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Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations

Catalog Numbers 6181X-NPXPDC, 6181X-NPW7DC, 6181X-12TPXPDC, 6181X-12TPW7DC, 6189V-CFSSD16GB, 6189X-4GDDR2, 

6189X-MCLPS

User Manual

Summary of Contents for 6181X-12TPW7DC

Page 1: ...Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations CatalogNumbers6181X NPXPDC 6181X NPW7DC 6181X 12TPXPDC 6181X 12TPW7DC 6189V CFSSD16GB 6189X 4GDDR2 6189X MCLPS User Manual...

Page 2: ...in whole or in part without written permission of Rockwell Automation Inc is prohibited Throughout this manual when necessary we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations Labels may also b...

Page 3: ...Peripherals section 27 Added information and updated graphic in Connect Power section 28 Moved Operator Access section into Operating Guidelines section 31 Revised and added information in Start the...

Page 4: ...4 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 Summary of Changes Notes...

Page 5: ...hapter2 Installation Chapter Objectives 15 Installation Precautions 16 Environment and Enclosure Information 16 European Union Directive 16 Hazardous Locations 17 Hot Surfaces 18 Restricted Access Loc...

Page 6: ...e the Cover 37 Reinstall the Cover 38 CompactFlash Card 39 Install a Card in the Solid state Drive Bay 39 Install a Card in the Bottom CF Card Slot 42 Install an Add in Card 43 Replace or Add Memory M...

Page 7: ...53 Calibrate the Touch Screen 54 Chapter7 Maintenance Chapter Objectives 55 Clean the Computer 55 Clean the Integrated Display 55 Clean the Heat Sink and Vent Holes 55 Remove Paint and Grease from the...

Page 8: ...8 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 Table of Contents Notes...

Page 9: ...ese documents contain additional information to related products from Rockwell Automation You can view or download publications at http www rockwellautomation com literature To order paper copies of t...

Page 10: ...ay interface PXE Pre boot execution environment DVI Digital video interface RAID Redundant array of independent disks DVMT Dynamic video memory technology RAM Random access memory ECC Error correcting...

Page 11: ...mbine a TFT flat panel display with industrial computing power to perform visual interface maintenance and basic information applications These panel mount devices offer 12 inch displays with a resist...

Page 12: ...6 directory to external media b Delete the I386 directory from C I386 for 400 MB of space These solid state drives are customized to accommodate their unique properties as follows No paging file Syste...

Page 13: ...urned for service Parts List The computers ship with the following items Computer Information The computer catalog number serial number and date code are on its nameplate Record the following informat...

Page 14: ...l 5 1 GB LAN ports RJ45 2 9 DC input terminal block 2 CompactFlash Type II solid state drive bay 6 DVI I port 10 Functional ground screw 3 Rear cover 7 PCI riser slot cover 11 Hinged door covering 4 U...

Page 15: ...es information on the following topics Installation Precautions Environnements Dangereux Installation Guidelines Mounting Clearance Requirements Computer Dimensions Required Tools Install the Computer...

Page 16: ...s supplied as an open type equipment To meet some regulatory requirements the computer must be mounted in an enclosure that is suitably designed for environmental conditions that can be present and ap...

Page 17: ...imum protection of IP6x is required In addition the enclosure shall also meet the applicable enclosure requirements of EN IEC60079 0 2012 2011 EN IEC 60079 15 2010 and EN IEC 60079 31 2014 2013 The US...

Page 18: ...heral Devices on page 19 forallowablecircuitparametersinClass I Division 2 applications InCanada allwiringmustbeinaccordancewithSection 18 1J2 of theCanadian Electrical Code and in accordance with the...

Page 19: ...USB port The maximum applied voltage rating Vmax peripheral of each peripheral device shall be greater than or equal to Voc USB Vmax peripheral VOC USB as appropriate Isc USB 950 mA Maximum output cur...

Page 20: ...avers de la paroi d un coffret 6181X N 70 C au maximum en cas de montage comme pr vu l int rieur d un coffret N installez pas l ordinateur dans des environnements atmosph riques explosifs par ex du ga...

Page 21: ...ces in the enclosure The humidity of the ambient air must not exceed limits that are specified in Table 5 on page 59 and must avoid condensation The enclosure or cover must always remain in place duri...

