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4. System Set-up
Connection
To interact with embedded software (BIT, PPCBoot or VxWorks), an RS232 connection needs to be
made to a serial terminal or computer system (PC or XWindows host) running terminal emulation
software. To enable interaction with host system cross-development software (Tornado), an Ethernet
connection is also required.
For cross-development systems, connect the terminal or terminal emulator to the PowerPact6 processor’s
serial debug port (COM1). Connect the network to the PowerPact6 processor’s Ethernet
(10/100/1000BaseT) port (channel 0). Connection may be achieved with a rear I/O module that uses the
backs of the P3, P4 and P5 connectors - see the I/O Modules Manual. Documents are available through
the Manuals CD-ROM.
Connection Using I/O Modules
For detailed I/O module installation instructions, see the I/O Modules Manual. Observe antistatic and
safety precautions when handling and/or installing I/O Modules.
Figure 4-1 overleaf shows a typical cross-development system set-up. This example is for guidance only
and is not definitive of I/O connection. The following items are used:
• A CompactPCI rack/enclosure with P3/P4/P5 backplane pins projecting through the backplane
structure
• The PowerPact6 processor (CP1A)
• A suitable backplane module (CPCI6UX600). This must be installed directly behind the target
PowerPact6 processor and presents available PowerPact6 I/O ports as PCB male headers or
interface standard connectors. COM1 and Ethernet channel 0 are presented via industry standard
9-way D-type and RJ-45 connectors respectively. See the I/O Modules Manual for more details
• A suitable serial cable (i.e. a null-modem 9-way micro D to 9-way micro D-type cable) for
connection between the backplane module and a PC
$ Note: Connection to COM1 may also be made via the front panel on build levels 1 to 3.
• A suitable Ethernet cable (RJ-45 connector terminated at one end at least) for connecting the
backplane module to the network
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