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- Page 1 VXI-1501 User Manual VXI-1501 User Manual January 2000 Edition Part Number 322452A-01...
- Page 2 Sweden 08 587 895 00, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support Resources appendix. To comment on the documentation, send e-mail to techpubs@ni.com © Copyright 2000 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control.
- Page 4 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
- Page 5 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
- Page 6 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. This icon denotes a warning, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid being electrically shocked.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Figure 1-5. Replacing the Power Line Fuse ............1-8 Figure 1-6. Grounding Connection ................1-10 Figure 1-7. Grounding Screw, Toothed Washers.............1-10 Tables Table 1-1. Connector Pinouts and Description ............1-4 Table 1-2. Rating Requirements for Power Cords..........1-9 © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual... -
Page 8: Using The Mainframe
DC power line voltages. Refer to Appendix A, VXI-1501 Specifications, for complete input power specifications. Refer to the section in this chapter for complete Warning Safety Grounding Information grounding information when power line frequencies exceed 66 Hz. © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual... -
Page 9: Air Flow
Chapter 1 Using the Mainframe Air Flow The air flow into the plug-in module slots in the VXI-1501 mainframe is significant. The mainframe supplies each of the 13 slots with enough air to cool 60 W while maintaining only a 10 °C rise across a typically dense module. -
Page 10: Variable Speed Fan
<30 °C ambient temperature; high speed operation at >40 °C ambient temperature. • High Speed Mode (switch selectable): Full airflow at all times. Figure 1-2. Forcing the Fan to High Speed © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual... -
Page 11: Rear Panel Auxiliary Connector
Chapter 1 Using the Mainframe Rear Panel Auxiliary Connector A 25-pin “D” connector is provided on the rear panel of the mainframe to allow monitoring of power supply voltages and other functions. The pinouts for this connector are shown in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. - Page 12 25-pin D connector on the mainframe rear panel, make certain that you do not violate VXI backplane electrical specifications (that is, keep the cable as short as possible or buffer the signal, etc.). © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual...
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Page 13: Remote Standby Switch
Chapter 1 Using the Mainframe ACFAIL* This pin lets you monitor the ACFAIL* signal from the backplane. Because this pin is connected directly to the backplane, do not violate VXI backplane electrical specifications (that is, keep the cable as short as possible or buffer the signal, etc.). -
Page 14: Figure 1-4. Location Of R93 Surface Mount Resistor
25-pin D connector on the rear panel of the mainframe. To access the interface board, remove the power supply. PC Backplane Assembly Located Under the Connector Figure 1-4. Location of R93 Surface Mount Resistor © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual... -
Page 15: Installing The Power Line Fuse
Chapter 1 Using the Mainframe Installing the Power Line Fuse The mainframe is shipped with a 15 A fast blow (15 AF) fuse already installed. This fuse is suitable for all line voltages. Figure 1-5 shows how to replace the fuse if necessary. Figure 1-5. -
Page 16: Power Cords
IEC 227 or 245 for use in the European Union. AC mains power supply cords used with the VXI-1501 in other countries must be approved by the authority having jurisdiction in that country. Power cords with high power ratings are available from National Instruments. Make certain that any replacement cord can handle the indicated loads. -
Page 17: Safety Grounding Information
Chapter 1 Using the Mainframe Safety Grounding Information Warning For protection from electrical shock when operating at mains frequencies greater than 66 Hz, connect the chassis ground terminal to permanent earth ground. Grounding Procedure Connect a 16 AWG (1.3 mm or larger) wire to the PEM nut shown in Figure 1-6. -
Page 18: Vxi-1501 Specifications
Nominal frequency range ..50–60 Hz ±10% 400 Hz input power Nominal voltage range..... 100–120 VAC ±10% Nominal frequency ....400 Hz ±10% DC input power Input voltage range ....100 VDC min; 370 VDC max © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual... - Page 19 Appendix A VXI-1501 Specifications General power supply ......Power factor corrected Power switch ........On/Standby with lighted indicator in front Rear panel connection allows remote operation Inrush current........40 A max Designed to meet EN-60555-2 Socket for detachable line cord ..IEC 320 “HOT” Chassis ground tap on rear panel..M4 ×...
- Page 20 Operating ........0 °C to 50 °C Shock ............. 30 g, 11 ms, half sine 3 shocks per face Random vibration Nonoperating ........5-500 Hz, 2.46 g Operating ........5-500 Hz, 0.31 g Per VXI Specification rev. 1.4. © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1501 User Manual...
- Page 21 Appendix A VXI-1501 Specifications Cooling Provided Minimum Airflow per Slot P Across Module (mm H O) High Fan Speed Airflow (liters/sec) Fan set to “Variable” .......Quiet operation (approximately 75% airflow) at <30 °C ambient temperature and high speed operation at >40 °C ambient temperature Fan set to “High”...
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Page 22: Technical Support Resources
Technical Support Resources This appendix describes the comprehensive resources available to you in the Technical Support section of the National Instruments Web site and provides technical support telephone numbers for you to use if you have trouble connecting to our Web site or if you do not have internet access. -
Page 23: Germany 089 741 31 30, Greece 30 1 42 96 427, Hong Kong 2645 3186, India
If you have trouble connecting to our Web site, please contact your local National Instruments office or the source from which you purchased your National Instruments product(s) to obtain support. For telephone support in the United States, dial 512 795 8248. For... -
Page 24: Index
(table, figure), 1-4 weight, A-1 rear panel auxiliary connector, 1-4 conventions used in manual, vi cooling provided, A-4 National Instruments Web support, B-1 disabling the front panel switch, 1-7 online problem-solving and diagnostic resources, B-1 fan, 1-3 forcing to high speed (figure), 1-3... - Page 25 A-2 specifications, A-1 random vibration, A-3 variable speed fan, 1-3 shock, A-3 temperature range, A-3 VXI ripple/noise, A-3 Web support from National Instruments standby mode, 1-6 online problem-solving and diagnostic switch resources, B-1 front panel, disabling, 1-7 software-related resources, B-2...
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