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Astronics Racal Instruments 3152B User Manual

Vxibus arbitrary waveform generator
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  • Page 2 Copyright 2009 by Astronics Test Systems Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from any modification(s) of any product or part without Astronics Test Systems express written consent, or misuse of any product or part. The warranty also does not apply to fuses, software, non-rechargeable batteries, damage from battery leakage, or problems arising from normal wear, such as mechanical relay life, or failure to follow instructions.
  • Page 4 This document and the technical data herein disclosed, are proprietary to Astronics Test Systems, and shall not, without express written permission of Astronics Test Systems, be used in whole or in part to solicit quotations from a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Astronics Test Systems.
  • Page 5 FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Arbitrary (User) Waveforms ....................1-15 Sequenced Waveforms ....................... 1-15 Modulated Waveforms ......................1-17 Sweep ..........................1-17 FM ............................ 1-17 AM ............................ 1-18 Frequency Hopping ......................1-18 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9 Chapter 3 .......................... 3-1 Operation .......................... 3-1 Overview ........................... 3-1 Legacy to Modern Mode ......................3-1 Output Termination ........................3-2 Input/Output Protection ......................3-3 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10 Controlling the Carrier Base Line ..................3-32 Using the Digital Pulse Generator ..................3-32 Pulse Design Limitations ....................3-34 Generating Half Cycle Waveforms ..................3-34 Using the Counter/Timer ...................... 3-35 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 The Wave Composer ......................4-39 The Wave Composer Menu Bar ..................4-39 File Menu ......................... 4-40 Edit Menu ......................... 4-41 View Commands ......................4-42 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 Logging SCPI Commands ....................... 4-83 Chapter 5 .......................... 5-1 Programming Reference....................5-1 What’s in This Chapter ......................5-1 Introduction to SCPI ........................5-1 Command Format ........................5-2 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 Counter Control Commands ....................5-100 Synchronization Commands ....................5-102 LXI System Configuration Commands ................5-107 System Commands ......................5-110 IEEE-STD-488.2 Common Commands and Queries ............. 5-113 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 14 Sine Wave Flatness, DAC Output ..................6-13 Sine Wave Flatness, DDS Output ..................6-14 Trigger Operational Characteristics ..................6-15 Trigger, Gate, and Burst Characteristics ................6-15 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15 Auxiliary Counter/Timer Operation ..................6-39 Frequency ........................6-40 Period, Period Averaged ....................6-40 Pulse Width ........................6-41 Totalize, Infinite ........................ 6-41 Chapter 7 .......................... 7-1 viii Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 Outputs ............................A-1 Main Output ........................A-1 Square Wave, Pulse Performance ..................A-1 Sync Output ........................A-1 Filters ............................A-2 General Run Modes ........................A-2 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 17 General ..........................A-10 Backplane Multiple Instrument Synchronization ..............A-10 Leading Edge Offset ......................A-11 Options ............................ A-11 VXlbus General Information ....................A-11 General ........................... A-11 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18 Phase Locked Loop ........................C-3 Phase Modulation ........................C-4 Triggering Characteristics ......................C-4 Multi-module Synchronization ....................C-5 Counter ............................ C-5 Additional Functions ......................... C-5 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19 3152B User Manual Publication No. 980935 Rev. M This page was intentionally left blank. Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 20 Publication No. 980935 Rev. M 3152B User Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1, Racal Instruments 3152B .................... 1-3 Figure 1-2, ArbConnection Control Panels ..................1-5 Figure 1-3, ArbConnection Wave Composer Example ..............1-5 Figure 1-4, ArbConnection Pulse Composer Example ..............1-6 Figure 1-5, ArbConnection Serial Data Composer Example ............
  • Page 21 Figure 7-9, Confirmation for Locking Calibration Factors ............7-10 Figure 7-10, Calibration Panel ....................7-12 Figure 7-11, Selecting 1M Calibration Mode ................7-19 Figure 7-12, Locking the Calibration Factors ................7-41 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 22 Figure 7-14, Firmware Revision Screen ..................7-45 Figure 7-15, Updater Window ..................... 7-47 Figure 7-16, Updater Window with Update Button ..............7-47 Figure 7-17, Successful Firmware Update .................. 7-48 Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 24 Table 6-28, Trigger, Gate, and Burst Characteristics ..............6-15 Table 6-29, Trigger Delay Tests ....................6-16 Table 6-30, Re-Trigger Delay Tests .................... 6-17 Table 6-31, Trigger Source Tests ....................6-19 Astronics Test Systems xvii Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 Table 6-37, Pulse Width Measurement Accuracy ............... 6-41 Table 7-1, Recommended Test Equipment .................. 7-2 Table 7-2, Calibration Values, 50Ω Load ..................7-6 Table 7-3, Calibration Values, Unloaded (>1MΩ)................7-8 xviii Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 ECN04265 corrected the descriptions of EXT SCLK to indicate that it is compatible with PECL and NECL amplitude levels. 1/9/2014 Specified the periodic calibration interval in Chapter 7. Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27 THD and harmonics & spurious content to match the specifications provided in Appendix A. Made corresponding changes to test limits in performance verification procedure. Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 28: Chapter 1

    Appendix A lists the 3152B product specifications. • Appendix lists specifications optional 3201A/3202A signal amplifier modules. • Appendix features tables showing specification Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 29: What's In This Chapter

    3152A and the 3152B This chapter contains a general and functional description of the What’s in This Racal Instruments 3152B VXIbus Arbitrary Waveform Generator. It Chapter also explains the front panel connectors, operational modes, and all available features. However, some options available for the 3152B may not be installed in your specific module.

  • Page 30: 3152B Feature Highlights

    3152B and 3100R-3152B configurations • Ultra-fast waveform downloading • Trigger delay and period-controlled auto re-trigger • Built-in counter/timer Figure 1-1, Racal Instruments 3152B Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 31: 3100M/3100R Feature Highlights

    SCPI command and response editor (simulates ATE operation) • Translation of waveform coordinates from ASCII and other file formats • Simplified generation of complex waveform sequences 1-4 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 32: Figure 1-2, Arbconnection Control Panels

    Publication No. 980935 Rev. M 3152B User Manual Figure 1-2, ArbConnection Control Panels Figure 1-3, ArbConnection Wave Composer Example Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 33: General Description

    3152B memory as needed. The memory size is large enough for most applications. However, 1-6 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 34: Run Modes

    Run Modes waveform. Continuous Run is the basic mode for generating a waveform that does not stop. This mode is appropriate except Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 35: Frequency Control And Accuracy

    10 mVp-p to 16 Vp-p into a 50Ω load. A programmable offset shifts the output in either the positive or 1-8 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 36: Remote Control

    USB and LAN. This version is recommended for users that seek flexibility in communication with the 3152B. You may communicate with the instrument through the normal Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Ambient temperature range of 20°C to 30°C. • For temperatures outside the above temperature range, specifications degrade by 0.1 % per °C. 1-10 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 38: Safety Considerations

    Removal of the covers without authorization shall immediately void the warranty agreement. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 39: Options

    Compare the option number printed on the instrument to verify which option was installed at the factory. Contact your nearest Astronics Test Systems representative if the number printed on the case does not reflect the version ordered. The list of options is given below: -001 - 3152B - basic instrument, with 1MB RAM.

  • Page 40: Output (Out)

    The TRG/PLL IN input is also used in FSK, ASK, and PSK modes, where the output shifts between two frequencies, amplitudes, or phases. The output signal has the nominal frequency, amplitude, Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 41: Ext Sclk (Ext 10Mhz)

    The delay could range from a few milliseconds to a few seconds, and there are no special rules beside trial and error to 1-14 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 42: Arbitrary (User) Waveforms

    When in sequenced mode, there is no time delay between linked or looped segments. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 43: Figure 1-7, Segment 1 - Sine (X)/X Waveform

    Figure 1-9, Segment 3 – Pulse Waveform The following sequence was made of segment 2 repeated twice, segment 1 repeated four times, and segment 3 repeated two times. 1-16 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 44: Modulated Waveforms

    For arbitrary modulation, complex modulation signals are loaded into modulation waveform memory. There are 10,000 points allocated specifically for modulation waveform memory. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 45: Frequency Hopping

    When TRIG/PLL is true, the output amplitude is shifted by an offset. To reverse the trigger polarity, select the negative trigger slope. 1-18 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 46: Digital Pulse Waveforms

    You may program the re-trigger delay from 100 ns to 20 seconds, in increments of 20 ns. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 47: Continuous Mode

    The 3152B responds to a variety of trigger sources such as the Trigger Sources TRIG/PLL connector, backplane trigger lines (TTLTrg0-7), and a software trigger. There are also two built-in, self generating trigger 1-20 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 48: Modulation Run Modes

    The starting phase is programmable from 0° to 360°. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 49: Pll Synchronization

