Installation Ci Box ICE Interface Ci Box ICE Interface Installation and Configuration Guide Part No. V4115-0001 V4115-0002 EN www.vintenradamec.
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Contents Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference. Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions Safety cautions are included in these instructions.
Safety and About this Manual Operating Environment CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical specifications for the operating limits for the product. Cleaning WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning. CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes. Only use detergent-based cleaners.
Components and Connections Ci Box Front View 1 Ci Box Rear and Underside View 2 9 3 11 8 7 6 5 4 10 10 11 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem output port* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components and Connections Box Contents Optional Accessories 6 1 x8 2 V4115-1900 x6 3 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ci box ICE interface 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC adaptor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet cable, 2 m 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ci box fixing kit 5 . . . . . .
Installation Tools Required Fitting the Rubber Feet Pozidriv PZ-1 screwdriver. Note The supplied rubber feet should always be fitted to the base of the Ci box unless it is to be mounted using the rack shelf kit. 1. Peel the self adhesive backing from the rubber foot. Potentiometer adjuster or small flat blade screwdriver. OR 2. Press the rubber foot firmly into place in one of the mounting point recesses on the base of the Ci box. Fit the other three rubber feet using the same procedure.
Installation Fixing Kit Mounting 1. Fit the screws through the holes in the Velcro straps, with washers 3. Wrap the Velcro straps around the equipment the Ci box is being attached to, such as a tripod leg. either side of the straps. x2 2. Attach the straps to two of the mounting holes on the Ci box.
Installation 4. Continue to wrap and overlap the whole of the Velcro straps around the equipment and the Ci box so that the Velcro can secure it tightly in position. Rack Shelf Kit Mounting Two Ci boxes can be mounted to the rack shelf in the following configurations: Front mounted OR Rear mounted 1. Choose the mounting configuration option which best suits the requirements of the rack installation.
Installation 2. Place the Ci box on a level surface with the underside facing upwards in the required orientation. 4. Secure the Ci box to the rack mount shelf using four of the M3 countersink screws provided. 3. Place the rack mount shelf over the Ci box as shown below. Carefully align the four screw holes in the box with the required mounting position holes in the shelf. 5. Turn the rack mount shelf back over and install it into the 19 inch rack.
Installation 6. Fit the supplied cable clips to the back edge of the rack mount shelf to secure any connecting cables used in the installation. System Connections Front Panel Data Connections ICE Ethernet control data connection * Ci-1 box only.
Installation Rear Panel Data Connections Power Connections Powering Up Before powering up, ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly. RS232/422 serial data connections to compatible robotic heads and camera control units To power up, connect the AC adaptor to the power supply. The power indicator LED on the Ci box will illuminate.
Configuration Data Indication Adjusting the Modem Signal Level (Ci-1 Only) The data indication LED shows the current system communication status of the Ci box. In installations where long cable runs are used for the modem data to control heads, it may be necessary to boost the signal level to compensate for distance. 1. Using a potentiometer adjuster or a small screw driver, turn the modem gain control clockwise to increase the output signal level.
Maintenance Changing the Data Baud Rate (Ci-1 Only) Routine Maintenance Depending on the requirements of the installation, the data baud rates of the modem input and output channels on the Ci-1 can be independently changed with the mode selection switches. The following data baud rates are available for selection: The Ci box requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from checking the connections and overall operation periodically.
Troubleshooting Fault The Ci box is not powering up. Check Comments Check that the AC adaptor is connected and secured. If the Ci box is being powered by a battery pack, ensure that the battery is fully charged. See the section Rear Panel Data Connections on page 11 Check that AC power is being supplied to the AC adaptor. Intermittent or no communication with connected camera equipment. 14 Check that the camera equipment is receiving power and is switched on.
Technical Specification and General Notices Technical Specification FCC Certification Physical Data Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807 g (1.8 lb) Height (without feet attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.4 mm (1.6 in.) Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181.8 mm (7.2 in.) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168.5 mm (6.6 in.
General Notices FCC Declaration of Conformity This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) 1.This product may not cause harmful interference. 2.This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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