4.3 Installation. EMS CPC-PP

User Manual CPC-XTI

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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CPC-XTI User Manual

Execute the following steps for installation only if you have knowledge about and experience in installing PC plug-in boards:

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Disconnect the computer from the power line.

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Open the case of the computer and remove the cover from the expansion slot rear panel.

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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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