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Racal Instruments 1269 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 PUBLICATION DATE: October 13, 2000 Copyright 2000 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts there of may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 Authorization is required from Racal Instruments before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call your nearest Racal Instruments support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Racal Instruments, Inc. Customer Support Department in Irvine, California, USA at 1-800-722-3262 or 1-949-859-8999 or via fax at 1-949-859-7139.
  • Page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Rack Mount Cooling System ...................... 1-8 Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS) ..................1-9 Rack Mount Options........................1-10 Backplane ..........................1-10 Items Shipped With The 1269 ....................1-11 Spares Ordering Information ....................1-11 Optional Equipment ........................1-12 Chapter 2 Configuring The 1269 ........................2-1 Using This Chapter.........................
  • Page 7 Installing The VXIplug&play Driver ....................2-27 Chapter 3 Operating The 1269.......................... 3-1 Using This Chapter......................... 3-1 1269 Front View ..........................3-2 1269 Rear View ..........................3-3 Powering On The Mainframe......................3-4 Using Remote Power On/Standby Switching ................3-5 Monitoring Basics........................... 3-6 Rear Panel Switch and Connector Descriptions ................
  • Page 8 1269 User Manual Chapter 4 Using The Enhanced Monitoring System..................4-1 Overview............................4-1 Power On/Reset Defaults ......................4-1 What To Do Now ..........................4-3 Measuring Power Supply Voltages .................... 4-3 Measuring Ambient Temperature....................4-3 Measuring VXI Slot Temperature ....................4-3 Measuring Fan Speed.........................
  • Page 9 1269 User Manual Programming The RS-232 Interface ..................4-29 Programming The Baud Rate ....................4-29 Programming The Number of Data Bits ................4-29 Programming The Parity ....................... 4-30 Programming The Number of Stop Bits................4-30 Illegal RS-232 Interface Combinations ................. 4-30 Setting The System Time and Date ..................
  • Page 10 Boolean Parameters........................5-6 SCPI Command Summary......................5-6 Command Parameter Limits ......................5-10 Device Specific Commands ......................5-10 Chapter 6 Understanding The 1269........................6-1 Overview............................6-1 Power Supply ..........................6-1 Power Supply Interconnection....................6-1 Power Supply Protections ......................6-3 Backplane ........................... 6-3 Backplane Interconnections .......................
  • Page 11 Removal and Replacement of The Enhanced Monitoring System ..........7-7 Removal and Replacement of The AC Mains Fuse..............7-9 Removing and Replacing The Card Guides ................7-10 Troubleshooting The 1269 ......................7-11 Assembly Drawings ........................7-14 Parts Lists ............................. 7-16 Dimensional Outline ........................
  • Page 12 1269 User Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1, 1269 Portable (5U Wide) Mainframe In Bench Top Configuration......... 1-2 Figure 1-2 Locations for B-Sized VXI/VME Modules ................ 1-3 Figure 1-3 1269 Rack Mount (5U Tall) Configuration ............... 1-4 Figure 1-4 Modular Service Friendly Mainframe Design Features ........... 1-5 Figure 1-5 1269 720 Watt Pluggable Power Supply .................
  • Page 13 Figure 4-3, Status Reporting Hierarchy ................... 4-17 Table 4-8 Front Panel Status Messages ..................4-28 Table 5-1, VXIbus Model 1269 EMS SCPI Commands List Summary..........5-7 Table 5-2, Defaults, Minima and Maxima..................5-10 Figure 6-1, Functional Block Diagram for 1269 Mainframe .............. 6-2 Figure 6-2, Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS) Module Block............
  • Page 14 1269 User Manual Figure 7-4, (EMS) Module Removal and Replacement ..............7-8 Figure 7-5, Removing and Replacing The AC Mains Fuse .............. 7-9 Figure 7-6, Card Guide Removal and Replacement............... 7-11 Table 7-1, Troubleshooting ......................7-12 Table 7-1, Continuation Troubleshooting ..................7-13...
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  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    VXIbus Slot 0 location. The Model 1269 fully complies with the VXIbus Specification 1.4 requirements and is VXIplug&play compatible. Figures 1-1 through 1-8 show the key features of the 1269. Key Features Plug-in Personality Module. The orientation of the Plug-in...

  • Page 17: Portable Bench Top Mainframe

    5U (8.720 inches) wide when used in a bench top Mainframe configuration. Carrying Handle C-Size VXI Slots 14.020“ 8.720“ Figure 1-1, 1269 Portable (5U Wide) Mainframe In Bench Top Configuration Getting Started 1-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 18: Locations For B-Sized Vxi/Vme Modules

    1269 User Manual The 1269 backplane can accommodate up to 6 C-size VXI Locations For B- modules and up to 3 B-size VXI or VME modules. The plug-in Sized VXI/VME Personality module allows either the C0 slot or B0 slot to Modules function as the mainframe VXIbus Slot 0 location.

  • Page 19: Rack Mount Configuration (5U Footprint)

    1269 User Manual The 1269 mainframe is designed for rack mounting in a 5U tall Rack Mount (8.720) footprint. Configuration (5U Footprint) Rack Mount Ear Cable Opening/Duct 8.720" (5U) 19.00" Figure 1-3 1269 Rack Mount (5U Tall) Configuration Getting Started 1-4...

  • Page 20: Modular Mainframe Design

    1269 User Manual The 1269 highly modular design is virtually wireless with low Modular Mainframe MTTR and high MTBF. Design J400 F400 LINE 120V/230V AUTO RANGING FUSE RANGE TYPE 120V/230V 47-63 Hz 120V 47-440 Hz 15A T 250V 90V-250V 15A MAX...

  • Page 21: Watts Useable Dc Power

    1269 User Manual Figure 1-5 depicts the 1269 mainframe’s 720Watt plug-in power 720 Watts Useable supply. Table 1-1 lists the available DC current for each VXI DC Power voltage. F400 J400 LINE 120V/230V AUTO RANGING FUSE RANGE TYPE 120V/230V 47-63...

