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Summary of Contents for VX1411A IntelliFrame VXIbus Mainframe

Page 1: ...l service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE INSPECTION Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with our interactive website at www instraview com LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit us on the web at www artisantg com for more information on ...

Page 2: ...g 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 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 3: ...tion 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 TEK and IntelliFrame are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 4: ...efect 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 a...

Page 5: ...ertification on delivery plus two more annual calibrations from your ser vice center Five years of calibration services Option C5 Provides initial Certification on delivery plus four more annual calibrations from your ser vice center Five years repair coverage Option R5 Provides Five years of repair coverage for the instrument including displays and accessories sold with the instrument Tektronix S...

Page 6: ... 1 Preparation 4 1 Inspection and Cleaning 4 2 Interior Cleaning 4 2 Exterior Cleaning 4 2 Cleaning the Fan Filter 4 3 Removal and Replacement 4 4 Tools Required 4 4 Procedure 1 Removing the Mainframe Cover 4 4 Procedure 2 Removing the Fan Assembly 4 5 Procedure 3 Removing the Fan Control Module 4 8 Procedure 4 Removing the Power Supply 4 9 Procedure 5 Removing the Card Guides 4 9 Procedure 6 Repl...

Page 7: ...s Ordering Information 5 1 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Common Replaceable Parts 5 2 Using the Replaceable Parts List 5 3 Appendices Appendix A Power Budget Worksheet A 1 Appendix B Special Configuration B 1 Front Panel SYSReset Cable Connector Configuration B 1 Glossary Index Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 8: ...f safety and chassis ground connections on left rear of the mainframe 1 20 Figure 1 13 Installing the EMI intermodule shield and front panel EMI fillers 1 21 Figure 2 1 Front view of the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe 2 1 Figure 2 2 Rear view of the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe 2 2 Figure 3 1 Mainframe cooling curve 3 4 Figure 3 2 Front view and side view of VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe 3 9 Fi...

Page 9: ...lds 4 13 Figure 4 11 Removing the backplane 4 15 Figure 4 12 Mainframe block diagram 4 19 Figure 5 1 Cabinet and chassis assembly 5 7 Figure 5 2 Circuit boards and chassis parts 5 9 Figure 5 3 Power supply and fan assembly 5 11 Figure 5 4 1R Rackmount assembly 5 13 Figure 5 5 2R Rackmount and door assembly 5 15 Figure 5 6 Option 1U cable tray 5 17 Figure 5 7 Option 2U cable tray 5 19 Figure B 1 SY...

Page 10: ...ages P1 and P2 of the extender card 1 22 Table 3 1 AC Power source 3 1 Table 3 2 Secondary power 3 2 Table 3 3 Cooling 3 4 Table 3 4 Certifications and compliances 3 5 Table 3 5 Environmental 3 7 Table 3 6 Backplane 3 8 Table 3 7 Mechanical 3 8 Table 3 8 VXI and Plug Play 3 10 Table 4 1 Fuses 4 16 Table 5 1 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe common replaceable parts 5 2 Artisan Technology Group Qualit...

Page 11: ...Table of Contents vi VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 12: ...or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product The common terminal is at ground potential Do not connect the common terminal to elevated voltages Do not apply a potential to any terminal including the common terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Do Not Operate Wi...

Page 13: ... Terms on the Product 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 Symbols on the Product The following symbols may appear on the product Protective Ground Earth Terminal CAUTION ...

Page 14: ...rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Disconnect Power To avoid electric shock disconnect the main power by means of the power cord or if provided the power switch Use Care When Servicing With Power On 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 c...

Page 15: ...Service Safety Summary x VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 16: ...pecifications lists all of the warranted characteristics nominal traits and typical characteristics of the mainframe H Maintenance 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 H Replaceable Parts includes a list of replaceable mechanical and electrical parts ...

Page 17: ... For product support outside of North America contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office Service Support Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office Or visit our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations http www tek com For other information In North America 1 800 TEK WIDE 1 800 835 9433 An operator will direct your call To write us Tektronix Inc P O Box 100...

Page 18: ...rranty service at most Tektronix service locations worldwide The Tektronix product catalog lists all service locations worldwide or you can visit us on our Customer Services World Center web site at http www tek com Mea surement Service See our latest service offerings and contact us by email In addition to warranty repair Tektronix Service offers calibration and other services which provide cost ...

