MTS FlexTest Models 200 - Manual (Page 115)

VME Bus Board Overview
MTS FlexTest® Models 40/60/100/200 Controller Hardware VME Bus Boards 115
How to Install and Remove a VME Bus Board
VME bus boards are inserted into a backplane connector and secured to the
chassis with IEEE locking levers at the top and bottom of the faceplate.
The plug-in boards and cards contain static-sensitive components.
Improper handling of boards and cards can cause component damage.
Follow these precautions when handling boards and cards:
• Turn off electrical power before installing or removing a board.
• Use a static ground strap to ground yourself to the chassis ground before
touching the chassis or a board.
• Keep unused boards and cards in conductive bags. Also, be sure you are
grounded when removing a board or card from a conductive bag.
• Handle boards with their front panel or circuit card edges. Do not touch any
circuit card components, pins, or circuit connection points.
Each Series 494 Controller can only use VME Bus boards that are designed
by and purchased from MTS.
The use of VME Bus boards from other manufacturers can result in damage
to the equipment.
Do not use VME Bus boards from other manufacturers in any MTS controller
chassis.
Board installation
procedure
1. Make sure that your controller software is configured to recognize each
board.
2. Turn off the AC power switch on the back of the chassis before installing or
removing boards.
3. Use a static ground strap (MTS part number 100-183-454) to ground
yourself to chassis ground before touching the chassis or a board.
4. Make sure that the Model 494.40 I/O Carrier board address switch settings
match those in your software.
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