Vme Dlan Interface Module Functions; Vme Dlan Applications - GE VME DLAN User Manual

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VME DLAN Interface Module Functions

The VME DLAN Interface module can operate as either a DLAN or DLAN+ controller.
However, a single module can not be both a DLAN and DLAN+ controller at the same time. If
the application requires both DLAN and DLAN+ devices, two DLAN Interface modules must
be used.
The module passes page data and commands between network devices and a CPU application
program. The knowledge about what the network devices are intended to do is contained in the
CPU program.

VME DLAN Applications

Hardware Requirements
The minimum hardware configuration for a VME DLAN or DLAN+ application requires these
components:
1. A VME-based computer system that includes (at least) a rack, power supply, and CPU
module to run the application program.
2. One or more VME DLAN Interface modules installed in another slot or slots.
3. A DLAN or DLAN+ network connected to each DLAN Interface module.
4. One or more GE Drive Systems devices connected to each network.
Typically, additional VME modules will also be required to monitor and control the application.
However, the discussion in this manual is limited to the DLAN Interface module and the
associated CPU program.
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VME DLAN/DLAN+ Interface Module User's Manual - August 1995
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