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Chapter 2. Product Description
2.1
Standard Nomenclature
The standard nomenclature for AMETEK carrier protection equipment is as follows:
Cabinet – contains fixed-racks, swing-racks, or open racks
Rack – contains one or more chassis (e.g., the UPLC™)
Chassis – contains several printed circuit boards, called modules (e.g., Transmitter or Receiver)
Module – contains a number of functional circuits (e.g., Oscillator or Synthesizer)
Circuit – a complete function on a printed circuit board
2.2
UPLC™ Chassis
The Front Panel is shown in Figure 2–1. See Figure 2–2 for the backplane.
The UPLC™ chassis specifications (see Figure 2–3) include standard dimensions of:
Single: Height – 5.25" (133.35 mm), requiring 3 rack units, each measuring 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00" (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50" (342.9 mm)
Double: Height – 7.00" (266.70 mm), requiring 4 rack units, each measuring 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Width – 19.00" (482.6 mm) Depth – 13.50" (342.9 mm)
Each chassis is notched for mounting in a standard 19" relay rack.
2.3
UPLC™ Modules
The basic UPLC™ has 7 printed circuits boards in a 3RU 19 inch chassis. There are 4 additional boards
that may be supplied, based upon the catalog number purchased. These modules are:
Power Supply (Main)
Power Supply (Redundant) Optional
Power Amplifier (Main)
Power Amplifier (Redundant) Optional
Display Board
Aux. Display board – with either USB or DB9 connector
Input/Output Board – optional 4-trip duty outputs available
Transceiver Board
Ethernet Board – optional
Aux. Power Supply Board – optional for powering 5V, 20V, 20 or 200 mA outputs
Motherboard
The block diagram, illustrating how these are all interconnected is at the end of this chapter.
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