HP Hewlett Packard Network Router E1459A User Manual

Contents  
HP E1459A 64-Channel Isolated Input Interrupt Module  
Edition 3  
Chapter 1  
Installing and Configuring the HP E1459A .............................................................. 11  
Chapter 2  
Using the HP E1459A Module .................................................................................... 29  
Contents  
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Appendix A  
HP E1459A Specifications ........................................................................................... 73  
Appendix B  
HP E1459A Register Definitions ................................................................................ 75  
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HP E1459A / Z2404B 64-Channel Isolated Input / Interrupt Module User's Manual  
Edition 3  
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Documentation History  
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Edition 1 (as HP Z2404-90000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1991  
Edition 2 (as HP Z2404-90001). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1996  
Edition 3 (HP E1459-90001). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1997  
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Declaration of Conformity  
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014  
Manufacturer's Name:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
Loveland Manufacturing Center  
declares, that the product:  
Product Name:  
64-Channel Isolated Digital Input / Interrupt Module  
Model Number:  
HP E1459A (formerly HP Z2404B)  
All  
Product Options:  
conforms to the following Product Specifications:  
Safety:  
IEC 1010-1 (1990) Incl. Amend 1 (1992)/EN61010-1/A2 (1995)  
CSA C22.2 #1010.1 (1992)  
UL 3111  
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IEC 801-2:1991: 4kVCD, 8kVAD  
IEC 801-3:1984: 3 V/m  
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ENV50141:1993/prEN50082-1 (1995): 3Vrms  
ENV50142:1994/prEN50082-1 (1995): 1kV CM, 0.5kV DM  
IEC1000-4-8:1993/prEN50082-1 (1995): 3A/m  
EN61000-4-11:1994/prEN50082-1 (1995):30%, 10ms 60%, 100ms  
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Tested in a typical configuration in an HP C-Size VXI mainframe.  
April, 1996  
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Chapter 1  
Installing and Configuring the HP E1459A  
The HP E1459A 64-Channel Isolated Digital Input/Interrupt module  
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(formerly known as the HP Z2404B ) provides 64 isolated digital input  
channels configured as four 16-bit ports. The module is used for sensing  
signals and detecting edge changes on digital inputs. The module is a C-Size  
VXIbus register-based product that operates in a C-Size VXIbus mainframe.  
Each isolated channel can withstand up to 115 Vac RMS or 115 Vdc  
difference in ground potential between channels. The input threshold for  
each channel is selectable with a jumper to allow for inputs with high logic  
levels from 5 to 48 volts. Each channel can be individually masked to  
generate an interrupt on a positive and/or negative edge transition. Channel  
inputs are also "debounced" to help prevent erroneous transition detection  
on noisy signals. Two programmable clock sources control the debounce  
circuitry (one for ports 0 and 1, one for ports 2 and 3).  
Functional Description  
The HP E1459A simultaneously monitors each channel for the occurrence  
of transitions, (i.e., edge events), or for level sensing signals which meet  
preprogrammed parameters for magnitude and duty. Each channel is  
electrically isolated from all other channels, power, ground, and other  
current paths within the limits of specification. Each channel may be  
independently programmed to sense only positive transitions, only negative  
transitions, or transitions of either polarity.  
Figure 1-1 shows the functional block diagram for the module.  
1. The HP E1459A and Z2404B are functionally identical. The HP E1459A is provided with a downloadable  
SCPI driver and a VXIplug&play driver; the HP Z2404B was not provided with a language driver.  
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To VXIbus  
Transceivers  
Figure 1-1. HP E1459A 64-Channel Isolated Digital Input/Interrupt Block Diagram  
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The HP E1459A can be programmed to monitor channel occurrences either  
internally with a 1.0 MHz sample clock, or externally, with a sourced  
capture clock. Using either clocking technique, data channels may function  
as edge detect inputs and/or data capture inputs.  
Events at any channel may occur simultaneously or in overlap with events  
on any other channel. Figure 1-2 is a block diagram of the hardware interrupt  
resolver circuit. User software algorithms are also necessary to resolve  
issues of overlap and to determine the occurring sequence of events.  
Figure 1-2. Resolver Block Diagram  
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Watchdog Timer The HP E1459A provides a programmable timer facility which, in the event  
of time-out, will generate a "system wide" reset to all other card-cage  
modules. This timer may be disabled by the SCPI command  
DIAG:SYSR:ENAB OFF.  
Input Level Each channel is capable of operation over an input range from 2.0 through  
60.0 Vdc. Input voltages are grouped into voltage ranges which are selected  
via a series of jumpers on the module. These jumpers are described in more  
Selection  
detail beginning on page 21.  
Input Isolation Each channel is optically coupled and electrically isolated from all other  
channels and current paths. Isolated channel inputs are polarized and require  
that the user observe input signal polarity when connections are made.  
Input Debounce Each channel is debounced by a digital circuit specific to this function. Two  
programmable clock sources establish reference parameters which  
determine the debounce criteria for validating inputs. Channels are not  
Processing  
independently programmed for debounce period, but are instead grouped  
together in blocks of 32 channels per clock source. Channels 00-31 (Ports 0  
and 1) are collectively programmed via one clock source and channels 32-63  
(Ports 2 and 3) are programmed via a second clock source.  
Programmable Debounce circuits require that a channel input remain in a stable state for 4  
to 4.5 periods of the programmable clock before a channel transition is  
Debounce Parameters  
declared. The debounce clocks may be programmed for frequencies ranging  
from 250 KHz down to 466 µHz. The 4 to 4.5 clock period requirements of  
the debouncers translate into debounce periods which range from 16 µS  
minimum to 9600 seconds (2.67 hours) maximum.  
The debounce circuits can add considerable latency in the signal path and an  
additional delay occurs within the Register FPGA. Normally the signals pass  
though without significant delay. However, during a VXIbus transaction to  
this port, the input signals are momentarily captured by a latch and are held  
for the duration of the bus transaction plus 500 nS. This prevents data events  
from being lost due to potential timing conflicts with VXIbus transactions.  
The data signals are then synchronized with the system clock and  
synchronously captured in either the data register, the positive edge event  
register, or the negative edge event register. This can potentially add another  
500 nS depending upon timing circumstances.  
Thus the input data is delayed by the debounce circuits, possibly by the input  
latches (equal to bus transaction time plus 500 nS), and a synchronizing  
delay of 500 nS. The external clocks (front panel external trigger inputs) are  
also delayed but by no more than 500 nS. Therefore, an external capture  
clock concurrent with a data event will not capture the event unless  
consideration is given for data latency.  
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Caution The user MUST ensure, based upon the programmed debounce  
period and internal delays, that data to be captured has  
propagated the debouncers and is fully setup prior to the  
assertion of the externally generated capture clock.  
The module has two primary modes of operation: the module can interrupt  
your software when an event occurs or your software can periodically poll  
the module to determine if an event has occurred. If the channel data  
registers are serviced via a "polled mode" method (which is not keyed to the  
posting of the "marker bits" or the occurrence of an interrupt), no timing  
relationship will necessarily exist with the debounced event. As a result, a  
small window of uncertainty exists between input latch timing and debounce  
circuit timing.  
Input Edge Each channel may be programmed to sense the occurrence of a qualified  
edge transition of either polarity, or both concurrently. All channels are  
preprocessed via the debounce circuits before presentation to the edge detect  
Detection  
logic. Edge detection is performed (by sampling methods) within each of the  
four ports, in groups of 16 channels per port. If enabled, each port will post  
an "Edge Interrupt Marker" to the control logic circuitry on the occurrence  
of a qualified edge event for any active channel within its channel group.  
(The static state of these markers may be tested via the "Edge Interrupt  
Status Register." These markers are also accessible at the front panel.)  
Caution Edge Detect Markers are cleared by a read of the register  
causing the marker to be posted. Since there is no high-level  
method of determining whether a positive or negative edge  
event is generating the marker, both edge detect registers  
(positive and negative) within a channel group, MUST be read  
during the service interval to identify ALL edge events which  
may have potentially occurred.  
Each marker bit is forced inactive for a two clock (16 MHz) periods each  
time either edge detect register is read. (The edge detect register is then  
cleared at the end of the cycle.) If the register that is not being read is inactive  
and remains inactive, the marker will continue to remain inactive. If the  
register that is not read is active or becomes active, the marker is again  
posted to the "control" logic. The control logic detects this event and stores  
this occurrence in a flip-flop which marks the pending need for service. If  
this marking register, (now active), is then read and ultimately cleared, the  
marker will become inactive and will remain inactive until the subsequent  
occurrence of another qualified edge event. The control logic detects this  
"cleared marker condition" and consequently clears the pending service  
request flip-flop.  
External edge events which occur concurrently with a register read/clear  
cycle are queued and post-processed on completion of the cycle.  
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Edge Detection Figure 1-3 demonstrates a typical example. A channel that has been  
programmed to detect both positive and negative edge transitions posts a  
Examples  
marker at the occurrence of a positive edge. Before user software can service  
this interrupt, a negative transition occurs and is detected. Because both are  
detected and the events are marked, user software first reads the positive  
edge detect register and then the negative edge detect register.  
Figure 1-3. Positive and Negative Edge Transitions  
In Figure 1-4, a channel that has been programmed for data capture posts a  
marker on the occurrence of an external capture clock. During the  
subsequent data register read cycle, another data capture clock occurs to  
create a pending DAV (Data AVailable) situation. The second DAV is  
retained (and valid) until a subsequent read of the corresponding data  
register.  
Figure 1-4. DAV Timing  
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Input Data Capture The state of any channel, within any channel group, may be captured for  
subsequent processing (as data) by an externally sourced capture clock  
(XTRIG0N - XTRIG3N, the external trigger inputs for each port). Data  
channels may be interspersed among all 64 channel inputs, but the user is  
cautioned to ensure that all setup criteria and clock sources coincide with  
requirements for synchronization. (Each channel group shares a common  
capture clock which may not necessarily be synchronous with an external  
capture clock of some other channel group.)  
If enabled, each register FPGA will post a "Data Available Marker" to the  
control FPGA on the occurrence of a corresponding capture clock. Data  
Available Markers are cleared by a read of the corresponding "Channel Data  
Register." (The static state of these markers may be tested via the "Data  
Available Register.") Capture clocks which occur concurrently with a  
"register read/marker clear" cycle, are queued and post- processed on  
completion of the present cycle. In that event, the marker bit is forced  
inactive for a two clock (16 MHz) period before again being posted to the  
control FPGA.  
In the "Data Capture Mode", the HP E1459A may be programmed to  
generate an interrupt on the occurrence of an external capture clock, or an  
internal 1.0 MHz sample clock may be selected to allow the state of the data  
channels to be tested in the absence of a capture clock. Capture clock  
selection (internal/external) is controlled by bit 1 of the Command Register  
Word.  
Caution A potential hazard exists if software were to improperly  
program the HP E1459A to post data-capture IRQ's with the  
internally selected 1.0 MHz clock source. In this situation, a  
DAV interrupt would be posted each microsecond (if software  
were able to service at that rate), and would cause software to  
continuously vector to interrupt service upon each "return from  
service." Therefore, the HP E1459A should never be  
programmed to generate DAV interrupts with the internal clock  
source selected.  
In the HP E1459A the Data Ready Marker is guaranteed to be  
cleared when the clock source is switched from internal to  
external. Therefore, any capture clock which occurs within the  
internal/external clock selection interval will not post a marker  
to the control FPGA and will be lost.  
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Front Panel Markers All "Data Available" and "Edge Detect" marker bits are physically available  
via the HP E1459A front panel. These outputs are TTL/HC compatible and  
may be used to trigger other system-wide events or to provide logging  
information for statistical tracking or other performance analysis purposes.  
Interrupt Driven or Interrupts may be programmatically disabled for both edge-detect and  
data-capture events. All registers remain active and valid and may be  
serviced on a polled mode basis.  
Polled Mode  
Operations  
Interrupt Parsing Since the command module interrupt handler must service multiple,  
concurrently-occurring interrupts, (including those which may be sharing  
the same IRQ line), some method is necessary to ensure that only a single  
IRQ is posted by the HP E1459A during each service interval.  
Individual interrupts must be serviced by a commander on a one-for-one  
basis. The HP E1459A accomplishes this by inhibiting the generation of a  
second IRQ each time an IRQ is posted. THE INHIBIT CONDITION IS  
CLEARED BY THE REMOVAL AND REASSERTION OF EITHER  
INTERRUPT ENABLE BIT, "DAV" OR "EDGE DETECT." (Refer to  
For this one-for-one interrupt parsing, the HP E1459A REQUIRES that a  
global interrupt enable, either DAV or Edge Detect, be disabled and  
reasserted within the context of the interrupt service procedure. Normally,  
you would simply shut off interrupts at the top of the service procedure, and  
would then re-enable them before returning from service. This is the  
suggested usage, although this specific sequence is not necessary for proper  
HP E1459A hardware function.  
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Configuring for Installation  
Before installing the module you should verify that the following jumpers  
and switches are set correctly.  
Logical Address dip switch  
Interrupt priority jumper positions  
Input threshold levels  
Reset time of the Watchdog Timer  
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD. Only qualified, service-trained personnel who  
are aware of the hazards involved should install, configure, or  
remove the module. Disconnect all power sources from the  
mainframe, the terminal module and installed modules before  
installing or removing a module.  
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD. When handling user wiring connected to the  
terminal module, consider the highest voltage present  
accessible on any terminal.  
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD. Use wire with an insulation rating greater  
than the highest voltage which will be present on the terminal  
module. Do not touch any circuit element connected to the  
terminal module if any other connector to the terminal module  
is energized to more than 30 Vac RMS or 60 Vdc.  
Caution MAXIMUM VOLTAGE. Maximum allowable voltage per channel  
for this module is 60 Vdc. Up to 115 Vdc or 115 Vac RMS can be  
applied from one channel to another or from any channel to  
chassis.  
Caution STATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICE. Use anti-static procedures when  
removing, configuring, and installing a module. The module is  
susceptible to static discharges. Do not install the module  
without its metal shield attached.  
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Setting the Logical Each module within the VXIbus mainframe must be set to a unique logical  
address. The setting is controlled by an 8 pin dip switch. This allows for  
values from 0 to 255. The factory setting of this switch is decimal 144. No  
Address  
two modules in the same mainframe can have the same logical address. The  
location is shown in Figure 1-5.  
Setting the Interrupt At power on, after a SYSRESET, or after resetting the module via the  
control register, all masks will be cleared, interrupts will be disabled, and  
internal triggering will be enabled. With interrupts enabled, an interrupt will  
Priority  
be generated whenever an edge occurs on a channel that has been enabled  
properly.  
The interrupt priority jumper selects which priority level will be asserted.  
As shipped from the factory, the interrupt priority jumper should be in  
position 1. In most applications this should not be changed. When set to  
level X interrupts are disabled. The interrupt priority jumpers are identified  
on the sheet metal shield. A hole has been cut into the shield for access to  
the jumpers. Interrupts can also be disabled using the Control Register.  
The jumper locations are shown in Figure 1-5. To change the setting, move  
the jumper or jumpers to the desired setting. If the card uses two 2-pin  
jumpers versus a single 4 pin jumper, the jumpers must all be placed in the  
same row for proper operation.  
Note Consult your mainframe manual to be sure that backplane jumpers are  
configured correctly. If you are using the HP E1401B Mainframe these  
jumpers are automatically set when the card is installed.  
Figure 1-5. HP E1459A Logical Address Switch and IRQ Jumper Locations  
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Setting Input The threshold levels for each channel can be set independently. A six pin  
plug with a two pin shorting jack is provided for each channel. The channel  
Threshold Levels  
can be identified from the silk-screen on the board. Each jumper is labeled  
JXCC, where J indicates jumper, X is a number that can be ignored and CC  
indicates channel number. The default factory setting is for 5 volts. Pin 1 can  
be identified by the square pad on the bottom of the board.  
1
Ch  
Ch 0  
Ch 3  
Ch 6  
Ch 2  
Ch 5  
Ch 8  
12 Volt  
48 Volt  
24 Volt  
.
5 Volt Settings  
(Factory Default)  
PET Time  
Jumpers  
Ch 57  
Ch 59  
Ch 62  
JM202  
JM203  
Ch 63  
Ch 61  
Ch 60  
.
Figure 1-6. Input Threshold Level Jumpers and Watchdog Reset Time Jumpers  
Setting the Reset There are 2 jumpers located on the PC board used to control the reset time  
of the Watchdog Timer (see Figure 1-6). The reset time is the maximum  
allowed time between accesses to keep the Watchdog from asserting  
Time on the  
Watchdog Timer SYSRESET. The Watchdog timer is reset by reading the Watchdog  
Control/Status register; use the DIAG:SYSR:STAT? command (see Chapter  
3).  
The following table shows the effect of the jumpers on the reset time. An X  
means that the jumper is in place and O indicates the jumper is removed. The  
factory default setting is 1.2 second.  
Jumper  
Reset Time  
600 ms  
150 ms  
1.2 sec  
Not Allowed  
JM202  
JM203  
O
O
X
O
X
X
X
O
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Connecting User The HP E1459A Isolated Digital Input/Interrupt module consists of a  
component module and a terminal block. User inputs for each channel  
consists of a low and a high connection for each channel. The inputs will  
Inputs  
only detect signals of a positive polarity. A logical "1" will only be detected  
if the high terminal is at a higher potential than the low terminal. It must also  
meet the drive requirements for the voltage threshold selected.  
For each block of 16 channels an additional active low input and two active  
low outputs are available. The table below lists the signal names and the  
associated channels.  