    In fact, the output circuit is disconnected from the output connector using a mechanical relay, which eliminates erroneous and uncontrolled transitions that may occur during power-up. This 1-22 Introduction Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 50: Programming The 3152B

    The ArbConnection software application is supplied with the 3152B. ArbConnection provides a user interface that allows you to control the 3152B interactively. Chapter 4 provides detailed instructions for using ArbConnection. Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 52: Chapter 2

    “1” represents the least-significant digit. A switch is active (equal to 1) when it is moved downward to the “ON” position. Astronics Test Systems ships the 3152B with the logical address set to 2 as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1, Switch S1 (Set to Logical Address 2)

  • Page 53: Local Bus Configuration

    Mode, even if it was in Modern Mode while power was being turned off. Commands used for controlling local bus synchronization are detailed 2-2 Installation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 54: Figure 2-2, Local Bus (Lbus) Jumper Locations

    Chapter 5 in the Instrument & Output Control Commands section (see INSTrument:COUPle commands). Jumper Jumper LK16 LK15 Jumper LK13 Jumper LK14 Figure 2-2, Local Bus (LBUS) Jumper Locations Astronics Test Systems Installation 2-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 55: Installation

    DLL instead of to the VISA library. In either case, you may use SCPI commands through ArbConnection’s command editor without programming. Chapter 4 provides installation and operating instructions for 2-4 Installation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Lan Network

    LAN setting is given in the programming section of this manual. Note Configuring your LAN setting does not automatically select the LAN as your active remote interface. Astronics Test Systems Installation 2-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 57: Choosing A Static Ip Address

    If you are setting up your own network, you probably do not have a gateway, so you should set these values to 0.0.0.0. 2-6 Installation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 58: Connecting To The Usb Port

    The negotiation between the USB memory device and the instrument is automatic. The application program can then select the loaded memory segment for use in an application. Astronics Test Systems Installation 2-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 60: Chapter 3

    Modern mode. • *rst restores factory defaults for Modern operation. • After shut-down, the 3152B powers up again in Legacy Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 61: Output Termination

    If you use this command, the output level will still 3-2 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 62: Input/Output Protection

    SYNC output in the “Off” state while setting up the instrument. The SYNC output signal is hard-wired to the output connector and, Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 63: Selecting The Sync Source

    50% duty cycle. This option is useful for synchronizing two-point waveforms on an oscilloscope (sine and square waveforms above 10 MHz). 3-4 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 64: Changing The Sync Position And Width

    SYNC signal. Use the following sequence of commands to set up the 3152B: *rst Restore factory defaults (Table 5-1 provides a complete listing of defaults) Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 65: Amplitude-Offset Interaction

    Interaction Amplitude ≤ − Offset (-8V to +8V peaks) Amplitude-offset combinations outside the above limits will generate "settings conflict" errors. 3-6 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 66: Selecting An Output Function

    Use this command to return to Continuous run mode from any other interrupted mode. init:cont off De-selects Continuous mode. If you did Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 67: Continuous Run Mode

    Use the following commands to place the instrument in re-triggered mode and to program the delay between 3-8 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 68: Gated Run Mode

    (high or low), based on the trigger level setting. The gate opens when the trigger signal exceeds the trigger level setting. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 69: Burst Run Mode

    Burst mode and to program the burst counter: init:cont off Selects the interrupted run mode. If you 3-10 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 70: Selecting The Trigger Source

    This sets the period of the built-in trigger generator. Unlike the Re-trigger run mode, the internal trigger period defines actual trigger events. Therefore, the period of the Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 71: Selecting The Trigger Level

    (direction is reversed for TTLTrg lines). All other inputs: This sets the 3152B to respond to negative-going transitions only. 3-12 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 72: Using Trigger Delay

    7. outp:ttlt<n> 0 This command removes output definition from a specific TTLTrg line and permits re-definition of this line as an input. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 73: Example: Generating Standard Waveforms

    *rst Restores factory defaults. appl:squ 10.7e6,2,1,30 Selects the standard square wave as the active function, and simultaneously 3-14 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 74: Generating Standard Waveforms

    Use the following commands to select one of the standard Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 75 For example, for a 25 MHz square wave, only ten points per period are available. Therefore, duty cycle resolution is decreased to 10% increments. 3-16 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 76: Standard Waveform Parameters

    Apply command. The following example uses the Apply command to specify a square wave at the end of the programming sequence: Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 77: Generating Arbitrary Waveforms

    Before the download them to its waveform memory. This section describes the Arbitrary arbitrary waveform function and explains how to download Waveforms waveforms. 3-18 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 78: What Are Arbitrary Waveforms

    16,384 different waveforms), but the higher the number of segments, the smaller the number of sample points that are available to each. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 79: Memory Management Commands

    You cannot query the segment definition parameters, so make sure you keep track of them if you intend to partition the memory into many segments. 3-20 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 80 The waveform memory is overwritten. Every time you download new waveform data, the waveform memory data for that segment is overwritten. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 81: Loading Arbitrary Waveforms

    Therefore, the location of the sync signal is important because it may appear at the 3-22 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 82: Selecting 12-Bit Or 16-Bit Waveform Resolution

    Legacy 3152A • Maximum sample clock frequency is reduced to 100 MS/s Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 83: Changing The Sample Clock Frequency

    Set sample clock frequency in units of samples per second Sampling clock frequency can be in the range of 100 mS/s to 300 MS/s. 3-24 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 84: Using The External Sample Clock Input

    3152B modules. Note that the VXI specifications limit the ECLTrg0 frequency to 62.5 MHz. Backplane synchronization covered in a separate section. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 85: Generating Sequenced Waveforms

    The following paragraphs describe the commands that create, delete, update, and modify sequence tables. 3-26 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 86: Sequence Commands

    Note that by selecting an active sequence, you do not automatically change the output to sequenced mode. seq:def 1,1,10,0,1 This command defines link. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 87 This deletes the entire sequence table. CAUTION The seq:del:all command erases the entire sequence table. There is no undo operation available for this command. 3-28 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 88: Controlling The Sequence Advance Modes

    Note that this mode requires that the run mode be set to Continuous. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 89: Generating Modulated Waveforms

    This selects the phase shift keying (PSK). The shift sequence is created in a data table that can hold up to 4,000 shift steps. The following 3-30 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 90: Modulation Parameters

    <value> Define marker position. The marker will generate a pulse at the SYNC output when the marker frequency setting is crossed. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 91: Controlling The Carrier Frequency

    From this point, you may change one or more of the pulse parameters while the signal is being output. Since the pulse is 3-32 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 92 +16 V. dpu:lev:low <value> Sets the low amplitude level, which is the bottom amplitude level of the pulse. The Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 93: Pulse Design Limitations

    Selects the half-cycle function. If you have not changed parameters, then the output will 3-34 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 94: Using The Counter/Timer

    Once you have selected the Counter/Timer mode, you may select the specific measurement function. Available functions include: • Frequency • Period • Period averaged Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 95: Counter/Timer Limitations

    The Hold display mode allows one reading at a time. The reading starts when the input senses a 3-36 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 96: Synchronizing Through The Local Bus

    3. Turn on power to the VXI chassis. 4. Connect the output connector of the left module (master) to channel 1 of the oscilloscope. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 97: Using The 3201A/3202A Signal Amplifier

    3201A/3202A amplifier inputs. The 3201A/3202A will then route the amplified signal and route it to the 3201A/3202A output connector. Models 3201A and 3202A may be used as summing amplifiers. 3-38 Operation Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 98: Connecting The 3202A/3202A Signal Amplifier

    The 3201A/3202A amplifies its input signals and provides the result Controlling the at its output connector at all times. There are no commands or 3201A/3202A Output different states for the 3201A/3202A. Astronics Test Systems Operation 3-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 100: Chapter 4

    The installation program installs ArbConnection on a logical drive of your choice (the default is drive C:). It automatically creates a new Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 101: Startup & Communication Options

    You may also access these features through software utilities such as VXIPlug&Play drivers and soft front panels. 4-2 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 102: Main Window

    Looking at Figure 4-5, identify the following controls and indicators: • Pushbuttons • LEDs • Radio buttons • Dial • Digital display Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 103 Note The normal color of a displayed number is dark blue. If you modify the number, its color changes to a lighter 4-4 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 104: The Operation Panels

    You may hide or show other panels by clicking the appropriate item under “Operation” (Figure 4-4). The Operation panels are detailed in the next section. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 105: Output

    The functional groups listed above are explained in detail below. General Parameters The General Parameters group contains two parameters: Amplitude and Offset. 4-6 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 106: Run Mode

    Output panel. The trigger parameters and settings in the Run Mode Control Panel take effect only if you Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 107: Figure 4-6, Run Mode Control Panel

    ECLT1 – Enables the ECLTrg1 input and will allow trigger events from this backplane line. 4-8 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 108: Standard

