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Integrated Display Industrial Computers
Catalog Numbers 6181F, 6181P
User Manual
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Important User Information
Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to
familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws,
and standards.
Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required
to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the
use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or
software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, 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 be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.
Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, and Rockwell Automation are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
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which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
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damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.
ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to
potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL
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Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this
revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.
New and Updated
Information
This table contains the changes made to this revision.
Topic Page
Expanded ‘Abbreviations’ section 10
Added information in ‘Operating Systems’ section
12
Added link to Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) website 12 , 49, 57, 59
Removed ‘Multilingual User-interface CD Pack’ section
12
Reduced what compact discs (CDs) are shipped with computer in ‘Parts List’ section 14
Added information to ‘Required Tools’ section 24
Added steps in ‘Mount the Display Computer in a Panel’ section 25
Added a step in ‘Mount the Non-display Computer to a Wall’ section 26
Added information in ‘Connect Power’ section 27
Added information in ‘Connect AC Power’ section 28
Revised and added information in ‘Operating Guidelines’ section 31
Revised and added information in ‘Start the Computer’ section 32
Replaced ‘reset’ with ‘restart’ in ‘Restart the Computer’ section 33
Added information in ‘Restart the Computer’ section 33
Updated link to Rockwell Automation Computers and Operators Interface website 35, 50, 53
Added information in ‘Remove the Cover’ section 37
Added information in ‘Reinstall the Cover’ section 38
Added ‘Load a Card in the Bottom CF Card Slot’ section 41
Added Attention table in ‘Drive Precautions’ section 42
Added information in ‘Replace a Performance and Non-display Computer Drive’ section 42
Added information in ‘Replace a Standard Computer Drive’ section 43
Revised section title from ‘Add-in Cards’ to ‘Install an Add-in Card’ 46
Added step 3 in ‘Replace the RTC Battery’ section 52
Added Tip table in ‘Hardware Monitoring’ section 55
Added Tip table in ‘Troubleshooting’ section 56
Added information in ‘Troubleshooting Checklists’ section 58
Replaced ‘Diagnostic Utility’ section with ‘Load the System Defaults’ section 59
Added information in ‘Clear the CMOS’ section 59
Added introductory paragraph in Appendix A 63
Changed title and added Specifications column to Table 1 63
Added Turkey RoHS statement in Certifications table 66
Added information in ‘Driver Software’ section 67
Revised information in ‘Upgrade the BIOS from an External CD Drive’ section 69
Revised information in ‘Upgrade the BIOS from an External Floppy Disk Drive’ section 71
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Table of Contents
Preface Preface Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 1
Features
Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Computer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Computers with Windows XP Professional Operating System . . . 12
Computers with WES 2009 Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Computer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2
Installation
Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environment and Enclosure Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
European Union Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mounting Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Computer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Panel Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Panel Cutout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mount the Display Computer in a Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mount the Non-display Computer to a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connect Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connect Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connect AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connect DC Power to Performance and
Non-display Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Functional Ground Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connect to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 3
Operation
Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operating Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Start the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restart the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Shut Down the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Chapter 4
Component Replacement
Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Voltage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Pre-configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Post-configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remove the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Performance and Non-display Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Standard Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reinstall the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Performance and Non-display Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Standard Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Load a Card in the Right CF Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Load a Card in the Bottom CF Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replace a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replace a Performance and Non-display Computer Drive . . . . . . . . 42
Replace a Standard Computer Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Install an Add-in Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PCI Riser Board Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replace or Add Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Memory Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Replace or Add a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replace the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 5
System Troubleshooting
Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hardware Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Issues during Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Issues after Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Issues Running New Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Issues with the Add-in Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Issues with the Integrated Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Issues with an External Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Load the System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Clear the CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ship or Transport the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Chapter 6
Maintenance
Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Clean the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Clean the Integrated Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Clean the Heat Sink and Vent Holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Remove Paint and Grease from Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Backlight Assembly Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix A
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix B
Use a Touchscreen
Touchscreen Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Resistive Touchscreen Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calibrate the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix C
Upgrade to a New BIOS
BIOS Upgrade Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Upgrade the BIOS from a CD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Upgrade the BIOS from an External Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Preface
Preface Objectives This preface covers the following topics:
•Purpose of This Manual
•Additional Resources
•Abbreviations
Purpose of This Manual This manual is a user guide for integrated display industrial computers. It
provides procedures to the following:
•Install the computer.
•Make computer connections.
•Operate the computer.
•Troubleshoot the computer.
Additional Resources
These 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 technical documentation, contact your local
Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.
Resource Description
6181P Integrated Display Computers
Installation Instructions, publication
6181P-IN010
Provides procedures on how to install the computer and make
connections.
Cloning Utility for Rockwell Automation
Industrial Computers Technical Data,
publication 6000-TD002
Provides information on how to create and restore a back-up image of
your computer’s hard disk drive.
