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Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. Please recycle to minimize pollution
and ensure environment protection.
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Preface
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Safety Precautions
Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions:
Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could
cause damage.
The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Turn off the system power and disconnect the power cord from its source before making any
installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge
of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the equipment is properly grounded.
When the power is connected, never open the equipment. The equipment should be opened
only by qualified service personnel.
Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
Disconnect this equipment from the power before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes.
Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect it from the power to avoid being
damaged by transient over-voltage.
The storage temperature shall be above -30°C and below 85°C.
The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit. There is a danger of
explosion if incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
If one of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked be service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
• The equipment does not work well or it cannot work according the user’s manual.
• The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
• The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Tangent Inc. website atwww.tangent.com where you can find the latest
information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if
you need additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:
Model name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages
Conventions Used in this Manual
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed,
may result in severe injury.
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed,
may result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.
NOTE
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Product Introductions
Chapter 1: Product Introductions
Rugged E3 l User’s Manual
1.1 Overview
Based on 6
6100TE (2.7GHz, Dual Core) or Pentium
Dual Core) Desktop processor, Rugged E3 is an extreme features integration, outstanding system
performance, versatile I/O connections, and rugged reliability fanless embedded systems. It offers
dramatically enhanced CPU and graphics performance, wide power and feature scalability, and
advanced features, modularize expansion I/O, rich connectivity interfaces, wide range (9~48V) DC
power input, and high reliability even operating in temperature extremes (-25
Featuring with completely cable-less designed, high functional, one-piece housing design, and antivibration, can operate in harsh environments and easy to install and maintain. A build in over voltage
protection (OVP), over current protection (OCP), reverse protection, and wide range DC power input
makes Rugged E3 are safety system for all industrial applications.