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- Page 1 CT-100C S ERIES HASSIS ’ ANUAL P/N: 82-0102-000 Released June 7 , 2016 VXI Technology, Inc. 2031 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614-6509 (949) 955-1894...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
www.vxitech.com ABLE OF ONTENTS NTRODUCTION Table of Contents ..............................3 Certification ................................. 4 Warranty................................4 Limitation of Warranty ............................4 Restricted Rights Legend ............................. 4 Declaration of Conformity ............................5 General Safety Instructions ............................6 Terms and Symbols .............................. 6 Warnings ................................ -
Page 4: Certification
VXI Technology, Inc. shall not be liable for injury to property other than the goods themselves. Other than the limited warranty stated above, VXI Technology, Inc. makes no other warranties, express or implied, with respect to the quality of product beyond the description of the goods on the face of the contract. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
PTIONS RODUCT ONFIGURATIONS VTI Instruments (formerly VXI Technology) declares that the aforementioned product conforms to the requirements of the Low Voltage directive (European Council directive 2014/35/EU, dated 22 July 1993) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility directive (European Council directive 2014/30/EU; generally referred to as the EMC directive). In substantiation, the products were... -
Page 6: General Safety Instructions
VXI Technology, Inc. ENERAL AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Review the following safety precautions to avoid bodily injury and/or damage to the product. These precautions must be observed during all phases of operation or service of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. - Page 7 www.vxitech.com ARNINGS To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product Avoid Electric Shock with the covers removed. Do not connect or disconnect any cable, probes, test leads, etc. while they are connected to a voltage source. Remove all power and unplug unit before performing any service.
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Page 8: Support Resources
VXI Technology, Inc. UPPORT ESOURCES Support resources for this product are available on the Internet and at VTI Instruments customer support centers. VTI Instruments Corp. World Headquarters VTI Instruments Corp. 2031 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614-6509 Phone: (949) 955-1894 Fax: (949) 955-3041... -
Page 9: Section 1
www.vxitech.com ECTION NTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION The CT-100C portable C-size VXIbus mainframe provides cost-effective test situations in a small footprint. When using VMIP instruments such as DMMs, waveform generators, digitizers, etc., complete test scenarios can easily be configured. 1-1: CT-100C S IGURE HASSIS CT-100C Introduction... -
Page 10: General Description
VXI Technology, Inc. ENERAL ESCRIPTION The CT-100C chassis is a portable, C-size, six-slot, VXIbus compatible chassis that conforms fully to VXIbus Specification Revision 2.0. The chassis employs a multi-layer backplane to ensure premium VXIbus and VMEbus performance and provides all power supplies required by the VXIbus specification. -
Page 11: Flexibility
www.vxitech.com LEXIBILITY The CT-100C is designed to provide flexibility of use in bench-top and rackmount applications, as well as in portable environments. The outside cover is removable for easy access to the VXIbus modules during bench-top development, troubleshooting, or calibration. For rackmount applications, a rackmount kit allows the CT-100C to mount flush or be recessed four inches. -
Page 12: Ct-100C Mainframe Features
VXI Technology, Inc. CT-100C M AINFRAME EATURES RONT ANEL EATURES OWER WITCH Feature 1 When elevated, the mainframe is in standby mode, where power is supplied to the mainframe, but not to the VXI modules. When depressed, power is supplied to both mainframe and VXI modules... -
Page 13: Voltage Monitor Leds
www.vxitech.com OLTAGE ONITOR The power supply lines are monitored and displayed on the front panel, providing information pertaining to the chassis operational status. Power Voltage Monitors +12V +24V +5V Stby -5.2V -12V -24V Voltage Monitor LEDs Green : Within Voltage Specifications Not Lit : Under Voltage Specifications : Over Voltage Specifications... - Page 14 VXI Technology, Inc. 1-1: J201 C ABLE ONNECTOR SSIGNMENTS Pin Number Description † +5 V Monitor † -12 V Monitor † -24 V Monitor † -2 V Monitor Remote Power Switch ‡ +5 V Output ‡ +12 V Output +5 V Standby Input...
