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Contents
CHAPTER 1
General Information
Overview ....................................................................................................................1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................1-1
General Description ...................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description and Specifications ..............................................................1-3
Power Supply Description and Specifications ....................................................1-4
Power Supply Limit Considerations............................................................1-5
VME Bus Backplane Description and Specifications ........................................1-5
Safety and Regulatory Compliance............................................................................1-6
General Precautions ...................................................................................................1-7
Operating Environment ..............................................................................................1-7
Chassis Cooling Considerations ................................................................................1-8
Hardware Preparation ................................................................................................1-9
Related Documentation............................................................................................1-10
CHAPTER 2
Chassis Mount Options
Overview ....................................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Installation Instructions ................................................................................2-1
Benchtop Operation ............................................................................................2-1
Install the Desktop Cover Kit .....................................................................2-2
Rack Mounting Option .......................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3
Operating Procedures
Overview ....................................................................................................................3-1
Controls and Indicators ..............................................................................................3-1
Power Control Procedure ...........................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 4
12-Slot VMEbus Backplane
Overview ....................................................................................................................4-1
Physical Description ..................................................................................................4-1
Backplane Power........................................................................................................4-1
Backplane Bus Connectors .................................................................................4-2