Kontron PMC240 - Manual (Page 45)

PMC240 Installation
ID 25270, Rev. 01 © 2002 PEP Modular Computers GmbH Page 3 - 3
3. Installation
The PMC240 has been designed for easy installation. However, the following standard precau-
tions, installation procedures, and general information must be observed to ensure proper in-
stallation and to preclude damage to the board or injury to personnel.
3.1 Hardware Installation
The product described in this manual can be installed in any available CMC / PMC compliant
carrier or CPU board (host).
3.1.1 Safety Requirements
The board must be securely fastened to the host using appropriate retaining screws and stand-
offs to ensure proper grounding and to avoid loosening caused by vibration or shock.
In addition the following electrical and mechanical hazard precautions must be observed.
Caution, Electric Shock Hazard!
Ensure that the system main power is removed prior to installing or removing
this board. Ensure that there are no other external voltages or signals being
applied to this board or other boards within the system. Failure to comply with
the above could endanger your life or health and may cause damage to this
board or other system components including process-side signal conditioning
equipment.
ESD Equipment!
This PEP board contains electrostatically sensitive devices. Please observe
the following precautions to avoid damage to your board:
Discharge your clothing before touching the assembly. Tools must be dis-
charged before use.
If working at an anti-static workbench with professional discharging equip-
ment, ensure compliance with its usage when handling this product. Other-
wise, avoid as much as possible contact with on board components,
connector pins, or board conductive circuits.
Warning!
Variants of the PMC240 with fiber optic connectors have connector EMC
shielding which can be damaged by improper handling during installation or
removal. DO NOT USE ANY FORCE when (de-)mating the PMC240 bezel
and the front panel. It can happen that the shielding tabs snag on the host
board and get damaged if force is applied!
If necessary, partially disassemble the host front panel to free the PMC240.