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VXI-1000 Mainframe User Manual

1. In its full configuration the VXI 1000 has the following features e VXIbus compatible 5 slot C size fully integrated mainframe e Two speed pressurized directed airflow 40 to 50 W per slot cooling system e High quality 50 ohm time matched signal lines multi layer backplane e Jumperless Bus Grant and ACK daisy chain connectors e Compact 400 W switching power supply with autoranging e Rugged EMI protected structural design e Removable top and bottom covers for VXI module development access e Optional 3 5 in floppy drive or hard drive Unpacking Inspect the shipping container and its contents for damage If damage appears to have been caused in shipment file a claim with the carrier Retain the packing material for possible inspection and or reshipment What Your Kit Should Contain Your kit should contain the following components VXI 1000 Mainframe 191000 01 with four blank filler panels VX1 1000 User Manual 320207 01 Power Cord See Table 1 1 Make sure each of these items is in your kit If any item is missing contact National Instruments The overall kit number for your VXI 1000 kit is determined by the power cord you specified as shown in Table 1 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 1 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 1 Power Cord Information VXI 1000 Kit No Reference Standards 776323 01 Standard 120 V ANSI C73 11 NENA 5 15 P TEC83 Optional Equipment Rack M
2. Side and Top Exhaust Ports From the Mainframe Power Supply Variable Speed Air Jet Action Input to VXI Module Two Speed Fan Air Duct Plenum Figure 6 1 VXI 1000 Cooling System The VXI 1000 is capable of dissipating heat at 40 to 50 W per module slot for a 10 C rise as required by the VXIbus specification National Instruments Corporation 6 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Cooling System Chapter 6 Two Speed Fan Control The speed of the module cooling fan is controlled by the speed selector switch located on the rear panel The low speed setting is suitable for development environments where quiet operation is more important than maximum heat dissipation Power Supply Cooling The power supply fan pulls air through the filter unit directly into the power supply The physical layout of the power supply modules and the openings at each end ensure that the air is routed to the areas that generate the most heat Variable Load Fan Speed Control The power supply fan is controlled by a feedback loop that monitors the 5 V power output As the load increases on the 5 V line the speed of the fan increases automatically to ensure an increased General Fan and Noise Characteristics The fans are mounted with damping studs on the rear panel of the mainframe to reduce noise Each fan also features an electronic rotor safety lock that shuts down power to the rotor if the fan stops or jams and resets and starts automatically w
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4. 55 0635 523154 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your current configuration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem include the configuration forms from their user manuals Include additional pages if necessary Name Company Address Fax Phone Mainframe VXI 1000 Slot 0 Controller brand Model Processor Operating system Speed MHz RAM MB Display adapter Mouse yes no Other adapters installed Hard disk capacity MB Brand Instruments used National Instruments hardware product model Revision Configuration National Instruments software product Version Configuration The problem is List any error messages The following steps will reproduce the problem VXI 1000 Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration and use this form as a reference for your current c
5. 8 mm VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual A 4 National Instruments Corporation Appendix B Customer Communication For your convenience this appendix contains forms to help you gather the information necessary to help us solve technical problems you might have as well as a form you can use to comment on the product documentation Filling out a copy of the Technical Support Form before contacting National Instruments helps us help you better and faster National Instruments provides comprehensive technical assistance around the world In the U S and Canada applications engineers are available Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m central time In other countries contact the nearest branch office You may fax questions to us at any time Corporate Headquarters 512 795 8248 Technical support fax 800 328 2203 512 794 5678 Branch Offices Phone Number Australia 03 879 9422 Austria 0662 435986 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 90 527 2321 France 1 48 14 24 00 Germany 089 741 31 30 Italy 02 48301892 Japan 03 3788 1921 Netherlands 03480 33466 Norway 32 848400 Spain 91 640 0085 Sweden 08 730 49 70 Switzerland 056 20 51 51 U K 0635 523545 O National Instruments Corporation B 1 Fax Number 03 879 9179 0662 437010 19 02 757 03 11 45767111 90 502 2930 1 48 14 24 14 089 714 60 35 02 48301915 03 3788 1923 03480 30673 32 848600 91 640 0533 08 730 43 70 056 20 51
