Gage CompuScope 85GC Assembly instructions

GAGE APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
Gage CompactPCI/PXI Hardware Manual
and Driver Installation Guide
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Gage CompactPCI/PXI Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide i
Table of contents
Preface................................................................................................................................................................. iii
Preventing ESD .................................................................................................................................................... 1
General safety summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards ................................................. 3
Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems ............................................................................. 9
Multiple Record for CompuScope 14100C and CompuScope 1610C................................................................ 19
Multiple Record for the CompuScope 82GC...................................................................................................... 20
Memory organization on CompuScopes (except for the CS85GC) .................................................................... 21
Memory organization on CompuScope 85GC.................................................................................................... 25
Driver installation guide .................................................................................................................................. 27
Section 1 – Installing drivers and applications ................................................................................................... 28
CompuScope Drivers Installation................................................................................................................... 35
CompuScope 3.82 Drivers ........................................................................................................................... 36
CompuScope 3.60 Windows 98/ME or Windows 2K/XP Drivers .............................................................. 42
CompuScope 3.60 Windows NT Driver Installation ................................................................................... 43
Free Applications............................................................................................................................................ 47
Purchased Software ........................................................................................................................................ 48
GageScope ................................................................................................................................................... 49
Software Development Kits (SDKs) ............................................................................................................ 50
Section 2 – Verifying the operation of your hardware........................................................................................ 52
Verifying installation and configuration of CompuScope hardware under Windows 2000/XP with
CompuScope Manager ................................................................................................................................... 52
Verifying installation and configuration of CompuScope hardware under Windows 98/ME/NT with
GageConfig..................................................................................................................................................... 53
Verifying signal acquisition of a CompuScope card with GageScope and CSTest ........................................ 54
Section 3 – Verifying signal acquisition with CSTest+ ...................................................................................... 55
Setting-up your Hardware............................................................................................................................... 55
Running CSTest+ ........................................................................................................................................... 55
What you should receive with your CompuScope 85GC .............................................................................. 71
CompuScope 85GC compliance statement......................................................................................................... 73
CompuScope 85GC product introduction........................................................................................................... 74
CompuScope 85GC specifications ..................................................................................................................... 75
CompuScope 85GC ordering information .......................................................................................................... 78
CompuScope 85GC simplified block diagram ................................................................................................... 79
CompuScope 85GC: identifying your CompuScope card(s) .............................................................................. 80
CompuScope 85GC connectors and headers ...................................................................................................... 81
CompuScope 85GC triggering............................................................................................................................ 82
External Trigger amplifier .............................................................................................................................. 82
TV Triggering................................................................................................................................................. 82
CompuScope 85GC throughput & maximum PRF............................................................................................. 83
What you should receive with your CompuScope 82GC .............................................................................. 85
CompuScope 82GC compliance statement......................................................................................................... 87
CompuScope 82GC product introduction........................................................................................................... 88
CompuScope 82GC specifications ..................................................................................................................... 89
CompuScope 82GC ordering information .......................................................................................................... 93
CompuScope 82GC simplified block diagram ................................................................................................... 95
CompuScope 82GC: identifying your CompuScope card(s) .............................................................................. 96
CompuScope 82GC connectors and headers ...................................................................................................... 98
CompuScope 82GC triggering.......................................................................................................................... 100
External Trigger amplifier ............................................................................................................................ 100
CompuScope 82GC External Clock ................................................................................................................. 101

