Chapter 2 Resets the hardware to a known state Using the Relay Matrix Switches 31 Relay Matrix Switch query commands end with a All data is sent to the output buffer where you can retrieve it into your computer The following are valid query Query Commands Power on and Reset Conditions commands Query Description ARM COUN Number of Scanning Cycles CLOS Channel Closed INIT CONT Scanning State OPEN Channel Open OUTP ECLT 7 ECL Trigger Output State OUTP EXT External Trigger Output State OUTP TTLT TTL Trigger Output State STAT OPER ENAB Status Operation Enable STAT OPER EVEN Status Operation Event SYST CDES number Module Description SYST CTYP number SYST ERR TRIG SOUR Module Type System Error Trigger Source When power is first applied to the Relay Matrix Switch modules or RST reset is executed all relays are open This table lists the parameters and default values for the switchbox functions described in this chapter Commands in brackets are implied and are not sent with the command
16. SHOCK HAZARD Only service trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should install remove or configure the Relay Matrix Switch modules Before removing any installed module disconnect AC power from the VXI mainframe and from any devices connected to the Relay Matrix Wwitch modules WARNING CHANNEL WIRING INSULATION All channels that have a common connection must be insulated so that the user is protected from electrical shock in the event that two or more channels are connected together CAUTION Maximum Inputs The maximum voltage that can be applied to any terminal is 220 Vdc 250 Vrms The maximum current that can be applied to any terminal is 1A at 30 Vdc Vrms or 0 3A at 220 Vdc 250 Vrms The maximum power that can be applied to any terminal is 40 VA CAUTION Static Electricity Static electricity is a major cause of component failure To prevent damage to the electrical components in a Relay Matrix Switch module observe anti static techniques when removing or installing the module or when working on the module Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Setting the Logical Address Switch The logical address switch LADDR factory setting is 112 Valid addresses are from 1 to 255 See Figure 1 4 for switch information The address switch value must be a multiple of 8 if the module is the first module in a switchbox used with a VXIbus command module using SCPI commands E Mm ae Address 112
17. Value lt mode gt boolean 0 1 OFF ON 0 OFF 46 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 Comments Example Enabling Trig Out Port When enabled a pulse is output from the Trig Out port after each scanned switchbox channel is closed If disabled a pulse is not output from the port after channel closures The output is a negative going pulse Trig Out Port Shared by Switchboxes Only one switchbox configuration can use the selected trigger at a time When enabled the Trig Out port is pulsed by the switchbox each time a scanned channel is closed To disable the output for a specific switchbox send the OUTP OFF or 0 command for that switchbox One Output Selected at a Time Only one output ECLTrg 0 or 1 TTLTrg 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrg1 is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTLTrg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active output Related Commands ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURCe OUTPut EXTernal STATe RST Condition OUTPut EXTernal STATe OFF disabled Enabling Trig Out Port OUTP EXT 1 Enable Trig Out port to output Ipulse after each scanned channel lis closed OUTPut EXTernal STATe Example Chapter 3 OUTPut EXTernal STATe queries the present state of the Trig Out port The command returns 1 if the por
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19. the channel address channel ist has the form Qssrrcc where ss card number 01 99 rr row number and cc column number E1469A 4 x 16 Relay Matrix Switch module channel numbers are rr 00 to 03 two digits and cc 00 to 15 two digits You can address single channels ssrrcc multiple channels ssrrcc ssrrcc sequential channels G ssrrcc ssrrcc groups of sequential channels ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrcc or any combination For example CLOS 910214 closes row 02 column 14 of card 01 of an E1469A Relay Matrix Switch module Only valid channels can be accessed in a channel list or channel range Also the channel list or channel range must be from a lower channel number to a higher channel number For example CLOS 10000 20303 is acceptable but CLOS 20303 10000 generates an error An example program follows that uses BASIC and SCPI language to help get you started using the Relay Matrix Switch modules The example assumes a GPIB interface The program closes row 03 column 12 of an E1469A 4 x 16 Relay Matrix Switch module at logical address 112 secondary address 112 8 14 and queries the result The result is returned to the controller and displayed 1 relay closed 0 relay open 10 OUTPUT 70914 RST Reset the module Set fall relays to open 20 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10312 Close channel row 03 column 12 on the first module in the switchbox 30 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10312 Query chan
20. 0 scans of channels 00 through 03 ARM COUN 10 Set 10 scans per INIT command SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 03 INIT Start scan close channel 00 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 1 ARM COUNt Parameters Comments Example ARM COUNt MIN MAX returns the current number of scanning cycles set by ARM COUNt The current number of scan cycles is returned when MIN or MAX is not supplied With MIN or MAX as a parameter MIN returns 1 and MAX returns 32767 Name Type Range of Values Default Value MIN MAX numeric MIN 1 MAX 32 767 current cycles Related Command INITiate MMediate Query Number of Scans This example sets a switchbox for 10 scanning cycles and queries the number of scan cycles set The ARM COUN command returns 10 ARM COUN 10 Set 10 scans per INIT command ARM COUN Query number of scans 42 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 INITiate The INITiate command subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts the scanning cycle Subsystem Syntax INITiate CONTinuous lt mode gt CONTinuous MMediate INITiate CONTinuous INITiate CONTinuous lt mode gt enables or disables continuous scanning cycles for the switchbox Parameters Name Type Range of Values Default Value lt mode gt boolean 0 1 OFF ON 0 OFF Comments Continuous Scanning Operation Continuous scanning is enabled with the INITiate
21. 0 shows bit 8 is set to 0 STATus PRESet STATus PRESet affects only the Enable Register by setting all Enable Register bits to 0 It does not affect either the status byte or the standard event status PRESet does not clear any of the Event Registers 58 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 SYSTem Subsystem Syntax The SYSTem subsystem returns the error numbers and error messages in the error queue of a switchbox and returns the types and descriptions of modules cards in a switchbox SYSTem CDEScription number CPON number ALL CTYPe number ERRor SYSTem CDEScription Parameters Comments Example SYSTem CPON Parameters Chapter 3 SYSTem CDEScription lt number gt returns the description of a selected module card in a switchbox Name Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 through 99 N A 8x8 Relay Matrix Module Description SYSTem CDEScription number returns 8x8 Relay Matrix 4x16 Relay Matrix Module Description SYST CDEScription number returns 4x16 Relay Matrix Reading the Description of a Card 1 Module SYST CDES 1 Returns the description SYSTem CPON number ALLsets the selected module card in a switchbox to its power on state Name Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 through 99 N A Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 59 Comments Example SYSTem
22. 1 9 det S 1 E 281 mT EF EY H HT 5 4 REN S H Jn lm m5 M nS NS 13 79 9 DS OZ H Y FA Column Expansion Column Input Row Input Row Expansion Shield Connectors Connectors Connector Connector Connector TB5 n parallel with the screw terminals 2 Figure 1 9 E1469A 4 x 16 Matrix Switch Terminal Block Available Cables To assist you in wiring Relay Matrix Switch terminal modules into your test system this table shows a list of cables that are available from Agilent Description Finished End A End B Part Number Length Module expansion connector 30 cm 4 x 2 connector for 4 x 2 connector for E1468 80002 with quick disconnect expansion connectors on expansion connectors on twisted pair terminal modules terminal modules 50 Q Coax 2 0m 2 pin TLA BNC molded over E1065 61620 Dual banana instrument 2 0m 3 pin TLA Dual banana E1066 61620 SMB instrument 2 0m 2 pin TLA SMB molded over E1068 61620 TLA is a family of connector cable assemblies with good transmission line design that are made by an Agilent supplier The 2 pin and 3 pin TLA connectors are designed to fit on one channel of the terminal module expansion connectors Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Terminal Module Wiring Guidelines 3 User wiring to the Relay Matrix Switch modules is to the H
23. 46 Bank 4 Relay Control Register base 2846 Bank 5 Relay Control Register base 2A46 Bank 6 Relay Control Register base 2C46 Bank 7 Relay Control Register base 2546 Channels 0990 0996 Relay Control Register base 3046 Writes to the Status Control Register base 0446 enable you to disable enable the interrupt generated when channels are closed Writing a 1 to bit 0 of the Status Control Register base 0446 does not change the state of the latching relays individual channel relays Writing a 1 to this bit has the same effect as removing power from the cardcage Since the relays are latching relays they do not change state It is necessary to write a 0 to bit O after the reset has been performed before any other commands can be programmed and executed SCPI commands take care of this automatically Register Based Programming 73 To disable the interrupt generated when channels are closed write a 1 to bit 6 of the Status Control Register base 0446 NOTE Typically interrupts are only disabled to peek poke a module Refer to the operating manual of the command module before disabling the interrupt Relay Control Registers Any number of relays per bank can be closed at a time Manufacturer ID Register Writes to the Relay Control Registers base 2046 to base 3046 enable you to switch desired channels Figures 1 1 and 1 2 see Chapte
