Master-Slave Operation GEN DAQ Products
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1. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED Master mainframe Slave mainframes Fiber optic cable Connect the Master Slave board connector labelled M S OUT 1 of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the first slave mainframe Connect the Master Slave board connector labelled M OUT 2 of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the second slave mainframe Connect the Master Slave board connector labelled M OUT 3 of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the third slave mainframe Connect the Master Slave board connector labelled M OUT 4 of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the fourth slave mainframe 25 26 2 2 4 Setting the Master Slave operating modes A Master Slave board can be used as a master or slave After installation of the Master Slave board into the mainframe set the operating modes in the Perception software In the Perception work area Figure 2 15 Perception work area with Master Slave A B C File Edit Control Automation Settings Windo Help 105344 8320 00000 CERAR 2200823810608 Control All 2x active Settings Information fa Formula Report gt Name Recording021 enera A nera h2. ll E Genesis Genesis OUT B Slave mainframe M S IN A Master mainframe M C Fiber optic cable IMPORTANT N po 2 Su jad Q O jad Ka par O Mar YN Su Q gt 5 YN Ka par 2 q Q Su 2 E pra jad Q O O of its Master Slave board With a Master Slave board operating in slave mode only the top connector labelled M S IN all other connectors will not send or receive signals is configured as a slave 2 10 1 0 en 24 2 2 3 2 10 1 0 en Example of a Master Slave configuration The following diagram shows an example of a Master Slave configuration with a master driving four slave mainframes Figure 2 14 Example of a Master Slave configuration with four slave mainframes OU gt Genesis 59960 c CEN HBN G a _ YYYY mess mac ad Bd a of ot a a a A tt sp et ot ot a a Mas PE Mas 5 N
3. 9 2 10 1 0 en Index Verification IN Al CMECK OUL aan aan 31 Verification procedure 32 Verification procedure ccooccccocccccccnoconnccucnnnannnnas 32 Hardware set up occoocccocccoccncncncocnnoncnoncnnnnnnnnns 32 Multi mainframe recording 34 Software set up 12710 1 0 en Index 39 BLANK PAGE Head Office HBM GmbH Im Tiefen See 45 64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel 49 6151 8030 Email info hbm com France Sales Office LDS Test and Measurement SARL 9 Avenue du Canada Les Ulis BP 221 91942 Courtaboeuf Cedex Tel 33 0 1 64 86 45 45 Email info hbm com Germany Sales Office LDS Test and Measurement GmbH Carl Zeiss Ring 11 13 85737 Ismaning Tel 49 89 92 33 33 0 Email info hbm com UK Sales Office HBM United Kingdom Limited 1 Churchill Court 58 Station Road North Harrow Middlesex HA2 7SA Tel 44 0 208 515 6100 Email info uk hbm com USA Sales Office LDS Test and Measurement LLC 8551 Research Way M S 140 Middleton WI 53562 Tel 1 608 821 6600 Email info hbm com PR China Sales Office LDS Test and Measurement Room 2912 Jing Guang Centre Beijing China 100020 Tel 86 10 6597 4006 Email info hbm com O Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH All rights reserved All details describe our products in general form only They are not to be understood as express warranty and do not
4. 14 2 2 Stalin rere 18 Installing and removing the Master Slave 18 2 2 2 Connecting the Master Slave DoOard ccccocccoconncoocnccooconoconocononcononononannnnnnnnonanononannonannnenos 24 2 2 3 Example of a Master Slave CONfIguUratiON ooccoconncccoccnononcnnnnconononnnonarononnnnonnnnnnnnncnnnnannnnns 25 2 2 4 Setting the Master Slave Operating MOAEBS ooccccoccccocccconnnonocononcncnncnnonnncnncnnonrnconnnonnnnnnncnnnns 26 2 2 5 Setting the Master Slave trigQr cooooccccocccoccnnococnnonononononnoconnnonannnonnnnonnnnnonannnnnannnnananinos 28 2 2 6 Setting the synchronization source SYNC SQUFC8 oocccoccccoccnccocnconcononcnnnnnnnnonnncnncnonnnnnnannnnns 30 3 Verification 3 1 Iatlab cHeck QaUt a 31 3 2 Gallon PlLOCCG UN Cs e anime 32 3 2 1 HardwatesseFr A A A 32 3 22 bola 32 3 2 3 Making a multi mainframe reCording cccccssscccsssecceeeecceeeeceuseeceeecsaueeseueesseeeessaeeessueeens 34 4 Specifications 4 1 WMFOOUICHIOM Bene 35 4 2 Master Slave board SpecifiCatiONS ooccooncccconccccnconcnoccnnnnonnonanonnnnnonononnnnonannnnannonannnnnnnnnnnonannnnaninnons 36 4 3 FIbEr oplie cable speeiticauons ti iR 37 2710 1 0 en Table of Contents 5 BLANK PAGE 2 10 1 0 en 1 1
