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Racal Instruments 2461 User Manual (196 pages)

200MHz UNIVERSAL COUNTER TIMER Type C

Brand: Racal Instruments | Category: Timer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1

14
- General
  14
- Introduction
  14
- Figure 1-1, Universal Counter Timer 2461 Type C Function Card
  14
- Brief Description
  15
- Outstanding Resolution
  15
- High Speed Time Measurement
  15
- Figure 1-2, High Speed Time Measurement
  15
- High Performance Trigger
  16
- Voltage Measurements
  16
- Individual Channel Filtering
  16
- Figure 1-3, High Performance Trigger
  16
- Selectable Sensitivity
  17
- Pulse Characterization
  17
- Phase Measurement
  17
- Figure 1-4, Selectable Sensitivity
  17
- Figure 1-5, Pulse Characterization
  17
- Powerful Arming Capability
  18
- High Stability Time Base
  18
- Special Configurations
  18
- Measurement Block
  18
- Figure 1-6, Powerful Arming Capability
  18
- Measurement Principles
  19
- Figure 1-7, Measurement Block
  20
Chapter 2

22
Chapter 3

28
- Theory of Operation
  28
- Functional Systems
  28
- Input Channels 1 & 2 System
  28
- Input Channel 3 System
  29
- Figure 3-1, Inputs 1 &2
  31
- Measurement System
  32
- Figure 3-2, Measurement Block
  34
- Microprocessor System
  35
- Details of the Counter
  36
- Figure 3-3, Block Diagram of Processor System
  36
- Measurement Functions
  37
- Signal Inputs
  41
Chapter 4

44
- Programming the Type C Function Card
  44
- Introduction
  44
- Default Conditions
  44
- Functional Check
  47
- Introduction
  47
- VXIBUS Communication Check
  47
- List of SCPI Commands
  48
- 2461 TYPE C Commands
  53
- CALCULATE Subsystem
  53
- Measurement Subsystem
  55
  - Configure Subsystem
    55
  - Fetch Subsystem
    67
  - Measure Subsystem
    70
- READ Subsystem
  81
- Input Subsystem
  82
- Output Subsystem
  93
- Sense Subsystem
  94
- Source Subsystem
  104
- Test Subsystem
  105
- Trigger Subsystem
  111
- 2461 TYPE C-Specific Error Messages
  118
- Examples of SCPI Commands Used to Manipulate the Instrument
  118
- Selecting the Counter Function Card
  119
- Preparation for Measurement
  119
  - Basics
    121
  - Multiple Measurements
    121
  - Automatic Resolution
    122
Chapter 5

124
- USING the VXI Plug&Play INSTALL DISKS
  124
- Operating the VXI Plug&Play Install Disk
  124
- Using the Soft Front Panel
  124
- Figure 5-1, 2461-C Front Panel
  125
- Arm Source Configuration
  128
- Figure 5-2, Configure Arming Secondary Panel
  128
- Configure Inputs
  129
- Figure 5-3, Configure Input Secondary Panel
  129
- Select Reference
  131
- Figure 5-4, Select Reference
  131
- Configure Math Function
  132
- Figure 5-5, Configure Math Function Secondary Panel
  132
- About
  133
- Figure 5-6, about Secondary Panel
  133
Chapter 6

134
Chapter 7

156
- Product Support
  156
- Reshipment Instructions
  156
Appendix A: SPECIFICATIONS

160
Appendix B: APPLICATION NOTES

190

Racal Instruments 2461 Manual (64 pages)

VXI MODULAR INSTRUMENTATION

Brand: Racal Instruments | Category: Control Unit | Size: 22 MB

RETURN of PRODUCT
3
Warranty Statement
3
Proprietary Notice
4
Safety Precautions
6
Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1 GENERAL

12
- Model 2460 Series Vxibus Module
  12
- Figure 1-1, the 2460 Series Vxibus Module
  12
- Modularity and Flexibility
  13
- Cost Effective
  13
- Field Upgradable
  13
- Figure 1-2, the 2460 Vxibus Module
  13
- Installation Instructions
  14
- Unpacking and Inspection
  14
- Reshipment Instructions
  14
- Installation
  15
- Figure 2-1, the Installation of the 2460 Series Vxibus Module
  15
- Figure 2-2, Location of S1
  16
- Recommended Controllers
  17
Chapter 3 Vxiplug&Play Driver

18
- Using the Soft Front Panel
  18
- Figure 3-1, Main Soft Front Panel of the 2461 Application
  19
- Figure 3-2, 'System Functions' Secondary Panel of the 2461 Application
  20
- Figure 3-3, Status
  21
- Figure 3-3, Self Test
  21
- Figure 3-3, 'About' Secondary Soft Front Panel of the 2461 Application
  22
- Programming the 2461 Module
  24
- Introduction
  24
- General Principles
  24
- Operation Via the SCPI Command Set
  25
- SCPI Principles
  25
- Sending and Receiving SCPI Commands over the Vxibus
  27
- Selecting an Application
  27
- Status and Error Reporting
  28
- System Timeout
  28
- General Commands
  29
- List of General SCPI Commands
  29
- Instrument Subsystem
  30
- Status Subsystem
  32
- Figure 4-1, Operation Status Register
  33
- System Subsystem
  37
- System:preset
  37
- System:version
  37
- System:error
  37
- System Timeout
  38
- Common Commands
  40
- Figure 4-2 : Status Byte and Service Request
  41
- Figure 4-3 : Standard Event Status
  42
- Error Messages
  49
- No Errors
  49
- Command Errors
  49
- Execution Errors
  51
- Instrument-Specific Errors
  52
- Vxibus Word Serial Commands
  53
- Abort Normal Operation
  53
- Assign Interrupt Line
  54
- Asynchronous Control Mode
  55
- Begin Normal Operation
  56
- Byte Available
  56
- Byte Request
  57
- Clear
  57
- Control Event
  58
- End Normal Operation
  58
- Read Interrupt Line
  59
- Read Interrupts
  59
- Read Protocol
  60
- Read Protocol Error
  61
- Read STB
  62

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Chapter 5

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