Quantum Composers 9530 Series - Manual (Page 26)

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6. Operating the 9530/8530
Quick Start - Normal Internal Rate Generator Operation
The 9530/8530 has a powerful set of functions providing a number of modes of operation for the
internal or “System” rate generator (T
0
). Most of these functions can be ignored if a simple
continuous stream of pluses is required. Starting from the default settings, which can be restored
by recalling configuration 0, the following parameters need to be set:
Pulse Width and Delay Enter the Channel menus by pressing the letter key. Enter
the required pulse width and delay. Repeat for each output
channel.
T
0
Period Enter the Rate menu by pressing the menu button. Set the
desired pulse period.
*Note: In general the pulse delay + the pulse width + 75 ns for
a hardware reset for any channel must be less than the
T
0
period.
Start Press the Run/Stop key to start generating pulses.
Stop Press the Run/Stop key a second time to stop generating
pulses.
Quick Start
– Normal External Trigger Operation
To generate a single pulse for every external trigger event, based on the default configuration 0,
the following parameters need to be set:
System Mode Enter the System Mode menu by pressing the Menu button
until the System Mode menu is selected. Select Single Shot
mode
Trigger Menu Enter the Trigger Menu by pressing the Trig button. Select
Triggered.
Level Press the Next key until the Level parameter is highlighted.
Set the trigger threshold voltage to approximately 50% of the
trigger signal amplitude.
*Note: If the threshold is not set correctly the 9530 will have
trouble syncing with the trigger source.
Edge Press the Next key until the Edge parameter is highlighted.
Set the unit to trigger off the rising or falling edge as desired.
Pulse Width and Delay Enter the Channel menus by pressing the letter key. Enter the
required pulse width and delay. Repeat for each output
channel.
Start Press the Run/Stop key to start generating pulses.
Stop Press the Run/Stop key a second time to stop generating
pulses.