API 8512 Series User manual

MANUAL IM635
Operation & Installation Manual Revision A
Operation & Installation Manual
Model 8512 Series
Programmable Switch Units
This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for
any purpose unless authorized in writing by Weinschel, a part
of API Technologies Corp.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................2
1. Safety Summary .........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Definitions ............................................................................................................................................6
1.2. General Precautions ..............................................................................................................................6
1.3. Detailed Precautions..............................................................................................................................7
1.4. Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................................................7
1.5. Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive ............................................................................................................8
2. General Information ....................................................................................................................................9
2.1. Document Overview ..............................................................................................................................9
2.2. Related Manuals....................................................................................................................................9
2.3. Equipment Overview .............................................................................................................................9
3. Installation ...............................................................................................................................................10
3.1. Rack Mounting ....................................................................................................................................10
3.2. Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................................10
3.3. Supply Voltage and Fuse .....................................................................................................................11
3.4. RF Port Connectors .............................................................................................................................11
3.5. Ground Lug.........................................................................................................................................11
4. Remote Operation .....................................................................................................................................12
4.1. RS-232 Serial ......................................................................................................................................12
4.2. Serial Console Boot Display..................................................................................................................13
4.3. 10/100BaseT Ethernet .........................................................................................................................13
4.4. USB....................................................................................................................................................14
4.5. GPIB ..................................................................................................................................................14
5. Front Panel Control ...................................................................................................................................15
5.1. Navigation ..........................................................................................................................................15
5.2. Menus ................................................................................................................................................15
6. Command Operation .................................................................................................................................17
6.1. Application Specific Commands ............................................................................................................17
RFSW..................................................................................................................................................17
RFSW [select]......................................................................................................................................17
6.2. General RF configuration and Status Commands ...................................................................................17
SHOW STAT ........................................................................................................................................17
SHOW RFCONFIG ................................................................................................................................18
SET DEFAULT ......................................................................................................................................18
SHOW DEFAULT ..................................................................................................................................18
SET RFCONFIG type settings ................................................................................................................19
RFCONFIG? .........................................................................................................................................19
6.3. Counter Commands.............................................................................................................................19
COUNTER? ..........................................................................................................................................20

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SHOW COUNTER .................................................................................................................................20
SET COUNTER .....................................................................................................................................20
6.4. 488.2 Common Commands ..................................................................................................................20
*CLS ...................................................................................................................................................20
*IDN? .................................................................................................................................................20
*OPC ..................................................................................................................................................21
*OPC?.................................................................................................................................................21
*ESR? .................................................................................................................................................21
*RST...................................................................................................................................................21
*TST? .................................................................................................................................................21
*SRE...................................................................................................................................................22
*SRE? .................................................................................................................................................22
*ESE ...................................................................................................................................................22
*ESE? .................................................................................................................................................22
ERR?...................................................................................................................................................22
LLO.....................................................................................................................................................23
LLO? ...................................................................................................................................................23
6.5. Setup and Configuration Commands.....................................................................................................23
SET EOS..............................................................................................................................................23
6.5.1 Serial Port ......................................................................................................................................24
SET SERIAL BAUDRATE........................................................................................................................24
SET SERIAL FLOW ...............................................................................................................................24
6.5.2 Network.........................................................................................................................................24
SET IPADDR ........................................................................................................................................24
SET GPIB ADDR [address]....................................................................................................................25
SET DHCP ...........................................................................................................................................25
SET AUTOIP ........................................................................................................................................25
SET NETMASK .....................................................................................................................................26
SET GATEWAY.....................................................................................................................................26
SET TCP CONNECT ..............................................................................................................................26
SET TCP SERVER .................................................................................................................................26
SET TCP KEEPALIVE.............................................................................................................................26
SET TCP TIMEOUT...............................................................................................................................27
SET TCP ECHO ....................................................................................................................................27
SET UDP SERVER.................................................................................................................................27
SET TELNET ........................................................................................................................................27
SET NETSTAT ......................................................................................................................................28
IPCONFIG? ..........................................................................................................................................28
6.6. Macro Commands ...............................................................................................................................28
MACRO OPEN ......................................................................................................................................28
MACRO CLOSE.....................................................................................................................................28

