Connecting External Devices to VME Option Boards4-30 014–001867Connecting a VLCi Controller to anEthernet LANAn Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 local area network (LAN) can incorporate several devicesthat communicate over a common system of cables and transceivers. This sectiondescribes how to connect the drop cable between your VLCi controller board and itstransceiver on the LAN.NOTE: For information on setting up the cables and transceivers on your LAN,refer to Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 Local Area Network Installation Guide.Figure 4–35 shows the location of the DB15 local area network connector on aninstalled VLCi board.LAN connector(female)AViiON computer – rear viewLEDSFigure 4–35 VLCi LAN ConnectorUse one of the drop cables listed in Table 4–10 to connect your LAN transceiver tothe computer.Table 4–10 LAN Drop Cables, VLCiCable Type Part Number Model Number Cable Length (m)gr 005–33791 1326 5 (16.4 ft)Plenum-grade 005–33787 1326A 20 (65.6 ft)C007–5414 40028 1 (3.3 ft)C 007–6253 40028A 3 (9.9 ft)PVC 005–33766 15274E005 5 (16.4 ft)005–31694 15274E020 20 (65.6 ft)As shown in Figure 4–36, LAN cable connectors include slide clip mounts ratherthan the captive screws found on many device connectors. The female connector onthe VLCi option board includes a slide clip.
