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Bill of Materials Connection Cross-Reference Testing I C Communication 10 Introduction The VITA62 3U evaluation platform described in this document is primarily designed to be used with the following power supplies. VIT028x3U600y000 VIT270wxx600yzzz SOS028x3U800y000 (requires removal of guide pin KM1) The focus of this document is to assist the user in using the evaluation platform with 3U form factor VITA62 and SOSA™-aligned power supplies.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read the precautions below entirely BEFORE using the VITA62 3U Evaluation Board. Do not operate the evaluation board unless you have the appropriate safety precautions in place on your bench to guarantee safety. The list below is not comprehensive and is not a substitute for common sense and good practice.
Evaluation board photo General Components VITA62 3U Connector: Slot to plug in one VITA62 or SOSA-aligned 3U power supply. Compatible models are listed on page 1. Guide Pins (KM1 and KM2): KM1 and KM2 are both connected to each other and CHASSIS on the VITA62 connector.
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10. Enable and Inhibit Jumpers (ENABLE and INHIBIT): If left unconnected both control lines will be pulled up to 3.3V inside the Vicor power supply. Left unconnected, the power supply will start up with all outputs disabled. Connecting a jumper across each control line will connect each pin to Signal Ground directly.
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Figure 2a VIT3UDCTEST01 evaluation board photo, top side UG:801 Page 5...
Bill of Materials The following table describes the components of the VITA62 3U evaluation board. Table 2 Reference Manufacturer Quantity Description Manufacturer VITA62 3U evaluation Designator Part Number board components R1, R6, 0Ω 1206 YAGEO RMCF1206ZT0R00 R7, R9 R2, R21 10Ω...
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Cross-reference for PCB component for power input/output, associated monitoring points and VITA 62 connector contact with description and monitor point. Table 3 Power / Control Item VITA62 Monitor Point Function VITA62 3U connector and Reference Designator Connector Contact Reference Designator monitoring point DC Input RTN cross-reference...
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I C communication using standard I C commands following parent-child responses and not multi-parent communication which is part of the IPMI 2.0 protocol the Vicor power supplies are also equipped with. Sample Python code was developed using: Windows 10 x64 computer, ®...
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Figure 5 Example of data printed when executing script UG:801 Page 11...
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