ESCO Technologies ETS-Lindgren EMControl 7006-001 User manual

Model 7006-001
EMControl™
Positioner Controller Plug-In Card
User Manual

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order to improve function, design, or for any other reason. Nothing contained herein shall
constitute ETS-Lindgren Inc. assuming any liability whatsoever arising out of the application
or use of any product or circuit described herein. ETS-Lindgren Inc. does not convey any
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© Copyright 2014–2015 by ETS-Lindgren Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this
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EMCenter, EMControl, TILE!, and EMQuest are trademarks of ETS-Lindgren Inc.
Revision Record
MANUAL, EMCONTROL | Part #399348, Rev. C
Revision
Description
Date
A
Initial Release
May, 2014
B
Updated EMCenter models
June, 2014
C
Updated commands
September, 2015

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Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..............................................vii
1.0 Introduction..........................................................................9
EMCenter Modular RF Platform (Required) .............................................. 10
Standard Configuration............................................................................. 11
Optional Items .......................................................................................... 11
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ............................................... 11
2.0 Maintenance .......................................................................13
Maintenance of Fiber Optics..................................................................... 13
Service Procedures .................................................................................. 14
Contacting ETS-Lindgren.................................................................. 14
Sending a Component for Service..................................................... 14
Calibration Services and Annual Calibration...................................... 14
3.0 Specifications.....................................................................15
Performance Specifications ...................................................................... 15
4.0 EMControl Plug-In Card Installation ................................17
Plug-In Card Installation............................................................................ 17
5.0 Operation............................................................................19
EMControl Connectors and Indicators....................................................... 19
Device 1 / Device 2........................................................................... 19
AUX.................................................................................................. 20
Connecting Devices to EMControl ............................................................ 20
Device 1 / Device 2: Towers and Turntables..................................... 20
AUX: Additional Devices................................................................... 20
Powering On and Off EMCenter................................................................ 20
Power On.......................................................................................... 21
Power Off.......................................................................................... 22
Manual Control of EMControl.................................................................... 23
Initiate Movement.............................................................................. 24
Seek to A Specific Position for Connected Tower/Turntable.............. 25
Stop Movement................................................................................. 25
Initiate Movement Between Upper and Lower Limit........................... 25
Change Current Position................................................................... 26

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Change Speed.................................................................................. 26
Control Auxiliary Devices.................................................................. 27
Change Other Settings...................................................................... 27
Define Speed Presets....................................................................... 29
Set Up Devices................................................................................. 30
6.0 EMControl Command Set .................................................33
Detailed Description of Remote Commands.............................................. 34
Detailed Command List............................................................................. 35
ACC.................................................................................................. 35
ACC?................................................................................................ 35
AUX#................................................................................................ 36
AUX#?.............................................................................................. 36
CAL .................................................................................................. 37
CAL? ................................................................................................ 37
CC.................................................................................................... 38
CL..................................................................................................... 39
CL?................................................................................................... 39
CP .................................................................................................... 40
CP? .................................................................................................. 41
CW ................................................................................................... 41
CY .................................................................................................... 42
CY? .................................................................................................. 42
DIR?................................................................................................. 43
DN.................................................................................................... 43
ERE.................................................................................................. 44
ERE?................................................................................................ 45
ERR?................................................................................................ 46
LH..................................................................................................... 48
LH?................................................................................................... 48
LL ..................................................................................................... 49
LL? ................................................................................................... 50
LV..................................................................................................... 51
LV?................................................................................................... 51
MBSND............................................................................................. 52
MBSND?........................................................................................... 52
PARM:BCT....................................................................................... 53