5. 2 10 1 0 en Introduction GEN series Multi Mainframe configurations our GEN series Data Acquisition System is one of the most sophisticated and powerful systems in the marketplace and demonstrates the quality HBM has to offer GEN DAQ products are future proof modular and easily extendable Using the GEN series Master Slave option multiple mainframes can be interconnected to provide a synchronized multi mainframe test system with hundreds of channels The Master Slave option for the GEN series Data Acquisition System enables up to nine mainframes to be fully synchronized The new Master Slave board for the GEN series extends the high channel count capabilities of the GEN series by offering fully synchronized acquisitions between mainframes The Master Slave boards establish a fiber optic connection between mainframes thus overcoming EMC problems inherent in electrically based Master Slave approaches With a Master Slave connection all mainframes run from the same clock and distribute real time information as well as triggers between mainframes At the first connection between Master and Slave the Master figures out the distance to the Slave computes the signal runtime and compensates for skews caused by different cable lengths Therefore the GEN series can support a distributed system with up to 300 m between sub systems while still maintaining a sample and trigger synchronous acquisition So a large scale acquisition can be
6. 5 Inthe Settings sheet go to the Trigger group in the task pane and select Recorder A list of available recorders is displayed in the settings area Select the recorder that you want to set Double click on the Master Slave trigger cell to open it for modification In the drop down list that comes up select the setting you want to use Figure 2 20 Master Slave trigger list Transcelve 2 10 1 0 en 29 2 2 6 Setting the synchronization source Sync source Depending on the selected synchronization source the date and time are controlled by either the PC RTC or an installed IRIG IRIG or IRIG GPS GPS board The source is selected in the Perception software In the Perception work area Figure 2 21 Perception work area synchronization source File Edit Control Automation Settings Window Help 1905830 060048 4206 6433 89823 8 Control All ax a Acivellt Settings a Information Formula 3 Report gt Name Recording027 la General General aa TA gt Acquisition Rey mo pm 1 Stan stop S Shot gt E Status Arm o E Input a J y t ARAD _ AnA ANE AAA Mainframe Mainframe Internal clock base Recorder Analog Channel Master Decimal El Tower2 Tower 2 Slave Tower 3 IRIG BAM Slave IRIG A DCLS IRIG B DCLS IEEE 1344 supova y Decimal Decimal sasn
7. 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 10 1 0 en Deliverables The Master Slave option is delivered as standard with e asingle Master Slave board e a fiber optic cable 3 m Options The following fiber optic cables are available as an option Table 2 1 Available fiber optic cables PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 085 996900 CBL 3 METER FO LC LC DUPLEX 085 997000 CBL 10 METER FO LC LC DUPLEX 085 997100 CBL 20 METER FO LC LC DUPLEX 13 2 2 Master Slave board The Master Slave board is easily inserted into the GEN series mainframe and is automatically recognized by the Perception software A Master Slave board can be used as a master or slave One board is required in the master mainframe and one board is required per slave mainframe Each board has eight LC connectors for the fiber optic cable Figure 2 1 Master Slave board 2 4 5 g g buno M Mao T E M T E In Master mode all connectors M function as master output OUT 1 to OUT 8 In Slave mode the top connector S functions as a slave input IN all other connectors are unused 14 I2710 1 0 en 2 10 1 0 en Figure 2 2 Example of a duplex LC connector LED indicators On the front panel of the Master Slave board two LEDs indicate the status of the link The y icon is used to identify the signal detect function The icon is for data synchronization identification Figure 2 3 LED indicators
8. A icon B icon The following table shows the function and possible combinations of the two LEDs Table 2 2 Master Slave board front panel LED indicators FRONT PANEL LED INDICATORS Status 5 e Description No valid characters detected No Link off off no optical signal detected Optical signal detection A on off Alignment characters detected initialization Receiving data on on Receiving valid data 15 In the GEN series tower model the Master Slave board is installed on the left hand side of the system controller board Figure 2 4 GEN series tower model with Master Slave board installed GENZt 2 I Mas 99498 loo A9 ajaja IES 6 6 66 99 6 9 66 list oosa Bloo oaaao mo ae FAY Genesis A Master Slave board B System controller board 2 10 1 0 en 16 In the GEN series 19 rack model the Master Slave board is installed into Slot A on the right hand side of the system controller board Figure 2 5 GEN series 19 rack model with Master Slave board installed as 4 8 op 4 A as 4 8 OA ds aaa ee oa ela ala gg 66466 e Qo 94 96 Jele 4518 9 6 ele fico oa 40 0 eg ela ela da ea eje 6 6 64 96 lola eje ela Taa Fass Fans El Genesis HIGH SPEED REC REC 17 With a Master Slave board installed the GEN series 19 rack model can accommodate up to 15 B Master Slave board Slot A