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Page 15: Ct-100C Specifications
www.vxitech.com CT-100C S PECIFICATIONS ENERAL PECIFICATIONS 6.96" (176.78 mm) W x 15.00" (381.00 mm) H x 21.3" D (541.02 mm) Six C-size VXIbus card slots (see Figure 1-6 for details) EIGHT 22 lb / 10 kg ERSION MTBF 100,000 hr MTTR 5 min NVIRONMENTAL... - Page 16 VXI Technology, Inc. OWER PECIFICATIONS SEABLE OWER 500 W to 50 °C, derated by 2.5%/ °C above 50 °C DC S UPPLY OLTAGE Peak Dynamic Induced Current Current Ripple/Noise Ripple Voltage Allowed Variation DC Load Noise +5 V 40 A +0.25 V / -0.125 V...
- Page 17 www.vxitech.com 10.0 Airflow - liters/s * Covers all slots, unrestricted 1-6: C CT-100C IGURE OOLING APACITY FOR CT-100C Introduction...
- Page 18 VXI Technology, Inc. 21.000 (533.40) 8.100 (205.74) Power Voltage Monitors +12V +24V +5V S tby -5.2V -12V -24V 16.425 (417.20) 14.979 (380.47) CT-100C VXI Mainframe Note: Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters. 0.343 (8.71) VXI Technology WARNING - TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY MODULE FROM THE MAINFRAME.
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Page 19: Section 2
www.vxitech.com ECTION NSTALLATION NTRODUCTION When the CT-100C is unpacked from its shipping carton, the contents should include the following items: (1) CT-100C Six-Slot Chassis (1) CT-100C Module User’s Manual (this manual) (1) Power cord All components should be immediately inspected for damage upon receipt of the unit. ACKPLANE The CT-100C mainframe has a jumper-less, auto-configurable backplane using active-automatic daisy chaining for the VME Interrupt acknowledge and bus grant daisy chain signal lines. -
Page 20: Remote Power-On Option
VXI Technology, Inc. EMOTE OWER PTION If the CT-100C mainframe is to be installed in a remote location, it is possible to apply and remove power from the unit via the remote power pins located on connector J201. To utilize the remote power feature, set the front panel switch to the standby position. -
Page 21: Standby Usage
www.vxitech.com +5 V S TANDBY SAGE To prevent timers and other circuits from loosing power when the CT-100C is in standby mode, +5 V Standby pins are made available on connector J201. An external power source can be wired to these pins with a maximum allowed current of 1 A total across Pins 8 and 21, as these pins are wired in parallel. -
Page 22: Fan Speed Switch
VXI Technology, Inc. PEED WITCH A fan speed selector switch is located at the rear of the CT-100C chassis. To set the fans to operate at HIGH speed, move the switch at the rear of the chassis to the left. At HIGH speed, the chassis is provided maximum cooling to the instruments. -
Page 23: Rackmount Option Installation
www.vxitech.com ACKMOUNT PTION NSTALLATION VERVIEW This section contains the procedures for installing a CT-100C chassis in a standard 19” relay rack. The available rackmounting options are: Option 59 – Rackmount Ear Kit Option 60 – Rackmount Door Kit Option 63 – 20” Slide Kit Option 64 –... -
Page 24: Rackmount Kit Installation
VXI Technology, Inc. ACKMOUNT NSTALLATION The rackmount kit (Option 59) provides the basic hardware necessary to rack mount the CT-100C chassis. With the chassis being only 15” wide, standard rack support rails cannot provide mechanical support to the chassis. If the equipment mounted below the CT-100C cannot provide mechanical support to the chassis, either 20”... - Page 25 www.vxitech.com Black Oxide Rack Mount Ears (x2) Pan Head Phillips Screws (x4) Flush Rackmount Configuration * Recessed Rackmount Installation Shown 1-4: R IGURE ACKMOUNT NSTALLATION IAGRAM CT-100C Installation...
