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User Manual
VX4380
256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module
070-9182-03
This document supports firmware version 1.00
and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to the Safety Summary prior to
performing service.
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Copyright Tektronix, Inc. 1995. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its suppliers and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software – Restricted Rights cl
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WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before th
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Table of Contents General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Getting Started Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Appendices Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Appendix B: Input/Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Appendix C: Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 Appendix D: User Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1 Appendix E: Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system. Injury Precautions Avoid Electric Ove
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General Safety Summary Do Not Operate With If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Suspected Failures Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the Product Thes
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General Safety Summary Compliances Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage Category, and Safety Class. Overvoltage Category The following defines overvoltage categories: CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation. CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, portable equipment CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of equipment, telecommunica- tion, electronics v VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual
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Preface This manual assumes you are familiar with VXIbus instruments and operation and with the purpose and function of this instrument. Please read and follow all instructions for installation and configuration. Use the Installation Checklist to ensure proper installation and to record your initial settings. The Operating Basics section gives a summary of VXIbus operation and presents an overview of the operation of this instrument. The Syntax and Commands section provides a summary of all the
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Getting Started
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Getting Started This section begins with a brief description of the VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module, and explains how to configure and install the module in a VXIbus mainframe. The quick functional check, also included in this section, assures that the instrument operates properly. Product Description The VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module is a printed circuit board assembly for use in a mainframe conforming to the VXIbus Specification. The VX4380 provides four 4 × 16 2-wire mat
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Getting Started one to 12 relay modules including members of the SurePath family of relay switching modules and VX4372 and VX4374 Scanner Slave modules. In this document, these modules will be referred to as “local bus slaves.” The Option 01 VXI Interface Module includes the following features: CPU: Zilog Z88C00 Microcontroller with 20 MHz clock 64 Kbyte of EPROM and 32 Kbyte of RAM VXI Interface: VXI Rev 1.4 Message Based Device Supports Fast Handshake word serial protocol data transfers I
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Getting Started Join Rows 1 – 4 4 x 16 Section 4 = 4 x 16 2-Wire 4 . . . Join Cols Join Rows 3 . . . 3 – 4 3 – 4 2 Section 3 . . . 4 x 16 2-Wire 1 . . . Join Rows Join Cols 2 – 3 2 – 3 12 3 16 Section 2 4 x 16 2-Wire = Join Cols Join Rows 1 – 2 1 – 2 Section 1 4 x 16 2-Wire Matrix 12 3 4 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 164 4 x 64 4 x 163 23 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 162 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 1 4 1 8 x 32 16 x 16 Figure 1–1: VX4380 Functional Block Diagram 1–3 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module Use
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Getting Started VXI interface & slave controller daughter board Backplane connectors Front panel connectors VXI backplane local bus Daughter board connectors Figure 1–2: Typical SurePath Configuration Fuses The VX4380 Module has one 10 A fast-acting fuse on the +5 V line. Each relay module that the Option 01 Module controls has a fuse that limits the amount of current that the module can draw from the VXI backplane +5 V power pins. This fuse protects the module in case of an accidental shorting
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Getting Started LEDs The following LEDs are visible at the top of the VX4380 Module’s front panel to indicate the status of the module’s operation (see Figure 1–5). Power LED indicates power is applied to the module Failed LED indicates the module is in the FAILED state BITE (Built-in Test Built-in Test Equipment (BITE) is provided by extensive self tests that are automatically invoked on power-on and can also be invoked on command. Equipment) Circuitry tested includes the CPU and all memory, an
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Getting Started LOGICAL Option 01 ADDRS LO HI INTRPT Switches as viewed from the rear of instrument (labels are on the back shield) F1291 Figure 1–3: VX4380 Connectors, Indicators, and Switch Locations Figure 1–4: VX4380 Front Panel 1–6 VX4380 256-Crosspoint Relay Matrix Module User Manual
