User guide

Table of Contents v
PXIS-2719A
Table of Contents
Revision History...................................................................... ii
Preface.................................................................................... iii
List of Tables......................................................................... vii
List of Figures ........................................................................ ix
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Features............................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications....................................................................... 3
1.3 Schematics .......................................................................... 5
1.4 Connectors, I/O, and Controls ............................................. 9
1.4.1 Front Panel ................................................................. 9
1.4.2 Rear Panel................................................................ 10
1.5 Backplane Overview .......................................................... 11
1.5.1 Interoperability with CompactPCI ............................. 11
1.5.2 System Controller Slot.............................................. 12
1.5.3 Star Trigger Slot ....................................................... 12
1.5.4 Peripheral Slots ........................................................ 12
1.5.5 Local Bus.................................................................. 13
1.5.6 Trigger Bus ............................................................... 13
1.5.7 System Reference Clock .......................................... 15
2 Getting Started ................................................................. 19
2.1 Package Contents ............................................................. 19
2.2 Cooling Considerations...................................................... 20
2.3 Hardware Installation ......................................................... 21
2.3.1 Installing the System Controller................................ 21
2.3.2 Installing Peripheral Modules ................................... 23
2.3.3 Powering Up the System .......................................... 26