Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley VersaView 6300B User manual

VersaView 6300B Box PCs and
6300T Box Thin Clients
Bulletin Numbers 6300B-BMAx and 6300T-BAx1
User Manual Original Instructions

2Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
VersaView 6300B Box PCs and 6300T Box Thin Clients User Manual
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.
WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may
lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property 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 Regulatory requirements
for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 3
VersaView 6300B Box PCs and 6300T Box Thin Clients User Manual
Safety Guidelines The VersaView® 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin clients in this publication
can be operated only by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are those
who, based on their training and experience, are able to identify risks and
potential hazards while working with these computers.
The VersaView 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin clients are meant only for
indoor use. The computers can be damaged if operated outdoors.
The VersaView 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin clients are open equipment,
which means the following:
• This equipment can only be integrated in housings or cabinets where
the computer is operated from the front panel.
• The housing or cabinet in which the computer is mounted can only be
accessed with a key or tool, and only by qualified personnel.
• Before a housing or cabinet can be opened, all power must first be
disconnected.
Proper Disposal of the
Computer
You cannot dispose of computer equipment like other waste material. Most
computers and monitors contain heavy metals that can contaminate the earth.
Therefore, check with local health and sanitation agencies for ways to dispose
of computer equipment safely.
Battery Removal
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
This computer contains a sealed lithium battery that could need replacement during the life
of the computer. At the end of its life, collect the battery that is contained in this computer
separately from any unsorted municipal waste.
At the end of life, this equipment should be collected separately from any unsorted municipal
waste.

4Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
VersaView 6300B Box PCs and 6300T Box Thin Clients User Manual
Notes:

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 5
Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Disposal of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Catalog Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1
About the Box PC and Box Thin
Client
Computer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Computer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2
Install the Box PC or Box Thin
Client
Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environment and Enclosure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
UL/cUL Mark Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
European Union Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Required Tools and Hardware for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install the Box PC or
Box Thin Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect Peripheral Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Grounding and Bonding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DC Power Supply Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the Factory-supplied DC Power Connector Assembly . . . . . 16
Chapter 3
Operate the Box PC or Thin
Client
Operating Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Start the Box PC or Box Thin Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LED and Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restart or Reset the VersaView 6300B Box PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restart the VersaView 6300B Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reset the VersaView 6300B Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shut Down the VersaView 6300B Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4
Configure the UEFI (BIOS)
Settings
Access the Set-up Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Common Set-up Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upgrade to a New UEFI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

6Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 5
Clean the Box PC and Box Thin
Client
Clean the Vent Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 6
Troubleshoot the System Thermal Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Load the System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ship or Transport the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 7
Replace Components Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Voltage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pre-configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Post-configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remove the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replace the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reinstall the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 7
Preface
This manual is a user guide for VersaView® 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin
clients. It provides procedures to the following:
• Install the computer.
• Make computer connections.
• Operate the computer.
• Troubleshoot the computer.
A general knowledge of automation technology is needed to understand and
follow the instructions in this publication.
Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Windows® operating
systems(1) are required to understand and follow the instructions in this
publication.
Catalog Numbers This publication is applicable to these VersaView box PCs and box thin clients.
For your catalog number, see the product label on the side of your computer.
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information about related products from
Rockwell Automation.
You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
(1) VersaView 6300T thin clients do not operate with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
VersaView box PCs with Microsoft Windows® operating systems 6300B-BMAx
VersaView box thin clients optimized for server-based operation 6300T-BAx1
Resource Description
VersaView 6300B Box PCs and 6300T Box Thin Client
Installation Instructions, publication 6300B-IN001 Provides basic installation guidelines and instructions for
VersaView 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin clients.
VersaView 6300 Industrial Computer and Monitor
Specifications Technical Data, publication IC-TD003 Provides technical specifications about all VersaView 6300
industrial PCs, thin clients, and monitors.
ThinManager® with Relevance® 11 User Manual,
publication TM-UM001 Provides instructions to define sources, deploy content, configure devices, and user access between a server and
thin clients.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell
Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website,
rok.auto/certifications Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other
certification details.

8Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Preface
Notes:

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 9
Chapter 1
About the Box PC and Box Thin Client
The Allen-Bradley® VersaView® 6300B box PCs and 6300T box thin clients have
a fanless design, which is optimal for applications that require low
maintenance. These compact PCs (Cat. Nos. 6300B-BMAx) and box thin clients
(Cat. Nos. 6300T-BAx1) feature Intel (Apollo Lake) Atom processors.
The following features are available for the VersaView 6300B box PCs
and 6300T box thin clients:
• For the 6300B box PCs, available with Microsoft Windows® 10 IoT
Enterprise 2019 LTSC(1)
• For the 6300T box thin clients, they are ThinManager® ready
• For the 6300B box PCs, SSD storage (no drives in 6300T box thin
clients)
• One DisplayPort video output supports up to 4K high resolution
• 2 x Ethernet and 2 x USB 3.0 (Type A) ports
• 24V DC input power
(1) 6300B box PCs are ThinManager compatible.

10 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 1 About the Box PC and Box Thin Client
Computer Dimensions Figure 1 shows the dimensions of the VersaView 6300B box PCs and 6300T thin
clients. All dimensions are in mm (in.).
Figure 1 - VersaView 6300B and 6300T Dimensions
Computer Connections Figure 2 show the hardware features and peripheral connections of VersaView
6300B box PCs and 6300T thin clients.
Figure 2 - VersaView 6300B-BABx and 6300T-BAx1 Peripheral Connections
39.4
(1.55)
4.5
(0.18)
135.5
(5.02)
100
(3.94)
20 (0.79)
101.5 (4)
20 (0.79)
Ø 4.5
(Ø 0.18)
Ø 9
(Ø 0.35)
Ø 4.5
(Ø 0.18) 8
(0.31)
36 (1.42)
7.5
(0.3)
8 (0.31)
1
2
3
5
4
No. Description
1 24V DC power input connection
2 2 x Ethernet LAN port
3 2 x USB 3.0 (Type A) port
4 DisplayPort video output
5 Ground (earth) screw

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 11
Chapter 2
Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
Follow these guidelines and procedures to help you plan your installation, and
mount and power up the VersaView® 6300B box PC or 6300T box thin client.
Unpack the Computer Before you unpack 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 must return the computer for
repair or transport it to another location.
Parts List The box PC or box thin client ship with the following items.
Prepare for Installation Read and follow these precautions to install the box PC or box thin client.
Environment and Enclosure Information
Item Description
Hardware • Factory installed mounting bracket
• DC power connector assembly kit
Document VersaView 6300B Box PC and 6300T Box Thin Clients Installation Instructions, publication
6300B-IN001
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/EN 61326-1. Without appropriate precautions, there can be potential difficulties
with electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted as well
as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is considered open equipment, which means it must be mounted in
an enclosure where the equipment can be operated from the front panel.
The enclosure in which this equipment is installed must be accessed only with a key
or tool, and only by trained and authorized personnel.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1, for
more installation requirements
• UL 50, CSA C22.2 No. 94.1, and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the
degrees of protection provided by enclosures

12 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 2 Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
UL/cUL Mark Compliance
Equipment with the UL/cUL mark complies with the requirements of
UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, and CSA C22.2
No. 61010-2-201. A copy of the certificate of compliance is available at
rok.auto/certifications.
European Union Directive Compliance
This computer meets the European Union Directive requirements when
installed within the European Union or EEA regions and have the CE marking.
A copy of the declaration of the conformity is available at
rok.auto/certifications.
Connect peripheral cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the computer. To
comply with EN 61326-1, see Connect Peripheral Cables on page 14 for the
required cable types.
Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines to make sure that your computer provides service with
excellent reliability.
• When choosing the installation site, consider the following:
- The site must have sufficient power
- The site must be indoors
- The site must not expose the computer to direct sunlight
• The computers can operate in the following surrounding air
temperature ranges.
- 0…55 °C (32…131 °F) with the Intel Atom x5 processor
- 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) with the Intel Atom x7 processor
The surrounding air temperature must not exceed the maximum
temperature for your computer, especially when the computer is
mounted in an enclosure.
• The computers can be stored in a surrounding air temperature range of
-10…+60 °C (14…140 °F).
• The humidity of the ambient air must not exceed 80% noncondensing.
ATTENTION: This equipment is intended to operate in an industrial or control room
environment, which uses some form of power isolation from the public low-voltage
mains. Obtain permission from the local power authority before you connect any
computer configuration that draws more than 75 W of AC power directly from the
public mains.
All I/O cables must be used only indoors.

