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What is VXIplug&play?

VT1433B User's Guide

Using the VT1433B

What is VXIplug&play?

Agilent uses VXIplug&play technology in the VT1433B. This section outlines some of the details of VXIplug&play technology.

Overview

The fundamental idea behind VXIplug&play is to provide VXI users with a level of standardization across different vendors well beyond what the VXI standard specifications spell out. The VXIplug&play Alliance specifies a set of core technologies centering on a standard instrument driver technology.

Agilent offers VXIplug&play drivers for VEE-Windows. The VXIplug&play instrument drivers exist relative to so-called “frameworks”. A framework defines the environment in which a VXIplug&play driver can operate. The VT1433B has VXIplug&play drivers for the following frameworks: Windows 95 or later, Windows NT and HP-UX.

VXIplug&play drivers

The VT1433B VXIplug&play driver is based on the following architecture:

User Program (.EXE & .HLP files, such as soft front panel)

Function Panel

(based on .FP file

Programmatic Developer's

Interface Library

Instrument Driver

(.KB, .DLL, .C, .H, .LIB, .HLP file)

VTL/VISA

I/O Interface

Figure 3-1: VXI Plug&Play driver architecture

It is most useful to discuss this architecture from the bottom up.

The VISA/VTL I/O interface allows interoperability of the VXIplug&play driver technology across interfaces.

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VXI VT1433B manual What is VXIplug&play?, Overview, VXIplug&play drivers

