Documentation Standard Tester

Documentation Standard Tester
System LB 300
CGS - Computer Gesteuerte Systeme GmbH
Version: 1.1
Author: Christian Anderl
Date of issue: 04.04.2005
Date of change: 30.05.2005
Name Date
Author: Christian Anderl 30.05.2005
Checked: Siegmund Krause 31.05.2005
Approved: Siegmund Krause 31.05.2005

Documentation Standard Tester
Record of changes
Reason for Modification (RfM):
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2 software update
3 customer
4 CGS
5 revision
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04.04.2005 1.0 Christian Anderl first edition
30.05.2005 1.1 Christian Anderl 5 enlargement LB302
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Table of contents
1 Kinds of test equipment...................................................................................... 10
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications......................................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Development tester ........................................................................................................................11
1.2.2 Qualification tester..........................................................................................................................11
1.2.3 Production tester ............................................................................................................................11
1.2.4 Software tester ...............................................................................................................................11
1.3 Economic advantages by standardization ....................................................................................12
2 Structure of the testers ....................................................................................... 14
2.1 General structure .............................................................................................................................14
2.2 Overview of tester components .....................................................................................................15

2.2.1 Mains supply unit............................................................................................................................15
2.2.2 DC electronic load ..........................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 Free height unit ..............................................................................................................................16
2.2.4 Monitor............................................................................................................................................16
2.2.5 Virginia-Panel .................................................................................................................................16
2.2.6 Pull out table...................................................................................................................................16
2.2.7 Electronic slide-in unit LB 300 ........................................................................................................16
2.2.8 Slide-in unit with loads....................................................................................................................17
2.2.9 DC power supply ............................................................................................................................17
3 The tester components in detail......................................................................... 18
3.1 Summary of the advantages of the LB 302-System .....................................................................18
3.2 Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, general structure........................................................................19

3.2.1 Output boards.................................................................................................................................21
3.2.1.1 Application example LB 324 .......................................................................................................21
3.2.1.2 Application example of one LB 214 ............................................................................................21
3.2.1.3 Application example of two LB 214 ...........................................................................................22
3.2.2 Input boards....................................................................................................................................24
3.2.3 LIN-/CAN-Bus boards.....................................................................................................................24
3.2.4 Power supplies ...............................................................................................................................24
3.2.5 Signal distribution board.................................................................................................................24
3.2.6 Electronic load ................................................................................................................................24
3.2.7 Resistance decade.........................................................................................................................24
3.2.8 4-channel D/A-converter ................................................................................................................24
3.2.9 Power supply ..................................................................................................................................25
3.2.10 Interface converter .........................................................................................................................25
3.3 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 300 ..............................................................26

3.3.1 Input board LB 940.........................................................................................................................26
3.3.2 Output board LB 324 ......................................................................................................................30
3.3.3 Output board LB 324B....................................................................................................................31
3.3.4 Output board LB 324C ...................................................................................................................31
3.3.5 Output board LB 214 ......................................................................................................................33
3.3.6 CAN-/LIN-board CL 11 respective CL 22.......................................................................................35

3.3.7 Electronic load EL 250 ...................................................................................................................36
3.3.8 Resistance decade WD 6...............................................................................................................37
3.3.9 Resistance decade WD 7...............................................................................................................38
3.3.10 4-channel D/A-converter DA 450 ...................................................................................................38
3.3.11 Signal distribution board LB 180 ....................................................................................................39
3.3.12 Power supply Power 2....................................................................................................................40
3.4 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 302 ..............................................................42

3.4.1 Power supply Power 3....................................................................................................................44
3.4.1.1 Power 3z .....................................................................................................................................44
3.4.1.2 Power 3.......................................................................................................................................48
3.4.2 Input board LB 990.........................................................................................................................56
3.4.3 Output board LB 404 ......................................................................................................................58
3.4.4 Output board LB 504B....................................................................................................................60
3.4.5 Electronic load EL 4 .......................................................................................................................61
3.4.5.1 Difference EL 4 to EL 4A ............................................................................................................62
3.4.5.2 Operating mode as electronic load.............................................................................................63
3.4.5.3 Operating mode as adjustable power supply .............................................................................63
3.4.5.4 Operating mode as constant current supply...............................................................................63
3.4.6 LB 180, CL 22, WD 6, WD 7, EL 250.............................................................................................65
3.4.7 Power supply EL 4N.......................................................................................................................65
3.4.8 8-channel D/A-converter DA 850 ...................................................................................................66
3.4.9 Power supply PSA 8.......................................................................................................................66
3.4.10 System controller SC 1...................................................................................................................67
3.5 PXI-System from National Instruments (NI) Inc. ...........................................................................68

3.5.1 Basics .............................................................................................................................................68
3.5.2 PXI Overview..................................................................................................................................69
3.5.3 Literature from National Instruments to PXI/SCXI .........................................................................70
3.5.3.1 Literature and Tutorials from NI..................................................................................................70
3.5.3.2 Documentation from PXI Systems Alliance ................................................................................70
3.5.4 PXI-1010 Chassis...........................................................................................................................70
3.5.4.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................70
3.5.4.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................71
3.5.4.3 Related documents.....................................................................................................................71
3.5.5 PXI-8186 Controller........................................................................................................................71
3.5.5.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................71
3.5.5.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................71
3.5.6 PXI-4070 FlexDMM Digital Multimeter ...........................................................................................72
3.5.6.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................72
3.5.6.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................72
3.5.7 PXI-8221 Card Carrier Module.......................................................................................................73
3.5.7.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................73
3.5.7.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................73
3.5.8 SCXI-1127 64-channel multiplexer ................................................................................................73
3.5.8.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................73
3.5.8.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................74
3.5.9 SCXI-1331 64-channel Terminal Block ..........................................................................................74
3.5.9.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................74
3.5.9.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................74
3.5.10 PCI-6527 digital I/O-board..............................................................................................................75
3.5.10.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................75
3.5.10.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................75

3.5.11 PXI-8420/4 serial RS-232 Interface-Board, 4 channels .................................................................75
3.5.11.1 summary .....................................................................................................................................75
3.5.11.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................76
3.5.12 Additional articles from NI: Basics, Measurement, Data Acquisition .............................................76
3.6 Interconnect systems from VPC (Virginia Panel Corporation) ...................................................77

3.6.1 Gemini 2106 ...................................................................................................................................77
3.6.2 Gemini 2110 ...................................................................................................................................79
3.6.3 G12 Mass InterConnect System ....................................................................................................79
4 Mains supply unit ................................................................................................ 81
5 DC Electronic Load 6060B from Agilent ............................................................ 82
5.1 Summary...........................................................................................................................................82
5.2 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................82
5.3 Related documents..........................................................................................................................82
5.4 Additional articles from Agilent .....................................................................................................82
5.5 Articles about software and programming ...................................................................................83
6 Monitor ................................................................................................................. 83
7 Pull out delivery table.......................................................................................... 83
8 Load slide-in units and relay boards ................................................................. 84
8.1 Load slide-in unit, general points ..................................................................................................84
8.2 Load slide-in unit LE 300.................................................................................................................85
8.3 Load slide-in unit LE 302.................................................................................................................87
8.4 Relay boards.....................................................................................................................................89

8.4.1 Decoder board LBZ 24 ...................................................................................................................89
8.4.2 Decoder board LBZ 24X.................................................................................................................89
8.4.3 Relay board 8 TN ...........................................................................................................................90
8.4.4 Relay board 8 CP ..........................................................................................................................90
8.4.5 Relay control board PR 24 .............................................................................................................91
9 Power supplies from Agilent .............................................................................. 92
9.1 DC power supply 6673A from Agilent............................................................................................92

9.1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................92
9.1.2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................92
9.1.3 Related documents ........................................................................................................................92
9.1.4 6673A Service Notes......................................................................................................................92
9.1.5 Additional articles from Agilent .......................................................................................................92

9.1.6 Häufig gestellte Fragen zu den Netzteilen von Agilent (FAQs) .....................................................93
9.2 DC power supply 6683A from Agilent............................................................................................93

9.2.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................93
9.2.2 Related documents ........................................................................................................................93
9.2.3 6673A Service Notes......................................................................................................................93
10 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Göpel Inc..................................................................... 94
10.1 The PXI 3051 CAN-Bus-Controller..............................................................................................94
10.2 The PXI 3072 LIN-Bus-Controller................................................................................................94
11 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Vector, CANcardXL .................................................... 95
12 Definitions und abbreviations ............................................................................ 96
13 Index ..................................................................................................................... 97

Table of pictures
pix 1: Standard development tester.........................................................................................................10
pix 2: configurations of standard testers .................................................................................................13
pix 3: Overview of tester components in a standard development tester ...............................................15
pix 4: Connection possibilities of the electronic load...............................................................................16
pix 5: Front view of an electronic slide-in unit LB 300 (example of an insertion with boards) ................19
pix 6: Front view into the LB 300 rack .....................................................................................................19
pix 7: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300 (current maximum configuration) ..................................................20
pix 8: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, rear view (rear module)................................................................20
pix 9: Example of the application of one output board LB 324 (s. also "3.3.2 Output board
LB 324", p. 30)................................................................................................................................21
pix 10: Example of the application of one output board LB 214, s. also pix 4, p. 16
(s. additional "3.3.5 Output board LB 214", S. 33) .........................................................................21
pix 11: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214, first direction of current flow................22
pix 12: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214, second direction of current flow ..........23
pix 13: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214. The load is a motor, the direction
of motor rotation can be changed by a polarity reversal of the module pins .................................23
pix 14: Mounting of the board MS1 in the LB 300 .....................................................................................25
pix 15: input board LB 940 ........................................................................................................................26
pix 16: Scheme of the connection possibilities with the LB 940................................................................26
pix 17: Interconnection of max. four LB 940 with the LB 180 using the Low Current Bus........................27
pix 18: One example how with the input board LB 940 and its function enhancement by the board
LBZ 24 a module input pin can be connected to resistors............................................................27
pix 19: Realization of the 16 relay control lines of the LB 940 ..................................................................28
pix 20: To the operating principle of the decoder board LBZ 24 ...............................................................28
pix 21: With the LBZ 24 one module pin over up to four different resistors can be switched to
cl. 30 or cl. 31. Example: mirror switch seat memory. ..................................................................29
pix 22: Operating principle of the decoder board LBZ 24X ......................................................................29
pix 23: output board LB 324 ......................................................................................................................30
pix 24: The relays on the LB 324 connect the pins of a device under test with the connections
of the load slide-in unit ..................................................................................................................30
pix 25: output board LB 324B....................................................................................................................31
pix 26: output board LB 324C....................................................................................................................32
pix 27: copper rails in the backplane of the LB 300 ..................................................................................32
pix 29: On the LB 214 the inputs are connected solid with the outputs. On each channel one
of the 5 lines of the HC-Bus can be switched. ..............................................................................33
pix 30: CAN-LIN-board CL 22 ...................................................................................................................35
pix 31: Front view of CAN-/LIN-board CL 11.............................................................................................35
pix 32: Basic circuit of one channel of the CAN-/LIN-board CL 11/ CL 22 ...............................................35
pix 33: Electronic load EL 250...................................................................................................................36
pix 34: Operating principle of the electronic load EL 250..........................................................................37
pix 35: resistance decade WD 6................................................................................................................37
pix 36: Operating principle of the resistance decade WD 6 ......................................................................37
pix 37: Operating principle of the resistance decade WD 7 ......................................................................38
pix 38: Resistance decade WD 7 (LB 302 board without DIP-switches).................................38
pix 39: 4-channel D/A-converter DA 450...................................................................................................38
pix 40: Signal distribution board LB 180....................................................................................................39
pix 41: Block diagram of the signal distribution board LB 180 with connected resistance decade
WD 6 respectively WD 7 and rear module.....................................................................................39
pix 42: Power supply Power 2 ...................................................................................................................40
pix 43: Operating principle of the board Power 2 ......................................................................................40
pix 44: Power 2z ........................................................................................................................................41
pix 45: Front view of an electronic slide-in unit LB 302 (example of an insertion with boards) ................42
pix 46: Front view into the LB 302 rack .....................................................................................................42
pix 47: Electronic slide-in unit LB 302 (current maximum configuration) ..................................................43
pix 48: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, rear view (rear module)................................................................43
pix 49: Power supply Power 3 ...................................................................................................................44

pix 50: Switching and reverse of polarity of the current supply on the Power 3z and path
between Power 3z and Power 3 for current measurement (see also pix 54, p. 47).....................45
pix 51: Communication between Power 3c and Power 3..........................................................................45
pix 52: The Power 3z.................................................................................................................................46
pix 53: The Power 3c.................................................................................................................................46
pix 54: Installation of the boards Power 3z and Power 3c in the LB 302 slide-in unit (rear view) ............46
pix 55: Simplified block diagram of Power 3 .............................................................................................47
pix 56: Connection of an E-load, the E-load wiring exists 2 times ............................................................48
pix 57: Block diagram of a shuntmodul with two shunts and direct current path ......................................49
pix 58: Current path from module pin to the load or E-load for a current measurement ..........................50
pix 59: Current measurement of a module pin via LC-Bus with shuntmodule 2 and LB 990 ...................51
pix 60: The LC-Bus can be switched to the HC-Bus .................................................................................52
pix 61: Fuses and connection of the EL 4 to the LC- and HC-Bus ...........................................................52
pix 62: External relays of the Power 3 for switching of the HC-Bus (on the side wall of the
LB 302, bottom view)......................................................................................................................53
pix 63: All rear modules of the Power 3.....................................................................................................54
pix 64: Front view of the Power 3 with LEDs and related relays...............................................................55
pix 65: Input board LB 990 ........................................................................................................................56
pix 66: Diagram of the connection possibilities with the LB 990 ...............................................................57
pix 67: Connection of the LB 990 to the LC-Bus with additional CGS-boards..........................................58
pix 69: On the LB 404 the inputs are solid connected with the outputs. Each of the two bus lines
can be switched independently from each other to one of the five HC-Bus lines. ........................59
pix 70: Output board LB 504B ...................................................................................................................60
pix 71: The relays on the LB 504B connect the pins of a device under test with connections of
the load slide-in unit. Additionally one of five HC-Bus lines can be switched to each channel. ...60
pix 72: Electronic load EL 4/ EL 4A ...........................................................................................................61
pix 73: Block diagram EL 4........................................................................................................................62
pix 74: Operating mode of the EL 4 as electronic load .............................................................................63
pix 75: Operating mode of the EL 4 as adjustable power supply..............................................................63
pix 76: Operating mode of the EL 4 as constant current supply ...............................................................64
pix 77: power supply EL 4N.......................................................................................................................65
pix 78: 8-channel D/A-converter DA 850...................................................................................................66
pix 79: Analog power supply PSA 8 ..........................................................................................................66
pix 80: System controller SC 1 ..................................................................................................................67
pix 81: Rough mapping of the Virginia-Panel............................................................................................68
pix 82: Combined PXI/ SCXI-Chassis (PXI-1010).....................................................................................70
pix 83: Embedded Controller PXI-8186.....................................................................................................71
pix 84: FlexDMM PXI-4070 .......................................................................................................................72
pix 85: PXI-8221 Card Carrier Module ......................................................................................................73
pix 86: SCXI-1127 Multiplexer...................................................................................................................73
pix 87: SCXI-1331 Terminal Block ............................................................................................................74
pix 88: PCI-6527 digital I/O-board .............................................................................................................75
pix 89: PXI-8420/4 4-channel RS-232 from NI..........................................................................................75
pix 90: Look at the PXI-/SCXI-system from National Instruments behind the pulled down front
panel with Virginia-Panel for contacting the device under test ......................................................77
pix 91: Gemini 2106, mounted in a PXI-Chassis.......................................................................................78
pix 92: 2106 Receiver................................................................................................................................78
pix 93: Standard pinning of a 6-module Gemini Receiver.........................................................................78
pix 94: System Gemini 2110 .....................................................................................................................79
pix 95: 2110 Receiver................................................................................................................................79
pix 96: G2-connection with 2 modules as a further example ....................................................................79
pix 97: PXI-system with hinged connection field (receiver) using prefabricated cables ...........................79
pix 98: G12 System for heavy adapters ....................................................................................................79
pix 99: G12 as slide-in unit ........................................................................................................................79
pix 100: Front view of Virginia-Panel for mechanical contacting of the device under test........................80
pix 101: View on wiring of Virginia-Panel ..................................................................................................80
pix 102: mains supply unit type EE230 .....................................................................................................81
pix 103: mains supply unit type EE400 .....................................................................................................81
pix 104: DC Electronic Load 6060B from Agilent ......................................................................................82

pix 105: 2 HE keyboard plug-in unit ..........................................................................................................83
pix 106: View into the changeable load slide-in unit .................................................................................84
pix 107: LB 300 and load slide-in unit, rear side of the rack .....................................................................84
pix 108: Example of a load slide-in unit LE 300 ........................................................................................85
pix 109: Rear view load slide-in unit LE 300 .............................................................................................85
pix 110: Block diagram load slide-in unit LE 300 ......................................................................................86
pix 111: Example of a load slide-in unit LE 302 ........................................................................................87
pix 112: Rear view load slide-in unit LE 302 .............................................................................................87
pix 113: Block diagram load slide-in unit LE 302 .....................................................................................88
pix 114: Decoder board LBZ 24 ................................................................................................................89
pix 115: Decoder board LB 24X ................................................................................................................89
pix 116: Relay board 8 TN.........................................................................................................................90
pix 117: Function of relay board 8 TN .......................................................................................................90
pix 118: Relay board 8 CP ........................................................................................................................90
pix 119: Function of relay board 8 CP .......................................................................................................90
pix 120: Relay control board PR 24...........................................................................................................91
pix 121: DC power supply 6673A from Agilent..........................................................................................92
pix 122: DC power supply 6683A from Agilent..........................................................................................93
pix 123: CAN-board from Göpel ................................................................................................................94
pix 124: LIN-board from Göpel ..................................................................................................................94
pix 125: CANcardXL from Vector ..............................................................................................................95

1 Kinds of test equipment
1.1 Overview
Basically there are four different kinds of testers:
tester application
development tester test of hardware in the design laboratory
qualification tester tests during qualification (e.g. automatic life test, environmental tests)
production tester end of line function test in the factory
software tester test of software within modules in development
To get a first overview of such a test equipment here is a picture of such a standard tester.
Hardware remains, therefore

80 % cost saving
LB 300
changeable slide-in unit with

module-specific loads
e.g. incandescent lamps, electromotors
pix 1: Standard development tester
An important part of a development tester is our system LB 300. For this test system we especially devel-
oped stimulation, measuring, input and output boards which can be used for measuring technique and
open-loop control applications. The system LB 300 makes possible a flexible set-up of custom-designed
complex test systems with optimized matching of price and test performance.