    After you modify the reading, click on the Modify/Execute knob to update the 3152B with the new reading. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 109: Figure 4-7, Standard Waveforms Panel

    When better accuracy or stability is required, or when clock synchronization to other devices is necessary, you may select 4-10 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 110: Arbitrary/Sequence

    SCLK setting. After you modify the setting, click on the Modify/Execute knob to update the 3152B with the new reading. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 111: Figure 4-8, Arbitrary/Sequence Panel

    When better accuracy or stability is required, or when clock synchronization to other devices is necessary, you may select another source. The 10 MHz source options are: 4-12 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 112: Using The Memory Partition Table

    To use ArbConnection to download one long waveform and then segment it into smaller sections, follow this procedure: • Click Memory Partition. The dialog box shown in Figure 4-9 appears. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 113: Figure 4-9, Memory Partition Table

    If you download waveforms using Waveform Studio, then the memory is already segmented for the waveforms, 4-14 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 114: Using Waveform Studio

    Memory segments size may be programmed from 16 to the maximum size of your installed memory. Note that the length field is not accessible and shown for reference purpose only. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 115: Figure 4-10, Waveform Studio

    Sequence Table As was explained in the above, the waveform memory can be 4-16 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 116: Figure 4-11, Sequence Table Example

    Link - This parameter defines an index array for the sequence generator. When generating sequences, the instrument steps though the links in descending order therefore, make sure that you Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 117 4-18 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 118: Half Cycle

    2. Additional buttons will drop down 3. Click Half Cycle button 4. The Half Cycle panel will then open Figure 4-12, Half Cycle Panel Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 119: The Modulation Panels

    Figure 4-13, Modulation Panels 4-20 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 120: Figure 4-14, Fm Panel

    FM modulation scheme. Modulating Wave - Defines the shape of the modulating waveform. There are two basic options: Standard (built-in) waveforms and Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 121 CW frequency setting, executes the modulation upon receipt of a legal trigger signal and returns to continuous CW frequency output. 4-22 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 122: Sweep

    The State button turns on and off the Sweep function. Sweep Parameters This group contains parameters that allow complete control over the Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 123: Figure 4-16, Sweep Modulation Panel

    These allow the adjustment of the Sweep Start (CW), Stop and Sweep Time. You can also place a marker at a position 4-24 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 124: Fsk/Psk/Ask

    It contains the list of “0” and “1” values that the output will repeatedly follow for its frequency shift keying sequence advance as programmed. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 125: Figure 4-17, Fsk/Psk/Ask Modulation Panel

    SYNC output connector. The SYNC State button must be turned on to generate the PSK marker 4-26 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 126: Ampl/Freq Hop

    The General group contains parameters that are common to all of the hop functions. These are CW frequency and baseline. CW Frequency – The CW Frequency is the frequency of the pre- Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 127: Figure 4-18, Amp/Freq Hop Panel

    The values can be programmed in the HOP Data table. 4-28 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 128: Auxiliary Panels

    X-Instrument Sync for multi instrument synchronization control. Figure 4-19, Access to Auxiliary Panels Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 129: Counter/Timer

    In hold mode, the counter is armed to receive signal at the trigger 4-30 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 130: Pulse Generator

    Polarity The Polarity group has controls to select the pulse polarity from one of the Normal, Complemented and Inverted options. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 131: X-Instrument Sync

    Information how to set up synchronization groups along with a description of the various buttons that control the multi-instruments synchronization function is given below. 4-32 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 132: Figure 4-22, X-Instrument Synchronization Pool List

    Path description below. Path – defines the connection between synchronized modules. This field has three options: ADJ, LBUS and ECLT. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 133: Figure 4-23, Adjacent Synchronization Between Two Instruments

    Figure 4-23, Adjacent Synchronization between Two Instruments 4-34 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 134: Figure 4-24, Lbus Synchronization Between Adjacent Slots

    Move Down – used to change the position of a module so it is placed below its current position in the group and can be used to Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 135: The System Panels

    Figure 4-26, System Panels The General/Filters panel (Figure 4-27) provides access to some General/Filters general system common commands, allows read back of 4-36 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 136: Figure 4-27, General/Filters Panel

    The following filter options are available: All Off – no filter is applied to the output path Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 137: Calibration

    FM – for generating arbitrary frequency modulation profiles without being limited by the standard sine, triangle and square modulating shapes, and 4-38 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 138: The Wave Composer

    Sine, will open a Sine Wave dialog box that lets you program and edit sine wave parameters. The various commands in the menu bar are listed and described below. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 139: File Menu

    Use the Save Waveform As… menu item the first time you save your waveform. It will let you select a name, location and format for 4-40 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 140: Edit Menu

    Release the mouse button when you want to stop. Use the right mouse button to terminate Sketch mode. Filter Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 141: View Commands

    View operations include: Zoom In, Zoom Out, Hide/Show Toolbars, and Channel selection (for dual channel units only). Descriptions of the view operations are given below. 4-42 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 142: Wave Menu

    Wave menu by clicking on one of the standard wave options to open a dialog box. An example of the Sine waveform dialog box is Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-43 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 143 Power – The example shows sine cubed. Sine to the power of 1 will generate a perfect sine. Power range is from 1 through 9. 4-44 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 144: The Toolbar

    1023). This number can be changed using the Wave Length field in the Toolbar. The maximum length depends on the memory installed Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-45 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 145: Figure 4-35, Waveform Screen

    Finally, when you are done creating and editing your waveform, you can save your work to a directory of your choice. The name of the 4-46 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 146: Generating Waveforms Using Equation Editor

    1) when the “amp” parameter is used in the equation or 2 if the Level Adjuster is set to Auto. Information on these two Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-47 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 147 The Cancel button will remove the dialog box from the screen and will discard of any waveforms that you previewed with your Equation Editor. 4-48 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 148: Writing Equations

    Equation Editor. Equation Editor Operands Raise to the power Multiply Divide Subtract Parentheses Base of natural Logarithm Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-49 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 149: Typing Equations

    Horizontal axis Scale setting. Now try this: Amplitude(p)=sin(omg*p) Still no good, but now press the [Adjust] button and here is your 4-50 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 150: Equation Examples

    Now let’s try to modulate two sine waves with different periods and different start phase. Type this: Amplitude(p)= 12000*sin(omg*p)*cos(omg*p*30) Press [Preview]. Your screen should look like Figure 4-38. Figure 4-37, Equation Editor Example Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-51 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 151: Figure 4-38, Using The Equation Editor To Modulate Sine Waveforms

    +4500*sin(2*omg*p) is added to the original sine wave equation. Use the following equation: Amplitude(p)=24000*sin(omg*p)+4500*sine(2*omg*p) Press [Preview]. Your screen should look like Figure 4-39. 4-52 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 152: Figure 4-39, Using Equation Editor To Add Second Harmonic Distortion

    (200 in this case) will slow down the rate of decay. Use the following equation: Amplitude(p)=12000*sin(omg*p*10)*e^(p/-250) Press [Preview] and [Accept] and the waveform graph should look like Figure 4-40. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-53 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 153: Figure 4-40, Using The Equation Editor To Generate Exponentially Decaying Sinewave

    100*cos(90*omg*p). Use the following equation: Ampl(p)=6000*sin(100*omg*p)+1200*cos(110*omg*p)-1200*cos(90*omg*p) Press [Preview] and [Accept] and the waveform graph should look like Figure 4-41. 4-54 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 154: Combining Waveforms

    Step 2 – Create and store Noise.wav. From the Wave command select Noise. Click OK and watch your waveform screen draw a Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-55 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 155: Figure 4-42, Combining Waveforms Into Equations

    Step 3 – Write and compute the original equation: Amplitude(p)= Sine.wav*sin(omg*p*5)+Noise.wav/10 Press [Preview] and [Accept] and the waveform graph should look like Figure 4-42. Figure 4-42, Combining Waveforms into Equations 4-56 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 156: The Pulse Composer

    The New (Ctrl+N) menu item clears the pulse graph. Changes made to the pulse graph should be saved before using the New function because it is destructive to the displayed pulse. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-57 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 157: Figure 4-43, Pulse Composer Screen

    The standard printer dialog box will appear and will let you select printer setup or print the waveform page. Exit The Exit menu item ends the current Pulse Composer session and 4-58 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 158: Edit Menu

    Editor to create pulse trains is given later in this chapter. Full Train The view Full Train menu item shows on the pulse graph all Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-59 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 159: Figure 4-44, Pulse Editor

    Information on options is given later in this chapter. Figure 4-45, Pulse Editor Options 4-60 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 160: Tools Menu

    For more complex pulse trains, the full train can be divided to smaller sections with Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-61 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 161: Figure 4-47, Complete Pulse Train Design

