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USER MANUAL
1269
6 C-SIZE/3 B-SIZE
VXI/VME CHASSIS
Publication No. 980790
RACAL INSTRUMENTS
Racal Instruments, Inc.
4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92618-2002
Tel: (800) RACAL-ATE, [phone], [phone]; FAX: [phone]
Racal Instruments, Ltd.
480 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6BE, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
Racal Systems Electronique S.A.
18 Avenue Dutartre, 78150 LeChesnay, France
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Racal Systems Elettronica s.r.l.
Strada 2-Palazzo C4, 20090 Milanofiori Assago, Milan, Italy
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Racal Elektronik System GmbH.
Technologiepark Bergisch Gladbach, Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse, D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Tel.: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
Racal Australia Pty. Ltd.
3 Powells Road, Brookvale, NSW 2100, Australia
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Racal Electronics Pte. Ltd.
26 Ayer Rajah Crescent, 04-06/07 Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate, Singapore 0513.
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Racal Instruments, Ltd.
Unit 5, 25F., Mega Trade Center, No 1, Mei Wan Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, PRC
Tel: [phone], FAX: [phone]
http://www.racalinstruments.com
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.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
Products sold by Racal Instruments, Inc. are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or materials.
Racal Instruments, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace any hardware products which prove to be
defective during the warranty period. You are a valued customer. Our mission is to make any necessary
repairs in a reliable and timely manner.
Duration of Warranty
The warranty period for this Racal Instruments, Inc. hardware is three years, except software and firmware
products designed for use with Racal Instruments, Inc. Hardware are warranted not to fail to execute their
programming instructions due to defect in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the
date of delivery to the initial end user.
Return of Product
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. We can be reached at:
[email protected].
Limitation of Warranty
Racal Instruments, Inc. shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or
modifications are made by persons other than authorized Racal Instruments service personnel or without the
written consent of Racal Instruments.
Racal Instruments, Inc. expressly disclaims any liability to its customers, dealers and representatives and to
users of its product, and to any other person or persons, for special or consequential damages of any kind
and from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with the manufacture, sale, handling,
repair, maintenance, replacement or use of said products.
Representations and warranties made by any person including dealers and representatives of Racal
Instruments, Inc., which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of this warranty (including but not limited
to the limitations of the liability of Racal Instruments, Inc. as set forth above), shall not be binding upon Racal
Instruments, Inc. unless reduced to writing and approved by an officer of Racal Instruments, Inc.
Except as stated above, Racal Instruments, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by
operation of law), statutory or otherwise; and except to the extent stated above, Racal Instruments, Inc. shall
have no liability under any warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by operation of law), statutory or
otherwise.
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This document and the technical data herein disclosed, are proprietary to Racal Instruments, and shall not,
without express written permission of Racal Instruments, be used, in whole or in part to solicit quotations from
a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Racal Instruments. The information
herein has been developed at private expense, and may only be used for operation and maintenance
reference purposes or for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into technical specifications
and other documents which specify procurement of products from Racal Instruments.
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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 instrument is configured to operate on the voltage at the power source. See
Installation Section.
2. Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate.
3. 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
Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1-1
Product Description........................................................................................................................1-1
Key Features..................................................................................................................................1-1
Ease of Use................................................................................................................................1-1
Portable Bench Top Mainframe..................................................................................................1-2
Locations For B-Sized VXI/VME Modules..................................................................................1-3
Rack Mount Configuration (5U Footprint)...................................................................................1-4
Modular Mainframe Design........................................................................................................1-5
720 Watts Useable DC Power...................................................................................................1-6
High Capacity Positive Pressure Cooling System.........................................................................1-7
Bench Top Cooling System........................................................................................................1-7
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.........................................................................................................................2-1
AC Mains Power.............................................................................................................................2-1
Site Considerations........................................................................................................................2-2
Select VXIbus Slot 0 Controller Location.......................................................................................2-2
Installing VXI Modules....................................................................................................................2-2
Installation and Removal of Card Guide Covers (Airflow Directors).............................................2-4
Installing Blanking Panels..............................................................................................................2-5
Installation Of Option 01, Rack Ears With Slides .........................................................................2-6
Preparing Chassis for Slides .........................................................................................................2-7
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Mounting Slide To Chassis............................................................................................................2-9
Installing The Slides Into The Rack.............................................................................................2-11
Installing The Mainframe W/Opt 01 Into The Rack.....................................................................2-13
Installation of Option 04, Rack Ears............................................................................................2-13
Preparing Chassis for Rack Rail Mounting..................................................................................2-14
Installing The Mainframe Into The Rack......................................................................................2-16
Installing Inter-Module Shield Option 52......................................................................................2-16
Installing ASFP Panel Option 23..................................................................................................2-17
Installing Rack Mount Door Option 14.........................................................................................2-18
Connecting Safety Ground...........................................................................................................2-19
Fan Speed (HI - LO) Selection.....................................................................................................2-20
Non-EMS Units.........................................................................................................................2-20
EMS Units.................................................................................................................................2-21
Installing The Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS)....................................................................2-22
Enhanced Monitor VXI Logical Address Switch.......................................................................2-22
Enhanced Monitor Configuration Switch.....................................................................................2-23
Connecting The RS-232 Interface...............................................................................................2-24
Connecting To a Computer, Data Terminal, or Modem...........................................................2-24
RS-232 Flow Control Method...................................................................................................2-24
