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10 HP E1368A, E1369A, E1370A Microwave Switch and Driver Modules User’s Manual

Chapter 1Getting Started with the HP E1368A/69A/70AUsing This ChapterThis chapter describes the Microwave Switch modules, and containsinformation on

Figure 1-1. HP Microwave Switch Block Diagram12 Getting Started with the HP E1368A/69A/70A Chapter 1

Power SupplyCircuitPower to operate the coaxial switches can be supplied internally orexternally, dependent on the type of coaxial switch used.• Inter

Instrument DefinitionHP plug-in modules installed in an HP mainframe or used with an HPcommand module are treated as independent instruments each havi

The logical addresses noted in Figure 1-2 apply to modules installed in anHP 75000 Series B Mainframe (HP Model Number E1300/E1301) or in amainframe w

SCPI CommandFormat Used inThis ManualYou can send SCPI commands in either short or long form. Refer toChapter 4 for more information. A long form ex

Chapter 2Configuring the HP E1368A/69A/70AModulesUsing This ChapterThis chapter shows how to connect external wiring to the MicrowaveSwitch Modules c

Setting the Address SwitchThe logical address switch (LADDR) factory setting is 120. You may havechanged the setting during module installation. Val

Selecting the Interrupt PriorityThe Microwave Switch modules generate interrupts after a channel has beenclosed or opened. These interrupts are sent

Example: Transfer Switch Using Two 3-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Example: Transfer Switch Using One 5-Port Switch .

Installing Switches on the HP E1369ABecause the HP E1369A Microwave Switch modules do not haveMicrowave Switches installed by the factory, it is neces

After selecting the coaxial switch, install as follows:1. Position the coaxial switch behind the channel 00 panel cut-out.Secure to rear panel using

Figure 2-3. Microwave Switch Installation22 Configuring the HP E1368A/69A/70A Modules Chapter 2

ConnectingSwitches Externalto the ModuleConnection of up to five coaxial switches (channels 00-04) is describedbelow. Figure 2-4 shows the wiring dia

Selecting SwitchPowerAfter the coaxial switches have been installed (refer to “Installing Switcheson the HP E1369A” earlier in this chapter), the corr

Connecting FieldWiringFigure 2-6 shows the internal switch diagram for the various HP 3-port,4-port, and 5-port coaxial switches. All switches are sh

Installing a Switch or Attenuator on the HP E1370AMicrowave Switch/Attenuator CardBecause the HP E1370A Microwave Switch/Attenuator modules do nothave

After selecting the coaxial switch or attenuator, install as follows:1. Position the coaxial switch or attenuator behind the panel cut-out.Use two M3

Connecting FieldWiringFigure 2-8 shows the internal switch diagram for the various HPsingle-pole, multi-throw switches. All switches are shown in the

Chapter 3Using the HP E1368A/69A/70A ModulesUsing This ChapterThis chapter uses typical examples to show how to use the MicrowaveSwitch modules. Thi

SYSTem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65:CDEScription?

Reset ConditionsWhen the Microwave Switch is switched on or *RST (reset), all channelsare set to open (refer to Figure 2-6), and the current channel l

Switching ChannelsFor general purpose switch operation, you can connect or disconnect asignal by opening or closing a specific channel.• Use CLOS <

Example: SingleChannel Switchingusing EXTernalPOWERThis example illustrates closing and opening coaxial switch channel 01 in aHP E1369A Microwave Swit

Example: ChannelSwitching using theE1370A and the33366K MicrowaveSwitchThis example illustrates how to make connections to different ports on theHP E1

Note: Because of the specific ribbon cable configurations, the channel numberdoes not directly correspond to the same port number. Table 3-3 maps the

Example: MultipleChannel Switchingusing EXTernalPOWERThis example illustrates closing and opening coaxial switch channels 00through 04 in a HP E1369A

