Device Node Tree¶

This chapter contains reference documentation for the settings and measurement data available on SHFLI Instruments. Whilst Functional Description describes many of these settings in terms of the features available in the LabOne User Interface, this chapter describes them on the device level and provides a hierarchically organized and comprehensive list of device functionality.

Since these settings and data streams may be written and read using the LabOne APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) this chapter is of particular interest to users who would like to perform measurements programmatically via LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, .NET or C.

Please see:

Introduction for an introduction of how the instrument's settings and measurement data are organized hierarchically in the Data Server's so-called "Node Tree".
Reference Node Documentation for a reference list of the settings and measurement data available on SHFLI Instruments, organized by branch in the Node Tree.

Introduction¶

This chapter provides an overview of how an instrument's configuration and output is organized by the Data Server.

All communication with an instrument occurs via the Data Server program the instrument is connected to (see LabOne Software Architecture for an overview of LabOne's software components). Although the instrument's settings are stored locally on the device, it is the Data Server's task to ensure it maintains the values of the current settings and makes these settings (and any subscribed data) available to all its current clients. A client may be the LabOne User Interface or a user's own program implemented using one of the LabOne Application Programming Interfaces, e.g., Python.

The instrument's settings and data are organized by the Data Server in a file-system-like hierarchical structure called the node tree. When an instrument is connected to a Data Server, its device ID becomes a top-level branch in the Data Server's node tree. The features of the instrument are organized as branches underneath the top-level device branch and the individual instrument settings are leaves of these branches.

For example, the auxiliary outputs of the instrument with device ID "dev1000" are located in the tree in the branch:

/dev1000/auxouts/

In turn, each individual auxiliary output channel has its own branch underneath the "AUXOUTS" branch.

/dev1000/auxouts/0/
/dev1000/auxouts/1/
/dev1000/auxouts/2/
/dev1000/auxouts/3/

Whilst the auxiliary outputs and other channels are labelled on the instrument's panels and the User Interface using 1-based indexing, the Data Server's node tree uses 0-based indexing. Individual settings (and data) of an auxiliary output are available as leaves underneath the corresponding channel's branch:

/dev1000/auxouts/0/demodselect
/dev1000/auxouts/0/limitlower
/dev1000/auxouts/0/limitupper
/dev1000/auxouts/0/offset
/dev1000/auxouts/0/outputselect
/dev1000/auxouts/0/preoffset
/dev1000/auxouts/0/scale
/dev1000/auxouts/0/value

These are all individual node paths in the node tree; the lowest-level nodes which represent a single instrument setting or data stream. Whether the node is an instrument setting or data-stream and which type of data it contains or provides is well-defined and documented on a per-node basis in the Reference Node Documentation section in the relevant instrument-specific user manual. The different properties and types are explained in Node Properties and Data Types .

For instrument settings, a Data Server client modifies the node's value by specifying the appropriate path and a value to the Data Server as a (path, value) pair. When an instrument's setting is changed in the LabOne User Interface, the path and the value of the node that was changed are displayed in the Status Bar in the bottom of the Window. This is described in more detail in Exploring the Node Tree.

Module Parameters

LabOne Core Modules, such as the Sweeper, also use a similar tree-like structure to organize their parameters. Please note, however, that module nodes are not visible in the Data Server's node tree; they are local to the instance of the module created in a LabOne client and are not synchronized between clients.

Node Properties and Data Types¶

A node may have one or more of the following properties:

Property	Description
Read	Data can be read from the node.
Write	Data can be written to the node.
Setting	The node corresponds to a writable instrument configuration. The data of these nodes are persisted in snapshots of the instrument and stored in the LabOne XML settings files.
Streaming	A node with the read attribute that provides instrument data, typically at a user-configured rate. The data is usually a more complex data type, for example demodulator data is returned as `ZIDemodSample`. A full list of streaming nodes is available in the Programming Manual in the Chapter Instrument Communication. Their availability depends on the device class (e.g. MF) and the option set installed on the device.

