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 ............
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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 ..............
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IEEE 488.2 Common Commands................71 Command Quick Reference..................72 Appendix A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Specifications ............73 HP E1343A/44A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer ............73 HP E1345A/47A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer ............74 Relay Life ........................75 End of Life Detection ....................75 Replacement Strategy ....................
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Using This Chapter This chapter describes the HP E1343A 16-Channel High Voltage Relay, E1344A 16-Channel General Purpose Thermocouple High Voltage Relay, E1345A 16-Channel Relay, and HP E1347A 16-Channel Thermocouple Relay Multiplexer Modules, and shows how to program the modules using SCPI commands (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).
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I+, I-, and IG connections on the Analog Bus Connector. The Analog Bus Connector provides direct channel connections between multiple multiplexer modules, and connections between a multiplexer module and the HP E1326/E1411 Multimeters. Cables make the necessary connections without the need to externally wire the multimeter/multiplexer modules via the terminal modules.
Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI), you must select the controller language, interface address, and SCPI commands to be used. See the HP 75000 Series B Installation and Getting Started Guide or the HP E1406 Command Module Manual for interface addressing and controller language information of multiplexer modules in a switchbox or scanning voltmeter configuration.
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HP 75000 Series B Mainframe (HP Model Number E1300/E1301) or in a mainframe with an HP E1405/E1406 Command Module. See the HP 75000 Series B Installation and Getting Started Guide or the HP E1406 Command Module Manual for more information on switchboxes and scanning voltmeter configurations, and logical addressing.
Multiplexer Channel For the 16-Channel Multiplexers, the channel address (channel_list) is in the form: Address (@ccnn) for a single channel; (@ccnn,ccnn) for multiple channels; (@ccnn:ccnn) for sequential channels; (@ccnn:ccnn,ccnn:ccnn) for groups of sequential channels; or any combination of the above. where "cc"...
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) . The HP-IB interface select code is 7, the HP-IB primary address is 09, and the HP-IB secondary address is 14. Refer to the HP 75000 Series B Installation and Getting Started Guide for addressing information.
High (H), Low (L), and Guard (G) terminals is 170 V dc or 120 V rms (170 V peak) for the E1345A/47A or 250 V dc or AC RMS (354 V peak) for the E1343A/44A. Maximum current is 50mA (non-conductive) per channel.
Connecting Field Wiring Figure 2-1 shows the terminal module for the 16-Channel High Voltage Relay (HP E1343A), 16-Channel Relay (HP E1345A), 16-Channel General Purpose Thermocouple High Voltage Relay (HP E1344A), and 16-Channel Thermocouple Relay Multiplexer Modules (HP E1347A). Use the following guidelines for wire connections.
Figure 2-2 shows how to connect the analog bus between multiple multiplexer modules and to the HP E1326 Multimeter. Use the cables shipped with the multiplexer modules to connect the analog bus of the multiplexer modules. Use the cable shipped with the HP E1326 Multimeter to connect the analog bus of the multiplexer module to the Multimeter input.
The address switch (LADDR) factory setting is 112. You may have changed the setting during module installation. Valid address values are from 0 to 255. Refer to the HP 75000 Series B System Installation and Getting Started Guide or the HP E1406 Command Module Manual for addressing information.
To program the multiplexer modules with an HP E1300A/01A Mainframe or an HP E1405B/E1406A Command Module, the modules must be configured as an instrument. If using the HP E1300 Mainframe or HP E1405 Command Module, you MUST have version 06.00 (or greater) firmware for the 16-Channel Multiplexer Modules to properly identify.
To verify that the modules have the correct logical address setting, query the HP E1300A/E1301A Mainframe or HP E1405B/E1406A Command Logical Address Module as follows: Settings HP E1301A Mainframe - From the “Select a Instrument” prompt of the front panel, select the following menus: SYSTEM CONFIG? LADDS HP E1300A Mainframe, HP E1405B, or HP E1406A Command Module with an RS-232 Terminal - From the “Select an Instrument”...