  • Page 22: High Capacity Positive Pressure Cooling System

    1269 User Manual The 1269 uses forced air positive pressure cooling to direct air High Capacity to the VXI modules, and VXI/VME modules. Positive Pressure Cooling System Figure 1-6 details the cooling system in the bench top Bench Top Cooling configuration.

  • Page 23: Rack Mount Cooling System

    1269 User Manual Figure 1-7 details the 1269 cooling system in the rack mount Rack Mount Cooling configuration. System Figure 1-7, 1269 Rack Mount Configuration Positive Pressure Cooling System Getting Started 1-8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 24: Enhanced Monitoring System (Ems)

    120V 47-440 Hz 15A T 250V 90V-250V 15A MAX 10A T 250V 207V-250V 5mm X 20mm MONITOR/CONTROL J415 Figure 1-8, 1269 System Monitor Components Getting Started 1-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 25: Rack Mount Options

    Options 04 consist of rack mount ears and rack mounting adapter. Refer to Section 2 for details and installation. The 1269 backplane can accommodate up to 6 C-size VXI Backplane modules and up to 3 B-size VXI or VME modules. The plug-in Personality Module allows either the C0 slot or B0 slot to function as the mainframe VXIbus Slot 0 location.

  • Page 26: Items Shipped With The 1269

    1269 User Manual Items Shipped With The 1269 Item Part Number Instruction Manual 980790 Power Cable 602262 Card Guide Covers (Airflow 456271 directors) VXIplug&play Win 921513 Framework Installation Disk (included with manual) Spares Ordering Information Spares Ordering Information Model Description...

  • Page 27: Optional Equipment

    1269 User Manual Optional Equipment Options Model Description Part Number Option 01 Rack Ears with Cable Duct Adaptor and Slides 407506 Option 04 Rack Ears with Cable Duct/Rail Mount Adapters 407507 Option 14 Plexiglass Front Door 407517 Option 23 Application Specific Front Panel (AFSP)

  • Page 28: Configuring The 1269

    The 1269 AC input is both auto-voltage and auto-frequency AC Mains Power ranging, and requires no voltage switch selection. When the standard 1269 is shipped, it is fused for 120 VAC operation. If Option 71 (P/N 407524) is ordered, the 1269 is fused for 230 VAC operation.

  • Page 29: Site Considerations

    1269 User Manual The 1269 Mainframe is designed to operate on a bench or in Site an instrument rack. Refer to Figures 1-6 and 1-7 for vent Considerations locations for the 1269 when used in bench top and rack mount applications, respectively.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-1 Select Vxibus Slot 0 Controller Location

    VXIbus Slot 0 controller location. Refer to the “Select VXIbus Slot 0 Controller Location” section, above, for details. Figure 2-1 Select VXIbus Slot 0 Controller Location Configuring The 1269 2-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 31: Installation And Removal Of Card Guide Covers (Airflow Directors)

    Press down and back to allow both center and rear hook to engage fully into the cardguide. Lower the front of the director and allow the snap-in Configuring The 1269 2-4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 32: Installing Blanking Panels

    (P/N 404836) into unused or C- Panels size empty slots. Secure with two captive mounting screws. Refer to Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Blanking Panels Configuring The 1269 2-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 33: Installation Of Option 01, Rack Ears With Slides

    1.75" Diameter Flat Washer 617170 Rack Mount Ear Handle 921275 Slide Bracket Kit 921317 Quick Disconnect Slide, 24 Inch 921424 Instruction Sheet 980797 Configuring The 1269 2-6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 34: Preparing Chassis For Slides

    The one shown will make the chassis flush with the front of rack. The other holes move the chassis forward in ½ inch increments. Configuring The 1269 2-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-4B Slide Rack Mounting - Top Cover

    Attach handles (Item 23) to rack mount ears (Items 5 and 7) with two each Phillips 10-32 x .500 screws (Item 17) Figure 2-4b Slide Rack Mounting - Top Cover Configuring The 1269 2-8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 36: Mounting Slide To Chassis

    Item 3) with four each Phillips 10-32 x .375 screws (Item 11). Refer to Figure 2-4a and 2-4b. Figure 2-5 Instrument Rail Removal Configuring The 1269 2-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 37: Figure 2-6 Slide And Bracket Components

    1269 User Manual Figure 2-6 Slide and Bracket Components Configuring The 1269 2-10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 38: Installing The Slides Into The Rack

    Lightly secure the rear slide bracket to the rear mounting rail using two Phillips Panhead #10-32 x ½ screws (Item 13). Configuring The 1269 2-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-7 Rear End Slide Mount Rack Dimensions

    #10-32 x ½ screws in each bracket (Item 13). The slides are now positioned to accept the mainframe. Figure 2-7 Rear End Slide Mount Rack Dimensions Configuring The 1269 2-12 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 40: Installation Of Option 04, Rack Ears

    Slide Rack mount Installation is now complete. Table 2-2, below, lists the items included in this kit (P/N Installation of 407507) Option 04, Rack Ears Configuring The 1269 2-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 41: Preparing Chassis For Rack Rail Mounting

    7. 7. Attach handles (Item 19) to rack mount ears (Items 5 and 7) with two each Phillips 10-32 x .500 screws (Item 13). Configuring The 1269 2-14 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-8 Fixed Rack Mounting

    OPT 04. CAUTION DO NOT attempt to support the mainframe in the rack with the rack mount ears only. Configuring The 1269 2-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 43: Installing The Mainframe Into The Rack

    (Item 11) Fixed Rack Mount installation is now complete. Instruction for installing Option 52 Inter-Module Shield (P/N Installing Inter- 407523) into the 1269 are included in the kit that is shipped Module Shield with the option. Option 52 Figure 2-9 Inter-Module Shield Configuring The 1269 2-16 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...

