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1. Figure 1 2 Example Typical Switchbox Instrument Getting Started 15 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Spec ifying SCPI To program the Relay Driver Module using SCPI you must select the computer language interface address and SCPI commands to be used Commands Guidelines to select SCPI commands for the Relay Driver Module follow See the HP 75000 Series C or B Installation and Getting Started Guide for interface addressing and computer language information To address channels within a Relay Driver Module you must specify the SCPI command and switch channel address For the Relay Driver Module module use CLOSe lt channel_list gt to allow the driver to sink current Use OPEN lt channel_list gt to stop the driver from sinking current Use SCAN lt channel_list gt to close the set of channels specified one channel at a time Switch Channel For the Relay Driver Module the channel address channel list has the Addresses form ccnn where cc switch card number 01 99 and nn channel numbers 00 71 or 00 35 You can address single channels ccnn multiple channels ccnn ccnn sequential channels ccnn ccnn groups of sequential channels ccnn ccnn ccnn ccnn or any combination Switch C
2. Table 2 3 72 Channel Pin Definitions P200 Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name 1 CH 36 16 CNFG 15 31 CH8 46 CH 16 2 CH 37 17 CNFG 14 32 CH9 47 CH 17 3 CH 38 18 CNFG 13 33 CH 10 48 CH 18 4 CH 39 19 CNFG 12 34 CH 11 49 CH 19 5 POWER 20 GROUND 35 POWER 50 POWER 6 CH 40 21 CHO 36 CNFG 3 51 CH 20 7 CH 41 22 CH 1 37 CNFG 2 52 CH 21 8 CH 42 23 CH2 38 CNFG 1 53 CH 22 9 CH 43 24 CH3 39 CNFG 0 54 CH 23 10 POWER 25 POWER 40 GROUND 55 POWER 11 CH 44 26 CH 4 41 CH 12 56 CNFG 11 12 CH 45 27 CH5 42 CH 13 57 CNFG 10 13 CH 46 28 CH 6 43 CH 14 58 CNFG 9 14 CH 47 29 CH7 44 CH 15 59 CNFG 8 15 POWER 30 POWER 45 POWER 60 GROUND Table 2 4 72 Channel Pin Definitions P400 Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name 1 CH 48 16 CNFG 19 31 CH 68 46 CH 28 2 CH 49 17 CNFG 18 32 CH 69 47 CH 29 3 CH 50 18 CNFG 17 33 CH 70 48 CH 30 4 CH 51 19 CNFG 16 34 CH 71 49 CH 31 5 POWER 20 GROUND 35 POWER 50 POWER 6 CH 52 21 CH 60 36 CNFG 23 51 CH 32 7 CH 53 22 CH 61 37 CNFG 22 52 CH 33 8 CH 54 23 CH 62 38 CNFG 21 53 CH 34 9 CH 55 24 CH 63 39 CNFG 20 54 CH 35 10 POWER 25 POWER 40 GROUND 55 POWER 11 CH 56 26 CH 64 41 CH 24 56 CNFG 11 12 CH 57 27 CH 65 42 CH 25 57 CNFG 10 13 CH 58 28 CH 66 43 CH 26 58 CNFG 9 14 CH 59 29 CH 67 44 CH 27 59 CNFG 8 15 POWER 30 POWER 45 POWER 60 GROUND Setting Interrupt Priority Jumpers At power up after a SYSRESET or after resetting the Rel
3. cec eere esee ee eee eee eee tne ee tno 45 E TRIS DID e escudo tod RU ER ERE eine arent peace nie nU eo eee 45 Scanning II e 45 Setting Scan Mode OBperatot 2 o pur beddicle ppc reto Fix E Pos FERE H LO niu LODS CEDE suo pie 45 Using Scanning Trigger SOUICES 1er ioter ttr id tero etu vae EAR Ue L4RE PEN ncS 45 scanning With External Instruments 15 cos senescere cer wnsartonussecearassctaasiveces 48 Usine the SEO Complete BI aes iiec enc ena b aU dodo PERI a MO RI EU eee 48 CUMIN ian a rir UNE M M E CS 48 DID MALS COS VP ase eR Oeo bovatas iol einai neces 48 Beecher Sites BG syira ENE Ret ta iU Ra lS Har ape 48 Response to Roset RST iniaa opa pep I ade repo e SIM udi ree iiM US 49 Error Query Response SY SL BRE uci enbe tipi riter ivi Pere Ebr e dea PUE 49 Pes ADU Ne Propran eie doro pK o ARR pula a gab ERA DEVE A D XU DR NIU un ten nEL REY RON E ERR 49 Example Scanning Using Trig Out Event In Ports eese 49 Example Scan Complete DBGSTUBL iioii coit piu ecu n ebd Kan REEL ERE g pus nets 53 Chapter 5 Relay Driver Module Command Reference ccce e ecce ee eee reete ee ette seus 55 PB COIL SUSY rp o Q 58 Cis beri con Men D I ee PunT ree eeviee A neni are nnts Terme rT nee nr Tyr nrr 60 ABNECOUNLD number MIN IMAX cirerer inen eni a a 60 ARM COUNT IBN D MAX Doraaricorici in aa A A AOO 61 EOE ET 5 Ay rco mM
4. Write Undefined B Undefined A Read C F Undefined DIE Undefined Relay Driver Register Definitions 97 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Configuration The configuration registers set the configuration of the Relay Driver Regi sters Module such as 72 channel or 36 channel mode Only CNFG 0 through CNFG 4 on Configuration Register 0 are defined All other CNFG bits are ignored CNFG 0 through CNFG 4 return 1 for unconnected inputs and return 0 for inputs connected to ground In addition these bits are read from the hardware pins only when the driver is started such as at power on when using a command module with the downloaded driver The meanings for CNFG 0 through 4 are CNFG 0 returns 1 72 channel 0 36 channel CNFG 1 returns 1 drivers actuated simultaneously 0 channels opened closed one at a time when CNFG 0 is connected to GROUND CNFG 2 returns 1 continuous operation 0 pulsed operation when CNFG 0 is connected to ground CNFG 3 returns 1 self test timer busy bit check at 30 msec 0 self test timer busy bit check at 50 msec CNFG 4 returns 1 self test timer busy bit check at 30 msec or 50 msec depends on CNFG 3 setting
5. Configuring the Relay Driver Module 19 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Relay Driver Module Configuration This section gives guidelines to configure the Relay Driver Module for installation including Connecting User Inputs Setting Interrupt Priority Jumpers Setting the Logical Address Switch Setting Internal Power Supply Level Con necting User inputs to the Relay Driver Module are via 60 pin ribbon connectors to the P200 and P400 connectors on the faceplate as shown in Figure 2 1 To User In puts connect the ribbon cable to P200 or P400 push the ribbon connector pins onto the P200 or P400 pins until the side latches engage the ribbon cable connector You can also use the ribbon connector leads to set Relay Driver Module operations as shown in Setting Relay Driver Module Operation Tables 2 1 through 2 4 show the pin definitions for the P200 and P400 connectors for 36 channel and 72 channel operation 72 CHANNEL OPEN COLLECTOR DIGITAL OUTPUT RELAY DRIVER 5 HP E1339A Figure 2 1 Connecting User Inputs 20 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Table 2 1 36 Channel Pin Definitions P200 Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name 1 C
6. Example RST Condition INITiate CONTinuous OFF 0 Example Enabling Continuous Scanning This example enables continuous scanning of channels 00 through 03 of a Relay Driver Module Since TRIGger SOURce IMMediate default is set use an interface clear command such as CLEAR to stop the scan IINIT CONT ON Enable continuous scanning SCAN 100 103 Set channel list INIT Start scan cycle close channel 0 72 channel mode Close channel 0 SET and open channel 0 RESET 36 channel mode INITiate CONTinuous Example Queries the scanning state With continuous scanning enabled the command returns 1 ON With continuous scanning disabled the command returns 0 OFF Example Query Continuous Scanning State This example enables continuous scanning of a switchbox and queries the state Since continuous scanning is enabled INIT CONT returns 1 INIT CONT ON Enable continuous scanning INIT CONT Query continuous scanning state INITiate IMMediate Comments Starts the scanning process and closes the first channel in the channel list Successive triggers from the source selected by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list The scan list must be defined before the INIT command will be executed Starting the Scanning Cycle For 72 channel mode the INITiate IMMediate command starts scanning by closing the first channel in the channel list For 36 channel mode INITiate IMMed
7. To scan channel pairs 0 through 2 in 36 channel mode use SCAN 100 102 to set the scan list followed by INIT to start the scan When this command is executed for channel 0 CHO SET is closed allowing current to be sunk and CHO RESET is opened not allowing current to be sunk The scan then advances to the next channel The sequence halts after one scan Note You can set more than one scan 2 to 32767 or you can set continuous scanning See Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module for details 42 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Program Example Scanning Channels 36 Channel Mode This program scans three channels in 36 channel mode include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR 120 is HP E1339A logical addr long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A int ch_first 100 first scan channel 100 int ch_last 102 last scan channel 102 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpenDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM
8. 8192 7 16384 32768 C EV EN unmask NOTE QUE Questionable Data MAV ge Available ESB Standard Event RQS t Service OPR C Condition Registe i EV Event Register EN Enable Reg ister SRQ ROUTING handled by your application program or passed to the controller via HP IB unmask bit igh Operation Complete i8 256 IG 61 unmasks lt 3 4 and 5 dard event register bits 0 SE 1 only unmasks bit 0 28 unmasks the OPR bit in the status gister This is effective only if the FNAB unmask command is executed See below STAT OPER ENAB 256 unmasks bit 8 Scan Complete which can set the OPR bit in the S s Byte Figure 5 1 Relay Driver Module Status System Register Diagram 78 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com STATus OPERation CONDition Returns the state of the Condition Register in the Operation Status Group The state represents conditions that are part of the instrument s operation The Relay Driver Module does not set bit 8 in this register see STATus OPERation EVENt STATus OPERation ENABle lt unmask gt Sets an enable mask to allow events recorded in the Event Register to send a summary bit to the Status Byte Register bit 7 For Relay Driver Modul
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10. ESE Event status enable query command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 ESR Event status register query command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 IDN Queries the identity string of the instrument Returns an arbitrary ASCII response with manufacturer instrument name serial number and revision similar to that shown The serial number is returned as 0 since a switchbox can be made up of multiple modules The revision code will vary as updates are made See note above HEWLETT PACKARD E1339A 22309A 0 revision OPC Operation complete command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 OPC Operation complete command query See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 RCL numeric state The RCL numeric state command recalls the state when the last SAV was executed for the specified numeric state parameter 0 9 If no SAV was executed for the numeric state RST default settings are used Refer to the SAV settings list for the settings recalled by RCL Relay Driver Module Command Reference 89 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Command Description RST Opens all channels invalidates the current channel list f
11. P1 and P2 optional Number of Slots 1 VXIbus Interface Capability Interrupter D16 Interrupt Level 1 7 selectable Power Requirements Voltage 5V 12V Peak Module Current IPM A 0 10 0 10 Dynamic Module Current IDM A 0 10 0 01 Does not include power from internal supplies to external loads Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Relay Driver Specifications 91 92 Relay Driver Specifications Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix B Relay Driver Register Definitions Types of Registers The Relay Driver Module is a register based slave device There are 72 independent relay drivers on the card that are controlled using the Relay Driver registers There are five register types on this module Register Description ID Register Identifies Hewlett Packard as the manufacturer and the card is an A16 register based device Device Type Identifies card as an HP E1339A or HP Z2309A Register Status Control When read is used to return device specific status Register information When written to is used to set control bits Configuration These three registers are used to configure the module Registers for different operating characteristics when used with the downloaded SCPI driver or with the VXlplug am
12. regardless of the driver states Writing to the Registers Status Control Register Channel Enable Registers You can write to the following Relay Driver Module registers A description of each register follows See Register Definitions for additional details on each register Register Address Status Control Register base 04 Channel Enable Register 0 base 10 Channel Enable Register 1 base 12 Channel Enable Register 2 base 14 Channel Enable Register 3 base 16 Channel Enable Register 4 base 18 Channel Enable Register 5 base 1A The Status Control register base 044 is set to bit 0 Writing a 1 to bit 0 resets the module All drivers will be open no longer sinking current Resetting the module will also enable interrupts It is necessary to write a 0 to bit O after the reset has been performed before any other commands can be programmed and executed To disable the interrupt generated when channels are opened closed write a T to bit 6 of the Status Control Register Typically interrupts are disabled when doing register level access to a module Refer to the operating manual of the Command Module or the embedded controller being used to handle interrupts A SYSRESET will re enable interrupts Writes to the Channel Enable registers base 10 through base 1A enable you to open or close the desired channel see Register Definitions When a channel
13. 0 no self test timer busy bit check Configuration Register 0 base 06 15 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write No Effect Read FF CNFG 7 CNFG 6 CNFG 5 CNFG 4 CNFG 3 CNFG 2 CNFG 1 CNFG 0 Configuration Register 1 base 08 15 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write No Effect Read FFh CNFG 15 CNFG 14 CNFG 13 CNFG 12 CNFG 11 CNFG 10 CNFG 9 CNFG 8 Configuration Register 2 base 0A 15 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write No Effect Read FFh CNFG 23 CNFG 22 CNFG 21 CNFG20 CNFG 19 CNFG 18 CNFG 17 CNFG 16 98 Relay Driver Register Definitions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Channel Enable 1 72 channel mode each channel is addressed individually In 36 channel Regi sters mode the channels are paired ChO0 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 etc 1 Channel Enable Register 0 Channels 0 11 base 10 15 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Chii Ch10 Chg Ch8 Ch7 Ch6 Ch5 Ch4 Ch3 Ch2 Ch1 Cho Read Always Returns FFFFy Channel Enable Register 1 Channels 12 23 base 12 15 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Chi7 Ch16 Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Chi2 Read Always Returns FFFFy Channel Enable Register 2 Channels 24 35 base 144 15 12 1
14. 8kVAD TEC 801 3 1984 EN50082 1 1992 3 V m TEC 801 4 1988 EN50082 1 1992 1kV Power Line SkV Signal Lines Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC inclusive 93 68 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly Tested in a typical configuration in an HP C Size VXI mainframe April 1996 p QA Manager European contact Your local Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett Packard GmbH Depart ment HQ TRE Herrenberger Stra e 130 D 71034 B blingen Germany FAX 49 703 1 14 3143 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 10 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Chapter 1 Getting Started Using this Chapter This chapter shows how to get started using the HP E1339A HP Z2309A 72 channel Open Collector Digital Output Relay Driver module called the Relay Driver Module in this manual The chapter includes Relay Driver Module Description page 13 Relay Driver Module Operation page 14 Relay Driver Module Programming page 17 Relay Driver Module Description The Relay Driver Module is a VXIbus and VMEbus B Size register based slave device Since the Relay Driver can be used in a B Size or C Size VXI
15. Banc T2 Chinngl Mode adusicei naue unie vnl eR uq Retail cn anaemia 14 Usine SOC Ripa WOU sosicarpcep abest ic ati bett ted ee ic t teeta 14 Relay Driver Module Pree cermin Lise uec sinant proba vi a UAR E HA UE Ea 15 v upeodes dia ME NE Pm 15 Specii yine SC PI Command esaa codiecen S M REOR IARE KE e 16 Chapter 2 Configuring the Relay Driver Module 4 ce ee eee ee ee eren eee ette setenta seta ao 19 Using this Sur 19 brem ctonEWSno mE 19 Relay Driver Module Configuration iiec iron ettet ott tetur e t deest sp rona 20 erasa Usor TN IS T 20 Seins Iutemupt Priority UOC auem ci tati dis eran Vida Rd aa tatu EE semanas 22 setting Logical Address SWIECI css ie rame arses vi den EM Fe Vp ur eats 23 5el ng Internal Power Supply Voltage 1uoauecue asco enti n icon A 23 Setting Relay Driver Module Operation iuis terrent Fer aae pret ug d 24 B randi uu ere rm 24 Setting 36 or 72 Channel Mode acsarsiecsiasiercsctuscsencuartcavedustoaseassseeoouinteridertesnaravers 24 Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuation 36 Channel Mode 25 Setting Pulsed Continuous Output 36 Channel Mode s 25 Changing Timer Delay sey sist tines edes xis nts cide as cy ais sae RU EOM PUR EOM pE Us Aun Fes UR 25 Installing the Relay Driver Module iret tereti rtt sesto ees E toea 26 Hardware Installation 101 nite irse Lr pe Lone E tapas siete saa e bra quE L
16. Configuring the Relay Driver Module you can use the Soft Front Panels to program and use the Relay Driver Module from a simulated front panel See Using the Soft Front Panels in the VXIplug amp play Help system for details Using the Relay Driver Module 29 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Using 72 Channel Mode In 72 channel mode each channel acts independently and channels can be switched opened closed individually or can be scanned Use OPEN or CLOSe to switch channels or use SCAN to scan channels Leave CNFG 0 open to set 72 channel mode Ope rations Table 3 1 summarizes 72 channel operations for switching a single channel Overview switching several channels and scanning channels Table 3 1 72 Channel Mode Operations Switching One Channel Switching Multiple Channels Scanning Channels closes the channel OPEN ccnn opens the channel and CLOSe ccnn or CLOSe lt channel_list gt are actuations of each channel in the All channels in OPEN channel list A 60 msec delay occurs between actuated nearly simultaneously SCAN channel list Switching Channels Note Scanning Channels For 72 channel mode switching channels means to open one or more open collector outputs with the OPEN channel list command or to close one or more open collector outputs with the CLOSe channel list command When a
17. Reading Card 1 Description 81 Reading Card 1 Model Number 82 Reading the Error Queue 83 Reading the Operation Status Register 80 Reset Self Test and Module ID 27 Scan Complete Interrupt 53 Scanning Channels 36 Channel Mode 42 Index 103 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode 40 Scanning Using Bus Trigger 87 Scanning Using External Devices 76 Scanning Using External Triggers 86 Scanning Using Trig Out Event In Ports 49 Select Switchbox Module for Monitoring 62 Setting Card to its Power On State 82 Setting Ten Scanning Cycles 60 Starting a Single Scan 66 Stopping a Scan With ABORt 59 Three Module Switchbox 16 Typical Switchbox Instrument 15 Example Programs Using 35 H HP E1339A Switchbox Installation 26 ID Register 95 97 IEEE 488 2 Common Commands 89 INITiate Subsystem INITiate CONTinuous mode 64 INITiate CONTinuous 65 INITiate IMMediate 65 Installation Downloading the SCPI Driver 27 HP E1339 Z2309A Switchbox Installation 26 HP E1339A Switchbox Installation 26 Installing HP VXIplug amp play Drivers 27 Typical Software Configuration 27 ZSWITCHBOX Driver Considerations 27 Installing HP VXIplug amp play Drivers 27 Internal Power Supply Voltage Setting 23 Interrupt Priority Jumpers Setting 22 IRQ jumper setting changing 23 L Logical Address Switch Setting 23 M MODID bit
