Main
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WARRANTY
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Operating Basics
Syntax and Commands
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SCPI Commands for the Digital Input 3115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCPI Commands for the Digital Output 3147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCPI Commands for the Digital to Analog Converter 3169. . . . . . . . . . . .
Status and Events
Status and Event Reporting System 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
Glossary and Index
List of Figures
List of Tables
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General Safety Summary
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Symbols and Terms
Service Safety Summary
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Preface
Conventions
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Product Description
VX4101A Description
Features
Performance Options
About the Universal Counter
About the Digital Input and Output Modules
About the Digital Multimeter (DMM)
About the Digital to Analog Converter
About the Relay Drivers About the SurePatht Modules
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Power-On Sequence
Physical Description
Controls and Indicators
LEDs
Front Panel Connectors
Fuses
IEEE-488 Address
Self-Test
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Product Description
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Accessories
Table 13: Optional Accessories
Performance Options
About the VXIplug&play Software
Using the VXI plug&play Software
Installation
Installing the Module in the Mainframe
Tools Required Requirements and Cautions
Module Installation Procedure
Installing the VXIplug&play Software
About the Device Drivers
Installation Procedure
Driver Files
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Powering-On the VX4101A
Preparing the Instrument to Receive Commands
Installation
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Table 16: Commands Available at Power-On (Cont.)
Installation
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SYSFAIL* Operation
Functional Check
Self-Test
Operational Check
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Option 1D Operational Check
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Installation Checklist
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About Global and Instrument Commands
About Global Commands
About Instrument Commands
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VX4101A Operational Modes
About Synchronous Mode
About Asynchronous Mode
Asynchronous Mode Commands
Asynchronous Query Responses
Sequence Name Format
Sequence Number Format
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About Instrument Triggering
Trigger Sources
About Instrument Triggering
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Table 21: VX4101A Global Trigger Sources (Cont.)
Table 22: VX4101A Counter-Specific Trigger Sources
VX4101A Trigger Architecture
Additional Instrument-Specific Trigger Sources
About Instrument Triggering
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ARM:STARt Sources for Counter ARM:STOP Sources for Counter
VX4101A Trigger Output Sources
SurePath Trigger Sources DMM, DAC, Digital Input, and Digital Output Trigger Sources
About Fast Data Channel (FDC) Operation
About FDC
The FDC Process
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Establishing a Communications Session
Opening and Configuring an FDC
Transferring Data Via the FDC Channel
FDC Operation with the DMM and DAC
Closing the FDC Channel Terminating the Instrument Session
FDC SCPI Commands
About Physical and Logical Channels
FDC Example
Establishing a Communications Session
Configuring the FDC Channel
Other Attributes
Opening the FDC Channel
Transferring Data
Closing the FDC Channels
Terminating the Communication Session
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Using the VX4101A MultiPaqt Instrument
Using Asynchronous Mode
Starting Sequence Number
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Using the Counter
Measuring Frequency
Measuring Time Interval
Measuring Rise Time
Measuring Time Interval with Delay
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Using the Digital Input
Start-Up Shared Pin Assignments with Digital Output Digital Output Source
About Triggering
Programming the Digital Input
Reading Current Input
Reading Points Using the External Handshake Feature
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Using the Digital Output
Outputing One 32-Bit Word
Outputing a Sequence
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Using the Digital Multimeter
MEASure and CONFigure Commands
Selecting the Input Impedance
About Low Level DC Measurements
About Power Line Noise and Common Mode Rejection
Making a DC Volt Measurement
Making AC Volt Measurements
Making a 2-Wire Resistance Measurement
Making a Current Measurement
Using the Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
Key Concepts
Generating Continuous and Multiple Waveforms
DAC Trigger Modes
Using the Internal Clock
DAC Channel Common Functions
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Generating Repetitive Waveforms
Reading a Trace from the DAC in Binary
Using the Sample Handshake Mechanism
Programming a Trace with a Numeric Array List
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Using the Relay Drivers
Opening and Closing Relays
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Using the SurePatht Modules
SurePatht Module
Closing a Relay
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Command Syntax
About Protocol and Syntax
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SCPI/IEEE 488.2 Command Elements
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SCPI Commands for the VX4101A
ABORt Subsystem
SOURce Subsystem
SYStem Subsystem
ABORt Subsystem
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SYSTem Subsystem
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SCPI Commands for the VX4101A
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Table 31: Commands Available at Power-On (Cont.)
