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HEWLETT-PACKARD WARRANTY STATEMENT .............................................. 3

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................. 4

WARNINGS ................................................................................................................. 4

Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................ 5

Reader Comment Sheet ................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 1

Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 9

Product Overview ......................................................................................................... 9

Preparing Your VXI System for Use .......................................................................... 10

AC Power Requirements ..................................................................................... 10

Positioning the Mainframe for Adequate Cooling .............................................. 10

Connecting the

Mainframe to a Permanent Earth Ground ........................................................... 11

Installing VXI Instruments ......................................................................................... 12

Installing C-Size Instruments .............................................................................. 13

Installing A- and B-Size Instruments .................................................................. 14

Front Panel Features ................................................................................................... 15

Diagnostic Connector ................................................................................................. 16

+5VC (pin 6) ....................................................................................................... 17

+12VC (pin 7) ..................................................................................................... 17

+5V STDBY (pins 8, 21) .................................................................................... 17

SYSRESET* (pin 10) .......................................................................................... 17

ACFAIL* (pin 23) ............................................................................................... 17

Using the Remote Power-On Pins ....................................................................... 18

Disabling the On/Stdby Switch ........................................................................... 19

Mainframe Options and Accessories .......................................................................... 21

Chapter 2

Rack Mounting and Option Installation ................................................................... 23

Chapter Overview ....................................................................................................... 23

Rack Mounting the HP E840xA Mainframe .............................................................. 23

Parts List .............................................................................................................. 24

Rack Mounting the HP E840xA using Support Rails ......................................... 25

Procedure ............................................................................................................. 25

Rack Mounting the HP E840xA Using Rack Slide Rails ................................... 29

Procedure ............................................................................................................. 29

Installing the Cable Tray............................................................................................. 34

Parts List .............................................................................................................. 34

Procedure ............................................................................................................. 34

Installing the Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915) ........................................................ 36

Parts List .............................................................................................................. 36

Installing the Intermodule Chassis Shields ................................................................. 38

Parts List .............................................................................................................. 38

