The Keysight/Agilent/HP E1400B is a C-size, 13-slot VXI mainframe engineered to serve as a stable platform for VXI module integration in test and measurement systems. This high-power mainframe delivers substantial power delivery capacity while maintaining VXIbus specification revision 1.4 compliance, enabling interoperability across a broad range of VXI instruments and supporting complex automated test equipment configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: C-size VXI mainframe with 13 slots
• VXIbus Compliance: Specification revision 1.4
• Power Delivery: High power mainframe designation; comparable E1401B model rated at 900W @ 25°C, 800W @ 40°C, and 650W @ 55°C
• Line Voltage Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 400 Hz AC and DC line voltages supported on certain configurations
• Cooling: Variable-speed fan system for thermal management
• Backplane: Solid-state automatic bus grant sensing with empty slot bypass; compatible with Agilent backplane connector shield kits
• Diagnostic Monitoring: Rear-panel diagnostic connector for remote power supply voltage, fan function, and backplane temperature monitoring
– Key Features
• Automatic input voltage adjustment for nominal 100/120 VAC and 220/240 VAC operation
• Power factor corrected input section spanning 100–240 VAC
• Seven standard VXIbus power supply voltages with overvoltage, overcurrent, and temperature protection
• Designed for straightforward service and maintenance to minimize system downtime
• Stable backplane architecture optimized for reliable VXI module integration
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems
• Multi-module VXI instrument integration
• High-power test and measurement platforms requiring distributed module control
– Compatibility & Integration
The E1400B provides optical, coded electrical, and binary interfaces for connection to equipment under test. Full VXIbus specification compliance ensures seamless interoperability with standard VXI instruments and third-party modules within mixed-vendor test environments.
