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USER MANUAL
1260-00C
SLOT 0 / Resource Manager
PUBLICATION NO. 980721
RACAL INSTRUMENTS
Racal Instruments, Inc.
4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92618-2002
Tel: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Racal Instruments, Ltd.
480 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6BE, United Kingdom
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Racal Systems Electronique S.A.
18 Avenue Dutartre, 78150 LeChesnay, France
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Racal Systems Elettronica s.r.l.
Strada 2-Palazzo C4, 20090 Milanofiori Assago, Milan, Italy
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Racal Elektronik System GmbH.
Frankenforster Strasse 21, 51427 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Racal Australia Pty. Ltd.
3 Powells Road, Brookvale, NSW 2100, Australia
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Racal Electronics Pte. Ltd.
26 Ayer Rajah Crescent, 04-06/07 Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate, Singapore 0513.
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Racal Instruments, Ltd.
Unit 5, 25F., Mega Trade Center, No 1, Mei Wan Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, PRC
Tel: [phone], FAX: [phone]
http://www.racalinst.com
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2000
Copyright 2000 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
All Racal Instruments, Inc. products are designed and manufactured to exacting standards and in full
conformance to Racal’s ISO 9001 procedures.
For the specific terms of your standard warranty, or optional extended warranty or service agreement, contact
your Racal customer service advisor. Please have the following information available to facilitate service.
1. Product serial number
2. Product model number
3. Your company and contact information
You may contact your customer service advisor by:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone] (USA)
[phone] (UK)
[phone] (Hong Kong)
Fax: [phone] (USA)
[phone] (UK)
[phone] (Hong Kong)
RETURN of PRODUCT
Authorization is required from Racal Instruments before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call
your nearest Racal Instruments support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are
unsure where to call, contact Racal Instruments, Inc. Customer Support Department in Irvine, California, USA at
1-800-722-3262 or 1-949-859-8999 or via fax at 1-949-859-7139. We can be reached at:
[email protected].
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This document and the technical data herein disclosed, are proprietary to Racal Instruments, and shall not,
without express written permission of Racal Instruments, be used, in whole or in part to solicit quotations from a
competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Racal Instruments. The information herein has
been developed at private expense, and may only be used for operation and maintenance reference purposes or
for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into technical specifications and other documents which
specify procurement of products from Racal Instruments.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the
WARNINGS and CAUTION notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting
personal injury.
If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the
common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
Before operating the unit, ensure the conductor (green wire) is connected to the ground (earth)
conductor of the power outlet. Do not use a two-conductor extension cord or a three-prong/two-
prong adapter. This will defeat the protective feature of the third conductor in the power cord.
Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with power applied
and protective covers removed. Read the procedures and heed warnings to avoid “live” circuit
points.
Before operating this instrument:
1. Ensure the instrument is configured to operate on the voltage at the power source. See
Installation Section.
2. Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate.
3. Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or
connected to the protective third-wire earth ground.
If the instrument:
-fails to operate satisfactory
-shows visible damage
-has been stored under unfavorable conditions
-has sustained stress
Do not operate until performance is checked by qualified personnel.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1-1
General Information .................................................................................................................. 1-1
What Your Kit Should Contain................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 2-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection......................................................................................................... 2-1
VXIbus Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 2-1
GPIB Characteristics................................................................................................................. 2-2
Local Command Set Overview.................................................................................................. 2-3
Code Instruments...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Front Panel Features ................................................................................................................ 2-4
Chapter 3
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 3-1
System Configuration ............................................................................................................ 3-1
1260-00C Configuration......................................................................................................... 3-1
Setting the Logical Address, GPIB Primary Address, and Servant Area Size..................... 3-4
Verifying the Installed RAM Size........................................................................................ 3-4
Setting The Shared Memory Size....................................................................................... 3-5
Setting the Reset Operation............................................................................................... 3-6
Setting the VXIbus Requester Level................................................................................... 3-6
Setting the VXI Interrupt Handler Levels............................................................................ 3-6
External Input Termination................................................................................................. 3-7
EPROM Configuration........................................................................................................ 3-7
Discrete Fault Indicator Configuration................................................................................ 3-9
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Address Modifier Configuration.........................................................................................3-10
1260-00C Start-Up Mode Configuration............................................................................3-11
488 VXI Runtime System Operation.....................................................................................3-12
System Start-Up Message Printing...................................................................................3-13
Slot 0 Resource Manager Configuration...........................................................................3-13
Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Configuration....................................................................3-19
Non-Slot 0 Message-Based Device Configuration (Non-Resource Manager) ...................3-20
Slot 0 Message-Based Device Configuration........................................................................3-22
Chapter 4
LOCAL COMMAND SET...............................................................................................................4-1
Introduction................................................................................................................................4-1
Command Set Access............................................................................................................4-2
Command Syntax...................................................................................................................4-2
Command Line Termination ...................................................................................................4-3
Command and Query Responses ..........................................................................................4-3
Command Response Format..................................................................................................4-4
Query Response Format........................................................................................................4-4
Error Reporting.......................................................................................................................4-4
