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1. MA1801A 405 Internal 10 1710 SLOT F P o GUI CTI Interface Slot E CARRIER cuts E te Channel OP gt gt Byp 2 1 3 RS Mode MainQutA 5 OA 1A gt AWG1 CHA 2 G 7 gt lt 20 1 pd P 500 750 AD Offset DAC Divide Main 07 ARB OUT 7 iw 1A ExtSyncln 5 gi D ERE SyncOuA soa Int Sync In A AWG1 EXT SYNC 41 443 e SIGOUTIA 01 4 J8 In TRIG1A Out n TRIG1A e Trig in Ag TIA 1A AWG EXT TRIG Ext Trigger Out TRIGER Pulse Pul M 4 37 AM Out AM GainEnable AMINE fica 1 EA A Int Clock Out Ext Clock in NA MA1801A 557 es FG Clock Dual Channel Ext Ref Out a J11 Reference Out Spi T AWG RC 4 Soa SENE Reference N A ARB REF MA1801A Slot E To From e M Module Channel B aK biora interlace SELF TEST Selectable A J18 Main In B Attenuators i OBO gt gt Byp 2 1 9 44 Ss Mode _MainQutB 2A AWG2 CHA e 67 in 1 1 P 500 AD 750 Offset Monitor SIGOUTIB J1 H Lint Syne in B Sync OutB gt SOB AWG3 EXT SYNC Puls TRIGIB 4 J20 TRIG1B Out Trigger In 1B jy 2A AWG3 EXT TRIG Pulse TRIG2B ups I Trigger 2B e 22 ARB ST2. 5 5 5 5 3164 VXI ARB Waveform Generator VX405C S 2272 User Manual Publication No 981002 Rev A Astronics Test Systems Inc 4 Goodyear Irvine CA 92618 Tel 800 722 2528 949 859 8999 Fax 949 859 7139 atsinfo astronics com atssales astronics com atshelopdesk astronics com _http www astronicstestsystems com Copyright 2012 by Astronics Test Systems Inc Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS PRODUCT For this product or any other Astronics Test Systems product that incorporates software drivers you may access our web site to verify and or download the latest driver versions The web address for driver downloads is http www astronicstestsystems com support downloads If you have any questions about software driver downloads or our privacy policy please contact us at atsinfo astronics com WARRANTY STATEMENT All Astronics Test Systems products are designed to exacting standards and manufactured in full compliance to our AS9100 Quality Management System processes This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from any modification s of any product or part without Astronics Test Systems express written consent or misuse of any product or part The warranty also does not apply to fuses softwa
3. mn UE 3 10 SUERTE ee 3 10 4 1 SPECIFICATIONS etum ee neto eet 4 1 AtmplitudeGharacleristi6S cau obe tex eb ene PE edu e 4 1 Standard Wavel Onn p 4 2 Arbitrary Waveform etn ex oc S Re Det pu ente 4 3 WaveloNTIS 4 4 Sweep Waveforms 4 4 Sampling Clock to 4 4 4 5 ie 4 5 Inputs 3164 2 1 set 3164 4 2 n 4 5 Outputs MCX connectors on 4 6 VXIbus INCH AGED alae 4 6 Environmental UR ER e RUE qe EA eU 4 6 Chapter TEC ETE 5 1 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 2 52 2222 2 una noua aenea 5 1 P 5 1 P 5 1 Astronics Test Systems 981002 31
4. Vertical Resolution Minimum Segment Size Segments Channel Notes 3164 User Manual 196 99 9 10 ns 20 to 80 15 ns 1096 to 90 White quasi gaussian or pink noise or DC Real time pseudo random Pre defined min and max samples specifiable or pseudo random 1 Meg per channel One page can be outputting data while the other page is being re loaded with new data 14 bits 2 points 1 to 512 1 Measured with AC RMS Voltmeter 2 Subject to minimum pulse width 3 Subject to Sampling Clock Frequency Astronics Test Systems Specifications 4 3 3164 User Manual Sequenced Waveforms Sequencer Step Limits Segment Loops Sweep Waveforms Preliminary Sweep Range Waveforms Spacing Direction Sweep Duration Sampling Clock Input Frequency Resolution Accuracy Jitter Internal Source Range External Source Range External Source Characteristics Specifications 4 4 Part No 981002 Rev A 1 to 512 1 to 64 k or continuous Sine 1 mHz to 25 MHz Square 1 mHz to 20 MHz Triangle 1 mHz to 10 MHz Sine square triangle Linear Logrithmic Up or down 200 us to 335 s 4 digits 50 ppm internal crystal 30 ps rms 1 Hz to 125 MHz Up to 100 MHz Connector Front Panel MCX Range 50 mVpk pk to 5 V Threshold 4 75 V programmable Impedance 50 0 Astronics Test Systems 981002 Reference Clock Internal Reference Ex
5. Offset OV Output On Set each channel of the 3164 to a 1 MHz sine wave with zero volt amplitude Set the DC offset to 0 V Measure the DC OV offset and verify it is within 16 mV Programmed Programmed Offset Low Offset High Amplitude DC Offset Limit Limit OV OV 16 mV 16 mV 3 DC Gain The DC Gain is verified by setting each channel to a sine wave with a zero volt amplitude and specified offset The DC offset is verified with a DMM The following setup is programmed for each channel Waveform Sine Frequency 1 MHz Amplitude OV Offset per following table Output On Measure the DC output with a DMM to verify offset is within the limits specified in the following table Astronics Test Systems 980905 003 VX405C 3164 User Manual Programmed Programmed Offset Low Offset High Amplitude DC Offset Limit Limit OV 1 0 V 0 974 V 1 026 V OV 2 0V 1 964 V 2 036 V OV 3 0 V 2 954 V 3 046 V OV 4 0 V 3 944 V 4 056 V OV 5 0 V 4 934 V 5 066 V OV 6 0 V 5 924 V 6 076 V OV 70 6 914 V 7 086 V OV 8 0 7 904 V 8 096 V 4 DC Gain The DC Gain is verified by setting each channel to a sine wave with a zero volt amplitude and specified offset The DC offset is verified with a DMM The following setup is programmed for each range in turn Waveform Sine Frequency 1 MHz Amplitude OV Offset per following table Output On Me
