1260-160B/E - Astronics Test Systems
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1. Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3 1 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A j j The 1260 160 offers register based mode when installed in VXI Operating in platforms that support it In register based mode the 1260 160 is Register Based operated by directly writing and reading to from ports controlling Mode six relays each To access the various registers the following details must be assembled to generate an absolute address that can be wrote or read from The port and control registers are located in the VXlbus A24 Address Space The A24 address for a port or control register depends on 1 The A24 Address Offset assigned to the 1260 01T module by the Resource Manager program The Resource Manager program is provided by the VXIbus slot 0 controller vendor The A24 Address Offset is placed into the Offset Register of the 1260 01T by the Resource Manager 2 The lt module address gt of the 1260 160 module This is a value in the range from 1 and 12 inclusive 3 The 1260 160 port or control register to be written to or read from Each register on the 1260 160 has a unique offset from the base address The base A24 address for the 1260 160 module may be calculated by A24 Offset of the 1260 01T 1024 x Module Address of 1260 160 The A24 address offset is usually expressed in hexadecimal A typical value of 20400046 is used in the examples that follow A 1260 160 with a modul2. solicit quotations from a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Astronics Test Systems The information herein has been developed at private expense and may only be used for operation and maintenance reference purposes or for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into technical specifications and other documents which specify procurement of products from Astronics Test Systems TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS All trademarks and service marks used in this document are the property of their respective owners e Racal Instruments Talon Instruments Trig Tek ActivATE Adapt A Switch N GEN and PAWS are trademarks of Astronics Test Systems in the United States DISCLAIMER Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for the operation of the goods purchased and should ensure that they are used properly and in accordance with this document and any other instructions provided by Seller Astronics Test Systems products are not specifically designed manufactured or intended to be used as parts assemblies or components in planning construction maintenance or operation of a nuclear facility or in life support or safety critical applications in which the failure of the Astronics Test Systems product could create a situation where personal injury or death could occur Should Buyer purchase Astronics Test Systems product for such unintended application Buyer shall indemnify and hold Astronics Test Systems it
3. 0 Information 160 uses SMA mating connectors ITEM DESCRIPTION PART 1260 160B Microwave Switch Switch Module 2 SPDT DC 18 GHz 407766 002 Module Consists of P N 405175 160B PCB Assy P N 980824 160 Manual 1260 160E Microwave Switch Switch Module 5 SPDT DC 18 GHz 407766 005 Module Consists of P N 405175 160E PCB Assy P N 980824 160 Manual Additional Manual 980824 160 Specifications 1 4 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Chapter 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and 1 Remove the 1260 160B E module and inspect it for damage If any damage is apparent inform the carrier immediately Retain Inspection shipping carton and packing material for the carrier s inspection 2 Verify that the pieces in the package you received contain the correct 1260 160B E module option and the 1260 160B E Users Manual Notify our Customer Support if the module appears damaged in any way Do not attempt to install a damaged module into a VXI chassis 3 The 1260 160B E 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 Astronics Test Systems Installation Instructions 2 1 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Installation For instructions on installing the 1260 160 into a switching platform refer to the use
4. 6 29 09 Revised per EO 29778 Revised format to current standards Company name revised throughout manual Manual now revision letter controlled Added Document Change History Page v Back of cover sheet Revised Warranty Statement Return of Product Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer to current standards Removed Reshipment Instructions in Chap 2 1 and removed Chap 4 Information Now appears in first 2 sheets behind cover sheet Updated table of contents to reflect changes made Added company name to footer at lower corner opposite of Page no s i thru iv Astronics Test Systems 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank iv Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Chapter 1 i NN The 1260 160B and 1260 160E are microwave plug in switch Introduction modules developed for a variety of platforms such as the 1260 1260 160B E 100 Adapt a Switch Carrier and the 1256 Switching System These are software controllable 2 and 5 SPDT microwave switches for DC to 18 GHz The 1260 160 modules include the following features e Standard Adapt a Switch and 1256 Switching System plug in design providing for ease of replacement e Data Driven embedded descriptor allowing immediate use with any platform compatible with the Adapt a Switch standard regardless of firmware level Figu