  • Page 44: Installing Asfp Panel Option 23

    1269 User Manual Installing ASFP Instructions for installing Option 23 ASFP Panel (P/N 407519) into the 1269 are included in the kit that is shipped with the Panel Option 23 option. Figure 2-10 ASFP Panel Configuring The 1269 2-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 45: Installing Rack Mount Door Option 14

    Instructions for installing Option 14 Rack Mount Door (P/N Installing Rack 407517) are indicated below. Mount Door Option Figure 2-11 Installing Rack Mount Door Configuring The 1269 2-18 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 46: Connecting Safety Ground

    1269 User Manual It is not necessary to perform this procedure if you do not Connecting Safety intend to operate the 1269 at frequencies greater than 63Hz. Ground When operating the 1269 at mains frequencies between 47 Hz and 63 Hz, use the Chassis (Safety) Ground connection to connect the grounds of one or more instruments to the mainframe.

  • Page 47: Fan Speed (Hi - Lo) Selection

    1269 User Manual Fan Speed (HI - LO) Selection On 1269 mainframes not equipped with the EMS option the Non-EMS Units user may manually select between full or reduced fan speed by adjusting the position of the manual fan speed switch. Refer to Figure 2-13.

  • Page 48: Ems Units

    EMS module. However the user may select the fan speed range (HI or LO). The 1269 is shipped with the fan speed range configured to the HI setting for rack mount configurations, and to the LO setting for bench top configurations. If your application...

  • Page 49: Installing The Enhanced Monitoring System (Ems)

    Enhanced Monitor described in VXIbus Specification 1.4, Sections C.2.1.1.1 and VXI Logical Address F.1. When the 1269 is shipped with the EMS, the VXI Logical Switch Address is set to address 13 decimal. Refer to Figure 2-15 to change the logical address of the EMS module.

  • Page 50: Enhanced Monitor Configuration Switch

    EMS module. Replace the EMS module. See Removal and Replacement in Chapter 7. Figure 2-16 Setting The Enhanced Monitoring System Configuration Switch Configuring The 1269 2-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Computer, Data Terminal, Or Modem

    The 1269 EMS RS-232 port may be connected to a computer, data terminal, or modem. Note that the RS-232 connector on the 1269 is a female, DB-09. If you do not intend to use the RS-232 port, omit this procedure.

  • Page 52: Figure 2-17 Setting Up The Enhanced Monitoring System Rs-232 Interface

    1269 User Manual The 1269 EMS requires a “Line Feed” character terminating each input string. Set your terminal to terminate outgoing strings with a “Line Feed”. J412 Pin Connections Name Received Data Transmitted Data Request to Send If factory default RS-232...

  • Page 53: Figure 2-18 Rs-232 Connections With A Computer, Data Terminal, Or Modem

    1269 User Manual Figure 2-18 RS-232 Connections With A Computer, Data Terminal, or Modem Configuring The 1269 2-26 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 54: Installing The Vxiplug&Play Driver

    1269 User Manual After the EMS has been installed into the 1269 mainframe, the Installing The VXIplug&play software may be used to communicate with the VXIplug&play EMS. To install the software, first connect the host computer power on the mainframe (see Powering On The Mainframe in...
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  • Page 56: Operating The 1269

    Perform basic functional check of the mainframe VXI voltages. • Review Rear Panel Switch and Connector Reference for pinouts and descriptions of all rear panel connectors. Operating The 1269 3-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 57: 1269 Front View

    1269 User Manual 1269 Front View Figure 3-1 1269 Front View Operating The 1269 3-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 58: 1269 Rear View

    See Rear Panel Switch and Connector Descriptions (later in 1269 Rear View this Chapter) for information on rear panel features. Figure 3-2 1269 W/EMS Rear View Operating The 1269 3-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 59: Powering On The Mainframe

    1269 User Manual Powering On The Mainframe Figure 3-3 Powering On The Mainframe Operating The 1269 3-4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 60: Using Remote Power On/Standby Switching

    DC power to the mainframe (Power On) provided the front power switch is in the on position. Figure 3-4, Using Remote Power On/Standby Switching Operating The 1269 3-5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 61: Monitoring Basics

    2 Pulses per Revolution, TTL Fan Speed $ 2000 RPM (EMS units) Pulse Train Use J414 Pin 9 or 10 as ground reference Operating The 1269 3-6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 62: Rear Panel Switch And Connector Descriptions

    Enhanced Monitor VXI Logical Address Switch. (EMS ONLY) Table 3-3, J412 EMS RS-232 Port Signal Description TXDA Transmit Data RXDA Received Data Logic Ground 1,4,6,7,8,9 Reserved Operating The 1269 3-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 63: Table 3-4, J413 Ems Ttl Trigger Connector

    0 TACH1 TTL output proportional to the speed of Fan 1 (2 pulses/ revolution) Reserved Reserved 9-11 Logic Ground 12-15 Reserved Operating The 1269 3-8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 64: Table 3-6, J415 Rear Panel Monitor/Control Connector

    Note: Refer to VXIbus and VMEbus specifications for details on using the ACFAIL* and SYSRESET* signals. If you use these signals, do not violate VXIbus or VMEbus electrical specification. Operating The 1269 3-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 65: Backplane Connectors

    1269 User Manual Table 3-7 shows the P1 connector pinouts for all slots in the Backplane 1269. Table 3-8 shows the P2 connector pinouts for all non-slot Connectors 0 slots. Table 3-9 shows the P2 connector pinouts for the VXIbus slot 0 located in either slot C0 or Slot B0 depending on personality module orientation (see Select VXIbus Slot 0 Controller Location in Chapter 2.)

