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IM-609
Model 8334
IM-609
Operation & Installation Manual
Model 8334 Series
Attenuator Profile Simulator Unit
This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for any
purpose unless authorized in writing by Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc.
© Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc.
Frederick, Maryland
2013
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Aeroflex / Weinschel
Manual Rev. A (3-28 -2013)

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  • Page 1 Operation & Installation Manual Model 8334 Series Attenuator Profile Simulator Unit This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for any purpose unless authorized in writing by Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. © Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. Frederick, Maryland 2013 Aeroflex / Weinschel Manual Rev.

  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY • DEFINITIONS. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis must be connected to an electrical ground. Using The following definitions apply to WARNINGS, the supplied three-conductor power cable ensures CAUTIONS, and NOTES found throughout this manual. that the instrument can be firmly connected to the ac power source and electrical ground at a grounded power outlet.
  • Page 3 SAFETY SUMMARY NOTE CAUTION DO NOT return any instrument or component to Weinschel Corporation without receiving prior • All procedures and/or steps identified as factory authorization. must be followed exactly as written and according to industry accepted ESDS device handling procedures. Failure to comply WILL SAFETY SYMBOLS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4-11. SHOW COMMANDS ......................... 25-26 4-12. MISC SETUP COMMANDS ......................27 4-13. 488.2 COMMON COMMANDS ....................28-29 4-14. SETUP AND CONFIGURATION COMMANDS ................30-34 4-14.1 SERIAL PORT COMMANDS ....................30 4-14.2 NETWORK COMMANDS ....................31-34 4-15. SHOW COMMANDS ......................... 35-37 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 5 4-18. UPDATING DEVICE FIRMWARE VIA SERIAL PORT ..............42-43 4-19. USB DRIVER FILE (AW83XXCDC.INF) ..................44-45 4-20. INSTALLING AEROFLEX WEINSCHEL USB CDC DRIVER ............. 46-48 4-21. USING THE MICROCHIP ETHERNET DISCOVERER TOOL ..............49 4-22. CREATING TABLES WITH EXCEL ..................... 50-54 5.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Series, Attenuator Profile Simulator Unit, P/N 193-8300-XX-XX. 1-2 SCOPE: This manual is to be used in conjunction with the operation and installation of the Model 8334 Series. The manual also provides a description of the assembly; block diagrams: and general maintenance procedures to maintain the instrument.

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Inspection

    With the equipment and any accessory package removed from the shipping container, check each item against the packing list or Items Supplied List. If any items are missing, contact the Aeroflex / Weinschel Customer Service Department. c. Carefully inspect the equipment looking for dents, deep scratches, damaged or loose connector, or any other signs of physical abuse or careless handling.

  • Page 8: Related Manuals

    Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive To Be Determined 1-10. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: The Model 8334 Series and all related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and procedures before any operation and/or service. Refer to the SAFETY SUMMARY located at the beginning of this manual for a summary of safety information and procedures. Following these simple safety precautions will ensure safe operation and service of the unit.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    USB 2.0 Connector: USB, MINI B RF Characteristics Refer to Aeroflex / Weinschel ICD/Specification Drawing 089-4442. Physical Dimensions Refer to Aeroflex / Weinschel ICD/Specification Drawing 089-4443. NOTES: 1. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).

  • Page 10: Installation

    IM-609 3. INSTALLATION: 3-1. RACKMOUNTING: The Model 8334 Series is shipped with front panel rack mounting ears that will allow the unit to be mounted in any rack or cabinet that is designed according to EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189. 3-2. INITIAL SETUP: The following initial setup procedures should be performed prior to operating the Model 8334 Series .