Page 19: ...ir services on a per incident basis that is available with standard prices for many products Self Service Tektronix supports repair to the replaceable part level by providing for circuit board exchange Use this service to reduce down time for repair by exchanging circuit boards for remanufactured ones Tektronix ships updated and tested exchange boards Each board comes with a 90 day service warrant...

Page 20: ...Getting Started Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 22: ...ost ATE applications The power supply has a volt ampere capacity of 1186 VA with 700 watts is usable by VXI instrument modules at any one time refer to 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 The...

Page 23: ...results in a high quality backplane that is ideal for ATE systems that must be reconfigured frequently The backplane is installed with standard EMI DIN shields Full differential distribution of the CLK10 signals provides a clean timing source for your VXIbus instruments You can order the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe with user installed rackmounts and cable tray The cable tray provides a means to...

Page 24: ...epresentative for information on the upgrade kits The VX1411A can be upgraded to include the features of other Tektronix IntelliFrame Mainframes Table 1 1 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe options and upgrade kits Description Option Upgrade or Part number Rackmount Kit with Rack Slides 1R 020 2221 XX Rackmount Kit with Rack Slides and Lexan Door 2R 020 2222 XX Cable Tray Kit 1U 020 2223 XX Cable Tray...

Page 25: ... type varies according to country see Table 1 2 H Fuse holder H Line fuse 15 A 250 V H Line fuse 20 A 250 V H Line fuse 6 3 A 250 V Table 1 2 Power cord identification Plug configuration Normal usage Option number North America 125 V 15 A Plug NEMA 5 15P Standard North America 125 V 20 A Plug NEMA 5 20P Standard Europe 230 V A1 United Kingdom 230 V A2 Australia 230 V A3 Artisan Technology Group Qu...

Page 26: ... panel fillers H Double wide EMI front panel fillers H EMI intermodule shields Selecting the Fuse The VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe comes standard with a power cord and three fuses Before installing the mainframe you must determine the correct fuse for your application Refer to Table 1 3 to determine the appropriate line fuse for the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Table 1 3 Line fuse application ...

Page 27: ...es The IntelliFrameR mainframe comes a with a 0 75 inch cable access area on the bottom of the mainframe Use the following procedure to install your cable tray option You will need a T 20 Torx and Phillips driver to install Options 1U or 2U Options 1U and 2U can be installed three different ways without rails with rails or with rails installed at 90_ Figure 1 1 on page 1 7 and Figure 1 2 on page 1...

Page 28: ...Opt 1U without rails 1 75 inch depth Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the chassis Slide the cable tray over the screws then tighten screws to secure cable tray Figure 1 1 Install Option 1U cable tray Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 29: ... secure rails Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the rails Slide the cable tray over the screws then tighten screws to secure cable tray 1 2 2 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the chassis Slide the rails over the screws then tighten screws to secure rails 1 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the rails Slide the cable tray over the screws then tight...

Page 30: ...Opt 2U without rails 3 5 inch depth Remove feet 4 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the chassis Slide the cable tray over the screws then tighten screws to secure cable tray Figure 1 3 Install Option 2U cable tray Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 31: ...o secure rails 1 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the rails Slide the cable tray over the screws then tighten screws to secure cable tray 2 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the chassis Slide the rails over the screws then tighten screws to secure rails 1 Install 4 screws and leave 1 8 inch clearance from the rails Slide the cable tray over the screws then tighte...

Page 32: ...teps for installing the rackmount kits consist of installing the rackmount hardware to the mainframe and then installing the mainframe in the rack You will need the following tools to install the rackmount options H T 15 Torx Driver H T 20 Torx Driver H 2 Phillips Screw Driver Refer to Figure 1 5 and perform the following steps to install the rackmount kit hardware 1 Determine whether you want to ...

Page 33: ...crews 2 Bracket VXIplug play position key for VX1410A 11A 20A Screws 2 Handle Figure 1 5 Installing the rackmount kit hardware 3 Remove the five 8 32 screws from both sides of the mainframe 4 Attach the left and right inside tracks to the sides of the VX1411A Intelli Frame Mainframe using five 8 32 flathead screws Add a spacer plate between the left track and mainframe refer to the Replaceable Par...

Page 34: ...ack select a pair of holes that mount the rear bracket so the flange to flange distance see Figure 1 6 matches the front rail to rear rail spacing that you just measured in step 2 NOTE If necessary refer to the rackmount kit instructions for detailed installa tion information 4 Attach the rear bracket to the right slide out track using two 10 32 screws and a bar nut as shown in Figure 1 6 Leave th...

