Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 547B User manual

SIMATIC Industrial PC SIMATIC Rack PC 547B
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Introduction
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Safety information
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Description
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Application planning
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Mounting
5
Connecting
6
Commissioning
7
Integration
8
Functions
9
Expansions and
configuration
10
Maintenance and service
11
Troubleshooting/FAQs
12
Specifications
13
Dimension drawings
14
Detailed descriptions
15
Appendix
A
ESD directives
B
List of
abbreviations/acronyms
C
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC Rack PC 547B
Operating Instructions
12/2007
A5E01127519-02

Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent
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
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into
account.
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.
Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.
Prescribed Usage
Note the following:
WARNING
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only
in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or
recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage,
positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance.
Trademarks
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this
publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the
owner.
Disclaimer of Liability
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software
described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
editions.
Siemens AG
Automation and Drives
Postfach 48 48
90327 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY
Ordernumber: A5E01127519-02
Ⓟ 12/2007
Copyright © Siemens AG 2007.
Technical data subject to change

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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Preface...........................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Guideline to the operating instructions ..........................................................................................8
2 Safety information...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................9
3 Description............................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Areas of application .....................................................................................................................12
3.3 Highlights .....................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Function .......................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Features.......................................................................................................................................14
3.6 Design..........................................................................................................................................17
3.6.1 External structure.........................................................................................................................17
3.6.2 Operator Controls ........................................................................................................................18
3.6.3 Connection components ..............................................................................................................19
3.6.4 Status indicators ..........................................................................................................................21
4 Application planning................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Transport......................................................................................................................................23
4.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit ...................................................................................23
4.3 Ambient and environmental conditions........................................................................................25
4.4 Access protection.........................................................................................................................26
5 Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.1 Installing the device .....................................................................................................................27
6 Connecting .............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1 Connecting peripherals ................................................................................................................29
6.2 Connecting the device to power...................................................................................................30
6.3 Equipotential bonding ..................................................................................................................33
7 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 35
7.1 Requirements for commissioning.................................................................................................35
7.2 Initial Commissioning - Initial Startup...........................................................................................35
7.3 Windows XP, Vista Security Center.............................................................................................36
7.4 Notes on operation.......................................................................................................................37
7.4.1 DVD burner ..................................................................................................................................37

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7.4.2 Removable hard disks................................................................................................................. 38
7.4.3 2HDD system (optional).............................................................................................................. 40
7.4.4 RAID system ............................................................................................................................... 41
8 Integration................................................................................................................................................ 49
8.1 Integration ................................................................................................................................... 49
9 Functions................................................................................................................................................. 51
9.1 Overview of the monitoring functions.......................................................................................... 51
9.2 Temperature monitoring/display ................................................................................................. 52
9.3 Watchdog (WD)........................................................................................................................... 52
9.4 Fan monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 53
9.5 Monitoring software..................................................................................................................... 53
10 Expansions and configuration.................................................................................................................. 55
10.1 Opening the device ..................................................................................................................... 55
10.2 Memory expansion...................................................................................................................... 58
10.3 Installing expansion cards........................................................................................................... 58
10.3.1 Notes on the modules ................................................................................................................. 58
10.3.2 Installing an expansion module................................................................................................... 59
10.4 Installing drives ........................................................................................................................... 60
10.4.1 Options of installing disk drives................................................................................................... 60
10.4.2 Installing and removing a disk drive or removable rack.............................................................. 61
10.4.3 Installing and removing a hard disk ............................................................................................ 63
11 Maintenance and service......................................................................................................................... 65
11.1 Removing and installing hardware components ......................................................................... 65
11.1.1 Repairs........................................................................................................................................ 65
11.1.2 Replacing filters........................................................................................................................... 66
11.1.3 Removing the device fan............................................................................................................. 67
11.1.4 Replacing the backup battery ..................................................................................................... 69
11.1.5 Removing the power supply module........................................................................................... 70
11.1.6 Removing the motherboard......................................................................................................... 71
11.1.7 Processor replacement ............................................................................................................... 72
11.2 Reinstalling the software............................................................................................................. 74
11.2.1 General installation procedure .................................................................................................... 74
11.2.2 Restoring the Factory State of the Software Using the Restore DVD ........................................ 75
11.2.3 Installing Windows ...................................................................................................................... 76
11.2.3.1 Setting up partitions for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 operating systems ........................... 77
11.2.3.2 Installing Microsoft Windows operating systems ........................................................................79
11.2.4 Setting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUI ......................................................... 80
11.2.5 Language selection on Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003.......................... 81
11.2.6 Recovery of Windows Vista ........................................................................................................ 82
11.2.7 Installing drivers and software .................................................................................................... 85
11.2.8 Installing the RAID Controller software ....................................................................................... 85
11.2.9 Installing burner/DVD software ................................................................................................... 85
11.2.10 Installing updates ........................................................................................................................ 86
11.2.10.1
Updating the operating system ................................................................................................... 86
11.2.10.2 Installing or updating application programs and drivers ............................................................. 86
11.2.11 Data backup ................................................................................................................................ 87
11.2.11.1
Creating an image....................................................................................................................... 87