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PARM:BCT?..................................................................................... 53
PARM:LIMST.................................................................................... 54
PARM:LIMST?.................................................................................. 54
PARM:QKST..................................................................................... 55
PARM:QKST?................................................................................... 55
PH .................................................................................................... 56
PV..................................................................................................... 56
P?..................................................................................................... 57
S#..................................................................................................... 58
S?..................................................................................................... 58
SC .................................................................................................... 59
SC? .................................................................................................. 59
SEP.................................................................................................. 60
SEP?................................................................................................ 60
SK..................................................................................................... 61
SKN.................................................................................................. 62
SKP.................................................................................................. 63
SKR.................................................................................................. 64
SPEED............................................................................................. 65
SPEED? ........................................................................................... 65
SS#................................................................................................... 66
SS#?................................................................................................. 67
ST..................................................................................................... 67
TT..................................................................................................... 68
TWR................................................................................................. 69
TYP? ................................................................................................ 70
UH.................................................................................................... 71
UH?.................................................................................................. 71
UL..................................................................................................... 72
UL?................................................................................................... 73
UP .................................................................................................... 73
UV .................................................................................................... 74
UV? .................................................................................................. 74
VS?................................................................................................... 75
WL.................................................................................................... 75
WL?.................................................................................................. 76

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ZERO ............................................................................................... 77
ZERO?.............................................................................................. 77
IEEE 488.2 Mandatory Instruction Set ...................................................... 78
*CLS................................................................................................. 78
*ESE................................................................................................. 79
*ESE?............................................................................................... 80
*IDN?................................................................................................ 81
*OPC?.............................................................................................. 82
*RST................................................................................................. 82
*SRE................................................................................................. 83
*SRE?............................................................................................... 84
*STB?............................................................................................... 85
*WAI................................................................................................. 86
Error Codes.............................................................................................. 87
Appendix A: Warranty.............................................................89
Duration of Warranties for EMControl Plug-In Card................................... 89
Appendix B: EC Declaration of Conformity ..........................91

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Note: Denotes helpful information intended to provide tips for better
use of the product.
Caution: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions
could result in minor personal injury and/or property
damage. Included text gives proper procedures.
Warning: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions
could result in SEVERE personal injury and/or property
damage. Included text gives proper procedures.
Note: See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety,
regulatory, and other product marking information.

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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
The ETS-Lindgren EMControl™
Positioner Controller Plug-in Card is a
versatile positioner controller which enables
you to synchronize the simultaneous
movements of up to two ETS-Lindgren
positioning devices (for example, towers or
turntables) and the on/off operation of an
additional auxiliary device, such as a LISN
or EUT.
EMControl allows a target location to be
entered manually or under software control
to redirect the device from its current
location to another position. EMControl
incorporates advanced acceleration and
deceleration algorithms to accurately
control variable, high speed drives.
Multiple EMControl cards can be utilized for
applications with more than two positioning
devices.
EMControl is designed for use with the EMCenter™ Modular RF Platform; for
more information about EMCenter, see page 10.
Note: EMControl is fully compatible with ETS-Lindgren towers and
turntables manufactured in 2005 and later. Contact ETS-Lindgren
for additional information.

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EMCenter Modular RF Platform (Required)
The EMCenter Modular RF Platform is required for operation, and is sold
separately.
Front Panel
Back Panel
The EMCenter may be controlled from a computer using these
software products:
ETS-Lindgren TILE!™ (Totally Integrated Laboratory Environment)
ETS-Lindgren EMQuest™ Data Acquisition and Analysis Software
Other test automation software
Contact ETS-Lindgren for ordering information.

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Standard Configuration
EMControl Positioner Controller Plug-in Card
Optional Items
Fiber optic cable
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment
for the following:
Warranty information
Safety, regulatory, and other product marking information
Steps to receive your shipment
Steps to return a component for service
ETS-Lindgren calibration service
ETS-Lindgren contact information

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Maintenance
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2.0 Maintenance
CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, follow the
safety information in the ETS-Lindgren
Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
WARNING: Maintenance of the EMControl card is limited
to external components such as cables or connectors.
If you have any questions concerning
maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren
Customer Service.
Maintenance of Fiber Optics
The fiber optic cables and connectors used with EMControl™ Positioner
Controller Plug-in Card can be damaged from airborne particles, humidity and
moisture, oils from the human body, and debris from the connectors they plug
into. Always handle connectors and cables with care.
Fiber optic cables and connectors are easily broken if twisted or bent. Make sure
the fiber optic cabling does not hang unsupported from where it connects to the
EMControl card. Keep the cables as straight as possible from the connector to
the protective sheath.
Following are additional guidelines to protect fiber optic cables.
WARRANTY

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CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance,
disconnect the fiber optic cables from the unit and turn off
power.
When disconnecting fiber optic cables, apply the included
dust caps to the ends to maintain their integrity.
Before connecting fiber optic cables, clean the connector
tips and in-line connectors.
Before attaching in-line connectors, clean them with
moisture-free compressed air.
Failure to perform these tasks may result in damage to the
fiber optic connectors or cables.
Service Procedures
CONTACTING ETS-LINDGREN
Note: Please see www.ets-lindgren.com for a list of ETS-Lindgren
offices, including phone and email contact information.
SENDING A COMPONENT FOR SERVICE
For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren for
service, see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
CALIBRATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL CALIBRATION
See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information
on ETS-Lindgren calibration services.

