Specifications

Fig. 4 FO/8 Mainframe with two FO/2x1 Switches Installed
This module has all the RS232 features detailed in Applica-
tions Bulletin AP-5.
This control module has all the IEEE488 features detailed in
Applications Bulletin AP-5
This module uses TCP/IP protocols to allow control from an
Ethernet LAN as described in Bulletin AP-5.
MANUAL CONTROL
This Virtual Manual Control Software gives the operator the
ability to remotely Open and Close switches as well as ob-
serve system Status. Control is via a full Graphical User In-
terface (GUI).
Individual Pushbuttons select and control mainframes holding
either eight or 16 individual switchpoints
.
Mainframe chassis holding 32 switchpoints are built with op-
tional Thumbwheel Manual Controls.
Bidirectional Nx1 Multiplexers are assembled from standard
FO Chassis by interconnecting Fiberoptic Switch Modules as
shown schematically in Fig. 5. The interconnects are
fiberoptic cables and are usually wired externally, on the rear
panel. Internally wired systems may be ordered as an option.
FO SERIES MULTIPLEXERS
FO SERIES MATRICES
Bidirectional NxM Matrices are assembled by interconnect-
ing the required number of individual FO Series fiberoptic
switches as shown in Fig. 6. The Matrix is non-blocking (but
not full fan-out) and any input can connect to any single out-
put. The switches and interconnects are placed inside the
chassis, while the input and output fiberoptic connectors are
mounted on the rear panel.
Fig. 5 8x1 Multiplexer using Seven FO/2x1 Switches
Fig. 6 4x2 Matrix using four two FO/2x1 and
two FO/Crossover Switches.
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
OUTPUTS
1
2
INPUTS
1
8
OUTPUT
CONTROL MODULES
LED DISPLAYS
FO/8, FO/16 and FO/32 Chassis are built with individual, dis-
crete front panel LEDs that show switchpoint status. These
LEDs are an invaluable aid in program debugging and system
troubleshooting.
This module has both the IEEE488 (Talk/Listen) and the RS232
features detailed in Applications Bulletin AP-5.
AVAILABILITY
Most systems are available 30 - 45 Days ARO.
WARRANTY
CYTEC Corp. warrants that all products are free from defects
in Materials and Workmanship for a period of 5 years and that
all switches are guaranteed for their rated Operational Life-
time.
SOFTWARE
IF-3C RS232 SERIAL
IF-4C IEEE488 BUS (TALK/LISTEN)
IF-5C IEEE488/RS232 COMBINED CONTROL
IF-6 LAN INTERFACE
Example and Driver Programs are available for most common
Windows-based programming languages, including LabView,
LabWindows and Visual Basic.
VMCS SOFTWARE
MC/8 & MC/16 PUSHBUTTON
MC/32-TW THUMBWHEEL
FX/FO-4