VPX4810 PCIe PMC/XMC 3U Carrier
USER’S MANUAL
Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0310
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http://www.acromag.com
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www.acromag.com
PREPARATION FOR USE
Unpacking and Inspecting
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.
Card Cage Considerations
Refer to the specifications section 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.
Each of Acromag’s VPX carriers are in a different pitch as determ
ined by the cooling technique. The VPX4180 is
a 1.
0” pitch board, the VPX4810CC is
1.
0” pitch, and the VPX4810REDI is a 1.00” pitch board. Verify your
chassis compliance to accommodate the various board pitches.
In an air cooled assembly, 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.
IMPORTANT: Adequate air circulation of 100 LFM must be provided to prevent a temperature rise above the
maximum operating temperature in the VPX4810.
In a conduction cooled assembly, adequate thermo conduction must be provided to prevent a temperature
rise above the maximum operating temperature.
IMPORTANT: If the VPX4810CC is not installed in a conduction cooled chassis, air circulation of 200 LFM must
be provided to prevent a temperature rise above the maximum operating temperature in the VPX4810CC.
A REDI assembly must be installed in a REDI complaint chassis since conduction is the only method for cooling
the board.
IMPORTANT: The VPX4810REDI should not be operated under air cooled conditions.
