Siemens SIMATIC IPC BX-32A User manual

07102005SIMATIC IPC BX-32A
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC BX
-32A
Operating Instructions
09/2023
A5E52798407
-AB
Preface
Product description
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing and connecting
the device
3
Commissioning the device
4
Operating the device
5
Expanding and assigning
parameters to the device
6
Device maintenance and
repair
7
Technical specifications
8
Dimension drawings
9
Standards and approvals
10
Hardware description
A
Technical support
B
Markings and symbols
C
List of abbreviations
D

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A5E52798407-AB
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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
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If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
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The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Disclaimer of Liability
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
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Preface
Purpose of the operating instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for the installation,
electrical connection, commissioning and expansion of the SIMATIC IPC BX-32A and for
servicing and maintaining the device. They are intended for the following qualified specialist
personnel:
•Installation personnel
• Commissioning engineers
•IT administrators
•Service and maintenance personnel
Basic knowledge required
A solid background in electrical installation, personal computers, Microsoft operating systems
and network technology is required to understand this manual. General knowledge in the
field automation control engineering is recommended.
Scope of the operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all order variants of the SIMATIC IPC BX-32A.
History
The following editions of these operating instructions have already been published:
Edition
Comment
09/2023
First edition
Cybersecurity information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens' products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Siemens' products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.

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For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customers' exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under (https://www.siemens.com/cert).
Disclaimer for third-party software updates
This product includes third-party software. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft only provides a
warranty for updates/patches ofthe third-party software, ifthese have been distributed
as part ofa Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens
Aktiengesellschaft.Otherwise, updates/patches areundertaken at your own risk. You can
find more information about our Software Update Service offer onthe Internet at
Software Update Service
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109759444).

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Product description................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device................................................ 9
1.2 Product highlights.............................................................................................................. 11
1.3 Applications....................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 External design of the device.............................................................................................. 13
1.4.1 Interfaces and operating elements ..................................................................................... 13
1.4.2 Status displays ................................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Internal design of the device .............................................................................................. 15
1.6 Accessories and spare parts................................................................................................ 16
1.6.1 Hardware accessories......................................................................................................... 16
1.6.2 Software accessories.......................................................................................................... 16
2 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................. 17
2.2 Note on transport and storage ........................................................................................... 20
2.3 Notes on mounting............................................................................................................ 21
2.4 Notes on ambient and environmental conditions................................................................ 21
2.5 Information on I/O devices ................................................................................................. 23
2.6 Notes on device and system extensions.............................................................................. 24
3 Installing and connecting the device .................................................................................................. 25
3.1 Preparing for installation.................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 25
3.1.2 Checking the delivery package ........................................................................................... 26
3.1.3 Identification data of the device......................................................................................... 27
3.2 Installing the device........................................................................................................... 28
3.2.1 Mounting types ................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 Securing device.................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.3 Mounting onto DIN rail ...................................................................................................... 32
3.2.3.1 Attaching the DIN rail bracket............................................................................................. 32
3.2.3.2 Mounting on DIN rails ........................................................................................................ 33
3.2.4 Wall mounting................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.5 Upright mounting .............................................................................................................. 35

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3.3 Connecting the device ....................................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Connecting the protective conductor ................................................................................. 36
3.3.2 Connecting the power supply............................................................................................. 37
3.3.2.1 Connecting the terminal .................................................................................................... 37
3.3.2.2 Connecting the 9-36 V C power supply............................................................................... 39
3.3.3 Connecting I/O devices....................................................................................................... 40
3.3.4 Connecting expansion cards .............................................................................................. 42
3.3.5 Connecting the device to networks .................................................................................... 43
3.3.6 Securing the lines .............................................................................................................. 44
4 Commissioning the device .................................................................................................................. 45
4.1 Switching on the device..................................................................................................... 45
4.2 Switching off the device..................................................................................................... 46
5 Operating the device........................................................................................................................... 47
5.1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM).......................................................................................... 47
5.2 Operation without monitor and keyboard........................................................................... 47
6 Expanding and assigning parameters to the device ........................................................................... 48
6.1 Opening the Device ........................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Open device with expansion slots ...................................................................................... 50
6.3 Expansion cards................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.1 Usable expansion cards...................................................................................................... 52
6.3.2 Installing/removing expansion cards................................................................................... 52
6.4 Expansion modules (M.2) .................................................................................................. 55
6.4.1 Usable expansion modules (M.2) ....................................................................................... 55
6.4.2 Installing/removing expansion modules (M.2) .................................................................... 56
6.5 Memory modules............................................................................................................... 58
6.5.1 Installing and removing a memory module......................................................................... 58
6.6 Drives................................................................................................................................ 60
6.6.1 Replacing M.2 NVMe SSD................................................................................................... 60
7 Device maintenance and repair........................................................................................................... 62
7.1 Repair information............................................................................................................. 62
7.2 Maintenance intervals........................................................................................................ 62
7.3 Removing and installing hardware ..................................................................................... 63
7.3.1 Changing the backup battery ............................................................................................. 63
7.4 Installing operating system, software and drivers ............................................................... 66
7.5 Configuring firmware/BIOS................................................................................................. 66
7.6 Backing up data and changing partitions............................................................................ 67
7.7 Recycling and disposal ....................................................................................................... 67

