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National Instruments VMEpc 600 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 NI VXIpc-650B/233 Pentium VXI Controller Limited Availability Used and in Excellent Condition Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/55115-11 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s . •...
  • Page 2 VXI/VME ™ VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual May 1998 Edition Part Number 321881A-01...
  • Page 3 Singapore 2265886, Spain 91 640 0085, Sweden 08 730 49 70, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 377 1200, United Kingdom 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, Texas 78730-5039 USA Tel: 512 794 0100 © Copyright 1998 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    90 days from date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if National Instruments receives notice of such defects during the warranty period.

  • Page 5: Fcc/Doc Radio Frequency Interference Class A Compliance

    This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction. National Instruments used such cables to test this device and provides them for sale to the user. The use of inferior or nonshielded interface cables could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VME Slot 1 Functionality .................1-4 Custom Application-Specific Interface Chips...........1-4 Front Panel Features ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Functional Overview VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Functional Description .............2-1 Chapter 3 Configuration and Installation Default Settings........................3-1 Configuring the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series ................3-6 VXI/VMEbus System Controller/Non-System Controller........3-6 VXIbus CLK10 Routing (VXIpc 600 Series Only) ..........3-7...
  • Page 7 Figure 1-1. VXIpc-650 Embedded Controller............1-1 Figure 1-2. VMEpc-650 Embedded Controller ............1-2 Figure 2-1. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Block Diagram ..........2-2 Figure 3-1. VXIpc-650 Parts Locator Diagram ............3-2 Figure 3-2. VMEpc-650 Parts Locator Diagram ............3-3 Figure 3-3.
  • Page 8 Figure C-12. VXIbus Connectors Location and Pinout..........C-18 Tables Table 1-1. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Peripherals Overview........1-6 Table 3-1. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Hardware Default Settings ......3-5 Table B-1. LEDs and System Startup Status.............B-2 Table C-1. Keyboard and Mouse Connector Signals ..........C-4 Table C-2.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments VXI/VMEpc 600 Series embedded computer kit. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series includes all the models of the VXIpc 600 Series and VMEpc 600 Series embedded computers. Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual

    VXI/VMEpc 600 Series The term VXI/VMEpc 600 Series refers to a series of B-size, two-slot VXI or VME embedded controllers. Currently, this series consists of the VXIpc-650 and VMEpc-650. This term is used when information applies equally to either the VXI or VME model.

  • Page 11: How To Use This Documentation Set

    About This Manual How to Use This Documentation Set Begin by reading the Getting Started with Your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series manual for your operating system to get basic instructions for setting up the hardware and software. This brief quick-start manual describes how to get started with your kit using the default hardware and software settings, and how to configure and use the NI-VXI software.

  • Page 12: Related Documentation

    Consortium Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter describes the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series of embedded VXI computers, lists what you need to get started, describes the hardware, and lists optional equipment and software. Overview The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series consists of the VXIpc-650 and VMEpc-650 models, which are functionally equivalent in many ways. Figure 1-1 shows the VXI model and Figure 1-2 shows the VME model.

  • Page 14: Figure 1-2. Vmepc-650 Embedded Controller

    VXI/VMEpc 600 Series has Ethernet capability plus an IEEE 488.2 interface that is compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is a custom computer that you install directly in two B-size slots of your VXI or VME mainframe. An embedded...

  • Page 15: Optional Equipment

    The NI-488.2M software kit gives you access to the industry-standard NI-488.2M software for controlling external GPIB instruments through the GPIB port on the front panel of your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. The GPIB interface on your VXI/VMEpc controller is fully compatible with the NI-488.2M driver for a variety of operating systems.

  • Page 16: Hardware Description

    VXI/VME performance DMA block-mode data transfer rates across the VXI/VME backplane. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series has the TNT4882C custom ASIC to give full GPIB control of external instruments via a front-panel connector. GPIB capability is fully compatible with IEEE 488.2 and the industry-standard NI-488.2 driver for a variety of operating systems.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    TIC functionality, such as the crosspoint switch and counter/timers, can run on a controller containing the MANTIS ASIC without modification. Front Panel Features The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series has the following front-panel features: • Internal 3.5 in. floppy drive •...

  • Page 18: Table 1-1. Vxi/Vmepc 600 Series Peripherals Overview

    TX LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 Series is transmitting data through its Ethernet port. – LNK LED reflects Ethernet link status. – 100B-T LED indicates Fast Ethernet Link at 100 Mbits/s when lit. Table 1-1. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Function Video 15-pin DSUB...

