Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Related Manuals for National Instruments VXI-1500
Summary of Contents for National Instruments VXI-1500
- Page 1 National Instruments VXI-1500 Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/vxi/national-instruments/vxi-and-vme-remote-controllers/VXI-1500...
- Page 2 VXI-1500 User Manual March 1997 Edition Part Number 321510A-01 © Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 3 Norway 32 84 84 00, Singapore 2265886, Spain 91 640 0085, Sweden 08 730 49 70, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 377 1200, U.K. 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 Tel: (512) 794-0100...
- Page 4 Important Information Warranty The VXI-1500 mainframe is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
- Page 5 Notices to User: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
- Page 6 This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. • Mainframe GroundingThe VXI-1500 mainframe requires a connection from the premise wire safety ground to the mainframe chassis earth stud. The earth safety ground must be connected during use of this equipment to minimize shock hazards.
-
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Connecting to AC Mains Power and Testing Power Up..........2-5 Installing VXI Modules ....................2-7 Installing Filler Panels ....................2-7 Routing Cables......................2-7 Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibit Interface ............2-8 Receiver Interconnect Devices..................2-9 © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual... - Page 8 Preparation ........................3-1 Cleaning ........................3-2 Interior Cleaning ..................... 3-2 Exterior Cleaning .................... 3-2 Cleaning the Fan Filters....................3-3 Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker ............... 3-4 Troubleshooting the VXI-1500 ..................3-4 Appendix A Specifications Electrical........................A-1 Cooling .......................... A-3 Safety..........................A-5 Environmental .......................
- Page 9 Table of Contents Figures Figure 1-1. Rack-Mount Slide Kit ................1-3 Figure 1-2. Front View of the VXI-1500 Mainframe ..........1-5 Figure 1-3. Rear View of the VXI-1500 Mainframe ........... 1-6 Figure 2-1. VXI-1500 Mainframe Airflow Side View ..........2-2 Figure 2-2.
- Page 10 This manual is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes the key features of the VXI-1500, lists the contents of your kit, and lists optional equipment you can order from National Instruments. • Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, describes the necessary procedures for correctly preparing and operating your VXI-1500 mainframe.
- Page 11 Module/Mainframe to Receiver Interconnection Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete.
-
Page 12: Unpacking
Chapter Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the VXI-1500, lists the contents of your kit, and lists optional equipment you can order from National Instruments. Unpacking Caution: Removal of the mainframe from the shipping carton requires two people. -
Page 13: Table 1-1. Power Cables
Optional Equipment An optional rack-mount slide kit is available from National Instruments. As shown in Figure 1-1, this kit allows you to easily slide the VXI-1500 mainframe into and out of a standard 19 in. (482 mm) instrument cabinet. The slide kit is suited for instrument racks from 24 in. (600 mm) to 32 in. -
Page 14: Figure 1-1. Rack-Mount Slide Kit
Mounting Brackets Adjustable Slides Figure 1-1. Rack-Mount Slide Kit The VXI-1500 has been designed to work with standard interlocking receiver devices defined by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance VPP-8 specification. Refer to the Receiver Interconnect Devices section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, for information about preparing your mainframe for receiver installation. -
Page 15: Key Features
The mainframe’s modular design ensures the highest level of maintainability resulting in a very low mean time to repair (MTTR). The VXI-1500 fully complies with the VXIbus Specification Revision 1.4 and is VXIplug&play-compatible. -
Page 16: Figure 1-2. Front View Of The Vxi-1500 Mainframe
Chapter 1 Getting Started Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show some of these key features and components of the VXI-1500 mainframe. Figure 1-2 shows the front view of the VXI-1500 mainframe and Figure 1-3 shows the rear view. Removable Rubber Feet... -
Page 17: Figure 1-3. Rear View Of The Vxi-1500 Mainframe
Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibit Connector Universal AC Input Fan Speed Selector Chassis Ground Stud Removable Cooling Module Removable Power Supply Module Removable Cable Access Panel Figure 1-3. Rear View of the VXI-1500 Mainframe VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 18: Site Considerations
Figures 2-1 and 2-2. Place your VXI-1500 on a bench top or in an instrument rack in such a way as to allow adequate ventilation near the fan tray (air inlets) and near the air outlet apertures along both sides of the mainframe. -
Page 19: Figure 2-1. Vxi-1500 Mainframe Airflow Side View
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Module Cooling Air Intake Module Cooling Air Outlets Power Supply Air Inlet Figure 2-1. VXI-1500 Mainframe Airflow Side View VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 20: Figure 2-2. Vxi-1500 Mainframe Airflow Rear View
VXI-1500 in an instrument rack. Note: You may wish to remove the rubber feet from your VXI-1500 for rack mounting. To do so, unscrew the rubber feet counterclockwise. © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 21: Figure 2-3. Removable Front Door
