Agilent Technologies Multiple Channel Controller 85330A manual

Agilent T echnologies 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Operating, Programming, and Service Manual Part number: 85330-90019 Printed in USA October 2002 Supersedes Nov ember 1999[...]

ii 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Notice Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Gov ernment is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in T echnical Data and Computer Software clause at DF ARS 252.227-7013 for DOD agencies, and subparagraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the Commercial [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller iii What Y ou’ll Find in This Manual… Chapter 1 • Installation - Sho ws how a standard Agilent 85330A system is installed. If you purchased a preconfigured system, Agilent has provided documentation that contains installation information for your specific system. Use the documentation for your special syst[...]

iv 85330A Multiple Channel Controller A ppendix • Glossary of T erms - This glossary defines special terminology associated with this system. W ords sho wn in bold te xt are defined in the glossary . W arranty Certification Agilent T echnologies certifies that this pr oduct met its published specifications at the time of shipment fr om the f[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller v Service and Support Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent T echnologies Service Center . Y ou can find a list of local service representati ves on the W eb at: http://www.agilent.com/find/assist[...]

vi 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Safety and Regulatory Inf ormation Re view this product and related documentation to f amiliarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. W ARNING The W ARNING notice denotes a hazard.[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller vii Safety Earth Ground This is a Safety Class I product (pro vided with a protecti ve earthing terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main po wer source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied po wer cord set. Whenev er it is likely that the protection h[...]

viii 85330A Multiple Channel Controller W ARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection pr ovided b y the equipment could be impaired. This product m ust be used in a normal condition (in which all means for pr otection are intact). CA UTION Alw ays use the three-prong ac po wer cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller ix Manufactur ers Declaration This is to certify that this product meets the radio frequency interference requirements of Directi ve FTZ 1046/1984. The German Bundespost has been notified that this equipment was put into circulation and has been granted the right to check the product type for compliance with thes[...]

x 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Manufacturers Declaration European Contact : Your lo c al Hewlett-Pack ard Sal es and Servic e Office or Hewlett-P ackard GmbH Departm ent HQ- TRE, Herreneberger Strass e 130, D71034 Boblingen, Germ any (FAX +49-7031-14-3143) DECLAR A TION OF CONFOR MITY Accord in g to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer?[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller xi Typeface Conventions T ypeface Con ventions Italics • Used to emphasize important information: Use this software only with the Agilent 85330A system. • Used for the title of a publication: Refer to the Agilent T echnologies 85330A System-Level User’ s Guide . • Used to indicate a v ariable: T ype LOAD B[...]

xii 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Typeface Conventions[...]

Contents 85330A Multiple Channel Controller xiii Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii What You’ll Find in This Manual… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xiv 85330A Multiple Channel Controller V oltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Output T rigger T est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Pul[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller xv 5. Manual Operation In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 To Use the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About the Softke ys Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xvi 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Using More than One Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Starting Run-T ime Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Run-T ime Measurement Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Run-T ime Measurement Sequence for Multipl[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller xvii 9. Service Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8[...]

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85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-1 Installation 1 Installation Installation at a Glance The installation procedure is composed of the follo wing basic steps: 1. If you just purchased an antenna measurement system, install all components as described in the documentation that came with that system. Do not connect the Agilent 85330A yet. 2. T urn[...]

1-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System Pr eparing the Main Antenna Measurement System CA UTION As an antistatic precaution, do not touc h exposed connector contacts! Information about installing, performing an operational check, and verifying the main antenna measurement system is explained[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-3 Installation Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System F igure 1-1 Flo w Chart for Choosing the Correct Installation NO TE If the recei ver does not ha ve the RECEIVER READ Y , as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 1-4 and Figure 1-3 on page 1-5 , then the STOP SWEEP may be used.[...]

1-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System F igure 1-2 85330A Installation Diagram for 8530A Source Control[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-5 Installation Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System F igure 1-3 85330A Installation Diagram for F ast (TTL) Source Control[...]

1-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel Controller Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel Contr oller T urn the multiple channel controller ON; the following screen should appear: Select an instrument._ SYSTEM 85330A IBASIC (see note belo w) NO TE IB ASIC is only present if the IB ASIC opti[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-7 Installation Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel Controller NO TE Y ou can use other com ports, such as com2. Ho wev er , you have to edit a file called “VXIDLD.CFG” so the software kno ws you are using a dif ferent port. This configuration file can be edited with any ASCII te xt editor , such as[...]

1-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers V iewing or Changing the GPIB Addr ess of the Multiple Channel Contr oller The factory default setting of the GPIB address is 9. T o view the GPIB address: Press [Select Instr] {SYSTEM} {GPIB} {READ} . T o change the current GPIB address: 1. Press[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-9 Installation Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers F igure 1-4 P ositive/Negative-Edge EVENT TRIG jumpers 1. Remov e the two scre ws that hold the E1330B board in place. 2. Remov e the four scre ws that hold the 85330-60002 board in place. 3. Pull out the two boards at the same time. Y ou can do t[...]

1-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches Installing the Switch Contr ol Units and Switches Mounting the SCU and RF Switch If desired, you can mount the SCU using the supplied mounting scre ws. Y ou must provide a mounting plate or drill holes in an e xisting structure before mounting an S[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 1-11 Installation Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches F igure 1-5 SCU and Switch Mounting Diagram[...]

