User manual

Introduction

Chapter

This chapter describes the VXI-MXI-2 and VXI-MXI-2/B, lists what

you need to get started, lists optional equipment, and introduces the

concepts of MXI-2.

Unless otherwise noted, the term VXI-MXI-2 refers to both the C-size

VXI-MXI-2 and the B-size VXI-MXI-2/B.

VXI-MXI-2 Overview

The VXI-MXI-2 interface is a C-size extended class mainframe

extender for the VXIbus (VMEbus Extensions for Instrumentation).

The VXI-MXI-2/B is a B-size extended class mainframe extender for

the VXIbus. The VXI-MXI-2 modules extend the VXIbus architecture

outside a VXIbus mainframe via MXI-2, the second-generation

MXIbus (Multisystem Extension Interface bus). A VXIbus mainframe

equipped with a VXI-MXI-2 can be connected to other MXIbus

devices such as other VXIbus mainframes, MXIbus instruments, or

MXIbus-equipped personal computers. The VXI-MXI-2 interface

modules use address mapping to transparently translate bus cycles on

the VXIbus system bus (VMEbus) to the MXIbus and vice versa.

♦ C-size VXI-MXI-2 only —The VXI-MXI-2 is housed in a metal

enclosure to improve EMI performance and to provide easy handling.

Because the enclosure includes cut-outs to facilitate changes to switch

and jumper settings, it should not be necessary to remove it under most

circumstances.

What You Need to Get Started

VXIbus mainframe

VXI-MXI-2 interface module