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VXI VT1433B manual Data Transfer Modes, Block Mode Agilent/HP E1431A, Continuous Mode

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VT1433B User's Guide

Using the VT1433B

Data Transfer Modes

The VT1433B can be programmed to use either of two data transfer modes: overlap block mode and continuous mode. Block mode will be discussed first.

Block Mode (Agilent/HP E1431A)

The VT1433B’s overlap block mode is similar the block mode which is used in some Agilent instruments such as the Agilent/HP E1431A. In block mode, the input hardware acquires one block after getting an arm and trigger. It does not allow the system to trigger until it is ready to process the trigger and it acquires pre-trigger data if necessary. The hardware does not accept a new arm and trigger until the acquired block is sent to the host. There is no provision for overlap or queuing up more than one block when in block mode. There is also no way for a FIFO overflow to occur.

The VT1433B’s overlap block mode can be configured to act exactly like traditional block mode. It also has additional capabilities as described below.

Continuous Mode

Both the VT1433B and the Agilent/HP E1431A use continuous mode. In this mode, the input hardware waits for an arm and trigger and then starts acquiring data continuously. If the host is slow, several blocks can be queued up in the input hardware. If the host gets far enough behind, a FIFO overflow occurs and the input stops acquiring data.

The VT1433B’s overlap block mode can be configured to act similarly to continuous mode, but not identically. The VT1433B can also use the traditional continuous mode.

Overlap Block Mode

Overlap block mode combines features of both block mode and continuous mode. The main difference between overlap block mode and traditional block mode is that overlap block mode allows additional arms and triggers to occur before an already-acquired block is sent to the host. A trigger can occur before the end of the previous block, so overlapping blocks are possible (hence the name “overlap block mode”). As in continuous mode, there is an overlap parameter which controls how much overlap is allowed between consecutive blocks.