24. 8A E1469A Status System Register Diagram STATus OPERation CONDition STATus OPERation CONDition returns the state of the Condition Register in the Operation Status Group The state represents conditions which are part of the instrument s operation The switch module driver does not set bit 8 in this register see STATus OPERation EVENt 56 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 STATus OPERation ENABle Parameters Comments Example STATus OPERation ENABle lt unmask gt sets an enable mask to allow events recorded in the Event Register to send a summary bit to the Status Byte Register bit 7 For Relay Matrix Switch modules when bit 8 in the Operation Status Register is set to 1 and is enabled by the STAT OPER ENABle command bit 7 in the Status Register is set to 1 Name Type Range of Values Default Value unmask numeric 0 through 65 535 N A Setting Bit 7 of the Status Byte Register STATus OPERation ENABle 256 sets bit 7 of the Status Byte Register to 1 after bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 1 Related Commands ROUTe SCAN Enabling Operation Status Register Bit 8 STAT OPER ENAB 256 Enables bit 8 of the Operation Status Enable Register to be reported to bit 7 OPR in the Status Register STATus OPERation ENABle Comments Example Chapter 3 STATus OPERation ENABle returns the bit value of the Operation Status Register Output Format Returns a d
25. 9 Opening Channels 52 Opening Closing Rows Columns 34 Querying Channel Closures 51 Querying Channel Open State 53 Querying Continuous Scanning State 44 Querying ECL Trigger Bus Enable State 46 Querying Number of Scans 42 Querying Operation Status Enable Register 57 Querying Trig Out Port Enable State 47 Querying Trigger Source 64 Querying TTL Trigger Bus Enable State 49 Querying the Error Queue 61 Reading Card 1 Model Number 60 Reading Card 1 Description 59 Reading the Operation Status Register 58 Saving and Recalling States 35 Scanning Channels 54 Scanning Using Bus Triggers 64 Scanning Using External Triggers 64 Sequencing Channels E1468A 34 Sequencing Channels E1469A 34 Setting Card 1 Module to Power On State 60 Setting Ten Scanning Cycles 41 Stopping a Scan with ABORt 40 Synchronizing a Relay Matrix Switch 36 Using Interrupts to Signal Errors 35 initial operation 29 INITiate subsystem INITiate CONTinuous 43 INITiate CONTinuous 44 INITiate IMMediate 44 installing switches 18 interrupt priority setting 17 Index 81 L linking commands 39 logical address switch setting 16 Manufacturer ID register 72 matrixes creating larger 23 0 OUTPut subsystem OUTPut ECLTrg STATe 45 OUTPut ECLTrg STATe 46 OUTPut EXTernal STATe 46 OUTPut EXTernal STATe 47 OUTPut TTLTrg STATe 48 OUTPut TTLTrg STATe 49 P power on reset conditions 32 progra
26. Agilent Technologies E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch Modules User s Manual Agilent Technologies Manual Part Number E1468 90005 Printed September 2012 Printed in Malaysia E0912 NOTICE In August 2014 Agilent Technologies former Test and Measurement business became Keysight Technologies This document is provided as a courtesy but is no longer kept current and thus will contain historical references to Agilent For more information goto www keysight com KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES Contents E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch User s Manual From PAARL e Rm 7 Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement 7 U S Government 155891106194 0 PRI ERR Y S aS 7 53 6 005 ener 8 VE a pg suv cote a use 8 Pocume naon xL Ies de UR T M E E 8 6086815315107707 COn IINE EE E ooo DS 9 Chapter 6 MEMBRE 11 UnG TRS CHE T 11 Relay Matrix Switches DSSCr BGM scccisnrszscsussoncssicennnsnsaestnnnndaisensnnessaentinasasiaveontses 11 E1458A Switch Description caine PEDE UR DEDOS 11 ET459A Switch Desert pli ta d Drop ga ROO Hep RA d 11 E1468A E1469A Connector PIOUS aka 11 Configuring the Relay Matrix Switches ttn 15 racis
27. Appendix B Register Based Programming About This Appendix This appendix contains the information you can use for register based programming of the E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch modules The contents include Register 688 89 1 69 Reading the Registers 72 Writing to the Registers 73 Register Addressing Appendix B Addressing Overview The E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch modules are register based modules that do not support the VXIbus word serial protocol When a SCPI command is sent to the modules the instrument driver resident in the command module parses the command and programs the module at the register level Register based programming is a series of reads and writes directly to the module registers This can increase throughput speed since it eliminates command parsing and allows the use of an embedded controller It also allows use of an alternate VXI controller eliminating the command module To access a specific register for either read or write operations the address ofthe register must be used Register addresses for the plug in modules are in an address space known as VXI A16 The exact location of A16 within a VXlbus master s memory map depends on the design of the VXIbus master you are using For the E1406 Command Module the A16 space location starts at The A16 space is further div
28. CAN MODE Queries the scan mode STATus OPERation CONDition Returns contents of the Operation Condition Register OPERation ENABle Enables events in the Operation Event Register to be reported OPERation ENABle Returns the mask value set by the ENABle command OPERation EVENt Returns the contents of the Operation Event Register PRESet Enables Register bits to 0 SYSTem CDEScription number Returns description of module in a switchbox CTYPe number Returns the module type CPON number ALL Opens all channels on specified module s ERRor Returns error number message in a switchbox Error Queue TRIGger IMMediate Causes a trigger to occur SOURce BUS SOURce EXTernal SOURce HOLD SOURce IMMediate SOURce 67 SOURce 7 SOURce Trigger source is TRG Trigger source is Trig In on the command module Holds off triggering Trigger source is the internal triggers Trigger is the VXIbus ECL trigger bus line n Trigger is the VXIbus TTL trigger bus line n Queries scan trigger source 66 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 Appendix A Relay Matrix Switch Specifications Input Characteristics Maximum Voltage Terminal to Terminal 220 Vdc 250 Vims Maximum Current per Channel non inductive 1 Adc or acq Vmax 30 Vdc or Vrms 0 3 Adc or acrms Vmax 220 Vdc or 250 Vrms Maximum Voltage Terminal to Chassis 220 Vdc 250 Maximum Power per Channel 40VA DC P
29. CONTinuous ON or INITiate CONTinuous 1 command Sending the INITiate IMMediate command closes the first channel in the channel list Each trigger from the source specified by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list A trigger at the end of the channel list closes the first channel in the channel list and the scan cycle repeats Non Continuous Scanning Operation Non continuous scanning is enabled with the INITiate CONTinuous OFF or INITiate CONTinuous 0 command Sending the INITiate IMMediate command closes the first channel in the channel list Each trigger from the source specified by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list At the end of the scanning cycle the last channel in the channel list is closed and the scanning cycle stops Stopping Continuous Scan See the ABORt command Related Commands ABORt ARM COUNt TRIGger SOURce RST Condition INITiate CONTinuous OFF 0 Chapter 3 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 43 Example Enabling Continuous Scanning This example enables continuous scanning of channels 00 through 03 of a single module switchbox Since TRIGger SOURce IMMediate default is set use an interface clear command such as CLEAR to stop the scan INIT CONT ON Enable continuous scanning SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 03 INIT Start scan cycle close chan 00 INITiate CONTinuous INITiate CONTinuous queries the scanning state With cont
30. E1468A and E1469A Relay Matrix Switch modules Relay Matrix Switches including Relay Matrix Switches Description 11 Configuring the Relay Matrix Switches 15 Configuring the Terminal Modules 20 Programming the Relay Matrix Switches 28 Relay Matrix Switches Description E1468A Switch Description E1469A Switch Description E1468A E1469A Connector Pin Outs Chapter 1 The E1468A and E1469A Relay Matrix Switch modules are VXlbus C Size register based modules and operate with an E1406 Command Module Each Relay Matrix Switch consists of a component module with 64 two wire relays and a terminal module for connecting user inputs The component module E1468 66202 is the same for the E1468A and E1469A The terminal module for the E1468A E1468 9001 1 and the terminal module for the E1469A E1469 8001 1 are different for the two Relay Matrix Switch modules The E1468A Relay Matrix Switch module provides an 8 x 8 two wire crosspoint matrix Multiple modules can be wired together creating 8 x 16 two modules 16 x 16 four modules 8 x 24 three modules or larger matrices Figure 1 1 shows a simplified schematic of the E1468A component module and terminal module The E1469A Relay Matrix Switch module provides a 4 x 16 two wire crosspoint matrix Multiple modules can be wired together creating 4 x 32 two modules 8 x 16 two modules 4 x 48 t
31. Eda d ob a dA d 79 Relay Lile PRQUOt m 79 End of Life Determinati r MP 79 AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT AGILENT PRODUCT E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch Modules DURATION OF WARRANTY 3 years 1 Agilent Technologies warrants Agilent hardware accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty period Agilent will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or like new 2 Agilent warrants that Agilent software will not fail to execute its programming instructions for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty period Agilent will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 Agilent does not warrant that the operation of Agilent products will be interrupted or error free If Agilent is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted customer will be entitled to a refund ofthe purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 Agilent products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use 5 The warranty period begins on the date of d
32. Module When INIT is executed the scan is started and channel 00 is closed Then each trigger received at the Trig In port advances the scan to the next channel TRIG SOUR EXT Select external triggering SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 through 03 INIT Begin scan close channel 00 trigger externally Advance scan to next channel Scanning Using Bus Triggers This example uses bus triggering TRIG SOUR BUS to scan channels 00 through 03 of switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is the TRG command as set with TRIG SOUR BUS When INIT is executed the scan is started and channel is closed Then each TRG command advances the scan to the next channel TRIG SOUR BUS Select interface bus triggering SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 through 03 INIT Start scan close channel 00 loop statement Loop to scan all channels TRG Advance scan using bus triggering increment loop Increment loop count TRIGger SOURce returns the current trigger source for the switchbox Command returns BUS ECLT EXT HOLD IMM or TTLT for sources BUS ECLTrg EXTernal HOLD IMMediate or TTLTrg respectively Query Trigger Source This example sets external triggering and queries the trigger source Since external triggering is set TRIG SOUR returns EXT TRIG SOUR EXT Set external trigger source TRIG SOUR Query trigger source 64 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 IEEE 488 2 Common Commands Quick
