KBox B-201-CFL - User Guide, Rev 1.3
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Starting Up
The KBox B-201-CFL comes hardware configured, and on request with a pre-installed Operating System (OS) and all
the necessary drivers (in accordance with the ordered hardware configuration); enabling full operation when
switched on for the first time. When preparing to switch on, connecting to the power source should always be the last
step.
Only connect the product to an external power supply providing the voltage type (AC or DC)
and the input power (max. current) specified on the Kontron Product Label and meeting the
requirements of the Limited Power Source (LPS) and Power Source (PS2) of UL/IEC 62368-1.
Ensure that the power supply and power cables have no visible damage.
Ensure the product is closed without foreign objects inside the chassis before connecting
the power.
Due to additional internal components in the 24 VDC variant, the 12 VDC and optional 24 VDC
variant are not interchangeable.
The DC-In power connection depends KBox B-201-CFL’S power variant where the standard
variant is a 12 VDC external AC/DC power supply and the optional variant is a wired 24 VDC.
9.1.
Connecting to the Power supply
9.1.1.
12 VDC AC/DC Power Supply
The KBoxB-201-CFL Smart or Value standard variant is powered using the supplied 12 VDC external AC/DC power
supply.
To connect the external AC/DC power supply, perform the following:
1.
Set up the product with any expansion devices and SSDs.
2.
Check that the I/O connections on the rear side are correctly connected.
3.
Check that the top cover and SSD drive bay cover are secured.
4.
Screw the power supply’s cable to the DC_IN power jack on the rear panel (Figure 5, pos. 10).
5.
Connect the other end of the power supply to the mains power outlet in your region.
6.
As soon as power is applied, the KBox B-201-CFL is ready to boot up and start
9.2.
24 VDC Wired Power Cable
The KBoxB-201-CFL Smart or Value 24 VDC variant is supplied with a 24 VDC wired power cable for connection to a
separate external DC power source. Only connect to an external 24 VDC power source that meets the product
electrical specification and supports protection and supply features such as brownout to help to ensure operation
without loss of data or damage to the product, see Chapter 10.6.3: Power Protection.
Observed that wiring and short-circuit/overcurrent protection is performed according to the
applicable standards, regulations and product’s electrical specification. The disconnecting
device (fuse/circuit breaker) rating must support the product’s wire cross-section.
