Ampro Corporation PCI-104 quick start Preparation, Setting Up the Workspace

Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800

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 guides, for more information about installation and use of this CoreModule 800.

Preparation

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 800 shipping box.
		• If anything is missing or damaged, call your sales representative or
		Tech Support.
3) Support Documentation		CoreModule 800 QuickStart Guide
	(CoreModule 800	This document describes how to setup, install, and power up the
	Documentation and Support
		CoreModule 800 found in the QuickStart Kit and is provided on the
	Software CD-ROM )
		CoreModule 800 Documentation and Support Software (Doc & SW)
		CD-ROM as a PDF file.
		CoreModule 800 Reference Manual
		This document describes the CoreModule 800 and provides detailed
		reference information for your CoreModule 800 and is located on the
		CoreModule 800 Documentation and Support Software (Doc & SW)
		CD-ROM as a PDF file.

Setting Up the Workspace

CAUTION To prevent damage to the CoreModule 800 SBC, do not handle the board until you have followed good Electrostatic Discharge precautions.

Always touch a grounded, unpainted metal surface before touching the CoreModule 800 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 non-conductive, static-free mat
		(or the equivalent) to place the CoreModule 800, I/O Interface Board,
		and I/O Cable Adapter Board on 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	on 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 800	• Remove the CoreModule 800 from its protective plastic case and
		place it on a non-conductive, static-free work surface.
		• Remove the I/O Interface Board (I/O Board) and the I/O Cable
		Adapter Board (I/O Adapter) from the respective protective container
		(usually in the cable bag) and place each one on a non-conductive,
		static-free work surface.

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