ICS N4865A User manual

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a division of Systems West Inc.
MODEL N4865A
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LAN Adapter
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MODEL N4865A
GPIB
LAN Adapter
Instruction Manual
7034 Commerce Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone [phone], Fax [phone] Publication Number 120203
Web Site http://www.icselect.com August 2009 Edition Rev x3
ICS
ELECTRONICS
ICS
division of Systems West Inc.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Within 12 months of delivery, ICS Electronics will repair or replace this product,
at our option, if any part is found to be defective in materials or workmanship (la-
bor is included). Return this product to ICS Electronics, or other designated repair
station, freight prepaid, for prompt repair or replacement. Contact ICS for a return
material authorization (RMA) number prior to returning the product for repair.
CERTIFICATION
ICS Electronics Corporation certifi es that this product was carefully inspected
and tested at the factory prior to shipment and was found to meet all requirements
of the specifi cation under which it was furnished.
EMI/RFI WARNING
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause inter-
ference to radio communications. The Model N4865A has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and to comply with the EEC Standards EN 55022 and EN
50082-1, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interfer-
ence when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
Certifi cate of Compliance reproduced in Figure 1-3.
Certifi cate of Compliance reproduced in Figure 1-3.
TRADEMARKS
The following trademarks referred to in this manual are the property of the
following companies:
VEE is a trademark of Agilent, Palo Alto, CA
LabView is a Trademark of National Instruments, Austin, TX
ICS and GPIB AnyWhere are trademarks of ICS Electronics, Pleasanton, CA
© 2009 ICS Electronics div of Systems West Inc.

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General Information
Product Description, Specifi cations, IEEE-488 Interface, Ethernet
Interface, HTML Pages, VXI-11 Conformance, Factory Settings,
Indicators, Physical Specifi cations, Certifi cations and Accessories.
Installation
Shipment Verifi cation, Installation Guide, Confi guration Settings,
Confi guration Methods, LED Header, Jumper Settings and Rack
Mounting Instructions.
Operation
Introduction, Operation, GPIB Operation, Web Server Operation,
Programming Guidelines and OEM Documentation.
Theory of Operation
Block Diagram Description
Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair
Maintenance, Troubleshooting Guide, Selftest Error Codes,
Reseting Default Network Settings, Updating Firmware, and Repair
Information
Appendices
A1 IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2 and SCPI Descriptions
A2 VXI-11 RPCgen Information
A3 ICS RPC Confi guration Commands
Index
Contents
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General Information
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides a description and specifi cations for ICS's Model N4865A
GPIB
LAN Adapter.
1.2 DESCRIPTION
The Model N4865A GPIB
LAN Adapter is a hardware module that provides
an GPIB Interface for Agilent DSO/MSO7000 Series and DSO/MSO9000
Series oscilloscopes. Using the N4865A, GPIB applications running on a
computer can transparently interface to a LAN-based oscilloscope just as if it
were a GPIB oscilloscope
The Model N4865A is designed to interface with and control Agilent DSO/
MSO7000 Series and DSO/MSO9000 Series oscilloscopes. The N4865A
has two ways to connect to an oscilloscope after power turn-on and selftest.
The user can specify an IP address for the oscilloscope and the N4865A will
attempt to connect to it. If the N4865A's AutoFind function is enabled, the
N4865A will do an UDP broadcast and attempt to connect to the fi rst VXI-11.3
compatible oscilloscope that replies to the broadcast. When the N4865A has
established VXI-11 channel connections to the oscilloscope, the N4865A is
then ready to accept GPIB bus commands and device specifi c messages for its
companion oscilloscope.
The N4865A follows the IEEE-488.2 Message Exchange Protocol when
handling GPIB commands and device messages and should only be used with
IEEE-488.2 compatible GPIB Controllers. GPIB commands are converted to
VXI-11.3 equivalents and transmitted to the companion oscilloscope. Device
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loscope replies are transparently passed back to the GPIB Controller.
The N4865A can accept reverse channel Service Requests and will assert SRQ
on the GPIB bus after reading the oscilloscopes Status Byte Register.
The N4865A's operation and network settings are completely programmable
by commands from its Ethernet interface, eliminating the need to open the unit
to change or verify a function setting. The setup parameters can be changed
with any Internet browser. All settings are stored in the N4865A's internal
nonvolatile memory. A rear panel LAN Reset button allows the user to return
the N4865A to its default network settings at any time.
The N4865A and its companion oscilloscope can be placed anywhere on the
GPIB bus following the cabling guidelines in the IEEE-488.1 Standard. In
addition, you can have multiple N4865A's on a GPIB bus, each with its unique
GPIB address.
ICS's N4865A Interface is packaged in ICS's small metal Minibox™ case which
provides proven EMI/RFI protection and rack mounting capability. Rear panel
RJ-45 and GPIB connectors provide access to the network and GPIB bus. Front
panel LEDs provide visual network and GPIB bus status and diagnostic help
for troubleshooting system problems.

