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Proprietary Statement
The information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data of the Analogic
Corporation. This information has been prepared for the express purpose of assisting operating and maintenance
personnel in the efficient use of the instrument described herein. Publication of this information does not convey any
rights to reproduce it or to use it for any purpose other than in connection with the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the equipment described herein.
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Copyright Analogic Corporation 2000. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
DBS9900, DBS901 and DBS902 are trademarks of Analogic Corporation.
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Warranty
Analogic warrants only to the original purchaser that this product, as purchased from Analogic or an Analogic
distributor or dealer, will conform to the written specifications for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If
the product fails to conform to these warranties, Analogic, as its sole and exclusive liability hereunder, will repair or
replace the product and/or its components within a reasonable period of time if the product is returned to a Analogic
service center within the warranty period. These warranties are made upon the express condition that:
a) The purchaser will promptly notify Analogic in writing of any non-conformity with the above warranty
including a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
b) The product is returned to an Analogic service center at the buyer’s expense after making suitable arrangements
for performance of service.
c) When the product is returned for repair, a copy of the original bill of sale or invoice is sent with the product.
d) Analogic will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
e) In the opinion of Analogic upon inspection, the product has not been misused, altered, or damaged due to
abnormal handling and/or operation.
f) Repairs to the product and/or its components have not been made by anyone other than Analogic or one of its
authorized repair agents.
g) The product has not been modified, altered, or changed in any manner by anyone other than Analogic or one of
its authorized repair agents.
THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL
OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No term, condition, understanding or agreement purporting to modify the terms of this warranty shall have any legal
effect unless made in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Analogic and the purchaser.
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Definition of Terms
Term Definition
I/0 1, I/0 2 Also called daughterboards, and/or modules. There can be one or two
modules installed in the DBS9900. I/O 1 refers to the first installed
module and I/O 2 refers to the second.
DBS901 Arbitrary Waveform Generator daughterboard (purchased separately).
DBS902 Digitizer daughter board (purchased separately).
Sample Clock Clock which drives the sample rate of each module. An Internal or
External Sample Clock may be used. It is possible (using the driver) for
one module to use an Internal Sample Clock and the other to be using an
External Sample Clock.
Reference Clock Timebase used by the DBS9900 as a reference for both installed
modules (I/O 1 and I/O 2). This PLL 10MHz reference signal is provided
internally by default but an External signal may be used. Can only be
applied to the CLK 2 input on the Front Panel.
About this Manual
This manual is organized in a top-down manner.
This means that the first chapters provide overview and installation information.
Then, configuration and setup information is presented.
Finally, functionality is described. Each of the following sections describe similar content – but from a
high-level perspective (Soft Front Panel) to a low-level perspective (hardware register descriptions).
• DBS9900 Soft Front Panel
• DBS9900 Driver (.DLL) Functions
• DBS9900 Registers
Reference material is presented in Appendices.
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Safety Precautions
Warnings and Cautions
The terms WARNING and CAUTION have specific meanings in this manual:
WARNING
A WARNING advises against certain actions or situations that could result in personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
A CAUTION advises against actions that could damage equipment, produce inaccurate
data or invalidate a procedure.
Mesures de securite
Mises en garde
Les terms AVERTISSEMENT et ATTENTION ont des sens spécifiques dans cette notice.
AVERTISSEMENT
Un AVERTISSEMENT informe des actions ou situations qui peuvent présenter un
risque de blessure ou de décès.
ATTENTION
Une mise en garde débutant par le terme ATTENTION informe des actions que peuvent
endommager le metériel, produire des données incorrectes ou nuire au
fonctionnement.
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Warnung und Vorsicht
Die Bezeichnungen WARNUNG und VORSICHT haben in diesen Sicherheitsvorschriften eine besondere
Bedeutung.
WARNUNG
Eine WARNUNG rät gegen bestimmte Handlungen oder Situationen, die Verletzung der
Person oder Tod zur Folge haben können.
VORSICHT
VORSICHT weist auf Handlungen hin, die das Gerät beschädigen könnten, unrichtige
Daten verursachen oder einen Vorgang auslöschen können.
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SAFETY SUMMARY
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be
observed during all phases of installation, operation, and service of the unit. Before applying
power, follow the installation instructions and become familiar with the operating instructions
for all components.
CAUTION
This product uses components which can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). To avoid damage, be sure to follow proper procedures
for handling, storing, and transporting ESD-sensitive devices.
PRÉCAUTIONS
Ce produit utilise des composants pouvant être endommagés par décharge
électrostatique (DES). Pour éviter les dégâts, suivre les procédures
appropriées lors de la manipulation, du stockage, et du transport des
dispositifs sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques.
VORSICHT
Dieses Produkt ist mit Komponenten ausgerüstet, die durch elektrostatische
Entladung beschädigt werden können. Zur Vermeidung von Schäden muß
dafür gesorgt werden, daß die maßgeblichen Vorschriften für die Behandlung,
Lagerung und den Transport für elektrostatisch empfindliche Geräte beachtet
werden.
WARNING
Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of the unit in any such environment constitutes a definite
safety hazard.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne pas faire fonctionner l’unité en présence de gaz ou de vapeurs
inflammables. Le fonctionnement de l’unité dans un environnement de ce
type constitue un danger évident pour la sécurité.
WARNUNG
Die Einheit darf nicht in Gegenwart von feuergefährlichen Gasen oder
Dämpfen betrieben werden. Der Betrieb der Einheit in einer derartigen
Umgebung stellt eine eindeutige Gefahrenquelle dar.
WARNING
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modifications to this unit. Return the unit to Analogic for service and
repair to ensure that the safety features are maintained.
AVERTISSEMENT - NE PAS SUBSTITUER LES PIÈCES OU MODIFIER
L’UNITÉ
Ne pas installer de pièces de substitution ni effectuer des modifications non
autorisées sur l’unité. Renvoyer l’unité à Analogic pour l’entretien et les
réparations, de manière à assurer que les dispositifs de sécurité soient
maintenus.
WARNUNG - NUR ORIGINALTEILE BENÜTZEN UND DIE EINHEIT NICHT
ÄNDERN
Es sind nur Originalteile einzubauen, und ohne Erlaubnis darf keine Änderung
an der Einheit vorgenommen werden. Zur Wartung und Reparatur ist die
Einheit an Analogic zurückzusenden, damit die Beibehaltung der
Sicherheitseigenschaften gewährleistet ist.
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Contents
1Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
2Preparation & Installation .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Host Computer Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Power Consumption and Airflow Requirements.................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators ................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.5 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.1 Installation into a VXI Chassis 2-4
2.5.2 The DBS9900 Logical Address 2-4
2.5.3 A16, A24 and A32 Communications Mode 2-5
2.6 Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 2-6
2.6.1 InstallationSteps 2-6
2.7 Start-Up and Verification..................................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7.1 Self-Test 2-6
2.8 DBS9900/Module Pin Connections ..................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9 DBS9900 26 Pin Control Connector.................................................................................................................... 2-8
3Operation......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Sample Clock and Timebase ................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.1.1 Possible Clock Configurations 3-2
3.1.2 Internal Sample Clock Parameters 3-3
3.1.3 External Sample Clock Parameters 3-3
3.1.4 External Reference Parameters 3-3
3.2 Performance Specification ................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1 ANALOG I/O 3-4
3.2.2 INTERNAL SAMPLE CLOCK 3-4
3.2.3CONTROLINPUTS 3-4
3.2.4 CONTROL OUTPUTS 3-5
3.2.5POWER 3-6
3.2.6RELIABILITY 3-6
3.2.7 RECOMMENDED WARM-UP TIME 3-6
3.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL 3-6
3.2.9 VME/VXI BUS COMPLIANCE 3-6
3.2.10 SOFTWARE DRIVER 3-6
3.2.11 EMC & SAFETY AGENCY COMPLIANCE 3-7
3.2.12CALIBRATION 3-7
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4Using the DBS9900 Soft Front Panel............................................................................ 4-1
4.1 DBS9900 Main Panel........................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Main Panel Field Descriptions 4-2
Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.2 DBS9900 Sample Clock Panel............................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1 Sample Clock Field Descriptions 4-5
4.3 DBS9900 Trigger Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.1 Trigger Panel Field Descriptions 4-7
5DBS9900 Driver Software – Description of Functions ................................................ 5-1
5.1 Initialize, Module and Close Functions................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 Initialize an9900_init 5-1
5.1.2 VIT Initialize an9900_VITinit 5-2
5.1.3 Set Module an9900_setModule 5-4
5.1.4 Get Module an9900_getModule 5-4
5.1.5 Identify Module an9900_identifyModule 5-5
5.1.6 Close an9900_close 5-6
5.2 Control ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-7
5.2.1 Device Type Query an9900_deviceType_Q 5-8
5.2.2 Control an9900_control 5-9
5.2.3 Status Query an9900_status_Q 5-10
5.2.4 Interrupt an9900_interrupt 5-11
5.2.5 Interrupt Query an9900_interrupt_Q 5-12
