Document Outline

• Preface
  • In This Book iii
  • Support Resources ix
• Chapter 1. Installing the VT1433B
  • Installing the VT1433B 1-2
  • To inspect the VT1433B 1-2
  • To install the VT1433B 1-3
  • Install the host interface libraries 1-6
  • To store the module 1-6
  • To transport the module 1-7
• Chapter 2. Getting Started With the VT1433B
  • Introduction 2-2
  • To install the VXIplug&play libraries 2-3
    • System Requirements (Microsoft Windows) 2-3
    • System Requirements (HP-UX 10.20) 2-3
    • VT1432A Software Distribution 2-3
    • To install the Windows VXIplug&play drivers for the VT1433B (for Windows 95 and Windows NT) 2-5
    • To install the HP-UX VXIplug&play drivers for the VT1433B (for HP-UX systems) 2-6
    • The Resource Manager 2-6
  • The VXIplug&play Soft Front Panel (SFP) 2-7
    • Using the soft front panel 2-7
  • VEE example programs 2-10
    • scope.vee 2-10
    • minimum.vee 2-14
    • Other Agilent VEE example programs 2-16
  • C-Language Host Interface Library example programs 2-17
    • Demo Programs 2-17
    • Running a demo program: semascope.c 2-18
  • Visual Basic example programs 2-19
• Chapter 3. Using the VT1432A
  • Introduction 3-2
  • What is VXIplug&play? 3-3
    • Overview 3-3
    • VXIplug&play drivers 3-3
    • Manufacturer and model codes 3-4
    • The Soft Front Panel (SFP) 3-5
  • Header and Library Files 3-6
  • Channels and groups 3-7
    • Channel Groups 3-7
    • Initialization 3-7
    • Creating a Channel Group 3-8
    • Input, Source and Tach Channels 3-8
  • Multiple-module/mainframe Measurements 3-9
    • Grouping of Channels/Modules 3-9
    • Multiple-module Measurements 3-9
    • Possible Trigger Line Conflict 3-10
    • Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-11
    • Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-14
  • Module Features 3-15
    • Data Flow Diagram and FIFO Architecture 3-15
    • Base Sample Rates 3-17
  • Measurement Process 3-25
    • Measurement Setup and Control 3-25
    • Parameter Settings 3-26
    • Measurement Initiation 3-26
    • Measurement Loop 3-27
    • Register-based VXI Devices 3-28
    • Arm and Trigger 3-29
    • VT1433B Triggering 3-30
    • Trigger Level 3-31
    • Data Transfer Modes 3-32
  • VT1433B Interrupt Behavior 3-34
    • Data Gating 3-36
    • VT1433B Parameters 3-36
  • New features of the VT1433B software 3-38
    • Span and center frequency 3-38
    • Zoom mode 3-38
  • Where to get more information 3-39
    • The Function Reference for VXIplug&play 3-39
    • The Function Reference for the Host Interface Library (C-language version) 3-39
• Chapter 4. The Host Interface Library
  • Introduction 4-2
    • Header and Library Files 4-3
  • Parameter Information 4-4
    • Description of VT1433B Parameters 4-4
    • Parameter Lists 4-5
    • Channel and Group IDs 4-10
  • Multiple-module/Mainframe Measurements 4-12
    • Grouping of Channels/Modules 4-12
    • Multiple-module Measurements 4-12
    • Possible Trigger Line Conflict 4-13
    • Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-14
    • Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-17
  • Measurement Process 4-18
    • Measurement Setup and Control 4-18
    • Parameter Settings 4-19
    • Measurement initialization 4-19
    • Measurement Loop 4-20
    • Register-based VXI Devices 4-21