Page 22: ...s are used to lower the temperature within the enclosure Allow enough clearance to install or remove peripheral components such as internal drives The minimum required enclosure size HxWxD is 403 x 49...

Page 23: ...sary for computer installation Figure 3 Non display Computers Figure 4 Integrated Display Computers 1 6 0 06 190 5 7 5 83 4 3 28 57 5 2 26 335 3 13 2 320 2 12 61 238 2 9 37 16 4 0 65 16 4 0 65 87 1 3...

Page 24: ...ge 22 Cut support panels to specifications before installation Take precautions so metal cuttings do not enter components that are already installed in the panel Support panels must be at least 14 gau...

Page 25: ...lace the computer in the panel cutout 6 Slide the clips into the holes on the top bottom and sides of the computer 7 Hand tighten the clips around the bezel by following this tightening sequence 8 Rep...

Page 26: ...lied M4 pan head screws The illustration shows the mounting hole locations with dimensions in mm in 3 Attach two of the supplied screws with grommets to positions 1 and 2 4 Mount the computer to the w...

Page 27: ...puters Peripheral components compatible with each port are shown in the boxes below Observe the following guidelines when connecting peripherals to the computer Use screws to secure any device connect...

Page 28: ...cur The default BIOS setting automatically starts the computer after it is plugged into a power source You must read and accept an End User Setup procedure for computers with a Windows operating syste...

Page 29: ...functional ground screw by using a ring connector Tighten the functional ground screw to a torque of 1 47 N m 13 lb in 5 Apply 18 32V DC power to the computer IMPORTANT When using the functional groun...

Page 30: ...do so can result in an electrical arc that can cause an explosion in a hazardous location IMPORTANT To help prevent performance degradation of Ethernet communication do not subject the computer or cab...

Page 31: ...door closed during operation so dust and other airborne contamination do not infiltrate the computer Open the door only for routine maintenance Avoid turning the computer on and off frequently Always...

Page 32: ...oreadanduseofthisscreencould resultin a potentially hazardous outcome Do not use the LCD touch screen under these circumstances System design must take into account that the LCD screen or LCD touch sc...

Page 33: ...puters have an adjustable display brightness setting that can be adjusted in the BIOS The default setting is 70 Follow these steps to adjust the display brightness 1 Restart the computer as detailed i...

Page 34: ...34 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 Chapter 3 Operation Notes...

Page 35: ...tion website http ab rockwellautomation com Computers Review the specifications of a new component before you install it to verify that it is compatible with the computer Record the model and serial n...

Page 36: ...place it with the assembly side down Pre configuration Follow these steps before you remove the cover or replace a hardware component 1 Shut down the computer and all peripherals that are connected t...

Page 37: ...he computer 6 Press the power switch to start the computer Required Tools The following tools are required for component replacement 2 cross head screwdriver Antistatic wriststrap Side cutters to cut...

Page 38: ...Follow these steps to reinstall the rear cover the display computer is shown 1 Follow steps 1 3 for Post configuration on page 37 2 Reattach the rear cover to the chassis A 3 Close the cover B 4 Tight...

Page 39: ...rive bay on the side of the computer 1 Follow the steps for Pre configuration on page 36 2 Loosen the screw that secures the drive bay cover A 3 Loosen the screw that secures the drive bay lever B 4 O...

Page 40: ...lose the drive bay lever J 11 Tighten the screw that secures the drive bay lever K ATTENTION When properly seated more than 80 of the CF cardeasily inserts into the slot before you encounter resistanc...

Page 41: ...ation 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 41 Component Replacement Chapter 4 12 Tighten the screw that secures the slot cover of the drive bay L 13 Follow the steps for Post configuration on page 37 G J H L K...

Page 42: ...D 5 Tighten the CF card slot cover screw E WARNING The CF card slot on the bottomside of all computer models is hot swappable but only in a nonhazardous location You can insert or remove a card from...

Page 43: ...rd with the screw from the slot cover 8 Connect the necessary cables to the add in card See the documentation that came with the card 9 Reinstall the rear cover See Reinstall the Cover instructions on...

Page 44: ...TTENTION Some older Microsoft Windows operating systems limit usable memory capacity to approximately 3 GB WARNING Unless ordered differently 6181X computers ship with 2 GB of memoryinoneofthetwoslots...