  • Page 11: 3-3.1. Power Entry Module Assembly

    AC power input connector and a fuse drawer assembly (Figure 2). The Fuse Drawer Assembly contains the line voltage fuse (Aeroflex / Weinschel P/N 052-1-0.5). The Model 8334 Series uses a T 0.5A, 250 Vac fuse which is 5 x 20 mm in size.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Single-step mode can be used to manually step through the table one entry at a time under software command (or via an external trigger signal). Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Indicators

    External trigger mode this event will occur when the EXT TRIG input signal is asserted. RUN: Illuminates while the sweep is in the Running state, and will remain on for the duration of the sweep time. Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 14: Simulation Sweep Setup

    The table data can also be sent via the serial port using an XMODEM-CRC transfer protocol, but with this method you are limited to sending only the TABLEDATA information, and the file must be a pure binary data file formatted in the Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 15 Table Data memory. A simple example of using Excel to create and load a data point text file is shown in Paragraph 4-22. Figure 3. Typical serial console startup screen Figure 4. Sweep settings and status display Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 16: Rs232 Serial/Console Port

    DIP switch OFF, so console mode and baud rate settings are determined by the NVM setting (see the CONSOLE command for additional options). RS-232 DE9M (DTE Pinout) Signal Name Direction Receive Data Transmit Data Signal Ground Request To Send Clear To Send RS-232 Null-Modem Cable (DTE to DTE) DE9F DE9F Signal Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 17: 10/100Baset Ethernet

    COM port using the same text-based commands as the serial port. A console mode command-line interface (CLI) is provided for ease of use, and is user-configurable via the USB CONSOLE command. See paragraph 4-20 for information on installing the USB CDC driver file. Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 18: Command Operation

    For interfaces such as RS232, you can use hardware flow control to prevent this from occurring. For other interfaces, you can use a command/query scheme as a synchronization method. Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 19: Command Reference

    ATTN? 1 // request attn 1 setting 10.0 // returns attn 1 setting (10 dB) ATTN? ALL // request all attn settings 10.0, 20.0, 30.0, 40.0, 50.0, 60.0 // returns all attn settings (up to N values) Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 20: Sweep Setup Commands

    TABLEDATA 0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 // sets data point 0 attn1-attn6 values (attn7-attn8 set to 0) TABLEDATA? 0 // request data point 0 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 12.0, 12.5, 13.0, 0.0, 0.0 // returns all eight attn values for table index 0 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 21 Remarks: This command returns the current sweep trigger mode. Return Value: 0 (internal), 1 (external) Example(s): TRIG MODE INT // sets trig mode to internal TRIG? MODE // request trig mode // returns current setting (0=internal, 1=external) Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 22 SAVE operation is performed. Return Value: none Example(s): SYNC 10 // assert SYNC from index 10 to 11 (1 INTERVAL in duration) SYNC 100 120 // assert SYNC from index 100 to 120 (20 INTERVAL in duration) Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 23 2. This parameter has a default value of 1 (single), and is stored in NVM when a TABLE SAVE operation is performed. Return Value: none Example(s): SWEEP MODE 0 // sets continuous sweep mode SWEEP MODE STEP // sets step sweep mode Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 24: Sweep Control/Status Commands

    // request sweep status 5, 101 // state=5 (RUNNING), table_ix=101 SWEEP PAUSE SWEEP? // request sweep status 6, 558 // state=6 (PAUSED), table_ix=558 SWEEP CONT SWEEP STOP SWEEP? // request sweep status 0, 623 // state=0 (IDLE), table_ix=623 Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 25: 4-10.4 Table Memory Commands

    This command fills the contents of the working tabledata memory with the specified byte value (0- 255). It does not alter any flash memory contents. Note that the value is not an attenuation value, but a raw 8-bit data value. Return Value: none Example(s): TABLE FILL 0 // fill tabledata with 0 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 26 File Offset ATTN1 ATTN2 ATTN3 ATTN4 ATTN5 ATTN6 ATTN7 ATTN8 ATTN1 ATTN2 ATTN3 ATTN4 ATTN5 ATTN6 ATTN7 ATTN8 <…> ATTN1 ATTN2 ATTN3 ATTN4 ATTN5 ATTN6 ATTN7 ATTN8 datapoint N-1 ATTN1 ATTN2 ATTN3 ATTN4 ATTN5 ATTN6 ATTN7 ATTN8 Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 27: Show Commands