    Figure 4-48, Section 5 of the Pulse Train Design Now that we somewhat understand the Pulse Composer terminology, we can start with an example of how to design a pulse 4-62 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 162: Setting The Pulse Editor Options

    Figure 4-49, Selecting Pulse Editor Options Design Units As you design your pulse pattern, it is easiest to design it using the Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-63 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 163: Using The Pulse Editor

    Pulse Editor icon on the Pulse Composer toolbar and the editor shown in Figure 4-50 appears. Refer to this figure for the following descriptions. 4-64 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 164: Figure 4-50, Using The Pulse Editor

    Index = 2, Level = 3.3, Time Interval = 0.1, (Cumulative Time = 0.1) Index = 3, Level = 3.3, Time interval = 0.4, (Cumulative Time = 0.5) Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-65 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 165 The Undo button is useful in cases where an error was made and restoration of the last operation is critical. 4-66 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 166: Pulse Example, Section 1

    These values can change as you add more sections to the pulse train. Figure 4-51, Building Section 1 of the Pulse Example Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-67 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 167: Pulse Example, Section 2

    Type the section entries as shown in the figure. Figure 4-52, Building Section 2 of the Pulse Example 4-68 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 168: Pulse Example, Section 3

    Type the section entries as shown in the figure. Figure 4-53, Building Section 3 of the Pulse Example Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-69 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 169: Pulse Example, Section 4

    55. Use the Edit menu to select the Append Section operation. A new section number will appear but its fields will be initially empty to 4-70 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 170: Downloading The Pulse Train

    Download icon on the Pulse Composer toolbar. Refer to Figure 4-56 for the next section on how to interpret the download summary. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-71 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 171: Interpreting The Download Summary

    Reject button and do more changes. Click on the Accept button to complete the download process. 4-72 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 172: The Fm Composer

    The FM Composer menu bar is an exact duplication of the menu bar of the Wave composer. It provides access to standard Windows commands such as File and View. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-73 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 173: File Menu

    An example of the Sine waveform dialog box is shown in Figure 4-58. This dialog box is representative of the rest of the waveforms, so other waveforms will not be described. 4-74 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 174: Figure 4-58, Generating Sine Modulation Using The Fm Composer

    Deviation parameter to provide sufficient range for the backwards peak deviation range. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-75 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 175: The 3D Composer

    4-76 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 176: Shared Horizontal Controls

    For example, if you check the Amplitude and the Frequency options, the Phase screens will not be visible. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-77 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 177: Figure 4-60, Parameters Tab

    The Expanded Parameters options dialog box has three sections: Wavelength, Modulation SCLK and Offset. The wavelength and the modulation SCLK control the duration of the entire wave through 4-78 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 178: Vertical Controls

    Control fields become active when you click on a control field. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-79 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 179: Graphical Screens

    However, anything that you design in the Vertical Controls fields will automatically be updated and displayed on the graphical screens. 4-80 ArbConnection Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 180: Designing 3D Profiles

    Figure 4-64. Profiles were designed for amplitude, frequency and phase. As you can see the duration of the waveform was selected to be 100 ms. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-81 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 181: Figure 4-64, 3D Chirp Design Example

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  • Page 182: The Command Editor

    Of course, this is true for simple commands that do not involve file download but, on the other hand, this is a great tool to get you started with SCPI programming. Astronics Test Systems ArbConnection 4-83 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 183: Figure 4-66, Log File Example

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  • Page 184: Chapter 5

    Part of the OUTPut subsystem is shown below to illustrate the tree system: :OUTPut :FILTer [:LPASs] {NONE|25M|50M|ALL} Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 185: Command Format

    OUTP:STATE ON;:TRIG:BURS ON Substitute MINimum or MAXimum in place of a parameter for some The MIN and MAX 5-2 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 186: Querying Parameter Setting

    Boolean, and arbitrary block. Commands that require numeric parameters will accept all commonly Numeric Parameters used decimal representations of numbers including optional signs, Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 187: Discrete Parameters

    Square brackets ( [ ] ) are used to enclose a keyword that is optional when programming the command; that is, the 3152B will process the 5-4 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 188: Alternative Command Set (Hs Commands)

    Note that 015A0 is the only HS command without a corresponding SCPI command. implied SCPI command would INSTrument:MODE NORMal, but this command does not exist Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 189: Rules For Using Hs Command Mode

    3152A by sending the query: 0300C? At the end of an HS command string, terminate the string with the \a character (0xA). 5-6 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 190: Legacy Vs. Modern Command Set

    The commands needed to use the full performance of the 3152B are summarized in Table 5-2. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 191: 3152B Legacy Commands

    EXTernal | INTernal | TTLTrg<n> | ECLTrg1 1140A  :SLOPe NEGative | POSitive 1160A  :TIMer 1e-6 to 20 15e-6 1170A 5-8 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 192 10e-3 to 16 | MINimum | MAXimum 0500A  :OFFSet -7.992 to 7.992 0501A :FUNCtion  :MODE FIXed | USER | SEQuence | SWEep (calculated) 0610A Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 193: Table 5-2, 3152B Scpi Command Summary

    0790A :GAUSsian  :EXPonent 1 to 200 0750A :EXPonential  :EXPonent -100 to 100 0760A  [:VOLTage] -100 to 100 0770A 5-10 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 194 AUTOmatic | STEP | MIXed AUTO 1300A  :DEFine <step>,<seg_#>,<repeat> 13103 :DELete  [:NAME] 1 to 4096 13201  :ALL 13210 Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 195 :FINe -36 to 36 0910A * Computed and placed into arbitrary waveform memory in segments and re-played as a sequenced waveform. 5-12 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 196: 3100R/M-3152B Commands

    SCPI commands that are marked with  emulate the operation of the 3152A. All other commands that are not marked offer additional functionality beyond the original operation of the 3152A. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 197 [:STATe] OFF | ON | 0 | 1 0187A :TIMe 100e-9 to 20 0161A  :TIMer 1e-6 to 20 15e-6 1170A 5-14 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 198 0027A :FUNCtion  :MODE FIXed | USER | SEQuence | SWEep (calculated) | 0610A MODulation | COUNter | DPULse | HALFcycle Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 199  :DELete  [:NAME] 1 to 10k 09201  :ALL 10210  :SELect 1 to 10k 1030A :SEGMent [:DATA] <data_array> 10501# 5-16 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 200 OFF | AM | FM | SWE | FSK | ASK | PSK | FHOPping | 0051A AHOPping | 3D :CARRier [:FREQuency] 10 to 100e6 0049A :BASeline CARRier | DC CARR 0048A Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 201 1 to 4000 0083A :DATA <data_array> 00811# * Computed and placed into arbitrary waveform memory in segments and re-played as a sequenced waveform. 5-18 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 202 :DATA <data_array> 00631# :MARKer 1 to 5000 0060A :DATA <data_array> 00521# :MARKer 1 to 30000 0053A :RASTer 1 to 2.5e6 0054A Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 203 OFF | ON | 0 | 1 0820A  :ADJust 0 to 360 0810A  :NULL Error, not supported 08500  :SOURce MASTer | SLAVe MAST 0800A 5-20 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 204 :MODe READ | WRITe READ 1200A  [:STATe] OFF | ON | 0 | 1 1210A  :TEST  [:ALL]? 1400@? Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 205 *IDN? 1506@?  *OPC? 1502@? *OPT? 3152A, 0=64k; 1=256k; 2=512k *OPT? 3152B, 0=1Meg; 1=2Meg; 2=4Meg  *STB? 1508@?  *TST? 1500@? 5-22 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 206: Instrument & Output Control Commands

    ZEROcross | INTernal | EXTernal :TTLTrg<n> <n> = 0 to 7  [:STATe] OFF | ON | 0 | 1 0230B Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 207 0 to 1e6-1 (0 to 2/4e6-1 with option 1/2) 0027A :FUNCtion :MODE FIXed | USER | SEQuence | SWEep (calculated) | 0610A MODulation | COUNter | DPULse | HALFcycle 5-24 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 208 Programs a 3152B, in a multi-instrument system, as a slave instrument. Note that multiple instruments can be designated as slaves but only one instrument can be Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 209 Also, the LBUS jumpers must be installed. For details, refer to the Local Bus Configuration section in Chapter 2. 5-26 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 210 INST:SEL 1 command. Response The 3152B returns 1 if the coupled state is on or 0 if the couple state is off. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 211 Connects a 25MHz, Elliptic filter into the output path 120M Discrete Connects a 120MHz, Elliptic filter into the output path Response 5-28 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 212 Specifies that the 1 MΩ calibration table will be applied Discrete to output offset and amplitude settings. Response The 3152B returns 50 for 50 Ω or 1M for 1 MΩ. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 213 4 points (2 points in legacy mode). The range is extended to 4e6-1 when the 4M memory option is installed. Response The 3152B returns the current SYNC position value. 5-30 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 214 HS Syntax: 0243A<integer>(?) Description Sets the SYNC width. This command is active for arbitrary (USER) and standard waveform (FIX) modes only. Parameters Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 215 (below 0 V) and changes to high when the output level becomes positive (above 0 V). INTernal Discrete This type selects the internal generator as the source. 5-32 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 216 Response The 3152B returns INT, EXT, or CLK10 depending on the current 3152B reference clock source setting. FREQuency:EXTernal? HS Syntax: 0420@? Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 217 The sample clock can be programmed with a resolution of up to 14 digits. <MINimum> Discrete Sets the sample clock frequency to the lowest possible frequency (100e-3). 5-34 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 218 Sets the amplitude of the output waveform in units of 16e0 Volts. Amplitude setting is always peak to peak. Offset and amplitude settings are independent providing that Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 219 The 3152B returns the current phase offset value. FUNCtion:MODE {FIXed|USER|SEQuence|SWEep|MODulation| COUNter|DPULse|HALFcycle}(?) HS Syntax: 0610A<0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7>(?) Description This command selects the operating mode of the 3152B. Parameters 5-36 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 220: Run Mode Commands

