BNC 765 Series User manual

Summary
Model 765 REV.B USER Manual Cover..........................................................................................................................................1
GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY .....................................................................................................................................................4
TO AVOID FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Use Proper Power Cord................................................................................................................................................................4
Ground the Product .....................................................................................................................................................................4
Observe All Terminal Ratings.......................................................................................................................................................4
Power Disconnect ........................................................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Operate Without Covers..................................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures ....................................................................................................................................4
Avoid Exposed Circuitry ...............................................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions...................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. .............................................................................................................................4
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry..........................................................................................................................................4
Provide Proper Ventilation ..........................................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
AC POWER SOURCE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
POWER CONSUMPTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
ABNORMAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS...........................................................................................................................................9
PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE HANDLING ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
EQUIPMENT RECYCLING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................................................10
POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................11
2-4 CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
TRIGGER, VIEW, GENERATE AND SYNC ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY AND SOFT KEYBOARD ......................................................................................................................................... 12
SIMPLERIDER PULSE TOUCH USER INTERFACE .......................................................................................................................................... 12
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
POWER THE INSTRUMENT ON AND OFF .................................................................................................................................................. 13
PROTECT YOUR INSTRUMENT FROM MISUSE ............................................................................................................................................ 13
OBTAINING THE LATEST VERSION RELEASES ............................................................................................................................................. 15
INSTALL PULSE GENERATOR Model 765 APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................. 16
REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................................................18
PREREQUISITE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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AT INSTRUMENT COMMUNICATOR ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................................25
FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
GETTINGSTARTEDWITHModel 765...........................................................................................................................................27
INSTRUMENT CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Front Panel Buttons................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Front Panel Numeric Keypad..................................................................................................................................................... 30
OUTPUT AND PULSE DEFINITION...............................................................................................................................................32
OUTPUT CHANNEL PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Vertical Parameters .................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Period / Frequency .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
PULSE PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Width / Duty Cycle .................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Delay / Phase ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
PARAMETER CONFLICTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
PARAMETER LIMITS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
MULTIPLE PULSES OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Hint: how to generate a clock ................................................................................................................................................... 40
TRIGGER CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................................................42
TRIGGER OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 42
TRIGGER INPUT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Trigger Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Multiple Pulse Interactions........................................................................................................................................................ 51
QUICK START.............................................................................................................................................................................53
SINGLE PULSE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
DOUBLE PULSE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Model 765 SOFTWARE...............................................................................................................................................................57
USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Parameters Area ....................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Graph Area................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Command Bar Area ................................................................................................................................................................... 62
CONFIGURATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................65
SAVE AS... ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
EXPORT CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
LOAD FROM… ................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................................................................67
TRIGGER SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
OUTPUT SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
CLOCK SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 73
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REMOTE / LOCALE MODE ..........................................................................................................................................................74
Remote Desktop Connection .....................................................................................................................................................75
Self Calibration and Diagnostic .................................................................................................................................................75
Self Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................................................76
Self Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................................................................................76
Quick tips ...................................................................................................................................................................................77
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products
connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord
Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the
product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for
further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Power Disconnect
The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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Provide Proper Ventilation
Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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Safety Requirements
This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument operating in a correct
and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this section.
Safety Symbols
Where the following symbols appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels, or in this manual, they alert you to
important safety considerations.
This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents
in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.
This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.
This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis connection.
This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.
On (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.
Off (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.
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This symbol is used to denote Power. It is located on the front panel and denotes
Power On/Off status of the instrument.
This symbol is used to denote Direct Current.
CAUTION
The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions
are fully understood and met.
WARNING
The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions
are fully understood and met.
CAT I
Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the instrument front
panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are
taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
Operating Environment
The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment. Before using this
product, ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters:
Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C.
Humidity (operating): 5 % to 80 % relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 29 °C at or below +40
°C, (upper limit de-rates to 20.6 % relative humidity at +40 °C . Non-condensing.
Humidity (non-operating): 5 % to 95 % relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 40 °C at or below
+60 °C, (upper limit de-rates to 29.8 % relative humidity at +60 °C. Non-condensing.
