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VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U User Manual Product Numbers: 20836-716 20836-719 20836-815 Revision: R1.0, September 22, 2006 Doc-No: 63972-147...
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Date updated Change R1.0 September 22, 2006 Initial Release Impressum: Schroff GmbH D-75334 Straubenhardt, Germany The details in this manual have been carefully compiled and checked - supported by certified Quality Management System to EN ISO 9001/2000 The company cannot accept any liability for errors or misprints.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U 20836-716/-719/-815 Table of Contents Safety ......................... 1 Indended Application ................... 1 Safety Instructions ....................2 Safety Symbols used in this document..............2 General Safety Precautions................. 2 References and Architecture Specifications ............3 Product Definition.....................
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VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Safety 20836-716/-719/-815 1 Safety 1.1 Indended Application The VME system subrack, described in this manual, is indended as a platform for a microcomputer system based on the VME bus system (VITA 1-1994).
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Safety 20836-716/-719/-815 1.2 Safety Instructions The intended audience of this User’s Manual is system integrators and hardware/software engineers. 1.3 Safety Symbols used in this document Hazardous voltage! This is the electrical hazard symbol. It indicates that there are dangerous voltages inside the Shelf.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Safety 20836-716/-719/-815 1.5 References and Architecture Specifications • User Manual VME Backplanes Order no.: 73972-103 • Short Form User Manual VME J1/J2 Monolithic Backplanes Order no.: 73972-128 • User Manual Fan Control Module (FCM) Order no.: 73972-083...
21-Slot Height The 7 U system has a 0,5 U bottom plenum and a 0,5 U upper plenum. The 8 U system has a 1 U bottom plenum and a 1 U upper plenum for more efficient airflow and cooling.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 2.1 Mechanical Overview Figure 1: Mechanical Overview (Shown at 7 U System) 10006813 Front card cage with guide rails Fan Control Module (FCM) Front panel 6 U / 36 HP...
20836-716/-719/-815 2.2 Subrack The 7 U / 8 U 19“ system based on the Schroff europacPro System with EMC shielding. The front card cage provides space for the installation of 12 or 21 VME Boards (6 U, 4 HP, 160 mm deep).
A mains/line switch is located at the lower front side. Maximum fuse values are: • 8 A (Power supply MP4 in 7 U Systems) • 10 A (Power supply MP6 in 8 U Systems) Warning! The fuse value has been determined in factory for the maximum power delivered by the power supply.
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Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 Figure 2: AC Power Supply 10006819 Table 1: Data AC Power Supply Power supply MP4 (7 U Systems) Power supply MP6 (8 U Systems Input voltage nominal 100 - 240 VAC 100 - 240 VAC Mains Frequency...
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VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 Figure 3: Block Diagram 10006820 www.schroff.biz R1.0, September 22, 2006...
The front boards are cooled by forced air convection through 3 speed controlled 24 VDC axial fans. • 7 U System: each fan 170 m³/h (100 cfm). • 8 U System: each fan 237 m³/h (140 cfm). The fans are assembled on the bottom-hinged rear panel.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 2.6 Fan Control Module (FCM) The Fan Control Module (FCM): • Monitors and controls up to four fans • Monitors the signals from up to four temperature sensors • Controls the Display Module •...
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 2.7 Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM) -optional- The Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM) • monitors the three VME voltages • can monitor two additional voltages with a range of ±24 V •...
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Product Definition 20836-716/-719/-815 2.8 Display Module Figure 6: Display Module 10006821 The Display Module is located at the upper front side of the subrack. 3 green LEDs signal the 3 VME voltages, two red LEDs signal over-temperature and fan fail events.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Installation 20836-716/-719/-815 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking Caution! When opening the shipping carton, use caution to avoid damaging the system. Consider the following when unpacking and storing the system: • Leave the system packed until it is needed for immediate installation.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Installation 20836-716/-719/-815 3.2 Rack-Mounting Warning! Do NOT move the a full equipped system by yourself. Due to the weight at least two persons are needed to accomplish this task Warning! Do NOT stack the system on top of any other equipment. If the system falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and damage the equipment.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Installation 20836-716/-719/-815 3.3 Assembly of additional Backplanes With the subrack systems 20836-716/-719 you can assemble an additional Backplane. Obey the following instructions: 1 Disconnect the System from the line/mains power supply. 2 Remove the front panel.
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Installation 20836-716/-719/-815 3.4 Basic Functional Check Warning! Voltages over 60 VDC can be present in this equipment. This equipment is intended to be accessed, to be installed and maintained by qualified and trained service personnel only.
20836-716/-719/-815 4 Service 4.1 Technical support and Return for Service Assistance For all product returns and support issues, please contact your Schroff sales distributor or www.schroff.biz. We recommend that you save the packing material. Shipping without the original packing material might void the warranty.
AC mains/line module with IEC 320-C14 connector, mains fuses and line filter Open Frame power supply 444 W (7 U) orr 744 W (8 U) with wide range input 100 VAC to 240 VAC (with 3 voltages: 5 V / 60/120 A; 12 V / 10 A, -12 V / 4 A)
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Technical Data 20836-716/-719/-815 5 Technical Data Table 2: Technical Data Dimensions Height 7 U Systems 310.5 mm (7 U) Height 8 U System 355 mm (8 U) Width 483 mm (19“) Depth (20836-716/-815)
VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Dimensions 20836-716/-719/-815 6 Dimensions Figure 8: Dimensions 10006822 1 HE = 1 U 1 TE = 1 HP www.schroff.biz R1.0, September 22, 2006...
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VME System Subracks 7 U / 8 U Dimensions 20836-716/-719/-815 www.schroff.biz R1.0, September 22, 2006...
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