Data Sheet
C-Size, High-Power VXI
Mainframe, 13-Slot
Agilent E1401B
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13-Slot, C-size
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High peak and dynamic currents
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Ultra-reliable power supply
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Easy to service while mounted in a test rack
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MTTR 5 minutes for power supply or fans
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Improved, uniform airflow
Agilent E1401B
Description
The E1401B is Agilent Technologies’ high-power, highperformance C-size, 13-slot VXI mainframe. Ample
dynamic and peak currents are available for the most
demanding, power-hungry applications.
The Agilent E1401B is well suited for applications that
require high-density instrumentation. The E1401B complies
with the VXI
plug&play
Specification, and an optional rack
mount kit is available for attaching VXI
plug&play
-defined
interconnect fixtures. This mainframe also complies with
the VXI Specification by providing injector surface rails
used by the QUIC easy module insertion and extraction
system. Agilent’s industry-leading Pressurized Air Channel
cooling technology is integrated into this C-size mainframe.
This mainframe provides for easy airflow and power supply
serviceability via the rear panel. The backplane features
solid state automatic daisy-chain jumpering for VMEbus
grant and interrupt acknowledge lines, eliminating the need
for hand selection of switch settings. It is also compatible
with the Agilent backplane connector shield kit (p/n E1400-
80920).
Refer to the Agilent Technologies Website for instrument
driver availability and downloading instructions, as well as
for recent product updates, if applicable.
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Remote Monitoring
A connector on the rear panel provides access to all the
power supply voltages, remote on/standby, ACFAIL,
SYSRESET, and +5VSTDBY.
Mechanical Specifications
mm inches
Height without bottom feet: 310 12.2
Height with bottom feet: 323 12.7
Height with cable tray: 352 or 396 13.9 or 15.7
Width: 426 16.8
Depth without rear feet: 574 22.6
Depth with rear feet: 590 23.2
Weight: 21 kg / 46 lbs
Allow at least 100 mm (4 in) in front of the mainframe for terminal modules and cabling.
Allow 1 rack unit (EIA) = 1.75 inches for top ventilation.
Power
The power supply generates backplane logic signals ACFAIL* and
SYSRESET* in full compliance with the VXI Specification, Revision 1.4.
Temp. Available Power
120–240 Vac
(1)
Usable Power 120–
240 Vac Input
(2)
Usable Power 100
Vac Input
(2)
25° C 1690 W 900 W 650 W
40° C 1690 W 800 W 650 W
55° C 1488 W 700 W 650 W
(1) Sum of voltages times the currents—not always usable due to thermal shutdown.
(2) Total output before thermal protection shutdown.
Power Supply Protection
All outputs are protected from over-temperature, overvoltage, over-current, short-to-ground, and short to other
supplies. Protection made is full shutdown. Recovery occurs
when standby or line is recycled.
Power Input
50-60 Hz input power:
Automatic voltage ranging, nominal range: 100-240 Vac ±10%
Nominal frequency range: 50-60 Hz ±10%
400 Hz input power:
Nominal voltage range: 100-120 Vac ±10%
Nominal frequency: 400 Hz ±10%
dc input power:
Input voltage range: 100 Vdc min. - 370 Vdc max.
Inrush current: 40 A max.
+5VSTDBY: 1 A max. (user-supplied; power taps
located on rear for input of standby
voltage and ground to backplane)
Note: Cannot be used on GFI circuit.
General Characteristics
Airflow and Power Supply Serviceability
• Power input and cooling air intake is through the rear
• Power supply is serviceable through the rear panel
• Cooling air exhaust is through the sides and top
• Three air filters are mounted on the rear panel, accessible
without tools for cleaning
• Cableless power supply interconnect to the backplane
eliminates risk of miswiring
Product Specifications
VXI Characteristics
VXI device type: Mainframe
Data transfer bus: All per VXIbus Specification, Rev. 1.4
Size: C
Slots: 13
Connectors: P1/2
Shared memory: n/a
VXI buses: All per VXIbus Specification, Rev. 1.4
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All other slots blocked. Airflow decreases as additional
slots are opened.
• Performance shown for Worst Slot (slot 3). Airflow is
greater in all other
slots.
• Fans on Full Speed.
• Measurements taken at 1,500 m altitude.