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12 Troubleshooting/FAQs............................................................................................................................. 89
12.1 General problems ........................................................................................................................89
12.2 Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers ......................................................91
13 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 93
13.1 General specifications..................................................................................................................93
13.2 Power requirements of components (maximum values) .............................................................97
13.3 AC voltage supply ........................................................................................................................97
13.4 Technical data of the telescopic rails...........................................................................................98
14 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................................ 99
14.1 Dimensional drawing of the device ..............................................................................................99
14.2 Dimensional drawing for the use of telescopic rails...................................................................100
14.3 Dimensional drawings for the installation of expansion modules ..............................................101
15 Detailed descriptions ............................................................................................................................. 103
15.1 Motherboard...............................................................................................................................103
15.2 System resources ......................................................................................................................103
15.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................................................................................104
15.4 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................................107
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 109
A.1 Guidelines and declarations.......................................................................................................109
A.2 Certificates and Approvals.........................................................................................................110
A.3 Service and support ...................................................................................................................112
A.4 Retrofitting instructions ..............................................................................................................113
B ESD directives....................................................................................................................................... 115
B.1 ESD guidelines ..........................................................................................................................115
C List of abbreviations/acronyms .............................................................................................................. 117
C.1 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................117
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 123
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 133

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Introduction 1
1.1 Preface
Purpose of this documentation
These operating instructions contain all the information you need to commission and use the
SIMATIC Rack PC 547B.
It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the
device itself and connect it with other units (automation systems, further programming
devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install expansions or carry
out fault/error analyses.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for all variants of the SIMATIC Rack PC 547B and describes the
device shipped as of December 2007.
Position in the information landscape
These operating instructions are available on the supplied "Documentation and Drivers" CD.
For supplementary instructions on how to handle the software, please refer to the
corresponding manuals.
Conventions
The term Rack PC or device is also used within this documentation as abbreviation of the
product name SIMATIC Rack PC 547B.
History
Currently released versions of these operating instructions:
Version Comments
07/2007 First edition
12/2007 •Remedy
•New operating system: Windows Vista

Introduction
1.2 Guideline to the operating instructions
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1.2 Guideline to the operating instructions
Organization of contents Contents
Table of contents Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters
Introduction Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.
Safety information Covers all general safety-related aspects of statutory regulations in terms of the installation,
commissioning and operation of the product/system.
Description Fields of application, the features and the design of the product/system
Application planning Aspects of storage, transport, environmental and EMC conditions to be considered in the
preparatory stage
Mounting Product installation options and installation instructions
Connecting Options of connecting the product and connection instructions
Commissioning Commissioning the product/system.
Integration Options of integrating the product into existing or planned system environments/networks
Functions Monitoring and display functions
Expansions / programming Installation of expansion devices (memory, modules, drives)
Maintenance and service Replacement of hardware components, restoring and setup of the operating system,
installation of drivers and software
Troubleshooting Problems, cause, remedy
Specifications General specifications in compliance with relevant standards and current/voltage values
Dimension drawings Dimensions of the device and of modules
Detailed descriptions Design, function and features of the vital components, allocation of system resources and
use of the BIOS Setup
Appendix Guidelines and certifications, service and support, notes on retrofitting
ESD directives General ESD guidelines.

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Safety information 2
2.1 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Please observe the safety instructions on the back of the cover sheet of this
documentation. You should not expand your device unless you have read the relevant
safety instructions.
This device is compliant with the relevant safety measures to IEC, EN, VDE, UL, and CSA. If
you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned environment, please
contact your service representative.
Repairs
Only authorized personnel are permitted to repair the device.
WARNING
Unauthorized opening and improper repairs can cause considerable damage to property or
danger for the user.
System expansions
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. The installation of other
expansions can damage the system and violate the radio-interference suppression
regulations. Contact your technical support team or where you purchased your PC to find out
which system expansion devices may safely be installed.
CAUTION
If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the warranty
becomes void.

