Ampro Corporation 420 quick start Setup Steps, Preparations, Setting Up the Workspace

Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420

Setup Steps

It is important to follow the setup steps in this section in the exact order listed here, but skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. References are provided to chapters within this guide or other Ampro documents for more information about installation and use of the CoreModule 420 SBC.

Preparations

1)	Open shipping box	• Locate the QuickStart Kit Contents Sheet
		•	Unpack the contents of the shipping box
2)	Verify Contents	•	Verify the contents of the shipping box against the QuickStart
			Contents Sheet included with your CoreModule 420 SBC shipping
			box.

•If anything is missing or damaged, call your sales representative or Tech Support.

3)Support Documentation CoreModule 420 QuickStart Guide

(CoreModule 420	This hardcopy document describes how to setup, install, and power up
Documentation and
	the CoreModule 420 found in the QuickStart Kit and this manual is also
Support Software
	provided as a PDF file on the CoreModule 420 Documentation and
(Doc & SW) CD-ROM)
	Support Software (Doc & SW) CD-ROM.
	CoreModule 420 Reference Manual
	This document describes the CoreModule 420 and provides detailed
	reference information for your CoreModule 420 and is found on the
	CoreModule 420 Doc & SW CD-ROM as a PDF file.

Setting Up the Workspace

CAUTION To prevent damage to the electronic components on the CoreModule 420 SBC, do not handle the board until you have followed good Electro-Static Precautions.

Always touch a grounded, unpainted metal surface before touching the

CoreModule 420 SBC or any of the components on the board.

Always use an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounding mat, which has static- dissipating characteristics and attached to earth ground.

4)Select workbench location • The workbench location should have a static-free, non-conductive mat (or the equivalent) to place the CoreModule 420 and its cables for setup and operation (including the connection of the power supply, peripherals, and support devices).

5)Connect an ESD strap to • Connect an ESD strap between your body (wrist or ankle) and ground

your body or the static-free mat.

If you do not have your own ESD strap, an ESD kit is provided in the QuickStart Kit with an anti-static wrist strap.

6)Unpack CoreModule 420 • Remove the CoreModule 420 from its protective plastic case and place it on static-free work surface.

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