Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NBC20S Black Box
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B L A C K B O X ® M o b i le , s ec ur e, an d p o w e r e d s t or a g e f o r up to 32 netbook computers. The perfect storage solution for institutional netbook computers. Netbook Carts Or de r toll -f re e in th e U. S. : Ca ll 87 7- 877- B BOX ( ou t sid e U.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 T rademark s T rademarks Used In This Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are r egistered trademarks of BB T echnologies, Inc. The Netbook Cart design is patent pending. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
Page 3 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com T ab le of Content s T able of Contents 1.0 Specifications .................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Overview .........................................
Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 1: Sp ecifications 1.0 Specifications Capacity — Holds up to 32 netbook computers Standards — UL Power Strip — All: (1) 2-outlet timed power strip, 110–220 V , 50–60 Hz, 15 amp circuit br eaker; NBC20S: (2) 10-outlet power strips, 0.
Page 5 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 2 : W hat ‘s In cluded 2.0 What‘s Included • Netbook Cart with 20-, 26-, 27-, 30-, or 32-netbook capacity; unassembled • (4) casters, including: (2) .
Page 6 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapte r 3 : Pre cau tions 2.1 Front and Rear Views of the Netbook Cart Handle and Power Cord W rap Pop Up Power Center (optional) Laminate T op Reinforced Metal Locking Hasp Power Management Divider Locking Casters T ambour Door Non-locking Casters V entilation Power Switch Grommet Figure 2-1.
Page 7 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapte r 3 : Pre cau tions 3.0 Electrical Precautions • The power switch must be in the “OFF” position before plugging the NBC into a wall receptacle. • The NBC must ONL Y be connected to a 120-volt AC 15- or 20-amp power supply .
Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup 4.0 Configuration and Setup Remove and discard all packaging materials and then lock the lockable casters. Open and inspect the NBC to verify all doors, locks, and casters are working pr operly .
Page 9 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup Step 2. Place the handle so that the holes in the brackets are aligned with the threaded holes in the side panels. 1/4-20 x 5/8" Allen cap screw Figure 4-2. Detail A: Handle assembly .
Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup 4.2 Fastening Power Bricks to the Dividers Attach power bricks to the dividers to create separate slots for the netbooks. Remove a divider to install a netbook power brick on the divider .
Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup Step 3. Inser t the l oop cr eate d in St ep 2 t hrou gh the rea r small hole at the top of the divider (Figure 4-4). Then, place the plug end of the wir e through the loop (Figur e 4-5).
Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup Figure 4-8. Insert the plug end of the wir e through the loop. Keep the loop on top Figure 4-9. Pull the cable taught to secur e the loop. Step 5. W rap th e r emainin g lengt h of p ower co rd aro und the power brick (see Fi gur e 4-11, page 13.
Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup Step 7. Hold the bri ck and cor ds in p lace b y strap ping th em down using a zip t ie or a hook-and-loop tie. Strap Figure 4-11. Strap the brick and cor d in place using a zip tie or hook-and-loop tie (not included).
Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup NOTE: For pro per in stallat ion, ma ke cert ain tha t all p ower b ricks a re inst alled o n the same side of every divider . 4.3 Inserting Dividers Into the Cart Step 1. Beginning with the top row , insert a divider into the cart.
Page 15 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4 : Configurat ion and Se tup Figure 4-15. Electrical schematic for the back of the Netbook Cart. Note the location of the timer .
Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5 : Using the Netbo ok Car t Timer 5.0 Using the Netbook Cart T imer 5.1 Before Using the T imer For your safety , it is recommended that a qualified electrician test the circuit into which you will plug the Netbook Cart.
Page 17 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5 : Using the Netbo ok Car t Timer 5.2 Using the Netbook Cart T imer Pushing the timer tabs outward r everses which outlet is on and off.
Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 6 : Using your Netboo k Car t 6.0 Using your Netbook Cart 6.1 Charging your Netbook Computers • After the netbook computers have been loaded into the NBC as described previously , plug the power cord of the NBC into a suitable r eceptacle.
Page 19 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 6 : Using your Netboo k Car t 6.3 Locking your Netbook Cart Close the tambour doors. Make sure the sliding lock cover is below the lock hasps, and then slide the doors together . Figure 6-1. Close the tambour doors and align the lock hasps.
Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 6 : Using your Netboo k Car t Figure 6-3. Place the lock thr ough the slots in the lock hasps and the sliding cover . The r ear door pa nel sho uld be locked by the T ech C oor dinator and sh ould no t be opened without supervision.
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