A node may contain data of the following types:


Integer	Integer data.
Double	Double precision floating point data.
String	A string array.
Integer (enumerated)	As for Integer, but the node only allows certain values.
Composite data type	For example, `ZIDemodSample`. These custom data types are structures whose fields contain the instrument output, a timestamp and other relevant instrument settings such as the demodulator oscillator frequency. Documentation of custom data types is available in

Exploring the Node Tree¶

In the LabOne User Interface¶

A convenient method to learn which node is responsible for a specific instrument setting is to check the Command Log history in the bottom of the LabOne User Interface. The command in the Status Bar gets updated every time a configuration change is made. Figure 1 shows how the equivalent MATLAB command is displayed after modifying the value of the auxiliary output 1's offset. The format of the LabOne UI's command history can be configured in the Config Tab (MATLAB, Python and .NET are available). The entire history generated in the current UI session can be viewed by clicking the "Show Log" button.

In a LabOne Programming Interface¶

A list of nodes (under a specific branch) can be requested from the Data Server in an API client using the listNodes command (MATLAB, Python, .NET) or ziAPIListNodes() function (C API). Please see each API's command reference for more help using the listNodes command. To obtain a list of all the nodes that provide data from an instrument at a high rate, so-called streaming nodes, the streamingonly flag can be provided to listNodes. More information on data streaming and streaming nodes is available in the LabOne Programming Manual.

The detailed descriptions of nodes that is provided in Reference Node Documentation is accessible directly in the LabOne MATLAB or Python programming interfaces using the "help" command. The help command is daq.help(path) in Python and ziDAQ('help', path) in MATLAB. The command returns a description of the instrument node including access properties, data type, units and available options. The "help" command also handles wildcards to return a detailed description of all nodes matching the path. An example is provided below.

    daq = zhinst.core.ziDAQServer('localhost', 8004, 6)
    daq.help('/dev1000/auxouts/0/offset')
    # Out:
    # /dev1000/auxouts/0/OFFSET#
    # Add the specified offset voltage to the signal after scaling. Auxiliary Output
    # Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset
    # Properties: Read, Write, Setting
    # Type: Double
    # Unit: V

Data Server Nodes¶

The Data Server has nodes in the node tree available under the top-level /zi/ branch. These nodes give information about the version and state of the Data Server the client is connected to. For example, the nodes:

/zi/about/version
/zi/about/revision

are read-only nodes that contain information about the release version and revision of the Data Server. The nodes under the /zi/devices/ list which devices are connected, discoverable and visible to the Data Server.

The nodes:

/zi/config/open
/zi/config/port

are settings nodes that can be used to configure which port the Data Server listens to for incoming client connections and whether it may accept connections from clients on hosts other than the localhost.

Nodes that are of particular use to programmers are:

/zi/debug/logpath - the location of the Data Server's log in the PC's file system,
/zi/debug/level - the current log-level of the Data Server (configurable; has the Write attribute),
/zi/debug/log - the last Data Server log entries as a string array.

The Global nodes of the LabOne Data Server are listed in the Instrument Communication chapter of the LabOne Programming Manual

Reference Node Documentation¶

This section describes all the nodes in the data server’s node tree organized by branch.

AUXOUTS¶

/dev..../auxouts/n/highprecision/offset ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Adds the specified offset voltage to the signal after scaling. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

/dev..../auxouts/n/highprecision/outputchannel ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Selects the channel of the selected signal source.

/dev..../auxouts/n/highprecision/outputselect ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the signal source for the Auxiliary Output.

-1	"manual": Selects Manual as the output option.
0	"demod_x": Selects Demod X as the output option.
1	"demod_y": Selects Demod Y as the output option.
2	"demod_r": Select Demod R as the output option.
3	"demod_theta": Select Demod Theta as the output option.