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SCPI Commands for the Counter
ARM Subsystem
CALCulate Subsystem
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FETCh? Subsystem
INPut Subsystem
MEASure? Subsystem
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ARM Subsystem
SOURce Subsystem
UNIT Subsystem
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ARM ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt) [:LAYer]:DELay <delay in seconds>
ARM ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt) [:LAYer]:ECOunt
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ARM ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt) [:LAYer]:IMMediate
ARM ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt) [:LAYer]:LEV el
ARM ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt) [:LAYer]:MODE
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ARM (:SEQuence2 |:STOP) [:LAYer]:IMMediate
ARM (:SEQuence2 |:STOP) [:LAYer]:SOURce:CATalog:ALL
ARM(:SEQuence2|:STOP)[:LAYer]:SOURce:CATalog[:ALL]?
CALCulate Subsystem
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CALCulate:AVERage?[<count>[,<offset>[,<step_size>]]]
CALCulate:LIMit:ENVelope[:DATA]
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MEASure? Subsystem
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SOURce Subsystem
STATus Subsystem
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UNIT Subsystem
SCPI Commands for the Digital Input
CALibration Subsystem
FETch? Subsystem
MEASure Subsystem
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STATus Subsystem
CALibration Subsystem
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MEASure Subsystem
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Resolution
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SENSe:ARRay
SENSe:PSELect:DIGLobal
SENSe:PSELect:DIPort
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TRIGger ([:SEQuence1] |:STARt)[:LAYer]:ECOunt
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TRIGger([:SEQuence1]|:STARt)[:LAYer]:SOURce:CATalog:DELayable?
TRIGger([:SEQuence1] |:STARt)[:LAYer]:SOURce:CATalog:FIXed?
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SCPI Commands for the Digital Output
TRACe Subsystem
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TRACe Subsystem
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SCPI Commands for the Digital to Analog Converter
TRACe Subsystem
VXI:FDC Subsystem
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Resolution
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SCPI Commands for the Digital to Analog Converter
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VXI:FDC Subsystem
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SCPI Commands for the Relay Drivers
ROUTe Subsystem
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SCPI Commands for the Digital Multimeter
CALCulate Subsystem
FETCh? Subsystem
INPut Subsystem
MEASure? Subsystem
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CALCulate Subsystem
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Formats
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SCPI Commands for the SurePath Modules
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ROUTe Subsystem
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IEEE-488.2 Common Commands
*CLS
*ESE
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*OPC
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IEEE-488.2 Common Commands
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Table 318: Digital Output Settings
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Status and Event Reporting System
Status and Event Reporting System
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Figure 41: VX4101A Standard Registers
Status and Event Reporting System
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Figure 42: Instrument Operational Status Registers Table 41:
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STATus Subsystem
IEEE 488.2 Commands
STATus
STATus : OPERation : ENABle
STATus : OPERation [:EVENt]?
STATus : OPERation : NTRansition
STATus : OPERation : PTRansition
STATus : QUEue : ENABle <numeric list>
STATus : QUEue [:NEXT]?
STATus : QUEStionable [:EVENt]?
STATus : QUEStionable : CONDition?
