Connecting an Imagesetter Using the VLSI/SFL Boards

• SFL board installation
• Verifying VLSI Dip Switch Settings
• Connecting the VLSI Board to the SFL Board
• Verifying the Imagesetter Connection
• Imagesetter Installation Verification

SFL board installation

Installation of the SFL board requires the following:

• Brisque workstation with one free PCI slot
• SFLP board
• Multimode Fiber cable (depending on the output device)

To install the SFL board:

Before installing the SFL board, attach the connecting bracket to the component side of the board.

1. Shut down the Brisque using the appropriate shutdown commands. (This will also power off the system).
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Power off all peripheral devices.
4. Remove the computer cover (refer to the Removing the Cover section in Chapter 4 of the 43/14 and 43/15 User's Guide).
5. Remove the expansion slot cover from Slot #3 [15].
6. Install the SFL board into Slot #3 [15] and ensure that it is firmly fitted into the slot.
7. Replace the computer cover.

Verifying VLSI Dip Switch Settings

• For the VLSI Class II board (Cat# 503D40259), the dip switches should be set as follows:

Installed in Imagesetter
U311	On: 4, 5, 6, 8 Off: 1, 2, 3, 7
U314	On: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Off: 1
Dip Switches with no change
U1515 (4 switch)	On: 2 Off: 1, 3, 4
U1308A (4 switch)	On: 1 Off: 2, 3, 4

• For VSLI Class Board (Cat# 503D38691) the dip switches should be set as follows:

Installed in Imagesetter
U906	On: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Off: 1,
U311	On: 4, 6, 7 Off: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8
U1403	On: none Off: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Connecting the VLSI Board to the SFL Board

A fiber optic cable is used to connect the VLSI board (located inside the Imagesetter) to the SFL board (located inside the Brisque).

1. Verify that the Imagesetter is powered on.
2. Insert the two plugs on the end of the fiber optic cable into the VLSI board, as shown below.
   


Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to the VLSI Board

3. Power on the Brisque if it is not yet running (refer to Powering up the Brisque in Hardware Installation).

	IMPORTANT: Do not proceed further than the Console login before connecting the fiber optic cable.
	When the Brisque is powered on, one connector on the SFL board emits a fine red light.

4. Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable to the SFL board, as follows:

• First, connect the fiber optic cable plug that does not emit any light to the connector on the SFL board that does emit a fine red light.
• Second, connect the fiber optic cable plug that does emit light to the connector on the SFL board that does not emit a fine red light.

Verifying the Imagesetter Connection

1. From the Launch Pad, open the Setup subpanel.
   



2. Double-click the Config icon to open up the Config window.
   



3. Click the Expose icon to open up the Plotter Configuration window.
   The Plotter Configuration window displays a connected status in the top
   right-hand corner if the installation is successful, and the name of the Imagesetter is displayed in the Configuration of field.
   If the connected device is a Lotem, then the PlateSetter Config window opens.
   



4. Click the Boards icon and verify that the processor type is VLSI.