The CC-488 is a double-width CAMAC module functioning as a GPIB Crate Controller, bridging host computers with IEEE-488 interfaces to CAMAC-based instrumentation systems. It processes commands and data from the host computer, executes CAMAC operations, and transfers results back across the GPIB link. The module employs Direct Memory Access (DMA) for efficient data movement, delivering up to 650 kbytes per second throughput. Fully readable command and status registers enable detailed system monitoring and control. Front-panel status LEDs provide operational feedback. Selectable data-byte sequence options accommodate different system architectures. Multiple-crate operation is supported, allowing the CC-488 to coordinate control across distributed CAMAC systems. The module connects directly to the CAMAC crate dataway via standard backplane slots, conforming to IEEE-583 specifications.
Technical Specifications
• Module Type: Double-width CAMAC module
• Primary Function: GPIB Crate Controller
• Host Interface: IEEE-488 (GPIB)
• Crate Interface: CAMAC Dataway (IEEE-583)
• Data Transfer Method: Direct Memory Access (DMA)
• Maximum Throughput: 650 kbytes per second
• Control Registers: Fully readable command and status registers
• Configuration: Selectable data-byte sequence
• Multi-System Capability: Multiple-crate operation supported
– Key Features
• High-speed DMA transfers enable demanding data acquisition workflows
• Comprehensive command and status register visibility for system diagnostics
• Visual operational feedback via status LEDs
• Flexible data-byte ordering to match system requirements
• Distributed crate control for multi-system laboratories
– Typical Applications
• Integration of GPIB-equipped host computers into existing CAMAC measurement systems
• Centralized control and data collection from multiple CAMAC instruments
• High-throughput data acquisition from networked CAMAC modules
• Legacy system modernization leveraging IEEE-488 host interfaces
– Compatibility & Integration
The CC-488 operates within standard CAMAC crates and interfaces with any IEEE-488 compliant host controller. It communicates with GPIB instruments including digital multimeters, counters, and other standard test equipment. Host systems require an IEEE-488 interface controller or GPIB adapter board for connectivity.
