Artesyn MVME51005E SBC Installation and Use (July 2014) - Manual (Page 26)

Hardware Preparation and Installation
MVME51005E Single Board Computer Installation and Use (6806800A38D) 28
1.3.1 PMC Modules
PMC modules mount on top of the MVME5100. Perform the following steps to install a PMC
module on your MVME5100.
Note: This procedure assumes that you have read the user’s manual that came with your
PMCs.
1. Attach an ESD strap to your wrist. Attach the other end of the ESD strap to an electrical
ground. Note that the system chassis may not be grounded if it is unplugged. The ESD
strap must be secured to your wrist and to ground throughout the procedure.
2. Perform an operating system shutdown. Turn the AC or DC power off and remove the AC
cord or DC power lines from the system. Remove chassis or system cover(s) as necessary
for access to the VME modules.
3. If the MVME5100 has already been installed in a VMEbus card slot, carefully remove it as
shown in and place it with connectors P1 and P2 facing you.
4. Remove the filler plate(s) from the front panel of the MVME5100.
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this equipment. Use extreme
caution when handling, testing and adjusting.
Inserting or removing modules with power applied may result in damage to module
components. Avoid touching areas of integrated circuitry, static discharge can damage
these circuits.