7 the lowest. The multiplexer module’s default setting is line 1, since it is the most commonly used interrupt line. The HP E1300A/E1301A Mainframe default operation is to monitor all seven interrupt lines. The HP E1405B/E1406A Command Module’s default operation is to manage only one line.
5 Volt Excitation for Strain Gages The E1345-66201 is used with a variety of terminal modules including the E1355A and E1356A Strain Gage Multiplexers. When used with these strain gages, the jumpers JM1 and JM2 may be installed to provide 5 volt excitation to the strain gage bridge.
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Figure 2-5. Signal Conditioning Components/Current Shunts 28 Configuring the Relay Multiplexer Modules Chapter 2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Connecting User Inputs The relay switch modules consist of a relay component module and a connector (terminal) block. If you choose not to use the supplied connector block, Figure 2-6 shows the front panel for the modules and the connection diagram for wiring your own terminal connector.
Connecting Switchbox Channels to Common • Closing any channel in Bank 0 (i.e., channels 00 to 07) connects the channel to the Bank 0 Common. • Closing any channel in Bank 1 (i.e., channels 08 to 15) connects the channel to the Bank 1 Common. Example: Connect Figure 3-1 shows how to connect channels 02 and 09 of a single module...
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Comments Opening Channels. Use the OPEN < channel_list > command to open channels. For example, to open channels 02 and 09, execute: OPEN (@102,109) Closing/Opening Multiple Channels. To close or open multiple channels, place a comma (,) between the channel numbers. To close or open a range of channels, place a colon (:) between the channel numbers.
IG terminals of the Analog Bus connector. • Use the Tree Switch Terminals to connect measuring devices like the HP E1326 Digital Multimeter. Example: Connect Figure 3-2 shows how to connect channels 02 and 09 of a single module...
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For example, to open the AT, BT, and AT2 Tree Switches, execute: OPEN (@190,191,192) Measuring with the HP E1326/E1411 Multimeters. The HP E1326/ E1411 Multimeters can directly measure channels of single or multiple multiplexer modules in a scanning voltmeter configuration. The multimeters, when correctly programmed, automatically close the appropriate AT, BT, and AT2 Tree Switches.
-- HP-IB Bus trigger command advances the switchbox channel list. -- Multimeter HP-IB select code is 7 and primary address is 22. -- Switchbox HP-IB select code is 7, the HP-IB primary address is 09, and the HP-IB secondary address is 14.
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Figure 3-4. Scanning Channels 100 to 215 of a Two Module Switchbox Figure 3-5. Mainframe to Multimeter Connection for Synchronization Chapter 3 Using the Relay Multiplexer Modules Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Comments See Chapter 4 for more information on scanning. Scanning Requirements of a Switchbox (in an HP Mainframe with an HP Command Module). To scan modules in a switchbox, you must: -- know the card numbers (see Chapter 1) of all the modules to be scanned;...
Measuring Temperature Using Thermocouples (HP E1344A/47A Modules Only) • Closing the AT and AT2 Tree Switches allows a multimeter connected to the AT Tree Switch Terminals to measure the voltage of a thermocouple or resistance of a thermistor connected to any channel.
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Measuring Temperature with the HP E1326/E1411 Multimeters. The HP E1326/E1411 Multimeters can directly measure channels of single or multiple multiplexer modules. The multimeter automatically calculates the correct temperature for the specific thermistor or thermocouple type used.
HP VXIbus mainframes with HP command modules that have "Trig Instruments Out" and "Event In" ports. The computer used in the examples is an HP Series 200/300 used with HP BASIC as the program language. The computer interfaces with the mainframe over HP-IB. Assumed is an: -- HP-IB select code of 7;...
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Figure 4-2. Trigger Sources for Scanning Chapter 4 Understanding the Relay Multiplexer Modules Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Example: Scanning With This example uses the mainframe "Trig Out" port to synchronize the multiplexers to an HP 3457A Digital Multimeter. See the following figure External Devices for typical connections. For this example, use the trigger output pulse of the mainframe "Trig Out"...
