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Model 7006-001 EMControl™ Positioner Controller Plug-In Card User Manual...
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ETS-Lindgren Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any product described herein in order to improve function, design, or for any other reason. Nothing contained herein shall constitute ETS-Lindgren Inc. assuming any liability whatsoever arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Note: Denotes helpful information intended to provide tips for better use of the product. Caution: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions could result in minor personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper procedures. Warning: Denotes a hazard.
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1.0 Introduction The ETS-Lindgren EMControl™ Positioner Controller Plug-in Card is a versatile positioner controller which enables you to synchronize the simultaneous movements of up to two ETS-Lindgren positioning devices (for example, towers or turntables) and the on/off operation of an additional auxiliary device, such as a LISN or EUT.
EMCenter Modular RF Platform (Required) The EMCenter Modular RF Platform is required for operation, and is sold separately. Front Panel Back Panel The EMCenter may be controlled from a computer using these software products: ETS-Lindgren TILE!™ (Totally Integrated Laboratory Environment) ...
Standard Configuration EMControl Positioner Controller Plug-in Card Optional Items Fiber optic cable ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following: Warranty information Safety, regulatory, and other product marking information ...
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2.0 Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. WARNING: Maintenance of the EMControl card is limited to external components such as cables or connectors. If you have any questions concerning WARRANTY maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.
CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the fiber optic cables from the unit and turn off power. When disconnecting fiber optic cables, apply the included dust caps to the ends to maintain their integrity. Before connecting fiber optic cables, clean the connector tips and in-line connectors.
3.0 Specifications Note: For complete operating specifications, see the EMCenter Modular RF Platform User Manual. Performance Specifications Linear Resolution: 0.1 cm º Rotation Resolution: Form Factor: Occupies one slot of EMCenter Fiber Optic I/O: Device 1: In (1), Out (1) ...
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4.0 EMControl Plug-In Card Installation CAUTION: : Before connecting any components, follow the information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. Caution: The EMControl card is designed to be used ONLY with the EMCenter. Do not use the card in combination with any other system.
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5.0 Operation CAUTION: Before placing into operation, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. CAUTION: Prior to operation, verify that the mains voltage is within the operating range of the equipment. EMControl Connectors and Indicators Note: For information on connecting devices to EMControl, see the next section on page 20.
EMControl provides two ports for connecting additional devices, such as LISNs (Line Impedance Stabilization Network) and EUTs (Equipment Under Test). They may be connected in any combination, up to two devices. Use AUX 1 and AUX 2 to connect an additional device. Connecting Devices to EMControl 1 / D 2: T...
OWER Note: If no devices are connected to EMControl, or if they are connected improperly, dashes will display on the screen when the power is turned on. Note: Verify all cards are installed correctly in the EMCenter. Verify all devices are properly connected to the EMControl card. Plug the power cord from the mains inlet on the back panel of the EMCenter into a power outlet.
OWER Press the Off button located on the EMCenter screen. Press OK to switch off the system. The standby light located on the front panel of the EMCenter will flash, and then will illuminate steadily. Note: When the EMCenter is in standby mode, touch the screen anywhere to reboot.
Manual Control of EMControl To control the movement of the connected positioning equipment and change settings, on the Home screen press the status box to the right of the slot number for the installed EMControl plug-in card (see page 21 for a sample Home screen).
From the EMControl screen use the NITIATE OVEMENT Down button or Up button for a linear device like an antenna mast; use the CCW button or CW button for a rotational device like a turntable. Depending on the mode, these buttons will cause a different reaction.
From the EMControl screen press the button EEK TO PECIFIC displaying the current position. When the OSITION FOR following Settings screen displays, enter the ONNECTED new number at the keypad, and then press OWER URNTABLE Seek Position to move to this position. EMControl Settings screen From the EMControl screen press Stop.
From the EMControl screen press the button HANGE URRENT displaying the current position for the connected OSITION turntable or tower. When the Settings screen displays, enter the new number at the keypad, and then press Set Current to set this value as the current position.