STATus : QUEStionable : ENABle
STATus : QUEStionable : NTRansition
STATus : QUEStionable : PTRansition
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VX4101A MultiPaq Instrument User Manual A1
Appendix A: Specifications
VX4101A General Characteristics
Table A1: VXI Instrument Characteristics
Table A2: Power Supply Voltage and Current
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Table A3: Environmental/Reliability Characteristics
Table A4: VX4101A-Specific Characteristics
Over Voltage Indication
Universal Counter Specifications
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Table A8: Channel 1 and 2 Period
Table A9: Channel 3 Frequency (Option 2C)
Table A10: Channel 3 Period (Option 2C)
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Table A11: Time Interval
Table A12: Frequency Ratio
Table A13: Channels 1 and 2 Totalizer
Table A14: Channels 1 and 2 Rise/Fall Time
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Table A15: Channels 1 and 2 Positive/Negative Pulse Width
Table A16: Frequency Ratio 1/2,2/1,3/1,3/2,1/3,2/3
Table A17: Voltages
Table A18: Channels 1 and 2 Input Characteristics
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Table A18: Channels 1 and 2 Input Characteristics (Cont.)
Table A19: Channel 3 Input Characteristics (Option 2C)
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Table A24: TimeBase Characteristics (Option 1T)
Table A25: Gate Input Trigger
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Table A30: Counter Specifications Terms
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Table A30: Counter Specifications Terms (Cont.)
Digital Multimeter (DMM) Specifications
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Table A42: DC ECMR (50/60/400 Hz)
Table A43: TRMS AC Voltage (DC Coupled and AC Coupled)
Table A44: TRMS Accuracy Specifications 24-Hour
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Table A51: Resistance Accuracy Specifications for 2-Second Aperture
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Digital Input and Output (Option 1D)
Table A58: Digital Input Characteristics
Table A59: Digital Output Characteristics
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) (Option 1A)
Relay Drivers (Option 1D)
SurePath Specifications
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Certifications and Compliances
Table A62: Certifications and compliances
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Appendix B: Input/Output Connections
Table B1: Digital Multimeter (DMM) Input/Output Connections
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Table B2: 160-Pin Connector Pinouts
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Table B2: 160-Pin Connector Pinouts (Cont.)
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Table B2: 160-Pin Connector Pinouts (Cont.)
Appendix C: Instrument I/O Operation
Normal Transfer Mode Read Operation
Normal Transfer Mode Write Operation
Configuration Registers
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Appendix D: Counter Architecture
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Appendix E: Obsolete Commands
Counter Commands
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Appendix F: Performance Verification Procedure
Semi-Automated PVP Procedures
Manual PVP Procedures
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Appendix G: Calibration
Calibration for the DMM
DC Mode Calibration Procedure
DC Range 3 VDC with
DC Range 30 VDC with
DC Range 300 VDC with
DC Range .03 VDC with
DC Range 0.3 VDC with
DC Range 3 VDC with
TRMS AC (DC Coupled) Mode Calibrations
.03 VDC or RMS
0.3 VDC or RMS
3 VDC or RMS
30 VDC or RMS
300 VDC or RMS
Resistance Mode Calibration Procedure
Resistance 30 W4-Wire
Resistance 30 W2-Wire
Resistance 300 W
Resistance 3 kW
Resistance 30 kW
Resistance 300 kW
Resistance 3 MW
Resistance 30 MW
Resistance 300 MW
Current Mode Calibration Procedure
Current .15A
Current 1A
Calibration for the Counter
Prerequisites Equipment Required
Recommended Calibration Interval What You Should Know About
Step One: Initialize the instrument
Step Two: Individual Channel Adjustments
Step Three: Common Function and Cross-Channel Calibration Adjustments
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Factory Calibration
System Clock Calibration
Calibration for the Digital to Analog Converter
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DAC Calibration Procedure
Before You Begin
Adjusting Gain
Adjusting Offset
Repeating the Proceedure Saving the Results in EEPROM
Calibration for the Digital Input
Digital Input Calibration Procedure
Appendix H: User Service
Performance Verification
Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Appendix I: Replaceable Parts
Parts Ordering Information
Module Servicing
Using the Replaceable Parts List
Abbreviations Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index
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Manufacturers cross index
Mfr. code Manufacturer Address City, state, zip code
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Replaceable parts list
discontd Qty Name & description Mfr.
effective Serial no.
number Serial no.
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Replaceable parts list (cont.)
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Figure I1: VX4101A Exploded View
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