Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 Multipurpose cPCI PMC Carrier
Abaco Systems / Ramix Embedded Test Systems. Multipurpose cPCI PMC Carrier.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,050
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CP237
This unit
The Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 is a 6U CompactPCI (cPCI) PMC carrier that expands embedded systems by hosting two Peripheral Component Interconnect Mezzanine Card (PMC) slots. It bridges PMC modules to the cPCI backplane, routing rear I/O signals through J3 and J4 connectors to support modular, distributed architectures. The carrier accommodates both 32-bit and 64-bit PMC operation at 33 MHz or 66 MHz bus speeds, with 66 MHz operation available through selective component de-population.
Hot-insertion capability enables system maintenance without downtime - essential for high-availability deployments. An optional Enhanced IDE/ATA interface supports boot or data storage via rotating or flash disk. Optional 10/100Base-TX Ethernet and RS232 serial ports extend connectivity options.
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: 6U Eurocard, PICMG 2.0 R3.0 compliant
- PMC Slots: 2 (IEEE 1386.1 compliant)
- PMC Interface: 64-bit, 32-bit compatible
- Bus Speed: 33 MHz, 66 MHz
- Rear I/O Routing: PMC signals route to cPCI connectors J3, J4
- Optional Storage: Enhanced IDE/ATA interface
- Optional Interfaces: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, RS232 serial
- Hot Insertion: Supported
- Production Status: Restricted Production Phase as of June 30, 2010
Key Features
- Dual PMC slots for flexible module expansion
- Configurable 33/66 MHz operation via component selection
- Hot-insertion support for continuous-availability systems
- Rear I/O integration with cPCI backplane connectors
- Optional disk interface for boot or mass storage
Compatibility & Integration The CP237 integrates with PICMG 2.0 R3.0 cPCI backplanes and accepts IEEE 1386.1 PMC modules. PMC voltage I/O adapts to module requirements. The carrier supports legacy embedded deployments requiring modular compute and I/O expansion within constrained form factors.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 33 MHz, 66 MHz |
Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 price
This Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 is listed at $1,050. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
