Ametek / VTI Instruments / VXI Technology VM9000 VXI Modular Instrumentation Platform

The VM9000 is a VXI Modular Instrumentation Platform (VMIP) carrier unit that consolidates up to three instrument modules within a single C-size VXIbus card slot. This open-platform architecture eliminates the need for multiple slot allocations, delivering equivalent functionality of three independent devices while reducing physical footprint and system cost. Each integrated module functions as a separate VXIbus device with its own Unique Logical Address (ULA) and VXIplug&play driver support, enabling mixed instrument configurations from VTI Instruments and third-party manufacturers across over 20 available module options.

Technical Specifications

• Mechanical Form Factor: Single C-size VXIbus slot


• Module Capacity: Up to three VMIP instruments per carrier


• Available Instrument Modules: Over 20 unique configurations


• VXIbus Compliance: Full specification support including all seven power supply lines, TTL bus triggers, and interrupt signals


• Device Addressing: Independent ULA assignment per integrated module

Key Features

• Open-platform design supports instrument modules from multiple manufacturers


• Each module operates as independent VXIbus device with dedicated driver support


• instrumentation accommodation including 6.5 digit DMMs, 1 ns counter/timers, and 50 MSa/s arbitrary waveform generators


• Factory assembly available for multi-function instrument configurations


• Prototyping module (VM7000) enables custom circuitry integration

System Benefits

• Significantly reduces test system footprint by consolidating three instruments into one slot


• Lowers overall acquisition system cost through slot consolidation


• Maintains independent device addressing and driver management


• Enables customized configurations based on application requirements and budget constraints

Compatibility & Integration

• VXIbus specification compliant


• Compatible with VTI Instruments VMIP module family


• Carrier unit required for all VMIP module installations


• Individual modules cannot be ordered separately without corresponding VM9000 carrier