The Agilent/Keysight E1401A is a C-size, 13-slot VXI mainframe engineered for high-density instrumentation and power-intensive applications. It delivers a service-accessible, ultra-reliable power supply with automatic line voltage adjustment and integrated pressurized air channel cooling to support demanding VXI-based data acquisition and instrument control systems.
Technical Specifications
Form Factor & Architecture
• C-size VXI mainframe with 13 slots for plug-in modules
• Compliant with VXI Specification (Rev. 1.4) and VMEbus system specification (Rev. C.1)
• Solid-state automatic daisy-chain jumpering for VMEbus grant and interrupt acknowledge lines
Power Supply
• Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC with power factor correction; supports 50 Hz and 60 Hz line frequencies
• 15A fast blow fuse (Agilent p/n 2110-0054) shipped standard
• Service-accessible rear panel design
• Automatic voltage adjustment for nominal 100/120 VAC and 220/240 VAC inputs
• Optional 400 Hz AC or DC line power operation available
Thermal Management
• Integrated pressurized air channel cooling with variable-speed fan system
• 60 Watts per slot dissipation with 10°C rise across typical dense modules
• Up to 75 Watts per slot dissipation acceptable at 15°C rise
• Manual high-speed fan setting for maximum airflow when required
Physical & Mechanical
• Backplane with injector surface rails for module insertion and extraction
• Compatible with optional Agilent backplane connector shield kit (p/n E1400-80920)
• Optional rack mount kit available for VXI plug&play-defined interconnect fixtures
– Key Features
• Ample dynamic and peak current capacity for power-hungry modules
• Automatic daisy-chain configuration eliminates manual switch settings
• Fast serviceability with rear panel power supply access
• Supports VXI plug&play specifications
– Typical Applications
Custom high-performance VXI systems requiring multiple instrument modules, data acquisition platforms with stringent thermal constraints, and industrial test systems demanding high availability and quick maintenance.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts 13 C-sized VXI modules. Compatible with VXI plug&play interconnect fixtures via optional rack mount kit. Compliant with current VXI and VMEbus standards.