5.3 Module ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.3.1 Module Status Query an9900_moduleStatus_Q 5-14
5.3.2 Module Control an9900_moduleControl 5-15
5.3.3 Module Control Query an9900_moduleControl_Q5-16
5.3.4 EEPROM Port Write an9900_eepromPortWrite 5-17
5.3.5 EEPROM Port Query an9900_eepromPort_Q 5-18
5.3.6 EEPROM Write Enable an9900_eepromWriteEnable5-19
5.4 Memory.............................................................................................................................................................. 5-20
5.4.1 Memory Offset an9900_memoryOffset 5-20
5.4.2 Memory Offset Query an9900_memoryOffset_Q 5-21
5.4.3 Memory Attribute Query an9900_memoryAttribute_Q5-22
5.4.4 Enable Memory an9900_enableMemory 5-23
5.5 Trigger................................................................................................................................................................ 5-24
5.5.1 Set Trigger Source an9900_setTrigSource 5-24
5.5.2 Get Trigger Source an9900_getTrigSource 5-25
5.5.3 Set Trigger Output an9900_setTrigOut 5-26
5.5.4 Get Trigger Output an9900_getTrigOut 5-27
5.5.5 Set Trigger Polarity an9900_setTrigPolarity 5-28
5.5.6 Get Trigger Polarity an9900_getTrigPolarity 5-29
5.5.7 Set Trigger Threshold an9900_setTrigThreshold 5-30
5.5.8 Get Trigger Threshold an9900_getTrigThreshold 5-31
5.5.9 Trigger Source Control an9900_triggerSourceControl 5-32
5.5.10 Trigger Source Control Query an9900_triggerSourceControl_Q5-33
5.5.11 Trigger Mode an9900_triggerMode 5-34
5.5.12 Trigger Mode Query an9900_triggerMode_Q 5-35
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5.6 Clock .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-36
5.6.1 Set Clock Source an9900_setClockSource 5-37
5.6.2 Get Clock Source an9900_getClockSource 5-38
5.6.3 Set Internal Clock Reference an9900_setIntClockRef 5-39
5.6.4 Get Internal Clock Reference an9900_getIntClockRef 5-40
5.6.5 Set Clock Threshold an9900_setClockThreshold 5-41
5.6.6 Get Clock Threshold an9900_getClockThreshold 5-42
5.6.7 Set Sample Rate an9900_setSampleRate 5-43
5.6.8 Get Sample Rate an9900_getSampleRate 5-43
5.6.9 Await PLL Lock an9900_awaitPLLLock 5-44
5.6.10 Clock Frequency an9900_clockFreq 5-45
5.6.11 Clock Frequency Query an9900_clockFreq_Q 5-46
5.6.12 Clock Control an9900_clockControl 5-47
5.6.13 Clock Control Query an9900_clockControl_Q 5-48
5.6.14 R Counter an9900_rCounter 5-49
5.6.15 R Counter Query an9900_rCounter_Q 5-49
5.6.16 N Counter an9900_NCounter 5-50
5.6.17 High Speed Divider an9900_highSpeedDivider5-51
5.6.18 Low Speed Divider an9900_lowSpeedDivider 5-51
5.6.19 Clock A/B Threshold an9900_clockThreshold 5-52
5.6.20 Clock A/B Threshold Query an9900_clockThreshold_Q 5-53
5.6.21 Trigger A/B Threshold an9900_triggerThreshold 5-54
5.6.22 Trigger A/B Threshold Query an9900_triggerThreshold_Q 5-55
5.6.23 Function Latch an9900_functionLatch 5-56
5.6.24 Time Base Control an9900_timeBaseControl 5-57
5.7 Utility ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-58
5.7.1 Get Error Text an9900_getErrorText 5-58
5.7.2 Mask Write to Instrument an9900_maskWriteInst 5-59
5.7.3 Write to Instrument an9900_writeInst 5-60
5.7.4 Read from Instrument an9900_readInst 5-61
5.7.5 Reset an9900_reset 5-62
5.7.6 Error Message an9900_errorMessage 5-63
DBS9900 VME / VXI Bus Interface - Registers ................................................................... 6-1
6.1 ID REGISTER 0x00 Read Only Logical Address Register ................................................................................. 6-3
6.2 DEVICE TYPE REGISTER ................................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.3 Control Register ................................................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.4 Status Register...................................................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.5 Memory Offset Register....................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.6 Memory Attribute Register .................................................................................................................................. 6-7
6.7 Module / Relay Control Register ......................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.8 Trigger Source Control Register .......................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.9 Trigger Mode Control Register ............................................................................................................................ 6-9
6.10 Interrupt Level Select Register........................................................................................................................... 6-10
6.11 Interrupt Vector Select Register......................................................................................................................... 6-10
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