1-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-1 Performance Verification 2 P erf ormance V erification In This Chapter • Recommended performance verification test equipment • Performance verification tests • V erifying the multiple channel controller • V erifying the RF switches Description This performance verification should be done once a yea[...]

2-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Recommended Equipment T able 2-1 lists the equipment that is mandatory when performing the performance verification. T able 2-1 Required Equipment Qty Item Agilent Part or Model Number 1 1 Downloadable Driv er Disk, rev A.03.00 85330-10016 2 1 Multimeter (20 Vdc, digital) E2377A 1 Dig[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-3 Performance Verification Performance Verification Test P erf ormance V erification T est The follo wing verification procedure will v erify the Agilent 85330 system in two parts. The first part will v erify the operation of the multiple channel controller to make sure that it is controlling the switches and[...]

2-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Performance Verification Test Digital Oscilloscope Set up the Agilent 54503A digital oscilloscope (or any oscilloscope) as described in the follo wing procedure, using the same settings. NO TE The oscilloscope setup described in the follo wing procedure will not display a trace on the [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-5 Performance Verification Performance Verification Test Network Analyzer T urn ON the vector network analyzer . Adjust the controls for the following setup: Measurement Display Display: 4 Channel Channel 1: S11 SWR Channel 2: S21 Log Mag Channel 3: S12 Log Mag Channel 4: S22 SWR Domain: Frequency Start Frequenc[...]

2-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller V erifying the Multiple Channel Controller This portion of the verification will check the 85330 multiple channel switch controller to ensure that it is operating correctly . It will also check the Switch Control Unit of the Agilent 85331/2 to[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-7 Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller F igure 2-2 Switch Control Unit Output Connector V oltages Inputs/Outputs Press the follo wing on the multiple channel controller: [Clear Instr] [Select Instr] Y ou should see the follo wing display: Select an instrument._ SYSTEM 85330A IBASIC [...]

2-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller On the oscilloscope, press [CLEAR DISPLA Y] . Set the [TIMEB ASE] to {5 us/Div} . Y ou should see a positi ve pulse, with an approximate width of 10 to 14 microseconds. 5. Connect the BNC cable to the SRC 2 TRIG connector on the multiple channe[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-9 Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller Counter Pulse Delay T est The follo wing test determines if the on-board counter is operating correctly . 1. Connect BNC cables between the SRC1 TRIG, RCVR READ Y connectors and the oscilloscope as sho wn in Figure 2-3 on page 2-10 . 2. On the [...]

2-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller negati ve edge of the pulse. Note that the Start Marker reading will be the pulse delay . See Figure 2-4 for more information. 12. Remov e the BNC cables. F igure 2-3 Counter Pulse Delay T est Setup F igure 2-4 15 millisecond Delay T rigger Ex[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-11 Performance Verification Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller Measurement Busy Signal and Pulse W idth T est The follo wing test will determine if the MEAS BUSY port output pulse width is correct. It will also test the EVENT TRIG input. 1. Connect a BNC cable between the SRC1 TRIG and EVENT TRIG connecto[...]

2-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying the Switch Control Unit V erifying the Switch Control Unit This test will determine if the multiple channel controller is controlling the Switch Control Unit and that the SCU is operating correctly . If the system has mov e than one SCU on a single port, then check each SCU.[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-13 Performance Verification Verifying the RF Switches V erifying the RF Switches This portion of the verification will check the switches to mak e sure that they are switching correctly . This portion will also test the RF performance of the switches. Switch Setup 1. T urn OFF the multiple channel controller be[...]

2-14 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying the RF Switches RF P erf ormance T ests Recall the network analyzer setup that was sa v ed earlier by pressing: [RECALL] {1} Perform each of the follo wing tests on each input and output port of the switch. Check the results of each of the tests against the switch’ s speci[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-15 Performance Verification Verifying Remote Ports 1 and 2 V erifying Remote Ports 1 and 2 Equipment Required • Jumper (see belo w) • Soldering iron • 2 jumper wires Jumpers Figure 2-6 sho ws the jumper assembly that can be used to v erify remote port 1 and remote port 2. Using Agilent part number 1251-886[...]

2-16 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification Verifying Remote Ports 1 and 2 Remote Port 1 and r emote P ort 2 T est Procedur e 1. Do wnload the 85330A driv ers version A.03.00 or abo ve. 2. When select instrument is displayed, press: {85330A}, {More}, {TEST}, {More} 3. Connect the modified connector to REMO TE 1 on the rear pan[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 2-17 Performance Verification AUX 1 and AUX 2 A UX 1 and A UX 2 Pulse T est Y ou can output one or more 500 µ s pulses from A UX 1 or A UX 2 and measure them with an oscilloscope. The number of pulses is selectable. The pulses hav e a 50% duty cycle, and thus a total period of 1 ms. The amplitude of the signal is[...]

2-18 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Performance Verification AUX 1 and AUX 2 A UX 1 and A UX 2 Output V oltage T est The follo wing test will determine if the rear panel ports successfully output the correct DC switch dri ve le vels. 1. On the oscilloscope press: [RECALL] [1] [TRIG] {A UT O} [CLEAR DISPLA Y] 2. Press the follo wing on the multi[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 3-1 Operator’s Check 3 Operator’ s Check Purpose This operator’ s check verifies that the Agilent 85330A can close switches, sho wing that the 85330A, switch control units, and switches are working. Y ou can perform this check daily , or as desired. This is not a performance verification procedure (refer t[...]