9. Recorder C Le Rising Edge 3 Y i i High Level E Disabled Disabled Disabled C Tramsoeive i 9 Recorder D Recorder Y Rising Edge High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive E RecorderE RecordrE RisingEdge High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Memory amp Timebase 3 E Recorderf Recorest RiingEde HighLevel Disabled Disabled Disabled Trarsceive Recorder 9 Recorder G Recorder G 2 Rising Edge amp High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Rising Edge 6 High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive B Recorder A Recorder A Y Rising Edge 9 High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive h Recorder B Recorder B 2 Rising Edge Y High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transoeive Recorder E Recorder C RecorderC A RisimgEdge HighLevel Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive E RecorderD RecordaD A Rising Edge 2 High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive AA hh LOPE LDPE SAN PLA PPL L LOLOL PLL LOL PL LLL A Settings tab B Trigger group C Master Slave trigger column To set the Master Slave trigger in the Perception software proceed as follows If it is not already active start Perception 2 Make sure that you are connected to the required mainframes Use the Hardware Navigator to do this 3 Select the Settings sheet If it is not already done switch the Settings sheet layout modes to Advanced mode
10. modification 3 Inthe drop down list that comes up select Stand alone 2 10 1 0 en The Master Slave operating mode of the mainframe has been set If you have set the mainframe to Master mode the letter M appears in the GEN series front panel Figure 2 16 Mainframe in Master mode GENZt HBM o If you have set the mainframe to Slave mode the letter S appears in the GEN series front panel Figure 2 17 Mainframe in Slave mode GENZt The installation of the Master Slave option is completed 2 10 1 0 en 27 28 2 2 5 Setting the Master Slave trigger When the Master Slave board is in use a recorder can either put the recorder trigger on the Master Slave trigger line and or pick up the trigger from the Master Slave trigger line There are four settings that can be selected in the Perception software e Disabled No trigger transmitted to or received from other mainframes e Transmit Transmit trigger s from this recorder to other mainframes e Receive Receive trigger s from other mainframes e Transceive Transmit and receive trigger s from other mainframes The settings are controlled in a block diagram or through the Master Slave trigger setting in the sheet Figure 2 18 Block diagram i E Recorders Groupi Qualifier 1 Qualifier H Ext Trigger In Channel 1 Channel System Trigger 1 System Trigger 2 System Trigger 3 Master Slave 2 10 1
11. set screw The Master Slave board is installed 2 10 1 0 en 20 2 10 1 0 en Removing the Master Slave board To remove the Master Slave board 1 Shut down the GEN series and remove the power input cable 2 Loosen the small set screw on both ejectors on the board Figure 2 9 Ejector set screw 3 Press the inner grey button on each ejector to release the catch Figure 2 10 Inner gray button on ejector 21 4 Press both ejectors outwards to release the board They act as levers to gently pull the board from its backplane sockets Figure 2 11 Press ejectors outwards 2 10 1 0 en 22 5 Slide the board out of the GEN series unit Figure 2 12 Remove the board 23 2 10 1 0 en Connecting the Master Slave board 2 2 2 With the fiber optic cable connect the Master Slave board labelled M OUT of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the slave mainframes Figure 2 13 Connecting the Master Slave GENZ PE ma REC s REC TRG F D e 6 RE na o D REC REC A 8 ai Ol Ol Ol oo
