XPM 200HR™
Thermal Printer Family
HENGSTLER
®
Part No. D 690 074
Mod. No. 4 300113 LEV
page 20 of 32
6.3. Mounting Controller
Proper ESD protection should be used at all times when handling and/or connecting the
controller.
Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. Discharge your body's static
electric charge by touching a grounded surface before performing any hardware procedure.
Never remove the controller circuit board from its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it
to prevent electrostatic damage.
The XPM 200HR controller board must be correctly grounded using the main ground, as
described below.
The driver components of the XPM 200HR controller board, as well as thermal printhead and
the motors, can become hot during operation, causing a risk of burn injuries. Care should be
taken to ensure adequate cooling ventilation to the system, and to avoid contact with these
components!
Connection or disconnection of power cables, and/or of the components, should only
performed while power is off to avoid damaging or destroying electrical components.
Use only a power supply with the specified capacity. Incorrect voltage can damage XPM
200HR controller circuitry as well as the thermal printhead of the XPM 200HR print
mechanism.
Penetrating liquids, dust or paper scraps may cause faults or short circuits.
The XPM 200HR controller, as well as the complete system, should not be installed near high
frequency devices or strong magnetic fields.
The XPM 200HR controller, as well as the complete system, contains sensitive mechanical
and electronic components which could be damaged or destroyed by extreme vibration or
shock, such as that caused by impact or dropping.
The XPM 200HR Controller board must be attached to a grounded base which is made of
sheet steel. Use screws and nylon standoffs to mount the Controller board to this base. It is
recommended that flat washers and internal tooth lock washers be used to secure the
controller.
Ensure that the main ground is correctly connected to the sheet metal base!
Be sure to maintain the required open space above and below the controller board for
cooling, as follows:
Min. space below = 5 mm
Min. space above = 26 mm
1. After mounting the XPM 200HR controller board, install the power and interface
cables to the XPM 200HR printer mechanism and other optional devices, but do not
connect the USB interface cable to the printer. Check the correct positioning of all
connectors; please refer to the layout shown in figure 6.
2. Switch Power ON and insert paper into the XPM 200HR. An info printout should
automatically be generated.
3. Leave power on and install the USB interface cable to your host system.
4. Install the necessary XPM 200HR printer driver software as a local printer.
Mount the controller as shown in Figure 10A. Take care that the controller is mounted as
close as possible to the print mechanism, within reach of the cable assemblies. Check that
the controller is not subject to damage when paper is loaded, doors are opened, etc.