1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Development tester

At use as a development tester in the design laboratory it serves to test the hardware and the functions
of electronic control units. In successive states of development the modules are measured and devel-
oped up to the maturity for series production. The developer also has the possibility to verify the circuit
design because he can measure automatically a lot of special characteristic quantities of the module with
changing parameters. At customer wish the development department can deliver a lot of automatically
tested pre-production samples.
1.2.2 Qualification tester

At use as a qualification tester an automatic life test can be executed at the module qualification. A
corresponding adaptation and several slide-in units with loads enable the simultaneous operation of sev-
eral modules. The tester more simply is built up, most of the electronic boards of the system LB 300 are
not needed.
1.2.3 Production tester

At use as a production tester an end of line function test of the produced modules is made in the fac-
tory. Also here the tester can contain a reduced LB 300 system. To keep the test time in the production
as small as possible because of high production quantities, an optimized test software as well as fast to
handle adapters for module contacting have to be used.
Large portions of the test software already written for a development tester can be reused for the produc-
tion tester. A hardware test of a control unit in the development allows a simple transfer of the tester to
the plant without any problems.
1.2.4 Software tester

At use as a software tester in most cases the tester will be built up like a development tester. A special
test program which runs on the tester allows the functional test of a module. Thus the software within a
module can be tested and you can see, whether the behaviour of the module in different modes of opera-
tion is the same like described in the product requirement specifications.
In this documentation mainly the development tester and the qualification tester are described.

1.3 Economic advantages by standardization
This universal test system was developed for the automotive area. Unlike a tester which was created
especially for a certain module the making of a completely new tester isn’t necessary now if a completely
different type of module has to be tested. The adaptation for the test of a control unit with different func-
tionality requires only a modification of the module-specific original or equivalent loads in the easily ex-
changeable slide-in unit. Of course the interconnecting cable to the module and the test software also
must be changed. However the complete other hardware of the finished tester is further used unchanged.
Through this approx. 80 % of the total costs of the system can be saved.
80 % of the tester hardware can be reused and by the open system structure a quick retrofitting or con-
version can be made if the test application changes. Therefore this modularly configurable test system
represents a cost-saving, economically ideal solution at fulfilment of all claims regarding testings and test
precision. Whether in the laboratory, at the qualification or in the factory: The test system is suitable for
every formulation of a task at optimal costs.
Use the same tester for the test of most different electronic modules.
Visit the website of our company:
http://www.cgs-automotive.de

standard production tester standard production tester
VPC Gemini 12 VPC Gemini 6 standard development tester standard qualification tester
38 HE mains supply unit 38 HE mains supply unit 38 HE mains supply unit
38 HE mains supply unit
CGS – Computer Gesteuerte Systeme GmbH

(on-off, fault curr. circuit breaker, (on-off, fault curr. circuit breaker, (on-off, fault curr. circuit breaker, (on-off, fault curr. circuit breaker,
emergency stop) 250 V/ 16 A emergency stop) 250 V/ 16 A emergency stop) 250 V/ 16 A emergency stop) 250 V/ 16 A
electronic electronic electronic
load 6060B load 6060B load 6060B
load 1 load 2
power supply power supply
Agilent 6673A Agilent 6673A
30 HE 30 HE 30 HE 30 HE
load3 load 4
17 " TFT-monitor 17 " TFT-monitor 17 " TFT-monitor
keyboard plug-in keyboard plug-in
VPC Gemini load5 load 6
NI PXI-1010 mounted 2100 6-fach,
13 of 99
20 HE behind filler plate 20 HE 20 HE PXI-1010 rear 20 HE
VPC Gemini mounted
2100 6-fach,
VPC Gemini G12
PXI-1010 rear keyboard plug-in
mounted
keyboard, hinge-type 15 " TFT-monitor
pix 2: configurations of standard testers

documentation standard tester v1.1.doc
LB 300
reduced
LB 300
LB 300
LB 300
10 HE 10 HE 10 HE 10 HE
NI-PXI System
rear mounted
slide-in unit
with loads
slide-in unit slide-in unit
with loads with loads
power supply power supply
1 HE 1 HE 1 HE Agilent 6673A 1 HE Agilent 6673A
2 Structure of the testers
2.1 General structure
pix 2 on the foregoing page shows an overview of possible configurations of standard testers.
For the construction a mobile rack in European standard format with transport wheels is used, which has
the following internal dimensions: width = 19 inch, height = 38 HE correspondingly 1,6891 m (HE = height
unit, 1 HE = 44,45 mm), depth = 680 mm. The external dimensions are: width = 600 mm, height incl.
transport wheels = 1935 mm, depth = 780 mm. The rack has a parking brake. With its external dimen-
sions the tester fits in each elevator and through each door.
The main difference between the two standard production testers on the foregoing page (both are pro-
duction testers for the end of line test of electronic modules) is the different type of Virginia-Panel VPC
Gemini G12 und VPC Gemini 6. With the type Gemini G12 a heavy adapter for contacting the module
can be hooked in, s. page 79, "3.6.3 G12 Mass InterConnect System". If in a production tester a VPC
Gemini 6 is built in, a cable interface feeds from it to the inline testadapter. For the test of experimental
lots (zero series) in the development department for the LB 300-System the G6 hand-operated adapters
or for the LB 302-System the G10 hand-operated adapters from CGS are available as standard products.
For further information on this have a look at the extra documentation “CGS-Adapter” or in the internet:
http://www.cgs-
automotive.de/fkt_standard.php?aktion=cs&ma=cs&c_id=mamura&topic=002&mod=2&page=1&lang=de
Additionally in a production tester the power supply from Agilent type 6673A is built-in further up and not
at the bottom as in a development or qualification tester. The reason is to avoid to switch off the tester
unintentionally by kicking with the foot against the on-off switch.
The main differences between development and qualification tester in pix 2, page 13 are the absence of a
Virginia-Panel and of the LB 300 in a qualification tester, which instead of these components has several
slide-in units with loads for the simultaneous operation of multiple modules. Up to three slide-in units with
loads are possible, in each unit the loads of two modules are wired. Moreover in a qualification tester the
TFT monitor is built in above the keyboard in a lockable plug-in unit with a height of 1 HE. If keyboard
input from authorized staff is necessary, the pulled out keyboard is operable and the fold up monitor
serves as a display unit.

2.2 Overview of tester components
mains supply unit with on-off switch, fault current circuit breaker,
emergency stop
DC electronic load (Agilent)
free height unit
17" TFT monitor
display and test jacks of CAN-/LIN-Bus

Virginia-Panel, behind is the PXI-system from National Instruments
pull out table, place to put s.th.

keyboard
electronic slide-in unit LB 300
slide-in unit with loads
DC power supply (Agilent)
pix 3: Overview of tester components in a standard development tester
Now we continue with a compendium of tester components in a standard development tester.
2.2.1 Mains supply unit

Uppermost in the rack the mains supply unit is built in. This is the rack internal AC current source of
mains voltage with 230 V/ 16 A (or 400 V supply) via a power outlet box and implies an on-off switch, a
fault current circuit breaker and an emergency stop.
2.2.2 DC electronic load

The next component from top is the electronic load (E-load) from Agilent, type HP 6060B. It is program-
mable via the GPIB-Bus and is a dummy load for the simulation of short-circuit or overload. It is possible
that the E-load simulates the following loads: LEDs, incandescent lamps from 5 W to 65 W, inductive and
resistive loads. With the relay matrix from the company CGS the E-load can be connected to each load
pin of a device under test. The following possibilities of connections are realizable:

cl. 30 cl. 30 load slide-in
Kx
unit
module pin 1 +
–
K1 K1
E-load
Kx
+ M
module pin
E-load Ky –
+ module pin 2 +
E-load Ky –
– module pin
motor cw, ccw rotation is possible
K2 K2
cl. 31 cl. 31
The relays K1 and K2 are on the board "Power 2" (s. "3.3.12 Power supply Power 2", p. 40).
The relays Kx und Ky are on one board of the load-board package (on the LB 324 or on the LB 214, s.
"3.2.1 Output boards", p. 21 und pix 10, p. 21)
pix 4: Connection possibilities of the electronic load
2.2.3 Free height unit

If required the free height unit can accommodate a power supply from Agilent, type 6673A.
2.2.4 Monitor
The 17“ TFT monitor serves as a display unit for programming in the lab and to display data if a test is
running.
2.2.5 Virginia-Panel
The Virginia-Panel (VPC Gemini 6) for contacting the device under test is built-in in a hinged front panel.
Behind that is the PXI-system from National Instruments (NI).
2.2.6 Pull out table

The table can be pulled out as a place to put s.th. The keyboard itself also can be pulled out from the
table (dual stage extension).
2.2.7 Electronic slide-in unit LB 300

The electronic slide-in unit LB 300 from the company CGS is a modular system with different electronic
boards. This unit makes all switching operations, e.g. it applies the supply voltages, it applies stimuli and
loads to the inputs and outputs of the device under test and it redirects the communication with the device
under test via LIN- and CAN-Bus.

2.2.8 Slide-in unit with loads
The slide-in unit with loads contains the complete wiring of inputs and outputs of the device under test
with original or dummy loads. This is the project specific part of the tester (except possibly small units in
the LB 300). The pin configuration of the rear connector panel is standardized. Because the unit with
loads can be pulled out, measurements can be made during a running test. Note that the slide-in unit with
loads often is called load box.
2.2.9 DC power supply

The power supply for the supply connection of the device under test is programmable via the GPIB-Bus.
As a standard power supply the type 6673A, 230 V with 2000 W, 35 V, 60 A from Agilent is used. The
type 6683, 400 V with 5000W, 32 V, 160 A from Agilent is used in qualification testers.
(As already mentioned in a production tester the power supply is built-in further up and not at the bottom
to avoid to switch off the tester unintended by kicking with the foot against the on-off switch).

3 The tester components in detail
3.1 Summary of the advantages of the LB 302-System
1. On each channel (HC or LC) a current measurement is possible.
2. Connection of two external E-loads is possible.
3. Connection of two external power supplies is possible.
4. 6 times cl. 30 and 6 times cl. 31 can be managed separately.
5. For a reverse polarity test cl. 30 and cl. 31 of both power supplies can be reversed.
6. 64 high current channels are possible (prior to 48).
7. The high current bus can be switched via relay contacts as external interconnections.
8. The internal cable routing within the tester is improved (round cable instead of flat ribbon cable).
9. Self-test functions are:
• Misplaced or faulty boards are recognized automatically.
• Internal supply voltages are checked.
• The address assignment is made automatically.
• The baudrate can be changed during a test runs.
• Communication via USB.
10. All supply voltages can be switched by the system controller SC 1. The delay time can be set via
software (12ext Göpel-CAN, software emergency stop).
11. Within the load slide-in unit any number of additional functions can be realized. Built in are the
PR 24 controller board and the 8 TN or 8 CP relay boards. The switching state of the relays is in-
dicated by LEDs in the front panel.
12. The integrated E-load has the following functions:
• electronic load
• adjustable power supply
• stable current source.
With the description of the LB 302-system it goes on on page 42.
If you have detailed technical questions concerning the LB 300-system please go on with the next page.

3.2 Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, general structure
pix 5: Front view of an electronic slide-in unit LB 300 (example of an insertion with boards)
16 channel bus for load-board package
High Current (HC)-Bus
slot for EL 250 or WD 6,

pix 6: Front view into the LB 300 rack DA 450 (s. pix 7, p. 17)
load-board package s. "3.2.1 Output boards", p. 21; bus for load-board package s. pix 27, p.32

V V
OVP OVP
CL22 CL22 IRP 5−9 IRP 12−8
LB214 LB214 LB324C LB214 LB214 LB324B LB214 LB214 LB324B LB940 LB940 LB940 LB940 LB180 WD6 DA4 Power2
or EL 250
(s. pix 6, p. 16)
pix 7: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300 (current maximum configuration)
pix 8: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, rear view (rear module)

The electronic slide-in unit LB 300 is an insertion system with a height of 7HE (= 311,15 mm) for elec-
tronic boards and contains input and output boards according to the requirements of the test. Now in the
direction from left to right the electronic boards in the LB 300 are described shortly.
3.2.1 Output boards

On the left there can be maximally three times a load-board package (output boards), each package with
up to three boards. In each load-board package an output board LB 324 exists one times or not at all.
The output board LB 214 exists in a load-board package one times, maximally two times or not at all.
Below are examples of application possibilities of the output boards LB 324 and LB 214.
3.2.1.1 Application example LB 324

A LB 324 board always exists, if an original load is connected.
one LB 324 load slide-in unit

(+) module pin
clamp 31 (–)
16 channels
(–) module pin clamp 30 (+)
pix 9: Example of the application of one output board LB 324

(s. also "3.3.2 Output board LB 324", p. 30)
3.2.1.2 Application example of one LB 214

The board LB 214 exists one times if the E-load is referenced to clamp 30 or clamp 31.
one LB 214 one LB 214

(+) module pin (–) module pin
16 channels 16 channels
cl. 30
+
1 E-load 1
–
+ 2 2
E-load 3 3
– 4 4
cl. 31 5 5
HC-Bus HC-Bus
pix 10: Example of the application of one output board LB 214, s. also pix 4, p. 16
(s. additional "3.3.5 Output board LB 214", p. 33)

3.2.1.3 Application example of two LB 214
The board LB 214 exists two times if the E-load is connected between two pins of the module (pix 11 und
pix 12, p. 23) or if a polarity reversal, e.g. to change the direction of motor rotation is required (pix 13, p.
23).
Bus for load-board package

one LB 214 one LB 214
(short copper rails)
(+) module
pin 1
16 channels 16 channels to optional LB 324
(–) module
pin 3
1 1
2 2
0
3 3
4 4
5 5
E-load
– +
High Current (HC)-Bus
cl. 30 + to all LB 214 boards
cl. 31 – (long copper rails)
ground test +12 V
pix 11: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214, first direction of current flow
Below is an example of the application of two output boards LB 214 with reverse direction of current flow.

one LB 214 Bus for load-board package one LB 214
(short copper rails)
(–) module
pin 1
16 channels 16 channels to optional LB 324
(+) module
pin 3
1 1
2 2
0
3 3
4 4
5 5
E-load
– + 1
2 High Current (HC)-Bus

cl. 30 + 3 to all LB 214 boards
4
ground test +12 V
5
pix 12: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214, second direction of current flow
Bus for load-board package load slide-

one LB 214 (short copper rails) one LB 214 LB 324 in unit
(+) module pin 1
(–)
16 channels 16 channels M
(–) module pin 3

(+)
1 1
2 2
0
3 3
4 4
5 5
2 High Current (HC)-Bus

cl. 30 + 3 to all LB 214 boards
4
ground test +12 V
5
pix 13: Example of the application of two output boards LB 214. The load is a motor, the direction of mo-
tor rotation can be changed by a polarity reversal of the module pins

3.2.2 Input boards
On the right of the load-board packages are built-in at least one, maximum four input boards LB 940.
3.2.3 LIN-/CAN-Bus boards

On the right again and above there is a board for the LIN-/CAN-Bus, called CL11 or CL22.
Explanation of giving of names:
11 = 1 CAN, 1 LIN
22 = 2 CAN, 2 LIN
3.2.4 Power supplies

Quite on the right above are built-in power supplies with 12 V and 5 V for the internal supply of the
LB 300 boards. So the IRP 5-9 and the IRP 12-8 are the two internal power supplies for the CGS-boards
(5 V for logic und 12 V for relays). The ground of these power supplies is separated from the ground of
the device under test (clamp 31).
3.2.5 Signal distribution board

Under this on the left is a LB 180-board. It multiplexes three Bus-lines of the LB 940 input board to six
inputs.
On the right following the LB 180-board there can be an electronic load EL 250. Instead of this EL 250 on
the right of the LB 180 board there can be a WD 6-board and on the right again a DA 450-board can be
plugged in (s. pix 6, p. 19 and pix 7, p. 20, respectively on the right below). So the width of the EL 250 is
the width of the WD 6 plus the width of the DA 450.
3.2.6 Electronic load

How just mentioned on the right of the LB 180-board an electronic load EL 250 from the company CGS
can be built in. Different versions with high resolution are possible, e.g. 10 mA with a resolution of 2,5 µA
is realizable.
3.2.7 Resistance decade

The resistance value of the resistance decade WD 6 is programmable from 1 Ohm to 1,048 MOhm in
steps of 1 Ohm and can be any value in that range. The adjusted value has a tolerance of 0,1 %.
3.2.8 4-channel D/A-converter

The board DA 450 is a 4 channel digital to analog converter. On 4 channels the output is a software pro-
grammable voltage in steps of 5 mV. The load rating per channel is max. 50 mA. The load rating of all
four channels together is max. 100 mA.