Port  
Channels  
External Trigger  
XTRIG0N  
Data Available  
DAV0N  
Interrupt  
INTR0N  
INTR1N  
INTR2N  
INTR3N  
0
1
2
3
0 through 15  
16 through 31  
32 through 47  
48 through 63  
XTRIG1N  
DAV1N  
XTRIG2N  
DAV2N  
XTRIG3N  
DAV3N  
Figure 1-7 shows the front panel terminals and pinouts for the module. The  
cover to the terminal module is silk-screened to indicate the function of each  
screw terminal.  
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A
B
C
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
CH 00 HI  
CH 01 HI  
CH 02 HI  
CH 04 HI  
CH 05 HI  
CH 06 HI  
CH 07 HI  
CH 08 HI  
CH 09 HI  
CH 10 HI  
CH 11 HI  
CH 13 HI  
CH 14 HI  
CH 15 HI  
CH 16 HI  
CH 17 HI  
CH 18 HI  
CH 19 HI  
CH 20 HI  
CH 21 HI  
CH 22 HI  
CH 23 HI  
CH 25 HI  
CH 26 HI  
CH 27 HI  
CH 28 HI  
CH 29 HI  
CH 30 HI  
CH 31 HI  
CH 32 HI  
CH 33 HI  
CH 34 HI  
CH 00 LO  
CH 01 LO  
CH 03 LO  
CH 04 LO  
CH 05 LO  
CH 06 LO  
CH 07 LO  
CH 08 LO  
CH 09 LO  
CH 10 LO  
CH 12 LO  
CH 13 LO  
CH 14 LO  
CH 15 LO  
CH 16 LO  
CH 17 LO  
CH 18 LO  
CH 19 LO  
CH 20 LO  
CH 21 LO  
CH 22 LO  
CH 24 LO  
CH 25 LO  
CH 26 LO  
CH 27 LO  
CH 28 LO  
CH 29 LO  
CH 30 LO  
CH 31 LO  
CH 32 LO  
CH 33 LO  
CH 34 LO  
CH 02 LO  
CH 03 HI  
CH 11 LO  
CH 12 HI  
CH 23 LO  
CH 24 HI  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
C
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
CH 35 HI  
CH 36 HI  
CH 37 HI  
CH 38 HI  
CH 40 HI  
CH 41 HI  
CH 42 HI  
CH 43 HI  
CH 45 HI  
CH 46 HI  
CH 47 HI  
CH 48 HI  
CH 49 HI  
CH 50 HI  
CH 51 HI  
CH 52 HI  
CH 53 HI  
CH 54 HI  
CH 55 HI  
CH 56 HI  
CH 58 HI  
CH 59 HI  
CH 60 HI  
CH 61 HI  
CH 62 HI  
CH 35 LO  
CH 36 LO  
CH 38 LO  
CH 39 LO  
CH 40 LO  
CH 41 LO  
CH 43 LO  
CH 44 LO  
CH 45 LO  
CH 46 LO  
CH 47 LO  
CH 48 LO  
CH 49 LO  
CH 50 LO  
CH 51 LO  
CH 52 LO  
CH 53 LO  
CH 54 LO  
CH 56 LO  
CH 57 LO  
CH 58 LO  
CH 59 LO  
CH 60 LO  
CH 62 LO  
CH 63 LO  
CH 37 LO  
CH 39 HI  
CH 42 LO  
CH 44 HI  
CH 55 LO  
CH 57 HI  
CH 61 LO  
CH 63 HI  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
GND  
+5VTC  
INTR3N  
INTR2N  
INTR1N  
INTR0N  
GND  
DAV3N  
DAV2N  
DAV1N  
DAV0N  
XTRIG3N  
XTRIG2N  
XTRIG1N  
XTRIG0N  
1
Figure 1-7. Front Panel Connections  
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Installing the HP The HP E1459A may be installed in any C-size VXIbus mainframe slot  
(except slot 0). Refer to Figure 1-8 to install the module in a mainframe.  
E1459A in a  
VXIbus Mainframe  
Set the extraction levers out.  
1
Slide the module into any slot  
(except slot 0) until the backplane  
connectors touch.  
2
Extraction  
Levers  
Seat the module into the  
mainframe by pushing in the  
extraction levers  
3
Tighten the top and bottom screws to  
secure the module to the mainframe.  
4
NOTE: The extraction levers will not  
seat the backplane connectors on older  
VXIbus mainframes. You must manually  
seat the connectors by pushing in the  
module until the module's front panel is  
flush with the front of the mainframe.  
The extraction levers may be used to  
guide or remove the module.  
,
To remove the module from the mainframe  
reverse the procedure.  
Figure 1-8. Installing the HP E1459A in a VXIbus Mainframe  
WARNING To prevent electric shock, tighten faceplate screws when  
installing module into mainframe.  
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Terminal Block The HP E1459A includes both the input / interrupt module and a screw-type  
standard terminal block. User inputs to the terminal block are to the High  
and Low for each channel, +5Volt, Ground, Data Valid (DAV0 - DAV3),  
External Trigger (XTRIG0 - XTRIG3), and Interrupt (INTR0 - INTR3) .  
Figure 1-9 shows the HP E1459A’s standard screw-type terminal block  
connectors and associated channel numbers. Use the guidelines below to  
wire connections.  
CH0 CH5 CH10 CH15 CH20 CH25 CH29 CH32 +5 G ND  
CH1 CH6 CH11 CH16 CH21 CH26 CH30 CH33 +5 G ND  
CH35 CH38 CH41 CH44 CH48 CH52 CH56 CH60 CH63  
CH36 CH39 CH42 CH45 CH49 CH53 CH57 CH61+5 GND  
CH37 CH40 CH43 CH46 CH50 CH54 CH58 CH62 +5 G ND  
CH47 CH51 CH55 CH59 DAV INTREXTGND  
CH2 CH7 CH12 CH17 CH22 CH27 CH31 CH34 +5 G ND  
CH3 CH8 CH13 CH18 CH23 CH28  
DAV INTREXTGND  
DAV INTREXTGND  
CH4 CH9 CH14 CH19 CH24 +5 GND  
NotUsed  
Figure 1-9. HP E1459A Standard Screw-type Terminal Block  
Wiring Guidelines  
Be sure the wires make solid connections in the screw terminals.  
Maximum terminal wire size is No. 16 AWG. When wiring all  
channels, a smaller gauge wire (No. 20 or 22 AWG) is recommended.  
Wire ends should be stripped 5 to 6 mm (0.2 to 0.25 in.) and tinned to  
prevent single strands from shorting to adjacent terminals.  
WARNING To prevent the spread of fire in the case of a fault, use  
flame-rated field wiring whenever the input voltage will exceed  
30Vrms, 42Vpeak, or 60Vdc.  
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Wiring a Terminal The following illustrations show how to connect field wiring to the terminal  
block.  
Block  
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Replace Clear Cover  
Replace Wiring Exit Panel  
6
5
A. Hook in the top cover tabs  
onto the fixture  
B. Press down and  
tighten screws  
Cut required  
holes in panels  
for wire exit  
Keep wiring exit panel  
hole as small as  
possible  
Install the Terminal  
Module  
Push in the Extraction Levers to Lock the  
Terminal Module onto the HP E1459A  
7
8
Extraction  
Levers  
HP E1459A  
Module  
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Chapter 2  
Using the HP E1459A Module  
This chapter provides examples of using and programming the HP E1459A  
using the Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation (SCPI).  
For detailed information on all the SCPI commands for this module, refer to  
Chapter 3. Appendix B in this manual provides information on registers and  
register-based programming.  
Note If you are controlling the module by a high level language, such as the  
downloaded SCPI driver or the VXIplug&play driver, do not do register  
writes. This is because the high level driver will not know the instrument  
state and an interrupt may occur causing the driver and/or command  
module to fail.  
The example programs in this chapter were developed with the ANSI C  
language using the HP VISA extensions. For additional information, refer to  
the HP VISA User’s Guide. These programs were written and tested in  
Microsoft Visual C++ but should compile under any standard ANSI C  
compiler.  
To run the programs you must have the HP SICL Library, the HP VISA  
extensions, and an HP 82340 or 82341 HP-IB module installed and properly  
configured in your PC. An HP E1406 Command Module provides direct  
access to the VXI backplane.  
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Power-on / Reset States  
At power-on or reset (*RST) the HP E1459A is set to the following  
conditions:  
Watchdog timer is off (disabled).  
Clock Source is Internal  
Input Debounce Time is 18.0 µS.  
DAV (Data Available) Event interrupts are disabled for all ports.  
Edge Event interrupts are disabled for all ports.  
Also, refer to the STATus:PRESet command in Chapter 3.  
Example 1: This first example resets the HP E1459A, performs the module self test, and  
reads the module ID and description.  
Reset, Self Test,  
and Module ID  
/* Self Test  
This program resets the HP E1459A, performs a Self Test,  
and reads the ID string  
Created in Microsoft Visual C++ */  
#include <visa.h>  
#include <stdio.h>  
#include <stdlib.h>  
#define INSTR_ADDR "GPIB0::9::3::INSTR"  
/* HP E1459A logical address */  
int main()  
{
ViStatus errStatus;  
ViSession viRM;  
ViSession E1459;  
/* status from VISA call */  
/* Resource Mgr. session */  
/* session for HP E1459A */  
char id_string [256] = {0};  
/* ID string buffer */  
char selftst_string[256] = {0};  
/* Open a default Resource Manager */  
errStatus = viOpenDefaultRM (&viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Open the Instrument Session */  
errStatus = viOpen (viRM, INSTR_ADDR,VI_NULL,VI_NULL, &E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Reset the E1459A */  
errStatus = viPrintf (E1459, "*RST;*CLS\n");  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
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/* Send the Self Test Command */  
errStatus = viQueryf (E1459, "*TST?\n","%t",selftst_string);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viQueryf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf("Self Test Result is %s\n",selftst_string);  
/* Query the ID string */  
errStatus = viQueryf (E1459, "*IDN?\n","%t",id_string);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viQueryf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf("IDN? returned %s\n",id_string);  
/* Close Sessions */  
errStatus = viClose (E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
errStatusviClose (viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
}
/* End of main program */  
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Digital Input  
The HP E1459A is capable of simple digital inputs on any of the individual  
four ports or combined Ports 0 and 1 or Ports 2 and 3. The MEASure  
command subsystem (see Chapter 3 for details) provides two commands for  
reading the current value of the input ports:  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn:type:VALue? — reads the current port value  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn:type:BITm? — reads an individual bit value  
Example 2: This program reads Port 0 as an individual 16-bit port and then it reads the  
combined Ports 2 and 3 as a 32-bit port. The values returned are a signed  
Digital Input  
16-bit integer for Port 0 and a signed 32-bit integer for combined Ports 2 and  
3. Although this program does not decode the returned value to determine  
individual bit/channel values, a "0" in any bit position indicates the input to  
the corresponding channel is low; a "1" in any bit position indicates the  
input to the corresponding channel is high.  
/* Digital Input Example  
This program reads the current value of Port 0 (16-bit word)  
and combined value of Ports 2 and 3 (32-bit word)  
Created in Microsoft Visual C++ */  
#include <visa.h>  
#include <stdio.h>  
#include <stdlib.h>  
#define INSTR_ADDR "GPIB0::9::3::INSTR"  
/* HP E1459A logical address */  
int main()  
{
ViStatus errStatus;  
ViSession viRM;  
ViSession E1459;  
int val;  
/* status from VISA call */  
/* Resource Mgr. session */  
/* session for HP E1459A */  
/* value of Port 0 */  
long val1;  
/*Value of Ports 2 & 3 */  
/* Open a default Resource Manager */  
errStatus = viOpenDefaultRM (&viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Open the Instrument Session */  
errStatus = viOpen (viRM, INSTR_ADDR,VI_NULL,VI_NULL, &E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Query Port 0 as a 16-bit word */  
errStatus = viQueryf(E1459, "MEAS:DIG:DATA0:WORD:VAL?\n","%t", val);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viQueryf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf("Value returned %i\n",val);  
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/* Query Ports 2 and 3 as a 32-bit word */  
errStatus = viQueryf(E1459, "MEAS:DIG:DATA2:LWORD:VAL?\n","%t", val1);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viQueryf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf("Value returned %i\n",val1);  
/* Close Sessions */  
errStatus = viClose (E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
errStatus = viClose (viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
}
/* End of main program */  
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Edge Detected Event Detection  
The HP E1459A can respond to two types of events: Edge Events (either  
negative edge, positive edge, or both) and Data Available. Figures 2-1 and  
2-2 show the general flow of commands necessary to program the HP  
E1459A to detect events. Figure 2-1 shows the flow for Edge Event  
Detection, Figure 2-2 shows the flow for Data Available Event Detection.  
Three general methods of identifying and servicing an HP E1459A detected  
event are:  
Polling the Port Summary Register  
Polling the VXI Status Subsystem  
SRQ Interrupt  
When an Edge Event occurs, read the value of the port(s) with the  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe? or [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe?  
command. When a Data Available Event occurs, read the value of the port(s)  
with the MEASure:DIGital:DATAn command.  
Polling the Port The first, and easiest method, is to repeatedly poll the Port Summary  
Register using either the SENSe:EVENt:PSUMmary:EDGE? command (for  
Edge Events) or the SENSe:EVENt:PSUMmary:DAVailable? command (for  
Data Available Events) until an event occurs. Example 3 in this chapter  
demonstrates this procedure.  
Summary Register  
Polling the Status The second method is to set-up and repeatedly poll the Status Subsystem.  
You can poll the port summary condition register with the  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:CONDition? command to determine when  
an event has occurred.  
Subsystem  
Alternately, set-up the port summary enable register to specify the type of  
event(s) and port(s) to monitor; use the  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle<mask> command. Then enable  
bit 9 in the Status Operation Enable register; use the  
STATus:OPERation:ENABle command. Repeatedly poll the module with  
the *STB? command to determine when bit 7 becomes set.  
SRQ Interrupt The third method is to set-up the Status Subsystem and have the HP E1459A  
Module interrupt (via SRQ) the system computer when an event occurs. In  
general, you must set-up the port summary enable register to specify the type  
of event(s) and port(s) to monitor; use the  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle<mask> command. Then, enable  
bit 9 in the Status Operation Enable register; use the  
STATus:OPERation:ENABle command. Enable the OPR bit (bit 7) in the  
Status Register with the *SRE 128 command; this allows the Operation  
Status register to generate the SRQ.  
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HP E1459A Edge Event Detection Flowchart  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGE:ENABle <mask>  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGE:ENABle <mask>  
Unmask all 16 bits of Port.  
(Either Positive, Negative,  
or both.)  
INPutn:DEBounce:TIMe <time>  
Optionally, set the  
Debounce Time  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE:ENABle <state>  
Enable the Edge Detection  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUMmary:EDGe?  
Wait for the Event to Occur.  
Do one of the following:  
1. Poll the Port Summary Register  
2. Poll the Status Subsystem  
3. Use SRQ to interrupt  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:CONDition?  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle <mask>  
STATus:OPERation:ENABle 512  
*SRE128  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe?  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe?  
Read the data and clear the  
event detector register  
Figure 2-1. HP E1459A Edge Event Detection Flowchart  
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HP E1459A Data Available Event Detection Flowchart  
INPutn:CLOCk[:SOURce]EXT  
Set External Clock Source  
INPutn:DEBounce:TIMe <time>  
Optionally, set the  
Debounce Time  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:DAVailable:ENABle <state>  
Enable the DAV Detection  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUMmary:DAV?  
Wait for the Event to Occur.  
Do one of the following:  
1. Poll the Port Summary Register  
2. Poll the Status Subsystem  
3. Use SRQ to interrupt  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:CONDition?  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle <mask>  
STATus:OPERation:ENABle 512  
*SRE128  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn:type:VALue?  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn:type:BITm?  
Read the data and clear the  
event detector register  
Figure 2-2. HP E1459A Data Available Event Detection Flowchart  
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Example 3: This example repeatedly polls the Port 0 Port Summary Edge Detection  
Register to determine when an edge event occurs. When an event occurs, the  
Edge Interrupt  
program reads the values of the Positive and Negative Edge Registers and  
returns the values. The values returned are in the range of -32768 to +32767.  
Although this program does not decode this returned value to determine  
individual bit/channel values, a "0" in any bit position indicates an edge  
event was not detected for the corresponding channel; a "1" in any bit  
position indicates an edge event was detected for the corresponding channel.  
/* Edge Interrupt Example  
This program sets both positive and negative edge detection,  
queries the Port Summary Edge Detection Register in a loop  
until an event occurs. The program then read the PEDGE and NEDGE  
registers and returns the current value.  
Created in Microsoft Visual C++ */  
#include <visa.h>  
#include <stdio.h>  
#include <stdlib.h>  
#define INSTR_ADDR "GPIB0::9::3::INSTR"  
/* HP E1459A logical address */  
int main()  
{
ViStatus errStatus;  
ViSession viRM;  
ViSession E1459;  
int val, event;  
/* status from VISA call */  
/* Resource Mgr. session */  
/* session for HP E1459A */  
/* Open a default Resource Manager */  
errStatus = viOpenDefaultRM (&viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Open the Instrument Session */  
errStatus = viOpen (viRM, INSTR_ADDR,VI_NULL,VI_NULL, &E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Unmask the negative edge events for Port 0 */  
errStatus = viPrintf (E1459, "EVEN:PORT0:NEDG:ENAB 0xFFFF\n");  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Unmask the positive edge events for Port 0 */  
errStatus = viPrintf (E1459, "EVEN:PORT0:PEDG:ENAB 0xFFFF\n");  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Set Port 0 debounce time to 1.13 mS */  
errStatus = viPrintf (E1459, "INP0:DEB:TIM 1E-3\n");  
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if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Enable Port 0 Edge Detection */  
errStatus = viPrintf (E1459, "EVEN:PORT0:EDGE:ENAB ON\n");  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Loop and poll Port Summary Register until event occurs */  
while (event = 0)  
{
errStatus = viQueryf (E1459, "EVEN:PSUM:EDGE?\n","%t",event);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
}
/* Read NEDGE register and clear event detector register */  
errStatus = viQueryf (E1459, "EVEN:PORT0:NEDGE?\n","%t",val);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf ("Negative Edge Event value = %s\n",val);  
/* Read PEDGE register and clear event detector register */  
errStatus = viQueryf (E1459, "EVEN:PORT0:PEDGE?\n","%t",val);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viPrintf() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf ("Positive Edge Event value = %s\n",val);  
/* Close Sessions */  
errStatus = viClose (E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
errStatus = viClose (viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf("ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n",errStatus);  
return 0;}  
}
/* End of main program */  
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Chapter 3  
HP E1459A SCPI Command Reference  
The Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) commands  
described in this chapter are only available in the downloadable SCPI driver for the  
HP Command Modules such as the HP E1406. If you are not using a command  
module, you should use the HP VXIplug&play driver. This driver is available on the  
HP Instrument Drivers CD and available on the World Wide Web.  