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Page 26: Rack Slide Installation (20" And 24")
VXI Technology, Inc. (20” 24”) LIDE NSTALLATION The 20” and 24” slide hardware kits (Options 63 and 64, respectively) provide standard flanges to mount the slides into standard EIA relay racks. It should be noted that the slide flanges in the front should be installed behind the rack’s front panel mounting rails. - Page 27 www.vxitech.com Locate the slide hardware kit provided. Install the rack flanges to the slides as required by the application using the hardware in the kit. Note that the screws are inserted from the inside of the slides and the nuts would show on the outside. Install the slides to the mounting brackets already installed on the chassis using the provided hardware.
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Page 28: Rackmount Door Kit Installation
VXI Technology, Inc. ACKMOUNT NSTALLATION The rackmount door kit (Option 60) provides the necessary hardware to install a 1/8” thick aluminum door in front of the rackmounted chassis. This option requires that the rackmount ear kit (Option 59) also be purchased, installed, and configured for recessed mounting. The door may be modified by the customer to hold connectors, controls, indicators, and similar components. - Page 29 www.vxitech.com Rackmount Braces (x2) Door Latch Kit Front Door, Aluminum 3/8” Flat Head Phillips Screws (x4) Hinges (x2) 3/8” Pan Head Black Oxide Phillips Screws (x8) 1-6: R IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM CT-100C Installation...
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Page 30: Acrylic Rackmount Door Kit Installation
VXI Technology, Inc. CRYLIC ACKMOUNT NSTALLATION An acrylic rackmount door is offered as an alternative to the aluminum rackmount door. The kit (Option 65) provides the necessary hardware to install a 1/8” thick acrylic door in front of the rackmounted chassis. An installation diagram is provided on the following page for ease of assembly. - Page 31 www.vxitech.com Install the door by its hinges to the rackmount ear using four 3/8” black pan head screws provided with the option kit. Test that the door opens and closes smoothly and adjust the latch as necessary to secure the door when latched close.
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Page 32: Installation Of Vxi Modules
VXI Technology, Inc. VXI M NSTALLATION OF ODULES VERVIEW After the successful installation of rackmount accessories, the chassis is ready for installation of the VXIbus base units (i.e. an SMP1100, SMP1200, etc.). It is recommended that the instruments be installed after rackmount accessories have been installed to avoid any unnecessary physical strains that may be incurred during the installation of the accessories. -
Page 33: Disconnecting The Mainframe
www.vxitech.com ISCONNECTING THE AINFRAME To disconnect the CT-100C from its installation, simply follow the instructions below: Place the mainframe in standby by depressing the power switch. Remove the power cord from the mainframe to ensure that no power is running to the mainframe. - Page 34 VXI Technology, Inc. CT-100C Installation...
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Page 35: Section 3
www.vxitech.com ECTION ERVICE NFORMATION NTRODUCTION There are no operating instructions required for the CT-100C VXIbus chassis. After the chassis is installed, operation is completely transparent to the operator. Just plug in the instruments then power up the chassis. NOTE Service should only be performed by qualified personnel. Le service devrait seulement être assure par le personnel qualifié. -
Page 36: Ct-100C Power Supply Replacement
VXI Technology, Inc. CT-100C P OWER UPPLY EPLACEMENT The CT-100C should operate without the need for service. In the event that the cooling fans or power supply must be replaced, they are contained in a single, easy to remove module. - Page 37 www.vxitech.com 2-1: P IGURE OWER UPPLY EPLACEMENT IAGRAM CT-100C Service Information...
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Page 38: Cleaning The Mainframe
VXI Technology, Inc. LEANING THE AINFRAME During normal operation, dust is likely to accumulate inside the power supply of the CT-100C. To remove this dust, power down the chassis and remove the power cord. Follow the instructions provided on the previous page to remove the power supply from the mainframe. After removing the power supply, use a pressurized air can to remove any dust present. -
Page 39: Index
www.vxitech.com NDEX Numerics 5V STANDBY ................12 voltage ..................18 usage ..................23 VXIbus ..................12 airflow ................... 12, 18 WEEE .................... 6 backplane ................12, 34 backplane configuration .............. 12 base unit installation ..............34 card guide ..................34 cleaning ..................
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