Agilent Technologies E1438 User's Manual
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1. X 0 5 12MM LG 07606 0515 0064 MP017 0515 2733 2 SCREW SPCL M2 5 X 0 45 17MM LG PAN HD 07606 0515 2733 MP018 E1400 40104 2 CAST 28480 E1400 40104 MP019 2190 0068 3 WASHER LK INTL 1 2 IN 505 IN ID 07606 1924 02NP MP020 2950 0154 3 NUT HEX DBL CHAM 1 2 28 THD 078 IN THK 04605 2950 0154 MP021 2190 0124 4 WASHER LK INTL NO 10 195 IN ID 04637 500222 MP022 2950 0078 4 NUT HEX DBL CHAN 10 32 THD 067 IN THK 04637 500220 MP023 0515 0430 1 SCREW MACHINE M3 X 0 5 6MM LG 05610 0515 0430 MP024 0515 1103 1 SCREW MACHINE M3 X 0 5 10MM LG 05610 0515 1103 31 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts To remove the top cover Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts To remove the M1 M2 assemblies 33 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts 34 Index A address module See logical address cables fiber optic 14 cleaning fiber optic connectors 14 configuring a VXI system 21 D DEVICE NPRESENT 21 drivers installing Windows 20 upgrading 20 E example programs C 24 using 24 Visual Basic 24 Windows 23 F fiber optic cables 14 cleaning connectors 14 firmware upgrading 20 front panel software 23 H hardware interface 21 I installing hardware 11 memory 33 module 11 software 20 Windows libraries 20 interface hardware 21 L logical address default 11 selecting 11 M memory installing 33 O online help Windows 22 P packaging the module 15 parts ordering or replacing 28 R resource man2. Note Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To install the Windows VXIplug amp play drivers To install the Windows VXIplug amp play drivers This procedure assumes that you have already installed a VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture library If you attempt to install the Windows VXIplug amp play drivers without having installed a VISA library you will receive a fatal error 1 Insert the CD labeled Agilent E1438 VXI 100 MSa s ADC with filters and mem ory 2 Run the program drive windows setup exe Where drive represents the drive containing the setup CD 3 The setup program asks you to confirm or change the directory path The default directory path is recommended 4 dialog box asks if you want to install startup shortcuts This creates a program group called AGE1438 within the Vxipnp directory that includes e A shortcut to run the Agilent E1438 Soft Front Panel A shortcut for the Agilent E1438 web based online help file shortcut for the PDF version of the Agilent E1438 User s Guide shortcut for the AGDSP web based online help file e Several shortcuts for example programs A shortcut for a readme file 5 readme file may be displayed If so be sure to read it and follow the instructions Updating firmware Future updates will be distributed on the Web To check your current revision run the Info Utility or check Help About in the Soft Front Panel program To check for new
3. Resource Managers will recognize the manufacturer and model number of the Agilent E1438 but if your interface requires that you enter this information manually use the following Manufacturer number 4095 Hex FFF Model number 622 Hex 26E 21 Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the program group Windows To use the program group Windows If you installed the program group using the default method during the installation procedure you have a shortcut for a program group similar the one below Access it through the Start button Programs Y Vxipnp 1438 This program group contains shortcuts that access the Soft Front Panel program the User s Guide online help and example programs The following pages provide an overview of these items If you did not install the program group executable files for each of the items represented by group shortcuts are available in the drive vxipnp directory and its subdirectories soft Front Panel 22 Note Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the VXIplug amp play Soft Front Panel SPF To use the VXI plug amp play Soft Front Panel SPF In a Windows environment the Soft Front Panel is the best place to start to explore the capabilities of the Agilent E1438 The Soft Front Panel is useful for checking your system to make sure that it is installed correctly and that all of its parts are working You can also use it to make actual measurements since
4. are included with your Agilent Technologies E1438 Hardware e Agilent Technologies E1438 ADC C size VXI module e CD ROM for Windows and HP UX setup Software A Windows setup program that installs Firmware installation program The Agilent Technologies E1438 VXIplug amp play libraries and drivers Soft Front Panel program for the Agilent Technologies E1438 with source files Web based help for the Agilent Technologies E1438 AGDSP function library and online help Example programs and source files Microsoft Visual C C library and source files Microsoft Visual Basic header files Documentation e Agilent Technologies E1438 Installation and Service Guide this book e Online documentation available after software installation e Agilent Technologies E1438 User s Guide in PDF format e Web based help files providing operational information and programmer s reference e WinHelp files for the Agilent Technologies E1438 Soft Front Panel In This Book This book documents the Agilent Technologies E1438 module It provides information on e hardware installation e software installation e getting started information e replaceable parts Other Documentation After running the setup program the following documentation is available e Complete documentation Agilent Technologies E1438 User s Guide is provided as a PDF document e Web based help files are available from the Start menu e WinHelp for the Soft Front Pa