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Example: Scanning This example uses the mainframe "Trig Out" and "Event In" ports to synchronize the multiplexers to an HP 3457A Digital Multimeter. See the Using "Trig Out" and following figure for typical connections. For this example, use the trigger "Event In"...
Chapter 5 for an example). When enabled by the command, the Scan STAT:OPER:ENAB 256 Complete Bit will be reported as bit 7 of the Status Register. Use the HP-IB Serial Poll or the IEEE 488.2 Common Command to read the Status *STB? Register.
Chapter 5 Relay Multiplexer Command Reference Using This Chapter This chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) and summarizes IEEE 488.2 Common (*) Commands applicable to all four 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Modules. • Command Types......... page 47 •...
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Command A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower level command as shown below: Separator ROUTe:SCAN:MODE? Colons separate the root command from the second level command ( ROUTe:SCAN and the second level from the third level ( SCAN:MODE? Abbreviated The command syntax shows most commands as a mixture of upper and lower case...
Parameters Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examples of parameter types you might see later in this chapter. Parameter Type Explanations and Examples Numeric Accepts all commonly used decimal representations of numbers including optional signs, decimal points, and scientific notation. 123, 123E2, -123, -1.23E2, .123, 1.23E-2, 1.23000E-01.
TRIGger:SOURce BUS TRIGger:SOURce HOLD ABORt HP E1301 front panel "Reset Instr" or "Clear Instr" keys to stop the scan. • Stopping Scans Enabled from Front Panel: When a scan is enabled from the HP E1301 front panel, execute...
subsystem selects the number of scanning cycles (1 through 32767) for each command. INITiate number :COUNt < > MIN|MAX :COUNt? [MIN |MAX] :COUNt ARM:COUNt < number > MIN|MAX allows scanning cycles to occur a multiple of times (1 to 32767) with one INITiate command and when INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|0...
:COUNt? returns current number of scanning cycles set by ARM:COUNt? [MIN|MAX] . A value is supplied if no parameter is sent. With ARM:COUNt 32767 passed as parameters, returns returns Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values MIN|MAX numeric MIN=1, MAX=32767 •...
(or card) in DISPlay a switchbox, and only operates with mainframes that have a display, such as the HP 75000 Series B Mainframe (HP Model Number E1301). Subsystem Syntax DISPlay :MONitor number :CARD <...
• Monitor Mode on an HP E1301A Mainframe Display: The following shows the monitor mode on the display of an HP E1301 Mainframe. SWITCH_112: Chan: 0,1, , , , , , , , , The example shows that channels 00 and 01 are closed.
INITiate subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts the scanning INITiate cycle. Subsystem Syntax INITiate :CONTinuous < mode > :CONTinuous? [:IMMediate] :CONTinuous INITiate:CONTinuous < mode > enables or disables continuous scanning cycles for the switchbox. Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values mode boolean...
:CONTinuous? INITiate:CONTinuous? queries the scanning state. With continuous scanning enabled, the command returns . With continuous scanning disabled, the command returns Example Query Continuous Scanning State INIT:CONT ON Enables continuous scanning. INIT:CONT? Query continuous scanning state. [:IMMediate] INITiate[:IMMediate] starts the scanning cycle and closes the first channel in the channel list.
> [:STATe]? [:STATe] state > enables/disables the "Trig Out" port on the rear panel of OUTPut[:STATe] < the HP E1300A/E1301A Mainframe. enables the port and OUTPut[:STATe] ON|1 disables the port. OUTPut[:STATe] OFF|0 Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values...
CLOSe? [ROUTe:]CLOSe? < channel_list > returns the current state of the channel(s) queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn). The command returns if the channel is closed or returns if the channel is open. • Comments Query is Software Readback: The command returns the [ROUTe:]CLOSe? current software state of the channel specified.
Scanning Using External Devices The following example shows how to scan channels using the HP E1300/E1301 Mainframe via HP-IB and an HP 3457A Digital Multimeter. This example uses the mainframe "Trig Out" port to synchronize the multiplexer module in a switchbox to the multimeter.
