CTC Parker Automation PC9 Use and care manual

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PC9/P9 Bezel Replacement
Introduction
These instructions explain how to replace the bezel in the PC9 Industrial
PC or the P9 PowerStation. The bezel is the front part of the unit that
encloses the display screen. This documentation includes instructions for
replacing touchscreen and non-touchscreen bezels. The instructions
explain how to disassemble the unit, remove the old bezel, install a new
bezel, and reassemble the unit.
Warning For safety reasons, the unit should be opened only by qualified
service personnel.
Warning Be sure to observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
while working inside the unit.
To complete this procedure, you will need the following items:
• Bezel kit that you purchased:
• P9/PC9Non-touchscreenBezelKitforusewith12”display
units (BZK-1200)
• P9/PC9Non-touchscreenBezelKitforusewith15”display
units (BZK-1500)
• P9/PC9 Touchscreen Bezel Kit for use with 12” display
units (BZK-1201)
• P9/PC9 Touchscreen Bezel Kit for use with 15” display
units (BZK-1501)
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Disassembling the Unit
To disassemble the unit, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Disconnect the unit from the power source.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the unit.
4. Remove the unit from its enclosure, and place it on a static dissi-
pative mat, in a location free from dirt and moisture and protected
against static discharge.

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5. Remove the two screws securing the backshell to the faceplate as-
sembly, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Opening the Backshell
6. Swing the backshell away from the faceplate.
7. If you have a PC9, detach the two cables connecting the faceplate
assembly and backshell, as shown in Figure 2. Then go to step 9.
Figure 2: Disconnecting PC9 Cables
a. Detach the monitor (ribbon) cable from its connection at
the center of the monitor frame (push back the locking
clamps from either side of the monitor).
b. If your system has a touchscreen, detach the touchscreen
cable from its extender in the maintenance compartment.
Remove these
screws
Detach the monitor
cable here
Detach the
touchscreen
cable here
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8. If you have a P9, detach the three cables connecting the faceplate
assembly and backshell, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Disconnecting P9 Cables
a. Detach the monitor (ribbon) cable from its connection at
the center of the monitor frame (push back the locking
clamps from either side of the connector).
b. If your system has a touchscreen, detach the touchscreen
cable from its extender in the maintenance compartment.
c. Detach the backlight cable from its connection on the
monitor card (press down on the small tab on the lower
half of the connector, and pull the cable out).
9. Remove the safety bracket below the upper hinge of the backshell
byremovingthescrewthatholdsthe bracketin place.Thisbracket
is shown in Figure 4 on page 4.
Warning Make sure that both the faceplate assembly and backshell are
supported when you remove the safety bracket and when you
open the backshell.
Monitor card Detach the Detach the
Detach the
backli
g
ht cable
here monitor cable
here
touchscreen
cable here
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Figure 4: Removing the Safety Bracket
10. Lift the backshell off its hinges, and place it to one side.
Warning When lifting the backshell, grasp it from theoutside. Be careful
not to touch the monitor card, located inside the topof the main-
tenance compartment. The monitor cardis shown in Figure 3on
page 3.
11. Place the faceplate assembly face-down on the static dissipative
mat.
Replacing the Bezel
Replacing the bezel is different depending on which unit you are working
on, a P9 or PC9. Follow the instructions carefully.
To replace the bezel, follow these steps:
1. Remove the 10 retaining screws (P9), or 3 retaining screws (PC9)
around the outer monitor frame.
2. Lift the outer monitor frame off the bezel, and set it to one side.
3. Remove the 12 retaining screws around the inner monitor frame.
4. Replace the old bezel with the new one.
Important Make sure that the new display screen does not get scratched
during this assembly. Also, make sure that the display is free of
dust or lint before reassembling the unit.
5. Replace the inner monitor frameover the bezel. If necessary, care-
fully feed the touchscreen cable through the space for it at the low-
Remove this
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er left side of the frame, outside in.
Note Ifthereplacementisatouchscreenbezel,atouchscreen(ribbon)
cable will be attached to the lower left part of the display screen.
This cable is absent in non-touchscreen bezels.
6. Fasten the outer monitor frame in place with the 10 screws (P9),
or 3 screws (PC9) that you removed in step 1 on page 4.
Reassembling the Unit
To reassemble the unit, follow these steps:
1. Replace the backshell on its hinges.
Warning When lifting the backshell, grasp it from the outside. If you
have a P9, be careful not to touch the monitor card, located
inside the top of the maintenance compartment. The monitor
card is shown in Figure 3 on page 3.
2. Re-attach the backlight cable, touchscreen cable (if necessary),
and monitor cable (if you have a P9) to their connections. (Press
the monitor cable connector into its socket until the locking
clamps on either side of the socket snap into place).
3. Close the backshell against the faceplate assembly.
4. Replace the safety bracket that you removed in step 9 on page 3,
and fasten it in place with its retaining screw.
5. Fasten the backshell to the unit by replacing the two screws that
you removed in step 5 on page 2.
6. Reinstall the unit in its enclosure.
7. Reconnect power and other cables to the unit.
8. Reconnect the unit to the power source.
Your bezel replacement is complete. You may now restart the unit.

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