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1.3 MODEL N4865A SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifi cations apply to all N4865A models. Options for your
unit may be found by comparing the list below to those listed on the Ethernet
label on your unit.
N4865A - X General Model Number
Option Codes
-6 Special settings
-7 Special Program
-8 Hardware modifi cation
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1.4 IEEE 488 INTERFACE
1.4.1 488.1 Capabilities
The N4865A's 488 Bus interface meets the IEEE STD 488.1-1987 standard
and has the following capabilities:
SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, PP0, DC0, RL0, DT0, C1 - C4 and C9
The N4865A's GPIB Bus drivers incorporate powerup/down protection to
prevent sending invalid data to the bus. GPIB fanout is up to 14 devices.
1.4.2 GPIB Addresses
The N4865A's GPIB primary address is entered and saved in fl ash memory
when the unit is confi gured. Confi guring is done via the N4865A's Ethernet
Interface.
Primary address range is 0 - 30. The default GPIB address is 4.
1.4.3 Conversion Operation
The N4865A follows the IEEE-488.2 Message Exchange Protocol when han-
dling GPIB commands and device messages.
1.4.4 Device Messages
All device data messages sent to the N4865A must be terminated with EOI
asserted on the last character. The N4865A sends data received from the
GPIB bus to the companion oscilloscope with a
device_write
RPC. When the
N4865A is addressed to talk, it sends a
device_read
RPC to the companion
device_read RPC to the companion device_read
oscilloscope to read the expected reply. The N4865A will assert EOI when it
outputs the last character of the received response if the END bit was asserted
in the
device_read
response packet.
device_read response packet. device_read
Large Listen messages are handled by holding off the GPIB bus while a buffer
of data is transferred to the oscilloscope. Large data responses are processed by
reading multiple talk buffers worth of data from the oscilloscope and outputting
them to the GPIB bus until a response packet is received from the oscilloscope
with the END bit asserted.
GPIB Listen buffer 1024 bytes (see Note 1)
GPIB Talk buffer 1024 bytes (see Note 1)
Note 1. Working buffer size may be smaller if the companion oscilloscope reports smaller maximum
packet sizes in its
create_link
response.
create_link response.create_link

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When the N4865A is transistioned to the Listen Active State from the Talk
Active State, it discards any data in the GPIB talk buffer. Similarly, when the
N4865A is transistioned to the Talk Active State from the Listen Active State,
it discards any data in the GPIB listen buffer
1.4.5 Data Transfer Rate
The following are short term data rates:
> 17 kbytes/second to the GPIB bus from 4865 memory.
> 20 kbytes/second from the GPIB bus to 4865 memory.
1.4.6 Transfer Delays
The following times are averages and vary depending upon what the 4865
was doing when the GPIB command or query occurred, the Ethernet network
loading and oscilloscope reaction time.
Short device commands 18 milliseconds typical
*IDN? Queries 46 milliseconds typical
1.4.7 Remote-Local Operation
The N4865A uses the
device_remote
and
device_local
RPCs to transmit the
device_local RPCs to transmit the device_local
GPIB Remote and Local states to the companion oscilloscope. The N4865A
does not support the GPIB Remote with Lockout or the Local with Lockout
states.
1.4.8 Device Clear and Selected Device Clear
When the N4865A receives a Selected Device Clear or a Device Clear on the
GPIB bus, it sends a
device_clear
RPC to the companion oscilloscope and
device_clear RPC to the companion oscilloscope and device_clear
clears its GPIB talk and GPIB listen buffers.
1.4.9 Group Execute Trigger (GET)
When the 4896 receives a Group Execute Trigger (GET) on the GPIB Bus, any
data in the GPIB listen buffer is sent to the companion oscilloscope and then
the N4865A sends a
device_trigger
RPC to the companion oscilloscope.
device_trigger RPC to the companion oscilloscope. device_trigger

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1.4.10 SRQs
When the N4865A receives a Reverse Channel Service Request, it sends a
device_readstb
RPC to the companion oscilloscope to obtain the Status Register
response and assert the GPIB SRQ signal. The SRQ signal is deasserted when
the N4865A is Serial Polled or when the N4865A learns that the companion
oscilloscope has deasserted its MSS bit.
1.4.11 Serial Poll Responses.
The N4865A periodically reads the companion oscilloscope's Status Byte
Register and use the response to update its Status Byte. The oscilloscope
polling rate is 3 Hz.