    Chapter 3. Factory defaults after *RST are shown in the default column. Parameter low and high limits are given where applicable Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 221: Table 5-4, Run Mode Commands

    3152B while it is running in interrupted run mode (INIT:CONT 0) and only when the selected trigger source is BUS. 5-38 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 222 Parameters Name Range Type Default Description Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 223 This command affects the 3152B only after it is set to non-continuous mode (INIT:CONT OFF). 5-40 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 224 This selects the trigger source forthe 3152B. The source advance command affects the generator only after it has been programmed to operate in an interrupted run mode which can be selected using the INIT:CONT OFF command. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 225 Level mode: A positive level (above the trigger level setting) opens the gate. Response The 3152B returns POS or NEG depending on the selected trigger slope setting. 5-42 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 226 1e-6 to 20 Numeric 15e-6 Programs the internal trigger generator period. Response The 3152B returns the current internal trigger period value. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-43 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 227: Standard Waveform Control Commands

    :EXPonential  :EXPonent -100 to 100 0760A  [:VOLTage] -100 to 100 0770A :AMPLitude -8 to 8 0046A FUNCtion:SHAPe {SINusoid|TRIangle|SQUare|PULSe|RAMP|SINC| GAUSsian|EXPonential|DC|NOISe}(?) 5-44 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 228 Note that even powers will provide waveforms that are positive (all points >= 0) whereas odd powers will provide functions that are positive or negative 50% of Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-45 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 229 (ratio of on-time to off-time). Response The 3152B returns the current duty cycle value for the square wave function. 5-46 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 230 The 3152B returns the current rise time value. PULSe:TRANsition:TRAiling <fall>(?) HS Syntax: 0733A<float>(?) Description Programs the pulse transition time from high to low for the standard pulse waveform. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-47 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 231 Name Range Type Default Description <fall> 0 to 99.99 Numeric Programs the ramp fall time parameter in units of percent Response 5-48 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 232 Programs the voltage level for the DC function. The peak to peak amplitude value is programmed in units of percent relative to the programmed peak to peak amplitude level. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-49 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 233: Arbitrary Waveform Control Commands

    The rate at which each sample is replayed is defined by the sample clock rate parameter. Unlike the built-in standard waveforms, arbitrary waveforms must first 5-50 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 234: Table 5-6, Arbitrary Waveform Command Summary

    10501# FORMat:WAVE {NORMal|USER}(?) 0101A<0|1>? HS Syntax: Response This 3152A command is not supported by the 3152B. The 3152B returns an error. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-51 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 235 3152B. 3152A legacy compatibility is available by switching to FORM:INST LEG. Response The 3152B returns LEG or MOD depending on the current compatibility mode setting. 5-52 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 236: Figure 5-1, Definite Length Arbitrary Block Data Format

    Follow 2 Bytes per Byte Count: Data Point 2 x Number of Points Figure 5-1, Definite Length Arbitrary Block Data Format Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-53 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 237: Figure 5-2, 3152B 16-Bit Waveform Data Point Representation

    Contains information on the size of the binary block that contains waveform data. <binary_block> Binary Block of binary data that contains waveform data points as explained above. 5-54 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 238 2, then you can re-load this segment with a waveform having length limited only by the size of the entire memory space. Parameters Name Range Type Default Description Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-55 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 239 \When using this method there is no need to define and download waveforms to individual segments. 5-56 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 240: Figure 5-4, Segment Address And Size Example

    Parameters Name Type Description <binary_block> Binary Block of binary data that contains information on the segment table. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-57 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 241: The Apply Control Commands

    APPL:SQU? Table 5-7 lists the complete set of apply commands, followed by a description of each command separately. 5-58 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 242: Table 5-7, Apply Control Commands

    For example, if the 3152B is in FM mode, the 3152B will stop generating FM and will revert to the currently selected standard waveform with parametric values as specified by this command. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-59 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 243 Response The 3152B returns the current frequency, amplitude, offset, phase, and power exponent settings similar to the following example: 1e6,5,0,0,1. 5-60 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 244 <lee> 0 to 99.99 Numeric Programs the leading edge transition time of the standard pulse waveform in units of percent. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-61 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 245 Range Type Default Description <freq> 10e-3 to Numeric Programs the frequency of the standard sinc waveform 100e6 in units of Hz. 5-62 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 246 Programs the frequency of the standard exponential 100e6 waveform in units of Hz. <ampl> 10e-3 to Numeric Programs the amplitude of the standard exponential Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-63 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 247 Volts. Response The 3152B returns the current segment number, sample clock, amplitude, and offset settings as in the following example: 1,1e6,5,0. 5-64 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 248: Sequenced Waveform Control Commands

    Use the information below to understand sequence commands and how to implement them in your application. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-65 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 249: Table 5-8, Sequence Control Commands

    There are a number of points you should be aware of before you start preparing the data: 1. The minimum number of sequencer steps is 1 and the maximum number is 4096. 5-66 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 250: Figure 5-5, 64-Bit Sequence Table Download Format

    The output of the 3152B generates the first segment continuously until a trigger signal advances the Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-67 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 251 1 to 4096 and must be programmed in an ascending order. Empty step locations in a sequence table are not 5-68 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 252 Name Range Type Default Description <sequence_# > 1 to 4096 Numeric (integer Selects the sequence number that will be deleted. only) Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-69 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 253 The width of the sync pulse is 16 waveform points. Response The 3152B returns LCOM or BIT depending on the current SYNC type. 5-70 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 254: Modulated Waveform Global Control Commands

    This turns on the PSK function. Program the PSK Discrete parameters to fine tune the function for your application. This turns on the frequency hopping function. Program FHOPping Discrete Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-71 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 255 DC level. Response The 3152B returns CARR or DC depending on the current carrier baseline setting. 5-72 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 256: Modulation Control Commands

    1 to 4000 0083A :DATA <data_array> 00811# * Computed and placed into arbitrary waveform memory in segments and re-played as a sequenced waveform. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-73 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 257 :DATA <data_array> 00631# :MARKer 1 to 5000 0060A :DATA <data_array> 00521# :MARKer 1 to 30000 0053A :RASTer 1 to 2.5e6 0054A 5-74 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 258: Am Programming

    Name Range Type Default Description <depth> 0 to 100 Numeric Programs the depth of the modulating waveform in units of percent. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-75 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 259: Fm Modulation Programming

    Selects the sine shape as the modulating waveform TRIangle Discrete Select triangular shape modulating waveform. SQUare Discrete Select the square shape as the modulating waveform. 5-76 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 260 The 3152B returns the current sample clock of the arbitrary modulation waveform. The returned value will be in scientific notation (for example: 100mHz would be returned as 100e-3). Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-77 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 261 5-8 shows how to prepare the 32-bit word for the FM modulating waveform. There are a number of points you should be aware of before you start preparing the data: 5-78 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 262: Sweep Programming

    <start_freq> 10e-3 to Numeric 10e3 programmed in units of Hz. 100e6 Response The 3152B returns the current sweep start frequency value. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-79 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 263 Discrete Selects square as the swept waveform Response The 3152B returns SIN, TRI, or SQU depending on the selected waveform setting. 5-80 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 264 Selects the linear sweep spacing LOGarithmic Discrete Select the logarithmic sweep spacing Response The 3152B returns LIN or LOG depending on the selected spacing setting. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-81 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 265 HS Syntax: 0082A<float>(?) Description This programs the shifted frequency. The frequency shifts when the pointer in the data array points to “1”. 5-82 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 266 FSK data list. Below you can see how an FSK data table is constructed. The sample below shows a list of 10 shifts. The Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-83...

