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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