BCT-ETX-C3 User Guide - Blue Chip Technology
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1. 25 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 2 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL CONTENTS FITTING THE CARD RETAINING 26 ADDING NEW 27 REMOVING AN EXPANSION 27 REPLACING THE SINGLE BOARD 28 REPLACING AAS acne oad can sone 28 REPLACING THE PSU kn 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Gata inka 31 AMENDMENT HIS TOR 32 Blue Technology Limited Page 3 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Blue Chip Technology is a leading specialist PC product manufacturer in Europe providing innovation with quality design and manufacturing from a single source Based in the North West of England our purpose built2. Ultima 40 Industrial User Manual Document Reference Ultima4U Manual Document Issue Level 3 0 Blue Chip Technology Ltd Chowley Oak Tattenhall Chester CH3 9EX U K Telephone 44 0 1829 772000 Facsimile 44 0 1829 772001 www bluechiptechnology co uk ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS ei eae 2 INTRODUCTION esr 4 ere 4 4 HMTATONS OF icc deta 4 REGULATORY STATEMENTS 5 RELATED FUBEIGATIONS eaten oe 5 TRADEMARK alu 5 PRECAUTIONS tea dae 6 Electro Stanie On BOG OTD BIOS CMOS RAM aioe dla eu ta Llechomanet e Cmpa DUU Y oor 7 ca lS TE 8 MANUAL ORGANISA HON wo ide a 8
3. Refer to Figure 5 to identify the pattern of the ladder holes Holes A hold cage nuts to which the front panel will eventually be secured Holes B hold cage nuts and clamp the front and rear ends of the fixed section of the slide rails Clip M6 cage nuts into front ladder sections in positions A and B Repeat on the right hand side A total of 8 cage nuts will be fitted to the front of the 19 cabinet Clip M6 cage nuts into rear ladder sections in positions B only Repeat on the right hand side A total of 4 cage nuts will be fitted to the rear of the 191 cabinet Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 18 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION gt Q fe fa gt 7 gt 5 4U Ladder Holes left hand side SLIDE RAIL AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY Referring to Figure 6 1 withdraw the inner slide section and disconnect by depressing the spring catch Figure 6 2 shows outer and inner slide rail sections disconnected top and bottom respectively Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 19 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION Figure 6 3 shows the relationship between the brackets and slide rail outer section The small bracket fits to the front of the cabinet the larger to the rear Note the rail orientation with middle slide visible at the front Figure 6 3 Referring to Figure 6 4 and 6 5 attach front bracket to slide rail oute
4. 19 racking width panel The front panel secures the unit to the rack ladder by four fixing screws To permit withdrawal from the racking handles are fitted to the front panel The rack mount unit has tapped holes along each side to facilitate the mounting of the slide rails Take care not to insert longer screws than those provided in the side M4 x 6 maximum Overly long screws may cause internal damage Figure 1 Rack Mount Dimensions 430 PT a0 6 8 10 3 SLOT Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 13 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED 389 1 296 9 227 2 204 7 147 83 112 5 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 14 but without mounting 9 30 It comprises the same chassis as the rack unit A imensions Desktop Di The desktop unit is shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL PC ears DESKTOP 608181888 00580100 C 15 Blue Technology Limited ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED 451 FRONT PANEL Operator controls and the air filter are located on the front panel behind sealed doors The operator controls are behind key lockable door on the right hand side The filter is held in place behind the left hand door 34 turn fastener allows access to the filter REAR PANEL Al
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6. complex contains both advanced research and development facilities and manufacturing facilities Specialising in the provision of industrial computing and electronic solutions for a wide range of UK and European organisations Blue Chip Technology has one of the UK s largest portfolios of industrial PCs Industrial PCs peripherals and data acquisition cards This extensive range of products coupled with our experience and expertise enables Blue Chip Technology to offer an industrial processing solution for any application This is one of the products from our portfolio providing you with a cost effective product development and volume production tool A unique customisation and specialised system integration service is also available delivering innovative solutions to customers problems The company s success and reputation in this area has led to a number of large design and manufacturing projects for major companies British Standards Institute approval BS EN 9001 means that all of Blue Chip Technology s design and manufacturing procedures are strictly controlled ensuring the highest levels of quality reliability and performance Blue Chip Technology are committed to the single European market and continue to invest in the latest technology and skills to provide high performance computer and electronic solutions for a world wide customer base COPYRIGHT All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in an