33. NS 8 15 COLUMNS 24 31 COLUMNS 40 47 Channel Expansion Connector Low 5 22 os f High er T 51 E E x 2 Expansion cable plugs into top two rows of To Another Expansion pins on channel expansion connector located Module Cable on the terminal module 26 Getting Started Figure 1 14 4 Row x 48 Column Matrix Using E1469A Terminal Block Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Attaching 8 Figure 1 15 gives guidelines to attach a terminal module to a component Terminal Module to the Relay Switch Module 1 Extend the extraction levers on the terminal module Extraction Lever mS Z 5 PN 4 Use small screwdriver to release the two extraction levers J PN E1468 69A a 2 Align the terminal module connectors to the E1468 69A connectors Extraction Lever 3 Apply gentle pressure to attach the terminal module to the E1468 69A 4 Push in the extraction levers to lock the terminal module onto the E1468 69A Extraction Levers To remove the terminal module from the E1468 69A use a small screwdriver to release the two extraction levers and push both levers out simultaneously to free it from the E1468A 69A connectors Figure 1 15 Attaching a Terminal Module to the Relay Matrix Switch Module G
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35. Reference The following table lists the IEEE 488 2 Common commands that apply to the Relay Matrix Switch modules For more information on Common Commands see the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 Command Command Description CLS Clears all status registers see STATus OPERation EVENt and clears error queue ESE unmask Enables Standard Event ESE Enables Standard Event Query ESR Standard Event Register Query IDN Instrument ID Query returns identification string of the module OPC Operation Complete OPC Operation Complete Query RCL lt n gt Recalls the instrument state saved by SAV You must reconfigure the scan list RST Resets the module Opens all channels and invalidates current channel list for scanning Sets ARM COUN 1 TRIG SOUR IMM and INIT CONT OFF SAV lt n gt Stores the instrument state but does not save the scan list SRE unmask Service request enable enables status register bits SRE Service request enable query STB Read status byte query TRG Triggers the module to advance the scan when scan is enabled and trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS TST Self test Executes an internal self test and returns only the first error encountered Does not return multiple errors The following is a list of responses you can obtain where cc is the card number with the leading zero deleted 0 if self test passes cc01 for firmware error c
36. SYSTem ERRor 60 terminal modules attaching to relay switch module 27 configuring wiring 20 TRIGger subsystem TRIGger SOURce 63 TRIGger SOURce 64 TRIGger IMMediate 62 WARNINGS 8 15 warranty statement 7
37. The matrix card module number depends on the switchbox configuration single module or multiple module set for the matrices Leading zeroes can be ignored for the card number For a single module switchbox the card number is always 01 For a multiple module switchbox the card numbers are 01 02 nn The module with the lowest logical address is card number 01 the module with the next lowest logical address is card number 02 etc 28 Getting Started Chapter 1 1468 Relay Matrix Switch Channel Addresses E1469A Relay Matrix Switch Channel Addresses Initial Operation Chapter 1 For the E1468A Relay Matrix Switch module the channel address channel 68 has the form ssrc where ss card number 01 99 r row number and c column number E1468A Relay Matrix Switch module channel numbers are r 0 to 7 one digit and c 0 to 7 one digit You can address single channels ssrc multiple channels ssrc ssrc sequential channels ssrc ssrc groups of sequential channels ssrc ssrc ssrc ssrc or any combination For example CLOS 9124 closes row 2 column 4 of card 01 of an E1468A Relay Matrix Switch module Only valid channels can be accessed in a channel list or channel range Also the channel list or channel range must be from a lower channel number to a higher channel number For example CLOS 100 233 is acceptable but CLOS 233 100 generates an error For the E1469A Relay Matrix Switch module
38. a Logical Address 0 OPEN Switch Location 1 CLOSED ihr OON SF 0 e S 5 85 n memor 16 32 64 112 CLOSED Switch Set To 1 ON OPEN Switch Set To 0 OFF bo E Setting the Status Register Switch 16 Getting Started Figure 1 4 Setting the Logical Address Switch Four bits of the status register switch bits 10 13 define whether the relay matrix switch module is an E1468A or E1469A These bits are set automatically when the terminal module is installed To ensure proper operation even without the terminal module set the status register switch as shown in Figure 1 5 However if the status register switch is set for the E1468A but the terminal module is an E1469A or vice versa the interface will not be able to correctly identify and an error will occur Chapter 1 Setting the Interrupt Chapter 1 Priority NOTE 1 E1468A 0 E1469A 1 1 0 1 Example shows Switch set 1 to E1468A Status Register Switch Location Figure 1 5 Setting the Status Register Switch The E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch modules generate an interrupt after a channel has been closed These interrupts are sent to and acknowledgments are received from the command module such as an E1406 through the VXIbus backplane interrupt
39. an interface CLEAR command CLEAR 7 can be used to stop the scan When the scan is enabled via the interface and TRIG SOUR BUS or HOLD is set you can use ABORT to stop the scan Restarting a Scan Use the INIT command to restart the scan Related Commands ARM INITiate CONTinuous ROUTe SCAN TRIGger Example Stopping a Scan with ABORt This example stops a continuous scan in progress TRIG SOUR BUS TRG command is trigger source INIT CONT ON Set continuous scanning SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 03 INIT Start scan close channel 00 ABOR Abort scan in progress 40 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 ARM Subsystem Syntax ARM COUNt Parameters Comments Example Chapter 3 The ARM subsystem selects the number of scanning cycles 1 to 32 767 for each INITiate command ARM COUNt number MIN MAX COUNE MIN MAX ARM COUNt number MIN MAX allows scanning cycles to occur a multiple of times 1 to 32 767 with one INITiate command when INITiate CONTinuous OFF 0 is set MIN sets 1 cycle and MAX sets 32 767 cycles Name Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 32 767 MIN MAX 1 Number of Scans Use only values between 1 and 32 767 for the number of scanning cycles Related Commands ABORt INITiate IMMediate RST Condition ARM COUNt 1 Setting Ten Scanning Cycles This example sets a Relay Matrix Switch module for 1
40. ance the scan when TRIGger SOURceBUS or TRIGger SOURceHOLD is selected Using External Trigger Inputs With TRIGger SOURceEXTernal selected only one switchbox at a time can use the external trigger input at the E1406 Trig In port The trigger input is assigned to the first switchbox that requested the external trigger source with a TRIGger SOURceEXTernal command Assigning External Trigger A switchbox assigned with TRIGger SOURceEXTernal remains assigned to that source until the switchbox trigger source is changed to BUS ECLT HOLD IMMediate or TTLT When the source is changed the external trigger source is available to the next switchbox which requests it with a TRIGger SOURceEXTernal command If a switchbox requests an external trigger input already assigned to another switchbox an error is generated Using Bus Triggers To trigger the switchbox with TRIGger SOURceBUS selected use the IEEE 488 2 Common command TRG or the GPIB Group Execute Trigger GET command Trig Out Port Shared by Switchboxes See the OUTPut command Related Commands ABORt ROUTe SCAN OUTPut RST Condition TRIGger SOURce IMMediate Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 63 Example Example TRIGger SOURce Example Scanning Using External Triggers This example uses external triggering TRIG SOUR EXT to scan channels 00 through 03 switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is the input to the Trig In port on the E1406 Command
41. atus Control Register Relay Control Registers The Device Identification Register is a read only register accessed at address 024g Reading this register returns module identification of 256 010046 for an E1468A E1469A module The Status Control Register informs the user about the module s status and configuration Each relay requires about 12 msec execution time during which time the modules are busy Bit 7 of this register is used to inform the user of a busy condition The interrupt generated after a channel has been closed can be disabled Bit 6 of this register is used to inform the user of the interrupt status In addition if a terminal module is connected to the switch module the present configuration of the terminal module s status bit can be read Bits 10 11 12 and 13 of this register are used to determine the configuration of the terminal module For example if the Relay Matrix Switch module is not busy bit 7 the interrupt is enabled bit 6 then a read of the Status Control Register base 0446 returns DBBF Reading these registers always returns FFFF 4a Writing to the Registers Status Control Register NOTE Appendix B You can write to these Relay Matrix Switch module registers Status Control Register base 0446 Bank 0 Relay Control Register base 2046 Bank 1 Relay Control Register base 2246 Bank 2 Relay Control Register base 2446 Bank 3 Relay Control Register base 26
42. box stores an error number and corresponding error message in the error queue The error message can be up to 255 characters long 60 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 Clearing the Error Queue An error number message is removed from the queue each time the SYSTem ERRor command is sent The errors are cleared first in first out When the queue is empty each following SYSTem ERRor command returns 0 No error To clear all error numbers messages in the queue execute the CLS command Maximum Error Numbers Messages in the Error Queue The queue holds a maximum of 30 error numbers messages for each switchbox If the queue overflows the last error number message in the queue is replaced by 350 Too many errors The least recent error numbers messages remain in the queue and the most recent are discarded Example Querying the Error Queue SYST ERR Query the error queue Chapter 3 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 61 TRIGger Subsystem Syntax TRIGger IMMediate Comments Example 62 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference The TRIGger subsystem controls the triggering operation of relay matrix modules in a switchbox TRIGger MMediate SOURCe source SOURce TRIGger IMMediate causes a trigger event to occur when the defined trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD Executing the TRIGger IMMediate Command A channel list must be defined with ROUTe SCAN lt chann
