Getting Started

Intelligent Cooling The IntelliFrame Mainframe provides optimal cooling for all installed modules. The mainframe uses an intelligent, adaptive cooling scheme to efficiently remove heat while maintaining quiet operation. The mainframe monitors the temperature rise of the exhaust air above each module slot and automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep the temperature rise to user specified temperature rise or less for the each module. You can also manually set the fan to full speed to provide maximum cooling.

Air is exhausted at the sides of the mainframe, allowing you to stack the mainframe with other rackmount equipment. You don't have to worry about restricting airflow out of the top of the mainframe or creating a chimney effect.

Cooling is not wasted on empty slots. IntelliGuides automatically direct air to only those slots containing modules; empty slots are shut off. The mainframe directs airflow across each installed module from the bottom to the top of each slot. Baffles balance the airflow from the front to back and across occupied slots in the mainframe.

You can remove the air filter from the rear of the mainframe. The fans can be replaced without disassembling the entire mainframe.

High Cooling The VX1420A Super Cooler has all the features of the VX1410A IntelliFrame Mainframe, but with higher cooling capacity and very quiet operation. The higher cooling fan operates at a low fan speed with equivalent airflow.

Backplane The IntelliFrame Mainframe has an auto configuration, solid-state backplane that uses electronic jumpering of the IACK and BUS GRANT signal lines. There are no jumpers to move or install on the backplane. This results in a high quality backplane that is ideal for ATE systems that must be reconfigured frequently. The EMI DIN shields are standard to provide superior EMI protection.

Full differential distribution of the CLK10 signals provides a clean timing source for your VXIbus instruments.

Optional Rackmounts and You can order the IntelliFrame Mainframe with user-installed rackmounts and Cable Trays cable trays. The cable trays provide a means to conveniently route cables from the front of the modules to the rear of the mainframe. Options 1U and 2U cable

tray depths range from 1.75 to 6.0 inches. Install Option 1U to provide a

1.75-inch, 2.5-inch, or 4.25-inch deep cable tray. You can install Option 2U to provide a 3.5-inch, 4.25-inch, or 6.0-inch deep cable tray.

The rackmount adapters let you recess the mainframe from the front panel mounting surface at specified depths from 0.735 inches to 5.735 inches in

0.5-inch increments. Similarly, you can configure the mainframe to extend out of the front of the rack at specified depths (0.57 inches to 5.57 inches in 0.5-inch increments).

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VX1410A & VX1420A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual