To Use Run-Time Control Mode | Agilent Technologies 85330A instruction

Programming

To Use Run-Time Control Mode

Setup of the

85330A Multiple

Channel Controller

Event Triggering

To Use Run-Time Control Mode

The setup for run-time operation includes setting:

•The event triggering method

•The number of frequency points

•The number of angular increments

•List of switch states

•Switch settling time

•TTL trigger and ready timeouts

•Using more than one controller

Once the 85330A is set up, send the RUNT:INIT:IMM command to begin run-time operation. Figure 6-2 on page 6-16is a ﬂow chart that illustrates the run-time measurement sequence. Commands are described in Chapter 7, “Remote Programming Command Reference.”

During run-time operation, the 85330A may use two different types of event triggering, TTL or IMM. Most angle scan measurements will be set up for TTL triggering, while TTL triggering can be suppressed for a frequency response measurement, typically at a single angle. Also, this IMM mode combined with the *OPC? command is useful for determining timing information of a multiple-frequency, multi-parameter measurement.

Applicable command: RUNTime:EVENte:TRIGger

Number of Frequency Points

The 85330A does not require a start, stop, or frequency step size. In fact, it does not require any frequency values. It only needs to know the number of frequency points so it can issue the correct number of triggers.

Applicable command: RUNTime:SOURce:COUNt

Number of Angular Increments (Events)

List of Switch States

The 85330A does not require any angular values. It only requires the number of angular increments so it can issue the correct number of triggers.

Applicable command: RUNTime:EVENt:COUNt

One must set up the list of channel addresses for the measurement. For each event trigger received by the 85330A, each channel address entry will be asserted and a subsequent trigger issued to begin a measurement of each data point.

