System Setup; Proper Ventilation - Newport XPS-RL Quick Start Manual

XPS-RL
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2.4

System Setup

This section guides the user through the proper set-up of the motion control system. If
not already done, carefully unpack and visually inspect the controller and stages for any
damage. Place all components on a flat and clean surface.
First, communication to the controller must be established before stages can be
connected.
The controller is delivered with slot 1 configured as a dummy stage, hence once
communication to the controller is established the controller is usable. To access
full functionality of the controller, stages must be connected.
2.4.1

Proper Ventilation

Due to the high power of the XPS-RL controller (180 W for the CPU and 300 W for the
drives), ventilation is very important.
To ensure a good level of heat dissipation, the following rules must be followed:
1. It is strictly forbidden to use the XPS-RL controller without the cover properly
mounted on the chassis.
2. The surrounding ventilation holes at the sides and back of the XPS-RL unit must be
free from obstructions that prevent the free flow of air.
No cables should be connected to the controller at this point!
NOTE
Figure 6: Installing driver cards.
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