Document Outline

• Contents
  • Environmental Operating Conditions 2
  • Electrical Operating Conditions 3
  • Bench-Top Operation 5
  • Rack Mounting 5
  • Procedure 6
  • Connecting the Power Cord and Turning On the Instrument 11
  • Installing the Agilent IO Libraries 14
  • Installing the L4400 Instrument Drivers 15
  • Selecting a LAN Network 17
  • Connecting the LAN Cables 18
  • IP Addresses and Host Names 20
  • Configuring the LAN Interface 21
  • Identifying the Instruments 27
  • Using the Instrument Web Interface 28
  • LAN Configuration Command Summary 32
  • Downloading the Update Utility and Firmware 39
  • LAN Reset (Default) Configuration 45
  • The LAN Reset Button 48
  • The Front Panel LEDs 48
  • Syntax Conventions 53
  • Command Separators 54
  • Using the MIN and MAX Parameters 54
  • Querying Parameter Settings 54
  • Specifying Channel Lists and Scan Lists 55
  • Modifying IVI-COM Examples (.NET) 59
  • Modifying IVI-C Examples 61
  • Modifying VISA and VISA COM Examples 62
  • Using L4400 Instruments in Agilent 34980A Applications 64
  • Environmental Operating Conditions 66
  • Electrical Operating Conditions 66
  • Safety Interlock 67
  • Rules for Scanning 69
  • Creating the Scan List 71
  • Trigger Count 75
  • Sweep Count 76
  • Channel Delay 77
  • Reading Format 79
  • Non-Sequential Scanning 79
  • Monitor Mode 80
  • Viewing Stored Alarm Data 87
  • Using the Alarm Output Lines 88
  • Defining a Sequence 90
  • Querying the Sequence Definition 93
  • Executing a Sequence 93
  • Executing a Sequence on an Alarm Condition 94
  • Deleting Sequences 95
  • Reading the List of Stored Sequences 95
  • L4421A Simplified Schematic 106
  • L4421A D-Sub Connectors 107
  • 34921T Terminal Block 108
  • L4433A Simplified Schematic for Two-Wire Mode 120
  • L4433A D-Sub Connectors for Two-Wire Mode 121
  • 34933T-001 Terminal Block for Two-Wire Mode 122
  • L4433A Simplified Schematic for One-Wire Mode 124
  • L4433A D-Sub Connectors for One-Wire Mode 125
  • 34933T-002 Terminal Block for One-Wire Mode 126
  • L4437A Simplified Schematic 132
  • L4437A D-Sub Connectors 133
  • 34937T Terminal Block 134
  • Recommended Switches and Attenuators 141
  • Power Supplies 142
  • Channel Numbering 143
  • Simple Switch Control 144
  • Remote Module Identifiers 145
  • Drive Modes 145
  • Using Single Drive Switches and Attenuators 146
  • Using Dual Drive Switches and Attenuators 147
  • Using Pulse Drive 148
  • Long Execution Times 149
  • Verifying Switch State 149
  • LED Drive 151
  • Default and Reset States 152
  • Y1150A 155
  • Y1151A 159
  • Y1152A 164
  • Y1153A 169
  • Y1154A 174
  • Y1155A 179
  • Mounting the Remote Modules 187
  • SCPI Programming Examples 188
  • Basic Digital I/O Operations 200
  • Handshaking 203
  • Buffered I/O Operations 210
  • Interrupt Lines 213
  • Byte Ordering 214
  • Pattern Matching 215
  • Counter 216
  • Initiated Measurement Mode 217
  • Clock 218
  • L4450A D-Sub Connectors 218
  • 34950T Terminal Block 221
  • L4451A Simplified Block Diagrams 231
  • L4451A D-Sub Connector Pinout 232
  • 34951T Terminal Block 233
  • Digital Input/Output 236
  • Totalizer Input 236
  • Analog Output (DAC) 236
  • L4452A Simplified Block Diagram 243
  • L4452A D-Sub Connector 244
  • 34952T Terminal Block 245
  • Agilent Technologies Calibration Services 248
  • Calibration Interval 248
  • Time Required for Calibration 249
  • Automating Calibration Procedures 249
  • Recommended Test Equipment 249
  • Calibration Security 250
  • Calibration Message 251
  • Calibration Count 251
