Agilent Technologies Relay Matrix Switch Modules E1465A User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
• Front Matter

  7
  • Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement

    7
  • U.S. Government Restricted Rights

    7
  • Documentation History

    8
  • Safety Symbols

    8
  • Warnings

    8
  • Declaration Of Conformity

    9
• Chapter 1 - Getting Started

  11
  • Using This Chapter

    11
  • Matrix Modules Description

    11
  • Programming the Matrix Modules

    15
    • Addressing the Modules

      15
    • Example: Closing Relays (BASIC)

      16
    • Example: Closing Relays (Turbo C)

      17
• Chapter 2 - Configuring the Matrix Modules

  19
  • Using This Chapter

    19
  • WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

    19
  • Configuring the Switch Module

    20
    • Switch Module Connectors

      20
    • Setting the Logical Address Switch

      21
    • Setting the Interrupt Level

      21
    • Installing the Switch Module in a Mainframe

      23
  • Configuring the Terminal Modules

    24
    • Terminal Module Connectors

      24
    • Wiring the Terminal Modules

      27
    • Attaching the Terminal Modules to the Switch Module

      29
  • Configuring Larger Matrixes

    30
    • Creating Larger Matrixes

      30
    • Creating a 32x32 Matrix

      30
    • Creating a 4x256 Matrix

      32
    • Creating an 8x96 Matrix

      33
    • Creating Larger Matrixes with Multiple Mainframes

      34
• Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix Modules

  35
  • Using This Chapter

    35
  • Matrix Modules Commands

    35
  • Power-on and Reset Conditions

    36
  • Matrix Modules Identification

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    • Example: Matrix Module Identification (BASIC)

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    • Example: Matrix Module Identification (TURBO C)

      37
  • Switching Channels

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    • Example: Opening/Closing Channels (BASIC)

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    • Example: Channel Sequencing (BASIC)

      38
  • Scanning Channels

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    • Example: Scanning Channels Using TTL Triggers (BASIC)

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    • Example: Scanning Using Trig In/Out Ports (BASIC)

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  • Querying Matrix Modules

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    • Example: Querying Channel Closure (BASIC)

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  • Using the Scan Complete Bit

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    • Example: Using the Scan Complete Bit (BASIC)

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  • Saving and Recalling States

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    • Example: Saving and Recalling States (BASIC)

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  • Detecting Error Conditions

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    • Example: Detecting Error Conditions (BASIC)

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    • Example: Detecting Error Conditions (TURBO C)

      45
  • Synchronizing Matrix Modules

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    • Example: Synchronizing a Matrix Module (BASIC)

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  • Understanding Matrix Modules

    47
    • Advantages of Latching Relays

      47
    • Matrix Module Operations

      47
• Chapter 4 - Matrix Modules Command Reference

  49
  • Using This Chapter

    49
  • Command Types

    49
    • Common Command Format

      49
    • SCPI Command Format

      49
  • SCPI Command Reference

    51
  • ABORt

    52
  • ARM

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    • ARM:COUNt

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    • ARM:COUNt?

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  • DISPlay

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    • DISPlay:MONitor:CARD

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    • DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe]

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  • INITiate

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    • INITiate:CONTinuous

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    • INITiate:CONTinuous?

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    • INITiate[:IMMediate]

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  • OUTPut

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    • OUTPut:EXTernal[:STATe]

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    • OUTPut:EXTernal[:STATe]?

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    • OUTPut[:STATe]

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    • OUTPut[:STATe]?

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    • OUTPut:TTLTrgn[:STATe]

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    • OUTPut:TTLTrgn[:STATe]?

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  • [ROUTe:]

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    • [ROUTe:]CLOSe

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    • [ROUTe:]CLOSe?

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    • [ROUTe:]OPEN

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    • [ROUTe:]OPEN?

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    • [ROUTe:]SCAN

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  • STATus

    68
    • STATus:OPERation:CONDition?

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    • STATus:OPERation:ENABle

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    • STATus:OPERation:ENABle?

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    • STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?

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    • STATus:PRESet

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  • SYSTem

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    • SYSTem:CDEScription?

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    • SYSTem:CPON

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    • SYSTem:CTYPe?

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    • SYSTem:ERRor?

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  • TRIGger

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    • TRIGger[:IMMediate]

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    • TRIGger:SOURce

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    • TRIGger:SOURce?

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  • SCPI Commands Quick Reference

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  • IEEE 488.2 Common Commands Reference

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• Appendix A - Matrix Modules Specifications

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• Appendix B - Register-Based Programming

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  • About This Appendix

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  • Register Programming vs. SCPI Programming

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  • Addressing the Registers

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    • The Base Address

      84
    • Register Offset

      84
  • Register Descriptions

    86
    • Reading and Writing to the Registers

      86
    • Manufacturer Identification Register

      86
    • Device Type Register

      86
    • Status/Control Register

      86
    • Relay Control Register

      88
  • Programming Examples

    90
    • Example: Reading the Registers (BASIC)

      90
    • Example: Reading the Registers (C/HP-UX)

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    • Example: Making Measurements (BASIC)

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    • Example: Making Measurements (C/HP-UX)

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    • Example: Scanning Channels (BASIC)

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    • Example: Scanning Channels (C/HP-UX)

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• Appendix C - Matrix Modules Error Messages

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  • Error Types

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  • Error Messages

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• Appendix D - Relay Life

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  • Replacement Strategy

    101
  • Relay Life Factors

    101
  • End-of-Life Determination

    101
• Index

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