TMA VXI-27 SVC 101602
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope of Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
General Description................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4
TMA VXI-27 Interconnections ................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 1-3
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1
Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1
VXI Address Select............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3
Front Panel Terminations ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1
Local Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1
Front panel indicators ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2
Auxiliary Signals ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2.1
Emergency Output Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2.2
Discrete Fault Line ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2.3
+5V Output................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2
Remote Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3
VXI
plug&play
Operation........................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1
Background........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.2
Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.3
Operating the Soft Panel ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.3.1
Understanding the Controls. ........................................................................................................ 3-4
3.3.3.2
Select the Channel....................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.3
Set the Voltage/current. ............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.4
Apply Programmed Settings to the Power Supply. ...................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.5
Enable the Power Supply Output................................................................................................. 3-6
3.4
VXIbus Communication........................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1
Typical VXIbus Start-up Sequence.................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5
SCPI Programming ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.5.1
SCPI Messages ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.5.2
Common Commands/Queries ........................................................................................................... 3-9
3.5.3
SCPI Subsystem Command/Query Structure.................................................................................... 3-9
3.5.4
Program Message Structure.............................................................................................................. 3-10
3.5.4.1
Keyword ....................................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.5.4.2
Keyword Separator ...................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.5.4.3
Query Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.4.4
Data ............................................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.5
Data Separator............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.6
Message Unit Separator .............................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.7
Root Specifier .............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.8
Message Terminator .................................................................................................................... 3-13
3.5.5
Understanding The Command Structure ........................................................................................... 3-13
3.5.6
Addressing Multiple Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 3-14
3.5.7
Understanding The Command Structure ........................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.8
Program Message Syntax Summary ................................................................................................. 3-15
3.5.9
Status Reporting................................................................................................................................ 3-15
3.5.9.1
STATUS REPORTING STRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.2
Operational Status Register......................................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.3
QUEStionable Status Register..................................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.4
Multiple Logical Instruments ........................................................................................................ 3-18
3.5.10
Program Example .............................................................................................................................. 3-19
3.6
CIIL Programming ................................................................................................................................... 3-19
