Agilent Technologies E1446A user manual

Agilent 75000 Series C

Agilent E1446A

Summing Amplifier/DAC Module

User’s Manual and SCPI Programming Guide

Where to Find it - Online and Printed Information:

System installation (hardware/software) ............. VXIbus Configuration Guide*

Agilent VIC (VXI installation software)*

Module configuration and wiring........................ This Manual

SCPI programming................. ............................. This Manual

SCPI example programs............. ......................... This Manual

SCPI command reference ...... ............................. This Manual

Register-Based Programming ............................. This Man ual

VXIplug&play programming ............................. VXIplug&play Online Help

VXIplug&play example programs ...................... VXIplug&play Online Help

VXIplug&play function reference ...................... VXIplug&play Online Help

Soft Front Panel information.. ............................. VXIplug&play Online Help

VISA language information................................ Agilent VISA User’s Guide

Agilent VEE programming information ............. Agilent VEE User’s Manual

*Supplied with Agilent C ommand Modules, Embedded Controllers, and VXLink.

*E1446-90001*

Manual Part Number: E 1446-90001

Printed in Malaysia E0506

Contents

Main Agilent 75000 Series C Agilent E1446A Summing Amplifier/DAC Module Users Manual and SCPI Programming Guide *E1446-90001* Table of Contents Page Page Page Certification Agilent E1446A Summing Amplifier/DAC Users Manual 5 Warranty Limitation Of Warranty Exclusive Remedies Notice 6 Agilent E1446A Summing Amplifier/DAC Users Ma nual Printing History Safety Symbols WARNING CAUTION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Page Chapter 1 Getting Started General Description Getting Started 1-1 General Description Features 1-2 Getting Started General Description Preparation for Use Note Preparation for Use Getting Started 1-3 Configuring the Amplifier Logical Address Page Addressing the Amplifier Using an External Controller Preparation for Use Getting Started 1-5 1-6 Getting Started Preparation for Use Using an Embedded Controller Downloading the Agilent E1446A SCPI Driver Preparation for Use Getting Started 1-7 Note Basic Operation 1-8 Getting Started Basic Operation Amplifier Block Diagram Input Basic Operation Getting Started 1-9 Output Main Output Differential (Small Signal) Output 1-10 Getting Started Basic Operation Page Page Chapter 2 Programming the Agilent E1446A Instrument and Programming Lang uages Programming t he Agilent E1446A 2-1 Instrument and Programming Languages SCPI Programming SCPI Command Structure Command Coupling 2-2 Programming the Agilent E1446A Instrument and Programming Languages Executing Coupled Commands Instrument and Programming Languages Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-3 Page Introductory Programs Executing the Self-Test Introductory Programs Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-5 Executing the Self-Test Page LRN Parameter Command Agilent E1446A Agile nt E1445A Power-on/Reset Introductory Programs Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-7 Settings Example Programs 2-8 Programming the Agilent E1446A Example Programs Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Amplifying Sine Waves (Agilent E1445A Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-9 Note AMPL45 2-10 Programming the Agilent E1446A Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-11 Amplifying Sine Waves (Agilent E1405 Commander) AMPL05 2-12 Programming the Agilent E1446A Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Generating and Amplifying Sine Waves Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-13 Setting the Input Impedance Setting the Input Impedance 2-14 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting the Input Impedance Setting the Input Impedance Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-15 8. Place the AFG in the wait-for-arm state. INITiate:IMMediate IN_IMP45 2-16 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting the Input Impedance Setting Input Impedance (Agilent E1405B Setting the Input Impedance Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-17 IN_IMP05 2-18 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting the Input Impedance Setting the Input Impedance Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-19 Setting DC Voltage Offsets Setting DC Offsets 2-20 