VT1433B User's Guide

Using the VT1433B

Host Interrupt Handling

When the VT1433B asserts the VME interrupt line, the program will cause the specified interrupt handler to get called. Typically the interrupt handler routine will read data from the module and then re-enable VT1433B interrupts with hpe1432_reenableInterrupt. The call to hpe1432_reenableInterrupt must be done unless the host is not interested in any more interrupts.

Inside the interrupt handler, almost any VT1433B Host Interface library function can be called. This works because the Host Interface library disables interrupts around critical sections of code, ensuring that communication with the VT1433B module stays consistent. Things that are not valid in the handler are:

￿Calling hpe1432_createChannelGroup to delete a group that is simultaneously being used by non-interrupt-handler code.

￿Calling one of the read data functions (hpe1432_readRawData or

hpe1432_readFloat64Data), if the non-interrupt-handler code is also calling one of these functions.

￿Calling hpe1432_init to reset the list of channels that are available to the VT1433B library.

As is always the case with interrupt handlers, it is easy to introduce bugs into a program and generally difficult to track them down. Be careful when writing this function.

Data Gating

Sometimes it is desirable to to monitor data from some input channels and not others. The function hpe1432_setEnable enables or disables data from an input channel (or group of channels). If data is enabled, then the data can be read using hpe1432_blockAvailable and hpe1432_readRawData or hpe1432_readFloat64Data. If data is disabled, data from the specified channel is not made available to the host computer.

This parameter can be changed while a measurement is running, to allow the host computer to look at only some of the data being collected by the VT1433B module. While data from a channel is disabled the input module continues to collect data but it is not made available to the host computer. The host can then switch from looking at some channels to looking at others during the measurement. In contrast, the function hpe1432_setActive completely enables or disables a channel and can’t be changed while a measurement is running.

For order tracking measurements this function can be used to switch between receiving order tracking data ordinary time data or both.

VT1433B Parameters

Some parameters, such as range or coupling, apply to specific channels. When a channel ID is given to a function that sets a channel-specific parameter, only that channel is set to the new value.

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VT1433B specifications

The VXI VT1433B is a versatile and sophisticated instrument designed for testing and measurement applications, particularly in the realm of telecommunications and electronics. Designed with the needs of engineers in mind, it brings a comprehensive set of features and technologies that enable accurate and efficient performance.

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The VT1433B utilizes advanced technology for signal processing and analysis. Equipped with high-resolution analog-to-digital converters, the unit ensures precise measurement of various signal types, including voltage, current, and frequency. This precision is critical for engineers who rely on accurate data to make informed decisions during the design and testing phases.

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