5. revisions access the Agilent Technologies Web page http www agilent com and search for E1438 Install the updated firmware using the firmware installation program Firmwarelnstall This program s default location is drive vxipnp win 95INT age1438 firmware Start the program then use the Select File button to locate the firmware image you want to install Enter the VXI address of the instrument to be updated and click the Update button The installation will take one or two minutes This program requires VISA to be installed on the host computer 20 Note Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the Resource Manager To use Resource Manager The Resource Manager is a program from your hardware interface manufacturer It looks at the VXI mainframe to determine what modules are installed You need to run it every time you power up If you get the message VISUCCESS_DEVICE_NPRESENT then run the Resource Manager Before running the Agilent E1438 software make sure that your hardware is configured correctly and that the Resource Manager runs successfully Before using your measurement system you must set up all of its devices including setting their addresses and local bus locations No two devices can have the same address Usually addresses 0 and 1 are taken by the Resource Manager and are not available For more information about the Resource Manager see the documentation with your hardware interface Most
6. transit do the following Save all packing materials e File a claim with the carrier Call your Agilent Technologies sales and service office Caution Note Note Installing the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 To protect circuits from static discharge observe anti static techniques whenever handling the Agilent E1438 VXI ADC Module 1 Set up your VXI mainframe See the installation guide for your mainframe Select a slot in the VXI mainframe for the E1438 module The Agilent E1438D module s local bus receives ECL level data from the module immediately to its left and outputs ECL level data to the module immediately to its right Every module using the local bus is keyed to prevent two modules from fitting next to each other unless they are compatible If you will be using the local bus select adjacent slots immediately to the left of the data receiving module If the VXI bus is used maximum data rates will be reduced but the module can be placed in any available slot Using a small screwdriver or similar tool set the logical address configura tion switch on the E1438 See the illustration on the next page Each module in the system must have a unique logical address The factory default setting is 1100 0000 192 For optimal phase noise performance in multi module systems it is recommended that the first channel be an Agilent E1438C or D The Agilent E1438C does not su
7. 11 1 E1438B EXCHANGE MODULE 28480 E1438 69211 E1438 69202 1 E1438C EXCHANGE MODULE 28480 E1438 69202 E1438 69212 1 E1438D EXCHANGE MODULE 28480 E1438 69212 M1 1818 7889 1 SYNC DIMM 16MB 2X72 66MHZ 16 M mem 16044 KTM66X72 16 M2 1818 7901 2 SYNC DIMM 16MX72 PC100 168 DIMM 128 mem 16044 KGM 100X 7203 128 M2 1818 8606 2 SYNC DIMM 16MX72 PC100 168 DIMM 512 mem 16044 KVR100X7203 512 001 1438 00203 1 SHTF BOTTOM COVER 28480 E1438 00203 MP002 E1438 00242 1 SHTF TOP COVER 28480 E1438 00242 MP003 0515 1135 5 SCREW MACH M3 x 0 5 25MM LG 05610 0515 1135 MP004 E1438 40601 1 GSKT RFI FRT PNL 28480 E1438 40601 005 E1485 40601 2 GSKT RFI BITM CVR 28480 E1485 40601 MP006 8160 0686 2 RFI STRIP FINGERS 03647 00786 185 MP007 8160 0634 0 4 RFI STRIP FINGERS 03647 0097 0611 MP008 E1438 00234 1 FRONT PANEL E1438A 28480 E1438 00234 MP008 1438 00244 1 FRONT PANEL E1438B 28480 1438 00244 008 E1438 00235 1 FRONT PANEL E1438C 28480 E1438 00235 MP008 E1438 00245 1 FRONT PANEL E1438D 28480 E1438 00245 MP009 7121 7893 1 PLT NAME SPARK 06363 7121 7893 010 7121 7965 1 PLT NAME VXI PLUG amp PLAY 06363 7121 7965 1400 45101 1 MOLD TOP 28480 E140045101 012 1400 45102 1 MOLD BOTTOM 28480 E140045102 013 E1400 00610 2 SCR ASM SHLDR 28480 E1400 00610 MP014 E1400 45011 1 MOLD TOP SPARK 28480 E1400 45011 015 E1400 45008 1 MOLD BTTM VXI 28480 E1400 45008 MP016 0515 0664 2 SCREW MACHINE ASSEMBLY
8. ager using 21 revisions driver 20 5 shipping the module 15 storing the module 15 system requirements 19 T transporting the module 15 U upgrades 20 verifying 23 Visual Basic example program 24 VXI interface configuring 21 W Windows example program 23 installing libraries 20 36 Need Assistance2 If you need assistance contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Office You can find a list of local service representatives on the Web at http www agilent com If you do not have access to the internet one of the centers listed below can direct you to your nearest representative If you are contacting Agilent Technologies about a problem with your Agilent E1438 module please provide the following information Model number Software version Serial number Options Date the problem was first encountered Circumstances in which the problem was encountered Can you reproduce the problem What effect does this problem have on you United States 1 800 452 4844 Canada 1877 894 4414 905 206 4120 FAX Europe 31 20 547 2323 31 20 547 2390 FAX Japan 81 426 56 7832 81 426 56 7840 FAX Latin America 305 269 7500 305 269 7599 FAX Australia 1800 629 485 613 9272 0749 FAX New Zealand 0800 738 378 64 4 495 8950 FAX Asia Pacific 852 3197 7777 852 2506 9284 FAX 37 About this edition December 2002 This edition documents the transition fro
