VTI Instruments Metek EX1202 User manual

EX1200 SERIES
HIGH-DENSITY SWITCH/MEASURE
AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
USER’S MANUAL
P/N: 82-0127-000
Rev June 7th, 2016
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Irvine, CA 92614-6509
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................2
Certification..........................................................................................................................................................5
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................5
Limitation of Warranty.........................................................................................................................................5
Trademarks...........................................................................................................................................................5
Restricted Rights Legend......................................................................................................................................5
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............................................................................................................................6
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................7
Terms and Symbols ..............................................................................................................................................7
Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................7
SUPPORT RESOURCES ...............................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 1..................................................................................................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................11
Features...............................................................................................................................................................11
EX1200 System Specifications...........................................................................................................................14
EX1200 Series 1 U, Full Rack Mainframe Dimensional Diagram.....................................................................16
EX1200 Series 1 U, Half Rack Mainframe Dimensional Diagram ....................................................................17
EX1200 Series 3 U Mainframe Dimensional Diagram ......................................................................................18
EX1200 Series 3 U Mainframe Front Panels......................................................................................................19
EX1200 Series DMM Specifications..................................................................................................................20
Explanation of Specifications.............................................................................................................................28
Maximizing Measurement Performance.............................................................................................................30
SECTION 2..................................................................................................................................................................33
PREPARATION FOR USE...........................................................................................................................................33
Unpacking...........................................................................................................................................................33
Determine System Power Requirements ............................................................................................................33
Installation Location...........................................................................................................................................33
Warm-Up Time...................................................................................................................................................34
Plug-in Module Installation................................................................................................................................34
Removing Plug-in Modules................................................................................................................................35
EX1202/EX1262 Mainframe Installation Options .............................................................................................35
EX1206/EX1266 Mainframe Installation Options .............................................................................................44
3U Mainframe Installation Options ....................................................................................................................49
Blanking Panel....................................................................................................................................................53
Connecting/Disconnecting Line Power ..............................................................................................................53
Software Installation...........................................................................................................................................53
Driver Installation...............................................................................................................................................54
Network Configuration.......................................................................................................................................55
Network Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................55
Time Configuration ............................................................................................................................................61
SECTION 3..................................................................................................................................................................63
BASIC MAINFRAME OPERATION .............................................................................................................................63
Input Connections...............................................................................................................................................63
DMM Bus...........................................................................................................................................................67
LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................68
Locking...............................................................................................................................................................68
Triggering...........................................................................................................................................................68

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SECTION 4..................................................................................................................................................................69
BASIC EX1200 DMM OPERATION .........................................................................................................................69
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................69
DMM Input Connections....................................................................................................................................70
DMM MEASUREMENT BASICS ...............................................................................................................................72
Select an Input Connector...................................................................................................................................72
Configure the Measurement ...............................................................................................................................73
Configure Triggering..........................................................................................................................................73
Take the Measurement........................................................................................................................................76
Retrieve the Data ................................................................................................................................................76
DMM FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................77
Range..................................................................................................................................................................77
Resolution...........................................................................................................................................................78
Integration/Aperture Time..................................................................................................................................79
Auto-Zero ...........................................................................................................................................................79
Limits..................................................................................................................................................................80
Math Functions...................................................................................................................................................80
DC Voltage Measurements.................................................................................................................................81
AC Voltage Measurements.................................................................................................................................84
DC and AC Current Measurements....................................................................................................................87
Resistance Measurements...................................................................................................................................88
Frequency/Period Measurements........................................................................................................................90
Temperature Measurements................................................................................................................................92
Self-Test .............................................................................................................................................................99
SECTION 5................................................................................................................................................................101
SCANNER OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................101
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................101
SECTION 6................................................................................................................................................................103
TRIGGERING .........................................................................................................................................................103
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................103
SECTION 7................................................................................................................................................................105
WEB PAGE OPERATION.........................................................................................................................................105
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................105
General Web Page Operation ...........................................................................................................................106
Soft Front Panel Main Page..............................................................................................................................107
Scanner Soft Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................108
Instrument Soft Front Panels ............................................................................................................................115
Switch Soft Front Panels ..................................................................................................................................115
DMM Soft Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................118
DMM Calibration Web Page............................................................................................................................123
Network Configuration.....................................................................................................................................126
Time Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................127
LXI Synchronization ........................................................................................................................................129
LXI Identification.............................................................................................................................................131
Blink LAN Indicator.........................................................................................................................................132
Change Password..............................................................................................................................................132
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................133
SECTION 8................................................................................................................................................................139
PROGRAMMING.....................................................................................................................................................139
Programming References..................................................................................................................................139
SECTION 9................................................................................................................................................................141
MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................................141
Replaceable Fuse..............................................................................................................................................141
DMM Removal/Replacement...........................................................................................................................141

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EX1200 DMM CALIBRATION/VERIFICATION.......................................................................................................144
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................144
Required Resources..........................................................................................................................................144
Setting Up the Instruments ...............................................................................................................................144
Connecting to the EX1200................................................................................................................................145
Login into SFP..................................................................................................................................................146
Time Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................147
Performing Calibration.....................................................................................................................................147
Performing Verification....................................................................................................................................149
APPENDIX A.............................................................................................................................................................151
ONBOARD MEMORY .............................................................................................................................................151
Memory Listings and Clearing Procedures.......................................................................................................151
APPENDIX B.............................................................................................................................................................153
POWER CONSUMPTION .........................................................................................................................................153
Plug-in Module Power Consumption ...............................................................................................................153
APPLICATION NOTE..............................................................................................................................................154
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................154
EX12x2 and EX12x6 Power Consumption Calculation ...................................................................................154
EX12x8 Power Consumption Calculation........................................................................................................155
INDEX.......................................................................................................................................................................157

