VFA Adapter Panel

VFA Adapter Panel
Model: ELE-VFA-ADP

The VFA Adapter Panel provides a simple upgrade path to incorporate older multiplexers, provides an interface to tracking instrumentation and has six additional multi-configurable BNC connections for supporting third party instrumentation. Compatible with both NSI2000 and MI-3000 software, this adapter panel also allows for legacy BNC connections to support measurement timing products and signal sources.

For applications that use legacy range cabling, the VFA Adapter Panel is recommended. It also provides an interface to legacy multiplexer range cables.

Features
  • Integrates legacy RF hardware with the VFA
  • Designed for easy connection with rear rack mounting

Datasheet
  • Specifications
  • Applications
  • Includes
Auxiliary TTL Signals
AUX TTL Signal In / Out SCPI Function Description
TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6 Out Multifunction TP1 through TP6 are programmable-polarity test outputs on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
LOLOCK In Fixed LO lock level input on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
TXTRIG Out Fixed
FTRIG		 TX edge trigger output on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
TXLOCK In Fixed TX lock level input on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
SETUPTRIG In Fixed
STRIGIN		 Setup edge trigger input on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
MEASTRIG In Fixed
MTRIGIN		 Measurement edge trigger input on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
MIDTRIG Out Fixed
MIDMEAS		 Mid-measurement edge trigger output on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.
READY Out Fixed
RDYA		 Ready level output on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector. Applies to Ready 1 and Ready 2, which are duplicated for convenience.
PULSE In Fixed Pulse trigger input on the rear panel Auxiliary TTL connector.

The Adapter Panel comes with three cables: two that connect to the Multiplexer P and Q interfaces, and one that connects to the Auxiliary TTL connector. The Auxiliary TTL grouping includes a Mapping section for six test point signals TP1 – TP6 that can be configured using pull-down menus. These signals are located on the Auxiliary TTL connector on the rear panel of the VFA. This connector also includes other trigger and timing I/O signals summarized in the above table. The VFA Adapter Panel can optionally be attached to the Auxiliary TTL connector to provide BNC connections to the test points and other trigger and timing signals.

  • VFA Adapter Unit
  • Cables and Hardware
  • Installation and Operation Manual