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Notices

Operator is responsible to maintain safe operating conditions. To ensure safe
operating conditions, cards should not be operated beyond the full temperature
range specified in the datasheet. Exceeding safe operating conditions can result in
shorter lifespans, improper card performance and user safety issues. When the
cards are in use and operation within the specified full temperature range is not
maintained, card surface temperatures may exceed safe handling conditions which
can cause discomfort or burns if touched. In the event of a card exceeding the full
temperature range, always allow the card to cool before touching or removing cards
from host computer or chassis.

Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on
cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, or
60 V DC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present in
any unknown circuit before measuring.

Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible
body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated from every
connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential human contact.
Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk
of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part
of the circuit may be exposed.

Do not connect cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with
impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect cards directly to AC mains. When connecting
sources to cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and voltage to the card.

Before operating a card, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded power
receptacle. Inspect the connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks,
or breaks before each use.

When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack
mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided in close
proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.

For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while
power is applied to the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system
and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers,
installing or removing ADC cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or removing
jumpers.

Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit
under test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while
standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured.

The card and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating
instructions, or the safety of the equipment may be impaired.

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Acqiris SA108P Startup Guide

Summary of Contents for SA108P

Page 1: ...Acqiris SA108P Acquisition Card 1 channel 8 bit 1 GS s DC to 500 MHz bandwidth with real time processing Start up Guide...

Page 2: ...governed by international copyright laws Contact us Feel free to contact Acqiris experts and send an email to support acqiris com Worldwide contact for support or repair For any question or inquiry yo...

Page 3: ...the SA108P signal acquisition card This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury R...

Page 4: ...lectric shock If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed Do not connect cards directly to unlimited power circuits They are intended to...

Page 5: ...re performing any maintenance disconnect the line cord and all test cables Any part or component replacement must be done by Acqiris No operator serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified p...

Page 6: ...e user documentation in all cases where the symbol is marked on the instrument This symbol indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deter...

Page 7: ...ation for Linux users 11 Step 4 Install the Card 12 Fitting the card with the optional card retainer 13 Removing the card retainer 14 Reversing the orientation of the fan assembly 14 SA108P Front Pane...

Page 8: ...ns Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components Use a static safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies A static safe work station uses for instance two...

Page 9: ...located on a sticker On the top edge of the card for units shipped after July 2018 On the side panel of the card for units shipped before July 2018 The serial number can also be read from the Soft Fr...

Page 10: ...older computers with minimum RAM installation can take a long time when installing the NET Framework Hardware Requirements A host computer running one of the above operating systems Recommended model...

Page 11: ...components and other features 4 After installation is complete please select Restart Software installation for Linux users To install the MD3 Software to run on Linux you need to have a Linux system r...

Page 12: ...The SA108P features a x8 PCIe bus interface and should be installed in either a x8 or x16 PCIe slot 3 When installing the SA108P ensure that it has optimum cooling Do not install it in a position whe...

Page 13: ...ws only on the top side there is no screw on the bottom side 2 Insert the card into the PCIe slot of the PC ensuring that it is fully seated into the PCIe bus connector 3 Fix the card to the host comp...

Page 14: ...unit 2 Carefully slide the fan unit approx imately 15 mm to the rear until it clears the circuit board keeping the fan unit level with the card both hori zontally and vertically and rotate the fan uni...

Page 15: ...e option 50 mV 100 mV 200 mV 500 mV 1 V Maximum input voltage 1 6 V DC REF IN MMCX External reference clock input AC coupled and 50 terminated It can accept a 10 MHz or a 100 MHz signal from 3 to 3 dB...

Page 16: ...FPGA 3 Restart the PCIe extender ORANGE Solid ON OFF The stage 1 is programmed into the FPGA 4 Program the Tandem2 using JTAG BLUE Solid ON OFF The stage 2 is programmed into the FPGA 5 Start the PC B...

Page 17: ...is MD3 AcqirisMD3 SFP The Connection window opens with the selection of the ADC card to monitor After selecting your ADC card click Connect For details please refer to MD3 SFP Help Example of display...

Page 18: ...Verification Procedure Do not exceed the maximum voltage level at the input connector 1 Configure the signal generator to produce a sinusoidal signal with a frequency of 1 MHz and an amplitude of 300...

Page 19: ...dated successfully please power off your computer and restart it again for the update to take effect You may then proceed with the AqMD3Verify utility as described in this section If a Problem is Foun...

Page 20: ...MD3 Documentation SA108P SA108P_UserManual Data Sheet In addition to a detailed product introduction the data sheet supplies full product specifications The data sheet can be downloaded from https ac...

Page 21: ...ifications IVI C Driver development environments The AqMD3 IVI C driver can be used in Visual C or MATLAB development environment IVI NET Driver development environments The AqMD3 IVI NET driver can b...

Page 22: ...This information is subject to change without notice Acqiris SA 2017 2021 Tuesday June 15 2021 Switzerland www acqiris com...

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