Contec FA-UNIT-F6BE/2U User manual

SBC Series
Full Size 6-slots 2U Chassis
FA-UNIT-F6BE/2U
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- Chassis [FA-UNIT-F6BE/2U]…1 - Screws (for Bracket for rack-mounted) (M4 x 8)…8
- Bracket for rack-mounted…2 - Screws (for HDD) (#6-32UNC x 5) …12
- Key…2 - Screws (for fastening drives in expansion
- Slot Cover…6 bays and installing boards) (M3 x 6) …10
- Power cable…1 - User’s Manual…1
- Fan branch cable…1 - Power supply control cable…1
x10x12x8
x2
Chassis
Bracket for
rack-mounted Key Power cable
Screws
(for fastening drives in expansion
bays and installing boards)
Screws
(for HDD)
Screws
(for Bracket for rack-mounted)
Fan branch cable Power supply control cable
x6
Slot Cover
User's Manual
x2
User's Manual

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Copyright
Copyright 2005 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder

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Table of Contents
Check Your Package................................................................................................................................i
Copyright.................................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii
1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the Chassis....................................................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................................1
Configuration ...................................................................................................................................2
Available Replaceable Parts for Maintenance ................................................................................2
Customer Support....................................................................................................................................3
Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................3
Limited One-Year Warranty...................................................................................................................3
How to Obtain Service............................................................................................................................3
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................4
Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................4
Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................................5
Environment.....................................................................................................................................6
Inspection .........................................................................................................................................6
Storage..............................................................................................................................................6
Disposal............................................................................................................................................6
2. NAME OF EACH PART AND DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM 7
Parts of the Chassis .................................................................................................................................7
Front Side View ...............................................................................................................................7
Rear Side View.................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions..............................................................................................................................................8
Backplane Slot Locations .......................................................................................................................9
3. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD 11
Installing Expansion Boards.................................................................................................................11
Preparation......................................................................................................................................11
Plugging an expansion board.........................................................................................................11
Installing Disk Drives ...........................................................................................................................13
Preparation......................................................................................................................................13
Installing Disk Drives....................................................................................................................13
Installing/Removing a fan and filter.....................................................................................................15

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Installing the rack mount bracket..........................................................................................................15
Installation conditions ...........................................................................................................................16
4. CONNECTORS 17
Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................17
Backplane power supply connectors..............................................................................................17
HDD/FDD power supply connectors.............................................................................................17
Switches and LEDs................................................................................................................................18
USB Connector......................................................................................................................................19
Power Control Cable .............................................................................................................................20
5. SYSTEM REFERENCE 21
Specification ..........................................................................................................................................21

1. Before Using the Product
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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Chassis
This product is a 2U-size chassis to house a PICMG-compliant SBC (single-board computer, or CPU
board) in combination with expansion boards and drives, thereby building a computer system.
Features
- Containing a PICMG-compliant backplane (PICMG (PCI/ISA) x 2, full-size PCI x 1, middle-size
PCI x 2, full-size ISA x 1).
- Having one 5-inch drive bay and four 3.5-inch drive bays (including three shadow bays).
- Equipped with a power switch, reset switch, and USB connectors at the front.
- Equipped with a built-in cooling fan. The dustproof filter and cooling fan can be replaced
externally.
These fans can easily be replaced externally, without removing the top cover.
- Key-lockable drive cover preventing unauthorized access to switches and drives.

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Configuration
This product contains a backplane.
The chassis can accommodate one 5-inch drive and up to four 3.5-inch drives (three in shadow bays).
On the front panel, it has the power ON/OFF switch, power LED, HDD access LED, reset switch, and
two USB connectors.
* The SBC, CPU cooler, and expansion boards may not be installed depending on their combination.
For details, contact General Information Services of CONTEC.
Available Replaceable Parts for Maintenance
- POW300X 300W ATX Power Supply
- FAN0825S Fan 80 x 25 with Sensor
- FLT81 Fan Filter (78 x 180)

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the
original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office,
from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
FCC PART 15Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference at his own expense.
NOTE
Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
WARNING TO USER

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Handling Precautions
CAUTION
- If you turn the power switch off, wait for at least five seconds before turning it on again.
- When plugging or unplugging the power cable, be sure to hold the plug itself.
- Since the product is a precision device, do not use or store it where it is subject to shock or vibration.
Also avoid any place where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, extremely high or low humidity,
or much dust.
- Do not use or store this product where it is exposed to any chemical directly or as vapor in the air.
- This product has ventilating slits to prevent it from being heated excessively. Avoid using the unit
with the ventilating slits blocked or in an ill-ventilated place.
- Do not use this product near equipment generating a strong magnetic field or noise, or the field or
noise may cause this product or personal computer to malfunction.
- It is very dangerous to use this product with water, liquid, or metal (conductive) chips left inside.
Be careful not to let such foreign matters in this product.
- When installing or removing an interface board into/from an expansion slot, be sure to remove the
cable from the AC inlet.
- The total power consumption by the boards installed in expansion slots must not exceed the rating.
- If the product becomes dirty, wipe it carefully with a soft cloth damped with water or a solution of
neutral detergent. Keep in mind that using a volatile solvent, such as benzine or thinner, or a
chemical can deform or discolor the surface of this product.
- When performing maintenance of boards and electrical system components, be sure to remove the
cable from the AC inlet.
- The installable power supply is one that can be used in industrial environments where spike voltage
of 1.5kV or so is generated. If spike overvoltage higher than this voltage is generated, protective
actions may be required.
- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.
- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting
from modifying this product.
- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

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Environment
Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may
overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.
Operating temperature
0 - 50°C
Operating humidity
10 - 80%RH (No condensation)
Corrosive gases
None
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Inspection
Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.
- Ventilating slits must neither be blocked nor have
dust or foreign matters adhering.
- Ventilating slits must neither be blocked
nor have dust or foreign matters adhering.
Front side view
Rear side view
Side view
Storage
When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.
(1) Put this product in the storage bag.
(2) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,
vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances.

2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram
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2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram
Parts of the Chassis
Front Side View
Key lockDrive cover Fan cover
Figure 2.1. Front Side View
RES ET
USB port Reset switch HDD access LED
POWER LEDPOWER switch
Figure 2.1. Front Side View (Inner Side of Drive Cover)
Rear Side View
Figure 2.3. Rear Side View

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Dimensions
(Including the opposite face)
10-M4(Maximum tapping
length : 6mm)
[mm]
465
482.6
427
44.45
76.2
88.9
11
7520
(22)
92929292110.8
44.5
Figure 2.4. Dimensions

2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram
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Backplane Slot Locations
Power supply
control connector
Full size PICMG(PCI/ISA) slot
Full size ISA slot Front side viewRear side view
(70.9)
[mm]
FAN CN1
CN2 CN1
CN2
PS-ON
GND
+5VSB
PWR-OK
PS-ON
GND
1
2
1
2
3
4
Figure 2.5. Backplane(PICMG/ISA side)
ATX power
connector Middle size PCI slotFront side view Rear side view
Full size PCI slot
Figure 2.6. Backplane (PCI side)
Some SBCs and expansion boards may not be able to be installed, for example, due to the height of
mounted components.
When an SBC is installed in the bottom PICMG slot, for example, the space between the SBC's
component side and the ceiling is about 70.9 mm, limiting the CPU cooler height from the component
side to about 60 mm.
For details, contact General Information Services of CONTEC.
* Please remove a short pin of CN1 when you use the power supply control cable.

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3. Installing the Motherboard
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Installing Expansion Boards
Expansion slots can accept a wide variety of boards using the same installation method.
Preparation
(1) Turn the power switch off.
(2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
Plugging an expansion board
(1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. When loosening the screws, use
a screwdriver that fits well in the their slots.
(2) Remove a shadow bay over the fan.

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(3) Remove the backplane unit.
(4) Plug the expansion board and fasten it with a screw.
(5) Put the backplane unit back in place and connect the power cable to the ATX power connector on
the backplane. When the SBC in use is a CONTEC product, remove the short pin of CN1 and then
connect the SBC to the CN2 connector on the backplane using the attached power control cable.
(6) Put the shadow bay and cover back in place and fasten them with the screws.

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Installing Disk Drives
FA-UNIT-F6BE/2Ucan have One 5-inch drives and four 3.5-inch drives built in it.
Preparation
(1) Turn the power switch off.
(2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
Installing Disk Drives
(1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. When loosening the screws,
use the appropriate type of screwdriver that fits the screw head.
(2) Remove the drive fixing bracket and install drives.
Connect the cables and fix them to the original position of the chassis.

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(3) Put the cover back in place and fasten it switch the screws.

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Installing/Removing a fan and filter
The chassis allows you to detach and attach the fan and filter without removing the top cover. If the
SBC in use does not have two power connectors for chassis fans, use the attached fan branch cable to
connect the fan to the power supply.
Fan cover
Filter
Figure 3.1. Installing/Removing a filter
Relay connector
Fan
Figure 3.2. Installing/Removing a fan
Installing the rack mount bracket
Installing the attached bracket enables rack mount.
Figure 3.3. Installing the rack mount bracket