7. polished stainless steel chassis Optional Card restraining system Shock mounting for drives Front panel handles Optional fully extending heavy duty slide rails High capacity fans Air filter approved to UL94 0 Locking door covering disk drives power and reset switch Nitrile PVC seals Approved to FMVSS302 Temperature Non Operating 20 C to 70 C Operating 0 C to 50 C 1 Unit should not be started at temperatures less than 5 C as items with mechanical parts such as the HDD may not operate correctly at such low temperatures resulting in damage Note2 Max Temperature changes are restricted to 20 C per hour as damage to HDD s resulting in data loss may occur above this rate of change Humidity 0 90 RH non condensing Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 11 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED Shock IEC 68 2 27 Operating 5G 11 ms 2 sine wave Non operating 156 1115 2 sine wave Vibration IEC 68 2 6 Operating 5 to 500 Hz 0 5G Non operating 5 to 500 Hz 2 0G Safety Designed to meet EN 60950 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 12 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED CHASSIS LAYOUT RACK MOUNT The rack mounting chassis is made of polished stainless steel and is shown in Figure 1 It comprises the same chassis as the bench mount but has mounting ears The chassis is completed by a polished stainless steel lid held in place by eight screws The front panel is a 4U high full
8. they came This will prevent any static electricity build up If the board has an on board battery do not use black anti static bags because these tend to be conductive and will discharge any on board battery ON BOARD BATTERY The ULTIMA Industrial PC may contain a Processor board with an on board lithium cell connected To that end the following precautions apply and should be observed If the battery is mistreated in any way there is a very real possibility of fire explosion and harm Great care should be taken with this type of battery Under NO circumstances should it be e short circuited e exposed to temperatures in excess of 100 C or burnt immersed in water unsoldered e recharged e disassembled Expired batteries remain hazardous and must be disposed of in a safe manner BIOS amp CMOS RAM Please be aware that on Industrial PC products it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that make booting impossible If this should happen clear the CMOS settings see the description of the Jumper Settings on the Processor board being used for details Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 6 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCTION ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This product has been assessed operating in representative standard configurations As with any PC product however final installation amp configuration can vary significantly and so the following guidelines are offered to help ensure that compati
9. BM Phoenix BIOS is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Inc Intel is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation All 80x86 and Pentium processors are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation MS DOS and WINDOWS are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds ATA Disk Chip is a trademark of Silicon Storage Technology Inc Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 5 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS Certain precautions are necessary when designing with handling and using circuit boards is imperative that precautions are taken at all stages to avoid electro static discharges which will damage boards Those boards fitted with an on board lithium battery must be handled carefully to avoid maltreatment of the battery that could create a hazard ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGES Some of the devices within the Industrial PC can be totally destroyed by static electricity Also bear in mind that the damage caused by static electricity may be partial and not immediately obvious This could have an effect on your product s reliability and warranty Ensure that you take necessary static precautions ideally you should wear an approved wrist strap or if that is not possible touch a suitable ground to discharge any static build up This should be repeated if the handling is for any length of time When carrying any boards around please place them into the anti static bag in which
10. aded They may radiate or behave as if keys buttons are pressed when subject to interference Under these circumstances it may be beneficial to add a ferrite clamp on the leads as close as possible to the connector A suitable type is the Chomerics type H8FE 1004 AS e USB cables should be high quality screened types e Ensure that the screens of any external cables are bonded to a good RF earth at the remote end of the cable e An earth stud is available on the back of the unit to improve grounding in extreme environments Failure to observe these recommendations may invalidate the EMC compliance Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 7 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED MANUAL ORGANISATION This manual describes in detail the Blue Chip Technology ULTIMA Industrial PC We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of the ULTIMA Industrial PC The manual is sectioned as follows Overview listing the Chassis s features and specification Layout and dimensional details Installation and associated issues Troubleshooting guide We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with the ULTIMA Industrial PC or change the standard configurations Whilst all the necessary information 15 available in this man