6. AM3 GND SERCLK SERDAT GND IRQ7 IRQ6 IRQS IRQ4 IRQ3 IRQ2 IRQ1 5VSTDB Y 5 V 4 2 Table 4 1 VXIbus P1 Module Connector Pin Assignments Pin Row A Signals Row B Signals Row C Signals DOS D09 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 GND SYSFAIL BERR SYSRESET LWORD AMS5 A23 A22 A21 A20 A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12 All A10 A09 AOS 12 V 5 V Chapter 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 4 Table 4 2 describes the P2 connections for Slot 0 modules Table 4 2 VXIbus Module P2 Connector Pin Assignments Slot 0 Pin Row A Signals Row B Signals Row C Signals DIU un ECLTRGO 2 V ECLTRG1 GND MODID12 MODID11 5 2V MODID10 MODID09 GND MODIDOS MODIDO7 5 2 V MODID06 MODIDOS GND MODID04 MODIDO3 5 2 V MODID02 MODIDO1 GND TTLTRGO TILTRG2 5 V TILTRG4 TTLTRG6 GND RSV2 MODIDO0 GND SUMBUS National Instruments Corporation 4 3 CLK10 CLK10 GND 5 2 V LBUSCOO LBUSCO1 GND LBUSCO2 LBUSCO3 GND LBUSCO4 LBUSC05 2 V LBUSC06 LBUSCO7 GND LBUSCOS LBUSCO9 5 2 V LBUSC10 LBUSC11 GND TTLTRG1 TTLTRG3 GND TTLTRGS TTLTRG7 GND RSV3 GND 24 V 24 V Backplane VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Backplane Table 4 3 describes the P2 connections for modules in other slots Table 4 3 VXIbus Module P2 Connector Pin Assignments Slots 1 4 Pin Row A Signals Row B Signals Row C Signals DIU un ECLTRGO 2 V ECL
7. guard against dirt or lint buildup that could inhibit the cooling abilities of the unit Use mild detergent in warm water to wash the filter pads National Instruments Corporation 2 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Preparation for Use and Operation Chapter 2 Figure 2 1 shows the location of the features on the rear panel Art not available in PDF version of document Figure 2 1 VXI 1000 Rear Panel Layout Current Protection and Grounding This section contains information about current protection line voltage requirements line fuses and power cord grounding Module Backplane Current Protection The main power supply fuse located on the rear panel of the VXI 1000 provides overload and short protection for the unit This 250 V Slow Blow 12 A for 110 VAC 6 3 A for 220 VAC fuse is designed to fail before other power assets are adversely affected The AC input to the power supply and each power output is protected by individual in line fuses The fuse holders are part of the power supply mounted to the rear panel Warning All installed modules that use mainframe power supply voltages should be current protected on the module to protect both the module and the mainframe Mainframe damage caused by shorted modules that are not current protected may void all or part of the mainframe warranty VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 2 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Preparation for Use and Operation This manual provi
8. located adjacent to Slots 1 through 4 and the Interrupt Acknowledge jumpers located adjacent to Slots 0 through 4 are configured properly Before installing each module check the jumpers associated with the slot s where the module is to be installed and install them as the module requires VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 2 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3 Structural Design This chapter describes the construction of the VXI 1000 The rugged EMI protected structural design ensures that the unit can withstand the high electromagnetic environments found in most laboratory applications Figure 3 1 shows the VXI 1000 with the top cover removed Art not available in PDF version of document Figure 3 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe Structural Design National Instruments Corporation 3 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Structural Design Chapter 3 Top and Bottom Cover Design By removing the top and bottom covers you can access installed modules from either side while being protected from internal electrical or mechanical hazards When you remove the 16 Phillips screws that hold each cover in place the cover easily slips off its bezel and horizontal frame strut Inner sheet metal covers protect you from potential hazards within the chassis Warning Do not remove the inner covers to do so will cause misalignment of the card guides and may expose you to hazardous electrical high power situations Painting A two coat textur
