Advantech SPC-520 Series User manual

SPC-520
Rackmount Server PC

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SPC-520, SPC-520MB, SPC-520P4, SPC-520P7, SPC-520MB-UW, SPC-520MB-U2 series and PCA-
6109P4, PCA-6109P7 are the trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd.
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Part No. 2002052000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan October 1999

Contents
Chapter 1 General Information..................................................................1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Model List..................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Dimensions................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2 System Setup ............................................................................5
2.1 RemovingtheCover..................................................................................................5
2.2 RemovingtheHandles...............................................................................................6
2.3 TheCoolingFans.......................................................................................................6
2.4 InstallingtheDiskDrives.............................................................................................7
2.5 TemperatureSetting..................................................................................................7
2.6 InstallingthePowerSupplyUnit..................................................................................8
Appendix A Passive Backplane......................................................................................9
Appendix B Exploded Diagrams.....................................................................................10
AppendixC Safety Instructions......................................................................................12

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The SPC-520P7 / SPC-520MB are PC/AT-compatible computer designed for high relibility applications,
not only easily installation and maintain for mission critical applications and harsh environment use, is a
high-end rackmount Fault Resilient IPC chassis. The SPC-520P7 includes a 7PCI/1ISA/1PICMG-slot
PC-bus compatible passive backplane and 400-watt ATX redudnant power supply. The SPC-520MB
can be installed ATX mother board and includes one 400-watt ATX power supply. Both SPC-520P7/MB
provide three hot-swappable fan cooling system and accepts up to ten front-accessable half-heigh disk
drives.
SPC-520P7/MB feature an advanced fault detection and alarm notification system to monitor its own
hardware status. It is dangerous and will cause a lot of loss if your PC system shuts down without any
warning in advance.
1.2 Model List
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1.3 Specifications
Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis
Disk drive capacity: Front-accessible eight half-height drives (vertical), and two half-height drives
(Horizontal)
Cooling system: Three 86 CFM cooling fans inside the chassis
Controls: Power On/Off switch on power supply module in rear panel, Alarm Reset botton, ATX
Soft-Switch and system reset botton on the front panel
Indicators: Bi-color LEDs (green and red) for Power failure, fan failure and overheating. LED
indicator (green) for system power on/off.
Buzzer: One buzzer for audio alarm / volumn control on board
Dimensions: 19"(W) x 8.75"(H) x 26"(D), 482mm(W) x 222.25mm(H) x 660mm(D)
Net Weight: RAID-520MB : 37.4 lb (17 Kg), RAID-500P7 : 44 lb (20 Kg)
Paint color: (Front panel) Pantone Black 4C 2X, (Chassis) Brushed finish, Ni
Operating temperature: 0 to 50oC (32 to 122oF)
Relative humidity: 20% to 90%
CE Compliant

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Passive Backplane: PCA-6109P7 (for SPC-520P7)
Slots: 1 ISA/7 PCI/1 PICMG-slot
PC Board: 4-layer PCB with ground and power planes for reduced noise and ower power supply
impedance
Indicators: LEDs for +3.3V, +5 V, -5 V, +12 V and -12 V
Hot-swappable AC-DC 400-watt ATX Redundant Power Supply (RPS-400ATX)
Output rating: 400 watts (Max.)
Input voltage: 90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC @ 47~63 Hz, switchable
Output voltages: +5 V @ 42 A, +3.3V @ 20A, +12 V @ 14 A, -5 V @ 1 A, -12 V @ 1 A
+5Vsb @ 0.75A(+5V /+3.3V Total: 210Watt)
Minimum load: +5 V @ 2 A, +3.3V @ 0.3A, +12 V @ 0.5 A
MTBF: 100,000 hours at 25oC, 70% Load
Safety: UL/C-UL/TUV/CE Approved
AC-DC 400-watt ATX Power Supply PS/2-size (PS-400ATX)
Output rating: 400 watts (Max.)
Input voltage: 90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC @ 47~63 Hz, switchable
Output voltages: +5 V @ 42 A, +3.3V @ 20A, +12 V @ 14 A, -5 V @ 1 A, -12 V @ 1 A
+5Vsb @ 0.75A (+5V /+3.3V Total : 210Watt)
Minimum load: +5 V @ 2 A, +3.3V @ 0.3A, +12 V @ 0.5 A
Minimum load: +5 V @ 3 A, +12 V @ 1 A
MTBF: 100,000 hours at 25oC, 70% Load
Safety: UL/C-UL/TUV/CE Approved

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Fault Detection and Alarm Notification
Power failure: It works only when you install the redundant power supply (RPS-400ATX)
If either of the two power modules fails, the dedicated LED (PWR) changes color from green to red
also audio alarm. The dedicated LED remains red for failed power module until it fixed.
Fan failure: If either of the three cooling fans fails, the dedicated LED (Fan 1 or Fan 2) changes
color from green to red also audio alarm. The dedicated LED remains red for failed fan set until it
fixed.
The fan ass'y can be hot-swap if either fan is fail Dual fans for redundant application
High Temperature:If the chassis interior temperature exceeds 65oC(149oF)(standard setting), the
LED changes color from green to red also audio alarm. The LED remains red until the temperature
goes below 63oC
Temperature Select: The temperature can be set on four status by adjust the switch on alarm
board : 65oC (Default setting) , 55oC , 70oC and 75oC
Audible Alarm: Buzzer on board 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. Howev-
er, the alarm indicator will stay red until the fault condition is resolved.
Self-Test: Press the Alarm reset button for 8 senconds, the alrm board will self-test automatically
for all functions. The alarm board also can monitor the temperature's sensor IC. If the sensor is failed
or no connection, the buzzer will alarm as " Beep x Beep x ...".
The Controls for System
The SPC-520 provides one soft-switch and one system reset botton to re-boot the PC system on the
front panel. See figure as following :
System Reset Botton
Soft Switch

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1.4 Dimensions Unit = mm
SPC-520P7
SPC-520MB

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2.1 Remov the cover
Chapter 2 System Setup
The SPC-520 is a ATX-compatible computer designed for industrial applications. This rugged chassis
meets the EIA RS-310C 19" rackmount standard.
Setting up your SPC-520 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.
WARNING:Disconnect all power from the chassis before you install
the CPU cards. Unplug the power cord from the wall,
don't 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
There are screws near the top along the sides and on the rear secure the cover to the chassis. Remove
them, and then slide the cover toward the rear chassis. See figure 2.1 below:

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2.2 Removing the Handles
The handles and mounting ears for the front panel can be removed as follows. Please see figures 2.2
below
2.3 The Cooling Fans
There are three cooling fans inside the chassis. To replace the fans for maintainence : open the top
cover as the figure 2.1 and loosen the thumbscrews, then plug the whole fan ass'y. please refer to figure
2.3 below.
2.3 Cooling fans
2.2 Removing the handles

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2.4 Removing the disk drive bay
2.4 Installing the Disk Drives
1. Open the top cover as figure2.1. There are two independent disk drive bays on the both sides.
Remove the four outer screws which mount the drive-bay to the chassis. See figure 2.4 below
2. Slide the drive-bay toward the rear chassis and lift it free of the chassis. Remove the cover of the
drive bay front and insert the drives into their proper locations in the drive bay. See figure 2.5
2.5 Inserting the drives into the drive bay
2.5 Temperature Setting
If the chassis interior temperature exceeds 65oC(149oF)(default setting), the LED changes color from
green to red also audio alarm. The LED remains red until the temperature goes below 63oC
Temperature also can be selected (SW1) on the alarm board inside the chassis :
SW1
1 2 TEMP
OFF OFF 65oC
OFF ON 55oC
ON OFF 70oC
ON ON 75oC
2.6 Alarm board