18. Using External Trigger Inputs With TRIGger SOURce EXTemal selected only one switchbox at a time can use the external trigger input at the E1406 Command Module Trig In port The trigger input is assigned to the first switchbox that requested the external trigger source with a TRIGger SOURce EXTernal command Using TTL or ECL Trigger Bus Inputs These triggers are from the VXI backplane trigger lines ECL 0 1 and TTL 0 7 These triggers may be used to trigger the HP E1339A driver from other VXI instruments Relay Driver Module Command Reference 85 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Assigning External Trigger A switchbox assigned with TRIGger SOURce EXTernal remains assigned to that source until the switchbox trigger source is changed to BUS HOLD or IMMediate When the source is changed the external trigger source is available to the next switchbox which requests it with a TRIGger SOURce EXTernal command If a switchbox requests an external trigger input already assigned to another switchbox an error is generated Using Bus Triggers To trigger the switchbox with TRIGger SOURce BUS selected use the IEEE 488 2 common command TRG or the HP IB Group Execute Trigger GET command Using EXTernal TTLTrgzr and ECLTn Trigger Inputs After using TRIGger SOURce EXT TTLTrgn IECLT7 the selected trigger source remains assigned to the HP E1339A driver until it is
19. if more than one channel is specified in the channel list When scanning channels using SCAN channel list there is a 60 msec delay time between actuation of each channel in the SCAN channel list This time includes 30 msec to close the channel pair and another 30 msec to open the channel pair before moving to the next channel pair Set 36 channel mode by connecting CNFG 0 to GROUND For 36 channel mode four operations are available simultaneous or stepped actuations and pulsed or continuous outputs The term channel pair refers to the SET and RESET parts of the channel such as CHO SET and CHO RESET For 36 channel mode use the CNFG 1 bit to set simultaneous or stepped actuations Leave CNFG 1 open to set simultaneous actuations or connect CNFG 1 to GROUND to set stepped actuations When switching channel pairs with simultaneous actuation channel pairs SET RESET are actuated essentially simultaneously less than 100 usec if more than one channel is specified in OPEN channel list or CLOSe channel list However for more than one channel in the channel list actuation order is not guaranteed When switching channel pairs with stepped actuation an OPEN or CLOSe command waits for the internal 30 msec timer to interrupt between each channel pair For the OPEN and CLOSe commands the timer indicates completion of a relay actuation caused by the driver The instrument will wait for the time to elapse causing an IRQ befor
20. Channel Mode CNFG 1 38 Stepped Actuation Simultaneous Actuation CNFG 2b 37 Pulsed Output Continuous Output CNFG 3 36 Self Test Check 50 ms Self Test Check 30 ms CNFG 4 59 No Self Test Check Self Test Check a P200 GROUND pin numbers are 20 40 and 60 b Applicable to 36 channel mode only c Time 50 msec or 30 msec depends on CNFG 3 configuration Setting 36 or m 72 channel mode each of the 72 channels operates independentl p p y and can be actuated opened or closed individually or sequentially In 72 Channel 36 channel operation two pins are paired one for channel SET and one Mode for channel RESET For example as shown in Table 2 1 P200 pin 1 is CH 18 S SET and pin 2 is CH 18 R RESET etc Use the CNFG 0 pin pin 39 on P200 to set 36 channel or 72 channel operation 72 channel Mode Leave CNFG 0 open 36 channel Mode Connect CNFG 0 to GROUND Note Insome applications the internal power supply selected may not have enough drive capability to simultaneously activate all 72 or 36 drivers In this case an external power supply should be used so that simultaneous operation can occur 24 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuation 36 Channel Mode Setting Pulsed Continuous Output 36 Channel Mode Changing Timer Delay When 36
21. Driver Modules in the mainframe Switchbox You can install and configure Relay Driver Modules in a switchbox Installation instrument see Switchbox Definition in Chapter 1 Getting Started Some guidelines for installing Relay Driver Modules in a switchbox instrument follow depending on whether you want to use HP E1339A modules or a combination of HP E1339A and HP Z2309 modules HP E1339A Switchbox Installation Two or more HP E1339A modules can be combined in a switchbox if the HP E1339A SCPI driver is downloaded into the Command Module see Downloading the SCPI Driver In this case the Command Module combines all HP E1339A cards with sequential logical addresses such as 120 121 and 122 into one switchbox instrument Note You cannot combine the HP E1339A with other types of switch cards such as the HP E1345 to form a single instrument because the HP E1339A is not a member of the SWITCHBOX driver HP E1339 22309A Switchbox Installation If you have existing HP Z2309A Relay Driver Modules you can combine them with HP E1339A Relay Driver Modules to form a switchbox since the hardware for these two cards is identical The requirements for this type of switchbox are the same as for an HP E1339A switchbox Software This section gives guidelines for software installation including Installation Typical System Configuration Installing HP E1339A SCPI Driver Installing HP VXIplug amp play Drivers ZSWITCHBOX Cons
22. ECLTAR CECLTO or ECLT1 STATe mode STATe EXTernal STATe mode STATe TTLTrgn TTLTrg0 through TTLTrg7 STATe lt mode gt STATe OUTPUut ECLT n STATe mode Enables ON or 1 or disables OFF or 0 the ECL Trigger bus pulse on the VXI bus line specified by n There are two ECL Trigger lines on the VXI bus allowing valid values for n to be 0 and 1 mode enables ON or 1 or disables OFF or 0 the specified ECL Trigger bus line Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value n numeric 0 or 1 N A mode boolean ON OFF 1 0 OFF 0 Comments Enabling ECL Trigger Bus When enabled a pulse is output from the selected ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 after each channel or channel pair for 36 channel mode in the switchbox is closed during a scan If disabled a pulse is not output The output is a negative going pulse ECL Trigger Bus Line Shared by Switchboxes Only one switchbox configuration can use the selected ECL Trigger at a time When enabled the selected ECL Trigger bus line 0 or 1 is pulsed by the switchbox each time a scanned channel or channel pair for 36 channel mode is closed To disable the output for a specific switchbox send the OUTPut ECLTn OFF or 0 command for that switchbox Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guarantee
23. INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Channels 0 2 SET Open Channels 0 2 RESET errStatus viPrintf E1339 SCAN d d INIT n ch_first ch_last if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 End of main program Using the Relay Driver Module 43 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 44 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module Using This Chapter This chapter gives guidelines to scan Relay Driver Module channels and to use the Scan Complete bit In addition this chapter shows how the instrument responds to special IEEE 488 2 commands and to the SYStem ERRor command The chapter contents are Scanning Channels 0 0 cc eee eee eee ee page 47 Setting Checking States 0 2 eee eee eee page 50 Example Programs 0 e eee
24. ROUTe SCAN PORT and ROUTe SCAN PORT are accepted by the Relay Driver Module these commands have no effect on Relay Driver Module operation and are not described in this command reference For all ROUTe commands the term close a channel means to close an individual channel in 72 channel mode or to simultaneously close the SET channel and open the RESET channel in 36 channel mode For all ROUTe commands the term open a channel means to open an individual channel in 72 channel mode or to simultaneously open the SET channel and close the RESET channel in 36 channel mode ROUTe CLOSe lt channel_list gt Closes the Relay Driver Module channels specified by channel list Channel list has the form ccnn ccnn ccnn or ccnn ccnn where cc card number 01 99 and nn channel number 00 71 for 72 channel mode or 00 35 for 36 channel mode Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric cc00 cc71 72 channel mode N A cc00 cc35 36 channel mode 72 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Comments Example Closing Channels To close a single channel use ROUT CLOS ccnn multiple channels use ROUT CLOS ccnn ccnn sequential channels use ROUT CLOS ccnn ccnn groups of sequential channels use ROUT CLOS ccnn cc
25. channel is closed current is sunk When a channel is open current is not sunk When more than one channel is specified in the OPEN or CLOSe command all channels in the channel list are opened or closed nearly simultaneously within 100 usec When multiple channels are switched the actuation order is not guaranteed If actuation order is important use a separate OPEN or CLOSe command for each channel For 72 channel mode scanning channels means to open close more than one channel using the SCAN lt channel_list gt command When SCAN lt channel_list gt is used a 60 msec delay occurs between channel actuations The scan sequence for 72 channel mode when SCAN is used is 1 Close the first channel in the channel_list Wait for the 30 msec timer Open the first channel Wait for the 30 msec timer Repeat steps 1 4 for next channel to the end of the channel_list If ARM COUNt gt 1 repeat steps 1 5 for ARM COUNt number ON CA I UC P2 If TRIG SOUR IMM is set the delay time between channel actuations is 60 msec If another TRIG source is used and the time between triggers is at least 60 msec the scan advances when the trigger is received If another TRIG source is used and the time between triggers is 60 msec a Trigger Ignored error is generated 30 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Using 36 Channel
26. channel mode is closed during a scan This is also wo used to disable a selected TTL Trigger bus line n specifies the TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 and mode enables ON or 1 or disables OFF or 0 the specified TTL Trigger bus line Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value n numeric 0 to 7 N A mode boolean ON OFF 1 0 OFF 0 Comments Enabling TTL Trigger Bus When enabled a pulse is output from the selected TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 after each channel or channel pair for 36 channel mode in the switchbox is closed during a scan If disabled a pulse is not output The output is a negative going pulse TTL Trigger Bus Line Shared by Switchboxes Only one switchbox configuration can use the selected TTL Trigger at a time When enabled the selected TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 is pulsed by the switchbox each time a scanned channel or channel pair for 36 channel mode is closed To disable the output for a specific switchbox send the OUTPut TTL Trgn OFF or 0 command for that switchbox One Output Selected at a Time Only one output ECLTO or 1 TTLTrgO 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrgl is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTL Irg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active output Related Comm
27. channels will not all open simultaneously The order in which channels open when specified from a single command is not guaranteed Use sequential OPEN commands if needed Related Commands ROUte CLOSe ROUTe OPEN RST Condition All channels open for 72 channel mode In 36 channel mode all SET channels are opened and all RESET channels are closed Example Opening Switchbox Channels This example opens channels 100 and 213 of atwo module switchbox card numbers 01 and 02 OPEN 100 213 Open channels 100 and 213 In 72 channel mode 100 opens channel 0 of card 1 and 213 opens channel 13 of card 2 In 36 channel mode 100 opens channel 0 SET and closes channel 0 RESET of card 1 while 213 opens channel 13 SET and closes channel 13 RESET of card 2 74 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ROUTe OPEN lt channel list gt Returns the current state of the channel s queried Channel list has the form ccnn ccnn ccnn or ccnn ccnn where cc card number 01 99 and nn channel number 00 71 for 72 channel mode or 00 35 for 36 channel mode The command returns 1 if channel s are open or returns 0 if channel s are closed Comments Query is Software Readback The ROUTe OPEN command returns the current software state of the channels specified It does not account for hardware failures or
28. connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP U S Government Restricted Rights The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private expense They are delivered and licensed as commercial computer software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7013 Oct 1988 DFARS 252 211 7015 May 1991 or DFARS 252 227 7014 Jun 1995 as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 Jun 1987 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause whichever is applicable You have only those rights provided for such Software and Documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved DA oco HP E1339A Z2309A 72 Channel Open Collector Digital Output Relay Driver Module User s Manual Edition 2 Copyright 1997 Hewlett Packard Company All Rights Reserved Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Documentation History All Editions and Updates of this manual and t
29. eee eee eee page 51 Scanning Channels Setting Scan Mode Operation Note Using Scanning Trigger Sources This section shows several methods to control scanning channels for the Relay Driver Module including Setting Scan Mode Operation Using Scanning Trigger Sources Scanning With External Instruments Using the Scan Complete Bit For the Relay Driver Module scanning channels consists of closing and opening a set of channels one channel at a time Single scan multiple scan 2 to 32767 or continuous scanning modes are available See Figure 4 1 for a typical sequence to set Relay Driver Module scanning operation Although ROUTe SCAN MODE NONEIVOLTIRES is accepted by the Relay Driver Module this command has no effect on Relay Driver Module operation You can use ROUTe SCAN MODE to query the scanning mode NONE VOLT or RES of the Relay Driver Module The TRIG SOUR command specifies the source to advance the scan You can use the TRIG command to advance the scan when TRIG SOUR BUS or TRIG SOUR HOLD is set Figure 4 2 shows scanning trigger sources Understanding the Relay Driver Module 45 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Sets Number of Scanning Cycles ARM COUNt lt number gt sets 1 to 32767 scanning cycles per INIT command Default is 1 scanning cycle Sets the Trigger Source NL TRIG SOUR defines the trigger source to adva
30. error cc02 VME bus error while accessing card cc03 the card ID read back was in error cc04 card registers are bad cc05 hardware and firmware have different values Possibly a hardware error or an outside entity is register programming the Relay Driver Module cc10 card did not generate an interrupt cc11 the busy bit was not held the appropriate length of time either too short or too long CC13 card generated an interrupt too soon WAI Wait to continue command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 90 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix A Relay Driver Specifications ltem Specification Maximum Open Collector Voltage 32V Sink Current Capability 200 mA per switch Maximum Internal Power Supply Current 5V 1A fused and requires P2 12V 1A fused 24V 1A fused and requires P2 One of the three internal power supplies can be selected Use of the internal power supply will result in additional current consumption from the respective VXI backplane power supply Typical Time Allowed to Open Close a Channel 30 msec Interface Cables Two 2 meter long twisted pair ribbon mating cables are supplied Option 001 deletes these cables Module Size Device Type B register based Connectors Used
31. error is generated 34 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Programs Using the Example Programs Copying Example Programs Running Example Programs Additional Example Programs Note This section provides some example programs for the Relay Driver including Using the Example Programs Example Closing a Channel 72 Channel Mode Example Closing a Channel 36 Channel Mode Example Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode Example Scanning Channel 36 Channel Mode This chapter Chapter 2 Configuring the Relay Driver Module and Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module contain some example programs that show ways to use the Relay Driver Module These examples are written in the C language and require only the downloaded HP E1339A SCPI driver or the ZSWITCHBOX SCPI driver For the online version of this manual you can copy the example programs to the clipboard and paste them into your application by using the Adobe Acrobat Reader copy and paste functions To copy an example program from the online version of this manual Click the Text Selection Tool from the toolbar Highlight the text to be copied Use Edit Copy to copy the text to the clipboard Insert the clipboard text into your application PONS The example programs in this chapter and in Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module
32. for channels opened or closed by direct register access see Appendix B Relay Driver Module Register Definitions Example Example Query Channel Open State This example opens channels 100 and 213 of a two module switchbox and queries channel 213 state Since channel 213 is programmed to be open 1 is returned For 72 channel mode this indicates channel 13 in card 2 is open For 36 channel mode this indicates channel 13 SET in card 2 is open while channel 13 RESET is closed OPEN 100 213 Open channels 100 and 213 OPEN 213 Query channel 213 state ROUTE SCAN channel list gt Defines the channels to be scanned Channel list has the form ccnn ccnn ccnn or ccnn ccnn where cc card number 01 99 and nn channel number 00 71 for 72 channel mode or 00 35 for 36 channel mode Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric cc00 cc71 72 channel mode N A cc00 cc35 36 channel mode Comments Defining Scan List When ROUTe SCAN is executed the channel list is checked for valid card and channel numbers An error is generated for an invalid channel list Scanning Channels You can scan single channels ccnn multiple channels ccnn ccnn sequential channels ccnn ccnn groups of sequential channels ccnn ccnn ccnn ccnn or any combination Scanning Operation When a valid channel list is defined INITiat
33. in the closed position and does not set the scan complete status bit Stopping Scan Enabled From Front Panel When a scan is enabled from the front panel or a B Size mainframe you can use RST entered via the interface or the front panel Reset Instr or Clear Instr keys to stop the scan Stopping Scans by Using the Terminal You may use a terminal connected to the HP E1406 command module to stop any scan If the scan was started from the terminal and the trigger source is BUS or HOLD sent the ABORt command to halt the scan If the scan was started from the terminal and some other trigger source is being used a Ctrl c will send an interface CLEAR to the instrument and abort the scan Sending Ctrl r also sends an interface CLEAR to the instrument and additionally performs a reset RST on the instrument See your HP E1406 Command Reference for details on the terminal interface If the scan was started from the HP IB interface but you want to stop the scan by using the terminal first make sure the correct instrument e g SWITCH at the desired logical address is selected by using the terminal softkeys Then send a Ctrl r This will send an interface CLEAR to the HP IB task but will not place the instrument in the reset state with respect to the HP IB task These actions will occur regardless of the trigger source setting 58 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Gua