Page 35: ...information on vertical clearances of the mainframe with cable tray options 14 0 in 355 6 mm 1 5 in 38 1 mm Left front rail 0 5 in 12 7 mm for correct position of securing holes 12 0 in 304 8 mm Figure 1 7 Vertical clearance for rack installation standard mainframe 7 Select the mounting method according to the rack type To mount the slide out tracks with the front and rear flanges outside of the f...

Page 36: ...screws if the cabinet rails have countersunk mounting holes otherwise use two pan head screws Use a bar nut if front rails are not tapped 10 32 Flat head screws 4 10 32 Pan head screws 4 10 32 Pan head screws 4 Left front rail Figure 1 8 Installing the slide out track assemblies in the rack top view WARNING Because of the size and weight of the mainframe installing the mainframe alone can result i...

Page 37: ... way into the rack If the tracks do not slide smoothly readjust the level using the method described in steps 15 and 16 Tighten the 10 32 screws using 28 inch lbs of torque 18 Install the proper power cord at the rear of the mainframe NOTE To ensure the mainframe is properly mounted in the rack do not tighten the screws while installing the chassis track to the rack front rails After all the mount...

Page 38: ...nstall the catch on the right rackmount bracket You can adjust the catch position forward or back to assure a flush fit between the door and the rackmount bracket 4 Lift the rackmount door and mate the door with the hinges Hinges Rackmount door Rackmount bracket Flat head screws 2 Catch Pan head screws 2 Rackmount bracket Flat head screws 2 Figure 1 10 Installing the rackmount door Option 2R Insta...

Page 39: ...Investigate the possibility of fire hazards due to the availability of power from the mainframe exceeding 150 W per slot Use similar considerations for VXIbus Modules that externally receive power greater than 150 W per slot H Printed wiring boards should be flame rated UL 94V 1 or better H To prevent possible electrical shock limit the voltage to the mainframe interface or chassis to less than 60...

Page 40: ...only Tektronix front panels otherwise the shutters may activate effectively robbing airflow from installed modules Installing the fillers provides improved cooling for installed modules and improved EMI shielding Refer to Figure 1 11 for information on installing the slot fillers Double panel fillers Single panel fillers Figure 1 11 Installing the empty slot panel fillers Install Empty Slot Panel ...

Page 41: ...nsure the proper bonding of the power supply to the mainframe You can use the chassis ground connection to connect the grounds of one or more instruments to the mainframe This ensures a common ground connection between instruments Safety ground Chassis ground Figure 1 12 Locations of safety and chassis ground connections on left rear of the mainframe Safety and Chassis Grounds Artisan Technology G...

Page 42: ...es of the card guide on one side of each installed VXIbus module This is recommended to use with unshielded modules the shielding may not be compatible with some modules The shield conforms with the VXI specifica tion for intermodule shielding 2 Install a blank EMI front panel for each empty slot making sure that the EMI shielding is in contact with the adjacent front panel Double panel EMI filler...

Page 43: ...s of the extender card that is inserted into slot 0 of the mainframe Connect the reference lead of the voltmeter to one of the ground pins Compare each voltage reading to the values listed in Table 1 4 Table 1 4 Power supply voltages P1 and P2 of the extender card Pin Supply Acceptable voltage range P1 A32 5 V 4 875 V to 5 25 V P1 A31 12 V 12 6 V to 11 64 V P2 C32 24 V 25 2 V to 23 28 V P2 A2 2 V ...

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Page 46: ...he mainframe slots are labeled on the top and bottom of the mainframe Slot 0 is reserved for the mainframe controller all other slots are available for any VXIbus modules IntelliGuides on the bottom of each slot automatically open when you install a module The guides remain closed for empty slots to direct airflow only where it is needed On Stby switch Figure 2 1 Front view of the VX1411A IntelliF...

Page 47: ...its are connected to primary power Figure 2 2 shows the rear view of the standard VX1411A IntelliFrame Main frame The AC power connector is located on the bottom left side on the rear of the mainframe The AC fuse holder is located just above the power connector The chassis ground screw if installed can be used to connect multiple mainframes to a common ground point The fan filter is located on the...

Page 48: ...he switch is in the FULL position the fans operate at full speed The fans speed varies by the level of the ambient air temperature H Air temperatures less than 20 C the fans operate at minimum speed H Air temperatures between 0 to 50 C the fans speed linearly increase with temperature H Air temperatures greater than 50 C fans operate at full fan speed The power supply is adequately cooled for any ...

