Getting Started
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3.6
Basic switching overview
The following paragraphs provide a step-by-step procedure
for editing a matrix setup, storing it in memory, and sending
the setup to the relays. The steps described are performed
over the IEEE-488 bus. Refer to Section 4 for more operation
information, including master/slave configurations.
3.6.1 Power-up
Connect the instrument to a grounded AC outlet using the
supplied power cable and turn on the unit. The Model 708A
will perform a power-up self-test to check ROM, RAM, card
configuration, stored setups, master/slave loop, indicators,
and displays.
When the self-test is complete, the Model 708A is config-
ured with:
• All relays opened.
• The crosspoint display showing present relay setup.
• RELAY STEP to 000 (a pseudo setup memory that is
cleared at power-up and sent to the relays).
• MEMORY STEP to 001.
For a complete listing of power-up defaults, refer to para-
graph 4.3.
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Expansion Cable
Backplane Row
Expansion Cable
External Rows
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External
Column
Connections
External Columns
(DUTs)
External Columns
(DUTs)
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External Rows
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Figure 3-18
Partial matrix expansion example
3.6.2 Selecting make/break and break/make rows
Select make-before-break, break-before-make, or the don’t
care operation for the rows. Don’t care is selected by deselect-
ing a make/break or a break/make state. The selections will be
in effect for all relay switching, even if a stored setup is not
used. As a general rule, use make/break operation for current
sources and break/make operation for voltage sources.
Program the setup using the commands V and W as ex-
plained in paragraphs 5.9.21 and 5.9.22.
3.6.3 Modifying a relay setup
Use the Z — copy command (paragraph 5.9.25) to copy the
desired setup to the relays and the display.
If you have the optional light pen, toggle the state of a cross-
point LED by holding the light pen perpendicular to and
touching the front panel overlay, and pressing the light pen
button. Continue editing with the light pen until the cross-
point display shows the desired configuration.
You also may use the C — close and N — open commands
(paragraphs 5.9.4 and 5.9.13) to control the status of the
relays.
3.6.4 Storing relay setup and applying setup to
relays
To store the modified setup, use the Z — copy command
(paragraph 5.9.25) to copy the desired setup from the relays
to a setup number, which is specified when sending the Z
command.
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