The Help Query......................................................................................................................4-5
General Configuration Commands and Queries.....................................................................4-6
CONF .................................................................................................................................4-6
ConsoleEna........................................................................................................................4-7
ConsMode ..........................................................................................................................4-7
DIAG...................................................................................................................................4-8
Dpram?...............................................................................................................................4-8
Nvconf? ..............................................................................................................................4-8
Obram?...............................................................................................................................4-9
ProgMode.........................................................................................................................4-10
WordSerEna.....................................................................................................................4-10
RM Information Queries .......................................................................................................4-11
A24MemMap?...................................................................................................................4-12
A32MemMap?...................................................................................................................4-13
Cmdr?...............................................................................................................................4-14
CmdrTable?......................................................................................................................4-14
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Laddrs?............................................................................................................................ 4-15
NumLaddrs? .................................................................................................................... 4-15
RmEntry?......................................................................................................................... 4-16
Srvnts?............................................................................................................................. 4-18
StatusState? .................................................................................................................... 4-19
Dynamic Configuration Commands and Queries................................................................. 4-20
DCBNOSend.................................................................................................................... 4-20
DCGrantDev .................................................................................................................... 4-20
DCSystem?...................................................................................................................... 4-21
Dynamic Reconfiguration Queries ....................................................................................... 4-22
Broadcast?....................................................................................................................... 4-22
GrantDev?........................................................................................................................ 4-25
RelSrvnt?......................................................................................................................... 4-25
VXI-Defined Common ASCII System Commands................................................................ 4-26
DCON? ............................................................................................................................ 4-27
DINF? .............................................................................................................................. 4-28
DLAD? ............................................................................................................................. 4-30
DNUM?............................................................................................................................ 4-30
DRES?............................................................................................................................. 4-31
RREG? ............................................................................................................................ 4-31
WREG ............................................................................................................................. 4-32
GPIB Address Configuration Commands and Queries ........................................................ 4-32
LaSaddr ........................................................................................................................... 4-33
LaSaddr? ......................................................................................................................... 4-34
Primary?........................................................................................................................... 4-35
SaddrLa? ......................................................................................................................... 4-35
Saddrs? ........................................................................................................................... 4-36
SaDisCom........................................................................................................................ 4-36
VXI Interrupt Handler Configuration Commands and Queries ............................................. 4-37
AllHandlers?..................................................................................................................... 4-37
AssgnHndlr ...................................................................................................................... 4-38
HandlerLine?.................................................................................................................... 4-38
RdHandlers?.................................................................................................................... 4-39
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands and Queries ................................................................... 4-39
*CLS ................................................................................................................................ 4-40
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*ESE.................................................................................................................................4-40
*ESE?...............................................................................................................................4-41
*ESR?...............................................................................................................................4-41
*IDN?................................................................................................................................4-41
*OPC ................................................................................................................................4-41
*OPC? ..............................................................................................................................4-42
*RST.................................................................................................................................4-42
*SRE.................................................................................................................................4-42
*SRE?...............................................................................................................................4-43
*STB?...............................................................................................................................4-43
*TRG.................................................................................................................................4-43
*TST .................................................................................................................................4-43
*WAI.................................................................................................................................4-44
VXIbus Access Commands and Queries..............................................................................4-44
A16...................................................................................................................................4-44
A16?.................................................................................................................................4-45
