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Agilent 75000 Series C

Agilent E1343A/E1344A/E1345A/E1347A
16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Module
User's Manual and SCPI Programming Guide

Where to Find it - Online and Printed Information:

System installation (hardware/software) ............VXIbus Configuration Guide*

Module configuration and wiring .......................This Manual
SCPI Programming.............................................This Manual
SCPI Example Programs ....................................This Manual
SCPI command reference ...................................This Manual
Register-based Programming .............................This Manual

VXIplug&play programming ............................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play example programs .....................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play function reference......................VXIplug&play Online Help
Soft Front Panel information ..............................VXIplug&play Online Help

VISA language information................................VISA User's Guide

*Supplied with Agilent Command Modules, Embedded Controllers, and VXLink.

*E1345-90005*
Manual Part Number: E1345-90005
Printed in Malaysia E0206
Contents
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................. 6
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................. 6
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................ 7
Reader Comment Sheet ................................................................................................ 9

Chapter 1
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 11
Using This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 11
Multiplexer Module Description ................................................................................ 11
General Description ............................................................................................. 11
Multiplexer Channel Descriptions and Connections ........................................... 11
Programming the Multiplexer Module ....................................................................... 14
Selecting Channels .............................................................................................. 14
SCPI Command Format Used in This Manual .................................................... 16
Initial Operation .......................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 2
Configuring the Relay Multiplexer Modules ............................................................ 19
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................... 19
Connecting Field Wiring ............................................................................................ 20
Wiring Guidelines ............................................................................................... 20
Wiring a Terminal Module ......................................................................................... 21
Connecting the Analog Bus ........................................................................................ 22
Setting the Card ID ..................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Logical Address Switch............................................................................ 23
Using the Multiplexer Module with an HP Mainframe or Command Module .......... 24
Using the Scanning Voltmeter Configuration ..................................................... 24
Using the Switchbox Configuration .................................................................... 25
Verifying Correct Logical Address Settings ....................................................... 25
Selecting the Interrupt Priority ................................................................................... 26
5 Volt Excitation for Strain Gages.............................................................................. 27
Adding Signal Conditioning Components/Current Shunts......................................... 27
Connecting User Inputs .............................................................................................. 29

Chapter 3
Using the Relay Multiplexer Modules ........................................................................ 31
Using This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 31
Multiplexer Commands .............................................................................................. 31
Connecting Switchbox Channels to Common ............................................................ 32
Connecting Switchbox Channels to Tree Terminals for Making Measurements ....... 34
Scanning a Range of Switchbox Channels ................................................................. 36
Measuring Temperature Using Thermocouples
(E1344A/47A Modules Only).................................................................................. 39

Contents 1
Chapter 4
Understanding the Relay Multiplexer Modules ........................................................ 41
Using This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 41
Commands for Scanning Switchbox Channels........................................................... 41
Using Scanning Trigger Sources ................................................................................ 41
Scanning with External Instruments ................................................................... 41
Using the Scan Complete Bit...................................................................................... 46

Chapter 5
Relay Multiplexer Command Reference ................................................................... 47
Using This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 47
Command Types ......................................................................................................... 47
Common Command Format ................................................................................ 47
SCPI Command Format ...................................................................................... 47
Linking Commands ............................................................................................. 49
SCPI Command Reference ......................................................................................... 49
ABORt ........................................................................................................................ 50
ARM ........................................................................................................................... 51
:COUNt ............................................................................................................... 51
:COUNt? .............................................................................................................. 52
DISPlay ....................................................................................................................... 53
:MONitor:CARD ................................................................................................. 53
:MONitor[:STATe] ............................................................................................. 54
INITiate....................................................................................................................... 55
:CONTinuous ...................................................................................................... 55
:CONTinuous? .................................................................................................... 56
[:IMMediate] ....................................................................................................... 56
OUTPut....................................................................................................................... 57
[:STATe] ............................................................................................................. 57
[:STATe]? ............................................................................................................ 57
[ROUTe:] .................................................................................................................... 58
CLOSe ................................................................................................................. 58
CLOSe? ............................................................................................................... 59
OPEN .................................................................................................................. 59
OPEN? ................................................................................................................. 60
SCAN .................................................................................................................. 60
SCAN:MODE ..................................................................................................... 61
SCAN:MODE? .................................................................................................... 62
SCAN:PORT ....................................................................................................... 62
STATus ....................................................................................................................... 63
:OPERation:ENABle ........................................................................................... 63
:OPERation[:EVENt]? ........................................................................................ 64
SYSTem...................................................................................................................... 65
:CDEScription? ................................................................................................... 65
:CPON ................................................................................................................. 66
:CTYPe? .............................................................................................................. 66
:ERRor? ............................................................................................................... 67

2 Contents
Chapter 5
Relay Multiplexer Command Reference (continued)
TRIGger ...................................................................................................................... 68
[:IMMediate] ....................................................................................................... 68
:SOURce .............................................................................................................. 69
:SOURce? ............................................................................................................ 70
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands............................................................................... 71
Command Quick Reference........................................................................................ 72

Appendix A
16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Specifications ........................................................... 73
E1343A/44A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer ............................................................. 73
E1345A/47A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer ............................................................. 74
Relay Life ................................................................................................................... 75
End of Life Detection ................................................................................................. 75
Replacement Strategy ................................................................................................. 75

Appendix B
16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Registers ................................................................... 77
Register Addressing ............................................................................................ 77
Computer Configurations .................................................................................... 78
Reading the Registers .......................................................................................... 81
Writing to the Registers ....................................................................................... 82
Register Definitions ............................................................................................. 83

Appendix C
16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Error Messages ........................................................ 85

Contents 3
Notes:

4 Contents
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