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AE Techron 3110 Help Files And Product Reference

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Help Files and Product Reference
574.295.9495 |
www.aetechron.com
2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

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  • Page 1 3110 Standards Waveform Generator Help Files and Product Reference 574.295.9495 | www.aetechron.com 2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516...
  • Page 2 ORIGINAL COMMERCIAL PURCHASER from us for a nominal charge. We will take corrective ac- ONLY of each NEW AE TECHRON INC. product, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, by the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About the 3110 ..........................5 1.1 Disclaimer ..........................5 2 Getting Started ..........................6 2.1 Safety First ..........................6 2.2 Stand-alone 3110 Setup ......................6 2.3  Connecting an Amplifier ......................7 2.4 Startup Procedure .........................7 3 Calibration .............................8 3.1 System Calibration ........................8 3.2 Segment Calibration ......................8 3.3 Calibration for Scripted Variable Loops ................
  • Page 4 New in Version 1.4 Clipped Sine Wave: Can select a voltage less than the peak voltage • to clip a sine wave. • Exponential Sweep Variables: Can vary the effective time constant to increase or decrease the rate of the exponential sweep. Can vary the sign of the effective time constant to change the exponential curve from convex to concave.

  • Page 5: About The 3110

    7794 or 7796HC amplifiers. These stock systems  to ensure the accuracy of the Standards’ test files  provide complete, single-box solutions for immu- (SWG files), which are included with the 3110 unit,  nity testing. The 3110 in any DSR system can be no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regard- used with the accompanying amplifier modules,  ing accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, or it can be used independently with many other reliability or usefulness of the information provided.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    D. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor, CAUTION and then connect the cord to a power source. E. Plug the 3110 power cord into the power con- CAUTION indicates hazards that could nector located on the 3110 back panel, and result in potential injury or equipment then connect the cord to a power source.

  • Page 7: Connecting An Amplifier

    3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 2 Figure 2.4 – 3110 on/off switch. Figure 2.2 – Connecting an amplifier to the3110 B. Depress the 3110 POWER switch to turn the 3110 ON. the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled NETWORK, and then plug the Ethernet cable into a router, switch or hub on the network. See the topic “3110 via Network”...

  • Page 8: Calibration

    Therefore, the facto- The 3110 provides three types of calibration test- roy-defaul settings must be verified and adjusted  ing to help ensure that the output of your system to reflect the measured gain and DC offset of your  matches the expected output as described in each system.
  • Page 9 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 3 System Calibration 1. Select the Settings but- ton and then open the System Calibration tab. Figure 3.2 – System Calibration tab. 2. Adjust the 3110 Output Volt- age, if desired. A default test signal of 1 Vp will be pre- entered in this box.
  • Page 10 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 3 System Calibration (continued) 5. Note the measured output voltage and any DC offset shown on the  oscilloscope. Enter these results in the Measured Output and Measured DC Offset boxes on the  System Calibration tab. The SWG software will automatically calcu- late the effective System Gain and  required DC offset to be applied  and display these on the System Gain and Applied DC Offset lines ...

  • Page 11: Calibration For Scripted Variable Loops

    3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 3 Figure 3.7 – Scriped Variable Loop Calibration Values Window Calibration for Scripted Variable Then press the Calibration button to open the Cali- Loops bration Values window. See Figure 3.7. When a waveform segment is part of a scripted The values for all scripted variables in the first ...
  • Page 12 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 3 Press the Run Calibration Test button to begin the Press the Close button to close the Calibration calibration testing. The Calibration Test window will window. Or, if you prefer, press the blue Next open showing Goal and Measured values for each button to go to the next segment in your test se- variable.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Report/Notes window. The Report/ operating in Demo Mode. To switch to remote Notes window allows you to enter custom operation of the 3110 via network, click on the information and notes and to generate a report Demo Mode message to open the network Figure 4.1 –...

  • Page 14: Remote Operation

    “Idle” whenever a test sequence is not running. as shown in Figure 4.2. The status will also be shown as “Idle” at all 2. Switch on the DSR system or 3110 and ampli- Information subject to change 12-17-2018...
  • Page 15 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 4 Figure 4.2 – Connecting the 3110 or DSR system to an Ethernet network fier, and wait for the 3110’s SWG interface to  computer to be used for accessing the 3110/ load (this can take up to 30 seconds). Press  DSR system across the network. Open the the Settings button to open the Settings win- USB drive and then locate and install and the dow, and then select the About Server tab.

