HP VXI E1432A manual Using the HP E1432A

3 Using the HP E1432A

Introduction 3-2

What is VXIplug&play? 3-3

Overview 3-3

VXIplug&play drivers 3-3

Manufacturer and model codes 3-4

The Soft Front Panel (SFP) 3-5

Header and Library Files 3-6

Channels and groups 3-7

Channel Groups 3-7

Initialization 3-7

Creating a Channel Group 3-8

Input, Source, and Tach Channels 3-8

Multiple-module/mainframe Measurements 3-9

Grouping of Channels/Modules 3-9

Multiple-module Measurements 3-9

Possible Trigger Line Conflict 3-10

Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-11

Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-14

Module Features 3-15

Data Flow Diagram and FIFO Architecture 3-15

Base Sample Rates 3-17

Measurement Process 3-20

Measurement Setup and Control 3-20

Parameter Settings 3-21

Measurement Initiation 3-21

Measurement Loop 3-22

Register-based VXI Devices 3-23

Arm and Trigger 3-24

HP E1432A Triggering. 3-25

Trigger Level 3-26

Data Transfer Modes 3-27

HP E1432A Interrupt Behavior 3-29

Data Gating 3-31

HP E1432A Parameters 3-31

New features of the HP E1432A/HP E1433A software 3-33 Auto range 3-33

Averaging 3-33

Continuous re-sampled data 3-33

Fast span or range change 3-33

Time arming 3-33

Weighting filters (HP E1433A only) 3-33

Zoom (HP E1432A only) 3-34

Zoom (for the Arbitrary Source, option 1D4) 3-34

Where to get more information 3-35

The Function Reference for VXIplug&play 3-35

The Function Reference for the Host Interface Library (C-language version) 3-35

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