Feed RS-232 Echo Back And Line Considerations.................................................................2-24
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 ...........................................................................3-7
Backplane Connectors.................................................................................................................3-10
Basic Functional Check...............................................................................................................3-14
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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.................................................................................................................4-4
Measuring Elapsed Time............................................................................................................4-4
Reading The Present State of VXI Signals................................................................................4-5
Monitoring The VXI Subsystem..................................................................................................4-5
Programming The Tolerance Limits...........................................................................................4-6
Programming The Power Supply Voltage Tolerance Limits..................................................4-6
Programming The Fan Speed Tolerance Limits ....................................................................4-6
Programming The Ambient Temperature Tolerance Limit.....................................................4-7
Programming The VXI Slot Temperature Rise Tolerance Limits...........................................4-7
Programming The VXI Bus Error and IACKn Tolerance Limits.............................................4-8
Reading The VXI Bus Error and IACKn Counters..................................................................4-9
Clearing The VXI Bus Error and IACKn Counters..................................................................4-9
Generating an Interrupt When an Alarm Condition is Detected...........................................4-10
Clearing The Filter Service Alarm.........................................................................................4-18
Change of Limit for Filter Service Alarm Example...............................................................4-19
Interrupt Generation Example...............................................................................................4-19
Programming The Trigger Subsystem.....................................................................................4-20
Connecting The TRIG IN Input To a TTLTRG Line..............................................................4-21
Connecting The TRIG OUT Output To a TTLTRG Line.......................................................4-22
Programming a Trigger Delay Time.....................................................................................4-23
Selecting The Trigger Delay Application..............................................................................4-24
Programming The Front Panel Display................................................................................4-24
Turning The Display On and Off...........................................................................................4-25
Writing a Message To The Display.......................................................................................4-25
Clearing The Message From The Display............................................................................4-26
Front Panel Message Semantics.........................................................................................4-26
Front Panel Status Messages ..............................................................................................4-27
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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.........................................................................................4-31
Reading Event Time Stamps ...................................................................................................4-32
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands............................................................................................4-34
*IDN? Query..........................................................................................................................4-34
*RST Command....................................................................................................................4-34
*TST? Query.........................................................................................................................4-34
*CLS Command....................................................................................................................4-34
*ESE Command....................................................................................................................4-34
*ESE? Query.........................................................................................................................4-35
*ESR? Query........................................................................................................................4-35
*SRE Command....................................................................................................................4-36
*SRE? Query........................................................................................................................4-37
*STB? Query.........................................................................................................................4-37
*OPCCommand...................................................................................................................4-38
*OPC?Query........................................................................................................................4-38
*RCL Command....................................................................................................................4-38
*SAV Command....................................................................................................................4-39
*TRG Command...................................................................................................................4-40
*WAI Command....................................................................................................................4-40
Performing the Self-Test...........................................................................................................4-40
Chapter 5
SCPI Command Reference..............................................................................................................5-1
What’s In This Chapter...................................................................................................................5-1
Introduction To SCPI Language.....................................................................................................5-1
Command Keyword Long Form and Short Form..........................................................................5-2
Case Sensitivity..............................................................................................................................5-2
Optional Keywords.........................................................................................................................5-3
Multiple Identical Capabilities and Keyword Suffixes....................................................................5-3
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The MIN, MAX, and DEF Parameters...........................................................................................5-4
Querying Parameter Setting...........................................................................................................5-4
Query Response Format................................................................................................................5-5
SCPI Command Terminator...........................................................................................................5-5
IEEE-STD-488.2 Common Commands.........................................................................................5-5
SCPI Parameter Type.................................................................................................................5-6
Numeric Parameters..................................................................................................................5-6
Discrete Parameters...................................................................................................................5-6
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 .......................................................................................................6-4
Cooling System...........................................................................................................................6-4
Rack Mount Cooling System......................................................................................................6-4
Bench Top Cooling System........................................................................................................6-4
Cooling The Power Supply.........................................................................................................6-5
Manual Fan Speed Switch (Non EMS Units Only).....................................................................6-5
Enhanced System Monitor (EMS)..................................................................................................6-5
EMS Module System Interconnection........................................................................................6-7
EMS Module General Capabilities .............................................................................................6-7
User Limits On EMS Monitored Parameters..............................................................................6-8
