Connecting to an M8199A from FlexDCA
Flex Apps:
FlexPLL
This topic describes the steps needed to connect an M8199A AWG from FlexDCA. Once the M8199A is connected, interactions with FlexPLL’s AWG control GUI are the same as with other AWG models.
Configure your AXIe modules
- Install your modules in the AXIe chasses in one of the configurations shown in the following table:
Chassis Slot |
Installed Modules | |
---|---|---|
With Embedded Controller |
Without Embedded Controller |
|
5 | ||
4 | ||
3 | M8199A AWG | |
2 | M8008A Clock Generator | M8199A AWG |
1 | Embedded Controller | M8008A Clock Generator |
- Optional. Install M8199A-ILV Passive Combiner on the front of the M8199A. Refer to the M8100A Getting Started Guide).
- Connect the required RF cables between the M8008A clock generator module and the M8199A AWG module. For example, the
Sync In
RF cable and theSample Clock Out
-to-Clk In
RF cable. Refer to the M8100A Getting Started Guide).
Get VISA Address from M8070B System Software
- Run the latest version of the M8070B System Software on either the Embedded Controller or external PC that is connected to the AXIe chassis.
- In M8070B GUI, click Utilities > SCPI Server Information and copy the HiSLIP or VXI-11 address.
Make VISA Connection in FlexDCA
- In FlexDCA GUI, click Setup > Configure Extended Modules, and drag an Arbitrary Waveform Generator tile into one of the 8 slots. The Arbitrary Waveform Generator Connection Setup dialog opens.
- In the dialog, select VISA and paste the copied VISA address. Click Connect.