  • Page 19: Functional Overview

    VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Functional Description The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is a VXI/VMEbus embedded controller in a B-size form factor. It includes many high-performance peripherals that normally require add-in cards on desktop PCs. In addition, it has a VXI/VMEbus interface that is controlled from the PCI local bus, providing extremely high performance and reliability.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-1. Vxi/Vmepc 600 Series Block Diagram

    Chapter 2 Functional Overview Figure 2-1 is a functional block diagram of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown. PCI-Based Pentium Cache Memory Video Chipset USB (2) EIDE 32-Bit, 5 Volt PCI Local Bus...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Functional Overview The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series consists of the following logic blocks: Video The video circuitry is a plug-in PCI card that has a 64-bit data path and 2 MB of EDO DRAM. This is dedicated IDE circuitry providing fast ATA-2 transfers to the internal hard drive.

  • Page 22: Configuration And Installation

    Configuration and Installation This chapter contains the instructions to configure and install the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Unless otherwise noted, these instructions apply to all models in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series, which currently consists of the VXIpc-650 and the VMEpc-650. Caution Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series module.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-1. Vxipc-650 Parts Locator Diagram

    VXIpc-650 base board. The figure also shows the location of the serial and assembly numbers. 1 W11 4 Assembly Number 7 W2 2 W1 5 W4–W7 8 W9 3 Serial Number 6 W3 Figure 3-1. VXIpc-650 Parts Locator Diagram VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 24: Figure 3-2. Vmepc-650 Parts Locator Diagram

    VMEpc-650 base board. The figure also shows the location of the serial and assembly numbers. 1 W11 3 Serial Number 5 W3 2 W1 4 W8 6 W9 Figure 3-2. VMEpc-650 Parts Locator Diagram © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 25: Figure 3-3. Cpu Module Attached To Vxi/Vmepc-650

    Refer to the System CMOS section later in this chapter for more information. 1 Serial Number 2 Assembly Number 3 W20 Figure 3-3. CPU Module Attached to VXI/VMEpc-650 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 26: Table 3-1. Vxi/Vmepc 600 Series Hardware Default Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Installation Table 3-1 lists the factory-default settings and options for the onboard jumpers and switches. Table 3-1. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Hardware Default Settings Jumper Default Setting Optional Setting Enable MITE Disable MITE self-configuration self-configuration No termination on Terminate external trigger input to 50 Ω...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Vxi/Vmepc 600 Series

    MITE EEPROM VXI/VMEbus System Controller/Non-System Controller The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is configured at the factory to automatically detect if it is installed in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe (or Slot 1 in a VMEbus chassis). With automatic System Controller slot detection, you can install the module into any VXI/VMEbus slot.

  • Page 28: Vxibus Clk10 Routing (Vxipc 600 Series Only)

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Installation When the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is installed in Slot 0 of a VXI system or Slot 1 of a VME system, it becomes the VXI/VMEbus System Controller. In this role, it has VXI/VMEbus Data Transfer Bus Arbiter circuitry that accepts bus requests on all four VXI/VMEbus request levels, prioritizes the requests, and grants the bus to the highest priority requester.
  • Page 29 CLK SMB signal. Figure 3-7 shows the settings for switch W5. W4 W5 W6 W7 a. Does Not Terminate CLK10 b. Terminates SMB Input (Default) CLK10 SMB Input Figure 3-7. SMB CLK10 Termination VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 30: Trigger Input Termination (Vxipc 600 Series Only)

    SMB. Use the setting of Figure 3-9b to terminate the trigger input SMB. a. Does Not Terminate b. Terminate Trigger Input (Default) Trigger Input Figure 3-9. SMB Trigger Input Termination © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 31: Mite Eeprom

    This is useful in the event that the user-configured half of the EEPROM becomes corrupted in such a way that the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series boots to an unusable state. In its default setting, the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series boots off the user-configurable half.

  • Page 32: How To Fix An Invalid Eeprom Configuration

    How to Fix an Invalid EEPROM Configuration The NI-VXI software includes a configuration utility you can use to edit the configuration of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Use T&M Explorer under Windows 95/NT. Some of these settings are stored in files that are read by the NI-VXI software, while other settings are stored directly in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series EEPROM.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Pc

    SCSI Termination The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series uses active termination on the UW-SCSI bus. Because the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is always an end device, you should not need to disable the termination; however, for informational purposes Figure 3-12 shows the jumper settings for both enabled and disabled termination.