6. 20 e 1 500 ND Offset DAC m set 7 Main Wi 1B SIGOUTIA 1 FROM 31568 1B Ex Syne in T E CH2 SYNC OUT 43 Int Sync In A Sync Out A SDA AWG2 EXT SYNC Monitor IBL In TRIGIA Out e z TrigintA TIA 1B Ext Trigger Out 1B Pulse AE AM Out Gain Enable AM In NA J15 Clock Out Ext Clock In EC Dual Channel Ro J11 Reference Out iw AWG C3 Q SPL Reference RI NIA J22 lt Reference Out 7 t CTI Interface MA1801A Slot F A N To From M Module Channel B 4038 Interface SEL TEST Selectable oP y 3 Int Main In B Attenuators Mode Bie 21 3 1 Mein Ou B 2 awa CHB 41 2 20 1 500 AD Offset DAC je 750 Monitor SIGOUT1B J1 H int Syne n B Sync 808 28 Sync Pulse TRIG1B 4 420 Int TRIG1B Out Trigger In 1B 28 Pulse Int TRIG2B Out Trigger In 28 2B TRIG2B T Bast Figure 1 5 3164 4 Block Diagram Getting Started 1 8 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 2 to CTI Interface Connections Table 1 1 3164 2 Signal Interface 3164 User Manual The connectivity between the 3164 2 and the user CTI Interface is detailed below The Soft Front Panel channel selection that controls to the signal path is provided in Table
7. Interface lot E CARRIER eme CHNL Slot Selectable OP M FROM 3156B Channel A A Attenuators MAIN OUT OAS Byp 2 1 Main Out A 1 p AWG1 8 4 1 2 lt 20 1 500 Offset DAC 8 sel 0 7 Man Guten 200 1 ARB OUT 7 1 FROM 31568 Ext Sync In E CH1 SYNC OUT Int Sync In A sync outa SOA SIGOUTIA J1 E T AWG1 EXT SYNC Monitor E Int TRIG1A Out i TRIG1A TA Trig In Ag 1 AWG1 EXT TRIG Ext Trigger Out 1A 1031568 TRIG2A Buse Bass TRIG_IN lt J7 7 AM Out AM Gain Enable AM UR is AWG1 MRK SYNC EN Int Clock Out Ext Clock In A EC N A MA1801A lt c FG Clock Dual Channel ExRefOu RO 5091568 REF IN AWG nc Ca eference Out sor 22254 5 NX eference Out LL ARE REE MA1801A Slot E To From M Module Channel B a ARMIS Interface SELF TEST Selectable Attenuators is Mode i 2A pe Avie CHA 4 1 2 927 2 lt 20 1 500 AD Offset DAC l 150 Monitor SIGOUTIB J1 H pues int Sync n B Sync OutB SOB 2 AWG3 EXT SYNC Pulse TRIG1B TB Int TRIG1B Out om Trigger In 1B AWGSEXr TRIG Pulse TRIG2B PIED QUE I 24 Trigger In 28 Je e ZA ARB STOPTRIGFSK MA1801A Internal MA1710 SLOT D Slot F Selectable Or 18 FROM 3156B Channel A Y int Main In A Attenuators CH2_MAIN_OUT gt 2 1 3 1B gt CHB 4 1 2
8. double 362 generate the triangle for int n 0 n lt 90 dData n 90 0 dTriangle n for int n 91 n lt 270 dData 180 0 n 90 0 dTriangle n dData for int n 271 n lt 360 360 0 90 0 dTriangle n dData WfmHandle 1 fgen Arbitrary Waveform Create ref dTriangle int loopCount new int 2 loopCount 0 1 2048 orig loopCount 1 1 5000 orig int hSeq fgen Arbitrary Sequence Create ref WfmHandle ref loopCount double dAmplitude 2 double dOffset 0 fgen Arbitrary Sequence Configure lstChannels Text hSeq dAmplitude dOffset for an arbitrary waveform the freq Sample clock freq Nos waveform points Note the max sampling frequency is 125MHz so any claculated frequency above this will result in an error fgen Arbitrary SampleRate 125e6 to give us a freq of approx 230kHz catch COMException ex MessageBox Show ex Message Operation 3 8 Astronics Test Systems 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A Errors Occasionally an error be generated If the error is from the instrument driver it will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the form In fact the bar s height will be extended to include the error contents Here an error has been generated because the user interface is requesting the driver for an amplitude of 17 V when the maximum
9. is 16 V A subsequent error free driver command will remove the error message Racal Instruments 2272 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Instrument Selection ChannelControl Frequency Amplitude Offset Active Channels in Greeni 0 25MHz 01 8 8 p hannell Channel2 ChannellB Channel2B Into 50 ohms LJ Set Working Channel Channel1A v Dutput Active Dutput Select 100KHz sine cubed Arb 50 ohms v Waveform example 2 0 2 triangle sine Warelom Mode Standard EUN Date Sine Operating Mode L Continuous 1000000 o Press enter for each text box change ATE Channell amp Gain Control result Disable 50 0 Get ADC Result Deua Control Racal52272 Error in call to wrapped driver ViStatus 1074003966 Error from 1801 in slot E Parameter 2 out of range 1801 set amplitude ERROR Parameter 2 out of range Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 9 3164 User Manual The Error Message Get ADC Result Run Self Test Operation 3 10 Part No 981002 Rev A RacalS2272 Error in call to wrapped driver ViStatus 1074003966 Error from 1801 in slot E Parameter 2 out of range 1801 set amplitude ERROR Parameter 2 out of range A careful look at the error message will reveal the following 1 The ViStatus error number 1074003966 2 The origin of the error in this case from the 1801 arb i
