HP VXI E1432A manual C-Language Host Interface Library

4 The C-Language Host Interface Library

Introduction 4-2

Header and Library Files 4-3

Parameter Information 4-4

Description of HP E1432A Parameters 4-4

Parameter Lists 4-5

Channel and Group IDs 4-10

Multiple-module/Mainframe Measurements 4-12

Grouping of Channels/Modules 4-12

Multiple-module Measurements 4-12

Possible Trigger Line Conflict 4-13

Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-14

Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-17

Measurement Process 4-18

Measurement Setup and Control 4-18

Parameter Settings 4-19

Measurement Initiation 4-19

Measurement Loop 4-20

Register-based VXI Devices 4-21

Arm and Trigger 4-22

HP E1432A Triggering. 4-23

Data Transfer Modes 4-24

HP E1432A Interrupt Behavior 4-26

Data Gating 4-28

HP E1432A Parameters 4-29

For More Information 4-29

5 Module Description

Module Features 5-2

General Features 5-2

Arbitrary Source Features (option 1D4) 5-2

Tachometer Features (option AYF) 5-2

Other Options 5-2

Block Diagram 5-3

HP E1432A Front Panel Description 5-5

Front Panels for 4, 8, and 16 Channels 5-5

Standard Front Panel 5-6

VXI Backplane Connections 5-8

Power Supplies and Ground 5-8

Data Transfer Bus 5-8

DTB Arbitration Bus 5-8

Priority Interrupt Bus 5-8

Utility Bus 5-8

The Local Bus (Option UGV) 5-9

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