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Page 50: ...Specifications Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 52: ...eristic is not warranted Typical characteristics describe typical or average performance and provide useful reference information Table 3 1 AC Power source Characteristic Description Source Voltage 90 VRMS to 250 VRMS continuous range Source Frequency 115 V Operation 45 to 66 Hz or 360 to 440 Hz 230 V Operation 45 to 66 Hz Power Consumption 1100 W line power maximum Fuse Rating 90 V 250 V Operatio...

Page 53: ... A 5 V 80 A 2 V 15 A 5 2 V 30 A 12 V 9 A 24 V 8 A 5 V STDBY 0A if user supplied 1A maximum Maximum Current Capacity IMD 2 Voltage IMD dynamic current 24 V 6 A 12 V 2 A 5 V 12 A 2 V 6 A 5 2 V 10 A 12 V 2 A 24 V 6 A 5 V STDBY 0 A user supplied 1A maximum 1 Rated mainframe peak DC output current as defined by the VXIbus specification 2 Rated mainframe peak to peak dynamic current as defined in the VX...

Page 54: ...C Load Ripple Noise Voltage Ripple Noise Ripple Noise 24 V 150 mVpp 150 mVpp 12 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 5V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 2 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 5 2 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 12 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 24 V 150 mVpp 150 mVpp Maximum DC Induced Ripple Noise Voltage Ripple Noise Ripple Noise 24 V 150 mVpp 150 mVpp 12 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 5V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 2 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 5 2 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 12 V 50 mVpp 50 mVpp 24 V ...

Page 55: ...nism Provides cooling only to modules installed Slot Airflow Direction P2 to P1 bottom of module to the top of module Mainframe Intake Rear of mainframe Mainframe Exhaust Top rear and top sides of mainframe Cooling Clearance Two inches on both sides and rear of mainframe Pressurization Positive modules pressurized Filter Access Single air filter accessible from rear of the mainframe Airflow throug...

Page 56: ...aboratory use Australian Declaration of Conformity C Tick Mark Complies with Australian EMC Framework under the Standard applicable product class 2064 governing radiated and conducted emissions Immunity Enclosure Electrostatic Discharge ESD Up to 8 kV with no change to control settings or impairment of normal operation and up to 15 kV with no loss of stored data or damage that prevents recovery of...

Page 57: ...SA C22 2 No 1010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Conditions of Approval Installation CAT II Local level mains wall sockets This instrument is cord connected Certifications are made for the following conditions Pollution Degree 2 rated for indoor use only Safety Class I grounded product Altitude maximum operating 2000 meters Equipment Type T...

Page 58: ... m operating temperature derated 1 C 1000 ft 305 m above 5000 ft 1524 m Nonoperating 40 000 ft 12 190 m Dynamics Random Vibration Three axis 30 minutes total 10 minutes per axis without VXI modules installed Rear face exempted Operating 0 27 gRMS total from 5 Hz to 500 Hz Nonoperating 2 28 gRMS total from 5 Hz to 500 Hz Mechanical Shock Nonoperating Half Sine 30 g s 11 ms duration 3 drops each sid...

Page 59: ...in 79 76 cm in 0 5 in 1 27 cm increments user selectable Cable Tray Option 1U See Figure 3 3 for overall mainframe dimensions Height 1 75 in 4 45 cm Width 16 6 in 42 16 cm Depth 18 5 in 47 43 cm Standard Instrument 45 5 lbs 20 7 kg with no modules installed Rackmount Option 1R 20 lbs 9 1 kg Rackmount Option 2R 22 lbs 10 kg Cable Tray Option 1U 7 lbs 3 2 kg Cable Tray Option 2U 9 lbs 4 1 kg Shippin...

Page 60: ...iew and side view of VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe 15 00 in 38 0 cm 15 75 in 40 0 cm 17 50 in 44 5 cm 18 9 in 48 0 cm 26 4 in 67 06 cm Min 31 4 in 79 76 cm Max Figure 3 3 Front view and side view of VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe with Option 1U and rackmount option Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 61: ... and side view of IntelliFrame Mainframe with Option 2U and Rackmount Option Table 3 8 VXI and Plug Play Characteristic Description VXI Fully compatible with VXIbus System Specifications Rev 1 4 VXIPlug Play Mainframe VXIPlug Play compliant with the following WIN Framework 4 0 WIN 95 Framework WIN NT Framework Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg ...