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting DC Voltage Offsets OFFS45 Setting DC Voltage Offsets Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-21 2-22 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting DC Voltage Offsets Setting DC Offsets (Agilent E1405 OFFS05 Setting DC Voltage Offsets Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-23 2-24 Programming the Agilent E1446A Setting DC Voltage Offsets Setting DC Voltage Offsets Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-25 Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs Differential Outputs 2-26 Programming the Agilent E1446A Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs DIFF45 Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-27 2-28 Programming the Agilent E1446A Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs Differential Outputs (Agilent E1405 Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-29 DIFF05 2-30 Programming the Agilent E1446A Using the Differential (small signal) Outputs Summing Two Signals Summing Two Signals Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-31 SUM45 2-32 Programming the Agilent E1446A Summing Two Signals Summing Two Signals Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-33 2-34 Programming the Agilent E1446A Summing Two Signals Summing Two Signals Programming the Agilent E1446A 2-35 Page Chapter 3 Command Reference Chapter Contents Command Reference 3-1 Command Types Common Command Format 3-2 Command Reference SCPI Command Format SCPI Command Format Page SCPI Command Parameters Parameter Types, Explanations, and Examples 3-4 Command Reference SCPI Command Parameters Querying Parameter Settings SCPI Command Execution SCPI Command Execution Command Reference 3-5 Command Coupling Linking Commands SCPI Command Reference 3-6 Command Reference SCPI Command Reference Page Page INPut[1] INPut[1] Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-7 INPut[1] :IMPedance 3-8 E1446/E1445 Command Reference INPut[1] Subsystem INPut2 INPut2 Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-9 INPut2 :IMPedance 3-10 E1446/E1445 Command Reference INPut2 Subsystem OUTPut2 OUTPut2 Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-11 :OVERload? OUTPut2 :IMPedance 3-12 E1446/E1445 Command Reference OUTPut2 Subsystem [:STATe] [:STATe]:ACTual? OUTPut2 Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-13 OUTPut2 [:STATe] OUTPut2 [:STATe]:ACTual? 3-14 E1446/E1445 Command Reference OUTPut2 Subsystem OUTPut3 OUTPut3 Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-15 OUTPut4 3-16 E1446/E1445 Command Reference OUTPut4 Subsystem SOURce2:VOLTage [:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet SOURce2:VOLTage Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-17 STATus :OPERation|QUEStionable:CONDition? 3-18 E1446/E1445 Command Reference STATus Subsystem :OPERation|QUEStionable:ENABle :OPERation|QUEStionable[:EVENt]? STATus Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-19 STATus :OPERation|QUEStionable:ENABle :OPERation|QUEStionable:NTRansition :OPERation|QUEStionable:PTRansition 3-20 E1446/E1445 Command Reference STATus Subsystem STATus :OPERation|QUEStiona ble:NTRansition :PRESet STATus :PRESet STATus Subsystem E1446/E1445 Command Reference 3-21 SYSTem :ERRor? 3-22 E1446/E1445 Command Reference SYSTem Subsystem :VERSion? Page 3-24 E1446/E1445 Command Qu ick Reference Page Page DISPlay :MONitor[:STATe] DISPlay Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-7 INPut[1] 3-8 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference INPut[1] Subsystem Page INPut2 3-10 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference INPut2 Subsystem Page OUTPut1 3-12 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference OUTPut1 Subsystem :OVERload? OUTPut1 :OVERload? OUTPut1 Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-13 [:STATe] [:STATe]:ACTual? 3-14 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference OUTPut1 Subsystem OUTPut1 [:STATe] OUTPut2 OUTPut2 Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-15 OUTPut3 3-16 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference OUTPut3 Subsystem SOURce:VOLTage [:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet SOURce:VOLTage Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-17 STATus :OPERation|QUEStionable:CONDition? 