Common Command Format  
The IEEE 488.2 standard defines the Common commands that perform functions  
like reset, self-test, status byte query, etc. Common commands are four or five  
characters in length, always begin with the asterisk character (*), and may include  
one or more parameters. The command keyword is separated from the first  
parameter by a space character. Some examples of common commands are shown  
below:  
*RST *ESR 32  
*STB?  
SCPI Command Format  
The SCPI commands perform functions such as making measurements, querying  
instrument states, or retrieving data. A command subsystem structure is a  
hierarchical structure that usually consists of a top level (or root) command, one or  
more low-level commands, and their parameters. The following example shows the  
root command DISPlay and some of its lower-level subsystem commands:  
:DISPlay  
:MONitor  
:PORT <port>  
:PORT? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]  
[:STATe] <state>  
[:STATe]?  
:DISPlay is the root command, :MONitor is a second level commands, and :PORT,  
PORT?, [:STATe], and [:STATe]? are third level commands.  
Command A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower level command:  
Separator  
DISPlay:MONitor:PORT <port>.  
Colons separate the root command from the second level command  
(DISPlay:MONitor) and the second level from the third level (MONitor:CHANnel).  
Abbreviated The command syntax shows most commands as a mixture of upper and lower case  
letters. The upper case letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command. For  
shorter program lines, send the abbreviated form. For better program readability, you  
Commands  
may send the entire command. The instrument will accept either the abbreviated  
form or the entire command.  
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For example, if the command syntax shows DISPlay, then DISP and DISPLAY are  
both acceptable forms. Other forms of DISPlay, such as DISPL or DISPl will generate  
an error. You may use upper or lower case letters. Therefore, DISPLAY, display, and  
DiSpLaY are all acceptable.  
Implied Implied commands are those which appear in square brackets ([ ]) in the command  
syntax. (Note that the brackets are not part of the command and are not sent to the  
Commands  
instrument.) Suppose you send a command but do not send the associated implied  
command. In this case, the instrument assumes you intend to use the implied  
command and it responds as if you had sent it. For example:  
DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] <state>  
The third level command [:STATe] is an implied command. For example, to set the  
display monitor state, you can send either of the following command statements:  
DISPlay:MONitor <state>  
or  
DISPlay:MONitor:STATe <state>  
Command Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examples of  
parameter types you might see later in this chapter.  
Parameters  
Parameter Type  
Explanations and Example  
Numeric  
Accepts all commonly used decimal representations of number including  
optional signs, decimal points, and scientific notation.  
123, 123E2, -123, -1.23E2, 0.123, 1.23E-2, 1.23000E-01.  
Special cases include MINimum, MAXimum, and DEFault.  
Boolean  
Discrete  
Represents a single binary condition that is either true or false.  
ON, OFF, 1, 0  
Selects from a finite number of values. These parameters use mnemonics to  
represent each valid setting.  
An example is the TRIGger:SOURce <source>  
command where source can be BUS, EXT, or IMM.  
Optional Parameters. Parameters shown within square brackets ([ ]) are optional  
parameters. (Note that the brackets are not part of the command and are not sent to  
the instrument.) If you do not specify a value for an optional parameter, the  
instrument chooses a default value. For example, consider the :PORT? [MIN | MAX]  
command. If you send the command without specifying a MINimum or MAXimum  
parameter, the present PORT? value is returned. If you send the MIN parameter, the  
command returns the minimum current display channel. If you send the MAX  
parameter, the command returns the maximum display channel. Be sure to place a  
space between the command and the parameter.  
Linking Linking IEEE 488.2 Common Commands with SCPI Commands. Use a  
semicolon between the commands. For example:  
Commands  
*RST;DISP:MON ON or DISP:MON ON;*TRG  
Linking Multiple SCPI Commands. Use both a semicolon and a colon between the  
commands. For example:  
DISP:MON:PORT 0;:MEAS:DIG:DATA0:WORD::VAL?  
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DIAGnostic:SYSReset Subsystem  
The DIAGnostic:SYSReset Subsystem controls and monitors the Watchdog Timer.  
Refer to Chapter 1 for detailed information on the Watchdog Timer.  
Syntax DIAGnostic:SYSReset  
[:STATe]?  
:ENABle <state>  
:ENABle?  
DIAGnostic:SYSReset[:STATe]?  
Returns the value of the Watchdog Timer state from the Watchdog Timer Control /  
Status Register.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
Returns a 1 if the Watchdog Timer is asserted; returns a 0 if the Timer is not  
asserted.  
Reading this register resets the Watchdog Timer.  
If the Watchdog timer is enabled, the state of the timer MUST be read before  
the Watchdog time elapses. If the state is not read before the time elapses, the  
Watchdog Timer asserts the VXIbus SYSRESET line.  
DIAGnostic:SYSReset:ENABle <state>  
Turns the Watchdog Timer ON or OFF.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<state>  
numeric or discrete  
0, 1, OFF, ON  
0, OFF  
Comments  
A 0 or OFF turns the Watchdog Timer off; a 1 or ON turns the Timer on.  
CAUTION: When the Watchdog Timer is enabled (ON), the VXIbus  
backplane SYSRESET line is asserted if the Watchdog Timer is allowed to  
elapse. The Watchdog Timer is reset each time the state of the Timer is read by  
the DIAG:SYSR:STAT? command.  
Example DIAG:SYSR:ENAB ON  
Turns Watchdog Timer on  
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DIAGnostic:SYSReset:ENABle?  
Returns the state of the Watchdog Timer as either a (unsigned) 1, or 0.  
Parameters None  
Comments Returns a 1 if the Watchdog Timer is enabled. Returns a 0 if the Timer is not enabled.  
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DISPlay:MONitor Subsystem  
The DISPlay:MONitor subsystem turns on the monitor mode. Parameters related to  
1
the state of the data and control lines are shown on an external terminal . Refer to the  
Command Module’s Users’s Guide for supported terminal types. The  
DISPlay:MONitor commands do not apply to any C-SCPI or VXIplug&play driver  
implementation. The parameters displayed are:  
Syntax  
DISPlay:MONitor  
:PORT <port>  
:PORT? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]  
:PORT:AUTO <state>  
:PORT:AUTO?  
[:STATe] <state>  
[:STATe]?  
DISPlay:MONitor:PORT <port>  
Sets the value of the DISPlay:MONitor:PORT or sets the automatic display mode.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<port>  
numeric or discrete  
0, 1, 2, 3, AUTO, MINimum, MAXimum,  
DEFault  
AUTO  
Sets the value of the Display Monitor to Port 0, 1, 2, or 3. AUTO automatically  
displays the results of a MEAS:DIG:DATAn? command whenever that  
command is executed for the monitored Port if the display monitor is active for  
the Port. MINimum or DEFault sets the value for the monitored Port to 0.  
MAXimum sets the value for the monitored Port to 3.  
Specifying either 0, 1, 2, 3, MIN, MAX, or DEF turns the AUTO mode off.  
*RST Condition: sets the display Port to 0 and the automatic display mode  
ON.  
Example DISP:MON:PORT2  
Display data from port 2  
DISP:MON:PORT AUTO  
Set automatic display mode  
1.The display monitor is an RS-232 Terminal attached to an HP E1405B, E1406, or E1306 Command Module and  
provides an interactive user interface to the HP E1459A.  
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DISPlay:MONitor:PORT? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]  
Returns the number of the current display Port as +0, +1, +2, or +3.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
When sent with no parameter, this query returns a decimal number indicating  
the Port being monitored. If AUTO was selected as the Port parameter in the  
DISP:MON:PORT <port> command, the query returns the number of the most  
recently-viewed Port. If either MINimum or DEFault was specified, this query  
returns a +0. If MAXimum was specified, this query returns a +3.  
DISPlay:MONitor:PORT:AUTO <state>  
Sets the automatic mode for the Display Monitor on or off. When AUTO mode is  
ON, the port being monitored is automatically set to the last last port measured.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<state>  
numeric or discrete  
0, 1, OFF, ON  
OFF  
a 0 or OFF turns the display monitor automatic mode off; a 1 or ON turns the  
display monitor automatic mode on.  
*RST Condition: sets the automatic mode on.  
Example DISP:MON:PORT:AUTO ON  
Turns automatic display mode on  
DISPlay:MONitor:PORT:AUTO?  
Returns the state of the automatic display mode as either +0 or +1.  
Parameters None.  
Comments  
A 0 indicates the automatic display mode is OFF; a 1 indicates the automatic  
display mode is ON.  
*RST Condition: sets the automatic mode on.  
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DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] <state>  
Turns the Display Mode on or off.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<state>  
Numeric or discrete  
0 | 1 | OFF | ON  
OFF  
Comments  
DISP:MON ON enables the terminal display of Port parameters. The  
parameters are updated to the terminal following each new command  
accessing a Port.  
The displayed data is in the format:  
-- Displayed port number: 0, 1, 2, or 3  
-- Size of the data: 16-bit word or 32-bit word  
-- Actual data: signed decimal and hexadecimal  
A keyboard entry at the terminal sets DISP:MON OFF.  
*RST Condition: OFF.  
Example DISP:MON ON  
turns the display mode on.  
DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe]?  
Returns the value of the Display Monitor State as either 0 (for OFF) or 1 (for ON).  
Parameters None  
Comments  
DISP:MON[:STAT]? returns a 1 if the monitor mode is on; or returns a 0 if the  
monitor mode is off.  
Example DISP:MON?  
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INPut Subsystem  
The INPut Subsystem configures the input de-bounce circuitry and specifies the  
input clock source.  
Syntax  
INPutn  
:CLOCk[:SOURce] <source>  
:CLOCk[:SOURce]?  
:DEBounce:TIME <time> | MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault page 47  
:DEBounce:TIME? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]  
INPutn:CLOCk[:SOURce] <source>  
Specifies the input circuitry clock source for Port n.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
INPutn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3  
0
<source>  
discrete  
INTernal, EXTernal  
INT  
When the clock source is set to INTernal, the input data is sampled by the  
internal clock. When the clock is set to EXTernal, the input data is sampled on  
negative-edge transitions of the input clock.  
This is the clock source for clocking new data from the optical isolators into  
the input circuitry. New data is automatically clocked into the input debounce  
circuitry for each clock pulse of the internal clock when the clock source is  
INTernal. Refer to the INPut:DEBounce:TIME command to set the Debounce  
time.  
For a clock source of EXTernal, new data is clocked into the input circuitry  
when the external clock receives a clock pulse. Data is clocked into the input  
circuitry on the positive edge of the external clock.  
Note that the debounce circuitry, current value registers, and event detectors  
are always clocked by the internal clock.  
Note: if a Data Available Event is enabled for the port, attempting to set the  
clock source to INTernal will result in an error -221, "Settings Conflict".  
*RST Condition: sets the input clock source to INTernal.  
Example INP1:CLOC:SOUR EXT  
Sets the input clock source for Port 1 to  
External  
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Returns the programmed value of the input clock source for Port n.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
INPutn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3  
0
The value returned is an unquoted string of EXTor INT.  
Example INPut2:CLOCk[:SOURce]?  
queries the input clock source for Port 2.  
INPutn:DEBounce:TIME <time> | MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault  
Programs the input debounce time for Port n. Ports 0 and 1 share the same debounce  
circuitry; Ports 2 and 3 share the same debounce circuitry.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
INPutn  
<time>  
DEFault  
MINimum  
MAXimum  
numeric  
numeric (floating pt)  
0, 1, 2, 3  
18.0 µSec through 9600 Sec  
Default 18.0 µSec  
0
18.0µSec  
Minimum 18.0 µSec  
Maximum 9600 Sec  
Comments  
The available debounce times are:  
18.0 µS, 36 µS, 72 µS, 144 µS, 288 µS, 576 µS, 1.13 mS, 2.26 mS, 4.6 mS, 9.2  
mS, 18.4 mS, 36.9 mS, 73.8 mS, 148.0 mS, 294.0 mS, 590.0 mS, 1.18 S, 2.36  
S, 4.72 S, 9.43 S, 18.9 S, 37.8 S, 75.0 S, 150.0 S, 300 S, 600 S, 1200 S, 2400 S,  
4800 S, 9600 S. Any value sent other than those listed is rounded to the nearest  
discrete value.  
Debounce time is rounded to the nearest discrete value. For example 16.0 µS to  
18.4 µS is rounded to 18 µS, 18.5 µS to 36.4 µS is rounded to 36 µS, 36.5 µS  
to 72.4 µS is rounded to 72 µS, etc.  
Ports 0 and 1 use the same debounce time, Ports 2 and 3 use the same debounce  
time. For n = 0 or n = 1, both Ports 0 and 1 are set; for n = 2 or n = 3, both Ports  
2 and 3 are set.  
*RST Condition: sets the value for the debounce time to 18.0µSec for all four  
Ports.  
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INPutn:DEBounce:TIME? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]  
Returns the current debounce time for Port n as a floating point number formatted as  
+d.ddddddE±ddd  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
INPutn  
<time>  
DEFault  
MINimum  
MAXimum  
numeric  
numeric (floating pt)  
0, 1, 2, 3  
18.0 µsec through 9600 sec  
Default 18.0 µsec  
0
18.0 µsec  
Minimum 18.0 µsec  
Maximum 9600 sec  
Comments  
Ports 0 and 1 use the same debounce time, Ports 2 and 3 use the same debounce  
time. For n = 0 or n = 1, this command returns the debounce time for both Ports  
0 and 1; for n = 2 or n = 3, this command returns the debounce time for both  
Ports both Ports 2 and 3.  
Example INP2:DEB:TIME?  
Queries input circuit debounce time of  
Port 2  
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MEASure Subsystem  
The MEASure commands are used for the Isolated Digital Input part of the HP  
E1459A. These commands return data corresponding to the current value of the  
input signals. Refer to Chapter 2 for more examples of using the MEASure  
Subsystem.  
Syntax  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn[:type][:VALue]?  
:DIGital:DATAn[:type]:BITm?  
MEASure:DIGital:DATAn[:type] [:VALue]?  
Returns the current data for the specified Port n as a signed integer.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
DATAn  
Numeric  
0,1, 2, 3 for type WORD; 0, 2 for LWORd  
0
TYPE  
discrete  
WORD (Ports 0, 1, 2, or 3)  
LWORd (for Ports 0 or 2)  
WORD  
Comments  
For TYPE WORD, the data is returned as a signed 16 bit integer. Example  
values returned include: +0, +1, +32767, -32768. Specify port as either  
DATA0, DATA1, DATA2, or DATA3.  
For TYPE LWORd, the data is returned as a signed 32 bit integer with Port 0 or  
Port 2 in the least significant bytes. Specify port as DATA0 or DATA2.  
Default is Port 0. :DATA is equivalent to :DATA0.  
Example MEAS:DIG:DATA 1:WORD:VAL?  
Queries 16-bit data from Port 1  
MEAS:DIG:DATA 0:LWORD:VAL?  
Queries 32-bit word from Ports 0 and 1  
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MEASure:DIGital:DATAn[:type]:BITm?  
Returns the value of BIT m of the data for the specified Port n as a signed integer of  
either +0 or +1.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
DATAn  
Numeric  
0, 1, 2, or 3 for WORD; 0 or 2 for LWORd  
TYPE  
BITm  
discrete  
Numeric  
WORD (Ports 0, 1, 2, 3)  
LWORd (for Ports 0 or 2)  
Word  
none  
0 - 15 for WORD, 0 - 31 for LWORd  
Comments  
For TYPE LWORd, the data from the Channel Data registers for Ports 0 and 1  
OR Ports 2 and 3 are combined as a single 32 bit integer. Port 0 is the least  
significant bits such that bit 0 of Port 0 becomes bit 0 and bit 15 of Port 1  
becomes bit 31 of the 32 bit integer. Likewise, Port 2 is the least significant  
bits such that bit 0 of Port 2 becomes bit 0 and bit 15 of Port 3 becomes bit 31  
of the 32 bit integer. The specified Port must be DATA0 or DATA2. Refer to  
Chapter 2 for more details.  
*RST Condition: sets the input clock source to INTernal and the debounce  
time to 18.0 µS.  
Example MEAS:DIG:DATA3:WORD:BIT 12?  
Queries value of Bit 12 in 16-bit word  
from Port 3  
MEAS:DIG:DATA 2:LWORD:BIT23?  
Queries value of Bit 23 in 32-bit word  
from Ports 2 and 3 (Bit 7 in Port 3)  
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MEMory Subsystem  
This command accesses the SCPI memory subsystem.  
MEMory:DELete:MACRo <name>  
Deletes the MACRO command defined by the name <name>.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<name>  
discrete  
up to 12 alphanumeric characters  
None  
The macro was previously defined using the *DMC Common Command.  
The maximum length for <name> is 12 characters.  
This command deletes the single, named macro; the *PMC Common  
command purges all macros.  
Example MEM:DEL:MACR test_macro  
Deletes the macro named test_macro  
which was previously defined using the  
*DMC Common command.  
