Connecting the ICIM
to Additional Chassis
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Connecting the ICIM to Additional Chassis
Chassis-to-Chassis ICIM Connections
The Prisma II platform allows the ICIM to be located in one chassis and
control modules located in several other chassis. This communication
“daisy-chain” can be enabled by connecting cables to the
ICIM IN
and
ICIM
OUT
connectors located on the connector interface panel of the chassis. This
connection is required if an ICIM in one chassis is to communicate with or
control any module located in a separate chassis.
Note:
An ICIM can control a maximum of 140 modules. Depending on your
application, this is typically 6 or 7 chassis to a rack. Do not exceed these
limits.
ICIM IN and ICIM OUT Connectors
Every Prisma II standard and Prisma II XD chassis has a DB9
ICIM IN
and a
DB9
ICIM OUT
connector for the purpose of chassis-to-chassis ICIM
connections.
ICIM IN
is a female connector and
ICIM OUT
is a male
connector.
Prisma II Standard Chassis
Prisma II XD Chassis
ICIM IN and ICIM OUT Cables
The cable required for both
ICIM IN
and
ICIM OUT
connections is a
shielded 9-wire serial extension cable, DB9 Female to DB9 Male. This cable
can be purchased locally or from the factory. The chassis data sheet lists the
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