3-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Operator’s Check[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-1 General Information 4 General Inf ormation In This Chapter • Product description • Required equipment • Supplied equipment and software • Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller characteristics • Front panel features • Rear panel features • A C po wer cord F igure 4-1 85330A System Overview[...]

4-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Pr oduct Description The Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller adds high-speed multiple-channel measurement capability to Agilent 8530A-based automated measurement systems, using high-isolation solid state micro wa ve switch modules. The 85330A is a run time controller that orchestrate[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-3 General Information Installing the Detachable Po wer Cord Install the instrument so that the detachable po wer cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator . The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting de vice. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply . The f[...]

4-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Preparing the 85330A to Control the System Pr eparing the 85330A to Control the System Configuring the 85330A is composed of the follo wing steps: 1. Send the 85330A a series of GPIB setup commands prior to starting the run-time sequence. 2. Start the run-time sequence by sending a speci?[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-5 General Information Preparing the 85330A to Control the System PIN switch modules The switches are broadband, high-isolation switches. Each switch is supplied with a switch control unit. Specifications and performance characteristics are provided in the Agilent 85331A and Agilent 85332A PIN Switch User’ s M[...]

4-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Preparing the 85330A to Control the System 85383B expansion cable Allo ws SCUs to be daisy-chained together to create expanded switch matrices. Only 0.5 m cables are av ailable. 85384A Switch Driver Cable Provides the connection between SCUs and switch modules. Cable length is determined at[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-7 General Information Preparing the 85330A to Control the System PIN Switches The 85331A SP2T PIN Switch The 85331A SP2T PIN switch consists of two modules: • A switch control unit (SCU) • A high-speed high-isolation SP2T micro wa ve switch module The 85332A SP4T PIN Switch Identical to the 85331A except tha[...]

4-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Supplied Equipment and Software Supplied Equipment and Softwar e T able 4-2 Supplied Equipment and Software Item Quantity Part or Model Number Multiple channel controller 1 85330A Downloadable driv er disk Rev A.03.00 1 85330-10016 Operating and Service Manual 1 85330-90019 E1301A/B Getting[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-9 General Information 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Characteristics 85330A Multiple Channel Contr oller Characteristics This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respecti v ely . CA UTION Before switching on this instrument, make sure the line v[...]

4-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Characteristics V entilation Requir ements CA UTION When installing the product in a cabinet, the con vection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating tempera[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-11 General Information Front Panel Features Fr ont Panel F eatures The front panel contains: • A 2-line by 40 character display . • A QWER TY keyboard, plus utility k eys. • Fi ve software-controlled display softk eys. Need Mor e Inf ormation Refer to the follo wing locations for more information: • Refe[...]

4-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Rear Panel Features Rear Panel F eatures F igure 4-2 85330A Rear P anel Connectors EVENT TRIG By default, this input accepts a positi ve or ne gati ve-edge TTL trigger from the positioner controller or other de vice. The default is positi ve-edge triggering. The trigger signal initiates a [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-13 General Information Rear Panel Features The multiple channel controller may send se veral recei ver trigger pulses during the measurement sequence, depending on the instructions you sent to it before starting the run-time mode. RCVR READ Y This positi ve-edge signal is sent by the recei ver when it finished [...]

4-14 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information Rear Panel Features SWITCH POR T 1 and 2 Connects to either of the two switch control units (SCUs). These ports provide binary data for switch control as well DC po wer . A UX PO WER IN This connector is not used with the standard instrument.[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 4-15 General Information 85330A Compatibility 85330A Compatibility Compatible Receiv ers The 85330A is compatible with the Agilent 8530A micro wa ve recei ver . Compatible LO Sour ces Compatible RF Sour ces Any Agilent 836xx series source is compatible. T able 4-5 Required Options for Agilent 836xx LO Sources Mode[...]

4-16 85330A Multiple Channel Controller General Information 85330A Compatibility[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 5-1 Manual Operation 5 Manual Operation This chapter describes ho w to manually operate the Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller . In This Chapter • T o use the front panel • Softke y map • T o vie w or change the 85330A ’ s GPIB address • T o close an y switch in the system (to select a channel) ?[...]

5-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Manual Operation To Use the Front Panel To Use the Fr ont Panel This is an ov ervie w of main front panel features. For more information, refer to “Using the Front Panel” in Chapter 2 of the Agilent 75000 Series B Mainframes Agilent E1300A and E1301A/B User’ s Manual The front panel contains: • A 2-lin[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 5-3 Manual Operation Softkey Map Softkey Map F igure 5-1 85330A Softk ey Menu Map NO TE Refer to Chapter 3 of the Agilent 75000 Series B Mainframes Agilent E1300A and E1301A/B User’ s Manual.[...]

5-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Manual Operation To View or Change the 85330’s GPIB Address T o V iew or Change the 85330’ s GPIB Address V iewing GPIB Address The factory default setting of the GPIB address is 9. T o vie w the GPIB address: Press: [Select Instr] {SYSTEM} {GPIB} {READ} Changing the GPIB Addr ess T o change the current GP[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 5-5 Manual Operation To Close Any Switch in the System (to select a channel) T o Close Any Switch in the System (to select a channel) T o manually close a switch (to select a channel): 1. Press: [Select Instr] {85330A} 2. If the {CLOSE} softke y does not appear , press: [Prev Menu] (until it does) 3. Press: {CLOSE[...]