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8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 68
8.1 Applicability of technical specifications............................................................................... 68
8.2 General technical specifications ......................................................................................... 68
8.3 Current/power requirements and power supply.................................................................. 70
8.3.1 Current and power requirements of the system components .............................................. 70
8.3.2 Technical specifications DC power supply (DC) ................................................................... 71
8.4 Electromagnetic compatibility............................................................................................ 71
8.5 Ambient conditions............................................................................................................ 72
8.6 Technical specifications of the drives.................................................................................. 73
8.7 Technical specifications of the motherboard....................................................................... 73
8.8 Technical specifications of graphic ..................................................................................... 73
8.9 Technical specifications of the interfaces............................................................................ 74
8.10 Technical specifications of the operating systems............................................................... 75
9 Dimension drawings............................................................................................................................ 76
9.1 Dimension drawing - mounting on a DIN rail ...................................................................... 76
9.2 Dimension drawing - wall-mounting................................................................................... 77
9.3 Dimension drawing - vertical mounting.............................................................................. 78
9.4 Dimension drawing - device with expansion slots ............................................................... 79
9.5 Dimension drawing of the expansion cards ........................................................................ 79
9.6 Dimension drawing of expansion modules (M.2)................................................................ 80
10 Standards and approvals ..................................................................................................................... 81
10.1 CE marking ........................................................................................................................ 81
10.2 UKCA marking ................................................................................................................... 82
10.3 DIN ISO 9001 certificate and software license agreements.................................................. 82
10.4 UL approval ....................................................................................................................... 82
10.5 FCC (USA).......................................................................................................................... 83
10.6 Canada .............................................................................................................................. 83
10.7 Australia / New Zealand...................................................................................................... 84
10.8 Eurasion Customs Union EAC ............................................................................................. 84
10.9 Korea................................................................................................................................. 84
10.10 Taiwan .............................................................................................................................. 85

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A Hardware description.......................................................................................................................... 86
A.1 Motherboard ..................................................................................................................... 86
A.1.1 Layout of the motherboard ................................................................................................ 86
A.1.2 Position of the interfaces on the motherboard.................................................................... 87
A.2 Internal interfaces.............................................................................................................. 88
A.2.1 Pin assignment of the internal interfaces............................................................................ 88
A.2.2 USB ports........................................................................................................................... 88
A.3 Bus board .......................................................................................................................... 89
A.3.1 Expansion card slots on the bus board................................................................................ 89
A.3.2 Pin assignment power supply connection for expansion cards ............................................ 89
A.4 External interfaces ............................................................................................................. 90
A.5 System resources............................................................................................................... 91
A.5.1 Currently allocated system resources.................................................................................. 91
A.5.2 I/O address allocation......................................................................................................... 91
A.5.2.1 Overview of the internal module registers.......................................................................... 91
A.5.2.2 Output register user LED L1/L2/L3 (read/write) ................................................................... 91
A.5.2.3 Battery status register (read only)....................................................................................... 93
A.5.2.4 Watchdog timer (WDT) register (read/write) ....................................................................... 94
B Technical support ................................................................................................................................ 96
B.1 Service and support ........................................................................................................... 96
B.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 97
B.2.1 Problems with device functions.......................................................................................... 97
B.2.2 Problems when booting the device .................................................................................... 98
B.2.3 Problems when using expansion cards ............................................................................... 99
C Markings and symbols....................................................................................................................... 100
C.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 100
C.2 Safety.............................................................................................................................. 100
C.3 Operator controls............................................................................................................. 100
C.4 Certificates, approvals and markings ................................................................................ 101
C.5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 102
D List of abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 103
D.1 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 103
Index.................................................................................................................................................. 105

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Product description
1
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
Documentation
Contents
Source
Operating instructions
•Product description
•Technical specifications
•Installation of the device
•Operation of the device
•Installing and removing hard-
ware
•
Dimension drawings
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Documentation
(http://www.siemens.com/simatic
-ipc-doku-portal)
Quick Install Guide
Information on:
•Operating Instructions of the
device
•Installation of the device
•Steps for connecting the device
to the power supply
•Connecting I/O devices
•Switching the device on
•Supplied in printed form with the
device
Current product infor-
mation •Current notes on the device
•Changes compared with these
operating instructions
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Documentation
(http://www.siemens.com/simatic
-ipc-doku-portal)
Firmware/BIOS descrip-
tion
Information on:
•Important firmware settings
•Firmware settings in the factory
state
•Boot modes
•Online at:
Firmware/BIOS description
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109811365)
Windows® operating
system
Information on:
•Commissioning the operating
system
•Restoring the operating system
•Configuration of the operating
system
•Online at:
Microsoft® Windows® 10
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109749498)

Product description
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
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Documentation
Contents
Source
SIMATIC IPC Image &
Partition Creator
Information on:
•Backup and recovery of files,
directories, drive partitions.
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition
Creator
(http://support.automation.sieme
ns.com/WW/view/en/109780775)
SIMATIC NET
Industrial communication
•Online at:
SIMATIC NET
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/au
tomation/en/industrial-
communica-
tions/Pages/Default.aspx)
SIMATIC IPC Creating a
bootable USB flash
drive
Information on:
•Creating a bootable USB flash
drive for recovery of operating
system, software and drivers
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Creating a bootable
USB flash drive
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109811224)
See also
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109749690)
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/39129913)

Product description
1.2 Product highlights
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1.2 Product highlights
The SIMATIC IPC BX-32A with innovative Intel processor architecture is a cost-optimized
industrial box PC that complements the embedded series. It is a cost- and function-reduced
alternative to SIMATIC IPC BX-39A.
Device view
Note
Depending on the configuration ordered the features and illustrations described in this
manual may differ from the features of your device.
High productivity through fast data processing
•High Performance in the embedded segment with Intel Core i processors of the 11th
generation
•Scalable with 2 different processors - from Intel Celeron to Intel Xeon
•Latest memory technology with DDR4 up to 32 GB

Product description
1.3 Applications
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Flexibility during installation for use in machines
•Minimal mounting depth for space-optimized installation
•Flexible mounting and installation options (DIN rail, wall and vertical mounting)
•Robust housing concept for use at ambient temperatures up to 50 °C
Industrial functionality and flexibility for implementation of the embedded solution
•2 x LAN 10/100/1000 MBit/s connections; teaming-capable
•4 x high-speed USB 3.2 ports; up to 4 ports
•Easy expandability (up to 1 PCIe slot and M.2 module each)
•On/off switch
High system availability thanks to minimization of standstill times
•Maintenance-free because there are no rotating parts (fans, hard drives) and operation
without batteries is possible
•Up to one M.2 NVMe SSD, internally mounted with advanced cooling solution
•SIMATIC software
High investment safety to reduce engineering costs
•Long-term availability: Service and support offered for 8 to 10 years as of market launch
•Installation and interface compatibility
1.3 Applications
The device offers industrial PC systems for high-performance and space-saving applications in
particular for manufacturers in the field of machine, plant and control cabinet engineering:
•Process and visualization applications
•Industrial image processing
•Quality assurance and monitoring tasks
•Measurement, control and rule-based tasks
•Data acquisition and management
The SIMATIC IPC has CE certification for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential
and commercial areas and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications,
therefore, it can also be used in building automation or in public facilities.

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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1.4 External design of the device
1.4.1 Interfaces and operating elements
Device without expansion slots
①
Protective conductor
Connection for protective grounding
②On/off switch You switch on the device with the on/off switch. The on/off switch does not isolate
the device from the power supply.
•Position "ON", when the "_" symbol is pressed.
•
Position "OFF" is the delivery state.
③9-36 V DC
X80
Power supply connection
④
Position for fixing screws of the strain relief
⑤4 × USB
X60/X61/X62/X63
USB 3.2 Gen 2 type A, high current, backward compatible
⑥
2 x DPP
X70/X71
Connection for monitors with DisplayPort interface
⑦2 × Ethernet
X1 P1/X2 P1
Connections for Ethernet RJ45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
•Ethernet X1 P1 is iAMT-capable
•
Ethernet X2 P1

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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⑧
COM1 X30 and COM2 X31
Serial port 1 and 2 (V.24), 9-pin SUB-D socket, RS485/RS232
⑨COM3 X32 and COM4 X33
(optional)
Serial port 3 and 4 (V.24), 9-pin SUB-D socket, RS232 (optional)
⑩Opening for expansion inter-
face X100
Interfaces of external expansion modules (M.2 format)
Device with expansion slots
Other device variants (Page 42):
•with slot for one PCIe expansion card
You can find more information about expansion cards under "Expansion cards (Page 52)".
1.4.2 Status displays
Status indicator Ethernet interfaces X1 P1 and X2 P1
Status display
Status
Meaning of the status
LED 1
Off
10 Mbps
Lit green
100 Mbps
Lit orange
1000 Mbps
LED 2
Off
No connection
Lit orange
Connection exists
Flashes orange
Activity
See also
Technical support (https://support.industry.siemens.com)

