GE BC5002 User Manual
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Intelligence Panel PC User’s Manual – August 2003
GFK-2023C
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Caution
The rear cover is connected to the base units of the Intelligence
Panel by a plug-in ground connector and cable. Carefully remove
and orient the rear cover to avoid applying unnecessary tension on
this cable.
Panel by a plug-in ground connector and cable. Carefully remove
and orient the rear cover to avoid applying unnecessary tension on
this cable.
3. Select a free slot and remove the blank cover plate from this slot.
4. Using the precautionary measures described in “Avoiding Electrostatic Discharges,”
remove the plug-in module from its packaging, plug it into the slot and screw it
securely to the bracket.
securely to the bracket.
5. When the module has been installed, refit the ground connector (if disconnected) and
replace the rear panel, ensuring that the side clips are correctly positioned.
6. Tighten the six screws on the rear panel.
Installing Expansion Cards
All the expansion slots in the system allow the card to be clamped into place using
standard PC card clamping.
standard PC card clamping.
• Wear a properly functioning antistatic strap and be sure that you are fully
grounded. Never touch the card, or any components inside the computer
unless you are wearing an antistatic strap.
unless you are wearing an antistatic strap.
• Any surface upon which you place the unprotected card should be static-safe,
facilitated by antistatic mats if possible.
• Extra caution should be taken in cold, dry weather, when static charges can
easily build up.
Slot Cover Plates
Cover plates are fitted to each unused card position. These plates can be removed as
necessary to install new cards. Any empty slots must have a cover plate fitted, otherwise
agency approvals become invalid.
necessary to install new cards. Any empty slots must have a cover plate fitted, otherwise
agency approvals become invalid.