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CompuScope 82GC Trigger Output ..................................................................................................................102
Single channel mode......................................................................................................................................103
Dual channel mode........................................................................................................................................103
CompuScope 82GC - 1 GHz Bandwidth version ..............................................................................................104
CompuScope 82GC throughput & maximum PRF............................................................................................106
What you should receive with your CompuScope 14100C ..........................................................................107
CompuScope 14100C compliance statement.....................................................................................................110
CompuScope 14100C product introduction ......................................................................................................111
CompuScope 14100C specifications .................................................................................................................112
CompuScope 14100C ordering information......................................................................................................116
CompuScope 14100C simplified block diagram...............................................................................................118
CompuScope 14100C: identifying your CompuScope card(s)..........................................................................119
CompuScope 14100C connectors and headers..................................................................................................122
CompuScope 14100C triggering .......................................................................................................................124
Windowed triggering.....................................................................................................................................125
External Trigger amplifier.............................................................................................................................125
CompuScope 14100C External Clock ...............................................................................................................126
CompuScope 14100C Trigger Output...............................................................................................................127
Single channel mode......................................................................................................................................127
Dual channel mode........................................................................................................................................127
CompuScope 14100C throughput & maximum PRF.........................................................................................128
What you should receive with your CompuScope 1610C ............................................................................129
CompuScope 1610C compliance statement.......................................................................................................132
CompuScope 1610C product introduction ........................................................................................................133
CompuScope 1610C specifications ...................................................................................................................134
CompuScope 1610C ordering information........................................................................................................138
CompuScope 1610C simplified block diagram.................................................................................................140
CompuScope 1610C: identifying your CompuScope card(s)............................................................................141
CompuScope 1610C connectors and headers....................................................................................................144
CompuScope 1610C triggering .........................................................................................................................146
Windowed triggering.....................................................................................................................................147
Channel 1 or 2 triggering...............................................................................................................................147
Trigger bus for Master/Slave systems............................................................................................................147
External Trigger amplifier.............................................................................................................................147
CompuScope 1610C External Clock .................................................................................................................148
CompuScope 1610C Trigger Output.................................................................................................................149
CompuScope 1610C throughput & maximum PRF...........................................................................................150
What you should receive with your CompuScope 3200C ............................................................................151
CompuScope 3200C product introduction ........................................................................................................153
CompuScope 3200C specifications ...................................................................................................................155
CompuScope 3200C ordering information........................................................................................................158
CompuScope 3200C simplified block diagram.................................................................................................159
CompuScope 3200C: identifying your CompuScope card(s)............................................................................160
CompuScope 3200C connectors and headers....................................................................................................162
CompuScope 3200C triggering .........................................................................................................................163
CompuScope 3200C digital input......................................................................................................................164
Pin layout on CS3200C connector – Single-ended, TTL/CMOS inputs........................................................164
Pin layout on CS3200C connector – Differential, ECL/PECL inputs ...........................................................165
Input comparators..........................................................................................................................................165
Front-end FPGA ............................................................................................................................................166
Gage products..................................................................................................................................................167

Gage CompactPCI/PXI Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide iii
Preface
This manual provides detailed information on the hardware features of CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI Analog
Input and Digital Input cards. This information includes specifications, block diagrams, and connector
descriptions, as well as memory architecture.
In addition, this guide takes you through the process of installing your CompactPCI/PXI CompuScope card(s)
and describes available custom features.
Please note that this manual is not intended as a reference for PCI bus CompuScope cards. If you did not receive
the correct guide, please contact the factory for a replacement.
It is assumed that the reader is familiar with using PCs, Windows and CompactPCITM cards. No description is
included for these topics. If you are not comfortable with these areas, it is strongly recommended that you refer
to the relevant product guides.
To maintain the accuracy of the information contained herein, we reserve the right to make changes to this
manual from time to time.
Note: For brevity, in this manual,
“CompuScope 85GC” is sometimes abbreviated as “CS85GC”
“CompuScope 82GC” is sometimes abbreviated as “CS82GC”
“CompuScope 14100C” is sometimes abbreviated as “CS14100C”
“CompuScope 1610C” is sometimes abbreviated as “CS1610C”
“CompuScope 3200C” is sometimes abbreviated as “CS3200C”

Preventing ESD 1
Preventing ESD
Before installing or servicing this product, read the ESD information below:
! CAUTION. Static discharge can damage any
semiconductor component in this instrument.
When handling this instrument in any way that requires access to the on-board circuitry, adhere to the following
precautions to avoid damaging the circuit components due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Minimize handling of static-sensitive circuit boards and components.
2. Transport and store static sensitive modules in their static protected containers or on a metal rail. Label
any package that contains static sensitive boards.
3. Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while handling
these modules and circuit boards. Do installation and service of static-sensitive modules only at a
static-free work station.
4. Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed on the work station surface.
5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible.
6. Do not slide the circuit boards over any surface.
7. Avoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering capable of generating
a static charge.

