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PP16 Patch Panel
PP16Pa tc h Pa n e l
The PP16 Patch Panel provides convenient BNC connections for easy access to the
digital and analog inputs and outputs of a variety of System 3 devices. Originally
designed for use with the RP2 Real-time Processor, RA16 Medusa Base Station,
and RV8 Barracuda; the PP16 back edge is equipped with a nine pin and three 25-
pin connectors, which have been marked with the corresponding device label to
minimize the possibility of miswiring.
To connect the PP16 to a device:
Connect the male end of the 9- or 25-pin ribbon cable to the desired module and
connect the female end to the correct PP16 input according to the following table.
PP16DeviceConnectors
*GND Jumper: When using the PP16 and the RV8 Barracuda, the jumper located
on the PP16 connects the analog ground of the DB9 connector to the device ground
on the RV8.
*DIP-Switch: The DIP-switches located on the PP16 is used to control the input of
either digital signals or the output of analog signals on the RV8. When the DIP
switches are in the ON position, digital input bits 8-15 are connected and will be
available on the PP16 BNCs A1-A8. Do not attempt to output any analog signals
from the RV8 while the DIP-switches are in the ON position. When the DIP-
switches are in the OFF position the analog ouputs are available on the PP16 BNCs
A1-A8.
Connector:
RV8 9-Pin RV8 25-Pin RA16 25 Pin RP2 25 Pin
Devices:
RV8 Optional
I/O*
RV8 Digital
I/O
RA16BA
RA8GA
SA8
RX5
RX6
RX7
RX8
RZ2
RZ6
RZ5
RP2
RP2.1
PM2R