Page 45: ...mory module by its edges as you remove it from its antistatic bag b Orient the module so the notch on its bottom edge aligns with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot See Figure 5 on page 44 c Press the...

Page 46: ...46 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 Chapter 4 Component Replacement Notes...

Page 47: ...reshold levels of the voltage and temperature sensors Follow these steps to determine whether an operating threshold has been reached 1 Shut down the computer by using the appropriate method for the i...

Page 48: ...efer to these checklists before calling technical support Issues during Startup Are all connections secure Are the device drivers installed Are the jumpers on any add in boards correctly positioned If...

Page 49: ...isplay or a locked computer restart the computer as specified in Restart the Computer on page 33 Although the computers have a regulated and protected power supply a transient voltage in the power lin...

Page 50: ...detailed in Restart the Computer on page 33 b During POST press F2 to access the BIOS set up utility c Use the BIOS set up utility to adjust the display brightness IMPORTANT When used in hazardous loc...

Page 51: ...w these steps to load the system defaults 1 Restart the computer as specified in Restart the Computer on page 33 2 During POST press F2 to access the BIOS set up utility 3 Depending on your computer s...

Page 52: ...r waste material Most computers and monitors contain heavy metals that can contaminate the earth Therefore check with local health and sanitation agencies for ways to properly dispose of computer equi...

Page 53: ...also available for download at the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center PCDC at http www rockwellautomation com support pcdc Resistive Touch Screen Technology Resistive touch...

Page 54: ...e computer is installed and calibrated at the factory Perform the following steps to recalibrate the touch screen 1 Run the configuration utility for the touch screen Access the utility through the Pr...

Page 55: ...n the display with a mild soap or detergent by using a clean sponge or a soft cloth 3 Dry the display with a chamois or moist cellulose sponge to avoid water spots Clean the Heat Sink and Vent Holes F...

Page 56: ...This computer contains a lithium battery that you cannot replace Return the computer to Rockwell Automation for battery replacement For return information contact your local distributor or Rockwell A...

Page 57: ...True IDE 8 GB min CompactFlash drive installed 1 Thedrivebayonthesideofallcomputermodelsisnothot swappable Youmustfirstshutdownthecomputerbeforeyoucaninsert or remove a CF card from this bay The CF ca...

Page 58: ...HxW 1 1 Applies only to display models 254 0 x 324 0 mm 10 0 x 12 76 in Mounting options Non display models Display models Wall Panel Attribute 6181X NPXPDC 6181X NPW7DC 6181X 12TPXPDC 6181X 12TPW7DC...

Page 59: ...r is properly mounted on a flat surface of an equivalent type enclosure Rated UL Type 4X and 12 also rated IP66 as Classified by UL Table 6 Certifications Attribute 1 6181X NPXPDC 6181X NPW7DC 6181X 1...

Page 60: ...Uygundur In Conformity with the EEE Regulation RCM Australian Radiocommunications Act compliance with AS NZS CISPR 22 1 See http www rockwellautomation com rockwellautomation certification overview p...

Page 61: ...e the BIOS in your computer from an external CD drive 1 Attach the following external peripherals to your computer Display for non display models Keyboard CD drive for standard models 2 Access the Roc...

Page 62: ...W with the included CD Write utility or one of your choice 10 With the BIOS upgrade CD in the CD drive restart the computer 11 During POST press F2 to access the BIOS set up utility 12 Navigate throug...

Page 63: ...d extract the executable exe file 4 Run the extracted executable file 5 Write that file to a floppy disk inserted in the external floppy disk drive to create a BIOS upgrade floppy disk 6 With the BIOS...

Page 64: ...64 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X UM001C EN P July 2015 Appendix B Upgrade to a NewBIOS Notes...

Page 65: ...M slots install memory 44 display cleaning precautions 55 E enclosure 18 environment 18 European Union directive compliance 16 H hardware features 14 hardware diagnostics 47 hardware monitor 47 hazard...

Page 66: ...non display 37 replace components post configuration procedure 37 pre configuration procedure 36 replacement parts 35 restricted access 18 S specifications 57 system defaults 51 turn on 32 T touch scr...

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