Environmental and Regulatory
Acoustic Noise
Low-speed fan: 48 dBA sound pressure
(at bystander
position)
High-speed fan: 56 dBA sound pressure
(at bystander
position)
Shielding
Intermodule: Intermodule gasketing provided per
VXI Rev. 1.4, B.7.2.3
Backplane: Backplane connector shields per VXI
Rev. 1.4, B.7.2.3
(available as Opt 918
and as a separate accessory, Agilent
E1400-80920)
Intermodule chassis: Intermodule chassis shields per VXI
Rev. 1.4, B.7.3.4
(available as a
separate product, Agilent E1409B)
Electromagnetic Compliance
To ensure compliance with RFI levels specified in standards
EN55011 and CISPR11, the Backplane Connector Shields
must be installed in the mainframe. Order Option 918 to get
shields installed at the factory.
The Agilent E1409B C-Size Chassis Shield allows grounded
shielding between mainframe slots in the E1401B and
E1421B VXI Mainframes. This shield fits between slots not
using up a mainframe slot.
EMC MIL-STD-461 Specifications
Within the requirements of MIL-STD-461 methods CE01,
CE03 (relaxed 30 dB below 2 MHz, relaxed 10 dB between 2
and 15 MHz), CS01, CS02, CS06, RE01 (relaxed to 10 dB),
RE02, RS02, and RS03.
VXI-8 Specification Draft 2.0. Fixture revision 1.7.
• VXI-8 Standard Modules installed in all other slots.
• Performance shown for Worst Slot (slot 8) and Best Slot
(slot 10).
• Front-to-Rear Variance 32% worst case.
• Fans on Full Speed.
• Measurements taken at 1,500 m altitude.
Agilent E1401B Cooling Specification Charts
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You Need to Order
ABCDEFGHIJK L For re-orders use
part number:
Option 908 - Flange Kit: • • • • 5063-9218
Option 914 - Cable Tray Kit:
••• • •• E1400-80004
Option 915 - Smoked Acrylic Door Kit:
••••• E1400-80915
Option 916 - Recess Mount Kit:
••••••••••E1401-80916
E3665AC Rail Kit (preferred for E366XX racks):
• ••• ••••E3665AC
Option 917 - VXI Support Rail Kit:
• ••• ••••E1401-80917
Rail Kit from Non-Agilent Rack Vendor:
• ••• ••••Not sold by Agilent
1494-0058 - Heavy-duty Rack Slide Kit**:
••• • 1494-0058
1494-0064 - Slide Brackets
(for non-Agilent racks):
••• • 1494-0064
E1400-80002 - Cable Access Panel
44.5 mm (1.75 in.):
••• • •• E1400-80002
E7731A - Agilent Rack Filler Panel, 1 EIA Unit:
••• • •• E7731A
**Cable Tray Kit is required.
Note: Select only ONE from within the boxes with the heavy border.
Bench Top Mounting
Find the column (A, B, or C) that contains the desired rackmounting components, then follow the column down for
ordering information.
Recommended Configurations
Desired rack mounting components: ABC
Benchtop: •••
Cable tray:
44.5 mm (1.75 in.
or 88.9 mm (3.50 in.):
••
Handles: • •
You Need to Order
ABC For re-orders
use part number:
Option 907 - Handle Kit: • • E1400-80907
Option 914 - Cable Tray Kit:
•• E1400-80004
Desired rack-mounting components: ABCDEFGHIJKL
Basic Recessed Rack-mount: ••••••••••••
Smoked Acrylic Door:
•••••
Rack Slides: ••• •
Cable Tray: 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) or: • ••• • ••
88.9 mm (3.5 in.): ••••• • ••
Recommended Configurations
Find the column (A, B, C, etc.) that contains the desired combination of rack-mounting
components, then follow the column down for ordering information.
Recess rack mounting is preferred for VXI mainframes using modules with QUIC terminal blocks (see the Interconnect and Wiring section). Recess rack mounting allows
room for these terminal blocks in a standard rack with a door.
Recess Rack-Mounting Configuration Guide
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Select one of the following based on the rack system you use:
Description Product No.