10. pk into 1 3 5 digits 196 of setting 1 of Range R1 mV 125 mV R2 125 mV 250 mV R3 gt 250 mV 500 mV R4 2500 mV 1 00 V R5 gt 1 00 V 2 00 V R6 gt 2 00 V 4 00 V R7 gt 4 00 V 8 00 V R8 gt 8 00 V 16 00 V Oto 8V 1 of setting 16 mV 50 MHz 7 pole elliptic Output On or Off Short circuit Specifications 4 1 3164 User Manual Standard Waveform Sine Triangle Square Pulse Ramp Noise DC Frequency Resolution Accuracy Jitter Sine Function Frequency Range Total Harmonic Distortion THD 1 to 15 Vpk pk Harmonics Flatness SFDR SCLK 100 MHz Crosstalk fc 10 MHz Phase Range 3 Triangle Ramp Function Frequency Range Phase Range Square Wave Pulse Function Frequency Range Specifications 4 2 Part No 981002 Rev A 4 digits 50 ppm internal crystal 30 ps rms 1 mHz to 25 MHz 20 Hz to 100 kHz lt 0 25 lt 5 MHz gt 45 dBc lt 10 MHz gt 40 dBc lt 25 MHz gt 40 dBc filter on lt 100 kHz lt 0 1 dB 1 MHz lt 0 2 dB 10 MHz 1 dB 20 MHz 2 5 dB 25 MHz 3 5 dB 1 MHz 50 dBc 70 typical 0 to 360 1 mHz to 10 MHz 0 360 1 mHz to 25 MHz Astronics Test Systems 981002 ias Rise Fall Time Noise and DC Function Types Generation Period Arbitrary Waveform Waveform Memory Memory Operation
11. 1 1 3164 2 Front SFP Channel CTI Interface Signal Panel Signal Connection OA 1A AWG1 CHA O7 1A ARB OUT 7 SOA 1A AWG1 EXT SYNC T1A 1A AWG1 EXT TRIG AM IN N A AWG1 MARK SYNC EC N A FG CLOCK RC N A ARB REF OB 2A AWG2 CHA SOB 2A AWG3 EXT SYNC TRIG IN 1B 2A AWG3 EXT TRIG TRIG IN 2B 2A ARB STOPTRIGSFK Astronics Test Systems Getting Started 1 9 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A 3164 4 to CTI Interface connectivity between the 3164 4 and the user and 3156B user interfaces are detailed below The Soft Front Panel and 3156B Connections channel selection that controls to the signal path is provided in Table 1 2 Table 1 2 3164 4 Signal Interface 3164 4 Front SFP CTI Interface Signal 3156B Connection Panel Signal Channel Connection IN 1A 1 AWG1 CHA 07 1 ARB OUT 7 1 AWG1 EXT SYNC 51 1 CH1 SYNC OUT TO 1A T1A 1A AWG1 EXT TRIG AM IN N A AWG1 MARK SYNC FG CLOCK RO N A REF ARB REF OB 2A AWG2 CHA SOB 2A AWG3 EXT SYNC IN 1B 2A EXT TRIG 2 2 ARB STOPTRIGSFK 1 2 1 AWG1 O7 1B vum SOA 1B AWG2 EXT SYNC SI 1B CH2 SYNC OUT TO 1B T1A 1B AWG2 EXT TR
12. 64 User Manual List of Figures Figure 1 1 3164 2 ARB Waveform Generator Front 1 3 Figure 1 2 3164 4 ARB Waveform Generator Front 1 4 Figure 1 3 3164 MA Module 1 6 Figure 1 4 3164 2 Block 1 7 Figure 1 5 3164 4 Block teet becas ebd he 1 8 Astronics Test Systems iii 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A List of Tables Table 1 1 3164 2 Signal 0 nnne nnne 1 9 Table 1 2 3164 4 Signal Interface eer e E rede 1 10 iv Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY Revision Date Description of Change A 10 23 12 Document Control release Astronics Test Systems V 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank vi Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED Introduction Astronics Test Systems The 3164 2 and 3164 4 are single slot VXI module variants of four and two channel 14 bit Arbitrary Waveform Generators AWG respectively For clarity in the following sections we shall refer to the 3164 2 and 3164 4 as the 3164 when r
13. Astronics Test Systems its officers employees subsidiaries affiliates and distributors harmless against all claims arising out of a claim for personal injury or death associated with such unintended use FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting maintenance or exploratory procedure read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK human lite and safety and is capable of inflicting DO NOT OPEN personal injury A CAUTION This equipment contains voltage hazardous to this instrument is to be powered from the AC line mains through an autotransformer ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral earth pole of the power supply Before operating the unit ensure the conductor green wire is connected to the ground earth conductor of the power outlet Do not use a two conductor extension cord or a three prong two prong adapter This will defeat the protective feature of the third conductor in the power cord Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with power applied and protective covers removed Read the procedures and heed warnings to avoid live circuit points Before operating this instrument 1 Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate 2 Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or connected to the protective third wire earth ground I
14. IG 2 AWG2 CHB SOB 2B FG SYNC Getting Started 1 10 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual Chapter 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Unpacking and 1 Remove the 3164 module and inspect it for damage If any Inspection damage is apparent inform the carrier immediately Retain p shipping carton and packing material for the carrier s inspection 2 Verify that the pieces in the package you received contain the correct module option and the Users Manual Notify our Customer Service department if the module appears CAUTION damaged in any way Do not attempt to install a damaged SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES module into a VXI chassis NEAR 3 The 3164 module is shipped in an anti static bag to prevent electrostatic damage to the module Do not remove the module from the anti static bag unless it is in a static controlled area Reshipment 1 Use the original packing material when returning the module to Astronics Test Systems for servicing The original shipping Instructions carton and the instrument s plastic foam will provide the necessary support for safe reshipment 2 If the original packing material is unavailable wrap the unit in an ESD Shielding bag and use plastic spray foam to surround and protect the instrument 3 Reship in either the original or a new shipping carton Astronics Test Systems Installation Instr
