Addi-Data APCI-7300-3, Important Information Manual

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APCI-7xxx-3 Figures and Tables
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1 DEFINITION OF APPLICATION
1.1 Intended use
The board
APCI-7xxx-3
F0F
1
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must be inserted in a PC with PCI 5V/32 bit (PCI
3.3V/32 Bit) which is used as electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory pursuant to the norm EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1). The used personal
computer (PC) must fulfil the requirements of IEC 60950-1 or EN 60950-1 and
55022 or IEC/CISPR 22 and EN 55024 or IEC/CISPR 24.
The use of the board
APCI-7xxx-3
in combination with external screw terminal
panels requires correct installation according to IEC 60439-1 or EN 60439-1
(switch cabinet / switch box).
1.2 Usage restrictions
The
APCI-7xxx-3
board must not to be used as safety related part (SRP).
The board must not be used for safety related functions, for example for
emergency stop functions.
The
APCI-7xxx-3
board must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The
APCI-7xxx-3
board must not be used as electrical equipment according to
the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
1.3 General description of the board
The board
APCI-7xxx-3
provides the personal computer (PC) with 1-port, 2-port,
4-port or 8-port asynchronous serial interface for the communication with external
devices:
Board Interface
APCI-7300-3
1-port
APCI-7420-3
2-port
APCI-7500-3,
APCI-7500-3/4C
4-port
APCI-7800-3
8-port
The operating mode of the interface depends on the MX modules installed.
The board is to be connected to the peripheral through a shielded cable, which
shielding should be grounded on both ends.
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Common designation in the manual for the boards
APCI-7300-3, APCI-7420-3, APCI-7500-3,
APCI-7500-3/4C
and
APCI-7800-3