EBC-C413/Best Practices
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• Always use all of the mounting holes. By using all of the mounting
holes, you provide the support that the embedded computer module
needs to prevent bending or flexing.
Plug or Unplug Connectors Only on Fully Mounted Boards
—Never plug
or unplug connectors on a board that is not fully mounted. Many of the
connectors fit tightly, and the force needed to plug or unplug them could
cause the embedded computer module to flex.
Avoid Cutting the EBC-C413
—Never use star washers or any fastening
hardware that cuts into the EBC-C413.
Avoid Over-tightening of Mounting Hardware
—Causing the area
around the mounting holes to compress could damage interlayer traces
around the mounting holes.
Use Appropriate Tools
—Always use tools that are appropriate for
working with small hardware. Large tools can damage components
around the mounting holes.
Avoid Conductive Surfaces
—Never allow the embedded computer
module to be placed on a conductive surface. Many embedded systems
use a battery to back up the clock-calendar and CMOS memory. A
conductive surface such as a metal bench can short the battery causing
premature failure.
Adding PC104 Boards to your Stack
Be careful when adding PC104 boards to your stack
—Never allow the
power to be turned on when a PC104 board has been improperly plugged
onto the stack. It is possible to misalign the PC104 card and leave a row of
pins on the end or down the long side hanging out of the connector. If
power is applied with these pins misaligned, it causes the I/O board to be
damaged beyond repair.
Conformal Coating
Applying conformal coating to a WINSYSTEMS product does not in itself
void the product warranty, if it is properly removed prior to return.
Coating may change thermal characteristics and impedes our ability to
test, diagnose, and repair products. Any coated product sent to
WINSYSTEMS for repair will be returned at customer expense and no
service will be performed.