To toggle the auxiliary ports 1 and 2 between on ONTROL UXILIARY and off, from the EMControl screen press the EVICES AUX1 and AUX2 buttons. To change other settings for the connected HANGE THER positioning equipment, from the EMControl ETTINGS screen press Config to display the following Configuration screen.
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Lower Limit/CCW Limit Displays the current setting for the device. Lower Limit is for towers and CCW limit is for turntables. To change the current setting, press Lower limit/ CCW Limit, enter the new number at the keypad, and then press degr. (for turntable) or cm (for tower).
The Speed Presets screen enables you to define the eight EFINE PEED speeds available for the positioner as a percentage of the RESETS maximum speed. Speeds can be preset for each device. From the EMControl screen press Config to display the Configuration screen, and then press Speed Presets to access the Speed Presets screen.
The Device Setup screen contains information about the EVICES device. From the EMControl screen press Config to display the Configuration screen, and then press Device 1 Setup or Device 2 Setup. EMControl Device Setup screen (Device 1) EMControl Device Setup screen (Device 2) Operation ets-lindgren.com...
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Press Device Name to enter a custom name for the device. Press Device Type to select the type of device: linear (tower) or rotational (turntable). For rotational devices, a Continuous or non-Continuous mode sub-type can be selected; for linear devices a Tower or Bore Sight Tower sub-type can be selected.
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For Bore Sight Towers, the distance to the equipment under test (Bore Sight Distance) and the correction (Bore Sight Correction) can be set. Bore Sight Correction can be Standard, Alternate, or Dual-Mast. Press Download Parameters to download device parameters from the motor base and press Load Factory Defaults to use factory defaults.
6.0 EMControl Command Set See Detailed Description of Remote Commands on page 34 for the commands that can be used with the EMControl™ Positioner Controller Plug-in Card. Each command must include a slot number and a device ID number as the prefix. The prefix is sd,where: = the slot number of the EMControl in the EMCenter = the device ID...
Detailed Description of Remote Commands The following notation is used for each command: Description: Description of the command function and any associated special information. Devices: List of device types this command applies to. Towers refers to all linear positioning devices. ...
Detailed Command List Description: Sets acceleration. Devices: Towers, turntables Syntax: ACC <accel> accel : Desired acceleration. Valid values are in the range of 0.1 seconds to 30.0 seconds. Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdACC 2.0\n : Set acceleration to 2.0 s See Also: ACC? ACC?
AUX# Description: Activates or deactivates specified auxiliary device Devices: Auxiliary devices (command can be sent to towers or turntables) Syntax: AUX# <ON/OFF> # : Desired auxiliary control device number. Valid values are in the range of 1–2. ON/OFF : Set the specified auxiliary port ON or OFF. Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example:...
Description: Changes the encoder calibration setting of the device. Value must be between 1 and 9999. This number is the number of encoder counts per meter or revolution. The default value for an ETS-Lindgren tower is 2000 counts per meter, and for an ETS-Lindgren turntable is 3600 counts per revolution.
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Description: Instructs the turntable to move in the counterclockwise direction. This movement is limited by the counterclockwise limit. Devices: Turntables Syntax: Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdCC\n : Direct turntable to rotate counterclockwise See Also: EMControl Command Set ets-lindgren.com...
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Description: Changes the counterclockwise limit of the device. The specified value must be less than the clockwise limit and between –999 and 999. Devices: Turntables Syntax: CL [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values – : Necessary for negative values ...
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Description: Changes the current position of the device. Value must be between –999.9 and 999.9. Devices: Towers, turntables Syntax: CP [+/-] XXX[.X] + : Optional for positive values – : Necessary for negative values XXX[.X] : Decimal value for the current position to be set in centimeters for towers and degrees for turntables.