Applicable command: RUNTime:SWITch:SCAN

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Agilent Technologies 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Restricted Rights Legend What You’ll Find in This Manual… Chapter Warranty Certiﬁcation Documentation Warranty Assistance Service and Support Europe Safety and Regulatory Information Instrument Markings Safety Earth Ground Viii Manufacturers Declaration Sound Emmisions Declaration of Conformity Typeface Conventions Xii Contents Operator’s Check Manual Operation Case of Difficulty Accessory Documentation Glossary Xviii85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Installation at a Glance Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System Installing the Agilent 85330A Multiple Channel ControllerHow to use the ﬁgure Choosing the Proper Conﬁguration Flow Chart for Choosing the Correct Installation 85330A Installation Diagram for 8530A Source Control 85330A Installation Diagram for Fast TTL Source Control Equipment Needed Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel ControllerLoading the Driver from a Personal Computer Procedure Ibasic is only present if the Ibasic option is installed Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers Refer to -4 on Positive/Negative-Edge Event Trig jumpers Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches SCU and Switch Mounting Diagram Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches This Chapter Description Recommended Equipment Required Equipment System Setting Up the EquipmentPerformance Veriﬁcation Test Digital Oscilloscope Network Analyzer Cables Calibration Save Setup Measurement Display Turn-On Switch Control Unit VoltagesVerifying the Multiple Channel Controller Voltage Check Inputs/Outputs Output Trigger Test Pulse Receive and Cycle Test Counter Pulse Delay Test Counter Pulse Delay Test Setup Measurement Busy Signal and Pulse Width Test Verifying the Switch Control Unit Verifying the RF Switches Switch Setup Recall Equipment Required Verifying Remote Ports 1Jumpers Remote Port 1 and remote Port 2 Test Procedure Measuring Pulses from AUX 1 or AUX AUX 1 and AUXPulse Test When Finished with All Tests Procedure Purpose Operator’s Check General Information Triggering Product DescriptionIn-depth Information Measurement Speed Advantages Lowering the Workload on the Computer Controller Installing the Detachable Power Cord Manual Operation Preparing the 85330A to Control the System Switch ComponentsSwitch control units Special Systems 85383A Local Control Cable PIN switch modulesDownloadable Driver System Interface Required Equipment 85383B expansion cable 85384A Switch Driver CableAgilent 85383 Wiring Table 85385A Remote Trigger Cable 85332A SP4T PIN Switch PIN Switches85331A SP2T PIN Switch Supplied Equipment and Software Supplied Equipment and Software Environmental Limits Characteristics85330A Multiple Channel Controller Environmental Conditions for the 85330A Ventilation Requirements DimensionsSize and Dimensions Front Panel Features Need More Information Rear Panel Features 85330A Rear Panel Connectors Rcvr Ready Remote 1 Switch Port 1 AUX Power Compatible RF Sources 85330A CompatibilityCompatible LO Sources Required Options for Agilent 836xx LO Sources 85330A Compatibility Manual Operation To Use the Front Panel About the Softkeys Menus Utility Keys Softkey Map 85330A Softkey Menu Map To View or Change the 85330’s Gpib Address Changing the Gpib Address To Close Any Switch in the System to select a channel More about Switch Addresses To View the Revision of the Downloaded Driver To View the Most Recent Error MessageTo Change the TTL State of AUX 1 or AUX To Manually Send Trigger Pulses To Perform Service FunctionsTo View Custom Option Number If Applicable To View Custom Option Number If Applicable This Chapter Gpib Addresses Long and Short Command Syntax 6Programming SCU address Switch addressDeﬁnition of Terms Channel How to Use the Figure To Choose a Measurement Conﬁguration CW Measurement Conﬁguration Description To Use this Conﬁguration 8530A settings Single Source Multiple-Frequency Conﬁguration 85330A settings Dual Source Multiple-Frequency Measurements 8530A Control of Sources Source settings Fast Source Control Selecting a Channel Other examples This example Number of Angular Increments Events List of Switch States To Use Run-Time Control ModeSetup 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Event Triggering Number of Frequency Points Switch Settling Time TTL Trigger and Ready Timeouts Select Switch State Idle Receiver Ready Switch List LoopEvent Trigger Run-Time Flow Chart with Programming Command References Frequency Loop Event Loop Using IMM vs. TTL Trigger for Source Run-Time Measurement Sequence for Multiple Controllers To Use Run-Time Control Mode To Use Run-Time Control Mode Programming Examples Example Pairs Repeat Wait Until the Receiver is Ready to Is the Current Point RE-SAVE EX2 Output @RecLISFREQ Soft Reset If PassesAnglepts then RE-SAVE EX3 Assign HP 8530A HP-IB Output @RfSYSTLANG Scpi Output 1194 85330A Error Messages 1305 Not enough driver RAM for this driver 85330A Error Messages Command Syntax Common Command Format Standard Command Format Parameter Types Abbreviated CommandsParameters Syntax Example Common CommandsDefault Syntax Example Default OPC? Default Syntax Standard Command ReferenceSubsystem Command Syntax ROUTe ROUTeDELay ROUTeCONTrol Subsystem Command Syntax RUNTime RUNTimeCONTroller RUNTimeEVENtCOUNt TTL Mode IMM Mode Default Syntax Example RUNTimeEVENtTRIGger RUNTimeINITiateIMM RUNTimeSOURceCOUNt RUNTimeSOURceSOURCE1TRIGger RUNTimeSOURceSOURCE2TRIGger RUNTimeSWITchDELay RUNTimeSWITchSCAN Sets AUX 2 output to TTL LOW during run-time RUNTimeSWITchTRIGger This command is in revision A.02.31 or greater RUNTimeTIMEoutEVENt RUNTimeTIMEoutRECeiver SYSTem RUNTimeTIMEoutREMoteRUNTimeTIMEoutSOURce SYSTemERRor? Read. The *CLS command will clear the error status Standard Command Reference When Turned on 85330A Does Not Show the Main Menu Case of Difficulty Service Introduction Theory of Operation Gpib 85330A Timing Sequence of a Typical Measurement Timing Sequence Trigger Widths Trigger Width Description Theory of Operation Recommended Test Equipment Required Test Equipment Service Troubleshooting Multiple Channel Controller TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the System Switch Port 1/2 Connector Pinout TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the RF Switch Troubleshooting the Cables 85383A Connector Wiring Table 85385A Wiring Replaceable Parts 85330A System Identiﬁcation Diagram 85330A Mainframe Replacement Parts Mainframe, Plug-in Cards 85331/2 Switch Replacement Parts RF Switch85331/2 Switch Control Unit Replacement Parts Replacement Interconnect Cables for 85330/31/32 Interconnect Cables Assembly Assembly and DisassemblyDisassembly Mainframe E1330 Card Conﬁguration Card Conﬁguration Remove the Local Control cable and Switch Drive cable Adjustments Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers Selecting the Multiple Channel Controller’s Gpib Address 10 AUX Power In Connector Pinouts as looking at rear Switching from the Internal to External Power SupplyRequired Mating Connector Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Accessory Documentation 10-2 Fast CW Modes ControllerDirect Control Fast Data Acquisition Modes 85330A System Insertion Loss Operating CharacteristicReceive Switch LO/IF Unit Remote Run-Time Control ModeReceiver System Return Loss Standard System Switch Control UnitSwitch Module Typical Glossary Index Numerics Index-2 Index-3