  • Page 34: Installing The Vxi/Vmepc 600 Series

    Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the mainframe slots. Caution If the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is not configured for automatic System Controller detection, be certain that the slot you select in your VXI/VMEbus mainframe matches the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series configuration as either a System Controller device or a Non-System Controller device.
  • Page 35 Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the module straight in until it seats in the expansion slot. The front panel of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series should be even with the front panel of the mainframe. Tighten the retaining screws on the top and bottom edges of the front panel.

  • Page 36: Entering Bios Setup

    Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings or Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings. Select the Optimal settings if you want to get maximum performance from the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Fail Safe settings are more conservative settings. © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 37: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications This appendix describes the environmental, electrical, and mechanical specifications of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply to all models in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Requirements Characteristic Specification VXIbus Configuration Space 64 KB A24 or A32 Space...
  • Page 38 10 to 60 Hz @ .15 mm displacement, 60 to 500 Hz @ 2 g, survival Meets IEC 60068-2-6 Functional Half-sine shock pulse (11 ms duration, 30 g peak) Shock Meets IEC 60068-2-27 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 39: Vmebus Capability Codes

    ROR, FAIR Release on Request and FAIR bus requester IH(7-1) Interrupt handler for levels 7-1 I(7-1) Interrupt requester for levels 7-1 D32, D16, D08(O) VMEbus D32, D16, D08(O) interrupt (Interrupt Handler) handler © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 40 D32, D16, D08(O) VMEbus D32, D16, D08(O) interrupter (Interrupter) ROAK, RORA Release on Acknowledge or Register Access interrupter BTO(x) VMEbus bus timer (programmable limit) LOCK Can lock the VMEbus for indivisible transfers VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 41: Led Indicators

    SYSFAIL, only that there is a device in the system asserting SYSFAIL. FAIL LED The FAIL LED is lit when the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is driving the SYSFAIL signal. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series asserts SYSFAIL when the PASSED bit in its VXIbus status register is clear. The PASSED bit is set by the power-on self configuration circuitry (POSC) when it has completed initializing the VXI/VMEbus interface.

  • Page 42: Leds And System Startup Cycle

    Possible Problem if Step LEDs Lit Status VXI/VMEpc 600 Fails None Machine just turned on. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is not receiving power. FAIL, Now asserting SYSFAIL because Power-on self configuration SYSF VXI/VMEbus interface has not (POSC) cannot execute because been initialized yet.

  • Page 43: Board Access Leds

    Remove all other modules from the mainframe. Make sure that the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series jumper settings are correct. Make sure that the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is seated properly in the mainframe. Power on the mainframe and observe whether the SYSF and FAIL LEDs become unlit some time before the operating system boots.
  • Page 44 Appendix B LED Indicators 100B-T The 100B-T LED indicates that the current Ethernet connection is at 100 Mbits/s when lit. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 45: Front Panel And Connectors

    The illustrations in this appendix show the mating face of the connectors. An asterisk (*) after a signal name indicates that the signal is active low. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series has the following front panel connectors: • Two RS-232 Serial •...

  • Page 46: Front Panel

    VMEpc-650. The drawings show dimensions relevant to key elements on the front panel. Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters, with millimeter dimensions in square brackets. The front panel thickness for all models in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is 2.49 mm (0.098 in.). FAIL...
  • Page 47 Appendix C Front Panel and Connectors FAIL SYSF TEST RESET 100B-T Figure C-2. VMEpc-650 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors Location And Pinout

    Keyboard and Mouse Figure C-3 shows the location and pinouts for the keyboard and mouse connectors on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-1 gives the name and description for the keyboard and mouse connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 212437-4 (housing), 212435-7 (ferrule), and 66735-4 (pin contact).

  • Page 49: Vga Connector Signals

    Front Panel and Connectors Figure C-4 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-2 gives the name and description for the VGA connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact).

  • Page 50: Ethernet Connector Location And Pinout

    Serial Clock Ethernet Figure C-5 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-3 gives the name and description for the Ethernet connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1. FAIL...
  • Page 51 COM1 and COM2 Figure C-6 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 and COM2 connectors on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-4 gives the name and description for the COM1 and COM2 connector signals. ITT Cannon manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number MDSM-9SC-Z11, for the COM1 and COM2 connectors.

