HP E1366A User Manual

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10 HP E1366A & E1367A RF Multiplexer Module User’s Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started with theHP E1366A/E1367A RF MultiplexersUsing This ChapterThis chapter includes an RF multiplexer’s description, addressing

Figure 1-1. Multiplexers Switching Diagram12 Getting Started with the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter 1

TypicalConfigurationThe multiplexer relays are configured in a “ tree” structure which provideshigh isolation and low VSWR (voltage standing wave rat

Multiplexer CardNumbersThe multiplexer card number depends on the switchbox configuration(single-module or multiple-module) set for the multiplexers.

Use commas (,) to form a channel list or use a colon (:) to form a channelrange. Only valid channels can be accessed in a channel list or channelrang

Notes16 Getting Started with the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter 1

Chapter 2Configuring the HP E1366A/E1367ARF MultiplexersUsing This ChapterThis chapter shows how to make user connections to the RF multiplexersand h

Caution CENTER CONDUCTOR MAY SHORT TO SHIELD. Eachchannel’s center conductor may momentarily short to theshield when the channel is opened or closed.

Some guidelines for user input cabling are:• For best high-frequency performance, user cabling should have atleast two braided shields or one braid an

Example: Scanning Using "Trig Out" and " Event In" Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Using the Scan Complete Bit .

Typical Multiplexer ConfigurationsTypical RF multiplexer configurations are:• Standard configuration (2 x 4:1 multiplexer)• Tree configuration (1 x 12

Tree Configuration Figure 2-3 shows a typical tree configuration which uses two RFmultiplexers to provide a 1 x 12:1 multiplexer. This configuration

Matrix-TypeConfigurationFigure 2-4 shows the two banks of an RF multiplexer connected to form amatrix-type arrangement. This configuration provides a

Changing Multiplexer ComponentsAs required, you can change the logical address switch setting, replace theprotection fuses, change the interrupt prior

Notes24 Configuring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Using the HP E1366A/E1367ARF Multiplexer ModuleUsing This ChapterThis chapter provides examples to switch multiplexer channels and to scanm

Example: StandardSwitchingThis example connects channel 02 to com 00 of an RF multiplexer instandard configuration. The multiplexer is defined as a s

Example: TreeSwitching This example uses two RF multiplexers in a tree configuration to connectcom 10 of multiplexer #1 with channel 12 of multiplexer

Example:Matrix-TypeSwitchingThis example connects channel 13 to channel 01 of an RF multiplexer inmatrix-type configuration. The multiplexer is defin

Scanning Channels• Scanning channels consists of closing a set of channels, one channelat a time. You can scan any combination of channels for asingl

A. HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Relay Life . . . . . . . .

Scanning ChannelsCommentsScan List Can Extend Across Boundaries. For multiple-multiplexerswitchbox instruments, the scan list can extend across multi

Chapter 4 Understanding the HP E1366A/E1367ARF MultiplexersUsing This ChapterThis chapter explains techniques to scan RF multiplexer channels andshow

Sets Number of Scanning CyclesARM:COUN<number> sets 1 to 32767 scansthrough the channel list per INIT command.Default is one scanning cycle.Sele

Enabling Trig Out Port (OUTP ON)The Trig Out port is shared by allinstruments in the mainframe. Withthe port enabled (with OUTP ON), itgenerates an ou

Example: Scanningwith External DeviceThis example uses the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe "Trig Out" port tosynchronize the RF multiplexer chann

Example: ScanningUsing "Trig Out"and " Event In"PortsThis example uses the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe "Trig Out" and&quo

Using the Scan Complete BitYou can use the Scan Complete Bit (bit 8) in the Operation Status registerof a switchbox to determine when a scanning cycle

Chapter 5 HP E1366A/E1367A RF MultiplexersCommand Reference Using This ChapterThis chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (

Command Separator A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower-levelcommand as shown below:ROUTe:SCAN:MODE?Colons separate the root co

Parameters Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examplesof parameter types you might see later in this chapter.Table 5-1. S

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SCPI Command ReferenceThis section describes the Standard Commands for ProgrammableInstruments (SCPI) commands for the RF multiplexers. Commands arel

ARMThe ARM subsystem selects the number of scanning cycles (1 through32767) for each INITiate command.Subsystem Syntax ARM:COUNt <number> MIN |

:COUNt? ARM:COUNt? [MIN | MAX] returns current number of scanning cycles setby ARM:COUNt. The current number of scan cycles is returned when MINor

DISPlayThe DISPlay subsystem monitors the channel state of a selected module (or card) in a switchbox. This subsystem operates only with mainframes w

:MONitor:CARD DISPlay:MONitor:CARD <number> | AUTO selects the module in aswitchbox to be monitored.ParametersParameter Name Parameter Type Rang

