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Instruction Manual
VX1410 IntelliFrame
VXIbus Mainframe
070-9019-04
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 ETektronix, Inc. 1994. 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.
IntelliFrame is a trademark 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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VX1410 IntelliFrame Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Safety Summary xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started
Product Description 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Correct Power Cord and Fuse 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check 1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics
Standard Monitor 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Monitor 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference
Passive Monitor Connector 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Monitor RS-232 Connector 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backplane Connectors 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Monitor 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Groups 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Commands 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Commands 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Commands 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Commands 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VXI Monitor Commands 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IEEE 488.2 Commands 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Syntax 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCPI 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Syntax 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Commands 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISPlay Subsystem 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STATus Subsystem 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTem Subsystem 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TEST Subsystem 3–109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VXIMonitor Subsystem 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 3–119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status and Events 3–131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 and VXI Interface Status and Events 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error and Event Messages 3–136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Examples 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 1: Monitor Power Supply Voltages 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2: Monitor the Delta Temperature 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 3: Summarize Status Information 3–140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Specifications 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification
Equipment Required 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC Voltage Regulation 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC Load Ripple and Noise 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment Procedures
Adjustment Procedures 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
Service Strategy 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleaning 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Replacement 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Procedures 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging Instructions 7–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theory of Operation 7–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Parts
Parts Ordering Information 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VX1410 IntelliFrame Common Replaceable Parts 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Parts List 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendicies
Appendix A: Power Budget Worksheet A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B: Special Configuration Options B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Power Switch Configuration B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85/105 and 135/155 Jumper on the Standard Monitor Board B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Monitor Board Jumpers B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Power Supply Installation B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C: SCPI Conformance Information C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Power Cord Identification Chart 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Installing the Option 1U 1.75-inch Deep Cable Tray
(Option 2U 3.5-Inch Deep Installation is Similar) 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Installing the Option 2U 4.25-inch Deep Cable Tray
(Option 1U 2.5-Inch Installation is Similar) 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Installing the Option 2U 6.0-Inch Deep Cable Tray
(Option 1U 4.25-Inch Deep Installation is Similar) 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: Installing the Rackmount Kit Hardware 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–6: Assembling the Slide-Out Track Assemblies 1–14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–7: Vertical Clearance for Rack Installation
(Standard Mainframe) 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–8: Installing the Slide-Out Track Assemblies in the Rack
(Top View) 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–9: Installing the Rackmount Door (Option 2R) 1–17. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–10: Installing the Empty Slot Panel Fillers 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–11: Locations of Safety and Chassis Ground Screws
on Left Rear of the Mainframe 1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–12: Installing the Backplane EMI DIN Shields 1–22. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–13: Installing the EMI Intermodule Shield and Front Panel
EMI Fillers 1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–14: Logical Address Switches 1–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Front View of the Standard VX1410 IntelliFrame 2–1. . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: Partial Front View of the VX1410 IntelliFrame with
Option 1M 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: Rear View of the Standard VX1410 IntelliFrame 2–3. . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–4: Rear View of the VX1410 IntelliFrame with
Option 1M and 2M 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1: Passive Monitor Connector 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–2: RS-232 Connector Pinout 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3: Tree Hierarchy 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–4: Command Header 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–5: Command Header with Parameter 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6: DISPlay Subsystem Hierarchy 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7: STATus Subsystem Hierarchy 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8: SYSTem Subsystem Hierarchy 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 3–9: TEST Subsystem Hierarchy 3–109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–10: VXIMonitor Subsystem Hierarchy 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–11: SCPI and IEEE Status and Event Registers 3–132. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–12: VXI Monitor Status Register 3–133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–13: Voltage Status Register 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–14: Temperature Status Register 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–15: Blower Status Register 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–1: Mainframe Cooling Curve 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–2: Front View and Side View of Standard VX1410 IntelliFrame 4–10