A24...................................................................................................................................4-45
A24?.................................................................................................................................4-46
SYSRESET.......................................................................................................................4-46
TTL/ECL Trigger Access Commands...................................................................................4-46
AckTrig .............................................................................................................................4-48
DisTrigSense....................................................................................................................4-48
EnaTrigSense...................................................................................................................4-49
GetTrigHndlr.....................................................................................................................4-50
MapTrigTrig ......................................................................................................................4-51
SetTrigHndlr......................................................................................................................4-52
SrcTrig..............................................................................................................................4-53
TrigAsstConf.....................................................................................................................4-55
TrigCntrConf.....................................................................................................................4-56
TrigExtConf.......................................................................................................................4-57
TrigTickConf.....................................................................................................................4-59
TrigToREQT.....................................................................................................................4-60
UMapTrigTrig....................................................................................................................4-61
WaitForTrig.......................................................................................................................4-62
Word Serial Communication Command and Queries...........................................................4-63
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ProtErr? ........................................................................................................................... 4-64
RespReg?........................................................................................................................ 4-65
WScmd............................................................................................................................ 4-66
WScmd?.......................................................................................................................... 4-66
Wsresp?........................................................................................................................... 4-67
WSstr............................................................................................................................... 4-67
WSstr?............................................................................................................................. 4-68
CI Configuration Commands and Queries........................................................................... 4-68
CIAddr?............................................................................................................................ 4-70
CIArea.............................................................................................................................. 4-70
CIArea?............................................................................................................................ 4-71
CIBlocks?......................................................................................................................... 4-72
CIDelete?......................................................................................................................... 4-72
CIList?.............................................................................................................................. 4-73
DCIDownLdPI .................................................................................................................. 4-74
DCIDownLoad.................................................................................................................. 4-75
DCISetup? ....................................................................................................................... 4-75
DCISetupPI?.................................................................................................................... 4-77
ECIboot?.......................................................................................................................... 4-78
Chapter 5
NON-VOLATILE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 5-1
Non-Volatile Overview............................................................................................................... 5-1
The 1260-00C Non-Volatile Configuration Main Menu........................................................... 5-2
Read In Non-Volatile Configuration.................................................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS................................................................................................................... 6-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 6-1
Configuration for Diagnostic Testing...................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnostic Test Structure ...................................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnostics Mode Selection................................................................................................... 6-2
Diagnostic Test Selection...................................................................................................... 6-3
Diagnostic Test Groups......................................................................................................... 6-5
Group 1-RAM..................................................................................................................... 6-5
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Group 2-68070 CPU...........................................................................................................6-5
Group 3-MIGA ....................................................................................................................6-6
Group 4-GPIB.....................................................................................................................6-7
Group 5-TIC......................................................................................................................6-11
Group 6-DMA....................................................................................................................6-15
Group 7-68881 Co-processor ..........................................................................................6-16
Group 8-RAM (Exhaustive)...............................................................................................6-16
Group 9-Interrupts ............................................................................................................6-16
Group 10-Miscellaneous Tests .........................................................................................6-16
Chapter 7
PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................. 7-1
Product Support.........................................................................................................................7-1
Reshipment Instructions ............................................................................................................7-1
Support Offices......................................................................................................................... 7-2
Appendix A
CODE INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW............................................................................................... A1
Appendix B
USING The DMAmove And CDS-852 ADAPTER CODE INSTRUMENTS.................................... B1
Appendix C
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................C-1
Appendix D
CONNECTORS.............................................................................................................................D1
Appendix E
ERROR CODES............................................................................................................................ E1
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................Glossary-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1, The 1260-00C Interface Module.................................................................................1-1