9. power supplies and ACFAIL signals generated by installed modules This circuitry ensures that the VXI 1000 generates the proper timing between the ACFAIL SYSRESET and 5 V signals at power up and power down Warning To guard against failure of the VXI 1000 power failure monitor do not cycle AC power within 5 seconds Battery Back Up An external 5 V standby power source can be connected to the 5STDBY and GND terminals The terminals are located on the rear side of the backplane If you would like this option contact National Instruments Do not open the unit to install this option yourself VXIbus Module Connectors The VXIbus module connectors consist of two 96 pin DIN connectors P1 and P2 for each of the five module slots Figure 4 1 shows the VXIbus connector The pin and signal information for these connectors can be found in Tables 4 1 4 2 and 4 3 Art not available in PDF version of document Figure 4 1 96 Pin VXIbus Connector National Instruments Corporation 4 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Backplane Table 4 1 describes the P1 connections DIU un D01 D02 D03 D04 D05 D06 D07 GND SYSCLK GND DS1 DSO WRITE GND DTACK GND AS GND IACK IACKIN IACKOUT AM4 A07 A06 A05 A04 A03 A02 A01 12 V 5 V VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual BBSY BCLR ACFAIL BGOIN BGOOUT BG1IN BGIOUT BG2IN BG2OUT BG3IN BG3OUT BRO BRI BR2 BR3 AMO AMI AM2
10. select between full speed and low speed fan operation for cooling the installed modules You can use low speed for low power conditions and for user development when quiet operation is more important than heat dissipation Select full speed when all slots are occupied or under heavy load conditions The power supply cooling fan speed is automatically regulated by the power consumption from the 5 V power supply Bus Grant and Interrupt Acknowledge Daisy Chains Jumpers are used on conventional backplanes to propagate the bus grant and interrupt acknowledge signals across unused slots These signals are normally propagated by each installed module from the appropriate input pin BGxIN or IACKIN to the appropriate output pin BGxOUT or IACKOUT National Instruments Corporation 2 3 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Preparation for Use and Operation Chapter 2 The VXI 1000 is equipped with jumperless P1 connectors These connectors provide a standard closed condition for propagating daisy chain signals across unused slots Slot 1 Jumpers Slot 2 Slot 3 Jumpers Jumpers Figure 2 2 Bus Grant and Interrupt Acknowledge Jumper Locations on P1 The VXI 1000 also has a manual override for the jumperless connectors You can use the additional manual back up jumper connections on the P1 connector as shown in Figure 2 2 in the event the jumperless connector fails When using the manual override feature make certain that the Bus Grant jumpers
11. 2 National Instruments Corporation Appendix A Specifications Module Cooling A two speed cooling fan ensures that the VXI 1000 is capable of dissipating heat at gt 40 W per slot for a 10 C rise as required by the VXIbus specification The high volume low noise fan draws air from the rear of the unit into the pressurized plenum The cooling capacity decreases as a function of the pressure drop across the installed module Figure A 1 depicts the cooling performance curve for the worst slot at low fan speed in of mmof water water a 2 A jaa 2 DN A sa 2 a Liters second cu ft min AIRFLOW Figure A 1 VXI Module Cooling Performance Curve O National Instruments Corporation A 3 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Specifications Appendix A Environmental Table A 3 describes the environmental specifications of the VXI 1000 Table A 3 Environmental Specifications Characteristic Specification Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C without derating Derating of 2 5 per C above 50 C up to 70 C Storage 55 C to 85 C FCC Class A Physical Table A 4 describes the physical specifications of the VXI 1000 Table A 4 Physical Specifications Characteristic Specification Slots Number Accommodates up to five single wide VXI modules including one Slot 0 module and four other modules Size C size Dimensions Height 7 in 177 8 mm Width 17 in 431 8 mm Depth 22 in 558
12. Can accommodate up to five C size VXIbus modules at the standard 1 2 in spacing e Jumperless daisy chain connectors e Signal integrity up to 100 MHz e EMI protection for backplane signals e Fully complies with VXIbus specification e Precision time matching of lt 200 picoseconds and impedance matching of lt 5 ensures a minimum skew for clock lines and minimum propagation delays between slots National Instruments Corporation A 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Specifications Appendix A Power Supply The VXI 1000 power supply meets the criteria in VXIbus System Specification Section B 8 Safety certifications e UL 1244 e CSA 22 2 No 220 e CSA bulletin 1402C EN 60 950 Table A 2 describes the specifications of the power supply Table A 2 Power Supply Specifications Characteristic Specification Autoranging Selects operating voltages of 90 to 130 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz Soft Start Prevents initial power surge on critical power supply and backplane components Soft Shutdown Holds power for a minimum of 20 ms after power loss Line Regulation 0 1 or 5 mV Load Regulation 0 2 or 10 mV for load changes from 50 to 0 or 100 of maximum rated values Ripple Noise filtration To lt 150 mV for 24 VDC and lt 50 mV for other supplies Shock Tested to MIL STD 810 D Method 516 3 Procedure III Vibration Tested to MIL STD 810 D Method 514 3 Category 1 Procedure I VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual A
