ControlWave Instruction Manual (CI-ControlWave)
Revised Nov-2010 Introduction 1-3
Refer to the following sections in this chapter or to other chapters in this
manual for further information:
Housings (chassis) with backplanes (see Section 1.3 and Chapter 2)
Power Supply/Sequencer module (PSSM) (see Section 1.5 and
Chapter 2)
CPU module (see Section 1.4 and Chapter 2)
One or more I/O modules (see Section 1.6 and Chapter 3)
1.3 Housings
ControlWave housings are stainless steel designed for panel-mounting
or for some versions, for mounting in a 19-inch equipment rack. They
contain the printed circuit board (PCB) backplane into which you
connect the PSSM, the CPU module, and any I/O modules.
The following housings are available:
6-slot backplane supports one PSSM, one CPU, and up to four I/O
modules.
10-slot housing supports one PSSM, one CPU, and up to eight I/O
modules. The 10-slot housing is suitable for mounting in a 19-inch
equipment rack.