Quantum Composers 8530 Series Technical Information

Rev 4.7 9530/8530 Series Pulse Generator Operating Manual QUANTUM COMPOSERS, INC PO Box 4248 Bozeman, MT 59772

Page 10 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Channel Timer Functions The Channel Timer functions as a non-retriggerable, delayed, one shot pulse generator.

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 11 There are also individual menu keys for the gate (GATE), trigger (TRIG), and system (MENU) menus. Depending on

Page 12 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Setting Pulse Output Parameters There are two basic types of outputs available on the 9530: a) TTL/CMOS compat

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 13 5. 9530 Menus 9530 Main Menu Structure The following menus can be accessed by pressing the menu button. The f

Page 14 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 System Configuration Menu Interface: RS – 232Baud Rate: 115200Echo: DisabledAuto: EnabledMark: .LCD: 4Key Rate

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 15 9530 Channel Menu Structure The following menus can be accessed by pressing the button marked for the desired

Page 16 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Channel Advanced Menu Ch: -HGFE DCBA-Mux: -0000 0001-Press the Page ButtonChange Channel Gate ModeEna

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 17 Setting System Mode of Operation By pressing the Menu button the system mode menu can be accessed. The system

Page 18 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Setting the Clock Source and Rate The System Clock Parameters can be accessed and changed by entering the Clock

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 19 When in the System Configuration menu only the RS-232 baud rate can be changed, the USB rate must be varied usi

Page 2 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ...

Page 20 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Store Menu Store#: Choose the location to store the current settingsName: The name associated with the current

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 21 System Information Menu Model: 9530-1011 Serial #: 00001Firmware: 1.2.3.0FPGA Ver: 1.2.0NSID#: FW 1011FPGA 101

Page 22 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Enable/Disable ChannelWid: Set the desired pulse widthDly: Set the desired delay from the sync sourcePress the

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 23 Setting Channel of Operation To change the channel output modes enter the channel menu and press the page butto

Page 24 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Configuring the Channel Multiplexer To define which outputs are fed into the channel multiplexer, the correspon

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 25 Gate Menu Mode: DisabledChange Gate ModeMode: Pulse Inh.Level: 2.50 VoltsLogic: Active Low/HighMode: Output Inh

Page 26 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 6. Operating the 9530/8530 Quick Start - Normal Internal Rate Generator Operation The 9530/8530 has a powerfu

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 27 System Timer Overview For internal operation, the 9530/8530 contains a timer and mode generator which generates

Page 28 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Channel Timer Overview The output of each channel is controlled by two timers to generate the pulse width and t

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 29 o Set the On parameter to the number of pulses to produce during the on cycle (‘N’). o Set the Off parameter

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 3 Gate Menu ...

Page 30 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 o Select the Triggered mode. o Set the trigger threshold level to ~50% of the incoming signal. o Select eith

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 31 7. Programming the 9530/8530 Personal Computer to Pulse Generator Communication The 9530/8530 has three stand

Page 32 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 USB Interface Overview The USB interface is standard on the 9530. The interface is a Plug-n-Play capable interf

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 33 When the pulse generator responds to a command, whether it is a query or a parameter change, it also appends it

Page 34 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Any parameter may be queried by sending the command with a question mark appended. For example: SCPI Query Fo

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 35 Error Codes The unit responds to all commands with either: ok <cr><lf> or ?”n “<cr><

Page 36 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 To arm the instrument in external gate mode, use either of the following commands: :PULSE0:STATE ON <cr>

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 37 9530/8530 SCPI Command Summary Keyword: Command: Sub-Command: Parameter Range: Notes: :INSTrument The unit

Page 38 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Keyword: Command: Sub-Command: Parameter Range: Notes: :PULSe[0] Command to change the units’ global set

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 39 Keyword: Command: Sub-Command: Parameter Range: Notes: :PULSe[0] Command to change the units’ global sett

Page 4 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Generate a Burst of Pulses on Every Trigger Input ...