3-18 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference STATus Subsystem :OPERation|QUEStionable:ENABle :OPERation|QUEStionable[:EVENt]? STATus Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-19 STATus :OPERation|QUEStionable:ENABle :OPERation|QUEStionable:NTRansition :OPERation|QUEStionable:PTRansition 3-20 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference STATus Subsystem STATus :OPERation|QUEStiona ble:NTRansition :PRESet STATus :PRESet STATus Subsystem E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference 3-21 SYSTem :ERRor? 3-22 E1446/E1405/06 Command Reference SYSTem Subsystem :VERSion? Page 3-24 E1446/E1445 Command Qu ick Reference Page Page IEEE-488.2 Common Commands IEEE-488.2 Common Commands Command Reference 3-25 *CLS *DMC 3-26 Command Reference IEEE-488.2 Common Commands *CLS *EMC and *EMC? *ESE and *ESE? IEEE-488.2 Common Commands Command Reference 3-27 *EMC and *EMC? *ESR? *GMC? 3-28 Command Reference IEEE-488.2 Common Commands *ESR? *IDN? Note IEEE-488.2 Common Commands Command Reference 3-29 *LMC? *IDN? *LRN? Note 3-30 Command Reference IEEE-488.2 Common Commands *OPC *OPC? *LRN? *PMC *RCL IEEE-488.2 Common Commands Command Reference 3-31 *RMC *PMC *RST *SAV 3-32 Command Reference IEEE-488.2 Common Commands *RST *SRE and *SRE? *STB? IEEE-488.2 Common Commands Command Reference 3-33 *SRE and *SRE? *TST? *WAI 3-34 Command Reference IEEE-488.2 Common Commands *TST? SCPI Conformance Information SCPI Conformance Information Command Reference 3-35 Table 3-2. SCPI Confirmed Commands (E1446A/E1445A). Table 3-3. SCPI Confirmed Commands (E1446A/E1405/06). Table 3-4. Non-SCPI Commands. 3-36 Command Reference SCPI Conformance Information Appendix A Specifications Agilent E1446A Specifications A-1 Appendix Contents Inputs Outputs Gain Characteristics A-2 Agilent E1446A Specifications Offset AC Characteristi cs General VXI Characteristics Agilent E1446A Specifications A-3 Page Appendix B Error Mes sages Agilent E1446A Error Messages B-1 Agilent E1446A Error Messages Table B-1. Agilent E1446A Error Messages B-2 Agilent E1446A Error Messag es Table B-1. Agilent E1446A Error Messages (Cont.) Code Message Description Agilent E1446A Error Messages B-3 Page Appendix C Register-Base d Programmin g Register Addressing Register-Based Programming C-1 Appendix Contents Register Addressing The Base Address Page Register Addressing Register-Based Programming C-3 (IBASIC) Computer Configurations Throughput Speed C-4 Register-Based Progr amming Computer Co nfigurations Embedded Computer Programming (C-Size Systems) IBASIC Programming External Computer Programming Register Descriptions The READ Registe rs C-6 Register-Based Progr amming Register Description s The ID Register The Device Type Register The READ/WRITE Registers Register Descriptions Register-Based Programming C-7 The Status Register The Control Register C-8 Register-Based Progr amming Register Description s The DAC Control Register The Output Control Register Register Descriptions Register-Based Programming C-9 The Input Attenuation Register C-10 Register-Based Progr amming Register Description s Register Description s Register-Based Program ming C-11 Programming the Amplifier C-12 Register-Based Progr amming Programming t h e Amplifier Programming the Amplifier Register-Based Programming C-13 Program Sequence and Execution C-14 Register-Based Progr amming Programming t h e Amplifier Page A B C-16 Register-Based Progr amming Program ming the Amplifier A B Figure C-4. Amplifier Register-based Programming Flowchart. Example Programs System Configuration Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-17 BASIC Subprograms Amplifying a Sine Wave C-18 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs BASIC (RGBAM PL) Setting the (amplifier) Input Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-19 BASIC (RGBIMP) C-20 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Setting a DC Voltage Offset Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-21 BASIC (RGBOFFS) C-22 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Differential (small signal) Outputs Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-23 BASIC (RGBDIFF) Summing Two Signals BASIC (RGBS UM ) C-24 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-25 Example Subprograms example programs. C-26 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-27 C-28 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-29 C-30 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Example Programs Register-Based Program ming C-31 Errmsg Subprogram Used with SUM S UBS C-32 Register-Based Progr amming Example Programs Index A B C D F G I K L Q R S T V