Usage
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TS-PSAM
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Usage
1.1
General
The R&S TS-PSAM Analog Stimulus and Measurement Module is suitable for the R&S
CompactTSVP. The module is used to perform analog measuring tasks, in-circuit mea-
surements, and the R&S CompactTSVP self-test. The module's floating DC supply
voltage is provided via the associated R&S TS-PDC rear I/O module.
The R&S TS-PSAM module is inserted in the front of the R&S CompactTSVP chassis.
It is based on the cPCI/PXI standard.
The front connector ends flush with the front panel of the R&S CompactTSVP chassis
and is used for contacting the test products or measurement sensors. At the back, the
R&S TS-PSAM module is connected to the cPCI control bus and the PXI trigger bus.
Instead of using the front connector, measurement signals can be routed via the R&S
CompactTSVP's analog measuring bus.
A LabWindows IVI DMM driver is provided for the DMM functions on the card. All other
functions are controlled using specific extensions of the driver. As is typical for a Lab-
Windows CVI driver, Function Panels and Online Help are available.
1.2
Features of the R&S TS-PSAM
1.2.1
Components
The R&S TS-PSAM modules include a ground-connected discharge circuit, a floating
programmable voltage source, and a floating measurement unit. These components
can be switched to the R&S CompactTSVP's analog bus via a relay matrix. Measuring
tasks can be synchronized using the trigger lines across the PXI bus and the trigger
inputs on the front connector. Two relay multiplexers with four channels each are also
provided. The major features of these three function blocks is explained in detail in the
following section:
floating DC voltage source (DCS)
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adjustable voltage and current limiting
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±5 V, 100 mA max.
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fast settling time
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four-quadrant operation
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sense wires
Features of the R&S TS-PSAM
