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- Page 1 Matrox® 4Sight XV6 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual no. Y11523-101-0150 June 14, 2021...
- Page 2 © Copyright Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., 2020-2021. All rights reserved. Limitation of Liabilities: In no event will Matrox or its suppliers be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, economic, cover or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the product, user documentation or related technical support, including without limitation, damages or costs relating to the loss of profits, business, goodwill, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating system ........... . 10 Inspecting the Matrox 4Sight XV6 package ....... . 12 Standard items . - Page 4 Installing full-height, half-length PCIe boards ......31 Connecting a device to the SATA3 data connectors ......33 Drive assignments .
- Page 5 Capturing the Matrox 4Sight XV6 operating system partition for deployment ..71 OS backup of Matrox 4Sight XV6 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise ....73 Making a rescue USB key for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise .
- Page 6 Index Regulatory Compliance Limited Warranty...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Chapter Before you begin This chapter introduces you to the key features of Matrox 4Sight XV6. -
Page 8: Overview
GPU board. You can install Matrox or third-party full-height, half-length PCIe boards in the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit (such as frame grabbers and I/O boards). 1. Note that the PROFINET protocol is not supported. For support, you can install a Matrox board that supports hardware-assisted PROFINET communication (such as Matrox Indio). - Page 9 Overview Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard Internal connectors External connectors Front panel USB 2.0 PCIe 3.0 x 1 M.2 E-Key Socket 2 USB (keyboard, mouse, connectors etc) M.2 M-Key SATA 3.0/ socket and Back panel PCIe 3.0 x 4 SATA (port 1) 4 USB USB 3.1...
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Page 10: Operating System
USB devices). Refer to the documentation accompanying the operating system for more information. Matrox Electronic Systems designed the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit for a specific use (such as, creating and installing software to process images). You may only use the operating system and associated software on the unit for that use. - Page 11 To be valid, this label must be affixed to the device, or included on or in Matrox Electronic Systems' software packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is not valid. You should keep the label on the device or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the operating system and associated software.
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Page 12: Inspecting The Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Package
Inspecting the Matrox 4Sight XV6 package The following tables list standard items that are included in the Matrox 4Sight XV6 package, as well as additional items that are available from Matrox. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Matrox for assistance. -
Page 13: Additional Components
Inspecting the Matrox 4Sight XV6 package Additional components You can also purchase one or more of the following additional Matrox components: Additional component Details Matrox frame grabbers and Contact your Matrox sales representative for availability. Matrox industrial communication and I/O boards. -
Page 14: General Warnings And Key To Symbols On The Unit
Matrox 4Sight XV6. For hardware installation instructions, refer to Chapter 2: Getting started with your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit and Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6; for environmental and electrical specifications and connector pinout descriptions, refer to Appendix B: Technical information. -
Page 15: General Warning
Handling precautions The Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard is sensitive to static electricity and surges. To avoid damaging the motherboard, follow these precautions: • Be sure to turn off the power to the unit and all peripherals before adding or removing devices. -
Page 16: Manual Overview
• Chapter 1: Before you begin introduces you to the key features of your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. • Chapter 2: Getting started with your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit details how to get your Matrox 4Sight XV6 up and running. It includes instructions for connecting various peripherals to the front and back panels of the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. -
Page 17: Chapter 2: Getting Started With Your Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Unit
Chapter Getting started with your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit This chapter explains how to operate your Matrox 4Sight XV6, including how to connect peripherals to the unit. -
Page 18: Steps To Get Started
Once you have selected the language, you cannot change your selection (you will have to reinstall the operating system to change the language). Note that Matrox 4Sight XV6 assumes that your keyboard language is the same as the language you selected. - Page 19 Steps to get started Turning off the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit To turn off the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit, flip the power switch to off. You can also shut down the unit by shutting down Windows with the Shut Down command.
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Page 20: Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Mounting
These brackets are used to attach the unit to shelves or other static parts of your production environment. It is recommended to use these brackets so that the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit isn’t prone to being knocked off of its surface. - Page 21 Matrox 4Sight XV6 mounting 2. Align the three holes on each bracket with the mounting holes on the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. Use the screws found in the mounting bracket bag to attach the mounting brackets to the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit.