11. bility is maintained e All components added to a system should either carry appropriate equivalent levels of compliance or be tested for compliance as part of the final system and should be installed in accordance with supplier recommendations e The external enclosure should be securely fastened with standard lids and covers in place to ensure good metal to metal contact around the internal electronics e Any metal back plate must be securely screwed to the chassis of the computer to ensure good metal to metal i e earth contact Metal screened connector bodies should be securely connected to the enclosure The external cabling to boards causes most EMC problems It 15 recommended that any external cabling to the board be totally screened and that the screen of the cable connects to the metal end bracket of the board or the enclosure and hence to earth Round screened cables with a braided wire screen are used in preference to those with a foil screen and drain wire Wherever possible use metal connector shells that connect around the full circumference of the cable screen they are far superior to those that earth the screen by a simple pig tail e The keyboard and mouse will play an important part in the compatibility of the processor card since they are ports into the board Similarly they will affect the compatibility of the complete system Fully compatible peripherals must be used otherwise the complete system could be degr
12. der to maintain full Electro Magnetic Compatibility under all conditions the cable connecting the DC source to the Ultima power supply should be well screened The braid should be connected to the earthing stud on the Ultima and a good earth at the power source end The exposed cable and the braid ends should be kept as short as possible Where this is not possible a clip on Ferrite suppressor supplied should be fitted to the DC cable as close as possible to the Ultima power supply terminal block The cable should loop through the Ferrite clamp twice as shown below For DC powered units which are not provided with a physical switch at the power supply inlet it is recommended that a suitable isolation switch be provided in the DC feed to the unit to enable isolation from power during maintenance activities 7 A ul 4 X Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 17 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL This item must be connected to an earthed socket To improve EMC performance a stud is fitted to the rear panel of the chassis to enable the chassis to be connected directly to a good earth within the racking system Cutting washers must be used in order to maintain a good connection The plug on the power supply cord is intended to serve as the power disconnect device The socket outlet into which this is plugged should be near the equipment and should remain readily accessible whe
13. e Filtered air through two 92 x 25 mm 12V DC fans mounted behind the filter panel Quick access to the air filter The filter is a coated polyester material of 30 PPI porosity having a flammability rating to UL94 Class VO Optional card retention mechanism Optional telescopic slide rail fittings Optional removable fans Each system is supplied configured to order The System Release Documentation details each particular system s configuration Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 9 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED ULTIMA X INDUSTRIAL PC Ultima X 2015 Model Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 10 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED CHASSIS FEATURES CHASSIS The basic chassis is common to both types of assembly rack mounting and desktop and comprises several sub assemblies Chassis body including the cooling fan assembly Chassis front panel Chassis cover Internal drive cage assembly Power supply unit and associated battery pack The common metalwork is of stainless steel construction with riveted fitments Removable items are fixed by 5 5 Fitted internally are two cooling fans chosen passive active back plane and drives The front panel has two hinged doors The left hand one has a slotted front to allow air through to the filter The right hand door which is lockable gives access to the drive bays the power on off switch and two USB ports SPECIFICATION Chassis 19 Rack mountable
14. fitting the clamp insert all the required expansion cards The clamp is held in place by two brackets The Swivel mount of the Retaining arm is inserted into bracket as shown in Fig 10 2 and the opposite end screwed into Bracket as shown in Fig 10 3 Figure 10 1 Figure 10 2 Figure 10 4 Figure 10 3 Once retention arm is secured in place fit a clamp onto arm as shown in Fig 10 4 Position clamp directly over the expansion card to be secured aligning the small notch on the edge of the clamp with the top edge of the expansion board Once aligned fit the screw and screw tightly to ensure no movement of the clamp Repeat procedure for other expansion cards Note The retaining arm is not suitable for low profile or some short length expansion cards Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 26 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT PLEASE REMOVE POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF THE ACTIONS BELOW ADDING NEw BOARDS Remove the system cover observing anti static precautions Remove the expansion board clamp assembly Check the expansion card documentation to ensure it is correctly configured Pay particular attention to the selection of the link settings if any Identify the back plane connector slot to be used Remove the corresponding blanking plate in the back panel of the chassis by pushing in Break out panel until it breaks away from the rear panel If a full length board is to be installed locate
