APMC4110 User’s Manual Standalone PMC Carrier
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2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of this product, inspect the shipping carton for evidence of mishandling during
transit. If the shipping carton is badly damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be
present when the carton is opened. If the carrier's agent is absent when the carton is opened and
the contents of the carton are damaged, keep the carton and packing material for the agent's
inspection.
For repairs to a product damaged in shipment, refer to the Acromag Service Policy to obtain
return instructions. It is suggested that salvageable shipping cartons and packing material be
saved for future use in the event the product must be shipped.
WARNING: This board utilizes static sensitive components and should only be handled at a static-
safe workstation.
This board is physically protected with packing material and electrically protected with an anti-
static bag during shipment. However, it is recommended that the board be visually inspected for
evidence of mishandling prior to applying power.
2.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to the specifications for loading and power requirements. Be sure that the system power
supplies are able to accommodate the power requirements of the system boards, plus the installed
Acromag board, within the voltage tolerances specified.
IMPORTANT:
Adequate air circulation must be provided to prevent a temperature rise above the
maximum operating temperature.
Adequate air circulation must be provided to prevent a temperature rise above the maximum
operating temperature and to prolong the life of the electronics. If the installation is in an industrial
environment and the board is exposed to environmental air, careful consideration should be given
to air-filtering.
2.3 NON-ISOLATION CONSIDERATIONS
The board is non-isolated, since there is electrical continuity between the PCI interface and
PMC module grounds. As such, the field I/O connections are not isolated from the system. Care
should be taken in designing installations without isolation to avoid noise pickup and ground loops
caused by multiple ground connections.
