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A V T E C H
E L E C T R O S Y S T E M S
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N A N O S E C O N D
W A V E F O R M
E L E C T R O N I C S
S I N C E
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info@avtechpulse.com
Tel: 888-670-8729 (USA & Canada)
BOX 5120, LCD MERIVALE
http://www.avtechpulse.com/
or +1-613-686-6675 (Worldwide)
OTTAWA, CANADA K2C3H5
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL AVR-E2-B - 50 VOLT
MODEL AVR-E3-B - 100 VOLT
500 ps RISE TIME
HIGH PERFORMANCE PULSE GENERATOR
WITH IEEE 488.2 / RS-232 / ETHERNET CONTROL
SERIAL NUMBER:
14359
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- Page 1 BOX 5120, LCD MERIVALE http://www.avtechpulse.com/ or +1-613-686-6675 (Worldwide) OTTAWA, CANADA K2C3H5 INSTRUCTIONS MODEL AVR-E2-B - 50 VOLT MODEL AVR-E3-B - 100 VOLT 500 ps RISE TIME HIGH PERFORMANCE PULSE GENERATOR WITH IEEE 488.2 / RS-232 / ETHERNET CONTROL SERIAL NUMBER:...
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Page 2: Warranty
Avtech product is found to be defective, Avtech shall at its option repair or replace said defective item. This warranty does not apply to units which have been dissembled, modified or subjected to conditions exceeding the applicable specifications or ratings. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY........................2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS....................3 INTRODUCTION......................5 SPECIFICATIONS......................6 REGULATORY NOTES....................7 FCC PART 18.......................... 7 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..................7 DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU (RoHS).....................8 DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC (WEEE)....................8 FIRMWARE LICENSING......................9 INSTALLATION......................10 VISUAL CHECK........................10 POWER RATINGS........................ 10 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY................10 PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK................11 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................12... - Page 4 PCB 231A - INTERNAL DC OFFSET FUNCTION..............39 PCB 104H - KEYPAD / DISPLAY BOARD................40 MAIN WIRING (MOST VERSIONS)..................41 MAIN WIRING (-W2-PN, -W3-PN VERSIONS)..............42 PERFORMANCE CHECKSHEET.................43 Manual Reference: /fileserver1/officefiles/instructword/avr-e/AVR-E2,E3-B,ed29.odt. Last modified July 27, 2023. Copyright © 2023 Avtech Electrosystems Ltd, All Rights Reserved.
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Page 5: Introduction
(20%-80%) of less than 500 ps. The AVR-E2-B can generate amplitudes up to 50V, at repetition rates up to 200 kHz. The AVR-E3-B can generate amplitudes up to 100V, at repetition rates up to 100 kHz. -
Page 6: Specifications
5) A 50Ω load is required. Other loads may damage the instrument. Consult Avtech (info@avtechpulse.com) if you need to drive other load impedances. 6) These instruments are provided with a basic calibration checksheet, showing a selection of measured output parameters. These measurements are performed with equipment that is calibrated on a regular basis by a third-party ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited calibration laboratory. -
Page 7: Regulatory Notes
If interference is observed, check that appropriate well-shielded cabling is used on the output connectors. Contact Avtech (info@avtechpulse.com) for advice if you are unsure of the most appropriate cabling. Also, check that your load is adequately shielded. It may be necessary to enclose the load in a metal enclosure. -
Page 8: Directive 2011/65/Eu (Rohs)
< 1000 ppm (0.1% by mass) DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC (WEEE) European customers who have purchased this equipment directly from Avtech will have completed a “WEEE Responsibility Agreement” form, accepting responsibility for WEEE compliance (as mandated in Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Union and local... -
Page 9: Firmware Licensing
Article 9 of Directive 2002/96/EC. Customers who have purchased Avtech equipment through local representatives should consult with the representative to determine who has responsibility for WEEE compliance. Normally, such responsibilities with lie with the representative, unless other arrangements (under Article 9) have been made. -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION VISUAL CHECK After unpacking the instrument, examine to ensure that it has not been damaged in shipment. Visually inspect all connectors, knobs, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and the handles. Confirm that a power cord, a GPIB cable, and two instrumentation manuals (this manual and the “Programming Manual for -B Instruments”) are with the instrument. -