15. intended as an extensive faultfinding procedure rather it is intended to indicate the more likely causes of failure with this product Ensure that the power 15 switched off before making any hardware changes Bear in mind that it is possible to set combinations of parameters within the BIOS that will prevent proper operation of the board See the BIOS section for details If in doubt set default values or clear the CMOS memory and start again Default values will generally provide a working but limited system SYMPTOM Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action SYMPTOM Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action SYMPTOM Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Possible Cause Action Blue Chip Technology Limited Fail to boot Power supply incorrect Check correct voltage is being applied to Power Supply CMOS memory corrupt invalid Power off set CMOS clear jumper to on Processor board then return jumper to operational position following instructions in the User Manual for the Processor board CMOS Clear jumper in wrong position Set to operational position NOT Clear Extended System Configuration Data ESCD memory corrupt invalid Use BIOS Setup to clear and re write the ESCD memory Memory not fully seated in socket Remove and refit memory Add i
16. l electrical connections to the ULTIMA are made at the rear of the unit Units are configured individually to requirements Refer to the System Release Documentation for details of a particular PC configuration To ensure the integrity of the system EMC it is important that the chassis earth stud is connected direct to the best available cabinet earth in rack mounted installations because of the proximity of other electrical equipment Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 16 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED POWER SUPPLY amp BBU The chassis can be fitted with a variety of ATX style PSUs including Dual Redundant Some PSUs may have switchable input voltage range In these cases the following warning should be observed WARNING Selection of the wrong voltage may cause permanent damage to the unit Ensure that the switch 15 correctly set for the installation supply before connecting to the supply If the wrong voltage is applied to the unit the internal fuse may protect the ULTIMA However this cannot be guaranteed Blue Chip Technology accepts no responsibility for the consequences of operating the unit on the wrong supply Some Power Supply variants do not offer SVolts If this voltage rail is required or if other specific voltage rails and power needs are required then please contact Blue Chip Technology in order to identify a suitable power supply option to match your requirements If a DC DC power supply is being used in or
17. n all items are mounted in the racking enclosure It is good practice to identify the socket If the plug fitted to the power supply cord is removed the cord should be connected to a suitably installed power disconnect device by qualified personnel RACK MOUNTING If the ULTIMA is to be installed in a 19 rack unit it is recommended that telescopic slide rails are used A slide rail kit is available from Blue Chip Technology Ltd Both Ultima models have the same mounting arrangements WARNING Under no circumstances must the ULTIMA be mounted in a 19 rack solely by its front panel fixings Slide rails or a rear support must be used Before installation carefully assess the space available Figure 1 gives outline dimensions of the chassis Ensure there is enough room at the rear of the unit for cables DO NOT mount the unit in such a way that air inlet or outlet vents are covered or blocked The slide rail kit will accommodate cabinets with front to rear ladder depths from 540mm to 790mm The slide rail kit comprises NO M6 cage nut M6 x 10 Pan Head screw 10 32 UNF Fillister Head Screw Bar Nut Large extension bracket Rear Small extension bracket Front Telescopic slide rail Screw amp washers gt The following procedure describes installation for one slide rail Both sets of slides will need to be installed to mount the ULTIMA within a cabinet CAGE NUT INSTALLATION
18. n board requires other voltage rails Check power requirements of expansion board and power supplies Processor or add in board has become loose Remove the board from the system and reseat No display on monitor Incorrect BIOS setting LCD display selected rather than Monitor or Both Clear CMOS memory reset correct values Screen Resolution set to high for Display Boot OS in Safe mode and reset Resolution to lower value System has more than one Video Output Check each video output in turn in case display attached to the wrong one System crashes during intensive operation or after prolonged use Inadequate cooling allowing CPU chipset to overheat reposition cables and obstructions to ensure good airflow Air Filter Blocked with dust Remove Air Filter and clean Cooling Fan not working Check power connections and replace Fan if required Page 31 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL AMENDMENT HISTORY AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details May 2012 T MCK Release of Ultima X doors configuration Aug 2014 Updated chassis March 2015 Release of 2015 model Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 32
19. nology Limited Page 28 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE PSU The Ultima can be configured with either Dual Redundant Supply Fig 14 1 or a standard ATX type supply Fig 14 2 Figure 14 1 Figure 14 2 To remove the power supply unit first ensure that the power supply is switched off and then disconnect the AC supply to the unit Remove the top cover as described previously Disconnect all the DC output leads from the drives the Single Board Computer and the back plane On the ATX PSU model there are retaining screws on the inside of the chassis Figure 14 3b Figure 14 3a For the ATX model an adapter plate is required which attaches to the rear panel The PSU is connected to the panel by four retaining screws For the Dual Redundant model there are eight retaining screws which hold the PSU assembly including brackets to the rear panel The ATX model is removed via the top of the chassis however for the Dual Redundant this 15 removed via the back as shown in Fig 14 4 Figure 14 4 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 29 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE Note that the dual modules are removed first and then the upper bracket is unscrewed from the inside before unscrewing the remaining 6 screws holding the remaining brackets to the chassis Figure 14 6 Figure 14 7 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 30 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This is not