  • Page 16: Working In Demo Mode

    When working in Demo Mode, the Windows com- drive using the 3110/DSR system locally and can puter does not need to be in contact with the 3110 also be transferred using a remote computer con- via network connection, so the 3110 can be used nected to the 3110/DSR system via network.

  • Page 17: Updating The 3110/Dsr System

    USB drive. IMPORTANT: The 2-port updating the 3110 software, all Windows comput- USB Hub can only be used in the USB port labeled ers used to access the 3110 remotely must also “Mouse.” be updated with the corresponding version of the Windows’...

  • Page 18: Using The 6-To-1 Attenuator

    1. From a computer with access to your network, in the accessories shipped with 3110 stand-alone go to the AE Techron website (aetechron.com)  units. This attenuator has a drop of 6:1, or 6 volts and check for 3110 updates. Locate the update in, 1 volt out. program (.exe file) for updating the Windows  remote client (not the 3110 software Apk file). ...

  • Page 19: Shutdown Procedure

    Connect a BNC cable to the female end of the at- can result in damage to the amplifiers or any con- tenuator, and then connect the cable to the unbal- nected load/DUT. anced BNC input on the amplifier. Complete the following to safely shut down a 3110/ If using, connect a transformer to the amplifier  amplifier combination or DSR System: outputs. 1. Make sure all amplifiers connected to the  4.6.2 System Calibration system are disabled.

  • Page 20: Tutorials

    5 Tutorials The following tutorials provide instruction for basic waveform sequence) and creating the more com- use of the 3110 software, such as adding wave- plex exponential sweep waveform. Complete the forms and controls, running a test (completed steps in each tutorial to learn about these opera- tions.
  • Page 21 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 5 4. Select the tab for a waveform or control to open the Properties dia- log. Edit the properties to create complex waveforms and wave- form sequences. Figure 5.4 – Wave Properties window. 5. Segments can be dragged to change their order.

  • Page 22: Working With Waves And Controls Tutorial

    3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 5 5.2 Working with Waves and Controls Tutorial The following tutorial provides basic instructions for creating, customizing, and using waveform segments. 1. The Add Wave button opens a drop-down menu listing the types of waveforms that can be added to the test sequence.
  • Page 23 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 5 4. Click on the value field for Start  Amplitude property. A hint window will appear above the field displaying the  minimum and maximum allowable values for that property. Enter a value outside of that range (for example, 500 Vp). The entry field will change to red  and the allowable range will be dis- played within the field. Enter the value ...

  • Page 24: Running A Test

    The system will report its status as 3. In the 3110 software interface, use the Add “Idle.” The system will report its status as Idle Wave button to add one or more waveforms to at all times that the 3110 is operating normally the test window.
  • Page 25 The following tutorial demonstrates the use of the effective time constant to control an exponential sweep. 1. Connect an oscilloscope to the Output connectors of the 3110. or the Test Supply connectors on a DSR system. Note that a rising exponential will be concave 2.
  • Page 26 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 5 Figure 5.17 – Comparison of Effective Time  Figure 5.18 – Comparison of Effective Time  Sign Constant Settings Constant Value Settings Note that higher values for the effective time  constant property will result in a steeper slope on the exponential. Information subject to change 12-17-2018...

  • Page 27: Waveforms And Controls

    The Add Wave and Add Control buttons are output. Select Square from the Add Wave drop- located below the display panel in the 3110 soft- down when you need to create an audio-frequency ware’s main window. Use these buttons to add square waveform (DC to 20 kHz).
  • Page 28 Change the Clip Amplitude voltage to a level be- tween 0 and 200 Vp to clip the waveform. NOTE: is changed, the 3110 automatically converts the The default clip amplitude can changed from 200 property’s value to the new unit of measure. The...
  • Page 29 See the topic “Segment Calibra- tion” in the section “Calibration” for more infor- When the duration specified for the waveform has  mation. been completed, the 3110 will begin generating the Segment Calibration for Scripted Variable next waveform defined in the test. However, if a  Trigger Control follows the just-completed wave- Loops: When a waveform segment is part of a form, and the Trigger Control’s “Continue Prev.