Figure 4–3: Front View and Side View of VX1410 IntelliFrame with
Option 1U and Rackmount Option 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–4: Front View and Side View of VX1410 IntelliFrame with
Option 2U and Rackmount Option 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–1: Removing the Fan Filter 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–2: Location of Fan Assembly Screws on the Rear of the
Mainframe 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–3: Removing the Fan Assembly 7–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–4: Removing the Fans 7–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–5: Removing the Monitor Board 7–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–6: Removing the Power Supply Interface Board 7–8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–7: Removing the Top and Bottom Card Guides 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–8: Replacing the Top and Bottom Nut Rails 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–9: Removing the Temperature Sense Board 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–10: Removing the Monitor Display 7–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–11: Removing the Backplane 7–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7–12: Mainframe Block Diagram 7–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–1: Cabinet and Chassis Assembly 8–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–2: Circuit Boards and Chassis Parts 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–3: Power Supply and Fan Assembly 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–4: 1R Rackmount Assembly 8–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–5: 2R Rackmount and Door Assembly 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–6: Option 1U Cable Tray 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–7: Option 2U Cable Tray 8–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–8: Option 1M Enhanced Monitor 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8–9: Option 2M Enhanced Monitor (without front panel display) 8–23
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Figure B–1: Power Switch Connectors B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–2: 85/105 and 135/155 Jumper Location on the Standard
Monitor Board B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–3: Enhanced Monitor Board Jumpers B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–4: J20 and J21 Backplane Interface Connector B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–5: Power Supply Interface Connector B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables
Table 1–1: VX1410 IntelliFrame Options and Upgrade Kits 1–3. . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: Power Cord Identification 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–3: Power Supply Voltages at the 25-Pin Connector 1–24. . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–1: Passive Monitor Connector Pinouts 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–2: RS-232 Pin Connector 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: P1 Connector Pinouts 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–4: P2 Connector Pinouts for Slots 1 – 12 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–5: P2 Connector Pinouts for Slot 0 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–6: Front Panel Display Messages 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–7: Display Commands 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–8: Status Commands 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–9: System Commands 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–10: Test Commands 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–11: VXI Monitor Commands 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–12: IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–13: Parameter Types for Syntax Descriptions 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–14: Default Factory RS-232 Communication Settings 3–77. . . . . . . .
Table 3–15: Effects of :PRESet on Serial Port Parameters 3–86. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–16: VX1410 IntelliFrame Factory Default Settings 3–96. . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–17: NVRecall Device Settings 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–18: NVSave Device Settings 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–19: VX1410 IntelliFrame Self Test 3–109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–20: VX1410 IntelliFrame Error and Event Codes 3–137. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–1: AC Power Source1 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–2: Secondary Power1, 2 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–3: Cooling1 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–4: Safety1, 2 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–5: Environmental1 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–6: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)1 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–7: Backplane 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–8: Display System (Option 1M) 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–9: Mechanical 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–10: VXI and Plug & Play 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 5–1: DC Load Ripple and Noise Check 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6–1: PC RS-232 Settings for the Calibration Procedure 6–2. . . . . . . .
Table 7–1: Fuses 7–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 8–1: VX1410 IntelliFrame Common Replaceable Parts 8–2. . . . . . . .
Table C–1: SCPI Conformance Information C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
Injury Precautions
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a terminal that is
outside the range specified for that terminal.
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.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or
panels removed.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
Use Proper Power Cord
Avoid Electric Overload
Ground the Product
Do Not Operate Without
Covers
Use Proper Fuse
Do Not Operate in
Wet/Damp Conditions
Do Not Operate in
Explosive Atmosphere
Use Proper Power Source
Provide Proper Ventilation
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If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Safety Terms and Symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER
High Voltage ProtectiveGround (Earth)Terminal ATTENTION Referto
Manual
Double
Insulated
Certifications and Compliances
Consult the product specifications for IEC Installation Category, Pollution
Degree, and Safety Class.
Do Not Operate With
Suspected Failures
Terms in This Manual
Terms on the Product
Symbols on the Product
Compliances
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power by means of the power cord
or, if provided, the power switch.
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power,
remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing
protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
Do Not Service Alone
Disconnect Power
Use Care When Servicing
With Power On
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Preface
The VX1410 IntelliFrame Instruction Manual provides information on using the
mainframe. The manual includes the following chapters:
HGetting Started provides a brief description of the VX1410 IntelliFrame, a
list of accessories that accompany the mainframe, installation and configura-
tion procedures, and a functional check procedure.