15. Instructions 2 4 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual Chapter 3 OPERATION Introduction This section provides the Operator information needed to operate the 3164 in a VXI system The unit resides in a VXI chassis and is subject to restrictions and benefits of that environment Hardware l CAUTION Configuration All hardware configurations must be done only while the power to the module is OFF Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 1 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A There are two 8 position switches located inside the module cover Logical Address Switch number one is for the Logic Address Selection It is set for Selection the module by selecting the starting logical address and the desired sequencing sequential or multiple of 8 of addressing using the toggle switches provided on the carrier The following is an example of the two eight position switches used STARTING LOGICAL MODULO ADORESS SELECT wrt For Logical Address Selection the following switch settings would already be set at the factory for switch number one and do not require the user to set Position Setting 1 DOWN UP UP UP DOWN DOWN UP UP BR Operation 3 2 Astronics Test Systems 981002 Enable The User Interface Astronics Test Systems 3164 User Manual The second 8 position switch is for th
16. OPTRIGFSK 3164 4 Block Diagram Astronics Test Systems Figure 1 4 3164 2 Block Diagram 2A 1B or 2B from the pop down menu found on the SFP Getting Started 1 7 Refer to the block diagram Figure 1 5 detailing both the 3164 4 internal wiring configuration and the external connections to the CTI Interface The block depicting the GUI Channel is included to indicate the Soft Front Panel SFP channel references 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A MA1801A VX405C Internal MA1710 SLOT B GUI CTI
17. al to the slot the module is occupying Getting Started 1 5 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A ACCESS LED Description Not Used MA1710 Module B accessed Not Used MA1710 Module D accessed 3164 4 only MA1801AS066 Module E accessed 1801 5066 Module accessed 3164 4 only moV 3164 The modular design of the 3164 utilizes MA1801AS066 ARB and MA1710 Amplifier MA Modules installed into the VX405C Carrier The figure below details how the MA Modules arranged in the VX405C Carrier Arrangement ARBITRARY ARBITRARY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM ENERATOR GENERATOR M MODULE MA1801A MA1801A USED ON 3164 4 M MODULE CARRIER Figure 1 3 3164 MA Module Arrangement Getting Started 1 6 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 2 3164 User Manual Refer to the block diagram Figure 1 4 detailing both the 3164 2 internal wiring configuration and the external connections to the user CTI Interface The block depicting the GUI Channel is included to indicate the Soft Front Panel SFP channel references 1A or 2A from the pop down menu found on the
18. allation requires the following prerequisite software installed NI VXI 3 3 1 or greater NI VISA 2 6 1 or greater e and Automation Explorer MAX 2 2 0 3010 or greater Astronics Test Systems 981002 Install Driver Installation Quick Verify Astronics Test Systems 3164 User Manual After the prerequisite software is installed and verified operable install the provided 3164 Driver 922140 007 Reboot the system per the installation instructions to complete the installation After rebooting run Nl Measurement and Automation Explorer and request MAX to search for new devices This only has to be performed once following the initial installation of the 3164 software The purpose is to register the software driver as a VISA compliant virtual device This step is not required on subsequent system start up To quickly verify the operation of the newly installed software perform the following e Run VXI Resource Manager RESMAN to initialize VXI VISA software e Run the FP S 2272 Net exe Soft Front Panel This is located in gt Programs gt Racal S 2272 ARB folder On FPS 2272 Net exe start up a panel will appear with available selectable modules appearing in the list box in the 52272 Select panel Select the 3164 you wish to use Installation Instructions 2 3 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Installation
19. asure the DC output with a DMM to verify the offset is within the limits specified in the following table Programmed Programmed Offset Low Offset High Amplitude DC Offset Limit Limit OV 8 0 8 096 7 904 V OV 7 0V 7 086 V 6 914 V OV 6 0 V 6 076 V 5 924 OV 5 0V 5 066 V 4 934 V OV 4 0 V 4 056 V 3 944 V OV 3 0 3 046 V 2 954 OV 2 0 V 2 036 V 1 964 V OV 1 0V 1 026 V 0 974 V Astronics Test Systems Performance Verification 5 3 VX405C 3164 User Manual Part No 980905 003 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Performance Verification 5 4 Astronics Test Systems