Page 62: ...id injury do not perform any servicing other than that stated in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Refer to all Safety Summaries before performing any service WARNING Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 66: ...ore attempting any procedures in this chapter Refer to the Operating Basics chapter for information on the location of controls indicators and connectors used with the mainframe CAUTION Many components within the mainframe are susceptible to static discharge damage Service the mainframe only in a static free environment Observe standard handling precautions for static sensitive devices while servi...

Page 67: ...ative Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the mainframe and cleaning the fan filter Periodic cleaning reduces instrument breakdown and increases reliability Clean the mainframe as needed based on the operating environment Refer to your module user documentation for information on cleaning the individual VXIbus modules Use a dry low velocity stream of air to clean the i...

Page 68: ...inse with deionized water Do not use chemical cleaning agents they may damage the mainframe Avoid chemicals that contain benzene toluene xylene acetone or similar solvents The fan filter easily removes from the rear of the mainframe The filter slides out of the rear of the mainframe as shown in Figure 4 1 Fan filter Figure 4 1 Removing the fan filter Clean the fan filter by vacuuming or blowing ai...

Page 69: ...quired to disassemble the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe to the module level H Small flat blade screwdriver H Diagonal cutters for removing cable ties H Torx screwdriver with a T 10 T 15 and T 20 tip H A 3 32 inch Allen wrench hex wrench H 2 Phillips or 1 Pozidrive driver To remove the mainframe cover refer to Figure 4 2 while performing the following steps 1 Remove the 12 hex drive screws 6 each ...

Page 70: ...move the cable channel 2 Unplug the cables 3 Remove the Chassis Ground screw if installed using a T 20 tip 4 From the back of the mainframe loosen the five captive screws using a Phillips screwdriver Refer to Figure 4 3 for screw locations 5 Remove the fan assembly from the instrument and set aside on a clean working surface 6 Remove the fan filter from the fan assembly Procedure 2 Removing the Fa...

Page 71: ...OTE When reconnecting the fan cables to the mainframe verify that you connect the fan cables to their respective connectors Match the labels on the fan cables to their respective connector on the rear of the mainframe 8 32 Captive screw fanhousing 8 32 Captive screw fanhousing 8 32 Captive screw fanhousing 8 32 Captive screw Fan Control monitor 8 32 Captive screw cable cover 8 32 Captive screw fan...

Page 72: ... Fan assembly Power supply Fan cables Cable cover Figure 4 4 Removing the fan assembly Cable tie Fans Remove screws 6 Remove screws 2 Filter cover Figure 4 5 Removing the fans Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 73: ...cable cover 2 Disconnect the fan cables 3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the enhanced monitor to the rear panel Then slide the fan control module out of the mainframe Remove cable cover Monitor board Remove fan cables 8 32 Captive screws 8 32 Captive screw Figure 4 6 Removing the fan control module Procedure 3 Removing the Fan Control Module Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentat...

Page 74: ...rd guides at the top and bottom of the mainframe are very similar The main difference is that the bottom guides IntelliGuides include the spring loaded shutters to redirect air into the mainframe The procedure for removing both guides is identical Refer to Figure 4 8 while performing the following steps 1 Use a small flat blade screw driver to pry up the tab of the card guide at the front of the m...

Page 75: ...es are replaced as a unit The IntelliGuides are not intended to be disassembled To replace a card guide slide the card guide towards the rear of the mainframe and allow the front of the card guide to snap into place Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 76: ...frame allow the front of the card guide to snap into place Gently pull the card guide forward until it pops out of place Installing card guides Removing card guides Front Rear Figure 4 8 Removing the top and bottom card guides Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 77: ...dure 1 on page 4 4 to remove the mainframe cover 1 Loosen all module retaining screws it may be necessary to slide the modules partially out of the mainframe 2 Slide the nut rail out of hole on the side of mainframe Replace the nut rail by sliding it back in the side of the mainframe and pushing it into place Top nut rail Remove module retaining screws Bottom nut rail Figure 4 9 Replacing the Top ...

Page 78: ... EMI DIN shields Refer to Figure 4 10 2 Remove two 4 40 Torxdrive T 10 screws that secure each EMI DIN shield to the backplane 3 Remove EMI DIN shield from the backplane Install the EMI DIN shield by reversing the disassembly procedure Screws 2 Polarization hole Backplane EMI DIN shield Figure 4 10 Removing the backplane EMI DIN shields Procedure 7 Remove the EMI DIN Shields Artisan Technology Gro...