Rail Kit (use w/Agilent E366XX racks) E3665AC
Support Rail Kit
(1)
E1401B 917
Rail kit from non-Agilent vendor n/a
Select any of the following based on need for cable access:
Description Product No.
Cable Access Panel (44.5 mm/1.75 in.) E1400-80002
Filler Panel (one EIA unit) E7731A
(1)
For any Agilent rack.
Flush Rack-mount Configuration
Components selected in column A: cable Tray (either 44.5 mm or 88.9 mm), Handles,
Rack Slides. Place order for:
Mainframe Options
Description Product No.
High-Power VXI Mainframe, C-Size, 13-Slot E1401B
VXI Module Installation w/standard address E1401B 500
Additional Service Manual E1401B 0B1
You Need to Order
ABCDE For re-orders
use
part number:
Option 908 - Flange Kit: • • 5063-9218
Option 909 - Handle and Flange Kit:
•• • 5063-9225
Option 914 - Cable Tray Kit:
••• E1400-80004
E3665AC - Rail Kit (preferred for Agilent
E366XX racks):
• ••• E3665AC
Option 917 - Support Rail Kit (for any
Agilent rack):
• ••• E1401-80917
Rail Kit from Non-Agilent Rack Vendor:
• ••• Not sold by
Agilent
1494-0058 - Heavy-duty Rack Slide
Kit**:
• 1494-0058
1494-0064 - Slide Brackets
(for non-Agilent racks):
• 1494-0064
E1400-80002 - Cable Access Panel 44.5
mm (1.75 in.):
••• E1400-80002
E7731A - Agilent Rack Filler Panel,
1 EIA Unit:
••• E7731A
Mainframe Options and Rack-mount Configuration Examples
The following is a sample mainframe order including
mainframe options from the E1401B Ordering Guide and a
rack-mount configuration taken from the Recess Rackmounting Configuration Guide. Begin by selecting the
correct chart for Bench Top Mounting, Flush Rackmounting, or Recess Rack-mounting as desired. Check off
the rack-mount components you will need and find the
vertical column that matches your configuration. Follow
that column down to find option and part numbers for
ordering.
Note: Select ONE from within the box with the heavy border.
** Cable Tray Kit is required.
Recommended Configurations
Desired rack-mounting
components:
ABCDE
Basic Flush Rack-mount: •••••
Cable Tray:
44.5 mm (1.75 in.
or 88.9 mm (3.50 in.):
•••
Handles: •• •
Rack slides: •
Find the column (A, B, C, etc.) that contains the desired
rack-mounting components, then follow the column down
for ordering information.
Flush Rack-Mounting Recess Rack-mount Configuration
Rack-mount components selected in column F: Smoked Acrylic Door, Cable Tray, Handles. Place order for:
Mainframe Options
Description Product No.
High-Power VXI Mainframe, C-Size, 13-Slot E1401B
VXI Module Installation w/standard address E1401B 500
Additional Service Manual E1401B 0B1
3 yr Retn to Agilent to 1-yr OnSite Warr E1401B W01
Spare Power Supply 650 W E1401-69202
Backplane Connector Shield Kit E1401B 918
Rack-mount Options
Description Product No.
Handle and Flange Kit E1401B 909
Cable Tray Mounting Kit E1401B 914
Smoked Acrylic Door Kit that mounts in front E1401B 915
Recess Mounting Kit E1401B 916
5 yrs of Customer Return Repair Service
Space Power Supply 650 W
Backplane Connector Shield Kit
E1401B W50
E1401-69202
E1401B 918
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Note: Nonrecess rack-mounting is possible simply by mounting Rack Flanges directly to
the mainframe. The Smoked Acrylic Door, however, may not be used except in the
recess mounted mode with the Recess Mount Kit (Opt 916). The cable tray is optional.
Recess and Flush Rack-Mounting Details
Description Product No.
Cable Access Panel (44.5 mm/1.75 in.) E1400-80002
Filler Panel (one EIA unit) E7731A
Select any of the following based on need for cable access:
Description Product No.
Heavy Duty Rack Slide Kit, non-tilt 1494-0058
Slide Brackets for non-Agilent racks 1494-0064
Select one of the following based on the rack system you use:
Description Product No.
Handle and Flange Kit E1401B 909
Cable Tray Mounting Kit E1401B 914
Rack-mount Options
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