9. an optical fiber ends Foam swabs can leave filmy deposits on fiber ends 1 Apply pure isopropyl alcohol to a clean lint free cotton swab or lens paper Cotton swabs can be used as long as no cotton fibers remain on the fiber end after cleaning 2 Clean the connector while avoiding the ends of the fiber 3 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a new clean lint free cotton swab or lens paper 4 Clean the fiber end with the swab or lens paper Do not scrub during this initial cleaning because grit can be caught in the swab and become a gouging element 5 Immediately dry the fiber end with a clean dry lint free cotton swab or lens paper 6 Blow across the connector end face from a distance of 6 to 8 inches using filtered dry compressed air Aim the compressed air at a shallow angle to the fiber end face Nitrogen gas or compressed dust remover can also be used Do not shake tip or invert compressed air canisters because this releases particles in the can into the air Refer to instructions provided on the compressed air canister 7 As soon as the connector is dry connect or cover it for later use To order multimode LC fiber optic cables call Stratos Lightwave at 708 867 9600 http www stratoslightwave com or call Fiber Instrument at 800 500 0347 http www fisfiber com Installing the Agilent E1438 To store the module To store the module Store the module in a clean dry and static free environment For other re
10. ction Getting Started and Introduction This section helps you get your Agilent E1438 running and making simple measurements without programming It shows you how to install the software libraries and how to run the Soft Front Panel program It also introduces you to the example programs The Host Interface Library is available as a Windows Library that communicates with the hardware using VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture VISA is the input output standard upon which all the VXIplug amp play software components are based This section assumes you have already installed the module in the VXI mainframe as shown in the previous chapter It also assumes that you have installed a VXI interface according to the manufacturer s instructions Be sure to read the readme file for important up to date software installation information Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 System Requirements System Requirements System Requirements Microsoft VVindovs A Pentium class personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 or NT One of the following interfaces e HP Agilent FireWire E8491B IEEE 1394 PC Link to VXI e National Instruments PCI MXI 2 e Other VISA compliant VXI interface VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture library The computer must have a CD ROM drive for the installation media One of the following Web browsers e Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or greater e Netscape Navigator 4 08 or greater 19
11. it accesses most of the Agilent E1438 s functionality Select the E1438 Front Panel shortcut in your program group to start the program This assumes you have already installed all required hardware and drivers including VISA and have run the configurator and Resource Manager required by your hardware interface If prompted for the resource descriptor use the default VXI 192 unless the logical address of the Agilent E1438 has been changed from its default setting of 192 If it has been changed type the appropriate logical address instead of 192 then press OK You can also run the Agilent E1438 Front Panel in a simulation mode without an Agilent E1438 module a hardware interface or VISA libraries by typing sim in place of the resource descriptor The Agilent E1438 Front Panel Help available from the Soft Front Panel Help menu describes the capability of the Soft Front Panel and has links to functions that control and define many of the parameters The source files for this program are provided for you to use as sample code ls 00 ri a 7 LH oe ir Han tada mt Y SS FEHI LES es cn 23 Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the example programs To use the example programs Several example programs are included that perform useful tasks and can serve as a basis for your own p
12. m the Agilent E1438A to the Agilent E1438C and from the Agilent E1438B to the Agilent E1438D The A and models will become obsolete The Agilent E1438C has no local bus capability April 2001 This edition documents the new fiber optic interface on the Agilent E1438B In addition this edition documents the new external TTL trigger on all Agilent E1438B modules and on Agilent E1438A modules with a serial number greater than US41140000 May 2000 This edition documents a new software upgrade utility Firmvvarelnstall and a new function age1438_frequency_center_raw_compute In addition the descriptions changed for the following functions e agel438_clock_setup e agel438_trigger_setup e agel438_combo_setup November 1999 In this edition all references to the product changed to support rebranding the product from Hewlett Packard to Agilent Technologies September 1999 First Edition 38
