Bernecker + Rainer Automation PC 820 User manual

1Automation PC 820 User's Manual V 1.20
Automation PC 820
User's Manual
Version: 1.20 (August 2010)
Model number: MAAPC820-ENG
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MAAPC820-ENG

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Chapter 1: General information
Chapter 2: Technical data
Chapter 3: Commissioning
Chapter 4: Software
Chapter 5: Standards and certifications
Chapter 6: Accessories

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Chapter 7: Maintenance / Servicing
Appendix A
Figure index
Table index
Model number index
Index

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Table of contents
Chapter 1: General information ..................................................... 15
1. Manual history .................................................................................................................... 15
2. Safety notices ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Intended use .................................................................................................................. 17
2.2 Protection against electrostatic discharges ................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Packaging ............................................................................................................... 17
2.2.2 Guidelines for proper ESD handling ....................................................................... 17
2.3 Policy and procedures ................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Transport and storage ................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 19
2.6.1 Protection against touching electrical parts ............................................................ 19
2.6.2 Environmental conditions - dust, humidity, aggressive gases ................................ 19
2.6.3 Programs, viruses, and dangerous programs ......................................................... 20
2.7 Environmentally-friendly disposal .................................................................................. 20
2.7.1 Separation of materials ........................................................................................... 20
3. Organization of safety notices ............................................................................................ 21
4. Directives ............................................................................................................................ 21
5. Model numbers ................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 System units .................................................................................................................. 22
5.2 CPU boards 945GME .................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Power supply with heat sink .......................................................................................... 22
5.4 Main memory ................................................................................................................. 23
5.5 Plug-in cards ................................................................................................................. 23
5.6 Replacement fan kit ....................................................................................................... 23
5.7 Accessories ................................................................................................................... 23
5.8 Software ........................................................................................................................ 26
Chapter 2: Technical data .............................................................. 27
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 27
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................ 28
1.2 System components / Configuration ............................................................................. 28
1.2.1 Configuration - Basic system .................................................................................. 29
1.2.2 Configuration software, accessories ....................................................................... 30
2. Entire device ....................................................................................................................... 31
2.1 Overview of APC820 1 card slot variations ................................................................... 31
2.1.1 Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 31
2.1.2 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 36
2.1.3 Dimensions - Cold-plate mounting (5PC820.SX01-00) .......................................... 39
2.1.4 Dimensions - Wall mounting (5PC820.SX01-01) .................................................... 40
2.2 Temperature specifications ........................................................................................... 41
2.2.1 Maximum ambient temperature with a fan kit ......................................................... 41
2.2.2 Temperature sensor position .................................................................................. 42
2.2.3 Temperature monitoring - Fan control .................................................................... 43
2.3 Humidity specifications .................................................................................................. 44
2.4 Power management ...................................................................................................... 45
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2.4.1 Block diagram - supply voltage ............................................................................... 45
2.4.2 Power calculation .................................................................................................... 46
2.5 Block diagram ................................................................................................................ 47
2.6 Device interfaces ........................................................................................................... 48
2.6.1 Supply voltage +24 VDC ......................................................................................... 48
2.6.2 Ground .................................................................................................................... 48
2.6.3 Monitor / Panel connection - SDL (Smart Display Link / DVI) ................................. 48
2.6.4 USB interfaces ........................................................................................................ 49
2.6.5 Serial interface COM1 ............................................................................................. 51
2.6.6 Serial interface COM2 ............................................................................................. 53
2.6.7 CAN ........................................................................................................................ 57
2.6.8 POWERLINK .......................................................................................................... 59
2.6.9 Ethernet 1 (ETH1) ................................................................................................... 61
2.6.10 Ethernet 2 (ETH2) ................................................................................................. 62
2.6.11 Status LEDs .......................................................................................................... 63
2.6.12 CMOS profile switch ............................................................................................. 64
2.6.13 Power button ......................................................................................................... 65
2.6.14 Reset button .......................................................................................................... 65
2.6.15 Battery ................................................................................................................... 66
2.6.16 Hardware security key (dongle) ............................................................................ 67
2.6.17 CompactFlash slot 1 ............................................................................................. 68
2.6.18 CompactFlash slot 2 ............................................................................................. 69
3. Individual components ........................................................................................................ 70
3.1 CPU boards 945GME .................................................................................................... 70
3.1.1 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 70
3.2 Main memory ................................................................................................................. 71
3.2.1 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 71
3.3 Power supply with heat sink .......................................................................................... 72
3.3.1 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 72
3.4 Replacement fan ........................................................................................................... 73
3.4.1 Replacement fan 8BXF001.0000-00 ....................................................................... 73
3.5 Plug-in cards ................................................................................................................. 74
3.5.1 Ethernet Card 10/100/1000 - 5ACPCC.ETH0-00 ................................................... 75
3.5.2 POWERLINK card 2-port - 5ACPCC.MPL0-00 ....................................................... 77
Chapter 3: Commissioning ............................................................ 81
1. Installation ........................................................................................................................... 81
1.1 Important mounting information ..................................................................................... 81
1.2 Mounting plates ............................................................................................................. 82
1.2.1 Feed-through mounting ........................................................................................... 82
1.2.2 Cold-plate installation .............................................................................................. 83
1.2.3 Wall mounting ......................................................................................................... 83
1.3 Spacing for air circulation. ............................................................................................. 84
1.4 Swivel range of the front cover ...................................................................................... 85
1.5 Mounting the APC820 ................................................................................................... 86
1.6 Installation guidelines Mounting orientation .................................................................. 88

