HP VXI E1432A - Manual (Page 7)

3 Using the HP E1432A
Introduction 3-2
What is VXIplug&play? 3-3
Overview 3-3
VXIplug&play drivers 3-3
Manufacturer and model codes 3-4
The Soft Front Panel (SFP) 3-5
Header and Library Files 3-6
Channels and groups 3-7
Channel Groups 3-7
Initialization 3-7
Creating a Channel Group 3-8
Input, Source, and Tach Channels 3-8
Multiple-module/mainframe Measurements 3-9
Grouping of Channels/Modules 3-9
Multiple-module Measurements 3-9
Possible Trigger Line Conflict 3-10
Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-11
Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 3-14
Module Features 3-15
Data Flow Diagram and FIFO Architecture 3-15
Base Sample Rates 3-17
Measurement Process 3-20
Measurement Setup and Control 3-20
Parameter Settings 3-21
Measurement Initiation 3-21
Measurement Loop 3-22
Register-based VXI Devices 3-23
Arm and Trigger 3-24
HP E1432A Triggering. 3-25
Trigger Level 3-26
Data Transfer Modes 3-27
HP E1432A Interrupt Behavior 3-29
Data Gating 3-31
HP E1432A Parameters 3-31
New features of the HP E1432A/HP E1433A software 3-33
Auto range 3-33
Averaging 3-33
Continuous re-sampled data 3-33
Fast span or range change 3-33
Time arming 3-33
Weighting filters (HP E1433A only) 3-33
Zoom (HP E1432A only) 3-34
Zoom (for the Arbitrary Source, option 1D4) 3-34
Where to get more information 3-35
The Function Reference for VXIplug&play 3-35
The Function Reference for the Host Interface Library (C-language version)
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