The Acromag AVME9668 is a 6U VMEbus non-intelligent slave carrier card that interfaces up to four IndustryPack (IP) modules with VMEbus systems. It enables modular I/O customization by accepting single or double-sized IP modules (32-bit modules not supported) and provides full data access to each module’s I/O, ID, and memory spaces through VMEbus software control. All field I/O connections route through front-panel SCSI-2 connectors with screw-down or spring latch mechanisms and shielded cable paths for noise immunity.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: 6U VMEbus
• IP Module Capacity: Four IndustryPack modules (single or double-size)
• VMEbus Interface: Non-intelligent slave board (A24/A16: D16/D08 DTB slave)
• VMEbus Compliance: IEC 821-1987, IEEE 1014-1987 (revision C.1, October 1985)
• IP Clock Support: 8 MHz and 32 MHz, independently selectable per slot
• IP Memory Space: 1 MB to 8 MB per module
• Address Modifiers: Short I/O (A16): 29H, 2DH; Standard I/O (A24): 39H, 3DH
• Base Address: Hardware jumper-selectable, 1K byte boundary decoding
• Read-Modify-Write: Supported
– Key Features
• Individually fused and filtered DC power distribution: +5V (±5%), +12V (±5%), −12V (±5%) per module
• Two interrupt channels per IP module, software-programmable to interrupt levels I(1–7)
• D16/D08(O) interrupt acknowledge cycles
• IP Module Connectors: 50-pin male plug headers (AMP 173280-3 or equivalent) for Field I/O and Logic Interface
• Shielded SCSI-2 front-panel connectors for secure field connections
– Typical Applications
Rugged, high-performance systems requiring modular analog input/output and digital input/output functionality with VMEbus integration and independent clock domain management across multiple IP slots.
– Compatibility & Integration
Full compatibility with industry-standard IndustryPack modules and VMEbus architectures. Base address configuration via hardware jumpers. Power consumption includes IP module load.
