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VM2710A Preparation for Use
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S
ECTION
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P
REPARATION FOR
U
SE
I
NSTALLATION
When the VM2710A is unpacked from its shipping carton, the contents should include the
following items:
(1) VM2710A VXIbus module
(1) VM2710A 6.5 Digit Multimeter User’s Manual (this manual)
All components should be immediately inspected for damage upon receipt of the unit.
Once the VM2710A is assessed to be in good condition, it may be installed into an appropriate
C-size or D-size VXIbus chassis in any slot other than slot zero. The chassis should be checked to
ensure that it is capable of providing adequate power and cooling for the VM2710A. Once the
chassis is found adequate, the VM2710A’s logical address and the chassis’ backplane jumpers
should be configured prior to the VM2710A’s installation.
C
ALCULATING
S
YSTEM
P
OWER AND
C
OOLING
R
EQUIREMENTS
It is imperative that the chassis provide adequate power and cooling for this module. Referring to
the chassis user’s manual, confirm that the power budget for the system (the chassis and all
modules installed therein) is not exceeded and that the cooling system can provide adequate
airflow at the specified backpressure.
It should be noted that if the chassis cannot provide adequate power to the module, the instrument
may not perform to specification or possibly not operate at all. In addition, if adequate cooling is
not provided, the reliability of the instrument will be jeopardized and permanent damage may
occur. Damage found to have occurred due to inadequate cooling would also void the warranty of
the module.
S
ETTING THE
C
HASSIS
B
ACKPLANE
J
UMPERS
Please refer to the chassis operation manual for further details on setting the backplane jumpers.