3.2.9 Power supply
Quite on the right below is the power supply Power 2 for the module (device under test). An ammeter can
be looped in the current path (measurement range to 1 A). On the board there are 3 shunts (0,3 A/ 3 A/
30 A).
3.2.10 Interface converter

The board MS1 is a converter from RS232- to RS485-interface and is built in rear on the backplane of the
LB 300.
MS1
pix 14: Mounting of the board MS1 in the LB 300
All boards (except the power supplies) are programmable over one serial interface, the CGS-Bus.
In the future the serial CGS-Bus-interface will be replaced by the USB-interface.

3.3 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 300
3.3.1 Input board LB 940

summary
control: CGS-Bus serial, on one interface up
to 64 boards
microcontroller: 5 x 8 Bit µC
inputs: 35 (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA), of them:
16 module pins, 16 x parallel-bus,
3 x 16 matrix (LC-1 to LC-3)
outputs: 16 load output lines (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA)
and 16 relay control lines (50 mA)
relay: normally open contact
format: double Eurocard
(233,4 mm x 160 mm), front panel 6 HE/4 TE
product number: 03062010
block diagram: block diagram LB940 Model (1).pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_LB940.pdf pix 15: input board LB 940
With the LB 940 it is possible to switch 16 module pins to 16 parallel-bus lines and to 16 load output lines.
Additionally each of the 16 module pins can be connected with up to 3 bus lines (16 x 3-matrix). The 3
bus lines are connected via relay switches with the Low Current Bus (LC-Bus), which feeds to the LB
180-board and to additional LB 940-boards
bus 3
Low LC-3
bus 2
Current LC-2
Bus bus 1
LC-1
parallel bus 1
load output lines
module-pin
parallel bus 16
load output lines
module-pin
cl. 30
cl. 31
pix 16: Scheme of the connection possibilities with the LB 940

The board LB 940 exists up to max. 4 times in the LB 300.
The LB 940 realizes several possibilities how to connect a signal with an input pin of the device under
test. It can support 16 input pins (16 channels). The input pins of the module are connected with the input
wiring in the load slide-in unit.
All possible input wirings are realizable.

• To each input 3 bus lines can be switched. With the signal distribution board LB 180 it is possible to
switch 6 different signals (e.g. resistance decade, frequency generator, resistor to +12 V) to the 3 bus
lines of the LB 940.
signal sources
LC-1
LC-2
LC-3
LB 180
LB 940 LB 940 LB 940 LB 940
pix 17: Interconnection of max. four LB 940 with the LB 180 using the Low Current Bus
• On the LB 940 each module input pin can be switched to cl. 30 or cl. 31.
• Over the 16 connections of the parallel bus a signal can be connected to each channel separately.
• Each input board has 16 additional relay control lines which are fed to the load slide-in unit. In the
load slide-in unit with these relay control lines the boards LBZ 24 and LBZ 24X are controlled. Both
boards can enhance the function of a module pin, look at the following example of a voltage coded
switch (pix 18).
example
With the relay control lines it is possible to control 4 relays on the LBZ 24, which is in the load slide-in
unit, and thus 4 resistors can be switched to a voltage coded input of a module.
one module input pin

relays on the LBZ 24, controlled by the relay
control lines of the LB 940
switch connected, module

external resistors
ground or module-pin
pix 18: One example how with the input board LB 940 and its function enhancement by the board LBZ 24
a module input pin can be connected to resistors

The 16 relay control lines are realized with two 8-channel relay drivers with open collector output, which
are on the LB 940 and are controlled by the ports of the microcontroller.
LB 940 1
8
8 16 outputs with open collector as relay driver
2803
(relay control lines)
µC
9 to LBZ 24 or LBZ 24X in the load slide-in unit
8
16
2803
pix 19: Realization of the 16 relay control lines of the LB 940
The 16 relay control lines of the LB 940 can be expanded in their function by the board LBZ 24X (two
one-out-of four decoder).
Annotation: In the last realizations of the LB 300-system the boards LBZ 24 and LBZ 24X were substituted by the board PR 24.
On the decoder board LBZ 24 there is a field with 16 solder bridges. The inputs of this jumper field are
the 16 relay control lines coming from the LB 940. Two times two outputs of the jumper field feed on the
LBZ 24 to two one-out-of four decoder. Thus with one LB 940 four LBZ 24 can be controlled. The 4 output
lines of the two one-out-of four decoders feed to the inputs of an 8-channel relay driver with eight con-
nected relays (normally open). Because of the two one-out-of four decoders the relays are two groups of
four. By software one relay per group can be activated. With one LBZ 24 each of two pins of a module
can be switched either to clamp 30 or clamp 31 over up to four different resistors. At the same time a
parallel connection of the resistors is also possible.
16 solder bridges
1
+
0
1 ou of 4
1
Decoder
A relay 1
2
B 4 relays
3 group 1
16 relay control lines from relay- 4 relays
0 driver group 2
the LB 940, up to four LBZ
1 out of 4
1 relay 8 +
Decoder
24 can be controlled
A 2
B
3
2803
16 LBZ 24
pix 20: To the operating principle of the decoder board LBZ 24

cl. 30
B A
0 0
module
-pin
0 1
exists 2 times on the LBZ 24

1 0
1 1
cl. 31
pix 21: With the LBZ 24 one module pin over up to four different resistors can be switched to cl. 30 or
cl. 31. Example: mirror switch seat memory.
In contrast to the LBZ 24 on the decoder board LBZ 24X the two one-out-of four decoders are omitted.
Eight of the 16 relay control lines coming from the LB 940 go directly to the relay driver IC on the
LBZ 24X. So one LB 940 can control two LBZ 24X. By software each of the eight relays on the LBZ 24X
can be activated independently from each other. With one LBZ 24 a pin of a module can be switched
either to clamp 30 or clamp 31 over up to four different resistors. Again at the same time a parallel con-
nection of the resistors is also possible.
16 solder bridges +
1 0
1
relay 1
2
3
4 relay-
5 driver
6 +
16 relay control lines from relay 8
7
the LB 940, up to two LBZ
24 can be controlled 2803
LBZ 24X
16
pix 22: Operating principle of the decoder board LBZ 24X

3.3.2 Output board LB 324
summary
to 64 boards
microcontroller: 2 x 8 Bit
inputs: 16 (min. 10 µA, max. 40 A; from 10 µV)
outputs: 16 (min. 10 µA, max. 40 A; from 10 µV)
display: 32 LEDs
relay: NO (LB 324no) 1 or NC (LB 324nc) 2

(233,4 mm x 160 mm), front panel 6 HE/ 7 TE
product number: 03032210: LB 324no

03032310: LB 324nc
block diagram: block diagram LB324 Model (1).pdf pix 23: output board LB 324
program description: prog_description CGS_LB214 & LB324.pdf
Up to 16 pins of a device under test can be connected over relays with the related loads in the load slide-
in unit.
relay on LB 324
module-pin to the load slide-in unit
1
inputs 16 channels outputs
16
pix 24: The relays on the LB 324 connect the pins of a device under test with the connections of the load
slide-in unit
By software of the test program for each of the 16 channels a high current or a low current relay can be
selected. The low current range is between 10 µA and 1 A. The current with max. 1 A can flow over the
relay contacts as a continuous current and also can be switched by the contacts. The high current range
is between 100 mA and 40 A. In the high current range the nominal switching capability of the relay con-
tacts is 20 A (14 V DC). At 20 °C ambient temperature a current flow of 30 A for max. 1 hour or 40 A for
max. 2 min. is allowed.
1
no = normally open
2
nc = normally closed

LEDs in the front panel indicate the states of the related loads. A LED lights up if the related relay is con-
trolled. LEDs for high current relays are green, LEDs for low current relays are yellow. The output board
LB 324 as a part of a load-board package always exists one times in the LB 300. It connects the device
under test with the load slide-in unit. Via 16 relays 16 pins are connected to 16 pins.
Each output board (load board) of type LB 324 has two additional open collector output pins (extension
pins). These pins can be used e.g. to switch two additional (external, not on board) relays, e.g. to switch
over between dummy load and original load.
Versions of the LB 324 differ in jacks in the front panel.
LB 324: Without jacks in the front panel.
3.3.3 Output board LB 324B

Like LB 324, additionally the 16 module pins can be measured on related jacks in the front panel. There
are 16 jacks with 4 mm (max. 32 A) in the front panel.
summary
Like LB 324, but:
16 jacks 4 mm (max. 32 A) in front panel
product number: 03042210: LB 324Bno
03042310: LB 324Bnc
pix 25: output board LB 324B
3.3.4 Output board LB 324C

Like LB 324, additionally the 16 module pins and the five HC-Bus lines (coming from LB 214 boards) can
be measured on related jacks in the front panel.
21 jacks with 4 mm (max. 32 A) are in the front panel.

summary
Like LB 324, but:
21 jacks 4 mm (max. 32 A) in front panel
product number: 03052210: LB 324Cno
03052310: LB 324Cnc
pix 26: output board LB 324C
To have the smallest possible power dissipation in the backplane of the LB 300 copper rails are built-in
which theoretically can conduct 16 times 30 A. The female connectors as counterparts to the male con-
nectors of the boards are directly soldered to these copper rails. It is necessary to have an exact position-
ing of the female connectors and of the copper rails by a special device during soldering, so that the
boards can be plugged and to have low forces when plugging the boards.
load module short copper rails connect 2 times LB 214 and 1 times LB 324
See also:
pix 6, p.19
pix 11, p. 22
pix 12, p. 23
pix 13, p. 23
pix 27: copper rails in the backplane of the LB 300
The wires leading to the module and to the load slide-in unit are soldered to the current rails and fed as a
cable set through the backplane.

summary
to 64 boards
inputs: 16 module pins
(min. 10 µA, max. 40 A; from 10 µV)
outputs: 5 (min. 10 µA, max. 40 A; from 10 µV)
(HC1 to HC5)
display: 42 LEDs, 32 for inputs, 10 for Bus
relay: NO
pix 28: output board LB 214
block diagram: block diagram LB214 Model (1).pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_LB214 & LB324.pdf
Up to 16 inputs, e.g. pins of a device under test or any other signals, are solid connected (looped) with
the outputs of the board and on each channel one of five bus lines (HC-Bus) can be switched. Because it
is not really a matrix, always only the same bus line can be switched to the 16 channels.
module-pin
1
16 channels to other LB 214 or LB 324

inputs
16
1 1 = + E-load
outputs: 2 = – E-load
HC-Bus, on copper rails, 2
3 = cl. 30
max. 6 LB 214 connected 3 4 = cl. 31
(see also pix 6, p. 19) 4 5 = ground-test
pix 29: On the LB 214 the inputs are connected solid with the outputs. On each channel one of the 5
lines of the HC-Bus can be switched.

For each of the 16 channels and for each of the 5 bus lines a high current relay or a low current relay is
selectable by software of the test program. At initialization of the board those of the total 21 low current
relays must be explicitly defined by software which shall be low current relays, otherwise automatically a
high current relay is selected. (The selection is done in a 21 bit register.)
The low current range is between 10 µA and 1 A. The current with max. 1 A can flow over the relay con-
tacts as a continuous current and also can be switched by the contacts. The high current range is be-
tween 100 mA and 40 A. In the high current range the nominal switching capability of the relay contacts is
20 A (14 V DC). At 20 °C ambient temperature a current flow of 30 A for max. 1 hour or 40 A for max. 2
min. is allowed.
LEDs in the front panel indicate the states of the related relays. A LED lights up if the relay related to a
load is closed. LEDs for high current relays are green, LEDs for low current relays are yellow.
As a part of a load-board package the output board LB 214 exists in the LB 300 one times, two times or
not at all.
The LB 214 exists two times if the E-load is connected between two pins of the module (see pix 11 and
pix 12, p. 23) or if a polarity reversal, e.g. to change the direction of motor rotation is required (see pix 13,
p. 23).
As in the case of the LB 324 also the LB 214 has two additional output pins (extension pins).

3.3.6 CAN-/LIN-board CL 11 respective CL 22
chan. 3 chan. 2 chan. 1
K9 K5 K1 +12 V switching
K10 K6 K2 GND switching
K11 K7 K3 signal switching
K12 K8 K4 display switching
display LED
chan. 1 GND
pix 30: CAN-LIN-board CL 22

chan. 2 GND
chan. 3 GND
pix 31: Front view of CAN-/LIN-board CL 11
block diagram: block diagram CL11 Model (1).pdf, block diagram CL22 Model (1).pdf
program description: prog_description CGS_CL22_11.pdf
With the board CL 11/ CL 22 signal lines of the CAN- or LIN-bus can be measured in the front panel,
displayed by LEDs, connected to +12 V or ground to simulate errors and (routed without distortions
through the tester) connected to module pins.
Concerning the name of the board:

C = CAN, L = LIN; 11 = 1 times CAN and 1 times LIN; 22 = 2 times CAN und 2 times LIN
The difference between CAN and LIN or K-line is only the threshold of the display. The wiring is identical
for each channel.
+12 V
LED-display
RL2 RL4
(NC)
RL1
from CAN- to CAN- or LIN-connection
board (Göpel Inc.) pin of the module
RL3 jacks for measurements
pix 32: Basic circuit of one channel of the CAN-/LIN-board CL 11/ CL 22

Four relays exist per channel. One relay (RL1 in pix 32) connects the CAN-board (Göpel Inc.) in the
tester with the CAN- or LIN-connection pin of the device under test. Two relays can short-circuit the sig-
nal line to +12 V (RL2) or to ground (RL3) to make an error simulation.
With an additional relay (RL4) the LED-display of the communication line activity (signal line) can be
switched off, if the display electronics connected with the signal line (an operational amplifier as a com-
parator) disturbs the signal or affects the no-load current of the module.
The state of each relay is displayed by a LED too. The LED of a relay lights up if the related relay is ac-
tive.
3.3.7 Electronic load EL 250

summary
control: CGS-Bus serial, on one interface up to 32 boards
microcontroller: 8 Bit µC
outputs: electronic load with max. 10 mA
at 2,5 µA (12 Bit) solution;
1 out of 8 load connections
selectable;
ohmic loads on not active
outputs, with max. 250 V
connected
display: 8 LEDs (green) for outputs
1 LED (red) overtemperature
format: Eurocard (100 mm x 160 mm),
front panel 3 HE/ 8 TE
pix 33: Electronic load EL 250
block diagram: block diagram EL250 Model (1).pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_EL250.pdf
The electronic load EL 250 supplies a load current of max. 10 mA. The resolution of the load current is
very high, it is 2,5 µA (accordingly 12 Bit). As an output one of eight load connections can be selected by
software. To the two output pins of those outputs to which the electronic load is not connected, an ohmic
resistor is connected, to avoid an open load connection (no-load operation). On these outputs a maxi-
mum voltage of 250 V from external is allowed.
One of eight green LEDs in the front panel lights up if the related output is connected to the electronic
load. The red LED lights up permanently as the board exceeds its critical temperature and it flashes if the
temperature falls below the critical point.