Page 79: ...able at J22 at the top of the backplane 3 From the rear of the mainframe remove the five 6 32 screws on the top of the backplane the seven 6 32 screws from the center and the five 6 32 screws from the bottom 4 After removing all screws from the backplane remove the backplane from the mainframe by sliding it out of the right side Install the backplane by reversing the disassembly procedure Procedur...

Page 80: ...me Mainframe Instruction Manual 4 15 6 32 Screws 17 Connector 0J4 J22 J23 J29 J24 Power switch connector Figure 4 11 Removing the backplane Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 81: ...n beginning on page 1 22 The mainframe has one line fuse The line fuse can be one of three different kinds depending on the operating voltage of the mainframe Table 4 1 summa rizes the different fuses that can be used as the line fuse in the mainframe Table 4 1 Fuses Voltage Rating Tektronix replacement part number 90 V to 250 V operation 20 A Slow Blow 250 V 159 0379 00 103 V to 250 V operation 1...

Page 82: ...remove the air filter and clean it H One or both fans may not be operating properly Check that both fans rotate H Verify that each fan is properly connected to the fan control module see Figure 4 4 on page 4 7 H Check the power switch for proper function H Check that both fans are working at variable and high speeds H Verify that all of the empty slots within the mainframe are closed when no modul...

Page 83: ...tions to module slots 0 through 12 in the mainframe It also has connections to all other circuit boards and modules in the mainframe The front panel On Standby DC switch connects to J22 at the top of the backplane The backplane connects to the Power Supply at J25 and J28 Connector P25 supplies power to the fans from the backplane via the fan control cable The VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe provide...

Page 84: ...24 0P2 0P1 1P1 2P1 3P1 4P1 5P1 6P1 7P1 8P1 9P1 10P1 11P1 12P1 1P2 2P2 3P2 4P2 5P2 6P2 7P2 8P2 9P2 10P2 11P2 12P2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 12 5 4 4 5 V Standby J27 J28 P26 P27 P28 1 J29 P25 Figure 4 12 Mainframe block diagram Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 85: ...Maintenance 4 20 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 86: ...Replaceable Parts Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 88: ...ification number if applicable If you order a part that has been replaced with a different or improved part your local Tektronix field office or representative will contact you concerning any change in part number Change information if any is located at the rear of this manual Tektronix part numbers contain two digits that show the revision level of the part For most parts in this manual you will ...

Page 89: ...ts lists in this chapter Table 5 1 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe common replaceable parts Name Description Tektronix part number Power Supply Module Power supply 119 5553 XX Air Filter Air filter Woven Polypropylene black 0 125 thick 2 layer vinyl edging 378 2075 00 Fuse Fuse cartridge 15A 250V Fast 159 0256 00 Fuse Fuse cartridge 20A 250V 5 Sec Min 200 0 25 X 1 25 US REC 326020 159 0379 00 Fuse ...

Page 90: ...first effective Column four indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued No entries indicates the part is good for all serial numbers 5 Qty This indicates the quantity of parts used 6 Name Description An item name is separated from the description by a colon Because of space limitations an item name may sometimes appear as incomplete Use the U S Federal Catalog handbook H6 1 for ...

Page 91: ...NC 475 ELLIS STREET PO BOX 7241 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94039 5Y921 COMAIR ROTRON 2675 CUSTOMHOUSE CT SAN YSIDRO CA 92073 06383 PANDUIT CORP 17303 RIDGELAND AVE TINLEY PARK IL 60477 3048 06666 GENERAL DEVICES CO INC 1410 S POST RD PO BOX 39100 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46239 9632 22589 ELECTRO SPACE FABRICATORS INC 300 W HIGH ST PO BOX 67 TOPTON PA 19562 1420 51506 ACCURATE SCREW MACHINE COMPANY ASMCO 19 BALTIMORE...

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Page 93: ...E 0 050 ALUM SILVER GRAY 80009 200 4330 00 3 441 2115 00 1 CHASSIS VXI MAINFRAME SHEET METAL ASSY INCLUDES ITEMS 3 THRU 5 80009 441 2115 00 4 348 1542 00 4 FOOT CABINET BLACK PLASTIC 74594 348 1542 00 5 212 0204 00 4 SCR ASSY WSHR 8 32 X 0625 L PNH PLATED CARBON STL W SQUARE CONE WASHER PHILLIPS DRIVE 3M099 212 0204 00 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 070 9646 XX 1 MANUAL TECH INSTRUCTION VX1411A TK2548 070 9...