43. c02 for bus error problem communicating with the module cc03 for incorrect ID information read back from the module s ID register cc10 if an interrupt was expected but not received cc11 if the busy bit was not held for a sufficient amount of time WAI Wait to Complete Chapter 3 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 65 SCPI Commands Quick Reference This table summarizes SCPI commands for the Relay Matrix Switch modules Command Description ABORt Aborts a scan in progress ARM COUNt number MIN MAX Multiple scans per INIT command COUNt MIN MAX Queries number of scans INITiate CONTinuous ON OFF Enables disables continuous scanning CONTinuous Queries continuous scan state IMMediate Starts a scanning cycle OUTPut ECLTrgn STATe 0 Enables disables the specified ECL trigger line ECLTrg STATe Queries the specified ECL trigger line EXTernal STATe 0 Enables disables the Trig Out port on the E1406 EXTernal STATe Queries the external state TTLTrg7 STATe 0 Enables disables the specified TTL trigger line 9 7 Queries the specified TTL trigger line ROUTe CLOSe channel list Closes channel s CLOSe channel list Queries channel s closed OPEN channel ist Opens channel s OPEN channel list Queries channel s opened SCAN channel list Defines channels for scanning SCAN MODE NONE VOLT Sets scan mode has no effect on Form C operation S
44. channels use ROUT CLOS SSrrcc Ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrec You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is not guaranteed Related Commands ROUTe OPEN ROUTe CLOSe RST Condition All channels open Closing Relay Matrix Switch Module Channels This example closes channels 10100 and 20013 of a two module switchbox card numbers 01 and 02 CLOS 10100 20013 Close channels 10100 and 120013 10100 closes row 01 column 00 of card 7 and 20013 closes row 00 column 13 on Icard 2 ROUTe CLOSe lt channel_list gt returns the current state of the channel s queried channel_list has the form ssrc or ssrrcc see ROUTe CLOSe for definition The command returns 1 if channel s are closed or returns 0 if channel s are open Query is Software Readback The ROUTe CLOSe command returns the current software state of the channel s specified It does not account for relay hardware failures A maximum of 127 channels at a time can be queried for a multi module switchbox Query Channel Closures This example closes channels 10100 and 20013 of a two module switchbox and queries channel closure Since the channels are programmed to be closed 1 1 is returned as a string CLOS 10100 20013 0 05 channels 10100 and 120013 10100 closes row 01 column 00 of card 7 and 20013 closes row 00 column 13 on Icard 2 CLOS 10100 20013 Query cha
45. command and are not sent to the instrument If you do not specify a value for an optional parameter the instrument chooses a default value For example consider ARM COUNt MIN MAX If you send the command without specifying a parameter the present ARM COUNt value is returned If you send the MIN parameter the command returns the minimum count available If you send the MAX parameter the command returns the maximum count available Be sure to place a space between the command and the parameter Linking IEEE 488 2 Common Commands with SCPI Commands Use a semicolon between the commands For example RST OUTP ON or TRIG SOUR HOLD TRG Linking Multiple SCPI commands Use both a semicolon and a colon between the commands such as ARM COUN 1 TRIG SOUR EXT SCPI Commands Reference Chapter 3 This section describes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI commands for the Relay Matrix Switch modules Commands are listed alphabetically by subsystem and within each subsystem Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 39 ABORt The ABORt command subsystem stops a scan in progress when the scan is enabled via the interface and the trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD Subsystem Syntax ABORt Comments 80 5 Actions ABORt stops the scan and invalidates the current channel_list Stopping a Scan Enabled Via Interface When a scan is enabled via an interface
46. ddress base address register offset 1 000046 112 64 46 0446 1FC0004 1C0046 0446 lt 6 Or 2 080 768 112 64 4 2 080 768 7168 4 2 087 940 A16 Address Space When the A16 address space is inside the E1406 Command Module Inside the Command the E1468A E1469A base address is computed as Module or Mainframe 1EC00046 LADDR g 6446 or decimal 2 080 768 LADDR 64 where 1 0000 2 080 768 is the starting location of the VXI A16 addresses LADDR is the module s logical address and 64 is the number of address bytes per register based device The E1468A E1469A factory set logical address is 112 If this address is not changed the module will have a base address of 1FC0004g 7046 4045 1 000 1C0046 lt 6 or decimal 2 080 768 112 64 2 080 768 7168 2 087 936 Appendix B Register Based Programming 71 Register Definitions You can program the E1468A E1469A modules using their hardware registers The procedures for reading or writing to a register depend on your operating system and programming language Whatever the access method you will need to identify each register with its address E1468A E1469A Register Map Register Name Type Address Manufacturer ID Read Only base 0046 Device Type Read Only base 0246 Status Control Read Write base 0446 Bank 0 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2046 Bank 1 Relay Control Re
47. e Channels E1469A replace lines 20 30 40 and 60 with 20 FOR I 0 3 30 FORJ 2 0 TO 15 40 A 10000 100 I J 60 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT CLOS 10000 10315 Recalling and The SAV lt numeric_state gt stores the current state of the switchbox Saving States channels Up to 10 states may be stored by specifying the lt numeric_state gt as an integer 0 through 9 The following states are stored Channel relay states open or closed ARM COUNt TRIGger SOURCce source OUTPut EXTernal STATe e INITiate CONTinuous The RCL numeric state command recalls the specified previously stored state If the specified numeric state does not exist the Relay Matrix Switch module configures to its power on reset states 34 Using the Relay Matrix Switches Chapter 2 Example Saving and Recalling States This examples closes channels on the module and saves the state as number 5 When the saved state is recalled only the channels that were closed in the stored state are closed All other channels in the switchbox are opened 10 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10000 10015 Close ch 00 through 15 20 OUTPUT 70914 SAV 5 Save as state 5 30 OUTPUT 70914 RST CLS Reset and clear status reg 40 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10113 10112 10200 Close ch 13 12 00 50 OUTPUT 70914 RCL 5 Recall the stored state 60 END Detecting Error Conditions Example Illegal Channel Closure Error Example Using Interr
48. e measurements is determined An increase in the variance indicates deteriorating performance Number of Relay Operations Relays can be replaced after a predetermined number of contact closures However this method requires knowledge of the applied load and life specifications for the applied load 80 Relay Life Appendix D Index E1468A E1469A Relay Matrix Switch User s Manual A ABORt subsystem 40 addressing registers 69 ARM subsystem 41 ARM COUNt 41 ARM COUNt 42 B base address register 70 C cautions 15 checking module identification 33 command reference 39 common commands ULS 85 ESE 65 ESET 5 ESR 65 IDN 65 OPC 65 OPC 65 RCL 65 RST 65 SAV 65 SRE 65 65 STB 65 TRG 65 TST 65 WAI 65 format 37 quick reference 65 configuring the switches 15 connector pinouts 11 D declaration of conformity 9 detecting error conditions 35 Device Identification register 73 documentation history 8 E error messages 77 examples Advancing Scan Using TRIGger 62 Closing Switch Channels 51 E continued examples cont d Enabling a Single Scan 44 Enabling Continuous Scanning 44 Enabling ECL Trigger Bus Line 0 46 Enabling Operation Status Register Bit 8 57 Enabling Trig Out Port 47 Enabling TTL Trigger Bus Line 7 48 Identifying Relay Matrix Switch Modules 33 Illegal Channel Closure Error 35 initial operation 2
49. e for the Standard Event Status Register the bits you want logically OR d into the summary The registers are queried using decimal weighted bit values The decimal equivalents for bits through 15 are included in Figure 3 1 A numeric value of 256 executed in a STATus OPERation ENABle unmask command allows only bit 8 to generate a summary bit The decimal value for bit 8 is 256 The decimal values are also used in the inverse manner to determine which bits are set from the total value returned by an EVENt or CONDition query The SWITCH driver exploits only bit 8 of Operation Status Register This bit is called the Scan Complete bit which is set whenever a scan operation completes Since completion of a scan operation is an event in time bit 8 will never appear set when STAT OPER COND is queried However bit 8 is set with the STAT OPER EVENt query command Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 55 Standard Event Register NOTE ESR QUE Questionable Data ESE unmask MAV Message Available ESE Automatically Set at ESB Standard Event Power On Conditions Power On User Request Command Error ded Execution Error base Device Dependent Error Query Error Request Control Set by OPC Operation Complete Related Commands are OPC and WAI 1 RQS Request Service 2 X OPR Operation Status lt 4 gt C Condition Register 8
50. e the first relay configuration command ROUTe CLOSe channel list CLOSe channel list OPEN channel list OPEN channel list SCAN channel list ROUTe CLOSe channel list closes the Relay Matrix Switch channels specified by channel list Name Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric E1468A r 016 7 N A c 0 to 7 E1469A rr 00 to 03 66 00 to 15 channel list Form For the 1468 channel list has the form ssrc where ss card number 01 99 r row number and c column number For the E1469A channel list has the form ssrrcc where SS card number 01 99 rr row number and cc column number Closing Channels E1468A Only For a single channel use ROUT CLOS ssrc For multiple channels use ROUT CLOS ssrc ssrc For sequential channels use ROUT CLOS ssrc ssrc for groups of sequential channels use ROUT CLOS ssrc ssrc ssrc ssrc You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is not guaranteed 50 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 Example ROUTe CLOSe Chapter 3 Comments Example Closing Channels E1469A Only For a single channel use ROUT CLOS ssrrcc For multiple channels use ROUT CLOS ssrrcc ssrrcc For sequential channels use ROUT CLOS ssrrcc ssrrcc for groups of sequential
51. ecimal weighted value from 0 to 65 535 indicating which bits are set to true Maximum Value Returned The value returned is the value set by the STAT OPER ENAB lt unmask gt command However the maximum decimal weighted value used in this module is 256 bit 8 set to true Query the Operation Status Enable Register STAT OPER ENAB Queries the Operation Status Enable Register Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 57 STATus OPERation EVENt STATus OPERation EVENt returns which bits in the Event Register Operation Status Group are set The Event Register indicates when there has been a time related instrument event Comments Setting Bit 8 of the Operation Status Register Bit 8 Scan Complete is set to 1 after a scanning cycle completes Bit 8 returns to zero after sending the STATus OPERation EVENt command Returned Data After Sending STATus OPERation EVENt The command returns 256 if bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 1 The command returns 0 if bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 0 Event Register Cleared Reading the Event Register with the STATus OPERation EVENt command clears it ABORting a Scan Aborting a scan will leave bit 8 set to 0 Related Commands ROUTe SCAN Example Reading the Operation Status Register After a Scanning Cycle STAT OPER Returns the bit values of the Operation Status Register read the register value 256 shows bit 8 is set to 1 1