The computer used in the example is an HP Series 200/300 with HP BASIC as the program language. The computer interfaces with the mainframe over HP-IB. Assumed is an HP-IB select code of 7, an HP-IB primary address of 09 and 22 for the HP E1300/E1301 Mainframe and HP 3457A Multimeter, respectively, and an HP-IB secondary address of 14 for the switchbox.
Example Selecting the 4-Wire Ohms Mode TRIG:SOUR EXT Selects external trigger source. SCAN:MODE FRES Selects the 4-wire ohms scanning mode. SCAN (@100:107) Sets channel list. INIT Starts scanning cycle. SCAN:MODE? [ROUTe:]SCAN:MODE? returns the current state of the scan mode. The command returns NONE VOLT...
STATus subsystem reports the bit values of the Operation Status Register. STATus Enables the Status Register to set a bit after a bit is set to 1 by the Operation Status Register. Subsystem Syntax STATus :OPERation number :ENABle < > [:EVENt]? :OPERation:ENABle STATus:OPERation:ENABle <...
:OPERation[:EVENt]? STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? returns the bit value of the Operation Status Register (only bit 8 is used by the multiplexer modules). • Comments Setting Bit 8 of the Operation Status Register: Bit 8 (Scan Complete) is set to 1 after a scanning cycle completes. Bit 8 returns to 0 after sending the command.
SYSTem:CDEScription? < number > command returns: 16 Channel High Voltage Relay Mux for the HP E1343A; 16 Channel High Voltage Mux with T/C for the HP E1344A; 16 Channel Relay Mux for the HP E1345A; and 16 Channel Relay Mux with T/C for the HP E1347A.
> • Comments 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Module Model Number: SYSTem:CTYPe? < number > command returns: HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1343A,0,A.01.00 (E1343A) HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1344A,0,A.01.00 (E1344A) HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1345A,0,A.01.00 (E1345A) HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1347A,0,A.01.00 (E1347A) Note: The 0 after the module number is the serial number of the module (always 0). A.01.00 is an example of the module revision code number.
:ERRor? SYSTem:ERRor? returns the error numbers and corresponding error messages in the error queue of a switchbox. See Appendix C for a listing of the switchbox error numbers and messages. • Comments Error Numbers/Messages in the Error Queue: Errors generated by a switchbox store an error number and corresponding error message in the error queue.
TRIGger subsystem commands controls the triggering operation of the TRIGger multiplexer modules in a switchbox. Subsystem Syntax TRIGger [:IMMediate] :SOURce BUS|EXTernal|HOLD|IMMediate :SOURce? [:IMMediate] TRIGger[:IMMediate] causes a trigger to occur when the defined trigger source is TRIGger:SOURce HOLD TRIGger:SOURce BUS • Comments Executing the Command: A channel list must be...
ABORt • *RST Condition: TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate Example Scanning Using External Triggers In the following example, the trigger input is applied to the HP E1300/E1301 Mainframe "Event In" port. TRIG:SOUR EXT Sets trigger source to external. SCAN (@100:115) Sets channel list.
Scanning Using Bus Triggers TRIG:SOUR BUS Select interface (BUS) triggering. SCAN (@100:115) Sets channel list. INIT Starts scanning cycle. *TRG Advances scan using BUS triggering. :SOURce? TRIGger:SOURce? returns the current trigger source for the switchbox. Command returns either HOLD , or for trigger sources EXTernal HOLD...
16-Channel Relay Modules accept. The operation of some of these commands is described in Chapter 4 of this manual. For more information on Common Commands, refer to the HP 75000 Series B Mainframe User’s Manual (HP Model Number E1300/E1301) or the ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2-1987.
Command Quick Reference The following tables summarize SCPI and IEEE 488.2 Common (*) Commands for the multiplexer modules used in a switchbox. SCPI Commands Quick Reference Command Description ABORt Abort a scan in progress. Multiple scans per INIT command. :COUNt < number >...