INITiateThe INITiate subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts thescanning cycle.Subsystem Syntax INITiate:CONTinuous ON | OFF | 1 | 0:C

:CONTinuous? INITiate:CONTinuous? queries the scanning state. With continuousscanning enabled, the command returns 1. With continuous scanningdisabl

OUTPutThe OUTPut subsystem enables or disables the “Trig Out” port of the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe or the HP E1405A/E1406A module.Subsystem Syntax O

[ROUTe:]The ROUTe subsystem controls switching and scanning operations for RFmultiplexer modules in a switchbox.Subsystem Syntax [ROUTe:]CLOSe <cha

CLOSe? [ROUTe:]CLOSe? <channel_list> returns the current state of the channel(s)queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn) (see [ROUTe:]C

CertificationHewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-P

OPEN? [ROUTe:]OPEN? <channel_list> returns the current state of the channel(s)queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn) (see [ROUTe:]OP

SCAN [ROUTe:]SCAN <channel_list> defines the channels to be scanned. Thechannel_list has the form (@ccnn) where cc = card number (01-99) and nn

SCAN:MODE [ROUTe:]SCAN:MODE NONE | VOLT | RES | FRES sets the scan mode forthe RF multiplexers. NONE, VOLT, and RES have no effect on multiplexeroper

STATusThe STATus subsystem reports the bit values of a Standard OperationStatus register. It enables the Status register to set a bit after a bit is

SYSTemThe SYSTem subsystem returns error numbers/messages in the error queueof a switchbox, and returns module types and descriptions in a switchbox.

ParametersParameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values<number>numeric 1-99Comments • RF Multiplexers Model Number: The SYSTem:CTYPe? <number

TRIGgerThe TRIGger subsystem controls the triggering operation of RF multiplexermodules in a switchbox.Subsystem Syntax TRIGger[:IMMediate]:SOURce BUS

:SOURce TRIGger:SOURce BUS | EXTernal | HOLD | IMMediate specifies thetrigger source to advance the channel list during scanning. ParametersParameter

Example Scanning Using External TriggersThis example uses external triggering (TRIG:SOUR EXT) to scan channels00 through 03 of a single-module switchb

IEEE 488.2 Common CommandsThe following table lists the IEEE 488.2 Common (*) Commands that applyto the RF Multiplexer module. The operation of some

Frame or chassis ground terminal—typi-cally connects to the equipment’s metalframe.Alternating current (AC).Direct current (DC). Indicates hazardous v

Command Quick ReferenceThe following tables summarize SCPI and IEEE 488.2 Common (*)commands for the RF Multiplexer modules used in a switchbox.SCPI C

Appendix AHP E1366A/E1367A RF MultiplexerSpecificationsInput Characteristics Maximum Voltage - any center or shieldto any other center, shield, or ch

Cooling/Slot:0.05 mm H2O @ 0.25 liter/secHumidity: 65% 0° to 40° COperating Temperature: 0° to 55° CStorage Temperature: - 40° to 75° CEMC, RFI, Safe

Relay LifeElectromechanical relays are subject to normal wear-out. Relay lifedepends on several factors. The effects of loading and switching freque

Notes64 HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications Appendix A

Appendix BHP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer RegistersRegister Definitions The HP E1366A and HP E1367A RF multiplexers are register-based slavedevices. Re

Addressing the RegistersTo read or write to specific registers, you must use the register address.Since the addresses for HP 75000 Series B or Series

Writing to the RegistersYou can write to the following RF multiplexer registers: • Status/Control register (base + 04h) • Bank 0 Channel Enable regist

68 HP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer Registers Appendix B

Appendix CHP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer ErrorMessagesThe table below lists the error messages associated with the multiplexermodules programmed by

Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard CompanyLoveland Manufacturing CenterManufactur

70 HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Error Messages Appendix C

IndexHP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s ManualAAbbreviated Commands, 38ABORt, 40, 60ABORt subsystem, 40AC Performance, 61Addresslogical, 14Addressi

SYSTem:CDEScription?, 54, 60SYSTem:CPON, 55, 60SYSTem:CTYPe?, 54, 60SYSTem:ERRor?, 54, 60TRIGger:SOURce, 25, 31, 57, 60TRIGger:SOURce?, 58, 60TRIGger[

IIEEE 488.2 Commands, see Common (*) Commands,37IMMediate, (INITiate[:IMMediate]), 46IMMediate, (TRIGger[:IMMediate]), 56Implied Commands, 38Initial O

writing to channel enable, 67writing to Status/Control, 67Relay Life, 61Relay Replacement Strategy, 63RES, 32, 48, 52, 60ROUTe: subsystem, 48 - 52ROUT

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