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2. Cable connections .............................................................................................................. 89
3. Connection examples ......................................................................................................... 90
3.1 Selecting the display units ............................................................................................. 90
3.2 One Automation Panel 900 via DVI ............................................................................... 91
3.2.1 Basic system requirements ..................................................................................... 91
3.2.2 Link modules ........................................................................................................... 92
3.2.3 Cables ..................................................................................................................... 92
3.2.4 Possible Automation Panel units, resolutions und segment lengths ....................... 92
3.2.5 BIOS settings .......................................................................................................... 93
3.3 One Automation Panel 900 via SDL .............................................................................. 94
3.3.1 Basic system requirements ..................................................................................... 94
3.3.2 Link modules ........................................................................................................... 94
3.3.3 Cables ..................................................................................................................... 95
3.3.4 BIOS settings .......................................................................................................... 96
3.4 One Automation Panel 800 via SDL .............................................................................. 97
3.4.1 Basic system requirements ..................................................................................... 97
3.4.2 Cables ..................................................................................................................... 97
3.4.3 BIOS settings .......................................................................................................... 98
3.5 One AP900 and one AP800 via SDL ............................................................................ 99
3.5.1 Basic system requirements ..................................................................................... 99
3.5.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 100
3.5.3 Cables ................................................................................................................... 100
3.5.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 100
3.6 Four Automation Panel 900 units via SDL .................................................................. 101
3.6.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 101
3.6.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 102
3.6.3 Cables ................................................................................................................... 102
3.6.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 103
4. Connection of USB peripheral devices ............................................................................. 103
4.1 Local on the APC820 .................................................................................................. 104
4.2 Remote connection to Automation Panel 900 via DVI ................................................ 105
4.3 Remote connection to Automation Panel 800/900 via SDL ........................................ 106
5. Known problems / issues .................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 4: Software ...................................................................... 109
1. BIOS options ..................................................................................................................... 109
1.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 109
1.2 BIOS setup and boot procedure .................................................................................. 109
1.3 BIOS setup keys .......................................................................................................... 110
1.4 Main ............................................................................................................................. 112
1.5 Advanced .................................................................................................................... 113
1.5.1 ACPI configuration ................................................................................................ 115
1.5.2 PCI Configuration .................................................................................................. 117
1.5.3 PCI express configuration ..................................................................................... 121
1.5.4 Graphics configuration .......................................................................................... 123
1.5.5 CPU configuration ................................................................................................. 127