    This command can be used to display sweep status information, including the current sweep state, table data point index, and current attn settings >SHOW SWEEP sweep status: state: 0 (idle) table ix: 0 attn: 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 28 100.0 msec tablesize: 192 sync start: 1 sync stop: 2 desc: "192x8 points" default table: 0 sweep duration: 0:00:19.200 sweep status: state: 0 (idle) table ix: 0 attn: 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5, 95.5 Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 29: Misc Setup Commands

    HSAC firmware. To exit redirect mode, send an RS232 BREAK signal or cycle power. Example(s): >HSAC CONSOLE $*IDN? Aeroflex Weinschel, HSAC, 0, V1.00 Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 30: 488.2 Common Commands

    This function is used to read the system identification info, which is a string consisting of the following data: manufacturer, model, serial number, and firmware version. Return Value: idstr string id info Example(s): *IDN? Aeroflex Weinschel, 6990, 002, V1.00 *OPC? Function: Operation complete query Syntax: *OPC? Argument(s): none Remarks: This function loads a '1' into the output queue when the Program Message Unit is executed.
  • Page 31 *CLS command. Note that when using the command-line interface the Error Queue contents are automatically displayed after each command prior to issuing the CLI prompt. Return Value: error number, "error description" Example(s): ERR? 101, "invalid command" ERR? 0, "no error" Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 32: Setup And Configuration Commands

    A value of 0 (or OFF) disables flow control, while any other value (or ON) enables RTS/CTS handshaking. Flow control can be used to prevent loss of input data while the system is busy executing commands. Return Value: none Example(s): SET SERIAL FLOW 1 // enable RTS/CTS flow control Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 33: 4-14.2 Network Commands

    This function can be used to selectively enable or disable the DHCP client. A value of 0 (or OFF) disables DHCP, while any other value (or ON) enables DHCP. Return Value: none Example(s): SET DHCP 1 // enable DHCP SET DHCP ON // enable DHCP SET DHCP OFF // disables DHCP Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 34 10003 (The system is set to use a single server by default. Consult the factory if multiple servers are required). The default port is 10001. Return Value: none Example(s): SET TCP SERVER 1024 // sets the server to listen for connections on port 1024 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 35 This function sets the port number used to communicate with the internal UDP server. The default port is 20000. Return Value: none Example(s): SET UDP SERVER 1024 // sets the server to listen for messages on port 1024 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 36 DHCP enable, AutoIP enable, TCP server port, and the UDP server port. Return Value: IP addr, netmask, gateway, DHCP enable, AutoIP enable, TCP port, UDP port Example(s): IPCONFIG? 10.100.103.80, 255.255.255.0, 0.0.0.0, 0, 0, 10001, 20000 Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 37: Show Commands

    0.10 status: 0xC1 SHOW NET Function: Shows general network settings Example(s): >show net link status: up phy speed: 100 phy duplex: full MAC address: 00:04:A3:12:2D:45 IP address : 10.0.0.2 subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 gateway : 0.0.0.0 DHCP: enabled Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 38 Example(s): >show net tcp tcp keepalive: 30 tcp echo: on tcp server timeout: 0 tcp server port: 10001 number of servers: 1 connections per server: 1 port 10001: no connection port 10001: socket 1 connected to 10.100.103.113 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 39 >show net udp udp server port: 20000 SHOW NET TELNET Function: Shows TELNET server settings/status Example(s): >show net telnet timeout: 300 flags echo: 1 keepalive: 1 neg options: 1 login: 0 max connections: 1 port 23: no connection Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 40: Misc Commands

    DELAY msecs Argument(s): msecs word, 0-65535 in msecs Remarks: This command pauses execution for the specified time in msecs. Return Value: none Example(s): ATTN 1 0; DELAY 100; ATTN 1 10 // waits 100 msecs between attn commands Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 41 Function: reads execution time Syntax: TIME? Argument(s): none Remarks: This function returns the current execution time from the start of the command message, in msecs. Return Value: msecs integer32 Example(s): CMDSTATS 0; TIME?; DELAY 10; TIME? 1;11 Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 42 NOT be performed with any attached RF devices/hardware, as they may exercise them in an invalid fashion. They are typically used in serial console mode only. Consult the factory prior to performing any of these tests. Return Value: various status messages Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 43: Misc Network Commands