5-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Manual Operation To Change the TTL State of AUX 1 or AUX 2 T o Change the TTL State of A UX 1 or A UX 2 T o set A UX 1 or A UX 2 TTL state: 1. Press: [Select Instr] {85330A} 2. If the {CLOSE} softke y does not appear , press [Prev Menu] until it does. 3. Press: {CLOSE} 4. Press: {A UX_1} or {A UX_2} 5. Press {[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 5-7 Manual Operation To View Custom Option Number (If Applicable) T o V iew Custom Option Number (If A pplicable) Some 85330As are equipped with custom dri ver s as required by the customer . Pressing: [Select Instr ] then [More] the display will read: Rev Opt? T est. Click on Opt? This presents the custom option [...]

5-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Manual Operation To View Custom Option Number (If Applicable)[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-1 Programming 6 Pr ogramming In This Chapter This chapter provides a general programing of the operation for the Agilent 85330A and a detailed description of the programming codes. Se veral scenarios and examples are gi v en. • GPIB addresses • Definition of terms • T o choose a measurement configuration[...]

6-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Definition of T erms NO TE Please re view the follo wing terms before reading information in this chapter . SCU address At the factory , each Switch Control Unit is assigned an address called an SCU address. When commands are sent out port 1 or port 2, they only af fect SCUs with the specified SC[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-3 Programming To Choose a Measurement Configuration T o Choose a Measurement Configuration The measurement configuration you use depends on the type of measurement (CW or multiple-frequency) and the type of system (one-source or two-source system). One-source systems use the Agilent 8511A/B frequency con verte[...]

6-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming CW Measurement Configuration CW Measur ement Configuration Description In single-frequency measurements, the F ast Source Control mode is not used. The RF source (and LO source, if used) can either be controlled by: • The 8530A (set the sources to Analyzer Language mode), or ... • The system c[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-5 Programming Single Source Multiple-Frequency Configuration Single Sour ce Multiple-Frequency Configuration Description In single-source (8511A/B based) systems, the Fast Source Control mode is not av ailable. The RF source is controlled by the 8530A (Analyzer Language mode). The proper setup is sho wn in Figu[...]

6-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Single Source Multiple-Frequency Configuration This setup allo ws the 8530A to measure each receiv e switch input in sequence. Each one is measured as a separate parameter , which you can read using the system computer . Refer to the GPIB Programming chapter of the Agilent 8530A Operating and Pr og[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-7 Programming Dual Source Multiple-Frequency Measurements Dual Sour ce Multiple-Fr equency Measurements When you are using multiple-frequency measurements with an 85309A frequency con verter , you can choose ho w the sources are controlled: • Y ou can allo w the 8530A to control source frequency switching, or [...]

6-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Fast Source Control F ast Sour ce Contr ol Description Fast source control speeds up frequency switc hing speed in multiple-frequency measurements. It is only a v ailable in 85309A-based systems. This mode uses TTL signals to increment RF and LO source frequency , pro viding faster frequency switch[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-9 Programming To Use Direct Control T o Use Direct Contr ol Direct control is where the host computer issues GPIB commands and the 85330A ex ecutes them immediately . For e xample, the ROUT e:CLOSe (port number) (switch address) command causes the 85330A to immediately change switch states. Selecting a Channel H[...]

6-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Direct Control Other examples: OUTPUT 70918;”ROUT :CLOS 2,(@103);” Switch P ort 2, SCU address 1, c hannel 3. OUTPUT 70918;”ROUT :CLOS 1,(@2);” Switch P ort 1, SCU address 0, c hannel 2. OUTPUT 70918, ”R OUT:CLOS 1,(@132);” Switch P ort 1, SCU address 1, c hannel 32. Sending mul[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-11 Programming To Use Direct Control In this example: • The 85330A is reset using the *RST command. • A delay between switch states is specified. • Channels 101, 102, 103 and 104 are selected in sequence.[...]

6-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode T o Use Run-Time Contr ol Mode Setup of the 85330A Multiple Channel Controller The setup for run-time operation includes setting: • The e vent triggering method • The number of frequency points • The number of angular increments • List of switch states • Swit[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-13 Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode Switch Settling T ime Y ou must specify switch settling time before starting run-time mode. The default setting is 2 µ s. NO TE If your configuration requires you to use the multiple-parameter display features of the 8530A, as described in “Single Source Multiple-F[...]

6-14 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode Using Mor e than One Contr oller More than one multiple channel controller may be used in a system. Multiple controllers are usually used when the distance to a switch control unit exceeds the maximum length allo wed. The REMO TE 1 and REMOTE 2 connectors on the rear p[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-15 Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode Event T rigger If TTL triggering has been selected, the 85330A waits for an Ev ent T rigger pulse before sending a measurement trigger to the recei ver . If IMM triggering has been selected, the measurement trigger is sent to the recei ver immediately . The trigger mod[...]

6-16 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode F igure 6-2 Run-Time Flo w Chart with Programming Command References[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-17 Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode Frequency Loop After all switch states hav e been measured at the first fr equency , the measurements can no w be repeated at the next frequency . Here are the steps that occur during the frequency change: • The first switch state is asserted once more, and the set[...]