  • Calibration Process 252
  • Aborting a Calibration in Progress 252
  • L4451A and L4452A Performance Test Considerations 253
  • L4451A 4-Channel Isolated DAC Module 253
  • L4452A Multifunction Module 261
• Introduction to the L4400 Series LXI Instruments
  • Instrument Considerations
    • Transients
    • High Energy Sources
  • Interconnection Solutions Overview
  • Bench-Top Operation and Instrument Rack Mounting
    • Rack Mounting Kit Contents
    • Install the Shelf Rails
    • Install the Sliding Shelf
    • Install Instruments on the Shelf
    • Connect the Shelf to the Rack Frame
  • Applying Power
• Software Installation and Configuration
  • Installing the Agilent IO Libraries and L4400 Instrument Drivers
  • Configuring the L4400 Instruments
    • Private Network Connections
    • Site Network Connections
    • Instrument Addressing
    • Computer Configuration
    • Locating the Instruments
    • Adding and Configuring the Instruments
    • Interactive IO
    • Editing the Instrument’s LAN Settings
  • GPIB Configuration
    • Connecting the GPIB Cables
    • Starting Agilent Connection Expert
    • Adding Instruments to the GPIB Configuration
    • The GPIB Address String
    • Adding Additional Instruments
  • Firmware Updates
    • Installing the Firmware Update Utility
    • Downloading and Installing the Instrument Firmware
  • Instrument Power-On and Default LAN Configuration States
• Operating and Programming
  • L4400 Instrument Front Panel Overview
  • L4400 Instrument Rear Panel Overview
    • Analog Bus Port
    • Ext Trig/Alarms/DIO Port
    • GPIB Connector
    • LAN Port
  • L4400 Series Channel Addressing Scheme
  • Introduction to the SCPI Command Language
    • Keywords
    • Braces and Vertical Bars
    • Brackets
    • Optional Parameters
    • Linking Commands
  • L4400 SCPI Command Summary
    • Table 3-3. L4400 Series SCPI Command Summary.
  • L4400 Series Programming Examples
    • C#
    • Visual Basic.NET
    • Visual Basic 6.0
    • Visual Basic 6.0
    • VISA COM Examples
    • Porting Applications
  • Analog Bus Applications
    • Transients
    • High Energy Sources
  • User-Defined Channel Labels
  • Scanning Applications
    • Scan Trigger Source
      • Interval Scanning
      • Manual Scanning
      • Scanning on Alarm
      • Externally Triggering a Scan
  • Scanning with External Instruments
  • Alarm Limits
  • Using Sequences
  • Instrument State Storage
  • Error Conditions
  • Relay Cycle Count
  • Calibration Overview
• L4421A 40-Channel Armature Multiplexer
  • Low Frequency Multiplexer Switch Instrument
  • L4421A Measurement Functions
  • L4421A SCPI Command Summary
  • L4421A Example Program Segments
    • Opening and Closing Channels
    • Querying and Clearing Cycle Count, and Resetting Modules
  • L4421A 40-Channel Armature Multiplexer Hardware Description
    • Bank 1
    • Bank 2
• L4433A Dual/Quad 4x8 Reed Matrix
  • Matrix Switch Instrument
  • L4433A SCPI Command Summary
  • L4433A Example Program Segments
    • Opening and Closing Channels
    • Reading Cycle Count and Resetting the Power-On State
  • Linking Multiple L4433A Instruments
  • L4433A Dual/Quad 4x8 Reed Matrix Hardware Description
    • Two-Wire Mode
    • One-Wire Mode
    • Matrix 1
    • Matrix 2
    • Matrices 1 and 2
    • Matrices 3 and 4
• L4437A General Purpose Switch
  • General Purpose Switch Instrument
  • L4437A SCPI Command Summary
  • L4437A Example Program Segments
    • Opening and Closing Channels
    • Reading Jumper State and System Identity
    • Reading Cycle Count and Resetting Modules to Power-On State
