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MODEL 9100 SERIES

April 1993
[ TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information
Purpose 1-1
Unpacking and Inspection 1-I
Warranty 1-1
Product Asskmnce 1-2
Maintenance Agreements 1-9
Documentation Discrepancies 1-2
Software Licensing Agreement 1-2
Service Procedure 1-3
2 Product Description
9100 System Description 2-1
9100 WaveformGeneration Concept 2-2
91 O0 Architecture 2-3
Front Panel Controls, Connections and Indicators 2-11
Rear Panel Controls, and Connections 2-13
Specifications 2-15

$ Operations
Preparation For Use 3-1
Standard Functions 3-3
Arbitrary Waveforms and File Conventions 3--4
Defining An Arbitrary WaveformIn Terms
OfA Waveform File 3-5
Transferring Waveform Data Files Into the
AFGRAM Disk Via GPIB 3--6
Loading the WaveformFiles From RAM Disk
Into the Waveform Generator Circuit 3-9
Control Settings Summnry-(amplitude, dock, ...) 3-12
Specifying How the Data Values Are
Convenedto Voltage Levels 3-13
Spedfying the Time Per Point 3-14
Specifying The Trigger Mode 3-14
Specifying the Trigger Delay 3-27
Specifying External Triggering 3-27
Using the Filters to Smooththe Waveform 3-27
Disconnecting the Output While the Generator
is Running 3-28
Inverting Channel 1 or 2 3-28
Summing Channel 1 and Channel 2 Signals 3-28
Using the External SumInput 3-28
Using an External Clock Reference 3-29
Using an External Clock Source 3-29
Synchronizing with Another 9100 Series AFG 3-29
Starting and Stopping the Waveform 3-30
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Automating the Setup and Loading of Waveforms3-30

4 OperatingInstructions
Control Panel Operation 4-1
Basic Description 4-1
Main Menu Keys 4-5
Understanding the 9100/CP Menus 4-11
Entry Changes 4-19
Controlling the Arbitrary Function Generator
with the 9100/CP ' 4-22
Selecting an Arbitrary Waveform 4-23
Selecting a Standard Waveform 4-25
Selecting Attributes of Standard Sine 4-26
Selecting Attributes of Standard Square 4--27
Selecting Attributes of Standard Triangle 4-28
Selecting Attributes of Standard Ramp 4-28
Selecting Attributes of Standard Pulse 4-29
Selecting Attributes of Standard DC 4-30
Channel 1 Waveform Attributes 4-30
Channel 2 Waveform Attributes 4-33
Controlling the Tunebase 4--33
Trigger Control 4--37
Arming and Firing Trigger ~ ~0
Workingwith Setup Files ~ ".0
Workingwith Sequence Files ~ ~2
Loading and Linking Waveforms ~ ~3
Executing Waveforms ~ ~5
Aborting Waveforms ~ ~5
Accessingthe State of the AFG ~ ~5

