Hardware Preparation and Installation
ATCA-F140 Installation and Use (6806800M67J
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7. Wait until the blue LED is switched off, then tighten the face plate screws which secure the
blade to the shelf. When the blue LED is switched OFF and the green LED shows "IS" (in
service) is switched ON, this indicates that the payload has been powered up and that the
blade is active.
8. Connect cables to the face plate, if applicable.
2.6.2
Removing the Blade
This section describes how to remove the blade from an AdvancedTCA system.
Damage of circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect blade installation and removal can damage
circuits or shorten its life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are working in
an ESD-safe environment.
Damage of the blade
Incorrect installation of the blade can cause damage of the blade.
Only use handles when installing/removing the blade to avoid damage/deformation to
the face plate and/or PCB.
