• Model: XVME-9660 (rebranded Acromag AVME9660)

• Type: Non‑intelligent 6U VMEbus IndustryPack (IP) carrier board

• Manufacturer: XYCOM Automation (original design by Acromag)

• Function: Interfaces up to 4× IPAC/IP modules to VMEbus; front‑panel I/O connectors

• Status: EOL; available as refurbished/used

Mechanical

• Form Factor: 6U VME (full‑height)

• Dimensions: 233.3 mm (L) × 160.0 mm (W) × 1.59 mm (thickness)

• Max Component Height: 13.97 mm

• VME Connectors: P1 = 96‑pin DIN 41612 Type C; P2 unused

• Field I/O: 50‑pin male header ×4 (A–D) for direct front‑panel wiring

VMEbus Interface

• Addressing: A16 (short I/O) + A24; 1 KB address block (jumper‑selectable base)

• Data Width: D16/D08 (EO), DTB slave; supports read‑modify‑write

• Interrupts: 2 per IP module; programmable VME IRQ levels 1–7; RORA release

• Access Time: 500 ns typical

IP Module Support

• Slots: 4× IP (A, B, C, D)

• Compliance: IndustryPack (IP) standard; works with third‑party IP modules

• Power per IP: Individually filtered/isolated +5 V, +12 V, −12 V

• Memory Space: 1–8 MB per IP (software‑configurable A24 base)

• ID PROM: 32‑byte per IP for model/manufacturer info

Front Panel

• LEDs: 4× status LEDs (A–D) for IP access/activity indication

• I/O: 50‑pin headers for each IP; no rear‑panel wiring (vs. 9670)

Electrical & Environmental

• Operating Temp: 0 °C to +70 °C (standard); −40 °C to +85 °C (extended, AVME9660AE‑LF)

• Storage Temp: −40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 10%–90% non‑condensing

• Power: Powered from VMEbus; no onboard supply

Key Differences (9660 vs 9670)

• 9660: Front‑panel I/O headers; standard VME P1 only

• 9670: Rear‑panel I/O via VME64x P0; no front‑panel wiring

Applications

• VMEbus industrial control systems

• Data acquisition & signal conditioning (with IP I/O modules)

• Factory automation, test equipment, legacy system upgrades