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XZ060
AGILENT ACQIRIS
USER MANUAL
FAMILY OF
10-BIT DIGITIZERS
For Use with DC Series Digitizers
Models covered:
DC122 / DC152
DC222 / DC252 / DC282
User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers ZM020170B Rev.D
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June 2007 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and may not be construed in any way as a commitment by Agilent Technologies Inc. While Agilent Technologies makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and contents of the document it assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. All software described in the document is furnished under license. The software may only be used and copied in accordance with the terms of license. Instrumentation firmw
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CONTENTS 1. OUT OF THE BOX........................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. Message to the User ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.2. Using this Manual ........................................................................................................................ 5 1.3. Conventions Used in This Manual ...............
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3.4.3. Trigger Level.................................................................................................................. 32 3.4.4. Edge Trigger Slope......................................................................................................... 32 3.4.5. Window Trigger ............................................................................................................. 32 3.4.6. HF Trigger.........................................................................
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1. Out of the Box 1.1. Message to the User Congratulations on having purchased an Agilent Technologies Acqiris data conversion product. Acqiris Digitizers are high-speed data acquisition modules designed for capturing high frequency electronic signals. To get the most out of the products we recommend that you read this manual carefully. We trust the product you have purchased will meet with your expectations and provide you with a high quality solution to your data conversion applications.
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CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating! The maximum input voltage for 50 Ω input impedance is ±5 V. The maximum input for 1 MΩ input impedance is ±300 V (dc + ac). 1.5. Warning Regarding Medical Use The Digitizer cards are not designed with components and testing procedures that would ensure a level of reliability suitable for use in treatment and diagnosis of humans. Applications of these cards involving medical or clinical treatment can create a potential for accidenta
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In exercising this warranty, Agilent Technologies will repair or replace any product returned to the Agilent service center, within the warranty period. The warranty covers all defects that are a result of workmanship or materials. This excludes defects that are caused by accident, misuse, neglect, or abnormal operation. The purchaser is responsible for returning the goods to the nearest Agilent service center. This includes transportation costs and insurance. Agilent Technologies will retu
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1.10. Transport & Shipping CAUTION: Cards can be safely transported in their original shipping packages. DC cards can be transported when properly mounted in a CompactPCI crate. To package the instrument for shipping: Step Notes 1. Place the instrument in its original packaging • If the original packaging materials are not available, materials. use a professional packaging service. Contact your Agilent Service Center for more information. 2. Surround the instrument with at least 3 to 4
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2. Installation This chapter describes how to install the Acqiris hardware and software for Windows 2000/XP, Linux, National Instruments LabVIEW RT, Linux, or Wind River VxWorks. NOTE: For a first time installation we strongly recommend installing the software before inserting the hardware into the PC. 2.1. IC414 Installation NOTE: If you are going to install an IC414 interface for the first time and are running Windows 2000 or XP you should follow the procedure below before installing th
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The PCI-8570/PXI-8570 User's Manual (Rev. 1.00) section 2.4 contains the software installation instructions. These should be executed before allowing the hardware installation process to look for the driver. If you have an AdLink CD Version 2004A4 or later you can use it; if not you should download the latest driver from the WEB site (http://www.adlinktech.com/). You can then continue with the Hardware Installation. A reboot will then be necessary. At this point the Stargen Fabric PCI Adap
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2.2.3. Installation Before installing the Acqiris hardware, you should complete the following steps to install the software for Windows 2000/XP. NOTE: You will need administrator privileges to complete the software installation under Windows 2000//XP. 1. Insert the Acqiris Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. If the Autorun program does not start automatically (Autoplay disabled), you can start it manually, or navigate to the AcqirisSoftware\Windows folder in order to dis
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3. To proceed with the installation click “Next”. The following screen will be shown. 4. Please enter your user information and click “Next” to continue. If the program finds that there is still Acqiris software installed on your machine a warning panel (not shown) will appear. Otherwise, the next screen shows: 5. Pick the desired combination of module families and click "Next" to continue. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 12 of 55
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6. The screen above will normally allow the documentation to be installed. Remove the check from the box if you do not want online access to the manuals. 7. The next screen allows you to enable LabVIEW RT and/or Wind River VxWorks support. By default there will be none but if desired you can install any of them together with Windows support or without Windows support. Click “Next” to continue. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 13 of 55
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8. The screen below asks for the desired installation type. After having made your choice Click “Next” to continue. 9. If you chose the Custom installation, the following screen will let you select each package individually. Note that the space indicated for LabVIEW, Firmware and UserManual packages is incorrect. The correct values are 4.1 MB, 21 MB, and 27 MB respectively. 10. If MATLAB is installed on your machine, you will be asked to point the installer to the MATLAB root directory.
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12. Furthermore, you should give a name to the shortcut folder. This is the menu entry under Start → Programs where you will find the shortcuts for AcqirisLive, manual(s), etc. 13. If you have enabled the installation of 12-bit Digitizers, Averagers, or Analyzers, the next screen lets you change the name of the directory where the FPGA firmware will be installed. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 15 of 55
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14. AcqirisLive needs the LabWindows/CVI 7.0 Run-Time Engine to run. If Setup has detected that a LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine is already installed on your system, it will ask you if you would like to install it locally for AcqirisLive anyway. If you are not sure about the version of the CVI Run-Time Engine on your system, it is recommended to install it locally. Click “Next” to continue. 15. Depending on the install type, you may be asked which LabVIEW version format you want for the
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16. A summary will be shown to allow you to check what you have asked for 17. You are now ready to install. You may still go back to any previous screen to modify your selection. Click “Install” when ready. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 17 of 55
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18. Setup will now copy the files and make the necessary changes to your system. When done, an information screen will be displayed. Please read this carefully. 19. Registration of your installation will help us provide you with better support. You will also be notified of updates and upgrades. All information submitted to us will be treated confidentially and never be disclosed outside the company. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 18 of 55
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20. Setup will prepare a registration e-mail in your e-mail client application upon termination of the setup procedure. You can then decide whether or not you wish to send it. You may also add comments. Uncheck the box if you do not want to register your installation. User Manual: Family of 10-bit Digitizers Page 19 of 55
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21. Click “Finish”. The software installation is now complete. 22. You can now either accept the suggestion to restart the computer or you should shutdown your computer and proceed with the hardware installation. 2.3. Installing the Software for Linux The Acqiris Software is ready to install and run on Linux systems with any of the following: RedHat Enterprise Linux Version 3 - Kernel Version 2.4.21-4.EL RedHat Enterprise Linux Version 3 - Kernel Version 2.4.21-4.ELsmp, Suse Linux