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Page 22: Connecting Peripheral Devices
22 Chapter 2: Getting started with your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit Connecting peripheral devices The following sections describe how to connect various devices to the external connectors of the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. Front panel Back panel 13 14 Front panel... - Page 23 Connecting peripheral devices Matrox 4Sight XV6 has connectors on its front and back panel to connect to the following devices: • Six USB connectors are available to connect to devices such as USB3 Vision cameras, a USB mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or a flash drive. USB hubs can also be used to connect multiple USB devices to a USB connector.
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Page 24: Networking Connections
24 Chapter 2: Getting started with your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit Networking connections You can connect Matrox 4Sight XV6 to your local area network (LAN), via Gigabit Ethernet (1000 BaseT), or Fast Ethernet (100 BaseT). To do so, connect a network cable to one of the two Gigabit Ethernet connectors, located on the back panel of the chassis. -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Cleaning The Air Filter And Adding Devices To
Chapter Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 This chapter deals with additions that can be made to Matrox 4Sight XV6. -
Page 26: Overview
2. Using a household vacuum, turned on at a low setting, position the vacuum nozzle in front of the air vents on the front panel of Matrox 4Sight XV6. Excess dust and particles will be safely removed through the air vents. -
Page 27: Removing The Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Chassis Cover
Follow the steps listed below to remove the chassis cover. Important 1. Power Matrox 4Sight XV6 down and unplug the Matrox 4Sight XV6 power cord. 2. Unscrew the knob on the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit’s back panel (see the following illustration) Back panel... - Page 28 28 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 3. Slide the cover back and pull up to remove the lid. Push cover back Pull cover up Warning Once you have removed the cover and exposed the motherboard, do not touch the heat sink or fans while the unit is running, or soon after the unit has been turned off;...
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Page 29: Devices That Can Be Added To Your Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Motherboard
Devices that can be added to your Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard Devices that can be added to your Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard Matrox 4Sight XV6 is designed to accommodate selected hardware additions. The Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard has connectors to connect the following devices: •... - Page 30 30 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 The following diagram provides a reference to motherboard connectors. Matrox 4Sight motherboard 1 - CPU fan connector 2 - CPU 4 Long- DIMM memory lots 4 - 24-pin ATX power input connector 5 - M.2 M-Key Socket...
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Page 31: Installing Full-Height, Half-Length Pcie Boards
Note that, depending on the slot in which you install the board, it might not operate at full width of the slot. Matrox 4Sight XV6 supports PCIe boards with a single or a double bracket. You can install four boards with a single bracket, or two boards with a double bracket. - Page 32 32 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 To connect your PCIe board to the motherboard, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, refer to Removing the Matrox 4Sight XV6 chassis cover section, earlier in this chapter.
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Page 33: Connecting A Device To The Sata3 Data Connectors
Besides the M.2-connected solid state drive (SSD) pre-installed in the unit, the Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard provides eight 7-pin SATA3 data connectors for connecting additional storage devices, such as hard disk drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). If you chose to connect a device to one of these connectors, note that the unit only has space for a maximum of two SATA 2.5"... -
Page 34: Drive Assignments
34 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 Drive assignments When you connect a mass storage device to one of the 7-pin SATA3 data connectors, the operating system and UEFI identify it by the SATA connector (port) to which it is connected. - Page 35 7. Reconnect the power to your unit. Note that, the M.2 SSD will draw its power directly through the motherboard. 8. After your Matrox 4Sight XV6 boots, run the UEFI Setup program to verify that the SSD is identified correctly.
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Page 36: Installing Or Removing Ram
36 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6 Installing or removing RAM The Matrox 4Sight XV6 motherboard features four 288-pin Long-DIMM slots in which you can install random access memory (RAM) modules. Each slot can support one DDR4 2400/2666 Mbps SDRAM module up to 16 Gbytes in size. -
Page 37: Installing Memory
2. Lift the module out of the slot. Adjusting the new memory settings After installing memory in your Matrox 4Sight XV6, you must adjust the unit’s new memory settings using MilConfig (the MIL Configuration utility). Refer to the MIL User Guide for more information on using this utility. - Page 38 38 Chapter 3: Cleaning the air filter and adding devices to Matrox 4Sight XV6...
