POWER CORE User Manual
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5. Installation
5.2
Fitting the IO Cards
Rear Panel Expansion Slots "Empty"
Example Configuration (cards fitted to slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8)
POWER CORE is delivered with a metal cover plate fitted to each expansion slot. To use your IO cards, they
must be installed into the frame.
Cards can be installed in any slot position as long as the frame meets the requirements stated
maximum of 4 MIC/LINE cards per frame, fitted to even slots only).
Note that the same procedure is used to exchange an IO card once the unit is operational. All cards are hot-
pluggable, and so the exchange can be performed while the device is powered.
To remove and replace the screws you will need a small flat-blade screwdriver (not supplied).
Warning
The IO cards carry highly sensitive electronic components, and should be handled with care.
ALWAYS
observe the following procedures:
·
Discharge yourself before touching an IO card.
·
Wear conductive safety-shoes and grounding wristbands to reduce the risk of electrostatic
discharging.
·
DO NOT bend the cards.
1
.
Start by unfastening the two diagonally opposite screws which hold the card, or cover plate, in place.
2
.
Gently pull out the card from the frame, or remove the cover plate:
Spare cover plates should be stored safely so that they can be reused if a card is removed.