    TCP server control Syntax: TCP SERVER cmd INIT // reinitializes all server ports CLOSE // closes all server ports OPEN // reopens server ports Remarks: This function allows control of the TCP server. It is primarily for testing/troubleshooting purposes Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 44: Updating Device Firmware Via Serial Port

    Windows Hyperterminal. By default, transfers are done with a serial rate/format of 115200 N81. To get into bootloader mode, from the main application command prompt, use the command RUN LOADER. Aeroflex Weinschel Model xxxxx Vx.xx firmware: 19311459xxx >run loader When the bootloader executes in 'loader' mode, you should see a sign-on message similar to >run loader...
  • Page 45 To exit the bootloader and run the main application, use the RN command (or cycle power). When the unit reboots, you should see the new version signon message. running app... Aeroflex Weinschel Model xxxxx Vx.xx firmware: 19311459xxx Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 46: Usb Driver File (Aw83Xxcdc.inf)

    Windows 2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/Server2008/7 - 32bit Sections ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DriverInstall.nt] include=mdmcpq.inf CopyFiles=DriverCopyFiles.nt AddReg=DriverInstall.nt.AddReg [DriverCopyFiles.nt] usbser.sys,,,0x20 [DriverInstall.nt.AddReg] HKR,,DevLoader,,*ntkern HKR,,NTMPDriver,,%DRIVERFILENAME%.sys HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"MsPorts.dll,SerialPortPropPageProvider" [DriverInstall.nt.Services] AddService=usbser, 0x00000002, DriverService.nt [DriverService.nt] DisplayName=%SERVICE% ServiceType=1 StartType=3 ErrorControl=1 ServiceBinary=%12%\%DRIVERFILENAME%.sys ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Windows XP/Server2003/Vista/Server2008/7 - 64bit Sections ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DriverInstall.NTamd64] include=mdmcpq.inf CopyFiles=DriverCopyFiles.NTamd64 AddReg=DriverInstall.NTamd64.AddReg Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 47 Vendor and Product ID Definitions ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [SourceDisksFiles] [SourceDisksNames] [DeviceList] %DESCRIPTION%=DriverInstall, USB\VID_25EA&PID_206C [DeviceList.NTamd64] %DESCRIPTION%=DriverInstall, USB\VID_25EA&PID_206C ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ String Definitions ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ;Modify these strings to customize your device ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Strings] MFGFILENAME="aw83xxcdc" DRIVERFILENAME ="usbser" MFGNAME="AeroflexWeinschel" DESCRIPTION="Weinschel USB COM Port" SERVICE="USB RS232 Emulation Driver" Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 48: Installing Aeroflex Weinschel Usb Cdc Driver

    Model 8334 IM-609 4-20. INSTALLING AEROFLEX WEINSCHEL USB CDC DRIVER: Connect a USB cable from the unit to a USB port on the PC. Windows should detect the device and the New Hardware wizard should run. Select ‘No, not this time’ and click ‘Next’...
  • Page 49 Model 8334 IM-609 Select ‘Install from a specific location’ and click ‘Next’ Using the ‘Browse’ button, navigate to the drive/folder containing the AW83xxCDC.inf file. Select ‘Next’ Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 50 To verify that the driver is installed properly, go to Device Manager and you should see an entry under Ports (COM & LPT) for Weinschel USB COM Port, and the assigned COM port number Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 51: Using The Microchip Ethernet Discoverer Tool

    If you are unable to view the network setup with a serial or USB connection, this utility can be used to find the current IP address of any attached Aeroflex Weinschel devices. You can then use TELNET to connect to the device and change the address using the SET IPADDR command.

