The VM9000 is a VXI Modular Instrumentation Platform (VMIP) carrier unit that consolidates up to three high-performance instrument modules within a single C-size VXIbus card slot. This open-platform architecture eliminates the need for multiple slot allocations, delivering equivalent functionality of three independent devices while reducing physical footprint and system cost. Each integrated module functions as a separate VXIbus device with its own Unique Logical Address (ULA) and VXIplug&play driver support, enabling mixed instrument configurations from VTI Instruments and third-party manufacturers across over 20 available module options.
Technical Specifications
• Mechanical Form Factor: Single C-size VXIbus slot
• Module Capacity: Up to three VMIP instruments per carrier
• Available Instrument Modules: Over 20 unique configurations
• VXIbus Compliance: Full specification support including all seven power supply lines, TTL bus triggers, and interrupt signals
• Device Addressing: Independent ULA assignment per integrated module
– Key Features
• Open-platform design supports instrument modules from multiple manufacturers
• Each module operates as independent VXIbus device with dedicated driver support
• High-performance instrumentation accommodation including 6.5 digit DMMs, 1 ns counter/timers, and 50 MSa/s arbitrary waveform generators
• Factory assembly available for multi-function instrument configurations
• Prototyping module (VM7000) enables custom circuitry integration
– System Benefits
• Significantly reduces test system footprint by consolidating three instruments into one slot
• Lowers overall acquisition system cost through slot consolidation
• Maintains independent device addressing and driver management
• Enables customized configurations based on application requirements and budget constraints
– Compatibility & Integration
• VXIbus specification compliant
• Compatible with VTI Instruments VMIP module family
• Carrier unit required for all VMIP module installations
• Individual modules cannot be ordered separately without corresponding VM9000 carrier