Timestamps on EMS Monitored Events.....................................................................................6-8
EMS Rear Panel Fan Speed Monitor.........................................................................................6-8
EMS Fan Speed Control............................................................................................................6-8
EMS Fan Speed Selection..........................................................................................................6-9
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Chapter 7
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................7-1
What’s In This Chapter...................................................................................................................7-1
Service Strategy.............................................................................................................................7-1
Service Interval...............................................................................................................................7-1
Preparation.....................................................................................................................................7-1
Inspection and Cleaning.................................................................................................................7-2
Interior Cleaning..........................................................................................................................7-2
Exterior Cleaning........................................................................................................................7-2
Cleaning The Fan Filters................................................................................................................7-3
Modular Component Removal and Replacement.........................................................................7-4
Tools Required............................................................................................................................7-4
Removal and Replacement of The Module Cooling Fan...............................................................7-4
Removal and Replacement of The Power Supply Assembly........................................................7-6
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.....................................................................................................................7-18
Chapter 8
PRODUCT SUPPORT.....................................................................................................................8-1
Product Support.............................................................................................................................8-1
Reshipment Instructions ................................................................................................................8-1
Support Offices ..............................................................................................................................8-2
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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.........................................................................1-6
Table 1-1, 1269 Available DC Current...............................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-6, 1269 Bench Top Configuration Positive Pressure Cooling System...............................1-7
Figure 1-7, 1269 Rack Mount Configuration Positive Pressure Cooling System.............................1-8
Figure 1-8, 1269 System Monitor Components ................................................................................1-9
Figure 2-1 Select VXIbus Slot 0 Controller Location.........................................................................2-3
Figure 2-2 Airflow Directors...............................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-3 Blanking Panels................................................................................................................2-5
Table 2-1 Option 01 Parts List...........................................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-4a Slide Rack Mounting Bottom Cover...............................................................................2-7
Figure 2-4b Slide Rack Mounting - Top Cover..................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-5 Instrument Rail Removal..................................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-6 Slide and Bracket Components .....................................................................................2-10
Figure 2-7 Rear End Slide Mount Rack Dimensions......................................................................2-12
Table 2-2 Option 04 Parts List.........................................................................................................2-14
Figure 2-8 Fixed Rack Mounting......................................................................................................2-15
Figure 2-9 Inter-Module Shield........................................................................................................2-16
Figure 2-10 ASFP Panel..................................................................................................................2-17
Figure 2-11 Installing Rack Mount Door..........................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-12 Connecting Safety Ground...........................................................................................2-19
Figure 2-13 Fan Speed (HI-LO) Selection - Non EMS....................................................................2-20
Figure 2-14 Fan Speed (HI-LO) Selection – EMS...........................................................................2-21
Figure 2-15 Setting The Enhanced Monitor VXI Logical Address..................................................2-22
Figure 2-16 Setting The Enhanced Monitoring System Configuration Switch................................2-23
Figure 2-17 Setting Up The Enhanced Monitoring System RS-232 Interface................................2-25
Figure 2-18 RS-232 Connections With A Computer, Data Terminal, or Modem ...........................2-26
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Figure 3-1 1269 Front View ...............................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 1269 W/EMS Rear View ..................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Powering On The Mainframe...........................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4, Using Remote Power On/Standby Switching.................................................................3-5
Table 3-1, Monitoring Basics.............................................................................................................3-6
Table 3-2, Rear Panel Switches........................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-3, J412 EMS RS-232 Port....................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-4, J413 EMS TTL Trigger Connector...................................................................................3-8
Table 3-6, J415 Rear Panel Monitor/Control Connector...................................................................3-9
Table 3-7, P1 Connector Pinouts ....................................................................................................3-11
Table 3-8, P2 Connector Pinouts For All Non-Slot 0 Locations......................................................3-12
Table 3-9, P2 Connector Pinouts for VXIbus Slot 0 (C0 or B0)......................................................3-13
Table 3-10, Power Supply Voltages at J415...................................................................................3-14
Table 4-1, Default Limit Settings After Power On, *RST..................................................................4-2
Figure 4-1, Voltage Condition Register...........................................................................................4-11
Table 4-3, Temperature Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments......................................4-12
Table 4-4, Fan Speed Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments........................................4-12
Table 4-5, Time Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments....................................................4-12
Table 4-6, VXI Condition and Event Register Bit Assignments......................................................4-13
Figure 4-2, Event and Enable Registers and Summary Bit Generation.........................................4-14
Table 4-7, Questionable Condition Register Bit Assignment..........................................................4-15
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.......................................................6-6
Figure 7-1, Cleaning The Fan Filters.................................................................................................7-3
Figure 7-2, Fan Module Assembly Detail..........................................................................................7-5
Figure 7-3, Removing The Power Supply..........................................................................................7-7
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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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Chapter 1
GETTING STARTED
Product
Description The Model 1269 6C/3B Slot Intelligent Mainframe is a 9-slot
VXIbus Mainframe. The 1269 can accommodate up to 6 C-size
VXI modules and up to 3 B-size VXI or VME modules. A plug-in
Personality Module allows either the C0 slot or B0 slot to
function as the mainframe VXIbus Slot 0 location. The Model
1269 fully complies with the VXIbus Specification 1.4
requirements and is VXIplug&play compatible.
