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- Page 1 Acqiris SA230P Acquisition Card 1 channel, 14-bit, 4 GS/s, DC to 2 GHz bandwidth with real-time processing Start-up Guide...
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Page 2: Notices
Acqiris SA as governed by international copyright laws. Contact us Feel free to contact Acqiris experts and send an email to support@acqiris.com - Worldwide contact for support or repair. -
Page 3: Conventions Used In This Document
Safety Notes The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. The "product" refers to the SA230P signal acquisition card. This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. - Page 4 Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the cards and accessories, as defined in the specifications and operating information, and as shown on the card or test fixture panels, or ADC card. Acqiris SA230P Startup Guide...
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Page 5: Cleaning Precautions
Cards, modules and accessories shall not be connected to humans. Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables. Any part or component replacement must be done by Acqiris. No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers. -
Page 6: Product Markings
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this product is classified as “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. To return unwanted products, contact your local Acqiris office. Acqiris SA230P Startup Guide... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Reversing the orientation of the fan assembly SA230P Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel LEDs Startup sequence Step 5: Verify Operation of the SA230P Card Driver Graphical Interface: MD3 Soft Front Panel Perform a Verification of the SA230P (optional) Requirements for Verification Required Hardware... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The scope of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the Acqiris SA230P signal acquisition card, installing the required software, and verifying basic card operation. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact technical support support@acqiris.com. -
Page 9: Return A Card For Service
1. Review the warranty information attached to the original quote or order confirmation from Acqiris. 2. To obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address, contact Acqiris at support@acqiris.com, providing the following information: Product model number (for example: SA230P). -
Page 10: Step 3: Install The Software
Software installation for Windows users If a previous version of the Acqiris MD3 Software for Signal Acquisition Cards is installed on your computer, first uninstall it before installing the new software version. Acqiris MD3 Software for Signal Acquisition Cards includes the latest Acqiris device driver AqMD3 (IVI-C, IVI.NET) and product documentation. -
Page 11: Specific Requirement For Windows 10 Users
Windows 10 includes this process that does not allow a kernel driver to access to the hardware if the driver has not been certified by Microsoft. Acqiris guarantees that the software provided is safe even if it is not recognized by Microsoft Secure boot. -
Page 12: Fitting The Card With The Optional Card Retainer
Step 4: Install the Card 2. The SA230P features a x8 PCIe bus interface, and should be installed in either a x8 or x16 PCIe slot. 3. When installing the SA230P, ensure that it has optimum cooling. Do not install it in a position where the integrated cooling fans may be obstructed. -
Page 13: Removing The Card Retainer
If the host computer is a Dell T5810, the PCIe card retention (support slots) has to be removed and adapted by removing two of the extension blocks before inserting the SA230P. For details, please contact technical support support@acqiris.com. Removing the card retainer 1. - Page 14 5. If the card has a card retainer: before fitting the card in the retainer, the screw (A) should be removed and refit of the oposite side of the fan, as illustrared on the left. SA230P with reversed fan assembly. Acqiris SA230P Startup Guide...
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Page 15: Sa230P Front Panel Features
Step 4: Install the Card SA230P Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Connector Type Description MMCX External trigger input, 50 Ω DC terminated, ± 5 V range. TRG IN female Analog signal inputs, DC-coupled and 50 Ω terminated. The input full scale... -
Page 16: Front Panel Leds
Solid programmed into the FPGA If warning or error status is observed, power-cycle the host computer (if using a PCIe expansion chassis, observe the power sequence requirements). If the error persists please contact technical support support@acqiris.com. Acqiris SA230P Startup Guide... -
Page 17: Step 5: Verify Operation Of The Sa230P Card
Perform a Verification of the SA230P (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the SA230P may be verified by the use of a simple application which carries out several performance checks on a signal acquired from an external function generator. -
Page 18: Required Hardware
Step 5: Verify Operation of the SA230P Card Required Hardware An external signal source is required. Almost any sine wave or function generator capable of generating a signal with an amplitude of 300 mV rms into 50 Ω at a frequency of 1 MHz may be used. -
Page 19: If A Problem Is Found
Step 5: Verify Operation of the SA230P Card AqMD3Verify utility checks the version of the Control FPGA firmware. If the version is not up-to-date, the tool will automatically propose to update the firmware using the firmware update utility. Once the Control FPGA firmware has been updated successfully, please power off your computer and restart it again for the update to take effect. -
Page 20: Related Documentation
Related Documentation Related Documentation If you have run the Acqiris MD3 software installer on your host computer, this Startup Guide and the related product documentation listed below have been installed on your hard drive. The documents listed below are also available for download from Acqiris Extranet. -
Page 21: Programming Information
IVI.NET Driver development environments The AqMD3 IVI.NET driver can be used in Visual C#, Visual C++/CLI or Visual Basic.NET development environment. Program examples Once Acqiris MD3 software is installed, program examples can be found in: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AqMD3\Examples\ Acqiris SA230P Startup Guide... - Page 22 This information is subject to change without notice. © Acqiris SA 2017 - 2019 Wednesday, May 08, 2019, Switzerland www.acqiris.com...