12. 0 en Figure 2 19 Perception work area with Master Slave trigger Untitled File Edit cfntrol Automation Settings Window Help Deepaa ao 00008 5 55 asp 2a B eaRa 5 r rception Primary Settings M Active J Settings 4 Information Formula 3 Report E a gt WEA External Estemaltiggerin External Externaltigger out 8 Recorder Analog Channel Rising Edge High Level loa Disabled Disabled Transceive E M Rising Edge S High Level Disabled Disabled Transceive L Rising Edge High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive o FimgEde Q High Level Disabled f Disabled Disabled Transceive A Y Rising Edge D High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Input a Recorder E Recorder E Rising Edge Y High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Basic Voltage Y Recorder F Recorder F Rising Edge 73 D High Level Disabled Disabled Loan Transceive j 9 Recorder G Recorder G Y Rising Edge amp High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive w Rising Edge High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Recorder A Recorder A D Rising Edge D High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive Recorder B Recorder B Rising Edge 2 High Level Disabled Disabled Disabled Transceive 9 Recorder C
13. 12710 1 0 en Genesis HIGH SPEED English Master Slave Operation GEN DAQ Products HBM Document version 1 0 February 2009 References made to the Perception software are for version 6 0 or higher For HBM s Terms and Conditions visit www hbm com terms HBM GmbH Im Tiefen See 45 64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel 49 6151 80 30 Fax 49 6151 8039100 Email info hbm com www hbm com highspeed Copyright O 2009 All rights reserved No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher 2 10 1 0 en LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY For information about LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY refer to www hbm com terms 2 10 1 0 en BLANK PAGE 2 10 1 0 en Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 GEN series Multi Mainframe CONfIgUTatiONS oocccocncccoccnccncononncnnonncnnnnonononcnononnnonnnnnnnnrnnonrnnonrnnnnnnnnnns 7 1 1 1 HOW t Use ISI a 8 1 2 A eet diese a ee le ee 9 1 2 1 System performance te SiS cts 9 2 Getting Started 2 1 MOCOU lc aaa 11 2 1 1 Master Slave OPM A ee 11 Mastel SIEVO Doald 12 FIDEF OPlIC Cable os 12 Ze Deliverables ais 19 2 3 OPUONS dd 13 2 2 Master ola ve DOS Cid eee ees ee
14. 25 um 9dB 1015 O meter 3m 10m 20 m 300 m using a single cable Maximum length will decrease by 100 m for each patch panel installed 37 B Board calibration u un nee 18 Calibration system ooonccccnnnncoconncoconononononoss 18 Connecting Fiber optic cable oocccconccocnoccncconccncnonos 24 Master Slave board 24 D DEIVETADIES nee caida 13 E E te cp Sos 18 F Fiber optic cable cooocccocccocnoconocononanoss 12 13 GONDECHON esa lr tdi 24 37 Fiber optic link status ooccoocccocnoncnoconcno 15 H How to use this manual 8 Initial check out 31 iaa 18 Introduction Getting ota ted 11 Multi Mainframe configurations T SPE CHIGATIONS Ana 35 L LED ca 15 LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY 3 M Master mode eras Maleate 12 26 Master Slave board 13 14 38 Index SPECIICAUONS iaa ia 36 Master Slave configuration example 25 Master Slave option Deliverables iia 13 Fiber optic cable oocccocccoccoconoconono 12 13 Fiber optic cable connection 24 Master mode ccccseecceeeseseceeeeeeeeseeesaeees 12 Ma
15. Fa gt Acquisition Rankine i Internal clock base Peay mo M mm Stop S Shot E Status Tri Arm o EE Input J St Basic Volt alu HL AAAAAAS Recorder Analog Channel M yMainframe Decimal MyMainframe RIC MyMainframe Decimal Decimal saunos eg A Settings tab B General group Master Slave mode column To set the Master Slave operation in the Perception software proceed as follows If it is not already active start Perception 2 Make sure that you are connected to the required mainframes Use the Hardware Navigator to do this 3 Select the Settings sheet In the Settings sheet go to the General group in the task pane and select Mainframe A list of available mainframes is displayed in the settings area 5 Set the master a Select the mainframe that you want to use as the Master b Double click on the Master Slave mode cell to open it for modification c Inthe drop down list that comes up select Master 6 Set one or more slaves a Select the mainframe that you want to use as a Slave b Double click on the Master Slave mode cell to open it for modification c In the drop down list that comes up select Slave To disable the Master Slave operation and set the mainframe to Stand alone mode 1 Select the mainframe that you want to use as a Stand alone 2 Double click on the Master Slave mode cell to open it for
