SERIES IP236 INDUSTRIAL I/O PACK FIFO BUFFERED 16 BIT ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE
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Termination Panels:
Model 5025-552: A DIN-rail mountable panel that provides 50
screw terminals for universal field I/O termination. Connects
to Acromag AVME9630/9660, APC8610, or APC8620 carrier
boards, via flat 50-pin ribbon cable (Model 5025-550-X or
5025-551-X).
Transition Module:
Model TRANS-GP: This module repeats field I/O
connections of IP modules A through D for rear exit from a
VMEbus card cage. It is available for use in card cages
which provide rear exit for I/O connections via transition
modules (transition modules can only be used in card cages
specifically designed for them). It is a double-height (6U),
single-slot module with front panel hardware adhering to the
VMEbus mechanical dimensions, except for shorter printed
circuit board depth. It connects to Acromag Termination
Panel 5025-552 from the rear of the card cage, and to
AVME9630/9660 boards within the card cage, via flat 50-pin
ribbon cable (cable Model 5025-550 or 5025-551).
INDUSTRIAL I/O PACK SOFTWARE LIBRARY
Acromag provides an Industrial I/O Pack Software Library
diskette to simplify communication with the board (Model IPSW-
LIB-M03, MSDOS format). Example software functions are
provided. All functions are written in the “C” programming
language and can be linked to your application. Refer to the
“README.TXT” file in the root directory and the “INFO236.TXT”
file in the “IP236” subdirectory on the diskette for more details.
IP MODULE OLE CONTROL SOFTWARE
Acromag provides a software product (sold separately)
consisting of IP module OLE (Object Linking and Embedding)
drivers for Windows 95
, and Windows NT
compatible
application programs (Model IPSW-OLE-PCI, MSDOS format).
This software provides individual drivers that allow Acromag IP
modules and our personal computer carriers to be easily
integrated into Windows
application programs, such as Visual
C++
, Visual Basic
, Borland Delphi
, Microsoft
Office
97
applications and others. The OLE controls provide a high-level
interface to IP modules, eliminating the need to perform low-level
reads/writes of registers, and the writing of interrupt handlers—all
the complicated details of programming are handled by the OLE
controls. These functions are intended for use in conjunction with
an Acromag personal computer carrier and consist of a Carrier
OLE Control, and an OLE control for each Acromag IP module as
well as a generic OLE control for non-Acromag IP modules.
IP MODULE VxWORKS SOFTWARE
Acromag provides a software product (sold separately)
consisting of IP module VxWorks
drivers. This software (Model
IPSW-API-VXW MSDOS format) is composed of VxWorks
(real
time operating system) libraries for all Acromag IP modules and
carriers including the AVME9660/9630, APC8610, and APC8620.
The software is implemented as a library of “C” functions which
when linked with existing user code makes possible simple
control of all Acromag IP modules and carriers.
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of this product, inspect the shipping carton for
evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping carton is
badly damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent
be present when the carton is opened. If the carrier's agent is
absent when the carton is opened and the contents of the carton
are damaged, keep the carton and packing material for the
agent's inspection.
For repairs to a product damaged in shipment, refer to the
Acromag Service Policy to obtain return instructions. It is
suggested that salvageable shipping
cartons and packing material be
saved for future use in the event the
product must be shipped.
This board is physically protected
with packing material and electrically
protected with an anti static bag
during shipment. However, it is
recommended that the board be
visually inspected for evidence of
mishandling prior to applying power.
The board utilizes static sensitive
components and should only be handled at a static-safe
workstation.
CARD CAGE CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to the specifications for loading and power
requirements. Be sure that the system power supplies are able
to accommodate the power requirements of the carrier board,
plus the installed IP modules, within the voltage tolerances
specified.
IMPORTANT: Adequate air circulation must be provided to
prevent a temperature rise above the maximum operating
temperature.
The dense packing of the IP modules to the carrier board
restricts air flow within the card cage and is cause for concern.
Adequate air circulation must be provided to prevent a
temperature rise above the maximum operating temperature and
to prolong the life of the electronics. If the installation is in an
industrial environment and the board is exposed to environmental
air, careful consideration should be given to air-filtering.
BOARD CONFIGURATION
Power should be removed from the board when installing IP
modules, cables, termination panels, and field wiring. Refer to
Mechanical Assembly Drawing 4501-434 and the following
discussion for configuration and assembly instructions.
IMPORTANT: The leads of the large 240 pin surface mount IC
are fragile. Avoid direct contact with the leads when installing
and removing the module for a carrier.