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1.5.6 Chipset configuration ............................................................................................ 129
1.5.7 I/O interface configuration ..................................................................................... 130
1.5.8 Clock Configuration ............................................................................................... 131
1.5.9 IDE Configuration .................................................................................................. 132
1.5.10 USB configuration ............................................................................................... 142
1.5.11 Keyboard/mouse configuration ........................................................................... 144
1.5.12 Remote access configuration .............................................................................. 145
1.5.13 CPU board monitor ............................................................................................. 147
1.5.14 Main Board/Panel Features ................................................................................ 149
1.6 Boot ............................................................................................................................. 155
1.7 Security ....................................................................................................................... 157
1.7.1 Hard disk security user password ......................................................................... 158
1.7.2 Hard disk security master password ..................................................................... 159
1.8 Power .......................................................................................................................... 160
1.9 Exit .............................................................................................................................. 162
1.10 BIOS default settings ................................................................................................. 162
1.10.1 Main .................................................................................................................... 163
1.10.2 Advanced ............................................................................................................ 164
1.10.3 Boot ..................................................................................................................... 171
1.10.4 Security ............................................................................................................... 171
1.10.5 Power .................................................................................................................. 172
1.11 BIOS Error signals (beep codes) ............................................................................... 173
1.11.1 BIOS 945GME .................................................................................................... 173
1.12 Distribution of resources ............................................................................................ 174
1.12.1 RAM address assignment ................................................................................... 174
1.12.2 I/O address assignment ...................................................................................... 175
1.12.3 Interrupt assignments in PCI mode ..................................................................... 176
1.12.4 Interrupt assignments in APCI mode .................................................................. 177
1.12.5 Interrupt routing for BIOS up to V1.12 ................................................................ 178
1.12.6 Interrupt routing for BIOS starting with V1.14 ..................................................... 179
2. Upgrade information ......................................................................................................... 180
2.1 BIOS upgrade .............................................................................................................. 180
2.1.1 What information do I need? ................................................................................. 180
2.1.2 BIOS upgrade for 945GME COM Express ........................................................... 183
2.2 Firmware upgrade ....................................................................................................... 184
2.2.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................. 184
2.2.2 Possible upgrade problems and software dependencies (for V1.01) ................... 186
2.3 Creating an MS-DOS boot diskette in Windows XP .................................................... 187
2.4 Creating a bootable USB flash drive for B&R upgrade files ........................................ 189
2.4.1 Requirements ........................................................................................................ 189
2.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................. 189
2.4.3 Where do I get MS-DOS? ..................................................................................... 190
2.5 Creating a bootable CompactFlash card for B&R upgrade files .................................. 191
2.5.1 Requirements ........................................................................................................ 191
2.5.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................. 191
2.5.3 Where do I get MS-DOS? ..................................................................................... 192
2.6 Upgrade problems ....................................................................................................... 192

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3. Automation PC 820 with MS-DOS .................................................................................... 193
3.1 Known problems .......................................................................................................... 193
4. Automation PC 820 with Windows XP Professional ......................................................... 195
4.1 Installation ................................................................................................................... 196
4.2 Drivers ......................................................................................................................... 196
5. Automation PC 820 with Windows XP embedded ............................................................ 197
5.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 197
5.2 Features with FP2007 (Feature Pack 2007) ............................................................... 198
5.3 Installation ................................................................................................................... 199
5.4 Drivers ......................................................................................................................... 199
5.4.1 Touch screen driver .............................................................................................. 199
6. Automation PC 820 with Windows Embedded Standard 2009 ......................................... 200
6.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 200
6.2 Features with WES2009 (Windows Embedded Standard 2009) ................................. 201
6.3 Installation ................................................................................................................... 202
6.4 Drivers ......................................................................................................................... 202
6.4.1 Touch screen driver .............................................................................................. 202
7. B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) - Control Center ................................................ 203
7.1 Functions ..................................................................................................................... 204
7.2 Installation ................................................................................................................... 205
7.3 SDL equalizer setting .................................................................................................. 206
Chapter 5: Standards and certifications ..................................... 207
1. Applicable European directives ........................................................................................ 207
2. Overview of standards ...................................................................................................... 207
3. Emission requirements (emission) .................................................................................... 209
3.1 Network-related emissions .......................................................................................... 210
3.2 Emissions, electromagnetic emissions ........................................................................ 211
4. Requirements for immunity to disturbances (immunity) .................................................... 212
4.1 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ..................................................................................... 213
4.2 High-frequency electromagnetic fields (HF field) ........................................................ 213
4.3 High-speed transient electrical disturbances (burst) ................................................... 214
4.4 Surges (surge) ............................................................................................................. 214
4.5 Conducted disturbances .............................................................................................. 215
4.6 Magnetic fields with electrical frequencies .................................................................. 215
4.7 Voltage dips, fluctuations and short-term interruptions ............................................... 215
4.8 Damped vibration ........................................................................................................ 216
5. Mechanical conditions ...................................................................................................... 217
5.1 Vibration operation ...................................................................................................... 217
5.2 Vibration during transport (packaged) ......................................................................... 217
5.3 Toppling ....................................................................................................................... 218
5.4 Free fall (packaged) .................................................................................................... 218
6. Climate conditions ............................................................................................................ 219
6.1 Worst case operation .................................................................................................. 219
6.2 Dry heat ....................................................................................................................... 219
6.3 Dry cold ....................................................................................................................... 219