EWF and HORM Configuration Utility
Technical Data, publication 6000-TD003
Provides information on how to configure Enhanced Write Filter (EFW)
and Hibernate Once, Resume Many (HORM) features for computers with
the Windows 2009 Embedded Standard operating system.
Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines, publication
1770-4.1
Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation®
industrial system.
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Abbreviations This publication can use the following abbreviations.
Abbr Meaning Abbr Meaning
ACPI Advanced configuration (and) power
interface
PCB Printed circuit board
AHCI Advanced host controller interface PCDC Product Compatibility and Download Center
AMI American Megatrends, Inc. PCH Platform control hub
AMT Active management technology PCI Peripheral component interconnect
BIOS Basic input/output system PCIe Peripheral component interconnect express
CF CompactFlash PEG PCI express graphics
CPU Central processing unit PELV Protective extra-low voltage
CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor PERR PCI parity error
COM Communication (serial port interface) POST Power on self test
CRC Cyclic redundancy clock PSU Power supply unit
DDR Double data rate (RAM) PXE Pre-boot execution environment
DIMM Dual in-line memory module RAID Redundant array (of) independent disks
DVI Digital video interface RAM Random access memory
DVMT Dynamic video memory technology RIUP Remove or insert under power
ECC Error correcting code RMS Root-mean-square
EEA European Environment Agency RTC Real-time clock
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility SAS Serial attached SCSI
EOS Embedded operating system SATA Serial advanced technology attachment
ESD Electrostatic discharge SCSI Small computer system interface
EWF Enhanced write filter SELV Safety extra-low voltage
FAT File allocation table SERR PCI signal error
HDD Hard disk drive SPD Serial presence detect
HORM Hibernate once, resume many SSD Solid-state drive
IDE Integrated device electronics TFT Thin film transistor
IEC International Engineering Consortium UEFI Universal extensible firmware interface
IGD Intel graphics driver USB Universal serial bus
KVM Keyboard video mouse UPS Uninterruptible power source
LAN Local area network VBAT Voltage (battery)
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association VDDR Voltage (DDR RAM)
ODD
Optical disk drive VGA Video graphics array
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Chapter 1
Features
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information on the following topics:
•Computer Overview
•Operating Systems
•Computer Options
•Before You Begin
•Parts List
•Hardware Features
Computer Overview Integrated display industrial computers combine a TFT flat-panel display with
industrial computing power for performing visual interface, maintenance, and
basic information applications. These panel mount devices offer 12-, 15-, and
17-inch displays with a resistive touch-screen option for operator input, and a
solid state or hard disk drive. A non-display version is also available.
These computers are available in standard and performance models. Performance
models have aluminum or stainless steel bezels, both with a flush design to reduce
debris build-up around the display. Aluminum bezels offer application access
through a lockable, front-accessible USB 2.0 port. Optional stainless steel bezels
are available to fulfill NEMA 4X requirements.
By combining industrially hardened displays and computers in a single machine,
these panel mounted computers provide an entire solution in one chassis and
catalog number. Because there are no external display cables or separate
component mounting requirements, system integration is simplified.
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Operating Systems The following Microsoft-licensed operating systems are available:
•Windows 7 Professional (32 bit)
•Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3
•Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009
Computers with Windows XP Professional Operating System
•No operating system updates have been applied to the factory image
beyond Service Pack 3.
•The I386 source directory for Microsoft Windows is on the system drive
of your computer off the root directory, C:\I386. This allows for easy
removal and addition of Windows components.
Computers with WES 2009 Operating System
•All operating system updates have been applied as of September 2009.
•Computers include a utility for configuring the Enhanced Write Filter
(EWF) and Hibernate Once, Restore Many (HORM) features. Refer to
the EWF and HORM Configuration Utility for Rockwell Automation
Computers Technical Data, publication 6000-TD003, for instructions.
Computers with HDDs include a recovery partition with the original factory
image. Refer to the Cloning Utility for Rockwell Automation Industrial
Computers Technical Data, publication 6000-TD002, for instructions.
To obtain a copy of a factory system image, contact your local technical support
center or access the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download
Center (PCDC) at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/pcdc.page.
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Features Chapter 1
Computer Options This table summarizes the options available for the integrated display industrial
computers. A comparative summary of features for the computers is in Appendix A,
Specifications on page 61.