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SENSe Subsystem  
The SENSe Subsystem configures Event Detection in the HP E1459A Module. The  
HP E1459A has an event detector for each 16 bit Port to detect positive or negative  
edge transitions and whether new data is available:  
DAV  
New data is available on the specified digital input port(s).  
NEDGe  
Negative Edge transition occurred on a specified digital input  
channel(s).  
PEDGe  
Positive Edge transition occurred on a specified digital input  
channel(s).  
For details on using the SENSe Subsystem, refer to Chapter 2.  
Syntax  
[SENSe:]EVENt  
:PORTn:DAVailable?  
:PORTn:DAVailable:ENABle <state>  
:PORTn:DAVailable:ENABle?  
:PORTn:EDGE?  
:PORTn:EDGE:ENABle <state>  
:PORT:EDGE:ENABle?  
:PORTn:NEDG?  
:PORTn:NEDG:ENABle <mask>  
:PORTn:NEDG:ENABle?  
:PORTn:PEDG?  
:PORTn:PEDG:ENABle <mask>  
:PORTn:PEDG:ENABle?  
:PSUMmary:DAVailable?  
:PSUMmary:EDGE?  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:DAVailable?  
Returns the status of the DAVailable Event for Port n as either a (unsigned) 0 or a 1.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
1 indicates the event did occur; 0 indicates the event did not occur.  
The event must be enabled using the [SENS:]EVEN:PORTn:DAV:ENAB  
command.  
The event is cleared by reading the data on Port n with the  
MEAS:DIG:DATAn? command.  
Example SENS:EVEN:PORT 2:DAV?  
Returns status of DAV Event for Port 2  
Returns statusof DAV Event for Port 1  
EVEN:PORT 1:DAV?  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:DAVailable:ENABle <state>  
Enables a Data Available interrupt to occur when new data is latched into Port n by  
an external clock source.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
<state>  
numeric or discrete  
0, 1, OFF, ON  
OFF  
The clock source for Port n must be set to EXTernal and the event must be  
enabled. Otherwise, error -221, "Settings conflict" occurs.  
The external clock source is selected with the INPutn:CLOCk[:SOURce]EXT  
command.  
*RST Condition: disables the interrupt.  
Example EVEN:PORT 1:DAV:ENAB ON  
Enables DAV on Port 1  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:DAVailable:ENABle?  
Returns the state of the DAVailable Event Enable for Port n as either a (unsigned) 0  
or a 1.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
A 0 means the DAVailable Event is disabled, 1 means it is enabled.  
*RST Condition: disables the interrupt.  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE?  
Returns the status of the Edge Detect Event for Port n as either a a (unsigned) 0 or a 1.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
A 0 means an edge event was not detected; a 1 means an edge event was  
detected.  
An edge event must have been enabled by the  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE<state> command and a Positive edge mask  
and/or Negative edge mask must be enabled and set to a non-zero value.  
The Edge Event Status is cleared by reading PEDGE and/or NEDGE status  
registers for that port.  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE:ENABle <state>  
Enables / disables an edge event interrupt for Port n.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
<state>  
numeric or discrete  
0, 1, OFF, ON  
OFF  
Comments  
Refer to the [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe:ENAB or  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe:ENAB commands to configure the edge  
detect registers.  
The Edge Event Status is cleared by reading PEDGE and/or NEDGE status  
registers for that port.  
*RST Condition: not enabled.  
Example EVEN:PORT 2:EDGE:ENAB ON  
Enables Edge Detection on Port 2  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE:ENABle?  
Returns the state of the Edge Event Enable for Port n as a (unsigned) 0 or a 1.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
A 0 means the Edge Event is not enabled; a 1 means it is enabled.  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe?  
Returns the value of the Negative Edge Detect Register for all 16 bits of Port n.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
The value returned is in the range of -32768 to +32767. A 0 in any bit position  
indicates a negative edge event was not detected for the corresponding bit of  
that port; a 1 in any bit position indicates a negative edge event was detected  
for the corresponding bit of that port.  
When an edge event is detected, the Edge Detect Status is set true. Refer to the  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUM:EDGE? and [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE?  
commands.  
Reading this register for all events that have occurred will clear the event  
detector register.  
*RST Condition: disables the Edge Event.  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe:ENABle <mask>  
Sets the Negative Edge Detection Mask for Port n.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
<mask>  
numeric  
-32768 to +32767 (0000 to FFFF )  
0
h
h
Comments  
Each bit enables the corresponding channel negative edge detect for Port n. A 1  
means the mask is enabled for that bit, a 0 means the mask is disabled for that  
bit.  
*RST Condition: clears the mask (no enabled bits).  
Example EVEN:PORT 1:NEDG:ENAB 32767  
Enables Negative Edge Event Detection  
on all bits of Port 1  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:NEDGe:ENABle?  
Returns the decimal value of the Negative Edge Detection Mask as a 16 bit integer.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
Returns a number in the range of -32768 to +32767.  
Each bit enables the corresponding channel negative edge detect mask for Port  
n. A 1 means the mask is enabled for that bit, a 0 means the mask is disabled  
for that bit.  
*RST Condition: clears the mask (no masked bits).  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe?  
Returns the value of the Positive Edge Detect Register for all 16 bits of Port n.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
The value returned is in the range of -32768 to +32767. A 0 in any bit position  
indicates a positive edge event was not detected for the corresponding bit of  
that port; a 1 in any bit position indicates a positive edge event was detected  
for the corresponding bit of that port.  
When an edge event is detected, the Edge Detect Status is set true. Refer to the  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUM:EDGE? and [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGE?  
commands.  
Reading this register for all events that have occurred will clear the event  
detector register.  
*RST Condition: disables the Edge Event.  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe:ENABle <mask>  
Sets the Positive Edge Detection Mask for Port n.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
<mask>  
numeric  
-32768 to +32767 (0000 to FFFF )  
0
h
h
Comments  
Each bit enables the corresponding channel positive edge detect mask for Port  
n. A 1 means the mask is enabled for that bit, a 0 means the mask is disabled  
for that bit.  
*RST Condition: clears the mask (no enabled bits).  
Example EVEN:PORT 1:PEDG:ENAB 32767  
Enables Positive Edge Event Detection  
on all bits of Port 1  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:PEDGe:ENABle?  
Returns the decimal value of the Positive Edge Detection Mask as a 16 bit integer.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
PORTn  
numeric  
0, 1, 2, 3 (PORT = PORT0)  
PORT0  
Returns a number in the range of -32768 to +32767.  
Each bit enables the corresponding channel positive edge detect mask for Port  
n. A 1 means the mask is enabled for that bit, a 0 means the mask is disabled  
for that bit.  
*RST Condition: clears the mask (no enabled bits).  
[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUMmary:DAVailable?  
Returns the status of the DAVailable Event for ALL ports as a 16 bit integer.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
The value returned is in the range of +0 to +15 and is the sum of the following  
values:  
Value Returned  
Meaning  
0
1
2
4
8
No Event occurred in any port  
A DAV event occurred in Port 0  
A DAV event occurred in Port 1  
A DAV event occurred in Port 2  
A DAV event occurred in Port 3  
This command is similar to the [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:DAV? command  
except that this command returns the status for all ports.  
Example If the EVEN:PSUM:DAV? command returns a value of 5 it indicates a DAV event  
occurred on Ports 0 and 2 (values 1 and 4 respectively, see table).  
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[SENSe:]EVENt:PSUMmary:EDGE?  
Returns the status of the edge events for ALL ports.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
The value returned is in the range of +0 to +15 and is the sum of the following  
values:  
Value Returned  
Meaning  
0
1
2
4
8
No Edge Event occurred in any port  
An Edge event occurred in Port 0  
An Edge vent occurred in Port 1  
An Edge vent occurred in Port 2  
An Edge vent occurred in Port 3  
This command is similar to the [SENSe:]EVENt:PORTn:EDGe? command  
except that this command returns the status for all ports.  
Example If the EVEN:PSUM:EDGE? command returns a value of 10 it indicates an edge event  
occurred on Ports 1 and 3 (values 2 and 8 respectively, see table).  
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STATus Subsystem  
The STATus subsystem controls the SCPI-defined Operation and Questionable  
Status registers, Standard Event register, and the Status Byte register. Each is  
comprised of a condition register, an event register, an enable mask, and transition  
filters.  
Note Transition filters are always set for positive edge transitions. When an event occurs,  
the condition is set and the event register bit is set true. If the event condition is  
cleared, the event status register remains set. The event status register is cleared  
upon reading that register.  
Each status register works as follows: when a condition occurs, the appropriate bit  
in the condition register is set or cleared. The contents of the events register and the  
enable mask are logically ANDed bit-for-bit; if any bit of the result is set, the  
summary bit for that register is set in the status byte. The status byte summary bit for  
the Operation status register is bit 7; for the Questionable Signal status register, bit  
3; and for the Standard Event registers is bit 5.  
Syntax  
STATus  
:OPERation  
:CONDition?  
:ENABle <mask>  
:ENABle?  
[:EVENt]?  
:PSUMmary:CONDition?  
:PSUMmary:ENABle <mask>  
:PSUMmary:ENABle?  
:PSUMmary[:EVENt]?  
:PRESet  
:QUEStionable  
:CONDition?  
:ENABle <mask>  
:ENABle?  
[:EVENt]?  
The STATus system contains five registers, two of which are under IEEE 488.2  
control: the Event Status Register (*ESE?) and the Status Byte Register (*STB?).  
The Operational Status bit (OPR), Service Request bit (RQS), Event Summary bit  
(ESB), Message Available bit (MAV) and Questionable Data bit (QUE) in the Status  
Byte Register (bits 7, 6, 5, 4 and 3 respectively) can be queried with the *STB?  
command. Use the *ESE? command to query the unmask value for the Event Status  
Register (the bits you want logically "OR'd" into the Summary bit). The registers are  
queried using decimal weighted bit values. The decimal equivalents for bits 0  
through 15 are included in Figure 3-1.  
Note The Questionable Status Condition, Event, and Enable registers exist for SCPI  
compliance only. No status bits are defined or reported in these registers.  
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STATus:OPERation:CONDition?  
Returns the value of the Operation Status Condition Register as a signed 16 bit  
integer.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
The only bit in this register used by the HP E1459A is bit 9 (decimal weight  
512) which contains the summary of the Operation Status Port register.  
The Status Operation Condition register is not cleared by this command. It is  
cleared only by executing the PSUMmary:EVENt command.  
*RST clears all Status Operation Conditions.  
*CLS does not affect the contents of the of the Status Operation Conditions.  
The STATus:PRESet command does not affect the Status Operation  
Conditions.  
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <mask>  
Sets the value of the OPERation Status Enable Register.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<mask>  
numeric  
-32768 to 32767 (0000 to FFFF )  
0
h
h
<mask> determines which OPERation Status conditions are summed. See  
Figure 3-1. The events detected in the Port Summary Status Register are  
reported in bit 9 of the Operation Status Register which in turn is reported in  
bit 7 of the Status Byte Register.  
*RST and *CLS do not affect the value of the enable mask.  
STATus:PRESet sets the value of the enable mask to 0.  
Example STAT:OPER:ENAB 0xFFFF  
Enable all bits of the Operation Status  
Enable Register  
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STATus:OPERation:ENABle?  
Returns the value of the OPERation Status Enable Register as a signed 16 bit integer.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
The only defined bit is bit 9 which is the summary of the Data Available and  
Edge Status for Ports 0, 1, 2, and 3. See Figure 3-1.  
STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?  
Returns the value of the OPERation Status Event Register as a signed 16 bit integer  
and then clears the register to 0.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
The only bit in the OPERation Status Register used by the HP E1459A is bit 9  
(decimal weight 512) which contains the summary of the Operation Status Port  
Register. This is a destructive read so that all register bits are cleared after the  
read is executed.  
*RST does not affect the contents of the Status Operation Event Register.  
*CLS clears the contents of the Status Operation Event Register.  
STAT:PRESet does not affect the contents of the Status Operation Event  
Register but does disable reporting the summary of this register in the Status  
Byte Register (STB?).  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:CONDition?  
Returns the value of the OPERation Status Port Summary Condition Register as a  
signed 16 bit integer.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
Bits 0 through 3 reflect Data Available on Ports 0 through 3 respectively; bits 4  
through 7 reflect edge events on Ports 0 through 3 respectively. See Figure 3-1.  
Note: THis command does not clear the Port summary Condition Register. The  
register is cleared only by removing the the condition itself. For example,  
MEAS:DIG:DATA0 will clear Bit 0 if it was set.  
*RST clears all Status Operation Port Conditions.  
*CLS does not affect the contents of the Status Operation Port Register  
Conditions.  
The STAT:PRESet command does not affect the Status Operation Port Register  
contents.  
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STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle <mask>  
Sets the value of the OPERation Status Port Summary Enable Register.  
Parameters  
Comments  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
<mask>  
numeric  
-32768 to 32767 (0000 to FFFF )  
0
h
h
This mask determines which Operation Status Port Summary Events are  
summed and reported in bit 9 of the Operation Status Register. Bits 0 through 3  
reflect Data Available on Ports 0 through 3 respectively; bits 4 through 7  
reflect edge events on Ports 0 through 3 respectively. See Figure 3-1.  
*RST and *CLS do not affect the value of the enable mask.  
STATus:PRESet sets the value of the enable mask to 0.  
Example STAT:OPER:PSUM:ENAB 0xFFFF  
Enables all bits of the Operation Status  
Port Summary Enable Register  
STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary:ENABle?  
Returns the value of the Operation Status Port Summary Enable Register as a signed  
16 bit integer.  
Parameters None  
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STATus:OPERation:PSUMmary[:EVENt]?  
Returns the value of the Operation Status Port Summary Event Register as a signed  
16 bit integer and then clears the register to 0.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
This is a destructive read so that all register bits are cleared after the read is  
executed.  
*RST does not affect the contents of the Status Operation Port Summary Event  
Register.  
*CLS clears the contents of the Status Operation Event Port Register.  
STAT:PRESet does not affect the contents of the Status Operation Event Port  
Summary register but does disable the reporting of the summary of this  
register in bit 9 of the Status Operation Register.  
STATus:PRESet  
Presets the Status system registers and conditions.  
Resets the following registers and conditions:  
Parameters None  
Comments  
Register  
Status Byte  
Action  
none  
Register  
OPER Status condition  
OPER Status event  
OPER Status enable  
OPER PSUM condition  
OPER PSUM event  
OPER PSUM enable  
all transition filters  
Action  
none  
Standard Event event  
Standard Event enable  
QUES Status Condition  
QUES Status Event  
QUES Status enable  
none  
none  
presets to 0  
none  
presets to 0  
none  
none  
none  
presets to 0  
presets to 0  
none  
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STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?  
Always returns a 0.  
Note The Questionable Status Condition, Event, and Enable registers exist for SCPI  
compliance only. No status bits are defined or reported in these registers.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
No bits are defined.  
*RST clears all Status Questionable Conditions.  
*CLS does not affect the contents of the Status Questionable Conditions.  
The STAT:PRESet command does not affect the Status Questionable  
Conditions.  
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <mask>  
Sets the value of the QUEStionable Status Enable Register.  
Note The Questionable Status Condition, Event, and Enable registers exist for SCPI  
compliance only. No status bits are defined or reported in these registers.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
No bits are defined.  
*RST and *CLS do not affect the value of the enable mask.  
The STAT:PRESet command sets the value of the enable mask to 0.  
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STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?  
Returns the value of the QUEStionable Status Enable Register as a signed 16 bit  
integer.  
Note The Questionable Status Condition, Event, and Enable registers exist for SCPI  
compliance only. No status bits are defined or reported in these registers.  
Parameters None  
Comments No bits are defined.  
STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?  
Returns the value of the QUEStionable Status Event Register as a signed 16 bit  
integer and then clears the register to 0.  
Note The Questionable Status Condition, Event, and Enable registers exist for SCPI  
compliance only. No status bits are defined or reported in these registers.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
No bits are defined.  
This is a destructive read so that all register bits are cleared after the read is  
executed.  
*RST does not affect the contents of the Status Questionable Event Register.  
*CLS clears the contents of the Status Questionable Event Register.  
STAT:PRESet does not affect the contents of the Status Questionable Event  
Register but does disable reporting the summary of this register in the Status  
Byte register (STB?)  
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SYSTem Subsystem  
The SYSTem Subsystem returns module-specific information. This information  
includes module type and description, and error messages.  
Syntax  
SYSTem  
:CDEScription? <number>  
:CTYPe? <number>  
:ERRor?  
:VERsion?  
SYSTem:CDEScription? <number>  
Returns the module description.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
None  
<number>  
Numeric  
1
Comments  
<number> must be equal to 1 since only one HP E1459A module is allowed in  
a single instrument (logical address).  
The command returns the following string:  
"64-Channel Isolated Digital Input / Interrupt"  
Example SYSTem:CDEScription? 1  
Requests the module description.  
SYSTem:CTYPe? <number>  
Returns the module card type.  
Parameters  
Parameter Name  
Parameter Type  
Range of Values  
Default  
None  
<number>  
Numeric  
1
Comments  
<number> must be equal to 1 since only one HP E1459A module is allowed in  
a single instrument (logical address).  
The command returns the following string:  
"HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1459A/Z2404B,0,revision"  
(revision is the revision of the driver, for example A.01.00).  
Example SYSTem:CTYPe?  
Requests the module card type.  
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SYSTem:ERRor?  
Queries the error register for the error value and string to identify the error. The  
errors are held in an error buffer and read on a First-In-First-Out basis.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
Returns the error number and string. If no errors are in the error buffer, the  
command returns:  
+0,"No error"  
*CLS clears the error buffer.  
*RST does not affect the error buffer  
Refer to Appendix C for possible error messages.  