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Description: Query the current position. The value returned is XXX.X format. Negative values are preceded by a – (minus sign). Towers return current position in centimeters, turntables return in degrees. Devices: Towers, turntables Syntax: Response: [-]XXX[.X] DEGREES or CM : Value of the current position in centimeters for towers or degrees for turntables Example: ...
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Description: Changes the cycle count for the device. The value must be between 0.0 and 999.5. A value of 0 or 000.0 represents an infinite scan count. A cycle represents a full scan from limit to limit and back again starting at the closest limit.
DIR? Description: Queries the motion direction for the device. Devices: Towers, turntables Syntax: DIR? Response: <direction> : Value indicating the current motion of the queried device +1 : Device is moving up/clockwise 0 : Device is stopped –1 : Device is moving down/counterclockwise Example: ...
Description: Set Device Dependent Error Enable Register. Causes changes in the contents of the Device Dependent Error Enable Register. Requires a decimal argument in binary form to set the register. The bits of the argument correspond to the bits of the Device Dependent Error Register.
ERE? Description: Query Device Dependent Error Enable Register. Prepares the controller to respond with the contents of the Device Dependent Error Enable Register when queried. Value returned is an integer number in the range of 0 to 65535. This value, when expressed in binary form, represents bit values of the Device Dependent Error Enable Register.
ERR? Description: Query Device Dependent Error Register. Prepares the controller to respond to the contents of the Device Dependent Error Register when queried. Value returned is a decimal in the range of 0 to 65535. This value, when expressed in binary form, represents the 16-bit value of the Device Dependent Error Register.
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ERR? 7 – Communication Lost : Indicates that the controller is Response unable to communicate with the device over the (continued): fiber optic link. 8 – Flotation Violation : Indicates that the air flotation turntable was told to turn flotation off while it was moving. ...
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Description: Changes the lower limit of the device for horizontal polarity. The specified value must be less than the upper limit for the horizontal polarization and between –999 and 999. Devices: Towers Syntax: LH [+/-] XXX : Decimal value for the lower limit to be set in centimeters.
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Description: Changes the lower limit of the device. The specified value must be less than the upper limit and between –999 and 999. This command simultaneously affects the horizontal and vertical limits. Devices: Towers Syntax: LL [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values ...
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Description: Query the lower limit of the device. LL? returns the limit associated with the current polarization mode. The value returned is in XXX format depending upon the current numeric mode. Negative values are preceded by a – (minus sign). Devices: Towers Syntax:...
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Description: Changes the lower limit of the device for vertical polarity. The specified value must be less than the upper limit for the vertical polarization and between –999 and 999. Devices: Towers Syntax: LV [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values ...
MBSND Description: Sets the sound mode of the motor base. Devices: Towers, turntables Syntax: MBSND X X is between 0 and 3 Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdMBSND 1\n : Set the sound mode to 1 See Also: MBSND? MBSND?
PARM:BCT Description: Sets the bore sight correction. Devices: Bore Sight Towers Syntax: PARM:BCT X X : Value of bore sight correction 0 : Standard 1 : Alternate 2 : Dual-Mast Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write PARM:BCT 1\n : Set bore sight correction to Alternate See Also: PARM:BCT? PARM:BCT?
PARM:QKST Description: Sets the quick stop. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: PARM:QKST X X : Enable or disable quick stop 0 : Normal deceleration 1 : Fast deceleration Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdPARM:QKST 0\n : Set normal deceleration See Also: PARM:QKST? PARM:QKST?
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Compatibility: All Description: Instructs a tower to change its boom polarization to horizontal. Devices: Towers Syntax: Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdPH\n : Change boom polarization to horizontal See Also: P?, PV Compatibility: All Description: Instructs a tower to change its boom polarization to vertical. Devices: Towers Syntax:...
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Description: Queries the polarization of the tower boom. Devices: Towers Syntax: Response: <polarization> : Value indicating the polarization setting of the queried device 0 : Vertical 1 : Horizontal Example: Write sdP?\n : Query tower boom polarization Read response ...