Page 11: Protection From Electric Shock
5. Do not attempt any repairs on the instrument, beyond the fuse replacement procedures described in this manual. Contact Avtech technical support (see page 2 for contact information) if the instrument requires servicing. Service is to... -
Page 12: Environmental Conditions
6. no pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution. LABVIEW DRIVERS A LabVIEW driver for this instrument is available for download on the Avtech web site, at http://www.avtechpulse.com/labview. A copy is also available in National Instruments' Instrument Driver Library at http://www.natinst.com/. -
Page 13: Fuses
FUSES This instrument contains four fuses. All are accessible from the rear-panel. Two protect the AC prime power input, and two protect the internal DC power supplies. The locations of the fuses on the rear panel are shown in the figure below: Fuses #1 and #2 Fuse #4 Fuse #3... -
Page 14: Dc Fuse Replacement
The DC fuses may be replaced by inserting the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the fuse holder slot, and rotating the slot counter-clockwise. The fuse and its carrier will then pop out. FUSE RATINGS The following table lists the required fuses for standard AVR-E2-B & AVR-E3-B models: Recommended Replacement Part Nominal Fuses... - Page 15 Models with the -W2-PN or -W3 (all polarities) options require these fuses: Recommended Replacement Part Nominal Fuses Mains Rating Case Size Littelfuse Part Digi-Key Stock Voltage Number Number 0.8A, 250V, 115 V 5×20 mm 0218.800HXP F2418-ND Time-Delay #1, #2 (AC) 0.5A, 250V, 230 V 5×20 mm...
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Page 16: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. POWER Switch . This is the main power switch. When turning the instrument on, there is normally a delay of 10 seconds before anything is shown on the main display, as the internal operating system boots up. 2. - Page 17 6. KEYPAD . Control Name Function MOVE This moves the arrow pointer on the display. CHANGE This is used to enter the submenu, or to select the operating mode, pointed to by the arrow pointer. ×10 If one of the adjustable numeric parameters is displayed, this increases the setting by a factor of ten.
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Page 18: Rear Panel Controls
REAR PANEL CONTROLS GATE TRIG RS-232 GPIB Note: some connectors may be in different positions than shown above, depending on the exact combination of options ordered. 1. AC POWER INPUT . An IEC-320 C14 three-pronged recessed male socket is provided on the back panel for AC power connection to the instrument. One end of the detachable power cord that is supplied with the instrument plugs into this socket. - Page 19 6. GPIB Connector . A standard GPIB cable can be attached to this connector to allow the instrument to be computer-controlled. See the “Programming Manual for -B Instruments” for more details on GPIB control. 7. RS-232 Connector. A standard serial cable with a 25-pin male connector can be attached to this connector to allow the instrument to be computer-controlled.
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Page 20: General Information
This instrument can be triggered by its own internal clock or by an external TTL trigger signal. In either case, two output channels respond to the trigger: OUT and SYNC. OUT. This is the main output. The maximum output voltage is 50V (AVR-E2-B) or 100V (AVR-E3-B). -
Page 21: Trigger Modes
The next figure illustrates the relationship between the signal when an external TTL- level trigger is used: > 50 ns TRIG TTL LEVELS (external input) (0V and 3V-5V) PROPAGATION DELAY (FIXED) 100 ns, FIXED SYNC OUT 3V, FIXED DELAY > 0 PULSE WIDTH AMPLITUDE, VARIABLE... -
Page 22: Gating Modes
These modes can be selected using the front panel trigger menu, or by using the appropriate programming commands. (See the “Programming Manual for -B Instruments” for more details.) GATING MODES Triggering can be suppressed by a TTL-level signal on the rear-panel GATE connector. The instrument can be set to stop triggering when this input high or low, using the front- panel gate menu or the appropriate programming commands. -
Page 23: Protecting Your Instrument
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRF The output stage may be damaged if triggered by an external signal at a pulse repetition frequency (PRF) greater than 200 kHz (AVR-E2-B units) or 100 kHz (AVR- E3-B units). USE A 50 Ω LOAD A 50 Ohm load is required for proper operation. -
Page 24: Operational Check
The two basic test arrangements are outlined in the figures below: SAMPLING AVTECH OSCILLOSCOPE PULSER BW > 2 GHz MAIN OUTPUT... - Page 25 REAL-TIME AVTECH OSCILLOSCOPE PULSER SCOPE PROBE MAIN OUTPUT CHANNEL A CONNECTOR TEST LOAD POWER 50 Ω TRIG SYNC INPUT OUTPUT ALL CABLES: 50 OHM COAXIAL BASIC TEST ARRANGEMENT, WITH A REAL-TIME OSCILLOSCOPE 1. Connect the pulse generator to an oscilloscope using one of the two methods shown above.