34. in the switchbox channel list channel_list 2010 Scan mode not allowed on The selected scanning mode is not allowed with this module or you this card have misspelled the mode parameter see SCAN MODE command 2011 Empty channel list No valid channels are specified in the channel_list 2012 Invalid channel range Invalid channel s specified in SCAN channel list command Attempting to begin scanning when no valid channel list is defined 2600 Function not supported on Sending a command to a module card in a switchbox that is not this card supported by this card 2601 Channel list required Sending a command requiring a channel list without the channel list 102 Relay Driver Error Messages Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Index HP E1339A Z2309A User s and SCPI Programming Manual A ABORT Subsystem ABORt 58 ARM Subsystem ARM COUNt number MIN MAX 60 ARM COUNt MIN MAX 61 B base address 94 C Certification 7 Channel Enable Registers 96 90 Command Module 11 15 Command Types Abbreviated Commands 56 Command Separator 56 Common Command Format 55 Implied Commands 56 Linking Commands 57 Parameters 56 SCPI Command Format 55 Configuration Changing Timer Delay 25 Connecting User Inputs 20 Internal Power Supply Voltage Setting 23 Interrupt Priority Jumpers Setting 22 IRO jumper setting 23 Logical Address Switch Setting
35. is a model HP Z2309A or HP E1339A A 30 msec timer on the module is set to busy whenever a Relay Driver register is written to including opens or closes A read of the Status Control register base 04 returns a 1 in bit 7 when the module is not busy or returns a 0 in bit 7 when the module is busy An interrupt is generated after any of the Relay Driver registers are written Bit 6 ofthe Status Register is used to enable disable interrupts from the card If bit 6 is returned as a 0 interrupts are enabled If bit 6 is returned as a 1 interrupts are disabled Bit 14 is the MODID bit When a 0 is returned in bit 14 the module has been selected with a high state on the P2 MODID line If a 1 is returned the module has not been selected Relay Driver Register Definitions 95 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Configuration Registers Channel Enable Registers A read of the configuration registers will return their current value All bits are normally left open which will return FFFF There are 24 bits of input contained in the 8 least significant bits used in the three Configuration Registers The upper 8 bits of each configuration register are always high The only bits defined are bits CNFG 0 through CNFG 4 in Configuration Register 0 All other bits are ignored by the SCPI Driver A read of any of the Channel Enable registers always returns FFFF
36. is closed it sinks current Setting a bit to 1 closes a channel Writing a 0 to a channel opens the channel thus causing it to stop sinking current 96 Relay Driver Register Definitions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Register Definitions ID Register ID Register base 00 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined Read Manufacturer ID Returns FFFF Hewlett Packard A16 only register based device Device Type Register Device Type Register base 024 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined Read 0181 Status Control The Status Control register provides status information for the system Reg ister The meanings of the bits applicable to the Relay Driver are A Reset to power on state all channels open by writing a 1 in this bit must be set back to 0 B Disable interrupt by writing a 1 in this bit set back to 0 with a reset C Undefined D Status busy 0 not busy 1 E Status inderrupt disable 1 interrupt enable 0 F MODID bit 0 module has been selected Status Control Register base 04 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
37. must be from a lower channel number to a higher channel number Some examples follow 16 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Channel Lists Ranges 72 Channel Mode For 72 channel mode each channel is opened or closed independently using CLOSe to close a channel and OPEN ot open a channel Channel Lists CLOSe 100 112 Close chs 0 and 12 on card 1 OPEN 2203 210 Open chs 3 and 10 on card 2 Channel Ranges OPEN 100 171 Open all channels on card 1 SCAN 100 171 Set scan list for all channels on card 1 Example Channel Lists Ranges 36 Channel Mode For 36 channel mode channel pairs SET RESET are opened or closed using CLOSe to close a channel pair and OPEN to open a channel pair When CLOSe is executed the channel SET is closed and the channel RESET is opened When OPEN is executed the channel SET is opened and the channel RESET is closed Channel Lists CLOSe 100 112 Close chs 0 and 12 SET and open chs 0 and 12 RESET on card 1 OPEN 203 210 Open chs 3 and 10 SET and close chs 3 and 10 RESET on card 2 Channel Ranges OPEN 100 135 Open all channels SET and close all chanels RESET on card 1 SCAN 9100 135 Set scan list for all channels on card 1 Getting Started 17 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 18 Getting Starte
38. switchbox to be monitored 62 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com DISPlay MONitor STATe lt mode gt Turns the monitor mode ON or OFF When monitor mode is ON the RS 232 terminal display presents an array of values indicating the open close state of every channel on the module This display is dynamically updated each time a channel is opened or closed Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value lt mode gt boolean ON OFF 1 0 OFF O Comments Monitoring Switchbox Channels DISPlay MONitor STATe ON or DISPlay MONitor STATe 1 turns the monitor mode ON to show the channel state of the selected module DISPlay MONitor STATe OFF or DISPlay MONitor STATe 0 turns the monitor mode OFF Typing a Command on a Terminal Typing another command on the terminal will cause DISPlay MONitor STATe to be automatically set to OFF 0 Note that use of the OFF parameter is useful only if the command is issued across the HP IB interface Monitor Mode on an HP E1406 Command Module Display A typical display for the Relay Driver Module follows where all channels are closed The H indicates that the data is in hex format Each channel is represented as a bit in the hex value The 72 channels are blocked into 4 groups of 16 channels and one group of 8 channels Closing onl
39. value Attempting to execute a command with a parameter not applicable to the command 240 Hardware Error Command failed due to a hardware problem 241 Hardware Missing E1339A SCPI driver is not downloaded 310 System Error Internal driver error This error can result if an excessively long parameter list is entered 1500 External trigger source Assigning an external trigger source to a switchbox when the trigger already allocated source has already been assigned to another instrument Relay Driver Error Messages Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 101 Code Error Message Potential Cause s 1510 Trigger source Selected trigger source is not available on this platform e g some non existent triggers are not available on the HP E1300 E1301 VXI B size mainframes 2000 Invalid card number Addressing a module card in a swtchbox that is not part of the switchbox 2001 Invalid channel number Attempting to address a channel of a module in a switchbox that is not supported by the module e g channel 99 of a Relay Driver module 2006 Command not supported Sending a command to a module card in a switchbox than is not on this card supported by this card 2008 Scan list not initialized Executing an INIT before sending the SCAN command 2009 Too many channels in Attempting to address more channels than available
40. viOpen viRM INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Channel 36 errStatus viPrintf E1339 CLOS d n ch if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 End of main program prog Using the Relay Driver Module 37 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Exam ple Closing This program shows how to close a channel pair for the Relay Driver a Channel Module in 36 channel mode For 36 channel mode OPEN opens the specified channel s SET and CLOS closes the specified channel s SET If 36 Chan nel Mode more than one channel pair is specified all channels are opened or closed nearly simultaneously but the actuation order is not guaranteed To set 36 channel mode CNFG 0 must be connected to GROUND Typical Connections Figure 3 2 shows a Relay Driver Module configured for 36 channel mode CNFG 0 connected to ground with typical connections to Channel 0 SET and Channel 0 RESET For this example we will assume P2
41. 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Ch35 Ch34 Ch338 Ch32 Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Read Always Returns FFFFy Channel Enable Register 3 Channels 36 47 base 164 15 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch388 Ch37 Ch36 Read Always Returns FFFFy Channel Enable Register 4 Channels 48 59 base 184 15 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48 Read Always Returns FFFF Channel Enable Register 5 Channels 60 71 base 1A4 15 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write N A Ch71 Ch70 Ch69 Ch68 Ch67 Ch66 Ch65 Ch64 Ch63 Ch62 Che1 Ch60 Read Always Returns FFFFy Relay Driver Register Definitions 99 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 100 Relay Driver Register Definitions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Appendix C Relay Driver Error Messages Error Types This appendix lists the error messages generated by the HP E1339A Relay Driver mo
42. 10 scans per INIT command ARM COUN Query number of scans Relay Driver Module Command Reference 61 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com DISPlay Subsystem The DISPlay subsystem monitors the channel state of a selected module or card in a switchbox The DISPlay command subsystem only operates with an RS 232 terminal connected to the HP E1406 command module s RS 232 port Syntax DISPlay MONIitor CARD number AUTO gt STATe lt boolean gt STATe DISPlay MONitor CARD lt number gt AUTO Selects the module in a switchbox to be monitored You must use DISP MON STAT ON to actually display the monitored module state to the RS 232 terminal Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value numbenAUTO numeric 1 99 AUTO Comments Selecting a Specific Module to be Monitored Send the card number in a switchbox with the DISPlay MONitor CARD command Selecting the Present Module to be Monitored Use the DISPlay MONitor CARD AUTO command to select the last module addressed by a switching command e g ROUTe CLOSe RST Condition DISPlay MONitor CARD AUTO Example Example Select Switchbox Module for Monitoring DISP MON CARD 2 Select module 2 in a switchbox DISPlay MONitor CARD Queries the setting of the DISPlay MONitor CARD command and returns the number of the module in a
43. 23 Pin Definitions 36 Channel P200 21 Pin Definitions 72 Channel P200 22 Pin Definitions 72 Channel P400 22 Pin Definitions 36 Channel P400 21 Setting Pulsed Continuous Operation 25 Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuation 25 Configuration Registers 96 98 Connecting User Inputs 20 D Declaration of Conformity 9 Device Type Register 95 97 DISPlay Subsystem DISPlay MONitor CARD number AUTO 62 DISPlay MONitor CARD 62 DISPlay MONitor STATe mode 63 DISPlay MONitor STATe 63 Downloading the SCPI Driver 27 E Error Messages 101 Error Query Response SYST ERR 49 Error Types 101 Example Programs Accessing the Status Control Register 94 Advancing Scan Using TRIGger 84 Channel Lists Ranges 36 Channel Mode 17 Channel Lists Ranges 72 Channel Mode 17 Closing a Channel 36 Channel Mode 38 Closing a Channel 72 Channel Mode 36 Closing Relay Driver Module Channels 73 Enabling Trig Out Port 69 Enabling Continuous Scanning 65 Enabling ECL Trigger Bus Line 0 68 Enabling Status Byte Register Bit 8 79 Enabling the Monitor Mode 63 Enabling TTL Trigger Bus Line 7 70 Opening Switchbox Channels 74 Query Trig Out Port State 69 Query Channel Closure 74 Query Channel Open State 75 Query Continuous Scanning State 65 Query ECL Trigger Bus Enable State 68 Query Number of Scans 61 Query the Operation Status Enable Register 79 Query Trigger Source 87 Query TTL Trigger Bus Enable State 71
44. 62 DISPlay MONitor CARD lt number gt AUTO eese 62 DISPlay MONTHORC ARID dim 62 DISPIy MONiIOr 5 TA Fo mode 2 airinn nenin Ea manera neal 63 DISPIS MONIO TATE iiie ert estere etuer anrr bp a 63 TID EISE SOD DUST ei eco irpo A S E n Betas tna Cbar t A TOE NE CO es pna 64 TNT rate CON Tinuous modes 2oiisepcentseeecto sb enna n PAE AEA ER RREE 64 Ui ee AN IT C0 CP eo nce ener cer Pena A AAS meee ree ree een 65 TNT TRE IY eic tpa btt v addu t beoe ai 65 OUTPUT ADS YER I ccm 67 OUTP ECL Ta STATE SUUUIBS Lii rie Pe Te i 67 OUTA EEEO STATE I aonana puree nenc tenements eas 68 OD EPu EX Temal STATE irene EMPIRE an 68 OUTP B XCEEPRATIES LATE sonini NSS 69 2 Contents Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com OL TPOCTTETIgal STA Te AUDENIQS asser bcr Keni NN NANNE ENN EAN teen 70 DL TPucT UL TrenE STATE irea AE NS 71 ROUTE Se PRS DE T TT Ja ROUTE CLOSS earns SN SO araro N 72 ROUTE ICLOSE chanel Det S iiaee ap einer nE aa RE HERR Elena n ero eis 13 ROUTE TOPEN ee Faith MSi ceruraco o epe a Ee Da psi End und 74 ROU TeqOPE IN lt chome l Del 2 eet okric eti tun GR DE E UNE Go UR ERO ctc es 75 ROUTE SCAN schannel TSTS aspero E pete s 73 STATE SUFE MR A STA TUSOPEROW CONDINON iuiscssxdectbtubbr tesis mettra ane AOE 79 STATUSIOPER ation ENA B le unmask occire prre n rhe Ub de rr as 79 OIAXTUSOPBROUOGUENABIS T 45i hte ete odas rlaivem tt
45. 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Chapter 5 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Using This Chapter Note This chapter describes SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments commands and summarizes IEEE 488 2 Common commands that are applicable to the Relay Driver Module The chapter includes Command Types inca she ex twee ede tre aes page 57 SCPI Command Reference 0 0 c eee eee eee page 59 SCPI Command Quick Reference 0 000002 ee eee page 90 IEEE 488 2 Common Commands 00 0 eese page 91 The SCPI commands described in this chapter are available in the downloadable SCPI driver for the HP Command Modules such as the HP E1306 HP E1406 and HP E13XX B Size Mainframes and the equivalent V XIplug amp play functions See the HP 75000 Series B Mainframe User s Manual or the HP 75000 Series C HP E1406A B User s Manual for additional information on SCPI and IEEE 488 2 common commands Command Types Common Command Format SCPI Command Format Commands are separated into two types IEEE 488 2 Common Commands and SCPI Commands The IEEE 488 2 standard defines the Common commands that perform functions like reset self test status byte query etc Common commands are four or five characters in length always begin with the asterisk character and may include one or more parameters The command keyword is separated from the full parameter by a space character
46. 95 O Operation Modes of Operation 13 Operations Overview 24 Setting 36 72 Channel Operation 24 104 Index Using 36 Channel Mode 14 Pulsed Continuous Output 14 Simultaneous Stepped Actuations 14 Using 72 Channel Mode 14 OUTPut Subsystem OUTPut ECLTn STATe mode 67 OUTPut ECLTn STATe 68 OUTPut EXTernal STATe 68 OUTPut EXTernal STATe 69 OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe mode 70 OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe 71 R Reading Registers Channel Enable Registers 96 Configuration Registers 96 Device Type Register 95 ID Register 95 Status Control Register 95 Recalling States RCL 48 register address 94 Register Addressing With Logical Address 94 With Memory Mapping 94 Register Definitions Channel Enable Registers 99 Configuration Registers 98 Device Type Register 97 ID Register 97 Register Definitons Status Control Register 97 Relay Driver Error Messages 101 Relay Driver Module Configuration 20 Relay Driver Module Description 11 Relay Driver Module Programming 15 Relay Driver Register Definitions 93 Relay Driver Specifications 91 Response to Reset RST 49 ROUTe Subsystem ROUTe CLOSe channel list 72 ROUTe CLOSe channel list 73 ROUTe OPEN channel list 74 ROUTe OPEN channel list 75 ROUTe SCAN channel list 75 S Safety Symbols 8 Scan Mode Operation Commands 46 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Scanning Channels Using
47. AT OPER command See Example Programs in this chapter for an example using the Scan Complete bit When enabled by the STAT OPER ENAB 256 command the Scan Complete bit will be reported as bit 7 of the Status Byte Register Use the HP IB Serial Poll or STB to read the Status Byte Register When bit 7 of the Status Byte Register is enabled by SRE 128 to assert an HP IB Service Request SRQ you can interrupt the computer when the Scan Complete bit is set after a scanning cycle completes This allows the computer to do other operations while the scanning cycle is in progress Setting Checking States This section describes the response of the Relay Driver Module to three IEEE 488 2 common commands SAV RCL and RST and the response to the error query SYST ERR Sto ring The SAV numeric state command saves the current instrument state States S AV The state number ad is Specie by the numeric state parameter The settings saved by SAV are ARM COUNt TRIGger SOURce OUTput STATe e INITiate CONTinuous SCAN the scan list is set to invalid so the command does not save a scan list SCAN MODE SCAN PORT CLOSed Channels Recalli Ng The RCL numeric state gt command recalls the state when the last SAV was executed for the specified numeric state parameter 0 9 If no SAV States RCL was executed for the numeric state RST default settings are used Refer to the SAV settings list for the
48. H 18 S 16 CNFG 15 31 CH4S 46 CH8S 2 CH 18 R 17 CNFG 14 32 CH4R 47 CH8R 3 CH19S 18 CNFG 13 33 CH5S 48 CH9S 4 CH19R 19 CNFG 12 34 CH5R 49 CH9R 5 POWER 20 GROUND 35 POWER 50 POWER 6 CH 20S 21 CHOS 36 CNFG 3 51 CH 10S 7 CH 20 R 22 CHOR 37 CNFG 2 52 CH 10 R 8 CH21S 23 CH18S 38 CNFG 1 53 CH11S 9 CH 21R 24 CH1R 39 CNFG 0 54 CH11R 10 POWER 25 POWER 40 GROUND 55 POWER 11 CH 22 S 26 CH2S 41 CH6S 56 CNFG 7 12 CH 22 R 27 CH2R 42 CH6R 57 CNFG 6 13 CH 23S 28 CH3S 43 CH7S 58 CNFG 5 14 CH 23 R 29 CH3R 44 CH7R 59 CNFG 4 15 POWER 30 POWER 45 POWER 60 GROUND Table 2 2 36 Channel Pin Definitions P400 Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name Pin Name 1 CH 24 S 16 CNFG 19 31 CH 34 S 46 CH 14S 2 CH 24 R 17 CNFG 18 32 CH 34 R 47 CH 14 R 3 CH25S 18 CNFG 17 33 CH 35S 48 CH 15S 4 CH 25 R 19 CNFG 16 34 CH 35 R 49 CH 15 R 5 POWER 20 GROUND 35 POWER 50 POWER 6 CH 26 S 21 CH 30S 36 CNFG 23 51 CH 16S 7 CH 26 R 22 CH 30 R 37 CNFG 22 52 CH 16 R 8 CH 27S 23 CH 31S 38 CNFG 21 53 CH 17S 9 CH27R 24 CH31R 39 CNFG 20 54 CH17R 10 POWER 25 POWER 40 GROUND 55 POWER 11 CH 28S 26 CH 328 41 CH 12S 56 CNFG 11 12 CH 28 R 27 CH 32 R 42 CH12R 57 CNFG 10 13 CH 29S 28 CH 33S 43 CH 13S 58 CNFG 9 14 CH 29 R 29 CH 33 R 44 CH 13 R 59 CNFG 8 15 POWER 30 POWER 45 POWER 60 GROUND Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 21
49. LOSe channel list are actuated nearly simultaneously A 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel in the SCAN channel list 36 Channel Mode Actuation Valid only when CNFG 0 is connected to GROUND Simultaneous Actuation CNFG 1 Open OPEN ccnn opens the channel pair and CLOSe ccnn closes the channel pair All channel pairs SET RESET in the OPEN CLOSe channel list are actuated nearly simultaneously A 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the SCAN channel list Stepped Actuation CNFG 1 connected to GROUND OPEN ccnn opens the channel pair and CLOSe ccnn closes the channel pair A 30 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the OPEN CLOSe channel list A 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the SCAN channel list 36 Channel Mode Current Output Valid only when CNFG 0 is connected to GROUND Continuous Output CNFG 2 Open The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair when actuated The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair that is actuated The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair that is actuated Pulsed Output CNFG 2 connected to GROUND When the channel pair is actuated the SET or RESET output current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicate
50. Mode In 36 channel mode two bits are paired together and one bit is the inverse of the other The channel pairs formed are CH 0 SET CH 0 RESET CH 1 SET CH 1 RESET etc This mode can be used to drive two coil switches one for SET and one for RESET Operations Overview Note CNFG 0 must be connected to GROUND to set 36 channel mode Table 3 2 36 Channel Mode Operations As shown in Table 3 1 simultaneous actuation stepped actuation pulsed output and continuous output modes are available for 36 channel mode Operation Switching One Channel Pair Switching Multiple Channel Pairs Scanning Channel Pairs Simultaneous Stepped A ctuations Valid only when CNFG 0 is connected to GROUND Simultaneous Actuation CNFG 1 Open OPEN ccnn opens the channel pair and CLOSe ccnn closes the channel pair All channel pairs SET RESET in the OPEN CLOSe channel_list are actuated nearly simultaneously A 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the SCAN channel_list Stepped Actuation CNFG 1 connected to GROUND OPEN ccnn opens the channel pair and CLOSe ccnn closes the channel pair A 30 msec delay occurs between actuation of each channel pair in the OPEN CLOSe channel list A 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the SCAN channel list Continuous Pulsed Outputs Valid only when CNFG 0 is connected to GROU
51. ND Continuous Output CNFG 2 Open The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair when actuated The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair that is actuated The SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair that is actuated Pulsed Output CNFG 2 connected to GROUND When the channel pair is actuated the SET or RESET output current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs The SET or RESET output current is applied to the actuated channel pair until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs This process is then repeated with the next channel pair in the OPEN CLOSe channel list until the list is completed The SET or RESET output current is applied to the actuated channel pair until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs For scanning pulsed output mode requires twice as much time as continuous output to complete the operation Using the Relay Driver Module 31 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Setting The CNFG 1 bit sets 36 channel mode simul
52. OR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Enable Scan Complete Bit to Set Bit 7 in Status Byte Register errStatus viPrintf E1339 STAT OPER ENAB 256 n if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Set External Triggering Mode errStatus viPrintf E1339 TRIG SOUR EXT n if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Set up Scan List errStatus viPrintf E1339 SCAN d d n ch_first ch_last if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Enable Scan errStatus viPrintf E1339 INIT n if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Wait for Scan Complete Program lines for computer to do other operations Go to Interrupt Routine Program goes to this line after scan cycle is complete thus generating an interrupt Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 54 Understanding the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888
53. SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 End of main program Using the Relay Driver Module 41 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Scanning This program shows one way to scan three channel pairs in 36 channel Channels mode For 36 channel mode when a channel pair is actuated the channel pair SET is closed and the channel pair RESET is opened After a delay 36 Chan nel Mode the channel pair SET is opened and the channel pair RESET is closed For 36 channel mode scanning you can set pulsed or continuous output Typical Connections Figure 3 4 shows typical connections to three external relays We will assume P2 capability is available so the 5V internal supply is applied to the external relays Connect CNFG 0 and CNFG 2 for the operation desired as shown in Figure 3 4 For pulsed output connect CNFG 2 to GROUND For continuous output do not connect CNFG 2 to GROUND Relay 3 E1339 fig3 4 Figure 3 4 Example Scanning Channels 36 Channel Mode SCPI Commands
54. Scanning Trigger Sources 45 Scanning Trigger Sources 47 Using the Scan Complete Bit 48 Scanning With External Instruments 48 Using this Chapter 11 Setting Scan Mode Operation 45 46 Using Scanning Trigger Sources 45 V Using the Scan Complete Bit 48 Verifying Initial Operation 27 Scanning Trigger Sources 47 Scanning With External Instruments 48 SCPI Command Quick Reference 88 W SCPI Command Reference 57 WARNINGS 8 Setting Scan Mode Operation 45 Warnings and Cautions 19 Specifying SCPI Commands 16 Warranty 7 STATus Subsystem Writing to Registers STATus OPERation CONDition 79 Channel Enable Registers 96 STATus OPERation ENABle unmask 79 Status Control Register 96 STATus OPERation ENABle 79 STATus OPERation EVENt 80 Z STATus PRESet 80 ZSWITCHBOX Driver Considerations 27 Status Control Register 95 96 97 Storing States SAV 48 Switch Card Numbers 16 Switch Channel Addresses 16 Switch Channel Numbers 16 Switchbox Definition 15 SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem CDEScription number 81 SYSTem CPON number ALL 81 SYSTem CTYPE number 82 SYSTem ERRor 83 T TRIGger Subsystem TRIGger IMMediate 84 TRIGger SOURce source 85 TRIGger TRIGger SOURce 87 Types of Registers 93 Typical Software Configuration 27 U Using 36 Channel Mode Operations Overview 31 Scanning Channel Pairs 33 Setting Pulsed Continuous Outputs 32 Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuations 32 Switching Channel Pairs 32 Using 72 Cha
55. Some examples are RST ESR 32 STB The SCPI commands perform functions like closing switches making measurements and querying instrument states or retrieving data A subsystem command structure is a hierarchical structure that usually consists of a top level or root command one or more lower level commands and their parameters This example shows part of a typical subsystem ROUTe CLOSe channel list SCAN channel list MODE Relay Driver Module Command Reference 55 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ROUTe is the root command CLOSe and SCAN are second level commands and MODE is a third level command Command A colon always separates one command from the next lower level command as Separator shown below ROUTe SCAN MODE Colons separate the root command from the second level command ROUTe SCAN and the second level from the third level SCAN MODE Abbreviated The command syntax shows most commands as a mixture of upper and lower case Commands letters The upper case letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command For shorter program lines send the abbreviated form For better program visibility you may send the entire command The instrument will accept either the abbreviated form or the entire command For example if the command syntax shows MEASure then MEAS and MEASURE are both acceptable forms Other forms of MEA
56. Sure such as MEASU or MEASUR will generate an error You may use upper or lower case letters Therefore MEASURE measure and MeAsUrE are all acceptable Implied Implied commands are those which appear in square brackets in the command Commands syntax The brackets are not part of the command and are not sent to the instrument Suppose you send a second level command but do not send the preceding implied command In this case the instrument assumes you intend to use the implied command and it responds as if you had sent it For example in the partial ROUTe subsystem shown ROUTe CLOSe channel list the root command ROUTe is an implied command so you can use either ROUT CLOS or CLOS to close the channels specified in the channel list Parameters Parameter Types The following table contains explanations and examples of parameter types you might see in this chapter Parameters shown within square brackets are optional parameters The brackets are not part of the command and are not sent to the instrument If you do not specify a value for an optional parameter the instrument chooses a default value For example consider the ARM COUNt lt MIN MAX gt command If you send the command without specifying a parameter the present ARM COUNt value is returned If you send the MIN parameter the command returns the minimum count available If you send the MAX parameter the command returns the maximum count av
57. Te OFF 0 disables the port Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value mode boolean ON OFF1 0 OFF 0 Comments Abbreviated Syntax OUTPut subsystem commands EXTernal and STATe are optional subcommands The OUTPut command can be abbreviated by executing OUTP ON or OUTP OFF 68 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Drivers Must be Downloaded Does not Apply to Embedded Computers OUTPut EXTernal STATe is available only if the ZSWITCHBOX or HP E1339 driver has been downloaded to the HP E1306A or HP E1406 Command Module If you do not use the Command Module or have not downloaded one of these drivers to the Command Module a Hardware Missing error is generated Enabling Trig Out Port When enabled a pulse is output from the Trig Out BNC port after each scanned switchbox channel is closed If disabled a pulse is not output from the port after channel closures The output pulse is a negative going pulse Trig Out Port Shared by Switchboxes Once enabled the Trig Out port may be pulsed by the switchbox each time a channel is closed in a switchbox during scanning To disable the output for a specific switchbox send OUTPut EXTernal STATe 0 command for that switchbox The OUTP OFF command must be executed following use of this port to allow other in
58. The next advance of the scan opens the last channel The scan halts after one scan Note Youcan set more than one scan 2 to 32767 or you can set continuous scanning See Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module for details 40 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Program Example Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode This program scans three channels in 72 channel mode include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR HP E1339A logical addr long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A int ch_first 100 first scan channel 100 int ch_last 102 last scan channel 102 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpenDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Channels 0 2 SET Open Channels 0 2 RESET errStatus viPrintf E1339 SCAN d d INIT n ch_first ch_last if VI_
59. _ADDR2 VI_NULL VI_NULL amp INST if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen s returned 0x x n INSTR_ADDR2 errStatus return errStatus Configure the External Instrument External Instrument configuration commands go here Open the Relay Driver Module Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR ADDR1 VI NULL VI NULL amp E1339 if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen s returned 0x x n INSTR_ADDR1 errStatus return errStatus Reset the Relay Driver Module errStatus viPrintf E1339 RST CLS n if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Enable the HP E1306A Trig Out Port errStatus viPrintf E1339 OUTP ON n if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus Understanding the Relay Driver Module 51 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Set Relay Driver Module Trigger Source to External Triggering errStatus viPrintf E1339 TRIG SOUR EXT n if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus Set up Scan List errStatus viPrintf E1339 SCAN ld ld n ch_first ch_last if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Enable Scan and Send Trigger to External Instru
60. a pud 26 DOL ors rari rbi e DE 26 ki nani TATE CD rr iio Tm 27 Chapter 3 Using the Relay Driver Module 4 5 neri prr rbokeno EE PERF ERA SEEERE EE E EEKUR AE EPXEMA REEF AE REEEPKI E EEEEE 29 IL DT Ibl rc MEE c 29 Using TA hannel ModE uu a ie sad wearin iin ded as ev sen EONS DESNA pel kavk e OO RUM CU RN Eh 30 Operations Overview sicvesscanierscersocsseriensentiecssvarse scasandonsdan tender aaar eo aiei aait 30 x perire C hannele quem 30 DON UNIS aussen eee atric uad attain E aic die tlie 30 sme SO aie AAS T M 31 Operations PIU qu eR m sl Contents 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuations 0 0 eee ceeececeeeeceseeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeaaees 32 Setting Pulsed Continuous Quitputs corretti rion citeriore ieri sera ier stained 32 3er Channel Pats eT TEM 32 Scanning Sirm lui P 33 Example PPT Gua cios ar pesi tur e Ru a Ea eae bd TENE stag lucy EUER RE UAR EO xp Cep Sq 35 Using the Example Programs iuit ettet tta Festa ort rr enr po tapar idiari 35 Example Closing a Channel 72 Channel Mode esee 36 Example Closing a Channel 36 Channel Mode 1 38 Example Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode sees 40 Example Scanning Channels 36 Channel Mode eese 42 Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module
61. ai PPM p MES 79 STA OP eaten ENVENI kroanen nie eo EHI on Fort aa Eo VM to EE av EcbCmp RUE 80 STATS FRESE LETTER 80 SYS Tem SUBSYSTEM e aio 81 SYS Tem DEScriptiony mmber S serrit eneo pekea 81 S STem CPON lt n mber gt ALL 5 tnorit trottoir kat n ek vuv oS vewrveavouves 81 SS We vs CTYPE lt DUnbeE o ere eee ae ene ee Ws ree ger ae re ir yr d sir p UE 82 me Ged PIE dide y eese re eee een rere 83 EEA eh HU RO Ig zs shy pad ptu E E E ba ma dobar Ee RUN ema D rU GG 84 TRIGA INUA nae ee iy tere ete reer nr prie pU Hm c ER 84 TRIG cer SOURCE SOUL aE ENEE EEE EE FUR WAR EH UAR HR VER UA 85 pides No d e ca taticcenia ies EATA 87 SCPI Command Quick Rete tame au cene ba I FRED NR INS RE REN RE RISUS Ne HIS SM 88 IEEE 488 2 Common t DISP a ica cu set eorr Eten dapat eeaeee La pula 89 Appendix A Relay Driver Specifications MED EL 91 Appendix B Relay Driver Register Detnitionsssinsconcearancixiieninicesnadinmianaens 93 Too Re rj ett o T T 93 Addresse Bo POSTE ios sxe ecd qr siemens UR SR ARI UD VM RR AR 93 Register Access with Logical Addres ucc ibas pi exi Pase Rubus a nie uai ca 94 Register Access with Memory MOSDDIDS iios redire ra nein PAR cei 94 Reading Trou ihe REIBESER coss oss ccd anax pete nated ana uh eases ene ian eeii edhe tug ea putea Sense ERR 95 ID org Ze 95 Device Type Reger as oe peiRu Hebr nop E uli ees Misa vUa bM MAR 95 Status Control Regis
62. ailable Be sure to place a space between the command and the parameter 56 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Parameter Type Explanations and Examples Numeric Accepts all commonly used decimal representations of numbers including optional signs decimal points and scientific notation 123 123E2 123 1 23E2 123 1 23E 2 1 23000E 01 Special cases include MIN MAX and INF Boolean Represents a single binary condition that is either true or false ON OFF 1 0 Discrete Selects from a finite set of values These parameters use mnemonics to represent each valid setting An example is TRIGger SOURce source where source can be BUS EXT HOLD or IMM Linking Linking IEEE 488 2 Common Commands with SCPI Commands Use a Commands semicolon between the commands For example RST OUTP ON or TRIG SOUR HOLD RST Linking Multiple SCPI Commands Use both a semicolon and a colon between the commands For example ARM COUN 1 TRIG SOUR EXT SCPI Command Reference This section describes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI commands for the HP E1339A Z2309A Relay Driver Module Commands are listed alphabetically by subsystem and also within each subsystem There are two ways to send commands to the instrument The most often used way is from a control
63. ame the first switchbox set for EXT trigger keeps the trigger resource until the switchbox source is changed to BUS HOLD or IMM NOTE Enabling Trig Out Port OUTP ON Operation of switchboxes with other The Trig Out port is shared by all instruments in the mainframe HP command modules e g HP E1406 With the port enabled with OUTP ON the port generates a is the same 5V negative going output trigger pulse each time after a channel closure for ANY switchbox in the mainframe Figure 4 2 Scanning Trigger Sources Understanding the Relay Driver Module 47 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Scanning With Scanning Relay Driver Module channels has the same effect as executing External multiple OPEN and CLOSe commands Thus scanning is useful when a number of relays or other user devices are to be closed and opened in Instruments sequence See Example Programs in this chapter for an example of scanning using an external instrument Using the Scan You can use the Scan Complete bit bit 8 in the Operation Status Register i of a switchbox to determine when a scanning cycle completes no other Complete Bit bits in the register apply to the switchbox See Figure 5 1 in Chapter 5 Relay Driver Module Command Reference for the Status System Register diagrams for the Relay Driver Module Bit 8 has a decimal value of 256 and you can read it directly with the ST
64. and closes the first channel in the channel list Each trigger from a trigger source selected by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list For 72 channel mode a trigger at the end of the channel list closes the first channel in the channel list and the scan cycle repeats for the number of times set by the ARM COUNt command For 36 channel mode a trigger at the end of the channel list closes the first SET channel in the channel list and opens the first RESET channel in the channel list The scan cycle repeats for the number of times set by the ARM COUNt command Non Continuous Scanning Operation Non continuous scanning is enabled with the INITiate CONTinuous OFF or INITiate CONTinuous 0 command Sending the INITiate IMMediate command closes the first channel in the channel list Each trigger from a trigger source selected by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list For 72 channel mode at the end of the scanning cycle the last channel in the channel list is opened For 36 channel mode at the end of the scanning cycle the last SET channel is the channel list is opened and the last RESET channel in the channel list is closed Stopping Continuous Scan See the ABORt command Related Commands ABORt ARM COUNt TRIGger TRIGger SOURce 64 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com
65. ands ROUT SCAN TRIGger SOURce OUTPut TTLTRGn STATe RST Condition OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe OFF disabled Example Example Enabling TTL Trigger Bus Line 7 OUTP TTLT7 STAT 1 Enable TTL trigger bus line 7 to output a pulse after each scanned channel or channel pair is closed 70 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe Queries the present state of the specified TTL trigger bus line The command returns 1 if the specified TTL Trg bus line is enabled or 0 if disabled Example Example Query TTL Trigger Bus Enable State This example enables TTL Trigger bus line 7 and queries the enable state The OUTPut TTLTrgn command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP TTLT7 STAT 1 Enable TTL Trigger bus line 7 OUTP TTLT7 Query bus enable state Relay Driver Module Command Reference 71 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ROUTe Subsystem The ROUTe command subsystem controls switching and scanning operations for Relay Driver Modules in a switchbox Syntax ROUTe CLOSe lt channel_list gt CLOSe lt channel_list gt OPEN lt channel_list gt OPEN lt channel_list gt SCAN channel list gt MODE mode MODE PORT port PORT Note Although ROUTe SCAN MODE ROUTe SCAN MODE
