MotorolaMVME187 RISC Single Board Computer Installation Guide MVME187IG/D4

Safety Summary

Safety Depends On You

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and

repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in

this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.

Motorola, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. 

The safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which Motorola is aware. You,

as the user of the product, should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions necessary for the

safe operation of the equipment in your operating environment.

Ground the Instrument.

To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and enclosure must be connected to an electrical ground.

The equipment is supplied with a three-conductor ac power cable. The power cable must be plugged into

an approved three-contact electrical outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical

equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Keep Away From Live Circuits.

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Only Factory Authorized Service Personnel or

other qualified maintenance personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly or

component replacement or any internal adjustment. Do not replace components with power cable

connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To

avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

Do Not Service or Adjust Alone.

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and

resuscitation is present.

Use Caution When Exposing or Handling the CRT.

Breakage of the Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) causes a high-velocity scattering of glass fragments (implosion).

To prevent CRT implosion, avoid rough handling or jarring of the equipment. Handling of the CRT should

be done only by qualified maintenance personnel using approved safety mask and gloves.

Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment.

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any

unauthorized modification of the equipment. Contact your local Motorola representative for service and

repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

Dangerous Procedure Warnings.

Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual.

Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed. You should also employ all other safety

precautions which you deem necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating environment.

!

WARNING

Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are 

present in this equipment. Use extreme caution when 

handling, testing, and adjusting. 

All Motorola PWBs (printed wiring boards) are manufactured by UL-recognized 

manufacturers, with a flammability rating of 94V-0.

!

WARNING

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be susceptible to 

electro-magnetic interference (EMI) if not installed and 

used in a cabinet with adequate EMI protection.

The computer programs stored in the Read Only Memory of this device contain 

material copyrighted by Motorola Inc., 1995, and may be used only under a license 

such as those contained in Motorola’s software licenses.

Motorola® and the Motorola symbol are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

All other products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered 

trademarks of their respective holders.

©Copyright Motorola 1997

All Rights Reserved

Printed in the United States of America

This Chapter Covers

❏ Details about this manual

❏ Terminology, conventions, and definitions used 

❏ Other publications relevant to the MVME187 

About this Manual

This manual supports the setup, installation, and debugging of the 

RISC-based MVME187 Single Board Computer; a highperformance engine for VMEbus-based low- and mid-range OEM 

and integrated systems, embedded controllers, and other singleboard computer applications.

This manual provides:

❏ A general Board Level Hardware Description in Chapter 2

❏ Hardware Preparation and Installation instructions in Chapter 3 

❏ Debugger General Information in Chapter 4

❏ Debugger/monitor commands, and other information about 

Using the 187Bug Debugger in Chapter 5

❏ Other information needed for start-up and troubleshooting of 

the MVME187 RISC Single Board Computer, including

– Configure and Environment Commands in Appendix A

– Disk/Tape Controller Data in Appendix B for controller 

modules supported by 187Bug

– Network Controller Data in Appendix C

– Procedures for Troubleshooting CPU Boards in Appendix D

– EIA-232-D Interconnections in Appendix E

Terminology, Conventions, and Definitions