13. nel is available from the application Contents Installing the Agilent E1438 E1438To inspect the Agilent 1438 10 To install the Agilent 1438 11 To clean fiber optic connectors 14 To Store the Module AS 15 a tod Es eta ados 15 Getting Started vvith the Agilent 1438 Getting Started and Introduction 18 System Requirements tapiz tao a eee pe es es da 19 To install the Windows VXIplug 4 play 4 20 To use the Resource Manager 21 To use the program group 22 To use the VXIplug amp play Soft Front Panel 5 23 To us the example 24 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable ego tas Ne 28 Index Need Assistance2 About this edition Contents Installing the Agilent E1438 Installing the Agilent E1438 E1438To inspect the Agilent E1438 E1438To inspect the Agilent E1438 The Agilent E1438 single channel VXI ADC Module was carefully inspected both mechanically and electrically before shipment It should be free of marks or scratches and it should meet its published specifications upon receipt If the module was damaged in
14. o write new code The utility is written in Visual Basic bench exe This is a console version of Benchmark_32 exe written in Microsoft Visual C 24 Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the example programs multchan_32 exe This example shows how to synchronize two modules to achieve simultaneous sampling filter decimation and matched local oscillator phase It is written in Visual Basic info exe This example shows how to retrieve option and revision information from an Agilent E1438 and it doubles as a handy utility It is written as a console program in Microsoft Visual C interrupt exe This example shows how to set up and trap a VXI interrupt to indicate an error condition in the Agilent E1438 It is written as a console program in Microsoft Visual C 25 Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 To use the example programs 26 Replacing Assemblies Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts Replaceable parts The Agilent E1438 must be returned to Agilent Technologies for service or calibration Exchange modules are shipped with memory so you must move the memory from the original module to the replacement module This section shows you how to add or replace memory modules For information on upgrading your module or replacing parts contact your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office See the Technical Specifications or the Agilent Technologies web site http www agilent com for a lis
15. plug amp pla Agilent Technologies E1438 VXI 100 MSa s ADC with filters and memory Installation and Service Guide App Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Part Number E1438 90011 Printed in U S A Print Date December 2002 Fifth Edition Agilent Technologies Inc 1999 2002 All rights reserved 8600 Soper Hill Road Everett Washington 98205 1209 U S A Notices The information contained in this manual is subject to change vvithout notice Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of the material TRADEMARKS Windows MS Windows Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation WARRANTY A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Agilent Technologies product and replacement parts can be obtained from your local Sales and Service Office This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Agilent Technologies Inc This information contained in this document is subject
16. pport local bus or fiber optic transfers Multi module systems may include multiple Agilent E1438s or Agilent E1439s but not a mixture of the two types of modules 11 Installing the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 CS A a Logical Address ls rN O lt lt gt Nd 4 Set the mainframe s power switch to off 0 Caution Installing or removing the module with power on may damage components in the module 5 Place the module s card edges top and bottom into the module guides in the slot 6 Slide the module into the mainframe until the module connects firmly with the backplane connectors Make sure the module slides in straight and that the insertion extraction levers are pressed parallel to the front panel Installing the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 7 Attach the module s front panel to the mainframe chassis using the module s captive mounting screws VXI Mainframe Slotted Captive Screws Power Switch 13 Caution Caution Note Installing the Agilent E1438 To clean fiber optic connectors To clean fiber optic connectors The Agilent E1438D has a fiber optic serial FPDP front panel data port Since the data transmits via light the fiber optic connections must be clean The following procedure describes how to clean fiber optic connectors Do not use any type of foam swab to cle