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Page 39: Appendix A: Hardware Glossary
Appendix A: Hardware glossary This appendix defines some of the specialized terms used in the Matrox 4Sight XV6 documentation. -
Page 40: Glossary
40 Appendix A: Hardware glossary Glossary • Bandwidth. A term describing the capacity to transfer data. Greater bandwidth is needed to sustain a higher transfer rate. Greater bandwidth can be achieved, for example, by using a wider bus. • Bus. A pathway along which signals are sent, generally in two directions, for communication of data. - Page 41 Glossary • DIMM. Dual in-line memory module. A DIMM is a memory module with integrated circuitry. Long-DIMM modules are typically used in embedded devices and desktop computers. See also RAM. • Ethernet. The most common standard for the physical wiring and signalling on a local area network (LAN).
- Page 42 • PCIe. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. The standard used for the computer bus that acts as an interface between hardware devices, such as an add-on board and your Matrox 4Sight XV6.
- Page 43 Glossary • POST. Power-on self test. This test is performed by the UEFI, as soon as the computer is turned on. POST gathers information about what the unit contains, and ensures that everything is working properly. It works by performing a list of tasks related to testing the RAM, the on-board hardware, the add-on boards, the keyboard, the hard disk drives, and other installed components.
- Page 44 44 Appendix A: Hardware glossary • TCP/IP. Transmission control protocol/internet protocol. The basic communication protocol (or language) of the internet that has become the global standard for network communications since it ensures faithful data transmission. TCP/IP uses the client-server communication model, in which a computer user (client) makes requests and is provided services by a network computer (server).
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Page 45: Appendix B: Technical Reference
Appendix B: Technical reference This appendix summarizes the key features of the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. In addition, this appendix provides descriptions for external and internal connectors of the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. -
Page 46: Summary
46 Appendix B: Technical reference Summary Motherboard • Micro-ATX based form factor, 9.6" x 9.6" (24.38 cm x 24.38 cm). • One of the following processors: - Intel i5-8500 processor with 6 cores that can run at 3 GHz or up to 4.1 GHz in Turbo mode and with a 9-Mbyte cache. - Page 47 Summary • One serial port connector on the outside of the unit; you can connect a device through either the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 standard. There are also five additional RS-232 serial port headers available on the motherboard inside the unit. •...
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Page 48: Memory
The Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit contains a polyurethane air filter. The air filter will need to be cleaned on a regular basis. If you operate your Matrox 4Sight XV6 in a dusty environment, you might notice that the unit is overheating, or that the fan is running faster and noisier than usual. -
Page 49: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications Environmental specifications • Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperature: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F). • Minimum/maximum storage temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F). • Operating altitude: up to 2000 meters. • Operating humidity: 10 to 90% (non-condensing). • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing). •... -
Page 50: Electrical Specifications
50 Appendix B: Technical reference Electrical specifications The power supply has the following specifications: Matrox 4Sight XV6 Power supply 400 W AC input 5-2 A (nominal), 100 - 240 V 47 - 63 Hz DC output • +3.3 V , 17 A •... -
Page 51: Warning
Electrical specifications Warning: • In addition to the PSU power limits documented on the PSU and in the manual, the wires in the cable harness, used to bring power to motherboard components and computer peripherals, have a current rating that must be met at all times for each individual wire in the harness. -
Page 52: Chassis
52 Appendix B: Technical reference Chassis Matrox 4Sight XV6 has a rugged, heavy-duty steel chassis with mounting points that allow mounting the unit to other equipment or sturdy surfaces. • Length: 11.97" (30.4 cm). • Width: 10.32" (26.2 cm). • Height: 6.10" (15.5 cm). -
Page 53: Coin Cell Battery/Pile Bouton
Coin cell battery/Pile bouton Coin cell battery/Pile bouton • Used to maintain time and date settings of the unit’s real-time clock. Utilisée pour maintenir l'heure et la date de l’unité. • Battery voltage: 3 V. Voltage de la pile: 3 V. •... -
Page 54: Light Emitting Diodes (Leds)
54 Appendix B: Technical reference Light emitting diodes (LEDs) There are a total of six LEDs on the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. Front panel LEDs Back panel LEDs Activity/Link Speed LED Power LED Speed LED Activity/Link The following table describes the LEDs of each connector:... -
Page 55: Descriptions Of External Connectors
Descriptions of external connectors Descriptions of external connectors The Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit features the following external connectors: Front panel Back panel 13 14 Front panel Back panel 1 - Air filter door 6 - Power connector 13 - Gigabit Ethernet i210 connector... -
Page 56: Usb 2.0 Connectors
56 Appendix B: Technical reference USB 2.0 connectors The 2 USB 2.0 connectors on the front panel are standard rectangular, Series “A”, 4-pin receptacles. The USB 2.0 interfaces run at 480 Mbps. The pinout of these standard connectors is described in the USB Specification v2.0 from the USB Implementers Forum. -
Page 57: Gigabit Ethernet Connectors
Descriptions of external connectors Gigabit Ethernet connectors The 2 Gigabit Ethernet connectors are 8-pin, RJ45 connectors. The Ethernet connector on the left has an I210-IT interface and the Ethernet connector on the right has an I219-LM interface. The pinout of these connectors follows the 1000 BaseT Gigabit Ethernet standard found in the IEEE 802.3-2002 standard. - Page 58 58 Appendix B: Technical reference Signal Description TX2- Transmission Data Line 2-. TX2+ Transmission Data Line 2+. Ground. Not connected. SCLK DDC data clock line. SDATA DDC serial data line. VSYNC Vertical synchronization. TX1- Transmission Data Line 1-. TX1+ Transmission Data Line 1+. Ground.
