Kontron KBox C-101 - Manual (Page 34)

9. Installation Instructions KBox C-101 – User’s Guide (Version 2.00)
9.
Installation Instructions
9.1. Instructions for Control Cabinet Mount Installation
The KBox C-101 comes with attached wall mount brackets. The available mounting key holes of the wall mount brackets
allow the unit attaching to a wall of a fire resistant enclosure.
Expansion card installation should be performed before installing the KBox C-101 into the control
cabinet.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work
station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the
product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of the system
chassis.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes
unless it is otherwise protected.
Prior any installation work ensure that there are no live wires on the installation site
Do not handle the device if there is any damage visible.
Do not operate the KBox C-101 with foreign objects inside the chassis.
Further do not insert any retrieval device into the device while it is connected to power.
Kontron rejects all liability for any and all damages resulting from operation of the unit with foreign
objects inside the chassis.
The KBox C-101 has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified personnel.
The KBox C-101 system is designed for usage within control cabinets only.
Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to install and
work with the Kontron KBox C-101.
This device shall only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and
specific environmental requirements.
The KBox C-101 system is designed to be operated in vertical position with attached mounting plates as
shown in Fig. 5. It is not allowed to install the KBox C-101 as a stand-alone (desktop) device.
Do not remove the wall mounting plates.
The unit must be placed such that there is sufficient space in front of it for connecting the cables to the
I/O interface connectors and for operating the power button.
Leave sufficient free space around the unit to prevent the device from possibly overheating!
To ensure proper operation, we recommended free space as specified below:
• above and below: 100 mm (3.937")
• left and right: 50 mm (1.96").
Refer also to Fig. 35 and chapter 16.1 “Mechanical Specifications”.
It must be observed that all ventilation opening are not covered/obstructed by objects.
The KBox C-101 must be firmly attached to a clean flat and solid mounting surface. Use proper fastening
materials suitable for the mounting surface. Ensure that the mounting surface type and the used
mounting solution safely support the load of the KBox C-101 and the attached components.
Please follow the local/national regulations for grounding.
The voltage feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and the overcurrent protection to
correspond with the electrical figures indicated on the type label.
The type label is located on the right side of the system.
It is recommended that the last cable attached to the system should be the power cable! Refer to the
section 11.1 “DC Power Connection” and chapter 12 “Starting Up”.
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