About the TSX IBX 100 Module
(Original Document)
At a Glance
The TSX IBX 100 communication module communicates in an INTERBUS architecture.
This module provides the following INTERBUS services:
Physical Description
The TSX IBX 100 module mechanically and electrically occupies a slot on the ISA bus.
This module is composed of the following elements
Elements
The following table describes the different elements in the TSX IBX 100 module.
Number
Type of element
Function
1
Signaling block
It is composed of 7 indicator lights for viewing the state of the module and for carrying out a diagnostic.
2
Micro-switches
Rack addresses and module positions can be coded using these switches.
3
Line terminator A/ of X Bus
Adapts the X Bus line impedance.
4
Connector
Used to link X Bus to the PCX PCI 57 processor.
5
9-pin female RS 232 Sub-D connector
Used to connect a PC equipped with CMD Tool software.
6
RESET pencil-point button
Initiates a warm restart of the module when it is activated.
7
ERR LED
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8
9 pin female RS 485 Sub-D connector
Used to connect the INTERBUS field bus.
This connector acts as the arrival and departure point on an interstation bus (ring topology).
9
16 bit ISA connector
Used to connect the PC host, enabling the use of the CMD Tool software (if installed on the terminal).
10
Pivotable IRQ micro-switches
Used to select the IRQ switch, used by the internal RS 232 port on the ISA bus.
11
Pivotable address micro-switches
Used to code the input/output addresses on the internal RS 232 port.