20. nterference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC NOTE This equipment has been designed to meet the requirements of a Class A digital 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 a 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 in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publications will provide useful information related to the Standard Personal Computer and can be used in conjunction with this manual e IBM Personal Computer AT Technical Reference 1502494 IBM 1984 IBM Personal System 2 and Personal Computer BIOS Interface Technical Reference 15F0306 IBM 1987 The Programmers PC Sourcebook Microsoft e The Winn L Rosch Hardware Bible Brady TRADEMARKS All trademarks and registered names acknowledged IBM PC AT and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation I
21. o 6 12 withdraw the middle slide until it locks into the extended position Figure 6 12 UTLIMA INSTALLATION Referring to Figure 7 1 and 7 2 attach the inner slide rails to ULTIMA sides using 4 off M4 x 6 screws WARNING Do not use longer screws M4 x 6 maximum Longer screws may damage the electronics within the unit Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Referring to Figure 7 2 note the second hole position on the inner slide WARNING depending on the configuration and equipping levels the Ultima chassis may exceed 20Kg in weight Assistance may be required in installing the unit into a rack cabinet Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 22 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION Referring to Figure 7 3 and 7 4 slide unit on to extended middle sections until spring catches lock Press the catches again and slide unit home Tighten rear fillister screws Adjust unit until front panel is central and does not foul equipment panels above and below This is best achieved by adjusting each side and tightening front fillister screws separately Tighten rear extension bracket screws Figure 7 3 Figure 7 4 When the unit is satisfactorily adjusted secure ULTIMA to the cabinet with 4 off M6 screws in cage nut positions A see Figure 5 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 23 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS It is recommended that the unit is switched off and any mains cables disconnected before removing an
22. r section For most installations first attachment hole on both the slide and bracket 15 recommended For assembly an access hole on the middle slide is provided In this position the slide rail outer will sit flush to the front of the bracket slot face 4 f 508 j Figure 6 4 Referring to Figure 6 6 and 6 7 loosely attach the rear bracket to the slide rail outer section The bracket position indicated is typically suitable for a 600mm deep cabinet It is recommended that at least two screws per bracket be used The screws will be tightened once the slides are installed in the 19in cabinet Figure 6 6 Figure 6 7 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 20 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION SLIDE RAIL INSTALLATION Referring to Figure 6 8 insert fillister head screws through cage nut B at front and rear Figure 6 8 Figure 6 9 Referring to Figure 6 9 carefully position slide rail and bracket assembly on to fillister screws B at front and rear Referring to Figure 6 10 carefully slide bar nut behind front bracket and turn fillister screw to engage thread and loosely clamp the bracket Insert fillister screw into lower cage nut B position Figure 5 and loosely tighten The installation will look like Figure 6 11 Figure 6 10 Figure 6 11 Repeat this procedure at the rear Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 21 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION Referring t
23. the board end nearest the front of the unit into the plastic guide corresponding to the chosen slot as shown in Fig 11 1 Figure 11 2 Figure 11 1 Slide the board down the guide until the edge connect contacts the back plane connector Press the board firmly into place Note that the lower end of the metal bracket has to be pushed into a spring clip just below the level of the back plane This is designed to improve the EMC performance of the system Fasten the metal bracket into place using an M3 screw Re fit the card clamp assembly into position Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 27 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER The Single Board Computer can be removed and replaced as shown in the previous section Figure 12 1 Figure 12 2 In addition to the retaining screw on the rear panel the Single Board Computer is held in place with another screw as shown in Figure 12 2 REPLACING A SYSTEM FAN The latest Ultima Chassis design incorporates easier access to the System fans for either upgrade or replacement Although the new design is such that it is possible to now replace a system fan without shutting down the OS it is recommended that for safety the unit 15 powered off first Figure 13 1 Figure 13 2 Remove the two retaining screws and pull the fan assembly upwards to remove Each fan is held in place by 4 screws as show in Fig 13 3 below Figure 13 3 Blue Chip Tech
