Description
GNP PDSi CPCI IDE Drive Carrier 1-502516 12V Load Card CompactPCI Rev B
The GNP PDSi 1-502516 is a CompactPCI (cPCI) IDE Drive Carrier card configured as a 12V dummy load for power supply testing. Rather than housing an actual IDE drive, this carrier board is fitted with high-wattage load resistors and a wiring harness that draw a controlled 12V load, allowing technicians to stress-test or validate a CompactPCI power supply without requiring a live drive. The PCB is labeled "LOAD CARD 12V" on its front faceplate and carries revision B of board design 000807.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: GNP PDSi (GNP Computers)
- PCB Part Number: 1-502516
- Board Design Number: 000807, Rev B
- Form Factor: CompactPCI (cPCI) full-size card with front-panel ejector handles
- Function: 12V dummy load / power supply test card for cPCI chassis
- Front faceplate label: LOAD CARD 12V
- Load components: 5 high-wattage wirewound/ceramic resistors mounted on PCB
- Wiring harness: red and blue/teal wires connecting resistors to cPCI power rails
- Rear connector: CompactPCI backplane connector (visible in photos)
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Card only — no additional accessories included
Applications
CompactPCI (cPCI) is a rugged, high-availability bus standard derived from PCI but using the Eurocard mechanical form factor and a passive backplane — widely adopted through the late 1990s and 2000s in telecommunications infrastructure, military/defense systems, industrial automation, and test & measurement platforms. Dummy load cards like the GNP PDSi 1-502516 are used during chassis bring-up, power supply validation, and burn-in testing: by populating a cPCI slot with a known, stable resistive load instead of a live board, engineers can verify that the chassis power supply delivers correct 12V output under realistic load conditions without risking damage to production hardware. They are also useful for thermal testing of chassis airflow and for diagnosing intermittent power rail issues. This card would have been used in GNP PDSi cPCI development or test environments and remains directly applicable to any lab or field team working with CompactPCI chassis today.
This GNP PDSi CompactPCI IDE Drive Carrier (PCB 1-502516, Rev B) has been inspected and is in good condition. The board shows normal handling wear consistent with prior use in a test environment. The load resistors, wiring harness, and CompactPCI connectors all appear intact with no visible damage. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
GNP PDSi |
Model: |
1-502516 |
MPN: |
1-502516 |
Type: |
CompactPCI IDE Drive Carrier / 12V Load Card |
SKU: |
28402 |
Revision: |
Rev B |
PCB Number: |
000807 |
Form Factor: |
CompactPCI (cPCI) Card |
Voltage: |
12V |
Application: |
Power Supply Testing / Dummy Load |
Interface: |
CompactPCI (cPCI) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no additional accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
GNP PDSi 1-502516 CPCI IDE Drive Carrier Rev B inspected and in good condition. Load resistors, wiring, and cPCI connectors appear intact. Normal handling wear. Please contact us with any questions. |
