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Introduction
Chapter 1
General Information
The manual is separated into the following chapters.
Chapter 1 - Gen eral Informa tion. Describes the different adapters.
Chapter 2 - Installation/Removal Instructions. This chapter shows how
to install/remove B-Size VXIbus modules into/from the HP E1403C or
HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module, and how to instal l/remove th e adapter
module into a C-Size VXIbus Mainframe.
Chapter 3 - Using the Adapters. This chapter shows how to use the adapter
modules. It includes a block diagram for both the HP E1403C and
HP E1407A Adapter Modules. The chapter also includes, for the
HP E1407A Adapter Module, instructions on how to use and install the J2
Connector Cable, how to select the direction (to or from the mainframe’s
backplane) of the tr igger signal s on the ECL and TTL trig ger lines, and how
to select unbuffered or buffered SUMBUS connections. Connector pinout
diagrams for both the HP E1403C and HP E1407A are also provided.
Appendix A - Specifications. This appendix details specifications for the
HP E1403C and HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module.
C-Size Adapter Description
The HP E1403C and HP E1407A Adapter Modules allow an A- or B-Size
VMEbus/VXIbus module to connect to a C-Size VXIbus Mainframe. The
regular adapters connect a single slot VMEbus/VXIbus module to the
mainframe. Option 10 connects two-slot modules to the mainframe
(however, it only connects the module to the P1 and/or P2 connector o f only
one slot). The following gives the features of the adapters.
HP E1403C Adapter
Description
Use this adapter t o make buffered conne ct ions between an A-size or B-size
module’s J1 connector and the mainframe’s P1 connector. The adapter has
the following features:
•Mounts with the VMEbus/VXIbus module’s front panel flush with the
front of the adapter.
•Provides direct access to the VMEbus/VXIbus module’s front panel
I/O connections.
•Provides connections to the J1 connector with pin-to-pin compatibility
to the mainframe’s P1 connector.
General Information 9Chapter 1
•Meets VMEbus driving and loading specifications.
•Provides proper timing for data Transfer Acknowledgment (DTACK)
and Interrupt Signals (IRQ).
•Provides connectivity for HP B-size modules or any P1-only VXIbus
slave module (Bus Master signals are not provided. These include:
BBSY*, BLCR*, BR0*, BR1*, BR2*, BR3*, SERCLK, SERDAT.)
HP E1407A Adapter
Description
Use this adapter t o make buffered conne ct ions between an A-size or B-size
module’s J1 connector and the mainframe’s P1 connector, and buffered
connections between a B-size module’s J2 conne ctor and the mainfr ame’s P2
connector. The adapter has the following features:
•Mounts with the VMEbus/VXIbus module’s front panel flush with the
front of the adapter.
•Provides direct access to the VMEbus/VXIbus module’s front panel
I/O connections.
•Provides connections to the J1 connector with pin-to-pin compatibility
to the mainframe’s P1 connector.
•Provides direct connections to the J2 connector with pin-to-pin
compatibility to the mainframe’s P2 connector.
•Provides buffered data, address, and trigger lines (either ECL or TTL).
•Provides direct SUMBUS connections, or provi des fused
supply connections to add user provided circuitry (op-amps, for
example) for buffered SUMBUS connections (jumper selectable).
±
12V power
•Provides access to the pins on the outer rows of the J2 connector for
VME modules. These pins may be isolated from the backplane.
•Meets VMEbus driving and loading specifications.
•Provides proper timing for data Transfer Acknowledgment (DTACK)
and Interrupt Signals (IRQ).
•Provides connectivity for HP B-size modules or any P1-only VXIbus
slave module (Bus Master signals are not provided. These include:
BBSY*, BLCR*, BR0*, BR1*, BR2*, BR3*, SERCLK, SERDAT.)
10General Information Chapter 1
Installation/Removal Instructions
This chapter sho ws how to install/re move B-size VXIbus mod ules into/from
the HP E1403C or HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module, and how to
install/remove the adapter module into a C-Size VXIbus Mainframe.
NoteThe procedures in this chapter shows installation/r emoval of the Adapter
Module into/from the HP E1401A High Power Mainframe. The
procedures for other mainframes are similar to these procedures.
Preparing for Installation
•Be sure to set the logical address of the module to be installed into the
adapter to the correct address (see the module manual).