Page 94: ...ble Parts VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 Figure 5 1 Cabinet and chassis assembly Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 95: ...TOMATIC 80009 118 9417 00 6 020 2194 00 1 COMPONENT KIT BACKPLANE EMI SHIELD KIT CONTAINS DIN SHIELD WITH 2 SCREWS 80009 020 2194 00 7 343 0775 00 2 CABLE CLAMP RIBBON 1 0X1 0 GRAY POLYVINYL FOAM TAPE BACKING 52152 80610029243 3484 1000 8 220 0199 01 2 NUT BAR VXI M2 5 THREADS OKB01 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION 9 378 0438 00 13 BAFFLE ASSY VXI SLOT SHUTTER 80009 378 0438 00 10 351 1007 00 13 GUIDE SINGLE ...

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Page 97: ...EW MACHINE 6 32 X 0 5 FLH 100 DEG STL POZ 73893 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION 8 119 4801 XX 2 FAN DC 48V TUBEAXIAL REGULATED PROGRAMMABLE 7 2 2W 1275 3460RPM 80 235CFM 5Y921 JQ48R0X 031569 9 343 0549 00 2 STRAP TIEDOWN 0 098 W X 4 0 L ZYTEL 06383 PLT1M 10 200 4326 00 1 CAP FUSEHOLDER 5MM X20MM STM FUSE CARRIER USE W BUSS HTB SCREWDRIVER SLOTTED FUSEHOLDER 71400 STM 11 159 0256 00 1 FUSE CARTRIDGE 15A 250V ...

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Page 99: ... 8 32 X 0 5 FLH 100 DEG STL CDPL T 15 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 3 407 4524 00 1 BRACKET LEFT RACKMOUNT SILVER GRAY TK1943 407 4524 00 4 212 0671 00 4 SCREW MACHINE 10 32 X 0 625 FLH 100 DEG STL CD PL TORX 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 5 407 4525 00 1 BRACKET RIGHT RACKMOUNT SILVER GRAY TK1943 407 4525 00 6 351 1010 00 1 GUIDE RACK SLIDE EXTENSION BRACKET CLOSED SLOT 9 7 X 8 1 INCHES 06666 B 814 2 7 351 0800 00 1 ...

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Page 101: ...NT SILVER GRAY TK1943 407 4524 00 5 211 0718 00 8 SCREW MACHINE 6 32 X 0 312 FLH100 STL CDPL T 10 0KB01 211 0718 00 6 212 0671 00 4 SCREW MACHINE 10 32 X 0 625 FLH 100 DEG STL CD PL TORX DRIVE 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 7 212 0158 00 2 SCREW MACHINE 8 32 X 0 375 PNH STL CDPL T 20 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 8 200 4243 00 1 DOOR ASSY LEXAN DOOR W LATCH HARDWARE ATTACHED 80009 200424300 9 407 4525 00 1 BRACKET RIG...

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Page 103: ...3 XX 1 COMPONENT KIT CABLE TRAY 1U KIT KIT INCLUDES ITEMS 1 THRU 3 80009 0202223XX 1 212 0158 00 14 SCREW MACHINE 8 32 X 0 375 PNH STL CDPL T 20 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 2 333 4158 00 1 PANEL CONN 0 09ALUM 80009 333415800 3 407 4482 00 1 CABLE TRAY 0 09 ALUMINUM PAINTED SILVER GRAY 80009 407 4482 00 4 426 2537 00 2 RAIL FOOT CHASSIS ALUM SHEET METAL TK1943 426 2537 00 Artisan Technology Group Quality I...

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Page 105: ...T INCLUDES THE ITEMS 1 THRU 4 80009 0202224XX 1 426 2537 00 2 RAIL FOOT CHASSIS ALUM SHEET METAL SILVER GRAY TK1943 426 2537 00 2 212 0158 00 16 SCREW MACHINE 8 32 X 0 375 PNH STL CDPL T 20 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 3 333 4162 00 1 PANEL CONN 2U 0 09 AL 80009 333416200 4 333 4159 00 1 PANEL CONN 1U 0 09 AL 80009 333415900 5 407 4502 00 1 TRAY CABLE 16 600 X 3 045 0 09 ALUM TEK SILVER GRAY 2U 0J9P4 407 4...