5. 8 is used to write a single 8 bit byte to a control register while viIn8 is used to read a single 8 bit byte from the control register The following code example shows the use of viOut8 to update the 1260 160 module Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3 5 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 Example Code include lt visa h gt This example shows a 1260 01T at logical address 16 and a VXI MXI interface define RI1260_01_DESC VXE 26 For a GPIB VXI interface and a logical address of 77 the descriptor would be GPIB VXI 77 this example shows a 1260 160 with module address 7 port 1 and write data of OxAA define MOD_ADDR_160 7 define PORT_NUMBER 1 define DATA_ITEM OxAA void example_operate_1260_160 void ViUInt8 creg_val ViBusAddress portA_addr offset ViSession hd11260 VISA handle to the 1260 01T ViSession hdlRM VISA handle to the resource manager ViStatus error VISA error code open the resource manager this must be done once in application program error viOpenDefaultRM amp hd1RM if error lt 0 error handling code goes here get a handle for the 1260 01T error viOpen hd1RM RI1260_01_DESC VI_NULL VI_NULL amp hd11260 if error lt 0 error handli
6. ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS RACAL INSTRUMENTSTM 1260 160B E MICROWAVE SPDT SWITCH PLUG IN Publication No 980824 160 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 atshelpdesk astronics com _http www astronicstestsystems com Copyright 1998 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 software non rech
7. ION LOGIC CORE SERIAL TO PARALLEL CONVERTER Figure 2 3 1260 160B Block Diagram Installation Instructions 2 4 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Front Panel Connectors 1260 160E 1260 160 B E User Manual The 1260 160E has five front panel microwave relays labeled SW1 through SW5 with 3 SMA connectors each See Figure 2 4 for SMA connector designations See Figure 2 5 for the relay diagram and Figure 2 6 for a block diagram of the 1260 160E 160E 900 SW3 SW4 000 Figure 2 4 1260 160E SMA Connector Designations Astronics Test Systems Installation Instructions 2 5 1260 160 B E User Manual Installation Instructions 2 6 Channel Number 00 01 02 03 04 Front Panel Designation NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO Sw1 Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Figure 2 5 1260 160E Relay Diagram Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 48 PIN CARD INTERFACE CONNECTOR FEEDBACK PARALLEL INPUT 1X5 TO SERIAL LATCH CONVERTER CONTROL INFORMATION LOGIC CORE FF SERIAL TO OUTPUT 1X5 PARALLEL LATCH CONVERTER 1X8 12 VDC REGULATOR RELAY DRIVERS 1X5 Figure 2 6 1260 160E Block Diagram Mating Connectors Mating connectors are SMA type suitable for the type of connecting coax and frequency rang
8. S CAN e ele 2 2 Front Panel Connectors 1260 1608 aran ia 2 3 Front Panel Connectors 1260 1606 cuina ioc abandons ee 2 5 Mating Connectors ia toa 2 7 A A ee ene ee te ee ete 3 1 MODULE OPERATION rana ito 3 1 Reply to the MOD LIST Command dear 3 1 Operating in Register Based Mode see 3 2 1260 160 Example Code urticaria 3 6 Astronics Test Systems i 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A List of Figures Fiquis ig TOMES Ne Ne I Ls NN OS 1 1 Figure 2 1 1260 160B SMA Connector Designations oococcocccccnncccccnncononncnnnnccnnnnnannnnncnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnn nano 2 3 Figure 2 2 1260 160B Relay Diagram ss 2 4 Figure 2 3 1260 160B Block Didgram voii 2 4 Figure 2 4 1260 160E SMA Connector Designations cnn nnnnnn 2 5 Figure 2 5 1260 1 60E Relay Diagramme id 2 6 Figure 2 6 1260 160E Block Diagram a eee A ea 2 7 List of Tables Table 3 1 Register Offset Addresses of the 1260 160 Module cccccccccccccccncccnononononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 3 3 Table 3 2 ID Register Functionality of the 1260 160 ana ncnnnnnnos 3 3 Table 3 3 Port A Register Functionality of the 1260 160 Module cocccccnnccnocccccnccccononcnanccnononcncnnnnns 3 4 Table 3 4 EPROM Descriptor Functionality of the 1260 160 Module ooooooooocccccnnccccccncanoccccncnccnnnnnn 3 4 ii Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY Revision Date Description of Change
9. argeable 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 or via fax at 1 949 859 7139 We can also be reached at atshelodesk 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 whole or in part to
10. ddress Name Write Location hexadecimal Read Location hexadecimal Port A 0x01 0x01 ID Read Only 0x201 EPROM Descriptor Read Only 0x203 Table 3 2 ID Register Functionality of the 1260 160 Register Table ID Register Module Version Bit Functionality Description 0 1 2 All 3 Always Reads 0x00 4 Read Only 5 6 7 Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3 3 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Table 3 3 Port A Register Functionality of the 1260 160 Module Register Table Port A Functionality Description Relay SW1 1 0 switch NC 1 switch closed Relay SW2 0 switch NC 1 switch closed Relay SW3 0 switch NC 1 switch closed w Module Version B E B E E E E Relay SW4 0 switch NC 1 switch closed Relay SW5 0 switch NC 1 switch closed not used not used not used N O OI AjO0O N O Table 3 4 EPROM Descriptor Functionality of the 1260 160 Module Register Table EPROM Descriptor Register Module Version Functionality Description Each time this register is read it advances a memory pointer to the next memory location in the on board EPROM To reset this pointer to the beginning read the ID register This resets the memory pointer The descriptor register contains a long string of data typically used by the Adapt a Switch carrier for configuration purposes Addi
