Agilent Technologies Agilent 35900E User Manual

Agilent TechnologiesAgilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser Manual

10 User Manual1 IntroductionInstrument Control PortsThere are two RS-232 ports (one for each channel) that may be used to interface with RS-232 compat

Introduction 1User Manual 11NOT READY—This light indicates the channel cannot start another run until other events are completed.Hardware monitoring i

12 User Manual1 IntroductionSafety and Regulatory CertificationsThe 35900 Dual Channel Interface conforms to the following safety standards:• Internat

Introduction 1User Manual 13SymbolsWarnings in the manual or on the instrument must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of

14 User Manual1 IntroductionElectromagnetic compatibilityThis device complies with the requirements of CISPR 11. Operation is subject to the following

15Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies2SetupTo Unpack the Unit 16Checking Parts and Accessories 16Line Voltage

16 User Manual2 SetupTo Unpack the Unit1 If the 35900 is purchased as part of a system, check the carrier's papers to verify that you received al

Setup 2User Manual 17Configuration SwitchThere is a set of six configuration switches on the rear panel that control 35900 operation. The default sett

18 User Manual2 SetupSwitches 1 and 2 affect the beeper operation.The remaining four switches combine to specify either a test mode or normal operatio

19Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies3Computer ConnectionHandling the MIO Card 20Connecting to a TCP/IP Network

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20 User Manual3 Computer ConnectionHandling the MIO CardConnecting to a TCP/IP NetworkThe 35900 with a TCP/IP MIO card installed has an Ethernet IEEE

Computer Connection 3User Manual 21To communicate with the 35900, you must assign it an IP address compatible with the site LAN. The TCP/IP MIO card m

22 User Manual3 Computer ConnectionConfiguring a GPIB/RS-232 MIO CardThe GPIB/RS-232 MIO card allows the host computer to communicate with the 35900 t

Computer Connection 3User Manual 23Figure 5 Factory default settings for GPIBTa bl e 2 GPIB communication mode Switch ON Action2N/A3SRQ Enable4 Add 16

24 User Manual3 Computer ConnectionConfiguration for RS-232 operationThe GPIB/RS-232 MIO card contains a single 8 position configuration switch (Figur

Computer Connection 3User Manual 25Because switch 1 is set to ON, the board is in RS-232 mode. Switch 2 set to ON indicates that handshaking is enable

26 User Manual3 Computer ConnectionConnecting to a Host Computer Using GPIB or RS-232 CommunicationsThe 35900 with a GPIB/RS-232 MIO card installed ha

27Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies4Instrument ConnectionAnalog Input (Signal) Connection 28Remote Control Conne

28 User Manual4 Instrument ConnectionAnalog Input (Signal) ConnectionThe signal must be within the range of -18 millivolts to 1 volt. A simple voltage

Instrument Connection 4User Manual 29Figure 8 Analog Input (Signal) connection'0)"23).3420/24"!"!2%-/4% $)')4!,)/!.!,/

User Information Manual 3Contents1IntroductionFeatures 8Independent Analog-to-Digital Converters 9Real-Time Control 9Remote control bus

30 User Manual4 Instrument ConnectionRemote Control ConnectionFor remote control connection (Figure 9) use an instrument-specific cable whenever possi

Instrument Connection 4User Manual 311 Turn off the power to both the 35900 and the instrument containing the remote start/stop contacts.2 For instrum

32 User Manual4 Instrument Connection'0)"23Digital I/O ConnectionEach channel has a 25 pin female connector with 16 signal lines. Of the

Instrument Connection 4User Manual 33'0)"23).3420/24"!"!2%-/4% $)')4!,)/!.!,/'Figure 10 Digital I/O cablesSee Tab

34 User Manual4 Instrument ConnectionUse an instrument-specific cable whenever possible. Use a general purpose cable for equipment not listed in Table

Instrument Connection 4User Manual 35Instrument Control Port ConnectionUse part number 35900-60980 for RS-232C communication to a 5890 GC or 7673 Samp