2General safety summary
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.
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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, which exceeds the maximum rating of
that terminal.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards 3
Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope
CompactPCI/PXI cards
In this section, we will go over a simple, step-by-step procedure for installing a single CompactPCI/PXI
CompuScope card in your CompactPCI system.
If you have purchased 2 or more cards for a Multiple/Independent system, simply repeat steps 2 to 7 (inclusively)
as many times as needed to install all of your cards. Note that current versions of GageScope software can
display channels from only one multiple-independent card in the same window. GageScope will automatically
open one separate display window for each enabled CompuScope.
Before installing the CompuScope card, please refer to page 1 for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling
procedures.
1 Power off your CompactPCI chassis.
CompuScope cards are not hot-swappable and all installation and removal must be done with the power
off.
2 Select the required number of unused full-sized 6U CompactPCI expansion slots.
You need one slot for the following cards: CompuScope 82GC; CompuScope 85GC;
CompuScope 14100C-1M; CompuScope 1610C-1M, CompuScope 3200C-2MB.
You will need two slots for the following cards with 8M or more memory: CompuScope 1610C,
CompuScope 14100C, or CompuScope 3200C.
There is no limitation on which slot is used, as the CompuScope card will operate correctly in any slot.
FOR HIGHEST SIGNAL FIDELITY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPUSCOPE CARD BE
INSTALLED AT LEAST ONE SLOT AWAY FROM A HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE SOURCE, SUCH AS
A POWER SUPPLY OR CPU CARD.

4Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards
3 Unfasten the screw holding the unused slot’s frontplate and remove it. For the following cards
with 8M or more memory: CompuScope 1610C, CompuScope 14100C, or CompuScope 3200C,
remove two adjacent frontplates.
Figure 1: Unscrew the slot’s frontplate and remove it

Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards 5
4 Open the card handles.
This is essential for the card to slide into the CompactPCI slot. If these handles are closed, gently press
on the red tabs. This action will cause the handles to open.
Please note that the connectors in the illustration below may not be identical to your CompuScope card.
We are using a CompuScope 14100C for this example, but the card handles work the same way on all the
CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards.
Figure 2: Open the card handles (CS14100C shown)

6Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards
5 Insert the CompuScope card into the empty slot.
Ensure that the card slides into the card guides on the chassis.
Some CompactPCI chassis have air deflectors installed in unused slots. If the card does not insert in the
chassis, check for and remove the air deflector before inserting the card.
Figure 3: Inserting a single-slot CompactPCI CompuScope card
(CS85GC, CS82GC, CS14100C-1M, CS1610C-1M or CS3200C-2M)
Figure 4: Inserting a 2-slot CompactPCI CompuScope card
(CS14100C-8M and up, CS1610C-8M and up or CS3200C-256M and up)

Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards 7
6 Fully slide the card into the chassis.
Gently push the card into the chassis until you hear the handles click into position. If necessary, provide
manual assistance in the proper closure of the handles.
Please note that the connectors in the illustration below may not be identical to your CompuScope card.
We are using a CompuScope 14100C for this example, but the card handles work the same way on all the
CompuScope CompactPCI/PCI cards.
Figure 5: Slide the card until the handles click (CS14100C shown)
7 Fasten the card to the chassis using the screws embedded in the card handles.
Figure 6: Fasten the card to the chassis using screws (CS14100C shown)

8Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI cards
8 Turn on the power switch of the CompactPCI chassis.
9 Install software drivers.
Refer to the section within this manual called Driver installation guide for instructions on installing
Windows drivers for the CompuScope cards. Windows drivers are supplied with the product on CD.
10 Verify presence of the CompuScope card using the configuration utility provided with the drivers.
Refer to the section within this manual called Driver installation guide.
11 (Optional) Verify the operation of the card using CSTest+ or CSTest.
CSTest+ and CSTest are sample programs provided with the CompuScope drivers to ensure proper
operation of the CompuScope cards. CSTest+ is provided with the 3.82.xx drivers and CSTest is
provided with the 3.60.xx drivers. Please refer to the section within this manual called Section 3 –
Verifying signal acquisition with CSTest+ for details on running CSTest+.
12 Install GageScope software for CS85GC, CS82GC, CS14100C and CS1610C.
Refer to the section within this manual called GageScope in the Driver installation guide section for
instructions on installing this software.
If you have a CS3200C, install GageBit software.
Refer to the section within this manual called Free Applications in the Driver installation guide section
for instructions on installing this software.
13 Run GageScope software and start acquiring data (not applicable for CS3200C).
Follow the instructions provided in the GageScope manual for using this software.
14 (Optional) Writing your own program using Gage Software Development Kits (SDKs).
When writing your own program using one of Gage’s Software Development Kits (SDKs), please refer to
the appropriate Gage SDK manual for information on installation and operation of the Gage SDK.

Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems 9
Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems
Below, you will find detailed instructions to guide you through the installation process of your Master/Slave
Multi-Card system.
Before installing the CompuScope cards, please refer to page 1 for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling
procedures.
Please note that, unlike other types of CompuScope cards, multiple CS85GC cards cannot be configured as a
Master/Slave Multi-Card system. Multi-Card CompuScope 85GC systems must be installed and operated as a
Multiple-Independent Multi-Card system.
If you are installing a Multiple/Independent system, follow the instructions listed in the previous section,
Installing single or multiple/independent CompuScope CompactPCI/PXI , for installing each of the cards.
1 Power off your CompactPCI chassis.
CompuScope cards are not hot-swappable and all installation and removal must be done with the power
off.
2 Select adjacent full-sized 6U CompactPCI expansion slots.
If you are installing a Master/Slave system consisting of CompuScope 82GC, CompuScope 14100C-1M,
CompuScope 1610C-1M or CompuScope 3200C-2MB cards, the number of adjacent slots should be
equal to the number of CompuScope cards you want to install.
If you are installing a Master/Slave system consisting of the following CompuScope cards with 8M or
more memory: CompuScope 14100C, CompuScope 1610C, CompuScope 3200C, the number of
adjacent slots should be twice the number of CompuScope cards you want to install.
There is no limitation on which slots are used, as the CompuScope cards will operate correctly in any
slot.
FOR HIGHEST SIGNAL FIDELITY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT COMPUSCOPE CARDS BE
INSTALLED AT LEAST ONE SLOT AWAY FROM A HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE SOURCE,
SUCH AS A POWER SUPPLY OR CPU CARD

10 Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems
3 Unscrew the screws holding the unused slots’ frontplates and remove them.
For the following cards with 8M or more memory: CompuScope 1610C, CompuScope 14100C, or
CompuScope 3200C, remove two adjacent frontplates.
Figure 7: Unscrew the slot’s frontplate and remove it

Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems 11
4 Open the card handles of all CompuScope cards.
This is essential for the cards to slide into the CompactPCI slot. If these handles are closed, gently press
on the red tabs. This action will cause the handles to open.
Please note that the connectors in the illustration below may not be identical to your CompuScope card.
We are using a CompuScope 14100C for this example, but the card handles work the same way on all the
CompuScope CompactPCI/PCI cards.
Figure 8: Open the card handles (CS14100C shown)

12 Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems
5 Insert the MASTER CompuScope card into the left-most empty slot.
Note that the MASTER card is the one labeled “CH 1” & “CH 2”. Ensure that the card slides into the
card guides on the chassis.
Some CompactPCI chassis have air deflectors installed in unused slots. If the card does not insert in the
chassis, check for and remove the air deflector before inserting the card.
Figure 9: Inserting the MASTER card (CS14100C shown)

Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems 13
6 Fully slide the card into the chassis.
Gently push the card into the chassis until you hear the handles click into position. If necessary, provide
manual assistance in the proper closure of the handles.
Please note that the connectors in the illustration below may not be identical to your CompuScope card.
We are using a CompuScope 14100C for this example, but the card handles work the same way on all the
CompuScope CompactPCI/PCI cards.
Figure 10: Slide the card until the handles click (CS14100C shown)

14 Installing CompactPCI/PXI Master/Slave multi-card systems
7 Fasten the card to the chassis using the screws embedded in the card handles.
Figure 11: Fasten the card to the chassis using screws (CS14100C shown)