11. e address of 7 would have the base A24 address computed as follows Base A24 Address of 1260 160 20400016 40016 x 710 205C0016 The port and control registers for Adapt a Switch plug ins and conventional 1260 Series modules are always on odd numbered A24 addresses For port registers the 1260 160 reads and writes to the same location For control registers the 1260 160 writes to one location but reads back from another Table 3 1 provides offsets relative to the base address of the module for all port and control registers of the 1260 160 To obtain the absolute address where data is to be written or read from the base address is added to the offset Module Operation 3 2 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Base A24 1260 160 Address offset absolute address So for our example base A24 address computed earlier the following absolute addresses would apply for the operations indicated 205C01 Port A read or written at this location 205E01 ID register read at this location Before explaining the particulars of reading and writing to port and control registers it is necessary to understand how the registers interact with the 1260 160 relays Table 3 2 through 3 4 provide a detailed explanation of each register and how it interacts with the 1260 160 module Table 3 1 Register Offset Addresses of the 1260 160 Module Register Register Offsets to Add to Base Module A
12. e to 1260 160 B E User Manual SMA INTERFACE CONNECTORS PC CONNECTOR SPDT NC O SW 2 cr NOT E SPDT NCC SW 3 E PA NOT SPDT NCC SW4 c m NOT SPDT NC CO SW 5 c mM NOCD B SPDT NC EZ SW l c EH FA NOT Use connectors that are be used A 4 inch drive Deep Slotted Socket P N 456890 is available for installation and removal of connectors Astronics Test Systems Installation Instructions 2 7 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Installation Instructions 2 8 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Chapter 3 MODULE OPERATION Repl h The platform containing the 1260 160 returns a reply to the ep y tot E MOD LIST command This reply is unique for each different MOD LIST 1260 series switch module The syntax for the reply is Command lt module address gt lt module specific identification string gt The value of lt module specific identification string gt for the 1260 160 depends on the version 1260 160B and 1260 1608 For the dual SPDT switch 1260 160B the string value is 1260 160B 2 SPDT RF SWITCHING MODULE For the five SPDT switch 1260 160E the string value is 1260 160E 5 SPDT RF SWITCHING MODULE Thus for a 1260 160B whose module address is 2 the reply to this query would be 2 1260 160B 2 SPDT RF SWITCHING MODULE
13. ground If 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 EC Declaration of Conformity Astronics Test Systems 4 Goodyear Irvine CA 92618 deciare under sole responsibility that the 1260 160A 160B 160C 160D 160E 160F RF SPDT Switch Plug In Module P N 407766 001 002 003 004 005 006 conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety EN 61010 1 EMC Immunity EN61326 Class A Table 1 Emissions EN61326 Class A Table 3 Supplementary Information The above specifications are met when the product is installed in an Astronics Test Systems certified mainframe with faceplates installed over all unused slots as applicable The product herewith complies with the requirements of EN61010 1 and EN61326 Irvine CA January 15 2002 25 lt A Quality Manager This page was left intentionally blank Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Table of Contents Ao a a 1 1 SPEGIRICATION Soccer 1 1 Introducti n 1260 160B E a iii te 1 1 Specifications 1260 160B E sise 1 2 Power Dissipation 1260 160B E csi cocoa orleans 1 3 Ordering informations oe a alec td eaten heeds shales ict tert aes A te re 1 4 Fe d ee 2 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS contas ari tias 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection cr cocida 2 1 A O 2 2 MEU
14. ng code goes here Module Operation 3 6 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual form the offset for control register 0 note that the base A24 Address for the 1260 01T is already accounted for by VISA calls viln8 and viOut8 module address shifted 10 places module address x 1024 portA_addr MOD_ADDR_160 lt lt 10 1 offset portA_addr PORT_NUMBER lt lt 1 error viOut8 vi VI_A24 SPACE offset DATA_ITEM if error lt 0 return error close the VISA session error viClose hd11260 if error lt 0 error handling code goes here Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3 7 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Module Operation 3 8 Astronics Test Systems
