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Tested in a typical configuration in an HP C-Size VXI mainframe.
May 1, 1996
Jim White, QA Manager
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The manual is separated into the following chapters.
Chapter 1 - Gen eral Information. 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 ins tall/remove the adapter
module into a C-Size VXIbus Mainframe.
Chapter 3 - Using the Adapters. This chapter shows h ow 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 tr igger 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 conne cts the modul e to the P1 and/or P2 connec tor of only
one slot). The following gives the features of the adapters.
HP E1403C Adapter
Description
Use this adapter to make buffere d connect ions bet ween an A-siz e 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 t he J1 connec tor wi th pi n-to- pin co mpat ibilit y