Photron FASTCAM-X 1280PCI, Hardware Manual

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FASTCAM-X1280PCI Series Hardware Manual
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2.3. Hardware Installation
Caution
Before you connect between the camera head and grabber board, and install the grabber board
into the PC, please be sure to switch off the PC and unplug the power cord from the mains outlet.
Otherwise, major damages may be caused on your camera head, grabber board and/or PC. Also,
please make sure that there is no twist on the cables.
2.3.1. Grabber board installation
Follow the below procedure to install the grabber (PCI) board into the PC.
1. Switch off the PC and unplug the power cord.
2. Open up the housing of the PC following the instructions given in the PC user
’
s manual.
3. Make sure there is an empty PCI slot(s).
4. Remove the metal cover plate over the empty PCI slot.
5. Plug the grabber board in the empty PCI slot. Be sure to press the board firmly so that the board
connector is completely seated in the slot. Fasten the board onto the PC chassis with the
retaining screw.
6. Connect the camera cable from the camera head to the PCI board. Make sure if the orientation
of the connector is correct and fasten it with the retaining screw. Pull the cable lightly to see if
the connector does not come off.
7. Replace the housing cover. Follow the instructions given in the PC manual.