Appendix A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Specifications HP E1343A/44A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Maximum Voltage: Reference Junction Measurement Terminal to Terminal: 250 Vdc or ac ; 354 V Peak Accuracy (HP E1344A only): 0.4° C (over 18° to 28° C, operating temperature)
HP E1345A/47A 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Maximum Voltage: Reference Junction Measurement Terminal to Terminal: 120 Vdc or ac ; 170 V Peak Accuracy (HP E1347A only): 0.3°C (over 18° to 28°C, operating temperature) Terminal to Chassis: 120 Vdc or ac ; 170 V Peak Screw Terminal Wire Size: 16 AWG Max;...
Relay Life Electromechanical relays are subject to normal wear-out. Relay life depends on several factors. The effects of loading and switching frequency are briefly discussed below: Relay Load. In general, higher power switching reduces relay life. In addition, capacitive/inductive loads and high inrush currents (e.g., turning on a lamp or starting a motor) reduces relay life.
64 addresses allocated. Figure B-1 shows the register address location within A16. Figure B-2 shows the location of A16 address space in the HP E1300/01 Mainframe and HP E1405/06 Command Module. Figure B-1. Relay Multiplexer Registers within A16 Address Space Appendix B 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Registers Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
Figure B-2. Multiplexer Registers within HP E1300/E1406 A16 Address Space The Base Address When you are reading or writing to a multiplexer register, a hexadecimal or decimal register address is specified. This address consists of an A16 base address plus a register offset or register number.
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Throughput Speed Throughput speed is based on the amount of command parsing and whether the registers are accessed from the VXI backplane or from the HP-IB. The computer configurations which allow faster throughput relative to each other are summarized below.
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DIAG:PEEK? DIAG:POKE VXI:READ? VXI:WRITE because the registers are accessed from the VXIbus backplane rather than from the HP-IB. Also, READIO WRITEIO are not parsed. 80 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Registers Appendix B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Writing to the You can write to the following multiplexer registers: Registers -- Status Control Register (base +04 -- Tree Switch Registers (base +06 -- Channel Registers (base +08 Status Control Register Writing a "1" to bit 0 of this register resets the interface circuitry to its power-on state and opens all channels.
Appendix C 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Error Messages Figure C-1 lists the error messages associated with the multiplexer modules programmed by SCPI. See the appropriate Mainframe manual for a complete list of error messages. Table C-1. 16-Channel Relay Multiplexer Error Numbers/Messages Number Title Potential Cause(s)
Index HP E1343A/44A/45A/47A Relay Multiplexer User’s Manual Symbols opening Attenuator Configuration – *CLS *ESE *ESE? *ESR? Bank Channels *IDN Base Address – *OPC Block Diagram *OPC? Boolean Command Parameters *RCL BT Tree Switch – *RST – closing *SAV opening *SRE...
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switches field wiring Closing user inputs channels Connector – multiple channels analog bus order for multiple channels pins *CLS Control Register Command Reference definition – Commands writing to abbreviated Current IEEE 488.2 maximum allowed implied shunts – linking source direct optional source tree specifications...
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Five Volt Excitation for Strain Gages verifying settings Low Pass Filter Configuration – Getting Started – Guidelines, wiring Measure 2-wire ohms by scanning 4-wire ohms HP-IB by scanning interface select code channels primary address multiplexer channels secondary address resistance service request (SRQ) temperature using multimeters...
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– selecting channels Programming the Multiplexer Module specifications Protection Resistors – understanding – using – with HP command module Query with HP mainframe error queue writing to registers open/closed channels – scanning cycles mode state Numeric Command Parameters...
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– RT Tree Switch TRIGger subsystem – – closing Select Code 8 Selecting channels interrupt priority Safety Warnings Service Request (SRQ), HP-IB *SAV Setting Scan Complete Bit card ID Scanning logical address switch channels scan complete bit commands – Signal Conditioning Components, adding –...
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Understanding the Multiplexer Modules – single module Using Switches event in ports AT Tree – – – HP command module – AT2 Tree – HP mainframe – BT Tree – – scan complete bit channel scanning trigger sources...
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