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MACRO ADD........................................................................................................................................28
MACRO DELETE ...................................................................................................................................28
SHOW MACRO .....................................................................................................................................29
6.7. Show Commands ................................................................................................................................29
SHOW BUILD.......................................................................................................................................29
SHOW EOS..........................................................................................................................................29
SHOW SET ..........................................................................................................................................29
SHOW USB..........................................................................................................................................30
Show GPIB ..........................................................................................................................................30
SHOW NET..........................................................................................................................................30
SHOW IPADDR ....................................................................................................................................31
SHOW NET TCP ...................................................................................................................................31
SHOW NET UDP...................................................................................................................................32
SHOW NET TELNET .............................................................................................................................32
6.8. Misc. Commands .................................................................................................................................32
CONSOLE ............................................................................................................................................32
CONSOLE? ..........................................................................................................................................32
USB CONSOLE .....................................................................................................................................32
DELAY.................................................................................................................................................33
REBOOT..............................................................................................................................................33
RUN ....................................................................................................................................................33
LCD ....................................................................................................................................................33
TEMP?.................................................................................................................................................33
TIME? .................................................................................................................................................34
TIMESTAMP.........................................................................................................................................34
TIMESTAMP? .......................................................................................................................................34
REPEAT...............................................................................................................................................34
SYSTEST .............................................................................................................................................34
FACTORY PRESET ................................................................................................................................35
FACTORY PRESET VERIFY ....................................................................................................................35
HELP...................................................................................................................................................35
6.9. MISC Network Commands ...................................................................................................................35
PING...................................................................................................................................................35
TCP SERVER........................................................................................................................................35
7. Instrument Security Procedures for Secure Environments ............................................................................36
7.1. Types of Memory ................................................................................................................................36
7.2. Clearing and Sanitization .....................................................................................................................36
7.3. Clearing Internal Memory ....................................................................................................................36
7.4. Sanitizing Internal Memory ..................................................................................................................36
8. Firmware and Drivers ................................................................................................................................38
8.1. Updating Device Firmware via Serial Port..............................................................................................38

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8.2. USB Driver Installation ........................................................................................................................40
9. Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................41
9.1. Inspection ..........................................................................................................................................41
9.2. Preventative Maintenance ....................................................................................................................41
9.3. Machined Surfaces and Hardware ........................................................................................................41
9.4. Chassis Cleaning .................................................................................................................................42
9.5. Connector Cleaning .............................................................................................................................42
9.6. Line Voltage Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................42
10. Replacement Parts List and Drawings .......................................................................................................43
10.1. Factory Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................43
11. Contacting Weinschel ..............................................................................................................................44
11.1. Manufacturer Warranty......................................................................................................................44
12. Appendix ................................................................................................................................................45
12.1. Revision History ................................................................................................................................45

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1. Safety Summary
1.1. Definitions
The following definitions apply to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTICES found throughout this manual.
WARNING: An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, statement, condition, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury and/or death of personnel. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING symbol until all
the indicated conditions have been fully understood and/or met.
CAUTION: An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, statement, condition, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage or destruction of the equipment or long-term health hazards to personnel. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION symbol until all the indicated conditions have been fully understood and/or met.
NOTICE: An essential operating or maintenance procedure, condition, or statement that must be highlighted.
1.2. General Precautions
The following are general precautions that are not related to any specific procedure and, therefore, do not appear
elsewhere in this publication. These are precautions that personnel must understand and apply during various
phases of instrument operation or service.
Potentially lethal voltages are present in this instrument. Serious shock hazards from voltages
above 70 volts may exist in any connector, chassis, or circuit board. Observe the following
precautions.
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.
Using the supplied three-conductor power cable ensures that the instrument can be firmly
connected to the ac power source and electrical ground at a grounded power outlet. If using a 3-2
wire adapter be sure to connect the ground lead to earth ground.
Use the buddy system any time work involving active high voltage components is required. Turn OFF the power
before making/breaking any electrical connection. Regard any exposed connector, terminal board, or circuit board
as a possible shock hazard. DO NOT replace any component or module with power applied.
If test conditions to live equipment are required, ground the test equipment before probing the voltage or signal
to be tested.