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1.5 ETHERNET INTERFACE
The N4865A supports the Internet Protocol Suite, including the Transmission
Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP). TCP is used as the transport
layer. The N4865A also supports RPC port mapper commands over UPD or
over TCP and includes a web server capability.
1.5.1 Type and Speed
IEEE-802.3 Compliant. 10 Mbs with 10BaseT, 100 Mbs with 100BaseT
1.5.2 Network Address Ranges
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values can be set to static values
from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. Default values are listed in Table 1-2.
1.5.3 DHCP Capability
The N4865A has the capability to accept an address from a DHCP Server. If
the N4865A is set to DHCP and does not receive a IP address, it defaults to a
Class B AutoIP address of 169.254.48.65 with a Net Mask of 255.255.0.0.
1.5.4 MAC Address
The N4865A's MAC Address is saved internally and can be read with ICS's
VXI-11 Confi guration Utility or with a Web Browser. See Section 2.
1.5.5 Port Usage
The N4865A uses the ports listed in Table 1-1
TABLE 1-1 N4865A PORT USAGE
Port Usage Protocols Notes
111 RPC Port Mapper UDP, TCP ICS Confi g Services
5556 Confi guration Port, TCP
Error Logger
Port Usage Protocols Notes
111 RPC Port Mapper UDP, TCP ICS Confi g Services
5556 Confi guration Port, TCP
Error Logger
Port Usage Protocols Notes
111 RPC Port Mapper UDP, TCP ICS Confi g Services
5556 Confi guration Port, TCP
Port Usage Protocols Notes
111 RPC Port Mapper UDP, TCP ICS Confi g Services

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1.5.6 HTML Pages
The N4865A's standard HTML pages conform to HTML version 4.01 or XHTML
version 1.0. The required pages are needed for correct WebServer operation.
User can redefi ne the other page names, page layouts or add additional pages.
The WebServer serves the stored pages after substituting values for the variable
placeholders. The standard N4865A pages are:
404.html 404 Error Page (required page)
501.html 501 Error Page (required page)
index.html Welcome Page (required page)
confi g.html Confi guration Page
confi rm.html Confi rmation Page
reboot.html Reboot Page
1.5.7 Graphics
Image fi les with .jpg or .gif extensions are served as graphics
1.5.8 HTML User Confi gurability
The user can replace the standard HTML pages and image fi les with modifi ed
pages or add additional pages and images to the card. User is responsible for
assuring that any substituted HTML pages conform to HTML version 4.01 or
XHTML version 1.0. Guidelines for modifying the pages, HTML fi les and the
Update Utility are described in Application Bulletin AB80-5.
File types supported .html, .gif and .jpg
Number of fi les 32 maximum
File size 63 kbytes maximum for all fi les
32 kbytes maximum for a single fi le
File name size 27 characters

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1.6. VXI-11 CONFORMANCE
The N4865A operates as a VXI-11 client and is fully compliant to the VXI-11
and VXI-11.3 Specifi cations.
1.6.1 RPC Protocol
The N4865A's RPC protocol conforms to ONC RPC Version 2 per the VXI-11
Standard.
1.6.2 VXI-11 Interface Names
The N4865A addresses its companion LAN oscilloscope as
inst0
.
1.6.3 Oscilloscope Linkage
If AutoFind is On, the N4865A does a UDP broadcast to the entire IP universe
to fi nd an VXI-11.3 compatible oscilloscope. The extent of the broadcast is
determined by the network confi guration. The N4865A will try to connect to
the fi rst VXI-11.3 compatible oscilloscope that replies. Connection capability
is determined by the network topography.
If AutoFind is Off, no UDP broadcast is issued and the N4865A will try to link
to an oscilloscope at the user designated ip address.