5 Operating over the GPIB
Genera]
Introduction 5-1
Remote Mode 5-1
Local Mode 5-1
Addressing 5-1
Messages 5-2
Device Dependent Messages 5-2
Message Input Format 5-2
Command Format 5-3
CommandParameters 5-3
General Rules for Commands 5--4
IEEE-488Standard Messages 5-5
Receiving the Device Clear Message 5-5
Receiving the Trigger Message 5-5
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Receiving the Remote Message 5-5
Receiving the Local Message 5-5
Receiving the Local Lockout Messages 5-5
Sending Messages 5-6
Sending the Require Service Message(SRQ) 5-6
Sendingthe Serial Poll Status Byte 5-6
Sending the Secondary Status Bytes 5-7
Operation of the Status Bytes 5-7
AcronymGuidelines 5-14
Programming Command Reference Section
Command Summary 5-15
File Handling Commands 5-18
File Structures 5-18
Setup and Sequence Files 5-19
Setup Files 5-19
Executing Setup Files 5-20
SequenceFiles 5-20
Executing Sequence Files 5-21
Single Waveform Files 5-22
Dual Waveform Files 5-22
Executing Waveform Files 5-23
File Handling Commands
DELETE 5-24
END 5-25
LEARN_SETUP 5-26
LINK 5-27
LOAD 5-29
RECAIJ~ 5-30
SEQUENCE 5-31
SETUP 5-32
STORE 5-33
Action Commands
ABORT 5-34
ARBITRARY 5-35
ARM 5-36
CALIBRATE 5-37
CI.FAR 5-38
GO 5-39
NEXT 5-40
SELFTEST 5-41
STOP 5-42
TRIGGER 5-43
Channel Parameter Commands
CH 1 AMPLITUDE(CH2_AMPLITUDE) 5-44
CH I"FILTER (CH2_FILTER) 5-45
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CH l_I NVERT (CH2_I NVERT) 5--46
CHI OFFSET (CH2_OFFSET) 5-47
CHI__.OLrI~UT (CH2_OUTPUT) 5-48
CH I_ZERO_REF (CH I_ZERO_REF) 5-49
EXTERNAL SUM 5-50
SUM_MODI~ 5-51
Timebase Commands
CLOCK_SOURCE 5-52
CLOCK_LEVEL 5-53
CLOCK_MODE 5-54
CLOCX_RA~ 5-55
CLOCK_SLOPE 5-56
CLOCKPERIOD 5-57
CLOCKREFERENCE 5-58
Trigger Commands
DELAY MODE 5-59
MARKI~R DELAY 5-60
TRIGGEI~ ARM SOURCE 5-61
TRIGGER_-DELAY 5-62
TRIGGER_LEVEL 5--63
TRIGGER_MODE 5--64
TRIGGER_SLOPE 5-65
TRIGGER_SOURCE 5--66
Standard Function Commands
STANDARD 5-68
SINE 5-69
SINE_MODE 5-70
SINE_FREQUENCY 5-71
SINE CHI PHASE 5-72
SINE_-CH2-_PHASE 5-73
SQUARE 5-74
SQUARE_MODE 5-75
SQUARE_FREQUENCY 5-76
SQUARE_PHASE 5-77
SQUARE_P.ELATIVE_PHASE 5-78
TRIANGLE 5-79
TRLkNGLE_MODE 5-80
TR/ANGLE FREQUENCY 5-81
TRIANGLE_PHASE 5-82
TRIANGLE_RELATIVE_PHASE 5-83
RAMP 5-84
RAMP_MODE 5-85
RAMP_PERIOD 5-86
RAMP_PHASE 5-87
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RAMP_RELATIVE_PHASE 5--88
PULSE 5-89
PULSE_WIDTH 5-90
PULSE_PERIOD 5-91
PULSE DELAY 5-92
PULSE-OPTIMIZE 5-93
DC 5-94
DC_MODE 5-95

Query Type Commands
ACTIVE FILES 5-96
FUNCTION 5-97
EXIST 5--98
DIRECTORY 5-99
IDENTIFY 5-101
MEMORY 5-102
VIEW 5-103

Communication Commands
COMM_FORMAT 5-105
COMM_HEADER 5-106
MASK 5-107
STB 5-108
TSTB 5-109
COMMAND SUMMARY 5-110

Figure 5.1 - Heirarchical Structure Of The 9100
Status Bytes 5-9
Table 5.1 -Status Byte Bit Assignments 5-10
Table 5.2 - Error Codes 5-11
Table 5.3 - 9100 GPIB Acronyms 5-14

6 RS--232-Interface
Selecting the RS-232C Interface 6-1
Configuring the RS--232C Interface 6-1
Using RS-232 6-2
Typical RS-232C Dialog 6-3
RS-232 Commands
COMM_RS_CONF 6--4
COMM_PROMPT 6--6
COMM_RS_SRQ 6-7
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7 Model 9109
General Description 7-1
High Speed Memory 7-1
Digital Output Specifications 7-1
Reconfiguring the Digital Output 7-4
Interconnection Information 7-6
Application InformatiOn 7-10
9109 Front Panel Diagram 7-12

