Archive of March 2016

LogicBox: Level-Converter and more

The LogicBox provides level conversion and basic logic functions in a small package. As input and output modules two versions each are available: LVDS/TTL on pin-header - four signals in total, either all LVDS or all TTL or mixed. Second option: NIM / TTL on LEMO, three signals in total. The user can choose between different operating modes: In the basic version, only level conversion is available with limited support for fan-out configuration. There is also an FPGA-AddOn (using a tiny MachXO3 in a 3mm sized package) available - here functions like AND, OR, stretcher, pulser can be selected.

Documentation on the module is available at this link.

Tip of the Week: Dmon Monitoring Suite

The Dmon tools (available from the daqtools repository) are a set of monitoring scripts that can be adapted to almost any slow control involved in testing a setup. Registers from TrbNet, EPICS variables and information from other sources can be mixed and displayed in graphs and tables. The central part is the "Tactical Overview" showing the current status using a simple color code. Configuration and all monitors are organized in independent script files to facilitate adaption to new applications. All information is accessible from any web browser, including mobile devices.