52. ector Connector Connector Connector TB5 n parallel with the screw terminals d 20 Getting Started Figure 1 8 E1468A 8 x 8 Matrix Switch Terminal Module Chapter 1 E1469A Terminal Module Connectors Figure 1 9 shows the E1469A terminal module connectors and associated row column designators Shielding jumpers JM1 JM12 are shown See Creating Larger Matrices for information on using the expansion connectors J1 J5 and for shield wiring details NOTE Jumpers JM1 JM12 on the E1469A terminal module connect row column shields to earth ground through the VXIbus backplane You may want to remove one or more of these jumpers to reduce common mode noise EM e Column Row Connectors Connector a EE mmm il SS ttes LES TL a AAA LT U U gjo OU T OO OTT f 5 C GPS j
53. el_list gt and an INITiate IMMediate command must be executed before TRIGger IMMediate will execute BUS or HOLD Source Remains If selected the TRIGger SOURceBUS or TRIGger SOURCeHOLD commands remain in effect after triggering a Switchbox with the TRIGger IMMediate command Related Commands INITiate ROUTe SCAN Advancing Scan Using TRIGger Command This example scans a single module switchbox from channel 00 through 03 Since TRIGger SOURce HOLD is set the scan is advanced one channel each time TRIGger is executed TRIG SOUR HOLD Sets trigger source to HOLD SCAN 10000 10003 Defines channel list INIT Begin scan close channel 00 loop statement Start count loop TRIG Advance scan to next channel increment loop Increment loop count Chapter 3 TRIGger SOURce Chapter 3 Parameters Comments TRIGger SOURce source specifies the trigger source to advance the channel list during scanning Source Type Description Default BUS discrete TRG or GET command IMM ECLTrgn numeric ECL Trigger bus line IMM EXTernal discrete Trig In port IMM HOLD discrete Hold Triggering IMM IMMediate discrete Immediate Triggering IMM TTLTrgn numeric TTL Trigger bus line gt 0 7 gt IMM Enabling the Trigger Source The TRIGger SOURce command only selects the trigger source The INITiate IMMediate command enables the trigger source Using the TRIG Command You can use TRIGger MMediate to adv
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55. ements SOUR PULS COUN 25 or PULS COUN 25 Variable Command Some commands have what appears to be a variable syntax For Syntax example OUTP ECLTn and OUTP TTLTn In these commands the n is replaced by a number No space is left between the command and the number because the number is not a parameter The number is part of the command syntax In the case of OUTP ECLTn n can range from 0 to 1 In OUTP TTLTn n can range from through 7 38 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 Parameter Types Linking Commands The following table contains explanations and examples of parameter types you may see in this chapter Type Explanations and Examples Boolean Boolean parameters represent a single binary condition that is either true or false ON OFF 1 0 Any non zero value is considered true Discrete Discrete parameters selects from a finite number of values These parameters use mnemonics to represent each valid setting An example is TRIGger SOURce lt source gt where source can be BUS EXTernal HOLD IMMediate ECLTrgn or TTLTrgn Numeric Numeric Parameters are commonly used decimal representations of numbers including optional signs decimal points and scientific notation for example 123 123E2 123 1 23E2 123 1 23E 2 1 23000E 01 Special cases include MIN MAX DEFault and INFinity Optional Optional Parameters are shown within square brackets The brackets are not part of the
56. ent Status Register 210 STOP 220 SUBEND Synchronizing You can use the OPC common command to synchronize a Relay Matrix Relay Matrix Switch module to external measurement instruments Switches Example Synchronizing This example shows one way to synchronize a Relay Matrix Switch module a Relay Matrix Switch with measurement instruments In this example the module switches a signal to a multimeter The program then verifies that the channel is closed before the multimeter begins its measurement 10 OUTPUT 70914 RST Reset the module 20 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10012 0 059 a channel 30 OUTPUT 70914 OPC Wait for operation complete 40 ENTER 70914 Opc value 50 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10012 Test that the channel is closed 60 ENTER 70914 A 70 OUTPUT 70903 MEAS VOLT DC When channel is closed measure the voltage 80 ENTER 70903 Meas value 90 PRINT Meas value IPrint the measured value 100 END 36 Using the Relay Matrix Switches Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference About This Chapter Command Types Common Command Format SCPI Command Chapter 3 Format This chapter describes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI and the IEEE 488 2 Common commands for the E1468A and 1469 Relay Matrix Switch modules See the appropriate command module user s manual for additional information on SCPI and Common commands This chapter contains the following sections
57. erformance Thermal Offset per Channel lt 7UV differential H L 5x10 Q at 40 C 95 RH 5x108 O at 25 C 40 RH Insulation Resistance between any two points Closed Channel Resistance 1 5 O initially 3 5 Q at end of relay life AC Performance Bandwidth 3dB Z load Z source 50 2 2 Wire mode 4x16 gt 10 MHz 1 Wire mode 1x128 3 MHz Crosstalk Between Channels 010 kHz 2 Wire mode 4x16 90 dB 1 Wire mode 1x128 60 dB Open Channel Capacitance channel to channel channel to common 2 Wire mode 4x16 90 dB 1 Wire mode 1x128 60 dB Closed Channel Capacitance Hi Lo Lo Chassis 650 700 pF General Module Size Device Type C size VXIbus Register based A16 D16 Interrupter levels 1 7 jumper selectable Relay Life No Load 5x108 Operations Full Load 105 Operations Power Requirements Voltage 5 Peak Module Current A 0 10 0 13 Dynamic Module Current A 0 10 0 02 Watts slot 5 0 Cooling slot 0 06 H20 0 42 liter sec Terminals Screw type maximum wire size 16AWG Operating Temperature 0 55 C Operating Humidity 65 RH 0 40 C Net Weight kg 1 6 1 The 3 dB BW is typically lt 25 MHz 2 Relays are subject to normal wear out based on the number of operations Appendix A Relay Matrix Switch Specifications 67 Notes 68 Relay Matrix Switch Specifications Appendix A
58. etting Started 27 Programming the Relay Matrix Switches This section gives guidelines to program the Relay Matrix Switches including Using SCPI Commands Addressing the Modules Initial Operation Using SCPI vxibus plug in modules installed in a C Size VXI mainframe are treated as Commands independent instruments having a unique secondary GPIB address Each instrument is also assigned a dedicated error queue input and output buffers status registers and if applicable dedicated mainframe memory space for readings or data An instrument may be composed of a single plug in module such as a counter or multiple plug in modules for a switchbox or scanning voltmeter instrument To program the Relay Matrix Switch module using Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI you must select the computer language interface address and SCPI commands to be used Guidelines to select SCPI commands for the relay matrix switch module follow NOTE This discussion applies only to SCPI programming See Appendix B for information on Relay Matrix Switch registers Addressing the To address specific channels relays within a relay matrix you must specify Modules the SCPI command and the Relay Matrix Switch channel address Use CLOSe gt channel gt to close specified relay s OPEN gt channel 5 gt to open specified relay s and SCAN lt channel ist to close the set of relays specified Module Card Numbers
59. gister base 3046 15 Write Undefined CH6 CHS CH4 CH3 CH2 0 1 CHO Read Always Returns Writes a 1 to close channel 76 Register Based Programming Appendix B Appendix C Relay Matrix Switch Error Messages This table lists the error messages associated with the Relay Matrix Switch modules when programmed with SCPI See the appropriate command module user s manual for complete information on error messages Number Title Potential Cause s 211 Trigger ignored Trigger received when scan not enabled Trigger received after scan complete Trigger too fast 213 Init Ignored Attempting to execute an INIT command when a scan is already in progress 224 Illegal parameter value Attempting to execute a command with a parameter not applicable to the command 350 Too many errors The queue holds a maximum of 30 error numbers messages for each switchbox The queue has overflowed 1500 External trigger source Assigning an external trigger source to a switchbox when the trigger already allocated Source has already been assigned to another switchbox 2000 Invalid card number Addressing a module card in a switchbox that is not part of the switchbox 2001 Invalid channel number Attempting to address a channel of a module in a switchbox that is not supported by the module e g channel 99 of a multiplexer module 2006 Command not supported Sending a co
60. gister Read Write base 2246 Bank 2 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2446 Bank 3 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2646 Bank 4 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2846 Bank 5 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2A46 Bank 6 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2C46 Bank 7 Relay Control Register Read Write base 2E46 Channels 0990 0996 Relay Control Read Write base 3046 Reading the Registers Figures 1 1 and 1 2 see Chapter 1 show the channels grouped by banks You can read these Relay Matrix Switch registers Manufacturer ID Register base 0046 Device Type Register base 0246 Status Control Register base 0446 Bank 0 Relay Control Register base 2046 Bank 1 Relay Control Register base 2246 Bank 2 Relay Control Register base 2446 Bank 3 Relay Control Register base 2646 Bank 4 Relay Control Register base 2846 Bank 5 Relay Control Register base 2A46 Bank 6 Relay Control Register base 2C4g Bank 7 Relay Control Register base 2546 Channels 0990 0996 Relay Control Register base 30146 Manufacturer The Manufacturer Identification Register is a read only register at address Identification 00 Most Significant Byte MSB and 01 Least Significant Byte LSB Reading this register returns the Hewlett Packard identification FFFF 16 Register 72 Register Based Programming Appendix B Device Identification Register St
