VX4101A MultiPaq Instrument User Manual 1–1
Product Description
This section introduces the VX4101A MultiPaqtInstrument, and includes the
following information:
HThe VX4101A description explains the key features, functionality, and
instruments included with the VX4101A
HThe physical description shows the locations of the fuses and indicators
HThe list of accessories describes the standard and optional accessories
HThe VX4101A self-test outlines the self-diagnostic routines run on each
instrument
HInformation about the logical IEEE-488 address of the VX4101A
HA description of the VXIplug&play software, including the soft front panels
and device drivers that you can use to control the VX4101A

VX4101A Description

TheVX4101A MultiPaqtInstrument is a C-size single slot VXI module for use
in a mainframe conforming to the VXIbus specification. The VX4101A provides
powerful functionality in a small package, and includes the following instru-
ments needed in a typical VXI system:
HFull function Universal Counter/Timer
HDigital Input and Output
HFull function Digital Multimeter (DMM)
HDigital to Analog Converter (DAC)
HRelay Drivers
HScanner master function for the Tektronix SurePathtfamily of VXI relay
modules
All instruments included in the VX4101A are VXI message-based. Each
function is located at the same logical address, but can be accessed and used
separately. You can access the instruments sequentially in the same manner as
multiple instruments in a typical test system. They can be set up sequentially,
then triggered and operated concurrently, with local on-instrument processing
and memory for each function. To understand the principles of operation of the
VX4101A, see Operating Basics.

Features