K1
max. 250 V
µC K1
max. 10 mA
12 Bit K2
programmable
max. 250 V
current controller shunt
K2
8 outputs
pix 34: Operating principle of the electronic load EL 250
3.3.8 Resistance decade WD 6

summary
control: CGS-Bus serial, on one interface up to 64 boards
relay: 12 V
pix 35: resistance decade WD 6

program description: prog_description CGS_WD6.pdf
The resistance decade WD 6 is programmable from 1 Ohm to 1,048 MOhm in steps of 1 Ohm, any value
is possible. The adjusted value has a tolerance of 0,1 %.
The power of the resistors is 0,6 W. They are load trimmed and have an extreme small temperature coef-
ficient. By a special way of wiring the contact resistances of the relay contacts can be compensated com-
pletely. Thus the overall accuracy is much improved. The tolerance information therefore refers to the
total resistance range.
µC
pix 36: Operating principle of the resistance decade WD 6

3.3.9 Resistance decade WD 7
The resistance decade WD 7 is identical to the resistance decade WD 6, but instead of one resistor two
resistors are adjustable by software. Thus with the information of total resistance value and position of
potentiometer arm a potentiometer can be simulated by software.
program description: prog_description CGS_WD7e.pdf
µC
pix 37: Operating principle of the resistance decade WD 7
pix 38: Resistance decade WD 7

(LB 302 board without DIP-switches)
3.3.10 4-channel D/A-converter DA 450

summary
control: CGS-Bus serial, on one interface up to 32
boards
outputs: 4 outputs (max. 50 mA per output, or
max. 100 mA total), programmable from
0 to +16 V with a resolution of 5 mV/Bit
amplitude: 0 – max. 16 V
display: 2 LEDs
pix 39: 4-channel D/A-converter DA 450
block diagram: block diagram DA450 Model (1).pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_DA450.pdf
The board DA 450 is a 4 channel digital to analog converter. The output is a by software programmable
voltage from 0 to +16 volt in steps of 5 mV on 4 channels. The power rating per channel is max. 50 mA.
All four channels together have a power rating of max. 100 mA.

3.3.11 Signal distribution board LB 180
summary
control: CGS-Bus serial, on one interface
up to 64 boards
inputs: 6 (min. 100 µA, max. 4 A)
outputs: 3 (min. 100 µA, max. 4 A)
display: 3 x 6 LEDs
relay: NO
program description: prog_description CGS_LB180.pdf pix 40: Signal distribution board LB 180
rear modul
LC-Bus resistance decade
pix 41: Block diagram of the signal distribution board LB 180 with connected resistance decade WD 6
respectively WD 7 and rear module
It is possible to connect to the LB 180 six ground referenced signals, three potential free signals or any
other combination of transmitters, e.g. D/A-converters, frequency generators, K-line, resistance decade
and so on. The signals are switched over a relay matrix (6 x 3-matrix) to the bus lines (LC-1, LC-2, LC-3,
see pix 16, p. 26) and feed over the three bus lines (LC-Bus) of a connected LB 940 input board to the
pins of a device under test.
The 18 LEDs in the front panel display to which bus line the individual module pins are switched just now.

3.3.12 Power supply Power 2
pix 42: Power supply Power 2
block diagram: block diagram Power2 Model (1).pdf

block diagram Power2_V1 Model (1) wiring in LB 300.pdf
example_Kl30_wiring NCV3.pdf
program description: prog_description CGS_Power2.pdf
The board Power 2 switches the power supply of a device under test. In principle it is a pure relay board.
The clamps 30 and 31 are inputs of the board. For cl. 30 there is a main relay followed by six relays, over
which clamp 30 can be switched to six outputs. Thus clamp 30 can be switched 6 times. Clamp 31 can
be switched directly to an output of the board.
main relay
cl. 30
shunt
6-times
pix 43: Operating principle of the board Power 2
In parallel to the main relay there are 3 shunts and with a relay one of them can be selected to measure
the current consumption of the device under test. The current measurement is made indirectly by meas-
uring the shunt voltage drop. The digital multimeter of the PXI-system from National Instruments can be
connected directly to the shunts (without a multiplexer) as a voltmeter.

According to the shunt the current measurement ranges are:
0R01 300 mV/ 30 A
0R1 300 mV/ 3 A
1R0 300 mV/ 0,3 A
As ammeter the digital multimeter can be looped in the supply path of the device under test. Thus cur-
rents up to 1 A can be measured directly.
On the board the two sense lines (Sense_–In und Sense_+In) can be switched directly to the inputs of
cl. 30 and cl. 31 or are extended to the supply pin of the module. Standard state is that the sense lines
are directly switched to the inputs (related relays are closed).
Also the terminals of the electronic load can be connected, E-load+ can be switched to cl. 30, E-load–
can be switched to cl. 31, see pix 4, p. 16 und pix 10, p. 21.
Power 2z
New is, that with the Power 2z three ground lines can be switched. The ground test with 330 ohm to
+12 V and the GND-test, which were made by the signal distribution board LB 180, now is included on
the board Power 2. Therefore the first channel of the LB 180 is not used and available again for external
devices, see also pix 41, p. 39.
E-load+, E-load– and cl. 30 are separated in two paths. Thus three bus lines are multiplexed. E-load+, E-
load– and ground test were divided.
pix 44: Power 2z

3.4 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 302
pix 45: Front view of an electronic slide-in unit LB 302 (example of an insertion with boards)
High Current
(HC)- Bus
pix 46: Front view into the LB 302 rack

pix 47: Electronic slide-in unit LB 302 (current maximum configuration)
pix 48: Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, rear view (rear module)

3.4.1 Power supply Power 3
The power supply Power 3 consists of one or optional of two boards

Power 3z and one board Power 3. Here firstly the board Power 3z is
described, because it switches the supply voltage from the power
supply to the devices under test.
pix 49: Power supply Power 3
block diagram: block diagram Power3.pdf

block diagram Power3z.pdf
program description: prog_description Power3.pdf
3.4.1.1 Power 3z
To the Power 3z a power supply from Agilent, type 6673A, can be connected. So, the inputs of the board
are cl. 30, cl. 31, sense+ and sense–-. The outputs feed to the Virginia-Panel. The outputs are three fuse-
protected (30 A as standard value, lower values can be used) terminal pairs as current supply of the de-
vices under test and/ or loads which are connected to them, and further the two sense connections. For
the three outputs via relays a switching and a (common) reverse of polarity as well as a current meas-
urement is possible. From the connected Agilent power supply cl. 30 and cl. 31 additionally feed
(switchable and pole changeable) to the board Power 3 and there can be switched individually to the HC-
Bus.
As a summary the board Power 3z has the following functions:

• cl. 30 and cl. 31 are switched potential free to three input terminal pairs as current supply of the de-
vice(s) under test (e.g. one times as current supply of the module electronics and two times as a sup-
ply of two DC motors, or e.g. as current supply of up to three modules).
• Common reverse of polarity of the three terminal pairs for current supply (test of reverse polarity).
• Measurement of the module current in a switched through supply path.

Power 3z
from Agilent power supply
cl. 30 cl. 31 contacts

cl. 31 cl. 30 –Shuntmodul Virginia-Panel
main relay = K1, K4 K5a
reversal = K2, K3
K1a K6a
cl. 30 cl. 30
K4a K7a
cl. 31 cl. 31
module
K2a or load
K3a
3-times 2 contacts
to Power 3
Shuntmodul 1
pix 50: Switching and reverse of polarity of the current supply on the Power 3z and path between Power
3z and Power 3 for current measurement (see also pix 55, p. 47)
As Power 3z-1 the Power 3z is a basic and always built in component of the Power 3, but as an own
board it is built in on another place in the LB 302 as the board Power 3. The advantage of this spatially
distribution is that the via relays switched paths of the current supply which feed from the power supply to
the module terminals (contacts of Virginia-Panel) are very short. Optional a related to build-up and func-
tions of the Power 3z-1 identical Power 3z-2 is built in.
In the LB 302 both boards, Power 3z-1 and Power 3z, are built in directly next to each other. They are
controlled by a µC-board, the Power 3c, which is built in directly beside the Power 3z-1 and which com-
municates with the board Power 3c. This communication determines which relays on the Power 3z have
to be switched. The commands are read by the Power 3c directly from the CGS-bus. The command ac-
knowledge is done over a serial data line from the Power 3c to the Power 3. This board also sends an
acknowledge as a command confirmation (e.g. a colon) to the main computer of the measurement sys-
tem from National Instruments.
24 LED-displays
Power 3 Power 3c
(Master) (Slave)
acknowledge
RxD
TxD CGS-485 Bus
pix 51: Communication between Power 3c and Power 3
If a Power 3c is defect or is missing despite of a correct command the Power 3 sends back a question
mark.

pix 52: The Power 3z
pix 53: The Power 3c
Power 3c (behind fan)
connections from Power 3z

to Virginia Panel
pix 54: Installation of the boards Power 3z and Power 3c in the LB 302 slide-in unit (rear view)

DUT 1 DUT 2 DUT 3 Bus internal on Power 3
Power 3
HC1 HC2 HC3 HC4 HC5
power supply 1
(+) (–) (+) (–) (+) (–)

(–) (+) (–) (+) (–) (+) (+) (–) (+) (–) (+/–)
from Agilent
(+)(–)
cl. 30
Power 3z-1 (–)(+) K-H12 1.
cl. 31
DUT 4 DUT 5 DUT 6

power supply 2
(+) (–) (+) (–) (+) (–)

(–) (+) (–) (+) (–) (+)
from Agilent
(+)(–)
cl. 30
Power 3z-2 (Option) (–)(+) 2.
cl. 31
EL1+
EL1– 3.
EL2+
EL2–
In (+)
4.
Shunt-
modul
In (–)
In (+)
Shunt- 5.
modul 2
In (–)
LC-1 KA26
LC-3
6.
LC-2 KA27
LC-4
EL4+
7.
EL4–
pix 55: Simplified block diagram
of Power 3
2 mm jacks
front side 5
4 mm jacks
8.
rear side 5 disconn. HC-Bus (5 Relays, external)
2
to HC-Bus with 5 x 30 mm copper
rails external from Power 3

3.4.1.2 Power 3
Using the preceding picture pix 55, p. 47 (simplified block diagram of Power 3) now the tasks of the es-
sential Power 3 “main board” are described. The order of the description is equivalent to the numbers in
this colour in the grey blocks from top to bottom.
1. Clamp 30 and clamp 31 of an external power supply come from the Power 3z-1 and can be switched
individually to the HC-Bus on the Power 3. The polarity can be reversed by the Power 3z-1.
2. If there is an optional Power 3z-2 available, the outputs of it (coming from a second external power
supply) also can be switched to the HC-Bus, but to different bus lines, because then totally two current
measurements via shunts are possible.
3. Two external loads can be connected. The following picture shows the possibilities, how a load can be
switched to the supply and/ or to the HC-Bus.
cl. 30 (+)
KP15
KP13
EL+ HC1
E-load
KP14
EL– HC2
KP16
cl. 31 (–)
pix 56: Connection of an E-load, the E-load wiring exists 2 times
The basic possibilities to connect an E-load are shown in pix 4, p. 16. The relays K1 and K2 in that pic-
ture correlate with the relays KP15 and KP16 in the picture above.
The detailed possibilities to connect an E-load are shown in pix 11, p. 22 and in pix 12, p. 23.
4. A shuntmodul can be looped in the current path of the module supply and so a current measurement
can be made.
Additionally each current flow out of a module pin or into a module pin can be measured, see also
pix 58, p. 50 and pix 66, p. 57.

The name shuntmodul means, that two different shunts for the current ranges 30 A and 3 A and also a
direct current measurement with the ammeter of the digital multimeter from Agilent with a range from zero
to max. 1 A can be chosen. If a shunt is selected by software for an indirect current measurement, auto-
matically the voltmeter for the ranges 30 A / 3 A and the ammeter for the range up to max. 1 A is se-
lected.
In (+) 0R01
3,15 A 30 A
0R1
F9 / F12 3A
DMM High
DMM Common
A
1AF
DMM Ampere
F8 / F11
In (–)
pix 57: Block diagram of a shuntmodul with two shunts and direct current path
Totally two shuntmodules are built in.
If only one module is connected, shuntmodule 1 is used for high current measurements and shuntmodule
2 for low current measurements.
If two modules are connected, the shuntmodules are mainly used to measure the supply currents. With
shuntmodul 1 the supply current of module 1 and with shuntmodul 2 the supply current of module 2 is
measured.
The more difficult case, that a load is connected to a module pin and a current must be measured shows
the following picture. For the current measurement the path feeds over the LB 404 to the HC-Bus and
goes on to the shuntmodule on the Power 3. From there another HC-Bus line feeds to the LB 504, which,
switched over the related channel, connects the load.

LB 404 LB 504 load slide-
(LB 214 + LB 214) (LB 324 + LB 214) in unit
324
module- +
pin load
214
–
16 Kanäle
HC1
+
E-load
HC2
–
Power 3
KP40 KP16
HC3
HC3
In (+)
HC4 shunt-
HC4 module 1
KP41 In (–)
HC5
HC5
KP42
pix 58: Current path from module pin to the load or E-load for a current measurement
The line HC4 of the HC-Bus is normally always the negative terminal of the module supply or of the load.
If the current with shuntmodule 1 from the module pin to the load pin is measured, the line HC4 however
is the positive terminal of the module supply or of the load, see picture above.
Alternative to the load in the load slide-in unit an E-load can be connected (green current path).
Attention: For this measurement it is absolutely necessary that relay K-H12 is open.
5. If an optional Power 3z-2 exists, by loop in of the second shuntmodule (additional to the use of the first
shuntmodule) two currents can be measured at the same time. One possibility is that the supply current
of a second module is measured. Then the supply currents of two modules are measured. The other
possibility is that the supply current of a second module is measured and at the same time another cur-
rent of a first module.

6. Via the LC-Bus with shuntmodule 2 and with the board LB 990 a shunt current measurement can be
made and so a current measurement of a module pin can be realized. This is shown in the following pic-
ture.
LB 990 relay for load connection

module pin
jack
parallel bus
load
16 channels
bus 1 bus 2 bus 3 bus 4
K72 K83 K89 K106
LC-1 LC-2 LC-3 LC-4
shunt-
module 2
In (+) In (–)
Power 3
pix 59: Current measurement of a module pin via LC-Bus with shuntmodule 2 and LB 990
As shown in the following picture individual LC-Bus lines can be switched to definite HC-Bus lines. So on
each channel (HC or LC) a current measurement is possible. Moreover through the possibility to make a
connection from the LC-Bus to the HC-Bus the following can be realized:
• All to the LB 180 connected devices can be switched to both buses (LC-Bus and HC-Bus).
• Additionally the functions of the EL 4 (described in point 7 below) can be used on the HC-Bus.

KA53
HC1
KA19 KA14 KA52
LC-1 HC3
F13 KA51
HC5
KA20
LC-2
F14
KA22
LC-3 KA55
F15 HC2
KA23 KA15 KA54
LC-4 HC4
F16
KA26 KP43
HC1
KA27 KP44
HC2
pix 60: The LC-Bus can be switched to the HC-Bus
7. The electronic load EL 4 can be connected. The EL 4 has a 10 times higher resolution than the
E-load from Agilent and has no disturbing Offset.
The following functions are possible:

• The EL 4 can be switched to the LC- and HC-Bus
• Electronic load
• Adjustable power supply with or without current limiting
• Constant current supply
• Ground test at 1 A
• Load simulations can be programmed (LED-switching thresholds, inrush currents).
Because of its multiple characteristics the EL 4 is a universal usable component, which in combination
with the Power 3 has a very important role in the LB 302 slide-in unit.
The EL 4 can be switched to the LC-Bus and to the HC-Bus very easily.
LC-1/ LC-3
KA51
KA14 HC1
KA53
EL 4+ HC3
F17 KA55
HC5
KA52
EL 4– HC2
F18 KA54
HC4
KA15
LC-2/ LC-4
pix 61: Fuses and connection of the EL 4 to the LC- and HC-Bus

8. The HC-Bus can be switched external with relay contacts. So e.g. a second power supply or a motor
as a load or a measuring device can be connected.
The five relays for the disconnection of the HC-Bus are not on the Power 3 itself, they are externally
mounted on the side wall of the LB 302 slide-in unit. The following photo shows the fixing of these relays.
pix 62: External relays of the Power 3 for switching of the HC-Bus (on the side wall of the LB 302, bottom
view)
The HC-Bus with the 5 x 30 mm2 copper rails feeds external from the Power 3 to the boards LB 404 and
LB 504. To the arrangement of these copper rails see pix 46, p. 42, High Current (HC)-Bus.
The HC-Bus can be measured on five 2 mm jacks in the front panel of the Power 3. The branching of the
HC-Bus which can be disconnected by five relays is fed to 4 mm jacks in the rear module of the Power 3
on the rear side of the LB 302 slide-in unit.