61. hree modules or larger matrices Figure 1 2 shows a simplified schematic of the E1469A component module and terminal module Each Relay Matrix Switch module consists of a component module and a terminal module Figure 1 3 illustrates the front panel of an E1468A E1469A component module and the connector pin out The terminal module makes the row and column connection to form the matrix configuration see Figures 1 1 and 1 2 Getting Started 11 21468 21468 COMPONENT MODULE TERMINAL MODULE E1468 66202 146580011 C LUN ot re TOME HL HL PEN FUE Re s 255 PNR echo reser AES Ae iene RET CD T arr TI RS s rr 2525 TDP a TERUEL T Matrix 8 x 8 m M x Figure 1 1 E1468A Simplified Diagram 12 Getting Started Chapter 1 E1469A E1469A COMPONENT MODULE TERMINAL MODULE E1468 66202 E1469 80011 84 1 A JPEN
62. i E x WARNINGS The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair 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 Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Ground the equipment For Safety Class 1 equipment equipment having a protective earth terminal an uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied power cable DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes For continued protection against fire replace the line fuse s only with fuse s of the same voltage and current rating and type DO NOT use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service trained personnel only Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off To avoid dangerous electrical shock DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so DO NOT operate damaged equipment Whenever it is possible that the safety pr
63. ided so that the modules are addressed only at locations above 1 00006 within A16 Every module is allocated 64 register addresses 4046 The address of a module is determined by its logical address set by the address switches on the module times 64 4046 For the E1468A E1469A modules the factory setting is 112 7046 so the addresses start 21 Register addresses for register based devices are located in the upper 2596 of VXI A16 address space Every VXI device up to 256 is allocated a 64 byte block of addresses Figure B 1 shows the register address location within A16 Figure B 2 shows the location of A16 address space in the E1406 Command Module Register Based Programming 69 The Base Address When you are reading or writing to a module register a hexadecimal or decimal register address is specified This address consists of a base address plus a register offset The base address used in register based programming depends on whether the A16 address space is outside or inside the E1406 Command Module FFFF46 REGISTER REGISTER ADDRESS OFFSET SPACE i 316 j 3C 16 16 BIT WORDS Status Control Register Device Type Register ID Register E1468A E1469A A16 Register Map 600016 49 152 Base Address COOO 46 Logical Address 64 16 or 49 152 Logical Address 64 19 Register Address Base address Register Offset
64. igh H and Low L connections on terminal module Figure 1 10 gives guidelines to wire the terminal modules Maximum terminal wire size is No 16 AWG Wire ends should be stripped 6mm 0 25 in and tinned When wiring all channels use a smaller gauge wire No 20 22 AWG The expansion connectors allow you to create larger matrices See Creating Larger Matrices 2 Remove and retain wiring exit panel Remove clear cover 2 S C Remove 1 of the 3 A Release screws wire exit panels B Press tab forward and release Route wiring 0 Make connections Use wire size 16 26 AWG Tighten wraps to secure wires Screw Type Insert wire into terminal Tighten screw 6 Replace Clear cover A Hook in the top cover tabs 5 Replace Wiring Exit Panel onto the fixture B Press down and tighten screws Keep wiring exit panel hole as small as possible Cut required holes in panels for wire exit ora acp 22 Getting Started Figure 1 10 Wiring the Terminal Module Chapter 1 Creating Larger Matrixes Shield Wiring Details You can use the expansion connectors on the terminal module to interconnect modules to create larger matrixes Use part number E1468 80002 Daisy Chain Cable a 4 pair High and Low cable assembly for expansion between modules This cable provides a quick disconnect allo
65. inuous scanning enabled the command returns 1 With continuous scanning disabled the command returns 0 Example Query Continuous Scanning State This example enables continuous scanning of a switchbox and queries the state Since continuous scanning is enabled INIT CONT returns 1 INIT CONT ON Enable continuous scanning INIT CONT Query continuous scanning state INITiate IMMediate INITiate IMMediate starts the scanning process and closes the first channel in the channel list Successive triggers from the source selected by the TRIGger SOURce command advance the scan through the channel list Comments Starting the Scanning Cycle The INITiate IMMediate command starts scanning by closing the first channel in the channel list Each trigger received advances the scan to the next channel in the channel list An invalid channel list definition causes an error see ROUTe SCAN Stopping Scanning Cycles See ABORt Example Enabling a Single Scan This example enables a single scan of channels 00 through 03 of a single module switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is immediate internal triggering set with TRIGger SOURce IMMediate SCAN 10000 10003 Scan channels 00 03 INIT Begin scan close channel 00 44 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 OUTPut Subsystem Syntax The OUTPut subsystem selects the source of the output trigger generated when a channel is closed during a scan The selec
66. is revised Updates which are issued between Editions contain replacement pages to correct or add additional information to the current Edition of the manual Whenever a new Edition is created it will contain all of the Update information for the previous Edition Each new Edition or Update also includes a revised copy of this documentation history page Edition 1 3s o buta reet eS TR ette n November 1990 Edilion 2 2s eri dh A LEAS Rr April 1993 501 00 November 1994 SSS February 1996 Editiom3 5 om Vs A er IU eee tons ds btt December 2000 Edition S Rev Leaf aaa aaa DER September 2012 Safety Symbols Instruction manual symbol affixed to product Indicates that the user must refer to Alternating current AC the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION information to avoid personal Di DC injury or damage to the product a irect current DC AN Warning Risk of electrical shock Indicates the field wiring terminal that must be connected to earth ground before operating the equipment protects against electrical shock in case of fault Calls attention to a procedure practice or condition that could cause bodily injury or death WARNING Calls attention to a procedure practice or Frame or chassis ground terminal typically CAUTION S Gorthat coul er connects to the equipment s metal frame m i
67. lines For most applications where the relay matrix switch module is installed in a C Size VXI mainframe the interrupt priority jumper does not have to be moved This is because the VXIbus interrupt lines have the same priority and interrupt priority is established by installing the modules in slots numerically closest to the E1406 Command Module Thus slot 1 has a higher priority than slot 2 slot 2 has a higher priority than slot 3 etc See Figure 1 6 to change the interrupt priority You can select eight different interrupt priority levels Level 1 is the lowest priority and level 7 is the highest priority Level X disables the interrupt The module s factory setting is level 1 To change the priority level remove the four pin jumper from the old priority location and reinstall the jumper in the new priority location If the four pin jumper is not used the two jumper locations must have the same interrupt priority level selected The interrupt priority jumper must be installed in position 1 when using the E1406 Command Module Level X interrupt priority should not be used under normal operating conditions Changing the interrupt priority level jumper is not recommended Getting Started 17 Using 4 Pin Jumper Interrupt O10 gt Priority ne Location aldia sid Using 2 Pin Jumper gt d
68. list has the form ssrc where ss card number 01 99 r row number and c column number For the E1469A channel list has the form ssrrcc where SS card number 01 99 rr row number and cc column number Defining Scan List When ROUTe SCAN is executed the channel list is checked for valid card and channel numbers An error is generated for an invalid channel list Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 53 Scanning Channels E1468A Only For a single channel use ROUT SCAN ssrc For multiple channels use ROUT SCAN ssrc ssrc For sequential channels use ROUT SCAN Qssrc ssrc for groups of sequential channels use ROUT SCAN amp ssrc ssrc ssrc ssrc You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is not guaranteed Scanning Channels E1469A Only For a single channel use ROUT SCAN ssrrcc For multiple channels use ROUT SCAN ssrrcc 55 6 For sequential channels use ROUT SCAN ssrrcc ssrrcc for groups of sequential channels use ROUT SCAN ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrec You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is not guaranteed Scanning Operation When a valid channel list is defined INITiate IMMediate begins the scan and closes the first channel in the channel list Successive triggers from the source
69. me Only one output ECLTrg 0 or 1 TTLTrg 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrg1 is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTLTrg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active output Related Commands ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURCe OUTPut TTLTrg STATe RST Condition OUTPut TTLTrg STATe OFF disabled Enabling TTL Trigger Bus Line 7 OUTP TTLT7 STAT 1 Enable TTL Trigger bus line 7 to output pulse after each scanned channel is closed 48 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 OUTPut TTLTrg STATe OUTPut TTLTrg STATe queries the present state of the specified TTL Trigger bus line The command returns 1 if the specified TTLTrg bus line is enabled or 0 if disabled Example Query TTL Trigger Bus Enable State This example enables TTL Trigger bus line 7 and queries the enable state The OUTPut TTLTrgn command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP TTLT7 STAT 1 Enable TTL Trigger bus line 7 OUTP TTLT7 Query bus enable state Chapter 3 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 49 ROUTe NOTE Subsystem Syntax ROUTe CLOSe Parameters Comments The ROUTe subsystem controls switching and scanning operations for Relay Matrix Switch modules in a switchbox The ROUTe subsystem opens all previously closed relays Therefore it should b
70. me pr e Imm 15 Setting the Logical Address 85 16 se rina ada 16 Selling 1116 Status Register 5 1611 T 16 Selling the 1118517051 17 Installing Relay Matrix Switches in a Mainframe s an 18 Configuring the Terminal 1 12 e tor 20 Wiring the Terminal Modulos eet 20 Creating Larger 9 ssnin 23 Attaching a Terminal Module to the Relay Switch Module 27 Programming the Relay Matrix 2 7 nre eterne n ben In kr 28 pss wisis qe cr 28 Addressing the Modules 28 Joe Operation sariani a E 29 Chapter 2 Using the Relay Matrix Switches 52 2222 eene 31 o AO e 31 Relay Matrix Switch Commands Stalos aa 31 52 11 61 1 18 11110 56 ondas 31 Relay Matrix Switch Query Commands 32 Power on and Reset d 32 Relay Mamk SED FUMIO 33 Checking Module 061111115831111 2 1 o2 9 33 ELL