66. ard The switch card number depends on the switchbox configuration Numbers single module or multiple module set for the switches Leading zeroes can be ignored for the card number For a single module switchbox the card number is always 01 For a multiple module switchbox the card numbers are 01 02 cc The module with the lowest logical address is card number 01 the module with the next lowest logical address is card number 02 etc See the HP 75000 Series C or B Installation and Getting Started Guide for a definition of logical addresses Example Three Module Switchbox For example assume that three Relay Driver Modules are configured with logical addresses of 120 121 and 122 Card number 1 is assigned to the module at logical address 120 card number 2 is assigned to the module at logical address 121 and card number 3 is assigned to the module at logical address 122 Switch Channel Relay Driver Module channel numbers are 00 through 71 for 72 channel Numbers mode or 00 through 35 for 36 channel mode The channels can be addressed using channel numbers or channel ranges For a single module switchbox channel ranges can span across the channels For multiple module switchboxes channel ranges can span across the channels of all modules Use commas to form a channel list or use a colon to form a channel range Only valid channels can be accessed in a channel list or channel range and the channel list or channel range
67. ay Driver Module via the Status Control Register interrupts are enabled With interrupts enabled an interrupt is generated approximately 30 msec after any Channel Enable register is accessed see Appendix B Relay Driver Module Register Definitions The interrupt priority jumper selects the priority level that will be asserted As shipped from the factory the interrupt priority IRQ jumper is set to position 1 For most applications this priority will not need to be changed As required you can set interrupt priorities from 1 to 7 or set level X 22 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com When the IRQ jumpers are set to level X interrupts are disabled Interrupts can also be disabled using the Status Control register To change the IRO jumper setting remove the jumper from its current position and replace it at the desired setting see Figure 2 2 for jumper location Consult your mainframe manual to make sure that backplane jumpers are configured correctly Figure 2 2 Switch Jumper Locations Setting Logical Each module within an VXIbus mainframe must be set to a unique logical i address The logical address setting 0 to 255 is controlled by the logical Address Switch address switch The factory setting for the Relay Driver is 120 If multiple Relay Driver Modules are to be insta
68. bit The decimal value for bit 8 is 256 The decimal values are also used in the inverse manner to determine which bits are set from the total value returned by an EVENt or CONDition query The Relay Driver Module uses only bit 8 of the Operation Status Register This bit is called the Scan Complete bit and is set whenever a scan operation completes Since completion of a scan operation is an event in time bit 8 will never appear set when STAT OPER COND is queried However you can find bit 8 set with the STAT OPER EVEN query command Relay Driver Module Command Reference 77 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Set by OPC Related Commands ore OPC and WA Operation Complete 4 tically Operation status Register n Set at Power On Conditions Standard Event Register FESR Request Control Query Error ndent Error on Error all mand Error User Request Power On L 128 EV EN Summary Output Buffer Rit SY ATus OPERation CONDition C m SIATus OPERation EVENt B STATus OPERation ENABle 0 lt 1 gt 1 2 2 4 A lt 8 gt 4 lt 16 gt 5 lt 32 gt 6 64 7 128 8 256 9 512 0 1024 Yi 20485 4096
69. bus or VMEbus mainframe the term Command Module is used in this manual to refer to the HP E1306 or HP E1406 Command Module or to HP E13XX mainframes As shown in Figure 1 1 the Relay Driver Module consists of 72 channels channels 00 through 71 Each channel consists of an open collector output that is activated by turning on the channel driver allowing current to be sunk When the output is deactivated the driver is off not allowing current to be sunk The Relay Driver Module can switch voltages up to 32V and sink up to 200 mA per channel An internal 12V power supply is available to drive external loads When used in a VXIbus mainframe with P2 capability internal 5V and 24V power supplies are also available The Relay Driver Module also has 24 input bits that can be used for configuration These bits are used with the SCPI driver to determine in which mode 36 channel or 72 channel the card is to be used A 30 msec timer is available for interrupts IRQ and for delays between channels Getting Started 11 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com User Connections requires P2 5V gt gt Power 12V User Load Channel O V N E H v uu V Figure 1 1 Relay Driver Module Schematic Relay Driver Module Operation 12 Getting Started For a SCPI environment multiple Relay Driver Modules can b
70. capability is available so the 5V internal supply is applied to the external relay Figure 3 2 Example Closing a Channel 36 Channel Mode SCPI Commands To close channel pair 0 the command is CLOSe 100 where 1 is the card number and 00 is the channel pair number When this command is executed CHO SET is closed allowing current to be sunk and CHO RESET is opened not allowing current to be sunk 38 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Program Example Closing a Channel 36 Channel Mode This program closes a Relay Driver Module channel in 36 channel mode include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR 120 is the HP E1339A logical addr long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A int ch 100 channel 100 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpenDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return er
71. channel mode is set CNFG 0 connected to GROUND you can use CNFG 1 to set whether to actuate a channel pair at a time with a 30 msec delay between channel pairs stepped actuation or to simultaneously actuate all channel pairs in the channel list simultaneous actuation When a RST occurs up to six relay pairs may be opened at a time Use the CNFG 1 pin pin 38 on P200 to set simultaneous or stepped actuation mode for 36 channel mode ONLY Simultaneous Actuation Leave CNFG 1 open Stepped actuation connect CNFG 1 to GROUND Some microwave relays do not have DC interrupt capability but the relays are latching To reduce the power drawn by these relays you may want to use the pulsed mode of operation With continuous output currents are continuously applied With pulsed output when a channel is actuated the SET or RESET current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current 1s then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs When a RST occurs up to six channel pairs at a time may be pulsed If multiple channel pairs are opened or closed the next channel pair will wait until the previous channel has finished pulsing Use the CNFG 2 pin pin 37 on P200 to set pulsed or continuous output for 36 channel mode ONLY Continuous output Leave CNFG 2 Open Pulsed output Connect CNFG 2 to GROUND A 30 msec time delay is supplied for stepped continuous or pulsed operation If your app
72. d 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 67 One Output Selected at a Time Only one output ECLTO or 1 TTLTrg0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrgl is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTL Irg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active output Related Commands ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURce OUTPut ECLTn STATe RST Condition OUTPut ECLTn STATe OFF disabled Example Example Enabling ECL Trigger Bus Line 0 OUTP ECLTO STAT 1 Enable ECL Trigger bus line 0 to output a pulse after each scanned channel or channel pair is closed OUTPut ECLTn STATe Queries the state of the ECL Trigger bus line specified by n A 1 is returned if the line is enabled A 0 is returned if the line is disabled Valid values for n are 0 and 1 Example Example Query ECL Trigger Bus Enable State This example enables ECL Trigger bus line 0 and queries the enable state The OUTPut ECLTn command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP ECLTO STAT 1 Enable ECL Trigger bus line 0 OUTP ECLTO Query bus enable state OUTPut EXTernal STATe Enables or disables the Trig Out BNC port on the Command Module to output a trigger when a channel or channel pair for 36 channel mode is closed during a scan OUTPut EXTernal STATe ON 1 enables the port OUTPut EXTernal STA
73. d 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com STATus Subsystem The STATus subsystem reports the bit values of the Operation Status Register It also allows you to unmask the bits you want reported from the Standard Event Register and to read the summary bits from the Status Byte Register Syntax STATus OPERation CONDition ENABlIe unmask ENABLe EVENt PRESet QUEStionable CONDition ENABlIe mask ENABlIe EVENt Note Although STATus QUEStionable is supported to provide SCPI compliance this command does not affect Relay Driver Module operation and is not described in this command reference The STATus system contains four registers two of which are under IEEE 488 2 control the Standard Event Register ESE and the Status Byte Register STB see Figure 5 1 The operational status bit OPR service request bit RQS standard event summary bit ESB message available bit MAV and questionable data bit QUE in the Status Byte Register bits 7 6 5 4 and 3 respectively can be queried with the STB command Use the ESE command to query the unmask value for the Standard Event Register the bits you want logically OR d into the summary bit The registers are queried using decimal weighted bit values The decimal equivalents for bits 0 through 15 are included in Figure 5 1 A numeric value of 256 executed in a STAT OPER ENAB number command allows only bit 8 to generate a summary
74. d 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SYSTem ERRor Returns the error numbers and corresponding error messages in the error queue of a switchbox See Appendix C Relay Driver Module Error Messages for a listing of some switchbox error numbers and messages Comments Error Numbers Messages in the Error Queue Each error generated by a switchbox stores an error number and corresponding error message in the error queue The error message can be up to 255 characters long Clearing the Error Queue An error number message is removed from the queue each time the SYSTem ERRor command is sent The errors are cleared first in first out When the queue is empty each following SYSTem ERRor command returns 0 No error To clear all error numbers messages in the queue execute the CLS command Maximum Error Numbers Messages in the Error Queue The queue holds a maximum of 30 error numbers messages for each switchbox If the queue overflows the last error number message in the queue is replaced by 350 Too many errors The least recent error numbers messages remain in the queue and the most recent are discarded Example Example Reading the Error Queue SYST ERR Query the error queue Relay Driver Module Command Reference 83 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com TRIGger Subsystem The TRIGger command subsystem controls the triggering operation of a Relay Dri
75. d Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Chapter 2 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Using this Chapter This chapter shows how to configure and install the Relay Driver Module The chapter includes Warnings and Cautions 0 eee eee eee page 21 Relay Driver Module Configuration page 22 Setting Relay Driver Module Operation page 26 Installing the Relay Driver Module page 28 Verifying Initial Operation esses page 29 Warnings and Cautions WARNING WARNING Caution SHOCK HAZARD Only qualified service trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should install configure or remove the Relay Driver Module Disconnect all power sources from the mainframe and installed modules before installing or removing a module SHOCK HAZARD When handling user wiring connected to the Relay Driver Module consider the highest voltage present accessible on any channel Use wire with an insulation rating greater than the highest voltage which will be present on any channel MAXIMUM VOLTAGE CURRENT Maximum allowable voltage per channel for the Relay Driver Module module is 32 VDC and 200 ma per channel Exceeding any limit may damage the module STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE Use anti static procedures when removing configuring or installing a module
76. dule firmware when programmed by SCPI Errors with negative values are governed by the SCPI standard Error messages with positive values are not governed by the SCPI standard The definitions for error messages with negative numbers are 199 to 100 Command Errors syntax and parameter errors 299 to 200 Execution Errors instrument driver detected errors 399 to 300 Device Specific Errors instrument driver errors that are not command nor execution errors 499 to 400 Query Errors problem in querying an instrument Error Messages The following table lists all of the positive valued error messages and some of the negative valued error messages associated with the Relay Driver See the HP E1306 Command Module User s Manual or the HP E1406 Command Module User s Manual for further information or description of negative valued errors that are not listed in the table Code Error Message Potential Cause s 109 Missing parameter A required parameter in a command is missing 141 Illegal character data Attempting to execute a command with a character not applicable to the command 211 Trigger Ignored Trigger received when scan not enabled or trigger received after scan complete or trigger too fast 213 INIT Ignored Attempting to execute an INIT command when a scan is already in progress 222 Data out of range Parameter value is outside valid range 224 Illegal parameter
77. e IMMediate begins the scan and closes the first channel in the channel list Successive triggers from the source specified by TRIGger SOURce advance the scan through the channel list Relay Driver Module Command Reference 75 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Stopping Scan See ABORt Related Commands ROUTe CLOSe ROUTe OPEN TRIGger TRIGger SOURce RST Condition All channels open for 72 channel mode For 36 channel mode all SET channels are open and all RESET channels are closed Example Example Scanning Using External Devices This example shows one way to scan channels using an HP E1406 command module via HP IB and an external instrument The example uses a pulse from the command module Trig Out port to synchronize the external instrument to a Relay Driver Module external instrument commands Commands to configure external instrument OUTP ON Enable Trig Out port on command module TRIG SOUR BUS Set switchbox to receive Bus triggers SCAN 100 107 Set the channel list for chs 0 through 7 INIT Start the scanning cycle Loop Start the counting loop enter result Enter results into computer TRIGGER Trigger the switchbox to advance the channel scan increment count Increment the loop End Loop End of count loop END End of program 76 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guarantee
78. e configured as a switchbox instrument When the HP E1339A SCPI driver is downloaded the switchbox can be comprised of one or more HP E1339A Relay Driver Modules one or more Z2309 Relay Driver Modules or a combination of HP E1339A and HP Z2309 Relay Driver Modules The Relay Driver Module can be configured for 36 channel or 72 channel mode In 72 channel mode each driver is independently controlled In 36 channel mode two bits are used per channel with one bit being the inverse of the other bit This mode can be used to drive two coil switches one for SET and one for RESET For 36 channel mode simultaneous actuation stepped actuation pulsed output and or continuous output operations are available Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Modes of Operation Table 1 1 summarizes the modes of operation for the Relay Driver Module For 36 channel operation note that CNFG 1 sets the actuation mode simultaneous actuation or stepped actuation for the channel pairs while CNFG 2 sets the method of current output from the channel pairs continuous output or pulsed output Table 1 1 Relay Driver Module Operating Modes Operation Switching One Channel Switching Multiple Channels Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode Set when CNFG 0 is Open OPEN ccnn opens the channel and CLOSe ccnn closes the channel All channels in the OPEN C
79. e the next command is executed On a RST up to six relays may be actuated at a time When scanning channel pairs with SCAN channel list a 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the channel list for either simultaneous or stepped actuation This time includes 30 msec to close the channel pair and another 30 msec to open the channel pair before moving to the next channel pair For 36 channel mode use the CNFG 2 bitto set pulsed or continuous output Leave CNFG 2 open to set continuous output or connect CNFG 2 to GROUND to set pulsed output With continuous output for both switching and scanning channels when a channel pair is actuated the SET or RESET output current is continuously applied to the channel pair With pulsed output for both switching and scanning channels when a channel pair is actuated the SET or RESET current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs Pulsed output requires twice as much time as continuous output to complete the operation On a RST up to six relays may be actuated at a time with pulsed output Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Relay Driver Module Programming Note Switchbox Definition The Relay Driver Module can be programmed using register access see Appendix B Relay Driver Module Register Definit
80. el mode scanning channel pairs means to open close more than one channel pair SET RESET using the SCAN lt channel_list gt command to set the scan list When scanning channel pairs continuous or pulsed output is available see Setting Pulsed Continuous Outputs The scan sequences for continuous and pulsed output follow The scan sequence depends on whether continuous or pulsed output is selected as set with CNFG 2 but is not affected by the setting for simultaneous or stepped actuation as set with CNFG 1 To set 36 channel mode scanning with continuous output connect CNFG 0 to GROUND and leave CNFG 2 open The CNFG 1 setting does not matter With continuous output a 60 msec delay occurs between actuations of channel pairs for each channel pair in the SCAN lt channel_list gt The scan sequence for 36 channel mode scanning with continous output is 1 Close the first channel SET and open the first channel RESET Wait for the 30 msec timer Open the first channel SET and close the first channel RESET Wait for the 30 msec timer Repeat steps 1 4 for next channel to the end of the channel_list If ARM COUNt gt 1 repeat steps 1 5 for ARM COUNt number QN UA I UC P2 If TRIG SOUR IMM is set the delay time between channel actuations is 60 msec If another TRIG source is used and the time between triggers is at least 60 msec the scan advances when the trigger is received If another TRIG source is used and the