Installation and Configuration Installing or Removing the Mainframe Front Door The VXI-1500 comes standard with a removable front door, as shown in Figure 2-3. To remove the door, rotate both locking knobs counterclockwise, partially open the door, and lift straight up. To re-install the door, line up the hinges of the door with those on the mainframe and lower the door into position. -
Page 22: Setting Fan Speed
Setting Fan Speed The fan speed selector switch is located on the rear panel of the VXI-1500. Refer to Figure 1-3 for a diagram of the fan speed selector. Select HI for maximum cooling effectiveness or LO for more quiet operation. -
Page 23: Table 2-1. Power Supply Voltages At Power Monitoring
If the voltages are within the specified ranges, the mainframe complies with VXI voltage limit specifications. Note: If fans or power unit fail to function properly, refer to the Troubleshooting the VXI-1500 section of Chapter 3, Maintenance. VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 24: Installing Vxi Modules
Routing Cables The VXI-1500 has a built-in cable channel providing a variety of options for instrument cable routing. The channel is located in the bottom section of the mainframe. Cables may be routed out the front by removing the cable access panel via the four thumbscrews. -
Page 25: Table 2-2. Db-25 Connector Pinout
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibit Interface The VXI-1500 mainframe provides for remote power monitoring and inhibit via a 25-position female D-sub connector located on the rear panel. Table 2-2 shows the pinout of the DB-25 connector. -
Page 26: Receiver Interconnect Devices
For remote reset, connect a momentary switch between pin 24 and pin 11 of the DB-25 connector. Receiver Interconnect Devices Your VXI-1500 mainframe has been designed to meet the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance VPP-8 specification, VXI Module/Mainframe to Receiver Interconnection. The specification defines the required mounting structure to ensure that any VXIplug&play-compatible... -
Page 27: Service Interval
Chapter Maintenance This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on the VXI-1500 mainframe. Service Interval Clean the mainframe fan filter at a maximum interval of six months. Depending upon the amount of use and ambient dust levels in the operating environment, the filters may require more frequent cleaning. -
Page 28: Cleaning
Do not wash the front- or rear-panel connectors or switches. Cover these components while cleaning the mainframe. Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the mainframe. Avoid chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents. VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 29: Cleaning The Fan Filters
Figure 3-1. Thumbscrews Fan Filter Figure 3-1. VXI-1500 Thumbscrews Clean the fan filter by washing in a mild soap solution, and then vacuuming or blowing air through the filter. Rinse the filter with water and allow to dry before replacing it in the mainframe. -
Page 30: Resetting The Ac Mains Circuit Breaker
VXIbus modules for troubleshooting your modules. Troubleshooting the VXI-1500 Refer to Table 3-1 to troubleshoot the VXI-1500 mainframe. The table lists possible causes why the power does not come on and gives recommendations for correcting the problem. -
Page 31: Table 3-1. Troubleshooting
Maintenance Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Possible Cause What to Do VXI-1500 mainframe not Make sure that the VXI-1500 is connected connected to power source. to a live electrical outlet. Try operating another piece of equipment from this outlet. Power switch is not Set the front power switch to the On (1) switched on. -
Page 32: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix Specifications This appendix contains complete specifications for the VXI-1500 mainframe. Electrical Table A-1. AC Input Specifications Characteristic Description Input Voltage Range 85 to 264 VAC Input Frequency Range 47 to 500 Hz Over-Current Protection 15 A circuit breaker Inrush Current... -
Page 33: Table A-2. Dc Output Specifications
-24 V 100 mV Over-Current Protection 105% to 139% at > 5 V output; 125% at ≤ 5 V output Over-Voltage Protection 115% to 135% of rated voltage Power Supply Unit MTBF 50,000+ hours VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 34: Cooling
Right side of mainframe (viewed from Intake front) Power Supply Cooling Left side of mainframe (viewed from Exhaust front) Module Cooling Fan 30,000+ hours MTBF Module Cooling Fan Replacement of fan unit in under MTTR 5 minutes © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual... -
Page 35: Figure A-1. Vxi Module Blocked Slot-Cooling Curve
Figure A-1. VXI Module Blocked Slot-Cooling Curve VXI Module Cooling Performance Curve (Worst Slot: #8, Empty Slots Open) 0.035 0.03 0.025 0.02 0.015 0.01 0.005 10.0 15.0 Airflow (cfm ) Figure A-2. VXI Module Open Slot-Cooling Curve VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 36: Safety
FCC Class A compliant * Random vibration profiles were developed in accordance with MIL-STD-810E Method 514. Test levels exceed those recommended in MIL-STD-810E for Category 1 (Basic Transportation, Figures 514.4-1 through 514.4-3. © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual... -
Page 37: Backplane
39.2 cm (15.45 in.) Width 43.7 cm (17.20 in.) Depth 71.3 cm (28.02 in.) Note: 1.27 cm (.5 in.) added to height when feet are installed. Weight 28.18 kg (62 lb.) with no modules installed VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... - Page 38 Characteristic Description Maximum Module Weight 1.8 kg (4 lb.) Materials Sheet aluminum (5052-H32) and Cold Rolled Steel Finish Unpainted Aluminum Conductive Clear Iridite Cold Rolled Steel Clear Chromate Zinc Plating Paint Polyurethane Enamel © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual...
