Enclosure combines chassis, backplane, and power supply.

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Thermally managed, 10U-high system incorporates 21-slot VME64 extensions backplane with P0 connectors. Shielded EMC 19 in. subrack can accommodate up to 21 6U x 160 mm deep boards and 21 rear, 6U x 80 mm deep transition cards with ESD clips installed in each card guide. System includes wide range input, power factor correction, and 1,000 W, 4-ouptut power supply. Hot-swappable, speed controlled radial fan units provide active, controlled heat dissipation.



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Schroff Unveils Full-Featured, Transition Card-Ready, 10U, 21-Slot VME64 Extensions System



Warwick, RI, March 2003 - Schroff®, the global leader in electronic enclosure solutions, has announced the development of a new full-featured, thermally managed, 10U-high, fully integrated system incorporating a 21-slot VME64 extensions backplane with P0 connectors.

The new system features a shielded EMC 19" subrack that can accommodate up to 21 6U x 160 mm deep boards and 21 rear, 6U x 80 mm deep transition cards with ESD clips installed in each card guide; a wide range input; PFC (Power Factor Correction); and 1,000 W, 4-output power supply (+3.3V@60A, +5V@120A, +12V@17A, and -12V@17A)

Advanced thermal management features of the new system include active, controlled heat dissipation of the power supply and the boards through hot-swappable, speed controlled radial fan units for rapid MTTR, and a unique bottom-hinged honeycomb ventilation panel for air intake. The Schroff system also incorporates a display module that provides indication of DC operating voltage and fan alarm conditions.

The shielded chassis, VITA-1-1994 backplane and power supply are furnished fully assembled and wired.

The full system measures 10U (2+6+2U) high, 84 HP wide and 456.5 mm deep. Pricing starts at $3,000. Delivery is stock to 6 weeks ARO.

For more information, please visit www.schroff.us, call 888/550-9543, or contact Technical Sales, Tel: 401-732-3770; Email: info@pentair-ep.com; Web: www.schroff.us.

Pentair Electronic Packaging, headquartered in Warwick, RI, offers the complete range of Schroff® products, a world-leading brand of subracks and accessories, instrument cases, 19" cabinets, backplanes, integrated systems and enclosure hardware; and complete enclosure systems for CompactPCI and VME. More information is available at www.schroff.us.

Pentair Electronic Packaging also manufactures customer-specific enclosure systems including NEBS and outdoor aluminum enclosures; and high volume stamped chassis; as well as custom backplane design and 4-level system integration. Pentair Electronic Packaging, with 17 manufacturing locations throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia, is a subsidiary of Pentair, Inc., St. Paul, MN, (NYSE: PNR) a diversified manufacturer that operates in three principal markets: electrical and electronic enclosures, professional tools and equipment, and water and fluid technologies. More information is available at www.pentair-ep.com.

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