Introduction - Kontron CP6500-V User Manual

CP6500-V
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Introduction

1.1 System Overview
The CompactPCI board described in this manual operates with the PCI bus architecture to
support additional I/O and memory-mapped devices as required by various industrial
applications. For detailed information concerning the CompactPCI standard, please consult the
complete Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and CompactPCI Specifications. For
further information regarding these standards and their use, visit the home page of the
PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
Many system-relevant CompactPCI features that are specific to Kontron Modular Computers
CompactPCI systems may be found described in the Kontron CompactPCI System Manual.
Due to its size, this manual cannot be downloaded via the internet. Please refer to the section
"Related Publications" at the end of this chapter for the relevant ordering information.
The CompactPCI System Manual includes the following information:
• Common information that is applicable to all system components, such as safety
information, warranty conditions, standard connector pinouts etc.
• All the information necessary to combine Kontron's racks, boards, backplanes, power
supply units and peripheral devices in a customized CompactPCI system, as well as
configuration examples.
• Data on rack dimensions and configurations as well as information on mechanical and
electrical rack characteristics.
• Information on the distinctive features of Kontron CompactPCI boards, such as
functionality, hot swap capability. In addition, an overview is given for all existing Kontron
CompactPCI boards with links to the relating data sheets.
• Generic information on the Kontron CompactPCI backplanes, such as the slot
assignment, PCB form factor, distinctive features, clocks, power supply connectors and
signalling environment, as well as an overview of the Kontron CompactPCI standard
backplane family.
• Generic information on the Kontron CompactPCI power supply units, such as the input/
output characteristics, redundant operation and distinctive features, as well as an
overview of the Kontron CompactPCI standard power supply unit family.
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