Parvus PRV-0414 User Manual

(Adaptor for Tall PCB Components)

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USER MANUAL

PRV-0414

PCB Double Height Adaptor

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PRV-0414 User Manual

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When disposing of a dev ic e, incl uding a ll of i ts com ponents, subassemblies and materials that are an integral part of the
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This symbol has been attached to the equipment or, in the case that this is not possible, on the packaging,
instruction literature and/or the guarantee sheet. By using this symbol it states that the device has been
marketed after August 13th 2005, and implies that you must separate all of its components when possible, and
dispose of them in accordance with local waste disposal legislations.

 Because of the substances present in the equipment, an improper use or disposal of the refuse can cause damage to

human health and to the environment.

 With reference to WEEE, it is compulsory not to dispose of the equipment with normal urban refuse; arrangements should be

instigated for separate collection and disposal.

 For more detailed information about recycling of WEEE, please contact your local waste collection body.
 In case of illicit disposal, sanctions will be levied on transgressors.

RoHS

This devic e, including all it components, subassemblies and the consumable materials that are an integral part of the
product, ha s been manufa ctured in com pliance with the European directive 2002/95/EC known as the RoHS directive
(Restrictions on the use of certain Hazardous Substances), this directive targets the reduction of certain hazardous
substances previously used in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 4

Functional Description ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Features............................................................................................................................................................... 4

About PC/104................................................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2 Quick Start-up.................................................................................................................................. 5

Installation............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Installing the PC/104 Double Height Adapter................................................................................................ 5

Chapter 3 Connector Description.................................................................................................................... 7

Connector Identification....................................................................................................................................... 7

Connector Pinouts................................................................................................................................................ 8

J1/J2: PC/104 Bus......................................................................................................................................... 8

10-Pin Power Connector............................................................................................................................... 9

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Technical Specification...................................................................................................................................... 10

Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................................. 10

Mechanical......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 11

Technical Assistance ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Returning For Service........................................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 5 Contact Info.................................................................................................................................... 12

Eurotech Group Worldwide presence............................................................................................................... 13

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This section provides a functional description of the PRV-0414.

Functional Description

The PRV-0414 PC/104 Double Height Adapter is a low-cost interconnection board that gives embedded PC/104
computer systems a method for connecting circuit board modules taller than the prescribed PC/104 specification
height. The adapter is especially useful for high-profile PC/104 CPU, power supply and hard drive modules that
incorporate onboard fans or heatsinks for thermal management, as these types of boards co mmonly exceed the
PC/104 form factor height of 0.60” and take up two card slots. Overcoming PC/104 height infringement can also
be especially useful during prototype development when placing a prototype card at the end of a card stack
becomes impractical.

Measuring only 3.550" x 0.550" in size, the PC/104 Double Height Adapter provides clearance for tall board
components in a card stack, while offering a 16-bit pass-through header for all standard PC/1 04 bus signals and
a 10-pin power connector for power/grounding through the PC/104 bus. The adapter also has standard PC/104
board mounting holes and can be placed on top or bottom of any PC/104 module with its 104-pin and socket
connector.

Included with the adapter is also a set of nylon stand-off spacers for board mounting and a second, smaller
(3.550" x 0.40") circuit board used to maintain proper spacing on the other side of the PC/104 slot. Stand-offs
can be inserted into mounting holes for the adapter and adjacent PC/104 modules, or alternatively, the PC/104
card stack can be securely mounted in a PC/104 railed card cage without any standoffs required.

Features

 16-Bit PC/104 (ISA) bus
 Set of 8 Plastic Board Stand-offs (with Nuts and Screws)
 Standard PC/104 Mounting Holes
 10-Pin Power Header (Dual Row 0.100 inch)

About PC/104

The PC/104 specification is characterized by its small form-factor (3.550" x 3.775"), stackable 104-pin/socket
ISA bus connector, and reduced bus signal drive, making PC/104's size, durability, expandability, reliability,
quality, and power consumption ideal for embedded computing. PC/104 technology leverages the same readily
available development tools used with personal desktop computers to dramatically improve time-to-market for
embedded systems development. The full PC/104 specification can be found at the PC/104 Consortium Web
site: http://www.pc104.org/technology/pc104_tech.html

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Chapter 2 Quick Start-up

This section describes the installation of the PRV-0414. It then describes power-up of the assembly.

Installation

Installing the PC/104 Double Height Adapter

Remove the PC/104 Double Height Adapter from the anti-static bag. There are two pieces; One piece (PART 1),
contains the stack-through connector(s) for the PC/104 bus. The other piece (PART 2) acts as a spa cer for the
other side of the stack to maintain PC/104 card spacing requirements. Install the section contai ning the PC/104
connector(s) onto the top or bottom side of the board requiring extra height, and install two spacers, if they are to
be used, to secure the adapter. Place PART 2 onto the remaining spacers, and install two spacers to secure
PART 2 to the stack. Assemble the next card on top of the stack adapter using standard mounting hardware.

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