6-18 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode Run-T ime Measurement Sequence f or Multiple Contr ollers The run-time measurement sequence for multiple controllers is similar to a single controller sho wn earlier . See “Starting Run-Time Mode” on page 6-14 for more information on this sequence. The sequence for[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-19 Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode F igure 6-3 Run-T ime Flo w Chart for Multiple Controller , Control Mode controlling REMote1[...]

6-20 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming To Use Run-Time Control Mode F igure 6-4 Run-T ime Flo w Chart for Multiple Controller , Remote Mode being controlled by CONT oller[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-21 Programming Programming Examples Pr ogramming Examples Example 1 Example 1 is applicable to CW measurements. 1001 ! 1002 ! RE-SAVE “EX1” 1003 ! 1004 Example_1:! 1005 ! 1006 ! This example shows how to make single-frequency, multi-channel 1007 ! measurements using the HP 85330A and the FAST DATA modes of t[...]

6-22 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1039 Chan_start=1 ! First Channel 1040 Chan_stop=4 ! Last Channel 1041 Chan_pts=(Chan_stop-Chan_start)+1 ! Number of channels 1042 Switch_start=Scu_addr*100+Chan_start ! Starting SWITCH ADDRESS 1043 Switch_stop=Scu_addr*100+Chan_stop ! Ending SWITCH ADDRESS 1044 ! 1045 Angle_s[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-23 Programming Programming Examples 1084 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”*RST;” ! Reset 1085 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:EVEN:TRIG TTL;” ! Set the triggering. 1086 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:EVEN:COUN “;Angle_pts;”;” ! Angle increments 1087 ! 1088 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:TIME:EVEN 0,15000000;” ! timeout 1st point: 1[...]

6-24 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1129 ! statement. 1130 ! 1131 TRANSFER @Rec TO @Buffer;RECORDS Points,EOR (COUNT 6) 1132 ! 1133 N=1 ! N IS THE CURRENT POINT. 1134 REPEAT 1135 ! 1136 ! The TRANFER statement is a background process that allows the 1137 ! computer BUFFER to be filled while the other commands ar[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-25 Programming Programming Examples Example 2 Example 2 applies to measurements where the sources are controlled by the 8530A 1001 ! 1002 ! RE-SAVE “EX2” 1003 ! 1004 Example_2:! 1005 ! 1006 ! This example shows how to use the HP 85330A and HP 8530A’s Multi-parameter 1007 ! Display mode. This is used for mu[...]

6-26 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1044 OUTPUT @Rec;”LISFREQ;” ! Turn on FREQ LIST. 1045 ! 1046 IF Rec_averages>1 THEN 1047 OUTPUT @Rec;”AVERON”;Rec_averages;”;” ! Turn averaging on. 1048 ELSE 1049 OUTPUT @Rec;”AVEROFF;” ! Turn averaging off. 1050 END IF 1051 ! 1052 ! MULTI-PARAMETER display [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-27 Programming Programming Examples 1089 OUTPUT @Rec;”TRGSEXT;HOLD;” ! SET TO EXTERNAL TRIGGER FOR CONTROLLED 1090 ! 1091 ! 1092 Set_85330a:! 1093 ! 1094 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”*RST;” ! SOFT RESET 1095 ! 1097 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:EVEN:TRIG TTL;” ! Set the triggering. 1098 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:EVEN:C[...]

6-28 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1135 ENTER @Rec_data;Preamble,Data_bytes 1136 ENTER @Rec_data;Data_freq(*) 1137 NEXT N 1138 IF Passes<>Angle_pts THEN 1139 OUTPUT @Rec;”CLES;SING;” ! Have the receiver take another sweep. 1140 END IF 1141 NEXT Passes 1142 ! 1143 END[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-29 Programming Programming Examples Example 3 Example 3 applies to measurements where the 85330A controls the sources, using Fast Source Control mode . 1001 ! 1002 ! RE-SAVE “EX3” 1003 ! 1004 Example_3:! 1005 ! 1006 ! This example shows how to make multi-frequency, multi-channel 1007 ! measurements using the[...]

6-30 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1045 ! 1046 Angle_start=-90 1047 Angle_stop=90 1048 Angle_incr=10 1049 Angle_pts=((Angle_stop-Angle_start)/Angle_incr)+1 1050 ! 1051 Freq_start=3 ! GHz 1052 Freq_stop=5 ! GHz 1053 Freq_pts=11 ! Points 1054 Freq_offset=.020 ! Ghz 1055 Freq_step=(Freq_stop-Freq_start)/(Freq_pts-[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-31 Programming Programming Examples 1094 ! 1095 OUTPUT @Rf;”SYST:LANG SCPI;” 1096 OUTPUT @Lo;”SYST:LANG SCPI;” 1097 ! 1098 ! Place the source in STEP mode (or LIST mode). 1099 ! 1100 OUTPUT @Rf;”FREQ:MODE SWE;” 1101 OUTPUT @Rf;”SWE:GEN STEP;” 1102 OUTPUT @Lo;”FREQ:MODE SWE;” 1103 OUTPUT @Lo;?[...]

