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VersaView 6300B Wall Mount
Box PCs
Bulletin Numbers 6300B-PBCx and 6300B-PBDx
User Manual
Original Instructions
VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PCs 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.
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.
Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.
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).
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Safety Guidelines
Proper Disposal of the
Computer
VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PCs User Manual
The VersaView® 6300B wall mount PCs in this publication must 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 wall mount PCs are only for indoor use. The computers can be damaged if operated outdoors.
The VersaView 6300B wall mount PCs 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.
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
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.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
At the end of its life, collect this equipment separately from any unsorted municipal waste.
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Notes:
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
About the Wall Mount Box PC
Chapter 2
Install the Wall Mount Box PC
Environment and Enclosure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
UL/cUL Mark Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
European Union Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Required Tools and Hardware for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect DC Power (for Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBCx Wall Mount PCs) . 18
Connect AC Power (for Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBDx Wall Mount PCs) . 20
Chapter 3
Operate the Wall Mount Box PC
Light-emitting Diode and Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restart or Reset the Wall Mount Box PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Restart the VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reset the VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shut Down the Wall Mount Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configure the UEFI (BIOS)
Settings
Chapter 4
Common Set-up Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Clean the Wall Mount Box PC
Troubleshoot the System
Replace Components
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Ship or Transport the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 7
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Catalog Numbers
Additional Resources
Preface
This manual is a user guide for VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PCs. 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 is required to understand and follow the instructions in this publication.
This publication is applicable to these VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs.
For your catalog number, see the product label on the side of your computer.
VersaView 6300B wall mount PCs with one expansion slot
VersaView 6300B wall mount PCs with up to three expansion slots
6300B-PBCx
6300B-PBDx
These documents contain additional information about related products from
Rockwell Automation.
Resource
VersaView 6300B Wall Mount PCs Installation
Instructions, publication 6300B-IN002
VersaView 6300 Industrial Computer and Monitor
Specifications Technical Data, publication IC-TD003
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications
Description
Provides basic installation guidelines and instructions for
VersaView 6300B wall mount PCs.
Provides technical specifications about all VersaView 6300 industrial PCs, thin clients, and monitors.
Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell
Automation industrial system.
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.
You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature .
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Preface
Notes:
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Chapter
1
About the Wall Mount Box PC
The Allen-Bradley® VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PCs with Intel Core i3 and i7 processors are available in designs with or without fans. Fan-cooled units perform well in challenging environments with elevated temperatures.
All wall mount PCs can be paired with FactoryTalk® View SE software to provide the optimal human machine interface (HMI) experience within the
Rockwell Automation® Connected Enterprise.
The following features are available for the Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx VersaView wall mount PCs:
• Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC operating system
(1)
• Storage up to 1 TB 2.5-in. SSD SATA III (mSATA interface)
(1)
• 4 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3 x USB 3.0 (Type A), 2 x USB 2.0 (Type A), 1 x RS-232
(DB9M), and 1 x DVI-D (full HD) ports
• One PCIe x4 expansion slot
• Fanless design for 24V DC SELV input power
The following features are available for the Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx VersaView wall mount PCs:
• Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
• Storage up to 1 TB 2.5-in. SSD SATA III (M.2 2280 interface)
• 4 x Ethernet (RJ45), 4 x USB 3.0 (Type A), 1 x RS-232 (DB9M), and
1 x DVI-D (full HD) ports
• Up to three PCIe expansion slots (1 x PCIe x16 + 1 x PCIe x4 + 1 x PCIe x1)
• Fan cooled design for 100/230V AC input power
A Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx Wall Mount Box PC With DC Input Power A Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx Wall Mount Box PC With AC Input Power
(1) Two wall mount box PCs, Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBCDNB-7BNBNNNNNNNNN-NN1S and
6300B-PBDAFK-7BNENNNNNNNNN-NN1S, are available with no storage drive and no
Windows operating system.
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Computer Dimensions
E F
The following figure shows the dimensions of the VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs. All dimensions are in mm (in.).
