90PGA
Section 2
Dual Channel Programmable
Remote Operation
Amplifier Card
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2.1 –Directory Descriptions CDFC-01
The
CDFC-01, 90IP Function Cards Installation Disk
contains documents in Word and PDF formats that
include the 90PGA data sheet and this User Manual. Also included are set-up directories for each function
card user interface, the function cards driver, and the instrument control software. These set-up directories
are:
1 – 90FC Instrument Driver (For Custom Applications)
This directory will install the code and the files needed to develop custom applications using the 90PGA
or any other function cards available to date.
2 - 90IP Instrument Control
This directory will install the
LAUNCH SLOT CARD CONTROL
software and install the
90IP
INSTRUMENT SLOT CARD CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION
software.
3 - 90PGA User Interface (For Custom GUI Development)
This directory installs the code and the files used in developing the
90PGA GUI.
Note: Additional directories will depend on function cards available to date. These directories
install the code and the files used in developing the function card GUI’s for custom
development.
Follow the process instructions to install any utility into a desired local directory. Each directory offers
installation software for function card configuration tools such as the 90PGA.
Note that clicking on setup
after installation uninstalls the software.
CDFC-01 software uses the 90IP to start the configuration process through the communication interface
(either GPIB or RS232). The 90PGA
Slot Card Controller (SCC)
is used to read and set the configuration
of valid 90PGA cards.
The 90PGA, SCC performs the following functions:
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Provides communication with the controller interface,
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Provides slot card access,
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Provides slot card set-up, and
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Discontinues slot card operation (Stopping).
It is designed to allow the user to select the channel and gain parameters through the software front panel.
By setting the values with the soft front panel, the software automatically configures the 90PGA card
without the need to use the 90IP hard front panel instrument controls. For this to occur, the SCC monitors
event changes in each soft panel control and runs various routines accordingly. Multiple slot cards may be
arranged to work simultaneously without affecting each other.