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Personnel working with or near high voltage should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.
DO NOT wear jewelry (rings, bracelets, metal watches, and/or neck chains) while working on exposed
equipment. Be very cautious about using hand tools near exposed backplanes, bus bars, and/or power supply
terminals. Use properly insulated tools. When making test connections to the power supply terminals and bus
bars, use only insulated probe tips.
Verify that the instrument is set to match the available line voltage and the correct fuse is installed.
DO NOT install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to this instrument. Contact Weinschel to
acquire any information on replacement parts or returning the instrument for repair. Unauthorized modification
can cause injury to personnel and/or destruction of the instrument.
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement or adjustments must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
DO NOT operate the instrument near or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
1.3. Detailed Precautions
The following WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES appear throughout the text of this manual and are repeated
here for emphasis.
All procedures and/or steps identified as must be followed exactly as written and according to
industry accepted ESDS device handling procedures. Failure to comply WILL result in ESD
damage.
DO NOT use a nylon bristle brush in any solvent as the bristles may dissolve and cause damage to the
circuit card or component.
DO NOT use ultrasonic cleaning on parts or assemblies containing electrical or electronic components.
DO NOT bend pins of electrical connectors when using fiber-bristle brush.
Compressed air used for cleaning and/or drying can create airborne particles that may enter the eye.
Goggles/face shields should be worn. DO NOT direct air stream towards self or other personnel. Pressure should
be restricted to a maximum of 15 psi to avoid personal injury.
Under no circumstances should a wire brush, steel wool, or abrasive compound be used on any surface. Using
these items will cause extensive damage to the instrument's surface.
DO NOT return any instrument or component to Weinschel without receiving prior factory
authorization.
1.4. Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used to identify safety hazards found throughout this publication and/or located on the
instrument.

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1.5. Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive
The equipment documented in this manual contains certain Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) components
or parts. Therefore, certain procedures/steps are identified by the use of the symbol . This symbol is used in
two ways:
•When the ESDS symbol is placed between a paragraph and title, that paragraph, including all
subparagraphs, is considered ESDS device handling procedure.
• When the ESDS symbol is placed between a procedure/step number and the text, all of that
procedure is considered an ESDS device handling procedure.
All procedures and/or steps identified as ESDS must be followed exactly as written and according to accepted
ESDS device handling procedures. Failure to comply WILL RESULT in ESDS damage.

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2. General Information
2.1. Document Overview
This manual contains setup and operation information for the Weinschel Model 8512 Series, Programmable
Switches.
A general description of the product, information regarding installation and user operation, and maintenance
instructions are also included in this manual. Assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials are
located in the document appendix.
2.2. Related Manuals
The following manuals contain information that may be used in conjunction with this manual to operate, service,
or calibrate this device.
Manual
Title
IM619
Switch Control Center Software manual
2.3. Equipment Overview
Weinschel 8512 Series Programmable Switch Units represent a new streamlined approach in programmable
switches for bench test and subsystem applications. Standard 8512 Series designs house and control up to 14
failsafe or latching electromechanical switches via front panel controls, Ethernet, USB and Serial communications
interfaces. A GPIB (IEEE-488) interface is also available as an option. It can be configured in a single input multi-
channel configuration or can be configured for up to 14 channels each, SP6T switches interconnected externally
in a variety of matrix arrangements.
Applications for the Model 8512 Series include:
1. Remote control of up to 14 switches through a single connection
2. Can be configured into multiple full blocking matrices using external coaxial cables, up to a 6 x 6 matrix.
3. Can be configured as a single pole, multi throw switch, up to SP66T.
4. Failsafe and latching options allow for non-contiguous or high power applications, respectively.
Figure 1 below shows the functional block diagram of the module.
Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram of 8512 series module

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3. Installation
Figure-2 and figure-3 below shows the front and rear panels of 6-channel and 14-channel 8512 series module.
Figure-2: Front and rear panel of 6 channel module
Figure-3: Front and Rear Panel of 14 channel module
3.1. Rack Mounting
The Model 8512 Series can be mounted in any rack or cabinet that conforms 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 8512.
1. Perform an initial inspection of the unit.
2. Verify the AC power connection is configured to the correct voltage for your region.