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6.4 Large temperature fluctuations .................................................................................... 220
6.5 Temperature fluctuations in operation ......................................................................... 220
6.6 Humid heat, cyclic ....................................................................................................... 220
6.7 Humid heat, constant (storage) ................................................................................... 220
7. Safety ................................................................................................................................ 221
7.1 Ground resistance ....................................................................................................... 221
7.2 Insulation resistance .................................................................................................... 222
7.3 High voltage ................................................................................................................ 222
7.4 Residual voltage .......................................................................................................... 222
7.5 Leakage current .......................................................................................................... 223
7.6 Overload ...................................................................................................................... 223
7.7 Defective component ................................................................................................... 223
7.8 Voltage range .............................................................................................................. 223
8. Other tests ........................................................................................................................ 224
8.1 Protection type ............................................................................................................ 224
9. International certifications ................................................................................................. 225
Chapter 6: Accessories ................................................................ 227
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 227
2. CAN plug (4-pin) ............................................................................................................... 230
2.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 230
2.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 230
2.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 230
3. Replacement CMOS batteries .......................................................................................... 231
3.1 Order data ................................................................................................................... 231
3.2 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 231
4. DVI - monitor adapter 5AC900.1000-00 ........................................................................... 232
4.1 Order data ................................................................................................................... 232
5. CompactFlash cards 5CFCRD.xxxx-04 ............................................................................ 233
5.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 233
5.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 233
5.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 234
5.3.1 Temperature humidity diagram - Operation and storage ...................................... 236
5.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 236
5.5 Benchmark .................................................................................................................. 237
6. CompactFlash cards - 5CFCRD.xxxx-03 .......................................................................... 238
6.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 238
6.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 238
6.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 239
6.3.1 Temperature humidity diagram - Operation and storage ...................................... 241
6.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 241
7. USB flash drive ................................................................................................................. 242
7.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 242
7.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 242
7.3 Technical data - 5MMUSB.2048-00 ............................................................................ 243
7.3.1 Temperature humidity diagram - Operation and storage ...................................... 244

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7.4 Technical data - 5MMUSB.2048-01 ............................................................................ 245
7.4.1 Temperature humidity diagram ............................................................................. 246
8. Cables ............................................................................................................................... 247
8.1 DVI cable 5CADVI.0xxx-00 ......................................................................................... 247
8.1.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 247
8.1.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 248
8.1.3 Flex radius specification ........................................................................................ 248
8.1.4 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 249
8.1.5 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 249
8.1.6 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 250
8.2 SDL cable 5CASDL.0xxx-00 ....................................................................................... 251
8.2.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 251
8.2.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 252
8.2.3 Flex radius specification ........................................................................................ 252
8.2.4 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 253
8.2.5 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 253
8.2.6 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 254
8.3 SDL cable with 45° plug 5CASDL.0xxx-01 .................................................................. 255
8.3.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 255
8.3.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 256
8.3.3 Flex radius specification ........................................................................................ 256
8.3.4 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 257
8.3.5 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 257
8.3.6 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 258
8.4 SDL flex cable 5CASDL.0xxx-03 ................................................................................. 259
8.4.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 259
8.4.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 260
8.4.3 Flex radius specification ........................................................................................ 261
8.4.4 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 261
8.4.5 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 262
8.4.6 Structure ............................................................................................................... 262
8.4.7 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 263
8.5 SDL flex cable with extender 5CASDL.0xx0-13 .......................................................... 264
8.5.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 264
8.5.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 265
8.5.3 Flex radius specification ........................................................................................ 266
8.5.4 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 266
8.5.5 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 267
8.5.6 Cable connection .................................................................................................. 267
8.5.7 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 268
8.6 RS232 cable 9A0014.xx .............................................................................................. 269
8.6.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 269
8.6.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 269
8.6.3 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 269
8.6.4 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 270
8.7 USB cable 5CAUSB.00xx-00 ...................................................................................... 271
8.7.1 Order data ............................................................................................................. 271

