New PXI Express System with 18 Slots in 19” Width
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical
connection and protection solutions, announced today it is expanding its
SCHROFF enclosures product range for PXI systems by adding an 18-slot
SCHROFF PXI Express (PXIe) system with a modular structure used in
complex measurement and simulation applications. SCHROFF's PXI Express
is the next generation solution to its PXI offerings and is based on
high-speed PCIe bus. The SCHROFF PXI Express is a modular system made up
of standard assemblies ensuring high flexibility and allowing the system
solution to be economically adapted to customer requirements.
The new 18-slot PXIe system is based on a modular SCHROFF RatiopacPRO
enclosure with an intelligent ventilation concept and integrated fan
control. The system features a system slot, a system timing slot for
feeding in very precise clock signals, and 16 hybrid slots for PXI
Express or PXI cards laid out over a width of 84 HP (19“ wide). The
hybrid slots make the system completely backward-compatible making it
easier to change over from PXI to PXI Express in phases.
The backplane of the 18-slot PXIe system has been given a predominantly
passive design. The necessary PCI bridge, PCIe switch and clock
functions are implemented with the same separate modules that are used
for the smaller 8-slot PXIe system. There are more of them integrated
here: 2 PCI bridge modules for 2 x 8 PCI connector positions to ensure
the ability to communicate with all 16 hybrid slots using the PCI bus, 4
PCIe switches and one trigger bridge linking the bus segments to each
other individually and uni-directionally. A high-performance PSU
designed for industrial use supplies the system with the conventional PC
voltages (3.3V, 5 V, ±12 V and 5 V standby). If the main switch is
enabled, the system can be started or shut down by means of the push
button. The button is equipped with an LED ring that can be used to
display various system states, e.g. "Proper function" (LED lights up
green) or "Temperature critical" (LED flashes red). This is implemented
using an additional microcontroller on the backplane. This function has
been retrofitted for the smaller 8-slot PXIe system, which means that
the users have useful system information easily accessible.
For more information visit https://schroff.nvent.com/en/schroff-na/pxi-pxi-express-systems.
nVent offers a wide range of enclosures to accommodate key systems. Our
enclosures are marketed under the nVent HOFFMAN and nVent SCHROFF brands
and offer double protection. The SCHROFF brand offers an extensive
portfolio of accessories for protecting printed circuit boards, such as
card retainers, conduction-cooled board supports, front panels and
handles, subracks, cases, backplanes, power supplies, cabinets and
pre-assembled chassis for embedded computing systems as well as hardware
management systems. For further information, please visit schroff.nvent.com.
About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical
connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical
solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We
design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance
products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most
sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a
comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening
and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are
recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our
principal office is in London, United Kingdom and our management office
in the United States is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our robust portfolio
of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and
includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks
owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.
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Amy Escobio, 858-740-2501
nVent Enclosures
Amy.Escobio@nVent.com
Source: nVent Electric plc