The Ametek VTI Instruments CT-100C is a portable six-slot VXIbus mainframe conforming to VXIbus Specification Revision 2.0. Designed for laboratory and field testing, this C-size chassis provides five instrument slots plus dedicated Slot 0 for the VXIbus Resource Manager. The unit integrates a 500 W auto-ranging power supply, pressurized cooling system, and monolithic backplane with automatic solid-state daisy-chaining for VME interrupt and bus grant signals.
Technical Specifications
• VXIbus Compliance: Revision 2.0
• Slot Configuration: Six total slots (five for VXIbus instruments, one for Resource Manager)
• Power Supply: 500 W @ 40 °C; auto-ranging input 100–240 V ac, 47–63 Hz
• Power Rails: +5V, +12V, +24V, +5V Standby (1 A maximum), −5.2V, −12V, −24V, −2V
• Cooling: Pressurized airflow system; 80 W/slot maximum for 10 °C rise
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Dimensions: 15 inches (W) × 8.2 inches (H) × 21 inches (D)
• Weight: 25 lbs
– Key Features
• Auto-ranging power supplies with short-circuit, over-voltage, reverse-voltage, and thermal-shutdown protection
• UL, CSA, and TUV approved
• Front panel monitoring display for all supply lines and fan status
• Rear panel open-collector monitoring of power supplies, AC input, and fans
• Monolithic, multi-layer backplane eliminates manual jumper configuration
• Removable outer cover for module access during development and troubleshooting
• Monitored fan voltage
– Portability & Installation
Bench-top, rack-mount, and portable configurations supported. Optional rackmount kit enables flush or recessed (4-inch) mounting with latched door that can be modified for external connectors and indicators.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with VXIbus instruments including VMIP modules such as DMMs, waveform generators, and digitizers. Rear panel +5V Standby connector accepts user-supplied standby power routed directly to the backplane.