Safety information
2.1 General safety instructions
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Battery
This device is equipped with a Lithium battery. Batteries may only be replaced by qualified
personnel.
CAUTION
There is the risk of an explosion if the battery is not replaced as directed. Replace only with
the same type or with an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances!
For this reason, do not burn lithium batteries, do not solder on the cell body, do not open,
do not short circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C, dispose of correctly,
and protect against direct sunlight, dampness and dew.
ESD directives
Modules containing electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs) can be identified by the following
label:
Strictly follow the guidelines mentioned below when handling modules which are sensitive to
ESD:
● Always discharge your body´s static electricity before handling electrostatic sensitive
devices (for example, by touching a grounded object).
● All devices and tools must be free of static charge.
● Always pull the mains connector and disconnect the battery before you install or remove
modules which are sensitive to ESD.
● Handle modules fitted with ESDs by their edges only.
● Do not touch any wiring posts or conductors on modules containing ESDs.

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Description 3
3.1 Overview
The SIMATIC Rack PC 547B is a powerful industrial PC in 19" rack format design (4HE). It is
perfectly suited for high-performance industrial PC applications.
● Maximum performance
● Attractive price
Figure 3-1 SIMATIC Rack PC 547B

Description
3.2 Areas of application
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3.2 Areas of application
The SIMATIC Rack PC 547B offers system integrators, cabinet designers, system engineers
and machine designers a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance IT applications on the
control and cell levels. It can be used for:
● Process and visualization applications
● Industrial image processing
● Quality assurance / surveillance tasks
● Measurement, control and rule-based tasks
● Data acquisition and management
The SIMATIC Rack PC 547B 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, it can also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the
public.
3.3 Highlights
Highlights
Latest PC technology:
● State-of-the-art Intel technology
● High performance and scalability
● PCI-, PCIe x1-, PCIe x16 slots
Industrial suitability:
● Dust protection
● Service-friendly
● CE certification for industrial and office use
● Transport safety for expansion cards
● Monitoring functions
Investment security:
● Guaranteed spare parts availability for at least 3 years
High system availability:
● SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor - PC diagnostics / message software via OPC/SNMP/LAN
● Preventative data backup with the SIMATIC PC/PG Image Creator
● RAID1 – redundant data storage on two hard drives, also "hot swap" in connection with
SATA mounting frames.

Description
3.4 Function
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3.4 Function
● Integrated, assigned monitoring functions
– Fan speed (CPU, power supply and front fan)
– Temperature (case, processor)
– Program execution (watchdog)
● RAID1 for automatic data mirroring of two serial ATA hard drives
● Enhanced diagnostic/messaging by way of Ethernet, E-mail, SMS, and for direct input in
SIMATIC software by way of OPC (optional using SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor):
– Operating hours counter
– Hard disk status
– System status (Heart Beat)
– Automatic logging of all messages to a log file
– Option of remote monitoring of networked SIMATIC PCs

Description
3.5 Features
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3.5 Features
General features
Design •19" rack, 4 HU
•Robust full metal rack design case, lacquered outside and
coated inside
•Prepared for mounting telescopic rails
•Horizontal and vertical mounting position is possible
•Tower installation by means of Tower Kit
•Lockable front cover as access protection
Enclosure •Dust protection by means of overpressure ventilation using
bearing seated front fan through filter
•Card retainer for reliable operation of PC modules under
vibration and shock conditions
Drive bays •Front: 3 x 5.25" and 1 x 3.5"
•Internal: 2x 3.5"
Slots for expansion cards •4 x PCI long
•2 x PCIe x1 long
•1 x PCIe x16 long
Graphics •Intel® GMA950 on-board graphics controller
2-D and 3-D engine integrated in chipset,
Dynamic Video Memory Technology
(uses up to 224 MB of RAM)
Max. 1280x1024 at 100 Hz / 32-bit color depth
Max. resolution:
2048x1536 at 75 Hz / 16-bit color depth
•in PCIe x16 slot (optional)
PCIe x16 graphic card (dual head: 2 x VGA or 2 x DVI),
128 MB RAM
Up to 2048x1536 pixels at 75 Hz / 32-bit color depth
Ports
Ethernet 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45)
USB 4 x front, 2 x back; high-current
Serial COM1 (V.24), COM2 (V.24) optional
Parallel LPT1
Graphics 1 x VGA
Keyboard 1 x PS/2
Mouse 1 x PS/2
Audio Mic in, Line in, Line out
Power supply 100 - 230 V AC, wide range; with short-term buffering against
power failure: Max. 16 ms at 0.85 rated voltage