13. TRG1 GND LBUSAOO LBUSAOI 5 2 V LBUSAO2 LBUSA03 GND LBUSA04 LBUSAOS 5 2 V LBUSA06 LBUSAO7 GND LBUSAOS LBUSAO9 5 2 V LBUSA10 LBUSA11 GND TTLTRGO TTLTRG2 5 V TTLTRG4 TTLTRG6 GND RSV2 MODID GND SUMBUS VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 4 4 CLK10 CLK 10 GND 5 2 V LBUSCOO LBUSCO1 GND LBUSCO2 LBUSCO3 GND LBUSCO4 LBUSC05 2 V LBUSC06 LBUSCO7 GND LBUSCOS LBUSCO9 5 2 V LBUSC10 LBUSC11 GND TTLTRG1 TTLTRG3 GND TTLTRGS TTLTRG7 GND RSV3 GND 24V 24V Chapter 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 5 Power Supply This chapter describes the compact switching power supply in the VXI 1000 It supports seven DC outputs in accordance with the VXIbus specification Caution All outputs have over voltage protection An over voltage condition on any of the power supply output modules will cause the power supply to shut down Before resetting the supply remove AC power for a minimum of two minutes Refer to Appendix A Specifications for more power supply specifications Features The VXI 1000 power supply has the following features e Independent voltage overload and short circuit protection e Minimal voltage regulation change due to line voltage and load variations e Thermal protection e Autoranging 110 VAC or 230 VAC e Ripple noise filtered e Variable speed cooling fan National Instruments Corporation 5 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Power Supply C
14. VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual November 1993 Edition Part Number 320207 01 Copyright 1989 1994 National Instruments Corporation All Rights Reserved National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin TX 78730 5039 512 794 0100 Technical support fax 800 328 2203 512 794 5678 Branch Offices Australia 03 879 9422 Austria 0662 435986 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Canada Ontario 519 622 9310 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 90 527 2321 France 1 48 14 24 24 Germany 089 741 31 30 Italy 02 48301892 Japan 03 3788 1921 Netherlands 03480 33466 Norway 32 848400 Spain 91 640 0085 Sweden 08 730 49 70 Switzerland 056 20 51 51 U K 0635 523545 Limited Warranty The VXI 1000 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period This warranty includes parts and labor A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained from the factory and clearly marked on the outside of the package before any equipment will be accepted for warranty work National Instruments will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts which are covered by warranty National Instruments believes that the information in this manual is acc
15. ary Terms in This Manual WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life or damage to the mainframe or other property Terms as Marked on Mainframe DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking CAUTION indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible as one reads the markings or a hazard to the property including the mainframe itself Symbols as Marked on Mainframe A ATTENTION refer to manual O Refer to manual before using 4 DANGER High Voltage S Protective ground earth terminal Covers and Panels To avoid personal injury the VXI 1000 s covers should be removed only by qualified service personnel Do not operate the mainframe without covers and panels properly installed O National Instruments Corporation xi Power Source The VXI 1000 is intended to operate from a power source that does not apply more than 250 VAC between the line power conductors or between either conductor and earth ground Grounding The VXI 1000 s chassis is connected to earth ground through the ground conductor of the line power cord To avoid electrical shock plug the mainframe power cord into a properly wired receptacle A protective ground connection is essential for safe operation Danger Arising from Loss of Ground If the protective ground connection is lost all accessible conductive parts can r
16. ational Instruments or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The following booklet prepared by the FCC may also be helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock Number 004 000 00345 4 Contents About This Manual ii ix Oreanization or This Manta ai R ix Conventions Used in This Mamada ix Relat d Documents eccere E a NN A une x Customer Communication s oreen oireen isea aR e A EE EA E ES E E x Operator s Safety SUMmMAary 0 0 ces sseseeseseeseseseeeeseeeescaesecseceeeaeseeseeeeecatsenensese xi Chapter 1 Introduction 10 ota tete no ade to ha de Seok cdo ade adn de LC ot 1 1 A 1 1 Unpacking ld tete ae tn Ut fans a ai Re PE a qu PA ne 1 2 What Your Kit Should Containss ccc cscdscsievssceessrasavasisadeacsaapaveasasasssdcsssnccasastcvsenadeabaceaee 1 2 Optional Equipment jos ais 1 3 Chapter 2 Preparation for Use and Operation 2 1 O EV sa cae es RO D ead sap eg nee gece aan 2 1 A NA 2 1 Front Panel unn aa ini osas 2 1 A O 2 1 Current Protection and Grounding mcodosiconononinanodo jodido snsscdesassdantasestanco se ncdeaseceannnce staat enes 2 2 Module Backplane Current Protection ss 2 2 Checking Line Voltar ei ea o a e aa aE 2 3 Cooling Fang aimen en a e E 2 3 Bus Grant and Interrupt Acknowledge Daisy Chains 2 3 Chapter 3 EUCLIDES e NT 3 1 Top and Botto
