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HP VXI E1432A User Manual

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The C-Language Host Interface Library

Introduction 4-2

Header and Library Files 4-3

Parameter Information 4-4

Description of HP E1432A Parameters 4-4
Parameter Lists 4-5
Channel and Group IDs 4-10

Multiple-module/Mainframe Measurements 4-12

Grouping of Channels/Modules 4-12
Multiple-module Measurements 4-12
Possible Trigger Line Conflict 4-13
Managing Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-14
Synchronization in Multiple-mainframe Measurements 4-17

Measurement Process 4-18

Measurement Setup and Control 4-18
Parameter Settings 4-19
Measurement Initiation 4-19
Measurement Loop 4-20
Register-based VXI Devices 4-21
Arm and Trigger 4-22
HP E1432A Triggering. 4-23
Data Transfer Modes 4-24

HP E1432A Interrupt Behavior 4-26

Data Gating 4-28
HP E1432A Parameters 4-29
For More Information 4-29

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Module Description

Module Features 5-2

General Features 5-2
Arbitrary Source Features (option 1D4) 5-2
Tachometer Features (option AYF) 5-2
Other Options 5-2
Block Diagram 5-3

HP E1432A Front Panel Description 5-5

Front Panels for 4, 8, and 16 Channels 5-5
Standard Front Panel 5-6

VXI Backplane Connections 5-8

Power Supplies and Ground 5-8
Data Transfer Bus 5-8
DTB Arbitration Bus 5-8
Priority Interrupt Bus 5-8
Utility Bus 5-8
The Local Bus (Option UGV) 5-9

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