20. ble 360 double dData 0 for int 0 lt 360 dData Math Sin n Math PI 180 dArray n dData m arbWfrm2Handle fgen Arbitrary Waveform Create ref dArray double dAmplitude 2 double dOffset 0 fgen Arbitrary Waveform Configure lstChannels Text m arbWfrm2Handle dAmplitude dOffset for arbitrary waveform the frequency Sample clock freq Nos waveform points the set Frequency function calculates the necessary Sampling Frequency based on the number of points Note the max sampling frequency is 125MHz so any calculated frequency above this will result in an error double dFreq 100000 fgen Arbitrary Waveform set Frequency lstChannels Text dFreg COMException ex MessageBox Show ex Message Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 7 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A Here is the code for the Arbitrary Sequence from the front panel private void btnArbSeqExample Clk object sender EventArgs e try put into seq mode lstWaveformMode SelectedIndex 2 Ivi Fgen Interop IIviFgen fgen Ivi Fgen Interop IIviFgen m drvI2272 generate the sine wave double dSine new double 720 double dData 0 double count 0 for int 0 count lt 360 count 0 5 dData Math Sin count Math PI 180 dSine n dData int WfmHandle new int 2 WfmHandle 0 fgen Arbitrary Waveform Create ref dSine double dTriangle new
21. calName2272 sim Driver identity Racal52272 Driver revision 1 0 0 1 Driver vendor EADS North America Defense Test and Services Instrument model 52272 4 Firmware revision 1 12 Manufacturer EADS North amp merica Defense Test and Services Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 5 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A Channel Control After initialization the software automatically selects the Channel Control tab j Racal Instruments 2272 Arbitrary Waveform Generator SEE Instrument Selection Frequency Amplitude Offset Active Channels in 0 25 0 1 8 8Vp Channell4 Channel24 ChanneliB Channel2B Into 50 ohms Set Working Channel C Output Active Output Select 100 sine cubed Arb 50 ohms Waveform example 260KHz triangle sine Standard v Standard Waveforms Phase Sine 0 Dperating Mode gt Eu Continuous v 1000000 o 0 Press enter for each text box change a Channell4 Gain Control result Disable v 50x GeaDCResut Routing Control Tigin 1A Routing Run Self Test Using the Slider controls can be used to adjust frequency amplitude and offset These can also be altered by entering a decimal value into Instrument the text box below each one which will be applied when ENTER is pressed In fact whenever there is a text box which accepts text from the user ENTER must be pressed in
22. e MA M Module Enable and is also located inside the cover of the module This switch is provided to enable the individual MA M locations Again this switch is already set from the factory as follows and would not require the user to set Position Setting 1 UP DOWN UP DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN The user interface is called FPS 2272 Net exe It a NET application based on the version 2 0 NET framework and so this must be installed on the PC in order for the software to run All of the interactions with the hardware are performed via the supplied IVI COM driver If the driver is not installed then the user interface will not be able to operate Even in simulation mode the underlying driver is required Operation 3 3 3164 User Manual Start Up Operation 3 4 Part No 981002 Rev A Upon startup of the FPS 2272 Net exe software the following screen is displayed Note Some of the screens and menus in the included software may display the model number S2272 instead of 3164 There is no issue with this as the software functions the same for the 3164 except you may see the S2272 number Racal Instruments 52272 Arbitrary Waveform Generator DAR instrument Selection Channel Control Select the instrument 52272 found in the chassis 52272 found in the config store Modules found by Logical Name entries defined in the scanning the bus Confi
23. eferring to both models An IVI COM driver and Soft Front Panel SFP are supplied on installation media for use with the 3164 Note Some of the screens and menus in the included software may display the model number S2272 instead of 3164 There is no issue with this as the software functions the same for the 3164 except you may see the S2272 number The 3164 s maximum sample rate is 125 MS s All waveforms are output from data either previously loaded into waveform memory or loaded during operation All outputs can operate independently or in locked mode See Figure 1 1 for a view of the 3164 front panel Standard waveforms such as Sine Square Triangle Ramp and Pulse are calculated and loaded into waveform memory automatically based on their specified parameters Pseudo random Noise white quasi Gaussian or pink or a DC level can be generated for a defined or pseudo random period using only one waveform memory word AM modulation input is available via the front panel Also Sinc Sin x x Gaussian Pulse and Exponential Pulse waveforms are available A large 2 page waveform memory 512K samples page is provided so that multiple waveforms can be loaded into memory for fast test execution One page can be output while the second page is being re loaded with fresh data allowing for real time operation Powerful sequencing allows waveform segments to be looped and output in any order There are provisions for jumping to di