Figure 3-1, 1260-00C Parts Locator Diagram................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2, VXIbus Requester Jumper Settings ............................................................................3-6
Figure 3-3, External Trigger Input Termination..............................................................................3-7
Figure 3-4, External Clock Input Termination ................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-5, EPROM Insertion Position...........................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-6, Discrete Fault Indicator Configuration .......................................................................3-10
Figure 3-7, Address Modifier Signals Switch Settings..................................................................3-11
Figure 3-8, Start-Up Mode Switch Settings..................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-9, VXI System Start-Up Message Switch Settings.........................................................3-13
Figure 5-1, The 1260-00C Non-Volatile Configuration Main Menu.................................................5-2
Figure 5-2, The Non-Volatile Configuration Information Display...................................................5-3
Figure 5-3, The 1260-00C Non-Volatile Configuration Changer ...................................................5-9
Figure 6-1, The Diagnostics Mode Menu......................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2, The Test Selection Menu............................................................................................6-4
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List of Tables
Table 3-1, 1260-00C Factory Configuration................................................................................. 3-2
Table 3-2, Installed RAM Configuration....................................................................................... 3-4
Table 3-3, 1260-00C CPU Local and A24 Memory Ranges......................................................... 3-5
Table 3-4, Shared Memory Switch Settings................................................................................. 3-5
Table 3-5, Expansion EPROM Configurations............................................................................. 3-8
Table 3-6, Discrete Fault Indicator Options................................................................................. 3-10
Table 3-7, Slot 0 Resource Manager Operation Switch and Jumper Settings............................. 3-13
Table 3-8, CLK10 Routing Options............................................................................................. 3-14
Table 3-8, Front Panel LED Indications For RM Operation........................................................ 3-14
Table 3-9, Example GPIB Address Assignment......................................................................... 3-18
Table 3-11, Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Operation Switch and Jumper Settings................... 3-20
Table 3-12, Non-Slot 0 Message-Based Device Operation Switch and Jumper Settings............ 3-21
Table 3-13, Front Panel LED Indications For Message-Based Device Operation....................... 3-22
Table 3-15, CLK10 Routing Options........................................................................................... 3-23
Table 4-1, Valid Ranges For Common Numeric Command Parameters...................................... 4-2
Table 4-2, Default Response Mode Configurations...................................................................... 4-3
Table 6-1, Diagnostic Tests.......................................................................................................... 6-2
Table 6-2, Diagnostics Mode Menu Option Descriptions.............................................................. 6-2
Table 6-3, RAM Tests.................................................................................................................. 6-5
Table 6-4, 68070 CPU Tests ....................................................................................................... 6-5
Table 6-5, MIGA Tests................................................................................................................. 6-6
Table 6-6, GPIB Tests................................................................................................................. 6-7
Table 6-7, TIC Tests.................................................................................................................. 6-11
Table 6-8, DMA Tests................................................................................................................. 6-15
Table 6-9, 68881 Co-Processor Test......................................................................................... 6-16
Table 6-10, RAM (Exhaustive) Tests......................................................................................... 6-16
Table 6-11, Interrupt Tests ........................................................................................................ 6-16
Table 6-12, Miscellaneous Tests ............................................................................................... 6-16
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Chapter 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Introduction This section provides information about the 1260-00C and
its VXIbus/GPIB capabilities, local command set, an
introduction to Code Instruments (CIs), and a description of
the front panel.
General
Information
The 1260-00C is a C-sized VXIbus module that links the
IEEE-488 (GPIB) bus and the VXIbus. The 1260-00C
performs transparent conversion of the GPIB signals and
protocols to VXIbus signals and protocols so a GPIB
Controller can control VXIbus instruments in the same
way it controls GPIB instruments. Figure 1-1 shows the
1260-00C Interface Module.
Figure 1-1. The 1260-00C Interface Module
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The 1260-00C is factory configured to function as the
system Resource Manager (RM). It performs the VXIbus
start-up configuration, self-test, initialization functions, and
VXIbus Slot 0-related services.
The RM and Slot 0 functions can be defeated individually to
allow the 1260-00C to coexist with another RM, and/or be
located in any slot.
What Your Kit
Should Contain
Your 1260-00C kit should contain the following components:
Kit Component Part Number
1260-00C Module 921277-XYZ
1260-00C User Manual 980721
The 1260-00C part number and serial number are printed
on the label affixed to its shield casing.
If your kit is missing any of the listed items or if you have
received the wrong version, contact Racal-Dana.
NOTE
The full part of the 1260-00C is determined by
configuration options corresponding to the extension -
XYZ in the part number shown in the previous table.
The X, Y, and Z options are described below.
X68881 Co-Processor
0 Without Co-Processor
1 With Co-Processor
YROM Option
1 User Firmware
2 Development Firmware
3 User Firmware and EPROM Expansion
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4 Development Firmware and EPROM Expansion
ZRAM Option
1 512 kilobytes
2 1 Megabyte
3 2 Megabytes
4 4 Megabytes
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Chapter 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction This section defines unpacking the 1260-00C, VXIbus
characteristics, GPIB characteristics, local command set overview,
Code Instruments and the Front Panel features.
Unpacking and
Inspection
Prior to unpacking the switching module, check the exterior of the
shipping carton for any signs of damage. All irregularities should
be noted on the shipping bill. Remove the instrument from the
carton, preserving the factory packaging as much as possible.
Inspect the switching module for any defect or damage.
Immediately notify the carrier if any damage is apparent. Before
use, have qualified personnel perform a safety check.
The 1260-00C module is shipped packaged in an anti-static plastic
bag to prevent electrostatic damage to the module. Several
components on the module can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. To avoid such damage while handling the module,
touch the plastic bag to a metal part of your VXIbus mainframe
chassis before removing the module from the bag.
Use the original packaging when returning the switching module to
Racal-Dana for calibration or servicing. The shipping carton and
packaging will provide the necessary support for safe reshipment.
If the original packaging is unavailable, wraping the switching
module in plastic sheeting and use plastic spray foam to surround
and protect the instrument. Reship in the original or a new
shipping carton.
VXIbus
Characteristics
The 1260-00C has the following VXIbus capabilities:
•Fully compatible with VXIbus System Specification
•VXIbus Resource Manager (RM) (defeatable)
•VXIbus Slot 0 support (defeatable)
•VXIbus Message-Based Commander and Message-Based
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