6-32 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming Programming Examples 1143 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:TIME:EVEN 0,15000000;” ! 15 sec, 1st point. 1144 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:TIME:EVEN 1,5000000;” ! 5 sec, 2nd - last point. 1145 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:TIME:REC 1000000;” ! timeout receiver. 1146 ! 1147 OUTPUT @Hp85330a;”RUNT:SWIT:DEL 2;?[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-33 Programming Programming Examples 1194 N=1 ! N IS THE CURRENT POINT. 1195 REPEAT 1196 ! 1197 ! The TRANFER statement is a background process that allows the 1198 ! computer BUFFER to be filled while the other commands are executed. 1199 ! Therefore, other code (i.e. drawing data to the display data can go 1200[...]

6-34 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming 85330A Error Messages 85330A Err or Messages Error Number Error Message + 0 “No error” − 100 “Command error” − 101 “In valid character” − 102 “Syntax error” − 103 “In valid separator” − 104 “Data type error” − 105 “GET not allowed” − 108 “Parameter not a[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 6-35 Programming 85330A Error Messages − 183 “In valid inside macro definition” − 200 “Execution error” − 210 “T rigger error” − 211 “T rigger ignored” − 213 “Init ignored” − 214 “T rigger deadlock” − 215 “Arm deadlock” − 221 “Settings conflict” − 222 “Data out[...]

6-36 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Programming 85330A Error Messages 1306 “Not enough header entries for this driver” 1500 “T rigger source already allocated” 1501 “Instrument in use” 1510 “T rigger source non-existent” 2000 “In valid card n umber” 2001 “In valid channel number” 2002 “In valid logical address” 2003 [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-1 Remote Programming Command Reference 7 Remote Pr ogramming Command Refer ence This chapter describes programming commands for the multiple channel controller . Command Syntax Common Command F ormat Common commands are four or fi ve characters in length, al ways begin with the asterisk character (*), and may i[...]

7-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Abbr eviated Commands The command syntax sho ws most commands as a mixture of upper case (capital) and lo wer case letters. The upper case letters indicate the abbre viated spelling for the command. For shorter program lines, use the abbre viated form. For better program re[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-3 Remote Programming Command Reference Common Commands Common Commands The follo wing pages describe the common commands av ailable in the Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller . *CLS Software clear of the 85330A. This clears the error stack. Syntax *CLS Example OUTPUT 70918; “*CLS” *IDN? Returns the ca[...]

7-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Common Commands *OPC? The operation complete command. This can be used to measure timing of a run-time sequence. The command *OPC? returns a v alue of 1 when ev oked. Prior commands are ex ecuted before the completion of *OPC? . Syntax *OPC? Example 10 OUTPUT 70918;”RUNT [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-5 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference Standard Command Refer ence The follo wing pages describe 85330A multiple channel controller standard commands. R OUT e Subsystem Command Syntax :CLOSe port,(@switch address [,switch ad dress]); :DELay <micr o-seconds>; :CONT rol <data>[...]

7-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R OUT e:CONT rol Controls the TTL state of the rear panel A UX 1 connector . Default Default is a TTL LO W . Syntax OUT :CONT <data>; Example ROUT :CONT 0; Sets A UX 1 to TTL LO W ROUT :CONT 1; Sets A UX 1 to TTL HIGH NO TE The state of A UX[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-7 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime Subsystem Command Syntax RUNTime :CONT roller CONT roller | REMote1 | REMote2; :EVENt :COUNt <number of primary increment angles>; :TRIGger IMM | TTL; : INITiate :IMM; :SWITch :DELay <micr oseconds>; :SCAN port,(@switch addre[...]

7-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:CONT r oller This command sets the multiple channel controller as the master CONT roller or the REMote1 or REMote2 controller . When the multiple channel controller is INIT iated to the R UNT ime mode, the controller will ex ecute a sequ[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-9 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:EVENt:TRIGger The e vent trigger source allo ws either TTL triggering to control the run-time sequencing or IMMediate triggering to occur . TTL Mode In TTL mode, the run-time control will: 1. W ait for an e vent trigger . 2. When the e v[...]

7-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:INIT iate:IMM Initiates the run-time sequence and control of a measurement. All parameters must be set up prior to initiating RUNT :INIT :IMM. Once the measurement is initiated, it will run until completion or until a timeout has occurr[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-11 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:SOURce:SOURCE1:TRIGger Selects IMM, TTL, REMote1, or REMote2 triggering for source 1 (the RF source). Default The default trigger mode is TTL. Syntax RUNTime:SOURce:SOURCE1:TRIGger IMM | TTL | REMote1 | REMote2; Example RUNT :SOUR:SOURC[...]

7-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:SWITch:DELay Used for the delay between asserting the switch address list entry of the R UNT :SWIT :SCAN command and the issuance of a recei ver trigger . The input to the command is in microseconds. Default The default is 2 microsecond[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-13 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:SWITch:SCAN Set up the list of channel addresses for run-time control. For each e v ent increment signal recei ved by the 85330A, each channel address entry will be asserted and a subsequent trigger issued to begin a measurement of each[...]

7-14 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:SWITch:TRIGger The switch trigger source allo ws either TTL triggering from the REMote controller to control the run-time sequencing or IMMeadiate triggering to occur . Default The default trigger mode is IMM. Syntax RUNT :SWIT :TRIG IM[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-15 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:TIMEout:EVENt A timeout setting for e vent triggers during run-time. The timeout for the e vent trigger input has separate timeouts: • One prior to the first trigger being issued: R UNT :TIME:EVEN 0, time in µ s • The other for al[...]