  • Page 52: Com1 And Com2 Connectors Location And Pinout

    Signal Description DCD* Data Carrier Detect RXD* Receive Data TXD* Transmit Data DTR* Data Terminal Ready Ground DSR* Data Set Ready RTS* Ready to Send CTS* Clear to Send Ring Indicator VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 53: Parallel Port Connector Location And Pinout

    Front Panel and Connectors Parallel Port Figure C-7 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE-1284 connector on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-5 gives the name and description for the IEEE-1284 connector signals. Amp manufactures a parallel port compatible connector, part number 2-175677-5.

  • Page 54: Parallel Port Connector Signals

    Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7 INIT* Initialize Printer STROBE* Strobe SLCT Select AUTOFD Auto Line Feed +5 Volts 19-35 Ground Not Connected VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual C-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 55: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus Figure C-8 shows the location and pinouts for the two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-6 gives the name and description for the USB connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector, part number 787633.

  • Page 56: Table C-7. 16-Bit Wide Scsi-3 "P" (Primary) Connector Pinout

    Front Panel and Connectors SCSI Figure C-9 shows the location and pinouts for the SCSI connector on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-7 gives the name and description for the SCSI connector signals. Amp manufactures a SCSI compatible connector, part number 749111-6, with shielded enclosure 750752-1.
  • Page 57 68-Pin 68-Pin SCSI Signal Connector SCSI Signal Connector DB(1)* DB(2)* DB(3)* DB(4)* DB(5)* DB(6)* DB(7)* TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR RSRVD RSRVD ATN* BSY* ACK* RST* MSG* SEL* C/D* REQ* I/O* © National Instruments Corporation C-13 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 58: Gpib Connector Signals

    DB(11)* GPIB (IEEE-488.2) Figure C-10 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Table C-8 gives the name and description for the GPIB connector signals. ITT Cannon manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number MDSM-255C-Z11.
  • Page 59 SRQ* Service Request ATN* Attention SHIELD Chassis ground DIO5* Data Bit 5 DIO6* Data Bit 6 DIO7* Data Bit 7 DIO8* Data Bit 8 REN* Remote Enable 18-25 Logic Ground © National Instruments Corporation C-15 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: External Smbs (Vxipc 600 Series Only)

    FAIL SYSF TEST Center RESET Shield 100B-T VXIpc-650 Figure C-11. SMB Connectors Location and Pinout Table C-9. SMB Connector Signals Signal Description Center TTL Trigger or Clock Signal Shield Ground VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual C-16 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 61: Table C-10. Signal Characteristics For Smb Connections

    Range SMB (TRIG out, 0 to 3.4 V 200 mA DC-10 MHz CLK out) SMB (TRIG in) 0 to 5 V 100 mA* DC-10 MHz * with 50 Ω termination © National Instruments Corporation C-17 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 62: Vxibus P1 And P2

    VXIbus P1 and P2 Figure C-12 shows the location and pinouts for the VXI/VMEbus connectors on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. Notice that the P2 connector is different between the VXI and VME versions. The VME P2 connector connects only to Row B of the P2 connector.

  • Page 63: Table C-11. Vxi/Vmebus P1 Connector Signals

    BG1IN* BG1OUT* BG2IN* BG2OUT* SYSFAIL* BG3IN* SYSCLK BERR* BG3OUT* SYSRESET* BR0* DS1* LWORD* BR1* DS0* BR2* WRITE* BR3* DTACK* IACK* Not Connected IACKIN* Not Connected IACKOUT* IRQ7* IRQ6* IRQ5* IRQ4* © National Instruments Corporation C-19 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: Table C-12. Vxibus P2 Connector Signals

    Not Connected MODID09 Not Connected MODID08 Not Connected MODID07 –2 V +5 V –5.2 V Not Connected MODID06 Not Connected MODID05 Not Connected MODID04 Not Connected MODID03 –5.2 V –5.2 V VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual C-20 © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 65 Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected © National Instruments Corporation C-21 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 66 Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected +5 V Not Connected VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual C-22 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 67: Common Questions

    Can I access 32-bit registers in my VXI/VMEbus system from the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series? Yes. The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series uses the 32-bit PCI bus to interface to the VXI/VMEbus. In fact, its VXI/VMEbus circuitry also supports the new VME64 standard for D64 accesses.
  • Page 68 You can plug keyboards that have a 6-pin Mini DIN PS/2 type connector directly into the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series. You can use the keyboard adapter cable that is included with every VXI/VMEpc 600 Series kit to adapt the larger AT keyboard connector to the 6-pin Mini DIN connector.
  • Page 69 Why does the SCSI BIOS load twice during bootup? The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is a dual controller. The PCI BIOS detects both functions of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series and tries to load a ROM extension for each function. This usually occurs only when there are no SCSI devices attached to the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.