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Page 59: Analog Video Output (Vga) Connector
Descriptions of external connectors Analog video output (VGA) connector The analog video output (VGA) connector is a high-density D-subminiature 15-pin, (HD-15 ) female connector. The pinout is outlined in the following table. Signal Description Red. GREEN Green. BLUE Blue. Not connected. Ground. -
Page 60: Serial Port Connector (Com Port)
60 Appendix B: Technical reference Serial port connector (COM port) The serial port connector is a standard D-subminiature 9-pin (DB-9 ) male connector. Although the port is configured for the RS-232 standard by default, the configuration of the connector can be changed to accommodate either the RS-422 or RS-485 standard by adjusting the unit’s UEFI setting;... -
Page 61: Audio Input, Audio Output, And Microphone Connectors
You can connect a stereo audio device to the audio input, audio output, or microphone connectors, respectively. AC power connector The Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit has an internal power supply. The power supply connector is a standard AC power connector, and the appropriate power cord is included with the Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. -
Page 62: Descriptions Of Internal Connectors
The diagrams in the following section will refer to the connector numbers as they appear in the diagram below. Inside the unit (on the motherboard) are the following connectors: Matrox 4Sight motherboard 1 - CPU fan connector 2 - CPU... -
Page 63: Sata3 Data Connectors For Mass Storage Devices
USB 2.0 connectors to access these from the exterior of the unit. 2 4 6 8 10 Back of Matrox 4Sight XV6 1 3 5 USB 5-6 USB 7-8... -
Page 64: Internal Usb 3.1 Header
USB 3.1 connectors to access these from the exterior of the unit. The USB 3.1 interface runs at 5 Gbps. Back of Matrox 4Sight XV6 connector 7 Signal Dummy... -
Page 65: Serial Port Headers
RS-232 standard. You can use a custom adapter bracket with a standard D-subminiature 9-pin (DB-9 ) connector to access these from the exterior of the unit. These connectors support the RS-232 standard. Back of Matrox 4Sight XV6 connector group 13 COM4 COM3 COM5 COM6 COM2 Signal DDCD#... -
Page 66: Power Supply Connectors For Peripheral Devices (Fans)
Power supply connectors for peripheral devices (fans) The two power supply connectors are 4-pin male connectors. One is connected to the CPU fansink, and the second is connected to the system fan. Back of Matrox 4Sight VX6 connector 1 connector 6 Description Ground. -
Page 67: Appendix C: Operating System Recovery
Appendix C: Operating system recovery This appendix provides instructions on how to restore or backup your operating system. -
Page 68: Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Windows 10 Iot Enterprise Configuration Utility
ID to the new unit. • OS backup. Creates a backup image of your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit’s operating system partition and saves it to a USB key or specified drive. This process makes a backup (.wim) file similar to the capture-for-deployment backup, except it... - Page 69 The RECOVERY partition houses the Matrox 4Sight XV6 Rescue utility and factory image, and does not get reformatted if you restore an OS backup .wim file from the Matrox Rescue utility console. However, if you use a rescue USB key with a capture-for-deployment backup .wim file (W10XV6.wim), then both the RECOVERY and SYSTEM partitions are reformatted and restored to their original factory-configured state with the original software provided by Matrox.