- Page 26 a) The arrow pointer should be pointing at the frequency menu item. If it is not, press the MOVE button until it is. b) Press the CHANGE button. The frequency submenu will appear. Rotate the ADJUST knob until the frequency is set at 10 kHz. c) The arrow pointer should be pointing at the “Internal”...
- Page 27 d) Press CHANGE to return to the main menu. 8. To change the output amplitude: a) Press the MOVE button until the arrow pointer is pointing at the amplitude menu item. b) Press the CHANGE button. The amplitude submenu will appear. Rotate the ADJUST knob until the amplitude is set at +50V (or - 50V for "-N"...
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Page 28: Programming Your Pulse Generator
PROGRAMMING YOUR PULSE GENERATOR KEY PROGRAMMING COMMANDS The “Programming Manual for -B Instruments” describes in detail how to connect the pulse generator to your computer, and the programming commands themselves. A large number of commands are available; however, normally you will only need a few of these. -
Page 29: All Programming Commands
These commands will satisfy 90% of your programming needs. ALL PROGRAMMING COMMANDS For more advanced programmers, a complete list of the available commands is given below. These commands are described in detail in the “Programming Manual for -B Instruments”. (Note: this manual also includes some commands that are not implemented in this instrument. - Page 30 :BAUD 1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 115200 :ERRor :[NEXT]? [query only] :COUNT? [query only] :VERSion? [query only] TRIGger: :SOURce INTernal | EXTernal | MANual | HOLD | IMMediate *CLS [no query form] *ESE <numeric value>...
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Page 31: Mechanical Information
There are no user-adjustable internal circuits. For repairs other than fuse replacement, please contact Avtech (info@avtechpulse.com) to arrange for the instrument to be returned to the factory for repair. Service is to be performed solely by qualified service personnel. -
Page 32: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE This instrument does not require any regular maintenance. On occasion, one or more of the four rear-panel fuses may require replacement. All fuses can be accessed from the rear panel. See the “FUSES” section for details. CLEANING If desired, the interior of the instrument may be cleaned using compressed air to dislodge any accumulated dust. -
Page 33: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING OF AC POWER... -
Page 34: Pcb 158R5 - Low Voltage Power Supply
PCB 158R5 - LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY... -
Page 35: Pcb 235D - High Voltage Dc Power Supply
PCB 235D - HIGH VOLTAGE DC POWER SUPPLY... -
Page 36: Pcb 284C - High Voltage Dc Power Supply
PCB 284C - HIGH VOLTAGE DC POWER SUPPLY... -
Page 37: Pcb 335C - Trigger Multiplexer
PCB 335C - TRIGGER MULTIPLEXER... -
Page 38: Pcb 216F - Tweaking Controls And Relay Drivers
PCB 216F - TWEAKING CONTROLS AND RELAY DRIVERS... -
Page 39: Pcb 231A - Internal Dc Offset Function
PCB 231A - INTERNAL DC OFFSET FUNCTION... -
Page 40: Pcb 104H - Keypad / Display Board
PCB 104H - KEYPAD / DISPLAY BOARD... -
Page 41: Main Wiring (Most Versions)
MAIN WIRING (MOST VERSIONS) -
Page 42: Main Wiring (-W2-Pn, -W3-Pn Versions)
MAIN WIRING (-W2-PN, -W3-PN VERSIONS) -
Page 43: Performance Checksheet
PERFORMANCE CHECKSHEET...
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