Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B Portable Six-Slot VXIbus Mainframe
Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology Modular Instrument Chassis. Voltage: 115 VAC / 220 VAC auto-select.
- Model
- Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,600
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CT-100B
This unit
The Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B is a portable, six-slot VXIbus mainframe designed for laboratory and field test applications. This C-size mainframe conforms to VXIbus Specification Revision 1.4 and accommodates five VXIbus-compatible instrument modules plus a dedicated Resource Manager slot. A multi-layer, monolithic backplane with automatic solid-state daisy-chain jumpering enables reliable interrupt and grant signaling.
The unit measures 8.2" W × 15" H × 21" D and weighs 28 lbs, with a removable outer cover for straightforward module access during development and troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance- Input voltage: 115 VAC / 220 VAC auto-select; 90–132 VAC operating range for 115 VAC nominal
- Frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz
- Total power output: 450 W @ 40 °C
- Per-slot allocation: 60 W/slot maximum for 10 °C rise
- 5V standby supply: Rear panel connector provides 5V STANDBY routed directly to backplane for battery backup and reference oscillators
- Power supplies: UL, CSA, and TUV approved with short-circuit, over-voltage, reverse-voltage, and thermal-shutdown protection
- Monitoring: Front-panel display of all supply line status Architecture
- Slots: Six total - five for VXIbus modules, Slot 0 for Resource Manager
- Backplane: P1 and P2 VXIbus connectors per standard specification
- Cooling: Pressurized airflow system with rear-mounted intake, directed under card cage for even distribution
Key Features
- Multi-layer backplane design reduces noise and crosstalk
- Pressurized cooling increases MTBF and module reliability
- Flexible deployment: bench-top, portable, or rack-mount (with optional kit)
- All power rails monitored and displayed in real time
- Removable enclosure simplifies module insertion and removal
Typical Applications
- Portable automated test systems for field environments
- Laboratory instrument integration and measurement platforms
- Modular data acquisition and signal processing
Compatibility & Integration The CT-100B is fully VXIbus Revision 1.4 compliant and accepts any standard VXIbus module. The 5V standby supply supports optional battery-backed or reference oscillator circuits. Fused input selection accommodates both 115 VAC and 220 VAC mains.
Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B price
This Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B is listed at $1,600. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology CT-100B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