Altitude (operating): Up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) at or below 25 °C.
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AC Power Source
For External AC Adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (+/-10%) at 45-66 Hz; Automatic AC voltage selection; Installation Category:
300V CAT II
No manual voltage selection is required because the external AC Adapter automatically adapts to line voltage.
Power Consumption
</= 150 watts
WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard
Only use the power cord provided with your instrument.
Calibration
The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified personnel only.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive elements. Under
no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument.
Abnormal Conditions
Operate the instrument only as intended by the manufacturer.
If you suspect the instrument’s protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument
against any unintended operation.
The instrument’s protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage or has been
subjected to severe transport stresses.
Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.
WARNING
Any use of the instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the instrument’s safety
protection.
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component.
Equipment Recycling.Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources.
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly
handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce
the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that
most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s
requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Operating Requirements
Power Supply
Source Voltage and Frequency
100 to 240 V RMS@ 50-60Hz
115VRMS@400Hz
Characteristic
condition
Min.
Nom.
Max.
Units
Voltage
Amplitude
45-66Hertz
85
100-240
264
VRMS
360-440 Hertz
100
115
132
VRMS
Voltage Wave
shape
All
Sine
Power Consumption
Maximum: 150W Measured: 125W
Surge Current
30 A peak (25°C) for 5 line cycles, after product has been turned
off for at least 30 s.
Mechanical Characteristics
Net Weight
10.5 kg
Net Weight with Package
11.5 kg
Overall Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 450 mm
Depth: 340 mm
Dimensions with Package
Height: 210 mm
Width: 500 mm
Depth: 400 mm
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating +5 °C to +50 °C (+41 °F to 122 °F)
Non-operating -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity
Operating 8% to 90% relative humidity with a maximum wet
bulb temperature of 29 °C at or below +50 °C, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 98% relative humidity with a maximum wet
bulb temperature of 40 °C at or below +60 °C, non- condensing
Altitude
Operating 3,000 m (9,843 feet)
Non-operating 12,000 m (39,370 feet)
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Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of Model 765 instruments Revision B. Basic
operations and concepts are presented in this manual.
The following instruments are supported by this manual:
▪Model 765-2 Rev.B
▪Model 765-4 Rev.B
The Model 765 Series offers premium signal integrity with the easiest to use touch screen display interface
(SimpleRider™). The Generation of pulses requires only a few screen touches.
The output Voltage can be adjusted up to 5 Volts pk-pk in a window of ±5 Volts with 70 ps edge rate (based on
RiderEdge™ technology) and transitions with minimal overshoot and ringing.
Its innovative hardware architecture provides the possibility to generate advanced pulse sequences, such as double
pulse or quad pulse, with fully independent timing parameters.
Package Contents
The standard Model 765 package includes the following:
•Model 765-2 or Model 765-4 pulse generator instrument
•Power Cord
•Performance/Calibration Certificate
•Model 765 Introduction and Compliance document
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2-4 Channels
Pulse Generator is always available with the basic Dual Channel (765-2) version or with the Quad Channel version
(765-4).
Each channel may generate pulses with rise time as low as 70 ps, thanks to the RiderEdge™ amplifier, and frequency
repetition rate from mHz to 125 MHz in single pulse mode and 800 MHz in quadruple pulse mode.
By using the Multiple output pulses feature, it is also possible to reach a max. repetition rate of 800 MHz.
Output Voltage is fully adjustable up to 5 Volts pk- pk inside a voltage window of ±5 Volts.
The offset is adjustable inside a voltage window of ±2.5 Volts.
The new family of RiderPulse™ Generator can produce Multiple output pulses (i.e. double pulse, quad pulse) with
independent repetition rate, width, delay, amplitude and polarity.
This gives the possibility to use the instrument as a digital delay generator for rescaling, synchronizing, delaying,
gating and triggering multiple devices with respect to one unique event.
Trigger, view, generate and sync
Trigger events may be generated internally or captured by an external trigger source or remotely from Ethernet or
GPIB connections.
Trigger In and Trigger Out may be used to synchronize multiple units to obtain several pulses and to provide a perfect
solution for specific Big Physics, Military applications or Semiconductor testing.