17. quirements see storage and transport restriction in Technical Specifications To transport the module e Package the module using the original factory packaging or packaging identi cal to the factory packaging e If returning the module to Agilent Technologies for service attach a tag describing the following of service required Return address Model number Full serial number In any correspondence refer to the module by model number and full serial number e Mark the container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling e If necessary to package the module in a container other than original packaging observe the following use of other packaging is not recommended e Wrap the module in heavy paper or anti static plastic e Protect the front panel with cardboard e Use a double wall carton made of at least 200 pound test 32 ECT material e Cushion the module to prevent damage For example several layers of plastic bubble wrap is usually sufficient Caution Do not use styrene pellets in any shape as packing material for the module The pellets do not adequately cushion the module and do not prevent the module from shifting in the carton In addition the pellets create static electricity that can damage electronic components 15 Installing the Agilent E1438 To transport the module Getting Started with the Agilent E 1438 Note Getting Started vvith the Agilent E1438 Getting Started and Introdu
18. rograms When you installed your Agilent E1438 Windows libraries and drivers using the setup program or utility you also installed executable and source code files for several useful example programs The programs demonstrate programming the module with C Microsoft Visual Basic The executables for these examples require an Agilent E1438 and for Windows V XIplug play support in other words they will not run in simulation mode like the Agilent E1438 Soft Front Panel program Shortcuts for the executables appear in the age 1438 Windows program group if you added it during setup In Windows environments executable files and source code for the Microsoft Visual Basic examples are installed in the drive vxipnp win 95INT age1438 vb directory The examples are in the age1438 msc examples directory The group of programs described here may be supplemented with additional programs later which will be described in the online help or readme file ACVolts_32 exe This is the simplest practical complete program using the Agilent E1438 and it functions like an AC voltmeter It is written in Visual Basic acvolts exe This is a console version of acvolts_32 exe written in Microsoft Visual C Benchmark_32 exe This performance benchmark program is really more of a utility than an example although source code is provided It allows users to measure data transfer rates and command processing times on their system without having t
19. t of office locations and addresses Ordering Information To order parts in the U S call Agilent Technologies Parts Direct Ordering at 877 447 PART or go to https www parts agilent com Outside the U S please contact your local Agilent Technologies parts center 28 Code Numbers Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts The following table provides the name and location for the manufacturers code numbers Mfr Code listed in the replaceable parts table Mfr No Mfr Name Location 28480 03647 04637 16044 07606 04605 05610 06363 Agilent Technologies Inc Instrument Specialties Co Inc Phelps Dodge Corp Kingston Technology Corp ITW Inc Medalist Fischer Special Mfg Co Textron Inc Oudensha America Inc Palo Alto CA U S A Delaware Water Gap PA U S A New York NY U S A Fountain Valley CA U S A Glenview IL U S A Cincinnati OH U S A Providence RI U S A Elk Grove Village IL U S A 29 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts Assemblies Caution The module is static sensitive Use the appropriate precautions vhen removing handling and installing to avoid damage MP002 023 i Si JY i if A 218 015 Y p MP017 020 30 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts Ref Des Oty Description MfrCode Part Number Number E1438 69201 1 E1438A EXCHANGE MODULE 28480 E1438 69201 E1438 692
20. to change without notice Use of this manual and CD ROM supplied for this pack is restricted to this product only Additional copies of the programs can be made for security and back up purposes only RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject restrictions as set forth in subparagraph 1 11 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 252 227 7013 Agilent Technologies Inc 395 Page Mill Road Palo Alto CA 94303 0870 USA Rights for non DOD U S Government Departments and Agencies are set forth in FAR 52 227 19 1 2 Copyright O 1999 2002 Agilent Technologies Inc The Agilent Technologies E1438 at a Glance The Agilent Technologies E1438 100 MSa s Digitizer vvith DSP and Memory provides high precision digitizing for time and frequency domain applications along with signal conditioning filtering and memory The module plugs into a single C size slot in a VXI mainframe Number of Channels 1 Type of Input 50 ohm Input Bandwidth 150 MHz 40 MHz alias protected Sample Rate 100 102 4 Msamplelsec Input Range 21 to 30 dBm Raw ADC resolution 12 hits VXI Bus Support VME and Local Bus E1438D only VXI Device Type Register based 110 Data Port E1438D only Fiber optic serial FPDP front panel data port Size C sized single slot What You Get With the Agilent Technologies E1438 The following items
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