Racal Instruments 1264C User manual

6-SLOT VXIbus MAINFRAME
USER MANUAL
MODEL 1264C
PUBLICATION NO. 980827
RACAL INSTRUMENTS
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PUBLICATION DATE: February 24, 2003
Copyright 1998 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
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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.
Before operating the unit, ensure the conductor (green wire) is connected to the
ground (earth) conductor of the power outlet. Do not use a two-conductor extension
cord or a three-prong/two-prong adapter. This will defeat the protective feature of the
third conductor in the power cord.
Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with
power applied and protective covers removed. Read the procedures and heed
warnings to avoid “live” circuit points.
Before operating this instrument:
1. Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate.
2. Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or
connected to the protective third-wire earth ground.
If the instrument:
- fails to operate satisfactorily
- shows visible damage
- has been stored under unfavorable conditions
- has sustained stress
Do not operate until, performance is checked by qualified personnel.

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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................. 1-1
Product Description ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Key Features........................................................................................................................... 1-1
Portable Bench Top Mainframe............................................................................................... 1-2
Rack Mount Configuration (5U Footprint) ................................................................................ 1-3
Modular Mainframe Design...................................................................................................... 1-4
500 Watts Usable DC Power................................................................................................... 1-5
Positive Pressure Cooling System........................................................................................... 1-6
System Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 1-7
Rack Mount Options................................................................................................................ 1-8
Backplane ............................................................................................................................... 1-8
Items Shipped With The 1264C............................................................................................... 1-9
Spares & Optional Equipment ................................................................................................. 1-9
Chapter 2.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
CONFIGURING THE 1264C....................................................................................................... 2-1
Using This Chapter.................................................................................................................. 2-1
AC Mains Power...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Site Considerations ................................................................................................................. 2-1
Installing VXI Modules............................................................................................................. 2-2
Installation and Removal of Card Guide Covers ...................................................................... 2-2
Installation of Rack Mount Options .......................................................................................... 2-3
Installing Blanking Panels........................................................................................................ 2-4
Connecting Chassis Ground.................................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
OPERATING THE 1264C ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Using This Chapter.................................................................................................................. 3-1
1264C Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3-1
1264C Rear View .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Power The Mainframe ON/OFF............................................................................................... 3-2

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Monitoring Basics.....................................................................................................................3-3
Backplane Connections.....................................................................................................3-4
Basic Functional Check............................................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4...........................................................................................................................4-1
UNDERSTANDING THE 1264C ..................................................................................................4-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................................4-1
Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................4-1
Power Supply Interconnections.............................................................................................4-1
Power Supply Protections.....................................................................................................4-3
Backplane ................................................................................................................................4-3
AC Interface.............................................................................................................................4-4
Cooling System ........................................................................................................................4-4
(Freestanding Unit Description) ............................................................................................4-4
Cooling The Power Supply ...................................................................................................4-4
System Monitor ........................................................................................................................4-4
Voltage Monitor ....................................................................................................................4-6
Fan Monitor ..........................................................................................................................4-6
Temperature Monitor ............................................................................................................4-6
ACFAIL* and SYSRESET* Signals.......................................................................................4-6
Chapter 5...........................................................................................................................5-1
MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................5-1
What’s In This Chapter ............................................................................................................5-1
Calibration................................................................................................................................5-1
Service Strategy.......................................................................................................................5-1
Service Interval ........................................................................................................................5-1
Preparation ..............................................................................................................................5-1
Inspection and Cleaning...........................................................................................................5-2
Interior Cleaning ...................................................................................................................5-2
Exterior Cleaning ..................................................................................................................5-2
Cleaning The Fan Filters ..........................................................................................................5-3
Modular Component Removal and Replacement .....................................................................5-4
Tools Required .....................................................................................................................5-4
Removal and Replacement of The Fan Assembly....................................................................5-5
Removal and Replacement of The Power Supply Assembly ....................................................5-6
Removal and Replacement of The AC Mains Fuse..................................................................5-9
Removing and Replacing The Card Guides ...........................................................................5-11

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Trouble-shooting The 1264C................................................................................................. 5-12
Assembly Drawings............................................................................................................... 5-14
Parts List ............................................................................................................................... 5-44
Chapter 6.......................................................................................................................... 6-1
PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................ 6-1
Product Support ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 6-1
Support Offices ....................................................................................................................... 6-2
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................. A-1

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List Of Figures
Figure 1-1, 1264C Portable Mainframe In Bench Top Configuration............................................1-2
Figure 1-2, 1264C Rack Mount (5U Tall) Configuration ...............................................................1-3
Figure 1-3, Modular Service Friendly Mainframe Design Features. .............................................1-4
Figure 1-4, 1264C 500 Watt Modular Power Supply. ...................................................................1-5
Figure 1-5, 1264C Positive Pressure Cooling System. ................................................................1-6
Figure 1-6, 1264C System Monitor ..............................................................................................1-7
Figure 2-1, AirFlow Directors (Card Guide Covers)......................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2, Blanking Panels.........................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-3, Connecting Safety Ground ........................................................................................2-5
Figure 3-1, 1264C Front View......................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2, 1264C Rear View ......................................................................................................3-2
Figure 4-1, Functional Block Diagram For 1264C Mainframe ......................................................4-2
Figure 4-2, System Monitor Block Diagram..................................................................................4-5
Figure 5-1, Cleaning The Fan Filter .............................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-2, Fan Assembly/Rear Panel Removal ..........................................................................5-5
Figure 5-3, Removing The Power Supply ....................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-4, Loosening The 14 Screws. ........................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-5 Removing and Replacing The AC Mains Fuse ...........................................................5-9
Figure 5-6, Card Guide Removal and Replacement ..................................................................5-11
Figure A-1 Mainframe Worst Case Slot Cooling Curve ............................................................... A-3
Figure A-2 View of 1264C with Rack Mount Option .................................................................... A-6