MVME712M replacement

[mooney@aps.anl.gov (Tim Mooney)]

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From rjk@aps.anl.gov Fri May 10 12:11 CDT 1996
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Subject: MVME712M replacement
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Rich Koldenhoven - APS controls group.

	I've designed a VME module that replaces the MVME712M card ( the 
interface to the MVME167 processor card ). Its features are these:
	
	1 - Able to communicate to any of the 4 serial ports on the MVME167.
	2 - No need for null modem adapter - on board switch.
	3 - Choice of fiber or db25 serial front panel I/O.
	4 - Ethernet communication.
	5 - Choice of db15 connector for ethernet or on board 10base-2.
	6 - Rx, Tx, Sysreset, and Vcc front panel status leds.
	
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	7 - Able to assert a 200ms sysresest pulse to the sysreset pin on the   
VME backplane. 3 CTL Y's in succesion will assert a sysreset. Any other sequence 
will reset the CTL Y count. This feature is valuable for remote 167 resets in 
case of any 'hung' IOC's.
	
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	8 - Single wide VME card can be plugged into the front or back of IOC. 
	9 - Can also be used to communicate to the MVME162 processor.
	10 - relatively cheap. aprox $300.
	
This module has been used for 4 years by various groups at APS with no problems.
Tim Mooney has asked for a # of modules and suggested that I put out E-mail to 
let people know that this is available. I don't know the procedure to 'buy' 
these cards but if you think you might want to use them - let me know. The last 
I heard was that parts were free - labor is not. Each card takes approx 2 1/2 
hours to assemble so you can figure about how much each costs. If you want to 
assemble and test yourself, I can kit it together. If you do order let me know 
if front or rear installation.

This card is known as the 'Doodle Card'.

Thanks -- Rich Koldenhoven   9264


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