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 13
Chapter 2 Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
Mounting Requirements Follow these requirements to mount the box PC or thin client.
• Choose a suitable mounting height
• Only mount the computer in a horizontal orientation and vertical
(upright) position for the following:
- Mount the factory-installed bracket so the I/O ports face forward
and the ground screw is at the bottom
• Mount the computer so there is at least 20 mm (0.8 in.) of clearance on
each side for the circulation necessary for cooling
Required Tools and
Hardware for Installation
The following tools and hardware are needed for book mount installations.
• Drill and drill bit
• 2.5 mm Phillips screwdriver
• Four M4x20 stainless steel screws (customer supplied)
• Safety glasses
Install the Box PC or
Box Thin Client
VersaView 6300B box PCs and VersaView 6300T thin clients are shipped with
book mount brackets that are factory-installed.
To mount the computer, perform the following steps.
1. Use the dimensions in Figure 1 on page 10 to locate and drill holes for
the four M4x20 stainless steel screws.
2. Install the four customer-supplied screws but leave enough space to
hang the brackets.
3. Align the keyhole slots on the top bracket with the top two screws.
4. Align the slots on the bottom bracket with the bottom two screws.
5. Slide the computer downward until all four screws are at the top of each
bracket slot.
6. Tighten the four screws.
0°

14 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 2 Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
Connect Peripheral Cables Connect peripheral cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the computer. For
available connections, see Figure 2 on page 10.
To comply with EN 61326-1, use the following for cable types. All I/O cables
must be used only indoors, and USB cables must be less than 3 m (9.84 ft) long.
Grounding and Bonding Whenever two connected pieces of equipment are far apart, it is possible that
their ground connections could be at different potential levels.
To overcome these possible spikes, the following bonding methods can help
prevent electrical energizing by routing voltage spikes safely to earth ground:
• Method 1: Connect the data cable shields to the equipotential bonding
rail on both sides before you connect the cable to the interfaces.
• Method 2: Use an equipotential bonding cable (16 mm2or 6 AWG) to
connect the grounds between this VersaView 6300B box PC or 6300T
thin client and a connected monitor.
DC Power Supply Guidelines Follow these guidelines to select the DC power supply for the computer.
• The computer must be powered with a voltage of 24V DC (18…32V DC
input voltage range).
• The nominal output power should be 25% larger than the drained
power.
• The output voltage rise time has to be less than 100 ms.
• Consider the working temperature and the thermal derating of the
power supply.
• The inrush current can be represented by the following figure, where
the peak current is 10 A and the pulse width time is 400 μs:
Cable Type Required Attribute Cable Type Required Attribute
LAN
Shielded
DVI-D Shielded
USB (2.0 and 3.0) DisplayPort
Serial RS-232 DC power Unshielded
Current
Peak Current
Inrush Current Magnitude
Steady-state Current Value
Time
Pulse Width

