Chapter 3
VME-MXI-2 Configuration and Installation
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VME-MXI-2 User Manual
Connect the MXIbus Cable
There are two basic types of MXI-2 cables. MXI-2 cables can have
either a single connector on each end or a single connector on one end
and a double connector on the other end.
Connect the labeled end of the cable to the MXI-2 device that will be
the MXIbus System Controller. Connect the other end of the cable to
the other device. Be sure to tighten the screw locks to ensure proper pin
connection.
Figure 3-7 shows a VME system containing a VME-MXI-2 module
residing in Slot 1 of a VMEbus mainframe cabled to a device acting as
the MXIbus System Controller. Notice that you can expand your
system to include other devices by using an additional MXI-2 cable.
However, in such a case the first cable needs to have a double
connector on one end. You can then use a cable with a single connector
on each end to connect the last device on the MXIbus.
VME Chassis
VME-MXI-2 Module
External MXI-2
Interface Module
To Other
Mainframes
Additional MXI-2 Cable
(Ordered Separately)
MXI-2 Cable
Figure 3-7. MXI-2 Cable Configuration Using an External Device and a VME-MXI-2
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