  • Page 66: Table 3-7, P1 Connector Pinouts

    DS0* BR1* LWORD* WRITE* BR2* BR3* DTACK* IACK* IACKIN* SERCLK IACKOUT* SERDAT* IRQ7* IRQ6* IRQ5* IRQ4* IRQ3* IRQ2* IRQ1* -12V +5V STDBY +12V Operating The 1269 3-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 67: Table 3-8, P2 Connector Pinouts For All Non-Slot 0 Locations

    LBUSC08 LBUSA09 LBUSC09 -5.2V -5.2V LBUSA10 LBUSC10 LBUSA11 LBUSC11 TTLTRG0* TTLTRG1* TTLTRG2* TTLTRG3* TTLTRG4* TTLTRG5* TTLTRG6* TTLTRG7* RSV2 RSV3 MODID +24V SUMBUS -24V Operating The 1269 3-12 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 68: Table 3-9, P2 Connector Pinouts For Vxibus Slot 0 (C0 Or B0)

    LBUSC08 MODID03 LBUSC09 -5.2V -5,2V MODID02 LBUSC10 MODID01 LBUSC11 TTLTRGO* TTLTRG1* TTLTRG2* TTLTRG3* TTLTRG4* TTLTRG5* TTLTRG6* TTLTRG7* RSV2 RSV3 MODID00 +24V SUMBUS -24V Operating The 1269 3-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 69: Basic Functional Check

    1269 User Manual The functional check consists of checking the 1269 power Basic Functional supply voltages to the VXIbus limits at rear panel connector Check J415 using a digital voltmeter. Referring to Table 3-10 connect one lead of the voltmeter to a supply pin at J415.

  • Page 70: Using The Enhanced Monitoring System

    SCPI commands. A list of SCPI commands, implemented by the Model 1269 EMS, is given in Table 5-1. The following paragraphs describe the various modes of operation and give examples on how to program the Model 1269 EMS.

  • Page 71: Table 4-1, Default Limit Settings After Power On, *Rst

    1269 User Manual Table 4-1, Default Limit Settings After Power On, *RST Power Supply Voltage Limits: Power Supply (PS) Maximum Minimum 5.50 V 4.56 V -5.2V -4.75 V -5.72 V -1.83 V -2.20 V +24V 26.40 V 21.90 V -24V -21.90 V...

  • Page 72: What To Do Now

    MEAS:VOLT6? -- measure -12V PS Voltage MEAS:VOLT7? Each of these causes the 1269 EMS to reply with a value formatted as a real number. The number is rounded to the nearest 0.01 VDC. The “MEAS:TEMP14” command is used to measure the Measuring Ambient ambient temperature.

  • Page 73: Measuring Fan Speed

    MEAS:TEMP8? -- read slot B2 temperature MEAS:TEMP9? Each of these queries causes the 1269 EMS to reply with a value formatted as a real number. The number is rounded to the nearest 0.1 degree Celsius. Note that the temperature rise of any slot may be computed by the difference between the ambient temperature and the slot’s...

  • Page 74: Reading The Present State Of Vxi Signals

    -- read AS* line MEAS:VXI:ASTROBE? Each of these queries causes the 1269 EMS to reply with a 1 if the line is high, or a 0 if the line is low. Note that since each of these lines is asserted when low, the normal reply should be “1".

  • Page 75: Programming The Tolerance Limits

    Programming The programmable tolerance limits for the various attributes Tolerance Limits monitored by the 1269 EMS. The following paragraphs describe how to set each attribute’s tolerance limit or limits. Refer to Table 5-2 for a description of the range of values accepted for each command.

  • Page 76: Programming The Vxi Slot Temperature Rise Tolerance Limits

    1269 User Manual upper and lower limits. The following commands may be used Speed Tolerance to set the fan speed tolerance limits. Limits -- fan, upper limit SENSE:FREQ1:RANGE:UPPER 6500 -- fan, lower limit SENSE:FREQ1:RANGE:LOWER 2000 Each of these commands has an associated query.

  • Page 77: Programming The Vxi Bus Error And Iackn Tolerance Limits

    1269 User Manual -- Slot B1 temp rise SENSE:TEMP8:RANGE:UPPER 16.0 -- Slot B2 temp rise SENSE:TEMP9:RANGE:UPPER 14.0 Each of the commands has an associated query which may be used to read the present upper limit for the VXI slot temperature rise. For example, the command:...

  • Page 78: Reading The Vxi Bus Error And Iackn Counters

    1269 User Manual accepted for this command. Reading The VXI Bus The present count of Bus Error (BERR) or Interrupt Acknowledge cycles (IACKn) may be read back from the EMS. Error IACKn Only the presently monitored event will return a non-zero count Counters value;...

  • Page 79: Generating An Interrupt When An Alarm Condition Is Detected

    1269 User Manual presently being monitored (because “SENSE:VXI:IACK3:LIMIT” command was executed), then clearing the counter for the BERR event will have no effect. The previous paragraphs have described how to program Generating tolerance limits. When one of the attributes monitored by the...

  • Page 80: Figure 4-1, Voltage Condition Register

    For example, the value of 97 (64 + 32 + 1) indicates that the -12V (64), +12V (32), and +5V (1) power supplies are out of tolerance. Each attribute monitored by the 1269 EMS has its own “Condition Register”. The remaining condition registers may be read with the following queries:...

  • Page 81: Table 4-3, Temperature Condition And Event Register Bit Assignments

    1269 User Manual Table 4-3, Temperature Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments Set When VXI slot C0 temperature rise exceeds limit VXI slot C1 temperature rise exceeds limit VXI slot C2 temperature rise exceeds limit VXI slot C3 temperature rise exceeds limit...

  • Page 82: Table 4-6, Vxi Condition And Event Register Bit Assignments

    1269 User Manual Table 4-6, VXI Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments Set When VXI Bus Error (BERR*) Count exceeds limit VXI SYSFAIL* is asserted VXI ACFAIL* is asserted VXI IACK1 Count exceeds limit VXI IACK2 Count exceeds limit VXI IACK3 Count exceeds limit...

