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VME8100

8U 21 Slot VME64/64X Enhanced Crate Series

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Home Powered CratesVME Powered CratesEnhanced Series VME8100

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  • 19″ x 8U (6+2) enclosure

  • 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules

  • Pluggable Power Supplies with different configurations up to 2500 W

  • Available with VME64, VME64X compliant monolithic backplane

  • Pluggable 2U Fan Unit

  • Short circuit protection

  • Over / Undervoltage protection

  • Over temperature protection

  • CAN bus, Ethernet, USB, RS232 interface for remote monitoring and control

  • SBC controlled with graphic OLED Display

  • Automatic Daisy Chain, CBLT compliant

  • Easy firmware upgrading

  • Libraries, Demos (C and LabView) and Software tools for Windows and Linux

The Mod. VME8100 crates are based on a modularity concept and consist of three detachable parts easily to exchange:

  • The Subrack (Bin + Backplane): Mod V8100XX 8U Bin, with 21 slot monolithic backplane, (VME64/ VME64X).

  • The Pluggable Power Supply: Models V81XX, VME Power supply with different configurations, allows up to 2500 W output.

  • The Pluggable ventilation and control unit (2U Fan Tray): Mod A8160 Smart VME Fan Unit, with OLED display and various interfaces.

Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over / Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection. Remote monitoring and control take place through CAN bus, Ethernet, USB and RS232 interfaces. The crates are also SBC controlled via graphic OLED Display, provides Automatic Daisy Chain and supports Chained Block Transfers (CBLT). User-friendly control software completes the VME 8100 features. The Unit is powered by 92 ÷264 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power factor 0.98% (230VAC).

Software

CAEN HV Wrapper Library

Library for CAEN Power Supply Control

OPC Server

OPC Server for CAEN Power Supplies


Ordering Options

Code Description
WV8100VME000

VME8100/00 – VME64 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 20A)

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WV8100VME001

VME8100/01 – VME64 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 20A)

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WV8100VME002

VME8100/02 – VME64 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 40A)

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WV8100VME003

VME8100/03 – VME64 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 40A)

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WV8100VME004

VME8100/04 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 110A)

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WV8100VME005

VME8100/05 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME006

VME8100/06 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS
WV8100VME007

VME8100/07 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS
WV8100VME008

VME8100/08 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME009

VME8100/09 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME010

VME8100/10 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J2, smartfan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS
WV8100VME011

VME8100/11 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 110A)

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WV8100VME012

VME8100/12 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME013

VME8100/13 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS
WV8100VME014

VME8100/14 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 20A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS
WV8100VME015

VME8100/15 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME016

VME8100/16 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 220A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 110A)

RoHS
WV8100VME017

VME8100/17 – VME64X 8U crate, 21 slot J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit, (5V 110A, ±12V 40A, 3.3V 220A)

RoHS

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    Name
    Package
    No. of Slots
    Width
    Height
    Backplane connectors
    Pluggable power supply
    Pluggable fan unit
    Remote control
    Output power
    VME8200

    VME8200

    VME64X

    21 (6U), 21 Rear

    19”

    9U: (8U + 1U Air Filter)

    VME64X J1/J0/J2

    Yes

    Yes

    RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, Ethernet

    1200 W @ 100 Vac 2530 W @ 211 Vac

    VME8100

    VME8100

    VME64, VME64X

    21 (6U)

    19”

    8U

    VME64 J1/J2, VME64X J1/J2, VME64X J1/J0/J2

    Yes

    Yes

    RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, Ethernet

    1200 W @ 100 Vac 2530 W @ 211 Vac

    Technical Specifications

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    Mechanics

    8U bin for 6U x 160 mm VME cards, 21 slots, 2U space for fan tray

    Backplane

    VME64 J1/J2, VME64X J1/J2 – J1/J0/J2
    Automatic daisy chain, CBLT compliant

    Mains input

    Auto range: 92 ÷264 Vac, 50÷60 Hz,
    inrush current: <16 A @ 230 Vac power. fact. > 0.98 @ Output Power > 1 kW

    Maximum Total Output Power

    • 1200 W @ 100 Vac
    • 2530 W @ 211 Vac

    Fuse

    External 16 A, type B/C

    Output power

    • 110/220 A @ +5 V
    • 20/40A @ +/-12 V
    • 110/220 A @ +3.3 V

    Isolation

    CE acc. to EN 61010

    Power requirements

    1760W @ 100Vac at full load; 3600W @ 211Vac at full load

    Load Regulation

    • < 10 mV for 0-100% load change @ +5 V
    • < 10 mV for 0-100% load change @ +3.3 V
    • < 15 mV for 0-100% load change @ +/-12 V

    Efficiency

    75% ÷ 85% @ 230 Vac configuration dependent

    Noise and ripple (backplane connector)

    • +5 V < 10 mVpp, <1 mVrms Typ: 4.0 mVpp, 0.5 mVrms
    • +3.3 V < 10 mVpp, <1 mVrms Typ: 6.0 mVpp, 1.0 mVrms
    • +/-12 V < 10 mVpp, <2 mVrms Typ: 8.0 mVpp, 1.5 mVrms

    Interface

    RS 232, USB (2.0), CAN bus, Ethernet

    Temperature sensors

    • Power Supply Control: nr. 1

    • FAN Unit: nr. 1

    • Backplane: nr. 8 (optional)

    Over Voltage Protection

    Trip Off when the output voltage > 103% ÷ 120% (programmable) of set voltage

    Under Voltage Protection

    Trip Off when the output voltage < 80% ÷ 97% (programmable) of set voltage

    Over Current Protection

    Trip Off when the current > programmable Iset value

    Over Temperature Protection

    Trip Off when temperature of a single Power Supply block > 90° C
    Signaled:

    • temperature FAN Unit > 50°C
    • temperature Power Supply Control > 65° C

    Operation

    0÷50°C without derating

    Cooling Airflow

    540 m³/h (at maximum fan speed)

    Firmware

    VME8100 firmware can be upgraded via Ethernet

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