Example SYST:ERR?  
Requests the error messages.  
SYSTem:VERSion?  
Returns the SCPI version to which this module complies.  
Parameters None  
Comments  
Returns a decimal value in the form:YYY.R where YYY is the year and R is  
the revision number within that year. Since there is no SCPI subsystem defined  
for Digital I/O or Event Interrupts, the version returned will be:  
1990.0  
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IEEE 488.2 Common Commands  
The following table lists the IEEE 488.2 Common Commands listed by functional group that  
can be executed by the HP E1459A Digital Input / Interrupt Module. However, commands  
are listed alphabetically in the reference. Example are shown in the reference when the com-  
mand has parameters or returns a non-trivial response; otherwise, the command string is as  
shown in the table. For additional information, refer to IEEE Standard 488.2-1987.  
Command  
*CLS  
Title  
Description  
Clear Status Registers  
Event Status Enable  
Clears all STATus event registers and clears the error queue.  
*ESE <mask>  
Sets the bits in the Event Status Enable Register. <mask> has a range of 0 through 255 and  
must be entered in decimal format.  
*ESE?  
*ESR?  
*IDN?  
*OPC  
Event Status Enable Query  
Event Status Register Query.  
Identification query  
Returns the current programmed value of the Event Status Enable Register.  
Queries and clears contents of the Standard Event Status Register.  
Returns the (unquoted) identification string: HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1459A/Z2404B,0,revision  
Operation Complete  
This command always immediately sets the operation complete bit (bit 0) in the Standard  
Event Register because there are never any pending operations.  
*OPC?  
Operation Complete Query  
This command always returns a 1 since there are never any pending operations.  
*RCL<state>  
Recalls stored instrument state  
from memory  
Recalls the specified stored instrument state where <state> has a value of 0 through 9. The  
following conditions or settings are saved/recalled: debounce time, positive edge detect,  
positive edge mask, negative edge detect, negative edge mask, QUEStionable and OPERation  
PSUMmary Status Enable Registers, QUEStionable and OPERation Status Event Register,  
QUEStionable and OPERation PORT Status Event Register, QUEStionable and OPERation  
PSUM Status Event Register.  
*RST  
Resets the module  
Resets the module to the settings shown in the "Power-On and Reset State" table following the  
individual common command descriptions.  
*SAV<state>  
Save state to memory  
Saves the present instrument state in the specified memory location (1 to 9). Refer to *RCL.  
*SRE <mask>  
Service Request Enable  
Sets the bits in the Service Request Enable Register. <mask> has a range of 0 through 255  
and must be entered in decimal format.  
*SRE?  
*STB?  
*TRG  
Service Request Enable Query  
Status Byte  
Returns the current programmed value of the Service Request Enable Register.  
Returns the current value of the Status Byte Register.  
*TRG is not supported on the HP E1459A.  
Bus Trigger  
*TST?  
Self-Test  
Returns "0" if self-test passed. Returns "1" if read of ID register (00 ) failed, returns "2" if read  
h
of Device Type Register (02 ) failed, "20n" if interrupt test on Port n failed. Instrument state  
h
returned to the power-on / reset state after *TST?  
*WAI  
Wait to Complete  
Prevents execution of commands until the No Operation Pending message is true. Since each  
command is fully executed at the time of execution, the No Operation Pending message is  
always true and the *WAI command always immediately executes when received.  
*EMC <n>  
*EMC? <n>  
*RMC  
Enable Macro  
Enable macro query  
Remove macros  
List macros  
Enables execution of macro <n>.  
Queries execution state of macro <n>.  
Deletes all macros.  
*LMC?  
Lists macros by name.  
*DMC  
Define macro  
Menu query  
Defines a macro.  
*GMC?  
*PMC  
Gets results of menu query.  
Purges all system macros.  
Purge macros  
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Command Quick Reference  
Command Subsystem  
DIAG:SYSR:STAT?  
Description  
See Also  
Returns the value of the Watchdog Timer state (1=asserted, 0=not asserted).  
Turns the Watchdog Timer ON or OFF.  
Returns the enabled state of the Watchdog Timer as either a +1, or +0.  
:ENAB <state>  
:ENAB?  
DISP:MON:PORT <port>  
:MON:PORT? [MIN | MAX | DEF]  
:MON:PORT:AUTO <state>  
:MON:PORT:AUTO?  
Sets display monitor port (channel) or automatic mode.  
Returns the port (channel) number of the current display.  
Sets the automatic mode for the Display Monitor on or off.  
Returns the state of the automatic display mode; either +0 or +1.  
Turns the Display mode on or off.  
:MON[:STAT] <state>  
:MON[:STAT]?  
Returns the value of the Display Monitor State; +0 (OFF) or +1 (ON).  
INPn:CLOC[:SOUR] EXT | INT  
:CLOC[:SOUR]?  
Specifies the input circuitry clock source for Port n.  
Returns the programmed value of the input clock source for Port n.  
:DEB:TIM <time> |MIN | MAX | DEF  
:DEB:TIM? [MIN | MAX | DEF]  
Programs the channel input debounce time for Port n.  
Returns the current debounce time as a floating point number.  
MEAS:DIG:DATAn[:type][:VAL]?  
:DIG:DATAn[:type]:BITm?  
Returns contents of Current Value Register(s) for the specified Port n.  
Returns value of BIT m of Channel Data Register for specified Port n.  
MEM:DEL:MACR <name>  
Deletes the MACRO command defined by the name <name>.  
[SENS:]EVEN:PORTn:DAV?  
:PORTn:DAV:ENAB <state>  
:PORTn:DAV:ENAB?  
:PORTn:EDGE?  
Returns status of DAVailable Event for Port n as either +0 or +1.  
Enables Data Available interrupt into Port n by EXT clock source.  
Returns state of DAVailable Event Enable for Port n as either +0 or +1.  
Returns status of Edge Detect Event for Port n as either +0 or +1.  
Enables / disables an edge event interrupt for Port n.  
Returns state of the Edge Event Enable for Port n as a signed integer.  
Returns value of Negative Edge Detect Register for 16 bits of Port n.  
Sets the Negative Edge Detection Mask for Port n.  
Returns value of Negative Edge Detection Mask as a 16 bit integer.  
Returns value of Positive Edge Detect Register for 16 bits of Port n.  
Sets the Positive Edge Detection Mask for Port n.  
Returns value of the Positive Edge Detection Mask as a 16 bit integer.  
Returns status of DAVailable Event for ALL ports as a 16 bit integer.  
Returns the status of the edge events for ALL ports.  
:PORTn:EDGE:ENAB <state>  
:PORTn:EDGE:ENAB?  
:PORTn:NEDG?  
:PORTn:NEDG:ENAB <mask>  
:PORTn:NEDG:ENAB?  
:PORTn:PEDG?  
:PORTn:PEDG:ENAB <mask>  
:PORTn:PEDG:ENAB?  
:PSUM:DAV?  
:PSUM:EDGE?  
STAT:OPER:COND?  
:OPER:ENAB <mask>  
:OPER:ENAB?  
Returns value of Operation Status Condition Register as 16 bit int.  
Sets the value of the OPERation Status Enable Register.  
Returns value of OPERation Status Enable Register as 16 bit integer.  
Returns value of OPERation Status Event Register as 16 bit integer.  
Returns value of OPERation Status Port Condition Register as 16 bit int.  
Sets the value of the OPERation Status Port Enable Register.  
Returns value of Operation Status Port Enable Register as 16 bit integer.  
Returns value of Operation Status Port Event Register as 16 bit integer.  
Presets the Status system registers and conditions.  
Returns value of Questionable Status Condition Register as 16 bit int.  
Sets the value of the QUEStionable Status Enable Register.  
Returns value of QUEStionable Status Enable Register as 16 bit integer.  
Returns value of QUEStionable Status Event Register as 16 bit integer.  
:OPER[:EVEN]?  
:OPER:PSUM:COND?  
:OPER:PSUM:ENAB <mask>  
:OPER:PSUM:ENAB?  
:OPER:PSUM[:EVEN]?  
:PRES  
:QUES:COND?  
:QUES:ENAB <mask>  
:QUES:ENAB?  
:QUES[:EVEN]?  
SYST:CDES? <number>  
:CTYP? <number>  
:ERR?  
Returns the module description.  
Returns the module card type.  
Queries the error register for error value and string to identify the error.  
Returns the SCPI version to which this module complies.  
:VERS?  
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Appendix A  
HP E1459A Specifications  
Max Input Voltage:Between High and Low terminal of Each Channel: 60V DC.  
Between Channels or Between any terminal anc chassis: 125V AC or DC.  
Module Size/Device Type: C, Register-based.  
Connectors Used: P1 and P2.  
Number of Slots: 1  
VXIbus Interface Capability: Interrupter, D16.  
Interrupt Level: 1-7, selectable.  
Power Requirements: Voltage: +5Vdc  
Peak Module Current IPM (A): 0.19  
Dynamic Module Current IDM (A): 0.10  
Watts/Slot: 1.0  
Minimum Pulse Width: 100µs + debounce time.  
Operating Range:  
Nominal Input Voltages  
5
12  
24  
48  
Threshold Voltage  
MIN  
MAX  
1
4
2.5  
9.5  
7
17  
14  
31  
Input Current Ma  
at Nominal Voltage  
0.5  
1.3  
2.8  
5.8  
Debounce: Programmable from 16 µS to 1074 S.  
5 Volt Supply: Output voltage : 4.5 to 5.5 V DC. Maximum output current: 16 mA.  
Typical Time to Read 16-bit Word: 4 µS using register access.  
Terminal Module: Screw type, removable, maximum wire size 16AWG.  
Input Circuit:  
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Appendix B  
HP E1459A Register Definitions  
Overview  
The HP E1459A Isolated Digital Input/Interrupt module is a register-based  
slave device. There are 64 isolated inputs which can be used for detecting  
rising and/or falling edges independently. Each 16 channels has a set of  
registers used to define the detection of interrupt conditions. Listed below  
are the different register types on this module.  
ID Register - Identifies Hewlett-Packard as the manufacturer, and that  
the card is an A16 register based device.  
Device Type Register - Identifies card as a HP E1459A.  
Status/Control Register - When read it returns device specific status  
information. When written it to, it sets control bits. Bit 4 specifies the  
registers for the upper or lower 32 channels.  
Edge Interrupt Status Register - This register indicates which Port  
has detected an edge interrupt.  
Data Available Status Register (DAV) - This register indicates which  
register has been externally triggered and has data available.  
Watchdog Timer Control/Status Register - The watchdog timer on  
the module is enabled and pet using this register.  
Command Register - There are two of these registers, each controls  
two ports; used to control triggering and enabling interrupts.  
Channel Data Register - There are four of these registers, one for  
each port; these registers contain the current channel data.  
Positive Edge Detect Register - There are four of these registers, one  
for each port; used to capture transitions from low to high levels.  
Negative Edge Detect Register - There are four of these registers, one  
for each port; used to capture transitions from high to low levels.  
Positive Mask Register - There are four of these registers, one for  
each port; these registers enable data to be captured in the Positive  
Edge Detect Registers.  
Negative Mask Register - There are four of these registers, one for  
each port; these registers enable data to be captured in the Negative  
Edge Detect Registers.  
Debounce Clock Register - There are two of these registers, one for  
the lower two ports and one for the upper two ports. These registers  
control the clock speed of the debouncers.  
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Addressing the Registers  
To read or write to specific registers you must address a particular register  
within a module. The registers within a module are located using a fixed  
offset. The module address is based upon the module's logical address.  
There are two basic ways of accessing registers. One method uses the logical  
address directly to access a particular card using VXI:READ and  
VXI:WRITE commands through a command module. The other method can  
be used with an embedded controller that locates A16 data space within its  
memory map. The memory mapping allows registers to be directly read or  
written with moves to/from memory.  
The factory setting of the logical address dip switch is 144 (90 hex). This  
value is used in the following examples.  
Register Access When using the HP E1406 Command Module to access registers via  
VXI:READ and VXI:WRITE commands, the logical address is used to  
determine which VXI module is being accessed.  
with Logical  
Address  
Note Refer to the HP E1406 Command Module documentation for usage of the  
VXI:READ and VXI:WRITE commands and other related commands.  
The following commands are sent to the HP E1406 Command Module via  
the HP-IB. The following example shows a portion of an HP BASIC  
program. The controller could either be external or embedded in the VXI  
Mainframe. This example shows the Status/Control Register being  
accessed.  
! Writes FFFF hex to Control Register  
OUTPUT 70900;"VXI:WRITE 144,4,#HFFFF"  
! Reads from Status Register  
OUTPUT 70900;"VXI:READ? 144,4"  
ENTER 70900;Status  
Register Access When using an embedded controller VXI A16 address space is usually  
mapped to some block of memory within the controllers addressable  
memory space.  
with Memory  
Mapping  
Note Refer to your embedded controller manual to determine where VXI A16 is  
mapped. There may be other methods of accessing the VXI backplane.  
What is shown here is the method in which A16 addresses are calculated  
for a module.  
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For example, for the HP 75000 Series C Mainframe with an HP E1406  
Command Module, VXI A16 address space starts at 1F0000 ( = HEX). In  
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the HP E1406 Command Module, the A16 space is divided so modules are  
addressed only at locations beginning with C000 within A16. Each module  
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is allocated 64 register addresses (40 ). The module base address is related  
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to the logical address set by the logical address switch on the module:  
base address ( ) = (logical address )*40 + C000  
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For the HP E1459A, the factory-set logical address is 144 (90 ), so to  
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address the Status/Control register of an HP E1459A using the HP E1406  
Command Module:  
base address = (90 )*(40 ) + C000 > = E400  
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register address = [A16 location] + [base addr] + [register offset]  
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register address = 1F0000 + E400 + 04 = 1FE404  
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Register Definitions  
The following registers can be accessed on the HP E1459A:  
ID Register (base + 00 )  
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Device Type Register (base + 02 )  
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Status/Control Register (base + 04 )  
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Edge Interrupt Status Register (base + 06 )  
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Data Available Status Register (base + 08 )  
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Watchdog Timer Control/Status Register (base + 0A )  
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Command Register of Port 0/2 (base + 10 )  
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Channel Data Register of Port 0/2 (base + 12 )  
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Positive Edge Detect Register of Port 0/2 (base + 14 )  
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Negative Edge Detect Register of Port 0/2 (base + 16 )  
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Positive Mask Register of Port 0/2 (base + 18 )  
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Negative Mask Register of Port 0/2 (base + 1A )  
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Debounce Clock Control/Status Register of Port 0 and 1/Port 2 and 3  
(base + 1E )  
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Command Register of Port 1/3 (base + 20 )  
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Channel Data Register of Port 1/3 (base + 22 )  
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Positive Edge Detect Register of Port 1/3 (base + 24 )  
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Negative Edge Detect Register of Port 1/3 (base + 26 )  
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Positive Mask Register of Port 1/3 (base + 28 )  
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Negative Mask Register of Port 1/3 (base + 2A )  
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Debounce Clock Control/Status Register of Port 0 and 1/Port 2 and 3  
(base + 2E )  
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Manufacturer ID ID register (base = 00 ) is a read only register. For the Isolated Digital  
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Input/Interrupt, a read of the ID register returns FFFF since the  
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Register  
multiplexers are manufactured by Hewlett-Packard and are A16 only,  
register-based devices.  
Manufacturer ID Register (base + 00 )  
h
b + 0  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
No Effect  
Manufacturer ID  
* Returns FFFF = Hewlett-Packard A16 (only) register-based device  
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Device Type Device Type register (base = 02 ) is a read only register. For the Isolated  
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Digital Input/Interrupt, a read of the Device Type register returns 0154 .  
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Register  
This indicates it is a model HP E1459A.  
Device Type Register (base + 02 )  
h
b + 2  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
No Effect  
Always Returns 0154  
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Status/Control Status/Control register (base = 04 ) can be read and written. Many of the  
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bits perform control functions. Reading this register returns the current state  
of the status bits for the module.  
Register  
Status/Control Register (base + 04 )  
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b + 4  
15  
14  
M
13  
12  
11  
Undefined  
Undefined  
10  
9
8
7
6
D
D
5
I
4
3
2
1
0
R
R
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Read  
BS  
BS  
Undefined  
Undefined  
Undefined  
D IRQ  
E IRQ  
Undefined  
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NOTE: Bits 8 and 9 are returned in the IACK response in the same bit  
positions.  
WRITE  
R = Reset to power-on state by writing a "1" in this bit (Must be set back to  
"0").  
BS = Bank Select. When "0" Port 0 and Port 1 data are accessed in registers  
b + 10 through b + 2E . When "1" Port 2 and Port 3 data are accessed in the  
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same registers.  
I = Interrupt Enable. When set to 1, an IRQ can be generated with an edge  
event (assuming one is enabled).  
D = Data Ready Enable. When set to 1 an IRQ can be generated with a  
DAVX line is asserted.  
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E IRQ = When "1" it indicates that an INTRX line has transitioned from  
being asserted.  
D IRQ = When "1" it indicates that a DAVX line had been asserted.  
M = MODID bit = "0" module has been selected.  
Bit 0 is the reset bit. Writing a "1" will force the card into reset. It must be  
written back to "0" for normal operation of the card. The state of this bit is  
returned on a read of this register.  
Bit 4 is used to control which set of port registers are being accessed. Due to  
the number of registers on this card, it is necessary to switch between  
registers. This bit when set to "0" allows access to Port 0 and Port 1 data in  
registers 10 through 2E . This corresponds to the first 32 channels. When  
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this bit is a "1". Port 2 and Port 3 can be accessed in these same register  
locations. The state of this bit is returned on a read of this register.  
Bit 5 controls if edge interrupts are enabled ("1") or not ("0"). If enabled an  
edge interrupt will generate an IRQ if other registers are properly enabled.  