24. ture Cy gt 1666 Figure 8 1 Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 24 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE TOP COVER It is not necessary to remove all the cover screws to remove the Top Cover First loosen the three top cover screws and remove the three rear cover screws Slide the top cover back slightly and lift to remove Replacing the unit cover is the reverse of the above REMOVING THE DRIVE CAGE The Drive cage is removable as a single unit to allow for easier upgrade and replacement The assembly is held in place by 8 screws two behind the front door and 6 on the top of the cage assembly Referring to Figure 9 1 first remove the two front screws indicated A Next remove the 6 screws shown as B in Figure 9 2 Disconnect the all power and signal cables to the drives in the cage By moving slightly back then upwards the drive cage can easily be removed Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 Figure 9 4 Figure 9 3 With the drive cage fully removed as indicated in Figure 9 3 there is access to all bays From Figure 9 4 the HDD is fitted to the bottom 3 5 bay by sliding in from the rear while for the 5 25 bays the device is fitted from the front Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 25 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE FITTING THE CARD RETAINING CLAMP The ULTIMA system can be fitted with an optional card retaining clamp Before
25. ual we would recommend that unless you are confident you contact your supplier for guidance IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE SECTION PRECAUTIONS BEFORE HANDLING ANY BOARDS If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform us of these please contact our Technical Services department with the relevant details Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 8 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL GETTING STARTED OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The ULTIMA is a ruggedised PC compatible microcomputer designed for reliable operation in adverse environments The unit can take a variety of PC compatible ISA and PCI cards with both passive and active motherboard It is available as a 19 rack mountable unit and as a desktop unit Both units use a common chassis and layout System controls and disk drives are protected behind a sealed lockable steel door The machine is cooled internally by filtered air which enters through a removable filter at the front panel and exits at the rear Access to boards is by a removable top cover Connections to the boards are made at the rear of the chassis and behind the front door FEATURES e Robust polished stainless steel chassis using recognised electromagnetic compatible EMC emission and immunity design techniques Front panel with lockable door security for system controls ATX PICMG amp ISA compliant Various switch mode power supply unit Shock and vibration protected drive cag
26. y cover Some systems may incorporate battery backed power supplies in which case a failure to switch off the supply may result in internal electronics still receiving power Note that some components may become hot during operation and so it is generally good practice to allow the unit to cool before starting any significant internal maintenance work WARNING The electronic assemblies within the unit are susceptible to electrostatic discharge ESD Take anti static precautions before handling otherwise damage will occur TOOLS The following readily available standard tools are required to maintain and upgrade the ULTIMA Pozidrive Supadrive screwdriver size 1 M5 Hex spanner REPLACING THE FILTER Depending upon environmental conditions from time to time the inlet filter will need to be cleaned The air filter is accessible from the front of the chassis and is located behind the left hand door Routinely examine the filter for dust build up It may be cleaned or replaced Referring to Figure 8 1 turn the catch on the left door through 180 and the door will open The filter can be removed by pulling away from its locating frame On the right hand door turn the lock to open Wash the filter in warm water to which has been added a low foam domestic detergent rinse and drip dry Replace filter into the recess in the front panel and close and lock the door by turning the door catch A back to its original position New Pic
27. y retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopied recorded or otherwise without the prior permission in writing from the publisher For permission in the UK please contact Blue Chip Technology Information offered in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing Blue Chip Technology accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies The information contained herein is subject to change without notice There are no express or implied licences granted herein to any intellectual property rights of Blue Chip Technology Ltd LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY In no event shall Blue Chip Technology be held liable for any loss expenses or damages of any kind whatsoever whether direct indirect incidental or consequential arising from the design or use of this product or the support materials supplied with this product If this product proves to be defective Blue Chip Technology is only obliged to replace or refund the purchase price at Blue Chip Technology s discretion according to their Terms and Conditions of Sale Blue Chip Technology Limited Page 4 ULTIMA INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCTION REGULATORY STATEMENTS CE This product meets the essential protection requirements of the European EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and is eligible to bear the CE mark Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio i
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