8 Model 9101
Introduction 8-1
Differences Between 9101 and 9100 8-1
9101 Front Panel Diagram 8-4

9 9100/MM, /MM1,/MM2
Description 9..-1
U.ing The Memory
Expamion
Option 9--2
Using The Control Memory Image Functions 9--3
Learning A CMI File 9-3
Deleting A CMIFile 9--5
Reviewing The Contents ofA CMI File 9-6

10 9100/RT
Introduction 10-I
Verifying Installation 10-1
Functional Description 10-2
9100/RT LOAD and LINK Comands 10-4
FIFO Memory Commands 1 0-5
External FIFO Loading 10--6
FIFO Reading 10--8
F..yamples of Operation 10-9
External Real-Time Port 10-10
Using the 9100/RT Option 10-11
Using the External Real-Time Port 10-15
Waveform Selection Using BASICA 10-17
Specifications 10-19

Appendix I
Index
GENERAl, INFORMATION "
1
PURPOSE This manual is intended to provide instruction regarding the
setup and operation of the covered instruments. In addition, it
describes the theory of operation and presents other information
regarding its functioning and application.

The Service Documentation, packaged separately, should be
consulted for the schematics, parts lists and other materials that
apply to the specific version of the instrument as identified by
its ECOnumber.

UNPACKING AND
INSPECTION LeCroy recommends that the shipment be thoroughly inspected
immediately upon delivery. All material in the container(s)
should be checked against the enclosed Packing List and short-
ages reported to the carrier promptIy. If the shipment is dam-
aged in any way, please notify the carrier. If the damage is due
to mishandling during shipment, you must file a damage claim
with the carrier. The LeCroy field service office can help with
this. LeCroy tests all products before shipping and packages all
products in containers designed to protect against reasonable
shock and vibration.

WARRANTY LeCroy warrants its instrument products to operate within speci-
fications under normal use and service for a period of one year
from the date of shipment. Component products, replacement
parts, and repairs are warranted for 90 days. This warranty ex-
tends only to the original purchaser. Software is thoroughly
tested, but is supplied "as is" with no warranty of any kind cov-
ering detailed performance. Accessory products not manufac-
tured by LeCroy are covered by the original equipment manu-
facturers warranty only.
In exercising this warranty, LeCroywill repair or, at its option,
replace any product returned to the Customer Service Depart-
ment or an authorized service facility within the warranty pe-
riod, provided that the warrantor's examination discloses that
the product is defective due to workmanship or materials and
has not been caused by misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal
conditions or operations.
The purchaser is responsible for the transportation and insur-
ance charges arising from the return of products to the servicing
facility. LeCroy will return all in-warranty products with trans-
portation prepaid.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or im-
plied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of mer-

1-1
General Information

chantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purpose or
use. LeCroy shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether in contract, or otherwise.

PRODUCT ASSISTANCE Answers to questions concerning installation, calibration, and
use of LeCroy equipment are available from the SSD Customer
Services Department, 700 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut
Ridge, New York 10977-6499, (914) 578-6020, or your local
field service office.

MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENTS LeCroy offers a selection of customer support services. For ex-
ample, Maintenance agreements provide extended warranty that
allows the customer to budget maintenance costs after the initial
warranty has expired. Other services such as installation, train-
ing, on-site repair, and addition of engineering improvements
are available through specific Supplemental Support Agreements.
Please contact the Customer Service Department or the local
field service office for details.

DOCUMENTATION
DISCREPANCIES LeCroy is committed to providing state-of-the-art instrumenta-
tion and is continually refining and improving the performance
of its products. While physical modifications can be imple-
mented quite rapidly, the corrected documentation frequently
requires more time to produce. Consequently, this manual may
not agree in every detail with the accompanying product and the
schematics in the Service Documentation. There may be small
discrepancies in the values of components for the purposes of
pulse shape, timing, offset, etc., and, occasionally, minor logic
changes. Where any such inconsistencies exist, please be as-
sured that the unit is correct and incorporates the most up-to-
date circuitry.
SOFTWARE LICENSING
AGREEMENT Software products are licensed for a single machine. Under this
license you may: