Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List <FA-UNIT-F11BE>
- Chassis [FA-UNIT-F11BE]…1 - Bracket for wall-mounted…2
- Screws (used for expansion bay fixing - Serial number label …1
and board installation) (M3 x 6)…32
- Screws (for HDD) (#6-32UNC x 5)…8
- Hexagon spacer…13
- Plastic Spacers…5
Chassis
x 5
Plastic Spacers
Power cable
x 2
Bracket for wall-mounted
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x 4
Rubber pads
x 6
Screws (for Rubber pads)
x 32
Screws (used for expansion
bay fixing and board installation)
War ra nty
Certificate
Warranty Certificate
Screws (for HDD)
Hexagon spacer
Serial number label
x 8
x 13
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
x 11
Slot cover
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
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Product Configuration List < FA-UNIT-F11ME >
- Chassis [FA-UNIT-F11ME]…1 - Plastic Spacers…3
- Power cable…1 - Bracket for wall-mounted…2
- Rubber pads…4 - Slot cover…4
- Screws (for Rubber pads) (M4 x 8) …6 - This User’s Manual…1
- Screws(used for expansion bay fixing - Warranty Certificate …1
and board installation) (M3 x 6)…25 - Serial number label …1
- Screws (for HDD) (#6-32UNC x 5)…8
- Hexagon spacer…13
Chassis
Slot cover
Power cable
x 4
Bracket for wall-mounted
x 4
Rubber pads
x 6
Screws (for Rubber pads)
x 25
Screws (used for expansion
bay fixing and board installati on)
Warr ant y
x 2
Certificate
Warranty Certificate
x 8
Screws (for HDD)
x 13
Hexagon spacer
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Serial number label
x 3
Plastic Spacers
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
Copyright
Copyright 2013 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder
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Table of Contents
Check Your P ackage................................................................................................................................ i
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii
1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the Ch assis .................................................................................................................................... 1
Available Replaceable Parts for Maintenance................................................................................ 2
Customer Su pport.................................................................................................................................... 3
Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................3
Limited On e-Year Warranty...................................................................................................................3
How to Obta in Service............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Chassis .................................................................................................................................7
Front Side View ...............................................................................................................................7
Rear Side View ................................................................................................................................7
Installing the wall mount bracket..........................................................................................................20
4. CONNECTORS 21
Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................21
Backplane or motherboard power supply connecto rs...................................................................21
HDD/FDD power supply connectors.............................................................................................21
Switches an d LEDs................................................................................................................................22
USB Connector......................................................................................................................................23
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Chassis
FA-UNIT-F11BE is a chassis used to mount a backplane and SBC and configure a computer system in
combination with expansion boards and various drives.
FA-UNIT-F11ME is a chassis used to mount a motherboard and configure a computer system in
combination with expansion boards and various drives.
Features
FA-UNIT-F11BE:
- A PICMG compliant, PCI bus or ISA bus backplane can be mounted.
FA-UNIT-F11ME:
- An Micro ATX motherboard can be mounted.
Common:
- Equipped with 5-inch-drive bay x 2 and 3.5-inch drive bay x 2.
- Equipped with a power switch, reset switch, and USB connectors at the front.
- Equipped with a built-in cooling fan. The dustproof filter and cooling fan can be replaced externally.
These fans can easily be replaced externally, without removing the top cover.
- A chassis fixing bracket is attached as standard.
Configuration
Backplanes and mother boards are sold separately. You need prepare a CONTEC backplane
corresponding to this product, separately. For more details of the corresponding backplanes, see
"Option".
When using a third-party's backplane or motherboard, pay attention to the positions of the backplane or
motherboard installation holes, installable size, and power supply specifications of this product.
This product has a space that can contain two 5-inch drives and two 3.5-inch drives. It also has a power
ON/OFF switch, power supply LED, HDD access LED, reset switch and two USB connectors on the
front surface of the case.
* Depending on the combination of the backplane, SBC and expansion board mounted on
FA-UNIT-F11BE, one of the two installable 3.5-inch drives may not be installed. For details,
contact our general information center.
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1. Before Using the Product
Option
Installable backplanes
- BPM-1111 PICMG Backplane with 11-Slots(PICMG x 2, PCI x 8, ISA x 1)
- BPC-1111 PCI Backplane with 10-Slots(PCI x 10)
Other
- FA-CLAMP-01 Clamp for PCI/ISA board (5 pcs)
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.
Available Replaceable Parts for Maintenance
- POW300X 300W ATX Power Supply
- FAN1225S Fan 120 x 25 with Sensor
- FAN0825S Fan 80 x 25 with Sensor
- FLT121 Fan Filter (127 x 127)
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1. Before Using the Product
Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the
original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office,
from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the
warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that
arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
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1. Before Using the Product
Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
WAR NI NG
CAUTION
FCC PART 15 Class A Notice
NOTE
WARNING TO USER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference at his own expense.
Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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1. Before Using the Product
Handling Precautions
CAUTION
- If you turn the power switch off, wait for at least five seconds before turning it on again.
- When plugging or unplugging the power cable, be sure to hold the plug itself.
- Since the product is a precision device, do not use or store it where it is subject to shock or
vibration. Also avoid any place where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, extremely high or low
humid ity, or much dust.
- Do not use or store this product where it is exposed to any chemical directly or as vapor in the air.
- This product has ventilating slits to prevent it from being heated excessively. Avoid using the unit
with the ventilating slits blocked or in an ill-ventilated place.
- Do not use this product near equipment generating a strong magnetic field or noise, or the field or
noise may cause this product or personal computer to malfunction.
- It is very dangerous to use this product with water, liquid, or metal (conductive) chips left inside.
Be careful not to let such foreign matters in this product.
- When installing or removing an interface board into/from an expansion slot, be sure to remove the
cable from the AC inlet.
- The total power consumption by the boards installed in expansion slots must not exceed the rating.
- If the product becomes dirty, wipe it carefully with a soft cloth damped with water or a solution of
neutral detergent. Keep in mind that using a volatile solvent, such as benzine or thinner, or a
chemical can deform or discolor the surface of this product.
- When performing maintenance of boards and electrical system components, be sure to remove the
cable from the AC inlet.
- The installable power supply is one that can be used in industrial environments where spike voltage
of 1.5kV or so is generated. If spike overvoltage higher than this voltage is generated, protective
actions may be required.
- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.
- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting
from modifying this product.
- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
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1. Before Using the Product
Environment
Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may
overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.
Operating temperature
0 - 50°C
Operating humidity
10 - 80%RH (No condensation)
Corrosive gases
None
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Inspection
Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.
- Ventilating slits must neither be blocked nor have
dust or foreign matters adhering.
Front side viewRear side view (FA-UNIT-F11BE)
RESET
Rear side view (FA-UNIT-F11ME)
- Ventilating slits must neither be blocked nor have
dust or foreign matters adhering.
Storage
When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.
(1) Put this product in the storage bag.
(2) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,
vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances.
Positions of backplane or motherboard installation holes
45.26228.9
219.16
179.54
212.09
176.53
116.88
139.7
18.38
15.24
7.62
15.875
3.81
30.48
91.44
76.2
20.62
15.16
12.7
175.26
139.62
137.16
233.68
213.36
208
211.63
246.38
Max.
R
10
3
.
2
5
Max.
153.25225.4
264.16
2
R
[mm]
Figure 2.8. Positions of backplane installation holes
If a backplane or motherboard whose shaded area is not cut off is installed, then a 3.5-inch or 5-inch
drive may not be installed properly depending on the height of the installed parts, etc.
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3. Installing the Motherboard
3. Installing the Motherboard
Installing the backplane/motherboard
There are various types of backplanes and motherboards and their installation hole positions are all
different. However, basically any of them can be installed by following the same procedures.
Preparation
(1) Turn the power switch off.
(2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
To install the backplane/motherboard
(1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover,
then remove the cover.
When loosening the screws, use the
appropriate type of screwdriver that fits the
screw head.
(2) First remove the fall-off prevention bar from
the expansion board.
Next, fix the attached hexagon spacers or
plastic spacers to the holes in the main unit
and place the backplane/motherboard on it
and fix it with screws.
In this case, select the positions of fixing
holes so that the backplane or motherboard
can be fixed in a balanced manner.
(3) Return the fall-off prevention bar and cover to
their original positions and fix them with
screws.
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Installing an expansion board
Various types of boards can be installed in the expansion slot. However, any of them can be installed
following the same procedures.
Preparation
(1) Turn the power switch off.
(2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
Insertion of expansion board
(1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. When loosening the screws,
use the appropriate type of screwdriver that fits the screw head.
(2) Remove the fall-off prevention bar from the expansion board.
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3. Installing the Motherboard
(3) Install the expansion board and fix it with screws.
(4) Return the fall-off prevention bar and cover to their original positions and fix them with screws.
Unplugging an Expansion Board
To unplug an expansion board, follow the steps below in the reverse order of plugging it.
(1) Before starting removing the expansion board, pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
(2) Following the same procedures as for insertion, remove the bracket fixing screws of the slot from
which you want to remove the board.
(3) Remove the board by pulling it at a right angle to the expansion slot.
(4) Use the screw to fasten the bracket removed when plugging the board.
(5) Replace and screw the cover.
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Replacing the connector plate
The supplied connector plate has holes for accepting connectors. If necessary, the supplied connector
plate can be replaced with another plate of different shape.
Figure 3.1. Replacing the connector plate
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Installing Disk Drives
FA-UNIT-F11BE/FA-UNIT-F11ME can have two 5-inch drives and two 3.5-inch drives built in it.
Preparation
(1) Turn the power switch off.
(2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet.
Installing Disk Drives
(1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. When loosening the screws,
use the appropriate type of screwdriver that fits the screw head.
(2) Remove the fall-off prevention bar from the expansion board.
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3. Installing the Motherboard
(3) Remove the drive fixing bracket and install drives.
Connect the cables and fix them to the original position of the chassis.
(4) Return the fall-off prevention bar and cover to their original positions and fix them with screws.
Installing/Removing a fan and filter
You can install/remove a fan and filter, without removing the top cover.
Relay connector
FAN
Finger guard
Filter
FAN cov er
The installation of the fan is obtained in the reverse order of detaching.
Figure 3.2. Installing/Removing a fan and filter
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Installation conditions
To prevent a temperature rise, install this chassis at a distance of at least 50mm from obstacles such as
walls.
50
Front Side ViewRear Side View
5050
Front Side ViewRear Side View
Figure 3.3. Installation conditions
50
50
[mm]
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3. Installing the Motherboard
Installing the wall mount bracket
Installing the attached bracket enables wall mount. The bracket can be installed in two ways. Install the
bracket using an appropriate method in accordance with the use environment.
<Horizontally Placed><Vertically Placed>
Figure 3.4. Installing the wall mount bracket
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4. Connectors
4. Connectors
Power Supply
This product has built-in power supply units. The backplane or motherboard power supply connector
and HDD and FDD power supply connectors are provided. Connecting these connectors enables the
motherboard, HDD and FDD to operate.
Backplane or motherboard power supply connectors
It connects it with Backplane
or the motherboard
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 COM 13 COM
4 +5V 14 ON/OFF
5 COM 15 COM
6 +5V 16 COM
7 COM 17 COM
8 P.G 18 -5V
9 +5VS 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
Figure 4.1. Backplane or motherboard power supply connectors
HDD/FDD power supply connectors
YELLOW
BLACK
BLACK
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
BLACK
RED
Figure 4.2. HDD/FDD power supply connectors
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1. 12V
2. GND
3. GND
4. +5V
1. 12V
2. GND
3. GND
4. +5V
To H DD o r CD -RO M
To 3 .5 inc h FD D
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4. Connectors
Switches and LEDs
This product has two switches and two LEDs at the front.
