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= Hardware & Software Overview =
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{{Related|Hardware}}
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* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/documentation/system_level_docs/system_hardware_topology.pdf MCE System Hardware Topology]
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== MCE ==
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* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce.ppt MCE System Overview]
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* [[MCE hardware]]
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* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce_hardware_overview.ppt MCE Hardware Overview]
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* [[ MCE Accessories]]
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* MAS Overview
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* [[ MCE Power Requirements ]]
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** MCE can be powered by either a UBC-supplied Switching Power Supply (Vicor) or by a set of Linear Supplies. We recommend using Linear Supplies for all ground-based experiments.
  
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= What You Can Order From UBC =
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== Data Acquisition PC  ==
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* MCE Subrack
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* [[MCE Control Computer]] is a signle-board computer with a PCI card.
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** Address Card
 
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** Clock Card
 
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** Readout Card
 
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** Bias Card
 
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** Power Supply
 
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* AC-to-DC converted
 
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* Linear Feed Card
 
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* Sync Box
 
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* GPIB Tester
 
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* Fibre and Power Supply Cables
 
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* Programmed EEPROM for the PCI Card
 
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* MAS, Linux Kernal Patch, Drivers for PCI Card
 
  
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= Ordering from UBC =
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* Alternatively, you may setup your own Linux PC: specs: [[MAS PC specifications email template]]
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# Complete the [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/documentation/system_level_docs/mce_order_form.doc Hardware Order Sheet] to place your order.
 
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# Email the completed form to tfelton@phas.ubc.ca
 
  
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= What You Must Order From Other Vendors =
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* Data-acquisition card: [[PCI card|ARC-64 - 250 MHz PCI Interface Board Rev. 5E]]
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* GPIB to USB Adaptor
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== MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories ==
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National Instruments
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There are various programmable parts in the MCE. The firmware for these parts can be upgraded either through the MCE fibre interface or using the MCE front-panel JTAG connector and Altera-supplied software/hardware listed below.
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Model: GPIB-USB-HS
 
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http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/201586
 
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OR:
 
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Model: GPIB-USB-B (No Longer Available)
 
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http://www.ni.com/pdf/products/us/4gpib675-676.pdf
 
  
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* LabView, Version 8
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Upgrading MCE firmware over the fibre interface or so-called '''remote fimware update''' is a relatively new feature. See details [[ Remote Firmware Update | here]]
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National Instruments
 
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http://www.ni.com/labview/
 
  
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* Labview Report Generation Software, Version 1.1.1
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Here is what you need for the old method:
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National Instruments
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* USB Blaster [http://www.altera.com/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr.pdf here]. Note that if you are an academic institution, USB Blasters are available for free from Altera website.
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http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/5769
 
  
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* PCI Fibre Card
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* Quartus II Software (only the web-edition is necessary) from https://www.altera.com/download/software/quartus-ii-we
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Ask for a card from the batch of those set aside for UBC:
 
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San Diego State University
 
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Bob Leech
 
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Astronomical Research Cameras, Inc.
 
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2247 San Diego Ave., Ste. 135
 
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San Diego, CA  92110-2943
 
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USA
 
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1.619.278.0866
 
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1.619.278.0868 fax
 
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leach@astro-cam.com
 
  
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* Power-supplies for in-lab test if UBC supplies aren't available
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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Specs:
 
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* Linux PC
 
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Specs:
 
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* USB Blaster
 
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If you are a university institution, USB Blasters are available for free from:
 
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Ralene Marcoccia
 
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Altera University Program
 
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101 Innovation Drive
 
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San Jose, CA  95134
 
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E-mail:  university@altera.com
 
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Phone:  (408)  544-7198
 
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FAX:  (408)  544-6666
 
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* Quartus II Software
 
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Type the following in a web browser address bar:
 
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ftp://ftp.altera.com/outgoing/release/
 

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MCE

Data Acquisition PC

MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories

There are various programmable parts in the MCE. The firmware for these parts can be upgraded either through the MCE fibre interface or using the MCE front-panel JTAG connector and Altera-supplied software/hardware listed below.

Upgrading MCE firmware over the fibre interface or so-called remote fimware update is a relatively new feature. See details here

Here is what you need for the old method:

  • USB Blaster here. Note that if you are an academic institution, USB Blasters are available for free from Altera website.