  • Page 52: Creating Tables With Excel

    8 to 17. The alphabetical and the numerical parts of each command are separated into multiple cells. In this case, the user has the capability of creating these numbers using Excel functions. Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 53 Excel by choosing from the “save as type” drop down menu the text (Tab delimited) format. Another copy of this file could be saved as an Excel Workbook file (.xls or xlsx) as a reference for future editing. Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 54 In this Example, HyperTerminal is used to create a serial connection between a PC and an 8334. The parameters for this connection must be set as shown above. Be sure to select Hardware Flow control if connecting via a serial COM port. Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 55 To import the saved tab delimited text file, select “Transfer” then “Send Text File” from the toolbar. From the pop-up browsing window, locate the saved text files from step 2 (in this case it is table1.txt) then click on “open”. Import process time will vary depending on the number of tabledata points. Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 56 TABLEDATA points will not be displayed on the main window, but a higher transfer rate could be achieved. Once the table data and setup has been sent, you can save it to non-volatile memory (TABLE SAVE), or run a simulation (SWEEP START). Aeroflex / Weinschel...

  • Page 57: Maintence

    5-2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: While the 8334 Series requires very little preventive maintenance, it should not be subjected to physical abuse, severe mechanical shock, high humidity, or operating temperatures outside the specification range.

  • Page 58: 5-3.2. Machined Surfaces And Hardware

    6-2 ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENT LOCATION: The assembly/component location and schematic diagrams for the Model 8334 Series is located in the IM-609-1 manual by the drawing number. Drawing find numbers have also been included in the manuals RPL to help locate components or hardware.

  • Page 59: Contacting Aeroflex / Weinschel

    Aeroflex / Weinschel by the original purchaser within ONE YEAR from the date of shipment. The foregoing Warranty does not apply in Aeroflex / Weinschel’s sole opinion to products that have been subject to improper or inadequate maintenance, unauthorized modifications, misuse, or operation outside the environmental specifications for the product.
  • Page 60 .XX  .01  1/2  ±1/64 .XXX  .005 APPROVALS DATE ICD, ATTEN UNIT, TYPE N THRU DRAWN MATERIAL G. THOMAS 12/11/2012 MECH SPEC, MODEL 8334 SERIES CHECKED 193-8300-X-X A. HOPKINS 12/11/2012 8334-M3-XX-TN FINISH PROPRIETARY NOTICE ENGR. SIZE FSCM NO.
  • Page 61 0.2 to 6 GHz NOTE: INTERFACE CONTROL DRAWING ALL MATERIALS & PROCESSES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED CONTRACT NO. ARE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH Aeroflex / Weinschel DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES ARE: THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (RoHS) FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES REF: A/W 080-638. ±1/64 .XX ...
  • Page 62 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A CARE AND HANDLING OF MICROWAVE COAXIAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES A-1 CARE AND HANDLING OF ASSEMBLIES. A-3 MAKING INITIAL CONNECTIONS. To ensure accurate measurements and optimal Exercise caution when mating cables. Poor connections performance of Weinschel products, the microwave coaxial lead to poor system performance.
  • Page 63 CARE & HANDLING OF COAXIAL CABLES A-4.2 HEX-NUT TYPES. To mate a connector of the A-5.1 SECURING CABLES. Use toothed, rubber-lined hex-nut type, always use a torque wrench set to the correct "P-clamps" to hold cables in place. If it is necessary to use torque value.
  • Page 64 Model 8334 IM-609 Appendix B - Component Datasheets Model 4205 Series, Digital Attenuator Aeroflex / Weinschel...
  • Page 65 4205-63.5 4205-95.5 Description 0.2 - 5.0 1.50 Aeroflex / Weinschel’s new line of MMIC Digital Attenuator 5.0 - 6.0 1.70 2.00 operates over the 0.2 to 6 GHz frequency range and is in a variety of attenuation ranges. These unit can be controled...
  • Page 66 ID (NC) NC = Not Connected. NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified. 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: weinschel-sales@aeroflex.com Revision Date: 3/6/2013...
  • Page 67 Model 8334 IM-609 Model 8334 Series (IM-609) Revision Record APPLICABLE REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBERS 3-28-2013 ERN 13-039: Initial Issue All Units Aeroflex / Weinschel...

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