  • Page 83: Figure 4-2, Event And Enable Registers And Summary Bit Generation

    1269 User Manual Register”. The “Enable Register” determines which of the “Event Register” bits will be passed onto the next level of status reporting. The value of the “Event Register” and “Enable Register” are logically ANDed together. If any of the bits of both registers are set, the status summary bit passed onto the next level of status reporting is also set.

  • Page 84: Table 4-7, Questionable Condition Register Bit Assignment

    1269 User Manual The Enable Registers for each attribute may be set with the following commands (arbitrary register values are shown). 127 -- Voltage Enable STAT:QUES:VOLT:ENAB 7 -- Temperature Enable STAT:QUES:TEMP:ENAB 15 -- Elapsed Time Enable STAT:QUES:TIME:ENAB 15 -- Fan Speed Enable...
  • Page 85 STATUS:QUES:COND? This query returns an integer value in the range 0 to 575. In addition to the Questionable Condition Register, the 1269 EMS implements a “Questionable Event Register” and a “Questionable Enable Register”. These act identically to the “Event Registers” and “Enable Registers” associated with each of the attributes.

  • Page 86: Figure 4-3, Status Reporting Hierarchy

    1269 User Manual Figure 4-3, Status Reporting Hierarchy Using The Enhanced Monitoring System 4-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 87: Clearing The Filter Service Alarm

    1269 User Manual The final step for enabling out-of-tolerance conditions to generate an interrupt is to enable bit 3 of the Status Byte to generate an interrupt. The IEEE-488.2 “*SRE” command is used to enable bits of the Status Byte to generate an interrupt.

  • Page 88: Change Of Limit For Filter Service Alarm Example

    1269 User Manual a “MEAS:TIME3?” command, the “MEAS:TIME3?” command will return a value of 0. Therefore, the “SENSE:TIME3:CLEAR” command should be executed immediately after the filter is cleaned and mainframe power is turned on. To display a failure message after 100 days (example) of Change of Limit for "power-on time"...

  • Page 89: Programming The Trigger Subsystem

    Therefore, for most users, all of the Enable Registers should be set to a value of 32767 so all monitored attributes are capable of generating an interrupt. The 1269 provides the following trigger capabilities: Programming The Trigger Subsystem...

  • Page 90: Connecting The Trig In Input To A Ttltrg Line

    1269 User Manual TRIG IN signal and the TTLTRGx line or the TTLTRGx signal and the TRIG OUT line. Route the TRIG IN front panel input signal directly to the TRIG OUT front panel output (with or without a delay).

  • Page 91: Connecting The Trig Out Output To A Ttltrg Line

    1269 User Manual TTLT7 NONE The Default state for this command is “NONE”. The TRIG OUT output may be connected to one of the Connecting The TRIG TTLTRGx lines (TTLTRG0 through TTLTRG7) . The following Output commands may be used to connect the TRIG OUT output to...

  • Page 92: Programming A Trigger Delay Time

    “<delay time>” ranges between 0.0 and 1.04857596875. NOTE When the trigger delay is non-zero, the trigger pulse is generated from the 1269 EMS. It is not identical to the trigger signal applied to the input (or from the TTLTRGx line). The trigger pulse is approximately 100 nanoseconds wide and is a low- going (normally high) pulse.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Trigger Delay Application

    1269 User Manual Selecting The Trigger The trigger delay may be placed between ONE of the following: Delay Application TRIG IN input to selected TTLTRG line Selected TTLTRG line to TRIG OUT output TRIG IN input to TRIG OUT output...

  • Page 94: Turning The Display On And Off

    1269 User Manual on, the front panel will display the message: System OK These two messages are displayed only when no out-of- tolerance conditions have been detected by the EMS. If an out-of-tolerance condition is detected, a status message is displayed.

  • Page 95: Clearing The Message From The Display

    1269 User Manual DISPLAY:TEXT “This is My String” is executed, then the front panel will show the following characters in succession: This is M his is My is is My s is My S is My St is My Str...

  • Page 96: Front Panel Status Messages

    1269 User Manual display out-of-tolerance message Elsif there is a user-defined message then display the user-defined message Elsif the AC line power is switch ON then display “System OK” Else display “Standby” Endif Endif Front Panel Status In the event that the EMS detects an out-of-tolerance condition, the front panel display will be updated with a status message.

  • Page 97: Table 4-8 Front Panel Status Messages

    1269 User Manual Table 4-8 Front Panel Status Messages Message Meaning System OK AC Power switch is ON, nothing out-of-tolerance Standby AC power switch is OFF, nothing out-of-tol +5V PS OV +5V power supply over-voltage condition -5V PS OV -5.2V power supply over-voltage condition...

  • Page 98: Programming The Baud Rate

    1269 User Manual Each of these messages will be flashed on the display. If more than one out-of-tolerance condition is detected, each status message will be displayed in a round-robin fashion. The EMS includes an RS-232 interface which may be used Programming The RS- to send commands and receive replies.

  • Page 99: Programming The Parity

    1269 User Manual Programming The Parity The parity may be programmed using one of the following commands: SYSTEM:COMM:SERIAL:PARITY EVEN SYSTEM:COMM:SERIAL:PARITY ODD SYSTEM:COMM:SERIAL:PARITY NONE The present parity may be read using the query: SYSTEM:COMM:SERIAL:PARITY? The EMS will reply to this query with one of the following:...

  • Page 100: Setting The System Time And Date

    1269 User Manual no parity 8 data bits Suppose also that the following configuration is desired: 9600 baud 1 stop bit even parity 7 data bits Then the parity must be programmed BEFORE the number of data bits is programmed.

