VME-5504L
D32/A16 RS-485 VMEbus Repeater Link
D32/A16 RS-485 VMEbus Repeater Link

Overview
The VME-5504L is designed to use a single master repeater board which may be connected to as many as 16 slave repeater boards using a single pair of cable assemblies with cable taps. This configuration allows VMEbus slave I/O boards residing in one VMEbus chassis to be controlled by a VMEbus master residing in another chassis. The VMEbus chassis in which VMEbus masters reside is referred to as a master chassis, while the VMEbus slave boards reside in a slave chassis (no master in slave chassis).
- Supports up to 16 slave-only chassis per master
- DIN-type I/O connectors
- Double Eurocard form factor
- Link includes one master board, one slave board, and a wide variety of cable length options
- Supports 16-bit addressing
- Supports 8-, 16-, and 32-bit data transfers
- Supports the configuration of large I/O systems
- Supports up to 1,000-ft cables
- Differential line drivers and receivers provide ±7 V common-mode noise rejection
- Multidrop capability reduces cost
- Software transparent link
- Slave chassis is placed in reset if master chassis is powered down or cables are disconnected
Specifications
Form Factor
VME
Other
VMEbus Repeater Link
Data Transfer Bits
8, 16, 32
Addressing
16
Distance
5 to 1,000 ft
Link Cable
Wire, Flat Cable
Accessories
VME-000-64-xxx IDC 64Pin Cable