81. er MONItor STATe mode Selects monitor mode MONitor STATe Query the monitor state INITiate CONTinuous ON OFF Enables disables continuous scanning CONTinuous Queries continuous scan state IMMediate Starts a scanning cycle OUTPut ECLTn STATe ON OFF 1 0 Enables disables the specified ECL trigger line ECLTn STATe Queries the specified ECL trigger line EXTernal STATe ON OFF 1 0 Enables disables command module Trig Out port EXTernal S TATe Queries external state TTLTrgn STATe ON OFF 1 0 Enables disables the specified TTL trigger line TTLTrgn STATe Queries the specified TTL trigger line ROUTe CLOSe channel list Closes channel s CLOSe channel list Queries channel s closed OPEN channel list Opens channel s OPEN channel list Queries channel s opened SCAN channel list Defines channels for scanning STATus OPERation CONDition Returns contents of the Operation Condition Register OPERation ENABle unmask Enables events in Operation Event Register to be reported OPERation ENABle Returns the unmask value set by the ENABle command OPERation EVENt Returns the contents of the Operation Event Register PREset Sets Enable Register to 0 SYSTem CDEScription number Returns description of module in switchbox CPON lt number gt ALL Sets specified module to its power on state CTYPe number Returns the module type ERRor Returns error number message TRIGger IMMediate Causes a tri
82. es when bit 8 in the Operation Status Register is set to 1 and that bit is enabled by the STATus OPERation ENABle command bit 7 in the Status Byte Register is set to 1 Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value lt unmask gt numeric 32768 to 32767 N A Comments Setting Bit 7 of the Status Byte Register STATus OPERation ENABle 256 sets bit 7 of the Status Byte Register to 1 after bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 1 Related Commands ROUTe SCAN Example Example Enabling Status Byte Register Bit 8 STAT OPER ENAB 256 Enables bit 8 if the Operation Status Register to be reported to bit 7 OPR in the Status Byte Register STATus OPERation ENABle Returns which bits in the Event Register Operation Status Group are unmasked Comments Output Format Returns a decimal weighted value from 32768 to 32767 indicating which bits are set to true Maximum Value Returned The value returned is the value set by the STAT OPER ENAB lt unmask gt command However the maximum decimal weighted value used in this module is 256 bit 8 set to true Example Example Query the Operation Status Enable Register STAT OPER ENAB Query the Operation Status Enable Register Relay Driver Module Command Reference 79 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com STATus OPERation EVENt Returns w
83. fied all channels are opened or closed nearly simultaneously but the actuation order is not guaranteed To set 72 channel mode CNFG 0 must not be connected to GROUND Typical Connections Figure 3 1 shows typical connections to Channel 36 The 12V internal supply is applied to the external relay Figure 3 1 Example Closing a Channel 72 Channel Mode SCPI Commands To close channel 36 the command is CLOSe 136 where 1 is the card number and 36 is the channel number When this command is executed channel 36 is closed allowing current to be sunk 36 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Program Example Closing a Channel 72 Channel Mode This program closes a Relay Driver Module channel in 72 channel mode include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR 120 is the HP E1339A logical addr long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A int ch 136 channel 136 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpenDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the Instrument Session errStatus
84. figuring the Relay Driver Module 27 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR 120 is the HP E1339A logical address long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A char id_string 256 0 ID string buffer char selftst_string 256 0 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Reset the E1339A errStatus viPrintf E1339 RST CLS n if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Send the Self Test Command errStatus viQueryf E1339 TST n t selftst_string if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viQueryf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus printf Self Test Result is s n selftst_string Query the ID string errStatus viQueryf E1339 IDN n t id_stri
85. free Limitation Of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied pr oducts or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance The design and implementation of any circuit on this product is the sole responsibility of the Buyer HP does not warrant the Buyer s circuitry or malfunctions of HP products that result from the Buyer s circuitry In addition HP does not warrant any damage that occurs as a result of the Buyer s circuit or any defects that result from Buyer supplied products NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusive Remedies THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES HP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice HEWLETT PACKARD HP MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
86. gger to occur SOURce BUS Trigger source is TRG SOURce ECLTrgn SOURce EXTernal SOURce HOLD SOURce IMMediate SOURce TTLTrgn SOURce Trigger source is VXIbus ECL trigger bus line n Trigger source is Event In port on HP E1306 E1406 Holds off triggering Trigger source is the internal triggers Trigger is the VXlbus TTL trigger bus line n Queries scan trigger source 88 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com IEEE 488 2 Common Commands The following table describes the IEEE 488 2 Common Commands that apply to the Relay Driver Module These commands apply to many instruments and many have no specific action related to this module Only the commands that are related to this module are documented here For more information on the Common Commands refer to the HP E1406 Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI TEEE Standard 488 2 1987 Note If ZSWITCHBOX appears in the string returned by IDN you are using the old ZSWITCH driver It is advisable to upgrade to the HP E1339A driver to obtain the full feature set listed in this manual Command Description CLS Clears all status registers and the error queue See STATus OPERation EVENIt ESE register value Event status enable command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987
87. gh physical damage excessive moisture or any other reason REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service trained personnel If necessary return the product to a Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained DO NOT service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product Return the product to a Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Declaration of Conformity according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Hewlett Packard Company Loveland Manufacturing Center declares that the product Product Name 72 Channel Open Collector Digital Output Relay Driver Module Model Number HP E1339A Product Options All conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 1010 1 1990 Incl Amend 1 1992 EN61010 1 1993 CSA C22 2 1010 1 1992 UL 3111 1 1994 EMC CISPR 11 1990 EN55011 1991 Group1 Class A TEC 801 2 1991 EN50082 1 1992 4kVCD
88. h VXI module is being accessed The Address factory setting of the Relay Driver Logical Address switch is 120 78 Refer to the HP E1406 Command Module or the E1300A 01A Mainframe documentation for use of the VXI READ and VXI WRITE commands and other related commands Example Accessing the Status Control Register This example shows the Status Control Register being accessed from an external or embedded controller via HP IB Commands are sent to the HP E1406 Command Module VXEWRITE 120 4 4HFFFF Writes FFFF to Control Register VXEREAD 120 4 Reads from Status Register Register Access When using an embedded controller VXI A16 address space is usually i mapped to some block of memory within the controller s addressable with Memory memory space See your embedded controller s manual to determine where Mapping VXI A16 is mapped as there may be other methods of accessing the VXI backplane This section shows the way A16 addresses are calculated for a module In the Command Module A16 address space starts at 1F0000 y HEX The A16 space is divided so that modules are addressed only at locations beginning with C000 within A16 Each module is allocated 64 register addresses 40 4 The module base address is related to the logical address set by the logical address switch on the module base address 3 logical address 40 C000 For the Relay Driver module the factory set logical address is 120 784 so to addres
89. heir creation date are listed below The first Edition of the manual is Edition 1 The Edition number increments by 1 whenever the manual is revised Updates which are issued between Editions contain replacement pages to correct or add additional information to the current Edition of the manual Whenever a new Edition is created it will contain all of the Update information for the previous Edition Each new Edition or Update also includes a revised copy of this documentation hist ory page Edition 1 as HP Z2309 90001 0 cece eee September 1991 Edition 2 5 esti pre UE CoU way cane She RES eee eee ks April 1997 Safety Symbols Instruction manual symbol affixed to ee t AC product Indicates that the user must refer to br PRAN E GUTTEN the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION information to avoid personal Di DC injury or damage to the product TU irect current DC Indicates hazardous voltages Indicates the field wiring terminal that must zu be connected to earth ground before operating the equipment protects against electrical shock in case of fault Calls attention to a procedure practice or condition that could cause bodily injury or death WARNING Calls attention to a procedure practice or or Frame E ground p E CAUTION condition that could possibly cause damage to COBH CES TO HIS SAMIDE HLS Tetra equipment or permanent loss of data WARNINGS The following general safety precautions
90. hich bits in the Event Register Operation Status Group are set The Event Register indicates a time related instrument event has occurred Only bit 8 is used by the Relay Driver Module Comments Setting Bit 8 of the Operation Status Register Bit 8 Scan Complete is set to 1 after a scanning cycle completes Bit 8 returns to 0 zero after sending the STATus OPERation EVENt command Returned Data After Sending STATus OPERation EVENt This command returns 256 if bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 1 The command returns 0 if bit 8 of the Operation Status Register is set to 0 Event Register Cleared Reading the Event Register with the STATus OPERation EVENt command clears the Event Register Aborting a Scan Aborting a scan will leave bit 8 set to 0 Related Commands ROUTe SCAN Example Example Reading the Operation Status Register STAT OPER Returns the bit values of the Operation Status Register read the register value Returns 256 if bit 8 is set to 1 or returns 0 if bit 8 is set to 0 STATus PRESet Affects only the Enable Register by setting all Enable Register bits to 0 It does not effect either the status byte or the standard event status STATus PRESet does not clear any of the Event Registers 80 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SYSTem Subsystem The SYSTem
91. iate starts scanning by closing the first SET channel in the channel list and opening the first RESET channel in the channel list Successive triggers from the source specified by the TRIGger SOURce command advances the scan through the channel list An invalid channel list definition causes an error see ROUTeJ SCAN Stopping Scanning Cycles See ABORt Related Commands ABORt ARM COUNt INITiate CONTinuous TRIGger TRIGger SOURce RST Condition None Relay Driver Module Command Reference 65 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Example Starting a Single Scan This example enables a single scan of channels 0 through 3 of a single module switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is immediate internal triggering set with default TRIGger SOURce IMMediate SCAN 9100 103 Scan channels 0 3 in card 1 INIT Begin scan For 72 channel mode close channel 0 use immediate triggering For 36 channel mode close channel 0 SET and open channel 0 RESET 66 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com OUTPut Subsystem The OUTPut command subsystem enables one Trigger line of the HP E1306 or HP E1406 Command Module It can also disable the active line Note Do not attempt to turn off a source you have not turned on Syntax OUTPut
92. iderations 26 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Typical Software Configuration Downloading the SCPI Driver Installing HP VXI plug amp play Drivers ZSWITCHBOX Driver Considerations To use the Relay Driver Module and to run the example programs in this manual and in the Help system first download the HP E1339A SCPI Driver into the Command Module HP E1406 HP E1306 or mainframe and then install the VXIplug amp play Driver for the Relay Driver Module When this is done you have a choice of two methods of programming the Relay Driver Module You can program the Relay Driver Module using VXIplug amp play Function calls or you can use the downloaded SCPI driver and VISA calls The SCPI driver must be downloaded prior to using VXIplug amp play drivers to obtain the full functionality of the VXI plug amp play driver Failure to download the SCPI driver will result in Hardware missing errors on some commands but you will still be able to open and close channels with the VXIplug amp play driver To download the HP E1339A SCPI driver into the HP Command Module HP E1406 HP E1306 or B Size mainframe use HP VIC for Windows or the driver installer for DOS applications These applications are on the CD You can install the HP V XIplug amp play Drivers using the instructions on the HP Instrument Drivers CD It is recommended
93. ing the Relay Driver Module fig4 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Immediate Triggering TRIG SOUR IMM TRIG SOUR IMM sets immediate internal triggering The scan is automatically advanced through the scan list This is the default trigger mode Trigger Hold TRIG SOUR HOLD TRIG SOUR HOLD prevents execution of triggers until the trigger source is changed You can use the TRIG command to trigger a switchbox set to TRIG SOUR HOLD Advancing Scan TRIG a You can use the TRIG command to advance the scan list when the switchbox is set for TRIG SOUR HOLD or TRIG SOUR B Size Mainframe BUS For either trigger source the scan list advances one channel per TRIG command Bus Triggering TRIG SOUR BUS TRIG SOUR BUS defines the trigger source as a TRG or GET command executed over HP IB With TRIG SOUR BUS the ES scan list is advanced one channel for each TRG or GET N command received NON External Triggering TRIG gt N TRIG SOUR EXT sets external triggering The trigger source ic is a user supplied input to the Event In BNC Use a 5V J negative going pulse to trigger J With two or more switchboxes in a mainfr
94. ions or via the Command Module using Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI Since the Relay Driver Module can be used in a B Size or C Size mainframe the term Command Module as used in this manual refers to the HP E1306 or HP E1406 Command Module or to the B Size mainframe If you use SCPI to program the Relay Driver Module it is highly recommended that you do not use register programming since the SCPI driver maintains an image of the card state If the card state is altered by using register writes the driver will be unaware of these changes For a SCPI environment multiple Relay Driver Modules can be configured as a switchbox instrument The term switchbox refers to a SCPI instrument consisting of one or more switchcards Relay Driver Modules The instrument itself is the firmware running in the Command Module Foraswitchbox instrument all channels within the instrument can be addressed using a single interface address Single multiple or continuous scanning of specified switch channels is available for any switchbox configuration Logical addresses should start on a boundary of 8 for the command module Also logical addresses are sequential Example Typical Switchbox Instrument For example Figure 1 2 shows a typical switchbox with three Relay Driver Modules The three modules have sequential logical addresses of 120 121 and 122 Since switch 1 has the lowest logical address it is card number 01
95. le Wait for scan complete Enter program lines for computer to do other operations Go to SRQ service request routine Program goes to this line after interrupt is generated by a completed scanning cycle Example Program Example Using Scan Complete Interrupt This example monitors bit 7 in the Status Byte Register to determine when the cycle completes include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR GPIB VXI 120 INSTR HP E1339A logical addr long main ViStatus errStatus ViSession viRM ViSession E1339 int ch_first 100 int ch_last 102 status from VISA call Resource Mgr session session for HP E1339A first scan channel 100 last scan channel 102 Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Understanding the Relay Driver Module 53 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Open the Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR_ADDR VI_NULL VI_NULL amp E1339 if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpen returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Reset the Relay Driver Module errStatus viPrintf E1339 RST CLS n if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERR
96. ler over the HP IB interface This method is referred to as the HP IB interface in the command reference The second way to send commands is from a terminal connected to the HP E1406 command module RS 232 Commands sent this way will be referred to as from the terminal in the command reference Relay Driver Module Command Reference 57 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ABORt Subsystem The ABORT command stops a scan in progress when the scan is enabled via the interface and the trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD See the following comments for ways to stop a scan when the trigger source is not BUS or HOLD Syntax ABORt Comments Channel Status After an ABORT Aborting a scan will leave the last channel closed in the closed position Effect on Scan Complete Status Bit Aborting a scan will not set the scan complete status bit Stopping Scan Enabled from HP IB Interface When a scan is enabled from the HP IB interface and the trigger source in not HOLD or BUS you can clear the interface to stop the command This can be done by sending an interface CLEAR command CLEAR 7 When the scan is enabled from the HP IB inteface and the trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD send the ABORt command over HP IB to stop the scan Note Clearing the HP IB interface during a scan leaves the last channel the scan closed
97. lication requires a longer time delay you could change the components on the board However doing this may cause Self Test to fail Youcan use one of two methods to eliminate the Self Test error If the required time delay is 50 msec or less connecting CNFG 3 to GROUND causes the Self Test to check the timer at 50 msec rather than at 30 msec This is the maximum internal time check available with the Command Module If the required time delay is greater than 50 msec connecting CNFG 4 to GROUND will skip the Self Test time check completely Configuring the Relay Driver Module 25 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Installing the Relay Driver Module When you have configured the Relay Driver Module s for your application you can install them in a B Size or C Size Mainframe This section gives guidelines to install one or more Relay Driver Modules including hardware installation and software installation Hardware Relay Driver Modules can be installed in any slot of a B Size or C Size i VXIbus or VMEbus mainframe except slot 0 You can directly install a Installation module in a B Size mainframe but you will need an Extender HP E1409A or equivalent Card installed in a C Size mainframe for each slot in which a Relay Driver Module will be installed See the appropriate mainframe Installation and Getting Started Guide for procedures to install one or more Relay