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 15
Chapter 2 Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
Connect DC Power
Operate the box PC or box thin client in an industrial or control room
environment, which uses some form of power isolation from the public,
low-voltage mains.
All VersaView DC powered models require a safety extra low voltage (SELV)(1)
power supply per UL. The power supply is internally protected against reverse
polarity.
To minimize ground loop currents and noise, Allen-Bradley recommends that
DC powered models use only one grounded connection. See Install the Ground
Wire for the ground connection on these models.
Follow these steps to connect the computer to a DC power source.
Install the Ground Wire
1. Turn off the main power switch or breaker.
2. Remove the supplied nut, eyelet terminal, and washers from the
ground screw.
3. For earth ground, fasten a 2.5 mm2(14 AWG) or larger external wire to
the eyelet terminal.
Use a ground wire with an insulation color that is approved by local
inspection authority.
4. Install the ground wire to the ground screw in the following sequence.
5. Tighten the nut to the ground screw.
ATTENTION: When you connect power to the thin client or computer for the first
time, these actions occur:
• The default UEFI setting automatically starts the computer after it is plugged into a
power source.
• For VersaView 6300B box PCs with a Microsoft Windows operating system (OS), you
must read and accept an End User Setup procedure.
Do not disconnect power from the system until after the Windows Setup
procedure is completed. If power is disconnected during this procedure, it can
result in a corrupted system image.
ATTENTION: For VersaView 6300B box PCs with a Windows OS, perform the
following:
• Supply the computer with its own disconnect. Use an uninterruptible power source
(UPS) to help protect against unexpected power failure or power surges.
• Always shut down the Windows OS before you disconnect power to the computer to
minimize performance degradation and operating system failures.
(1) Where SELV is as defined in IEC 61010-2-201.
You need the following tools for this installation:
• Small screwdriver
• Wire stripper, cutter, and crimper tool
• Cutting pliers
12345
Sequence
No. Description Sequence No. Description
1 Toothed washer 4 Lock washer
2 Eyelet terminal 5 Nut
3Washer

16 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 2 Install the Box PC or Box Thin Client
Install the Factory-supplied DC Power Connector Assembly
1. Verify that the DC power wires meet these requirements:
• Material: Stranded copper
• Wire gauge: 1.5…4 mm2(16…12 AWG)
2. Open the power connector assembly kit that shipped with the computer
(A).
3. Insert the cable tie through the slots of the appropriate connector
clamp (B).
4. Slide the connector clamp with the attached tie on the end of the
supplied DC terminal block (C).
5. Insert the DC terminal wires into the supplied DC terminal block to
match what is shown in (C).
Use external wires that are at least 1.5 mm2(16 AWG) gauge.
6. To secure the DC power wires to the DC terminal block, tighten and
torque the terminal block screws between 0.22…0.25 N•m
(1.95…2.21 lb•in).
7. Tighten the cable tie so it is snug against the terminal wires (D).
8. Use cutting pliers to cut the excess part (E).
9. Install the white label supplied with the kit (F).
10. Align and install the other connector clamp half to complete the
assembly (G).
11. Install the assembled power connector to the computer (H).
Tighten each screw to secure the power connector to the computer.
12. Turn on the main power switch or breaker.
D
AB
DC Terminal Block
–+
C
FG
+–
H
E

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 17
Chapter 3
Operate the Box PC or Thin Client
Operating Guidelines Follow these operating guidelines for your VersaView® 6300B box PC or 6300T
thin client.
• When the box PC or box thin client is mounted in an enclosure, keep
the enclosure door closed during operation so dust and other airborne
contamination do not infiltrate the thin client or computer. Open the
door only for routine maintenance.
• For box PCs with a Microsoft Windows® operating system (OS), always
use the proper power down procedures as required, such as the Shut
Down command in the Windows OS.
• After you shut down the box PC or box thin client, do not apply power
again until shutdown is complete.
Start the Box PC or Box Thin
Client
Follow these steps to start your VersaView 6300B box PC or 6300T thin client.
1. Make sure that all necessary peripheral devices are connected to the
corresponding I/O ports on the box PC or box thin client.
2. Make sure any connected components with separate power supplies
(such as an external display) are turned on first.
3. To power on the box PC or box thin client, press the system or power
reset button on the front panel. For button locations, see Table 1 on
page 18.
LED and Button
Descriptions
After a VersaView 6300B box PC or 6300T thin client is powered on, various
light-emitting diodes (LEDs) monitor its state. Use these LEDs to determine if
they are lit and what color they emit.
There are also buttons on the computer to reset computer states that are
monitored by the LEDs.
IMPORTANT The following steps apply to when the thin client or computer must be
started manually, and DC power has been connected already.
See Connect DCPower onpage 15for when power isapplied tothe box PC or
box thin client for the first time.

