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SB-MXI

The National Instruments SB-MXI is an interface board designed for SBus expansion slots within the VME-SB2020 interface kit, compatible with Solaris 1.x and 2.x, and works with NI-VXI software, LabVIEW,

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    Description

    The SB-MXI Interface Board, with part number 181155-01, is a product of National Instruments designed for SBus expansion slots and is a component of the VME-SB2020 interface kit.
    This board is essential for connecting Sun workstations to the VMEbus, ensuring seamless integration with software such as NI-VXI for Solaris, LabVIEW, and LabWindows, and is compatible with Solaris versions 1.x and 2.x.
    Installation requires a 2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable and the board is designed to be user-friendly, utilizing geographic addressing from the SBus without the need for any configuration switches or jumpers.
    It operates at an SBus interrupt level-3 and has a current measurement of 2.5 A typical, with a 3.5 A maximum. Despite its obsolete status announced by the manufacturer, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves.

    Specification Detail
    Part Number SB-MXI
    Manufacturer National Instruments
    Part of Kit VME-SB2020 interface kit
    NI Part Number 181155-01
    Designed For SBus expansion slots
    Software Compatibility NI-VXI software for Solaris, LabVIEW, LabWindows
    Compatible Solaris Versions Solaris 1.x and 2.x
    Function Connects Sun workstations to VMEbus
    Recommended Cable 2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable
    Configuration No switches or jumpers (uses geographic addressing from SBus)
    Interrupt Level SBus interrupt level-3
    Current Measurement 2.5 A typical, 3.5 A maximum
    Obsolete Status Announced by National Instruments; available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves

    Question 1: What is the purpose of the SB-MXI Interface Board part number 181155-01, and what specific systems and software does it support for seamless integration?
    Answer 1: The successful integration of the SB-MXI Interface Board, part number 181155-01, into a Sun workstation environment requires a 2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable, an available SBus expansion slot, and is supported by software such as NI-VXI for Solaris, LabVIEW, and LabWindows, with compatibility for Solaris versions 1.x and 2.x.

    Question 2: What are the necessary components and software requirements for the successful integration of the SB-MXI Interface Board, part number 181155-01, into a Sun workstation environment?
    Answer 2: The SB-MXI Interface Board with part number 181155-01 is designed to connect Sun workstations to the VMEbus, ensuring seamless integration with systems running Solaris versions 1.x and 2.x, and supports software such as NI-VXI for Solaris, LabVIEW, and LabWindows.

    Question 3: What type of cable is required for the installation of the SB-MXI Interface Board, part number 181155-01, designed by National Instruments for SBus expansion slots?
    Answer 3: The SB-MXI Interface Board with part number 181155-01, manufactured by National Instruments for SBus expansion slots, is purposed for connecting Sun workstations to the VMEbus, enabling seamless integration with software such as NI-VXI for Solaris, LabVIEW, and LabWindows, and is compatible with Solaris versions 1.x and 2.x.

    Question 4: What is the function of the SB-MXI Interface Board part number 181155-01, and which systems and software does it support?
    Answer 4: A 2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable is required for the installation of the SB-MXI Interface Board, part number 181155-01, designed by National Instruments for SBus expansion slots.

    Question 5: What is the purpose of the SB-MXI Interface Board part number 181155-01, and how does it integrate with Sun workstations and specific software versions?
    Answer 5: The SB-MXI Interface Board with part number 181155-01 is designed to connect Sun workstations to the VMEbus as part of the VME-SB2020 interface kit, and it supports systems with SBus expansion slots, as well as software such as NI-VXI for Solaris, LabVIEW, and LabWindows, specifically on Solaris versions 1.x and 2.x.