Wavetek 1385 Generator
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Model:
1385
Date:
1996
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Group:
Description:
50 MHz VXIbus Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer

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The MODEL 1385 is a high performance Synthesized Arbitrary Waveform Generator (ARB) with the following main features: • Isolated Analog Output • Up to 50 MHz Sampling Frequency • 12 Bit Vertical Resolution • 128K points (512K optional) Horizontal Resolution • Intermodule Triggering, Summing and Phase Control • Waveform Linking and Looping • 64K bytes Shared Memory for fast data transfer • Auxilliary Analog Output • SCPI Compatible Command Language • Single Slot, C-Size VXIbus Module The waveform Synthesizer can be programmed to produce standard waveforms in the frequency range of 1 mHz to 20 MHz; or arbitrary waveforms from 5 points minimum to 128K (512) maximum sampled at frequencies from 125 mHz to 50 MHz. Additionally, a Clock Output is provided from 125 mHz to 100 MHz. Waveforms can be created by selection of the standard waveforms, drawing waveforms by defining straight line segments, or downloading of binary images. The A24 Shared Memory may be used for significantly faster downloads than by using the word-serial protocol. Waveforms can also be linked together to form complex waveforms. Up to 4096 segments can be linked together. The main waveform output provides up to llVp-p into 500 (22Vp-p into open circuit). Waveform dc offset or dc output is also provided up to ±5.5 V into 5012, 11V into open circuit). Output Lo (outer of BNC) may be up to 7V away from chassis ground. The control language adheres to the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) format Version 1992.0, February 1992 (refer to the SCPI manual for further information). SCPI is an industry standard language for remote instrument programming. The Wavetek Model 1385 waveform Synthesizer is a single-slot “C” size VXIbus module. Using any manufacturer’s VXIbus chassis, the Model 1385 can be controlled using the SCPI language and the appropriate controller. Multiple ARBs may be linked and operated together inside one VXIbus chassis. In parallel operation, model 1395's may be slaved to a master clock/trigger bus on the VXIbus backplane to create a multichannel waveform Synthesizer with phase control between channels. The model 1385 has extensive self-adjustment utilities built in. Calibration constants are maintained in non-volatile memory (contains no battery).