•Be sure to use clean handling and anti-static handling of the module.
Chapter 2
•Be sure there are no external connections to the modules.
Installing A-Size VMEbus Modules (HP E1403C Only)
Install A-Size VMEbus Mo dul es onl y i n t he HP E1403C Adapter Module.
Use the following B-Siz e Module insta llation proce dure to inst all an A-Size
Module into the adapter module.
Installation/Removal Instructions 11Chapter 2
Installing an Adapter Module with a B-Size VXIbus
Module
The procedure startin g on the next page shows how to install an HP E1403C
or HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module into an HP E1401A Mainframe.
(The installation procedures for other mainframes is similar.) The procedure
then shows how to i nstall a B-Size VXIb us Mod ule into the ada pter mo dule.
NoteDuring power-up, the resource manager recognizes a module in the slot
with the HP E1403C or HP E1407A Adapter Module installed with or
without a B-Size module installed in the adapter module. Thus, to prevent
any error generation, be sure a B-Size module is installed in the adapter
module before power-up.
Line up the C-Size Adapter Module’s Rails with the Module Guides of an Empty
1
Slot in the Mainframe.
12Installation/Removal Instructions Chapter 2
Slide the C-Size Adapter Module into the Mainframe.
2
Line up the B-Size Module with the C-Size Adapter Module’ s Front Slot and the
3
Mainframe’s Module Guides.
Installation/Removal Instructions 13Chapter 2
Slide the B-Size Module into the C-Size Adapter Module.
4
Tighten the B-Size Module’s Upper and Lower Retainer Screws.
5
14Installation/Removal Instructions Chapter 2
Removing the Adapter Module and B-Size Module
The following procedure shows how to remove a B-Size VXIbus Module
from an HP E1403C or HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module and the adapter
module from the mainframe.
Loosen the Upper and Lower Retainer Screws of the B-Size Module inside the
1
C-Size Adapter Module.
Continued on Next Page
Installation/Removal Instructions 15Chapter 2
Using the handles on the B-Size Module, pull the Module out of the C-Size Adapter
2
Module.
NOTE:
When removing the B-size
Module from the Adapter
Module, the Adapter Module
may be pulled out of the
mainframe. If that happens,
carefully pull the B-size Module
out of the Adapter Module,
without damaging any exposed
components on the B-size
Module.
Using the “D” Ring, pull the C-Size Adapter Module out of the Mainframe.
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16Installation/Removal Instructions Chapter 2
This chapter shows how to use the adapter modules. It includes a block
diagram for both the HP E1403C and HP E1407A Adapter Modules as well
as connector pinouts. This chapter also includes, for the HP E1407A
Adapter Module, instructions on how to use and install the J2 connector
cable, how to select the di rect ion (t o or fro m the mainf rame’s backp lane) of
the trigger signals on the ECL and TTL trigger lines, and how to select
unbuffered or buffered SUMBUS connections.
HP E1403C Block Diagram
Figure 3-1 shows the block diagram for the HP E1403C C-Size Adapter
Module.
Chapter 3
Using the Adapters
Figure 3-1. HP E1403C Block Diagram
Using the Adapters 17Chapter 3
HP E1403C Connector Pinout
Figure 3-2 shows the P1 and J1 connector’s pinout for the HP E1403C
Adapter Module.
Figure 3-2. HP E1403C P1 and J1 Connector Pinout
18Using the Adapters Chapter 3
HP E1407A Block Diagram
Figure 3-3 shows the block diagram for the HP E1407A C-Size Adapter
Module.
Figure 3-3. HP E1407A Block Diagram
Using the Adapters 19Chapter 3
HP E1407A Connector Pinout
Figure 3-4 shows the P1 and J1 connecto r’s pinout, and Figure 3-5 shows the
P2 and J2 connector’s pinout for the HP E1407A Adapter Module.
