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VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual iii General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage tothis product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should ...

General Safety Summary iv VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualifiedservice personnel. Safety Terms and Symbols These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practice...

General Safety Summary VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual v Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage Category, and Safety Class. The following defines overvoltage categories: CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation. CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, po...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual vii Preface This manual assumes you are familiar with VXIbus instruments and operationand with the purpose and function of this instrument. Please read and follow all instructions for installation and configuration. Use theInstallation Checklist ...

Preface viii VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–1 Getting Started This section begins with a brief description of the VX4380 256-Crosspoint RelayMatrix Module, and explains how to configure and install the module in aVXIbus mainframe. The quick functional check, also included in this section...

Getting Started VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–3 Join Cols 3 – 4 Section 4 4 x 16 2-Wire Section 3 4 x 16 2-Wire Section 2 4 x 16 2-Wire Section 1 4 x 16 2-Wire Matrix 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 64 8 x 32 16 x 16 J...

Getting Started 1–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual VXI interface & slave controller daughter board VXI backplanelocal bus Backplane connectors Daughter board connectors Front panel connectors Figure 1–2: Typical SurePath Configuration The VX4380 Module has one 10 A fast-ac...

Getting Started VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–5 The following LEDs are visible at the top of the VX4380 Module’s front panel toindicate the status of the module’s operation (see Figure 1–5). Power LED indicates power is applied to the module Failed LED indicates the module ...

Getting Started 1–6 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual F1291 Option 01 Switches as viewed from the rear of instrument (labels are on the back shield) LOGICALADDRS LO HI INTRPT Figure 1–3: VX4380 Connectors, Indicators, and Switch Locations Figure 1–4: VX4380 Front Panel

Getting Started VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–7 Configuration The following switches must be correctly set to ensure proper operation. Refer toFigure 1–3 for their physical locations. Each functional module in a VXIbus System must be assigned a unique logicaladdress, from 1...

Getting Started 1–8 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Interrupts are used by the module to return VXIbus Protocol Events to themodule commander. Refer to the Operating Basics section for more informationon interrupts. The VXIbus Protocol Events supported by the module are listed ...

Getting Started VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–9 Follow these steps to install the VX4380. If the module has Option 01, first referto the Option 01 User Manual for instructions on mounting the option. CAUTION. The VX4380 Module is a piece of electronic equipment and therefor...

Getting Started 1–10 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Installation Checklist Installation parameters will vary depending on the mainframe being used. Besure to consult the mainframe operating manual before installing and operatingthe module. Revision Level: ___________ Serial No...

Getting Started VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 1–11 Functional Check In addition to the self tests, you can also perform an operational check of theVX4380. The VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module executes a self test atpower-on, on direction of a VXIbus hard or soft rese...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 2–1 Operating Basics The VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module is a VXIbus message-basedinstrument and communicates using the VXIbus Word Serial Protocol. Themodule is programmed by issuing ASCII characters from the system controllerto the VX...

Operating Basics 2–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Instrument I/O: VXIbus Basics NOTE . If the user’s mainframe has other manufacturers’ computer boards operating in the role of VXIbus foreign devices, the assertion of BERR* (asdefined by the VXIbus Specification) may cause o...

Operating Basics VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 2–3 The module also supports the Fast Handshake Mode during readback. In thismode, the module is capable of transferring data at optimal backplane speedwithout needing the commander to test any of the handshake bits. The Option 0...

Operating Basics 2–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Table 2–1: Register Definitions (Cont.) Register Value (Bits 15-0) Type Address (hexadecimal) Control 0004 W Defined by state of interface Offset 0006 WO Not used Protocol 0008 RO 1111 0111 1111 1111 (hexadecimal F7FF) Respon...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–1 Command Syntax Command protocol and syntax for the VX4380 Module are as follows: H A command string consists of a string of ASCII-encoded charactersterminated by a <program message terminator>. The <program messageterminator> is o...

Command Syntax VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–3 In the query )',+ $'* % the query header is the string “route:close?”. The argument associated withthis query is the channel list “(@m1(1:64))”. At least one white spacecharacter must be sent before the channel list argument. H...

Command Syntax 3–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual The definition of elements used in SCPI/IEEE 488.2 commands and commanddescriptions is as follows: <NR1> ASCII integer representation of a decimal number. <NRf> ASCII integer, fixed point or floating point represent...

