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Data Sheet

VXI Mainframes, 13-Slot C-Size,

500 & 1000 Watt

Agilent E8401A, E8403A, E8404A

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13-Slot, C-size,

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500 – 1000 watts of usable power

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Efficient, quiet cooling improves VXI module performance

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Range of mainframe monitoring capabilities for confident

measurements

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Compliant with VXIbus and VXI

plug&play

Specifications

Agilent E8404A

Description

The Agilent Technologies E8400 Series of 13-slot, C-size VXI

mainframes provides a wide range of mainframe solutions

to meet all your test system needs. They deliver innovative

cooling technology, improved backplane design, high

reliability, easy maintenance, and versatile accessories. The

innovative air distribution system used in all three

mainframes provides extremely quiet and efficient cooling.

Selection Guide

E8401A E8403A E8404A

Description: Lowest-cost,

moderate-power

mainframe

Lower-cost, high-

power mainframe

High-performance

mainframe

Number of slots: 13 13 13

Usable power: 500 W 1000 W 1000 W

Monitoring: Basic Basic Enhanced

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Agilent E8401A, E8403A, E8404A VXI Mainframes, 13-Slot C-Size, 500 & 1000 Watt Data Sheet 13-Slot, C-size, 500 – 1000 watts of usable power • Efficient, quiet cooling improves VXI module performance • Range of mainframe monitoring capabilities for confident measurements • Compliant with VXIbus and VXIplug&play Specifications • • Description The Agilent Technologies E8400 Series of 13-slot, C-size VXI mainframes provides a wide range of mainframe solutions to meet all your test system needs.
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The power supply in the E8401A VXI mainframe provides 500 watts of usable power, sufficient for most automated test applications. The power supply in the E8403A and E8404A VXI mainframes provides 1000 watts of usable power, sufficient for the most demanding automated test applications. Ample dynamic and peak current capability is provided for most applications. The basic mainframe monitoring of the E8401A and E8403A indicates normal operating conditions at a glance.
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At-a-Glance Confidence in Operation The front panel indicator lights on all three VXI mainframes give immediate visual indication that the power supply voltages are operating within the VXI Specification, the temperatures are within limit, and that the fans are operational. Backplane activity and SYSFAIL indicators are also provided. The system can be reset easily from the front panel of all three mainframes, providing reset even when the Slot 0 is inaccessible due to cabling.
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E8404A Color Graphics Display A full color graphical display on the front of the E8404A VXI mainframe provides frame status, including: • Temperatures at front, center and rear of every slot • Ambient and power supply temperatures • Power supply voltages • Power supply currents • Total power • Fans speeds • User-defined text messages • System log and timer • History VXIplug&play Compliant Adapter Kit The VXIplug&play Compliant Adapter Kit (Opt.
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Cable Routing Warranty In rack-mount installations, cables can be routed to the front of the mainframe or from below the mainframe. The optional Cable Tray (E8393A) allows cable routing under the mainframe. The Cable Tray may be mounted to provide three different heights: one EIA rack unit (44.5 mm), two EIA rack units, and halfway between one and two EIA rack units. It is compatible with the E3664AC Support Rail Kit and the 1494-0411 Rack Slide Kit.
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E8401A/03A/04A Cooling Specification Charts Power Switch • On/Standby switch on front with lighted indicator. • May be switched to On/Standby remotely via diagnostic connector (E8404A only). • May be switched to On/Standby via SCPI command (E8404A only). +5VSTDBY (Power may be provided by the user to the +5VSTDBY bus on the VXI backplane.) Current: 1 A max Voltage range: 5.25 V max., 4.875 V min.
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All other slots blocked. Airflow decreases as additional slots are opened. • Performance shown for Worst Slot (slot 2). Airflow is greater in all other slots. • Fans on Full Speed. Minimum airflow is approximately 50% with fans on Variable Speed. • Air Filter Kit not installed. Airflow is reduced approximately 10% with clean air filters installed. • Measurements taken at 1,500 m altitude.
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E8404A Enhanced Monitoring Function Interface VXI RS-232 Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output In/Out Output Output Output Output Output Output In/Out Output Output Output Output Output Output Output In/Out In/Out Output Output Output Output Output Output Module absolute, ∆T, ambient Modules, ambient Modules, ambient Out-of-limit conditions Voltages: Current: Power: Voltage Limits: Current Limits: Power Limits: Stripcharts: Histograms: Warnings: 7 VXI, 5VSTDBY 7 VXI C
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Attaching the Rack Mount Adapter to the Mainframe 10
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