Astronics PXIe-1209 User manual

PXIe-1209
Dual 100 MHz Pulse Generator
User Manual
Publication No. 981050 REV. A
Astronics Test Systems Inc.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the
WARNINGS and CAUTION notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to
human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting
personal injury.
If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer,
ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power
supply.
Before operating the unit, ensure the conductor (green wire) is connected to the ground
(earth) conductor of the power outlet. Do not use a two-conductor extension cord or a
three-prong/two-prong adapter. This will defeat the protective feature of the third
conductor in the power cord.
Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with
power applied and protective covers removed. Read the procedures and heed warnings
to avoid “live” circuit points.
Before operating this instrument:
1. Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate.
2. Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or
connected to the protective third-wire earth ground.
If the instrument:
- fails to operate satisfactorily
- shows visible damage
- has been stored under unfavorable conditions
- has sustained stress
Do not operate until performance is checked by qualified personnel.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ...........................................................................................................................1-1
Overview and Features.....................................................................................................1-1
Functional Description.................................................................................................................... 1-2
PXIe Interface ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Pulse and Timing Control Logic ................................................................................................. 1-3
Microcontroller............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS)................................................................................................ 1-3
VCXO ......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Pin Drivers.................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Front Panel Input Signals........................................................................................................... 1-4
Backplane Trigger Signals ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Operational Modes..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Frequency (Pulse Repetition Rate)............................................................................................ 1-5
Pulse Width ................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Pulse Delay and Double Pulse Spacing .................................................................................... 1-5
Single Pulse or Double Pulse .................................................................................................... 1-5
Run Modes................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Pulse Output .............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Sync Out .................................................................................................................................... 1-6
External Trigger.......................................................................................................................... 1-6
External Gate ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
External Reference Clock .......................................................................................................... 1-6
Hardware Configuration ................................................................................................................. 1-6
Front Panel Signals A & B Input Impedance ............................................................................. 1-7
Sync Out Level........................................................................................................................... 1-7
Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Input/Output Signals....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Specifications....................................................................................................................2-1
Maximum Ratings Per Module............................................................................................... 2-1
AC Characteristics Per Channel ............................................................................................ 2-1
Mechanical ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Bus Compliance ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Environmental ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
Mechanical ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 ...........................................................................................................................3-1
Installation.........................................................................................................................3-1
Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Installing the Module into a PXIe Chassis...................................................................................... 3-1

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Software Installation ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the VISA driver ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the PXI device driver .................................................................................................. 3-2
Installing the LabVIEW instrument driver .................................................................................. 3-2
Installing the LabWindows/CVI instrument driver...................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Operation .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Programming ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Writing Register Values ............................................................................................................. 4-1
Pulse Programming ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Pulse Delay............................................................................................................................ 4-1
Sync Out ................................................................................................................................ 4-2
Frequency (Internal Pulse Repetition Rate) .......................................................................... 4-2
Single Pulse vs. Double Pulse................................................................................................... 4-2
Single, Continuous, and Burst Modes ....................................................................................... 4-3
Follow Trigger Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-3
Pulse Gating .............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Calibration...................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Reference Disciplining ................................................................................................................... 4-4
Interrupts........................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Chapter 5........................................................................................................................... 5-1
Software Operation.......................................................................................................... 5-1
Using the Soft Front Panel............................................................................................................. 5-1
Starting the Soft Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Using the LabWindows / CVI Driver .............................................................................................. 5-9
Using the LabVIEW Driver........................................................................................................... 5-11
Chapter 6........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Identification and Configuration Registers.................................................................... 6-1
I/O Registers .................................................................................................................................. 6-1
Control Status ............................................................................................................................ 6-2
Interrupt Control......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Trigger/Gate Control.................................................................................................................. 6-4
Version Info* .............................................................................................................................. 6-4
DDS Frequency - Low ............................................................................................................... 6-5
DDS Frequency - High .............................................................................................................. 6-5
Frequency Divider – Low........................................................................................................... 6-5
Frequency Divider – High .......................................................................................................... 6-5
Pulse Width - Low...................................................................................................................... 6-6
Pulse Width - Mid....................................................................................................................... 6-6
Pulse Width - High ..................................................................................................................... 6-6
Pulse Delay - Low...................................................................................................................... 6-7
Pulse Delay - Mid....................................................................................................................... 6-7
Pulse Delay - High ..................................................................................................................... 6-7

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Double Pulse Spacing - Low...................................................................................................... 6-8
Double Pulse Spacing - Mid....................................................................................................... 6-8
Double Pulse Spacing - High ..................................................................................................... 6-8
Burst Count - Low ...................................................................................................................... 6-9
Burst Count - High...................................................................................................................... 6-9
Output Amplitude – Low Level ................................................................................................... 6-9
Output Amplitude – Low Level ................................................................................................... 6-9
Slew Rate................................................................................................................................. 6-10
Input Threshold Level .............................................................................................................. 6-10
Calibration Control ................................................................................................................... 6-10
Reference Count - Low ............................................................................................................ 6-11
Reference Count - High ........................................................................................................... 6-11

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1, PXIe-1209....................................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2, PXIe-1209 Functional Block Diagram ............................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-3, Pulse Terms and Relationships...................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-4, PXIe-1209 Hardware Configuration Switches ................................................................ 1-7
Figure 1-5, Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 1-8
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Figure 5-1, Starting Soft Front Panel ................................................................................................ 5-1
Figure 5-2, RI1209e Main Panel ....................................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-3, Instrument Menu............................................................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5-4, Configure Menu .............................................................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5-5, Pulse Output Configuration Window .............................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-6, Sync Output Configuration Window ............................................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-7, Gate & Trigger Configuration Window............................................................................ 5-5
Figure 5-8, M-Triggers Routing Window ........................................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-9, Gate and Trigger Subwindow ......................................................................................... 5-7
Figure 5-10, External Reference Configuration Window .................................................................. 5-8
Figure 5-11, Front Panel Inputs Configuration Window.................................................................... 5-9

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