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- Page 1 Acqiris SA108P Acquisition Card 1 channel, 8-bit, 1 GS/s, DC to 500 MHz bandwidth with real-time processing Start-up Guide...
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Page 2: Notices
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Acqiris SA as governed by international copyright laws. Contact us Feel free to contact Acqiris experts and send an email to support@acqiris.com... -
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 SA108P 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 The card and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating instructions, or the safety of the equipment may be impaired. Acqiris SA108P 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
Communications Commission. Acqiris office. This symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of danger. You should refer to the operating instructions located in the user documentation in all cases where the symbol is marked on the instrument. Acqiris SA108P Startup Guide... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Reversing the orientation of the fan assembly SA108P Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel LEDs Startup sequence Step 5: Verify Operation of the SA108P Card Driver Graphical Interface: MD3 Soft Front Panel Perform a Verification of the SA108P (optional) Requirements for Verification Required Hardware... -
Page 8: Introduction
500 volts. Inspect for Damage After unpacking the SA108P card, inspect it for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty (see warranty information attached to the original quote or order confirmation from Acqiris). -
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: SA108P). -
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: Software Installation For Linux Users
Step 3: Install the Software 2. After downloading Acqiris MD3 Software for Signal Acquisition Cards, double click on the executable to launch the installer. 3. Follow the installer prompts. Choose a Complete installation to install all software and documentation, or a Custom installation to select from a listing of components and other features. -
Page 12: Step 4: Install The Card
Follow ESD precautions when handling and installing the SA108P. 2. The SA108P features a x8 PCIe bus interface, and should be installed in either a x8 or x16 PCIe slot. 3. When installing the SA108P, ensure that it has optimum cooling. Do not install it in a position where the integrated cooling fans may be obstructed. -
Page 13: Fitting The Card With The Optional 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 SA108P. For details, please contact technical support support@acqiris.com. Acqiris SA108P Startup Guide... -
Page 14: Removing The Card Retainer
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. SA108P with reversed fan assembly. Acqiris SA108P Startup Guide... -
Page 15: Sa108P Front Panel Features
Step 4: Install the Card SA108P Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Connector Type Description MMCX User configurable digital Input / Output signal. I/O 1, 2, 3 DC coupling, LVCMOS 3.3 V. Output: 50 Ω source, Input: +5 V max. IN 1 Analog signal inputs, DC-coupled and 50 Ω... -
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 SA108P Startup Guide... -
Page 17: Step 5: Verify Operation Of The Sa108P Card
Perform a Verification of the SA108P (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the SA108P 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 SA108P 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 SA108P 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 SA108P Startup Guide... - Page 22 This information is subject to change without notice. © Acqiris SA 2017 - 2021 Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Switzerland www.acqiris.com...