Example: TransferSwitch Using Two3-Port SwitchesThis example shows how to configure the HP E1368A Microwave Switchto either route a signal directly to

Example: TransferSwitch Using One5-Port SwitchThis example shows how to configure the HP E1369A Microwave SwitchDriver with a 5-port switch (HP 33313

Example: 4 x 1MultiplexerThis example shows how to configure the HP E1368A Microwave Switchto select one of four signals for output. For the example,

Scanning ChannelsScanning the Microwave Switch module channels consists of closing a setof channels (connecting the 2 port to the C port) one channel

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Example: ScanningChannelsThis example uses the mainframe’s "Trig Out" port to synchronizeMicrowave Switch channel 00 to 02 closures to an ex

Example: Using theScan Complete BitYou can use the Scan Complete Bit (bit 8) in the Operation Status Registerof a switchbox to determine when a scanni

Execute:10 OUTPUT 70915;"*CLS" !Clear all switchbox statusstructure.20 OUTPUT 70915;"STAT:OPER:ENAB 256"!Enable Scan Complete Bit

Recalling and Saving StatesThis section contains information about saving and recalling switch states.Storing States The *SAV <numeric_state> co

For the example, use:• an HP-IB select code of 7, primary address of 09, and secondaryaddress of 15 for the Microwave Switch • an HP Series 200/300 Co

350 OUTPUT 70915;"*CLS"360 STOP370 SUBENDComments If you have an HP 75000 Series B mainframe with a front panel keyboard,errors can be monit

Querying the Microwave SwitchThis section summarizes the query commands you can use to determine theconfiguration or state of the Microwave Switch. A

Chapter 4HP E1368A/69A/70A Command ReferenceUsing This ChapterThis chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments(SCPI) commands an

Command Separator A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower levelcommand as shown below:ROUTe:SCAN:MODE?Colons separate the root co

Parameters Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examplesof parameter types you might see later in this chapter.Parameter Ty

CertificationHewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-P

SCPI Command ReferenceThis section describes the Standard Commands for ProgrammableInstruments (SCPI) commands for the Microwave Switch modules.Comman

ARMThe ARM subsystem selects the number of scanning cycles (1 through32767) for each INITiate command.ARM:COUNt <number> MIN | MAX:COUNt? [MIN |

:COUNt? ARM:COUNt? [MIN | MAX] returns the current number of scanning cyclesset by ARM:COUNt. The current number of scans cycles is returned whenno

DISPlayThe DISPlay subsystem monitors the channel state of a selected module (orcard) in a switchbox. This subsystem only operates with mainframes th

:MONitor[:STATe] DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] <mode> turns the monitor mode ON or OFF.ParametersParameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Defaul

INITiateThe INITiate subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts thescanning cycle.Subsystem Syntax INITiate:CONTinuous <mode>:CONTi

:CONTinuous? INITiate:CONTinuous? queries the scanning state. With continuousscanning enabled, the command returns 1. With continuous scanningdisab

OUTPutThe OUTPut subsystem enables or disables the "Trig Out" port of the HPE1300/E1301 Mainframe or on the HP Command Module. Subsystem Syn

[ROUTe:]The ROUTe subsystem controls switching and scanning operations for theMicrowave Switch modules in a switchbox. Subsystem Syntax [ROUTe:]CLOSe

CLOSe? [ROUTe:]CLOSe? <channel_list> returns the current state of thechannel(s) queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn). Thecommand

Frame or chassis ground terminal—typi-cally connects to the equipment’s metalframe.Alternating current (AC).Direct current (DC). Indicates hazardous v

OPEN? [ROUTe:]OPEN? <channel_list> returns the current state of the channel(s)queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn). The command r

SCAN:MODE [ROUTe:]SCAN:MODE <mode> is accepted by the Microwave Switch.NONE, VOLT, and RES set the mode for "no measurements" while

STATusThe STATus subsystem reports the bit values of the Operation StatusRegister. Only bit 8 in the Standard Operation Status Register is used tonot