RM-PWR3-DMM
Power 3z1 Power 3z2 DMM1 DMM2 RM-PWR3-EL
pix 63: All rear modules of the Power 3

Green LED lights,
if the related relay
is activated
Yellow LED lights, if from

the Power 3 the HC-Bus-
line is one- or multiple
connected
Red LED lights, if the HC-

Bus-line is connected to the
related 4 mm jack in the rear
module on the rear side of
the LB 302
pix 64: Front view of the Power 3 with LEDs and related relays

3.4.2 Input board LB 990
summary
to 256 boards
inputs: 35 (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA), of them:
16 module pins, 16 x parallel-bus,
3 x 16 matrix (LC-1 to LC-3)
outputs: 17 (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA), of them:
16 load output lines, 1 x 16 matrix (LC-4)
relay: NO
pix 65: Input board LB 990

block diagram: block diagram LB990.pdf
program description: prog_description CGS_LB990.pdf
With the input board LB 990 it is possible to switch 16 module pins to 16 parallel bus lines and to 16 load
output lines. Additionally each of the 16 module pins can be switched up to 4 bus lines (16 x 4-matrix).
The four bus lines feed switched over the LB 302M1 motherboard (LC-Bus) to more LB 990-boards and
to the Power 3. Three of the four bus lines (LC-1 to LC-3) feed switched to the Low Current Bus (LC-
Bus), which feeds to the LB 180-board and to the WD 6 or WD 7. If the relay for load connection is open,
with the new fourth bus line the shuntmodule 2 can be looped in the current path between module pin
and load. The current path of a current measurement of a module pin via the LC-Bus can be seen in pix
59, p.51.

Power 3 (current measurement)
bus 3
Low LC-3
Current LC-2 bus 2
Bus bus 1 bus 4
LC-1 LC-4
parallel bus 1
load output lines
module pin
parallel bus 16
load output lines
module pin
cl. 30
cl. 31
pix 66: Diagram of the connection possibilities with the LB 990
The board LB 990 exists up to max. four times in the LB 302.

The LB 990 realizes several possibilities for the device under test how a signal can be connected to an
input pin or to an output pin with max. 0,5 A. The board can manage 16 I-/O-pins (16 channels). The
I-/O-pins are connected with the input circuitry in the load slide-in unit and with small loads up to max. 0,5
A.
All imaginable input- and output connections can be realized.

• To each input respectively output 3 bus lines can be switched. With the signal distribution board
LB 180 six different signals (e.g. DMM, frequency generator, resistor to +12 V) can be switched to the
three bus lines of the LB 990. Additionally the EL 4 can be switched via LC-1 and LC-2 and also LC-3
and LC-4 to the LB 990. So over the LB 990 all functions of the EL 4 are available for the module pins
connected to the LB 990. The same is true for the function of devices which can be switched over the
LB 180 to the LC-Bus (LC-1 to LC-3).
• On the LB 990 each module input pin can be switched to cl. 30 or cl. 31.
• Over the 16 connections of the parallel bus a signal can be connected individually to each channel,
see picture above.

cl. 31 cl. 31
WD 6
Power 3
In (–) shunt- In (+)
module 2 EL 4 LB 180
WD 7
– +
LC-1
LB 302M1
LC-2
LC-3
LC-4
cl. 30
LC 1-3
16 times LB 990 LB 990 LB 990 LB 990

load LC 1-3
cl. 31
16 times
module pin
pix 67: Connection of the LB 990 to the LC-Bus with additional CGS-boards

summary
to 256 boards
(min. 100 mA, max. 40 A; from 100 mV)
outputs: 21 (min. 100 mA, max. 40 A; from 100 mV)
16 load output lines,
HC-Bus (HC1 to HC5)
display: 42 LEDs, 32 for inputs, 10 for bus
relay: NO
block diagram: block diagram LB404.pdf pix 68: output board LB 404

Up to 16 inputs, e.g. pins of a device under test or any other signals, are solid connected (looped) with
the outputs of the board. Over each one of two bus lines one of the 16 channels can be switched to a
HC-Bus line. So two of the 16 channels can be switched independently from each other to two HC-Bus
lines.
(LB 214) (LB 214)
module pin to LB 504

1
16 channels internal
inputs internal
bus 1 bus 2
16
bus 1
HC1
outputs: bus 2
HC-Bus, on copper rails, HC2
max. 4 LB 404 connected
(see also pix 46, p. 42) bus 3
HC3
bus 4
HC4
bus 5
HC5
pix 69: On the LB 404 the inputs are solid connected with the outputs. Each of the two bus lines can be
switched independently from each other to one of the five HC-Bus lines.
The current range is between 100 mA and 40 A. The nominal switching capability of the relay contacts is
20 A (14 V DC), at 20 °C ambient temperature a current flow of 30 A for max. 1 hour or 40 A for max. 2
minutes is allowed.
The green LEDs (16 LEDs for the internal bus 1 and 16 LEDs for the internal bus 2) in the front panel
indicate the state of the related relays. A LED lights up if the relay related to the module is closed. The
ten red LEDs (five for the internal bus 1 and five for the internal bus 2) indicate the state of those relays,
which switch the bus lines to the HC-Bus. The left row of LEDs is related to the internal bus 1 and the
right row of LEDs is related to the internal bus 2.
The output board LB 404 exists as a part of a load-board package in the LB 302.

3.4.4 Output board LB 504B
summary
to 256 boards
(min. 100 mA, max. 40 A; from 100 mV)
outputs: 21 (min. 100 mA, max. 40 A; from 100 mV)
16 load output lines, HC-Bus (HC1 to HC5)
display: 37 LEDs
relay: NO (LB 504Bno) 3 or NC (LB 504Bnc) 4

product number: 04512220: LB 504Bno

04512320: LB 504Bnc
block diagram: block diagram LB504.pdf pix 70: Output board LB 504B
Up to 16 pins of a device under test can be connected over relays with the related loads in the load slide-
in unit. The function of the LB 504B consists of the functions of a LB 324 and of a LB 214 following the LB
324 at the load end.
relay on LB 504B
(LB 324) (LB 214)
module pin to load slide-in unit

1
inputs 16 channels internal outputs
bus
16
HC1
HC5
pix 71: The relays on the LB 504B connect the pins of a device under test with connections of the load
slide-in unit. Additionally one of five HC-Bus lines can be switched to each channel.
3
no = normally open
4
nc = normally closed

The current range is between 100 mA and 40 A. The nominal switching capability of the relay contacts is
20 A (14 V DC), at 20 °C ambient temperature a current flow of 30 A for max. 1 hour or 40 A for max. 2
minutes is allowed.
The left green LEDs in the front panel indicate the states of the related through-connected loads (path
from input to output). The right green LEDs indicate which output of a channel is switched over the inter-
nal bus to a HC-Bus line. To witch HC-Bus line it is switched indicate the red LEDs, see also pix 71,
p. 60.
The output board LB 504B exists as a part of a load-board package in the LB 302 one times or up to max.
four times. The board connects the device under test with the load slide-in unit. With 16 relays 16 pins are
connected to 16 pins.
Because of the internal following of the LB 214 in the LB 504B, together with the LB 404 it is pos-
sible to make a current measurement between module pin and load (see also Power 3, pix 58,
p. 50).
A version of the LB 504B is the LB 504. The only difference to the LB 504B is that the LB 504 has no
4 mm jacks in the front panel.
3.4.5 Electronic load EL 4

summary
to 256 boards
inputs: 1 channel voltage measurement
outputs: 2 potential free
display: 9 LEDs
relay: 8
product number: 04903020: EL4

04913020: EL4A
pix 72: Electronic load EL 4/ EL 4A
block diagram: block diagram EL4.pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_EL4.pdf

EL 4 Uin +24V
+27 V
progr. U
U-control
K5
K6 K1
+Uout / EL+
K8
Vin+
V V
Vin– K7
K4
+15 V
progr. K2
I –Uout / EL–
I-control
K3
–15 V A
UGND 24 V
pix 73: Block diagram EL 4
The board EL4 has the following functions:

• Electronic load
• Adjustable power supply
• Constant current supply.
3.4.5.1 Difference EL 4 to EL 4A
On the EL 4 the potential independent supply voltages are generated by a DC/DC-converter which is on
the EL 4, on the EL 4A they are switched from an external analog power supply EL 4N to the EL 4A. That
means that on the EL 4 the potential isolation is made by DC/DC-converters, and on the EL 4A the nec-
essary supply voltages come from an external power supply EL 4N.
The advantage of the EL 4A compared with the EL 4 is that the EL4 has a random noise generated by
the DC/DC-converters in the range of 50 to 150 mV and this noise is reduced to some millivolt on the
EL 4A. For this reason the output signal is much cleaner and the internal and external measuring accu-
racy is five times better.

3.4.5.2 Operating mode as electronic load
In the range from 0 to 4 A and with a resolution of 12 bit the load current can be adjusted by software in
steps of 1 mA. The total accuracy of the selected load current is 0,1 %. In this operating mode max. 60
Volt are allowed to be connected from external to the output terminals. The max. power dissipation which
can be absorbed by the board is not allowed to be higher than 80 Watt.
E-load module pin
module pin
or
cl. 31
pix 74: Operating mode of the EL 4 as electronic load
3.4.5.3 Operating mode as adjustable power supply

Data: 0 to 20 Volt, in 5 mV steps programmable by software. The maximum error of the selected voltage
is ± 5 mV. The power-handling capacity is max. 3 Ampere.
power supply
pix 75: Operating mode of the EL 4 as adjustable power supply
3.4.5.4 Operating mode as constant current supply

In the operating mode as a constant current supply there are two operating modes available. As constant
current supply the output voltage is selected in such a way, that the current limiting is always active if the
load changes.
example:
Selected are 12 Volt, 1 Ampere. An external variable load resistor must be less than 1 Ohm, because
otherwise the value of the constant current goes lower than 1 Ampere.
In the operating mode as adjustable power supply with a selected voltage of 12 Volt and a max. current of
1 Ampere the external load resistor must be higher than 1 Ohm, because otherwise the adjusted current
limiting becomes active and the output voltage goes lower than 12 Volt.
With this example it is quite obvious that the load behaviour of the operating modes is opposite.

Netzteil
10 V
5V
5V
pix 76: Operating mode of the EL 4 as constant current supply
Additional to the described operating modes several different measuring possibilities can be used on the
EL 4.
The output voltage can be measured in all three operating modes with a resolution of 12 bit (5 mV/bit).
Attention: In the operating mode as electronic load during a voltage measurement max. 20 Volt are al-
lowed to be connected from external.
In the operating mode as electronic load it can be checked by a current measurement whether you are
still in the range of current control.
In the operating mode as a constant current supply the current measuring capability is not available.
In the operating mode as a constant current supply it is possible to measure the real output current (12 bit
in steps of 1 mA, therefore max. 4095 mA).
With the channel for voltage measurement the 12 Volt auxiliary voltage of the LB 302 are measured. This
auxiliary voltage among other things is required with the CAN/LIN-board CL 22 from CGS Inc. and as a
driver voltage for the CAN-board from Göpel Inc.
To avoid destruction of the EL 4 by overload on this board the temperature of the two power controller of
voltage and current is measured continuously. If the temperature of one of the two power controller goes
higher than 90 °C the current flow is broken by K1. The temperature of the two power controller can be
tested by software in steps of 5 °C. The lowest temperature which can be retrieved is 25 °C.

3.4.6 LB 180, CL 22, WD 6, WD 7, EL 250
On all five boards (as on all LB 302-boards) the address and the baudrate are automatically adapted by
the systemcontroller SC 1. This is the only difference to the LB 300-boards
Boards of a LB 302 slide-in unit can easily be recognized because on these boards are no DIP-switch.
program description: prog_description CGS_CL22_LB302.pdf
program description: prog_description CGS_LB180_LB 302.pdf
descriptions of the boards

LB 180: see 3.3.11, p. 39
CL 22: see 3.3.6, p. 35
WD 6: see 3.3.8, p. 37
WD 7: see 3.3.9, p. 38
EL 250: see 3.3.7, p. 36
3.4.7 Power supply EL 4N

summary
microcontroller: no
inputs: 2 x 230 V AC, +12 V DC for fan
outputs: +5 V / 0,2 A
+15 V / 0,2 A
+24 V / 3 A
+27 V / 0,2 A
–15 V / 0,2 A
display: 5 LEDs for 5 output voltages
relay: 8
front panel 3 HE/ 21 TE incl. fan

pix 77: power supply EL 4N
block diagram: block diagram EL4N.pdf
The power supply EL 4N is an analog power supply with a ripple < 5 mV and the only purpose is to pro-
vide the EL 4A with its internal voltages. All voltages apart the 5 Volt are switched on from the SC 1 after
self-test is successful.
The +12 V DC for the fan come from the switched IRP 12-8. To see the position of the power supply
IRP 12-8 in the LB 300/ 302 see pix 7, p.20.

3.4.8 8-channel D/A-converter DA 850
summary
to 256 boards
microcontroller: 1 x 8 Bit µC The picture of the DA 850
inputs: 3 analog voltages with +5 V, +24 V, –5 V can be seen in a next
outputs: 8 outputs, max. 50 mA per output, edition of this documentation

programmable from 0 to +20 V with a
resolution of 12 Bit (5 mV/Bit)
product nummer: 04013020

pix 78: 8-channel D/A-converter DA 850
block diagram: block diagram DA850 .pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_DA850.pdf
The board DA 850 is a 8 channel digital to analog converter. The output is a by software programmable
voltage from 0 to +20 volt in steps of 5 mV on 8 channels. The power rating per channel is max. 50 mA.
The board requires the power supply PSA 8.
3.4.9 Power supply PSA 8

summary
linear controlled
microcontroller: no
RS232: no
inputs: 230 V AC
outputs: +5V / 1,5 A
+24 V / 0,9 A
–5 V / 1,5 A
display: 3 LEDs for 3 output voltages
Sonstiges: ripple < 5 mVss
produkt number: 04278001 pix 79: Analog power supply PSA 8
block diagram: block diagram PSA8.pdf
With the power supply PSA 8 two DA 850 boards from CGS Inc. can be supplied. It is plugged in on the
rear side of the LB 302 instead of the rear module LMS 4, see also pix 48, p. 43.

3.4.10 System controller SC 1
summary
5V-in 5V-out
control: USB 2.0
microcontroller: 1 x 8 Bit µC 12V-in 12V-out
inputs: USB 2.0, 2 measuring inputs K1(5V) K2(12V)
outputs: CGS-Bus serial, TX-Led Rx-Led

30 control lines,
2 relay outputs
ADR1(A) CS1(A)
display: 16 LEDs
ADR2(B) CS2(B)
format: Eurocard
(100 mm x 160 mm), ADR3(C) CS3(C)
ADR4(D) CS4(D)
pix 80: System controller SC 1
block diagram: block diagram SC1.pdf

program description: prog_description CGS_SC1.pdf
The system controller board SC1 is the interface converter between USB 2.0 and serial CGS-bus. The
special feature is that on the CGS-bus the SC 1 can be active as a master or as a slave.
Master mode
As a master the SC1 programs the baudrate and the address of all CGS-boards in the LB 302 slide-in
unit and in the load slide-in unit LE 302. Additionally during initialization it checks whether installed boards
are present and plugged into the right slot (delivery state). If a false type of a board is recognized in a
programmed slot, after the initialization phase the communication to the boards still works, but all outputs
of all boards in the system remain inactive.
example:
E.g. it is possible to plug a CL 22 into the slot of a DA 850. Because of the type recognition (Z- or product
number) the SC1 can detect, which of both boards is plugged into that checked slot. Because for each
slot a reference product number is stored in the SC 1 this board can compare and check the together-
ness of a board and a slot.
Before the check of the CGS LB 302-boards the internal 5 Volt and then the internal 12 Volt are checked.
Slave mode
After initialization the SC 1 switches to slave mode. Now you can talk to it like to any other CGS-board
with its related (hex-) address FE. On demand of the main computer it can send the test results of the
initialization phase to the main computer. In slave mode the SC1 serves only as an interface converter
USB 2.0 to serial CGS-bus.