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Page 108: ...Appendices Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 110: ...the VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe and any installed modules Enter the steady state current IMP and the dynamic current IMD for each module Add the individual currents to determine the total current needed for each power rail Calculate the total power for the mainframe Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 111: ...V 2V Module Slot 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VX1411A Current Limit Current Limits Power Calculation Total Power 700W 80A 12A 9A 2A 9A 2A 8A 6A 8A 6A 30A 10A 15A 6A Individual Current Sums Less Than VX1411A Total Current of All Modules l MP l MD lMP Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 112: ...his appendix Refer to the Operating Basics chapter for informa tion on the location of controls indicators and connectors used with the mainframe CAUTION To avoid damage from high currents on the backplane always power off the mainframe and disconnect the power cord before performing any of the configuration procedures for the mainframe described in this appendix Front Panel SYSReset Cable Connect...

Page 113: ...guration B 2 VX1411A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual SYSReset connector J29 Cut tie warp Figure B 1 SYSReset cable connector Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 114: ...Glossary Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 116: ...mmunica tion Backplane The printed circuit board that is mounted in a VXIbus mainframe to provide the interface between VXIbus modules and between those modules and the external system B Size Card A VXIbus instrument module that is 233 4 160 mm 20 32 mm 9 2 6 3 in 0 8 in the same size as a VMEbus double height short module Bus Arbitration In the VMEbus interface a system for resolving contention f...

Page 117: ...der may be a servant of another commander Command A directive to a device There are three types of commands In Word Serial Protocol a 16 bit imperative to a servant from its com mander In Shared Memory Protocol a 16 bit imperative from a client to a server or vice versa In a Message an ASCII coded multi byte directive to any receiving device Communication Registers In word serial protocol a set of...

Page 118: ...modules and grants control of the DTB to one Requester at a time DUT Device Under Test ECLTRG Six single ended ECL trigger lines two on P2 and four on P3 that function as inter module timing resources and that are bussed across the VXIbus subsystem backplane Any module including the Slot 0 module may drive and receive information from these lines These lines have an impedance of 50 W the asserted ...

Page 119: ...cally direct airflow to the installed modules have an autoconfigure backplane have adjustable rack kits and cable trays optional and can be upgraded Interface Device A VXIbus device that provides one or more interfaces to external equipment Interrupt Handler A functional module that detects interrupt requests generated by Interrupters and responds to those requests by requesting status and identit...

Page 120: ...pport the word serial protocol and possibly other message based protocols MODID Lines Module system identity lines Physical Address The address assigned to a backplane slot during an access Power Monitor A device that monitors backplane power and reports fault conditions P1 The top most backplane connector for a given module slot in a vertical mainframe such as the Tektronix VX1411A IntelliFrame M...

Page 121: ...on A routine that verifies the basic calibration of the instrument module circuits and adjusts this calibration to compensate for short and long term variables Self Test A set of routines that determine if the instrument module circuits will perform according to a given set of standards A self test routine is per formed upon power on Servant A VXIbus message based device that is controlled by a co...

Page 122: ...red and matched to less than 2 ns of skew Synchronous Communications A communications system that follows the command response cycle model In this model a device issues a command to another device the second device executes the command then returns a response Synchronous commands are executed in the order received SYSFAIL A signal line on the VMEbus that is used to indicate a failure by a device T...

Page 123: ... Protocol A VXIbus word oriented bi directional serial protocol for communications between message based devices that is devices that include communication registers in addition to configuration registers Word Serial Communications Inter device communications using the Word Serial Protocol WSP See Word Serial Protocol 10 MHz Clock A 10 MHz 100 ppm timing reference Also see CLK10 100 MHz Clock A 10...

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Page 126: ...mental specifications 3 7 exterior cleaning 4 2 F fan assembly removing 4 4 4 7 fan filter 2 2 4 3 fan filter cleaning 4 3 fan speed switch 2 3 fans removing 4 5 fault isolation procedures 4 16 4 20 cooling 4 17 4 18 power supply 4 17 functional check procedure 1 22 fuses line 4 16 G ground chassis 1 20 safety 1 20 I installation 1 6 1 17 cable trays 1 6 1 10 Option 1U 1 7 Option 2U 1 10 rackmount...

Page 127: ... service strategy 4 1 shutters See card guides slot fillers 1 19 specifications 3 1 3 10 AC power source 3 1 backplane 3 8 cooling 3 4 cooling curve 3 4 environmental 3 7 mechanical 3 8 secondary power 3 2 standard monitor board removing 4 8 static precautions 4 1 switches fan speed 2 3 On Standby B 1 remote B 1 T theory of operation 4 18 4 20 troubleshooting procedures 4 16 4 17 equipment require...

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