/dev..../auxouts/n/highprecision/preoffset ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	unit of signal source

Adds a pre-offset to the signal before scaling is applied. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

/dev..../auxouts/n/highprecision/scale ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V / [unit of signal source]

Multiplication factor to scale the signal. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

/dev..../auxouts/n/highspeed/offset ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Adds the specified offset voltage to the signal after scaling. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

/dev..../auxouts/n/highspeed/outputchannel ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Selects the channel of the selected signal source.

/dev..../auxouts/n/highspeed/outputselect ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the signal source for the Auxiliary Output.

-1	"manual": Selects Manual as the output option.
0	"demod_x": Selects Demod X as the output option.
1	"demod_y": Selects Demod Y as the output option.
2	"demod_r": Select Demod R as the output option.
3	"demod_theta": Select Demod Theta as the output option.

/dev..../auxouts/n/highspeed/preoffset ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	unit of signal source

Adds a pre-offset to the signal before scaling is applied. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

/dev..../auxouts/n/highspeed/scale ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V / [unit of signal source]

Multiplication factor to scale the signal. Auxiliary Output Value = (Signal+Preoffset)*Scale + Offset

CLOCKBASE¶

/dev..../clockbase ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

Returns the internal clock frequency of the device.

DEMODS¶

/dev..../demods/n/adcselect ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the input signal for the demodulator.

0	"sigin0", "signal_input0": Sig In 1
1	"sigin1", "signal_input1": Sig In 2

/dev..../demods/n/burstlen ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Defines how many (complex) samples should be acquired with each trigger.

/dev..../demods/n/bypass ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Allows to bypass the demodulator low-pass filter, thus increasing the bandwidth.

0	"disabled": disabled
1	"enabled": enabled

/dev..../demods/n/droppedvectors ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the number of times demodulator streaming data (vectors) where dropped leading to gaps in the acquired signals.

/dev..../demods/n/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Enables the data acquisition for the corresponding demodulator. Note: increasing number of active demodulators increases load on the physical connection to the host computer.

0	"off": OFF: demodulator inactive
1	"on": ON: demodulator active

/dev..../demods/n/freq ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

Indicates the frequency used for demodulation and for output generation. The demodulation frequency is calculated with oscillator frequency times the harmonic factor. When the MOD option is used linear combinations of oscillator frequencies including the harmonic factors define the demodulation frequencies.

/dev..../demods/n/harmonic ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Multiplies the demodulator's reference frequency by an integer factor. If the demodulator is used as a phase detector in external reference mode (PLL), the effect is that the internal oscillator locks to the external frequency divided by the integer factor.

/dev..../demods/n/missedtrigbusy ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the number of times the acquisition unit was busy (still recording previous burst) and a trigger was omitted.

/dev..../demods/n/missedtrigfull ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the number of times the memory was full and a trigger was omitted.

/dev..../demods/n/order ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the filter roll off between 6 dB/oct and 24 dB/oct.

1	1st order filter 6 dB/oct
2	2nd order filter 12 dB/oct
3	3rd order filter 18 dB/oct
4	4th order filter 24 dB/oct

/dev..../demods/n/oscselect ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Connects the demodulator with the supplied oscillator. Number of available oscillators depends on the installed options.

0	Oscillator 1
1	Oscillator 2
2	Oscillator 3
3	Oscillator 4
4	Oscillator 5
5	Oscillator 6
6	Oscillator 7
7	Oscillator 8

/dev..../demods/n/phaseshift ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	deg

Phase shift applied to the reference input of the demodulator.

/dev..../demods/n/rate ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	1/s

Defines the demodulator sampling rate, the number of samples that are sent to the host computer per second. A rate of about 7-10 higher as compared to the filter bandwidth usually provides sufficient aliasing suppression. This is also the rate of data received by LabOne Data Server and saved to the computer hard disk. This setting has no impact on the sample rate on the auxiliary outputs connectors. Note: the value inserted by the user may be approximated to the nearest value supported by the instrument.

/dev..../demods/n/sample ¶

Properties:	Read, Stream
Type:	ZIVectorData
Unit:	Dependent

Contains streamed demodulator samples with sample interval defined by the demodulator data rate.

