Chapter 3 Configuration and Installation
VXIpc-850 Series User Manual
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Configuring the VXIpc-850
This section describes how to configure the following options on the
VXIpc-850.
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VXIbus Slot 0/Non-Slot 0
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VXIbus CLK10 routing
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Trigger input termination
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EEPROM
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Installed system RAM
How to Remove the Metal Enclosure
The VXIpc-850 is housed in a metal enclosure to improve EMC
performance and to provide easy handling. You must remove this
enclosure to change many of the switch and jumper settings on the
VXIpc-850. You must also remove the enclosure to change the amount
of DRAM installed on the VXIpc-850.
To remove the metal enclosure, remove the five screws on the top, the
four screws on the bottom, and the three screws on the right side of the
enclosure.
VXIbus Slot 0/Non-Slot 0
The VXIpc-850 is configured at the factory to automatically detect if it
is installed in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. With automatic Slot 0
detection, you can install the VXIpc-850 into any VXIbus slot.
You can manually configure the VXIpc -850 for either Slot 0 or
Non-Slot 0 operation by defeating the automatic-detection circuitry.
Use the three-position jumper W13 to select automatic Slot 0 detection,
Slot 0, or Non-Slot 0 operation. Figure 3-2 shows these three settings.
Warning:
Do not install a device configured for Slot 0 into another slot without
first reconfiguring it to either Non-Slot 0 or automatic configuration.
Neglecting to do this could result in damage to the device, the VXIbus
backplane, or both.