Advantech IPC-690 User manual

IPC-6908
Industrial PC Chassis

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Part No. 2002908000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan January 1998

Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ...................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Installations ............................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 System Setup..............................................................................5
2.1 Removing the cover .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Installing plug-in cards .............................................................................................. 6
2.3 The hold-down clamp................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Replacing the filter .................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Installing the fan assembly........................................................................................ 7
2.6 Installing the disk drives............................................................................................ 8
2.7 Adjusting speaker volume....................................................................................... 10
2.8 Temperature setting................................................................................................ 10
Appendix A. Passive Backplane ................................................................................... 11
Appendix B. Exploded Diagram .................................................................................... 13
Appendix C. Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 14

IPC-6908 User's Manual 1
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The IPC-6908 is a high-end PC/AT-compatible desktop/wallmount fault resilient IPC chassis designed
for high-reliability applications. It can be easily installed and maintained for mission critical applica-
tions and harsh environment use. The IPC-6908 includes an 8-slot PC-bus compatible passive back-
plane, and a 260-watt switching power supply with an ultrahigh output rating at -12 V and a
hot-swappable fan cooling system. The IPC-6908 accepts up to 4 disk drives: one 3.5" front accessible
drive, two half-height drives and one 3.5" drive inside.
The IPC-6908 features an advanced fault detection and alarm notification system to monitor its own
hardware status. If your PC system shuts down without any prior warning, it could cause considerable
loss. The IPC-6908, the fault resilient IPC, is designed to prevent this from happening.
1.2 Specifications
General
•Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis and fireproof plastic front panel
•Slots: Up to 8 full-length cards can be installed in a single chassis
•Disk drive capacity: Two front-accessible half-height and one 3.5" disk drives, and one 3.5" drive
inside the chassis
•Cooling system: Two 49 CFM cooling fans (flow in) in front with an air filter. Dual fans for
hot-swappability and redundancy
•Controls: Power on/off switch in rear panel, CPU reset and alarm reset button in front panel
•Indicators: LEDs for power on/off and HDD activity. Bicolor LEDs (green and red) for fan1/fan2
failure and overheating
•Speaker: One 8 ohm / 0.3 watt speaker, volume control on board
•Dimensions: 7.9" (W) x 11.8" (H) x 18.2" (D)
200 mm (W) x 300 mm (H) x 463 mm (D)
•Weight: 26.4 lb (12 kg)
•Paint color: Pantone 414U (plastic front panel), Pantone 418U (metal chassis)
Passive Backplane (PCA-6108E)
•Slots: 8 ISA-bus, full-size slots
•PC board: 4-layer PCB with ground and power planes for reduced noise and lower power supply
impedance
•Indicators: LEDs for +5 V, -5 V, +12 V and -12 V

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Passive Backplane (PCA-6108P4)
•Slots: 3 ISA / 4 PCI / 1 PICMG slots
•PC Board: 4-layer PCB with ground and power planes for reduced noise and lower power supply
impedance
•Indicators: LEDs for +5 V, -5 V, +12 V and -12 V
Power Supply (PS-260)
•Output rating: 260 watts (max.)
•Input voltage: 85 to 130 VAC or 180 to 260 VAC @ 47 ~ 63 Hz, switchable
•Output voltages: +5 V @ 25 A, +12 V @ 9 A, -5 V @ 0.5 A, -12 V @ 2 A
•Minimum load: +5 V @ 1 A, +12 V @ 0.1 A
•MTBF: 200,000 hours at 70% load
•Safety: UL/CSA/TUV approved
•EMI: Meets FCC/VDE Class B
Environmental Specifications
•Operating temperature: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
•Relative humidity: 10 to 95% @ 40° C, non-condensing
•Safety: UL / C-UL approved
•EMI: Meets FCC/VDE Class A
•CE compliant
Fault Detection and Alarm Notification
•Fan failure: If either of the two cooling fans fails, the dedicated LED (Fan 1 or Fan 2) changes color
from green to red and an audio alarm sounds. The dedicated LED remains red for the failed fan unit
until it is fixed
The fan assembly can be hot-swapped if either fan fails. Dual fans provide redundant application
•High Temperature: If the chassis' interior temperature exceeds 65° C (149° F) (standard setting),
the LED changes color from green to red and an audio alarm sounds. The LED remains red until the
temperature falls below 63° C
Temperature select: The temperature can be set to four status levels by adjusting the switch on the
alarm board:
65° C (default setting), 55° C , 70° C and 75° C
•Audible Alarm: Speaker is activated (continous beep) as soon as a malfunction is detected and
sounds until the alarm reset button is pressed. The alarm reset button is on the front panel. However,
the alarm indicator will stay red until the fault condition is resolved.
•Self-test: Press the Alarm Reset button for 8 seconds. The alarm board will self-test automatically for
all functions. The alarm board can also monitor the temperature sensor IC. If the sensor has failed or
there is no connection, the speaker will sound off as "Beep x Beep x ...".

