8210A-2-5 Operation & Installation Manual SmartStep Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller (Model 8210A-2-5) This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for any purpose unless authorized in writing by Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. (c) Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. Frederick, Maryland 2003 - 2010 AeroflexRev. / Weinschel Manual 01-10 Firmware Version 1.00 1 Model 8210A-2-5 IM-377 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................... 4 1-1. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1-2. SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
8210A-2) This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for any purpose unless authorized in writing by Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. (c) Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc. Frederick, Maryland 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004 Manual 9-04 AeroflexRev. / Weinschel Firmware Version 2.90 & above 1 SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY * To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis DEFINITIONS. The following definitions apply to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES found throughout this manual. WARNING must be connected to an electrical ground. Using the supplied three-conductor power cable ensures that the instrument can be firmly connected to the ac power source and electrical ground at a grounded power outlet. If using a 3-2 wire adapter be sure to connect the ground lead to earth ground. * Use the buddy system any time work involving An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, statement, condition, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury and/or death of personnel. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
20 7035R-1 Front Locking Planar Blindmate(R) Connector (Fixed) . . . . . . .220 7041 Rear Locking Planar Blindmate(R) Connector (Floating, . . . . .221 Lower Cost Design) 8210A-1 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller . . . .132 (IEEE-488) 8210A-2 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller . . . .132 (RS232/RS422/RS485) 8310 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 8311 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator Unit, 6 Channel . . . . .125 8312 SmartStep(R) High Power Programmable Attenuator (100 W) .129 8314 SmartStep(R) WLAN Roaming Simulator...New . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 8501 SmartStep(R) High Power Programmable Switch (100 W) . . . .147 9003 Manual Step Attenuator (0-69 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9004 Manual Step Attenuator (0-99 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9009 Manual Step Attenuator (0-9 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . . .71 9010 Manual Step Attenuator (0-60 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9011 Manual Step Attenuator (0-90
hel's line of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. (R) SmartStep 100 W Hot-Switchable High Power Attenuator Unit: Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports
hel's line of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports A & B but can be configured for up to four channels of attenua
hel's line of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. (R) SmartStep 100 W Hot-Switchable High Power Attenuator Unit: Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports
nterface with Aeroflex / Weinschel's line of intelligent programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1: - Model 8210A-2: Applications for the 8210A range from providing control of a single Programmable Attenuator in a bench test/lab environment using a PC and a terminal emulator, to complex system applications where the 8210A is employed to control many devices to create custom/semi-custom subsystems to reduce overall design cost. Aeroflex / Weinschel can provide a variety of custom designed driver interfaces for various devices, such as RF switches, relays, PIN attenuators, displays and other devices, as well as complete subsystem design and integration services. Contact us with your specialized needs. GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Description Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control applications and provides a high le
nterface with Aeroflex / Weinschel's line of intelligent programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1: - Model 8210A-2: GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Description Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control applications and provides a high level interface from various industry standard communications interfaces to the serial Driver Interface Bus. The Device Interface Bus (DIB) is a system for connecting a number of relatively low-speed I/O devices to a host, providing a simple, uniform and inexpensive way to control a variety of devices via a single port. The DIB is based on the two-wire serial bus and several software protocol layers that allow the Model 8210A to address up to 125 peripheral devices with serial data rates of up to 100 KHz. The DIB may also be used to supply DC power to the devices, resulting in a simple,
nterface with Aeroflex / Weinschel's line of intelligent programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1: - Model 8210A-2: GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Description Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control applications and provides a high level interface from various industry standard communications interfaces to the serial Driver Interface Bus. The Device Interface Bus (DIB) is a system for connecting a number of relatively low-speed I/O devices to a host, providing a simple, uniform and inexpensive way to control a variety of devices via a single port. The DIB is based on the two-wire serial bus and several software protocol layers that allow the Model 8210A to address up to 125 peripheral devices with serial data rates of up to 100 KHz. The DIB may also be used to supply DC power to the devices, resulting in a simple,
nterface with Aeroflex / Weinschel's line of intelligent programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1: - Model 8210A-2: Applications for the 8210A range from providing control of a single Programmable Attenuator in a bench test/lab environment using a PC and a terminal emulator, to complex system applications where the 8210A is employed to control many devices to create custom/semi-custom subsystems to reduce overall design cost. Aeroflex / Weinschel can provide a variety of custom designed driver interfaces for various devices, such as RF switches, relays, PIN attenuators, displays and other devices, as well as complete subsystem design and integration services. Contact us with your specialized needs. GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Description Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control applications and provides a high le
nterface with Aeroflex / Weinschel's line of intelligent programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1: - Model 8210A-2: GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Description Model 8210A represents a new concept in device control applications and provides a high level interface from various industry standard communications interfaces to the serial Driver Interface Bus. The Device Interface Bus (DIB) is a system for connecting a number of relatively low-speed I/O devices to a host, providing a simple, uniform and inexpensive way to control a variety of devices via a single port. The DIB is based on the two-wire serial bus and several software protocol layers that allow the Model 8210A to address up to 125 peripheral devices with serial data rates of up to 100 KHz. The DIB may also be used to supply DC power to the devices, resulting in a simple,
hel's line of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports A & B but can be configured for up to four channels of attenua
20 7035R-1 Front Locking Planar Blindmate(R) Connector (Fixed) . . . . . . .220 7041 Rear Locking Planar Blindmate(R) Connector (Floating, . . . . .221 Lower Cost Design) 8210A-1 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller . . . .132 (IEEE-488) 8210A-2 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller . . . .132 (RS232/RS422/RS485) 8310 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 8311 SmartStep(R) Programmable Attenuator Unit, 6 Channel . . . . .125 8312 SmartStep(R) High Power Programmable Attenuator (100 W) .129 8314 SmartStep(R) WLAN Roaming Simulator...New . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 8501 SmartStep(R) High Power Programmable Switch (100 W) . . . .147 9003 Manual Step Attenuator (0-69 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9004 Manual Step Attenuator (0-99 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9009 Manual Step Attenuator (0-9 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . . .71 9010 Manual Step Attenuator (0-60 dB, SMA, 2 W, dc-4/18 GHz) . .71 9011 Manual Step Attenuator (0-90
hel's line of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports A & B but can be configured for up to four channels of attenua
chel's new line of SmartStep programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices. o Simplifies your bench test setups and subsystem design. o Available in two standard communication interfaces: - Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Each model contains similar capabilities and provides switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface's operation. SmartStep Programmable Attenuators: Pg 141 (3200T), 144 (3250T) & 157 (150T) Weinschel's approach also includes a new generation of intelligent programmable step attenuators with a built-in digital interface. These models are designed to simplify the control and integration of these devices into subsystem and bench applications. The SmartStep attenuators feature a microcontroller-based driver that provides a TTL-level digital interface for control of the attenuator relays or solid-state circuitry. This new feature simplifies operation and interfacing requirements, while at the same time providing