HP E8401A, E8403A User and Service Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Parts List ......................24 Rack Mounting the HP E840xA using Support Rails ......... 25 Procedure ......................25 Rack Mounting the HP E840xA Using Rack Slide Rails ........29 Procedure ......................29 Installing the Cable Tray..................... 34 Parts List ......................34 Procedure ......................
Page 2 Removing the Rear Panel from the Mainframe ..........45 Removing the Mainframe Cover ................. 46 Replacing the Basic Monitor Board ..............47 Replacing the HP E8401A Power Supply ............48 Replacing the HP E8403A Power Supply ............49 Replacing the Impeller ..................50 Replacement Power Cords..................
Page 3: Edition 1
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be interrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Documentation History All Editions and Updates of this manual and their creation date are listed below. The first Edition of the manual is Edition 1. The Edition number increments by 1 whenever the manual is revised. Updates, which are issued between Editions, contain replacement pages to correct or add additional information to the current Edition of the manual.
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Loveland Manufacturing Center declares that the product: Product Name: HP E8401A, E8403A C-Size VXI Mainframes Model Numbers: HP E8401A, E8403A Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications (preliminary): Safety: IEC 1010-1 (1990) including Amendment 2 (1996)/EN 61010-1 (1993) CSA C22.2 #1010.1 (1992)
Page 6 Notes:...
Page 7: Reader Comment Sheet
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter contains general information on the operating features of the HP E8401A and E8403A C-Size VXI mainframes. The following table lists the differences between these two mainframes: Power Supply Basic ° ° C to 55...
Page 10: Preparing Your Vxi System For Use
Preparing Your VXI System for Use The HP E840xA mainframes are shipped from the factory ready to use. This section describes important mainframe installation procedures. AC Power The HP E840xA mainframes can be operated at line voltages of 90 VAC to 264 VAC, and line frequencies of 47 Hz to 66 Hz. The...
Page 11: Connecting The Mainframe To A Permanent Earth Ground
2. Attach the other end of the wire to a permanent earth ground using toothed washers or a toothed lug. Figure 1-1. Connecting an HP E840xA Mainframe to a Permanent Earth Ground (HP E8403 shown, HP E8401 is similar) WARNING...
Page 12: Installing Vxi Instruments
Installing VXI Instruments The HP E840xA mainframes have 13 slots labeled 0 through 12. Any VXI instrument can be installed in any slot; however, slot 0 is reserved for devices capable of providing the system’s slot 0 functionality. This functionality includes: •...
Page 13: Installing C-Size Instruments
Figure 1-2. Installing C-Size Instruments in the HP E840xA Mainframe WARNING All instruments within the VXI mainframe are grounded through the mainframe chassis. During installation, tighten the instrument’s retaining screws to secure the instrument to the...
Page 14: Installing A- And B-Size Instruments
HP E1407A A/B Module Carrier extends the P1and P2 connectors on the VXIbus backplane. This carrier is recommended for B-Size, slave-only devices which have the P1/P2 connectors. Figure 1-3. Installing A- and B-Size Instruments in the HP E840xA Mainframe WARNING All instruments within the VXI mainframe are grounded through the mainframe chassis.
Page 15: Front Panel Features
(low), this line resets the VXI system; all VXI instruments are rest to their power-on state. û Refer to “Diagnostic Connector” on page 16. Diagnostic Connector Figure 1-4. HP E8401A and E8403A Basic Monitoring Front Panel Chapter 1 Getting Started 15...
Page 16: Diagnostic Connector
Diagnostic Connector The 25-pin Sub-D diagnostic connector provides access to backplane voltages, power supply and backplane temperatures, and output signals. The pins are described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. Diagnostic Connector Pin Descriptions Pin # Function Description +5 VM +5V backplane voltage monitor (high impedance). (+4.875 Vdc to +5.125 Vdc) -12 VM -12V backplane voltage monitor (high impedance).
Page 17: 5Vc (Pin 6)
+5VC The +5 volt output allows you to power external TTL circuits if required. The maximum current allowed from this supply is 1.0A (pin 6) +12VC The +12 volt output allows you to power external circuits, charge a battery, or power relays if required. The maximum current allowed from this supply (pin 7) is 1.0A +5V STDBY...
Page 18: Using The Remote Power-On Pins