71. mmand to a module card in a switchbox that is on this card unsupported by the module 2008 Scan list not initialized Executing a scan without the INIT command 2009 Too many channels in Attempting to address more channels than available in the switchbox channel list 2012 Invalid Channel Range Invalid channel s specified in SCAN lt channel_list gt command Attempting to begin scanning when no valid channel list is defined 2600 Function not supported on Sending a command to a module card in a switchbox that is not this card supported by the module or switchbox 2601 Channel list required Sending a command requiring a channel list without the channel list Appendix C Relay Matrix Switch Error Messages 77 Notes 78 Relay Matrix Switch Error Messages Appendix C Appendix D Relay Life Replacement Strategy Relay Life Factors NOTE Electromechanical relays are subject to normal wear out Relay life depends on several factors The replacement strategy depends on the application If some relays are used more often or at a higher load than other relays the relays can be individually replaced as needed If all relays see similar loads and switching frequencies the entire circuit board can be replaced when the end of relay life approaches The sensitivity ofthe application should be weighed against the cost of replacing relays with some useful life remaining Relays that wear out normally or fail due to misuse should not be co
72. mming addressing switches 28 register based 69 using SCPI 28 Q querying switches 32 R recalling saving states 34 register based programming 69 registers addressing 69 base address 70 Device Identification 73 Manufacturer ID 72 Relay Control 74 Status Control 73 relay control registers 74 relay life 79 relay matrix switches addressing 28 checking module identification 33 commands 31 configuring 15 connector pinouts 11 description 11 detecting error conditions 35 error messages 77 initial operation 29 installing 18 power on reset conditions 32 82 Index programming 28 querying 32 specifications 67 switching channels 33 synchronizing 36 relays end of life determination 79 life factors 79 replacement strategy 79 restricted rights statement 7 ROUTe subsystem ROUTe CLOSe 50 ROUTe CLOSe 51 ROUTe OPEN 52 ROUTe OPEN 53 ROUTe SCAN 53 5 safety symbols 8 SCPI commands command reference 39 quick reference 66 SCPI using 28 setting logical address switch 16 specifications 67 Status register switch setting 16 status control register 73 STATus subsystem STATus OPERation CONDition 56 STATus OPERation ENABle 57 STATus OPERation ENABle 57 STATus OPERation EVENt 58 STATus PRESet 58 Switch descriptions 11 switching channels 33 synchronizing switches 36 SYSTem subsystem SYSTem CDEScription 59 SYSTem CPON 59 SYSTem CTYPe 60
73. n the channel s channel list has the following forms For the E1468A only the form is ssrc where ss card number 01 99 r row number 0 to 7 one digit and c column number 0 to 7 one digit For the E1469A only the form is ssrrcc where ss card number 01 99 rr row number 00 to 03 two digits and cc column number 00 to 15 two digits To OPEN or CLOSe multiple channels place a comma between the channel numbers For example to close channels 10103 and 10201 execute CLOS 10103 10201 To OPEN or CLOSe a contiguous range of channels place a colon between the first and last channel numbers Chapter 2 Using the Relay Matrix Switches 33 Example This program shows how to close and open row 2 02 column 14 on an Opening Closing 1469 Relay Matrix Switch module card 1 Rows Columns DISP TEST E1469A MATRIX 20 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT CLOS 10214 30 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT OPEN 10214 40 END Example Sequencing This program sequences through each channel on an E1468A 8x8 Relay Channels E1468A Matrix Switch Module 10 DIM E 128 20 FOR I 0 TO7 30 FORJ 7 40 A 100 10 J 50 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT CLOS A 60 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT CLOS 100 177 70 ENTER 70914 E 80 PRINT CHANNEL CLOSED NOW E 90 OUTPUT 70914 ROUT OPEN A 100 NEXT J 110 NEXT I 120 END Example Sequencing To use this program with the E1469A 4x16 Relay Matrix Switch Modul
74. nel 40 ENTER 70914 Value Enter result 50 PRINT Value Print results 60 END Getting Started 29 Notes 30 Getting Started Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Relay Matrix Switches Using This Chapter This chapter uses typical examples to show how to use the Relay Matrix Switch modules It contains the following sections Relay Matrix Switch Commands States 31 Relay Matrix Switch 0 8 6 33 NOTE All examples in this chapter use GPIB select code 7 primary address 09 and secondary address 14 LADDR 112 for the modules Relay Matrix Switch Commands States This section shows the relay matrix commands used in this chapter the query commands and the power on reset states Relay Matrix Switch This table shows some of the commands used in this chapter Commands Commands in square brackets are implied and are not sent with the command See Chapter 3 for additional information Command Description INITiate IMMediate ROUTe CLOSe lt channel_list gt Starts the scan sequence and closes the first channel in the channel_list Closes the channels in the channel list ROUTe CLOSe gt channel ist Queries the state of the channels in the channel list ROUTe OPEN lt channel_list gt Opens the channels in the channel list ROUTe OPEN gt channel ist Queries the state of channels in the channel list ROUTe
75. nnel closures Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 51 ROUTe OPEN Parameters Comments Example ROUTe OPEN channel list opens the Relay Matrix Switch channels specified by channel list Name Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric E1468A r 0 to 7 N A c 0to7 1469 rr 00 to 03 cc 00 to 15 channel list Form For the E1468A channel list has the form ssrc where ss card number 01 99 r row number and c column number For the E1469A channel list has the form ssrrcc where SS card number 01 99 rr row number and cc column number Opening Channels E1468A Only For a single channel use ROUT OPEN ssrc For multiple channels use ROUT JOPEN Qssrc ssrc For sequential channels use ROUT JOPEN Qssrc ssrc for groups of sequential channels use ROUT OPEN ssrc ssrc ssrc ssrc You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is not guaranteed Opening Channels E1469A Only For a single channel use ROUT OPEN ssrrcc For multiple channels use ROUT OPEN ssrrcc ssrrcc For sequential channels use ROUT OPEN ssrrcc ssrrcc for groups of sequential channels use ROUT OPEN Q ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrcc ssrrcec You can use any combination of these commands However closure order for multiple channels with a single command is no
76. nsidered defective and are not covered by the product s warranty Some effects of loading and switching frequency on relay life follow Relay Load In general higher power switching reduces relay life In addition capacitive inductive loads and high inrush currents for example turning on a lamp or starting a motor reduces relay life Exceeding specified maximum inputs can cause catastrophic failure Switching Frequency Relay contacts heat up when switched As the switching frequency increases the contacts have less time to dissipate heat The resulting increase in contact temperature also reduces relay life End of Life Determination Appendix D A preventive maintenance routine can prevent problems caused by unexpected relay failure The end of life of a relay can be determined by using one or more of three methods contact resistance maximum value contact resistance variance and or number of relay operations The best method or combination of methods as well as the failure criteria depends on the application in which the relay is used Relay Life 79 Contact Resistance Maximum Value As the relay begins to wear out its contact resistance increases When the resistance exceeds a predetermined value the relay should be replaced Contact Resistance Variance The stability of the contact resistance decreases with age Using this method the contact resistance is measured several 5 10 times and the variance of th
77. otection features built into this product have been impaired either through physical damage excessive moisture or any other reason REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service trained personnel If necessary return the product to Agilent for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained DO NOT service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product Return the product to Agilent for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained Declaration of Conformity Declarations of Conformity for this product and for other Agilent products may be downloaded from the Internet There are two methods to obtain the Declaration of Conformity Go to http regulations corporate agilent com DoC search htm You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity Alternately you can go to the product web page www agilent com find E14684 click on the Document Library tab then scroll down until you find the Declaration of Conformity link Notes Chapter 1 Getting Started Using This Chapter This chapter gives guidelines to get started using the
78. ox Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 45 Example One Output Selected at a Time Only one output ECLTrg 0 or 1 TTLTrg 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrg1 is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTLTrg1 will become disabled and TTL Trg4 will become the active output Related Commands ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURCe OUTPut ECLTrg STATe RST Condition OUTPut ECLTrg STATe OFF disabled Enabling ECL Trigger Bus Line 0 OUTP ECLTO STAT 1 Enable ECL Trigger bus line 0 to loutput pulse after each scanned channel is closed OUTPut ECLTrg STATe Example OUTPut ECLTrg STATe queries the present state of the specified ECL Trigger bus line The command returns 1 if the specified ECLTrg bus line is enabled or 0 if disabled Query ECL Trigger Bus Enable State This example enables ECL Trigger bus line 0 and queries the enable state The OUTPut ECLTrgn command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP ECLTO STAT 1 Enable ECL Trigger bus line 0 Query bus enable state OUTPut EXTernal STATe Parameters OUTPut EXTernal STATe lt mode gt enables or disables the Trig Out port on the E1406 Command Module to output a trigger when a channel is closed during a scan ON 1 enables the port and OFF 0 disables the port Name Type Range of Values Default