At least one port must have the Edge Enable bit set in the command register,  
and have at least one bit enabled in one of the mask registers. If an edge  
event occurs, IRQ will be asserted. This can be verified by reading the Edge  
Interrupt Status Register to assure none are asserted. If any are asserted the  
Edge Detect Register holding the edge event must be cleared. The state of  
this bit is returned on a read of this register.  
Bit 6 controls if IRQ will be asserted when data becomes available due to an  
external trigger on any of the ports. A "1" enables the IRQ and a "0" disables  
it. The interrupt will only occur if the following is true: The command  
register for at least one of the ports must have the data ready enable bit set  
in order to generate an interrupt. This can be verified by reading the Data  
Available Status Register to assure that none are asserted. If any are asserted,  
the data available indication will be cleared by reading any of the registers  
associated with the port. The state of this bit is returned on a read of this  
register.  
Bit 8 is a read only bit. When bit 5 is enabled, edge interrupts are enabled. It  
indicates if an edge interrupt has occurred on any of the ports since the last  
time IRQ was asserted. During the IACK cycle this bit will also appear as  
bit 8 of the IACK response. It will then be reset. If bit 5 is not enabled this  
bit can be polled to detect an edge event on any register. All pending edge  
events must be cleared (read) before this bit can be reasserted.  
Bit 9 is a read only bit. When bit 6 is enabled, data available interrupts are  
enabled. It indicates if an external trigger has occurred on any of the ports  
since the last time IRQ was asserted. During the IACK cycle this bit will also  
appear as bit 9 of the IACK response. It will then be reset. If bit 6 is not  
enabled this bit can be polled to detect an external trigger on any port. All  
pending data available must be cleared (read) before this bit is reasserted.  
Note In applications requiring interrupts, a commander will have to be assigned  
as the interrupt handler of this module  
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Bit 14 is the MODID bit. When a "0" is returned in bit 14 then the module  
has been selected with a high state on the P2 MODID line. If a "1" is  
returned then the module has not been selected. This bit is read only.  
Edge Interrupt The Edge Interrupt Status Register (base + 06 ) indicates if an edge interrupt  
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has been detected for any of the 4 ports. There are 4 bits used in this register,  
one for each port. A bit will remain asserted ("1") in this register until all  
Status Register  
edge events for a port have been cleared. Bit 0 is used for Port 0, bit 1 for  
Port 1, bit 2 for Port 2, and bit 3 for Port 3. These bits reflect the state of the  
INTR lines available on the terminal module. The INTR lines will be  
asserted when a bit is "1" in this register. This register has no effect if it is  
written.  
Edge Interrupt Status Register (base + 06h)  
b + 6  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
No Effect  
Always Returns FFF  
INTR3  
INTR2  
INTR1  
INTR0  
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INTRX = Edge interrupt for port 0 - 3. A "1" means an edge event has been  
detected within the corresponding port and a "0" means one hasn't. A bit set  
to "1" will only return to "0" by reading the interrupt register that caused the  
edge detection to occur.  
Data Available The Data Available Status Register (base + 08 ) indicates if an external  
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trigger has occurred for any of the 4 ports. There are 4 bits used in this  
register, one for each port. A bit will be asserted when the DAV ENAB bit  
Status Register  
and the INT/EXT bit are set ("1") in the command register for a port, and an  
external trigger occurs. (An external trigger occurs on a negative edge). Bit  
0 is used for Port 0, bit 1 for Port 1, bit 2 for Port 2, and bit 3 for Port 3.  
These bits reflect the state of the DAV lines available on the terminal  
module. The DAV lines will be asserted when a bit is "1" in this register.  
This register has no effect if it is written.  
Data Available Register (base + 08h)  
b + 8  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
No Effect  
Always Returns FFF  
DAV3  
DAV2  
DAV1  
DAV0  
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DAVX = Data available in Port 0 - 3. A "1" means that new data has been  
latched into the channel data register for that port. A "0" means it has not  
been triggered yet. A bit set to "1" will only return to "0" by reading the  
DAV register associated with that port.  
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Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer Control/Status Register (base + 0A ) can be read or  
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written. A read of this register will automatically "pet" the Watchdog Timer  
and will return a "1" in bit zero when the Watchdog Timer is enabled. A "0"  
Control/Status  
Register means the timer is disabled. Bit 2 returns the current state of the timer. If it  
is at "1" the timer is asserted and, if enabled, would assert SYSRESET. The  
timer must be "pet" periodically to keep it from asserting its output. Once  
the timer is unasserted and pet it will remain unasserted, as long as it is pet  
within its pet time. The timer is pet automatically whenever this register is  
read. Once the timer is unasserted, it can then be enabled. It will then assert  
SYSRESET if it is not pet continuously at least once within its pet time.  
Watchdog Timer Control/Status Register (base + 0Ah)  
b + A  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
1
1
0
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Write  
Read  
No Effect  
DOGENAB  
DOGENAB  
Always Returns FFF  
DOGSTATE  
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DOGENAB = "0" the watchdog timer is disabled. "1" = enabled.  
DOGSTATE = "0" the watchdog timer is not asserted. "1" the watchdog  
timer is asserted. (If enabled when it is a "1" it will assert SYSRESET). The  
watchdog timer can be "pet" by doing a read of this register. The "pet" time  
is selected by 2 jumpers on the PC board.  
Command Register The Command Register for Port 0/2 (base + 10 ) can be read or written. It  
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contains three bits used to control operating characteristics of the port. If bit  
4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 0 is accessed. If bit 4 is  
Port 0/2  
high ("1"), Port 2 will be accessed. All control bits default to "0" as the reset  
state.  
Bit 0 enables ("1") and disables ("0") an edge event to be reported in the  
Edge Interrupt Status Register. If this bit is "1" then any edge event captured  
in either the positive or negative edge detect registers will appear in the Edge  
Interrupt Status Register. An interrupt will only occur on the backplane  
(IRQ) if bit 5 in the Status Register is set. If bit 0 is set to "0" then an edge  
event will not be detected in the Edge Interrupt Status Register and can not  
cause an interrupt. When this bit is enabled the INTR line on the terminal  
module is active, and will be asserted as long as an edge event is captured in  
either edge detection register. The state of this bit is returned on a read of  
the register.  
Bit 1 is used to select between internal and external triggering. When set to  
"0", the internal clock is used to latch in data. When in external trigger, the  
EXT input (available on the terminal module) is used to clock data into the  
data capture circuitry on the falling edge. The state of this bit is returned on  
a read of this register.  
Bit 2 enables ("1") and disables ("0") an external trigger being reported in  
the Data Available Status Register. If this bit and bit 1 are set to "1", an  
external trigger will cause data to be latched into the data capture circuitry.  
This will cause the DAV line to be asserted and "1" to appear in the Data  
Available Status Register. Once read, the DAV line will be unasserted, and  
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the bit in the Data Available Status Register will also be unasserted. An  
interrupt will only occur on the backplane (IRQ) if bit 6 in the Status  
Register is set. The state of this bit is returned on a read of this register.  
Command Register Port 0/2 (base + 10h)  
b + 10  
Write  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
1
0
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No Effect  
DAV ENAB  
DAV ENAB  
INT/EXT  
INT/EXT  
EDGE ENAB  
EDGE ENAB  
Read  
Always Returns FFF  
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For reading and writing, when BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register, the data  
for Port 0 is accessed. When BS = 1, the data for Port 2 is accessed.  
EDGE ENAB = "1" allows an edge interrupt (INTR for Port 0/2 to cause an  
interrupt, if enabled in the Status/Control register. When "0" edge interrupts  
from Port 0/2 are disabled.  
INT/EXT = "0" data will be latched using the internal clock. "1" data is  
latched using EXT0/2 input.  
DAV ENAB = "1" allows the DAV0/2 line to cause an interrupt if enabled  
in the Status/Control Register. The DAV line is asserted when data is  
latched. This should only be enabled when in external trigger mode. When  
set to "0" the DAV0/2 line cannot cause an interrupt.  
Caution A potential hazard exists if software were to improperly  
program the HP E1459A to post data-capture IRQ's with the  
internally selected 1.0 MHz clock source. In this situation, a  
DAV interrupt would be posted each microsecond (if software  
were able to service at that rate), and would cause software to  
continuously vector to interrupt service upon each "return from  
service." Therefore, the HP E1459A should never be  
programmed to generate DAV interrupts with the internal clock  
source selected. (If bit 1 of the Command Register Word is set  
to a one, then bit 2 must always be set to zero.)  
In the HP E1459A the Data Ready Marker is guaranteed to be  
cleared when the clock source is switched from internal to  
external. Therefore, any capture clock which occurs within the  
internal/external clock selection interval will not post a marker  
to the control FPGA and will be lost.  
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Channel Data The Channel Data Register for Port 0/2 (base + 12 ) is read only. This  
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register returns the current (last) data that has been clocked into the edge  
detection circuitry based on either the internal or external trigger source. If  
Register Port 0/2  
bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 0 is accessed. If bit 4  
is high ("1"), Port 2 data will be accessed.  
Channel Data Register Port 0/2 (Channels 0-15/32-47) (base + 12h)  
b + 12  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch8 Ch7  
Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Ch12 Ch11 Ch10 Ch9  
Ch6  
Ch5  
Ch4  
Ch3  
Ch2  
Ch1  
Ch0  
Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch38 Ch37 Ch36 Ch35 Ch34 Ch33 Ch32  
Channels 0 through 15 are accessed when BS = 0 in the Status/Control  
Register.  
Channels 32 through 47 are accessed when BS = 1 in the Status/Control  
Register.  
Positive Edge The Positive Edge Detect Register for Port 0/2 (base + 14 ) is read only.  
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This register captures any low to high transitions with a "1" in this register  
for any channel that has been enabled. A channel is enabled by setting a  
Detect Register Port  
0/2 corresponding bit in the Positive Mask Register. Once the register is read,  
the data is automatically cleared. A transition is only seen if it is held long  
enough to pass through the debouncers. If bit 4 of the Control/Status  
Register is low ("0"), Port 0 data is accessed. If bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 2  
data will be accessed.  
Positive Edge Detect Register Port 0/2 (Channels 0-15/32-47) (base + 14h)  
b + 14  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch8 Ch7  
Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Ch12 Ch11 Ch10 Ch9  
Ch6  
Ch5  
Ch4  
Ch3  
Ch2  
Ch1  
Ch0  
Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch38 Ch37 Ch36 Ch35 Ch34 Ch33 Ch32  
For Positive/Negative Edge Detect and Mask Registers, channels 0 through  
15 are accessed when BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register.  
For Positive/Negative Edge Detect and Mask Registers, channels 32 through  
47 are accessed when BS = 1 in the Status/Control Register.  
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Negative Edge The Negative Edge Detect Register for Port 0/2 (base + 16 ) is read only.  
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This register captures any high to low transitions with a "1" in this register  
Detect Register Port  
for any channel that has been enabled. A channel is enabled by setting a  
0/2 corresponding bit in the Negative Mask Register. Once the register is read,  
the data is automatically cleared. A transition is only seen if it is held long  
enough to pass through the debouncers. If bit 4 of the Control/Status  
Register is low ("0"), Port 0 data is accessed. If bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 2  
data will be accessed.  
Negative Edge Detect Register Port 0/2 (Channels 0-15/32-47) (base + 16h)  
b + 16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch8 Ch7  
Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Ch12 Ch11 Ch10 Ch9  
Ch6  
Ch5  
Ch4  
Ch3  
Ch2  
Ch1  
Ch0  
Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch38 Ch37 Ch36 Ch35 Ch34 Ch33 Ch32  
Positive Mask The Positive Mask Register for Port 0/2 (base + 18 ) can be read or written.  
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This register enables the Positive Edge Detect Register to capture low to  
Register Port 0/2  
high transitions on individual channels. When a bit is set to "1" in this  
register it enables that channel to be captured in the corresponding bit in the  
Positive Edge Detect Register. When a bit is set to "0" it is disabled. If bit  
4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 0 data is accessed. If bit  
4 is high ("1"), Port 2 data will be accessed.  
Positive Mask Register Port 0/2 (Channels 0-15/32-47) (base + 18h)  
b + 18  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read/Write Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Ch12 Ch11 Ch10 Ch9  
Ch8  
Ch7  
Ch6  
Ch5  
Ch4  
Ch3  
Ch2  
Ch1  
Ch0  
Read/Write Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch38 Ch37 Ch36 Ch35 Ch34 Ch33 Ch32  
Negative Mask The Negative Mask Register for Port 0/2 (base + 1A ) can be read or written.  
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This register enables the Negative Edge Detect Register to capture high to  
low transitions on individual channels. When a bit is set to "1" in this register  
Register Port 0/2  
it enables that channel to be captured in the corresponding bit in the  
Negative Edge Detect Register. When a bit is set to "0" it is disabled. If bit  
4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 0 data is accessed. If bit 4  
is high ("1"), Port 2 data will be accessed.  
Negative Mask Register Port 0/2 (Channels 0-15/32-47) (base + 1Ah)  
b + 1A  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read/Write Ch15 Ch14 Ch13 Ch12 Ch11 Ch10 Ch9  
Ch8  
Ch7  
Ch6  
Ch5  
Ch4  
Ch3  
Ch2  
Ch1  
Ch0  
Read/Write Ch47 Ch46 Ch45 Ch44 Ch43 Ch42 Ch41 Ch40 Ch39 Ch38 Ch37 Ch36 Ch35 Ch34 Ch33 Ch32  
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Debounce Clock The Debounce Clock Register (base + 1E ) can be read or written. This  
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register controls the clock rate to the debouncers. There are only two  
programmable counters for all four ports. Port 0 and Port 1 share one  
Register Port 0 and  
Port1/ Port 2 and counter. This counter is controlled when bit 4 of the Control/Status Register  
is "0". Port 2 and Port 3 share the other counter and are accessed when bit  
4 of the Control/Status Register is "1". A 2 counter is used to generate the  
clock, so times are binary powers. Table 3-1 shows the allowed values for  
Port 3  
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this register. This register is mirrored at address base + 2E . Accessing  
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register base + 1E is equivalent to base + 2E . Programming the register to  
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0 is equivalent to programming it to 2, and programming it to 3 is the same  
as 1.  
Debounce Clock Register Port 0 and Port 1/Port 2 and Port 3 (base + 1Eh)  
b + 1E  
Write  
Read  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
0
5
0
4
0
3
2
1
0
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No Effect  
DEBOUNCE TIME  
DEBOUNCE TIME  
Always Returns FFF  
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When BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register, the debounce clock for Port 0  
and Port 1 are accessed. Port 0 and Port 1 use the same debounce clock.  
With BS = 0 any value programmed into or read from this register will be  
the same as the register at b + 2E .  
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When BS = 1 in the Status/Control Register, the debounce clock for Port 2  
and Port 3 are accessed. Port 2 and Port 3 use the same debounce clock.  
With BS = 1 any value programmed into or read from this register will be  
the same as the register at b + 2E .  
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The following table lists the actual values for the debounce times:  
Register Value  
Bit pattern (hex)  
Clock Frequency  
Clock Period  
Debounce Time  
(4 - 4.5 clock periods)  
2 (or 0, default)  
0002  
250 kHz  
125 kHz  
62.5 kHz  
31.25 kHz  
15.63 kHz  
7.81 kHz  
3.90 kHz  
1.95 kHz  
976 Hz  
4 µS  
8 µS  
16 - 18 µS  
32 - 36 µS  
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3 (or 1)  
0003  
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4
5
0004  
16 µS  
32 µS  
64 µS  
128 µS  
256 µS  
512 µS  
1 mS  
64 - 72 µS  
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0005  
128 - 144 µS  
256 - 288 µS  
512 - 576 µS  
1.0 - 1.13 mS  
2.0 - 2.26 mS  
4.1 - 4.6 mS  
8.2 - 9.2 mS  
16.4 - 18.4 mS  
32.8 - 36.9 mS  
65.5 - 73.8 mS  
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0006  
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7
0007  
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8
0008  
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9
0009  
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10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
000A  
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000B  
488 Hz  
2 mS  
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000C  
244 Hz  
4.1 mS  
8.2 mS  
16.4 mS  
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000D  
122 Hz  
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000E  
61 Hz  
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Register Value  
Bit pattern (hex)  
Clock Frequency  
Clock Period  
Debounce Time  
(4 - 4.5 clock periods)  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
000F  
30.5 Hz  
15.3 Hz  
32.8 mS  
65.5 mS  
131 mS  
262 mS  
524 mS  
1.05 S  
2.1 S  
131 - 148 mS  
262 - 294 mS  
524 - 59 mS  
1.05 - 1.16 S  
2.1 - 2.36 S  
4.2 - 4.72 S  
8.39 - 9.43 S  
16.8 - 18.9 S  
33.6 - 37.8 S  
67.1 - 75 S  
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0010  
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0011  
7.63 Hz  
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0012  
3.82 Hz  
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0013  
1.91 Hz  
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0014  
0.954 Hz  
0.477 Hz  
0.238 Hz  
0.119 Hz  
60.0 mHz  
30.0 mHz  
15.0 mHz  
7.5 mHz  
3.7 mHz  
1.9 mHz  
931 mHz  
465.5 µHz  
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0015  
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0016  
4.2 S  
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0017  
8.39 S  
16.8 S  
33.6 S  
67.1 S  
134 S  
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0018  
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0019  
134 - 150 S  
268 - 300 S  
537 - 600 S  
1074 - 1200 S  
2147 - 2400 S  
4295 - 4800 S  
8590 - 9600 S  
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001A  
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001B  
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001C  
268 S  
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001D  
537 S  
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001E  
1074 S  
2148 S  
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001F  
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Command Register The Command Register for Port 1/3 (base + 20 ) can be read or written. It  
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contains three bits used to control operating characteristics of the port. If bit  
4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1 data is accessed. If bit  
Port 1/3  
4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The operation of these  
Command Registers is identical to those of Port 0/2.  