  • Page 30: Ripple Wave

    The allowable range for Start and End Offset is  be positive or negative, and the allowable range ±200 VDC (with system gain set to 20). This range  for these values will be determined by the 3110 is displayed above the selected input box. When a based on the System Calibration settings (for more value outside of the allowable range is entered, the information, see the topic “System Calibration”...
  • Page 31 When the duration specified for the waveform has  “Creating an Exponential Sweep” in the “Tutori- been completed, the 3110 will begin generating the als” section for more information. next waveform defined in the test. However, if a  Phase Angle: The Phase Angle property deter- Trigger Control follows the just-completed wave- mines the beginning offset of the waveform within ...

  • Page 32: Dc Signal

    When the duration specified for the waveform has  The allowable range for Start and End Offset is  been completed, the 3110 will begin generating the ±200 VDC (with system gain set to 20). This range  next waveform defined in the test. However, if a  is displayed above the selected input box. When a Trigger Control follows the just-completed wave- value outside of the allowable range is entered, the form, and the Trigger Control’s “Continue Prev.

  • Page 33: Controls

    See the topic “Calibration for Scripted Variable button in the 3110 main window or pressing the Loops” in the section “Calibration” for more spacebar on the keyboard will release a User Trig- information.
  • Page 34 Trigger’s Continue Prev. Wave property to 3110 to not generate any signal between the end False. of the last waveform and the release of the trigger, set the Trigger’s Continue Prev. Wave property to GPIO Trigger False.
  • Page 35 GPIO Trig- Figure 6.7 – GPIO Pinouts on DB15 ger segment. When a GPIO Trigger segment and DB-9 Connectors is reached in a test sequence, the 3110 will pause and wait for the specified signal to be  received on the designated GPIO port. When GPIO Output: When a GPIO port is configured ...
  • Page 36 Loop Start tab and enter the desired number of the 3110 will stop waiting for the trigger signal and loops in the Loop Count property. will continue to the next waveform in the test. Enter 6.4.3 Variable Loop Control...
  • Page 37 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 6 Figure 6.9 – Waveform Properties Added When the Waveform is Placed in a Variable Loop When a waveform is positioned between the two letter you just assigned. In the Variable Start input Variable Loop icons, the Properties tab for the...
  • Page 38 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 6 Figure 6.11 – Adding Additional Variables to a Linear Variable Loo Once a variable has been created, it can be used maximum of four different variables can be as- on other waveforms contained within the Variable signed between the two variable loops. Variables...
  • Page 39 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 6 Scripted Variable Loops (continued) 3. Open the properties window for the Variable Loop Start segment and change the Type property to “Script.” A new property la- beled “Script Import” will appear in the Control Properties win- dow.
  • Page 40 Use the Template Control when you want to link 2. Create or open the test to be monitored into two or more pre-programmed tests from the Stan- the 3110’s main window. Press the arrow but- dards Library, or when you want to incorporate ton to start the test.
  • Page 41 Use the LAN Output Control to send a signal the Template. through the 3110’s Ethernet port to a device on the 6.4.6 GPIO Output Control network. See Figure 6.18. NOTE: GPIO Output controls are not supported on IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device on DSR Series systems.
  • Page 42 GPIO Trig- Figure 6.19 – GPIO Pinouts on DB15 and DB-9 Connectors ger segment. When a GPIO Trigger segment is reached in a test sequence, the 3110 will pause and wait for the specified signal to be  GPIO Output: When a GPIO port is configured  received on the designated GPIO port. When...

  • Page 43: Creating Reports And Notes

    3110 Report Generator. The Press the button “Generate Report” to generate Report Generator provides several pre-defined  the test report. When operating in the live 3110 input areas to identify important test information, environment (whether working locally or across the including company, report #, tester, customer, network) the report information will be saved as ...
  • Page 44 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 7 any information entered into the Report Genera- Detailed Report: When Detailed Report is select- tor will be saved along with the custom test. To ed, a detailed listing of all test waveform param- automatically open the Report Generator window eters and sequences will be included in the gener- when the test file opened, select the option “Show ...

  • Page 45: Navigating The Files System

    Read-Only. .swg files created on a Windows computer running  User Standards: The User Standards directory in Demo Mode to the 3110 for use. See the topic “Working in Demo Mode” in the “Operation” is a write-able storage space to be used to store user-created custom tests and test variations.
  • Page 46 SD card: Not supported. Note: Some earlier ver- ing the Open button. sions of the 3110 supported SD card use. For these units, the SD card may still appear in the Delete: Press the Delete button to delete the se- directories list in the Files window.
  • Page 47 USB drive before removing the drive from the USB port. If the Unmount USB button is not pressed before removing the USB drive, the 3110 may not recognize the USB drive when it is Figure 8.2 – Mount Network Input Window Information subject to change...

