XPR2/XPC2 PowerStation Series Hardware User Guide
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Internal Maintenance
Before doing any internal maintenance, be sure to read and understand the procedures in this section to
prevent injury to yourself and/or damage to the PowerStation.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
The PowerStation contains internal components that are sensitive to damaging electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Before you open the system, be sure to follow these simple precautions to protect the PowerStation from ESD
damage.
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Always turn off power to the PowerStation before opening.
Do not
touch any internal components while
the system is on.
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Disconnect power before performing any internal maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Only handle PowerStation internal components in an ESD-safe location, using appropriate grounding
methods.
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Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protection.
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Be particularly careful not to touch the components on the printed circuit boards.
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Keep any PowerStation component in its anti-static packaging when it is not installed in the unit.
Warning
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Dangerous voltages exist inside the XPR/XPC enclosure. Do
not attempt to service the unit when power is applied.
Removing the PowerStation from an Enclosure
To remove the PowerStation from its enclosure, follow the steps below.
Warning – Explosion Hazard!
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In UL Hazardous Location
environments and installations, DO NOT connect or disconnect cables unless
the power has been switched off and the area is known to be safe.
1. Turn off the power to the unit.
2. Disconnect the following cables:
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Input Power cable
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Ground
cable
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any
communication
cables
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any keyboard and mouse cables
3. Take off the clamps.
4. Place the PowerStation face down on a static dissipative mat, in a location free from dirt and
moisture and protected against static discharge.