17. des the documentation required by the VXIbus specification Rule B 8 7 that allows you to verify compatibility between mainframe output power capability and module supply requirements It is your responsibility to ensure the peak current capacity of the mainframe Imp see Table 5 1 exceeds the sum of the peak module currents IPM of all installed modules for each supply used It is also your responsibility to ensure the dynamic current capability of the mainframe IMD see Table 5 1 exceeds the sum of the dynamic current IDM requirements of the installed modules for each supply used For more information refer to Section B 8 5 Power Management of the VXIbus specification Checking Line Voltage The mainframe operates with autoranging that automatically adjusts for a 115 V nominal or 230 V nominal single phase power source with a line frequency between 47 to 63 Hz Make certain that the voltage is within one of the following ranges before connecting the power cord to the power source on the rear panel Refer to Table 1 1 to verify that your power cord is appropriate for your VXI 1000 e 115 V nominal 90 to 130 VAC e 230 V nominal 180 to 264 VAC Warning The mainframe can be damaged if it is operated with a power source line voltage that is outside the proper range Cooling Fans The VXI 1000 contains two fans One cools the VXI modules and the other cools the power supply Use the fan switch located on the rear panel to
18. ed paint process protects external surfaces most susceptible to abrasion Carrying Handle and Rack Mounting Slide Capability A collapsible handle is mounted on the side of the unit for easy portability Four rubber feet support the unit in either benchtop horizontal or tower vertical configurations The VXI 1000 has built in attachment points for rack mounting slides should you wish to purchase and install optional slide mounts for use in a rack mount system VXI Module Filler Panels The VXI 1000 is shipped from the factory with four blank filler panels to cover empty slots thereby maintaining adequate air flow in the mainframe and reducing electromagnetic emissions VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 3 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 4 Backplane This chapter contains a description of the backplane circuit board The VXI 1000 uses a multi layer standard C size backplane that can accommodate up to five VXIbus modules The backplane serves as the VMEbus and VXIbus interface for each of the five module slots and provides termination for the bus signals The backplane fully complies with the VXIbus specification and gives complete grounding signal separation signal integrity up to 100 MHz and EMI protection It also has precision time matching lt 200 picoseconds and impedance matching lt 5 to ensure a minimum skew for clock lines Power Monitor The power monitor coordinates the activities of the power switch
19. ender an electric shock Use the Proper Fuse To avoid fire hazard use replacement fuses of the type voltage rating and current rating specified Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere To avoid explosion do not operate the mainframe in an explosive atmosphere VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the VXI 1000 VXIbus mainframe hereafter called the VXI 1000 lists the contents that should be included with your kit and lists optional equipment The VXI 1000 is a completely integrated 5 slot C size VXI support system It incorporates the highest industry standards in backplane EMI signal performance pressurized cooling capability high efficiency power distribution module development access and support maintenance Features The VXI 1000 is a 5 slot VXIbus mainframe that is fully compatible with the VXIbus System Specification and is compliant with UL FCC and VEDA standards It is designed to be used in benchtop horizontal tower vertical or rack mounted applications The VXI 1000 has two 96 pin VXIbus connectors P1 and P2 per module slot for full access to the VXIbus resources associated with C size modules Figure 1 1 shows the VXI 1000 mainframe in the benchtop configuration Art not available in PDF version of document Figure 1 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe National Instruments Corporation 1 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Introduction Chapter 1