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Page 70: Microsoft Windows Out-Of-Box-Experience (Oobe)
MtxUser, and password, Matrox. The OOBE also generates a unique ID for your Matrox 4Sight XV6. At the end of your OOBE, a Recommended actions window pops up and prompts you to set your time zone. -
Page 71: Capturing The Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Operating System Partition For Deployment
Matrox 4Sight XV6 units. The capture-for-deployment process will save the image to a capture-for-deployment backup .wim file, while also creating a rescue USB key so that you can deploy the capture to other Matrox 4Sight XV6 units. The capture-for-deployment backup .wim file does not contain the user settings and unique ID of the original unit. - Page 72 This will reformat your USB key and all data will be erased. WARNING! The Matrox 4Sight XV6 Rescue utility configures the USB key to be a rescue USB key with all the necessary settings to restore your capture-for-deployment backup .wim file onto other Matrox 4Sight XV6 units.
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Page 73: Os Backup Of Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Windows 10 Iot Enterprise
OS backup of Matrox 4Sight XV6 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise You can create an OS backup .wim file of your Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit’s operating system partition and save the file to a specified location. It is useful to do this procedure if you need to save any changes made to the specific Matrox 4Sight XV6 unit. - Page 74 Matrox 4Sight XV6, additional files are required. The OS backup .wim file can either be used with the Matrox 4Sight XV6 Rescue utility, if the RECOVERY partition is not corrupt, or with a rescue USB key, if the RECOVERY partition is corrupt.
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Page 75: Making A Rescue Usb Key For Windows 10 Iot Enterprise
Matrox Rescue utility and a backup of your operating system partition. This procedure requires a USB key with at least 16 Gbytes. To create a rescue USB key, you must access your Matrox 4Sight XV6 directly; you cannot perform this task remotely. To access the unit directly, connect a display device, keyboard, and mouse to your Matrox 4Sight XV6. -
Page 76: Restore Windows 10 Iot Enterprise
The restore operation will reformat and erase all data currently on the Warning! Matrox 4Sight XV6 storage drive (SSD). If you have two (or more) partitions on your Matrox 4Sight XV6 storage drive, or have external drives connected, select the correct drive or disconnect from all external hard drives to prevent data being erased by accident. - Page 77 Restore Windows 10 IoT Enterprise To perform any of the backup, capture, or restore tasks, you must access your Matrox 4Sight XV6 directly since remote desktop is not available in the recovery environment. To access the unit directly, connect a display device, keyboard, and mouse to your Matrox 4Sight XV6.
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Page 79: Appendix D: Listing Of Matrox 4Sight Xv6 Imaging Computers
Appendix D: Listing of Matrox 4Sight XV6 imaging computers This appendix lists the key feature changes for specific versions and revisions of the Matrox 4Sight XV6 imaging computers. -
Page 80: Key Feature Changes
80 Appendix D: Listing of Matrox 4Sight XV6 imaging computers Key feature changes Part number Version Description XV6I5M16, First shipment of Matrox 4Sight XV6. XV6I5M16DA, XV6I5M16DA+ XV6I5M32CT First shipment of Matrox 4Sight XV6 for deep learning training. - Page 81 26 analog display Long-DIMM 36 connector 59 audio devices, connecting 61 input/output connectors 61 Matrox 4Sight XV6 additional components 13 – package contents 12 shutting down 19 battery 53 memory removing and installing RAM 36 Micro-ITX based form factor 46...
- Page 82 36 removing chassis 27 memory module (RAM) 36 RJ-45 connector 24 RS-232 COM port 60 shutting down Matrox 4Sight XV6 19 solid state drive 48 support technical support 16 turning off Matrox 4Sight XV6 19 connectors 56...
- Page 83 Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Warning Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connections of these devices to other peripherals is required to meet the regulatory requirements.
- Page 84 Bitte wenden Sie sich an dem Matrox-Website (www.matrox.com/environment/weee) für Recycling Informationen. (Italiano) Informazioni per gli utenti europei – Direttiva sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) Si prega di riferirsi al sito Web Matrox (www.matrox.com/environment/weee) per le informazioni di riciclaggio.
- Page 85 Caution: Hot surface Always allow hot surfaces to cool down before touching the unit. Attention: Surface chaude Laisser l'appareil refroidir avant de le toucher. Caution: Coin cell battery replacement Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local instructions and regulations.
- Page 86 Limited Warranty Refer to the warranty statement that came with your product.