15. r manual for that platform in the Getting Started chapter under the Inserting and Removing Plug ins section Manuals are available at the Astronics Test Systems website www astronicstestsystems com Module The 1260 160 modules are software selectable multiplexer plug A ins for switching platforms such as Adapt a Switch and 1256 Configuration System The 1260 160s are two SPDT microwave switches for the 1 60B and five SPDT microwave switches for 160E Installation Instructions 2 2 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual Front Panel Connectors 1260 160B The 1260 160B has two front panel microwave relays labeled SW1 and SW2 with 3 SMA connectors each See Figure 2 1 for SMA connector designations See Figure 2 2 for the relay diagram and Figure 2 3 for a block diagram of the 1260 160B 160B SW1 W N OM C OM IC ce ND N Figure 2 1 1260 160B SMA Connector Designations Astronics Test Systems Installation Instructions 2 3 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Channel Front Panel Number Designation SW1 NC 00 Ce NO NC 01 ES NO Figure 2 2 1260 160B Relay Diagram 48 PIN CARD INTERFACE CONNECTOR PCB FEEDBACK NNE SMA PARALLEL 1X2 CONNECTOR INTERFACE TO SERIAL CONNECTORS CONVERTER CONTROL SPDT NC INFORMAT
16. re 1 1 1260 160E Astronics Test Systems Specifications 1 1 1260 160 B E User Manual Specifications 1260 160B E Specifications 1 2 Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Input Output Specifications Frequency Range GHz DC 4 4 8 8 12 4 12 4 18 VSWR Max dB 1 15 1 1 251 1 35 1 1 5 1 Insertion loss Max dB 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 Isolation Max dB 80 70 65 60 RF Input Power 120W 3GHz VSWR 1 15 or less no contact switching 40 C ambient Contact Rating Max 30V 100ma Relay Operate Time 15m sec typical Switch Contact Lifetime Available 1 0 Channels Shock 5 Million cycles per position Single SPDT Microwave Switch 30g 11 ms Y2 sine wave 0 013 in P P 5 55 Hz 4 in 45 Vibration Bench Handling Cooling See 1260 100 cooling data Temperature Operating 20 C to 60 C Non operating 40 C to 75 C 95 5 RH non condensing 75 5 RH above 30 C 45 5 RH above 40 C Relative Humidity Altitude Operating 10 000 feet Non operating 15 000 feet Power Requirements 5 VDC Amps Maximum 1260 160B 0 42 amps 1260 160E 0 94 amps Weight 1260 160B 6 1 oz 173 gm 1260 160E 11 3 oz 320 gm Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Power Dissipation 1260 160B E Astronics Test Systems Mean Time Between 860 000 hrs Failures MTBF Calculated per MIL HBK 217 ground benign 30 C as design goal excluding relays microwave relay MTBF 5 000 000 operations per switch at ra
17. s 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 life and safety and is capable of inflicting DO NOT OPEN personal injury CAUTION This equipment contains voltage hazardous to If 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 Y 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 SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES 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
18. ted load Mean Time to Repair lt 5 minutes MTTR The cooling of the Adapt a Switch carrier is dependent upon the chassis into which it is installed The carrier can nominally dissipate approximately 100W Even with all channels driven to maximum outputs any combination and quantity of 1260 160 plug ins may be used together in a 1260 100 without exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation of the carrier If the 1260 160 will be used in conjunction with other cards the dissipation should be computed and summed with the total worst case dissipation of the remaining modules For example a 1260 160 module would dissipate the following energy Quiescent power dissipation 0 33 W maximum Each switch energized 0 88 W maximum For example a 1260 160E module would dissipate the following energy Quiescent power dissipation 0 33 W maximum With five coil energized 4 73 W maximum This is acceptable power dissipation for an individual plug in module If three additional module are likewise loaded then the overall carrier dissipation is approximately 8 36 W for four 160B and 18 92 W for 4 160E both of which are well within the cooling available in most commercial VXIbus chassis Specifications 1 3 1260 160 B E User Manual 1260 160 B E User Manual Publication No 980824 160 Rev A Ordering Listed below are part numbers for both the 1260 160 switch module and available mating connector accessories Each 126
19. tionally this data contains the card identification string for the specific type of card i e 1260 160B or 1260 160E These identification strings are located at EPROM memory locations 0x23 through 0x34 w All NII BIO Po oO Writing to a port location is a straightforward process Setting a bit high in a port register causes the corresponding relay channel to close It is especially important to realize that a single write operation controls eight separate control lines or output devices simultaneously Therefore if only a single bit change is desired the following process must be observed 1 Read the register inverting the bit pattern 2 Mask the appropriate bit with an AND operation and a byte mask with all undesired bits set to a 1 and the desired bit set to a 0 or 1 depending on whether the bit is to be set or cleared in the desired register Module Operation 3 4 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980824 160 Rev A 1260 160 B E User Manual 3 Write the masked data back into the register As simple as this may seem a number of products reported as faulty and sent back for repair are typically the result of inappropriate register accesses Because of the 1260 160 relay driver architecture registers A and B will read back inverted from what was written to them The VISA I O library may be used to control the module The VISA function viOut
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