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8.7.2 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 271
8.7.3 Contents of delivery .............................................................................................. 271
8.7.4 Cable specifications .............................................................................................. 272
Chapter 7: Maintenance / Servicing ............................................ 273
1. Changing the battery ........................................................................................................ 273
1.1 Procedure .................................................................................................................... 274
2. Changing the fan .............................................................................................................. 276
Appendix A: .................................................................................. 277
1. Maintenance Controller Extended (MTCX) ....................................................................... 277
2. B&R Key Editor information .............................................................................................. 279
3. B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) development kit ................................................. 281
4. Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 283

General information • Manual history
Section 1
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Chapter 1 • General information
1. Manual history
Version Date Change
0.10 Preliminary 2008-12-11 - First version
0.20 Preliminary 2009-01-23 - The Chapters 4 "Software" and 7 "Maintenance / Servicing" were updated.
- Additional information about humidity specifications.
- Section "Installation", on page 81 updated.
- Section 4 "Glossary", on page 283 added
- Description of the temperature sensor positions moved to Chapter 2 "Technical data".
- Section 2.7 "Environmentally-friendly disposal" in chapter 1 "General information" added.
1.00 2009-09-08 - 2.4.2 "Power calculation" added to Chapter 2 "Technical data".
- Section 2 "CAN plug (4-pin)" in chapter 6 "Accessories" added.
- Photos of the power and reset button added.
- B&R CompactFlash card added.
- Technical data for Silicon Systems CFs revised.
- Section 2.2.3 "Temperature monitoring - Fan control", on page 43 added
- According updates regarding small changes made to interfaces and component positions for the
APC820.
- L2 cache of CPU board 5PC800.B945-00 corrected to 2 MB.
- Section 5.5 "Plug-in cards", on page 23 in chapter 2 "Technical data" added.
- Figure 14 "Block diagram - Automation PC 820", on page 47 updated.
- Interface descriptions added for revision A1 and later.
- PCIec plug-in cards 5ACPCC.ETH0-00 and 5ACPCC.MPL0-00 updated.
- RUN LED added to 2.6.11 "Status LEDs", on page 63.
- CPU board 5PC800.B945-04 added.
- Power supply with heat sink 5AC802.HS00-01 added.
- Chapter 5 "Standards and certifications", on page 207 added.
- ETH1 and ETH2 interfaces swapped.
- Technical data for the system unit 5PC820.SX1-00 completed.
- Data in section 2.2.2 "Temperature sensor position", on page 42 added.
- Figure 26 "Swivel range of the front cover", on page 85 changed.
- Section 2.3 "Humidity specifications", on page 44 changed.
- Figure "Block diagram - supply voltage", on page 45 changed.
- Section 2 "B&R Key Editor information", on page 279 added
- Section 2 "Upgrade information", on page 180 added
- Section 3 "Automation PC 820 with MS-DOS", on page 193 added
- Section 1.12 "Distribution of resources", on page 174 added
Table 1: Manual history