  • Page 101: Reading Event Time Stamps

    1269 User Manual <second> ranges from 0 to 59 The present time may be read using the query: SYSTEM:TIME? The EMS will reply to this query using the format <hour>,<minute>,<second> The system date may be set using the command: SYSTEM:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>...
  • Page 102 1269 User Manual -- -2V PS voltage alarm VOLT3:ALARM:TIME? -- +24V PS voltage alarm VOLT4:ALARM:TIME? -- -24V PS voltage alarm VOLT5:ALARM:TIME? -- +12V PS voltage alarm VOLT6:ALARM:TIME? -- -12V PS voltage alarm VOLT7:ALARM:TIME? -- most recent alarm of any fan...

  • Page 103: Ieee-488.2 Common Commands

    Racal Instruments,1269 EMS,0,<firmware revision> This reply indicates the manufacturer (“Racal Instruments”), the model (“1269 EMS”), the serial number (if not available, it is “0"), and the firmware revision. The firmware revision is the only field that may change in the future. The firmware revision is a numeric, floating point value.

  • Page 104: Ese? Query

    1269 User Manual logically ANDed with the contents of the Standard Event Status Register (see the *ESR? query description). If any bits of this AND operation are set, then bit 5 of the Status Byte is set. That is: bit 5 of Status Byte = (bit 0 of ESE AND bit 0 of ESR)

  • Page 105: Sre Command

    1269 User Manual assignments defined IEEE-488.2 specification. The bit assignments are as follows: Bit 0 - Operation Complete. This bit is set when the *OPC command is sent and has been executed. Bit 1 - Request Control. This bit is always 0 for the 1269 EMS.

  • Page 106: Sre? Query

    1269 User Manual (bit 3 of SRE AND bit 3 of STB) (bit 4 of SRE AND bit 4 of STB) (bit 5 of SRE AND bit 5 of STB) (bit 7 of SRE AND bit 7 of STB) where:...

  • Page 107: Opc Command

    1269 User Manual Bit 2 - Not used. Always returns 0. Bit 3 - when SCPI “Questionable Condition Register” ANDed with the SCPI “Questionable Condition Enable Register” is non-zero. Bit 4 - Message Available (MAV). Set when there is a reply in the output buffer to be read.

  • Page 108: Sav Command

    1269 User Manual nonvolatile memory location from which to recall the instrument state. That is, both of the following formats are accepted: *RCL *RCL <location> If <location> is specified, it must be in the range 0 to 9. If <location> is not specified, it will default to 1.

  • Page 109: Trg Command

    1269 User Manual *SAV *SAV <location> If <location> is specified, it must be in the range 0 to 9. If <location> is not specified, the instrument state will be saved into nonvolatile memory location 1. Note that *SAV location 0 is recalled at power-up if the DIP switch SW1-8 is set.
  • Page 110 1269 User Manual Turn VXI mainframe power on. After the resource manager program has executed (MXI/VXI and embedded computer interfaces), or after a five second delay (GPIB/VXI slot 0 interface), send the following command to the EMS over the VXIbus:...
  • Page 111 1269 User Manual verification. Some data in the EEPROM may be corrupt. The real-time clock has failed its self-test. Date and Time functions will not work properly. Time stamps for alarm conditions will not be recorded properly. If any non-zero error code is returned, a description of the failure is placed on the error queue.
  • Page 112 1269 User Manual This error is returned when one or more of the slot temperature sensors has failed. This example shows that the C0 - C5, and B0 - B2 slot temperature sensors has failed. Only the failing sensors will be shown when this error occurs.
  • Page 113 1269 User Manual busy writing data for more than 40 milliseconds. This indicates a general EEPROM failure. This error may be returned if the *TST? command returns a value of -5. Time-of-day real-time clock failed This error is returned when the real-time clock on the EMS does not advance after a minimum of 1.2 seconds.

  • Page 114: Scpi Command Reference

    Chapter 5 SCPI COMMAND REFERENCE This chapter contains reference information for programming What’s In This the Model 1269 Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS). Chapter Standard Commands For Programmable Instruments (SCPI) convention rules and syntax are explained in detail. Table 5-1 lists all SCPI commands used for programming the EMS. The command summary for each SCPI model is also included in this chapter.

  • Page 115: Command Keyword Long Form And Short Form

    1269 User Manual Triangle Brackets ( < > ) Substitute value enclosed parameter Vertical Bar ( | ) Separate multiple parameter choices Bold Typeface Letters Designate factory default values Part of the DISPlay subsystem is shown below to illustrate the...

  • Page 116: Optional Keywords

    1269 User Manual DiSpLaY disPLAY display Command keywords enclosed in square brackets are optional. Optional Keywords For example, all of the following commands are valid and equivalent: DISPLAY:WINDOW:TEXT:DATA “Hello” DISPLAY:TEXT:DATA “Hello” DISPLAY:WINDOW:TEXT “Hello” DISPLAY:TEXT “Hello” A colon ( : ) is used to separate a command keyword from a...

  • Page 117: The Min, Max, And Def Parameters

    1269 User Manual -- read +5V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage1? --read -5.2V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage2? -- read -2V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage3? --read +24V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage4? -- read -24V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage5? --read +12V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage6? -- read -12V Power Supply MEASure:VOLTage7? Each of these has a long form and a short form.

  • Page 118: Query Response Format

    1269 User Manual VXI:CONF:MON:TRIG:DELAY 0.5 Query the trigger delay by executing: VXI:CONF:MON:TRIG:DELAY? Query Response The response to a query depends on the command sent to the instrument to generate the query response. In general, a Format response to a query contains present values or settings of the EMS.

  • Page 119: Scpi Parameter Type

    1269 User Manual The SCPI language defines several different data formats to be SCPI Parameter Type used in program messages and response messages. Commands that require numeric parameters will accept all Numeric Parameters commonly used decimal representations of numbers including optional signs, decimal points, and scientific notation.