  • Page 70: Customer Communication

    Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call 512 795 6990.

  • Page 71: Fax-On-Demand Support

    Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.

  • Page 72: Technical Support Form

    National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
  • Page 73 Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
  • Page 74 Other Products Computer make and model ________________________________________________________ Microprocessor _________________________________________________________________ Clock frequency or speed __________________________________________________________ Type of video board installed ______________________________________________________ Operating system version __________________________________________________________ Operating system mode ___________________________________________________________ Programming language ___________________________________________________________ Programming language version _____________________________________________________ Other boards in system ___________________________________________________________ Base I/O address of other boards ____________________________________________________ DMA channels of other boards _____________________________________________________ Interrupt level of other boards ______________________________________________________...

  • Page 75: Documentation Comment Form

    Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: ™ VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual Edition Date: May 1998 Part Number: 321881A-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.
  • Page 76 VXIbus address space equivalent to the VME 16 MB standard address space A32 space VXIbus address space equivalent to the VME 4 GB extended address space address character code that identifies a specific location (or series of locations) in memory © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 77 Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are connected. Examples of buses include the ISA bus, PCI bus, VXI bus, and VME bus. VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 78 CPU (controller) interface plugged directly into the VXI backplane, giving it direct access to the VXIbus. It must have all of its required VXI interface capabilities built in. © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 79 PCs. International Electrotechnical Commission. The IEC publishes internationally recognized standards. IEC 60068 contains information on environmental testing procedures and severities. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers inches VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 80 (2) the prefix for 1,048,576, or 2 when used with B (byte) to quantify data or computer memory MANTIS a National Instruments custom ASIC that performs VXIbus arbitration and manages interrupts and triggers © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 81 Address bus and the Data bus are used to transfer data MITE a National Instruments custom ASIC, a sophisticated dual-channel DMA controller that incorporates the Synchronous MXI and VME64 protocols to achieve high-performance block transfer rates MODID module ID lines.
  • Page 82 Installing such a device into any other slot can damage the device, the VXI/VMEbus backplane, or both. trigger either TTL or ECL lines used for intermodule communication Transistor-Transistor Logic © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 83 System Controller functions, including clock sourcing and arbitration for data transfers across the backplane. Installing such a device into any other slot can damage the device, the VMEbus backplane, or both. VXIbus VMEbus Extensions for Instrumentation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 84 PC configuration, 3-12 to 3-13 default, D-3 SCSI termination, 3-12 viewing settings, D-2 system CMOS, 3-12 to 3-13 board access LEDs VXI/VMEpc 600 Series, 3-6 to 3-12 ACC, B-3 EEPROM, 3-10 to 3-12 DRV, B-3 trigger input termination, 3-9 bulletin board support, E-1...
  • Page 85 E-1 to E-2 e-mail support, E-2 environmental specifications, A-2 equipment, optional, 1-3 hardware description, 1-4 to 1-6 custom application-specific interface chips, 1-4 to 1-5 front panel features, 1-5 to 1-6 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 86 VXIbus CLK10 routing, 3-7 to 3-9 manual. See documentation. VXI/VMEbus System Controller, memory requirements, A-1 3-6 to 3-7 MITE custom ASIC, 1-4 W20, located on CPU module, 3-4 MITE EEPROM, 3-10 to 3-12 mouse connector, C-4 © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 87 Index serial port connectors and signals, C-7 to C-8 National Instruments software, 1-3 to 1-4 overview (table), 1-6 NI-488.2M software, 1-3 signals COM1 and COM2 connectors (table), C-8 Ethernet connector (table), C-7 GPIB (IEEE 488.2) (table), C-15 ONLINE LED keyboard connector (table), C-5...
  • Page 88 3-2 VXIplug&play compliance, 1-2, C-1 VXI/VME logic block (table), 2-3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) VXI/VMEpc 600 Series connectors and signals, C-11 accessing 32-bit registers, D-1 overview (table), 1-6 block diagram, 2-2 © National Instruments Corporation VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 89 VMEpc-650, 3-3 VXIpc-650, 3-2 LED indicators, B-1 to B-4 logic blocks (table), 2-3 specifications, A-1 to A-4 National Instruments software, 1-3 to 1-4 VME model (figure), 1-2 optional equipment, 1-3 VXI model (figure), 1-1 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

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