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8 www.teledex.com Y SERIES EXP212, EXP224, AND EXP248 USER GUIDE
1.1 Pre-Installation
This section provides information that users need
to know before installing the EXP212, EXP224,
and EXP248. The information includes required
installation tools, safety requirements, and
electrostatic discharge protection.
1.1.1 TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
To install and maintain the EXP212, EXP224,
and EXP248, you should have the tools and test
equipment listed in the Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 Required Installation Tools and
Materials
Item Required Purpose
Anti-static wrist
strap Protect the EXP212, EXP224,
and EXP248 systems from
electrostatic discharge
damage.
Hand tools Screwdrivers for equipment
removal and replacement.
Wire cutter/
stripper Prepare wires for electrical
connections.
Accessories and
hardware kit Screws, bolts, etc., to secure
the equipment at the desired
location.
1.1.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENT
To prevent possible serious injury, do not power
up the EXP212, EXP224, and EXP248 systems
until you have completed all of the installation
procedures and have connected it to the external
facilities. Be cautious when turning on/off the
system’s power.
1.1.3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
PROTECTION
The terminal cards contain static-sensitive
components. When handling them, be sure to
wear a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap
to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
If a wrist strap is not available, hold all cards by
their edges or extractor handles. Do not touch
any component or traces on the cards. For future
use, store cards in original shipped anti-static
bags, or in an approved static-protected bag or
container.
To minimize the possible damage from
electrostatic discharge, do not install the EXP212,
EXP224, and EXP248 in cold, dry places where
static electricity can build up. Also, when handling
cards, do not touch their rear-edge connector
traces. These electrical contact points need to be
kept free of body oils and other contaminants.
1.2 Hardware Installation
The hardware installation for the EXP212,
EXP224, and EXP248 is simple and without
complex hardware settings. The system should
be installed following standard installation
procedures. During installation, basic safety
precaution should always be taken and especially
be sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent
static electricity from damaging the system and
injuring you. Handle electronic components as
little as possible.
This chapter provides the EXP212, EXP224, and
EXP248 system hardware installation procedures
and installs samples for reference. Please
perform the procedures in the suggested order.
1—Installation of the EXP212, EXP224, or EXP248