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UPG173RM17A1URackmount Console User Guide Abstract This guide provides operational guidance for UPG 173RM17A 1U Rackmount Console Model Number: 173RM17A February 5, 2018 Edition: A...
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UPG Company LLC, 2018 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for UPG products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Introduction Main features Callout Feature Function OSD activation button • Launches OSD menus • Selects • Exits menus and OSD OSD scroll up and Used to scroll in the OSD menu and adjust down button functions LCD module 17.3 inch diagonal Scroll lock LED Lights when Scroll lock is on Cap lock LED...
Rear connectors Callout Connectors USB 3.0 pass-through DisplayPort VGA input connector A/C Power connector USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse port Serial firmware port NOTE: Throughout the User Guide, some views will show more connectors for different model offerings...
Installing the UPG 173RM173A 1U Rackmount Console Align the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails with the holes marked on the rack, and snap them into place. Snap one end of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail into the retma rail. Extend the other half of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail to meet the appropriate rack depth, and snap into place.
From the rear of the rack, slide the brace rail assembly in between the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails. Align the screw holes on the brace rail with the screw holes on the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails. . Using two 6-32 screws, secure the brace rail to the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails.
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Remove the two 6-32 screws from the rear of the unit. Attach the cable management arm to the rear of the unit with two 6-32 screws.
Connect and route the cables through the cable management arm and unit opening. Installation is complete! HINT: In some cases, the rack has equipment above and below the specific U space designated for the console. In that case, on a large table, one can install console on slide/rail asm, install brace rail/CMA asm, attach CMA to console and route the cables through CMA.
Removing the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails Locate the spring. Place your hand on the outside of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail so that you can move the spring release. Gently flex the spring release toward the inside of the rack (1) while moving the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail in direction shown (2).
Operational overview On-screen display The buttons (item 1 & 2) are used to operate the UPG 1U Rackmount Console OSD menus. Callout Component Function • Launches OSD menu OSD activation button • Selects menu options • Exits menus and OSD Used to scroll in the OSD menu and OSD scroll up and down button adjust the function...
Launching OSD menu To launch the OSD menu: Press the OSD activation button on the front panel. The main menu displays on the screen. To select a menu item, scroll up or down by pressing OSD scroll up and down button. Press the OSD activation button again to select your choice.
Contrast The Contrast option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the screen contrast. Contrast adjustments are more discernible when the background is white. Image control The Image control option contains the following sub-menu: • Display Resolution Mode a.
Input control The Input control option enables the user to select graphics manually from one of the two sources. The following options are available in the Input control menu list: Exit sub-menu Note: DisplayPort has priority over VGA. So, if DisplayPort is hot plugged when VGA is running, DisplayPort will take priority and graphics from DisplayPort will automatically be displayed on UPG 1U Rackmount Console screen.
Factory settings The Factory settings option enables the user to set the UPG 173RM17A back to its original factory settings. The following options are available in the Factory settings menu list: • • • Exit sub-menu Language The Language option allows the user to change the language in which the menu options are displayed. The following languages are available: •...
Maintenance Maintenance guidelines To protect your unit from overheating and other types of damage: • Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this unit, as indicated on the marking label and back plate. • If an extension cord or power strip is used, be sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product. Also, be sure that the total ampere ratings of all products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not exceed 80% of the extension cord or power strip ampere ratings limit.
Shipping instructions Keep the original packing box in a storage area in case you must move or ship your UPG 1U Rackmount Console. Moving a rack with the UPG 173RM17A Console installed When moving the UPG 1U Rackmount Console installed in a rack, UPG recommends that you install the lock plates (L &...
Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number.
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
European Union regulatory notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, where applicable CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by UPG.
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.