Advantech MIC-3081 manual Installation Procedures, Card Installation and Removal

Figure 2-2: Rear view of MIC-3081A (with advance intelligent alarm module)

2.3 Installation Procedures

2.3.1 Card Installation and Removal

The CompactPCI™ connectors are firm and rigid, and require careful handling while plugging and unplugging. Improper installation of a card can easily damage the backplane of the chassis.

The system card can be installed only in the system slot. The CompactPCI™ specification allows the system slot to be in any position in the backplane. Do not insert the system card into any other slot, or insert a peripheral card into the system slot. The MIC-3081 accepts different backplanes, so the location of the system slot may vary. The system slot is marked by a triangle enclosing the slot number. Please refer to the backplane user's manual.

The insert/eject handles on CompactPCI™ cards help users to install and remove the cards easily and safely. Follow the procedures below to install a card into a

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