Disconnecting pin 5 from pin 18 turns the mainframe off. 0Ω Resistor Figure 1-5. Remote Standby Switch Wiring. Note Pin 18 is ground in the HP E8401 and E8403 mainframes. Therefore, you only need to ground pin 5 to turn the mainframe on. 18 Getting Started Chapter 1...
Page 19: Disabling The On/Stdby Switch
Disabling the The front panel On/Stdby switch is disabled by removing surface mount 0Ω resistor located on the front monitor board (see Figure 1-6). The resistor is On/Stdby Switch labeled: REM PWR JUMPER Location of 0Ω resistor Figure 1-6. Disabling the On/Stdby Switch Caution After removing the 0Ω...
Page 20 4. Remove the 0Ω resistor by heating both sides simultaneously with soldering irons. Separate the resistor from the board by gently pressing the tips of the soldering irons together. 5. Save the resistor in order to re-enable the On/Stdby switch. Again, heat damage may prevent the resistor from being re-installed.
Page 21: Mainframe Options And Accessories
Mainframe Options and Accessories Table 1-2. HP E840xA VXI Mainframes options and accessories Description Option Number Product Number Cable Tray Kit Option 914 HP E8400-80914 Tinted Acrylic Door Kit Option 915 HP E8400-80915 Backplane Connector Shields Option 918 HP E8400-80918...
Page 22 22 Getting Started Chapter 1...
Page 23: Rack Mounting And Option Installation
• HP E840xA Air Filter Kit ......42 Rack Mounting the HP E840xA Mainframe The HP E840xA is mounted into standard EIA cabinets using the rack mount adapter options and support rail or rack slide kit shown in Table 2-1.
Page 24: Parts List
Adapter-to-Mainframe Screws - m5x8 pan head 0515-0979 Adapter Dress Screws 0570-1577 Channel Nuts (for adapter dress screws) 0590-0804 HP E840xA Flush Mount Adapter Option 924 (kit p/n E8400-80924) Rack Mount Adapter (left) E8400-61205 Rack Mount Adapter (right) E8400-61206 Adapter-to-Mainframe Screws - m5x8 pan head...
Page 25: Rack Mounting The Hp E840Xa Using Support Rails
Rack Mounting the This section contains instructions for mounting the HP E840xA mainframe in an EIA cabinet using the HP E3664A support rail kit. The E3664A kit can HP E840xA using be used with any of the rack mount adapter options; however, the E3664A Support Rails is only compatible with HP cabinets.
Page 26 "center" holes of the EIA rack units (Figure 2-2). Note If you are using the HP E840xA VXIplug&play Compliant adapters (Option 925), position the adapters such that all three mounting holes are directly over holes on the rack’s vertical rails, and that the adapter flanges cover nine full EIA rack units with no overlap.
Page 27 4. Attach the support rails to the rack’s inside vertical rails. The support rails must be positioned behind the bottom channel nuts installed in Step 3 (Figure 2-3). Use four channel nuts and the four 0.5x10-32 support rail-to-rack pan head screws to secure the rail. Position Rail Behind Bottom Channel 0.5x10.32...
Page 28 5. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the m5x8 pan head screws provided. To mount the mainframe flush with the rack front, begin with the 3rd hole from the front of the adapter (Figure 2-4). With the standard adapters (Option 923), the mainframe can be recess mounted up to 270.7 mm (10.6 inches), or extended out from the rack up to 147.6 mm (5.8 inches) in 12.3 mm (approximately 1/2 inch) increments.
Page 29: Rack Mounting The Hp E840Xa Using Rack Slide Rails
(Option 924). Procedure 1. Attach the handles to the standard adapters using the m5x10 flat head screws (Figure 2-5). Handles are included only with the HP E840xA Standard adapters (Option 923). m5x10 Flat Head Screws Figure 2-5.
Page 30 (Figure 2-6). If you are using the HP E840xA VXIplug&play Compliant adapters (Option 925), position the adapters such that all three mounting holes are directly over holes on the rack’s vertical rails, and that the adapter flanges cover nine full EIA rack units with no overlap.
Page 31 4. From the bottom channel nut inserted in Step 3, count up four holes. Slide a channel nut over the corresponding hole on the inside vertical rail (Figure 2-7). Install a second channel nut on the inside rail four holes above the first nut. Repeat for the other rail. Install channel nuts on the corresponding holes on the rear inside rails.
Page 32 5. Remove the chassis section from the intermediate section (Figure 2-8). (The chassis section will be connected to the mainframe in Step 7.) Slide the intermediate section back into the stationary section. Depress From Back Rack Rear Rack Front Side To Remove Stationary Section Stationary Section Chassis Section...
Page 33 7. Attach the rack mount adapters to the mainframe using the eight m5x8 pan head screws provided. To mount the mainframe flush with the rack front, begin with the 3rd hole from the front of the adapter (Figure 2-10). The mainframe can be recess mounted up to 270.7 mm (10.6 inches) in approximately 12.3 mm (1/2 inch) increments.
Page 34: Installing The Cable Tray