20. follows e Chapter 1 Introduction describes the features of the VXI 1000 lists the contents that should be included with your kit and lists optional equipment e Chapter 2 Structural Design describes the construction of the VXI 1000 e Chapter 3 Preparation for Use and Operation contains safety information and details on how to configure the VXI 1000 before use and then operate it safely e Chapter 4 Backplane contains a description of the backplane circuit board e Chapter 5 Power Supply describes the compact switching power supply in the VXI 1000 e Chapter 6 Cooling System describes the cooling and airflow system used in the VXI 1000 e Appendix A Specifications contains the system electrical environmental and mechanical specifications for the VXI 1000 e Appendix B Customer Communication contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals e The Glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms used in this manual and a description of each Conventions Used in This Manual Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text italic Italic text denotes emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept bold italic Bold italic text denotes a note caution or warning An asterisk following a signal mnemonic indicates the signal is active when in the low state typically 0 0 to 0 8 volts A sig
21. hapter 5 Power Supply Ratings Table 5 1 shows the ratings of the power supply outputs These ratings are within the acceptable limits of the VXIbus specification and support the general requirements of test module development Ripple is also within the acceptable limits of the VXIbus specification Table 5 1 Power Supply Ratings DC Output DC AC Voltage Accuracy Current Current2 Power PARD3 5 V 5 2 5 35 0 A 175 W lt 50 mV Svewpey NA NA Notes 1 Peak DC current defined as Imp in the VXIbus specification 2 Dynamic AC current defined as yp in the VXIbus specification 3 PARD Periodic and Random Deviations volts peak to peak 2 Hz to 10 MHz VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 5 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 5 Power Supply Power Supply Fusing The VXI 1000 has three levels of fusing to protect against high current voltage conditions as shown in Figure 5 1 Fusing begins with a 12 A Slow Blow fuse at the power entry module for 110 VAC 6 3 A for 230 VAC located at the rear panel of the unit The second level of protection is built into the power supply at the AC entry point where a 15 A Slow Blow fuse is installed The third level of protection is facilitated at each of the DC outputs except for the 2 V and 5 V outputs Power Entry Power Supply Individual Module Fuse AC Input Fuse DC Output 12 A or 6 3 A 15 A Fuses Figure 5 1 Three Levels of Electrical Fuse Protection The most sens
22. hen the fan is freed to rotate The fan speed adjusts from a low high condition of 0 2 0 8 in water pressure at 100 182 CFM with a noise level of 29 49 dB within the respective enclosure Table 6 1 shows fan and noise characteristics Table 6 1 Fan and Noise Characteristics Maximum Maximum Speed Current Airflow Air Pressure Noise dB Speed rpm VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual 6 2 National Instrument Corporation Appendix A Specifications This appendix contains various performance specifications of the VXI 1000 Input Power The VXI 1000 operates on 115 VAC single phase line power with a 250 V 12 A Slow Blow fuse or on 220 VAC single phase line power with a 250 V 6 3 A Slow Blow fuse The lighted power switch on the front panel controls AC power application to the VXI 1000 Table A 1 describes the input power specifications of the VXI 1000 Table A 1 Input Power Specifications Characteristic Specification Power Input Requirements Autoranging Voltage Range 115 V Nominal 90 to 130 VAC 230 V Nominal 180 to 264 VAC Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Inrush Surge Current 68 A maximum for up to 40 ms at 115 VAC 30 A maximum for up to 40 ms at 230 VAC Power Consumption 575 W maximum Backplane The backplane is a 12 layer VXIbus C size circuit board that acts as the interface between the installed VXIbus modules It has the following characteristics e Standard 6U 13 986 in high C size by 6 58 in wide e
23. itive protection is at the power entry module You can easily access this fuse on the rear panel and replace it without opening the mainframe The other fuses should be replaced by National Instruments Warning The mainframe can be damaged if it is improperly fused Replace fuses with the same type and rating as specified National Instruments Corporation 5 3 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Chapter 6 Cooling System This chapter describes the cooling and airflow system used in the VXI 1000 The cooling system maintains cooling of power supplies and VXI modules at gt 40 W per slot 10 C rise Two high volume low noise fans cool different parts of the unit A two speed fan cools the VXI modules and a variable speed fan cools the power supply Both fans draw air from the rear of the unit through easy access filters VXI Module Cooling The VXI module fan channels air through a pressurized plenum duct system that distributes the airflow through exhaust ports directly into the underside of the modules as shown in Figure 6 1 This design ensures constant airflow and removes the need for alternate routing under any module configuration or front panel baffle installation The card guides serve as additional ducting by acting as baffles to ensure that the air is channeled into the module and not redirected around them The vents at the top and sides of the chassis give a 1 2 ratio of intake exhaust to ensure a minimum restriction of airflow