7-16 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference R UNT ime:TIMEout:REMote Allo ws a timeout to occur if the REMote1 or REMote2 controller does not respond in determined time. Default The default is 1 second (1000000 microseconds). Syntax RUNT :TIME:REM <microseconds>; Example RUNT :TIME:R[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 7-17 Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference SYST em:ERRor? Allo ws checking the error status of the 85330A. Default The default should be: +0, “No error”. Syntax SYST :ERR? Example 10 DIM ERR_STR$[128] 20 OUTPUT 70918;”SYST :ERR?;” 30 ENTER 70918;ERR_STR$ NO TE The errors are put i[...]

7-18 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Remote Programming Command Reference Standard Command Reference[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 8-1 In Case of Difficulty 8 In Case of Difficulty The 85330A Does Not Show the Main Menu When T urned ON The follo wing screen should appear when you turn the 85330A ON. Select an instrument._ SYSTEM 85330A IBASIC (see note below) NO TE IB ASIC is present if the IB ASIC option is installed. If you do not see this[...]

8-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller In Case of Difficulty[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-1 Service 9 Service Introduction This chapter e xplains the follo wing topics: • Theory of Operation (ho w the multiple channel switching system works) • Recommended T est Equipment (the equipment required for servicing these instruments) • Service ❍ T roubleshooting (ho w to determine which part of the [...]

9-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Theory of Operation Theory of Operation The 85330A multiple channel controller was designed as a high-speed, real-time controller for the 8530A micro wa ve recei ver . The 85330A controls external solid-state transmit and recei v e switches and allows for asynchronous TTL communications to the recei ve[...]

GPIB[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-5 Service Theory of Operation The 85330-60002 card contains the TTL trigger and ready lines that interface to the 8530A micro wa ve recei ver , the RF source, and the LO source. The communication to the switch control unit is through sets of parallel twisted-pair wires and bias wires. These wires enable placemen[...]

9-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Theory of Operation For lar ge systems, the distance between the transmitters and recei ver may exceed the physical capabilities of a single controller . For these applications, multiple controllers can be used. The REMO TE1 and REMO TE2 provide the communications between controllers via two balanced t[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-7 Service Theory of Operation of channel-address decode. The six channel-address bits allo w unique addressing for switches up to a 64 thro w switch. For the detailed theory of operation for the E1301B VXI mainframe, see the Service chapter in the Agilent E1301B Service Manual.[...]

9-8 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Recommended Test Equipment Recommended T est Equipment T able 9-2 lists the equipment that is mandatory when servicing the multiple channel controller and switches. Other equipment can be substituted if it meets or exceeds the requirements for the tests, or the requirements specified belo w . T able 9[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-9 Service Service Service CA UTION The assemblies used in the multiple channel controller system are static sensiti ve. Use anti-static techniques when performing the follo wing procedures. For e xample, wear an anti-static ground strap and work at a station equipped with an anti-static mat. CA UTION Do not disc[...]

9-10 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Troubleshooting T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting the System An understanding of ho w the 85330A system operates is required before undertaking the troubleshooting of this system. Please read “Theory of Operation” on page 9-2 . This system may be broken do wn into four parts: multiple channel con[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-11 Service Troubleshooting T roubleshooting the Switch Contr ol Unit Run the test “V erifying the Switch Control Unit” on page 2-12 . NO TE Check to make sure that the serial number prefix es of the Switch Control Unit and RF switch match. They are produced at the f actory this way . It is acceptable to use[...]

9-12 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Troubleshooting 85383A Local Control Cable Use T able 9-4 to check each connector pin for continuity . 85383B Expansion Cable This cable has the same connector type on each end—one end male and the other female. Each pin on one connector will hav e continuity with the same pin on the other end. Reme[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-13 Service Troubleshooting T able 9-5 85385A W iring Connector 1 Connector 2 Function 11n c 1 22n c 1 3 3 shield 44n c 1 55n c 1 6 8 tx/rx 7 9 tx/rx 8 6 rx/tx 9 7 rx/tx 1. nc = No Connection[...]

9-14 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts This section contains information for ordering replaceable parts for the multiple channel switch system. The replaceable parts include major assemblies and chassis hardware. Parts List Description The follo wing tables show the location and identification of replac[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-15 Service Replaceable Parts F igure 9-3 85330A System Identification Diagram[...]

9-16 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Replaceable Parts Mainframe, Plug-in Cards The mainframe consists of a E1301B VXI mainframe. For information of replaceable parts for this mainframe, see the “Replaceable Parts” chapter of the Agilent E1301B Service Manual. T able 9-6 85330A Mainframe Replacement P arts Reference Designator Descri[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-17 Service Replaceable Parts Switch Contr ol Unit RF Switch T able 9-7 85331/2 Switch Control Unit Replacement P arts Reference Designator Description Part Number Qty A5 Address Decoder Module 85331-60051 1 A6 Switch Driver Module 85331-60052 1, 2, 3 W6 A5-A6 Ribbon Cable Assemb ly: if one A6 module - If two or [...]