98. lled in a mainframe the logical addresses of some Relay Driver Modules must be changed See Figure 2 2 for the Logical Address Switch location Setting Internal As shown in Figure 1 1 5V 12V or 24V internal power supplies can be used to drive external loads if required A maximum of 1 amp is available Power Su pply from the 12V supply When the Relay Driver Module is used in a VXIbus Voltage system with a P2 backplane connector a maximum of 1 amp is also available from the 5V or 24V supplies All supplies are fused at 1 amp The internal power supply voltage value is set with jumpers J200 and J400 see Figure 2 2 for location Both jumpers must be set to the same voltage Configuring the Relay Driver Module 23 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Setting Relay Driver Module Operation This section gives guidelines to select Relay Driver Module operation including Operations Overview Setting 36 or 72 Channel Mode Setting Simultaneous Stepped Actuation 36 Channel Mode Setting Pulsed Continuous Output 36 Channel Mode Changing Timer Delay Operations Table 2 5 summarizes the CNFG bit configurations to set various operatin i e perating Overview odes See Tables 2 1 through 2 4 for pin numbers Table 2 5 Setting Relay Driver Module Operation CNFG P200 Connect to Leave Bit Pin GROUND Open CNFG 0 39 36 Channel Mode 72
99. ment errStatus viPrintf E1339 INIT n if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Loop to take and enter readings for loop 0 loop lt ch_last ch_first loop Trigger the external instrument to take a reading and then take the reading External instrument code goes here Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose INST if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 52 Understanding the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Scan Complete Interrupt This example monitors bit 7 in the Status Register to determine when the cycle completes The SCPI commands are listed and an example program follows the SCPI commands SCPI Commands RST CLS Clear all status structure STAT OPER ENAB 256 Enable Scan Complete Bit to set bit 7 in Status Byte Register SRE 128 Enable bit 7 of Status Byte Register to assert SRQ TRIG SOUR EXT Set to external trigger mode SCAN 100 102 Select channels to be scanned INIT Start scanning cyc
100. must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this product Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product Hewlett Packard Company assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Ground the equipment For Safety Class 1 equipment equipment having a protective earth terminal an uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied power cable DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes For continued protection against fire replace the line fuse s only with fuse s of the same voltage and current rating and type DO NOT use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service trained personnel only Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off To avoid dangerous electrical shock DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so DO NOT operate damaged equipment Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired either throu
101. nce the scan Sources are BUS TRG via HP IB interface fo EXT Event In connector HOLD Hold Triggering Ne IMM Automatic advance default TTLT TTL Trigger Bus Line 0 7 ECLT ECL Trigger Bus LIne 0 1 Enables Command Module Trig Out Port Enables the Command Module s Trig Out port TTL Trigger bus line 0 7 or ECL Trigger Bus lines 0 1 Sets Continuous Scanning Cycles X Use INIT ON or INIT 1 to enable continuous cycles Default is fixed number of scans as determined by the ARM COUN command Selects Scan Mode p Sets NONE VOLT RES This command has no effect on the Relay Driver Module ff ARM COUN number y TRIG SOUR BUS HOLD EXT N IMM TTLTJECLT J ro N OUTP EXT 1 O ON OFF OUTP ECLT 1 O ON OFF OUTP TTLT 1 O ON OFF J ET l N INIT CONT 1 O ON OFF U O gt Z O C NONE VOLT RES SCAN lt channe _ ist gt Selects the Channel List for Scanning p SCAN channel list defines channels to be f scanned using the trigger source set by the N TRIG SOUR command Enables Scanning Enables scanning for any trigger source and Neg closes the first channel in the channel list Advances Channel List Advances channel list when trigger source is TRIG SOUR BUS or TRIG SOUR HOLD Figure 4 1 Setting Scan Mode Operation 46 Understand
102. ng if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viQueryf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus printf IDN returned s n id_string Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 End of main program 28 Configuring the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Chapter 3 Using the Relay Driver Module Using This Chapter Note Note This chapter provides examples to program and use the Relay Driver Module using Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation SCPI The chapter contents are Using 72 Channel Mode 0 00 0 e eee eee page 32 Using 36 Channel Mode 0 0 00 e ee eee page 33 Example Programs 0 0 e eee eee eee eee page 37 Do not do register writes if you are also controlling the module via the downloaded SCPI driver Since the SCPI driver will not know the instrument state an interrupt may occur causing the driver and or Command Module to fail See Appendix B Relay Driver Module Register Definitions for information on registers and register based programming If you installed HP VXIplug amp play Drivers see Chapter 2
103. ng these programs Example Scanning Using Trig Out Event In Ports Example Scan Complete Interrupt This example uses the B Size mainframe Trig Out and Event In ports to synchronize Relay Driver Module channel closures with an external measurement device such as an HP 34401 voltmeter 72 channel mode operation is assumed but you can use the program for 36 channel operation also Typical Connections See Figure 4 3 for typical user connections to a B Size mainframe Understanding the Relay Driver Module 49 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com B Size Mainframe Channe 0 2 xternal nstrument Figure 4 3 Example Scanning Using Trig Out Event In Ports SCPI Commands For this example since synchronization with the computer cannot be ensured the external instrument must have internal memory capacity to store the readings The sequence of operation and associated SCPI commands are 1 INIT closes channel 0 2 Channel closure causes trigger to be output from Trig Out port 3 Trigger to Ext Trig In initiates channel 0 measurement 4 Channel 0 measurement result is stored in external instrument 5 Trigger is then output from VM Complete port 6 Trigger to Event In port advances scan to channel 1 7 Steps 2 6 are repeated for channels 1 and 2 external instrument command
104. nn ccnn ccnn or any combination of the above Closure Order not Guaranteed Closure order for multiple channels with a single CLOS command is not guaranteed A list of channels will not all close simultaneously The order in which channels close when specified from a single command is not guaranteed Use sequential CLOSe commands if needed Related Commands ROUTe OPEN ROUTe CLOSe RST Condition All channels are open in 72 channel mode In 36 channel mode all SET channels are open and all RESET channels are closed Example Closing Relay Driver Module Channels This example closes channels 00 and 13 of a two module switchbox card numbers 01 and 02 CLOS 100 213 Close channels 100 and 213 In 72 channel mode 100 closes channel 0 of card 1 and 213 closes channel 13 of card 2 In 36 channel mode 100 closes channel 0 SET and opens channel 0 reset while 213 closes channel 13 SET and opens channel 13 RESET for card 2 ROUTe CLOSe channel list gt Comments Returns the current state of the channel s queried Channel list has the form ccnn where cc card number 01 99 and nn channel number 00 71 for 72 channel mode or 00 35 for 36 channel mode The command returns 1 if channel s are closed or returns 0 if channel s are open Query is Software Readback The ROUTe CLOSe command returns the current software state of the channel s specified It does not account for hardware fail
105. nnel Mode Operations Overview 30 Scanning Channels 30 Switching Channels 30 Index 105 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 106 Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED yop aed Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com
106. nuous RST Condition ARM COUNt 1 Example Example Setting Ten Scanning Cycles This example sets a Relay Driver Module for 10 scans of channels 0 through 3 For 72 channel mode when the scan sequence completes channels 0 through 3 are closed For 36 channel mode when the scan completes channels 0 through 3 SET are closed and channels 0 through 3 RESET are open ARM COUN 10 Set 10 scans per INIT command SCAN 9100 103 Scan channels 0 3 INIT Start scan close channel 0 60 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ARM COUNt MIN MAX Returns the current number of scanning cycles set by ARM COUNt If a value between MIN and MAX is set that value for ARM COUNt is returned The optional parameters MIN and MAX allow you to query the module for these values instead of looking them up in the command reference 1 is returned for the MIN parameter and 32767 is returned for the MAX parameter regardless of the ARM COUNt value set Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value MIN MAX numeric MIN 1 MAX 32767 current cycles Comments Related Commands INITiate IMMediate Example Example Query Number of Scanning Cycles This example sets a Relay Driver Module for 10 scanning cycles and queries the number of scan cycles set The ARM COUN command returns 10 ARM COUN 10 Set
107. omments Differences Between RST and CPON RST and SYSTem CPON ALL opens all channels of all modules in a switchbox while SYSTem CPON lt number gt opens the channels in only the module card specified in the command In addition CPON does not reset other values such as ARM COUNt Example Example Setting Card to its Power On State SYST CPON 1 Sets module 1 channels to power on state For 72 channel mode all channels are open For 36 channel mode all SET channels are open and all RESET channels are closed SYSTem CTYPE lt number gt Returns the module card type of a selected module in a switchbox Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 through 99 N A Comments Relay Driver Model Number The SYSTem CTYPe number command returns HEWLETT PACKARD E1339A 22309A 0 revision where the 0 after E1339A Z2309A is the module serial number always 0 and revision is the module revision code number Note If you are using the ZAWITCHBOX driver the string will be HEWLETT PACKARD Z2309A 0 revision It is advisable to upgrade to the HP E1339A driver to use all the features of the HP E1339A Relay Driver Module described in this manual Example Example Reading Card 1 Model Number SYST CTYP 1 Return the model number 82 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guarantee
108. or scanning sets the following states and sets the trigger state to idle ARM COUNt 1 TRIGger SOURce IMM INIT CONTinuous OFF OUTPut STATe OFF SCAN MODE NONE SCAN PORT NONE SAV numeric state The SAV numeric state command saves the current instrument state The state number 0 9 is specified by the numeric state parameter The settings saved are ARM COUNt TRIGger SOURce OUTput STATe INITiate CONTinuous SCAN the scan list is set to invalid so the command does not save a scan list SCAN MODE SCAN PORT SRE register value Service request enable command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 SRE Service request enable query command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 STB Status byte query command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 TRG Trigger command See the Command Module User s Manual or the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 TST Performs self test on the instrument and returns a numeric test code A 0 indicates the test passed while a non zero response indicates the HP E1339A failed See to the appropriate User s Manual for these failures If an HP E1339A module fails a 3 or 4 digit error code is returned in the form c cnn where c c indicates card number of failed card 1 99 and nn indicates error code 0 self test passes cc01 firmware
109. or36 channel mode switching channel pairs means to open or close one H or more channel pairs SET RESET As shown in Table 3 2 when Channel Pairs switching more than one channel pair simultaneous or stepped actuation is available see Simultaneous Stepped Actuations Also continuous or pulsed output mode is available see Continuous Pulsed Outputs Use OPEN ccnn to open a single channel pair and use CLOSe 2 ccnn to close a single channel pair For example CLOS 100 closes channel 0 SET and opens channel 0 RESET while OPEN 100 opens channel 0 SET and closes channel 0 RESET 32 Using the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Note Scanning Channel Pairs Note Scan Sequence Continuous Output Scan Sequence Pulsed Output To switch two or more channel pairs use OPEN lt channel_list gt to open channel pairs and use CLOSe lt channel_list gt to close channel pairs With simultaneous actuations all channel pairs in the OPEN lt channel_list gt or CLOSe lt channel_list gt are actuated essentially simultaneously less than usec With stepped actuations a 30 msec delay occurs between actuations of each channel pair in the channel_list When multiple channel pairs are switched the actuation order is not guaranteed If actuation order is important use a separate OPEN or CLOSe command for each channel For 36 chann
110. p play driver ChannelEnable These six registers control the state of the relay drivers on Registers the module Note If SCPI or VXIplug amp play is used to control this module register programming is not recommended since these drivers maintain an image of the card state If the card state is altered by using register writes these drivers will be unaware of these changes Addressing the Registers To read or write to specific registers you must address a particular register within a module The registers within a module are located using a fixed offset The module address is based up the module s logical address There are two basic ways of accessing registers Register Access with Logical Address This method uses the logical address directly to access a particular card using VXI READ and VXEWRITE commands through a command module Register Access with Memory Mapping This method can be used with an embedded controller that locates A16 data space within its memory map The memory mapping allows registers to be directly read or written with moves to from memory Relay Driver Register Definitions 93 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Register Access When using the HP E1406 Command Module or E1300A 01A Mainframe i i to access registers via VXI READ and VXI WRITE commands the logical with Logical address is used to determine whic
111. rStatus Close Channel 0 SET Open Channel 0 RESET errStatus viPrintf E1339 CLOS d n ch if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viPrintf returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Close Sessions errStatus viClose E1339 if VI_SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 errStatus viClose viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viClose returned 0x x n errStatus return 0 End of main program Using the Relay Driver Module 39 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example This program shows one way to sequentially actuate three relays by Scannin g Channels scanning three channels in 72 channel mode 72 Channel Mode Typical Connections Figure 3 3 shows typical connections for channels 0 1 and 2 to three external relays We will use the internal 12V supply for external relay power When scanning there is an approximate 30 msec delay between channel actuations Figure 3 3 Example Scanning Channels 72 Channel Mode SCPI Commands To scan channels 0 through 2 use SCAN 100 102 to set the scan list followed by INIT to start the scan For 72 channel mode when this command is executed channel 0 is closed allowing current to be sunk The scan then advances opening channel 0 and closing channel 1 and then advances to channel 2
112. ranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Note Clearing the interface using a Ctrl c from the terminal during a scan leaves the last channel the scan closed in the closed position and does not set the scan complete status bit Related Commands ARM INITiate CONTinuous ROUTe SCAN TRIGger Example Example Stopping a Scan With ABORt Program This example stops a continuous scan in progress TRIG SOUR BUS Bus is trigger source INIT CONT ON Set continuous scanning SCAN 9100 103 Set channel list INIT Start scanning cycle ABOR Abort scan in progress Relay Driver Module Command Reference 59 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ARM Subsystem The ARM subsystem allows a scan list to be scanned multiple times 1 through 32 767 with one INITiate command Syntax ARM COUNt lt number gt MINIMAX COUNt MINIMAX ARM COUNt lt number gt MIN MAX Allows scanning cycles to occur a multiple of times 1 to 32767 with one INITiate command when INITiate CONTinuous OFF 0 is set MIN sets 1 cycle and MAX sets 32767 cycles Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 32767 MIN MAX 1 Comments Number of Scans Use only values between 1 MIN and 32767 MAX for the number of scanning cycles Related Commands ABORT INITiate IMMediate INITiate CONTi
113. relinquished through use of the TRIG SOUR BUSIHOLDIIMM command While the trigger is in use by the E1339A driver no other drivers operating on the HP E1306 or HP E1406 command module will have access to that particular trigger source Likewise other drivers may consume trigger resources which may deny access to a particular trigger by the HP E1339A driver You should always release custody of trigger sources after completion of an activity by setting the trigger source to BUS HOLD or IMMediate i e TRIG SOUR BUSIHOLDIIMM Trig Out Port Shared by Switchboxes See the OUTPut command Related Commands ABORt ROUTe SCAN OUTPut RST Condition TRIGger SOURce IMMediate Examples Example Scanning Using External Triggers This example uses external triggering TRIG SOUR EXT to scan channels 0 through 3 of a single module switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is the input to the Trig In port on an HP E1406 Command Module When INIT is executed the scan is started and channel 00 is closed Then each trigger received at the Trig In BNC port advances the scan to the next channel TRIG SOUR EXT Select external triggering SCAN 9100 103 Set channel list INIT Start scanning cycle trigger externally Advance scan to next channel 86 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Programs Scanning Using Bu
114. s Configure ext instrument RST CLS Reset relay driver module to known state OUTP ON Enable Cmd Mod Trig Out port TRIG SOUR EXT Event In triggering SCAN 2100 102 Scan channels 0 2 INIT Enable scan Start loop 3 channels Enter results End Loop 50 Understanding the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Program Example Scanning Using Trig Out and Event In Ports This example uses the Trig Out and Event In ports to synchronize Relay Driver switch channel closures to an external measurement device include lt visa h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt define INSTR_ADDR1 GPIB VXI 120 INSTR 20 is HP E1339A logical addr define INSTR_ADDR2 GPIB VXI 22 INSTR 22 is Ext Instrument logical address long main ViStatus errStatus status from VISA call ViSession viRM Resource Mgr session ViSession E1339 session for HP E1339A ViSession INST session for Ext Instr int ch_first 100 first scan channel 100 int ch_last 102 last scan channel 102 int loop Open a default Resource Manager errStatus viOpenDefaultRM amp viRM if VI SUCCESS gt errStatus printf ERROR viOpenDefaultRM returned 0x x n errStatus return errStatus Open the External Instrument Session errStatus viOpen viRM INSTR
