Installing/Removing Modules; Installing A Module - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1501 Installation Manual

Chapter 3
Communication Ports
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, USB ports and a DVI-D video port. For more information about RX1501 APE,
including installation and setup instructions, refer to the RUGGEDCOM APE User Guide.
CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of power failure. Installing more APE modules than allowed can lead to power
fluctuations and irregular shut downs. Do not install more than two APE modules on the device.
Figure 49: RUGGEDCOM APE Module
For specifications, refer to
Section 3.9

Installing/Removing Modules

The following sections describe how to install and remove modules:
• Section 3.9.1, "Installing a Module"
• Section 3.9.2, "Removing a Module"
Section 3.9.1

Installing a Module

Upon installing a new module in the device, all the features associated to the module are available in the
operating system. For more information, refer to the ROX II User Guide for the RX1501.
To install a module, do the following:
1. Make sure power to the device has been disconnected and wait approximately two minutes for any
remaining energy to dissipate.
2. If the device is installed in a rack, remove it from the rack.
3. Remove the current module from the slot. For more information, refer to
4. Insert the new module into the slot.
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Section 4.8, "RUGGEDCOM APE Specifications".
Section 3.9.2, "Removing a
RUGGEDCOM RX1501
Installation Guide
Module".
Installing/Removing Modules