:OPERation:ENABle STATus:OPERation:ENABle <number> enables the Standard OperationStatus Register to set a bit in the Status Byte Register. For

:OPERation[:EVENt]? STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? queries the status of the StandardOperation Status Event Register.Comments • Output Format: Returns a d

SYSTemThe SYSTem subsystem returns error numbers/messages in the error queueof a switchbox, and returns the types and descriptions of modules (cards)

:CTYPe? SYSTem:CTYPe? <number> returns the module (card) type of a selectedmodule in a switchbox.ParametersParameter Name Parameter Type Range

TRIGgerThe TRIGger subsystem controls the triggering operation of the MicrowaveSwitch modules in a switchbox.Subsystem Syntax TRIGger[:IMMediate]:SOUR

Comments • Enabling the Trigger Source: The TRIGger:SOURce commandonly selects the trigger source. The INITiate[:IMMediate] commandenables the trigge

Scanning Using Bus TriggersThis example uses bus triggering (TRIG:SOUR BUS) to scan channels 00through 02 of a single-module switchbox. The trigger s

Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard CompanyLoveland Manufacturing CenterManufactur

IEEE 488.2 Common CommandsThe following table lists the IEEE 488.2 Common (*) Commands that canbe executed by the Microwave Switch modules. The opera

Command Quick ReferenceThe following tables summarize SCPI and IEEE 488.2 Common (*)Commands for the Microwave Switch modules.SCPI Commands for Quick

72 HP E1368A/69A/70A Command Reference Chapter 4

Appendix AHP E1368A/69A/70A SpecificationsHP E1368A Microwave SwitchFrequency Range:DC-18 GHzCharacteristic Impedence:50ΩInsertion Loss:DC-2GHz: <

74 HP E1368A/69A/70A Specifications Appendix A

Appendix BHP E1368A/69A/70A RegistersRegister DefinitionsAll three Microwave Switch modules are register-based devices. See thetables below for regi

Addressing the RegistersTo read or write to specific registers, you must use the register address.Register addresses for HP 75000 Series C plug-in mod

Status/ControlRegisterEach coaxial switch requires about 30 msec execution time (close to open oropen to close) during which time the switch is "

78 HP E1368A/69A/70A Registers Appendix B

Appendix CHP E1368A/69A/70A Error MessagesTable C-1 lists the error messages associated with the Microwave Switchmodule programmed by SCPI. See the

Notes8 HP E1368A, E1369A, E1370A Microwave Switch and Driver Modules User’s Manual

IndexHP E1368A/69A/70A Modules User’s Manual*CLS, 29, 70*ESE, 29, 70*ESE?, 70*ESR?, 70*IDN, 70*OPC, 70*OPC?, 70*RCL, 43, 70*RST, 29 - 30, 70 - 71*SAV

parameters, 49query, 46Quick Reference, 71SCPI, 47SCPI format, 16, 47separator, 48types, 47Comment sheet, reader, 9Common (*) Commands, 47*CLS, 29, 70

*ESR?, 70Event In Port, 68Exampleschannel switching with E1369A, 35channel switching with E1370A, 33checking for errors, 43 - 44multiple channel switc

NNon-HP Switches, 20Numeric Command Parameters, 49O*OPC, 70*OPC?, 70OPEN, ([ROUTe:]OPEN), 14, 29, 59, 71OPEN?, ([ROUTe:]OPEN?), 46, 60, 71Openingchann

SSafety warnings, 6, 17*SAV, 43, 70Saving Switch States, 43Scan Complete Bit, 41SCAN, ([ROUTe:]SCAN), 29, 60, 71SCAN:MODE, ([ROUTe:]SCAN:MODE), 30, 61

transfer, 36 - 37Switchingchannels, 31, 33, 35channels with E1369A, 35channels with E1370A, 33multiple channels, 33, 35single channels, 31 - 32Synchro

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