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ence. Operation
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of
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to
cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will
be required to take whatever measures may be required
to
correct
the interference.
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is
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GENERAL - This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions before operation.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the
product against damage.
Indicates hazardous voltages.
Indicates earth (ground) terminal (sometimes used
common connected to grounded chassis).
Caution
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in
manual
Explanation
The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard.
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
hered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the
product. Do not proceed beyond a
fully
conditions are
understood and met.
Explanation
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention
dure, practice,
hered to, could result in injury.
sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
or
the like, which,
of
Caution
It
calls attention to an operating
CAUTION sign until the indicated
of
Warning
if
not correctly performed
Do
not proceed beyond a WARNING
to
indicate circuit
to
a proce-
or
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cally, update packages are distributed which contain replacement pages to
cluding an updated
Each reprinting
Thus, the reprinted
update information. New editions
To
determine what manual edition and update is compatible with your current software revision code, refer to
the Manual Numbering File or the Computer User's Documentation Index. (The Manual Numbering File is
included with your software.
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below
of
this manual will incorporate all past updates; however, no
copy
identifies the edition
copy
of
this printing history page. Also, the update
will
be
identical
It
consists of an "M" followed
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of
this manual and any updates that are included. Periodi-
in
content to prior printings of the same edition with its user-inserted
of
this manual will contain new information, as well as all updates.
by
a five digit product number.)
Feb 1992
..................................
be
merged into the manual, in-
may
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new
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be
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added.
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Preface
The
HP
1000
A990
20-S10t System/Computer Installation and Service Manual, part number
02959-90002,
A990 Computer and the
service engineers.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Includes environmental and electrical specifications plus site preparation, unpacking, and loss or
damage claims procedure information.
Chapter 2 - Installation
Gives configuration information and describes the procedures for installing the A990 computer.
Chapter 3 - Service
Describes maintenance and troubleshooting requirements and procedures, power supply checks,
power-on self-tests, and definitions of LED indicators. Also describes procedures for removing
and replacing assemblies and reconfiguring the power supply.
describes the procedures for configuring, installing, and servicing, the
HP
2999A A990 System. This manual is written for systems and field
HP
2959A
Chapter 4 - Replaceable Parts
Lists and illustrates replaceable parts for the A990 computer.
Front View
Power Supply Connector Diagram
Computer Back
A990
CPU
Switch
A990 Memory Configurations
HP
Backup Battery and Battery Bracket
Backup Battery Installed in Battery Bracket
Battery Assembly in Initial Position
Battery Assembly in Final Position
System Cabling Diagram
Sample Display
A990
Power Distribution Diagram
2O-Slot
2O-Slot
Front
This chapter describes environmental specifications, site preparation procedures, and procedures
HP
1000
for unpacking and inspecting the supplied materials for the
HP
1000
and the
A990 CPU Card in a
2999A System Processor Unit (SPU) consists of an A990 CPU card in a
power supply,
appropriate manuals, and on-site installation assistance and checkout by a Hewlett-Packard
Service Engineer.
A990 System (HP 2999A). The
20-s10t
HP-IB or SCSI Interface, RTE-A Primary System software, diagnostic software,
card cage with power supply, and appropriate manuals. The
HP
2959A Computer product consists
A990 Computer (HP 2959A)
of
an
HP
20-s10t
card cage with
Site Preparation
When you prepare the site for the computer
environmental considerations, power requirements, and type
115
Vac
system operates at a nominal
or
mounted
rack mounted.
or, optionally, at
Environmental Considerations
Table
1-1
describes the environmental requirements for the A990. When you set up your
computer or system, be sure you take into account environmental requirements or limitations
imposed by all peripheral devices and components in the same location.
Power Requirements
The
HP
2959A and
power source of
Maximum power consumption
information on changing the power supply line configuration from
For the protection
ground the instrument chassis, panels, and housing.
providing a grounded three-wire female power outlet at the computer location. This outlet should
be checked by a qualified electrician to ensure that it furnishes the required voltage and current.
HP
2999A are shipped with the power supply configured for a single-phase
86
Vac
to
138
Vac
(standard) or
of
the
HP
of
your operating and service people, various safety codes require you to
or
system, be sure you include provisions for
of
mounting. The computer or
230
Vac.
The system may be table
178
Vac
to
276
Vac
2959/99A
(option
is
750
watts
(1400
VA).
115
You
can satisfy this requirement by
015).
Refer to Chapter 3 for
Vac
to
230
Vac
operation.
Introduction
1-1
The computer or system also must be properly protected by fuses or circuit breakers of sufficient
capacity to carry the current load specified for the computer or system. Refer to Figures
1-2
for descriptions of the various types of ac power cord configurations.
1-1
and
Cooling Requirements
No external cooling
airflow as long as the computer or system
1-1
in Table
and the front and rear grills are not obstructed.
Four fans provide approximately
Half of the airflow is used to cool the power supply, and half the airflow
is
required for the computer or system. The internal fans provide enough
is
operated within the temperature limitations specified
10.1
cubic meters per minute
(360
CFM) front-to-rear airflow.
is
card cage.
Mounting Considerations
You
can use the computer either free-standing on a table, or mounted in a standard
If
(19-inch) equipment rack.
mounted equipment rack. Refer to Table
mounting the
A990 on a table, provide enough clear space at the front and back of the computer
to permit an unimpeded intake and exhaust of airflow.
