Advantech MIC-3081 manual

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    Advantech CompactPCI ™ Modular Industrial Computer MIC - 3081 10U high 8 - slot enclosure with CT bus and rear I/O for CompactPCI™ backplane[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page II Copyright Notice Th is document is copyrighted, 200 3 . All rights are reserved. The ori ginal manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page III Product warranty Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel auth[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page IV Packing List Before installation, ensure that the following materials have been received: • One MIC - 3081 CompactPCI ™ enclosure with backplane • One box of accessories • One warranty certificate • One CD - ROM for user ’ s manual (PDF file) • One quick start up guide If any of these items are miss[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page V Contents 1. General Information.................. .......... ..................... ..................... 1 1.1 Introduction ................................... ... ........................................... 2 1.2 Features............................................ ... ......................................... 3 [...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page VI[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 1 1 General Information[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 2 1.1 Introduction The MIC - 3081 series CompactPCI is a 10U - high enclosure with eight CompactPCI slots for rack mounting, which is provided as a flexible, configurable development platform. It supports 8 - slot backplane H.110 CT bus backplane and rear I/O, which is designed to speed the implementation of telecom[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 3 backplane may be configured for +3.3V or +5V V(I/O) CompactPCI de vice support. A short - bar is provided on the backplane to select the desired V(I/O) voltage. The eight rear I/O are provided directly behind the backplane for IEEE1101.11 specification, 80mm depth transition board. Slot 8 is dedicated to the syste[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 4 PICMG 2.1, R2.0 CompactPCI Hot - Swap specifications PICMG 2.5, R1.0 CompactPCI Computer Telephony specification 1.3. 2 MIC - 3081A/8 - 10R 560W N+1 redundant ATX MIC - 3921 & MIC - 3081B/8 - 10R 560W N+1 redu ndant ATX MIC - 3924A • Output: 560 W (N+1 redundant) ATX* • Max. Load : +3.3 V @ 36 A * , +5 V @[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 5 1. 4 Dimensions[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 6 2 Installation[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 7 2.1 Initial Inspection We have carefully inspected the MIC - 3081 mechanically and electrically before shipping. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the MIC - 3081, check it for signs of shipping damage (damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.). If it is da[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 8 Figure 2 - 2: Rear view of MIC - 3081 A (with advance intelligent alarm module) 2.3 Installation Procedures 2.3.1 Card Installation and Removal The CompactPCI ™ connectors are firm and rigid, and require careful handling while plugging and unplugging. Improper installation of a card can easily damage the backpla[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 9 chassis: To install a card: 1. Hold the card vertically. Be sure that the card is oriented correctly. The components of the card should be pointing to the right - hand side. 2. Be sure that the handles of the card are not la tched. Release the handles if they are latched. Handles from different vendors may have di[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 10 To remove a card: 1. Unscrew the screws on the card front panel. Release the locking latches on the handles. 2. Lift the upper handle up and press the lower handle down to release the card from the backplane. 3. Slide the card out. 2.3.2 Before Operating the System Before operating your system, first check your p[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 11 Figure 2 - 4: Attaching the mounting brackets to a 5.25" device 2. Unfasten and remove the cover plate of the device tray. 3. Insert the device with attached mounting brackets into the device tra y. 4. Fasten the mounting brackets to the device bay, and then fasten the cover plate (for internal devices only)[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 12 Figure 2 - 5: Attaching the mounting brackets to a 3.5" floppy disk d rive Figure 2 - 5: Recommended device bay configuration 1x 3.5 ” FDD drive bay Up to 3 x 3.5 ” 5.25 drive bay s (w/ s ingle ATX) Redundant 560W P/S or 4 60 s ingle ATX[...]

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    MIC - 3081 User M anual --- Page 13 2.3.6 Replacing the Hot - swap Fan and Air Filter The MIC - 3081 provides t wo hot - swap fans underneath the card slots and two blowers on the top . Each fan /blower can be individually replaced. This can be done without turning off the system power or inter rupting system operation. Follow these steps to replac[...]