Pdi Backplane Features - Simplex 4100ESi Installation Manual

PDI backplane features

The Power Distribution Interface (PDI) is a backplane running across the width of each bay. The PDI supports the
slave cards that use the PDI format. These cards mount flat and connect to the sockets on the PDI backplane for
power and communications. PDI slave cards are available in various sizes, based on a minimum size of 4 inch x
5 inch.
Figure 2. PDI card mounted on backplane in a bay
The bay back planes are linked together with compatible 4-way looms distributing power and communications.
The 4-way looms are available in the following lengths:
⋅
0.6 meters, part number 734-008.
⋅
1.3 meters, part number LM0592.
⋅
2.4 meters, part number 734-075.
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