    • Arm and Trigger 4-22
    • VT1433B Triggering 4-23
    • Data Transfer Modes 4-24
  • VT1433B Interrupt Behavior 4-26
    • Data Gating 4-28
    • VT1433B Parameters 4-29
    • For More Information 4-29
• Chapter 5. Module Description
  • Module Features 5-2
    • General Features 5-2
    • Arbitrary Source Features (Option VT1433B-1D4) 5-2
    • Tachometer Features (VT1433B-AYF) 5-2
    • Other Options 5-2
    • Block Diagram 5-3
  • VT1433B Front Panel Description 5-5
    • Front panels for four or eight channels 5-5
    • Standard Front Panel 5-6
  • VXI Backplane Connections 5-8
    • Power Supplies and Ground 5-8
    • Data Transfer Bus 5-8
    • DTB Arbitration Bus 5-8
    • Priority Interrupt Bus 5-8
    • Utility Bus 5-8
    • The Local Bus (VT1433B-UGV) 5-9
  • The VT1433B VXI Device 5-10
    • Address Space 5-10
    • Shared Memory 5-10
    • Memory Map 5-10
    • List of A16 Registers 5-12
    • Trigger Lines (TTLTRG) 5-13
    • Providing an External Clock 5-14
  • Calibration Description 5-15
• Chapter 6. The Arbitrary Source Option (VT1433B-1D4)
  • Arbitrary Source Description 6-2
    • Trigger 6-2
    • Arbitrary Output 6-2
    • Source Output Modes 6-2
    • COLA (and Summer) 6-2
    • External Shutdown 6-2
    • Block Diagram 6-3
  • The Arbitrary Source Option Front Panel 6-4
    • LEDs and Connectors for the Arbitrary Source Option 6-5
    • Updating the arbitrary source firmware 6-5
• Chapter 7. The Tachometer Option (VT1433B-AYF)
  • Tachometer Description 7-2
    • Tachometer Inputs 7-2
    • External Trigger Input 7-2
    • Trigger Level 7-2
    • Tachometer Monitoring 7-2
    • Exact RPM Triggering 7-2
    • Input Count Division 7-3
    • Holdoff Time 7-3
    • Block Diagram 7-3
  • The Tachometer Option Front Panel 7-4
    • LEDs and Connectors for the Tachometer Option 7-5
• Chapter 8. Break Out Boxes
  • Introduction 8-2
    • Service 8-2
  • The VT3240A and VT3241A Break Out Boxes 8-3
    • VT3240AVoltage-type Break Out Box 8-4
    • VT3241A ICP®-type Break Out Box 8-4
    • Break Out Box Grounding 8-4
  • Break Out Box Cables 8-5
    • Making a Custom Break Out Box Cable 8-5
    • Recommendations on wiring for the VT1432A/33B 4-Channel Input Connector 8-7
• Chapter 9. Troubleshooting the VT1433B
  • Diagnostics 9-2
• Chapter 10. Replacing Assemblies
  • Replaceable Parts 10-2
    • Ordering Information 10-2
    • Direct Mail Order System 10-2
    • CAGE Code Numbers 10-3
    • Assemblies: without VT1433B-AYF or VT1433B-1D4 10-4
    • Assemblies: with VT1433B-AYF 10-6
    • Assemblies: with VT1433B-1D4 10-8
    • Cables: without VT1433B-AYF or VT1433B-1D4 10-10
    • Cables: with VT1433B-AYF 10-11
    • Cables: with VT1433B-1D4 10-12
    • Front Panel 10-13
  • To remove the top cover 10-14
  • To remove the front panel 10-15
  • To remove the input assemblies 10-18
  • To remove the VT1433B-AYF assembly 10-20
  • To remove the VT1433B-1D4 assembly 10-21
  • To remove the A22 assembly 10-22
  • To remove the A10/A11 assembly 10-23
• Chapter 11. Backdating
  • Backdating 11-2
• Appendix A. Register Definitions
  • The VT1433B VXI Registers A-2
    • The A16 Registers A-2
    • The A24 Registers A-4
    • 32-bit Registers A-10
    • Command/Response Protocol A-11
    • DSP Protocol A-13
    • DSP Bus Registers A-14
  • Glossary
• Index