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User Manual
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User Manual
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134
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5.91 Mbytes (6200852 Bytes)
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english
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Issue 1
Manual ID:
850309-1.0
Date:
1996 08 01
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Operator's & Maintenance Manual SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.1 THE MODEL 1385 ... 1-1 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS ... 1-1 1.2.1 Waveforms (Functions) ... 1-1 1.2.2 ARB Waveform Creation and Editing ... 1-2 1.2.3 Operational Modes ... 1-2 1.2.4 Input and Output Specifications ... 1-2 1.2.4.1 Outputs ... 1-2 1.2.4.2 Inputs ... 1-4 1.2.5 Waveform Characteristics ... 1-5 1.2.6 Frequency ... 1-5 1.2.6.1 Arb Clock and Waveform Timing: ... 1-6 1.2.7 Amplitude ... 1-6 1.2.8 Offset ... 1-6 1.2.9 Filtering, ... 1-6 1.2.10 Linked SEQuence Operation ... 1-6 1.2.11 Sweep ... 1-6 1.2.12 Triggering ... 1-7 1.2.13 Modulation ... 1-7 1.2.14 Intermodule Operation ... 1-8 1.2.15 Frequency List ... 1-8 1.2.16 Option 001 ... 1-8 1.2.17 AutoCal/Diagnostics ... 1-8 1.3 GENERAL ... 1-8 1.3.1 SCPI Programming ... 1-8 1.3.2 VXI Interface ... 1-9 1.3.3 Environmental ... , ... 1-10 1.3.4 Size ... 1-10 1.3.5 Power ... 1-10 1.3.6 Reliability ... 1-10 1.3.7 Cooling Requirement ... 1-10 1.3.8 Safety ... 1-10 1.3.9 EMC ... 1-10 SECTION 2 PREPARATION 2.1 RECEIVING INSPECTION ... 2-1 2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions ... 2-1 2.1.2 Returning Equipment ... 2-1 2.2 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT ... 2-1 2.2.1 Packaging ... 2-1 2.2.2 Storage ... 2-1 2.3 PREPARATION FOR USE ... 2-1 2.3.1 Logical Address Selection ... 2-2 2.3.2 Data Transfer Bus Arbitration ... 2-2 2.4 INSTALLATION ... 2-4 2.5 INITIAL CHECKOUT AND OPERATION VERIFICATION ... 2-4 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.1 INTRODUCTION ... 3-1 3.2 CONNECTORS AND LED INDICATORS ... 3-1 3.3 MODEL 1385 PROGRAMMING ... 3-3 3.3.1 SCPI Command Table ... 3-3 3.3.1.1 Long and Short Form Keywords ... 3-3 3.3.1.2 Keyword Organization ... 3-3 3.3.1.3 Parameter Forms ... 3-3 3.3.2 Command Message Format ... 3-4 3.3.2.1 Program Message Unit ... 3-4 3.3.2.2 Program Message ... 3-4 3.3.2.3 Program Message Delimiters ... 3-4 3.3.2.4 Program Message Terminators ... 3-8 3.3.2.5 Queries ... 3-8 3.3.3 Model 1385 SCPI Commands ... 3-9 3.3.3.1 CALibration Subsystem ... 3-9 3.3.3.2 INITiate Subsystem ... 3-11 3.3.3.3 OUTPut Subsystem ... 3-12 3.3.3.4 RESet Subsystem ... 3-13 3.3.3.5 SOURce Subsystem ... 3-13 3.3.3.6 STATus Subsystem ... 3-20 3.3.3.7 SYSTem Subsystem ... 3-21 3.3.3.8 TEST Subsystem ... 3-22 3.3.3.9 Trace Subsystem ... 3-23 3.3.3.10 TRIGger Subsystem ... 3-25 3.3.3.11 Binary Waveform Transfer ... 3-26 3.3.3.12 Shared Memory Waveform Download ... 3-26 3.3.4 IEEE-488.2 Common Commands ... 3-28 3.4 MODEL 1385 OPERATION ... , ... 3-28 3.4.1 Output Terminations ... 3-28 3.4.2 Input/Output Protection ... 3-29 3.4.3 Power On/Reset Defaults ... 3-29 3.4.4 Standard Functions (CW) ... 3-30 3.4.5 Trace Operations and USER Function (RAST) ... 3-32 3.4.5.1 Trace Definition ... 3-32 3.4.5.2 Trace Data ... 3-34 3.4.5.3 Trace Copy, Resize, Rename, and Delete ... 3-35 3.4.5.4 Trace Limits ... 3-35 3.4.5.5 Trace Queries ... 3-36 3.4.6 Waveform Download Operations ... 3-37 3.4.6.1 Definite Length Arbitrary Block Transfer ... 3-37 3.4.6.2 Shared Memory Transfer ... 3-38 3.4.7 Non-continuous Modes ... 3-39 3.4.7.1 Triggered Operation ... 3-39 3.4.7.2 Gated Operation ... 3-43 3.4.8 Sequence Operation ... 3-43 3.4.8.1 CONTinuous Sequencing ... 3-43 3.4.8.2 TRIGgered Mode Sequencing ... 3-46 3.4.9 AM/SCM Operation ... 3-46 3.4.10 Sync/Position Markers ... 3-47 3.4.11 Frequency Sweep ... 3-47 3.4.11.1 Sweep Generator ... 3-47 3.4.11.2 Frequency List ... 3-49 3.4.11.3 Frequency SMP! ... 3-50 3.4.12 Clock Input/Output Operation ... 3*50 3.4.13 Intermodule Operations ... 3-52 3.4.13.1 Intermodule Triggering ... 3-52 3.4.13.2 Intermodule Phase Lock ... 3-58 SECTION 4 CALIBRATION 4.1 FACTORY REPAIR ... 4-1 4.2 CALIBRATION ... 4-1 4.3 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT ... 4-1 4.4 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION PROCEDURE ... 4-1 4.4.1 Procedure ... 4-2 4.4.2 Connector Termination ... 4-2 4.4.3 Preparation ... 4-2 4.4.4 Test Equipment ... 4-2 4.4.5 Self Calibration ... 4-2 4.4.6 Self Test ... 4*2 4.4.7 Square Wave Symmetry ... 4-2 4.4.8 Square Wave Quality ... 4-2 4.4.9 SCM Null ... 4-3 4.4.10 Elliptic Fitter Amplitude Flatness Correction ... 4-3 4.5 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE ... 4-3 4.5.1 Self CaHfora&on__ ... 4-4 4.5.2 Semi-Aytomaied Procedure ... 4-4 4.5.3 Preparation ... 4-4 4.5.4 Connector Termination________________________________4-4 4.5.5 Alignment Procedure ... 4-4 4.5.5.1 Square Wave Symmetry ... 4-5 4.5.5.2 Square Wave Quality ... 4-5 4.5.5.3 Self Calibration ... 4-5 4.5.5.4 SCM Null ... 4-6 4.5.5.5 Elliptic Filter Amplitude Flatness Correction ... 4-6 SECTION 5 mmTS AND SCHEMATICS 5.1 DRAWINGS ... 5-1 ERRATA ... 5-1 $3 ORDERING PARTS ... 5-1 APPENDIX A SELF CALIBRATION A.1 INTRODUCTION ... A-1 A,2 CALIBRATION QUERY RESPONSE ... A-1 APPENDIX B SELF TEST B.1 INTRODUCTION ... B-1 B.2 TEST QUERY RESPONSE ... B-1 APPENDIX C SCPI CONFORMANCE INFORMATION C.1 INTRODUCTION ... C-1 C.2 REFERENCE INFORMATION ... C-1 C.3 SCPI CONFORMANCE INFORMATION ... C-2 C.3.1 Model 1385 scpi version ... C-2 C.4 MODEL 1385 SCPI COMMAND SYNTAX ... C-2 C.4.1 SCPI Confirmed Commands ... C-2 C.4.2 SCPI Approved Commands ... C-2 C.4.3 Commands not part of the SCPI Specification ... C-2 C.4.4 incomplete Command Inplementation ... C-2 APPENDIX D SCPI COMMAND TREE D.1 COMMAND TREES ... D-1 APPENDIX E SAMPLE PROGRAMS E.1 INTRODUCTION ... E-1 E.1.1 Example 1 ... E-1 E.1.2 Example 2 ... E-2 E.1.3 Example 3 ... E~2 E.1.4 Example 4 ... E-3 E.1.5 Example 5 ... E-4 E.1.6 Example 6 ... E-7 CONTENTS (Continued)

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