Preface
About This Guide
The AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral Platform Hardware Owner's Guide describes how to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain an AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral (IP) Platform. If information is available elsewhere, this manual provides a reference to the appropriate documentation.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for qualified system managers and technical end users trained in the installation and the servicing of computer systems.
Structure of This Document
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Product Overview – Describes the basic AlphaServer IP Platform configurations, the required and optional hardware, and the
Chapter 2, Installing the AlphaServer IP Platform Software – Provides instructions for installing the AlphaServer IP Platform hardware.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation – Describes how to turn on the AlphaServer IP Platform.
Chapter 4, Reconfiguring the AlphaServer IP Platform – Explains how to reconfigure the
AlphaServer IP Platform.
Chapter 5, System Troubleshooting – Provides basic troubleshooting information. Appendix A, AlphaServer Platform Specifications – Provides system and environmental
specifications.
Appendix B, Alarm Input Wiring – Provides a wiring diagram of all of the alarm inputs and wiring information for user alarm inputs.
Appendix C, Field Wiring the
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Appendix D, AlphaServer IP Platform Duplex System Diagrams – Contains diagrams of
the IP duplex platforms.
Appendix E, AlphaServer IP Platform Duplex System Diagrams – Contains diagrams of
the IP simplex platforms.
The Glossary defines technical terms related to the product.
The Index locates the main topics in this guide.
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