  • Page 48: Settings Window

    For more information information for the Software and Firmware. It also about loop monitoring, see the topic “Loop Moni- displays the current IP address for the 3110. This toring.” information is automatically displayed and is used for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 49 GPIO Output: When a GPIO port is configured as  ger segment. When a GPIO Trigger segment an output, it can be used in a GPIO Output seg- is reached in a test sequence, the 3110 will ment. See the Help topic “GPIO Output Control” pause and wait for the specified signal to be  for information on GPIO Output properties.
  • Page 50 To change a default setting, select Both system gain and system DC offset informa- the input box for that setting, and then type the tion are used by the 3110 to adjust its signal output new setting into the text box or select the new to produce the expected signal at the amplifier out- value from the dropdown window.
  • Page 51 Hostname: The 3110 is assigned an IP address dynamically 1. Select the Settings button and then open the when it is added to a network. As long as the 3110 Network tab. remains connected to the network, this IP address 2.
  • Page 52 Figure 9.6 – The Network Tab in the Settings Window To avoid having a new IP address dynamically rebooted by pushing the 3110’s front-panel assigned, the 3110 can be assigned a static IP power switch to the OFF position and then that will remain fixed. Consult with your Network ...
  • Page 53 3110. front-panel power switch to the OFF position and then switching back to the ON position. To return In order to enable the 3110 to be used with other all AE Techron amplifiers to Run status, press  networked signal processing equipment, it may be the Enable button on the same amplifier that was ...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    If the stand-alone 3110 is not operating correctly, review the topics below for help with trouble- A: Install the 6:1 attenuator provided with the 3110. shooting the problem. For help with DRS system Adjust the system gain as instructed to improve the system’s signal-to-noise performance.

  • Page 55: 3110 Calibration

    3110 Using BNC connectors to both instruments is can provide. Although the output of the 3110 can advised. It is assumed that the oscilloscope probe be adjusted via the gain settings, this feature is attenuation is set at 1X.
  • Page 56 The assessment of a waveform consists of setting For testing each phase shift, enter the value of the up the 3110 SWG user interface with the values as phase for each test and start the waveform run- indicated for each waveform type listed on the far ning.
  • Page 57 Low Time Measured High Time Phase* Vp = 20 V, f = 1 kHz (°) (kHz) (msec) Time (msec) (msec) *See procedure above. If you have any questions, please contact AE Techron Technical Support at 574-295-9495. Information subject to change 12-17-2018...

  • Page 58: Attributions

    MENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTER- RUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY The firmware for AE Techron’s 3110 Standards OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT Waveform Generator has been developed,...
  • Page 59 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 AMD MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS this notice is included verbatim in any distributions. No OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE. IN written agreement, license, or royalty fee is required NO EVENT SHALL AMD BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL for any of the authorized uses.
  • Page 60 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 support@superh.com . INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT SuperH, Inc. LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; 405 River Oaks Parkway OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED...
  • Page 61 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT Redistributions of source code must retain the LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS above copyright notice, this list of conditions and OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;...
  • Page 62 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 (18) Xavier Leroy LGPL License (i[3456]86-*-linux* (21) Henry Spencer (only *-linux targets) - Copyright targets only - Copyright (C) 1996 Xavier Leroy (Xavier. 1992, 1993, 1994 Henry Spencer. All rights reserved. Leroy@inria.fr) This software is not subject to any license of the This program is free software;...
  • Page 63 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 Redistributions of source code must retain the (25) IBM, Sony, Toshiba (only spu-* targets) - (C) Copy- right 2001,2006, International Business Machines Cor- above copyright notice, this list of conditions and poration, Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated, the following disclaimer.
  • Page 64 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOW- MENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS EVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTER- WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT...
  • Page 65 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS HOLDER AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,...
  • Page 66 3110 HELP FILES – SECTION 11 (34) National Semiconductor (cr16-* and crx-* targets) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the • - Copyright (c) 2004 National Semiconductor Corpora- above copyright notice, this list of conditions and tion the following disclaimer in the documentation and/ or other materials provided with the distribution.

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