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1.10 2009-11-13 - System unit 5PC820.SX01-01 added.
- Section 5 "CompactFlash cards 5CFCRD.xxxx-04", on page 233 and Section 6 "CompactFlash
cards - 5CFCRD.xxxx-03", on page 238 updated.
- Section 5 "Known problems / issues", on page 107 in chapter 3 "Commissioning" added.
- Section 3 "Connection examples", on page 90 in chapter 3 "Commissioning" added.
- Section 4 "Connection of USB peripheral devices", on page 103 in chapter 3 "Commissioning"
added.
- Section 1.2.3 "Wall mounting", on page 83 in chapter 3 "Commissioning" added.
- Information about the Status LEDs was added to page 63 (power LED blinking).
- The section "Creating a bootable USB flash drive" removed.
- Section 2.2 "Firmware upgrade", on page 184 in chapter 4 "Software" added.
- Section 3 "B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) development kit", on page 281 in "Appendix A"
added.
- Technical data for the replacement fan 8BXF001.0000-00 corrected on page 73.
- Section 8 "Cables", on page 247 in chapter 6 "Accessories" added.
- Images for the CAN plugs 0TB704.9 and 0TB704.91 corrected.
1.15 2009-12-03 - System unit weight for 5PC820.SX01-00 corrected.
- Section 1.6 "Installation guidelines Mounting orientation", on page 88 added
- Figure 1 "Configuration - Basic system", on page 29 corrected.
- Vibration and shock specifications for the system units changed.
- Information about the lifespan with and without the use of SRAM changed.
- Technical data for some SDL cables corrected and updated.
- SDL cable 5CASDL.0400-13 updated.
- Additional point added to section 5 "Known problems / issues", on page 107.
- Shock specifications were removed.
1.20 2010-08-20 - Chapter 5 "Standards and certifications", on page 207 updated.
- Section 6 "Automation PC 820 with Windows Embedded Standard 2009", on page 200 added
- B&R ID codes for system units added.
- B&R USB flash drive added to the chapter 6 "Accessories" on page 245.
- CPU boards 5PC800.B945-10, 5PC800.B945-11, 5PC800.B945-12, 5PC800.B945-13, and
5PC800.B945-14 added.
- Technical data "Remanent variables for AR (Automation Runtime) in Power Fail Mode".
added for the APC820 system units.
- Section 8 "Cables", on page 247 updated.
Version Date Change
Table 1: Manual history (cont.)

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2. Safety notices
2.1 Intended use
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), operating and monitoring devices (industrial PCs, Power
Panels, Mobile Panels, etc.), and B&R uninterruptible power supplies have been designed,
developed, and manufactured for conventional use in industry. They were not designed,
developed, and manufactured for any use involving serious risks or hazards that could lead to
death, injury, serious physical damage, or loss of any kind without the implementation of
exceptionally stringent safety precautions. In particular, such risks and hazards include the use
of these devices to monitor nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, as well as flight control
systems, flight safety, the control of mass transit systems, medical life support systems and the
control of weapons systems.
2.2 Protection against electrostatic discharges
Electrical components that are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge (ESD) must be handled
accordingly.
2.2.1 Packaging
• Electrical components with housing
… do not require special ESD packaging, but must be handled properly
(see "Electrical components with housing").
• Electrical components without housing
… must be protected by ESD-suitable packaging.
2.2.2 Guidelines for proper ESD handling
Electrical components with housing
• Do not touch the connector contacts on connected cables.
• Do not touch the contact tips on the circuit boards.
Electrical components without housing
The following is valid in addition to "Electrical components with housing"
• Any persons handling electrical components or devices that will be installed in the
electrical components must be grounded.
• Components can only be touched on the small sides or on the front plate.
• Components should always be stored in a suitable medium (ESD packaging, conductive
foam, etc.).
Metallic surfaces are not suitable storage surfaces!

