User manual

Chapter 4 VXI-MXI-2/B Configuration and Installation

Connect the MXIbus Cable

There are two basic types of MXI-2 cables. MXI-2 cables can have

either a single connector on each end or a single connector on one end

and a double connector on the other end.

Connect the labeled end of the cable to the MXI-2 device that will be

the MXIbus System Controller. Connect the other end of the cable to

the other device. Be sure to tighten the screw locks to ensure proper pin

connection.

Figure 4-12 shows a VXI system containing a VXI-MXI-2/B module

residing in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe cabled to a device acting as

the MXIbus System Controller. Notice that you can expand your

system to include other devices by using an additional MXI-2 cable.

However, in such a case the first cable needs to have a double

connector on one end. You can use a cable with a single connector on

each end to connect the last device on the MXIbus.

VXI Mainframe

VXI-MXI-2/B Slot 0 Module

External MXI-2

Interface Module

To Other

Mainframes

Additional MXI-2 Cable

(Ordered Separately)

MXI-2 Cable

Figure 4-12. MXI-2 Cable Configuration Using an External Device and a VXI-MXI-2/B

When you have properly connected the MXI-2 cable, power on the

VXIbus mainframe.