Guralp Systems Limited
PRC-EAM-0001

Chapter 2. Introduction

Instruments with integrated EAMs include a USB memory device which is connected via a relay either to the EAM or to an external USB host, such as a laptop or PC. The relay is driven by the power lines from the external USB host.

When no external host is connected, the memory is available to the EAM as an alternative recording destination. It can also be mounted from the command line and used for arbitrary data storage.

When an external host is connected, the USB power from the host activates the relay and the memory device is electrically disconnected from the EAM and connected to the external host. The device can then be used even if the instrument containing the integrated EAM is not powered, which is a useful way of testing the integrity of the USB memory device.

This document describes how to open the instrument, replace the USB memory device and reassemble the instrument. This may be necessary if the memory device is to be replaced with a unit with more capacity or in the event of a failure of the device.

Caution ESD : The circuit boards contained within the instrument include components which can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Always work on a properly grounded dissipative surface and wear a suitable grounded wristband. Ground yourself by touching an earthed conductor before handling any of the circuit boards.