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Installing the Hardware
DS1103 Hardware Installation and Configuration March 2004
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How to Connect a Panel (CP, CLP) to a
Board
For safe and trouble-free operation of the panels, various guidelines
must be observed. For details, refer to Safety Precautions for Using
Connector Panels on page 23.
Precondition The system is switched off. For instructions, refer to How to Switch Off
a dSPACE System on page 39.
Method To connect a panel to a board
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CAUTION! Connecting external devices while the power supply
is switched on may damage the dSPACE hardware.
■ Do not connect or disconnect any device while the power supply is
switched on.
■ Turn off the host PC, the expansion box (if used), and the external
devices beforehand.
1 If the panel is to be mounted in a 19” rack, this should be done
first (see How to Mount a Panel in a 19'' Rack on page 46).
2 Plug the CP1103 or CLP1103 to the DS1103 and tighten the lock
screws. Take care not to mix up the connectors of the DS1103.
Connectors are installed correctly when ribbon cables are not
twisted and do not cross over each other. Furthermore, the
connectors are marked by labels P1A, P1B, etc.
3 Put templates on the panel. Turn the black clips on the panel
through 90 degrees to secure the templates to the panel.
4 Now you can connect devices to the panel. For detailed
instructions, refer to How to Connect External Devices to a
Connector Panel on page 140.
Next step Now you can switch on the dSPACE system. Refer to How to Switch
On a dSPACE System on page 43.