The cable tray can be used when the mainframe is on a bench top or when mounted in a standard EIA cabinet. The tray is compatible with the support rail (HP E3664A) and rack slide (HP p/n 1494-0411) kits.
Page 35 Note If the mainframe is mounted extending out from the rack, install the cable tray with the notched end at the front of the mainframe. 3. If the mainframe will be placed on a bench top, attach the mainframe feet to the cable tray. If the mainframe is to be rack mounted, you can save rack space by leaving the feet off.
Page 36: Installing The Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915)
Installing the Tinted Acrylic Door (Option 915) This procedure describes how to install the Tinted Acrylic Door on the HP E840xA mainframe. The door requires the Standard Adapter Kit (p/n E8400-80923), and is compatible with either the support rail kit (HP E3664A) or the rack slide kit (p/n 1494-0411).
Page 37 m5x10 Flat Head Screws m5x10 Flat Head Screws Rubber Door Stop Hinge Head Pins Screws Door Latch Rubber Door Stop Figure 2-12. Installing the Acrylic Door Hinges, Door Stops, and Latch Keeper. 4. Slide the mainframe into the rack until the rack mount adapters contact the rack’s vertical rails.Start the dress screws but do not tighten.
Page 38: Installing The Intermodule Chassis Shields
Installing the Intermodule Chassis Shields This procedure describes how to install kit p/n E8400-80919 - Intermodule Chassis Shields in the HP E840xA mainframe. The chassis shield is HP’s implementation of VXI revision 1.4, specification B.7.3.4 that allows grounded shielding between mainframe slots. The shield is used to isolate VXI modules that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) at excessive levels, or to protect VXI measurement modules from noise sources.
Page 39 grounding spring socket VXI module guide chassis shield guide use a small screw driver to secure spring under socket tab Figure 2-13. Installing the Grounding Springs and Chassis Shield. Chapter 2 Rack Mounting and Option Installation...
Page 40: Installing The Backplane Connector Shields
Installing the Backplane Connector Shields This procedure describes how to install backplane connector shields (kit p/n E8400-80918 in the HP E840xA mainframe. The shields are HP’s implementation of VXI revision 1.4, specification B.7.2.3 which ensures compliance with RFI levels specified in standards EN55011 and CISPR11.
Page 41 Backplane Backplane Shields Shields Backplane Backplane Figure 2-14. Positioning the Backplane Shields on the Connectors. 2. To install the screws, firmly press the screw onto a Torx driver. This prevents the screw from falling off as you reach into the mainframe. Placing a sheet of paper under the backplane connectors will catch screws if they fall.
Page 42: Hp E840Xa Air Filter Kit
HP E840xA Air Filter Kit An optional air filter kit can be purchased for the HP E840xA mainframe. Figure 2-15 shows how to install the kit. 1. Remove the four screws from the rear panel as shown in Figure 2-15.
Page 43: Servicing Your Mainframe
No Power Line Fuse There are NO replaceable power line fuses on the HP E8401A and E8403A VXI Mainframes. If the mainframe power supply fails to operate, the power supply should be replaced. Exchange assemblies are available; refer to Table 3-2.
Page 44: Isolating Problems
This section contains instructions for replacing the basic monitor, power supply, power supply fan, and impeller.These assemblies are available from Hewlett-Packard under the part numbers shown in Table 3-2. Contact the HP TMO Business Center at 1-800-829-4444 to obtain replacement assemblies.
Page 45: Removing The Rear Panel From The Mainframe
3. To replace the panel, insert the three tabs into the slots at the top of the mainframe. Rotate the panel down until it is flush against the mainframe. Replace all 14 screws. Figure 3-1. Removing / Replacing the Mainframe Rear Panel (HP E8403 shown, HP E8401 is similar) Chapter 3 Servicing Your Mainframe 45...
Page 46: Removing The Mainframe Cover
Removing the 1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord. Mainframe Cover 2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to “Removing the Rear Panel from the Mainframe” on page 45 for instructions. 3. Remove the mainframe cover by removing the ten m3x6 flat head torx screws (five on each side of the mainframe).
Page 47: Replacing The Basic Monitor Board
Replacing the Basic 1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord. Monitor Board 2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to “Removing the Rear Panel from the Mainframe” on page 45 for instructions. 3. Remove the mainframe cover by removing the ten m3x6 flat head torx screws (five on each side of the mainframe).
Page 48: Replacing The Hp E8401A Power Supply