3.5 PXI-System from National Instruments (NI) Inc.
3.5.1 Basics
The PXI-system from the company National Instruments contains a PC. On this PC runs the test
programm (the test software) which determines, how and which relays on the boards of the tester are
switched, which measurements are made with the device under test and so on.
For the test programm are ready to use drivers available for
– the power supply (Agilent, 6673A)
– the electronic load (Agilent, 6060B)
– the multiplexer (NI, SCXI-1127)
– the multimeter (NI, PXI-4070)
– the CAN-/LIN-board (Göpel, PXI 3051, PXI 3072)
– the digital I/O-board (NI, Typ PCI-6527) for adapter control in the plant
– for all boards of the company CGS.
The chassis of the PXI-system contains on the left side 8 PXI-slots and on the right beside it 4 SCXI-
slots. In the PXI-slots always a PC is built-in (on the very left side) and on the right beside the PC there is
a digital multimeter. In the SCXI-slots each tester has built-in a multiplexer from NI, type SCXI 1127, max.
these are four multiplexers. Via software a multiplexer is configurable as a 1 to 64- or 2 to 32-channel
multiplexer.
Each measurement of the multiplexer is related to ground, the measurement pin can be switched to 64
measurement points on the Virginia-Panel (each channel has a relay).
Overview of the mapping of the Virginia-Panel (for contacting the device under test):
measurement channel, 192-pin

input board, CAN/LIN,
2 sense, 38 pin free
only for production, e.g. adapter control and

line communication, voltages are led out
3 times output boards

and module supply
pix 81: Rough mapping of the Virginia-Panel

3.5.2 PXI Overview
PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a rugged PC-based platform for measurement and automa-
tion systems. PXI combines PCI electrical-bus features with the rugged, modular, Eurocard mechanical-
packaging of CompactPCI, then adds specialized synchronization buses and key software features. This
makes it both a high-performance and low-cost deployment platform for measurement and automation
systems. With PXI modular instrumentation, you automatically benefit from the low cost, ease of use, and
flexibility of PC technology.
You can take advantage of the PCI backplane’s 132 MB/s maximum throughput – more than 100 times
greater than GPIB. You can handle up to 20 PXI-modules per PXI-racksystem with the modular chassis
architecture. The PXI-specification also defines EMC-requirements and cooling of the modules.
Additional features are defined on system level for high performance and for easy integration of modules
from other manufacturers:
• Trigger Bus for synchronization and communication between modules
• The PXI local bus is a daisy-chained bus that connects each peripheral slot with its adjacent peri-
pheral slots to the left and right
• 10 MHz system reference clock for all modules
• Star Trigger in a star configuration from slot 2 to other slots
As system software the PXI-specification requires Windows 9x/2000 or NT. So a wide palette of applica-
tion software can be used. With the implementation of VISA also software compatibility for communica-
tion and control of other PXI-systems and CompactPXI-, PCI-, VXI- und GPIB-applications were attained.
Advantages of the PXI-technology:

• Eurocard Packaging
• interoperability of hardware and software
• compatibility to CompactPCI
• high performance
• integrated timing- and trigger-features
• modular architecture
Typical PXI applications:

• test systems
• production tests
• data logging
• industry automation
• mobile and embedded solutions

3.5.3 Literature from National Instruments to PXI/SCXI
Who is interested can find in the following articles from NI an overview of PXI/SCXI-systems and of
measuring systems. In case of doubt look for latest or additional articles on the homepage of NI:
http://www.ni.com/
3.5.3.1 Literature and Tutorials from NI

01 Seminar Einfach Messen - Kostenguenstiges Erstellen Skalierbarer Messsysteme.pdf (german)
02 Seminar Einfach Messen - Datenblätter.pdf (german)
03 Seminar Die Macht der Plattform - Handbuch PXI.pdf (german)
04 Tutorial - What is PXI.pdf
05 PXI versus Industrial Computers.pdf
06 PXI Specification Tutorial.pdf
3.5.3.2 Documentation from PXI Systems Alliance

Website of PXI Systems Alliance with up to date PXI specification: http://www.pxisa.org/specs.htm
01 PXI Specification Overwiew.pdf
02 PXI Hardware Spec Rev2.2.pdf
03 PXI Software Spec Rev2.1.pdf
04 PXI VISA for PXI Spec Rev1.0.pdf
05 PXI Module Description Rev1.0.pdf
06 Video PXI Manufacturing Test.wmv (Video for a Media Player)
07 Video National Instruments discover the power of PXI.wmv (Video for a Media Player)
The components from NI described below are part of a standard tester.
3.5.4 PXI-1010 Chassis
3.5.4.1 summary
• 8 PXI slots and 4 SCXI slots

• Single chassis for controller, peripheral modules, and signal
conditioning
• Integrated interface between PXI and SCXI backplanes
• Complete solution for demanding signal conditioning appli-
cations
• Multiplexed and parallel operating modes for SCXI modules pix 82: Combined PXI/ SCXI-
Chassis (PXI-1010)

3.5.4.2 Overview
The NI PXI-1010 chassis integrates a high-performance 8-slot PXI backplane with a 4-slot SCXI back-
plane to offer a complete solution for demanding signal conditioning applications. The PXI section can
accept an embedded controller and a wide variety of peripheral modules (such as multifunction I/O, digi-
tal I/O, and instrument modules). The four SCXI slots integrate signal conditioning modules into your PXI
system. These modules provide analog and digital input conditioning, isolation, and other functions. The
NI PXI-1010 is ideal for applications where rack-mount space is limited because it combines the com-
puter, peripheral modules, and signal conditioning in a single chassis. You can daisy-chain additional
SCXI chassis to the NI PXI-1010 to build very-high-channel-count applications.
3.5.4.3 Related documents

PXI-1010 Chassis Data Sheet.pdf
PXI-1010 Chassis User Manual.pdf
3.5.5 PXI-8186 Controller
3.5.5.1 summary
• Pentium 4 embedded controller with 2.2 GHz for PXI-applications

• Pentium 4 Mobilprocessor (Notebookprocessor) with 2.2 GHz
• 256 MB DDR RAM standard, 1 GB maximum
• Integrated hard-drive, USB 2.0, Ethernet, GPIB, and other
peripherals
• Windows operating system and drivers already installed
• Extended temperature options
pix 83: Embedded Controller PXI-8186
3.5.5.2 Overview
The National Instruments PXI-8186 is a high-performance Pentium 4 embedded controller for use in any
PXI or CompactPCI system. The NI PXI-8186 is ideal for applications requiring intensive analysis or soft-
ware development. A PXI-8186 embedded controller in your PXI chassis offers a compact, high-
performance PC platform for modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications.

PXI-8186 Data Sheet.pdf
PXI-8186 User Manual.pdf
PXI-8186-8187 User Manual.pdf
PXI-8186 Controller Installation Guide.pdf

3.5.6 PXI-4070 FlexDMM Digital Multimeter
3.5.6.1 summary
• 6½ -digits FlexDMM for PXI-applications

• Superior measurement rates: 6½ digits at 100 S/s,
5½ digits at 3 kS/s
• 1.8 MS/s isolated, high-voltage waveform acquisition
• 10 to 23-bit flexible resolution with ±6 ppm accuracy
VDC accuracy
• Measures voltages and currents up ±300 VDC and ±1 ADC
pix 84: FlexDMM PXI-4070
3.5.6.2 Overview
The National Instruments PXI-4070 FlexDMM achieves remarkable throughput rates while maintaining
precision and stable measurement accuracy. This combination of speed and accuracy was previously
available only with higher resolution DMMs costing thousands of dollars more. Thanks to the National
Instruments proprietary FlexDMM technology, this DMM also provides a fully isolated, high-voltage digi-
tizer, capable of acquiring waveforms at sampling rates up to 1.8 MS/s at ±300 V input. Using the analy-
sis functions in LabVIEW, you can analyze these waveforms in both the time and frequency domain. Be-
cause of its superior speed, accuracy, and functionality, the NI PXI-4070 is ideal for use in automated
tests on both the production floor and in R&D environments.

PXI-4070 FlexDMM Data Sheet.pdf
PXI-4070 Specifications.pdf
PXI-4070 Getting Started Guide.pdf

01 How to Use a Multimeter From National Instruments - Tutorial.pdf
02 Understanding the FlexDMM Architecture - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
03 Digital Multimeter Measurement Fundamentals - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
04 Digital Multimeter Measurement Techniques and Definitions - PXI-4070.pdf
05 Digital Multimeter Measurement Defaults - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
06 Digital Multimeter Measurement Cycle - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
07 DC Voltage Measurements - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
08 AC Voltage RMS Measurements - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
09 Eliminate Traditional Digital Multimeter Accuracy Errors - PXI-4070.pdf
10 Resistance Measurements - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
11 Frequency & Period Measurements - PXI-4070.pdf
12 Capacitance & Inductance Measurements - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
13 Isolated Digitizer Measurements - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf

14 Measure Real Power with a Digital Multimeter - Tutorial - PXI-4070.pdf
15 PXI-4070 A Benchmark Comparison of DMMs.pdf
3.5.7 PXI-8221 Card Carrier Module
3.5.7.1 summary
• PC Card carrier module

• Accepts PCMCIA (16-bit) and CardBus (32-bit)
• Accepts 2 type I/II cards or 1 type III card, 3.3 V and 5 V
• Serialized interrupt request (IRQ) in PXI handles legacy

ISA-style interrupts
• PCI interface offers maximum performance
• Compatible with NI PXI-8171 Series controllers pix 85: PXI-8221 Card Carrier Module
3.5.7.2 Overview
The NI PXI-8221 accepts two PC Cards in a single-slot PXI module, giving you more options for expand-
ing PXI and CompactPCI systems. You can use the NI PXI-8221 to add any functionality currently avail-
able in PCMCIA or CardBus cards. The NI PXI-8221 module works with NI PXI-8171 Series controllers
only.

PXI-8221 Card Carrier Module Data Sheet.pdf
PXI-8221 Installation Guide.pdf
3.5.8 SCXI-1127 64-channel multiplexer
3.5.8.1 summary
• High voltage multiplexer/ matrix with electromechanical relays

• Configuration determined by terminal block
• 4 x 8 2-wire matrix mode with SCXI-1332 terminal block
• 512-step scanlist for deterministic scanning
• Effortless matrix expansion
• Fully software programmable
• Easy instrument synchronization with hardware triggers
pix 86: SCXI-1127 Multiplexer

3.5.8.2 Overview
The National Instruments SCXI-1127 is a 32-channel (2-wire) high-density armature relay module that
can act as a multiplexer or matrix module. As a multiplexer, the NI SCXI-1127 can operate in different
modes including 1-wire for large-channel-count systems, 2-wire for differential pair systems, or 3 and 4-
wire modes for resistive measurements including RTDs and thermistor. With SCXI front-mounting termi-
nal blocks, the SCXI-1127 becomes an 64x1 1-wire matrix, 32x1 2-wire matrix, 4x8 2-wire matrix, or 16x1
4-wire matrix. Expand the measurement power of your digital multimeter (DMM), or build a complete ATE
switching system for all of your instruments, with one or more of these modules.

SCXI-1127 Multiplexer Data Sheet.pdf
SCXI-1127 Multiplexer Specification.pdf
SCXI-1127 User Manual.pdf
SCXI-1127 Matrix Switch Expansion Guide.pdf

01 General Switching Considerations - Tutorial.pdf
02 Understanding Switch Topologies - Tutorial.pdf
03 Creating a Large Switch Matrix - Tutorial - SCXI-1127.pdf
04 RF Switching Considerations - Tutorial.pdf
05 Reed Relay Protection - Tutorial.pdf
3.5.9 SCXI-1331 64-channel Terminal Block
3.5.9.1 summary
• Terminal block for SCXI-1127 multiplexer

• Mounts on the front of an SCXI-1127 switch module
• General-purpose terminal block for signal conditioning
and cold-junction compensation
• Recommended for multiplexer or customized matrix
applications
• Shielded for quick, convenient signal connections
pix 87: SCXI-1331 Terminal Block
3.5.9.2 Overview
The National Instruments SCXI-1331 is a general-purpose terminal block for use with the NI SCXI-1127
or NI SCXI-1128 multiplexer/matrix switch modules. This terminal block provides 64 generic screw termi-
nals for connection to the SCXI-1127/1128 lines and a cold-junction compensation sensor. Select the NI
SCXI-1331 when using the SCXI-1127 or SCXI-1128 to scan thermocouple or voltage signals or when
you need a matrix configuration other than 8 columns X 4 rows.

SCXI-1331 Terminal Block Data Sheet.pdf
SCXI-1331 Terminal Block Installation Instructions.pdf
3.5.10 PCI-6527 digital I/O-board
3.5.10.1 summary
• 24 optically isolated inputs; 24 digital switch outputs

• 0 to 28 VDC input range, switch currents up
to 120 mA
• NI-DAQ (Data Acquisition) driver software
• Protects system from noise and spikes

pix 88: PCI-6527 digital I/O-board
3.5.10.2 Overview
The National Instruments PCI-6527 is a 48-bit, parallel, isolated digital I/O board for PCI. The NI PCI-
6527 has 24 digital inputs, 24 digital switch outputs, and no jumpers. With the PCI-6527, you can sense
digital levels up to 28 VDC and switch currents of up to 120 mA.
Annotation: As alread mentioned this board is used for adapter control in the plant.

PCI-6527 Data Sheet.pdf
PCI-6527 User Manual.pdf
PCI-6527 What is the Maximum Turn-on and Turn-off Time for the Solid State Relays.pdf
3.5.11 PXI-8420/4 serial RS-232 Interface-Board, 4 channels
3.5.11.1 summary
• RS-232 interface board with 4 channels

• Compatible with standard PC serial port
• Handles RTS/CTS hardware handshake lines
• Interrupt sharing between ports
• Full Windows Plug and Play compatibility for switchless
configuration
pix 89: PXI-8420/4 4-channel RS-232 from NI
This board is only built-in in a production tester for connection of bar code scanners, card cages and so
on.