Simple Rider UI is designed for touch and it has been developed to put all the capabilities of the modern Pulse and
Waveform Generators right at your fingertips.
Touch Screen display and Soft Keyboard
The new Rider Series delivers 7” capacitive touch screen display and the touch-screen friendly SimpleRider™ software
allows users to generate pulses quickly by a few screen touches.
The UI ergonomic approach is well balanced to offer multiple ways to operate the instrument by offering a
complementary soft keyboard and a useful central knob for fine-tuning and adjustments during the set up operation.
SimpleRider Pulse Touch User Interface
All instrument controls and parameters are accessed through an intuitive UI that recalls the simplicity of Tablets and
modern smart phones: touch features and gestures are available to engineers and scientists to create pulses or
complex combination of pulses in few touches.
The swipe gesture gives easy access to the output and pulse parameters.
•A touch-friendly virtual numeric keypad has been designed to improve the user experience on entering the
data.
•Time saving shortcuts and intuitive icons simplify your setup also during pulse combination operations.
•Model 765 supports the most common interfaces for remote control (Ethernet, GPIB) for easy customized
instrument programming
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Recommended
Accessories
Item
Description
RM KIT
Rack Mount Kit
SSD KIT
SSD Solid State Drive
WAR EXT
Warranty Extension
CAL. CERT
Certification of Calibration
Power the Instrument On and Off
Power On
•Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel.
•Use the front-panel power button to power on the instrument.
•Wait until the system shows windows desktop.
•The Model 765 software will start automatically
Power Off
•Close the application in use.
•Press the front-panel power button to power off the instrument.
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse
Check Input and Output Connectors
When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from the output connectors to avoid making the
wrong connection.
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The instrument has both input and output connectors on the front panel. When connecting a cable, be sure to
distinguish the input connectors from the output connectors.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument may be
damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over ±15Vpk to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be
damaged
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Obtaining the Latest Version Releases
The latest version of an optional application that you ordered with your instrument may not be installed on your
instrument. The following download location is a fast and easy way to get the latest software version.
To download the latest version of software, register on the website; go to the home page of the Berkeley Nucleonics
website (www.berkeleynucleonics.com), press the Register button in the upper right of your screen.
Then navigate to the Product page and scroll down to the Software, Firmware and Drivers section. Then simply click
on the link to start the download.
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Install the Model 765 Pulse Generator Application
If your instrument has already installed another version of the Pulse Generator APP, you must first uninstall it.
1. Download the Model 765 Pulse Generator setup package from the Berkeley Nucleonics website
and decompress it to instrument’s local disk.
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2. Right click on the Add-AppDevPackage.ps1 file and select “Run with PowerShell”
3. Follow the steps on the script
4. When the application has been installed, press Return to continue.
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Remote Control
You can connect your instrument to a network for printing, file sharing, and Internet access, among other functions.
Consult with your network administrator and use the standard Windows utilities to configure the instrument for your
network.
Theinstrument can be controlled usingVXI-11 (LAN) protocol. It allows you to controlthe instrument remotely by
usingSCPI commands. Please referto the Model 765 programmermanual for a complete description aboutall
available commands.
You can followthe nextstepsto communicate with your Model 765 Series instrument.
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NI-VISA
VISA provides the programming interface between the hardware and development environments such as Visual
Studio .NET, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio for Microsoft Visual Studio and MatLab. NI-VISA is the
National Instruments implementation of the VISA I/O standard. NI-VISA includes software libraries, interactive
utilities such as NI I/O Trace and the VISA Interactive Control, and configuration programs through Measurement &
Automation Explorer for all your development needs.
1. Connect your LAN cable to the instrument.
2. On the Client-PC you must install the latest NIVISA package that you can find here
http://search.ni.com/nisearch/app/main/p/bot/no/ap/tech/lang/it/pg/1/sn/catnav:du,n8:3.1637,ssnav:sup/
3. Launch the NI-MAX tool on the Client-PC
Press Add Network Device → VISA TCP/IP Resource…
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4. Select Auto-detect of LAN Instrument
5. The panel will retrieve the discovered instruments on the LAN network, you should select the Model 765 series
one.
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