9-18 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Replaceable Parts Inter connect Cables T able 9-9 Replacement Interconnect Cables for 85330/31/32 Reference Designator Description Part Number W2 85383A Local Control Cable: Option 002, 2 meters length - Option 005, 5 meters length - Option 010, 10 meters length - Option 020, 20 meters length - Option[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-19 Service Assembly and Disassembly Assembly and Disassembly CA UTION The assemblies used in the multiple channel controller system are static sensiti ve. Use anti-static techniques when performing the follo wing procedures. For e xample, wear an anti-static ground strap and work at a station equipped with an an[...]

9-20 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Assembly and Disassembly 8. Place the E1330 card on top of the 85330-60002 card and slide them into the mainframe. 9. T ighten all six scre ws. E1330 Card Configuration Before installing a ne w E1330 card, make sure that it is configured correctly for the system that it will be installed in. 1. The [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-21 Service Assembly and Disassembly Switch Contr ol Unit Disassembly 1. Remov e the Local Control cable and Switch Dri ve cable. 2. Remov e the four scre ws from the lid of the Switch Control Unit. 3. Pull the unit apart. CA UTION Be careful not to damage the gasket seal in each module. 4. Remov e the ribbon cab[...]

9-22 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Adjustments 5. Place the lid (including the light pipes) onto the Dri ver module housing. 6. Scre w the lid onto the housing. T ighten to about 7 in-lbs to insure that the SCU is en vironmentally sealed. Adjustments There are no adjustments that can be made in the mainframe, Digital I/O card, or the R[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-23 Service Adjustments F igure 9-4 P ositive/Negative-Edge EVENT TRIG jumpers 1. Remov e the two scre ws that hold the E1330B board in place. 2. Remov e the four scre ws that hold the 85330-60002 board in place. 3. Pull out the two boards at the same time. Y ou can do this by pulling each one out a little at a t[...]

9-24 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Adjustments Switching from the Internal to Exter nal P ower Supply This set of jumpers sets the 85330-60002 card to use in the internal VXI po wer supply to bias the remote RF switches and Switch Control Units, or to use the A UX POWER IN connector to bias the switches and SCUs. The internal po wer su[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 9-25 Service Preventive Maintenance Pr ev entiv e Maintenance Pre venti ve maintenance for the multiple channel controller consists of cleaning v arious parts of the mainframe. The switch control unit and switches do not require pre venti ve maintenance. Agilent recommends a twelve month interv al between cleaning[...]

9-26 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Service Preventive Maintenance[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller 10-1 Accessory Documentation 10 Accessory Documentation This blank section is supplied as a storage place for smaller documents related to 85330A accessories. The Agilent 85331A and Agilent 85332A User’ s Manual is an e xample of documents that may be stored here.[...]

10-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Accessory Documentation[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller A-1 Glossary A Glossary a1 The reference IF channel of the 8530A. This channel can be used as a phase lock reference or a test channel. a2 The test IF channel of the 8530A. This channel can be used as a phase lock reference or a test channel. AU T Antenna Under T est b1 One of three test channels of the 8530A. b2 [...]

A-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Glossary F ast Data Acquisition Modes Fast Data Acquisition modes (also called “F ast CW” modes) refer to a set of similar 8530A measurement modes where: • All data processing except a veraging is suspended to pro vide fastest possible measurement speed. • All data is stored in a 100,000 point FIFO dat[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller A-3 Glossary Insertion Loss A transmission measurement determines ho w much RF energy is lost as it passes through the de vice under test (DUT). Energy loss is measured in units called “insertion loss” and is measured in dB units. It is important to be aw are of transmission losses in the system so you will no[...]

A-4 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Glossary Receiver System All of the instruments in the system that act as the RF downcon verter and IF recei ver . Remote 1 The mode a 85330 operates in when it is being controlled by another 85330A in the Controller mode. Refer to “R UNT ime: CONT roller” command and Chapter 6, “Programming” for more [...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller A-5 Glossary Standard System A “standard system” uses one 85330A with one or two switch control units, each with a two-thro w or four -throw switch module. Remember that 85330A POR T 1 and POR T 2 are addressed independently . So: • If you hav e two SCUs, both can use the def ault SCU address (0). • Y ou c[...]

A-6 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Glossary[...]

Index 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Index-1 Numerics 8530A source control, 6-7 85330A GPIB address, 1-8 85330A characteristics, 4-9 85330A error messages, 6-34 85330A GPIB address, 5-4 85331A SP2T pin switch, 4-7 85332A SP4T PIN switch, 4-7 85383A remote trigger cable, 4-6 85394A switch driv er cable, 4-6 A adjustments, 9-22 negati ve edge ope[...]

Index-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller F fast data acquisition modes, A-12 fast source control, 6-8 frequency response measurements using IMM triggering, 6-12 front panel features, 4-11, 5-2 front panel operation, 5-2 G general information, 4-1 GPIB address, 1-8 adjustments, 9-23 GPIB commands R OUT DELay, 7-6 R UNT ime, 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-[...]

85330A Multiple Channel Controller Index-3 measurement sequence, 6-14 multiple controllers, 6-18 number of angular increments (ev ents), 6-12 number of frequency points, 6-12 starting, 6-14 switch settling time, 6-13 triggering, 6-12 TTL trigger timeouts, 6-13 tutorial, 6-14 multiple controllers, 6-18 run-time control mode, 6-12 S SCAN, 7-13 SCU ad[...]