16. all connected mainframes Connections are made using fiber optic cables The Master Slave option allows for a Multi Mainframe configuration to work as a single unit Within a combination of mainframes one mainframe is used as a master that can drive up to eight slaves Master Slave board operating modes The Master Slave board has three operating modes e Master e Slave e Stand alone In Master mode e all connectors function as master output e the start of recording as well as synchronization signals are transmitted to all connected slaves e all trigger signals are combined into a global master slave trigger signal In Slave mode e the top connector is configured as slave input all other connectors are unused e all received signals are transferred to a bus for internal distribution e internal slave trigger signals are transferred to the outside In Stand alone mode e Stand alone mode is OFF the Master Slave board does not communicate with other Master Slave boards Fiber optic cable The Master Slave board has optical I O IN OUT that connects to other Master Slave boards The fiber optic cable e allows up to a 300 m cable between the master and each slave e distributes the sampling clock absolute time info trigger and start stop signals between mainframes creating a real high channel synchronized system out of the nine mainframes e enables a timing accuracy between the mainframes less than 100 ns 2 10 1 0 en
17. ation It does not emit hazardous light but it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to the beam The built in laser complies with laser product standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products e Inthe USA the Master Slave board is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS regulation CDRH 21 CFR Chapter Subchapter J Part 1040 10 e Outside the USA the Master Slave board is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in IEC EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 and IEC EN 60825 2 2 10 1 0 en 19 IL 7 FR Installing the Master Slave board To install the Master Slave board proceed as follows Shut down the GEN series and remove the power input cable 1 2 Ensure that the ejector levers are in the outermost position tilting away from the board 3 Slide the board into its guide rails until the ejectors contact the perforated metal strips at top and bottom Figure 2 6 Slide in the board 2 10 1 0 en 4 Press both ejectors inwards to seat the board They act as levers to gently push the board into its backplane sockets Figure 2 7 Press ejectors inwards sys MB PIO ARE C ANS SE Fs E UNVZZERZ O Ey Meer A 5 Fasten the small set screw on both ejectors on the board Figure 2 8 Ejector
18. ave mainframe The recording will now show the rising edge of the TTL level 1 Hertz signal recorded by the master mainframe and the slave mainframe The recordings in both mainframes are started at the same time All recorded signals will match in time to within 50 ns If all signals match in time the recordings were completed successfully 2 10 1 0 en 4 4 1 2 10 1 0 en Introduction This chapter contains information about e Master Slave board specifications e Fiber optic cable specifications Specifications 35 36 Master Slave board specifications Master Slave board Outputs Inputs Master Slave configuration Cabling Connectors Synchronization Accuracy Distance Indicators 8 one master mainframe can drive up to eight slave main frames 1 combined with master output Star one master mainframe can drive up to eight slave main frames in a star configuration No daisy chaining Fiber optic Fiber optic LC type connectors Clock timebase trigger qualifier acquisition Built in delay measurements confine accuracy within 50 ns Up to 300 m between master and slave 2 LED indicators per channel one for connection status and one for data 2 10 1 0 en 4 3 2 10 1 0 en Fiber optic cable specifications Fiber optic cable Connector Transfer rate Wavelength Cable type Dynamic range Isolation Cable length Maximum length LC Duplex 2 Gbit s 850 nm Multimode 50 1
19. boards recorders A System controller board Note 2 10 1 0 en 2 2 1 Note 18 Installation Installing and removing the Master Slave board The Master Slave board is easily inserted into the GEN series mainframe and is automatically recognized by the Perception software The board is removed and installed in the same way as all the acquisition boards On the GEN series 19 rack model remove the acquisition board from slot A CAUTION HBM uses state of the art electronic components in its equipment These electronic components can be damaged by a discharge of static electricity ESD Therefore we must emphasize the importance of ESD preventions when removing or installing boards CAUTION The GEN series Data Acquisition System is factory calibrated as delivered to the customer Swapping replacing or removing of boards may result in minor deviations to the original calibration The GEN series system should be tested and if necessary calibrated at one year intervals or after any major event that may affect calibration When in doubt consult your local supplier LASER SAFETY CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Avoid exposure to laser radiation Do not stare into an open aperture because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture when a cable is not inserted in the connector port The system is classified as a Class 1 laser product The Master Slave board uses an LC Optical Tranceiver for communic