36 User Manual4 Instrument Connection

37Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies5StartupPre-Run Checklist 3835900 Power Up 38Verify 35900 is Ready for Ope

38 User Manual5 StartupPre-Run ChecklistBefore using the 35900 with the operating software on the host computer, make sure you have completed the foll

Startup 5User Manual 39Verify 35900 is Ready for OperationAt power up, the 35900 automatically executes internal self-tests to determine the amount of

4 User Information Manual2SetupTo Unpack the Unit 16Checking Parts and Accessories 16Line Voltage 16Configuration Switch 173 Compu

40 User Manual5 StartupTa bl e 11 Possible causes for failure Condition Possible causesPOWER light is OFF Power cord is disconnected or problem with t

41Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies6Parts ReplacementRemove/Replace the Top Cover 42Remove/Replace the Front Pan

42 User Manual6 Parts ReplacementRemove/Replace the Top Cover1 Place the unit on a table so that the back is visible to you (cables visible).2 Turn of

Parts Replacement 6User Manual 43Remove/Replace the Front Panel1 Remove the top cover. (See Figure 12 on page 42.)2 Disconnect the front panel connect

44 User Manual6 Parts Replacement3 Remove the four screws holding the front panel to the unit.4 Gently pull the front panel forward until it detaches

Parts Replacement 6User Manual 45Remove/Replace the Mother Board1 Remove the top cover. (See “Remove/Replace the Top Cover” on page 42.)2 Remove the f

46 User Manual6 Parts Replacement3 Tilt the SIMM memory board towards the front of the unit about 45° and slide it out. (See Figure 14)4 If installed,

Parts Replacement 6User Manual 47Remove/Install Power Supply Assembly1 Turn off the 35900 and unplug the power cord.2 Remove the top cover.3 Unplug th

48 User Manual6 Parts Replacement

49Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies7Instrument Parts BreakdownReplacement Parts: Covers and Electronics 50Parts

User Information Manual 56Parts ReplacementRemove/Replace the Top Cover 42Remove/Replace the Front Panel 43Remove the MIO Bracket 44Rem

50 User Manual7 Instrument Parts BreakdownReplacement Parts: Covers and ElectronicsTa bl e 12 Under the 35900 top cover (Figure 15)Item no. Descriptio

Instrument Parts Breakdown 7User Manual 51Figure 15 Parts breakdown12345

52 User Manual7 Instrument Parts BreakdownParts Breakdown for the 35900 Mother BoardTa bl e 13 Parts for 35900 mother board (Figure 15)Item no. Descri

Instrument Parts Breakdown 7User Manual 53Figure 16 Parts breakdown inside the 359001234

54 User Manual7 Instrument Parts Breakdown

55Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent TechnologiesACablesAnalog Signal Cables 56Remote Control 58Bottle Number Cables 59T

56 User ManualA CablesAnalog Signal CablesExamples of instrument specific analog signal cables are included in this section.Figure 17 35900–60630, 359

Cables AUser Manual 57Figure 19 35900–60640: For special purpose square - pinsConnector 1 Signal name Connector 21ShieldOrange2 Signal – Black3Signal

58 User ManualA CablesRemote ControlExamples of instrument specific remote cables are included in this section.Figure 20 35900–60670, 35900–60920: Gen

Cables AUser Manual 59Bottle Number CablesExamples of instrument specific bottle number cables are included in this section.Figure 21 35900–60670, 359

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7Agilent 35900E Dual Channel InterfaceUser ManualAgilent Technologies1IntroductionFeatures 8Independent Analog-to-Digital Converters 9Real-Time

8 User Manual1 IntroductionFeaturesThe 35900 (Figure 1) features include the following:• Data buffering• Independent analog-to-digital (A/D) converter

Introduction 1User Manual 9Independent Analog-to-Digital ConvertersThe analog-to-digital channels provide 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion of up to