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Testplan Development
on CVI Labwindows with
TS-5400 PXI Series
Application Note
This application note provides set-up guidelines to start
developing your testplan on CVI Labwindows using the
Agilent U8972A TS-5400 PXI Series functional test system.
1. Summary 2. Introduction to the Agilent U8972A
The Agilent U8972A TS-5400 PXI Series high performance TS-5400 PXI Series Functional Test System
functional test system is designed to work seamlessly with The Agilent U8972A TS-5400 PXI Series functional tester is
the Agilent TestExec SL test executive software. Having a PXI-based system that is specifically designed for high pin
instruments that are IVI-COM, GPIB or LXI compliant in the count automotive test applications. The U8972A is designed
test system allow other third party test executives such as to work seamlessly with the Agilent TestExec SL test
CVI LabWindows to be used. This application note will guide executive. It is also versatile enough to be used with other
users on the fundamental steps required to start develop- test executives due to the availability of software libraries,
ing a test plan using CVI Labwindows on the TS-5400 PXI drivers and all related documentations. Figure 1 illustrates
Series. It provides a comprehensive reference list of drivers a high level block diagram of the test system and its
and other important files that are required to ensure a major components.
successful test plan development.
Front view Side view
Figure 1. Composition of the U8972A TS-5400 PXI Series functional test system
The unique feature inside the U8972A that differentiates it This application note will guide CVI Labwindow users
from the rest of the rack and stack functional test systems on the steps required to integrate the SLU into the
in the market is the E6198B switch/load unit (SLU). The Labwindows testplan, providing references on how to inte-
Agilent SLU utilizes a standard VERSA Module Eurocard grate the GPIB as well as PXI measurement and stimulus
(VME) type enclosure to deliver best-in-class switching instruments that are available in the U8972A system.
solution for mechatronic tests. With the Agilent TS-5000
family of multi-channel load and switch matrix cards, users Table 1 shows the protocol available to each of instrument
have the software controlled ability to switch stimulus or available on the U8972A system.
measurement signals of up to 2 A and loads of up to 40 A.
Test Instrument in the U8972A System PXI LXI GPIB USB
N6702A 1.2 kW high power modules (400 W max) or N6700B low Power
modules (1200 W Max) mainframe with support of the following modules:
DC Power Module N6752A - High Performance, 50 V, 10 A, 100 W
DC Power Module N6762A - Precision, 50 V, 3 A, 100 W
DC Power Module N6756A