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PP16 Patch Panel

The PP16 Patch Panel provides convenient BNC connections for easy access to the digital and analog inputs and outputs of a variety of System 3 devices. Originally designed for use with the RP2.1 Real-time Processor, RA16 Medusa Base Station, and RV8 Barracuda, the PP16 back edge is equipped with a nine pin and three 25-pin connectors, which have been marked with the corresponding device label.

To connect the PP16 to a device:

Connect the male end of the 25-pin ribbon cable to the desired module and connect the female end to the correct PP16 input according to the following table.

PP16 Device Connectors

PP16 Device Connectors and supported devices:

RA16 25 Pin RP2 25 Pin
RA16BA ● RA8GA ● SA8
RX5 ● RX6 ● RX7 ● RX8
RZ2 ● RZ5 ● RZ5P ● RZ5D ● RZ6 ● RZ10x		 RP2 ● RP2.1 ● PM2R

Mapping the Inputs and Outputs for Each Device

Each device has a unique input and output configuration. The table below shows the configuration of the BNC connectors.

Device & Connector A1-A8 B1-B8 C1-C8
RP2 / RP2.1
Digital I/O Connector		 Digital Inputs
Bits 0-7		 Digital Outputs
Bits 0-7		 C1=3.3 V (max 1 mA)
RA16BA
Analog/Digital I/O Connector		 Analog Outputs
Channels 1-8		 Digital Outputs
Bits 0-7		 Digital Outputs
Bits 8-15
RA8GA
Analog I/O Connector		 Analog Input
Channels 1-8		 Not Used Not Used
PM2R
Signal Out Connector		 Analog Output
Channels 0-7		 Analog Output
Channels 8-15		 Not Used
SA8
Power Outputs Connector		 Analog Output
Channels 1-8		 Analog Output
Signal and Ground:
Channels 1-4		 Analog Output
Signal and Ground:
Channels 5-8

The PP16 can also be used with the RX and RZ devices; however, the PP24 Patch Panel is recommended.

Device & Connector A1 - A8 B1 - B8 C1 - C8
RZ5, RZ5D, RZ5P, RZ6, RZ10x
Digital I/O Connector		 Digital I/O
Port C Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Port A Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Port B Bits 0-7
RZ2
Digital I/O Connector		 Digital I/O
Port C Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Port A Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Port B Bits 0-7
RX5, RX6, RX7, RX8
Digital I/O Connector		 Bit Addressable Digital I/O
Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Byte A Bits 0-7		 Digital I/O
Byte B Bits 8-15
RX5, RX7
Multi I/O Connector		 Analog Outputs
A2, A4, A6, A8 = Channels 1-4
A1, A3, A5, A7 = Not Used		 Digital I/O
Byte C Bits 16-23		 Digital I/O
Byte D Bits 24-31
RX8
Analog I/O Connector		 Analog I/O
Block A Channels 1-8		 Analog I/O
Block B Channels 9-16		 Analog Output
Block C Channels 17-24

Mapping RA16BA I/O

The diagram below maps the RA16BA Digital I/O connection to the PP16.

RA16BA to PP16 Connection Diagram

Mapping RP2/RP2.1 I/O

The diagram below maps the RP2.1 Digital I/O connection to the PP16. The last seven BNC connectors are not used. BNC C1 maps to VCC 3.3.

RP2.1 to PP16 Connection Diagram

Mapping RA8GA

A PP16 patch panel can be used to simplify connection to the preamplifier's analog inputs. A ribbon cable can be connected from the RA8GA Analog I/O connector to the RA16 connector on the back of the PP16 allowing acquisition of signals via the first eight BNC connectors on the front of the PP16.

RA8GA to PP16 Connection Diagram

Mapping PM2R I/O

The diagram below maps the PM2R signal out connection to the PP16.

PM2R to PP16 Connection Diagram

Mapping SA8 Analog Outputs

SA8 to PP16 Connection Diagram