HOperating Basics provides a functional overview of the mainframe and
includes illustrations of the main components.
HReference provides reference information on the various connectors on the
mainframe. It also provides details on the command set and programming
information for the Enhanced Monitor option.
HSpecifications lists all of the warranted characteristics, nominal traits, and
typical characteristics of the mainframe.
HAdjustment Procedures provide service related command information for use
with the Enhanced Monitor option.
HPerformance Verification includes the performance verification procedures
used to verify the advertised specifications of the mainframe.
HMaintenance is intended for qualified service personnel who need to service
the mainframe. Module-level removal and replacement procedures and
troubleshooting procedures are included in this chapter.
HReplaceable Parts includes a list of replaceable mechanical and electrical
parts for the mainframe to be used with the maintenance chapter. It also
includes the exploded view diagrams of the mainframe and options.
HAppendices include a power budget worksheet, a description of special
configuration options, and SCPI Command conformance information.
HGlossary.
HIndex.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides an overview of the VX1410 IntelliFrame. It includes
installation and configuration information on user-installable options.
Product Description
The VX1410 IntelliFrame is an intelligent, 13-slot, C-size, VXIbus Mainframe.
It fully complies with the VXIbus Specification 1.4 requirements and is VXI
Plug & Play compatible for WIN frameworks. The mainframe has the following
features:
HHigh output power supply
HIntelligent cooling for installed modules
HHigh quality auto-configurable backplane
HOptional adjustable rackmounts and cable trays
HOptional enhanced monitor
These features are explained in more detail in the following paragraphs.
The VX1410 IntelliFrame provides all VXIbus voltages at levels necessary for
the most demanding ATE applications. The power supply has a volt-ampere
capacity of 1660 VA, but only 872 watts is usable by VXI instrument modules at
any one time (see Appendix A: Power Budget Worksheet). The mainframe
accommodates exclusively digital applications, exclusively analog applications,
or combinations of both.
The power supply plugs directly into the rear of the mainframe and has no cables
to disconnect. Because of this, the power supply can easily be replaced in less
than three minutes, keeping downtime to a minimum. The power supply
automatically sets the ranges for the appropriate input voltage and frequency; no
mechanical switch is required to select the correct line voltage.
You can order the VX1410 IntelliFrame without a power supply (Option 1D).
This option allows you to power the mainframe from an external power supply.
NOTE. If you order your mainframe with Option 1D, all safety, electrical, and
environmental specifications no longer apply for the mainframe.
Power Supply
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The VX1410 IntelliFrame provides optimal cooling for all installed modules.
The mainframe uses an intelligent, adaptive cooling scheme to efficiently remove
heat while maintaining quiet operation. The mainframe monitors the temperature
rise above each slot and automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep the
temperature rise to approximately 10°C, or less, for the warmest module. You
can also manually set the fan to full speed to provide maximum cooling.
Air is exhausted at the sides of the mainframe allowing you to stack the
mainframe with other rackmount equipment. You don’t have to to worry about
restricting any airflow out of the top of the mainframe or creating a chimney
effect.
Cooling is not wasted on empty slots. IntelliGuides automatically direct air to
only those slots containing modules; empty slots are shut off. The mainframe
directs airflow across each installed module from the bottom to the top of each
slot. Baffles balance the airflow from the front to back and across occupied slots
in the mainframe.
You can easily remove the air filter from the rear of the mainframe within a
matter of seconds. The fans can be easily replaced without disassembling the
entire mainframe.
The VX1410 IntelliFrame has an autoconfigurable, solid-state backplane that
uses electronic jumpering of the IACK and BUS GRANT signal lines. There are
no jumpers to move or install on the backplane. This results in a high quality
backplane that is ideal for ATE systems that must be reconfigured frequently.
Full differential distribution of the CLK10 signals provide a clean timing source
for your VXIbus instruments.
You can order the VX1410 IntelliFrame with user-installable rackmounts and
cable trays. Two different cable trays are available, 1.75-inch deep (Option 1U),
and the 3.5-inch deep (Option 2U). The cable trays provide a means to conve-
niently route cables from the front of the modules to the rear of the mainframe.
