Fusion Communication and Organization Processor (COP) Removal and Replacement

Note—A Firmware Installation procedure must be performed when replacing the COP.

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• FSE Tool Kit
• Bench Top Pads
• COP board

Time Required

• 30 Minutes

Removal Procedure

1. Put on proper PPE.
2. Power down the Panther System and PC.
3. Fully open the Waste Drawer.
4. Locate the COP behind the Waste Drawer, on the inside of the frame.

   

5. Disconnect all the cables from the COP. Label the cables or take a picture to ensure proper connections after replacement. Then remove and save the 4 hex screws shown (2.5mm) and remove the COP.

   

Replacement Procedure

1. Ensure the Sidecar COP’s 8 dip switches are all facing down.

   

2. Install the new COP using the 4 hex screws (2.5mm).
3. Reconnect all the cables to the COP.
4. Close the Waste Drawer.

Verification

1. Power on the Panther System and PC.
2. Load firmware (Instrument Setup).
   Refer to Panther Fusion System Installation > Run Instrument Setup (Fusion).
3. Verify Panther Main starts and the system initializes without errors.