  • Page 267: Ask Modulation Programming

    0 to 16 Numeric Programs the shifted amplitude setting in units of Volts. Response The 3152B returns the current shifted amplitude value. 5-84 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 268 ASCII Block of ASCII data that contains information for the generator when to shift from base to shifted amplitude and vice-versa. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-85 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 269: Psk Modulation Programming

    Programs the rate of which the phase shifts from start to shifted frequency in units of Hz. Response The 3152B returns the current baud value. 5-86 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 270 Programs a marker pulse at an index bit position. <index> 1 to 4000 Numeric (integer only) Response The 3152B returns the current marker position. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-87 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 271: Frequency Hopping Modulation Programming

    The same dwell time will be valid for each frequency hop. Dwell time is programmed in units of s. Response The 3152B returns the current dwell time value. 5-88 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 272 Name Type Description <var_hop_data> Double Block of binary data that contains information of frequency hop values and their respective dwell time. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-89 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 273 Select the variable dwell time amplitude hops mode Response The 3152B returns FIX or VAR depending on the selected dwell setting. 5-90 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 274 The 3152B will hop through this list, outputting the next amplitude each time it hops. Note that the carrier waveform is always sinewave and that the last cycle is always completed even if Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-91...
  • Page 275 Block of binary data that contains information on the 3D profile. Data contains amplitude sweeps for both channels as well as frequency and phase sweep parameters for the 3D waveform. 5-92 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 276: Digital Pulse Programming

    Appendix A. The digital pulse commands are summarized in Table 5-11. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-93 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 277: Table 5-11, Digital Pulse Commands Summary

    Sets the double pulse mode on and off Response The 3152B returns 0 or 1 depending on the current double mode setting. 5-94 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 278 Also note that low to high level value must be equal or larger than 8 mV. Response The 3152B returns the current high level value in unit of Volts. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-95 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 279 Range Type Default Description <period> 80e-9 to 1e6 Numeric 10e-3 Programs the period of the pulse waveform in units of seconds. 5-96 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 280 Response The 3152B returns the current fall time value in units of seconds. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-97 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 281: Table 5-12, Half Cycle Commands Summary

    Sets the delay time interval between half cycles in units of seconds. Response The 3152B returns the square wave duty cycle value in units of percent. 5-98 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 282 Discrete Selects the half cycle square waveform. Response The 3152B returns SIN, TRI, or SQU depending on the current 3152B setting Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-99 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 283: Counter Control Commands

    The best resolution in period measurements is 100 ns. 5-100 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 284 Response The 3152B returns NORM, INV, or COMP depending on the current polarity setting Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-101 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 285: Synchronization Commands

    To set up and control Local Bus synchronization, refer to the INSTrument:COUPle commands in the Instrument and Output Control Commands section of this chapter. 5-102 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 286 The fine phase adjustment and can be used in conjunction with any valid coarse phase offset setting. Synchronization commands are summarized in Table 5-14. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-103 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 287: Table 5-14, Synchronization Command Summary

    1024 points can be shifted with increments of 0.35°, but another waveform that has only 100 points can be shifted with increments of 3.6°. 5-104 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 288 Turns the PLL function on and off Response The 3152B returns 0, or 1 depending on the current PLL function setting. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-105 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 289 Programs the phase offset between the reference input and the 3152B output in smaller increments. The output start phase is shifted in reference to the external signal. 5-106 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 290: Lxi System Configuration Commands

    0170A :KEEPalive :STATe OFF | ON | 0 | 1 0173A :TIMEout 2 to 300 0174A :PROBes 2 to 10 0172A Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-107 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 291 SYSTem:IP:GATeway <gate_adrs>(?) HS Syntax: 0168A<string>(?) Description Programs the gateway address for LAN operation. The programming must be performed via the VXI interface. 5-108 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 292 Description Programs the host name address for LAN operation. The programming is performed in the factory and it is highly suggested that users do not change the host name without first consulting an Astronics Test Systems customer service personnel. Parameters...

  • Page 293: System Commands

     :MODe READ | WRITe READ 1200A  [:STATe] OFF | ON | 0 | 1 1210A :TEST  [:ALL]? 1400@? 5-110 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 294 3152B. The model number is programmed to a secure location in the flash memory and cannot be modified by the user. Response The generator will return its model number: 3152B. SYSTem:INFormation:SERial? HS Syntax: 0177A? Description Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-111 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 295 Description Use this command to test the functionality of the 3152B. Bear in mind that this test does not replace the 5-112 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 296: Table 5-16, Common Commands Summary

    HS Syntax: 1501A<n> Description Use this command to enable bits in the Standard Event enable register. The selected bits are then reported to Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-113 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 297 Event Status Register (ESR). Reading the response to the *OPC? query has the advantage of removing the complication of dealing with service requests and multiple polls to the instrument. However, both the system 5-114 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 298 The *STB? command returns the same result as a serial poll, except the "request service" bit (bit 6) is not cleared if a serial poll has occurred. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-115...
  • Page 299 The 3152B returns 0 when no error is detected. Non-zero response implies problems in one or more of the tested circuits that requires further investigation by a qualified test engineer. 5-116 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 300: The Scpi Status Registers

    Summary Message. This bit indicates whether or not one or more of the enabled ESB events have occurred since the last reading or clearing of the Standard Event Status Register. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-117 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 301: Reading The Status Byte Register

    Service Request Enable Register is cleared by sending *SRE0. The generator always ignores the value of bit 6. Summary of *SRE commands is given in the following. 5-118 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 302: Figure 5-7, The Scpi Status Model

    Enable Register *SRE <value> 5 4 3 2 1 0 *SRE? Figure 5-6. SCPI Status Registers Figure 5-7, The SCPI Status Model Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-119 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 303: Standard Event Status Register (Esr)

    Bit 7 - Power On. This bit indicates that the device's power source was cycled since the last time the register was read. 5-120 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 304: Standard Event Status Enable Register (Ese)

    *CLS command has been executed. The *RST command does not clear the error queue. Use the following command to read the error queue: SYSTem:ERRor? Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-121 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 305 3152B filters is turned on. Corrective action: If in sine, select another function and activate the filter(s). 4. Activating burst mode when the 3152B is set to sequence mode, 5-122 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 306 (the previous data is not overwritten). The output buffer is cleared when power is shut off or after a device clear has been executed. Astronics Test Systems Programming Reference 5-123 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 307 3152B User Manual Publication No. 980935 Rev. M This page was intentionally left blank. 5-124 Programming Reference Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 308: Performance Checks

    Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 309: Environmental Conditions

    If the instrument fails to perform within the specified limits, the instrument must be calibrated, or tested to find the source of the problem. 6-2 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 310: Initial Instrument Setting

    1.00000000 kHz ±10 mHz 10.0000000 kHz ±100 mHz 100.000000 kHz ±1 Hz 1.00000000 MHz ±10 Hz 10.0000000 MHz ±100 Hz 100.0000000 MHz Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 311: Frequency Accuracy, External 10 Mhz Reference

    3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 1 kHz Output: Amplitude: As specified in Table 6-4 Test Procedure Perform amplitude accuracy tests using Table 6-4. 6-4 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 312: Amplitude Accuracy, Dds Output, 50 Ω Load Impedance

    Open circuit at the DMM input Function: 2. Connect 3152B Channel to the DMM input. 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 313: Amplitude Accuracy, Dds Output, 1 Mω Load Impedance

    353.5 mV ± 43 mV 500 mV 70.71 mV ± 10.7 mV 100.0 mV 35.35 mV ± 10.3 mV 50.00 mV 6-6 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 314: Offset Accuracy

    1. Modify 3152B Amplitude setting to 1 V and offset setting to 0 V. 2. Continue the Offset tests using Table 6-10. Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 315: Offset Accuracy, Dds Output, 50 Ω Load Impedance

    2. Connect 3152B output to the DMM input 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: outp:load:cal: Frequency: 1 MHz Amplitude: 20 mV 6-8 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 316: Offset Accuracy, Dds Output, 1 Mω Load Impedance

    5. Connect 3152B output to the DMM input 6. Configure the 3152B as follows: outp:load:cal: Waveform: Modulated Modulation: CW Frequency: 1 MHz Amplitude: Output: Test Procedure Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 317: Square Wave Characteristics

    Error Limits Oscilloscope Reading Pass Fail Rise/Fall Time <5 ns Ringing <6 % + 10 mV Over/undershoot <6 % + 10 mV 6-10 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 318: Sine Wave Characteristics

    Output: Frequency: As required by the test Test Procedure 1. Perform sine wave spectral purity, DAC output tests using Table 6-20. Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 319: Sine Wave Spectral Purity, Dds Output

    CW Frequency: As required by the test Test Procedure 1. Perform sine wave spectral purity, DDS Waveforms tests using Table 6-22. 6-12 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 320: Sine Wave Flatness, Dac Output