/dev..../demods/n/timeconstant ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	s

Sets the integration time constant or in other words, the cutoff frequency of the demodulator low pass filter.

/dev..../demods/n/trigger/mode ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the trigger mode.

1	"rising_edge": Demodulator data is streamed to the host computer on the trigger’s rising edge.
2	"falling_edge": Demodulator data is streamed to the host computer on the trigger’s falling edge.
3	"both_edge": Demodulator data is streamed to the host computer on both trigger’s edges.

/dev..../demods/n/trigger/source ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the trigger input for the demodulator.

0	"trigin1": Trigger input 1.
1	"trigin2": Trigger input 2.
2	"trigin3": Trigger input 3.
3	"trigin4": Trigger input 4.
1024	"swtrig0", "software_trigger0": Software Trigger 1.

/dev..../demods/n/trigger/triggeracq ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Enables the triggered acquisition.

0	"continuous": Continuous Demodulator data acquisition (triggering is disabled).
1	"triggered": Triggered Demodulator data acquisition.

DIOS¶

/dev..../dios/n/drive ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

When on (1), the corresponding 8-bit bus is in output mode. When off (0), it is in input mode. Bit 0 corresponds to the least significant byte. For example, the value 1 drives the least significant byte, the value 8 drives the most significant byte.

/dev..../dios/n/input ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Gives the value of the DIO input for those bytes where drive is disabled.

/dev..../dios/n/interface ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Selects the interface standard to use on the 32-bit DIO interface. A value of 0 means that a 3.3 V CMOS interface is used. A value of 1 means that an LVDS compatible interface is used.

/dev..../dios/n/mode ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Select DIO mode

0	"manual": Enables manual control of the DIO output bits.

/dev..../dios/n/output ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Sets the value of the DIO output for those bytes where 'drive' is enabled.

EXTREFS¶

/dev..../extrefs/n/adcselect ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Indicates the input signal selection for the selected demodulator.

0	"sigin0", "signal_input0": Signal Input 1 is connected to the corresponding demodulator.
1	"sigin1", "signal_input1": Signal Input 2 is connected to the corresponding demodulator.
8	"auxin0", "auxiliary_input0": Auxiliary Input 1 is connected to the corresponding demodulator.

/dev..../extrefs/n/automode ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

This defines the type of automatic adaptation of parameters in the PID used for Ext Ref.

2	"low_bandwidth", "pid_coeffs_filter_low_bw": The PID coefficients, the filter bandwidth and the output limits are automatically set using a low bandwidth.
3	"high_bandwidth", "pid_coeffs_filter_high_bw": The PID coefficients, the filter bandwidth and the output limits are automatically set using a high bandwidth.
4	"all", "pid_coeffs_filter_auto_bw": The PID coefficient, the filter bandwidth and the output limits are dynamically adapted.

/dev..../extrefs/n/demodselect ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the demodulator connected to the extref channel.

/dev..../extrefs/n/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables the external reference.

/dev..../extrefs/n/locked ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates whether the external reference is locked.

/dev..../extrefs/n/oscselect ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates which oscillator is being locked to the external reference.

FEATURES¶

/dev..../features/code ¶

Properties:	Write
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Node providing a mechanism to enter feature codes into the instrument.

/dev..../features/devtype ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Returns the device type.

/dev..../features/options ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Returns enabled options.

/dev..../features/serial ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Device serial number.

OSCS¶

/dev..../oscs/n/freq ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

Frequency control for each oscillator.

SCOPES¶

/dev..../scopes/n/averaging/count ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Configures the number of Scope measurements to average.

/dev..../scopes/n/averaging/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables averaging of Scope measurements.

/dev..../scopes/n/channels/n/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	Dependent

Enables recording for this Scope channel.

/dev..../scopes/n/channels/n/inputselect ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the scope input signal.

