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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
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Before connecting the power cord, check that the expansion chassis
On/Off switch is set to the OFF position. This switch is located on the
rear side of the chassis.
When you plug the barrel connector on the power adapter into the 12-
Volt DC Plug, you may find it does not seem to fit easily. This is
because of the built-in locking mechanism that protects it from pulling
back out. Simply rotate the barrel plug until it “lines up” with the slots on
the connector jack, push it in, and then twist it clockwise to lock it. Be
sure to rotate it counter clockwise to unlock it prior to removing the
power adapter plug.
NOTE
If at all possible, plug all power cords from the Magma expansion
chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip,
preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built
into it.
Recheck the Installation
Check your installation before powering up the Magma expansion
chassis for the first time. Although the power supply has an over voltage
protection device built into it, it may not "trip" in time to fully protect a
device that has been improperly connected, or whose power cable has
been damaged.
CAUTION
When using your Magma expansion chassis outside of the United
States, make sure that you have correctly identified the voltage of
your power source and that you are connected to it correctly.
Remember, the power adapter supplied with your 1 Slot Expansion
System will automatically adjust to convert the source power into 12-
Volt DC current. Therefore, if you are using a power source other
than 110V US Standard, you will need a different power cord to
connect your source power to the power adapter, or a power cord
adapter so you can plug the 110V US Standard power cord directly
into your source power.
For total portability, you can use an
optional battery cable, model
CBLCB1XLR, to go directly from a 12V
DC power source into the chassis
without using the included power
adapter. This cable may be purchased directly
from Magma at 1-800-285-8990.
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