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8-Channel196 kSamples/s Digitizer plus DSP VT1433BUser’s Guide NOTICE In This Book VT1433B Users Guide Chapter 2. Getting Started With the VT1433B Chapter 1. Installing the VT1433BChapter 3. Using the VT1432A Table of ContentsChapter 4. The Host Interface Library Chapter 5. Module DescriptionChapter 7. The Tachometer Option VT1433B-AYF Chapter 9. Troubleshooting the VT1433BChapter 8. Break Out Boxes Appendix A. Register Definitions Chapter 10. Replacing AssembliesChapter 11. Backdating Glossary IndexVXI Technology Lake Stevens Instrument Division VXI Technology World HeadquartersVXI Technology Cleveland Instrument Division Technical SupportPage Installing the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433BCall a VXI Technology sales and service office Installing the VT1433BTo inspect the VT1433B Save all packing materialsTo install the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433BVT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B Logical Address 0 1 Boot Source & Programming 1 05Set the mainframe’s power switch to standby OI To store the module Install the host interface librariesVT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B To transport the module VT1433B Users Guide Installing the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide Getting Started With the VT1433BGetting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide IntroductionGetting Started With the VT1433B System Requirements HP-UX10.20 To install the VXIplug&play librariesSystem Requirements Microsoft Windows VT1432A Software DistributionVT1433B Users Guide Getting Updates WindowsGetting Updates HP-UX Getting Started With the VT1433BVT1433B Users Guide Getting Started With the VT1433BThe Resource Manager 3Type swinstallUsing the soft front panel The VXIplug&play Soft Front Panel SFPMeasurement single/repeat Mode block/continuous Use the Go button to start the measurement VEE example programs scope.veeFigure 2-3:scope.vee - Panel View VT1433B Users GuideGetting Started With the VT1433B 2-11Figure2-4:Agilent VEE Help Text VT1433B Users GuideGetting Started With the VT1433B 2-12Figure 2-5:scope.vee - Detail View VT1433B Users GuideGetting Started With the VT1433B 2-13Getting Started With the VT1433B minimum.veeVT1433B Users Guide 2-14Getting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide2-15 bsrcrand.vee Burst SouRCe RANDom Other Agilent VEE example programsbsrcsine.vee Burst SouRCe SINE frf_rand.vee. Frequency Response Function RANDomC-LanguageHost Interface Library example programs Demo ProgramsRunning a demo program: semascope.c Getting Started With the VT1433B Visual Basic example programsVT1433B Users Guide 2-19Getting Started With the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide2-20 Using the VT1432A VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B IntroductionOverview What is VXIplug&play?VXIplug&play drivers Manufacturer and model codes The Soft Front Panel SFP Figure 3-2:An example of a soft front panel SFPHeader and Library Files Channel Groups Channels and groupsInitialization Input, Source and Tach Channels Creating a Channel GroupVT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Grouping of Channels/Modules Multiple-module/mainframeMeasurementsMultiple-moduleMeasurements VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Possible Trigger Line Conflict3-10 Managing Multiple-mainframeMeasurements VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B 3-123-13 VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BFigure3-4:Multiple mainframes - three mainframes Example 3: Embedded Slot 0 ControllerSynchronization in Multiple-mainframeMeasurements Module Features Data Flow Diagram and FIFO ArchitectureFigure 3-5:Data flow and FIFO architecture Base Sample Rates ADC ÷5Notes Table of Baseband Measurement Spans part 2 of All values are in Hertz HzTable of Baseband Measurement Spans part 3 of All values are in Hertz HzTable of Baseband Measurement Spans part 4 of All values are in Hertz HzTable of Baseband Measurement Spans part 5 of All values are in Hertz HzTable of Baseband Measurement Spans part 6 of All values are in Hertz HzVT1433B sample frequencies Measurement Setup and Control Measurement ProcessBootingBooted SettlingPre-armIdle Parameter SettingsMeasurement Initiation HL LH HLLH Sync/Trigger LineTrigger Measure LH HLLH Idle HL Sync/Trigger LineMeasurement Loop VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B Register-basedVXI Devices3-28 Arm and Trigger trigger type VT1433B Triggeringenabling function Level mode Trigger LevelBound mode Continuous Mode Data Transfer ModesBlock Mode Agilent/HP E1431A Overlap Block ModeMaking Overlap Block Act Like Continuous Mode VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433BLimit on Queuing of Data 3-33Interrupt Mask Bit Definitions VT1433B Interrupt BehaviorInterrupt Setup VT1433B Interrupt HandlingHost Interrupt Setup VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B3-35 VT1433B Parameters Data GatingHost Interrupt Handling VT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B 3-37Span and center frequency New features of the VT1433B softwareZoom mode Where to get more information The Function Reference for VXIplug&playVT1433B Users Guide Using the VT1433B 3-40The Host Interface Library Introduction VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryHeader and Library Files Parameter Information Description of VT1433B ParametersGlobal Parameters Parameter ListsParameter Default ValueVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library ChangesParameter 196.608 kHz 4-channelInput ParametersDefault Value ChangesParameter Option 1D4 Single-channelSource ParametersDefault Value ChangesParameter Option AYF Tachometer ParametersDefault Value ChangesChannel and Group IDs Group IDs VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library4-11 Multiple-moduleMeasurements Multiple-module/MainframeMeasurementsGrouping of Channels/Modules VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Possible Trigger Line Conflict4-13 Managing Multiple-mainframeMeasurements Channel triggering by channels in Mainframe BVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-154-16 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryFigure 4-2:Multiple mainframes - three mainframes Example 3: Embedded