24. eform input Channel 1B Waveform output Not used Not used Channel 1B External Sync input Channel 1B Sync output Channel 2B Sync output Channel 2B Waveform output Figure 1 2 3164 4 ARB Waveform Generator Front Panel Getting Started 1 4 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 Input and Outputs Coaxial Connectors Front Panel MCX J1 Connector Front Panel 9 Pin Connector LED s Astronics Test Systems 3164 User Manual The 3164 has the following inputs and outputs The 3164 front panel coax connectors provide various input and output signals Refer to Figures 1 1 1 2 1 4 and 1 5 for details EC External clock input T1A Channel A trigger 1 input TO Channel A trigger output O7 Attenuated Channel A waveform output divided by 7 IN Channel A external waveform input OA Channel A waveform output RI Reference clock input RO Reference clock output SI External sync input SOA Sync output A SOB Sync output B OB Channel B waveform output J1 Pin Description A AM Input B GND E Channel B trigger 2 input F GND K Channel B trigger 1 input J GND The front panel the following status LEDs FAIL This front panel LED indicates the PASS FAIL SYSFAIL status The LED illuminates during reset initialization or if there is a failure on the VX405C carrier itself MID This front panel LED illuminates whenever the host processor applies the MODID sign
25. f the instrument fails to operate satisfactorily shows visible damage has been stored under unfavorable conditions has sustained stress Do not operate until performance is checked by qualified personnel 981002 3164 User Manual Table of Contents rni p 1 1 GETTING STARTED 22 e reas anc E nac o 1 1 1 1 3164 Input and OUTPUTS eto end eec epe eren de tnra s 1 5 Coaxial Connectors Front Panel 1 5 J1 Connector I O Front Panel 9 Pin 4 4 4 000000 1 5 we UE 1 5 3164 MA Module 2 1001 nennen nnne nnne 1 6 3164 2 Block DIE almi roce ey He Ee tr 1 7 3164 4 BIOCK DIS BITE e it 1 7 3164 2 to CTI Interface 1440040 1 9 3164 4 to CTI Interface and 3156B 1 10 Mrd 2 1 INSTALLATION 2 1 Gast udis uus 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection neret 2 1 Reshi
26. fferent sequences based on a trigger input with or without return A sync bit can be placed anywhere in the waveform Similarly at any point during the output of a waveform an alternate waveform can be inserted or used to replace the waveform being output for a defined number of samples Getting Started 1 1 3164 User Manual Getting Started 1 2 Part No 981002 Rev A The modular design of the 3164 utilizes powerful amplifier modules for the AWG output making available both high frequency and high power capability The 3164 contains both MA1710 Amplifier Attenuator MA1801AS066 ARB modules The MA1710 Amplifier Attenuator output stage has eight fixed software controlled voltage ranges The outputs of the MA1801AS066 are connected to the inputs of the MA1710 with its output available as the MAIN OUT A or B OA or OB through software controlled connect disconnect relays The desired output of the 3164 is controlled by the driver software that automatically programs the MA1801AS066 selects the gt appropriate Amplifier Attenuator range offset and applies a calibration correction factor to get the desired output signal The calibration correction factor is derived through a built in software calibration procedure The calibration correction factor is stored in non volatile EEPROM that is part of the MA1710 Following the calibration procedure the computed calibration correction factors are stored in this EEPROM and are
27. g Store listed if the underlying driver software module is a 52272 lt 10 129 INSTR LogicalN ame2272 Reset LogicalName2272 sim Driver identity Driver revision Driver vendor Instrument model Firmware revision Manufacturer Note that if the underlying 3164 IVI COM driver has not been installed then an error will result In this example the software has identified that there is one 3164 physically present in the VXI chassis and two Logical Name entries in the IVI configuration store one of which is a simulation By choosing a 3164 and then pressing the Select button the software will attempt to establish communication with the instrument and initiate a session The Simulate button is there for the case where the user wants to run a simulation without going to the trouble of setting up an instrument entry in the IVI Configuration store Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual On selection of a valid instrument the software will interrogate it for Initializing the some standard information Instrument i Racal Instruments 2272 Arbitrary Waveform Generator DER i Channel Control Select the instrument 52272 found in the chassis 52272 found in the config store Modules found by Logical Name entries defined in the scanning the bus Config Store listed if the underlying driver software module is a 52272 Vx10 129 INSTR LogicalName2272 Reset Logi
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29. ies the 3164 has been properly calibrated and meets specifications f the unit fails any of the following tests it should be returned to the factory for repair 1 AC Gain The AC Gain is verified by measuring a sine wave in each range of the 3164 using the following parameters Waveform Sine Frequency 1 kHz Amplitude 60 point in the range see following table Output On The peak AC output voltage is verified on a DMM For each channel of the AWG program the 3164 AWG to the values in the following table Measure the AC peak output voltage with a DMM and verify the measured value is within the specified limits Astronics Test Systems Performance Verification 5 1 VX405C 3164 User Manual Part No 980905 003 Rev A Range Ne Low Limit High Limit R1 8 mV 125 mV 762 mV 74 188 mV 78212 mV R2 gt 125 mV 250mV 200mV 195 5 mV 204 5 mV R3 gt 250 mV 500 mV 400mV 391 409 R4 gt 500 mV 1 00 V 0 8 V 0 782 V 0 818 V R5 gt 1 00 V 2 00 V 16V 1 564 V 1 636 V R6 gt 2 00 V 4 00 V 32V 3 128 V 3 272 V R7 54 00 V 8 00 V 64V 6 256 V 6 544 V R8 58 00 V 16 00 V 128 V 12 512 V 13 088 V Performance Verification 5 2 2 0 V DC Offset The 0 V DC Offset is verified by programming each channel to a sine wave with zero amplitude and zero offset The DC offset is verified using a DMM The following setup is programmed for each channel Waveform Sine Frequency 1 2 Amplitude 0
