Chapter 1 Getting Started; Product Overview - Agilent Technologies VXI 75000 Series User And Service Manual

Product Overview

Chapter 1
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This chapter contains general information on the operating features of the
E8402A and E8404A C-Size VXI mainframes. The following table lists the
major differences between these two mainframes:
Agilent E8402A Mainframe
Agilent E8404A Mainframe
Unless otherwise specifically noted, descriptions in this manual relate to
both VXI mainframes. The designation Agilent E840xA refers to both
mainframes. Chapter 2 provides a complete Enhanced Monitor description.
The Agilent E840xA VXI mainframes are designed in full compliance with
VXIbus specification revision 1.4, VXIplug&play specification VPP-8, and
VMEbus system specification revision C.1. Additional features of the
Agilent E840xA mainframes include:
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Mainframe monitoring of:
backplane voltage conditions
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individual slot and power supply temperatures
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fan and impeller operation
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State of the art cooling technology:
quiet, variable speed power supply fan and backplane impeller
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increased static pressure
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Front panel Diagnostic Connector for:
power supply voltage measurements
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power supply and backplane temperature measurements
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power supply fan and backplane impeller verification
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Color Graphical Enhanced Monitor Display:
Help messages localized in English, French, German, Spanish
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Stripcharts and Histograms for easy diagnostics
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Three Temperature sensors per mainframe slot
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Display of each power supply voltage or current
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User text messages
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Easy maintenance:
rear panel access to power supply, power supply fan, and cooling
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impeller for either bench or rack mount operation.
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Power Supply Enhanced
500 W 1000 W Monitor
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