The Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology 70-0155-000 is a blank front panel engineered to occupy unused module slots in VXIbus mainframes. It maintains a clean, flush front panel finish while preserving system structural integrity and airflow management in unpopulated slot positions. This panel integrates directly into VXI Technology SMIP II Series modular signal switching systems, where it fills empty slots within high-density, reconfigurable switch architectures.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Blank Front Panel
• Manufacturer: Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology
• Model Number: 70-0155-000
• Form Factor: Standard VXIbus card slot configuration
• Installation Method: Slides into module slot groove and secures flush with mainframe front panel
– Key Features
• Designed for VXIbus mainframe compatibility
• Fills unused slots to eliminate unsightly gaps in modular systems
• Supports flexible, high-density switch configurations in SMIP II Series installations
• Maintains consistent front panel appearance across mixed module deployments
• Aids in thermal management and airflow integrity within enclosed mainframe designs
– Typical Applications
• VXIbus test system configuration where not all available slots are populated with active switching modules
• SMIP II Series modular signal switching systems requiring aesthetic and functional slot coverage
• Mixed-module test architectures combining active switches with unpopulated positions
– Compatibility & Integration
The 70-0155-000 integrates with VXIbus mainframes and is specifically engineered for the SMIP II Series family of modular signal switching systems. These systems employ flexible, high-density plug-in module architectures that allow custom switch configurations through module combination and intermixing. The blank panel ensures unused slots remain covered and do not compromise system presentation or operational performance.
Original manufacturing by Ametek, VTI Instruments, and VXI Technology has reached End-of-Life status. Third-party suppliers continue to stock and support this component for legacy system maintenance and expansion.