One of the switches is the power switch for turning the power supply on and off. The green LED
(POWER) comes on when you turn the power on.
The second switch is the reset switch for rebooting the system.
The red LED (HDD) indicates the access status of the hard disk drive.
These switches and LEDs operate with their respective connector cables connected to the corresponding
connectors on the SBC(CPU board).
(1)Power SW
White
(2)Power LED
(3)HDD LED
Black
Green(+)
Black
Red (+)
Black
(4)Reset SW
Yel l ow
Black
Figure 4.3. Switch and LED Connector Cables
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4. Connectors
USB Connector
This product has two ports for USB cable external connection connectors.
The USB connector operates when a cable is connected to the relevant connector on SBC (CPU board)
with a USB internal connection connector.
(GND)
(USBP2+)
(USBP2-)
(VCC2)
Pin 10
Pin 8
Pin 6
Pin 4
Pin 2
Pin 9
Pin 7
Pin 5
Pin 3
Pin 1
(CHASSIS GND)
Figure 4.4. USB Connector Cable
(N.C.)
(GND)
(USBP1+)
(USBP1-)
(VCC1)
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4. Connectors
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5. System Reference
5. System Reference
Specification
Table 5.1. General specifications
Item
Number of user slots 9 full-size slot
Installable board (mm) Full-size : 340.5(L) x 122.0(H) (Max.)
Half-size : 220.0(L) x 122.0(H) (Max.)
Rack mountable EIA 19-inch rack mountable
Fan Inlet x 1
Drives 5-inch x 2
Number of slot holes 11 4
Installable Backplane dimensions
(mm)
Installable motherboard
dimensions (mm)
Dimensions (mm) 364(W) x 177(H) x 420(D) (Excluding raised parts)
Weight About 11kg (Excluding backplane, motherboard, drives, etc.)
+
2 half- size slot
(Excluding power supply fan)
3.5-inch x 2
246.4(W) x 264.2(D) (Max.)
(For details see "Figure 2.8".)
BPM-1111, BPI-1111, BPC-1111
None Micro ATX size,
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Specification
4 full-size slot
Inlet x 1, Outlet x1
(Excluding power supply fan)
None
246.4(W) x 264.2(D) (Max.)
(For details see "Figure 2.8".)
Table 5.2. Power supply specifications
Item Specification
Power capacity *1 +5V 25A -5V 0.3A
+3.3V 25A -12V 0.8A
+12V 15A +5VSB 2A
Overall maximum
power supply capacity
AC Power Voltage *2 115VAC/230VAC(50/60Hz) (SW selection)
Input current 10A(115VAC)/5A(230VAC)
AC Outlet None
*1 Total of +5V and +3V shall not exceed the power of 200W.
*2 Input voltage range for AC power supply : 90 - 132VAC / 180 - 250VAC
The values in the above are constrained with the boards or the components such as drives installed inside the product, so the figures
*
do not necessarily represent the tolerances for every operating condition.
Dimensions of installable board (Max.)
340.5 [220.0](L)
122.0(H)
[mm][ ] is a alf size case.
CAUTION
The internal power supply and cooling fan, fan filter are consumables, requiring replacement after
use for a certain period of time.
Although the standards are given below, their lives may be shortened depending on the operating
environment. The life span is likely especially to become short extremely in the place which takes
influence of trash, metallic powder, the place which is much dust or oil, corrosive gas.
- Power supply : About 5 years (25°C, 60%, official environment)
- Cooling Fan : About 5 years (25°C, 60%, official environment)
- Fan filter : About 1 year (25°C, 60%, official environment)
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User’s Manual
CONTEC CO., LTD.February 2013 Edition
3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [02152013]
[09012005] Management No. A-51-066
[02152013_rev6] Parts No. LYFB624
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