Specifications

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2. Before Installation
Unpack the EPC-5A and inspect it for shipping damage.
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CAUTION
Do not remove the EPC-5A module from its anti-static bag
unless you are in a static-free environment.
The EPC-5A, like most electronic devices, is susceptible to electrostatic discharge
(ESD) damage. ESD damage is not always immediately obvious. It can cause a
partial breakdown in semiconductor devices that might not result in immediate failure.
Configuring the EPC-5A
The EPC-5A can be user-configured to provide standard VMEbus Slot-1
functionality. The Slot-1 configuration option is enabled (default) by installing the
Slot-1 shunt (jumper) on the processor board (see Figure 1, page 4). Removing the
jumper disables Slot-1 functionality. When the EPC-5A is configured as the Slot-1
controller, it performs all the standard VMEbus system control functions. See
Chapter 5, Theory of Operation, for more details on Slot-1 controller functions.