VXI-1500

National Instruments VXI-1500 Mainframe
Features

• Auto Bus Grant Daisy-Chaining (No Backplane Jumpers Required)
• 1100 W (115 VAC Input) or 1420 W (230 VAC Input) of Available Power
• 1100 W of Heat Dissipation by Filtered Forced-Air Cooling
• Universal AC Input: Auto-Voltage and Auto-Frequency Ranging
• Over-Current Protection Via Push-Reset Circuit Breaker (No Loose Fuses to Replace)
• Removable Modular Power Supply with a MTBF of 50,000 Hours
• Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibit Via a Rear Panel Connector
• On/Off Switch Located on the Front Panel for Easy Access and Recessed to Prevent Accidental Switching
• Removable Positive Pressure Modular Cooling Unit with a MTBF of 30,000 Hours
• Selectable Fan Speed for Maximum Cooling or Quiet Operation
• Recessed Module Mounting Surface for Concealing Cable Back Shells, Terminal Block Carriers, and Other Accessories
• Integrated Lower Cable Management Channel
• Rack-Mount or Bench-Top Installation
• Removable Front Door

The National Instruments VXI-1500 mainframe combines a high-performance 13-slot backplane with a high-output power supply. This mainframe’s structural design has been optimized for maximum usability in a wide range of applications. The VXI-1500 fully complies with the VXIbus Specification Revision 1.4. It is also VXIplug&play-compatible.

The VXI-1500’s modular design ensures the highest level of maintainability. This results in a very low mean time to repair (MTTR). With the appropriate adapters, the 13 C-Sized VXIbus slots can accommodate A-Sized and B-Sized modules.