Command Syntax VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–7 As the <channel_list> syntax diagram shows, channels on more than one relaymodule may be specified in a <channel_list>. The next example specifieschannels on three different relay modules. <channel_list> Chann...

Command Syntax 3–8 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual The order in which channels are specified is also important in the [ROUTe:]SCAN <channel_list> command. This determines the order in which the relayswill be closed each time a trigger event is detected. The order in which...

Command Syntax VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–9 ure or [ROUTe:]CLOSe:MODE command. The following are examples of valid<section_list>s. For commands directed to a VX4330 which has six scanner sections: <section_list> Sections Specified Sections 1 through 6 Section...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–11 Functional Command Groups This section lists the VX4380 system and module commands. System Commands The following low-level commands are typically sent by the module’s command-er, and are transparent to the user of the module. (An exception ...

Functional Command Groups 3–12 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Table 3–1: Summary of VX4380-Specific SCPI Commands Subsystem Command Functions Controlled ABORt Place initiated scan in the idle state CLOSe Close specified relays; DWELl CONFigure Configuration: DISJoin, JOIN ID? ...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–15 Command Descriptions This section lists the VX4380-specific SCPI commands and queries in alphabeticorder. The IEEE-488.2 Common Commands are listed in the next section. Asummary listing of the SCPI command set for the Option 01 is as follows...

Command Descriptions 3–16 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual ABORt N/A N/A N/A ROUTe:SCAN,INITiate[:IMMediate],TRIGger[:SEQuence][:SOURce],TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]TRIGger[:SEQuence][:COUNt]TRIGger[:SEQuence][:DELay] This comand places an initiated scan sequence in the idle s...

Command Descriptions 3–18 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual CLOSe "# "# Indicates which relays are closed. All relays on all modules are set to the open position. The syntax of a <channel_list> is described by the following diagram: ! "# $ ! A module_name is an ...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–19 [ROUTe:]OPEN <channel_list>[ROUTe:]MODule:DEFine[ROUTE:]CLOSE:DWELlOUTPut:TTLTrg<n>[:STATe] A one dimensional <channel_spec> consists of a single ASCII-encoded decimalinteger. The value of a one dimensi...

Command Descriptions 3–20 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Command Response route:close (@m1(1:10)) Close the relays that connect row 1 to columns 1 through 10 insection 1 of the first VX4380, wait 0.1 seconds then pulse VXITTL triggers 1 and 4 low for 3 sec. route:close (@m2(2!...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–21 Command Response route:open:dwell m1,0.5 Set the open dwell time for the VX4380 to 0.5 seconds. route:close (@m1(1!3:10!3)) Close relays 1 through 10 in section 3 of the VX4380, wait0.25 seconds, then pulse VXI TTL trigg...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–23 INITiate INITiate [:IMMediate] N/A N/A The trigger subsystem is in the idle state. ABORtROUTe:SCANTRIGger[:SEQuence][:SOURce]TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]TRIGger[:SEQuence][:COUNt]TRIGger[:SEQuence][:DELay] This command...

Command Descriptions 3–26 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual MODule & ! "&! !# & ! "&! See examples. Default module names are assigned as follows: The module that has a Option 01 VXI Interface daughter board installed isassigned module name “M1”. Modules wi...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–27 Command Response route:module:define? matrix 2 mod?matrix 2 [ROUTe:]MODule :CATalog? N/A N/A [ROUTe]:MODule:DEFine[:NAME][ROUTe]:MODule:DELete[:NAME],[ROUTe]:MODule:DELete[:ALL] This command returns a list of defined mod...

Command Descriptions 3–30 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual OPEN "# "# See examples. All relays on all modules are set to the open position. The syntax of a <channel_list> is described by the following diagram: ! "# $ ! A module_name is an ASCII string that has ...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–33 The open dwell time of all modules is set to 0 seconds. The value of the time specified in this command must be between 0 and6.5535 seconds. [ROUTE:]OPEN,[ROUTe:]SCAN This command sets the time to wait after opening a re...

Command Descriptions 3–34 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3. 0.5 second delay. This is the delay specified in the route:open:dwell command. 4. Close the next relay in the scan list. 5. 0.25 second delay. This is the delay specified in the route:close:dwell command. 6. Pulse VXI...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–35 OUTPut ! ! Indicates whether a VXI TTL trigger is enabled. ROUTe:CLOSeROUTe:SCAN One or more VXI TTL triggers may be enabled. Triggers that are enabled arepulsed low for 3 sec after a relay is closed by the Option 01 aft...

Command Descriptions 3–36 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual PFAil [ROUTe:]PFAil <action_at_powerfail> N/A All relays on all modules are opened when power is removed from the VXIchassis. N/A N/A This command specifies the state that all latching relays on all modulescontroll...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–37 SCAN #$ #$!#$# N/A No scan list is defined. The syntax of a <channel_list> is described by the following diagram: " #$ !% " A module_name is an ASCII string that has been associated with a relay modulein a ...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–39 Trigger events are not recognized until triggers are armed by a INITiate[:IM-Mediate] or INITiate:CONTinuous command. When the first trigger event is detected, the first relay in the scan list is closed.When the second t...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–41 STATus 0 N/A N/A This query returns the contents of the SCPI Status Operation Condition register.For the Option 01, the value of this register is always equal to 0. Command Response status:operation:condition? 00000 0 N/...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–43 This query returns the contents of the SCPI Status Questionable Conditionregister. For the Option 01, the value of this register is always equal to 0. Command Response 00000 Indicates whether the Status Operation Event i...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–45 SYSTem Parameter “y” in these error messages represents the local bus address of themodule that the error message applies to. A value of 1 indicates the modulecontaining the Option 01 daughter board, a value of 2 indicat...

Command Descriptions VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 3–49 TRIGger TRIGger [:SEQuence] :COUNt N/A 1 The count specified in this command must be between 1 and 65535. ABORt, ROUTe:SCANINITiate:IMMediateTRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce]TRIGger[:SEQuence]:IMMediate]TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay...

IEEE-488.2 Common Commands 3–58 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual *TRG Trigger Command. This command is equivalent to a VXI Trigger command.This command is valid only after the following commands have been receivedby the Option 01: Command Description [ROUTe:]SCAN <channel_lis...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 4–1 Status and Events The Status and Event Reporting System reports asynchronous events and errorsthat occur in the VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module. This systemconsists of four 8-bit registers and two queues that you access through thec...

Status and Events 4–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Table 4–1: The Status Byte Register Bit DecimalValue Function 0–1 – Not used. 2 4 Error/Event queue Not Empty indicates that information iscontained in the Error/Event queue and is waiting to be read. 3 – Not used. 4 16 Mess...

Status and Events VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 4–3 Table 4–2: The Service Request Enable Register (Cont.) Bit Function Decimal Value 3 8 Not used 4 16 Message Available Bit indicates that a service request will begenerated when a message is placed in the Output queue. 5 32 E...

Status and Events 4–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual The following example assumes that all bits have been enabled using the EventStatus Enable Register (see the next section for information about this register).If a *ESR? query returns a value of 128, bit 7 (decimal value of ...

Status and Events VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 4–5 Status and Event Reporting Process Figure 4–1 shows how to use the Status and Event Reporting system. In theexplanation that follows, numbers in parentheses refer to the circled numbers inFigure 4–1. — Standard Event Status ...

Status and Events 4–6 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual When output is sent to the Output queue (for example, a response to a query), themessage available bit in the Status Byte Register is set to one (4). When a bit in the Status Byte Register is set to one and the corresponding...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual A–1 Appendix A: Specifications Table A–1: VXI Instrument Characteristics Characteristics Description VXI General Characteristics The instrument provides a VXI interface that complies with Revision 1.4. The VXI interface is defined by the VXI Cons...

Appendix A: Specifications VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual A–3 Table A–3: VX4380-Specific Characteristics (Cont.) Characteristics Description Slave Module Model No. Register Contents (hexadecimal) VX4320 F6BF VX4330 F6B5 VX4350 F6A1 VX4380 F683 VXI TTL Trigger Outputs One or mo...

Appendix A: Specifications A–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Table A–5: Switching Channel Characteristics Characteristics Description Bandwidth (–3 dB) Characteristics – 50 W Bala e o e Loa Circuit Bandwidth Balanced Source/Load 1 crosspoint closed in a 4 × 16 matrix >15 M...