  • L4437A 32-Channel General Purpose Switch Hardware Description
    • Bank 1
    • Bank 2
• L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver
  • L4445A SCPI Command Summary
  • L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver
    • Power Consumption
    • Continuous Drive Current
    • Using Continuous Drive
    • Pairing Channels
    • SYSTem:RMODule:RESet
    • SYSTem:PRESet, *RST, SYSTem:CPON and Power On
    • ROUTe:RMODule:BANK:PRESet
    • Distribution Boards
    • Y1150A Switch Options Supported
    • Y1150A Connections
    • Y1150A Switch Control
    • Y1150A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Y1151A Switch Options Supported
    • Y1151A Connections
    • Y1151A Switch Control
    • Y1151A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Y1152A Switch Options Supported
    • Y1152A Connections
    • Y1152A Switch Control
    • Y1152A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Y1153A Attenuator Options Supported
    • Y1153A Connections
    • Y1153A Attenuator Control
    • Y1153A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Y1154A Switch Options Supported
    • Y1154A Connections
    • Y1154A Switch Control
    • Y1154A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Y1155A Switch Options Supported
    • Y1155A Connections
    • Y1155A Switch Control
    • Y1155A LED Connectors LED1 and LED2
    • Simplified Connection Diagrams
    • Example: Configuring an Agilent N1810UL
    • Example: Configuring a Paired Drive Channel
    • Example: Configuring a Single Drive Channel
• L4450A 64-Bit Digital I/O with Memory and Counter
  • L4450A SCPI Command Summary
    • Table 8-1. L4450A SCPI Command Summary.
  • L4450A 64-Bit Digital I/O with Memory and Counter
    • Channel Numbering and Width
    • Reading Digital Data
    • Writing Digital Data
    • Channel Width and Polarity, Threshold, Level, and Drive
    • Setting the Handshake Line Parameters
    • Synchronous Handshake Mode
    • Buffered (Memory) Output
    • Deleting Traces
    • Buffered (Memory) Input
    • Memory Output Operations
    • Memory Input Operations
    • Totalizer Mode
    • P1 (Bank 1) Connector Pin Assignments
    • P2 (Bank 2) Connector Pin Assignments
• L4451A 4-Channel Isolated D/A Converter with Waveform Memory
  • L4451A 4-Channel Isolated D/A Converter with Waveform Memory
    • Level Output Mode
    • Waveform (Trace) Mode
    • Clock In
    • Clock Out
    • Trigger In
    • Trigger Out
  • L4451A SCPI Command Summary
    • Table 9-1. L4451A SCPI Command Summary.
  • L4451A Example Program Segments
    • Level Mode
    • Waveform Mode
    • Example: Downloading trace points to memory and outputting waveform from DACs
    • Example: Setting the amplitude of a waveform for offset and gain
    • External Clock
    • External Trigger
    • Configuring a DAC Module
• L4452A Multifunction Module with DIO, D/A, and Totalizer
  • L4452A Multifunction Module
  • L4452A SCPI Command Summary
    • Table 10-1. L4452A SCPI Command Summary.
  • L4452A Example Program Segments
    • Digital Input/Output
    • Totalizer
    • DAC Output
    • Querying and Resetting the L4452A
• Appendix A
• L4451A and L4452A Calibration Procedures
  • Calibration Procedures
    • Adjustment is Recommended
  • Performance Verification Tests
    • L4451A Verification
    • Analog Output Verification Test
    • Analog Output Adjustments
    • Voltage Adjustments
    • Current Adjustments
    • L4452A Verification
    • DAC Output Verification Test
    • DAC Output Adjustment
    • Voltage Adjustments