3. Gently pull the supply out from the connectors on the backplane adapter board. Figure 3-4. Removing the HP E8401A Power Supply. 4. Install the exchange power supply. Keep the replacement power supply to the far right in the mainframe. Make sure the supply is firmly inserted into the backplane connectors.
Page 49: Replacing The Hp E8403A Power Supply
Do not carry the supply using the rings. Figure 3-5. Removing the HP E8403A Power Supply. 4. Install the exchange power supply. Keep the replacement power supply to the far right in the mainframe. Make sure the supply is firmly inserted into the backplane connectors.
Page 50: Replacing The Impeller
Replacing the 1. Turn off the mainframe and remove the power cord. Impeller 2. Remove the rear panel. Refer to “Removing the Rear Panel from the Mainframe” on page 45 for instructions. 3. Disconnect the impeller wires from the backplane by gently pulling down on the wire housing (Figure 3-6).
Page 51: Replacement Power Cords
8. Replace the rear panel. Make certain that all 14 screws are secured. Replacement Power Cords Table 3-3 lists the power cords rated for use with the HP E840xA mainframes. If it becomes necessary to replace the power cord, obtain the appropriate cord listed in the table or use a cord with the same voltage and current ratings.
Page 52 52 Servicing Your Mainframe Chapter 3...
Page 53: Hp E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications
Mechanical Module Size: Specifications Thirteen (13) C-Size slots. The mainframe also accepts A- or B-size modules using the HP E1403 or E1407 Adapters. Mainframe Dimensions: Height: 352 mm (13.9 inches) (8 EIA rack units) Width: 424.5 mm (16.7 inches) Depth: 631 mm (24.9 inches)
Page 54: Output Power Specifications
IMP = Rated mainframe peak DC output current as defined by the VXIbus Specification. IMD = Rated mainframe peak-to-peak dynamic current as defined in the VXIbus Specification by a current vs. frequency curve. 54 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix A...
Page 55: Output Voltage Specifications
Efficiency decreases slightly with lower output load. Power Switch: On/Standby switch on front. Indicators: ON indicator green when mainframe powered on Standby indicator amber in Standby and ac power line connected. May be switched On/Standby remotely via Diagnostic Connector. Appendix A HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications...
Page 56: Cooling Specifications
Fans on Full Speed. Minimum airflow is approximately 50% with fans on Variable Speed. • Air Filter Kit not installed. Airflow is reduced approximately 10% with clean air filters installed. • Measurements taken at 1,500m altitude. 56 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix A...
Page 57 High Speed above approximately 50°C ambient. Assuming default limits: At full load: Low Speed up to approximately 30°C High Speed above approximately 40°C At no load: Low Speed up to approximately 40°C High Speed above approximately 50°C Appendix A HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications...
Page 58: Acoustical Noise Specifications
Monitor(Status) – Backplane SYSFAIL: Glows amber when backplane signal SYSFAIL* is asserted. • Switches On/Standby • Fan Mode: Switch all fans between full speed and variable speed modes. • Reset: Asserts backplane signal SYSRESET*. 58 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix A...
Page 59: Environmental Specifications
Conforms to EN61010-1 including Amendment 2 (IEC 1010-1 including Amendment 2) Certified to CSA 1010.1 NRTL Listing to UL 3111-1 Conforms to EN60950 (IEC 950) Certified to CSA 950. NRTL Listing to UL 1950 Compliance. Appendix A HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications...
Page 60 This may be useful, for example, with custom modules that do not meet the VXI near-field radiation spec. The HP chassis shields are easy to install and are grounded in all four corners (patent applied).
Page 61 MTTR, Power Supply: <10 minutes (with mainframe and modules fully installed in rack) • MTTR, Impeller and/or Fan: <10 minutes (with mainframe and modules fully installed in rack) • Air Filter Replacement (if kit installed): <2 minutes. Appendix A HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications...
Page 62 62 HP E8401A, E8403A Product Specifications Appendix A...
Page 63 Backplane Specifications Basic Monitor Specifications mainframe cooling Mainframe Options and Accessories Mechanical Specifications cable tray installation chassis shield installation connecting the HP E8400A to earth ground On/Stdby switch, disabling connector shields Options, mainframe backplane, Output Power Specifications cooling Output Voltage Specifications...
Page 64 HP E8400A mainframe remote power-on pins Replacement Power Cords replacing the basic monitor board replacing the impeller , 48, replacing the power supply slide rails...

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