Table 1-1. Electrical and Environmental Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Power Requirements
used in a mobile environment, install the computer in a shock-
1-1
for physical dimensions of the computer. When
directed through the
483
mm
Line
Line
Inrush
Maximum
Power Supply
Output
and
tolerances:
Available Backplane
1-2 Introduction
voltage:
frequency:
Current
Power
DC
voltages
86
to
172
47.5
(cold power-up): 20.0
40.0
Required:
750
+5.1
+ 12.0 V
-12.0
Power:
380
power may be used if
voltages between 104-138
(option 015).
138
to
276
to
66
Amps
Amps
Watts
V
V
Watts,
Vac
(115
Vac
(230
Hz
maximum
maximum
(1400
VA)
±2%
+6/-3%
±6%
maximum.
Vac
Vac
(at
(at
An
the
-25%/
+ 20%) standard;
-23
%/
+ 20%) option 015.
115
Vac)
230
Vac)
additional
input voltage
Vac
60
(standard)
Watts
range
or
of backplane
is limited
178-276
to
Vac
Table
1-1. Electrical and Environmental Specifications (continued)
Power
Supply (continued)
Maximum output and
current rating to
memory cards:
Short circuit protection:
Optional
it must be charged from
DC
25 kHz AC VOLTAGE
Voltage:
I/O and
Power (If
+5.1 V
65.8 A
Note that combined current available from the
+5
V(M) power supplies is 70 A maximum
All
dc
power outputs are fault protected for short circuits
The power supply will shut down if any output is short
circuited when it receives power.
an
external battery is used,
an
external source):
EXT
BAT
+
-
EXT
BAT
19.5 V rms ±
(phase to common).
+5.0
V(M)
8.5A
Input: 15.0 V maximum
10.5 V minimum
Input: Ground
8%
(at
0.02 to 1.5
+ 12.0 V
5.4 A
12.6 V nominal
A),
-12.0 V
split phase
3.4 A
5.1
V and
Current:
Power:
BATTERY BACKUP
HP
12157B Battery Backup:
Battery type:
1.5 A maximum
50Wmaximum
Battery backup provides from 15 to 90 minutes
memory sustaining power for up to four memory array
cards, depending upon system configuration, state
charge, and temperature. Additional hold-up time can be
achieved
Sealed lead-acid.
by
connecting
an
external battery.
of
of
Introduction 1-3
Table 1-1. Electrical and Environmental Specifications (continued)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions
Height:
Width:
Depth:
266 mm (10.5
483
mm
(19
610 mm
(24
in)
in)
in)
Weight:
Venti lation:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Operating:
Non-operating:
with optional battery backup:
Relative humidity
Operating:
Non-operating:
Altitude
Operating:
29.5 kg
Four fans provide approximately
per minute
the card cage and half to cool the power supply.
0° to 55° C (32° to
Maximum temperature is linearly derated 2° C (3.6°
for each 304.8 m (1000
The resulting temperature range is
(32° to
-40°
-40°
(65
Ib)
10.1
cubic meters
(360 cfm) front-to-rear airflow, half through
131
°
F)
up to 3048 meters (10,000
ft)
increase in altitude.
0° to 45° C
113
°
F)
at 4572 meters (15,000
to 75° C (-40° to 167°
to 60° C (-40° to 140°
F);
F)
ft).
F)
5% to 95% with maximum wet bulb temperature not to
exceed
may cause condensation.
40° C (140°
F),
excluding all conditions which
5% to 95% in non-condensing conditions.
4.6 km (15,000
to
ft)
ft);
Non-operating:
Vibration and
Shock
Operating:
Non-operating:
Vibration
Operating:
Gravity, due to acceleration:
1-4
Introduction
Shock
to 15.2 km (50,000
1.5 g peak,
Y2
ft)
sine, 6 to 9 ms duration,
45
Hz crossover
7.0 g peak, % sine, 6 to 9 ms duration, 45 Hz crossover
Frequency
(Hz)
5
5-15
15
12-200
200-350
350-500
Power spectral density
-1/.5
dB/octave
-6.0
dB/octave
~6.0
dB/octave
(g2
/Hz)
0.002
0.0015
0.00012
0.43 rms (approximate)
115/120 Vac
220/240Vac
Brown or Black
Green/Yellow
Light Blue or White (N)
Brown
Green/ Yellow
Light Blue
'"
Blad<
or
White (N) r
(E)
(E)
Male Nema (Molded) Female CEE
(l)~
crn{-§
~
MaleCEE
II.)
:(J
~
~
Female CEE
a::
(l) Brown
(E) Green/Yellow
(N) Light Blue or White
Part No.
~
(l)
Brown or Black
(E)
Green/Yellow
(N) Light
Part No.
or
Black
8120-5337 (2.2m)
Blue or White
8120-1860 (1.5m)
Note:
Other countries such as Canada, Japan
Mexico, Philippines, and Taiwan
power cord sets.
220/240Vac
Green/Yellow
220/240Vac
Ugh!
Blue
Green/Yellow
Light Brown or Red
220/240 Vac
Green/Yellow
Light Brown (l)
Note: Other countrtes
configurations. For correct
consult your nearest HP Sa es Office.