Figure 1 - VersaView 6300B Wall Mount PC Dimensions
G B G
H
K
Method 1 (x 4)
Method 2 (x 4)
I
I
C
Ø5
(0.2)
J
Ø10
(0.39)
Ø5
(0.2)
K
D
Side View
A
Back View
Bull. No. A B C D
Dimensions in mm (in.)
E F G H I J K
6300B-PBCx 338.4 (13.32) 324 (12.75) 246 (9.69) 75.8 (2.98) 69.8 (2.75) 6 (0.24) 7.2 (0.28) 78 (3.07) 110 (4.33) 58 (2.28) 68 (2.68)
6300B-PBDx 377 (14.84) 362 (14.25) 232 (9.13) 128 (5.04) 122 (4.8) 6 (0.24) 7.5 (0.3) 51 (2) 150 (5.9) 31 (1.22) 41 (1.61)
Computer Connections
and
Figure 3 on page 11 show the computer connections of VersaView
6300B wall mount box PCs.
Figure 2 - VersaView 6300B-PBCx Wall Mount Box PC Computer Connections
10
1
2
3
4
5
4
8
6
7
NOTE: Computer connections shown are a possible configuration; your connection configuration can differ.
No.
Description
1 Ground screw
2 DC input power connection
3 Serial port, RS-232 (DB9M)
4 4 x Ethernet LAN port, RJ45
5 2 x USB 2.0 port, Type A
No.
Description
6 3 x USB 3.0 port, Type A
7 DVI-D port, full HD
8 PCIe x4 expansion slot
9 CFast card slot
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Figure 3 - VersaView 6300B-PBDx Wall Mount Box PC Computer Connections
9
1
2
3
NOTE: Computer connections shown are a possible configuration; your connection configuration can differ.
4
5
4
4
6
No.
Description
1 Ground screw
2 AC input power connection
3 DVI-D port, full HD
4 4 x Ethernet LAN port, RJ45
5 4 x USB 3.0 port, Type A
8
No.
Description
6 Serial port, RS-232 (DB9M)
7 CFast card slot
8 2 x SSD drive slot (optional)
9 3 x PCIe expansion slot
7
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Chapter
2
Install the Wall Mount Box PC
Unpack the Computer
Parts List
Prepare for Installation
Follow these guidelines and procedures to help you plan your installation, and mount and power up the VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PC.
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.
The wall mount box PC ships with the following items.
Item
Hardware
Description
• For Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx models: DC power connector assembly kit
• For Cat. No. 6300B-PBDX models: A grounded, 3-prong IEC60320-C13 power cord
Document VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PCs Installation Instructions, publication 6300B-IN002
Read and follow these precautions before you install the wall mount box PC.
Environment and Enclosure Information
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
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Installation Guidelines
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 .
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.
Connect peripheral cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the computer. To comply with EN 61326-1, see
Connect Peripheral Cables on page 16 for the
required cable types.
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 a surrounding air temperature range as follows:
- 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) for 6300B-PBCx wall mount box PCs with the
Intel Core i3 processor
- 0…45 °C (32…113 °F) for 6300B-PBCx wall mount box PCs with the
Intel Core i7 processor
- 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) for 6300B-PBDx wall mount box PCs with the
Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i7 processors
• 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.
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Mounting Requirements
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Follow these requirements to mount the VersaView 6300B wall mount box PC.
• Choose a suitable mounting height
• For optimal performance, mount the computers in the vertical
(upright) position, so the I/O ports face down.
IMPORTANT The vertical position can be tilted up to 20° forward or backward from the upright position. However, any tilt angle reduces the maximum operating temperature by 5 °C (41 °F).
• To help prevent overheating and to provide access to the I/O ports for cable connections, mount the computer so there are the following minimum clearances:
- X and Z directions: 7 cm (2.75 in.)
- Y direction: 10 cm (3.94 in.)
Y
X X
0°
(preferred)
20° max
20° max
Z
I/O Ports Face Down
Vertical (Upright)
Position
Y
Required Tools and
Hardware for Installation
The following tools and hardware are needed for wall mount installations.