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CERTIFICATION
VTI Instruments Corp. (VTI) certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from
the factory. VTI further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National
Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by that
organization’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization
members. Note that the contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY
The product referred to herein is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
from the receipt date of the product at customer’s facility. The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty
concerning these goods shall be repair or replacement of defective parts, or a refund of the purchase price, to be
determined at the option of VTI. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a VTI Instruments authorized service center. The
product shall be shipped prepaid to VTI and VTI shall prepay all returns of the product to the buyer. However, the
buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to VTI from another country.
VTI warrants that its software and firmware designated by VTI for use with a product will execute its programming
when properly installed on that product. VTI does not however warrant that the operation of the product, or
software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer, buyer-
supplied products or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside the environmental
specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.
VTI Instruments Corp. shall not be liable for injury to property other than the goods themselves. Other than the
limited warranty stated above, VTI Instruments Corp. makes no other warranties, express or implied, with respect to
the quality of product beyond the description of the goods on the face of the contract. VTI specifically disclaims the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
TRADEMARKS
Java Runtime Environment™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. or its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries. LabVIEW™ and LabWindows/CVI™ are trademarks of National
Instruments Corporation. Visual Basic®, Windows®, and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation or its subsidiaries. Linux® is a registered trademark of the Linux Foundation. IVI™is a
trademark of the IVI Foundation. Bonjour™ is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the
Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 252.227-7013.
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DE C L A R A T I O N O F CO N F O R M I T Y
Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004
MANUFACTURER’S NAME VTI Instruments Corporation
MANUFACTURER’S ADDRESS 2031 Main Street
Irvine, California 92614-6509
PRODUCT NAME High-Density Switch/Measure and Control System
MODEL NUMBER(S) EX12X2and EX12x6 Mainframes and Plug-in Modules
PRODUCT OPTIONS All
PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS All
VTI Instruments declares that the aforementioned product conforms to the requirements of the Low Voltage
directive (European Council directive 2014/35/EU, dated 22 July 1993) and the Electromagnetic
Compatibility directive (European Council directive 2014/30/EU; generally referred to as the EMC
directive). In substantiation, the products were tested and/or evaluated to the standards shown below:
SAFETY EN61010-1:2010
EMC EN61326-1:2013
EN55011 Class A Group 1
EN61000-4-2
EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4
EN61000-4-5
EN61000-4-6
EN61000-4-8
EN61000-4-11
CISPR 22
June 2016
Steve Mauga, QA Manager

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Review the following safety precautions to avoid bodily injury and/or damage to the product.
These precautions must be observed during all phases of operation or service of this product.
Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual,
violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Note that this
product contains no user serviceable parts or spare parts.
Service should only be performed by qualified personnel. Disconnect all power before servicing.
TERMS AND SYMBOLS
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Indicates that a procedure or condition may cause bodily injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates that a procedure or condition could possibly cause damage to
equipment or loss of data.
These symbols may appear on the product or in the manual:
ATTENTION - Important safety instructions
Indicates hazardous voltage.
Frame or chassis ground
Indicates that the product was manufactured after August 13, 2005. This mark is
placed in accordance with EN 50419, Marking of electrical and electronic
equipment in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
End-of-life product can be returned to VTI by obtaining an RMA number. Fees
for take-back and recycling will apply if not prohibited by national law.
WARNINGS
Follow these precautions to avoid injury or damage to the product:
Use Proper Power Cord
The power cable provided with this instruments meets the required
regulatory and statutory safety standards as indicated by this
product’s declaration of conformity. VTI recommends that the
power cord provided be used with the instrument that it is provided
with. If a different power cord is must to be used, however, it is the
responsibility of the user to select a power cord that meets any and
all regulatory and statutory requirements for their industry and
country.
Use Proper Power Source
To avoid electrical overload, electric shock, or fire hazard, do not
use a power source that applies other than the specified voltage.
The mains outlet that is used to power the equipment must be
within 3 meters of the device and shall be easily accessible.
User Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, only use the type and rating fuse specified for
this product.
Power Consumption
Prior to using EX1200 series plug-in modules, it is imperative that
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mainframe be calculated for all power supply rails. The required
information can be found in Appendix B of the EX1200 Series
User’s Manual (P/N: 82-0127-000).Failure to do so may result in
damaging the switch card and the mainframe.
Avoid Electric Shock
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product
with the covers removed. Do not connect or disconnect any cable,
probes, test leads, etc. while they are connected to a voltage source.
Remove all power and unplug unit before performing any service.
Service should only be performed by qualified personnel.
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.
Operating Conditions
To avoid injury, electric shock or fire hazard:
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Do not operate in wet or damp conditions.
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Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
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Operate or store only in specified temperature range.
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Provide proper clearance for product ventilation to prevent
overheating.
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When selecting the installation location, be certain that there is
enough space around the power plug and the outlet so that they
are readily accessible. Do not insert the power cord into an
outlet where accessibility to the plug cord is poor.
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All unused slots should be closed with the dummy filler panels
to ensure a proper air circulation. This is critical to avoid
overheating of the cards.
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DO NOT operate if any damage to this product is suspected.
Product should be inspected or serviced only by qualified
personnel.
Improper Use
The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is
used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Conformity is checked by inspection.

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SUPPORT RESOURCES
Support resources for this product are available on the Internet and at VTI Instruments customer
support centers.
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