Table of Contents
GEM80-400
Page x
ALSPA
GEM80-400 SERIES CONTROLLERS TECHNICAL MANUAL
Issue 3 04/99
1.1.7. Chapter 7 - Installation......................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.8. Chapter 8 - Commissioning ................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.9. Chapter 9 - Maintenance and Fault Finding ..................................................... 1-2
1.1.10. Chapter 10 - Spares and Reorder Codes ........................................................ 1-2
1.1.11. Chapter 11 - Watchdog and Safety Circuits ................................................... 1-2
1.2. General Information ..................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3. GEM 80-400 Series Controller........................................................................................ 1-3
1.4. GEM 80-400 Controller System .................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.1. Processor Module................................................................................................. 1-6
1.4.2. Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-6
1.4.3. Backplanes ........................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4.4. Basic and Verification I/O Highways .................................................................. 1-7
1.4.5. Serial Communication Links................................................................................. 1-7
1.4.6. Printer/Programming Connection Port............................................................... 1-7
1.4.7. Watchdog Contacts............................................................................................ 1-7
1.4.8. Fast I/O Driver ....................................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.9. Video Processor Outputs ..................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.10. Additional Facilities ............................................................................................ 1-8
1.5. GEM 80-400 Controller System .................................................................................... 1-8
1.5.1. Subrack Assembly ................................................................................................ 1-8
1.5.1.1. Mechanical Structure.................................................................................. 1-8
1.5.1.2. Controller Subrack Labelling....................................................................... 1-9
1.5.1.3. Fitting Controller Modules ........................................................................... 1-9
1.6. GEM 80-400 Controller Modules Description ............................................................. 1-9
1.6.1. 8239 Processor Module ........................................................................................ 1-9
1.7. 9032 Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 1-11
1.8. 9017/ 9018 Power Supply Module.............................................................................. 1-12
1.9. I/O Modules................................................................................................................. 1-12
1.10. Central Highway Modules........................................................................................1-13
1.10.1. 8272 Memory Module (RAM)........................................................................... 1-13
1.11. GEM80-400 Controller Backplanes Description ......................................................1-17
1.11.1. Upper Backplane ............................................................................................. 1-17
1.11.2. Lower Backplane..............................................................................................1-19
1.12. Specification.............................................................................................................. 1-21
1.13. Site Requirements ..................................................................................................... 1-22
1.13.2. Environment ...................................................................................................... 1-22
1.13.3. Power Supply Requirements............................................................................ 1-23
1.13.4. Receipt of GEM 80-400 Processor Module .................................................... 1-23
1.13.5. Storing GEM 80 Before Installation ..................................................................1-24
1.13.6. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)................................................................ 1-24
1.13.7. Transmitter Output............................................................................................ 1-25
1.14. Handling Precautions for Printed Circuit Boards .................................................... 1-25
1.14.2. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-25
1.14.3. Protection of Equipment from Static Damage.............................................. 1-25
1.14.4. Protection During Arrival, Handling and Storage at Site............................... 1-26
1.14.5. Protection During Setting Up of Equipment ................................................... 1-26
1.14.6. Protection During Maintenance and Spares Handling ................................ 1-26
1.14.7. Reference Reading.......................................................................................... 1-26
1.14.8. Recommended Antistatic Equipment ........................................................... 1-27
1.15. Safety and Handling Information ............................................................................ 1-27
1.15.2. Earthing ............................................................................................................. 1-27
1.15.3. High Voltages ................................................................................................... 1-27
1.15.4. Power Down Before Removing Modules or Connectors .............................. 1-27
1.15.5. Power Down Safety Procedure....................................................................... 1-27
1.15.6. On-line Programming....................................................................................... 1-27