0	"sigin0", "signal_input0": Signal Input Channel 1
1	"sigin1", "signal_input1": Signal Input Channel 2
8	Aux Input Channel 1
9	Aux Input Channel 2
16	"auxin0", "auxiliary_input0": Aux Input Channel 1
17	"auxin1", "auxiliary_input1": Aux Input Channel 2

/dev..../scopes/n/channels/n/wave ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	ZIVectorData
Unit:	Dependent

Contains the acquired Scope measurement data.

/dev..../scopes/n/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables the acquisition of scope shots.

/dev..../scopes/n/length ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Defines the length of the recorded Scope shot in number of samples.

/dev..../scopes/n/segments/count ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Specifies the number of segments to be recorded in device memory. The maximum scope shot size is given by the available memory divided by the number of segments. This functionality requires the DIG option.

/dev..../scopes/n/segments/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enable segmented scope recording. This allows for full bandwidth recording of scope shots with a minimum dead time between individual shots. This functionality requires the DIG option.

/dev..../scopes/n/single ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Puts the Scope into single shot mode.

/dev..../scopes/n/time ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Defines the time base of the scope from the divider exponent of the instrument's clock base. The resulting sampling time is 2^n/clockbase.

/dev..../scopes/n/trigger/channel ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Selects the trigger source signal.

0	"trigin1": Trigger Input 1.
1	"trigin2": Trigger Input 2.
2	"trigin3": Trigger Input 3.
3	"trigin4": Trigger Input 4.
1024	"swtrig0", "software_trigger0": Software Trigger 1.

/dev..../scopes/n/trigger/delay ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	s

The delay of a Scope measurement. A negative delay results in data being acquired before the trigger point. The resolution is 2 ns.

/dev..../scopes/n/trigger/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

When triggering is enabled scope data are acquired every time the defined trigger condition is met.

0	"off": OFF: Continuous scope shot acquisition
1	"on": ON: Trigger based scope shot acquisition

SIGINS¶

/dev..../sigins/n/ac ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Defines the input coupling for the Signal Inputs. AC coupling inserts a high-pass filter.

0	"dc": OFF: DC coupling
1	"ac": ON: AC coupling

/dev..../sigins/n/on ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables the signal input.

/dev..../sigins/n/overrangecount ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the number of times the Signal Input was in an overrange condition within the last 200 ms. It is checked for an overrange condition every 10 ms.

/dev..../sigins/n/range ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	dBm

Sets the maximal Range of the Signal Input power. The instrument selects the closest available Range with a resolution of 5 dBm.

/dev..../sigins/n/rfpath ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Switches between radio frequency and baseband signal paths.

0	"BB": Baseband path
1	"RF": Radio frequency path

SIGOUTS¶

/dev..../sigouts/n/filter ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Reads the selected analog filter before the Signal Output.

0	"lowpass_1500": Low-pass filter of 1.5 GHz.
1	"lowpass_3000": Low-pass filter of 3 GHz.
2	"bandpass_3000_6000": Band-pass filter between 3 GHz - 6 GHz
3	"bandpass_6000_10000": Band-pass filter between 6 GHz - 10 GHz

/dev..../sigouts/n/generators/n/amplitude ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Sets the amplitude of the generator output.

/dev..../sigouts/n/generators/n/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables (1) or disables (0) the generator output.

/dev..../sigouts/n/on ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enabling/Disabling the Signal Output. Corresponds to the blue LED indicator on the instrument front panel.

/dev..../sigouts/n/overrangecount ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates the number of times the Signal Output was in an overrange condition within the last 200 ms. It is checked for an overrange condition every 10 ms.

/dev..../sigouts/n/range ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	dBm

Sets the maximal Range of the Signal Output power. The instrument selects the closest available Range with a resolution of 5 dBm.

/dev..../sigouts/n/rfinterlock ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Enables (1) or disables (0) the RF interlock between input and output of the same channel. If enabled, the output is always configured according to the input.

