Example: Scanning

Using ScanningVoltmeterConfiguration andDigital Bus Triggering

In this example the HP E1326B Multimeter is combined with a FET multiplexer to form a scanning voltmeter VXIbus instrument. The multimeter is address 24, and the multiplexer is address 25, so the instrument secondary address is 03. The analog bus connector and the digital bus connector are connected between the modules. The TRIG:SOURce is set for DBUS. This configuration provides the fastest speed. Consult the HP E1326B/E1411B Multimeter User’s Manual for further information on multimeter settings. Note that the ARM:COUNt command does not apply to downloaded scan lists.

The sequence of operation is:

1.The multimeter automatically configures the multiplexer for

SCAN:MODE, SCAN:PORT and TRIGger:SOURce DBUS.

2.INIT closes first channel.

3.The channel closure causes a trigger output from the "Channel Closed" port.

4.The trigger causes the multimeter to make a measurement.

5.Measurement result is stored into multimeter memory.

6.Trigger is output from multimeter’s "Voltmeter Complete" port.

7.Trigger to "Advance Channel" port advances the channel list to the next channel.

8.Steps 3-7 are repeated for channels 101 through 115.

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DIM Rdgs(1:16)

!Dimension array for readings

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OUTPUT 70903;"*RST"

!Reset scanning voltmeter

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OUTPUT 70903;"CONF:VOLT DC (@100:115)"

 

 

!Sets multimeter to measure dc volts

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OUTPUT 70903;"INIT"

!Starts scanning cycle

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OUTPUT 70903;"FETC?"

!Get the readings

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ENTER 70903;Rdgs(*)

!Place values in array

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PRINT Rdgs(*)

!Print values

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END

 

Chapter 4

Understanding the HP E1351A/53A FET Multiplexer Modules 51