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Mounting the
Module in the
Backplane
Perform the following steps to mount the module.
Grounding the
Module
The module is grounded upon installation in the Quantum PLC backplane. For
instructions on grounding the backplane, see the Quantum with Unity Pro Hardware
Reference Manual.
Step Action
1 Holding the module at an angle, mount it on the two hooks located near the top of
the backplane. The following figure shows the correct way to hold the module.
2 Swing the module down so its connector engages the backplane connector.
3 Using a Phillips-head screw driver, tighten the screw at the bottom of the module
between 2 and 4 in-lbs or between .22 and .45 Newton meters of torque.
Hook
Backplane
Connector
Backplane
Module
Note: If you connect the module to the Ethernet hub or switch using a shielded
cable, the cable is also grounded. Elsewhere in this guide is a discussion of cabling
schemes and recommendations Cabling Schemes (see Cable Schemes, p. 57), as
well as instructions for connecting the module to an Ethernet network Connecting
the Cable (see Connecting the Cable, p. 62).