Patton electronics IM2RC/IA User Manual page 5

This section describes the NetLink Model 1001R14 rack chassis,
Included are installation instructions for the IM2RC/IA rear card, plus
ethernet and line interface connections to the IM2RC/IA card. Please
refer to the appropriate function card (i.e. 1092ARC) user manual to
configure and install the function card.
4.1 THE MODEL 1001R14 RACK CHASSIS
The Model 1001R14 Rack Chassis (Figure 3, below) has fourteen
baseband modem card slots, plus its own power supply. Measuring
only 3.5" high, the Model 1001R14 is designed to occupy only 2U in a
Figure 3. Model 1001R14 Rack Chassis with power supply
19" rack.
4.1.1 The Rack Power Supplies
The Patton NetLink rack system is designed to allow single or
redundant (dual) power supplies. Using the same mid-plane architec-
ture as the function/rear cards, the front function card and the power
supply slide in from the front, while the rear card and power entry mod-
ules slide in from the rear. They plug into one another in the middle of
the rack. The front card is then secured by thumb screws and the rear
card by conventional metal screws.
WARNING!
There are no user-serviceable parts in the power
supply section. Voltage setting changes and fuse replacement
should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
Contact Patton Electronics Technical support at (301)975-1007
for more information.
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NOTE:
Please refer to the Model 1001RP Series User Manual
AC and DC Rack Mount Power Supplie s for fuse and power card
replacement information.
4.2 INSTALLING THE REAR IM2RC/IA CARD AND FRONT FUNC-
TION CARD
The Model IM2RC/IA is a rear-mountable ethernet interface card
that works with Patton Models 1092RC and 1095RC access products.
The two cards meet inside the rack chassis and plug into each other
by way of mating 50 pin card edge connectors. Use the following
steps as a guideline for installing each Model IM2RC/IA and its func-
tion card mate into the rack chassis:
WARNING!
The IM2RC/IA card contains sensitive integrated
circuitry. Failure to ground yourself during installation may
result in damage to the IM2RCIA card or the front function card.
1. Slide the IM2RC/IA rear card into the back of the chassis
along the metal rails provided.
2. Secure the IM2RC/IA rear card using the metal screws provid-
ed.
3. Slide the front function card into the front of the chassis. It
should meet the IM2RC/IA rear card when it is almost all the
way into the chassis.
4. Push the front card gently into the card-edge receptacle of the
rear card. It should "click" into place.
5. Secure the front card using the thumb screws.
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