Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations
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Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN001C-EN-P - April 2011
Follow these steps to connect the computer to a DC power source.
1.
Verify the main power switch or breaker is off.
2.
Verify that the DC power wires meet these requirements:
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Material: Stranded copper
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Wire gauge: 14…18 AWG
3.
Secure the DC power wires to the terminal block screws.
Tighten the terminal to a torque of 0.687 N•m (6.1 lb•in).
4.
Secure the ground wire by using a ring style connector to the functional earth terminal
screw.
Tighten 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 ground screw, connect the product to earth ground
by using a 1.5 mm
2
(16 AWG) or larger external wire.
6181X-12TPXPDC Display Computer Shown
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6181X-NPXPDC
Non-display Computer
6181X-12TPXPDC
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