Figure 3-4. HP E1407A P1 and J1 Connector Pinout
Figure 3-5. HP E1407A P2 and J2 Connector Pinout
20Using the Adapters Chapter 3
Installing the J2 Connector Cable (HP E1407A Only)
Purpose of the
J2 Cable
CautionDamage to a VMEbus module, adapter module, mainframe, or
The HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module is shipped with a lo ng and short J2
Connector Cables. The long J2 cable allows for direct access to the outer
rows of the J2 connector of the B-Size module (that is, VMEbus modules
that utilize the outer rows of J2) inside the adapter module. The short J2
cable makes internal connections between the P2 and J2 connectors of the
adapter module to allow for connections between the J2 connector of the
B-Size module inside the adapter module and the P2 connector of the
mainframe. Us e this for VXIbus modules that utilize the outer rows of J2.
If your module has no outer row connections of J2, do not install either
cable.
See Figure 3-6 for the J2 connector’s pinout diagra m.
all three may result if using the short cable in an adapter
module with a VMEbus module.
Install the J2 CableDo the following to in stall either J2 Cable:
On the C-Size VXIbus Adapter Module, remove the 7 Top Shield Retainer Screws
1
and Top Shield.
Using the Adapters 21Chapter 3
Plug in either the Short or Long Ribbon (J2) Cable.
2
Reinstall the Top Shield and Retainer Screws on the C-Size Adapter Module.
3
22Using the Adapters Chapter 3
Ribbon Cable (J2)
Connector Pinout
Figure 3-6 shows the pinout for the HP E1407A ribbon cable connectors
(J2).
Figure 3-6. HP E1407A Ribbon Cable Connectors (J2)
Using the Adapters 23Chapter 3
Selecting the TTL Trigger Direction (HP E1407A Only)
The HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module has a swit ch that allows yo u to set
the trigger signal direction of the TTL0–TTL7 Trigger Lines. Figure 3-7
shows that the TTL7 Trigger Signal comes from the B-Size Module, and
TTL0–TTL6 from the Mainframe's VXI Backplane. Use the illu stration as
a guide to set the appropriate trigger directions for your application.
Figure 3-7. Selecting the TTL Trigger Signal Direction
24Using the Adapters Chapter 3
Selecting the ECL Trigger Direction (HP E1407A Only)
The HP E1407A C-Size Adapter Module has a swit ch that allows yo u to set
the trigger signal di rection of the ECL0 and ECL1 Trigge r Lines. Figure 3-8
shows that the ECL1 Trigger Signal comes from the B-Size Module, and
ECL0 from the Mainframe’s VXI Backpl ane. Use the ill ustration as a guide
to set the appropriate trigger directions for your application.
Figure 3-8. Selecting the ECL Trigger Signal Direction
Using the Adapters 25Chapter 3
SUMBUS Configurations (HP E1407A Only)
Disconnecting
the SUMBUS
The ribbon cable and a p ai r of jumpers connect the SUMBUS to the ou tput
connectors (i.e., to the B-Size Module). Use Figure 3-9 to disconnect
(i.e., remove the jumpers) or connect the SUMBUS.
Figure 3-9. SUMBUS Jumper Configurations
Adding Buffer
Circuitry to the
SUMBUS
26Using the Adapters Chapter 3
The adapter module has no circuitry available to buffer the SUMBUS.
However, there is a breadboard area on the PC board in the HP E1407A
Adapter that allows you to add you r own circuitr y (e.g., op-amps) to provide
buffering for the SUMBUS. The b readboard ar ea also in cludes connec tions
to the ±12V Power Supplies.
You can add buffer circuitry either for SUMBUS signals coming from the
B-Size Module in the Adapter Module or from the Mainframe’s VXI
Backplane. Use Figure 3-9 to select the appropriate jumpers for your
application, and to locate the breadboard area.
Appendix A
HP E1403C and HP E1407A Specifications
Product Characteristics
•P1 and P2 extension fully buffered (P1 only on HP E1403C).
•Slave-only capability; cannot be used in Slot 0 with bus masters.
•Unlimited number of adapters per mainframe.
•1-slot wide.
•Option 10 is 2-slot wide. Only the P1 and/o r P2 conne ctors of a si ngle
slot are used.
•Replacement fuses are subminiature 4A, 125V
(Littelfuse is recommended).
Power Requirements
Cooling Requirement s
0.02mm H2O @0.10Liter/sec Air Flow for 10°C rise.
Voltage:
Peak Module Current (A):0.100.07
Dynamic Module Current (A):0.010.01
* HP E1407A Only
+5V+12V*
HP E1403C and HP E1407A Specifications 27Appendix A
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