XC-1A Power Supply

[matrix]

Hi,

I would like to use a XC-1A board as add-on card on a bigger
I/O board, all 16-pin headers will be connected via short
flat ribbon cables, and I want draw power from a 24V/5V
dc-dc converter.

Is it possible and save to feed in +5V and GND through the ports
(since I want to avoid the usage of the regular power plugin),
or can this cause potential problems like ground loops etc?

Thanks for your advice

[Gravis]

i've powered it with 5V from the prototyping area as well as the ports and not had a problem. it will work but i dont know if it's recommended.