24. ls num riques de classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des communications du Canada Instructions to Users These regulations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from the equipment to radio reception in commercial areas Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation However the chances of interference are much less 1f the equipment is installed and used according to this instruction manual If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off one or more of the following suggestions may reduce or eliminate the problem e Operate the equipment and the receiver on different branches of your AC electrical system e Move the equipment away from the receiver with which it is interfering e Reorient or relocate the receiver s antenna e Be sure that the equipment is plugged into a grounded outlet and that the grounding has not been defeated with a cheater plug Notice to user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules If necessary consult N
25. m Cover Desi id 3 2 Painting arias 3 2 Carrying Handle and Rack Mounting Slide Capability sssnssensseseseeessseesseessersserssee 3 2 Yal Module Filler Pati AN 3 2 Chapter 4 Ad A A tte tt 4 1 Power Monti a dt TA ane mien 4 1 Battery Back Up nano Ne ns ht ii EAST 4 1 VKTDus Mod le Connectors ss Da nes sn nee leeds jena ee nd es 4 1 Chapter 5 POWER SUP cea O Soe nm Bc In cc 5 1 A tenia ed a e a dance noise tes AR NS RE E ne tt dan 5 1 Power Supply Ratios iio dis 5 2 Power Supply PUMA telas 5 3 O National Instruments Corporation v VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Contents Chapter 6 Coolins ys sli 6 1 VAL Module COCHE RSS RER Sea eae a Bed A RERA 6 1 Two Speed Pan Controle Sn a tata cae A 6 2 Power Spb OO IMA E A as 6 2 Variable Load Fan Speed Control tt 6 2 General Fan and Noise Characteristics v iccic c3ssasteessassshevsnnssven seas erat denstnesantechenaetonsdedevtenes 6 2 Appendix A Specifications ori snan ANR AN ne 2 ne ee h Aa a a ia A 1 Taput POWE Toa E R E E A AE A 1 Backplane tonac e eta A 1 Power Supply reosta A cons A 2 MOIS CODE a e eo tate e o A 3 Environmental uu ia tilda leads A 4 A es nn ee TE sed ten aie sage EES A 4 Appendix B Customer Communication B 1 GIOSSAVY usa a Mende ot one Glossary 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual vi O National Instruments Corporation Contents Figures Figure 1 1 NT TOO Ni alm Tali sn nn en een me Se 1 1 Figure 2 1 VXI 1000 Rear Panel LAON oe A ES SES 2 2 Figure 2 2 B
26. nal mnemonic without a trailing asterisk denotes the signal is active when in the high state typically 2 8 to 5 0 V Numbers in this manual are decimal base 10 unless otherwise noted National Instruments Corporation ix VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual About This Manual Related Documents The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual e JEEE Standard for a Versatile Backplane Bus VMEbus ANSVIEEE Std 1014 1987 e VXIbus System Specification Revision 1 4 VXIbus Consortium available from National Instruments part number 350083 01 e VXIbus Mainframe Extender Specification VX1 6 Rev 1 0 VXIbus Consortium available from National Instruments part number 340258 01 Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals We are interested in the applications you develop with our products and we want to help if you have problems with them To make it easy for you to contact us this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete These forms are in Appendix B Customer Communication at the end of this manual VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual x National Instruments Corporation Operator s Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for both operating and servicing personnel Specific warnings and cautions are found throughout the manual where they apply and may not appear in this summ