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TABLE 1-2 N4865A
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
AND FACTORY SETTINGS
Command
Function Choices Default Source (1)
IP Address Mode Static or Dynamic Dynamic E
IP
Address 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.48.65 E
255.255.255.255
Net Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.0.0 E
255.255.255.255
Gateway IP 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.0.1 E
255.255.255.255
IP
KeepAlive On or Off On E
GPIB
Address 0-30 0 E
Auto Disconnect On or Off Off E
Sockets
Oscilloscope IP 0.0.0.0 to none E
Addresses 255.255.255.255
AutoFind On of Off On E
Notes: 1. E = Ethernet Interface as the confi guration port for Browsers or
for ICS's VXI-11 Confi guration Utility.
2. The N4865A's MAC
Address is factory set and is not user changeable.
The MAC Address can be read with the VXI-11 Confi guration Utility
or with a Web Browser.
3. Net Mask defaults to a Class B range.
4. Setting AutoFind ON causes the N4865A to ignore the Oscilloscope
IP Address setting.
Command
Function Choices Default Source (1)
IP Address Mode Static or Dynamic Dynamic E
Address 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.48.65 E
255.255.255.255
Net Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.0.0 E
255.255.255.255
Gateway IP 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.0.1 E
255.255.255.255
KeepAlive On or Off On E
Address 0-30 0 E
Auto Disconnect On or Off Off E
Oscilloscope IP 0.0.0.0 to none E
Addresses 255.255.255.255
AutoFind On of Off On E
Command
Function Choices Default Source (1)
IP Address Mode Static or Dynamic Dynamic E
Address 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.48.65 E
Net Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.0.0 E
Gateway IP 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.0.1 E
KeepAlive On or Off On E
Address 0-30 0 E
Auto Disconnect On or Off Off E
Oscilloscope IP 0.0.0.0 to none E
AutoFind On of Off On E
Command
Function Choices Default Source (1)
IP Address Mode Static or Dynamic Dynamic E
Address 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.48.65 E
Net Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.0.0 E
Gateway IP 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.0.1 E
KeepAlive On or Off On E
Address 0-30 0 E
Auto Disconnect On or Off Off E
Oscilloscope IP 0.0.0.0 to none E
AutoFind On of Off On E

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1.7
INDICATORS
The N4865A has eight front
panel LEDs that normally display the following
conditions:
PWR - Indicates power on
LAN - Indicates the unit is connected to an active Ethernet
oscilloscope or to the network.
ACT - Indicates activity over the Ethernet connection.
RDY - Blinks at a 1 Hz rate while doing an AutoFind of the
oscilloscope. Blinks at a 2 Hz rate while looking for the
oscilloscope at a designated IP address. Solid on indi-
cates the unit has passed self test and is linked to a LAN
oscilloscope.
TALK - Indicates the unit is an active GPIB Talker.
LSTN - Indicates the unit is an active GPIB Listener.
SRQ - On when the N4865A has received a Service Request and
is asserting SRQ on the GPIB bus.
ERR - Solid on when the N4865A runs into a problem that
prevents it from continuing.
When the N4865A is turned on, it performs an internal selftest which takes
about 4 seconds. Only the PWR LED is on during self test. At the end of a
successful selftest, the N4865A blinks its GPIB address for 2 seconds. The
LED bit weights are:
RDY TALK LSTN SRQ ERR
16 8 4 2 1
If DHCP is selected, the N4865A will wait 15-20 seconds for a DHCP server
response before defaulting to its Auto IP address. It then starts looking for a
companion oscilloscope. If the N4865A is connected to a network or oscil-
loscope, the LAN LED turns on and the ACT LED displays the N4865A's
network activity.
If the N4865A fi nds a selftest error, it blinks the error code on its front panel
LEDs. Refer to paragraph 5.4 for a description of the selftest errors and their
possible causes.

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Figure 1-1 N4865A Outline Dimensions
18.92 cm
Side View
14.15 cm
End View
3.86 cm
.254 cm
0.95 cm max connector

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1.8
PHYSICAL
Size - 7.45" L x 5.57" W x 1.52" H
(18.92 cm L x 14.15 cm W x 3.86 cm H)
(See Figure 1-1)
Weight - 1.37 lbs. (.6 kg.)
Temperature - Operating -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage -40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity - 0-90% RH without condensation
Shock/Vibration - Normal handling only
Construction - All metal case
Power - 5 ± 0.2 Vdc @ 2.5 VA
Connectors - IEEE 488 Interface
GPIB Connector with metric studs
Ethernet Interface
RJ-45 Connector
Power Jack
2.45 mm plug, center positive
Controls - Power switch on front panel
LAN Reset button on rear panel
Power Network GPIB Bus
LED LEDs LEDs
Figure 1-2 N4865A Front Panel Indicators

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1.9
CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS
EMI/RFI Meets limits for part 15, Class A of US FCC Docket 20780
and complies with EEC Standards EN 55022 and 50082-1.
CE Certifi cate of Compliance reproduced in Figure 1-3. The
N4865A uses the 8065 PCB assembly and 8065 Certifi cate.
UL/CSA/VDE AC Wall adapter has applicable UL/CSA/VDE
Figure 1-3 Certifi cate of Conformity

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1.10
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
120204 Quick Start Guide
895011 Ethernet Crossover Cable
895014 USB Power Cable
123170 Support CD-ROM with Model N4865A Instruction
Manual
1.11 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
120170 N4865A Instruction Manual
114210 Single Rack Mounting Kit
114211 Dual Rack Mounting Kit
104705 GPIB Cable, 0.5 meters long
104710 GPIB Cable, 1 meters long
104720 GPIB Cable, 2 meters long
104740 GPIB Cable, 4 meters long
895011 Ethernet Crossover Cable
895014 USB Power Cable

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