30. midity non condensing Weight 3164 2 3164 4 MTBF ground benign 3164 2 3164 4 EMC Council Directive 89 336 EEC Safety Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Specifications 4 6 Part No 981002 Rev A Waveform OA OB MCX Zour lt 5 0 50 75 Waveform 7 O7 MCX Zout 6500 Sync SOA SOB MCX LVTTL Trig Out TO MCX Ref Clk Out RO MCX Zour 500 Single slot Register Based VXIbus 1 4 Compliant IVI COM LabVIEW M VXIplug amp play support for frameworks based on Microsoft Win32 application programming interface 4 3 1 6 0 45mm 2 24 12 45 12 24 IPm A 0 75 0 32 2 1 0 45 0 75 Total Peak Power 55 Watts Operating 0 to 50 C Storage 40 C to 70 C 5 to 95 2 5 Ib 1 2 kg 3 2 Ib 1 5 kg 18 999 hours 11 197 hours Emission EN61326 1 1997 A1 1998 Class A Immunity EN61326 1 1997 A1 1998 Table 1 BS EN61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Astronics Test Systems 980905 003 VX405C 3164 User Manual Chapter 5 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Intr ion The 3164 has eight independent ranges Range1 Range8 Each troductio channel and range has been calibrated independently Calibration factors are stored in the EEPROM for each channel and include four calibration gain factors The AC Gain The DC Offset The DC Gain for positive voltages The DC Gain for negative voltages PONS Procedure The following procedure verif
31. n Slot E 3 The decode of the error in this case Parameter 2 out of range 4 The driver function which reported the error In this case it is a wrapped driver error This will be the most common error because the IVI COM driver provides a wrapped interface to a lower level driver In other words the IVI COM driver itself calls a lower level driver to communicate with certain hardware Pressing this button results in the output being disconnected and routed instead to the internal analog to digital converter measurement is made with this device and the signal then re routed to the output It is primarily used by the Self Test capability of the instrument Get ADC Result The self test exercises the major functions of the instrument During this time the user interface will be disabled until the self test is complete If the self test fails it will return with a reason for the failure otherwise it will simply return Pass Run Self Test Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual Chapter 4 SPECIFICATIONS Amplitude Characteristics Amplitude Resolution AC Accuracy 1 at 1 kHz and specified output Amplitude Ranges 500 Vpk pk DC Offset Range 500 mode 500 load DC Offset Accuracy Low Pass Filter Standby Output disconnected Output Protection Astronics Test Systems 50 mode into 50 load unless stated otherwise 3 mV 16 Vpk pk into 500 6 mV 32 Vpk
32. order to send that value to the driver The other areas of operation are performed by typical Windows controls mostly by drop down list boxes The Working Channel is the channel on which subsequent operations are to be performed To enable the output of a particular channel the check box Output Active must be checked As a visual reminder to the user active channel names will appear in green Operation 3 6 Astronics Test Systems 981002 3164 User Manual Arbitrary An example of the generation of an arbitrary waveform is provided as well as a sequence These do everything needed to set up the Waveform and example on the selected channel updating the user interface to Sequence Example show the settings made Please refer to the IVI Specification available at ivifoundation org or the online driver help for details of how to create a sequence or arbitrary waveform It may also be necessary to refer to the MA1801 documentation also 100KHz sine cubed Arb Waveform example 260KHz triangle sine sequence example Here is example code for the Arbitrary Waveform private void btnArbWvfrmExample2 Clk object sender EventArgs e tey Ivi Fgen Interop IIviFgen fgen Ivi Fgen Interop IIviFgen m drvI2272 put into arb mode lstWaveformMode SelectedIndex 1 if m arbWfrm2Handle 0 just need to create the arb waveform once double dArray new dou
33. pment INStrUCtiIonS p e Rr porte 2 1 Hardware InstalldliOfla 2 2 Software Installation eere 2 2 Installation Prerequisite 5 nere ke coran eee rele x ren ka 2 2 Install e 2 3 Installation QUICK earn Ce pope tle 2 3 Chapter 3 1 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Hardware Connguratlon 3 1 Address Selection 3 2 MAMI Module Enables cies rte ae oa eae Mees Ga een e 3 3 TEV Intel AG ci nS wot oa ld ah a ls ev ae a ce 3 3 3 4 Astronics Test Systems i 3164 User Manual Part No 981002 Rev A Initializing the Inst Elie il ao sede re hte pde tx valete be 3 5 Channel Control 3 6 Using ui cca rete enne ret E etx canes ec ud esee 3 6 Arbitrary Waveform and Sequence 3 7 EEL 6 NRI ER 3 9 Mhe Error Message xod odi obe etu od cb t Ea oni 3 10 ees staal tees
