VXi EX7000 User Manual

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EX7000 Series Preparation for Use 

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This section provides a step-by-step process for setting up the EX7000 series assemblies for use. 
For simplicity, the EX7000 series assemblies, including the EX71HD, EX72SF, and EX7400 will 
be referred to as EX7000 in this section. It covers hardware installation, input connections, and 
software installation. 

When the EX7000 is unpacked from its shipping carton, the contents should include the following 
items: 

•  EX71HD, EX72SF, or EX7400 

•  EX7000 Series User’s Manual (this manual) 

•  VTEX Switch Driver Programmer’s Manual 

•  VXI Technology, Inc. Drivers and Product Manuals CD 

•  Power line cord 

All components should be immediately inspected for damage upon receipt of the unit. 

The EX7000 is designed to be largely insensitive to external electrical, magnetic, and thermal 
disturbances. However, as with all precision instrumentation, certain precautions, if taken into 
consideration, can help achieve maximum performance. 

1)  The unit should be located away from sources of extreme high or low temperatures. 
2)  The unit should be located away from sources of high magnetic fields such as motors, 

generators, and power transformers. 

The EX71HD and EX72SF employ active cooling for maximum product reliability. The EX7400 
may or may not employ such cooling, depending on the expected power consumption. When any 
of the EX7000 family of products is installed into a test fixture, the user must ensure that adequate 
air flow is provided to all components.