Contents

User’s Guide VT1433B8-Channel196 kSamples/s Digitizer plus DSP NOTICE In This Book VT1433B Users Guide Chapter 3. Using the VT1432A Chapter 1. Installing the VT1433BChapter 2. Getting Started With the VT1433B Table of ContentsChapter 5. Module Description Chapter 4. The Host Interface LibraryChapter 8. Break Out Boxes Chapter 9. Troubleshooting the VT1433BChapter 7. The Tachometer Option VT1433B-AYF Chapter 11. Backdating Chapter 10. Replacing AssembliesAppendix A. Register Definitions Glossary IndexVXI Technology Cleveland Instrument Division VXI Technology World HeadquartersVXI Technology Lake Stevens Instrument Division Technical SupportPage VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B Installing the VT1433BTo inspect the VT1433B Installing the VT1433BCall a VXI Technology sales and service office Save all packing materialsVT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B To install the VT1433BLogical Address 0 1 Boot Source & Programming 1 0 VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B5Set the mainframe’s power switch to standby OI VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B Install the host interface librariesTo store the module To transport the module VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B Getting Started With the VT1433B Getting Started With the VT1433BVT1433B Users Guide Getting Started With the VT1433B IntroductionVT1433B Users Guide System Requirements Microsoft Windows To install the VXIplug&play librariesSystem Requirements HP-UX10.20 VT1432A Software DistributionGetting Updates HP-UX Getting Updates WindowsVT1433B Users Guide Getting Started With the VT1433BGetting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide3Type swinstall The Resource ManagerThe VXIplug&play Soft Front Panel SFP Using the soft front panelMeasurement single/repeat Mode block/continuous Use the Go button to start the measurement scope.vee VEE example programsGetting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users GuideFigure 2-3:scope.vee - Panel View 2-11Getting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users GuideFigure2-4:Agilent VEE Help Text 2-12Getting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users GuideFigure 2-5:scope.vee - Detail View 2-13VT1433B Users Guide minimum.veeGetting Started With the VT1433B 2-142-15 VT1433B Users GuideGetting Started With the VT1433B bsrcsine.vee Burst SouRCe SINE Other Agilent VEE example programsbsrcrand.vee Burst SouRCe RANDom frf_rand.vee. Frequency Response Function RANDomDemo Programs C-LanguageHost Interface Library example programsRunning a demo program: semascope.c VT1433B Users Guide Visual Basic example programsGetting Started With the VT1433B 2-192-20 VT1433B Users GuideGetting Started With the VT1433B Using the VT1432A Introduction VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BVXIplug&play drivers What is VXIplug&play?Overview Manufacturer and model codes Figure 3-2:An example of a soft front panel SFP The Soft Front Panel SFPHeader and Library Files Initialization Channels and groupsChannel Groups VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Creating a Channel GroupInput, Source and Tach Channels Multiple-moduleMeasurements Multiple-module/mainframeMeasurementsGrouping of Channels/Modules 3-10 Possible Trigger Line ConflictVT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Managing Multiple-mainframeMeasurements 3-12 VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BFigure3-4:Multiple mainframes - three mainframes VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B3-13 Example 3: Embedded Slot 0 ControllerSynchronization in Multiple-mainframeMeasurements Data Flow Diagram and FIFO Architecture Module FeaturesFigure 3-5:Data flow and FIFO architecture ADC ÷5 Base Sample RatesNotes All values are in Hertz Hz Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 2 ofAll values are in Hertz Hz Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 3 ofAll values are in Hertz Hz Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 4 ofAll values are in Hertz Hz Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 5 ofAll values are in Hertz Hz Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 6 ofVT1433B sample frequencies Measurement Process Measurement Setup and ControlMeasurement Initiation Parameter SettingsBootingBooted SettlingPre-armIdle HL LH HLLH Sync/Trigger LineMeasurement Loop Idle HL Sync/Trigger LineTrigger Measure LH HLLH 3-28 Register-basedVXI DevicesVT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Arm and Trigger enabling function VT1433B Triggeringtrigger type Bound mode Trigger LevelLevel mode Block Mode Agilent/HP E1431A Data Transfer ModesContinuous Mode Overlap Block ModeLimit on Queuing of Data VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BMaking Overlap Block Act Like Continuous Mode 3-33Interrupt Setup VT1433B Interrupt BehaviorInterrupt Mask Bit Definitions VT1433B Interrupt Handling3-35 VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BHost Interrupt Setup Host Interrupt Handling Data GatingVT1433B Parameters 3-37 VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BZoom mode New features of the VT1433B softwareSpan and center frequency The Function Reference for VXIplug&play Where to get more information3-40 VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BThe Host Interface Library VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library IntroductionHeader and Library Files Description of VT1433B Parameters Parameter InformationParameter Lists Global ParametersVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Default ValueParameter ChangesDefault Value 196.608 kHz 4-channelInput ParametersParameter ChangesDefault Value Option 1D4 Single-channelSource ParametersParameter ChangesDefault Value Option AYF Tachometer ParametersParameter ChangesChannel and Group IDs 4-11 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryGroup IDs Grouping of Channels/Modules Multiple-module/MainframeMeasurementsMultiple-moduleMeasurements VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library4-13 Possible Trigger Line ConflictVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Channel triggering by channels in Mainframe B Managing Multiple-mainframeMeasurements4-15 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryFigure 4-2:Multiple mainframes - three mainframes VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library4-16 Example 3: Embedded Slot 0 ControllerSet the module as not being the Slot 0 Controller Synchronization in Multiple-mainframeMeasurementsMeasurement Process Measurement Setup and ControlVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Figure 4-3:Transitions between statesParameter Settings Measurement initializationBootingBooted SettlingPre-armIdle TestedTrigger Measure LH HLLH Idle HL Sync/Trigger LineMeasurement Loop VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library4-21 Register-basedVXI DevicesVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library RPM Step Arm Arm and TriggerVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library VT1433B Triggering4-24 Data Transfer ModesVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-25 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library VT1433B Interrupt Behavior4-27 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library4-28 Data GatingVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library VT1433B Parameters For More InformationVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-294-30 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Module DescriptionArbitrary Source Features Option VT1433B-1D4 General FeaturesTachometer Features VT1433B-AYF Other OptionsFigure 5-1:VT1433B block diagram Block DiagramVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Figure 5-2:Input section diagramFront panels for four or eight channels VT1433B Front Panel DescriptionFigure 5-3:Front panels for 4 or 8 channels 8-CHANNEL1968-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSP Standard Front PanelInput Connectors One or Two SMB ConnectorsVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Status LEDsVXI Backplane Connections Power Supplies and GroundData Transfer Bus DTB Arbitration BusLocal Bus vs VME Transfers The Local Bus VT1433B-UGVAddress Space The VT1433B VXI DeviceShared Memory Memory MapVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Address List of A16 RegistersRead WriteSync/Trigger line Free-runningclock line Trigger Lines TTLTRG5-14 Providing an External ClockVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Figure 5-6:Calibration block diagram Calibration Description5-16 VT1433B Users Guide Module DescriptionVT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source Option The Arbitrary Source Option VT1433B-1D4Trigger Arbitrary Source DescriptionArbitrary Output Source Output ModesFigure 6-1:Arbitrary source option block diagram Block DiagramSignal VT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source Option8-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSP The Arbitrary Source Option Front PanelVT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source Option Updating the arbitrary source firmwareVT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source Option VT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer Option The Tachometer Option VT1433B-AYFTachometer Inputs Tachometer DescriptionExternal Trigger Input Tachometer MonitoringHoldoff Time Input Count DivisionBlock Diagram Figure 7-1:Tachometer option block diagram8-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSP The Tachometer Option Front PanelFigure 7-2 VT1433B with tachometer - front panel VT1433BVT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer Option LEDs and Connectors for the Tachometer OptionVT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer Option VT1433B Users Guide Break Out Boxes Break Out BoxesIntroduction ServiceVT3240A Voltage Break Out Box VT3241A ICP Break Out BoxVOLTAGE 8 CH INPUT The VT3240A and VT3241A Break Out BoxesFigure 8-1:VT3240A Break Out Box VT3241A ICP-typeBreak Out Box VT3240AVoltage-typeBreak Out BoxBreak Out Box Grounding VT1433B Users Guide Break Out BoxesMaking a Custom Break Out Box Cable Break Out Box Cablespin pin Pin definitions for input connectorpin pin pin #Allowed Connections Dis-allowedConnections In generalVT1433B Users Guide Troubleshooting the VT1433B Troubleshooting the VT1433BDiagnostics u Display usage message v VT1433B Users Guide Troubleshooting the VT1433B 10-1 Replacing AssembliesVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Direct Mail Order System Replaceable PartsOrdering Information Mfr Code CAGE Code NumbersMfr Name Address10-4 Assemblies: without VT1433B-AYFor VT1433B-1D4VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Description VXI PartMfr Part NumberVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Assemblies: with VT1433B-AYF10-6 A22 A10/A11Description VTI PartMfr Part Number10-8 Assemblies: with VT1433B-1D4VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Description VTI PartMfr Part NumberVTI Part Cables: without VT1433B-AYFor VT1433B-1D4Description Mfr PartVTI Part Cables: with VT1433B-AYFDescription Mfr PartVTI Part Cables: with VT1433B-1D4Description Mfr PartVTI Part Front PanelDescription Mfr Part10-14 To remove the top coverVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-15 To remove the front panelVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-16 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies10-17 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies10-18 To remove the input assembliesVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-19 4 Remove the remaining input assemblyVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-20 To remove the VT1433B-AYFassemblyVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-21 To remove the VT1433B-1D4assemblyVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-22 To remove the A22 assemblyVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-23 To remove the A10/A11 assemblyVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-24 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies11-1 BackdatingVT1433B Users Guide Backdating 11-2 BackdatingVT1433B Users Guide Backdating Register Definitions Appendix AThe A16 Registers The VT1433B VXI RegistersRead VT1433B Users GuideAddress The A24 registers are defined as follows The A24 RegistersThe VXI Bus Registers are defined as follows VT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions 0 disables the local bus interface. RESET VALUE: VT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions VT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions 32-bitRegisters A-11 Command/Response ProtocolVT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions This is the procedure to send a command to the DSP DSP Protocol DSP Bus Registers The DSP Command register has the following format A-16 VT1433B Users Guide Register DefinitionsGlossary Constant Output Level Amplifier Digital Signal Processing Kilosamples per second Revolutions Per Minute Static Random Access Memory zoom VME BusVXIplug&play VT1433B Users Guide Glossary Index NumericsPage Page