Specifications

Configuration and Installation
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EPC-8 Insertion
The EPC-8 must be installed onto a subplane that fits between the EPC-8 and the
VMEbus backplane. Subplanes are discussed in more detail in Appendix E.
The subplane is installed first, connecting to the backplane. After installing the
subplane, the EPC-8 processor module can be inserted into the VMEbus chassis.
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 MAKE SURE THAT POWER TO YOUR VME SYSTEM IS OFF . THE
EPC-8 MODULE IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE INSERTED OR REMOVED
FROM LIVE BACKPLANES .
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 WHEN INSERTING THE EPC-8 MODULE , AVOID TOUCHING THE CIR -
CUIT BOARD AND CONNECTOR PINS , AND MAKE SURE THE
ENVIRONMENT IS STATIC - FREE .
√ Make sure the ejector handles are in the normal (non-eject) position. (Push
the top handle down and the bottom handle up so that the handles are not
tilted.)
√ Slide the EPC-8 module into the left-most slot occupied by the subplane.
Use firm pressure on the handles to mate the module with the connectors.
√ Tighten the retaining screws in the top and bottom of the front panel to
ensure proper connector mating and prevent loosening of the module due to
vibration.
Connecting Peripherals to the EPC-8
WARNING!
DO NOT PLUG IN ANY CABLE OR CONNECTOR INTO THE FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS
WHILE THE SYSTEM IS POWERED UP . IN GENERAL , ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT IS NOT
DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND POTENTIAL DAMAGE THAT COULD ARISE FROM
FLUCTUATIONS IN POWER . NEVER PLUG IN A SERIAL OR PARALLEL DEVICE , KEYBOARD ,
TRANSCEIVER , MONITOR OR OTHER COMPONENT WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ON.
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