Description
The National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe is a versatile and robust piece of equipment designed to accommodate up to 13 modules. It features a reversible base that is rack-mountable, ensuring it can be easily integrated into various setups. Compatibility is a key aspect of this mainframe as it is fully compatible with the VXI family, making it a flexible choice for different VXI modules.
When it comes to power requirements, the VXI-1501 is adaptable, being operable on both 110VAC and 220VAC, and can even run on a 400 Hz frequency AC line or DC line. Its power supply is robust, providing a maximum power consumption of 1690 W at 25°C and 1488 W at 55°C. This ensures that even the most power-intensive modules can be supported.
To maintain optimal operating temperatures, the mainframe is equipped with a cooling system featuring variable speed fans and two fan modes. These are designed to provide sufficient cooling for each module, with the ability to maintain a 60 W cooling capacity per module and a maximum temperature rise of 10°C.
Safety is also considered with seven types of supply voltages, each safeguarded against potential electrical issues with overvoltage, overcurrent, and thermal protection. For maintenance, the VXI-1501 is user-friendly, offering removable parts that allow for straightforward replacement without the need for disassembling the entire rack.
An additional feature includes a 25-pin port located on the rear side for auxiliary power supply monitoring, providing an easy method for technicians to ensure the power supply is functioning correctly. Despite its obsolete status announced by National Instruments, the VXI-1501 Mainframe remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Product | VXI-1501 Mainframe |
| Number of Slots | 13 |
| Mounting | Reversible base, rack-mountable |
| Compatibility | Fully compatible with VXI family |
| Power Supply | Operable on 110VAC or 220VAC, 400 Hz frequency AC line or DC line |
| Cooling System | Variable speed fans with two fan modes |
| Supply Voltages | Seven types, all electrically protected (overvoltage, overcurrent, thermal protection) |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1690 W at 25°C, 1488 W at 55°C |
| Cooling Capacity | 60 W per module, 10°C rise max |
| Maintenance Feature | Removable parts for easy replacement |
| Auxiliary Power Supply Monitoring | 25-pin port at rear side |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Q1: How does the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe’s cooling system maintain optimal operating temperatures for its modules?
A1: The National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe’s cooling system is designed to handle a maximum temperature rise of 10°C for each module.
Q2: What is the maximum power consumption of the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe at an ambient temperature of 25°C, and how does this compare to its power consumption at 55°C?
A2: The National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe’s cooling system maintains optimal operating temperatures for its modules by utilizing variable speed fans and offering two fan modes, which provide sufficient cooling to maintain a 60 W cooling capacity per module and ensure a maximum temperature rise of only 10°C.
Q3: How does the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe accommodate module cooling requirements and ensure safety against potential electrical issues?
A3: The National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe accommodates module cooling requirements through a cooling system equipped with variable speed fans and two fan modes, capable of maintaining a 60 W cooling capacity per module with a maximum temperature rise of 10°C, and ensures safety against potential electrical issues by providing seven types of supply voltages, each with overvoltage, overcurrent, and thermal protection mechanisms.
Q4: What is the maximum temperature rise that the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe’s cooling system is designed to handle for each module?
A4: The National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe boasts key features such as the capacity to house up to 13 modules, a reversible and rack-mountable base for easy integration, and full compatibility with the VXI family, enhancing its versatility. It operates on both 110VAC and 220VAC, with the capability to run on a 400 Hz frequency AC or DC line, and has a robust power supply that supports maximum power consumption of 1690 W at 25°C and
Q5: What are the key features and specifications of the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe, and how do they contribute to its functionality and compatibility with the VXI family of modules?
A5: The maximum power consumption of the National Instruments VXI-1501 Mainframe at an ambient temperature of 25°C is 1690 watts, which is higher than its power consumption at 55°C, which is 1488 watts.