  • Page 120: Table 5-1, Vxibus Model 1269 Ems Scpi Commands List Summary

    1269 User Manual Table 5-1, VXIbus Model 1269 EMS SCPI Commands List Summary Keyword Parameter Form (Default in Bold) SCPI 1994.0 Notes SYSTem Confirmed :ERRor ? Confirmed (Query only) :VERSion? Confirmed (Query only) :COMMunicate Confirmed :SERial Confirmed [:RECeive] Confirmed :BAUD...
  • Page 121 1269 User Manual Keyword Parameter Form (Default in Bold) SCPI 1994.0 Notes [:SENSe] Confirmed :VOLTage[<N>] Confirmed N = 1 - 7 [:DC] Confirmed :RANGe Confirmed [:UPPer] <voltage as a real number>** Confirmed set most positive voltage monitor limit :LOWer <voltage as a real number>**...
  • Page 122 1269 User Manual Keyword Parameter Form (Default in Bold) SCPI 1994.0 Notes Confirmed :CONFigure Confirmed :MONitor Not Confirmed [:TRIGger] Not Confirmed [:INPut] TTLTRG0 | TTLTRG1 | TTLTRG2 | TTLTRG3 | Not Confirmed TTLTRG4 | TTLTRG5 | TTLTRG6 | TTLTRG7 | NONE...

  • Page 123: Command Parameter Limits

    Trigger Delay time (nanoseconds) resolution = 31.25 nanoseconds Device Specific The 1269 EMS conforms to the 1994.0 version of the SCPI standard. Some of the commands used are not included in the Commands 1994.0 version. However, these commands are designed with the SCPI standard in mind and they follow all of the command syntax rules defined by the standard.

  • Page 124: Understanding The 1269

    Power Supply Backplane Cooling System Monitoring System (Optional) Figure 6-1 shows the functional block diagram of the 1269 Mainframe. The power supply accepts power from the AC mains and Power Supply converts it to DC to power the following:...

  • Page 125: Figure 6-1, Functional Block Diagram For 1269 Mainframe

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  • Page 126: Power Supply Protections

    B-Sized and C-Sized slots. Connects monitoring system module, temperature monitor board, display board, Power On/Standby switch, and module cooling fan with the power supply. Understanding The 1269 6-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 127: Backplane Interconnections

    In high ambient temperature conditions of $ 40EC, the fan shall run full speed. Module cooling air enters at the rear of a 1269 rack mounted Rack Mount Cooling mainframe and is filtered as it is drawn through the fan System chamber.

  • Page 128: Cooling The Power Supply

    (bench) or side (rack) after passing through the power supply. On 1269 mainframes not equipped with EMS option the user Manual Fan Speed may manually select between full or reduced fan speed by Switch (Non EMS adjusting the position of the manual fan speed switch.

  • Page 129: Figure 6-2, Enhanced Monitoring System (Ems) Module Block

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  • Page 130: Ems Module System Interconnection

    1269 User Manual The Enhanced Monitoring System module plugs directly into EMS Module System the slot 0 location on the rear of the 1269 backplane. Interconnection The EMS module general capabilities are listed below. Refer EMS Module General to Section 4 Using the Enhanced Monitoring System for Capabilities complete information.

  • Page 131: User Limits On Ems Monitored Parameters

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  • Page 132: Ems Fan Speed Selection

    J14 pins 2 and 3 the HI range is selected. When the jumper is positioned between J14 pins 1 and 2 the LO range is selected. Understanding The 1269 6-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 134: Chapter 7 Maintenance

    Understanding The 1269 for theory of operation information. The service procedures in this manual provide removal and Service Strategy replacement procedures to repair the 1269 to the module level. Module level repairs are accomplished by exchanging faulty modules with known good modules or parts.

  • Page 135: Inspection And Cleaning

    1269 User Manual The mainframe is inspected mechanically and electrically Inspection and before shipment. It should be free of marks or scratches and Cleaning should meet or exceed all electrical specifications. To confirm this, inspect the mainframe for physical damage incurred during transit.

  • Page 136: Cleaning The Fan Filters

    1269 User Manual The module cooling filter or supply filter is easily removed from Cleaning The Fan the rear of the mainframe as shown in Figure 7-1. Filters Figure 7-1, Cleaning The Fan Filters Pry off the plastic grill retaining the supply fan filter. Use a flat blade screwdriver if necessary.

  • Page 137: Modular Component Removal And Replacement

    CAUTION Always power off the mainframe and disconnect the power cord before cleaning or servicing the mainframe. The only tools required to disassemble the 1269 chassis to Tools Required the module level are a medium flat blade and Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 138: Figure 7-2, Fan Module Assembly Detail

    1269 User Manual Figure 7-2, Fan Module Assembly Detail Loosen the three retaining Phillips screws located on the fan filter frame. Lift it towards the rear being careful not to damage the fan wiring. Disconnect the in-line connector by grasping each mating half and gently pulling apart.

  • Page 139: Removal And Replacement Of The Power Supply Assembly

    1269 User Manual To remove and install the power supply assembly from the Removal and mainframe. Refer to Figure 7-3 and perform the steps below. Replacement of The Unplug the AC power cord from the rear panel of the Power Supply 1269.

  • Page 140: Removal And Replacement Of The Enhanced Monitoring System

    1269 User Manual Figure 7-3, Removing The Power Supply This procedure applies to the Enhanced Monitoring System Removal and (EMS) module. Refer to Figure 7-4 while following the steps Replacement of The below. Enhanced WARNING Monitoring System Ensure that J400 AC Input is disconnected before...

  • Page 141: Figure 7-4, (Ems) Module Removal And Replacement

    1269 User Manual Loosen the two captive screws which secure the (EMS) to the mainframe. Grasp the module by the top and bottom handles. Carefully pull to the rear to remove the system monitor module. To reinstall the (EMS) module, align in the card guides at rear of the mainframe.

