System Setup; Installing Driver Cards - Newport XPS Quick Start Manual

XPS Motion Controller/Driver
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, the controller must be configured properly before stages can be connected.
2.4.1

Installing Driver cards

Due to the high power available in the XPS controller (300 W for the CPU and 500 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 controller without the cover properly mounted
on the chassis.
2. Driver boards must be inserted from the right (driver 1) to the left (driver 8) when
looking at the controller from the back.
3. If 8 boards or less are used, the remaining slots must disabled with the appropriate
covers that were delivered with the controller.
4. The surrounding ventilation holes at the sides and back of the XPS rack must be free
from obstructions that prevent free flow of air.
No cables should be connected to the controller at this point!
Figure 6: Installing Driver cards.
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