115. s the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs The SET or RESET output current is applied to the actuated channel pair until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs This process is then repeated with the next channel pair in the OPEN CLOSe channel list until the list is completed The SET or RESET output current is applied to the actuated channel pair until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs For scanning pulsed output requires twice as much time as continuous output to complete the operation Getting Started 13 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Using 72 Channel Mode Using 36 Channel Mode Simultaneous Stepped Actuations Pulsed Continuous 14 Getting Started Output Set 72 channel mode by leaving CNFG 0 open For 72 channel mode operation use OPEN lt channel_list gt to open channel s and thus not sink current and CLOSe lt channel_list gt to close channel s and sink current Use SCAN lt channel_list gt to scan channels When switching channel s using OPEN lt channel_list gt or CLOSe lt channel_list gt drivers are actuated essentially simultaneously less than 100 usec
116. s Triggers This example uses bus triggering TRIG SOUR BUS to scan channels 00 through 03 of a single module switchbox The trigger source to advance the scan is the TRG command as set with TRIGger SOURce BUS When INIT is executed the scan is started and channel 00 is closed Then each TRG command advances the scan to the next channel TRIG SOUR BUS Select interface bus triggering SCAN 100 103 Set channel list INIT Start scanning cycle TRG Advance scan using bus triggering TRIGger SOURce Example Returns the current trigger source for the switchbox This command returns BUS EXT HOLD IMM TTLTO 7 or ECLTO 1 for sources BUS EXTernal HOLD IMMediate TTL Trgn or ECLTrgn respectively Example Query Trigger Source This example sets external triggering and queries the trigger source Since external triggering is set TRIG SOUR returns EXT TRIG SOUR EXT Set external trigger source TRIG SOUR Query trigger source Relay Driver Module Command Reference 87 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SCPI Command Quick Reference Command Subsystem Description ABORt Abort a scan in progress ARM COUNt number gt Multiple scans per INIT command COUNt MIN MAX Query number of scans DISPlay MONitor CARD lt number gt AUTO Selects module to be monitored MONItor CARD Query the card numb
117. s the Status Control register of the module using the Command Module use base address 78 404 C000 DE00 register address A16 location base address register offset register address 1F0000 DE00 04 1FDEO04 94 Relay Driver Register Definitions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Reading from the Registers ID Register Device Type Register Status Control Register You can read the following Relay Driver registers A description of each register follows See Register Definitions for additional details on each register Register Address ID Register base 00 Device Type Register base 02 Status Control Register base 04 Configuration Register 0 base 06 Configuration Register 1 base 08 Configuration Register 2 base OA Channel Enable Register 0 base 10 Channel Enable Register 1 base 12 Channel Enable Register 2 base 14 Channel Enable Register 3 base 16 Channel Enable Register 4 base 18h Channel Enable Register 5 base 1Ag For the Relay Driver module a read of the ID register base address 005 returns FFFFj since the relay driver is manufactured by Hewlett Packard and is an A16 only register based device For the Relay Driver module a read of the Device Type register base address 024 returns 0181 This indicates it
118. settings recalled by RCL 48 Understanding the Relay Driver Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Response to Reset RST Error Query Response SYST ERR The RST command opens all channels opens all SET channels in 36 channel mode invalidates the current channel list for scanning and sets the following e ARM COUN 1 TRIG SOUR IMM INIT CONT OFF OUTP STAT OFF SCAN MODE NONE no effect on Relay Driver Module operation SCAN PORT NONE no effect on Relay Driver Module operation The SYSTem ERRor query requests a value from the instrument s error queue The response takes the following form err number err message The err number gt is an integer in the range 32768 to 32767 The err message gt is a short description of the error followed by further information about the error If no error occurs the switchbox responds with 0 No error If there has been more than one error the instrument will respond with the first one in its error queue Subsequent queries continue to read the error queue until it is empty The maximum err message gt string length is 255 characters Example Programs Example Scanning Using Trig Out Event In Ports This section lists two example programs for the Relay Driver Module including the following See Chapter 3 Using the Relay Driver Module for information on usi
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120. strument drivers to control the Trig Out port One Output Selected at a Time Only one output ECLTO or 1 TTLTrg0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EX Iernal can be enabled at one time Enabling a different output source will automatically disable the active output For example if TTLTrg 1 is the active output and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTLTrg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active output Related Commands ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURce OUTPut EXTernal STATe RST Condition OUTPut EXTernal STATe OFF port disabled Example Example Enabling Trig Out Port OUTP EXT 1 Enable Trig Out port to output a pulse after each scanned channel or channel pair is closed OUTPut EXTernal STATe Example Queries the present state of the Trig Out port on the HP E1306 or HP E1406 Command Module The command returns 1 if the port is enabled or 0 if the port is disabled Example Query Trig Out Port State This example enables the Trig Out Port and queries the enable state The OUTPut STATe command returns 1 since the port is enabled OUTP EXT ON Enable Trig Out port OUTP EXT Query port enable state Relay Driver Module Command Reference 69 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com OUTPut TTLTrgn STATe lt mode gt Selects and enables which TTL Trigger bus line 0 to 7 will output a trigger when a channel or channel pair for 36
121. subsystem returns the error numbers and error messages in the error queue of a switchbox It can also return the types and descriptions of modules cards in a switchbox Syntax SYSTem CDEScription lt number gt CPON number ALL CTYPE lt number gt ERRor SYSTem CDEScription number gt Returns the description of a selected module card in a switchbox Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 through 99 N A Comments Relay Driver Module Description The SYSTem CDEScription number command returns 72 Channel Open Collector Digital Output Relay Driver when in the 72 channel mode In the 36 channel mode 36 Channel uWave Switch Driver is returned 36 72 Channel Mode Selection The configuration bit is read at power up and can be determined by using the SYSTem CDEScription number gt command Example Example Reading Card 1 Description SYST CDES 1 Sets the selected module card or all modules in a switchbox to their power on state Parameters SYSTem CPON number ALL Return the description Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value number numeric 1 through 99 N A Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com C
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123. taneous or stepped actuation i For simultaneous actuations leave CNFG 1 open To set stepped actuation diia ees connect CNFG 1 to GROUND eppe A With simultaneous actuation channel pairs are actuated nearly Actuations simultaneously less than 100 usec when more than one channel is specified in the channel list With stepped actuation an OPEN channel list or CLOSe channel list command waits for the internal 30 msec timer to interrupt between each channel pair The instrument will wait for the timer to elapse causing an IRQ before the next command is executed Note With OPEN and CLOSe channel actuation order is not guaranteed If actuation order is important use a separate OPEN or CLOSe for each channel pair Setting Pulsed ror36 channel mode the CNFG2 bit selects pulsed or continous operation Continuous Connect CNFG 2 to GROUND for pulsed output and leave CNFG 2 open for continous output Outputs With continuous output currents are continuously output when a channel pair specified by OPEN channel list or CLOSe channel list is actuated For pulsed output when a channel pair is opened or closed the SET or RESET current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The output current is then removed On a RST up to six relays at a time may be pulsed Note Pulsed output requires twice as much time as continuous output to complete the operation Switchi Ng F
124. ter e 95 Conmuratiou Rp eS Lu caso ictor gun pnt e Erer Aan eea CH auch Ee NONU EUR era 96 Channel Enable Registers rtt tte ettet ste na perta possa RE eed esai 96 Wanna to The Rer RE Me 96 SEOS OMO E cari Mm 96 Channel Endblo Bea tS as cd test urere cnet rebar ii b cpi debe Re US HPV RO RE 96 Registr DTN NR 97 TD Register csccccasascensscetsassuats 97 Devine Type Resister sienien eneee e a a ae aged 97 Status Control REgister Me 97 Contents Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 3 4 Conhsurahtion UI suspirar me Rar Ee HE plebe cos la Cet niu E CH AR EO SUD ean KC ui gd 98 Channel Enable Registers 1 errore tette ninen 99 Appendix C Relay Driver Error Messages 4 ro tito Ia en eo vadis rax ks Rse cu aquse x vd pun uad Ec En MEME RU 101 x Mg Pe 101 Error Messages ariarian Rm 101 Jin 103 Contents Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Please fold and tape for mailing Reader Comment Sheet HP E1339A Z2309A 72 Channel Open Collector Digital Output Relay Driver Module User s Manual Edition 2 You can help us improve our manuals by sharing your comments and suggestions In appreciation of your time we will enter you in a quarterly drawing for a Hewlett Packard Palmtop Per
125. time between triggers is 60 msec a Trigger Ignored error is generated To set pulsed output connect CNFG 0 to GROUND and connect CNFG 2 to GROUND The CNFG 1 setting does not matter For pulsed output when a channel pair is opened or closed the SET or RESET current is applied until the 30 msec timer indicates the channel has finished moving The current is then removed and another 30 msec wait occurs On a RST up to six channel pairs may be actuated at a time The scanning sequence for 36 channel mode with pulsed operation is Using the Relay Driver Module 33 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com AUNE oN DNU 9 Close the first channel SET and open the first channel RESET Wait for the 30 msec timer Turn off the first channel SET current output Wait for the 30 msec timer Close the first channel RESET Wait for the 30 msec timer Turn off the first channel RESET current output Wait for the 30 msec timer Repeat steps 1 8 for next channel to the end of the channel_list 10 If ARM COUNt gt 1 repeat steps 1 9 for ARM COUNt number If TRIG SOUR IMM is set the delay time between channel actuations is 120 msec If another TRIG source is used and the time between triggers is at least 120 msec the scan advances when the trigger is received If another TRIG source is used and the time between triggers is lt 120 msec a Trigger Ignored
126. to advance the channel list during scanning Parameter Name Parameter Type Parameter Description BUS discrete TRG or GET command ECLTn numeric ECL Trigger bus line O or 1 EXTernal discrete Trig In port HOLD discrete Hold triggering IMMediate discrete Immediate triggering TTLTrgn numeric TTL Trigger bus line 0 7 Enabling the Trigger Source The TRIGger SOURce command only selects the trigger source The INITtate IMMediate command enables the trigger source The trigger source must be selected using the TRIGger SOURce command before executing the INIT command One Trigger Input Selected at a Time Only one input ECLTO or1 TTLTrgO 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 or EXTernal can be selected at one time Enabling a different trigger source will automatically disable the active input For example if TTLTrg1 is the active input and TTLTrg4 is enabled TTLTrg1 will become disabled and TTLTrg4 will become the active input Using the TRIGger Command You can use TRIGger IMMediate to advance the scan when TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD is set Drivers Must be Downloaded Does not Apply to Embedded Computers TRIG SOURce EXTernal is available only if the ZSWITCHBOX or HP E1339 driver has been downloaded to the HP E1406 Command Module If you do not use the Command Module or have not downloaded one of these drivers to the Command Module a Trigger source non existent error is generated
127. ures or for channels opened or closed by direct register access see Appendix B Relay Driver Module Register Definitions Relay Driver Module Command Reference 73 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Example Example Query Channel Closure This example closes channels 100 and 213 of a two module switchbox and queries channel closure Since the channels are programmed to be closed 1 1 is returned CLOS 100 213 Close channels 100 and 213 CLOS 100 213 Query channels 100 and 213 state ROUTE OPEN channel list Parameters Opens the Relay Driver Module channels specified by channel list Channel list has the form ccnn ccnn ccnn or ccnn ccnn where cc card number 01 99 and nn channel number 00 71 for 72 channel mode or 00 35 for 36 channel mode Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value channel list numeric cc00 cc71 72 channel mode N A cc00 cc35 36 channel mode Example Opening Channels To open a single channel use ROUT OPEN ccnn multiple channels use ROUT OPEN ccnn ccnn sequential channels use ROUT OPEN ccnn ccnn groups of sequential channels use ROUT OPEN ccnn cenn cenn cenn or any combination of the above Opening Order not Guaranteed Opening order for multiple channels with a single OPEN command is not guaranteed A list of
128. ver Module in a switchbox Syntax TRIGger IMMediate SOURce source SOURce TRIGger IMMediate Causes a trigger event to occur when the defined trigger source is TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD This can be used to trigger a suspended scan operation Comments Executing the TRIGger IMMediate Command A channel list must be defined with ROUTe SCAN lt channel list gt and an INITiate IMMediate command must be executed before TRIGger IMMediate will execute BUS or HOLD Source Remains If selected the TRIGger SOURce BUS or TRIGger SOURce HOLD commands remain in effect after triggering a switchbox with the TRIGger IMMediate command Related Commands INITiate ROUTe SCAN TRIGger SOURce Example Example Advancing Scan Using TRIGger This example uses the TRIGger command to advance the scan of a single module switchbox from channel 00 through 03 Since TRIGger SOURce HOLD is set the scan is advanced one channel each time TRIGger is executed TRIG SOUR HOLD Sets trigger source to HOLD SCAN 9100 103 Defines channel list INIT Begin scan close channel 00 loop statement Start count loop TRIG Advance scan to next channel increment loop Increment loop count 84 Relay Driver Module Command Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com TRIGger SOURce lt source gt Parameters Comments Specifies the trigger source
129. were developed with the ANSI C language using the VISA I O Library For additonal information refer to the HP VISA User s Guide These programs were written and tested in Microsoft Visual C but should compile under any standard ANSI C compiler To run these programs you must have the VISA and an HP IB GPIB card installed and properly configured in your PC The HP Command Module HP E1406 HP E1306 or mainframe provides direct access to the VXIbus backplane See Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Driver Module for more examples to use the Relay Driver Module See Chapter 5 Relay Driver Module Command Reference for a description of the SCPI and IEEE 488 Common Commands applicable to the Relay Driver Module See the online VXIplug amp play online Help system for VXIplug amp play programs in Visual C and Visual Basic The example programs in Chapter 5 Relay Driver Module Command Reference include only the SCPI commands for the application However you can adapt the example programs in this chapter to the commands listed Using the Relay Driver Module 35 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Exam ple Closing This example shows how to close a channel for the Relay Driver Module a Channel in 72 channel mode For 72 channel mode OPEN opens the specified channel s and CLOSe closes the specified channel s If more than 72 Chan nel Mode one channel is speci
130. y channel 3 would appear as 15 0 H0008 When in the 36 channel mode only the SET bits are displayed The RESET bits will be the inverse 15 0 HFFFF 31 16 HFFFF 47 32 HFFFF 63 48 HFFFF 71 64 HFF 15 0 HFFFF 31 16 HFFFF 35 32 HF RST Condition DISPlay MONitor STATe OFF 0 For 72 channel mode a RST also opens all channels For 36 channel mode a RST opens all SET channels and closes all RESET channels Example Example Enabling the Monitor Mode DISP MON CARD 2 Selects module 2 in a switchbox DISP MON 1 Turns monitor mode ON DISPlay MONitor STATe Queries the monitor mode The command returns 1 if monitor mode is ON or returns 0 if monitor mode is OFF Relay Driver Module Command Reference 63 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com INITiate Subsystem The INITiate command subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts the scanning cycle Syntax INITiate CONTinuous mode CONTinuous IMMediate INITiate CONTinuous mode Enables or disables continuous scanning cycles for the switchbox Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value mode boolean ON OFF 1 0 OFF 0 Comments Continuous Scanning Operation Continuous scanning is enabled with the INITiate CONTinuous ON or INITiate CONTinuous 1 command Sending the INITiate IMMediate comm
131. you create icons for the Relay Driver Soft Front Panel Driver Help File Driver Readme Files and SCPI Example Programs You can install the HP VXIplug amp play driver with or without installing the downloaded SCPI driver However to obtain the full functionality of the VXIplug amp play driver you should first download the HP E1339A SCPI driver See Downloading the SCPI Driver If you do not have any other types of ZAWITCHBOX modules you should eliminate the ZSWITCHBOX driver so that the HP E1339A SCPI driver recognizes the modules rather than the ZSWITCHBOX driver This will allow you to use the full capabilities of the HP E1339A and HP Z2309A modules Eliminating ZSWITCHBOX will not affect embedded controller operation since ZAWITCHBOX was not designed for embedded controllers However you can now use the VXIplug amp play drivers to make function calls to the HP E1339A and HP Z2309 modules Verifying Initial Operation Note When you have installed and configured the Relay Driver Module for your application you can use the following example program to verify initial operation of the module If the Relay Driver module fails initial operation return the module to Hewlett Packard for exchange module E1339 69201 Example Reset Self Test and Module ID This program resets the Relay Driver Module performs the module self test and reads the module ID and description Example Reset Self Test and Module ID Con

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