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Instruction Manual
VX1411
VXIbus Mainframe
070-9602-00
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to the Safety Summary prior to
performing service.
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Copyright Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this warranty period,
Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other
products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO
THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE
OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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VX1411 MainFrame Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Safety Summary ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started
Getting Started 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Correct Power Cord and Fuse 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration 1–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check 1–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics
Operating Basics 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fan Speed Control 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference
Backplane Connectors 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Specifications 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification
Equipment Required 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC Voltage Regulation 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
Service Strategy 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleaning 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Cleaning 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Cleaning 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Fan Filter 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Replacement 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools Required 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 1: Removing the Fan Assembly 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 2: Removing the Fan Control Board 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 3: Removing the Power Supply 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 4: Removing the Card Guides 6–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 5: Replacing the Top and Bottom Nut Rails 6–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure 6: Removing the Backplane 6–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ii VX1411 MainFrame Instruction Manual
Troubleshooting Procedures 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment List 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Information 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Isolation 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging Instructions 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theory of Operation 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Parts
Parts Ordering Information 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VX1411 Mainframe Common Replaceable Parts 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Parts List 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendicies
Appendix A: Power Budget Worksheet A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index
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VX1411 MainFrame Instruction Manual iii
List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Installing the Option 1U 1.75-inch deep cable tray 1–7. . . . .
Figure 1–2: Installing the Option 1U 2.5-inch deep cable tray 1–8. . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Installing the Option 1U 4.25-inch deep cable tray 1–9. . . . .
Figure 1–4: Installing the rackmount kit hardware 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5:Assembling the slide-out track assemblies 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–6: Vertical clearance for rack installation
(standard mainframe) 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–7: Installing the slide-out track assemblies
in the rack (top view) 1–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–8: Installing the rackmount door (Option 2R) 1–16. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–9: Installing the empty slot panel fillers 1–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–10: Locations of safety and chassis ground connections on left rear
of the mainframe 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–11: Installing the backplane EMI DIN Shields 1–20. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–12: Installing the EMI intermodule shield and front panel EMI
fillers 1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Front view of the VX1411 Mainframe 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: Power output fan versus temperature for
the 2 fan speeds 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: Rear View of the VX1411 Mainframe 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–1: Power output versus temperature for the 2 fan speeds 4–4. .
Figure 4–2: Mainframe cooling curve 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–3: Front view and side view of VX1411 Mainframe 4–10. . . . . . .
Figure 4–4: Front view and side view of VX1411 Mainframe with Option 1U
and rackmount option 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–1: Removing the Fan Filter 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–2: Location of Fan Assembly Screws on the
Rear of the Mainframe 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–3: Removing the Fan Assembly 6–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–4: Removing the Fans 6–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–5: Removing the fan control board 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–6: Removing the Power Supply Interface Board 6–8. . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–7: Removing the Top and Bottom Card Guides 6–10. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–8: Replacing the Top and Bottom Nut Rails 6–11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–9: Removing the Backplane 6–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–10: Mainframe block diagram 6–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 7–1: Cabinet and Chassis Assembly 7–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–2: Circuit Boards and Chassis Parts 7–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–3: Power Supply and Fan Assembly 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–4: 1R Rackmount Assembly 7–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–5: 2R Rackmount and Door Assembly 7–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–6: Option 1U Cable Tray 7–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VX1411 MainFrame Instruction Manual v
List of Tables
Table 1–1: VX1411 Mainframe options and upgrade kits 1–3. . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: Power cord identification 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–3: Line fuse application 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–4: Power supply voltages P1 and P2 of the extender card 1–22. .
Table 3–1: P1 Connector pinouts 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–2: P2 Connector pinouts for slots 1 – 12 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: P2 Connector pinouts for slot 0 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–1: AC power source 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–2: Secondary power 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–3: Cooling 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–4: Environmental 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–5: Certifications and compliances 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–6: Backplane 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–7: Mechanical 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–8: VXI and VXIplug&play 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6–1: Fuses 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 7–1: VX1411 Mainframe Common Replaceable Parts 7–2. . . . . . .
Table 7–2: Parts list column descriptions 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VX1411 MainFrame Instruction Manual vii
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified.
Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified
for this product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a
voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
Avoid Overvoltage. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply potential
to any terminal, including the common terminal, that varies from ground by
more than the maximum rating for that terminal.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified
for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/DampConditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use Proper Power Source. Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
Injury Precautions
Product Damage
Precautions
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