IPC-6908, IPC-6908P, PCA-6108E and PCA-6108P4 are all trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd. NOTE: The information in this document is provided for reference only. Advantech does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the information or products described herein. This manual is subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction The IPC-6908 is a high-end PC/AT-compatible desktop/wallmount fault resilient IPC chassis designed for high-reliability applications. It can be easily installed and maintained for mission critical applica- tions and harsh environment use. The IPC-6908 includes an 8-slot PC-bus compatible passive back- plane, and a 260-watt switching power supply with an ultrahigh output rating at -12 V and a hot-swappable fan cooling system.
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Passive Backplane (PCA-6108P4) • Slots: 3 ISA / 4 PCI / 1 PICMG slots • PC Board: 4-layer PCB with ground and power planes for reduced noise and lower power supply impedance • Indicators: LEDs for +5 V, -5 V, +12 V and -12 V Power Supply (PS-260) •...
Chapter 2 System Setup Setting up your IPC-6908 requires only a screwdriver and a small amount of time. Before you begin, you should also gather together all of the cards you plan to install, as well as the disk drives you plan to use.
2.2 Installing plug-in cards After removing the cover, you can easily install plug-in cards. Please see figure 2.2 below: 2.2 Installing plug-in cards 2.3 The hold-down clamp The IPC-6908 uses a hold-down clamp to ensure the plug-in cards are located securely. It also offers protection against shock and vibration.
2.4 Replacing the filter The filter is located on the front upper door. Under continuous use, the filter should be replaced about once a month. To replace the filter, refer to figure 2.4 below and do the following: 1. Open the door by pressing the latch on the top of the door. 2.
2.6 Installing the disk drives 1. Remove the disk drive's cover by pushing the square area on the lower cover on the front panel and also opening the filter cover, as shown in figure 2.6 below. 2. Unscrew the 4 screws on the front panel and take off the plastic panel from the chassis. Unscrew the 3 screws on the side cover and slide it towards the rear.
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4. Slide the drive bay toward the front and lift it free from the chassis. Install the disk drives into their proper locations in the drive bay. See figure 2.8: 2.8 Inserting the drives into the drive bay 5. One 3.5" drive can be installed inside the chassis. Pull out the power module from the rear panel by unscrewing the 4 screws.
2.7 Adjusting speaker volume There is a VR (R7) for speaker volume adjustment located on the alarm board inside the chassis. Remove the top cover and use the screwdriver to adjust the volume as show on figure 2.10 below: 2.10 Volume adjustment 2.8 Temperature setting If the chassis interior temperature exceeds 65°...
Appendix C Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergent for cleaning. Use a moist sheet or cloth for cleaning. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
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