RLE FMS V.1.13 - Manual (Page 184)

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A FMS Expansion Cards
A.2.2 Install an Expansion Card in a 1U FMS
Expansion cards are shipped with a ribbon cable and five screws, although only one screw will
be used for the installation process. To install a FMS expansion card:
1 Remove the four screws that secure the lid to the FMS. Lift off the lid. Then, remove the
four hex standoffs on the two COM1 ports (for the location of the hex standoffs, see Figure
A.1 on page 180 ).
2 Remove the terminal blocks.
3 Remove the cover plate labeled Expansion Card from the back of the lid.
4 On the expansion card, set the card slot address (SW2 DIP switches) to address 1 (for a
location of the DIP switches, see Figure A.4 on page 181 ). Switch 1 should be On, and
switches 2 through 4 should be Off.
5 Align the holes in the card with the four posts and one screw setting on the main FMS unit.
Make sure the two double rows of pins align next to each other, and the green inputs point
toward the rear of the unit.
6 Snap the card onto the four posts and secure the provided screw into the remaining hole.
You will know the card is in place if it is very difficult to remove.
Do not overlook installation of the screw. This screw grounds the expansion card
and is critical to the FMS performance.
7 Connect the ribbon cable between the main FMS board and the expansion card.
Note The ends of the ribbon cable are keyed, which means they will only fit onto the two double
rows of pins—one on the main board, one on the expansion card—in one direction. Align
the keyed sides of the ribbon cable with the notches in the plastic surrounding the rows of
pins, and push down securely. Always place and remove the ribbon cable with a straight up
and down motion. Pulling the cable to one side or another will bend the pins in the
connectors and damage the boards
8 Installation is complete. Place the lid back on the FMS and secure it with the four screws in
the lid and the four hex standoffs.
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