
Model V15X-AA11
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Position 4 of switch SW2 controls the connection of the 16.8Kohm pullup resistor to the MODID
signal. When the V15X-AA11 is configured as a Slot0 device, this switch position must be
CLOSED (0) to allow the MODID signal to be terminated with the pull-up resistor
The remaining setup of the V15X-AA11 adapter concerns the VXIbus signal CLK10. The
CLK10 signal is a 10 Megahertz timing clock generated by the Slot0 controller. A differential
ECL driver drives this signal onto the VXIbus. A set of straps on the V15X-AA11 adapter
controls whether this signal is sourced onto VXI by the internal clock of the V15X-AA11 or not
sourced by the V15X-AA11. To alter the selection, two straps must be moved. The V15X-AA11
is configured at the factory to source the CLK10 signal from the internal clock. This is enabled
by placing the two CLK10 straps into the INTERNAL position. You need to enable this for
Slot0 operation.
This concludes the configuration of the V15X-AA11 adapter for Slot0 operation. The SBC must
also be configured to operate as a system controller. Please refer to the SBC manual for
strap/switch locations along with a description of changing operating parameters.
Non-Slot0 Configuration
To setup the V15X-AA11 as a non-Slot0 device, the module must first be disabled from being
the system controller. The system controller function is usually an operation provided by a
Slot0 controller. A switch setting on the V15X-AA11 must be set. The switch on the V15X-
AA11 is labeled SW2 and the switch location of interest is position 1. This switch must be
placed in the CLOSED (0) position to allow the V15X-AA11 to function as a non-Slot0 device.
This switch controls the direction of the VXIbus signals SYSCLK and BCLR. Setting this
switch to the CLOSED (0) position enables the V15X-AA11 to receive the SYSCLK and BCLR
signals for non-Slot0 applications. If the V15X-AA11 adapter is not configured as a system
controller, the SBC must also be configured the same way.
The next selections to be made concerns the VXIbus MODID (Module ID) signal and an
internal signal on the V15X-AA11 indicating Slot0 operation. These selections are made via
three of the switch positions of switch SW2. Position 2 controls the internal indication for Slot0
operation. This switch must be set to the CLOSED (0) position for non-Slot0 operation.
Position 3 of switch SW2 controls the MODID signal 825 ohm pulldown resistor. If the V15X-
AA11 is to operate in a non-Slot0 configuration, this switch must be set to the CLOSED (0)
position allowing the pulldown resistor to connect to the MODID signal.
Position 4 of switch SW2 controls the connection of the 16.8Kohm pull-up resistor to the
MODID signal. When the V15X-AA11 is to be used in a non-Slot0 configuration, this switch
position must be set to the OPEN (1) position to disconnect the pull-up resistor from the
MODID signal.
The remaining setup of the V15X-AA11 adapter concerns the VXIbus signal CLK10. The
CLK10 signal is a 10 Megahertz timing clock generated by the Slot0 controller. A set of straps
on the V15X-AA11 adapter controls whether this signal is sourced onto VXI by the internal
clock of the V15X-AA11 or not sourced by the V15X-AA11. To alter the selection, two straps
must be moved. The V15X-AA11 is configured at the factory to source the CLK10 signal from
the internal clock. To disable driving CLK10, place the two CLK10 straps into the NC position.
This concludes the configuration of the V15X-AA11 adapter for non-Slot0 operation. The SBC