
2.4.3.8.5
to
4.
Plug the 34-pin rectangular connector on the end of
Connections (Star Configuration)
Fo 11 o w the se
the ribbon cable into the 34-pin rectangular connec-
procedures if the card cages are connected in a star
tor on the connector adapter as shown in Figure
configuration (if a DL is used).
2-13, step B. Tighten the locking screw.
1. Set the power switches on all
Matrix 44 card cages to OFF (Figure 2-5). The
Matrix 44 card cage switch can be accessed by
loosening the four (4) captive screws on the front
panel of the card cage (Figure l-l) and removing
the front panel.
2.
Plug the 25-pin D-shell connector on one end of the
connector adapter (supplied) into
CONTROL OUT connector
on the
Refer to Figure 2-13, step A.
Tighten the two (2) locking screws.
3.
Select a 34-conductor ribbon cable with a 37-pin
D-shell connector on one end and a 34-pin rectan-
gular connector on the other end to connect the
to the DL.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the circuits, make
A
sure
the cable
connector
is insertedproperly into
the
adapter in the next step. Note
the location of the locking screw as shown in
Figure 2-13, step B. Also note the red stripe on
the bottom edge of the ribbon cable.
5.
Route the ribbon cable to the DL. Make sure there
are no sharp bends in the cable.
6.
Connect the cable from the CPU to the DL-INPUT
connector
as shown in Figure 2-12.
7.
Select a 34-conductor ribbon cable with a 37-pin
D-shell connector on one end and a 34-pin rectan-
gular connector on the other end to connect the DL
to the
8.
Plug the 37-pin D-shell connector on one end of the
selected ribbon cable into one of the the
DL-OUTPUT connectors (Figure 2-12).
9.
Route the cable to the first
Make
sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.
10. Plug the
D-shell connector on one end of the
connector adapter (supplied) into CON-
TROL IN connector on the
Refer to Figure 2-13, step A. Tighten the two (2)
locking screws.
rear connector panel
D-shell connector
Locking screws (2)
\
STEP A
connector
D-shell
connector J8
Figure 2-13
Red stripe
STEP B
Connector Adapter
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