Difference between revisions of "Ordering MCE Hardware"

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= Hardware & Software Overview =
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= Hardware Overview =
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/documentation/system_level_docs/system_hardware_topology.pdf MCE System Hardware Topology]
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/documentation/system_level_docs/system_hardware_topology.pdf MCE System Hardware Topology]
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce.ppt MCE System Overview]
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce.ppt MCE System Overview]
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce_hardware_overview.ppt MCE Hardware Overview]
 
* [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/mce_hardware_overview.ppt MCE Hardware Overview]
* MAS Overview (coming soon)
 
  
 
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= Order from UBC =
= What You Can Order From UBC =
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== What to Order ==
 
* MCE Subrack
 
* MCE Subrack
 
** Address Card
 
** Address Card
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** Readout Card
 
** Readout Card
 
** Bias Card
 
** Bias Card
** Power Supply
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** Switiching Power Supply (PSA)
* AC-to-DC converter
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** Linear-Feed Card
* Linear Feed Card
 
* Sync Box
 
* GPIB Tester
 
* Fibre and Power Supply Cables
 
* Programmed EEPROM for the PCI Card
 
* MAS, Linux Kernal Patch, Drivers for PCI Card
 
  
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* Accessories
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** AC-to-DC converter (ACDCU) - to be used in conjunction with UBC-supplied switching supply (PSA)
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** Sync Box
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** Instrument Backplane Tester (AKA: Cryostat Continuity Tester)
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** Programmed EEPROM for the PCI Card
  
= Ordering from UBC =
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* Software
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** MAS, Linux Kernal Patch, Drivers for PCI Card
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== How to Order ==
 
# Complete the [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/order_forms/mce_order_form.doc Hardware Order Sheet] to place your order.
 
# Complete the [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/order_forms/mce_order_form.doc Hardware Order Sheet] to place your order.
 
# Email the completed form to tfelton at phas.ubc.ca
 
# Email the completed form to tfelton at phas.ubc.ca
  
= What You Must Order From Other Vendors =
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= Order From Other Vendors =
== For MCE Communications ==
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== Data Acquisition PC and ARC-64 PCI Interface Card ==
 
* Linux PC
 
* Linux PC
 
  Specs:  
 
  Specs:  
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  1.619.278.0866
 
  1.619.278.0866
 
  1.619.278.0868 fax
 
  1.619.278.0868 fax
  leach@astro-cam.com  
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  leach at astro-cam.com  
  
== For MCE Power ==
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== Linear Power Supplies ==
* Linear Power Supplies (for in-lab test if UBC supplies aren't immediately available)
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MCE can be powered by either a UBC-supplied Switching Power Supply or by a set of Linear Supplies. See details [[ MCE Power Requirements | here]]
Agilent E3644A (buy 5 of these; they can supply all MCE voltages at their respective currents)
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http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?pn=e3644a
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== MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories ==
 
OR
 
 
Buy five discrete linear supplies with the following ratings:
 
2.5V @ 8A (3.3V OK)
 
4.5V @ 3A (5.0V OK)
 
6.3V @ 16A (7.0V OK)
 
-6.3V @ 2A (-7.0V OK)
 
10.0V @ 1A (15.0V OK)
 
  
== For MCE FPGA Configuration ==
 
 
* USB Blaster
 
* USB Blaster
 
  http://www.altera.com/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr.pdf
 
  http://www.altera.com/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr.pdf
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  101 Innovation Drive
 
  101 Innovation Drive
 
  San Jose, CA  95134
 
  San Jose, CA  95134
  E-mail:  university@altera.com
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  E-mail:  university at altera.com
 
  Phone:  (408)  544-7198
 
  Phone:  (408)  544-7198
 
  FAX:  (408)  544-6666
 
  FAX:  (408)  544-6666
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  101 Innovation Drive
 
  101 Innovation Drive
 
  San Jose, CA  95134
 
  San Jose, CA  95134
  E-mail:  university@altera.com
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  E-mail:  university at altera.com
 
  Phone:  (408)  544-7198
 
  Phone:  (408)  544-7198
 
  FAX:  (408)  544-6666
 
  FAX:  (408)  544-6666
  
== For Cryostat Continuity Checker ==
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== Cryostat Continuity Checker ==
 
* GPIB to USB Adaptor, National Instruments
 
* GPIB to USB Adaptor, National Instruments
 
  Model: GPIB-USB-HS
 
  Model: GPIB-USB-HS

Revision as of 15:44, 17 September 2010

Hardware Overview

Order from UBC

What to Order

  • MCE Subrack
    • Address Card
    • Clock Card
    • Readout Card
    • Bias Card
    • Switiching Power Supply (PSA)
    • Linear-Feed Card
  • Accessories
    • AC-to-DC converter (ACDCU) - to be used in conjunction with UBC-supplied switching supply (PSA)
    • Sync Box
    • Instrument Backplane Tester (AKA: Cryostat Continuity Tester)
    • Programmed EEPROM for the PCI Card
  • Software
    • MAS, Linux Kernal Patch, Drivers for PCI Card

How to Order

  1. Complete the Hardware Order Sheet to place your order.
  2. Email the completed form to tfelton at phas.ubc.ca

Order From Other Vendors

Data Acquisition PC and ARC-64 PCI Interface Card

  • Linux PC
Specs: 
http://e-mode.phas.ubc.ca/mcewiki/index.php/MAS_PC_specifications_email_template
  • ARC-64 - 250 MHz PCI Interface Board (ask for a card from the batch of those set aside for UBC):
http://www.astro-cam.com/arcpage.php?txt=products.php&cat=Controller%20Boards#ARC-64

Order the cards from:
Bob Leech
San Diego State University
Astronomical Research Cameras, Inc.
2247 San Diego Ave., Ste. 135
San Diego, CA  92110-2943
USA
1.619.278.0866
1.619.278.0868 fax
leach at astro-cam.com 

Linear Power Supplies

MCE can be powered by either a UBC-supplied Switching Power Supply or by a set of Linear Supplies. See details here

MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories

  • USB Blaster
http://www.altera.com/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr.pdf

If you are a university institution, USB Blasters are available for free from:
Ralene Marcoccia
Altera University Program
101 Innovation Drive
San Jose, CA  95134
E-mail:  university at altera.com
Phone:  (408)  544-7198
FAX:  (408)  544-6666
  • Quartus II Software (only the web-edition is necessary)
Download the latest edition of Quartus II:
http://e-mode.phas.ubc.ca/mcewiki/index.php/Quartus_II_Installation

OR

Download the latest web-edition of Quartus II via the Altera Website:
https://www.altera.com/support/software/download/altera_design/quartus_we/dnl-quartus_we.jsp 

If you are a university institution, full Quartus-II licenses are available for free from:
Ralene Marcoccia
Altera University Program
101 Innovation Drive
San Jose, CA  95134
E-mail:  university at altera.com
Phone:  (408)  544-7198
FAX:  (408)  544-6666

Cryostat Continuity Checker

  • GPIB to USB Adaptor, National Instruments
Model: GPIB-USB-HS
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/201586 

OR
 
Model: GPIB-USB-B (no longer available)
http://www.ni.com/pdf/products/us/4gpib675-676.pdf
  • LabView, Version 8, National Instruments
http://www.ni.com/labview/
  • Labview Report Generation Software, Version 1.1.1, National Instruments
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/5769
  • GPIB Cable, National Instruments
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/1281
  • Digital Multi-Meter, Agilent
Agilent 34401A
http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?pn=34401A