Specifications

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CXM-4
LED INDICATORS / STATUS FEEDBACK
All CXM chassis have front panels LED displays that show
the Status of every switch point, which provides an invaluable
aid for program debugging and troubleshooting. One LED is
assigned to every switch point, and you can verify Status by
simply watching the front panel.
CXM/16 and CXM/32 LED Indicators
LEDs are built into the front panel and are included in the chas-
sis prices.
CXM/64 and CXM/128 LEDs - CL8-VHP Modules
LEDs are supplied by CL8-VHP Display/Driver Module, each
of which provides eight relays drives and status LEDs. These
modules must be purchased separately.
CXM/256 LED Indicators - CL16-VHP Modules
LEDs are are built into the CL16-VHP Display/Driver Module,
which also supplies 16 relay drives. These are purchased
separately.
CXM EXPANSION CHASSIS
All CXM Chassis can be built as either stand-alone mainframes
or expansion Chassis. Multiple expansion chassis are controlled
via a single MESA control chassis. This design allows congura-
tion of large, complex systems with one point of control. Using
a Mesa controller along with several expansion chassis has the
following advantages:
Cost Savings
Expansion chassis do not require their own control modules or
manual controls, which results in cost savings that pay for the
MESA on any system using three or more expansion chassis.
Single Point of Control
Using a single GPIB address, RS232 Port or TCP/IP address,
you can control up to 32 CXM chassis, or combinations of dif-
ferent series chassis, from a single MESA.
Remote Location of Expansion Chassis
Expansion chassis can be located up to 125 feet from the MESA,
so the switching chassis can be placed where needed and still
not require a dedicated control module.
Complex Test Systems
Since any Cytec chassis may be controlled from the MESA, you
can build complicated systems switching a number of different
signal types by using different Cytec products for each signal
type. For example, RF signals, AC power, and high speed
digital signals could all be switched with a single, muti-chassis
system.
CXM CUSTOM CHASSIS
Cytec can usually customize your chassis to meet specic
requirements with little or no additional NRE (Non Recurring
Engineering) charges. The following examples are only some
of the options available. If you don't see what you need feel
free to ask us if it can be done. Our engineers will work with
you to provide a tailored solution for your specic application.
Labeling
Cytec's laser etch labeling system allows rapid custom labeling
of front or rear panels. Silk screening options or custom poly
carbonite overlays are also available for OEM systems.
Conguration
Cytec can precongure your system according to your exact
needs. Some examples are:
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Chassis
• Include RF ampliers to boost signals.
• Built in programmable attentuators reduce signals by a
dened amount (1, 2, 4, 8 dB, etc.).
• Splitter/Combiners divide or mix signals as required.
• Directional couplers provide sampling ports.
Don't see what you need? Just ask!