0	"disabled": RF interlock disabled.
1	"enabled": RF interlock enabled.

/dev..../sigouts/n/rfpath ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Switches between radio frequency and baseband signal paths.

0	"BB": Baseband path.
1	"RF": Radio frequency path.

STATS¶

/dev..../stats/physical/auxouts/n/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Provides internal temperature readings on the Auxiliary Output board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/auxouts/n/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Provides internal voltage measurement on the Auxiliary Output board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/currents/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	mA

Internal current measurements.

/dev..../stats/physical/fanspeeds/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	RPM

Speed of the internal cooling fans for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/fpga/aux ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Supply voltage of the FPGA.

/dev..../stats/physical/fpga/core ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Core voltage of the FPGA.

/dev..../stats/physical/fpga/pstemp ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Internal temperature of the FPGA's processor system.

/dev..../stats/physical/fpga/temp ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Internal temperature of the FPGA.

/dev..../stats/physical/overtemperature ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

This flag is set to 1 if the temperature of the FPGA exceeds 85°C. It will be reset to 0 after a restart of the device.

/dev..../stats/physical/power/currents/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	A

Currents of the main power supply.

/dev..../stats/physical/power/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Temperatures of the main power supply.

/dev..../stats/physical/power/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Voltages of the main power supply.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigins/n/currents/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	A

Provides internal current readings on the Signal Input board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigins/n/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Provides internal temperature readings on the Signal Input board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigins/n/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Provides internal voltage measurement on the Signal Input board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigouts/n/currents/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	A

Provides internal current readings on the Signal Output board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigouts/n/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Provides internal temperature readings on the Signal Output board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/sigouts/n/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Provides internal voltage readings on the Signal Output board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/synthesizer/currents/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	A

Provides internal current readings on the Synthesizer board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/synthesizer/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Provides internal temperature readings on the Synthesizer board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/synthesizer/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Provides internal voltage readings on the Synthesizer board for monitoring.

/dev..../stats/physical/temperatures/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	°C

Internal temperature measurements.

/dev..../stats/physical/voltages/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Internal voltage measurements.

STATUS¶

/dev..../status/adc0max ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The maximum value on Signal Input 1 (ADC0) during 100 ms.

/dev..../status/adc0min ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The minimum value on Signal Input 1 (ADC0) during 100 ms

/dev..../status/adc1max ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The maximum value on Signal Input 2 (ADC1) during 100 ms.

/dev..../status/adc1min ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The minimum value on Signal Input 2 (ADC1) during 100 ms

/dev..../status/flags/binary ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

A set of binary flags giving an indication of the state of various parts of the device. Reserved for future use.

/dev..../status/time ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The current timestamp.

SYNTHESIZERS¶

/dev..../synthesizers/n/centerfreq ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

The Center Frequency of the detection band at the input/output of the instrument

SYSTEM¶

/dev..../system/activeinterface ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Currently active interface of the device.

/dev..../system/boardrevisions/n ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Hardware revision of the FPGA base board

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/in/freq ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

Indicates the frequency of the reference clock.

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/in/source ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

The intended reference clock source. When the source is changed, all the instruments connected with ZSync links will be disconnected. The connection should be re-established manually.

0	"internal": The internal clock is intended to be used as the frequency and time base reference.
1	"external": An external clock is intended to be used as the frequency and time base reference. Provide a clean and stable 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference to the appropriate back panel connector.

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/in/sourceactual ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

The actual reference clock source.

0	"internal": The internal clock is used as the frequency and time base reference.
1	"external": An external clock is used as the frequency and time base reference.

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/in/status ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Status of the reference clock.

0	"locked": Reference clock has been locked on.
1	"error": There was an error locking onto the reference clock signal.
2	"busy": The device is busy trying to lock onto the reference clock signal.

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/out/enable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enable clock signal on the reference clock output.

/dev..../system/clocks/referenceclock/out/freq ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	Hz

Select the frequency of the output reference clock. Only 10 MHz and 100 MHz are allowed.

