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Agilent Technologies E985xA
Embedded VXI Controllers
User and Service Manual
NOTE Although Agilent Technologies and National Instruments software and
documentation are referenced in this manual, please direct your questions and
comments on E985xA controllers (or other items referenced in the manual) to
Agilent Technologies. See Appendix C - Customer Support for information.
Manual Part Number: E9851-90001
Printed in U.S.A. E0401
Contents
E985xA Embedded VXI Controllers User and Service Manual
Front Matter....................................................................................................................... 7
Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement................................................................... 7
U.S. Government Restricted Rights ............................................................................. 7
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................ 8
Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 8
Documentation History................................................................................................. 8
Declaration Of Conformity............................................................................................ 9
Trademark Information............................................................................................... 10
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 11
Manual Organization .................................................................................................. 11
Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................................................. 12
How to Use The Documentation Set.......................................................................... 12
Using the Agilent Documentation Set ................................................................. 12
Using the National Instruments Documentation Set ........................................... 13
Related Documentation ............................................................................................. 14
Customer Support ...................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 1 - Introducing the E985xA Controllers ........................................................ 15
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 15
Hardware Features .................................................................................................... 15
Software Overview ..................................................................................................... 16
Software Architecture ......................................................................................... 16
Driver Software ................................................................................................... 17
Applications Software ......................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2 - Installing E985xA Controllers ................................................................... 21
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 21
Checking Your Shipment ........................................................................................... 21
Installing the E985xA ................................................................................................. 23
Using the BIOS Setup Program ................................................................................. 26
Reloading the Hard Drive Image................................................................................ 26
Chapter 3 - Developing Your Application .................................................................... 27
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 27
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 27
See Latest Information Files ............................................................................... 27
Using Configuration Utilities ............................................................................... 27
Configuration.............................................................................................................. 28
Resman and T&M Explorer Description ............................................................. 28
Using Resman .................................................................................................... 28
Using T&M Explorer ........................................................................................... 28
Device Interaction ...................................................................................................... 29
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Programming ............................................................................................................. 29
Programming with SICL ..................................................................................... 29
Programming with VISA .................................................................................... 30
VME Support ...................................................................................................... 30
Debugging.................................................................................................................. 31
Using NI Spy ....................................................................................................... 31
Using VISAIC ...................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4 - E985xA Controllers Description ............................................................... 33
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 33
Front Panel Features ................................................................................................. 33
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................... 35
Functional Description .............................................................................................. 36
Chapter 5 - E985xA Controllers Configuration ........................................................... 41
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 41
Hardware Default Settings ......................................................................................... 41
T&M Explorer Default Settings................................................................................... 43
Configuring the E985xA ............................................................................................. 44
System Controller Operation (J12) ..................................................................... 45
Power-On Self-Configuration (S2) ...................................................................... 45
MITE EEPROM Settings (S1) ............................................................................. 46
SCSI Termination (W11, W12) ........................................................................... 47
System CMOS (W6) ........................................................................................... 48
Flash Protection (W8) ........................................................................................ 48
Ethernet Serial EEPROM (W10) ........................................................................ 49
Voltage Monitor (W15) ........................................................................................ 49
CLK10 Routing and Termination (T&M Explorer) ............................................... 49
Trigger Input Termination (T&M Explorer) .......................................................... 49
Using WatchDOG (T&M Explorer) ...................................................................... 49
Chapter 6 - Servicing the E985xA Controllers ............................................................ 51
Chapter Overview ...................................................................................................... 51
Replaceable Parts List ............................................................................................... 51
Exchanging the E985xA............................................................................................. 52
Troubleshooting Techniques...................................................................................... 53
Repair/Installation Guidelines .................................................................................... 54
Cleaning Instructions .......................................................................................... 54
Changing Main Power Fuse ............................................................................... 54
Removing the E985xA Cover ............................................................................. 55
Adding Additional RAM ....................................................................................... 56
Replacing the Hard Drive ................................................................................... 56
Installing I/O Expansion Cards ........................................................................... 57
Appendix A - E985xA Controllers Specifications ....................................................... 61
Appendix Overview .................................................................................................... 61
General VXI Specifications ........................................................................................ 61
Physical...................................................................................................................... 61
Environmental ............................................................................................................ 62
Current Requirements................................................................................................ 62
VMEbus Capability Codes ......................................................................................... 63
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Appendix B - Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................. 65
Appendix C - Customer Support .................................................................................. 69
If You Have Questions ............................................................................................... 69
E985xA Configuration Form....................................................................................... 70
Appendix D - Porting Considerations .......................................................................... 73
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 73
Default SICL Interface Name Changes...................................................................... 73
Resource Manager Differences ................................................................................. 73
A24/A32 Memory Allocation ............................................................................... 73
VXI IRQ Line Allocation ...................................................................................... 74
PCI User Window ............................................................................................... 75
SICL/VISA Differences............................................................................................... 75
Mixing SICL and VISA ........................................................................................ 75
SICL on NI-VXI ................................................................................................... 75
SICL on NI GPIB (NI-488.2) ............................................................................... 76
Appendix E - Connector Descriptions ......................................................................... 79
Appendix Overview .................................................................................................... 79
SVGA Connector ....................................................................................................... 80
Keyboard/Mouse Connectors .................................................................................... 81
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector ...................................................................... 82
Speaker Connections................................................................................................. 83
COM1 and COM2 Connectors ................................................................................... 84
Parallel Port Connector .............................................................................................. 85
SCSI Connector ......................................................................................................... 87
Ethernet Connector .................................................................................................... 89
GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Connector ................................................................................... 90
External SMB Connectors.......................................................................................... 92
Rear Panel (P1 and P2) Connectors.......................................................................... 93
Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 95
Index ............................................................................................................................. 101
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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT
AGILENT PRODUCT: E9850A and E9851A Embedded VXI Controllers DURATION OF WARRANTY: 1 year
1. Agilent Technologies warrants Agilent hardware, accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period
specified above. If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Agilent will, at its option, either repair or replace
products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
2. Agilent warrants that Agilent software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty
period, Agilent will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
3. Agilent does not warrant that the operation of Agilent products will be uninterrupted or error free. If Agilent is unable, within a
reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price
upon prompt return of the product.
4. Agilent products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.
5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by Agilent. If customer schedules or delays
Agilent installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.
6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts
or supplies not supplied by Agilent, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental
specifications for the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance.
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U.S. Government Restricted Rights
The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as "commercial
computer software" as defined in DFARS 252.227- 7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014
(Jun 1995), as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as "Restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19
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