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Description: Changes the speed selection of a two-speed or variable speed device. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: # : For a two-speed device: 1=high, 2=low For variable speed devices: 1–8=preset speed selection Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdS1\n : Change to high speed/preset 1 See Also: S?, SS#, SS#?
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Description: Instructs the device to begin scanning between preset lower and upper limits. The number of scans performed is determined by the value of cycles (CY) parameter which must be set prior to issuing the scan command. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: Response: OK, or an error (error number)
Description: Changes the separation distance between the mast and the EUT. This value may be 3, 10, or 30 meters. This value is used in the calculation of the adjusted height when in bore sight mode. Devices: Bore Sight Towers Syntax: ...
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Description: Instructs the device to begin seeking the specified target value. The target must be located between the current upper/clockwise and lower/counterclockwise limits. For a continuous rotation turntable or tuner, the device will seek the target value by the shortest possible path. Thus, a seek from 359.9 to 0.0 will rotate clockwise, not counterclockwise.
Description: Instructs the device to begin seeking the specified target value in the negative (down/counterclockwise) direction only. If the target is up/clockwise from the current position, no motion occurs. The target must be located between the current upper/clockwise and lower/counterclockwise limits. This command is provided primarily to support continuous rotation turntables and reverberation paddles.
Description: Instructs the device to begin seeking the specified target value in the position (up/clockwise) direction only. If the target is down/ counterclockwise from the current position, no motion occurs. The target must be located between the current upper/clockwise and lower/counterclockwise limits. This command is provided primarily to support continuous rotation turntables and reverberation paddles.
Description: Instructs the device to begin seeking the specified target value relative to the current position. The specified value is added to the current position to obtain the target position. Thus, a positive value will cause up/clockwise motion and a negative value will cause down/counterclockwise motion.
SPEED Description: Sets the speed as a percentage of maximum speed. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: SPEED XX.[X] XX.[X] : Percentage of maximum speed Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdSPEED 54.3\n : Change to 54.3% of max speed See Also: SPEED?, S?, SS#, SS#? SPEED?
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Description: Sets a preset speed setting for a variable speed device. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: SS# <speed> # : A value from 1–8 to select the preset speed register to set. Note: There can be no white space between the command and the register number.
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SS#? Description: Queries a preset speed setting for a variable speed device. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: SS#? # : A value from 1–8 to select the preset speed register to query Note: There can be no white space between the command, the number, and the question mark (?).
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Description: Selects turntable mode of operation. Allows the selection of normal, two speed, and air flotation turntables. In the air flotation mode of operation, the UP/DOWN is controlled automatically by the EMControl, assuring that the table is floating before a movement is made. This command is intended to allow automated configuration of the EMControl and should not be used by most programs.
Description: Selects tower mode of operation. Allows the selection of both normal and bore sight towers. In the bore sight mode of operation, the separation distance is taken into account when reporting boom height. This command is intended to allow automated configuration of the EMControl and should not be used by most programs.
TYP? Description: Queries the current device type configuration. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: TYP? Response: <type string> : String indicating the device type and configuration. Possible values are: TWR NRM : Tower, Normal TWR BOR : Tower, Bore sight ...
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Description: Changes the upper limit of the device for horizontal polarity. The specified value must be greater than the lower limit for horizontal polarization and between –999 and 999. Devices: Towers Syntax: UH [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values ...
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Description: Changes the upper limit of the device. The specified value must be greater than the lower limit and between –999 and 999. This command simultaneously affects the horizontal and vertical limits. Devices: Towers Syntax: UL [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values ...
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Description: Queries the upper limit of the device. Returns the limit associated with the current polarization mode. The value returned is in XXX format. Negative values are preceded by a – (minus sign). Devices: Towers Syntax: Response: [–]XXX : Value of the upper limit for the current polarization in centimeters Example: ...
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Description: Changes the upper limit of the device for vertical polarity. The specified value must be greater than the lower limit for vertical polarization and between –999 and 999. Devices: Towers Syntax: UV [+/–] XXX + : Optional for positive values ...