Command Register Port 1/3 (base + 20h)  
b + 20  
Write  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
1
0
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No Effect  
DAV ENAB  
DAV ENAB  
INT/EXT  
INT/EXT  
EDGE ENAB  
EDGE ENAB  
Read  
Always Returns FFF  
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For reading and writing, when BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register, the data  
for Port 1 is accessed. When BS = 1, the data for Port 3 is accessed.  
EDGE ENAB = "1" allows an edge interrupt (INTR for Port 1/3 to cause an  
interrupt, if enabled in the Status/Control Register. When "0" edge interrupts  
from Port 1/3 are disabled.  
INT/EXT = "0" data will be latched using the internal clock. "1" data is  
latched using EXT1/3 input.  
DAV ENAB = "1" allows the DAV1/3 line to cause an interrupt if enabled  
in the Status register. The DAV line is asserted when data is latched. This  
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should only be enabled when in external trigger mode. When set to "0" the  
DAV1/3 line cannot cause an interrupt.  
Caution A potential hazard exists if software were to improperly  
program the HP E1459A to post data-capture IRQ's with the  
internally selected 1.0 MHz clock source. In this situation, a  
DAV interrupt would be posted each microsecond (if software  
were able to service at that rate), and would cause software to  
continuously vector to interrupt service upon each "return from  
service." Therefore, the HP E1459A should never be  
programmed to generate DAV interrupts with the internal clock  
source selected. (If bit 1 of the Command Register Word is set  
to a one, then bit 2 must always be set to zero.)  
In the HP E1459A the Data Ready Marker is guaranteed to be  
cleared when the clock source is switched from internal to  
external. Therefore, any capture clock which occurs within the  
internal/external clock selection interval will not post a marker  
to the control FPGA and will be lost.  
Channel Data The Channel Data Register for Port 1/3 (base + 22 ) is read only. This  
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register returns the current (last) data that has been clocked into the data  
capture circuitry. If bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1  
Register Port 1/3  
data is accessed. If bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The  
operation of these Channel Data Registers for Port 1/3 is identical to those  
of Port 0/2.  
Channel Data Register Port 1/3 (Channels 16-31/48-63) (base + 22h)  
b + 22  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Ch17 Ch16  
Ch63 Ch62 Ch61 Ch60 Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48  
Channels 16 through 31 are accessed when BS = 0 in the Status/Control  
Register. Channels 48 through 63 are accessed when BS = 1 in the  
Status/Control Register.  
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Positive Edge The Positive Edge Detect Register for Port 1/3 (base + 24 ) is read only. If  
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bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1 data is accessed. If  
bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The operation of the Positive  
Detect Register Port  
1/3 Edge Detect Register for Port 1/3 is identical to those of Port 0/2.  
Positive Edge Detect Register Port 1/3 (Channels 16-31/48-63) (base + 24h)  
b + 24  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Ch17 Ch16  
Ch63 Ch62 Ch61 Ch60 Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48  
For Positive/Negative Edge Detect and Mask Registers, channels 16 through  
31 are accessed when BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register.  
For Positive/Negative Edge Detect and Mask Registers, channels 48 through  
63 are accessed when BS = 1 in the Status/Control Register.  
Negative Edge The Negative Edge Detect Register for Port 1/3 (base + 26 ) is read only. If  
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bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1 data is accessed. If  
bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The operation of the  
Detect Register Port  
1/3 Negative Edge Detect Register for Port 1/3 is identical to those of Port 0/2.  
Negative Edge Detect Register Port 1/3 (Channels 16-31/48-63) (base + 26h)  
b + 26  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Write  
Read  
Read  
No Effect  
Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Ch17 Ch16  
Ch63 Ch62 Ch61 Ch60 Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48  
Positive Mask The Positive Mask Register for Port 1/3 (base + 28 ) can be read or written.  
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If bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1 data is accessed. If  
bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The operation of the Positive  
Mask Register for Port 1/3 is identical to those of Port 0/2.  
Register Port 1/3  
Positive Mask Register Port 1/3 (Channels 16-31/48-63) (base + 28h)  
b + 28  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read/Write Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Ch17 Ch16  
Read/Write Ch63 Ch62 Ch61 Ch60 Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48  
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Negative Mask The Negative Mask Register for Port 1/3 (base + 2A ) can be read or written.  
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If bit 4 of the Control/Status Register is low ("0"), Port 1 data is accessed. If  
bit 4 is high ("1"), Port 3 data will be accessed. The operation of the Negative  
Register Port 1/3  
Mask Register for Port 1/3 is identical to those of Port 0/2.  
Negative Mask Register Port 1/3 (Channels 16-31/48-63) (base + 2Ah)  
b + 2A  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Read/Write Ch31 Ch30 Ch29 Ch28 Ch27 Ch26 Ch25 Ch24 Ch23 Ch22 Ch21 Ch20 Ch19 Ch18 Ch17 Ch16  
Read/Write Ch63 Ch62 Ch61 Ch60 Ch59 Ch58 Ch57 Ch56 Ch55 Ch54 Ch53 Ch52 Ch51 Ch50 Ch49 Ch48  
Debounce Clock The Debounce Clock Register (base + 2E ) can be read or written. This  
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register is a mirror image of the Debounce Clock Register at base + 1E .  
Refer to that register for an explanation of its operation.  
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Register Port 0 and  
Port 1/ Port 2 and  
Port 3  
Debounce Clock Register Port 0 and Port 1/Port 2 and Port 3 (base + 2Eh)  
b + 2E  
Write  
Read  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
0
5
0
4
0
3
2
1
0
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No Effect  
DEBOUNCE TIME  
DEBOUNCE TIME  
Always Returns FFF  
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When BS = 0 in the Status/Control Register, the debounce clock for Port 0  
and Port 1 are accessed. Port 0 and Port 1 use the same debounce clock. With  
BS = 0 any value programmed into or read from this register will be the same  
as the register at b + 2E .  
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When BS = 1 in the Status/Status Register, the debounce clock for Port 2 and  
Port 3 are accessed. Port 2 and Port 3 use the same debounce clock. With BS  
= 1 any value programmed into or read from this register will be the same as  
the register at b + 1E .  
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Register Value Bit Pattern (Hex) Clock Frequency Clock Period  
Debounce Time  
(4 - 4.5 Clock Periods)  
2 (or 0 ) Default  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
250 kHz  
125 kHz  
62.5 kHz  
31.25 kHz  
15.63 kHz  
7.81 kHz  
3.90 kHz  
1.95 kHz  
976 Hz  
4 µS  
8 µS  
16 - 18 µS  
32 - 36 µS  
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3 (or 1)  
4
16 µS  
64 - 72 µS  
5
32 µS  
128 - 144 µS  
256 - 288 µS  
512 - 576 µS  
1.0 - 1.13 mS  
2.0 - 2.26 mS  
4.1 - 4.6 mS  
8.2 - 9.2 mS  
16.4 - 18.4 mS  
32.8 - 36.9 mS  
65.5 - 73.8 mS  
131 - 148 mS  
262 - 294 mS  
524 - 590 mS  
1.05 - 1.18 S  
2.1 - 2.36 S  
6
64 µS  
7
128 µS  
256 µS  
512 µS  
1 mS  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
000A  
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000B  
488 Hz  
2 mS  
000C  
000D  
000E  
244 Hz  
4.1 mS  
8.2 mS  
16.4 mS  
32.8 mS  
65.5 mS  
131 mS  
262 mS  
524 mS  
1.05 S  
2.1 S  
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122 Hz  
61 Hz  
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000F  
0010  
0011  
30.5 Hz  
15.3 Hz  
7.63 Hz  
3.82 Hz  
1.91 Hz  
0.954 Hz  
0.477 Hz  
0.238 Hz  
0.119 Hz  
60 mHz  
30 mHz  
15 mHz  
7.5 mHz  
3.7 mHz  
1.9 mHz  
931 µHz  
466 µHz  
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0013  
0014  
4.2 - 4.72 S  
0015  
0016  
0017  
0018  
0019  
8.39 - 9.43 S  
16.8 - 18.9 S  
33.6 - 37.8 S  
67.1 - 75 S  
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4.2 S  
8.39 S  
16.8 S  
33.6 S  
67.1 S  
134 S  
134 - 150 S  
001A  
001B  
268 - 300 S  
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537 - 600 S  
001C  
001D  
001E  
268 S  
1074 - 1200 S  
2147 - 2400 S  
4295 - 4800 S  
8590 - 9600 s  
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537 S  
1074 S  
2147 s  
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Power On/Reset Conditions  
A soft reset is generated when the reset bit in the control register is set active  
and then released. A hard reset is generated when the SYSRESET line on  
the backplane is active. In either of these cases all control bits will be set to  
"0". This includes bits in the Control/Status Register, Command Registers,  
the mask registers, and the Debounce Clock Register (which are actually set  
to 2).  
Programming Examples  
The following C language program demonstrates how to program at the  
register level. The program reads the ID, Device Type, and Status registers.  
This program was written and tested in Microsoft Visual C++ but should  
compile under any standard ANSI C compiler.  
To run this program you must have the HP SICL library, the HP VISA  
library, an HP-IB interface module installed in your PC, and an HP E2406  
Command Module.  
#include <visa.h>  
#include <stdio.h>  
#include <stdlib.h>  
ViSession viRM,E1459;  
int main()  
{
unsigned short id_reg,dt_reg ;  
unsigned short stat_reg ;  
/* ID & Device Type Registers */  
/* Status Register register */  
ViStatus errStatus;  
/*Status from each VISA call*/  
/* Open the default resource manager */  
errStatus = viOpenDefaultRM ( &viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf(“ERROR: viOpenDefaultRM() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* Open the Module instrument session ; Logical Address = 8 */  
errStatus = viOpen(viRM,”GPIB-VXI0::8”,VI_NULL,VI_NULL,&E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf(“ERROR: viOpen() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
/* read and print the module’s ID Register */  
errStatus = viIn16(E1459,VI_A16_SPACE,0x00,&id_reg);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf(“ERROR: viIn16() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf(“ID register = 0x%4X\n”, id_reg);  
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/* read and print the module’s Device Type Register */  
errStatus = viIn16(E1459,VI_A16_SPACE,0x02,&dt_reg);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf(“ERROR: viIn16() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf(“Device Type register = 0x%4X\n”, dt_reg);  
/* read and print the module’s Status Register */  
errStatus = viIn16(E1459,VI_A16_SPACE,0x04,&stat_reg);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus){  
printf(“ERROR: viIn16() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return errStatus;}  
printf(“Status register = 0x%4X\n”, stat_reg);  
/* Close the Module Instrument Session */  
errStatus = viClose (E1459);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus) {  
printf(“ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return 0;}  
/* Close the Resource Manager Session */  
errStatus = viClose (viRM);  
if (VI_SUCCESS > errStatus) {  
printf(“ERROR: viClose() returned 0x%x\n”,errStatus);  
return 0;}  
return VI_SUCCESS;  
}
Output and Edge The following three programming examples demonstrate edge detection,  
DAV, and mixed programming methods.  
Detection Examples  
Edge Interrupt Example This example is coded in HP BASIC for a System 9000 (Series 300) linked  
to a HP E1406 Command Module via HPIB. The example enables all four  
channel ports to detect both positive and negative edges on any channel of  
any port. Any edge will consequently generate an interrupt. When idle, the  
program will loop and continuously display the WORD DATA  
REGISTERS for all four channel ports and the EDGE INTERRUPT  
STATUS REGISTER. (This shows the static state of each channel input.)  
On interrupt, the program will alternately display the EDGE DETECT  
REGISTERS of each port, and the EDGE INTERRUPT STATUS  
REGISTER.  
90 CLEAR SCREEN  
100 DIM A$[40]  
110 Vxi_address=70900  
120 !  
130 CLEAR 7  
140 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*RST;*CLS"  
! reset E1406  
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150 !  
160 REPEAT  
170 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
180 ENTER Vxi_address;Error  
190 PRINT "E1406 Reports Error: ";Error  
200 UNTIL (Error=0)  
210 !  
220 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,1"  
230 WAIT .1  
! reset E1459A  
240 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"! un-reset E1459A  
250 WAIT .1  
260 !  
265 ! unmask all 16 pos bits for port 0  
270 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,-1"  
275 ! unmask all 16 neg bits for port 0  
280 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,-1"  
285 ! unmask all 16 pos bits for port 1  
290 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,40,-1"  
295 ! unmask all 16 neg bits for port 1  
300 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,42,-1"  
310 !  
315 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250KHz) for ports 0/1  
320 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,30,2"  
330 !  
340 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
350 !  
! port 2/3 select  
355 ! unmask all 16 pos bits for port 2  
360 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,-1"  
365 ! unmask all 16 neg bits for port 2  
370 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,-1"  
375 ! unmask all 16 pos bits for port 3  
380 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,40,-1"  
385 ! unmask all 16 neg bits for port 3  
390 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,42,-1"  
400 !  
405 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250KHz) for ports 2/3  
410 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,46,2"  
420 !  
430 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*SRE 128"  
440 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:ENAB 256"  
450 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
460 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
470 !  
480 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
490 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
500 !  
510 ON INTR 7 GOSUB Service  
520 !  
530 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,1"  
! edge enable, port 2  
540 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,1"! edge enable, port 3  
550 !  
560 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
570 !  
! port 0/1 select  
580 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,1"  
590 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,1"  
600 !  
! edge enable, port 0  
! edge enable, port 1  
610 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
615 ! int enable, port 0/1 select  
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620 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,32"  
630 !  
640 LOOP  
650 DISABLE INTR 7  
660  
!
665 !int enabled, port 0/1 select  
670 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,32"  
680  
!
690 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"! get data register port 0  
700 ENTER Vxi_address;G0  
710 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
720 ENTER Vxi_address;G1  
! get data register port 1  
730  
735 ! int enabled, port 2/3 select  
740 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,48"  
750  
!
!
760 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"  
770 ENTER Vxi_address;G2  
! get data register port 2  
780 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
790 ENTER Vxi_address;G3  
! get data register port 3  
800  
!
810 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6" ! get int status register  
820 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
830 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
840 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
850 DISP "Port 0: ";G0,"Port 1: ";G1,"Port 2: ";G2,"Port 3: ";G3,"Intr: ";Istat  
860 END LOOP  
870 !  
880 Service: !  
890 DISABLE INTR 7  
895 ! disable E1459A ints, port 0/1 select  
900 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
910 !  
920 A=SPOLL(Vxi_address)  
930 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:EVEN?"  
940 ENTER Vxi_address;S_op  
950 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:RESP?"  
960 ENTER Vxi_address;R  
970 !  
980 REPEAT  
990 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
1000 ENTER Vxi_address;Ec,A$  
1010 UNTIL Ec=0  
1020 !  
1030 N=N+1  
1040 PRINT "Int #: ";N  
1050 !  
1060 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1070 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1080 !  
! get int status register  
1090 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1100 PRINT "Edge Int Status: ";A  
1110 !  
1115 ! get pos edge register port 0  
1120 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,20  
"
1130 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1135 ! get neg edge register port 0  
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1140 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,22"  
1150 ENTER Vxi_address;B  
1160 PRINT "Wrd 0 Pos Edge: ";A  
1170 PRINT "Wrd 0 Neg Edge: ";B  
1180 !  
1190 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1200 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
1210 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
! get int status register  
1220 PRINT "Edge Int Status: ";Istat  
1230 !  
1235 ! get pos edge register port 1  
1240 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,36"  
1250 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1255 ! get neg edge register port 1  
1260 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,38"  
1270 ENTER Vxi_address;B  
1280 PRINT "Wrd 1 Pos Edge: ";A  
1290 PRINT "Wrd 1 Neg Edge: ";B  
1300 !  
1310 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1320 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
1330 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
! get int status register  
1340 PRINT "Edge Int Status: ";Istat  
1350 !  
1355 ! int disable, port 2/3 select  
1360 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
1370 !  
1375 ! get pos edge register port 2  
1380 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,20"  
1390 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1395 ! get neg edge register port 2  
1400 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,22"  
1410 ENTER Vxi_address;B  
1420 PRINT "Wrd 2 Pos Edge: ";A  
1430 PRINT "Wrd 2 Neg Edge: ";B  
1440 !  
1450 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1460 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
1470 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
! get int status register  
1480 PRINT "Edge Int Status: ";Istat  
1490 !  
1495 ! get pos edge register port 3  
1500 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,36"  
1510 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1515 ! get neg edge register port 3  
1520 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,38"  
1530 ENTER Vxi_address;B  
1540 PRINT "Wrd 3 Pos Edge: ";A  
1550 PRINT "Wrd 3 Neg Edge: ";B  
1560 !  
1570 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"! get int status register  
1580 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
1590 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
1600 PRINT "Edge Int Status: ";Istat  
1610 !  
1620 PRINT  
1630 !  
1640 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
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1650 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
1660 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
1670 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
1680 !  
1690 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
1695 ! int enabled, select port 0  
1700 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,32"  
1710 !  
1720 RETURN  
1730 END  
DAV Interrupt Example This example is coded in HP RMB for a System 9000 (Series 300) linked to  
a E1406 Command Module via HPIB. The example enables all four channel  
ports to capture channel data (and generate an interrupt) on the occurrance  
of an external capture clock at a corresponding port. When idle, the program  
will loop and continuously display the DAV STATUS REGISTER. On  
interrupt, the DAV STATUS REGISTER and all four port DATA  
REGISTERS are displayed.  
70 CLEAR SCREEN  
80 DIM A$[40]  
90 Vxi_address=70900  
100 !  
110 CLEAR 7  
120 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*RST;*CLS"  
130 !  
! reset E1406  
140 REPEAT  
150 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
160 ENTER Vxi_address;Error  
170 PRINT "E1406 Reports Error: ";Error  
180 UNTIL (Error=0)  
190 !  