18 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 3 Operate the Box PC or Thin Client
The following tables detail what LEDs and buttons are on each box PC and box
thin client.
Prepar e for Installa tion
Restart or Reset the
VersaView 6300B Box PC
Restart the VersaView 6300B Box PC
Use either of the following methods to restart the box PC.
• From the Start menu, click or choose Restart.
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click or choose Restart.
During a restart, the box PC does the following:
•ClearstheRAM.
• Starts the POST.
• Initializes peripheral devices.
• Loads the Windows OS.
Table 1 - LEDs and Buttons on the Front Panel of VersaView 6300B-BMAx Box PCs and VersaView 6300T-BAx1 Box Thin Clients
No. Description Color Function
1 Standby/power on LED
No color The computer is powered off.
Green The computer is powered on.
Yellow The computer is safe to power off; the operating system has been
shut down successfully.(1)
Flashing green The system is in a low power state, and current session information
is being stored in the RAM.
2 Mass storage LED Yellow When lit, access to a mass storage device (HDD, SSD, or CF) is
happening through a SATA channel.
3 Watchdog error LED Red When lit, the watchdog timer has expired.
4Thermal alarm/
low battery LED
Red A thermal sensor on the motherboard near the CPU has exceeded the
thermal limit of 85 °C (185 °F).
Flashing red The clock battery power is below 2.5V and should be replaced. At 2V,
data and time loss is possible.
5 Power/system reset button — For the main reset of the system. Press this button once to restart
the computer and reset the system state.
6 Watchdog reset button — Press this button once to reset the watchdog error LED.
(1) Microsoft Windows® operating systems are not installed on VersaView 6300T thin client models.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 2 - LAN LEDs on the Front Panel of VersaView 6300B-BMAx Box PCs and VersaView 6300T-BAx1 Box Thin Clients
No. Description Color Function
1Data link
No color No data link is present.
Green Data link is established.
Flashing green Data link is established and there is data transfer.
2 Data speed
No color 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Yellow 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
1
2
IMPORTANT The instructions in this section are only for VersaView 6300B box PCs with
Windows operating systems.
VersaView 6300T thin clients can be restarted or reset through the
ThinManager® software on the server. For more information, see the
ThinManager with Relevance® 11 User Manual, publication TM-UM001.
IMPORTANT A connected keyboard, mouse, and display are needed for some of the
following steps.

Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020 19
Chapter 3 Operate the Box PC or Thin Client
Use a connected display to view the progress of the POST, initializing of any
peripheral devices, and the startup dialogs for any installed Windows OS.
Reset the VersaView 6300B Box PC
Use this method when power has been interrupted temporarily, and the box
PC is unresponsive when power returns.
If methods to restart the box PC are unsuccessful, then press the system reset
button on the front panel of the box PC.
For the system reset button location, see Table 1 on page 18.
Shut Down the VersaView
6300B Box PC
Use either of the following methods to shut down the box PC.
• From the Start menu, click or choose Shut Down.
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click or choose Shut Down.
IMPORTANT Use this method only if there are no better options, like keyboard or mouse
commands. System reset can cause data loss and possible corruption to the
operating system.
IMPORTANT The instructions in this section are only for VersaView 6300B box PCs with
Windows operating systems.
VersaView 6300T thin clients can be shut down through the ThinManager
software on the server. For more information, see the ThinManager with
Relevance 11 User Manual, publication TM-UM001.
IMPORTANT A connected keyboard, mouse, and display are needed for the following
steps.

20 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM001A-EN-P - July 2020
Chapter 3 Operate the Box PC or Thin Client
Notes: