Physical Information
Dimensions
Height...................................................3U Plug-in
Width....................................................21HP
Depth ...................................................170mm excluding connectors
Weight..................................................1200grams
Mounting Details
The unit is designed to be mounted within a 2005 / 2009 Subrack on standard card guides. Note the
AMG standard racks are supplied with guide rails every 7HP. In order to fit this unit in the subrack, 2
sets of card guides have to be removed by pulling gently on the card guides.
Removal / replacement from / to the Case
Note: - The AMG unit PCB's are static sensitive. Handle with proper care and use normal electrostatic
discharge (ESD) procedures. Use properly grounded protection (for example, wrist straps) when
handling the PCB.
To remove units from the case to access the data expansion boards and the daughter boards, remove
the 2 or 4 fixing screws on the rear panel and slide the PCB's out of the case.
Ensure that the fibres do not snag or get trapped.
To replace the PCB's into the case, slide the PCB's gently into the case aligning the boards with the
appropriate slots. Ensure that the fibre do not snag or get trapped.
Safety
AMG Optical Fibre Products use Class 1 laser systems in accordance with EN 60825-2:2000.
It is always advisable to follow good practice when working with optical fibre systems. This includes:
Do not stare with unprotected eyes or with any unapproved collimating device at fibre ends
or connector faces, or point them at other people.
Use only approved filtered or attenuating viewing aids
For other safety issues and advice on good practice associated with optical fibre systems, please see
EN 60825-2:2000 or your local safety officer.
Maintenance and Repair
There are no user serviceable parts within AMG products. See unit data sheet for full specification.
In case of problem or failure, please call your local support centre or contact:
AMG Systems Ltd.
at
3 The Omega Centre, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, Beds., SG18 8QB, UK.
Phone
+44
(0)
1767
600
777
Technical support
+44 (0) 1767 604 491
AMG Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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