-
Page 39: Appendix B Pinouts
This appendix describes the P1 and P2 connector pinouts for the VXI-1500 backplane. Table B-1 shows the P1 connector pinouts for all slots in the VXI-1500. Table B-2 shows the P2 connector pinouts for all non-Slot 0 slots. Table B-3 shows the P2 connector pinouts for the VXIbus Slot 0. -
Page 40: Table B-1. P1 Connector Pinouts
SYSRESET* DS0* BR1* LWORD* WRITE* BR2* BR3* DTACL* IACK* IACKIN* SERCLK IACKOUT* SERDAT* IRQ7* IRQ6* IRQ5* IRQ4* IRQ3* IRQ2* IRQ1* -12 V +5 V STDBY +12 V +5 V +5 V +5 V VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 41: Table B-2. P2 Connector Pinouts For All Non-Slot 0 Locations
LBUSC07 LBUSA08 LBUSC08 LBUSA09 LBUSC09 -5.2 V -5.2 V LBUSA10 LBUSC10 LBUSA11 LBUSC11 TTLTRG0* TTLTRG1* TTLTRG2* TTLTRG3* +5 V TTLTRG4* TTLTRG5* TTLTRG6* TTLTRG7* RSV2 RSV3 MODID +24 V SUMBUS +5 V -24 V © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual... -
Page 42: Table B-3. P2 Connector Pinouts For Vxibus Slot 0
LBUSC07 MODID04 LBUSC08 MODID03 LBUSC09 -5.2 V -5.2 V MODID02 LBUSC10 MODID01 LBUSC11 TTLTRG0* TTLTRG1* TTLTRG2* TTLTRG3* +5 V TTLTRG4* TTLTRG5* TTLTRG6* TTLTRG7* RSV2 RSV3 MODID00 +24 V SUMBUS +5 V -24 V VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation... - Page 43 Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call (512) 795-6990.
- Page 44 Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.
- Page 45 National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
- Page 46 Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
- Page 47 Other Products List and describe all devices installed in your mainframe. Indicate if any are receiver interconnect devices. Slot Logical Interrupt Manufacturer, Description, and Function Address Level...
- Page 48 Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: VXI-1500 User Manual Edition Date: March 1997 Part Number: 321510A-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.
- Page 49 Meaning Value µ- micro- milli- centi- kilo- mega- Symbols ° Degrees. ≥ Equal or greater than. ≤ Equal or less than. Percent. Amperes. Alternating current. ANSI American National Standards Institute. American Wire Gauge. © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual...
- Page 50 A method of propagating signals along a bus, in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus. Direct current. Emitter-coupled logic. Electronic Industries Association. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Federal Communications Commission. Unit of acceleration. VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
- Page 51 Pounds. Meters. MTBF Mean time between failure. MTTR Mean time to repair. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Relative humidity. Root mean square. A method used to measure electrical output in volts and watts. © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1500 User Manual...
- Page 52 VXIbus backplane, or both. Underwriter’s Laboratories. Volts. Peak to peak voltage. Volts alternating current. VXIplug&play. VMEbus Extensions for Instrumentation. VXIbus See VXI. Watts. VXI-1500 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
- Page 53 (table), 1-2 fan speed selection, 2-5 routing, 2-7 filler panel installation, 2-7 circuit breaker, resetting, 3-4 site considerations, 2-1 cleaning the VXI-1500, 3-2 to 3-3 specifications, A-3 to A-4 exterior, 3-2 VXI-1500 mainframe airflow fan filters, 3-3 rear view (figure), 2-3 interior, 3-2 ©...
- Page 54 Index side view (figure), 2-2 customer communication, xii, C-1 to C-2 maintenance of VXI-1500, 3-1 to 3-5 cleaning, 3-2 exterior, 3-2 interior, 3-2 DB-25 connector pinout (figure), 2-8 precautions, 3-2 documentation fan filters, cleaning, 3-3 conventions used in manual, xii...
- Page 55 C-1 to C-2 2-5 to 2-6 telephone and fax support, C-2 electrical specifications, A-1 to A-3 troubleshooting the VXI-1500, 3-4 to 3-5 AC input, A-1 to A-2 DC output, A-2 to A-3 troubleshooting (table), 3-4 to 3-5 voltages at power monitoring (table), 2-6...