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1.3 Dimensions
Unit = mm
12
CPU
RESET ALARM RESET
Power
on/off HDD Fan 1 Fan 2 Temperature
LED Indicator

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1.4 Installations
Unit = mm
Wallmount Desktop

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Chapter 2 System Setup
Setting up your IPC-6908 requires only a screwdriver and a small amount of time. Before you begin,
you should also gather together all of the cards you plan to install, as well as the disk drives you plan
to use.
The doors are located on the chassis front cover, providing access to the control panel. This offers the
disk drive and air filter protection against damage, and allows for easy accessibility. The control panel
functions include: CPU reset switch and alarm reset switch on front, power on/off switch on back and
five LED indicators to assist in monitoring system status. On the rear panel, there is a ground point
(earthing point) located on the bottom right hand corner. This provides a ground for the whole system
and is attached via a screw.
WARNING:Disconnect all power from the chassis before you install the CPU
cards. Unplug the power cord from the wall, do not just turn off
the power switch. If you are not sure what to do, take the job to
an experienced professional.
2.1 Removing the cover
Unscrew the two thumbscrews on the rear, and then slide the cover toward the rear chassis. See
figure 2.1 below:
2.4 Removing the cover

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2.2 Installing plug-in cards
After removing the cover, you can easily install plug-in cards. Please see figure 2.2 below:
2.2 Installing plug-in cards
2.3 The hold-down clamp
The IPC-6908 uses a hold-down clamp to ensure the plug-in cards are located securely. It also offers
protection against shock and vibration. The hold-down clamp is built-in on the upper cover. Insert the
rubber buffers provided with your kit into the hold-down clamp. These buffers offer the plug-in cards
two levels of protection against vibration.
2.3 Inserting the rubber buffers

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2.4 Replacing the filter
The filter is located on the front upper door. Under continuous use, the filter should be replaced about
once a month. To replace the filter, refer to figure 2.4 below and do the following:
1. Open the door by pressing the latch on the top of the door.
2. Remove the filter and replace it with a new filter.
3. Close the door.
2.4 Replacing the filter
2.5 Installing the fan assembly
Remove the cover and slide it towards the rear side. The fan assembly can be hot-swapped, so there is
no need to turn off the power. Remove/insert the fan by using your fingers to unscrew the screw
fasteners on the top of the fan assembly. Please refer to figure 2.5 below:
2.5 Hot-swappable fan assembly

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2.6 Installing the disk drives
1. Remove the disk drive's cover by pushing the square area on the lower cover on the front panel and
also opening the filter cover, as shown in figure 2.6 below.
2. Unscrew the 4 screws on the front panel and take off the plastic panel from the chassis. Unscrew the
3 screws on the side cover and slide it towards the rear. Please refer to figure 2.6 below.
3. Punch out the disk cover of the plastic cover with your fingers. See figure 2.7 below.
2.6 Removing the cover for disk drive installation
2.7 Punching out the disk cover

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5. One 3.5" drive can be installed inside the chassis. Pull out the power module from the rear panel by
unscrewing the 4 screws. Then you can insert one 3.5" drive above the power module. See figure
2.9:
2.8 Inserting the drives into the drive bay
4. Slide the drive bay toward the front and lift it free from the chassis. Install the disk drives into their
proper locations in the drive bay. See figure 2.8:
2.9 Inserting the drives into the drive bay inside the chassis

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2.7 Adjusting speaker volume
There is a VR (R7) for speaker volume adjustment located on the alarm board inside the chassis.
Remove the top cover and use the screwdriver to adjust the volume as show on figure 2.10 below:
2.10 Volume adjustment
2.8 Temperature setting
If the chassis interior temperature exceeds 65° C (149° F) (default setting), the LED changes color from
green to red and an audio alarm sounds. The LED remains red until the temperature falls below 63° C.
Temperature also can be selected (via S1) on the alarm board inside the chassis:
S1
1 2 TEMP
OFF OFF 65° C
OFF ON 55° C
ON OFF 70° C
ON ON 75° C
2.11 Alarm board

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Unit = mm
Appendix A Passive Backplane
PCA-6108E: 8-slot ISA bus backplane
Dimensions: 180 x 190 mm

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PCA-6114P4: 3 ISA / 4 PCI / 1 CPU slot backplane
Dimensions: 180 x 260 mm
Unit = mm

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Appendix B Exploded Diagram

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Appendix C Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray
detergent for cleaning. Use a moist sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be
easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. So protect the equipment from overheat-
ing. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure of the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to the power
outlet.
9. Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the
power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the mains to prevent it from being
damaged by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into openings. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should only be opened by qualified
service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to the User's
Manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT, WITH
STORAGE TEMPERATURES BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). THIS MAY
DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to or less than
70dB(A).

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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder
Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte
Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor überhitzung schützt.
Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts
auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz
trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät
gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von
authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer
qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe
dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.

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