Key Features Figures 1-1 through 1-8 show the key features of the 1269.
Ease of Use Plug-in Personality Module. The orientation of the Plug-in
Personality Module allows either the C0 slot or B0 slot to
function as the mainframe VXIbus Slot 0 location.
Fast Setup. The 1269 backplane uses active-automatic VME interrupt
acknowledge and bus grant daisy chaining. Manual configuration of
backplane switch settings or jumpers has been eliminated.
Universal AC Input. The 1269 AC input is both auto-voltage and
auto-frequency ranging. The chassis does not require the configuration
of a voltage selection switch.
Enhanced Monitoring. The 1269 optional micro-controller based
Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS) gives you key system health
status (Voltage, Airflow and Temperature). This option includes a
front panel alpha-numeric display, a fully VXIbus compliant message-
based interface, an auxiliary RS-232 port, and VXIplug&play drivers
and GUI.
Plug-in Power Supply, Fans, and Monitor. The 1269 modular
system design results in a virtually wireless mainframe with low MTTR
and high MTBF. See Figure 1-4.
Variable Extension Rack Mounting. The adjustable rack mount ear
provides up to 1.50 (in 0.500 inch increments) extension rack mounting
capability. See Figure 2-4a, 2-4b for slide rack mounting and Figure
2-8 for fixed rack mounting.
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Fan Speed Control. The 1269 delivers the cooling air that your
application requires. Fan speed control reduces the acoustic noise
levels of the 1269 high performance cooling system.
Portable Bench Top
Mainframe The 1269 is a portable high performance 9-slot VXI mainframe
that is only 5U (8.720 inches) wide when used in a bench top
configuration.
Figure 1-1, 1269 Portable (5U Wide) Mainframe In Bench Top Configuration
CarryingHandle
C-Size VXI Slots
14.020“
8.720“
C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
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Locations For B-
Sized VXI/VME
Modules
The 1269 backplane can accommodate up to 6 C-size VXI
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.
Rear View
Figure 1-2 Locations for B-Sized VXI/VME Modules
90V-250V
J415
FUSE
207V-250V
RANGE TYPE
15AT250V
10AT250V
F400
MONITOR/CONTROL
120V/230V 47-63 Hz
J400
120V47-440Hz
15AMAX
AUTO RANGING
LINE 120V/230V
5mm X 20mm
LocationsforB-Size
VXI/VMEModules
B0 B1 B2
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Rack Mount
Configuration (5U
Footprint)
The 1269 mainframe is designed for rack mounting in a 5U tall
(8.720) footprint.
Figure 1-3 1269 Rack Mount (5U Tall) Configuration
19.00"
8.720"
(5U)
Rack Mount Ear
Cable Opening/Duct
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Modular Mainframe
Design The 1269 highly modular design is virtually wireless with low
MTTR and high MTBF.
Rear View
Figure 1-4 Modular Service Friendly Mainframe Design Features
90V-250V
J415
FUSE
207V-250V
RANGE TYPE
15AT 250V
10AT 250V
F400
MONITOR/CONTROL
120V/230V 47-63 Hz
J400
120V47-440 Hz
15AMAX
AUTO RANGING
LINE120V/230V
5mmX 20mm
Blind-Mate Pluggable
PowerSupply
Pluggable
EMS Module
Rear Removable
Fan Filters
Rear Removable
Fan
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