79. r 1 show the schematics for the modules and the bank row and column information base 0046 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined Read Manufacturer ID Returns FFFF g Hewlett Packard A16 only register based Device Type Register base 0246 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined Read 010046 Status Control Register base 0446 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined D Undefined R Read Undefined 54 53 52 51 Undefined 5 0 Undefined R Latching relays stay in their current state D Disable interrupt by writing 1 in bit 6 B Status busy is O in bit 7 D Status Interrupt disable is 1 in bit 6 84 S1 Status Configuration Status bits hardwired onto the terminal modules S4 S3 S2 S1 0 11 0 E1469A 4x16 Matrix 0 1 0 1 E1468A 8x8 Matrix 74 Register Based Programming Appendix B Bank 0 Relay Control Register base 2046 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 CHO Read Always Returns FFFF 4g Writes a 1 to close channel Bank 1 Relay Control Register base 2246 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
80. rom the next lower level command such as ROUTe SCAN MODE Colons separate the root command from the second level command ROUTe SCAN and the second level from the third level SCAN MODE Abbreviated Commands The command syntax shows most commands as a mixture of upper and lowercase letters The uppercase letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command For shorter program lines send the abbreviated form For better program readability you may send the entire command The instrument will accept either the abbreviated form or the entire command For example if the command syntax shows DIAGnostic DIAG and DIAGNOSTIC are both acceptable forms Other forms of DIAGnostic such as DIAGN or DIAGNOS will generate an error You may use upper or lowercase letters Therefore DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic and DiAgNoStlc are all acceptable Implied Commands Implied commands appear in square brackets in the command syntax The brackets are not part of the command and are not sent to the instrument Suppose you send a second level command but do not send the preceding implied command In this case the instrument assumes you intended to use the implied command and it responds as if you had sent it Examine the SOURce subsystem shown below SOURce PULSe COUNt COUNt PERiod PERiod The root command SOURce is an implied command To set the instrument s pulse count to 25 you can send either of the following command stat
81. specified by TRIGger SOURce advance the scan through the channel list At the end of the scan the last trigger opens the last channel Stopping Scan See ABORt Related Commands TRIGger SOURce RST Condition All channels open Example Scanning Channels This example sets the channels to be scanned from 100 to 200 for a single module switchbox and initiates the scan sequence SCAN 100 200 Set scan sequence from ch 100 through 200 INIT Begin scan and close ch 100 54 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 STATus Subsystem Syntax Chapter 3 The STATus subsystem reports the bit values of the Operation Status Register in the command module It also allows you to unmask the bits you want reported from the Standard Event Register and to read the summary bits from the Status Byte register STATus OPERation CONDiition ENABIe unmask ENABle EVENt PRESet The STATus system contains four software registers that reside in a SCPI driver not in the hardware see Figure 3 1 Two registers are under IEEE 488 2 control the Standard Event Status Register ESE and the Status Byte Register STB The Operational Status bit OPR Service Request bit RSQ Standard Event summary bit ESB Message Available bit MAV and Questionable Data bit QUE in the StatusByte Register bits 7 6 5 4 and 3 respectively can be queried with the STB command Use the ESE command to query the unmask valu
82. t guaranteed Related Commands ROUTe CLOSe ROUTe OPEN RST Condition All channels open Opening Channels This example opens channels 10100 and 20013 of a two module switchbox card numbers 01 and 02 OPEN 10100 20013 Open channels 10100 and 20013 52 Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference Chapter 3 ROUTe OPEN Comments Example ROUTe SCAN Parameters Comments Chapter 3 ROUTe OPEN channel list returns the current state of the channel s queried channel list has the form ssrc or ssrrcc see ROUTe OPEN for definition The command returns 1 if channel s are open or returns 0 if channel s are closed Query is Software Readback The ROUTe OPEN command returns the current software state of the channels specified It does not account for relay hardware failures A maximum of 127 channels at a time can be queried for a multi module switchbox Query Channel Open State This example opens channels 10100 and 20013 of a two module switchbox and queries channel 20013 state Since channel 20013 is programmed to be open 1 is returned OPEN 10100 20013 Open channels 10100 and 20013 OPEN 920013 Query channel open state ROUTe SCAN channel list defines the channels to be scanned Name Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric E1468A r 0 to 7 N A c 0to7 E1469A rr 00 to 03 cc 00 to 15 channel list Form For the E1468A channel
83. t is enabled or O if disabled Query Trig Out Port Enable State This example enables the Trig Out port and queries the enable state The OUTPut command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP EXT ON Enable Trig Out port OUTP EXT Query port enable state Relay Matrix Switch Command Reference 47 OUTPut TTLTrg STATe Parameters Comments Example OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe mode selects and enables which TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 will output a trigger when a channel is closed during a scan This is also used to disable a selected TTL Trigger bus line n specifies the TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 and mode enables ON or 1 or disables OFF or 0 the specified TTL Trigger bus line Name Type Range of Values Default Value n numeric 0 or 1 N A mode boolean 0 1 OFF ON 0 OFF Enabling TTL Trigger Bus When enabled a pulse is output from the selected TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 after each channel in the switchbox is closed during a scan If disabled a pulse is not output The output is a negative going pulse TTL Trigger Bus Line Shared by Switchboxes Only one switchbox configuration can use the selected TTL Trigger at a time When enabled the selected TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 is pulsed by the switchbox each time a scanned channel is closed To disable the output for a specific switchbox send the OUTPut TTLTrgn OFF or 0 command for that switchbox One Output Selected at a Ti
84. ted output can be enabled disabled and queried The three available outputs are the ECLTrg and TTLTrg trigger buses and the E1406 Command Module front panel Trig Out port OUTPut ECLTrgn ECLTrgO or ECLTrg1 STATe mode STATe EXTernal STATe lt mode gt STATe TTLTrgn TTLTrgO through TTLTrg7 STATe mode STATe OUTPut ECLTrg STATe Chapter 3 Parameters Comments OUTPut ECLTrgn STATe lt mode gt selects and enables which ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 will output a trigger when a channel is closed during a scan This is also used to disable a selected ECL Trigger bus line n specifies the ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 and mode enables ON or 1 or disables OFF or 0 the specified ECLTrg bus line Name Type Range of Values Default Value n numeric 0 or 1 N A mode boolean 0 1 OFF ON 0 OFF Enabling ECL Trigger Bus When enabled a pulse is output from the selected ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 after each channel is closed during a scan If disabled a pulse is not output The output is a negative going pulse ECL Trigger Bus Line Shared by Switchboxes Only one switchbox configuration can use the selected trigger at a time When enabled the selected ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 is pulsed by the switchbox each time a scanned channel is closed To disable the output for a specific switchbox send the OUTPut ECLTrgn OFF or 0 command for that switchb
85. uick Referent uuu iac 66 Appendix Relay Matrix Switch Specifications 67 Appendix B Register Based sss sss nne 69 About This Append T 69 D 69 Addressing OVOVIDW ssi 2 sii dade E Ui dd 69 THE BSO 0 p ol ded T 70 Register 72 Reading the Registers Tamer 72 Manufacturer Identification Register 72 Device Identification Register wu saeta inners ARA T3 Salus Control 89013197 T ER T3 Relay Control 560151815 fa Writing ING 73 SAS OMG Register Meter 73 Relay Control 74 Appendix C Relay Matrix Switch Error Messages eee 77 Appendix D Relay L 1 4 rita iua as ia ERE s rak a LA aR AGER AO AK QUK 79 keplacement Strategy an ect a oda dh
86. upts to Signal Chapter 2 Errors You can use the SYST ERR command to poll the switchbox for errors You can also use interrupts to signal the controller when an error occurs This program attempts an illegal channel closure and polls for the error message 10 DIM Err_num 256 20 OUTPUT 70914 CLOS 10500 30 OUTPUT 70914 SYST ERR 40 ENTER 70914 Err_num 50 PRINT Err_num This program uses an interrupt to signal the controller when an error occurs The SYST ERR command returns the error message 10 ON INTR 7 CALL Errmsg Call subprogram Errmsg if a module 20 ENABLE INTR 7 2 programming error occurs Enable the computer to respond to the interrupt from the module 30 OUTPUT 70914 SRE 32 ESE 64 Unmask the Event Status bit in the module s 40 OUTPUT 70914 100 END 110 SUB Errmsg Status Register SRE 32 Unmask the module error conditions in its Standard Event Status Register ESE 64 Continue program execution 120 DIM Message 256 130 CLEAR 709 When an error occurs clear the module to regain control 140 B SPOLL 70914 Execute a Serial Poll to clear the Service 150 REPEAT Request bit in the Status Register Using the Relay Matrix Switches 35 160 OUTPUT 70914 SYST ERR Read all error messages in the error queue 170 ENTER 70914 Code Message 180 PRINT Code Message 190 UNTIL Code 0 200 OUTPUT 70914 CLS Clear all bits in the module Standard Ev
87. wing easy removal of modules modules Figure 1 11 shows shield wiring details for the E1468A and E1469A terminal p TB5 JM9 se Shield Connector Shielding E1468A Shield Wiring To earth ground via VXIbus backplane JM1 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J1 4 9 0 3 JM2 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J1 COLUMN 4 7 JM3 pur EXPANSION CONNECTOR J2 e COLUMN 0 3 JM4 purs EXPANSION CONNECTOR J2 COLUMN 4 7 JM5 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 3 ROWS 0 3 JM6 E oe EXPANSION CONNECTOR J3 ROWS 4 7 JM7 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 4 ROWS 0 3 JM8 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J4 4 7 1469 Shield Wiring TBS JM11 JM12 e Shield Connector Shielding To earth ground via VXIbus backplane JM1 JM2 JM3 JM4 JMS JM6 JM7 JM8 JM9 JM10 e COLUMN 0 3 lt EXPANSION CONNECTOR J1 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 1 COLUMN 4 7 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 2 COLUMN 8 11 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J2 a COLUMN 12 15 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J3 COLUMNS 0 3 a EXPANSION CONNECTOR J3 COLUMNS 4 7 EXPANSION CONNECTOR J4 9 COLUMNS 8 11 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 4 COLUMNS 12 15 1 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 5 ROWS 0 3 EXPANSION CONNECTOR 5 ROWS 0 3

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