Table 1 - Integrated Display Industrial Computers
Cat. No. Model Series Display Size (in.) Storage Touchscreen Package Windows OS
6181F-2PW7 NDM E N/A SSD N/A Performance 7 Professional 32 bit
6181F-2PW7DC(1)
6181P-2PW7 HDD
6181P-2PW7DC(1)
6181P-2PXP XP Professional SP3
6181P-2PXPDC(1)
6181F-12TPW7 1200P E 12.1 SSD Yes Performance 7 Professional 32 bit
6181F-12TPW7DC(1)
6181F-12TPWE WES 2009
6181F-12TPWEDC(1)
6181F-12TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181F-12TPXPDC(1)
6181F-12TSXP Standard
6181F-12TSWE WES 2009
6181P-12NSXP HDD No XP Professional SP3
6181P-12NPXP Performance
6181P-12TPW7 Yes 7 Professional 32 bit
6181P-12TPW7DC(1)
6181P-12TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181P-12TPXPDC(1)
6181P-12TSXP Standard
6181F-15TPW7 1500P E 15 SSD Yes Performance 7 Professional 32 bit
6181F-15TPW7DC(1)
6181F-15TPW7SS(2)
6181F-15TPWE WES 2009
6181F-15TPWEDC(1)
6181F-15TPWESS(2)
6181F-15TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181F-15TPXPDC(1)
6181F-15TPXPSS(2)
6181F-15TSXP Standard
6181F-15TSWE WES 2009
6181P-15NSXP HDD No XP Professional SP3
6181P-15NPXP Performance
6181P-15TPW7 Yes 7 Professional 32 bit
6181P-15TPW7DC(1)
6181P-15TPW7SS(2)
6181P-15TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181P-15TPXPDC(1)
6181P-15TPXPSS(2)
6181P-15TSXP Standard
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Chapter 1 Features
Before You Begin
Before unpacking the computer, inspect the shipping carton for damage. If damage
is visible, immediately contact the shipper and request assistance. Otherwise,
proceed with unpacking.
Keep the original packing material in case you need to return the computer for
repair or transport it to another location. Use both inner and outer packing cartons
to provide adequate protection for a computer returned for service.
Parts List The computers ship with the following items.
6181F-17TPW7 1700P E 17 SSD Yes Performance 7 Professional 32 bit
6181F-17TPW7DC(1)
6181F-17TPW7SS(2)
6181F-17TPWE WES 2009
6181F-17TPWEDC(1)
6181F-17TPWESS(2)
6181F-17TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181F-17TPXPSS(2)
6181F-17TPXPDC(1)
6181F-17TSXP Standard
6181F-17TSWE WES 2009
6181P-17NSXP HDD No XP Professional SP3
6181P-17NPXP Performance
6181P-17TPW7 Yes 7 Professional 32 bit
6181P-17TPW7DC(1)
6181P-17TPW7SS(2)
6181P-17TPXP XP Professional SP3
6181P-17TPXPDC(1)
6181P-17TPXPSS(2)
6181P-17TSXP Standard
(1) Models with a catalog number ending in DC operate from DC power.
(2) Models with a catalog number ending in SS have a stainless steel bezel.
Table 1 - Integrated Display Industrial Computers (continued)
Cat. No. Model Series Display Size (in.) Storage Touchscreen Package Windows OS
Item Description
Hardware •Power cord for AC power models
•Mounting clips(1)
•Keys for front access cover lock(2)
•Assembly screw bag
•Industrial Computer System Cloning Utility CD (red)
•CD with CD/DVD burning software(3)
(1) Shipped only with display computers.
(2) Shipped only with computers with aluminum bezels; see the table in Computer Options on page 13 for more information.
(3) Shipped only with computers with the Windows XP Professional operating system.
Documents • Integrated Display Industrial Computers Installation Instructions, publication 6181P-IN001
•Shipped Compact Discs (CDs) Update Release Note, publication 6000-RN009
•6181P and 6181X Industrial Computers Cutout Template, publication 6181P-DS002(1)
•China RoHS hazardous material table insert
•Production test report
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Features Chapter 1
Hardware Features The illustrations in this section show the hardware features of each computer.
Figure 1 - Performance Computers
Item Component Item Component Item Component
1LCDpanel
(1) 9 PS/2 keyboard port 16 Functional ground screw
2Frontaccesscover
(2) 10 Parallel port 17 USB ports, 4
3 Optical disc drive 11 Ethernet ports (RJ45), 2 18 CompactFlash Type II card slot
4 CompactFlash Type II card slot 12 DVI-I port 19 Serial COM ports, 2
5 HDD or SSD bay 13 PCI riser slot cover(3) 20 Microphone-in jack
6 Mounting slots 14 Power switch 21 Audio line-out jack
7 Rear cover 15 Power input, AC or DC(4) (5) 22 Audio line-in jack
8 PS/2 mouse port
(1) With or without optional touch screen.
(2) Protects the front USB port. This option not available on models with stainless steel bezel.
(3) 1500P and 1700P models have one PCI riser slot; 1200P and non-display models have two PCI riser slots.
(4) Model dependent.
(5) The DC power input has a pre-installed ground bus strip.