    Reference 1 MHz 6 ±0.3 Divisions 10 MHz 6 ±0.3 Divisions 50 MHz 6 ±0.6 Divisions 100 MHz 6 ±0.6 Divisions Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 321: Sine Wave Flatness, Dds Output

    3. Change amplitude to 10 V and adjust the vertical controls of the Oscilloscope to get 6 division of display. Perform sine wave flatness, DAC waveforms tests using Table 6-27. 6-14 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 322: Trigger Operational Characteristics

    1 MHz, Continuous Gated by transition Waveform Gated – Level 1 MHz, Continuous Gated by level Waveform Burst Single shot Burst, 1e6 waveforms Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 323: Delayed Trigger Characteristics

    Configure the counter as follows: Function: Pulse Width Measurement Ch A Slope: Negative Connect the counter channel A to the 3152B output 6-16 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 324: Trigger Slope

    Connect the function generator main output to the 2 channel of the oscilloscope Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 1 MHz Waveform: Sine wave Run Mode: Triggered Output: Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 325: Trigger Level

    Test Results Pass Fail Equipment: Oscilloscope, auxiliary 3152B in an adjacent slot Backplane Trigger Source Preparation: 1. Configure the Oscilloscope as follows: 6-18 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 326: Sequence Operation

    1 µs intervals TTLT7 ON This tests the operation of the sequence generators. This also checks Sequence the various sequence advance options. operation Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 327: Automatic Advance

    Square wave. Adjust for TTL level on 50 Ω Amplitude: Connect the function generator output to the 3152B TRIG IN connector. 6-20 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 328: Single Advance

    Note that you might need to reset the single-shot capture mode on the oscilloscope for each trigger advance. Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 329: Sync Output Operation

    Configure model 3152B channel as follows: Waveform: Sine Run Mode: Burst Burst Count: Re-trigger Re-trig period: 10 µs Output: Sync Output: Test Procedure: 6-22 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 330: Sync Output - Hcl

    1. Observe that the SYNC output has a width of 8 sample clock cycles and that its position is shifted by 48 sample clock periods. Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 331: Sync Output - Zero

    “T” connector to the 3152B TRIG/PLL IN connector. Use a 50 Ω fee`d-through terminator at the 3152B TRIG/PLL IN connector. 3. Configure the counter as follows: 6-24 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 332: Figure 6-1, Pll Tests - Signal Connections

    Coax Cable Coax Cable “T” CH A Coax Function Counter Cable Generator CH B Figure 6-1, PLL Tests – Signal Connections Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 333: Pll Checks - Phase Offset

    2. Read and record the phase reading displayed by the counter and verify that it is within the low and high limits given in Table 6-33. 6-26 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 334: Pm Operation

    1. For each test step (row) in Table 6-34, set the DC source amplitude as indicated. 2. Read and record the phase reading displayed by the counter Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 335: Arbitrary Waveform Memory Operation

    Hopping, Amplitude Hopping, and Sweep. Since the modulation run Operation modes are common to all modulation functions, they are being tested 6-28 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 336: Fm - Standard Waveforms

    FM waveforms. Test Results Pass Fail Move the 3152B marker position to 1.25MHz and verify the marker position. Test Results Pass Fail Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 337: Triggered Fm - Standard Waveforms

    Trace A View: Jitter, Type: FREQ, CLK. Trigger source: Channel 2, positive slope Amplitude: 1 V/div Connect 3152B output to the oscilloscope input, channel 1. 6-30 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 338: Gated Fm - Standard Waveforms

    Square wave. Amplitude: Connect the function generator output connector to the 3152B TRIG IN connector. Configure model 3152B controls as follows: Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 339 Test Procedure: Verify re-triggered FM burst – standard waveform operation on the oscilloscope as follows: Waveform: Repetitive burst of 5-cycle sine waveforms 6-32 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 340: Fm - Arbitrary Waveforms

    Test Results Pass Fail Equipment: Oscilloscope Preparation: Configure the oscilloscope as follows: Time Base: 0.5 ms Trigger source: Channel 2, positive slope Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 341: Fsk

    Verify FSK operation on the oscilloscope as follows: Waveform: Square wave Period: 0.2 ms Max Freq.: 4 MHz Min Freq.: 2 MHz 6-34 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 342: Psk

    Reset Waveform: Modulated Modulation: Carrier Freq: 10 kHz Base Amplitude: 4 V Shift Amplitude: 2 V Baud Rate: 10 kHz Sync: Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 343: Variable Dwell Time Frequency Hopping

    Frequency steps, increasing dwell time from 50 µs to 500 µs Max A: 2.8 MHz Min A: 1.0 MHz 2750 µs Period: 6-36 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 344: Fix Dwell Time Frequency Hopping

    Min Hop Freq: 1.0 MHz 500 µs Period: Test Results Pass Fail Equipment: Oscilloscope Amplitude Hopping Preparation: 1. Configure the oscilloscope as follows: Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 345: Sweep

    Configure model 3152B controls as follows: Waveform: Modulated Modulation: Sweep Start Frequency: 1 MHz Stop Frequency: 2 MHz Sweep Time: 1 ms Sweep Type: Linear 6-38 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 346: Auxiliary Counter/Timer Operation

    Waveform generation is resumed as soon as the counter/timer function is turned off. Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 347: Frequency

    3152B Generator Setting Error Limits Counter Reading Pass Fail 100.0 µs ±100 ns 10 kHz 10.00 µs ±100 ns 100 kHz 6-40 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 348: Pulse Width

    Totalize, Infinite Preparation: 1. Configure the function generator as follows: Frequency: 100 MHz Wave: Square Amplitude 500 mV Counted Burst: 1,000,000 Astronics Test Systems Performance Checks 6-41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 349 2. Manually trigger the function generator and verify that the 3152B counter reading is 1,000,000 ±2. Test Results Pass Fail 6-42 Performance Checks Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 350: Calibration And Firmware Update

    • Periodic Calibration: Performed at recommended intervals to ensure that the instrument remains accurate over time. Instructions for both calibration types are provided in this chapter. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 351: Recommended Test Equipment

    To ensure continued accuracy, it is recommended that periodic Calibration Interval calibration be performed at intervals of one year. 7-2 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 352: Warm-Up

    “Communicate Only” as shown in Figure 7-1. Then click the “Communicate” button. 5. The ArbConnection main window will then appear (Figure 7-2). Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 353: Figure 7-2, Arbconnection Main Window

    7. In the “Panels” group at the far left, select “System” (Figure 7-4). Then in the drop-down list, select “Calibration.” The Calibration Panel will then open (Figure 7-5). 7-4 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 354: Figure 7-4, Selecting The Calibration Function

    Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 355: Figure 7-6, Making An Adjustment

    0.020 -0.005 0.00000 0.005 0.995 1.00000 1.005 2.985 3.00000 3.015 4.975 5.00000 5.025 6.965 7.00000 7.035 -1.005 -1.00000 -0.995 7-6 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 356 14. Select 1 M impedance mode by using the selection button in the upper right hand corner of the calibration panel (Figure 7-7). Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 357: Figure 7-7, Selecting 1M Calibration Mode

    10.050 13.930 14.00000 14.070 -2.010 -2.00000 -1.990 -6.030 -6.00000 -5.970 -10.050 -10.00000 -9.950 -14.070 -14.00000 -13.930 1.990 2.00000 2.010 7-8 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 358 This stores the calibration factors in flash memory so that the instrument will retain its calibration when power is turned off. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 359: Locking The Calibration Factors

    2. A pop-up window will appear (Figure 7-9). Click the “Store” button Then click the “Close” button Figure 7-9, Confirmation for Locking Calibration Factors 7-10 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 360 5. Exit the ArbConnection software by clicking the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the main window. This completes the calibration procedure. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 361: Factory Calibration

    2. Click on the Calibration tab on the Panels bar. The Calibration Panel shown in Figure 7-10 will appear. Figure 7-10, Calibration Panel 7-12 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 362: Vco Adjustments

    Use this procedure if you suspect that there is a frequency linearity and/or accuracy issue. (Setup 1) 160 MHz SCLK Equipment: DMM Preparation: Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 363 220 MHz SCLK Equipment: DMM Preparation: 1. Configure the DMM as follows: Function: Range: 2. Configure the 3152B as follows: 7-14 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 364 3. Connect the DMM probes between R107 and ground Adjustment: 1. Adjust CAL:SETUP 56 for a DMM reading of 0 V, ±100 mV Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 365: Pll Adjustments

    Connector (one male to two females), BNC to BNC coaxial cable Preparation: 1. Prepare the external function generator waveform as follows: Amplitude: 5 Vp-p Waveform: Square Frequency: 10 kHz 7-16 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 366 1. Adjust CAL:SETUP 61 for a counter reading of 8.28 µs to 8.38 µs. 2. Repeat Setup 10 and Setup 11 until the errors have Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 367: Oscillator Adjustments