20. broken into sub stations which can be positioned as close to the device under test as possible to minimize intrinsic noise caused by long cables This manual provides information about the GEN series Data Acquisition System configurations options and requirements e the Master Slave option e Verification e Specifications 1 1 1 How to use this manual This manual has been written to help you to benefit as fast as possible from the Master Slave option and to get maximum results from its usage Many people read their user manual only as a last resort If you are one of those the next paragraphs tell you where to find information when you need it IMPORTANT Read the next section even if you do not read anything else Safety Messages Proper and safe use of this system depends on careful reading of all safety instructions and labels Follow the safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in the GEN series Data Acquisition System and the Perception Data Acquisition Software user manuals Read the section Installation on page 12 for details Master Slave board To know how to install connect and set up the Master Slave board in the correct way read the section Master Slave board We do not advise you to install and connect the system without reading this section This section also describes how to set the software settings in the Perception software Verification To do an initial check o
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22. e Synchronizing for up to three minutes before becoming Synchronized Figure 3 1 MASTER SLAVE Synchronizing synchronizing Figure 3 2 MASTER SLAVE Synchronized synchronized 32 2 10 1 0 en 9 Inthe Settings sheet go to the Trigger group in the task pane and select Channel 10 In the Trigger mode column set all triggers to Off Figure 3 3 Trigger mode list EST BOO Trigger mode 11 Select the input with the connected TTL level 1 Hertz signal on the master mainframe and set the trigger of this channel to Basic 12 Inthe Trigger group select Recorder 13 Double click on the Master Slave trigger cell to open it for modification 14 In the drop down list that comes up select Transceive for all recorders Figure 3 4 Master Slave trigger list 555 Master slave trigger Trans cere we Disabled Transmit Recelve Transcere 15 Set up a display with the first channel of the first recorder board in the master mainframe and the first channel of the first recorder board in the slave mainframe 2 10 1 0 en 33 34 3 2 3 Making a multi mainframe recording 1 Wait for the MASTER SLAVE status to display Synchronized before proceeding to the next step Figure 3 5 MASTER SLAVE Synchronized synchronized Press Run in the acquisition control panel to start a recording The signal on the master mainframe will now generate a trigger event This trigger event will be relayed to the sl
23. os ewa A Settings tab B General group C Sync source column To set the synchronization source in the Perception software proceed as follows If it is not already active start Perception 2 Make sure that you are connected to the required mainframes Use the Hardware Navigator to do this 3 Select the Settings sheet In the Settings sheet go to the General group in the task pane and select Mainframe A list of available mainframes is displayed in the settings area 5 Select the mainframe that you want to set Note In a Master Slave configuration the synchronization source cannot be set if the Master Slave board of the selected mainframe is operating in Slave mode 6 Double click on the Sync source cell to open it for modification 7 Inthe drop down list that comes up select the synchronization source you want to use 30 2 10 1 0 en 3 1 2 10 1 0 en Verification Initial check out For an initial check out of your Master Slave configuration verify as follows Is the mainframe installed properly fuses power selection power cord connected Is the Master Slave board installed properly Is the fiber optic cable between the Master Slave boards in the mainframes connected properly Has the Master Slave operating mode of the mainframe been set in the Perception software 31 3 2 Verification procedure To verify the correct operation of the Master Slave configuration proceed as follows 3 2 1 Hardware se