/dev..../system/digitalmixer/phasesyncenable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Configures the NCO reset mode.

0	"disabled": If disabled, the instrument does not automatically reset NCOs when switching a channel between BB and RF modes.
1	"enabled": If enabled, the instrument automatically resets the NCOs of all channels whenever a channel is switched between BB and RF, in order to restore alignment.

/dev..../system/fpgarevision ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

HDL firmware revision.

/dev..../system/fwlog ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Returns log output of the firmware.

/dev..../system/fwlogenable ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enables logging to the fwlog node.

/dev..../system/fwrevision ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Revision of the device-internal controller software.

/dev..../system/identify ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Setting this node to 1 will cause the device to blink the power led for a few seconds.

/dev..../system/kerneltype ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Returns the type of the data server kernel (mdk or hpk).

/dev..../system/nics/n/defaultgateway ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Default gateway configuration for the network connection.

/dev..../system/nics/n/defaultip4 ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	String
Unit:	None

IPv4 address of the device to use if static IP is enabled.

/dev..../system/nics/n/defaultmask ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	String
Unit:	None

IPv4 mask in case of static IP.

/dev..../system/nics/n/gateway ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Current network gateway.

/dev..../system/nics/n/ip4 ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Current IPv4 of the device.

/dev..../system/nics/n/mac ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Current MAC address of the device network interface.

/dev..../system/nics/n/mask ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	String
Unit:	None

Current network mask.

/dev..../system/nics/n/saveip ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

If written, this action will program the defined static IP address to the device.

/dev..../system/nics/n/static ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Enable this flag if the device is used in a network with fixed IP assignment without a DHCP server.

/dev..../system/properties/freqresolution ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

The number of bits used to represent a frequency.

/dev..../system/properties/freqscaling ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	None

The scale factor to use to convert a frequency represented as a freqresolution-bit integer to a floating point value.

/dev..../system/properties/maxdemodrate ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	1/s

The maximum demodulator rate that can be set. Only relevant for lock-in amplifiers.

/dev..../system/properties/maxfreq ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	None

The maximum oscillator frequency that can be set.

/dev..../system/properties/maxtimeconstant ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	s

The maximum demodulator time constant that can be set. Only relevant for lock-in amplifiers.

/dev..../system/properties/minfreq ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	None

The minimum oscillator frequency that can be set.

/dev..../system/properties/mintimeconstant ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	s

The minimum demodulator time constant that can be set. Only relevant for lock-in amplifiers.

/dev..../system/properties/negativefreq ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates whether negative frequencies are supported.

/dev..../system/properties/timebase ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Double
Unit:	s

Minimal time difference between two timestamps. The value is equal to 1/(maximum sampling rate).

/dev..../system/shutdown ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Sending a '1' to this node initiates a shutdown of the operating system on the device. It is recommended to trigger this shutdown before switching the device off with the hardware switch at the back side of the device.

/dev..../system/stall ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Indicates if the network connection is stalled.

/dev..../system/swtriggers/n/single ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Issues a single software trigger event.

/dev..../system/update ¶

Properties:	Read, Write
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Requests update of the device firmware and bitstream from the dataserver.

TRIGINS¶

/dev..../trigins/n/imp50 ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Integer (enumerated)
Unit:	None

Trigger input impedance: When on, the trigger input impedance is 50 Ohm, when off 1 kOhm.

0	"1_kOhm": OFF: 1 kOhm
1	"50_Ohm": ON: 50 Ohm

/dev..../trigins/n/level ¶

Properties:	Read, Write, Setting
Type:	Double
Unit:	V

Trigger voltage level at which the trigger input toggles between low and high. Use 50% amplitude for digital input and consider the trigger hysteresis.

/dev..../trigins/n/value ¶

Properties:	Read
Type:	Integer (64 bit)
Unit:	None

Shows the value of the digital Trigger Input. The value is integrated over a period of 100 ms. Values are: 1: low; 2: high; 3: was low and high in the period.