Rockwell Automation 6181F_P Series E Integrated Display Computers User Manual - Manual (Page 32)

32 Rockwell Automation Publication 6181P-UM002D-EN-P - February 2014
Chapter 3 Operation
Start the Computer Follow these steps to start the computer.
1. Make sure any connected components with separate power supplies (such
as an external display) are turned on first.
2. Make sure all necessary peripheral devices are connected to the corresponding
I/O ports on the computer.
3. AC powered models: See Connect AC Power on page 28 or Standard
Computers on page 28 for how to install the AC power cord into the AC
power input on the computer.
DC powered models: See Connect DC Power to Performance and Non-
display Computers on page 29 for how to install DC power to the DC
power input on the computer.
4. AC powered models: Plug the AC power cord into a power source or wall
outlet.
DC powered models: Apply 18…32V DC power to the computer.
5. Press the computer’s power switch.
See Hardware Features on page 15 for power switch location.
The computer performs certain actions every time it is started or reset. See
Restart the Computer on page 33 for what is done.
If your computer does not start or you notice other anomalies, refer to
Troubleshooting starting on
page 53 .
IMPORTANT The following steps apply to when you must manually start the computer. See
Connect Power on page 27 for when power is applied to the computer for the
first time.
SHOCK HAZARD: Connect the AC power cord to a power source with an
earth ground to prevent electrical shock. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock.