Sony BCU-100 User manual

COMPUTING UNIT
BCU-100
MEMORY EXTENSION ADAPTER
BKCU-EX1
MEMORY MODULE 8GB
BKCU-MY8D
VIDEO DISPLAY BOARD
BKCU-VD1
INSTALLATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)

BCU-100 IM
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.
BCU-100 Serial No. 10001 and Higher
BKCU-EX1 Serial No. 10001 and Higher
BKCU-MY8D Serial No. 10001 and Higher
BKCU-VD1 Serial No. 10001 and Higher
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to the
following port(s).
: NETWORK-1 to 2 connector
Follow the instructions for the above port(s).

BCU-100 IM
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Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
make sure that the rack does not overload the supply
circuit.
2. Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
confirm that the outlet is provided with a suitable
protective earth connection.
3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the
rack is within the specified limit of this product.
4. Prevention against achieving hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading.
5. Install the equipment while taking the operating
temperature of the equipment into consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer
to the specifications of the Installation Manual.
6. When performing the installation, keep the
following space away from walls in order to
obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.
Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or
connect the power cord to a socket-outlet which must be
provided near the unit and easily accessible, so that the
user can turn off the power in case a fault should occur.
WARNUNG
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein
leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder das
Netzkabel mu
ß mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts
befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen Wandsteckdose
verbunden werden, damit sich bei einer
Funktionsstörung die Stromversorgung zum Gerät
jederzeit unterbrechen lä
ß t.
For the customers in Norway
This equipment is the design which can be connected to
IT power distribution system.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

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BCU-100 IM
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual ........................................................... 3 (E)
Related manuals ..................................................................... 3 (E)
Trademarks ............................................................................. 3 (E)
1. Installation
1-1. Operating Environment ........................................... 1-1 (E)
1-2. Power Supply ........................................................... 1-1 (E)
1-2-1. Power Specifications ...................................... 1-1 (E)
1-2-2. Recommended Power Cord ............................ 1-1 (E)
1-3. Installation Space (External dimensions) ............... 1-2 (E)
1-4. Installing the Options ............................................... 1-3 (E)
1-4-1.
Installing the BKCU-EX1 and BKCU-MY8D .... 1-3 (E)
1-4-2. Installing the BKCU-VD1 .............................. 1-4 (E)
1-5. Rack Mounting ........................................................ 1-5 (E)
1-5-1. Precautions for Rack Mounting ...................... 1-5 (E)
1-5-2. Rack Mounting Procedure .............................. 1-6 (E)
1-6. Installing the Power Cord Extract Stopper .............. 1-7 (E)
1-7. Matching Connectors and Cables ............................ 1-8 (E)
1-8. Input and Output Signals of Connectors .................. 1-9 (E)
1-9. Setting the On-Board Switches and Description
of LEDs .................................................................. 1-11 (E)
2. Setup of Software
2-1. Installing the Software ............................................. 2-1 (E)
3. Service Overview
3-1. Error Display ........................................................... 3-1 (E)
3-2. Periodic Inspection and Maintenance ...................... 3-3 (E)
3-2-1. Cleaning ......................................................... 3-3 (E)
3-2-2. Periodic Replacement Parts ............................ 3-4 (E)

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BCU-100 IM
Purpose of this manual
This manual is the installation manual of Computing Unit BCU-100 and the optional
products.
This manual is intended for use by trained system and service engineers, and
describes the information on installing the BCU-100.
Related manuals
Besides this Installation Manual, the following manuals are prepared for BCU-100
and the optional products.
..
..
.Operation Manual (Supplied with BCU-100)
This manual describes the application and operation of BCU-100.
..
..
.Technical Manual (Available on request)
This manual describes the system software for the BCU-100.
For obtaining, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
..
..
.Maintenance Manual (Available on request)
This manual describes detailed parts list, block diagrams, schematic diagrams, and
board layouts required for parts-level service.
For obtaining, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
Trademarks
Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this manual are follows.
.Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
.RSX is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Manual Structure

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BCU-100 IM
Section 1
Installation
1-2-2. Recommended Power Cord
w
.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/
Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance
Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Volt-
age, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/
Appliance Connector/Plug, please contact your local Sony
Sales Office/Service Center.
c
.Never use an injured power cord.
.Plugging the power cord in the AC inlet, push as far as it
will go.
For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
1Power cord, 125 V 13 A (2 m) : !1-833-258-11
AC inlet
1
For customers in the all European countries
1Power cord, 250 V 10 A (2.5 m) : !1-782-929-12
1
AC inlet
1-1. Operating Environment
Operating guaranteed temperature : +5 dC to +40 dC
Performance guaranteed temperature : +10 dC to +35 dC
Operating humidity : 20 % to 90 %
(relative humidity)
Storage temperature : _20 dC to +60 dC
Mass : Approx. 11.5 kg
(with all options
installed)
Prohibited locations for installation
.Areas where the unit will be exposed do direct sunlight
or any other strong lights.
.Dusty areas
.Areas is subject to vibration.
.Areas with strong electric or magnetic fields.
.Areas near heat sources.
.Areas subject to electrical noise.
.Areas subject to static electricity.
Ventilation
The inside of the BCU-100 is air-cooled by a fan (inside
and back side).
The power supply can be damaged if the exhaust vent
(back side) and air intake (front panel) are blocked or the
fan is stopped.
Therefore, leave a blank space of more than 10 cm in the
front and back of the BCU-100.
1-2. Power Supply
1-2-1. Power Specifications
A switching regulator is used for the power supply of this
unit. A voltage within the range of 100 V to 240 V can be
used without changing the supply voltage.
Power requirements : AC 100 to 240 V
Power frequency : 50/60 Hz
Current consumption : 3.3 to 1.4 A
(with all options installed)

1-2 (E) BCU-100 IM
Unit : mm
1-3. Installation Space (External dimensions)
440 43.6
551.2
482
465
115.5 115.5177.7
36
31.8