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28. onfiguration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently National Instruments Products VXI 1000 kit number is dependent on the power cord in your kit Refer to your packing slip Part Number 776323 Serial Number e Line Voltage Power Source 115 V or 230 V nominal Line Frequency VAC Slot Module Description Logical Interrupt Module Function Address Level Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs Title VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Edition Date November 1993 Part Number 320207 01 Please comment on the completeness clarity and organization of the manual If you find errors in the manual please record the page numbers and describe the errors Thank you for your help Name Title Company Address Phone Mail to Technical Publications Fax to Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation National Instruments Corporation 6504 Bridge Point Parkway MS 53 02 MS 53 02 Austin TX 78730 5039 512 794 5678 Glossary AC backplane Btu C CFM CMM daisy chain dB DC EMI Hz Imp in lb MB O National Instruments Corp
29. oration Glossary 1 degrees ohms amperes alternating current The printed circuit board that is mounted in a mainframe to serve as the interface between modules British Thermal Unit Celsius cubic feet per minute cubic meters per minute A method of propagating signals along a bus in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus decibel direct current electromagnetic interference hertz cycles per second mainframe dynamic current mainframe peak current inches pounds megabytes of memory VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Glossary Pl P2 PARD power monitor rpm S Slot 0 module VAC VDC VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Glossary 2 meter The leftmost backplane connector for given slot in a horizontal mainframe such as the VXI 1000 when viewed from the front panel side The rightmost backplane connector for a given slot in a horizontal mainframe such as the VXI 1000 when viewed from the front panel side Periodic and Random Deviations A device that monitors line and backplane power and detects faults A power monitor can generate the power down and power up timing required by the VXIbus specification revolutions per minute seconds A VXIbus device that provides the VMEbus System Controller services and the VXIbus CLK10 and MODID functions Additional Slot 0 services include trigger control volts volts alternating current volts direct current watts
30. ount Kit 776324 01 3 5 in Floppy Disk Drive or Hard Drive Data Storage Contact National Instruments National Instruments Corporation 1 3 VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation for Use and Operation This chapter contains safety information and details on how to configure the VXI 1000 before use and then operate it safely Safety Before connecting the mainframe to a power source read this chapter and the Operator s Safety Summary located in the front of this manual Orientation The VXI 1000 can be operated in either the benchtop horizontal or vertical tower orientation The VXI 1000 has feet for stability in either orientation Front Panel The only feature on the front panel is the POWER on off switch This switch controls application of the AC voltages to the power supply It operates only when line power is applied to the rear panel connector Additional operating features apply if your VXI 1000 contains the optional 3 5 in floppy disk or hard drive Consult the documentation that came with the floppy disk drive or hard drive unit for further details Rear Panel The rear panel of the VXI 1000 has the following features e Power cord connector e Main power fuse e Fan speed switch HI LOW e VXI module and power supply cooling fans with their respective air filter The filters have snap off on type covers for easy removal of the washable filter pads Check and clean both filters routinely to
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33. us Grant and Interrupt Acknowledge Jumper Locations for P1 2 4 Figure 3 1 VXI 1000 Mainframe Structural Design 3 1 Figure 4 1 96 Pin VXIbus Connector ssl teibeseasetess 4 1 Figure 5 1 Three Levels of Electrical Fuse Protection 5 3 Figure 6 1 VXI 1000 Cooling System siiiiisacsssceecianccccdsaiesenccsssncceessecseceaavecscdednbeneenteasantenees 6 1 Figure A 1 VXI Module Cooling Performance Curve ss A 3 Tables Table 1 1 Power Cord nformation iii 1 3 Table 4 1 VXIbus P1 Module Connector Pin Assignment ocoocoocccnoncccnoncconancninnnccnnnncnnns 4 2 Table 4 2 VXIbus Module P2 Connector Pin Assignments Slot 0 oooooccnnocccnnncccnnnncn nn 4 3 Table 4 3 VXIbus Module P2 Connector Pin Assignments Slots 1 4 4 4 Table 5 1 Power S pply Rating Seinen a a Ne Me us 5 2 Table 6 1 Fan and Noise Characteristics 42 0254 RSR MER RE RENE 6 2 Table A 1 Input Power Specific OS ii iS A 1 Table A 2 Power Supply Sp cifications sinistres lets A 2 Table A 3 Environmental SpeciicatOOS sun rennes sbaecasnaeedbenensdanertyns A 4 Table A 4 Physical Specifications is sisi shaenave tovsndeesnncausasdesasvedeavacts tee A 4 National Instruments Corporation vil VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual About This Manual The VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual describes the features functions and operation of the VXI 1000 mainframe Organization of This Manual The VXI 1000 Mainframe User Manual is organized as

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