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Jack PC
EFI Series
Hardware User Manual
Revision C
06/06/2006
*CDC01927*
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 COPYRIGHT NOTICE © 2006 Chip PC Inc., Chip PC (Israel) Ltd., Chip PC (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. This manual and the software and hardware described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. CHIP PC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 SAFETY NOTICES ............................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................5 2 INTRODUCTION....................................................................
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Jack PC! This User Manual contains the information you will need in order to set up your Jack PC's hardware. For information concerning the Jack-PC's software aspects, please refer to the Software User Manuals, that can be found at www.chippc.com 1 SAFETY NOTICES This section contains important safety notices. Please read carefully as improper
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 1.1 Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the product: • Be sure not to expose the product to excessive humidity. • When using an external power supply, place the DC power cord in such a way to avoid people stepping on it. • When using an external power supply, if the product is not used for a long period of time, it is better to
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 2 INTRODUCTION The Jack PC is a versatile, feature-rich thin client computer fully integrated into an existing LAN Jack, it is the most secure, modular, and manageable Thin-Client solution offering connection to any type of popular Terminal, Citrix or Legacy servers. With the Jack PC, you can quickly and easily convert an existing enterprise LAN jack into a fully- working, remotely-managed compu
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 The Jack PC can be fitted into wall, floor or furniture housing according to site specific needs. Installation is easy and quick and enables an organization-wide usage of LAN Jacks for various uses offered by the Flex-Jack system (see www.chippc.com for more details about additional Flex-Jack devices). The Jack PC is secured inside the wall and behind the faceplate, eliminating exposure to damage, dis
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 2.1 Power Options Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) becomes a common technology as many sites adding PoE to support VOIP telephony and wireless access points. Jack PC devices are especially built to be powered by Power-over-Ethernet infrastructure. However, where there is no PoE switch available, Jack PCs can be powered through a Midspan injector or with the external power supply supplied by Chip PC. 1) PoE Sw
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Revision C 0506 2.2 Intended Audience This User Manual is primarily intended for IT staff and administrators, though end-users and others might find it helpful as well. 2.3 Main Topics Overview This User Manual covers the hardware aspects of your new Jack PC, including hardware setup and installation, wiring and network configuration, troubleshooting etc. Our complementary Software User Manual covers the software as
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 3 HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Site Preparation Before installing the Jack PC make sure that: • The site wiring is appropriate (power and network). • The site is away from devices that can generate electrical noise, electromagnetic interference, heat, vibration and such. • The environmental requirements of the Jack PC as defined in the product specifications are met. • Caution: This product is designed for indo
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 3.3 Identifying the Parts of the Jack-PC Model EFI-6700 and 6800 Jack-PC Parts & I/O Ports 4 USB 2.0-compatible ports that can be used for: • Standard USB keyboard* including most wireless models • Standard USB mouse* including most wireless models • USB printers* • External USB PC/SC Smart Card Reader • External mass-storage devices, such as USB Flash Key, CD, Floppy, DVD, C
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 3.4 Existing LAN Installation Tools you will need for Existing Jack Installation: • Power-over-Ethernet Tester (where PoE is available (see power options 1 and 2 in the introduction chapter) – it is recommended to verify that the LAN jack receives power with this tester) - this is an optional accessory that you need to purchase separately (Chip PC part number: CPN02239 – see accessories list). • Screwdriver
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 5 Insert the RJ-45 Termination Connector Block into the Flex-Jack Housing bottom part until you hear a clicking sound indicating it has locked properly into place. 6 Place the Flex-Jack Housing inside the Jack hole. Trim wall cutout if necessary. 7 Test the Flex-Jack has current before you continue. Make sure that the Flex-Jack Housing is fully inserted, level- headed and that the Housing
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 9 The Jack PC device should be inserted with the contacts (shown in the picture) facing downwards, as shown in the picture. 10 Insert the Jack PC device into the Housing until you hear a clicking sound indicating the device has locked properly into place. Verify device locking by gently pulling device outwards. Where using PoE check now to see that the Power/Fail LED is illuminated in green, an
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 12a Model EFI-6900 offers dual-screen support. In order to get this functionality, connect a Y-cable to the DVI monitor port. Purchase the Y-cable only from Chip PC to assure compatibility. (Chip PC part number: CPN02176 - see accessories list). In order to connect only one VGA monitor, you will need to use Chip PC DVI to VGA adapter. Purchase the DVI to VGA adapter only from Chip PC to assure
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 3.5 New Installation Tools you will need for New Installation: • Drill with 65 mm (2.6 Inch) Hole Saw • Half-round File to trim wall cutout • Cutter to remove LAN cable insulation • Corona Punch-Down Tool to secure wires (Note: use only the tool supplied by Chip PC – see accessories list for more details) • Cloth to clean Housing contacts • Screwdriver / Electric-screwdriver • Extraction Tool to remove d
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 3 Trim the cut out gently and check that the housing fits in properly. 4 Pull out the LAN cable and remove 4 cm/1.5 inch of its plastic insulation. Separate wire pairs by color and roll the shielding wires together. 5 Open the IDC Termination Connector Block red cover. Secure the wires with an Corona Punch- Down Tool by using the appropriate color scheme, according to TIA568 version A or B as shown in
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 6 Close the IDC Termination Connector Block and insert it into the Housing bottom part until you hear a clicking sound indicating it has locked properly into place. In case the Connector Block in not locked in to position, you can slightly bend the metal tab to create more pressure on the Connector Block. It is recommended to verify that the wires are connected properly to the Flex-Jack terminal bloc
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 9 Test the Flex-Jack has current before you continue. The Jack PC device should be inserted with the contacts (shown in the picture) facing downwards, as shown in the picture. 10 Insert the Jack PC device into the Housing until you hear a clicking sound indicating the device has locked properly into place. Verify device locking by gently pulling device outwards. Where using PoE check now to se
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Jack PC Hardware User Manual - Training Department Version 0506 12a Model EFI-6900 offers dual-screen support. In order to get this functionality, connect a Y-cable to the DVI monitor port. Purchase the Y-cable only from Chip PC to assure compatibility. (Chip PC part number: CPN02176 - see accessories list). In order to connect only one VGA monitor, you will need to use Chip PC DVI to VGA adapter. Purchase the DVI to VGA adapter only from Chip PC to assure