1500P Model Shown
Front and Back Views Bottom View
22
21
20
7
6
5
8 9 10 11 12 13
19 18 17 16 15 14
432
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Figure 2 - Standard Computers
Figure 3 - Non-display Computers
Item Component Item Component Item Component
1LCDpanel
(1) 6 Power switch 11 USB ports, 4
2 CompactFlash Type II card slot 7 Ethernet ports (RJ45), 2 12 Serial COM port
3 Rear cover 8 Power input, DC(2) 13 Microphone-in jack
4 Power adapter 9 Power input, AC 14 Audio line-out jack
5 Mounting slots 10 Functional ground screw 15 Audio line-in jack
(1) With or without optional touch screen.
(2) Use supplied adapter only.
Front and Back Views Bottom View
15
14
13
5678 9
12 11 104
3
2
1
IMPORTANT: The HDD or SSD is underneath the power adapter. See
Replace a Standard Computer Drive on page 40 for more information.
1500P Model Shown
Item Component Item Component Item Component
1 Mounting hole, 4 8 Rear cover 15 Power input, AC or DC(1) (2)
2 HDD or SSD 9 PS/2 mouse port 16 Functional ground screw
3 Optical disc drive 10 Parallel port 17 DVI-I port
4 CompactFlash Type II card slot 11 Serial COM ports, 2 18 USB ports, 4
5 Audio line-in jack 12 Ethernet ports (RJ45), 2 19 CompactFlash Type II card slot
6 Audio line-out jack 13 PCI riser slot cover, 2 20 PS/2 keyboard port
7 Microphone-in jack 14 Power switch
(1) Model dependent.
(2) The DC power input has a pre-installed ground bus strip.
20
7
6
5
8
9101112 13
19 18 17 16 15 14
4
3
2
1
1500P Model Shown
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Chapter 2
Installation
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information on the following topics:
•Installation Precautions
•Installation Guidelines
•Mounting Clearance Requirements
•Computer Dimensions
•Required Tools
•Install the Computer
•Connect Peripherals
•Connect Power
•Functional Ground Screw
•Connect to a Network
Review each mounting type and computer dimensions before installing.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Installation Precautions Read and follow these precautions before installing the computer.
Environment and Enclosure Information
European Union Directive
This computer meets the European Union Directive requirements when installed
within the European Union or EEA regions and have the CE mark. A copy of the
declaration of the conformity is available at http://www.rockwellautomation/
certification .
ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial
environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC 60664-1),
at altitudes up to 2000 m (6561 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to
IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there can be potential difficulties
ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted as
well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as an open type equipment. The interior of the
enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool. UL Listed equipment does
not need to be mounted inside another enclosure.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
•Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1,
for additional installation requirements
•NEMA Standard 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the
degrees of protection provided by enclosures
ATTENTION: This computer is intended to operate in an industrial or control
room environment, which uses some form of power isolation from the public
low–voltage mains. Some computer configurations cannot comply with the
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Emissions standard as specified by the EMC Directive of
the European Union. Obtain permission from the local power authority before
connecting any computer configuration that draws more than 75 W of AC power
directly from the public mains.
To comply with EN 55024, the Ethernet port LAN cable must be only used indoors.
All other I/O cables must be less than 3 m (9.84 ft) and only used indoors.
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Installation Chapter 2
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure your computer provides safe and reliable service:
•The installation site must have sufficient power.
•In dry environments, static charges can build up easily. Proper grounding
of the computer helps to reduce static discharges, which can cause shock
and damage electronic components.
•The enclosure must allow sufficient space around air inlets and outlets to
provide the circulation necessary for cooling. See Mounting Clearance
Requirements on page 20 for further information. Never allow air passages
to become obstructed.
•The ambient air temperature must not exceed the maximum operating
temperature as specified in Ta b l e 5 on p a g e 6 3 . Consider a user-supplied
fan, heat exchanger, or air conditioner for heat generated by other devices
in the enclosure.
•The humidity of the ambient air must not exceed limits specified in
Ta b le 5 o n p a g e 6 3 and must avoid condensation.
•
The enclosure or cover must remain in place at all times during operation. The
cover provides protection against high voltages inside the computer and
inhibits radio-frequency emissions that can interfere with other equipment.
• When mounted, the computer cannot be tilted more than 60° from vertical.
ATTENTION: To maintain an electrically safe installation, AC powered
computers must be plugged into a grounded outlet.
TIP
Hot air rises. The temperature at the top of the enclosure is often
higher than the temperature in other parts of the enclosure, especially
if air is not circulating.
IMPORTANT
The computer can operate at a range of extremes. However, the life
span of any electronic device is shortened if you continuously operate
the computer at its highest rated temperature.
≤60°
from Vertical
≤60°
from Vertical
Acceptable Unacceptable
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