Product description
1.5 Internal design of the device
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1.5 Internal design of the device
①
Power supply 9-36 V DC
②
Slot for memory module
③
Motherboard
④
Backup battery
⑤
Slot for M.2 expansion module
⑥
Slot for drive (SSD) under the heat sink
⑦
Heat sink for drive (SSD)

Product description
1.6 Accessories and spare parts
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1.6 Accessories and spare parts
1.6.1 Hardware accessories
Accessories from Siemens are available for your device that are not included in the scope of
delivery.
Obtaining accessories from the SIEMENS Industry Mall
1. On the Internet, go to Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com).
2. Log in with your customer data.
3. Select your user language.
4. Go to your device in the product catalog (tree structure on left):
"Automation technology > PC-based Automation > Industrial PC > Box PC> ..."
5. In the tree structure on the left, click on: SIMATIC IPC BX-32A.
6. Select the "Accessories" tab in the display area.
SIEMENS spare parts services
Information on ordering, the provision and delivery of spare parts can be found under
"Industry Online Support: Spare parts services
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16611927)".
1.6.2 Software accessories
The following software products, among others, can be additionally ordered for your device:
Software
Description
SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator
SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator enables easy backup
and quick recovery of individual data and files, complete hard
disks and other data storage media.
The intuitive user interface provides disk and partition man-
agement functions.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor also offers, in addition to local moni-
toring functions, options to remotely monitor IPCs, to com-
municate with other systems, to alarm worldwide and to
create proprietary monitoring applications.
Further information on the software products and references to the online catalog and
ordering system (Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)) can be found on the
SIMATIC IPC software (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/pc-based-
automation/en/industrial-pc/expansion_components_accessories) homepage.

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Safety instructions
2
2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
The installer of the system is responsible for the safety of a system in which the device
is integrated.
There is a risk of malfunction which could result in death or serious injury.
•
Ensure that only suitably qualified personnel perform the work.
Risk due to electric shock
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
The on/off button and on/off switch do not fully disconnect the device from the supply
voltage.
There is also a risk of fire if the device or connecting lines are damaged.
•Always fully disconnect the device from the supply voltage before performing work on
the device or when the device will not be used over an extended period of time.
•For control cabinet mounting: Use a central, easily accessible AC circuit breaker close to
the device, if possible.
•When you install the device, make sure that the power supply connector is easily
accessible.

Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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Risk of lightning strikes
DANGER
Risk of lightning strikes
A lightning flash may enter the mains cables and data transmission cables and jump to a
person.
Death, serious injury and burns may result.
•Disconnect the device from the power supply in good time when a thunderstorm is
approaching.
•Do not touch power cables and data transmission cables during a thunderstorm.
•
Keep sufficient distance from electric cables, distributors, systems, etc.
Danger of burns
CAUTION
Danger of burns
The surface of the device can reach temperatures of over 65 °C.
•Any unprotected contact may cause burns.
•Avoid direct contact during operation of the device.
•
Touch the device only with appropriate protective gloves.
Avoiding functional restrictions
NOTICE
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified on the basis of the technical standards. In rare cases,
functional restrictions can occur during plant operation.
Validate the correct functioning of the plant to avoid functional restrictions.
Use in industrial environments
Note
Use in
an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC 60721-3-3.

Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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ESD directive
Electrostatic sensitive devices can be labeled with an appropriate symbol.
NOTICE
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
The device contains electronic components which may be destroyed by electrostatic charge.
This can result in malfunctions and damage to the machine or plant.
Take corresponding precautionary measures before you open the device.

Safety instructions
2.2 Note on transport and storage
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2.2 Note on transport and storage
Damage caused by transportation and storage
NOTICE
Damage to the device during transport and storage
If a device is transported or stored without packaging, shocks, vibrations, pressure and
moisture may impact the unprotected unit. Damaged packaging indicates that ambient
conditions have already had a massive impact on the device and it may be damaged.
This may cause the device, machine or plant to malfunction.
•Keep the original packaging.
•
Pack the device in the original packaging for transportation and storage.
WARNING
Electric shock and fire hazard due to damaged device
A damaged device can be under hazardous voltage and trigger a fire in the machine or
plant. A damaged device has unpredictable properties and states.
Death or serious injury could occur.
•Avoid installing and commissioning a damaged device.
•Label the damaged device and keep it locked away. Send off the device for immediate
repair.
Damage from condensation
NOTICE
Damage from condensation
If the device is subjected to low temperatures or extreme fluctuations in temperature during
transportation, moisture could occur on or inside the HMI device (condensation).
Moisture can cause a short-circuit in electrical circuits and damage the device.
•Store the device in a dry place.
•Bring the device to room temperature before starting it up.
•Do not expose the device to direct heat radiation from a heating device.
•If condensation develops, wait approximately 12 hours or until the device is completely
dry before switching it on.