Specifications

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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
Three rack mounting kits are available for the mainframe,
providing versatile options for installation in an Agilent or
non-Agilent rack. The following rack mounting kits are
available: Standard Adapter Kit, Flush Mount Adapter Kit
and VXI
plug&play Compliant Adapter Kit.
(Applicable to all three mainframes)
Optional Rack Mounting Kits
Standard Adapter Kit for Recess, Flush or Forward Rack
Mounting
Using the Standard Adapter Kit (E8394A), the mainframe
can be recess mounted up to 10.6 inches in ∼1/2 inch
increments. (Recess mounting is required for compatibility
with the tinted acrylic door.) The mainframe can also be
mounted extended from the front of the rack from 0 to 5.8
inches in ∼1/2 inch increments, allowing mounting in racks
with shallow depths. The Standard Adapter Kit includes
handles and requires the E3664AC Support Rail Kit or the
1494-0411 Rack Slide Kit.
The Flush Mount Adapter Kit (Opt. 924 or E8400-80924),
the least expensive of the adapter kits, allows flush rack
mounting of the mainframe. It does not include handles.
The Flush Mount Adapter Kit requires the E3664AC
Support Rail Kit. The Flush Mount Adapter Kit is not
compatible with the tinted acrylic door or with the rack
slides.
Flush Mount Adapter Kit
Backplane Connector Shields
Backplane Connector Shields (Opt. 918 or E8400-80918)
are useful for improving the ground connection between a
module and the backplane. For a few modules, they are
necessary for EMC compliance to EN55011 and CISPR11.
For the vast majority of modules, they are not necessary.
Note that these shields are only useful if the module
includes contacts conforming to VXI Spec B.7.2.3.
Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Accessories
The standard mainframe is suitable for the majority of
applications. However, for EMC-sensitive applications, a
Chassis Shield Kit, Backplane Connector Shields, and EMC
Filler Panels are available.
VXI plug&play Compliant Adapter Kit
The VXI plug&play Compliant Adapter Kit (Opt. 925 or
E8400-80925) provides rack mounting compatible with the
VXI
plug&play VPP-8 Specification for ease of interconnect
with MAC Panel, Virginia Panel, TTI Testron or other
VXI
plug&play -compatible ICA receivers. The Adapter Kit
locates the mainframe in the position prescribed by the
VXI
plug&play Systems Alliance and provides four
mounting holes for attachment of the receiver adapter
frame. The VXI
plug&play Compliant Adapter Kit requires
the E3663AC Support Rail Kit or the 1494-0411 Rack Slide
Kit.
Chassis Shield Kit
The Chassis Shield Kit (E8400-80919) is used to provide
additional isolation or shielding between noisy or sensitive
modules. These newly designed, patent pending chassis
shields are easy to install and are grounded in all four
corners.
EMC Filler Panels
EMC Filler Panels (E8400-60202) are used to provide a
continuous connection across the front opening of the
mainframe. All Agilent modules include EMC contacts to the
adjacent slot. Using EMC Filler Panels in the empty slots
completes the connection and reduces radiated emissions
and increases radiated and ESD immunity.
Optional Air Filter
Air filters are not necessary on these mainframes. However,
an optional Air Filter Kit (E8395A) is available for use in
demanding environments. The airflow is reduced less than
10% with a clean air filter installed.
Accessories and Configurations