Hardware Installation; Supported Monitors - PEP Modular Computers CP331 Manual

CP331
3. Installation

3.1 Hardware Installation

The CP331 board can be installed in any CompactPCI compatible computer with a free
slot (bus master or non bus master). The frontpanel of the board should be safely
secured by screws to the chassis to avoid lossening of the board through vibration and
to ensure correct earth connection.
Caution!
If your board type is not specifically qualified as hot-swap capable,
please switch off the CompactPCI system before installing the
board in a free CompactPCI slot. Failure to do so could endanger
your life/health and may damage your board or system.
ESD Equipment!
Your
devices. Please observe the necessary precautions to avoid dam-
age to your board:
• Discharge your clothing before touching the assembly. Tools
• Do not touch components, connector-pins or traces.
• If working at an anti-static workbench with professional dis-
3.1.1

Supported Monitors

The board can drive regular CRT monitors using the 15-pin VGA connector on the front-
panel. Flat-panels are usually addressed by the CP331 either via LVDS or PanelLink,
which become a necessary requirement if the flat-panel is located at a distance greater
than 60 cm from the CP331 board.
ID 19947, Rev. 0200
CompactPCI board
must be discharged before use.
charging equipment, please do not omit to use it.
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