Slot 0 ControllerSynchronization in Multiple-mainframeMeasurements Set the module as not being the Slot 0 ControllerVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Measurement Setup and ControlMeasurement Process Figure 4-3:Transitions between statesBootingBooted SettlingPre-armIdle Measurement initializationParameter Settings TestedMeasurement Loop Idle HL Sync/Trigger LineTrigger Measure LH HLLH VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Register-basedVXI Devices4-21 Arm and Trigger RPM Step ArmVT1433B Triggering VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Data Transfer Modes4-24 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-25VT1433B Interrupt Behavior VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface LibraryVT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-27VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library Data Gating4-28 VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library For More InformationVT1433B Parameters 4-29VT1433B Users Guide The Host Interface Library 4-30Module Description VT1433B Users Guide Module DescriptionTachometer Features VT1433B-AYF General FeaturesArbitrary Source Features Option VT1433B-1D4 Other OptionsBlock Diagram Figure 5-1:VT1433B block diagramFigure 5-2:Input section diagram VT1433B Users Guide Module DescriptionFigure 5-3:Front panels for 4 or 8 channels VT1433B Front Panel DescriptionFront panels for four or eight channels 8-CHANNEL196Standard Front Panel 8-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSPVT1433B Users Guide Module Description SMB ConnectorsInput Connectors One or Two Status LEDsData Transfer Bus Power Supplies and GroundVXI Backplane Connections DTB Arbitration BusThe Local Bus VT1433B-UGV Local Bus vs VME TransfersShared Memory The VT1433B VXI DeviceAddress Space Memory MapVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Read List of A16 RegistersAddress WriteTrigger Lines TTLTRG Sync/Trigger line Free-runningclock lineVT1433B Users Guide Module Description Providing an External Clock5-14 Calibration Description Figure 5-6:Calibration block diagramVT1433B Users Guide Module Description 5-16The Arbitrary Source Option VT1433B-1D4 VT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source OptionArbitrary Output Arbitrary Source DescriptionTrigger Source Output ModesSignal Block DiagramFigure 6-1:Arbitrary source option block diagram VT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source OptionThe Arbitrary Source Option Front Panel 8-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSPUpdating the arbitrary source firmware VT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source OptionVT1433B Users Guide The Arbitrary Source Option The Tachometer Option VT1433B-AYF VT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer OptionExternal Trigger Input Tachometer DescriptionTachometer Inputs Tachometer MonitoringBlock Diagram Input Count DivisionHoldoff Time Figure 7-1:Tachometer option block diagramFigure 7-2 VT1433B with tachometer - front panel The Tachometer Option Front Panel8-CHANNEL196 kSa/s DIGITIZER +DSP VT1433BLEDs and Connectors for the Tachometer Option VT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer OptionVT1433B Users Guide The Tachometer Option Break Out Boxes VT1433B Users Guide Break Out BoxesVT3240A Voltage Break Out Box ServiceIntroduction VT3241A ICP Break Out BoxFigure 8-1:VT3240A Break Out Box The VT3240A and VT3241A Break Out BoxesVOLTAGE 8 CH INPUT Break Out Box Grounding VT3240AVoltage-typeBreak Out BoxVT3241A ICP-typeBreak Out Box VT1433B Users Guide Break Out BoxesBreak Out Box Cables Making a Custom Break Out Box Cablepin pin Pin definitions for input connectorpin pin pin #Allowed Connections In general Dis-allowedConnectionsTroubleshooting the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide Troubleshooting the VT1433BDiagnostics u Display usage message v VT1433B Users Guide Troubleshooting the VT1433B VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Replacing Assemblies10-1 Ordering Information Replaceable PartsDirect Mail Order System Mfr Name CAGE Code NumbersMfr Code AddressVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Assemblies: without VT1433B-AYFor VT1433B-1D410-4 Mfr Part VXI PartDescription Number10-6 Assemblies: with VT1433B-AYFVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies A22 A10/A11Mfr Part VTI PartDescription NumberVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies Assemblies: with VT1433B-1D410-8 Mfr Part VTI PartDescription NumberDescription Cables: without VT1433B-AYFor VT1433B-1D4VTI Part Mfr PartDescription Cables: with VT1433B-AYFVTI Part Mfr PartDescription Cables: with VT1433B-1D4VTI Part Mfr PartDescription Front PanelVTI Part Mfr PartVT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the top cover10-14 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the front panel10-15 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-16VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-17VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the input assemblies10-18 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 4 Remove the remaining input assembly10-19 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the VT1433B-AYFassembly10-20 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the VT1433B-1D4assembly10-21 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the A22 assembly10-22 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies To remove the A10/A11 assembly10-23 VT1433B Users Guide Replacing Assemblies 10-24VT1433B Users Guide Backdating Backdating11-1 VT1433B Users Guide Backdating Backdating11-2 Appendix A Register DefinitionsThe VT1433B VXI Registers The A16 RegistersAddress VT1433B Users GuideRead The A24 Registers The A24 registers are defined as followsThe 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 VT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions Command/Response ProtocolA-11 This is the procedure to send a command to the DSP DSP Protocol DSP Bus Registers The DSP Command register has the following format VT1433B Users Guide Register Definitions A-16Glossary Constant Output Level Amplifier Digital Signal Processing Kilosamples per second Revolutions Per Minute Static Random Access Memory VXIplug&play VME Buszoom VT1433B Users Guide Glossary Numerics IndexPage Page