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• Electrostatic discharges should be avoided on the components (e.g. through charged
plastics).
• A minimum distance of 10 cm must be kept from monitors and TV sets.
• Measurement devices and equipment must be grounded.
• Measurement probes on potential-free measurement devices must be discharged on
sufficiently grounded surfaces before taking measurements.
Individual components
• ESD protective measures for individual components are thoroughly integrated at B&R
(conductive floors, footwear, arm bands, etc.).
• The increased ESD protective measures for individual components are not necessary for
our customers for handling B&R products.
2.3 Policy and procedures
Electronic devices are generally not failsafe. In the event of a failure on the programmable
control system operating or monitoring device, or uninterruptible power supply, the user is
responsible for ensuring that other devices that may be connected, e.g. motors, are in a secure
state.
Both when using programmable logic controllers and when using operating and monitoring
devices as control systems in conjunction with a soft PLC (e.g. B&R Automation Runtime or
comparable products) or a slot PLC (e.g. B&R LS251 or comparable products), the safety
precautions applying to industrial control systems (e.g. the provision of safety devices such as
emergency stop circuits, etc.) must be observed in accordance with applicable national and
international regulations. The same applies for all other devices connected to the system, such
as drives.
All tasks such as installation, commissioning, and maintenance are only permitted to be carried
out by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are persons familiar with transport, ounting,
installation, commissioning, and operation of the product who also have the respective
qualifications (e.g. IEC 60364). National accident prevention guidelines must be followed.
The safety guidelines, connection descriptions (type plate and documentation), and limit values
listed in the technical data are to be read carefully before installation and commissioning and
must be observed.
2.4 Transport and storage
During transport and storage, devices must be protected from excessive stress (mechanical
load, temperature, humidity, aggressive atmospheres, etc.).

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2.5 Installation
• Installation must take place according to the documentation, using suitable equipment
and tools.
• Devices must be installed without voltage applied and by qualified personnel. Before
installation, voltage to the switching cabinet should be switched off and prevented from
being switched on again.
• General safety regulations and nationally applicable accident prevention guidelines must
be observed.
• Electrical installation must be carried out according to the relevant guidelines (e.g. line
cross section, fuse, protective ground connection).
2.6 Operation
2.6.1 Protection against touching electrical parts
To operate programmable logic controllers, operating and monitoring devices or uninterruptible
power supplies, certain components must carry dangerous voltage levels of over 42 VDC. A life-
threatening electrical shock could occur if you come into contact with these parts. This could
result in death, severe injury or material damage.
Before turning on the programmable logic controller, the operating and monitoring devices and
the uninterruptible power supply, ensure that the housing is properly grounded (PE rail). The
ground connection must be established when testing the operating and monitoring devices or
the uninterruptible power supply, even when operating them for only a short time.
Before turning the device on, make sure that all parts with voltage applied are securely covered.
During operation, all covers must remain closed.
2.6.2 Environmental conditions - dust, humidity, aggressive gases
Use of operating and monitoring devices (e.g. industrial PCs, power panels, mobile panels, etc.)
and uninterruptible power supplies in very dusty environments should be avoided. Dust
collection on the devices influences their function and, especially in systems with active cooling
(fans), sufficient cooling cannot be guaranteed.
The presence of aggressive gases in the environment can also lead to malfunctions. When
combined with high temperature and humidity, aggressive gases - e.g. with sulfur, nitrogen and
chlorine components - start chemical processes that can damage electronic components very
quickly. Signs of the presence of aggressive gases are blackened copper surfaces and cable
ends on existing installations.
For operation in dusty or humid conditions, correctly installed (cutout installation) operating and
monitoring devices like Automation Panel or Power Panel are protected on the front side. The
rear side of all devices must be protected from dust and humidity and must be cleaned at suitable
intervals.

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2.6.3 Programs, viruses, and dangerous programs
The system is subject to potential danger each time data is exchanged or software is installed
from a data medium (e.g. diskette, CD-ROM, USB flash drive, etc.), a network connection, or the
Internet. The user is responsible for assessing these dangers, implementing preventative
measures such as virus protection programs, firewalls, etc. and obtaining software from reliable
sources.
2.7 Environmentally-friendly disposal
All B&R programmable controllers, operating and monitoring devices, and uninterruptible power
supplies are designed to inflict as little harm on the environment as possible.
2.7.1 Separation of materials
It is necessary to separate different materials so the device can undergo an environmentally-
friendly recycling process.
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Disposal must comply with the respective legal regulations.
Component Disposal
Programmable logic controllers
Operating and monitoring devices
Uninterruptible power supply
Cables
Electronics recycling
Cardboard box / paper packaging Paper / cardboard recycling
Plastic packaging Plastic recycling
Table 2: Environmentally-friendly separation of materials