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Specifications
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3.0 Specifications
Note: For complete operating specifications, see the EMCenter
Modular RF Platform User Manual.
Performance Specifications
Linear Resolution:
0.1 cm
Rotation Resolution:
0.1º
Form Factor:
Occupies one slot of EMCenter
Fiber Optic I/O:
Device 1: In (1), Out (1)
Device 2: In (1), Out (1)
Auxiliary (2)

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4.0 EMControl Plug-In Card Installation
CAUTION: : Before connecting any components, follow
the information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information
Bulletin included with your shipment.
Caution: The EMControl card is designed to be used
ONLY with the EMCenter. Do not use the card in
combination with any other system.
Plug-In Card Installation
1. Determine in which empty slot in the EMCenter™ Modular RF Platform
you want to install the EMControl™ Positioner Controller Plug-in Card.
Looking at the back of the EMCenter, the slots are numbered
1 through 7 from left to right.
2. Remove the blank panel from the slot by removing the two screws at
the top of the blank panel and the two screws at the bottom.
3. Carefully insert the EMControl card into the slot of the EMCenter.
Tighten the four screws.
4. Turn on the EMCenter. The EMCenter will automatically detect the
newly-installed EMControl card.
5. Depending on the test setup requirements, connect coaxial cables to
the relay connections on the back panel of the EMCenter.
6. Connect the EMCenter to a personal computer using USB, RS-232,
Ethernet, or IEEE (optional).
7. Plug the interlock into the connector on the back of the EMCenter.
The card installation is complete. You can control EMControl through the
EMCenter touchscreen, with ETS-Lindgren TILE!™ (Totally Integrated
Laboratory Environment), ETS-Lindgren EMQuest™ Data Acquisition and
Analysis Software, and other test automation software packages. Contact
ETS-Lindgren for additional information.

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Operation
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5.0 Operation
CAUTION: Before placing into operation, follow the safety
information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information
Bulletin included with your shipment.
CAUTION: Prior to operation, verify that the mains voltage
is within the operating range of the equipment.
EMControl Connectors and Indicators
Note: For information on connecting devices to EMControl, see the
next section on page 20.
DEVICE 1 / DEVICE 2
The EMControl™ Positioner Controller
Plug-in Card provides IN and OUT ports for
connecting any combination of towers and
turntables, up to two devices.
Use DEVICE 1 to connect a tower.
Use DEVICE 2 to connect a
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AUX
EMControl provides two ports for connecting additional devices, such as LISNs
(Line Impedance Stabilization Network) and EUTs (Equipment Under Test). They
may be connected in any combination, up to two devices.
Use AUX 1 and AUX 2 to connect an additional device.
Connecting Devices to EMControl
DEVICE 1 / DEVICE 2: TOWERS AND TURNTABLES
To connect a tower or turntable to EMControl, use the dual fiber optic cable
included with the device. The dual fiber optic cable provides two ST connectors
at each end; either end can be connected to EMControl.
1. Plug an ST connector at one end of the fiber optic cable to the IN port
of the device, and plug the ST connector at the other end to the
OUT port on the EMControl card.
2. Plug the remaining ST connector at one end of the fiber optic cable to
the OUT port of the device, and plug the remaining ST connector at the
other end to the IN port on the EMControl card.
AUX: ADDITIONAL DEVICES
Connect additional devices such as LISNs and EUTs to the AUX 1 and AUX 2
ports on the EMControl card. Use AUX 1 if connecting a single additional device.
Powering On and Off EMCenter
Note: For information on using the EMCenter touchscreen, see the
EMCenter Modular Test System User Manual.