Options 1U and 2U include a 1.75-inch and a 3.5-inch butch plate respectively.
You can install Option 1U to provide a 1.75-inch, 2.5-inch, or 4.25-inch deep
cable tray. Similarly, you can install Option 2U to provide a 3.5-inch, 4.25-inch,
or 6.0-inch deep cable tray.
The rackmount adapters let you recess the mainframe from the front panel
mounting surface at specified depths from 0.735 inches to 5.735 inches in
0.5-inch increments. Similarly, you can configure the mainframe to extend out of
the front of the rack at specified depths (0.57 inches to 5.57 inches in 0.5-inch
increments).
Intelligent Cooling
Backplane
Optional Rackmounts and
Cable Trays
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You can install the rackmount kits along with the cable trays to provide vertical
cable access to easily route cables to instruments above or below the mainframe
while keeping lead lengths as short as possible.
You can also install an optional Lexan door with the rackmount kit.
NOTE. If you choose to extend the mainframe out of the front of the rack, the
mainframe cannot accept a door.
Instructions for installing the cable trays begin on page 1–7 and instructions for
the rackmounts begin on page 1–12.
The optional enhanced monitor (Options 1M and 2M) lets you monitor the
power supply voltages, slot temperature rises, fan speeds, and other VXIbus
system activity via the VXIbus or a rear RS-232 interface. The Option 1M also
includes a 20-character alphanumeric display on the front panel with scroll keys
for manual viewing for mainframe status.
Table 1–1 lists the VX1410 IntelliFrame options and upgrade kits that you can
purchase and install separately. Contact your local Tektronix representative for
information on the upgrade kits.
Table 1–1: VX1410 IntelliFrame Options and Upgrade Kits
Description Option Part Number
Rackmount Kit with Rack Slides 1R 020-2117-XX
Rackmount Kit with Rack Slides and Lexan Door 2R 020-2118-XX
Rackmount Kit (without Rack Slides and Lexan Door) – 020-2136-XX
Cable Tray Kit 1U 020-2119-XX
Cable Tray Kit 2U 020-2120-XX
EnhancedMonitorKit 1M 040-1480-XX
Enhanced Monitor Kit (without front panel display) 2M 040-1581-XX
DeletePowerSupply 1D –
Optional Enhanced
Monitor
Options and Upgrade Kits
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Standard Accessories
The VX1410 IntelliFrame comes with the following standard accessories:
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HOne single-slot panel filler (Tektronix part number 333-4170-00)
HSix double-slot panel fillers (Tektronix part number 333-4169-00)
HTwo Power cords (voltage range and plug type varies according to country,
see Table 1–2)
HLine fuse, 15 A, 250 V
HLine fuse, 20 A, 250 V
HLine fuse, 6.3 A, 250 V
HVXI Plug & Play Floppy disk (See the Readme file on disk for installation
information)
HEnhanced monitor upgrade kit (Tektronix part number 040-1480-XX)
Table 1–2: Power Cord Identification
PlugConfiguration Normal Usage Option Number
NorthAmerican
115V/15A Plug
NEMA5-20P
Standard
NorthAmerica
250V/13APlug
NEMA5-15P
Standard
Europe
230 V A1
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Table 1–2: Power Cord Identification (Cont.)
Plug Configuration Option NumberNormal Usage
UnitedKingdom
230 V A2
Australia
230 V A3
NorthAmerica
230 V A4
Switzerland
230 V A5
Optional Accessories
The VX1410 IntelliFrame has the following optional accessories:
HRS-232C Cable, DB9 female X DB9 female, serial null modem (Tektronix
part number 012-1379-XX)
HAC to DC low voltage converter supply to externally supply power to the
Enhanced Monitor (Options 1M and 2M) (Tektronix part number
119-5061-XX)
HUS Power cord for the external supply (Tektronix part number 161-0066-00)
HOption A1 Power cord for the external supply (Tektronix part number
161-0066-09)
HOption A2 Power cord for the external supply (Tektronix part number
161-0066-10)
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