Agilent E1438 - Manuals

5 In This Book This book documents the Agilent Technologies E1438 module. It provides information on: • hardware installation • software installation • getting started information • replaceable parts Other Documentation After running the setup program the following documentation is available: • Comp...

11 Installing the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 Caution To protect circuits from static discharge, observe anti-static techniques whenever handling the Agilent E1438 VXI ADC Module. 1. Set up your VXI mainframe. See the installation guide for your mainframe....

12 Installing the Agilent E1438To install the Agilent E1438 4. Set the mainframe’s power switch to off (0). Caution Installing or removing the module with power on may damage components in the module. 5. Place the module’s card edges (top and bottom) into the module guides in the slot. 6. Slide the ...

13 Installing the Agilent E1438 To install the Agilent E1438 7. Attach the module’s front panel to the mainframe chassis using the module’s captive mounting screws. VXI Mainframe Power Switch Slotted Captive Screws E1438/ E1439

14 Installing the Agilent E1438To clean fiber optic connectors To clean fiber optic connectors The Agilent E1438D has a fiber optic serial FPDP (front panel data port). Since the data transmits via light, the fiber optic connections must be clean. The following procedure describes how to clean fiber...

15 Installing the Agilent E1438 To store the module To store the module Store the module in a clean, dry, and static free environment. For other requirements, see storage and transport restriction in “Technical Specifications”. To transport the module • Package the module using the original factory ...

18 Getting Started with the Agilent E1438Getting Started and Introduction Getting Started and Introduction This section helps you get your Agilent E1438 running and making simple measurements without programming. It shows you how to install the software libraries and how to run the Soft Front Panel ...

19 Getting Started with the Agilent E1438 System Requirements System Requirements System Requirements (Microsoft Windows) • A Pentium-class personal computer: • Microsoft Windows 2000, or NT. • One of the following interfaces: • HP/Agilent FireWire − E8491B IEEE-1394 PC Link to VXI • National Instru...

20 Getting Started with the Agilent E1438To install the Windows VXIplug&play drivers To install the Windows VXIplug&play drivers This procedure assumes that you have already installed a VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) library. Note If you attempt to install the Windows VXIplu...

21 Getting Started with the Agilent E1438 To use the Resource Manager To use the Resource Manager The Resource Manager is a program from your hardware interface manufacturer. It looks at the VXI mainframe to determine what modules are installed. You need to run it every time you power up. If you get...

24 Getting Started with the Agilent E1438To use the example programs To use the example programs Several example programs are included that perform useful tasks and can serve as a basis for your own programs. When you installed your Agilent E1438 Windows libraries and drivers using the setup program...

28 Replacing AssembliesReplaceable parts Replaceable parts The Agilent E1438 must be returned to Agilent Technologies for service or calibration. Exchange modules are shipped with no memory so you must move the memory from the original module to the replacement module. This section shows you how to ...

32 Replacing AssembliesReplaceable parts To remove the top cover

33 Replacing Assemblies Replaceable parts To remove the M1, M2 assemblies

A address, module See logical address C cables fiber optic 14 cleaning fiber optic connectors 14 configuring a VXI system 21 D DEVICE_NPRESENT 21 drivers installing Windows 20 upgrading 20 E example programs C 24 using 24 Visual Basic 24 Windows 23 F fiber optic cables 14 cleaning connectors 14 firm...

38 About this edition December 2002: This edition documents the transition from the Agilent E1438A to the Agilent E1438C and from the Agilent E1438B to the Agilent E1438D. The A and B models will become obsolete. The Agilent E1438C has no local bus capability. April 2001: This edition documents the ...