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25. t describes how to install and connect the Master Slave board with the fiber optic cable in the correct way and how to set the software settings in the Perception software The chapter contains information about Master Slave option Deliverables Options Master Slave board Installation Connecting the Master Slave board Example of a Master Slave configuration Setting the Master Slave operating modes Setting the Master Slave trigger Setting the synchronization source Master Slave option The GEN series can be operated as a fully synchronized Multi Mainframe system with multiple mainframes and Master Slave option With the Master Slave option you can e connect one GEN series Master to up to eight Slaves e fully synchronize up to nine mainframes e record up to 1080 channels with 1 MS s sampling speed each by using all slots e orrecord up to 540 channels with 100 MS s per channel by using all slots e use the fiber optic link with up to a 300 m cable between the master and each slave And the Master Slave option provides e the sampling clock absolute time info trigger and start stop signals between the mainframes creating a real high channel synchronized system out of the nine mainframes e a timing accuracy between the mainframes better than 100 ns e an automatic cable length detection and compensation 11 Master Slave board The Master Slave board synchronizes clocks triggering and start signals between
26. t up 1 Set up two GEN series mainframes with each a Master Slave board installed and with each at least one recorder board installed 2 Connecta TTL level 1 Hertz signal to the top input of the first recorder board of the master mainframe and to the top input of the first recorder board of the slave mainframe 3 Switch on both GEN series mainframes and wait until they have completed the booting process 4 With the fiber optic cable connect to any connector of the Master Slave board of the master mainframe to the top connector labelled M S IN of the Master Slave board of the slave mainframes 5 Check if both LEDs on both Master Slave boards are illuminated green 3 2 2 Software set up 1 If itis not already active start Perception In the start dialog select New blank experiment Make sure that you are connected to the required mainframes Use the Hardware Navigator to do this 4 Inthe Settings sheet go to the General group in the task pane and select Mainframe A list of available mainframes is displayed in the settings area Set the master mainframe operating mode to Master in the Master Slave mode column Set the slave mainframe operating mode to Slave in the Master Slave mode column The slave mainframe will now be synchronized to the master mainframe The status palette will now show a box with the synchronization status of the Master Slave system This box is labelled MASTER SLAVE 8 The synchronization status will first b
27. ut and to verify the correct operation of the Master Slave configuration read the chapter Verification Specifications This section contains technical information about the Master Slave board and the fiber optic cable 2 10 1 0 en 1 2 1 2 1 2 10 1 0 en Requirements Before you can use the Master Slave option the following requirements must be met e You have a GEN series Multi Mainframe configuration e You have installed the Perception software on your PC system e Your PC system can communicate with your GEN series Multi Mainframe configuration In this manual it is also assumed that you have a working knowledge of data acquisition and the Perception software For details regarding the connection of your GEN series Data Acquisition System with your PC please refer to the GEN series Data Acquisition System user manual For details regarding the Perception software please refer to the Perception Data Acquisition Software user manual System performance tests You can run performance tests to see if your PC system is optimized for the Perception application For details regarding the System performance tests please refer to the Perception Data Acquisition Software user manual 10 BLANK PAGE 2 10 1 0 en 2 1 2 1 1 2 10 1 0 en Getting Started Introduction his chapter contains information about the Master Slave option which is delivered with a T Master Slave board and a fiber optic cable I
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