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Description: Queries the variable speed capability of the device. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: Response: <flag> : Indicates if a device is capable of variable speed control 0 : Device is not capable of variable speed control 1 : Device supports variable speed Example: ...
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Description: Queries the clockwise limit of the turntable. The value returned is in XXX format depending on the current numeric mode. Negative values are preceded by a – (minus sign). Devices: Turntables Syntax: Response: [–]XXX : Value of the clockwise limit setting in degrees Example: ...
ZERO Description: Initiates a zero reference scan for devices equipped with absolute zero reference pulses. Devices: Turntables, towers Syntax: ZERO Response: OK, or an error (error number) Example: Write sdZERO\n : Initiate zero scan See Also: ZERO? ZERO? Description: Queries if the device is equipped with an absolute zero reference to determine if the ZERO command can be used.
IEEE 488.2 Mandatory Instruction Set IEEE commands for Interface Clear and Clear are not supported. IEEE status flags in either serial or parallel poll or as a service request are not supported. When IEEE communication is used, the first command/request should be *IDN?\r.
*ESE Description: Set Standard Event Status Enable Register. Causes changes in the contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register. Requires an integer argument in binary form to set the register. The bits of the argument correspond to the bits of the Standard Event Status Register.
*ESE? Description: Query Standard Event Status Enable Register. Prepares the controller to respond with the contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register when queried. Value returned is an integer number in the range of 0 to 255. This value, when expressed in binary form, represents bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable Register.
*IDN? Description: Identification query. Determines the nature of device located at a given address on the GPIB bus. Prepares controller to respond with an ASCII character string when queried. The string returned (ETS Lindgren, EMControl XXXX-XXX, N.N.N) identifies this controller as an EMControl module.
*OPC? Description: Query Operation Complete. Prepares controller to respond to a query with a single character message. If the device has completed its motion, the message returned is 1; otherwise, it is 0. Note: This is a slight deviation from the ANSI/IEEE 488.2 standard for this command, which does not return a response until the operation is complete.
*SRE Description: Set Service Request Enable Register. Changes contents of the Service Request Enable Register. Requires an integer argument in the range of 0 to 255. This argument, when expressed in binary form, represents the value of the eight-bit Service Request Enable Register. The bits of the argument (with the exception of bit 6 which is unused) correspond to the bits of the Status Byte Register.
*SRE? Description: Query Service Request Enable Register. Prepares controller to respond with the contents of the Service Request Enable Register when queried. The value returned is a decimal number in the range of 0 to 255. This value when expressed in binary form, when expressed in binary form, represents the value of the eight-bit Service Request Enable Register.
*STB? Description: Query Status Byte. Prepares the controller to respond to the contents of the Status Byte Register when queried. The value returned is a decimal in the range of 0 to 255. This value, when expressed in binary form, represents the eight-bit value of the Status Byte Register.
*WAI Description: Wait to Continue. Causes the controller to place execution of the next GPIB command on hold while there are devices in motion. Once motion has ceased, the next command is executed normally. While a command is on hold, additional commands are not accepted.
Error Codes An error code is returned in response to an incorrect command or query. Error Code Description ERROR 1 Wrong command ERROR 2 Requested position too high ERROR 3 Requested position too low ERROR 4 Already in progress (scan is running) ERROR 11 Invalid argument ERROR 301...
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Appendix A: Warranty Note: See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the complete ETS-Lindgren warranty for your EMControl card. Duration of Warranties for EMControl Plug-In Card All product warranties, except the warranty of title, and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to three years.
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Appendix B: EC Declaration of Conformity ETS-Lindgren Inc. declares these products to be in conformity with the following standards, following the provisions of EMC-Directive 2004/108/EC: EMControl Positioner Controller Plug-In Card Emission: EN 61326-1:2006, Class B Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Immunity: EN 61326-1:2006, Industrial level, performance criteria A Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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