Appendix B: Input/Output Connections VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual B–5 Figure B–2: Matrix Configuration

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual C–1 Appendix C: Examples In these examples an Option 01 daughter board is installed on a VX4380Module. Two additional VX4380 Modules are installed in consecutive slots tothe right of the first VX4380. Example 1 H Reset the modules. This command p...

Appendix C: Examples C–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual The <nr1> response is a 3-digit ASCII-encoded integer. If the value of thisnumber is odd, the Operation Complete bit is set. H Scan through the entire scan list repeatedly until an ABORt command isreceived. WRITE in...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual D–1 Appendix D: User Service This appendix contains service-related information for the VX4380 that coversthe following topics: H Performance verification H Preventive maintenance H Troubleshooting H User-replaceable parts Performance Verificatio...

Appendix D: User Service D–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual User-Replaceable Parts Refer to Appendix E for replaceable parts information.

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual E–1 Appendix E: Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the <instrument>. Usethis list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your lo...

Appendix E: Replaceable Parts E–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Using the Replaceable Parts List This section contains a list of the mechanical and/or electrical components thatare replaceable for the <instrument>. Use this list to identify and order replace-ment parts....

Appendix E: Replaceable Parts VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual E–3 Manufacturers Cross Index Mfr.Code Manufacturer Address City, State, Zip Code 0KB01 STAUFFER SUPPLY CO 810 SE SHERMAN PORTLAND, OR 97214–4657 0KB05 NORTH STAR NAMEPLATE INC 5750 NE MOORE COURT HILLSBORO, OR 97124...

Appendix E: Replaceable Parts E–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Replaceable Parts List Fig. &IndexNumber TektronixPart Number Serial No.Effective Serial No.Discont’d Qty Name & Description Mfr. Code Mfr. Part Number 070–9182–XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:USERS 80009 070–9182–XX 07...

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Glossary–1 Glossary The terms in this glossary are defined as used in the VXIbus System. Althoughsome of these terms may have different meanings in other systems, it isimportant to use these definitions in VXIbus applications. Terms which applyon...

Glossary Glossary–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Slots 1–12 on P2. It is distributed to each module slot as a single source,single destination signal with a matched delay of under 8 ns. Commander In the VXIbus interface, a device that controls another device (a servant). Aco...

Glossary VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Glossary–3 D-Size Card A VXIbus instrument module that is 340.0 × 366.7 mm × 30.48 mm (13.4 × 14.4 in × 1.2 in). DTB See Data Transfer Bus. DTB Arbiter A functional module that accepts bus requests from Requester modules andgrants contro...

Glossary Glossary–4 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual may be installed in a VXIbus mainframe. An instrument module maycontain more than one device. Also, one device may require more than oneinstrument module. Interface Device A VXIbus device that provides one or more interfaces t...

Glossary VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Glossary–5 MODID Lines Module/system identity lines. Physical Address The address assigned to a backplane slot during an access. Power Monitor A device that monitors backplane power and reports fault conditions. P1 The top-most backplane...

Glossary Glossary–6 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual perform according to a given set of standards. A self test routine is per-formed upon power-on. Servant A VXIbus message-based device that is controlled by a commander. Server A shared memory device that controls the shared me...

Glossary VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Glossary–7 model. In this model, a device issues a command to another device; thesecond device executes the command; then returns a response. Synchronouscommands are executed in the order received. SYSFAIL* A signal line on the VMEbus th...

Glossary Glossary–8 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual 488-To-VXIbus Interface A message based device that provides for communication between theIEEE-488 bus and VXIbus instrument modules.

VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual Index–1 Index A Accessories, 1-5 ARM, 3-16 C *CLS, 3-53 command, 3-18, 3-22, 3-23, 3-26, 3-30, 3-35, 3-36, 3-37, 3-41, 3-45, 3-49 Command Descriptions ARM, 3-16 command, 3-18, 3-22, 3-23, 3-26, 3-30, 3-35, 3-36, 3-37, 3-41, 3-45, 3-49 command err...

Index Index–2 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual *SRE?, 3-56, 4-2 Standard Event Status Register, 4-3 Status, 4-1 Status and Event Reporting Process, 4-5 Status and Event Reporting System, 4-1 Status Byte Register, 4-1 *STB?, 3-57, 4-1 Switches, 1-5 Logical Address Switches, 1-7, ...