34. re non rechargeable batteries damage from battery leakage or problems arising from normal wear such as mechanical relay life or failure to follow instructions This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use The remedies provided herein are buyer s sole and exclusive remedies For the specific terms of your standard warranty contact Customer Support Please have the following information available to facilitate service 1 Product serial number 2 Product model number 3 Your company and contact information You may contact Customer Support by E Mail atshelpdesk astronics com Telephone 1 800 722 3262 USA Fax 1 949 859 7139 USA RETURN OF PRODUCT Authorization is required from Astronics Test Systems before you send us your product or sub assembly for service or calibration Call or contact Customer Support at 1 800 722 3262 or 1 949 859 8999 via fax at 1 949 859 7139 We can also be reached at atshelpdesk astronics com If the original packing material is unavailable ship the product or sub assembly in an ESD shielding bag and use appropriate packing materials to surround and protect the product PROPRIETARY NOTICE This document and the technical data herein disclosed are proprietary to Astronics Test Systems and shall not without express written permission of Astronics Test Systems be used in w
35. retrieved and utilized on every subsequent programmed 3164 operation Astronics Test Systems 981002 MA1710 Slot B J1 A Channel 1A AM input J1 B GND J1 E Channel 2A trigger 2B input J1 F GND J1 K Channel 2A trigger 1B input CARRIER 3164 User Manual MA1710 Slot B External clock input Channel 1A Trigger input Channel 1A Trigger output Channel 1A Attenuated waveform output 7 Channel 1A External waveform input Channel 1A Waveform output Reference clock input Reference clock output Channel 1A External sync input Channel 1A Sync output Channel 2A Sync output Channel 2A Waveform output Figure 1 1 3164 2 ARB Waveform Generator Front Panel Astronics Test Systems Getting Started 1 3 3164 User Manual MA1710 Slot B J1 A Channel 1A AM input J1 B GND J1 E Channel 2A trigger 2B input J1 F GND J1 K Channel 2A trigger 1B input MA1710 Slot D J1 Not used SE 981002 710 Slot External clock input Channel 1A Trigger input Channel 1A Trigger output Channel 1A Attenuated waveform output 7 Channel 1A External waveform input Channel 1A Waveform output Reference clock input Reference clock output Channel 1A External sync input Channel 1A Sync output Channel 2A Sync output Channel 2A Waveform output MA1710 Slot D Not used Channel 1B Trigger input Not used Not used Channel 1B External wav
36. ternal Reference Triggering Characteristics Sources Maximum Trigger Frequency Minimum External Trigger Pulse Width Trigger Slope Trigger Delay System Delay trig gate input to waveform output Sync Marker Output Front Panel I O accessed with MCX and Positronics connectors Inputs 3164 2 1 set 3164 4 2 sets Astronics Test Systems 3164 User Manual 10 MHz 50 ppm Impedance 50 O to 10 kO Range 50 mVpk pk to 10 V Threshold 24 75 V programmable External 50 mVpk pk to 10 V Input Impedance 50 O or 10 kO Level Programmable 29 75 V Resolution 5 mV Accuracy 100 mV VXI Backplane TTLTRGO 7 DC to 20 MHz 20 ns Positive or negative 0 to 128k points multiple of 2 20 ns 7 Sample Clock Front Panel TTL VXI Backplane TTLTRGO 7 Sync Width 1 to 4097 points programmable individual memory words within a segment e Trig In 1 A T1A MCX Zin 10 9 75 V Ext Clk In EC MCX Zin 50 5 V Ext Waveform In IN MCX Ext Sync In SI MCX e Ref Clk In MCX Zin 50 50 mV to 20 Vpk pk AM In Positronic 9 pin 1 2 Vpk pk for 90 depth Trig In 1B 2B T1A T1B Positronic 9 pin Zin 10 9 75 V Specifications 4 5 3164 User Manual Outputs MCX connectors 3164 2 1 set 3164 4 2 sets Interface Data Drivers Cooling 10 C Rise Peak Current amp Power Consumption Environmental Temperature Hu
37. uctions 2 1 3164 User Manual Hardware Installation Software Installation Installation Prerequisite Installation Instructions 2 2 Part No 981002 Rev A This instrument will be installed in a VXlbus mainframe in any slot except slot O zero Prior to installation into the mainframe the unit s logical address and addressing mode will be set at the factory as described in Chapter 3 Logical Address Selection and Chapter 3 MA M Module Enable Apply power This section explains the operation and features of the MA1710 M Module Amplifier Attenuator that is a component of the 3164 The provided software operates on any VXI based platform with either Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or Windows XP Professional SP2 or greater 32 bit Windows operating system installed Note Some of the screens and menus in the included software may display the model number S2272 instead of 3164 There is no issue with this as the software functions the same for the 3164 except you may see the S2272 number This software utilizes library functions from VXI VISA and MA1801AS066 VPP driver As an installation prerequisite the following software must be installed and verified operable prior to installing the driver software VXI VISA drivers for the appropriate VXI controller e IVI Shared Components version 2 0 or later available from the ivifoundation org website if needed For example software support for a MXI 2 inst
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