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G2T Programmers Guide Rev-A 17-Nov-2014

6.2.2. Parallel Operation

PARALLEL operation requires a module number in the command

string to correctly interpret the command entry. The PARALLEL

system is configured to control each module individually. When

controlling each module individually, if ALL is specified in the

command syntax, the command operation is performed

collectively on all modules.

• When Module 1 is specified in the command syntax, the

command operation is performed on Module 1.

• When Module 2 is specified in the command syntax, the

command operation is performed on Module 2.

• When Module 3 is specified in the command syntax, the

command operation is performed on Module 3.

6.2.3. Ganged Mode

GANGED Mode is a commonly used switching mode in digital

clock/data applications though is not limited to digital switching

systems. This operational mode does not require the specific

module operand to correctly route the command entry. In a

typical digital application, one switching module will be used to

route clock signals while another module of the same model will

be used to route corresponding data signals on the same I/O

paths in order to match signal phase. The user only needs to

command which input and output should be connected and the

switching system will perform the action on both the clock and

data module.

The command operation is performed collectively on all GANGED

modules. The purpose of ganged mode is to save the user some

front panel keystrokes and to streamline control software.

Depending on the customer application, some switching systems

are shipped from the factory with the ganged mode enabled as

the default. Other systems may not have this option enabled by

default but may be available. To enable or disable ganged

mode, see Section 2.11.2.2.3.

Note that if GANGED is enabled, the entry of a single module is not

possible and ALL is assumed. The keypad on this type of

configuration automatically displays the following:

“GANGED”