User manual

4.3 Installation
CPC-XTI may be installed in an empty
expan-sion slot on the mainboard of IBM-XT
or IBM-AT compatible computers. To avoid
damage please pay attention to the following
hints:
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WARNING: Computer devices and components are
sensitive against static discharge. For this
reason keep CPC-XTI in the antistatic cover
until installing. Just before removing CPC-XTI
from the protection cover touch the metal case
of your computer.
Avoid damage by achieving equal potential
between all devices on the CAN before
plugging the connection.
To the rear side connectors of CPC-XTI only
CAN networks with a physical layer complying
to CiA DS-102 may be attached.
In some versions of CPC-XTI PC interface
and CAN bus are not galvanic decoupled. Use
in systems with diverging ground potential of
PC and CAN bus is not permitted in this case.
Besides the instructions below carefully
observe the instructions in the computers user
manual.
If you are not sure about the installation
please contact EMS Dr. Thomas Wünsche.
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Execute the following steps for installation only
if you have knowledge about and ex-
perience in installing PC plug-in boards:
•
Disconnect the computer from the
power line.
•
Open the case of the computer and
remove the cover from the expansion
slot rear panel.
•
Insert CPC-XTI carefully into the ISA or
EISA slot. For this take the card at its
top corners and shift it down into the
slot equally. Push onto the upper side
of CPC-XTI to achieve correct seat in
the slot.
If the card can not be inserted
without problems, please don’t use
extensive force. Remove the card
and retry.
• Fix the mounting screw and close the
PC case. Connect the required cables.
If you do not have sufficient knowledge and
experience to install the board, please consult
a computer service person with the mentioned
prerequisites.
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