  • Page 142: Removal And Replacement Of The Ac Mains Fuse

    1269 User Manual Complete the steps below while referring to Figure 7-5 Removal and Replacement of The WARNING AC Mains Fuse To avoid electrical shock, the AC mains power input must be disconnected before replacement of the fuse. Figure 7-5, Removing and Replacing The AC Mains Fuse Ensure AC mains input (J400) is disconnected.

  • Page 143: Removing And Replacing The Card Guides

    1269 User Manual Complete the steps below while referring to Figure 7-6 to Removing and remove and replace the card guides. The procedure applies Replacing The Card to top and bottom card guides. Guides Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the slot in front of the retaining hook.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting The 1269

    1269 User Manual Figure 7-6, Card Guide Removal and Replacement To troubleshoot the 1269 VXIbus mainframe to its component Troubleshooting module level use Table 7-1 and Understanding the 1269 in The 1269 Chapter 6. “Alarm conditions” referenced in the PROBLEM column of...

  • Page 145: Table 7-1, Troubleshooting

    POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO • • “Power” annunciator 1269 mainframe not Make sure that the 1269 is connected connected to power to a live electrical outlet. Try does not come on source. operating another piece of equipment from this outlet.

  • Page 146: Table 7-1, Continuation Troubleshooting

    1269 User Manual Table 7-1, Continuation Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO • • Voltage alarm condition. Faulty VXI module Cycle power. installed or voltage • fault occurred If fault persists remove installed VXI modules until fault indication cleared.

  • Page 147: Assembly Drawings

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  • Page 149: Parts Lists

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  • Page 151: Dimensional Outline

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  • Page 154: Chapter 8 Product Support

    For worldwide support and the office closes to your facility, refer to the Support Offices section on the following page. Use the original packing material when returning the 1269 to Reshipment Racal Instruments for calibration or servicing. The original...

  • Page 155: Support Offices

    1269 User Manual Racal Instruments, Inc. Support Offices 4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92618-2002 Tel: (800) RACAL-ATE, (800) 722-2528, (949) 859-8999; FAX: (949) 859-7139 Racal Instruments, Ltd. 480 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6BE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1628 604455; FAX: +44 (0) 1628 662017 Racal Systems Electronique S.A.
  • Page 156 1269 User Manual Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS This chapter contains the complete specifications for the SPECIFICATIONS 1269 Mainframe. Table A-1, AC Input Specifications Characteristic Description Input Voltage Range 90 V to 250 V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 440 Hz, 120 V operation...
  • Page 157 1269 User Manual Table A-2, DC Output Power Characteristic Description Maximum Power Available 720 W, 0 C to 45 To Modules Derate 10W/ C above 45 Voltage (Steady-State Current) DC Current Capacity (I +24V +12 V +5 V 54 A 12 A -5.2 V...
  • Page 158 1269 User Manual Table A-2, DC Output Power Continued Characteristic Description Voltage Dynamic Current Dynamic Current I -5.2 Voltage Current Auxiliary DC Outputs, Fused-Self Healing +5 V 1 Amp +12 V 1 Amp (EMS Option Only) +24 V 1 Amp...
  • Page 159 1269 User Manual Figure A-1, Mainframe Worst Case Slot Cooling Curve Table A-4, Safety Characteristic Description Safety Characteristics EN61010-1 IEC Characteristics Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Safety Class 1 Specifications A-4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 160 1269 User Manual Table A-5, Environmental Characteristic Description Temperature Meets the limits stated in MIL-T-28800E for Type III, Class 5 C to 55 Operating C to 75 Non-operating Relative Humidity Operating 95+/-5% RH non condensing 75+/-5% RH above 30E 45+/-5% RH above 40E Non-operating 95+/-5% RH at <55E...
  • Page 161 1269 User Manual Table A-6, Backplane Characteristic Description Bus Grant/Interrupt Solid state, auto-configuring (jumper Acknowledge less) VXIbus CLK10 Distribution Full differential Table A-7, Mechanical Characteristic Description Overall Dimensions Standard Mainframe (7U) Height 14.02 in (35.6 cm) Width 8.72 in (22.2 cm) Depth 28.32 in (71.9 cm)
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  • Page 163 1269 User Manual Table A-8, EMS Monitoring System Specifications, ( Typical ) Characteristics Description Voltage Current Auxiliary Rear Panel DC Voltage Outputs +5 V 1 Amp maximum, (Self Healing Fuse) +12 V 1 Amp maximum, (Self Healing Fuse) +24 V...
  • Page 164 1269 User Manual Table A-8, EMS Monitoring System Specifications, ( Continued ) Characteristics Description Rear Panel Trigger Input TTL level Input (5VDC max), active low Routes to any one of eight backplane TTLTRIG lines (default is unconnected). Routing delay 50 nS, typical Programmable delay range: 0 nS to >...
  • Page 165 1269 User Manual Table A-8, EMS Monitoring System Specifications, ( Continued ) Characteristics Description Software Protocols supported by SCPI Compliance 1994.0 VXI and RS-232 Interfaces IEEE 488.2 Specifications A-10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 166 1269 User Manual Appendix B ERROR MESSAGES In general, whenever the EMS receives an invalid SCPI Error Messages command, it automatically generates an error. Errors are stored in a special error queue and may be retrieved from this buffer one at a time. Errors are retrieved in first-in-first-out (FIFO) order.
  • Page 167 1269 User Manual Table B-1, Error Messages Error Message ESR Bit Set Error Description none The error queue is empty. 0,”No Error” The command is not recognized. -100,”Command error” There is an invalid character embedded in the command. -101,”Invalid character”...
  • Page 168 1269 User Manual Table B-1, Error Messages (Continued) Error Message ESR Bit Set Error Description -144,”Character data too long” The character data element contains more than 12 characters. A legal character data element was received but is not -148,”Character data not allowed”...
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