Installation
4.5 Equipping the Basic System
For an individual expansion the basic system can be equipped with interface cards, the appropriate wiring
adapters and system modules. An overview can be found in the Chapter Expansion Stages and System
Capacity.
4.5.1 Fitting an interface card
Interface cards are fitted to slots IC1…IC4 (see Mainboard interfaces, display and control elements and
front panel).
CAUTION:
Be sure to observe the Safety regulations.
1. Shut down the communication server (see Shut-down mode) and disconnect it from the power supply.
2. Remove the housing cover.
3. Place the interface card at a slight angle into the required slot (see Fitting an interface card). Make sure
the angled side of the interface card is facing backwards (i.e. it must not project over the wiring adapter
slots).
4. Carefully press the interface card downwards until the two lateral metal clamps engage.
5. Fit the corresponding wiring adapter (see Fitting a wiring adapter on page 99) into the appropriate
wiring adapter slot WA1…WA4.
6. Fit the housing cover.
7. Reconnect the communication server to the power supply.
Figure 19: Fitting an interface card
4.5.2 Fitting a wiring adapter
Wiring adapters are used to route the interfaces of the interface cards to the RJ45 sockets on the front
panel and are fitted to slots WA1…WA4. (see also Interfaces, display and control elements on page 40).
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