Page 40 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Keyword: Command: Sub-Command: Parameter Range: Notes: :PULSe[1/2/n] Command to change the units’ channel

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 41 Keyword: Command: Sub-Command: Parameter Range: Notes: :PULSe[1/2/n] Command to change the units’ channel

Page 42 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 :INFOrmation ? Query only. Returns model, serial number, firmware version, and FPGA version numbers. The sa

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 43 8. Appendix A – Specifications 9530/8530 Specifications INTERNAL RATE GENERATOR RATE (T0 period) 0.000

Page 44 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 GATE INPUT MODE Pulse inhibit or output inhibit POLARITY Active high/active low MODULE SPECIFICATION

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 45 GATE INPUT POLARITY Active High/Active Low FUNCTION Pulse Inhibit or Output Inhibit CHANNEL BEHA

Page 46 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 9. Appendix B - Safety Symbols Safety Marking Symbols Technical specifications including electrical ratings a

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 47 IEC 417, No. 5020 Frame or chassis terminal. Used for points other than protective conductor and functional ea

Page 48 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 10. Appendix C - COM Ethernet Interface Overview *Note: See also Appendix D for more on the Ethernet interfa

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 49 11. Appendix D - Ethernet Connectivity The Ethernet module used in Quantum Composers’ pulse generators is a “

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 5 CHANGES IN MENU STRUCTURE CAUSED BY ENABLING THE INCREMENTING FUNCTION ...

Page 50 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 The Digi Connect ME Configuration and Management home page will be displayed (Figure 2). Figure 2: Configurat

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 51 Figure 4: Baud rate settings Click on apply after changing the baud rate. Select “Logout” from the bottom of

Page 52 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 When this utility opens, it displays local resources found. TCPIP resources are typically not shown in this wi

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 53 The “Buffer” field can be edited to send any valid command to the pulse generator. Hit “Execute” to send the “

Page 54 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 12. Appendix E - Dual Trigger Input DT15 Dual Trigger Module *Note: Dual Trigger Mode and Incrementing mode

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 55 Changes in Menu Structure Caused by Enabling the Dual Trigger Function Counter Menu The counter Menu now shows

Page 56 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 13. Appendix F – Impedance Matching Outputs TZ50 Impedance Matching Output Module This module option allows

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 57 14. Appendix G - Increment Mode Using the Increment System Mode *Note: Dual Trigger Mode and Incrementing mo

Page 58 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Changes in Menu Structure Caused by Enabling the Incrementing Function System Mode Menu The System Mode menu n

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 59 Once the Run/Stop button is pressed the unit will generate one set of pulses, ‘N’ on and ‘M’ off. Pressing the

Page 6 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 1. Introduction This manual is a reference designed to familiarize you with the Quantum Composers 9530 series

Page 60 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 15. Appendix H - External Clock 9530/8530 External Clock Operation The 9530 pulse generator has a special ex

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 61 16. Appendix I – 8530 Board Level Option 8530 Board Level Connection Information 8530 Board Level Overview T

Page 62 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 External Clock Input (J6) The recommended connector is a male BNC Internal Clock Output (J15 and J16) T

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 63 RS-232 Communications Connector (J5 – RS-232) The recommended connector is a male standard density D-Sub 9 p

Page 64 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Digital Output Board Connection Information Digital Control Board Input (J1 or J2) The Output Board must b

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 65 4 Channel Model when Digital Board is connected to J1 on the Output Board Figure 11: Connection Information f

Page 66 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 4 Channel Model when Digital Board is connected to J2 on the Output Board Figure 12: Connection Information f

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 67 8 Channel Model when Digital Board is connected to J1 on the Output Board Figure 13: Connection Information f

Page 68 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 8 Channel Model when Digital Board is connected to J1 on the Output Board Figure 14: Connection Information f

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 69 8530 Board Level Connector Locations Figure 15: Connector Information for the 8534-8538

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 7 2. Safety Issues Normal use of test equipment presents a certain amount of danger due to electrical shock beca

Page 70 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Figure 16: Mounting Information for the 8538 4 Channel Expansion Board

Page 8 9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 3. Front Panel Overview 9530 Front Panel Display Layout and Indicators A 4 line x 20 character vacuum

9530/8530 Manual Version 4.7 Page 9 4. Pulse Concepts and Pulse Generator Operations Counter Architecture Overview *Start source is: RUN butt