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CT-100B Introduction 

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The CT-100B portable C-size VXIbus mainframe provides cost-effective test situations in a small 
footprint.  When using VMIP

 instruments such as DMMs, waveform generators, digitizers, etc., 

complete test scenarios can easily be configured. 
 
 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for CT-100B Series

Page 1: ...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 IN...

Page 2: ...LOT VXIBUS CHASSIS USER S MANUAL 82 0042 000 Rev April 7 2003 VXI Technology Inc 2031 Main Street Irvine CA 92614 6509 949 955 1894 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 S...

Page 3: ...VXI Technology Inc 2 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 4: ...ECTION 2 19 INSTALLATION 19 Introduction 19 Line Voltage Selection 19 Backplane 19 RACK MOUNT OPTION INSTALLATION 21 Overview 21 RACK MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION 22 Required Tools 22 Parts List 22 Assembly...

Page 5: ...TI 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 w...

Page 6: ...ive 93 68 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly The product has been designed and manufactured according to the following specifications SAFETY EN61010 2001 EMC EN61326 1997 w A1 98 Class A CISPR 22...

Page 7: ...VXI Technology Inc 6 CT 100B Preface Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 8: ...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 ATTENTIO...

Page 9: ...conductor must be connected to earth ground Operating Conditions To avoid injury electric shock or fire hazard Do not operate in wet or damp conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Operat...

Page 10: ...itech com Web Address http www vxitech com Telephone Support U S Tel 949 955 1894 West Coast 216 447 8950 East Coast Fax 949 955 3041 West Coast 216 447 8951 East Coast VXI Technology Headquarters Tec...

Page 11: ...VXI Technology Inc 10 CT 100B Preface Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 12: ...ame provides cost effective test situations in a small footprint When using VMIP instruments such as DMMs waveform generators digitizers etc complete test scenarios can easily be configured FIGURE 1 1...

Page 13: ...rly configured systems to take advantage of an alternate power supply source i e battery backup of memory or energizing high stability reference oscillators BACKPLANE The backplane is a monolithic mul...

Page 14: ...ench top development troubleshooting or calibration For rack mount applications a rack mount kit allows the CT 100B to mount flush or be recessed four inches A latched door is provided with the rack m...

Page 15: ...7 kg VXIbus Version 1 4 MTTR 30 min ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING LOCATION This chassis should be operated indoors in a controlled environment protected from exposure to the elements i e dire...

Page 16: ...mV 50 mV 12 V 0 60 V 0 36 V 50 mV 50 mV 12 V 0 60 V 0 36 V 50 mV 50 mV 24 V 1 20 V 0 72 V 150 mV 150 mV 24 V 1 20 V 0 74 V 150 mV 150 mV POWER INPUT Input Voltage AC Frequency Fuse 115 V Operation 22...

Page 17: ...all slots along the total length of each slot and is exhausted through the top of the mainframe When the mainframe is rack mounted allow approximately 2 inches 50 mm of clearance at the top and rear f...

Page 18: ...V 5V STBY 24V 12V 5V 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 VOLTAGE MONITOR bus 2V 24V 12V 5 2V 5V STBY 24V 12V 5V CT100B Mainframe 0 1 VOLTAGE MONITOR 0 343 8 71 16 404 416 66 14 979 380 47 Note Measurements in parenthesis...

Page 19: ...VXI Technology Inc 18 CT 100B Introduction Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 20: ...ated for the selected line voltage the CT 100B is factory configured with a 10 A 115 V fuse The fuse is located in fuse holder F1 on the rear panel of the chassis The correct fuse ratings are 115 V op...

Page 21: ...ology Inc 20 CT 100B Installation 5 STANDBY 5 STANDBY RETURN FUSE 10A 115VAC 5A 230VAC FIGURE 2 1 CT 100B BACK PANEL Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artis...

Page 22: ...the rack The rack mounting ears are designed to allow the chassis to be flush mounted in the rack or recessed 4 The rack mount door kit provides the necessary hardware to install either a 1 8 thick al...

Page 23: ...lack plastic feet on the side of the chassis and four black plastic feet on the bottom of the chassis Retain the feet if restoring the chassis to its original portable use is anticipated 4 Find two th...

Page 24: ...an Head Phillips Screws x4 Rack Mount Ears x2 Flush Rackmount Configuration Recessed Rack Mount Installation Shown FIGURE 2 2 RACK MOUNT EAR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Artisan Technology Group Quality Instr...

Page 25: ...2 Phillips Screwdriver 2 1 8 Flat Blade Screwdriver PARTS LIST QTY ITEM VTI P N 2 Slide Rack Mount Steel 20 37 0054 020 or 2 Slide Rack Mount Steel 24 37 0054 024 1 Hardware Kit Rack Mount Slide Steel...

Page 26: ...des to the mounting brackets already installed on the chassis using the provided hardware Slide Bracket x2 Front Slide Bracket Top Slide Bracket Bottom 1 4 Pan Head Phillips Screw x3 Rack Mount Slide...

Page 27: ...r LEDs of the chassis facing front with the power switch toward the top 2 Locate two rackmount cross braces Install one each along the front of the flanges one on top and one on the bottom using four...

Page 28: ...nt Braces x2 3 8 Pan Head Black Oxide Phillips Screws x8 Front Door Aluminum Door Latch Kit Front Door Stop 1 2 Pan Head Phillips Screws x2 6 32 Hex Nuts x2 FIGURE 2 4 RACK DOOR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM A...

Page 29: ...8 32 x 1 2 Pan Head Phillips Black Oxide 37 0079 050 4 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 Flat Head Phillips Zinc 37 0080 037 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1 Lay the chassis on a protected work surface on its long side with the...

Page 30: ...door opens and closes smoothly and adjust the latch as necessary to secure the door when latched close Hinges x2 3 8 Flat Head Phillips Screws x4 Rack Mount Braces x2 1 2 Pan Head Black Oxide Phillips...

Page 31: ...VXI Technology Inc 30 CT 100B Installation Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 32: ...ion is completely transparent to the operator Just plug in the instruments then power up the chassis The power supply lines are monitored and displayed on the front panel to provide user feedback of c...

Page 33: ...MONITOR bus 2V 24V 12V 5 2V 5V STBY 24V 12V 5V CT100B Mainframe 0 1 VOLTAGE MONITOR Green Not Lit Red Within Voltage Specifications Under Voltage Over Voltage Voltage Monitor LEDs FIGURE 3 2 FRONT PAN...

Page 34: ...J jumpering 12 L line frequencies 12 M MTTR 15 O output voltage 16 P peak current 16 peak current IMP 14 power supplies 12 R rack mount 21 rack mounting 12 rack slide 21 rack mount 13 S specifications...

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