    2. Connect the 3152B output to counter channel A. 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 10 MHz Ref Source: Internal Output: 7-18 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 368: Base Line Offset Adjustments

    2. Connect the 3152B output to the DMM input. Terminate the 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 369 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Mode: Modulation Output: Amplitude: Adjustment: 7-20 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 370 Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination (for the 50 Ω calibration; omit this during the 1 Meg portion), Dual banana to BNC adapter Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 371: Offset Adjustments

    1 Meg Mode: CAL:SETUP 46 for a DMM reading of +2 V ± 10 mV Setup 19 +3 V Offset Output, Amplifier In 7-22 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 372 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 373 1 Meg Mode: CAL:SETUP 44 for a DMM reading of -6 V ± 30 mV Setup 24 -5 V Offset Output, Amplifier In Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination 7-24 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 374 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Amplitude: 20 mV Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 375: Amplitude Adjustments

    Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination (for the 50 Ω calibration; omit this during the 1 Meg portion), Dual 7-26 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 376 (for the 50 Ω calibration; omit this during the 1 Meg portion), Dual banana to BNC adapter Preparation: 1. Configure the DMM as follows: Function: Range: Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 377 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: 7-28 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 378 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 1 kHz Output: Amplitude: Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 379 50 Ω Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 20 for a DMM reading of 35.355 mV ±0.5 mV 1 Meg Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 20 for a DMM reading of 70.711 mV 7-30 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 380 50 Ω Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 22 for a DMM reading of 1.0607 V ±10 mV 1 Meg Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 22 for a DMM reading of 2.1213 V ±20 mV Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 381 Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination (for the 50 Ω calibration; omit this during the 1 Meg portion), Dual banana to BNC adapter 7-32 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 382: Amplitude Adjustments (Modulation)

    Setup 43 5 V Amplitude, Amplifier In - Modulation Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 383 Equipment: DMM, BNC to BNC cable, 50 Ω feedthrough termination (for the 50 Ω calibration; omit this during the 1 Meg portion), Dual banana to BNC adapter Preparation: 7-34 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 384 1. Configure the DMM as follows: Function: Range: 100 mV 2. Connect the 3152B output to the DMM input. Terminate the Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 385 3152B output at the DMM input with the 50 Ω feedthrough termination (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 1 kHz 7-36 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 386 (omit termination for 1 Meg calibration). 3. Configure the 3152B as follows: Frequency: 1 kHz Output: Amplitude: 50 mV Offset: 250 mV Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 387 50 Ω Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 37 for a DMM reading of 176.78 mV ±2 mV 1 Meg Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 37 for a DMM reading of 353.55 mV 7-38 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 388 50 Ω Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 39 for a DMM reading of 17.678 mV ±0.5 mV 1 Meg Mode: Adjust CAL:SETUP 39 for a DMM reading of 35.355 mV ±1 mV Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 389: Pulse Response Adjustments

    Calibration Factors 1. Click the mouse on the “Lock Cal Factors” button in the Calibration Panel (Figure 7-12). 7-40 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 390: Figure 7-12, Locking The Calibration Factors

    2. A pop-up window will appear (Figure 7-13). Click the “Store” button Then click the “Close” button Figure 7-13, Confirmation for Locking Calibration Factors Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 391: Calibrating The 3201A/3202A

    4. Set oscilloscope to DC coupling and 50Ω termination. Adjustment: 1. Adjust RV5 for best combination of flatness and rise time of the square waveform shape. 7-42 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 392: Channel 1 - High-Frequency Response

    4. Set oscilloscope to DC coupling and 50Ω termination. Adjustment: 1. Adjust RV4, RV6 and C27 for transition time between 18ns and 22ns and lowest aberration. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-43 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 393: Updating The Firmware

    System tab and click on the Firmware Version button. The General/Filters panel with the firmware revision indication is shown in Figure 7-13. 7-44 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 394: Figure 7-14, Firmware Revision Screen

    VXI Plug&Play driver or the latest version of ArbConnection, or just replace the RI3152B.dll in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder with a newer version. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-45 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 395: Updating Message-Based Firmware

    The computer that will be used for performing the update must have the 3152B Plug&Play driver installed. If it does not, then you may download the current version from the Astronics Test Systems web site (search for 3152B plug&play). Use the following procedure to upgrade the firmware once you determine that a firmware upgrade will improve the performance of your instrument.

  • Page 396: Figure 7-15, Updater Window

    Figure 7-15. Select logical address of module to Click Browse Figure 7-16, Updater Window with Update Button Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-47 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 397: Figure 7-17, Successful Firmware Update

    14. Send a *IDN? command to the 3152B. The response will be a text string stating the model number and firmware version, as in this example: 7-48 Adjustments and Firmware Update Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 398 In this example, the firmware version is 1.27. 15. Verify that the firmware version is the one you loaded. The updated instrument is ready to use. Astronics Test Systems Adjustments and Firmware Update 7-49 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 400: 3152B Specifications

    Modulation); Marker with Modulation Mode only, programmable position Width 4 to n-8 Position Point 0 to maximum segment size, programmable with 4-point resolution Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 401: Filters

    6 sample clock cycles+150 ns (Trigger input to waveform output) Trigger Delay [(0; 100 ns to 20 s) + system delay] A-2 3152B Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 402: Frequency/Time Accuracy

    Standard Waveforms: 500 Hz to 10 MHz Arbitrary Waveforms: 500 Hz to 100 M/(points per cycle) PM Input 100 kΩ ±5% Impedance Sensitivity 20º / V Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 403: Function Generator Characteristics

    <100 MHz: 15% <10 MHz: 5% Triangle Start Phase Range 0-360° Start Phase Resolution 0.05° Power Range (Triangle Raised to a power) 1-10 A-4 3152B Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 404: Square

    2 point size increments from 10 to 1M points (2/4M optional) Custom Waveform Creation Software ArbConnection software allows instrument control and creation of custom waveforms Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 405: Sequenced Waveforms Generator Characteristics

    Trigger Delay [(0; <100 ns to 20 s) + system delay] Resolution 20 ns Error 6 sample clock cycles + 150 ns A-6 3152B Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 406: Marker Output

    Modulation Depth 0% to 200% (software above 100%) Frequency Hopping Hopped Waveform Sine wave Hop Frequency Range 10 Hz to 100 MHz Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 407: Amplitude Hopping

    Carrier Frequency Range 10 Hz to 100 MHz Modulating Sampling Clock 1 S/s to 2.5 MS/s Number of profile indexes 2 to 30000 A-8 3152B Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 408: Pulse Generator Waveform Characteristics

    Run Modes Continuous, Triggered Delay Between Half Cycles 200 ns to 20 s (Applies to continuous run mode only) Resolution 20 ns Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 409: Counter/Timer Characteristics

    Synchronized Waveforms Standard, Arbitrary and Sequenced using the automatic sequence advance mode only Synchronized Run Modes Continuous, Triggered, Gated and Counted Burst A-10 3152B Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 410: Leading Edge Offset

    -40°C to 70 °C Storage Temperature Safety Designed to meet IEC 1010-1, UL 3111-1, CSA 22.2 #1010 Workmanship Standards Conform to IPC-A-610D Astronics Test Systems 3152B Specifications A-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 412: 3100M/3100R/3151B/3152B Module Specifications

    15 MHz, at 20 Vp-p (-3dB) ±(3% of full-scale amplitude range + 25 mV), square wave at 1 kHz Accuracy Astronics Test Systems 3100M/3100R/3151B/3152B Module Specifications B-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 413: Environmental

    Conform to IPC-A-610D Environmental Operating Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C, RH 80% (non-condensing) -30 °C to 80 °C Storage Temperature B-2 3100M/3100R/3151B/3152B Module Specifications Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 414: 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility

    25 MHz, Bessel 25 MHz 7-pole elliptic 50 MHz Bessel 50 MHz 7-pole elliptic 60 MHz Elliptic 120 MHz Elliptic Astronics Test Systems 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility C-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 415: Arbitrary Waveforms

    1 to 16 k Segment Loops 1 to 1 Meg 1 to 1 Meg Minimum Segment 100 ns 500 ns Duration C-2 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 416: Swept Waveforms

    ±2% ±1 sample clock period Accuracy Coarse: 5.4 x frequency (MHz) + res / 2 ± 5º Fine: 10%, typical Astronics Test Systems 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility C-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 417: Phase Modulation

    Position 0 to segment size 0 to segment size Resolution 2 points 2 points (FORM:INST LEG); 4 points (FORM:INST MOD) C-4 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility Astronics Test Systems Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 418: Multi-Module Synchronization

    Waveforms: Arbitrary (from memory) Waveforms: Arbitrary or DDS (CW or modulated) Pulse Generator (analog pulse generator interface) Half-cycle waveforms, programmable re-triggering Astronics Test Systems 3152A/3152B Specification Compatibility C-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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