User's Manual

Preface
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How to Use this Manual
This manual contains these chapters and appendixes. Turn to the chapter or
appendix in this manual that contains the information you need.
Chapter 1: Overview
Provides an overview of the apC/8X panel and describes the optional modules
and card readers.
Chapter 2: apC/8X Physical Requirements
Lists minimum requirements for the apC/8X, including external devices,
wiring requirements, memory, power supply ratings and apC/8X event and
card storage.
Chapter 3: Mounting the apC/8X
Lists the hardware supplied with the apC/8X and describes how to mount the
unit.
Chapter 4: Connecting the apC/8X to a Host
Explains how to connect the apC/8X unit to a host computer via RS-232,
RS-485, or modem connections.
Chapter 5: apC/8X Panel Setup
Describes how to set upand configure the apC/8X main board.
Appendix A: Equipment Specifications
Lists the apC/8X operating specifications, and dimension and weight
specifications.
Appendix B: Testing the apC/8X Installation
Explains how to test the apC/8X installation, including the apC/8X main
board and associated RM readers.