Description
3.5 Features
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Watchdog functions
Temperature •Overshoot/undershoot of permissible operating
temperature
Fans •RPM monitoring, wear monitoring
Watchdog •Monitoring of program execution
•Monitoring time can be parameterized in software
•Restart can be parameterized in the event of a fault
Status LEDs •POWER (internal power supply unit, PC switched On)
•HARDDISK (access to hard disk)
•STATUS (temperature and fan status)
Standard versions
Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600
(2.4 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2C, EM64T, VT)
RAM expansion 512 MB SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
Single channel
4 DIMM slots for maximum 4 GB
Disk drives
Floppy disk drive 1.44 MB
3.5" hard disk (SATA) 250 GB, built in
Operating system None
Optional accessories
Processor •Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E4300
(1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2C, EM64T)
•Intel® Celeron® 440
(2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2C)
RAM expansion Up to 4 GB, dual-channel
Disk drives
DVD-ROM Read:
DVD ROM: Single layer 16x, Dual Layer 8x
DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW 8x, DVD-RAM 2x
CD-ROM, CD-R 32x, CD-RW 20x
DVD burner Read:
DVD ROM: Single Layer 16x, Dual Layer 12x
DVD-R/+R: Single Layer 16x, Dual Layer 7x
DVD-RW/+RW 13x
CD-ROM/CD-R 48x, CD-RW 40x
Writing:
DVD+R 18x, DVD+RW 8x, DVD-R 18x, DVD-RW 6x,
DVD+R9 (DL) 8x, DVD-R DL 8x
CD-R 48x, CD-RW 32x

Description
3.5 Features
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Optional accessories
Hard disks 3.5" (SATA) •2x 250 GB
•1x or 2x 120 GB SATA; 3.5", in removable cartridges
•RAID1; 3.5" (mirrored drives) built in
•RAID1; 3.5" (mirrored drives) in "hot swap" removable
cartridges
Graphics controllers PCIe x16 graphics adapter, Dual Head (2x VGA or 2x DVI)
Operating system Preinstalled / supplied on Restore DVD
•Windows 2000 Professional MUI*
•Windows XP Professional MUI*
•Windows Server 2003 including 5Client MUI*
*MUI: Multi language User Interface; 5 languages (German,
English, French, Spanish, Italian)
Languages that can be installed from recovery CD / DVD
Language Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Vista
German X X X X
English X X X X
French X X X X
Italian X X X X
Spanish X X X X
Japanese X X X
Chinese Hong Kong X X
Chinese (simplified) X X
Chinese Taiwan X
Korean X
Optional expansions
SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor software Software tool for monitoring SIMATIC PCs both locally and
remote:
- Watchdog
- Temperature
- Fan speed
- Hard disk monitoring (SMART, RAID Status)
- System/Ethernet monitoring (heartbeat)
SIMATIC PC Image Creator software Software tool for saving data locally

Description
3.6 Design
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3.6 Design
3.6.1 External structure
Front view of the device Pos Description
(1) Front panel with aperture for ventilation of the
device (filter mat and fan are located behind this
front panel)
(2) Installation options for DVD ROM drives,
DVD burners and removable drive cartridges
(3) Installation options for DVD ROM drives,
DVD burners
(4) On/off button
(5) Front door with lock,
provides protection against dirt and
unauthorized access. Keep the front door
closed during normal operation.
(6) Diskette drive
(7) USB ports
(8) Rating plate
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(9) Status displays
Rear view of the device Pos Description
(1) Power unit fan
(2) Fan aperture
Installation option for 60 mm fan
(3) Blanking panel
Option for installing a cover for external ports
(4) Expansion slots
4 x PCI, 2x PCIe x1, 1x PCIe x16
(5) Connection elements
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(6) Power supply connection

Description
3.6 Design
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3.6.2 Operator Controls
Operator control on/off button Pos Description
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(1) The on/off/reset buttons have three functions:
- Switch on the PC (press briefly 1x)
- Shut down the operating system and PC
(press briefly 1x)
- Switch off the PC without shutting down the operating system
(press and hold more than 4 seconds) = hardware reset.
CAUTION
Data may be lost when the PC performs a hardware reset.
WARNING
The on/off button signal does not cut off power to the PC!

Description
3.6 Design
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3.6.3 Connection components
Ports
Port location at the rear of the device
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
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
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Pos Description Description
(1) MOUSE Connection for a PS/2 mouse
(2) USB C and D Connection for USB devices
(3) LPT Parallel port, 25-pin
(4) LAN RJ 45 Ethernet connection 10/100/1000 Mbps
(5) COM 2 Serial port 2 (V.24), 9-pin D-sub connector (optional)
(6) DMS59 connector DMS59 interface socket of the dual-head graphics card (optional)
(7) Micro (input) Microphone connection
(8) Audio (output) Headphone connection
(9) Audio (input) Connector for analog audio source (Line in)
(10) USB A and B Connection for USB devices
(11) VGA Connection for VGA monitor
(12) COM 1 Serial port 1 (V.24), 9-pin D-sub connector
(13) KEYBOARD Connection for a PS/2 keyboard
(14) VGA VGA connection
(15) DVI-I DVI-I connection
(16) Dual-head adapter Connector on dual-head graphics card (optional)

Description
3.6 Design
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Power supply
Position of the IEC power
connector
Description
IEC connector for the AC power supply to the device. The
maximum permitted power range is 120 to 240 V AC.