3.5.11.2 Overview
The National Instruments PXI-8420 Series modules are asynchronous RS232 interfaces, available with
up to 16 ports. NI PXI-8420/4 has four serial RS-232 interfaces. NI PXI-8422 Series modules are identical
but offer 2000 V of optical isolation with two or four ports.
PXI-8420-4 Data Sheet.pdf
How to Do a Serial Loopback Test - Tutorial - NI.pdf

NI Serial Hardware Specifications Guide.pdf
PCI-PXI Serial Installation Guide.pdf
PXI Serial Installation Guide.pdf
3.5.12 Additional articles from NI: Basics, Measurement, Data Acquisition

01 Continuous-Time Signals and Systems.pdf
02 Bandwidth, Sample Rate, and Nyquist Theorem.pdf
03 Analog Sampling Basics.pdf
04 Digital Waveform Timing.pdf
05 Principles of Analog Signal Conditioning.pdf
06 Signal Conditioning Fundamentals for Computer-Based Data Acquisition Systems.pdf
07 2-Wire and 3-Wire Sensors.pdf
08 Serial Communications.pdf
09 Reduce Errors Into Your High-Speed Data Acquisition.pdf
10 Making Microwave Measurements with the PXI Platform and LabView.pdf
11 Think Synchronization First to Optimize Automated Test.pdf
12 Resistance Measurement - Indirect Method.pdf
13 Temperature Measurement Basics.pdf
14 Temperature Measurement with a Thermocouple or RTD.pdf
15 Removing Thermal Offset Errors.pdf
16 Anatomy of a Video Signal.pdf
17 Anatomy of a Camera.pdf
18 PCI Bus.pdf
19 GPIB Hardware and Software Specifications.pdf
20 Short Tutorial on VXI - MXI.pdf
21 DC Motor Calculations, part 1.pdf

PXI-system SCXI-system
industry PC multiplexer, 2 x 1 of 64
CAN-interface power supply
LIN-interface digital multimeter
pix 90: Look at the PXI-/SCXI-system from National Instruments behind the pulled down front panel with
Virginia-Panel for contacting the device under test
3.6 Interconnect systems from VPC (Virginia Panel Corporation)

As connection system which connects the device under test directly or via an adapter cable with the
tester the mass interconnect systems from Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC), series "Gemini" are used.
Mass InterConnect solutions allow simultaneous connection of a multitude of digital, analog, RF, power,
and fiber optic signals through one simple device. Virginia Panel Mass InterConnect Solutions provide
fast and reliable “unit under test” changeover, reduced test costs and improved production throughput.
The usage in PXI-, SCXI- and VXI-applications is possible. The system offers modular flexibility and is an
ideal solution for input and output of signals with up to 20 000 mating cycles.
3.6.1 Gemini 2106

The 6 module Gemini solution provides versatility on a small footprint. This small, high-density receiver
can simultaneously engage up to 768 signal contacts. The adaptable 6 module integrates signal, coax,
power, fiber optic, pneumatic, and thermocouple contacts in unlimited module configurations. The con-
tacts are incorporated into cable assemblies for specific PXI cards. The Vertical Hinged Mounting Frame
is suitable for Rack or Chassis mount applications. The ITA has a unique, removable two-piece, EMI-
shielded cover which allows easy access to the modules and contacts providing the customer with a
complete solution that is simple, modular, reconfigurable and accessible.

pix 91: Gemini 2106, mounted in a PXI-Chassis pix 92: 2106 Receiver
module 1 module 2 module 3 module 4 module 5 module 6

19-pin 50A 19- pin 50A 19- pin 50A 192- pin 3A 192- pin 3A 192- pin 3A
load 1 load 1 load 1 1...192 1..8 4 times RS232
load 2 load 2 load 2 DMM input
load 3 load 3 load 3 MUX boards
load 4 load 4 load 4 (3 x SCXI-1127) a 16 Pins 5 volt
load 5 load 5 load 5 12 volt
load 6 load 6 load 6 52 Pins for 24 volt
load 7 load 7 load 7 special
load 8 load 8 load 8 wirings 24 dig. inputs
load 9 load 9 load 9 24 dig. outputs
load 10 load 10 load 10 10 Pins (PCI-6527)
load 11 load 11 load 11 for CAN and LIN
load 12 load 12 load 12
cl.30_1 cl.31_1 cl.30_3
cl.30_2 cl.31_2 cl.30_4
sense + sense - cl.30_5
pix 93: Standard pinning of a 6-module Gemini Receiver
The standard pin configuration of the VPC G10 is a little bit divergent to that of the G6 and is described in
the documentation of each test system. The pin configuration of the G10 and G12 are identical, only the
connectors are arranged horizontal and the succession differs.

3.6.2 Gemini 2110
The 10 module solution provides great reliability, engaging up to 1280 signal contacts.
pix 94: System Gemini 2110

pix 95: 2110 Receiver
pix 96: G2-connection with 2
modules as a further example
pix 97: PXI-system with hinged

connection field (receiver) using
prefabricated cables
3.6.3 G12 Mass InterConnect System

The G12 system features an aluminium platform to accommodate ICT (Incircuit-Testadapter) and other
bed-of-nails testing requirements. Integrated guide pins provide precise lead-in.
Configurable are up to 2880 signal contacts in 12 modules. Slides are rated to support 180 lbs (81 kg) to
accommodate even the largest fixtures.
pix 98: G12 System for heavy adapters
pix 99: G12 as slide-in unit

See also homepage from VPC: http://www.vpc.com/
2100 series.pdf
2100 User Manual.pdf
PXI InterConnect Solutions.pdf
G12 Data Sheet.pdf
G12 User Manual.pdf
VPC TAC Contact Care Cleaning.pdf
G12 Video.wmv (Video for a Media Player)
DMM MUX 191 channel
1. loadmodul
8 x 16 pins input
2. loadmodul boards, 64 Pins
special wiring
3. loadmodul
one load module consists of 4-times RS 232, supply

two LB 214 and one LB 324 5, 12, 24 volt, 48 digital I/O
pix 100: Front view of Virginia-Panel for mechanical contacting of the device under test
pix 101: View on wiring of Virginia-Panel

4 Mains supply unit
The height of the slide-in unit is 2 HE. The mains supply unit is also called switch on unit, service module
or emergency stop module. It is the rack internal AC current source of mains voltage with 230 V/ 16 A (or
400 V supply) via a power outlet box.
There are two different basic modules:
• 230 V/ 16 A (1-phase), type designation EE230
• 400 V/ 16 A (3-phase), type designation EE400.
This is the rack internal AC current source of mains voltage with 230 V/ 16 A (or 400 V supply) via a
power outlet box and implies an on-off switch, a fault current circuit breaker and an emergency stop.
The following components are built-in:
• emergency stop
• fault current circuit breaker
• motor protection switch with on-/off-function and undervoltage trigger switch for emergency stop
• 9-fold socket board for supply of devices
• service power point in the front panel.
Customer-specific extensions are possible, e.g. external emergency stop or a time delayed power-up
sequence of several loads.
pix 102: mains supply unit type EE230
pix 103: mains supply unit type EE400

5 DC Electronic Load 6060B from Agilent
5.1 Summary
• Built-in pulse waveform generation with programmable
amplitude, frequency, duty cycle and slew rate
• Continuous and pulse modes
• Full protection from over-current, over-voltage,
overpower, over-temperature, and reverse polarity
• Trigger for external synchronization pix 104: DC Electronic Load
6060B from Agilent
• Analog voltage control in constant current mode
• Electronic calibration
• VXI plug & play drivers
5.2 Overview
The Agilent 6060B is a 300 W, single output electronic load, ideal for evaluation of DC power sources
and power components in bench applications. The 6060B has built-in measurement functions that make
it convenient for testing single output applications.
5.3 Related documents

6060 Series Data Sheet.pdf
6060B - 6063B Single Input Electronic Loads Operating Manual.pdf
606xB Programming Manual.pdf
5.4 Additional articles from Agilent

01 Ten Practical Tips About Power Products.pdf
02 Agilent ASCII Table for GPIB.pdf
03 Agilent RS-232 Troubleshooting.pdf
04 Agilent The Programming of USB Instruments.pdf
05 Application Note - Battery Testing.pdf
06 Application Note - Power Supply Testing.pdf
07 Application Note - Pulsed Characterization of Power Semiconductors Using Electronic Loads.pdf
08 Application Note - Zero Volt Electronic Load.pdf

5.5 Articles about software and programming
01 Agilent IO Libraries Suite Getting Started Dec2004.pdf
02 Agilent IO Libraries Suite VISA Users Guide Dec2004.pdf
03 Agilent IO Libraries Suite USB-LAN-GPIB Connectivity Guide Dec2004.pdf
04 Agilent IO Libraries Suite SICL Users Guide Dec2004.pdf
05 Agilent IO Libraries Suite Troubleshooting Guide.chm
6 Monitor
To display program and measurement data the tester has an optional 17'' TFT monitor built-in.
7 Pull out delivery table
The keyboard is in a drawer below the pull out delivery table. When the drawer is closed the keyboard is
protected against impurity and does not disturb the working process.
pix 105: 2 HE keyboard plug-in unit

8 Load slide-in units and relay boards
8.1 Load slide-in unit, general points
exhaust ventilation
dummy loads
forced ventilation
space for original loads

pix 106: View into the changeable load slide-in unit
The load slide-in unit is a standard interface. Optional there are original or dummy loads in it, an individ-
ual wiring is possible. The load slide-in unit can be pulled out to 110 % and therefore is accessible easily
from both sides. After unlocking the load slide-in unit can be changed from the front. The load slide-in unit
are the 20 % of the tester which must be created new for a new project, because the loads are project
specific. The rest of 80 % of the tester can be used again and again, therefore you have great cost sav-
ings.
PS: cl. 30, cl. 31, CAN, LIN
S+,S-; EL: +/-;
DMM: High/Low/
Ampere expansion connector
to 2. LB 300
RS 232 decoupled for

stimulus control of the CGS-
(frequency generator, boards
resistance decade,
DA-converter)
LB 300
wiring from VPC to load
wiring
LB 214 and LB 324
outputs of the LB 324
(switches module pins to
the load)
load slide-in unit Connection cable module input

wiring for extensions and parallel
bus, 2 cables / inp. cable LB 940
pix 107: LB 300 and load slide-in unit, rear side of the rack

8.2 Load slide-in unit LE 300
3 times 8 TN from CGS
pix 108: Example of a load slide-in unit LE 300
pix 109: Rear view load slide-in unit LE 300

Virginia-Panel load
slide-in
unit
pix 110: Block diagram load slide-in unit LE 300
Short description of the connectors in the above picture:

LMSx = connections load-board package (LB 324, LB 214) with loads, 16-times and PS+ und PS–
EMSx-50 = connections of the LB 940 with loads
EMSx-25 = 16 bit open-collector-output for control of external relays, see pix 18, p. 27 and 8.4, p. 89.
X21 = supply voltage LE 300
special connector = individual wiring (e.g. D/A-converter)
The device under test is connected to the Virginia-Panel (VPC-Receiver) via an adapter or with a cable.
Max. 3 times 16 lines can feed to max. three load-board packages in the LB 300. Max. 4 times 16 lines
can feed to max. four input boards LB 940. The outputs of the just mentioned boards feed to the load
slide-in unit LE 300 and there are connected to original or dummy loads.
Depending on the number of (ordered) boards in the LB 300 the connection lines from the Virginia-Panel
to the LB 300 and from the LB 300 to the LE 300 are available. A later extension of the boards and of
related connection lines is possible.

8.3 Load slide-in unit LE 302
2 times PR 24 from CGS 4 times 8 TN from CGS
pix 111: Example of a load slide-in unit LE 302
pix 112: Rear view load slide-in unit LE 302

Virginia-Panel load
slide-in
unit
pix 113: Block diagram load slide-in unit LE 302
Short description of the connectors in the above picture:

HC LMSx = connection LB 404, LB 504 with loads, 16 times high current channel
LC EMSx37 = connection of LB 990 with loads, 16 times low current channel
X21 = supply voltage LE 302, data lines for PR 24
special connector = individual wiring (e.g. D/A-converter)
PSx+– = connection of PS1 and PS2 (external Agilent power supplies) for connection of loads
In the load slide-in unit LE 302 the relay control board PR 24 can be used (max. 6 boards per load slide-
in unit). The PR 24 controls the relay boards 8 CP or 8 TN in the load slide-in unit. So, in opposite to the
LE 300, here are no control lines like they are present from the LB 300 to the LE 300 and are there re-
quired to control external relays.
Because of the usage of the PR 24 in the LE 302 in this load slide-in unit much more relays can be used
as in the LE 300. One PR 24 can control 3 boards 8 TN or 8 CP. So max. 6 x 3 x 8 = 144 relays can be
controlled. Additionally if you use the PR 24 the number of used relays is independent from the number of
used LB 940 boards.
Please pay attention that, because wiring changed from LB 30x to LE 30x, only components of the same
system can be used in a tester (LB 300 with LE 300 and LB 302 with LE 302).

8.4 Relay boards
With the following relay boards load connections of a load-board package or of a board LB 940 or LB 990
can be extended in kind and number. The 8 TN and 8 CP are very space-saving because they are
mounted on DIN attachment rails.
8.4.1 Decoder board LBZ 24

summary
inputs: 2 times 1 (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA)
2 times 2 control lines
outputs: 2 times 4 resistors switched to cl. 30 or cl. 31
relay: NO
format: 100 mm x 75 mm
pix 114: Decoder board LBZ 24

block diagram: see pix 20, p. 28
Two one-out-of four decoders make it possible to switch two module pins over up to four different resis-
tors (also parallel connection) per pin to clamp 30 or clamp 31. For the control of these 8 relays 4 of the
16 extension pins of the input board LB 940 are used.
Using the LBZ 24 see also "3.3.1 Input board LB 940", p. 26 ff.
8.4.2 Decoder board LBZ 24X

summary
inputs: 8 (min. 10 µA, max. 500 mA)
8 control lines
outputs: 8 resistors switched to cl. 30 or cl. 31
relay: NO
format: 100 mm x 75 mm
pix 115: Decoder board LB 24X

block diagram: see pix 22, p. 29
The LBZ 24X makes it possible to switch arbitrarily two input pins over resistors to clamp 30 or clamp 31.
To control these 8 relays 8 of the 16 extension pins of the input board LB 940 are used. Thus to the 16
extension pins only two LBZ 24X can be connected.
Using the LBZ 24X see also "3.3.1 Input board LB 940", p. 26 ff.

8.4.3 Relay board 8 TN
summary
• 8-channel relay board (low current) for individual connections
• control by PR 24 with 20 pin IDC connector
• connection of the relay contacts by Wago Cage-Clamp-technique
• max. cross section of wire 0,5 mm²
• max. 1 A, 30 V DC per relay
• mounting on DIN attachment rail 35 mm possible
• supply voltage = 12 V DC, 0,1 A
pix 116: Relay board 8 TN

block diagram: block diagram 8TN Model1.pdf
connection PR
8 times
24
pix 117: Function of relay board 8 TN
The only difference between the 8 TN and the 8 CP is the maximum current (carrying current).
8.4.4 Relay board 8 CP

summary
• 8-channel relay board (high current) for individual connections
• control by PR 24 with 20 pin IDC connector
• connection of the relay contacts by Wago Cage-Clamp-technique
• max. cross section of wire 6,0 mm²
• max. 20 A, 16 V DC; 40 A for 2 minutes
• mounting on DIN attachment rail 35 mm possible
• supply voltage = 12 V DC, 0,5 A
pix 118: Relay board 8 CP

block diagram: block diagram 8CP Model1.pdf
connection PR 24
4 times 4 times
pix 119: Function of relay board 8 CP

8.4.5 Relay control board PR 24
summary
to 256 boards
outputs: 24 open collector
display: 24 LEDs
mounting: in load slide-in unit, see pix 111, p. 87
produkt number: 03802020
block diagram: block diagram PR24 Model1.pdf

Programmbeschreibung: prog_description CGS_PR24.pdf
pix 120: Relay control board PR 24
The relay control board PR 24 controls the relay boards 8 TN and 8 CP. Over a 20 pin flat ribbon cable
three relay boards can be controlled per PR 24. The PR 24 is mounted on the rear side of the front panel
of the load slide-in unit. The LEDs for indication of switched relays can be seen in the front panel of the
load slide-in unit.

9 Power supplies from Agilent
9.1 DC power supply 6673A from Agilent
9.1.1 Summary
• 2000 watt system power supply, 35V, 60A
• Outputs can be connected in series
• Programmable over-voltage and over-current
protection
• Over-temperature protection pix 121: DC power supply 6673A
from Agilent
• Self-test occurs at power-on from an GPIB command
• User definable power-on state
• VXI plug & play drivers
9.1.2 Overview
The Agilent 6673A model is part of the 667x series of 2000 Watt, single output, power supplies, with an
internal GPIB interface and SCPI programming. These models provide many talker/listener functions
including remote programming of voltage and current with readback of actual measured output values. 16
supplies can be connected to one GPIB interface via a serial link connection.
9.1.3 Related documents

DC Power Supplies Product Flyer.pdf
667xA Series Data Sheet_May04.pdf
667xA & 668xA Operating Guide.pdf
667xA & 668xA Programming Guide.pdf
9.1.4 6673A Service Notes

6673A-01B.pdf
6673A-02.pdf
6673A-03.pdf
6673A-04.pdf
6673A-05.pdf
6673A-06B.pdf
6673A-07A.pdf
9.1.5 Additional articles from Agilent

Ten Hints for Using Your Power Supply to Decrease Test Time.pdf
Application Note Optimizing Power Product Usage to Speed Design Validation Testing.pdf

9.1.6 Häufig gestellte Fragen zu den Netzteilen von Agilent (FAQs)
01 DC Power Supplies in Series or in Parallel.pdf
02 Power Supplies with Inductive Loads.pdf
03 To Offset Voltage Drop by Long Cables.pdf
04 How to put Power Supply in Constant Current Mode.pdf
05 Synchronize Different Power Supply Outputs.pdf
06 Can Agilent Power Supplies sink Current.pdf
07 Power Supply Remote Shut-Off.pdf
08 Accept Commands over GPIB.pdf
09 Transient Current Overshoot above Limit Setting.pdf
10 Superimpose Noise on the DC Power Supply Output.pdf
11 Why Power Supply Readback Intermittently Corrupted.pdf
12 P-P Voltage Noise Versus RMS Noise.pdf
13 Float Power Supply above Ground.pdf
9.2 DC power supply 6683A from

Agilent
9.2.1 Summary
• 5000 watt system power supply, 32V, 160A
• Switching power supply with low noise
• All other data like power supply 6673A
pix 122: DC power supply 6683A

from Agilent
9.2.2 Related documents
DC Power Supplies Product Flyer.pdf
668x Series Data Sheet_May04.pdf
668xA Service Manual.pdf
9.2.3 6673A Service Notes

6683A-01.pdf
6683A-02.pdf
6683A-03.pdf
6683A-04.pdf
6683A-05.pdf
6683A-06.pdf
6683A-07.pdf

10 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Göpel Inc.
Homepage of the company Göpel: http://www.goepel.com/
10.1 The PXI 3051 CAN-Bus-Controller

PXI 3051 has been developed to provide CAN interfaces for the inter-
change of messages in a CAN network. The CAN board’s goal is that each
CAN interface has its own micro controller. Therefore, it is possible to gen-
erate real timings at CAN messages. The card is built modularly and
realizes two to four CAN interfaces. To ensure a high flexibility, the trans-
ceivers on the board are arranged as SIMM modules. For high speed
transceivers there is a terminating resistor of 120 Ohm on the board, which
can easily be switched to the CAN signals via a jumper at every time.
pix 123: CAN-board from Göpel

Features:
• Up to four independent full-CAN controllers
• CAN protocol conforms to CAN specification 2.0B
• Real time simulation of ECUs by means of "intelligent" CAN interface
• Freely configurable transceiver according to CAN interface (high or low speed)
• Output of arbitrary CAN messages of variable numbers
• Provision of onboard-functions in the area transport- and diagnose protocols
• Embedment of CAN data basis (dbc-file)
10.2 The PXI 3072 LIN-Bus-Controller
PXI 3072 provides LIN interfaces for the data transfer in LIN networks.
The card is configured modularly and implements three LIN interfaces.
Each interface can be configured as Master and Slave.
The hardware has extra circuit sections, for example relays for intercon-
necting the 3 interfaces to a complete LIN network or the combination of
resistors for the quiescent level measurement. It is possible to apply the
board in a CompactPCI and a PXI system.
pix 124: LIN-board from Göpel

Features:
• Up to three independent LIN interfaces
• Interfaces via software as master or slave individual configurable
• Variable LIN transceiver circuit by pluggable SIMM-modules
• Program controlled interconnection of the interfaces is possible
• Output of arbitrary LIN messages (rest bus simulation possible)
• Storage of LIN bus activities
• Embedment of CAN data basis (dbc-file)
11 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Vector, CANcardXL

Homepage of Vector in the web: http://www.vector-cantech.com
The development, simulation, testing and maintenance of mobile and stationary LIN and CAN networks
require powerful, userfriendly and adaptive hardware interfaces. In its compact PC-card form (Type II)
CANcardXL is the ideal solution for use in laptop computers.
Features:
• PC-card (Type II)
• 32 bit microcontroller at 64 MHz
• 2 completely independent channels
• CAN 2.0B and LIN
• Sending and receiving Data and Remote Frames
• Listening to a CAN bus without influencing it (Silent-Mode)
• Detecting and generating Error Frames
• Buffering of messages on the card
• Time synchronization (SyncBox XL)
• Simultaneous operation of multiple cards
• Bus Transceiver in CANcabs/LINcabs pix 125: CANcardXL from Vector
• Plug & Play
With the CANcardXL Vector offers a new generation of bus interface cards for general and high-end ap-
plications, e.g. where precise time synchronization and time stamps are required. The user can choose
between several different bus driver types.
CANcardXL can be operated with all Vector tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe and/or CANape. Further-
more it is also possible to create your own applications using the "XL Driver Library".
The user can choose from a large variety of Vector connection cables with integrated bus drivers, (known
as CAN-/LINcabs). The LINcab 6259opto is used for LIN applications. The CANcardXL can be operated

with any combination of CANcabs and LINcabs. CANcabs or LINcabs are needed to operate CAN-
cardXL.
Compared to previous Vector PCMCIA CAN interfaces, CANcardXL offers the following additional func-
tions:
• Access to LIN bus
• Greater throughput (35000 messages per second)
• Precise time stamp (1µs)
• Precise measurement of bus load
• Message preprocessing on the card to reduce PC loading
• FPGA Update is possible at customer site
Related documents: Vector CANcardXL DataSheet.pdf
Articles from Vector related to CANcardXL: (all in german)

Messen im Gleichtakt.pdf
Schnittstellen-Hardware für den Automotive-Bereich.pdf
XL-Interface-Familie für CAN und LIN.pdf
12 Definitions und abbreviations

ATE Automatic Test Equipment
CAN Controller Area Network
CW clockwise
CCW counterclockwise
DAQ Data Acquisition
DMM digital multi meter
DUT Device Under Test
ECU Electronic Control Unit
E-load electronic load
GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE- or IEC-Bus)
HC-Bus High Current Bus
HW Hardware
I/O Input/Output
ITA Interchangeable Test Adapter (VPC Inc.)
cl. clamp
cl. 30 vehicle battery plus
cl. 31 vehicle battery minus (vehicle electrical reference point)
LC-Bus Low Current Bus
LIN Local Interconnect Network
NI National Instruments
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect, bus system from Intel
PXI PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation
SCXI Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instruments
S/s Samples per second
SW Software
TAC Twin Access Contact (contacting process of VPC Inc.)
VPC Virginia Panel Corporation

13 Index
6060B 5, 8, 15, 68, 82 E
6673A 5, 6, 9, 14, 16, 17, 44, 68, 92, 93 EE230 8, 81
6683A 6, 9, 93 EE400 8, 81
8 CP 5, 9, 18, 88, 89, 90, 91 EL 250 4, 7, 24, 36, 37, 65
8 TN 5, 9, 18, 88, 89, 90, 91 EL 4 4, 8, 51, 52, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
EL 4A 4, 8, 61, 62, 65
A EL 4N 4, 8, 62, 65
AC current source 15, 81 E-Last 48, 50
accuracy 37, 62, 63, 72 electronic load 3, 4, 7, 8, 15, 16, 18, 24, 36, 37, 41, 52, 63,
acknowledge 45 64, 68, 82, 96
address assignment 18 E-load 8, 15, 18, 21, 22, 34, 41, 48, 50, 52, 96
adjustable power supply 4, 8, 18, 63 embedded controller 71
Agilent 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 44, 49, 52, 68, 82, 83, 88, emergency stop 15, 18, 81
92, 93 extension pins 31, 34, 89
ambient temperature 30, 34, 59, 61
ammeter 25, 41, 49 F
analog power supply 62, 65 fault current circuit breaker 15, 81
application example 3, 21, 22 free height unit 16
frequency generator 27, 39, 57
B full-CAN 94
bar code scanner 75 fuse-protected 44
baudrate 18, 65, 67
bus lines 8, 26, 27, 33, 34, 39, 41, 48, 56, 57, 59 G
Gemini 6 14, 16
C Gemini G12 14
CAN signals 94 Göpel 6, 9, 18, 36, 64, 68, 94
CAN-Bus-Controller 6, 94 GPIB-Bus 15, 17
CANcardXL 6, 9, 95, 96 ground referenced signals 39
card carrier module 73 ground test 41
CGS 1, 2, 8, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25, 26, 30, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 45, 56, 58, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 91 H
CGS-bus 45, 67 HC-Bus 7, 8, 31, 33, 44, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 58, 59, 60,
channel 3, 4, 7, 8, 18, 24, 27, 28, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41, 49, 51, 61, 96
57, 60, 61, 64, 66, 68, 71, 73, 74, 75, 88, 90 height 3, 14, 16, 21, 81
CL 11 3, 7, 35 high current 18, 30, 31, 34, 49, 88, 90
CL 22 3, 4, 7, 35, 64, 65, 67 High Current (HC)-Bus 53
CompactPCI 69, 71, 73, 94 high current measurements 49
Constant current supply 52, 62
contacting 8, 11, 14, 16, 68, 77, 80, 96
continuous current 30, 34 I
controller 4, 8, 18, 64, 67, 70, 71, 94 Incircuit-Testadapter 79
copper rails 7, 32, 33, 53, 59 initialization 34, 67
cost-saving 12 input board 7, 24, 26, 27, 39, 56, 86, 89
current flow 7, 22, 23, 30, 34, 48, 59, 61, 64 input pin 7, 27, 57, 89
current limiting 52, 63 interface converter 67
current measurement 7, 8, 18, 40, 41, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, IRP 12-8 24, 65
56, 61, 64 IRP 5-9 24
current range 30, 34, 49, 59, 61
current source 15, 18, 81 J
jacks 31, 32, 53, 61
D jumper field 28
DA 450 4, 7, 24, 38
DA 850 4, 8, 66, 67 K
daisy-chain 69, 71 keyboard 8, 14, 16, 83
dbc-file 94, 95 K-line 35, 39
DC power source 82
decoder board 5, 9, 89
delivery table 5, 83 L
depth 14 LB 180 4, 7, 24, 26, 27, 39, 41, 51, 56, 57, 65
development 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 71, 95 LB 214 3, 7, 16, 21, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 60, 61, 86
development tester 7, 10, 11, 15 LB 300 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25,
device under test 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, 33, 36, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 40, 42, 43, 65, 84, 86, 88
39, 40, 41, 57, 59, 60, 61, 68, 77, 80, 86 LB 300-system 18, 28
digital I/O board 75 LB 302 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 18, 42, 43, 45, 46, 52, 53, 56, 57, 59,
digital multimeter 40, 41, 49, 68, 74 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 88
digital to analog converter 24, 38, 66 LB 302M1 56
dimensions 14 LB 302-system 18
documentation 1, 2, 4, 70 LB 324 3, 7, 16, 21, 30, 31, 32, 34, 60, 86
dummy load 15, 17, 31, 84, 86 LB 404 4, 8, 49, 53, 58, 59, 61, 88
LB 504 60, 88

LB 504B 4, 8, 60, 61 PXI 3051 6, 68, 94
LB 940 3, 7, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 39, 86, 88, 89 PXI 3072 6, 68, 94
LB 990 4, 8, 51, 56, 57, 58, 88, 89 PXI-1010 4, 8, 70, 71
LBZ 24 5, 7, 9, 27, 28, 29, 89 PXI-4070 4, 8, 68, 72, 73
LBZ 24X 5, 7, 27, 28, 29, 89 PXI-8186 4, 8, 71
LC-Bus 8, 26, 39, 51, 52, 56, 57, 58, 96 PXI-8221 4, 8, 73
LE 300 5, 9, 85, 86, 88 PXI-8420/4 5, 8, 75, 76
LE 302 5, 9, 67, 87, 88 PXI-system 8, 16, 40, 68, 69, 79
LEDs 55, 58, 60, 61, 65, 66, 67, 91 qualification 10, 11, 12, 14, 17
life test 10, 11 qualification tester 10, 11, 14, 17
LIN network 94
LIN-/CAN-Bus 3, 24
literature 4, 5, 70, 72, 74, 76
R
reference clock 69
load box 17
relay contacts 18, 30, 34, 37, 53, 59, 61, 90
load slide-in unit 7, 8, 9, 18, 27, 30, 31, 32, 50, 57, 60, 61,
relay control lines 7, 26, 27, 28, 29
67, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 91
relay driver 28, 29
load-board package 16, 19, 21, 24, 31, 34, 59, 61, 86, 89
relay matrix 15, 39
low current 30, 31, 34, 49, 88, 90
relay module 74
low current measurements 49
resistance decade 7, 24, 27, 37, 38, 39
low current relay 30, 31, 34
resistance range 37
resolution 24, 36, 38, 52, 63, 64, 66, 72
M rest bus simulation 95
mains supply unit 8, 15, 81 reverse of polarity 7, 44, 45
mains voltage 15, 81 reverse polarity test 18
master 67, 95 ripple 65, 66
Master 67 RS-232 interface 75, 76
Matrix 56 RS-485 interface 25
module qualification 11
motor 7, 22, 23, 34, 53, 81
MS1 7, 25
S
SC 1 4, 8, 18, 65, 67
multiplexer 4, 40, 68, 73, 74
SCXI 4, 8, 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 96
SCXI-1127 4, 8, 68, 73, 74, 78
N SCXI-1331 4, 8, 74, 75
National Instruments 4, 8, 16, 40, 45, 68, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, self-test 65
76, 77, 96 Self-test 18, 92
noise 62, 75, 93 sense connections 44
no-load current 36 sense lines 41
no-load operation 36 serial interface 25
serial port 75
short-circuit 15, 36
O shuntmodul 8, 48, 49
on-off switch 14, 15, 17, 81
Shuntmodul 51
open collector 28, 31, 91
shunts 8, 25, 40, 48, 49
operating mode 63, 64, 70
Shunts 49
original load 21, 31
signal conditioning 70, 71, 74
output board 7, 8, 10, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 58, 59,
signal distribution board 7, 27, 39, 41, 57
61
simulation 15, 36, 94, 95
output boards 7, 10, 21, 22, 23
slave 67, 95
overload 15, 64
slide-in unit with loads 17
software 2, 5, 10, 11, 12, 18, 24, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36, 38, 49,
P 63, 64, 66, 68, 69, 71, 73, 75, 83, 95
PCI-6527 4, 8, 68, 75, 78 software tester 10, 11
Plug and Play 75 Star Trigger 69
polarity reversal 7, 22, 23, 34 stimuli 16
potential free 39, 44, 61 switching capability 30, 34, 59, 61
potentiometer 38 system controller 18, 67
Power 2 4, 7, 16, 25, 40, 41 system costs 12
Power 3 4, 7, 8, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 61 T
Power 3c 8, 45, 46
temperature 30, 34, 36, 37, 64, 71, 82, 92
Power 3z 4, 7, 8, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50
temperature coefficient 37
Power 3z-1 45, 48
test of reverse polarity 44
Power 3z-2 45, 48, 50
TFT monitor 14, 16, 83
power dissipation 32, 63
time stamp 95, 96
power rating 38, 66
Trigger Bus 69
power supplies 18, 24, 25, 88, 92
tutorials 4, 5, 70, 72, 74, 76
power supply 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 25, 40, 44, 45, 48, 52,
53, 62, 65, 66, 68, 92, 93
PR 24 5, 9, 18, 28, 88, 90, 91 U
production 10, 11, 14, 17, 69, 72, 75, 77 USB 2.0 67, 71
production tester 10, 11, 14, 17, 75
programmable 15, 17, 24, 25, 37, 38, 63, 66, 73, 82
project specific 17, 84
V
Vector 6, 9, 95, 96
PSA 8 4, 8, 66
Virginia-Panel 3, 8, 14, 16, 44, 45, 68, 77, 80, 86
pull out table 3, 16

voltage coded switch 27 WD 6 4, 7, 24, 37, 38, 39, 56, 65
VPC 5, 14, 16, 77, 78, 80, 86, 96 width 14, 24
wiring of inputs and outputs 17
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Author: Christian Anderl

Date of issue: 04.04.2005

Date of change: 30.05.2005

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1 Kinds of test equipment...................................................................................... 10

1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10

1.3 Economic advantages by standardization ....................................................................................12

2 Structure of the testers ....................................................................................... 14

2.1 General structure .............................................................................................................................14

2.2 Overview of tester components .....................................................................................................15

3 The tester components in detail......................................................................... 18

3.1 Summary of the advantages of the LB 302-System .....................................................................18

3.2 Electronic slide-in unit LB 300, general structure........................................................................19

3.3 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 300 ..............................................................26

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3.4 Individual boards of the electronic slide-in unit LB 302 ..............................................................42

3.5 PXI-System from National Instruments (NI) Inc. ...........................................................................68

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3.6 Interconnect systems from VPC (Virginia Panel Corporation) ...................................................77

4 Mains supply unit ................................................................................................ 81

5 DC Electronic Load 6060B from Agilent ............................................................ 82

5.2 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................82

5.3 Related documents..........................................................................................................................82

5.4 Additional articles from Agilent .....................................................................................................82

5.5 Articles about software and programming ...................................................................................83

7 Pull out delivery table.......................................................................................... 83

8 Load slide-in units and relay boards ................................................................. 84

8.1 Load slide-in unit, general points ..................................................................................................84

8.2 Load slide-in unit LE 300.................................................................................................................85

8.3 Load slide-in unit LE 302.................................................................................................................87

8.4 Relay boards.....................................................................................................................................89

9 Power supplies from Agilent .............................................................................. 92

9.1 DC power supply 6673A from Agilent............................................................................................92

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9.2 DC power supply 6683A from Agilent............................................................................................93

10 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Göpel Inc..................................................................... 94

10.1 The PXI 3051 CAN-Bus-Controller..............................................................................................94

10.2 The PXI 3072 LIN-Bus-Controller................................................................................................94

11 CAN-/LIN-Interface from Vector, CANcardXL .................................................... 95

12 Definitions und abbreviations ............................................................................ 96

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