This rackmount kit integrates the Astronics/EADS/Racal 1261B VXI mainframe into standard 19-inch rack environments. The hinged tinted acrylic door provides equipment protection while enabling visual inspection of internal modules and status indicators. The kit supports flexible chassis positioning—recessed up to 5 3/8 inches into the rack for optimized cable management or extended forward at standard intervals for shallow-depth installations.
Technical Specifications
-# Rackmount Configuration
• Permits chassis recession up to 5 3/8 inches into rack for cable routing
• Allows forward extension at standard intervals for depths under 24 inches
• Available in 7U and 9U form factors
• Dimensions (1261B-Linear, 7U): 12.22 inches (H) × 17.38 inches (W) × 23.68 inches (D)
-# Door Assembly
• Hinged tinted acrylic construction for visual access and EMI containment
• Integrated into select rackmount configurations
-# Cable Tray Options for 9U Chassis
• Standard: 2.25-inch high integrated tray
• Option 21: 3.9-inch high tray (10U total height)
• Option 22: 5.6-inch high tray (11U total height)
-# Support Requirements
• Requires shelf or “L” brackets in rack to support chassis weight
• Quick-disconnect slides available for tool-free installation and removal
– Key Features
• Rack ears included for secure 19-inch mounting
• Quick-disconnect slides enable rapid chassis insertion/extraction
• Hinged acrylic door allows front-panel access without removing chassis
• Modular cable tray heights accommodate varied interconnect densities
• Compatible with VXIplug&play compliant test receivers
– Typical Applications
Ideal for automatic test equipment (ATE) systems, bench-top consolidation into rack environments, and distributed VXI measurement systems requiring organized signal routing and environmental protection.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the Astronics/EADS/Racal 1261B VXI mainframe. Supports mounting of VXIplug&play compliant instrumentation within the mainframe slots.