200 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,1"! reset E1459A  
210 WAIT .1  
220 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
! un-reset E1459A  
230 WAIT .1  
240 !  
245 ! dav enable, ext clk, port 0  
250 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,6"  
255 ! mask off all 16 pos bits for port 0  
260 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,0"  
265 ! mask off all 16 neg bits for port 0  
270 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,0"  
280 !  
285 ! dav enable, ext clk, port 1  
290 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,6"  
295 ! mask off all 16 pos bits for port 1  
300 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,36,0"  
305 ! mask off all 16 neg bits for port 1  
310 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,38,0"  
320 !  
325 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250 KHz) for ports 0/1  
330 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,30,2"  
340 !  
345 ! E1459A ints disabled, port 2/3 select  
350 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
360 !  
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365 ! dav enable, ext clk, port 2  
370 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,6"  
375 ! mask off all 16 pos bits for port 2  
380 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,0"  
385 ! mask off all 16 neg bits for port 2  
390 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,0"  
400 !  
405 ! dav enable, ext clk, port 3  
410 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,6"  
415 ! mask off all 16 pos bits for port 3  
420 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,36,0"  
425 ! mask off all 16 neg bits for port 3  
430 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,38,0"  
440 !  
445 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250 KHz) for ports 2/3  
450 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,30,2"  
460 !  
470 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*SRE 128"  
480 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:ENAB 256"  
490 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
500 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
510 !  
520 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
530 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
540 !  
550 ON INTR 7 GOSUB Service  
560 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
565 ! dav int enable, port 0/1 select  
570 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,64"  
580 !  
590 LOOP  
600 DISABLE INTR 7  
610 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"! get dav status register  
620 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
630 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
640 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
650 DISP "DAV Status Reg: ";Istat  
660 END LOOP  
670 !  
680 Service: !  
690 DISABLE INTR 7  
695 ! disable E1459A ints, port 0/1 select  
700 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
710 !  
720 A=SPOLL(Vxi_address)  
730 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:EVEN?"  
740 ENTER Vxi_address;S_op  
750 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:RESP?"  
760 ENTER Vxi_address;R  
770 !  
780 REPEAT  
790 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
800 ENTER Vxi_address;Ec,A$  
810 UNTIL Ec=0  
820 !  
830 N=N+1  
840 PRINT "Int #: ";N  
850 !  
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860 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"  
870 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
880 !  
! get dav status register  
890 A=BINAND(A,15)  
900 PRINT "DAV Status: ";A  
910 !  
915 ! get dav data register, port 0  
920 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"  
930 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
940 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 0: ";A  
950 !  
955 ! get dav data register, port 1  
960 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
970 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
980 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 1: ";A  
990 !  
995 ! E1459A ints disabled, port 2/3 select  
1000 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
1010 !  
1015 ! get dav data register, port 2  
1020 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"  
1030 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1040 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 2: ";A  
1050 !  
1055 ! get dav data register, port 3  
1060 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
1070 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1080 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 3: ";A  
1090 !  
1100 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"  
1110 ENTER Vxi_address USING "#,K";E  
1120 Istat=BINAND(E,15)  
! get dav status register  
1130 PRINT "DAV Status Reg: ";Istat  
1140 PRINT  
1150 !  
1160 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
1170 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
1180 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
1190 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
1200 !  
1210 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
1215 ! dav int enabled, port 0/1 select  
1220 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,64"  
1230 !  
1240 RETURN  
1250 END  
Mixed Interupt Example This example is coded in HP RMB for a System 9000 (Series 300) linked to  
a E1406 Command Module via HPIB. The example enables all four channel  
ports to detect both positive and negative edges on the high order eight  
channels of any port. (Any unmasked edge will generate an interrupt.) The  
low order eight channels of each port are defined for capture of an eight bit  
data byte. (An interrupt will also be generated on the occurrence of an  
external capture clock at any channel port.) When idle, the program will  
loop and continuously display the EDGE INTERRUPT STATUS  
REGISTER and the DATA AVAILABLE REGISTER. On interrupt, the  
program will display the EDGE DETECT REGISTERS and CHANNEL  
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DATA REGISTERS for each port.  
100 CLEAR SCREEN  
110 DIM A$[40]  
120 Vxi_address=70900  
130 !  
140 CLEAR 7  
150 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*RST;*CLS"  
160 !  
! reset E1406  
170 REPEAT  
180 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
190 ENTER Vxi_address;Error  
200 PRINT "E1406 Reports Error: ";Error  
210 UNTIL (Error=0)  
220 !  
230 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,1"! reset E1459A  
240 WAIT .1  
250 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
! un-reset E1459A  
260 WAIT .1  
270 !  
275 ! dav enable, ext clk, edge enable, port 0  
280 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,7"  
285 ! unmask high order 8 pos bits for port 0  
290 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,-256"  
295 ! unmask high order 8 neg bits for port 0  
300 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,-256"  
310 !  
315 ! dav enable, ext clk, edge enable, port 1  
320 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,7"  
325 ! unmask high order 8 pos bits for port 1  
330 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,36,-256"  
335 ! unmask high order 8 neg bits for port 1  
340 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,38,-256"  
350 !  
355 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250 KHz) for ports 0/1  
360 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,30,2"  
370 !  
375 ! E1459A ints disabled, port 2/3 select  
380 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
390 !  
395 ! dav enable, ext clk, edge enable, port 2  
400 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,16,7"  
405 ! unmask high order 8 pos bits for port 2  
410 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,24,-256"  
415 ! unmask high order 8 neg bits for port 2  
420 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,26,-256"  
430 !  
435 ! dav enable, ext clk, edge enable, port 3  
440 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,32,7"  
445 ! unmask high order 8 pos bits for port 3  
450 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,36,-256"  
455 ! unmask high order 8 neg bits for port 3  
460 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,38,-256"  
470 !  
475 ! set debounce to 16 uS (250 KHz) for ports 2/3  
480 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,46,2"  
490 !  
500 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*SRE 128"  
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510 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:ENAB 256"  
520 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
530 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
540 !  
550 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
560 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
570 !  
580 ON INTR 7 GOSUB Service  
590 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
595 ! dav/edge int enable, port 0/1 select  
600 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,96"  
610 !  
620 LOOP  
630 DISABLE INTR 7  
635 ! get edge int status register  
640 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
650 ENTER Vxi_address;G  
660 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"  
670 ENTER Vxi_address;E  
680 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
! get dav status register  
690 Istat=BINAND(G,15)  
700 Dstat=BINAND(E,15)  
710 DISP "DAV Status Reg: ";Dstat,"EInt Status Reg: ";Istat  
720 END LOOP  
730 !  
740 Service: !  
750 DISABLE INTR 7  
755 ! disable E1459A ints, port 0/1 select  
760 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,0"  
770 !  
780 A=SPOLL(Vxi_address)  
790 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"STAT:OPER:EVEN?"  
800 ENTER Vxi_address;S_op  
810 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:RESP?"  
820 ENTER Vxi_address;R  
830 !  
840 REPEAT  
850 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"SYST:ERR?"  
860 ENTER Vxi_address;Ec,A$  
870 UNTIL Ec=0  
880 !  
890 N=N+1  
900 PRINT "Int #: ";N  
910 !  
915 ! get dav status register  
920 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"  
930 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
940 !  
950 A=BINAND(A,15)  
960 PRINT "DAV Status: ";A  
970 !  
975 ! get dav data register, port 0  
980 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"  
990 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1000 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 0: ";A  
1010 !  
1015 ! get pos edge register, port 0  
1020 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,20"  
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1030 ENTER Vxi_address;A0  
1035 ! get neg edge register, port 0  
1040 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,22"  
1050 ENTER Vxi_address;A1  
1060 !  
1065 ! get dav data register, port 1  
1070 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
1080 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1090 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 1: ";A  
1100 !  
1105 ! get pos edge register, port 1  
1110 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,36"  
1120 ENTER Vxi_address;B0  
1125 ! get neg edge register, port 1  
1130 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,38"  
1140 ENTER Vxi_address;B1  
1150 !  
1155 ! E1459A ints disabled, port 2/3 select  
1160 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,16"  
1170 !  
1175 ! get dav data register, port 2  
1180 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,18"  
1190 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1200 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 2: ";A  
1210 !  
1215 ! get pos edge register, port 2  
1220 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,20"  
1230 ENTER Vxi_address;C0  
1235 ! get neg edge register, port 2  
1240 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,22"  
1250 ENTER Vxi_address;C1  
1260 !  
1265 ! get dav data register, port 3  
1270 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,34"  
1280 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1290 PRINT "DAV Data Reg Port 3: ";A  
1300 !  
1305 ! get pos edge register, port 3  
1310 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,36"  
1320 ENTER Vxi_address;D0  
1325 ! get neg edge register, port 3  
1330 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,38"  
1340 ENTER Vxi_address;D1  
1350 !  
1355 ! get dav status register  
1360 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,8"  
1370 ENTER Vxi_address USING "#,K";E  
1380 Dstat=BINAND(E,15)  
1390 PRINT "DAV Status Reg: ";Dstat  
1400 PRINT  
1410 !  
1415 ! get edge int status register  
1420 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1430 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1440 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1450 PRINT "EInt Status: ";A  
1460 !  
1465 ! print wrd 0 edge registers  
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1470 A=BINAND(A0,-256)  
1480 PRINT "Wrd 0 Pos Edge: ";A  
1490 A=BINAND(A1,-256)  
1500 PRINT "Wrd 0 Neg Edge: ";A  
1510 !  
1515 ! get edge int status register  
1520 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1530 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1540 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1550 PRINT "EInt Status: ";A  
1560 !  
1565 ! print wrd 1 edge registers  
1570 B=BINAND(B0,-256)  
1580 PRINT "Wrd 1 Pos Edge: ";B  
1590 B=BINAND(B1,-256)  
1600 PRINT "Wrd 1 Neg Edge: ";B  
1610 !  
1615 ! get edge int status register  
1620 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1630 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1640 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1650 PRINT "EInt Status: ";A  
1660 !  
1665 ! print wrd 2 edge registers  
1670 C=BINAND(C0,-256)  
1680 PRINT "Wrd 2 Pos Edge: ";C  
1690 C=BINAND(C1,-256)  
1700 PRINT "Wrd 2 Neg Edge: ";C  
1710 !  
1715 ! get edge int status register  
1720 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1730 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1740 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1750 PRINT "EInt Status: ";A  
1760 !  
1765 ! print wrd 3 edge registers  
1770 D=BINAND(D0,-256)  
1780 PRINT "Wrd 3 Pos Edge: ";D  
1790 D=BINAND(D1,-256)  
1800 PRINT "Wrd 3 Neg Edge: ";D  
1810 !  
1815 ! get edge int status register  
1820 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:READ? 128,6"  
1830 ENTER Vxi_address;A  
1840 A=BINAND(A,15)  
1850 PRINT "EInt Status: ";A  
1860 PRINT  
1870 !  
1880 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:SET1 ON"  
1890 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"DIAG:INT:ACT ON"  
1900 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"*OPC?"  
1910 ENTER Vxi_address;Done  
1920 !  
1930 ENABLE INTR 7;2  
1935 !dav/edge int enabled, port 0/1 select  
1940 OUTPUT Vxi_address;"VXI:WRITE 128,4,96"  
1950 !  
1960 RETURN  
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Appendix C  
Error Messages  
The following table lists error message and possible cause associated with  
the HP E1459A Module.  
Error  
Description  
-104, “Data type error”  
<mask> is not in decimal format.  
-109, “Missing parameter”  
A command does not include a required parameter (parameter cannot be  
defaulted). For example, SENSe:EVENt:PORT0:PEDGe:ENAB - this command  
is missing the value of <mask>.  
-113, Undefined Header”  
-123, “Numeric overflow”  
An attempt to execute an unrecognized command  
Data for a parameter is out of range. For example, the positive edge detect  
enable mask parameter is less than -32768 or greater than +32767.  
131, “Unrecognized suffix”  
-141, “Invalid character data”  
Incorrect suffix such as SECONDS instead of SEC.  
Parameter specified is not EXTernal, INTernal, MINimum, MAXimum, DEFault, 0,  
1, ON, OFF, DAV, NEDG, PEDG, etc.  
-221, “Settings conflict”  
Clock source on a port is INTernal and an attempt was made to enable a Data  
AVailable event OR a DAV event is enabled and an attempt is made to set the  
clock source to INTernal.  
-222, “Data out of range”  
Data for a parameter is outside of limits. For example, an attempt to set debounce  
time to 10000 seconds.  
-230, “Data corrupt or stale”  
Data available (DAV) is FALSE. New data has not been clocked into the input  
circuitry since the input circuitry has been reprogrammed or since the last current  
value was read.  
2025, “Invalid port number for access TYPE”  
2026, ”Port number out of range”  
Port not 0 or 2 for LWORD access.  
Specified port is not 0, 1, 2, or 3.  
2027, “Invalid bit number for access TYPE”  
Bit number must be in the range of 0 to 15 for WORD and 0 to 31 for LWORD.  
2029, “Event is not an OPERation status event”  
2030, “Event is not an QUEStionable status event”  
2031, “Bit number out of range”  
The event specified is not DAVailable, NEDGe, or PEDGe.  
The event specified is not VDATa.  
Bit number must be between 0 and 15.  
2032, “Totalizers not installed”  
TOTalize bit set to 1 but totalizers are not installed on card.  
Attempt to write to a read only register.  
2034, “Register is read only”  
3000, “Illegal while initiated”  
Trigger system must be in idle state if the FIFO trigger is EVENt.  
Error Messages  
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Index  
HP E1459A 64-Channel Isolated Input Interrupt User’s Manual  
Configuration, 19  
Connecting Inputs, 22  
Symbols  
*CLS, 70  
*DMC, 70  
*EMC, 70  
*EMC?, 70  
*ESE, 70  
D
Data Capture, 17  
Debounce  
*ESE?, 70  
*ESR?, 70  
*GMC?, 70  
*IDN?, 70  
*LMC?, 70  
*OPC, 70  
*OPC?, 70  
*PMC, 70  
*RCL, 70  
*RMC, 70  
*RST, 70  
*SAV, 70  
*SRE, 70  
*SRE?, 70  
*STB?, 70  
*TRG, 70  
*TST?, 70  
*WAI, 70  
input processing, 14  
parameters, 14  
Description of module, 11  
DIAGnostic  
SYSReset  
ENABle, 41  
ENABle?, 42  
STATe?, 41  
Digital Input Mode, 32  
DISPlay  
MONitor  
PORT, 43  
AUTO, 44  
AUTO?, 44  
PORT?, 44  
STATe, 45  
STATe?, 45  
A
E
Abbreviated Commands, 39  
Address, logical, 20  
Edge Detection, input, 15  
Edge interrupt resolver, 13  
Example Program  
Digital Input, 32  
B
Edge Interrupt, 37  
Reset, 30  
Block, terminal, 25  
C
C++, 29  
F
Field Wiring, 25  
Command  
Front Panel Markers, 18  
Functional description, 11  
abbreviated, 39  
Common, 39  
common, 70  
format, 39  
implied, 40  
linking, 40  
H
HP 82340 HP-IB Module, 29  
HP 82341 HP-IB Module, 29  
HP SICL, 29  
HP VISA, 29  
HP-IB Module, 29  
parameters, 40  
SCPI, 39  
Separator, 39  
Commands, 29  
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I
P
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands, 39, 70  
Implied Commands, 40  
Input Data Capture, 17  
Input Debounce Processing, 14  
Input Edge Detection, 15  
Input Isolation, 14  
Input Level Selection, 14  
Input Thresholds, 21  
Input voltage, 11  
Parameters, command, 40  
Polled Mode, 18  
Power-on State, 30  
R
Reset State, 30  
Resolver, 13  
Input Wiring, 22  
INPutn  
S
SCPI, 29, 39  
Self Test, 30  
SENSe  
CLOCk  
SOURce, 46  
SOURce?, 47  
EVENt  
DEBounce  
PORTn  
TIME, 47  
DAVailable  
TIME?, 48  
ENABle, 53  
Installation, 19, 24  
Interrupt Mode, 18  
Interrupt Priority Jumper, 20  
Interrupt, edge resolver, 13  
Isolation, input, 14  
ENABle?, 53  
DAVailable?, 52  
EDGE  
ENABle, 54  
ENABle?, 55  
EDGE?, 54  
NEDGe  
J
Jumper, interrupt priority, 20  
ENABle, 56  
ENABle?, 56  
NEDGe?, 55  
PEDGe  
ENABle, 57  
ENABle?, 58  
PEDGe?, 57  
L
Level Selection, input, 14  
Linking Commands, 40  
Logical Address, 20  
PSUMmary  
M
DAVailable?, 58  
EDGE?, 59  
Separator, Command, 39  
SICL, HP, 29  
Mainframe Installation, 24  
Markers, front panel, 18  
MEASure  
DIGital  
Standard Command for Programmable Instruments,  
DATAn  
type  
Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments,  
BITm?, 32, 50  
VALue?, 32, 49  
MEMory  
STATus  
OPERation  
ENABle?, 63  
EVENt?, 63  
CONDition?, 63  
ENABle, 64  
ENABle?, 64  
DELete  
MACRo, 51  
Module description, 11  
Module ID, 30  
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EVENt?, 65  
PRESet, 65  
QUEStionable  
CONDition?, 66  
ENABle, 66  
ENABle?, 67  
EVENt?, 67  
SYSTem  
CDEScription?, 68  
CTYPe?, 68  
ERRor?, 69  
VERSion?, 69  
T
Terminal Block, 25  
Thresholds, input, 21  
Timer, Watchdog, 14, 21  
U
User Wiring, 25  
V
VISA, HP, 29  
Voltage, input, 11  
W
Watchdog Timer, 14, 21  
Wiring, 25  
Wiring, input, 22  
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