Chapter 2
Configuration and Startup Procedures
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GPIB-VXI User Manual
Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Configuration
You can configure the GPIB-VXI for Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager operation by disabling the
VXIbus Slot 0 functions, setting the model code 8FFh, and setting the logical address to 0, as
shown in Table 2-9.
Table 2-9. Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Operation Switch and Jumper Settings
Jumper/Switch
Position
Function
CLK10 jumpers
See Figure 2-9.
CLK10 receiving from backplane is
enabled.
If S24 is OFF, the GPIB-VXI will source
CLK10 at the front panel BNC.
Switch S1
OFF
SYSCLK sourcing is disabled.
Switch S2
OFF
MODID pull-down resistor is disabled.
Switch S5
OFF
Bus arbiter is disabled.
Switch S10
OFF
Model code is 8FFh.
Logical Address
All ON
Logical address is 0.
Switches 8 through 1
CLK10 receiving from backplane is enabled
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Figure 2-9. CLK10 Jumper Settings for Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Operation
Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager Operation
The startup sequence for a GPIB-VXI configured for Non-Slot 0 Resource Manager operation is
identical to the Slot 0 Resource Manager operation, except that the GPIB-VXI controls the Slot 0
resources remotely.
A VXIbus Slot 0 device must be in the system. It must be either a Register-Based device that
implements the MODID Register, or a Message-Based device that supports the Word Serial
commands
Read MODID
,
Set Lower MODID
, and
Set Upper MODID
. VXIbus Specification
Revision 1.2 Word Serial Slot 0 devices are
not
supported.