• A drill and drill bit
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Four M4x20 stainless steel screws (customer supplied)
• Safety glasses
Install the Wall Mount Box
PC
There are two preferred methods to install the computer.
Install Method 1
1.
See Method 1 in
Figure 1 on page 10 to locate and drill holes for the four
M4x20 stainless steel screws.
2. Align the holes on both computer brackets with the four drilled holes.
3. Install the computer with the four customer-supplied screws.
4. Tighten the four screws.
Install Method 2
1.
See Method 2 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 four keyhole slots on both computer brackets with the four installed screws.
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4. Slide each bracket downward until all four screws are at the top of each keyhole slot.
5. Tighten the four screws.
Connect Peripheral Cables
Connect peripheral cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the computer. 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.
1
Item
No.
Cable Type
1 LAN
2 USB 2.0
3 USB 3.0
4 RS-232 DB9M
5 DVI-D
Required
Attribute
Shielded
Item
No.
Cable Type
AC power
(1)
—
DC power
(2)
(1) Applies to 6300B-PBDx models.
(2) Applies to 6300B-PBCx models.
Required
Attribute
Unshielded
4
5
1
2
Peripheral connections on 6300B-PBCx box PCs
1
1
3
3
1
5
4
Peripheral connections on 6300B-PBDx box PCs
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 possible grounding problems, the following bonding methods are recommended:
• 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 mm
2
or 6 AWG) to connect the grounds between this VersaView 6300B box PC and a connected monitor.
DC Power Supply Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to select the DC power supply for the computer.
IMPORTANT The following DC power supply guidelines apply only to Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx models. For Cat. No. Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx PC models, see
(for Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBDx Wall Mount PCs) on page 20 .
• The computer must be powered with a voltage of 24V DC (18…32V DC
SELV input voltage range).
• The nominal output power must 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 figure at right, where the peak current is 10 A and the pulse width time is
400 μs.
Current
Peak Current
Inrush Current Magnitude
Time
Pulse Width
Steady-state
Current Value
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Install the Ground Wire
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Power Consumption
The following table shows the power consumption in watts of various components in VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs.
Component
Motherboard
Processor
Description
—
Intel Core i3-7100E
Intel Core i7-7820EQ
Power
(W)
10.5
45.8
58.8
mSATA2 2.0
SSD
Serial port
2.5-in. SATA MLC
RS-232 DB9M
5.2
1.3
Expansion slot PCI half-size or PCIe x4 6.5
(1)
Component
USB ports
Memory card
Ethernet
RAM
Description
2.0 Type A, each port
3.0 Type A, each port
CFast SATA
10/100/1000 Mbps
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Power
(W)
2.5
4.5
1.3
1.3
3.9
4.6
5.9
8
(1) 5W is the maximum that the card can use.
WARNING: Do not exceed 120 W for the total system configuration. Power consumption greater than 120 W can overpower the external and internal power supplies, which can lead to component damage or, in extreme cases, electrical fires.
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 mm
2 the eyelet terminal.
(14 AWG) or larger external wire to
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.
1 2 3 4 5
Connect Power
Sequence
No.
1
2
3
Description
Toothed washer
Eyelet terminal
Washer
Sequence
No.
4
5
Description
Lock washer
Nut
5. Tighten the nut to the ground screw.
ATTENTION: When you connect power to the 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 wall mount 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.
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A
Operate the wall mount box PC in an industrial or control room environment, which uses some form of power isolation from the public, low-voltage mains.
ATTENTION: For VersaView 6300B wall mount 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.
Connect DC Power (for Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBCx Wall Mount PCs)
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. For the ground connection on these model, see
.
Follow these steps to connect the computer to a DC power source.
You need the following tools for this installation:
• Small screwdriver
• Wire stripper, cutter, and crimper tool
• Cutting pliers
Install the Factory-supplied DC Power Connector Assembly
This connector assembly provides strain relief for the DC power wires by reducing their movement. To assemble and attach the connector assembly, perform the following steps.
IMPORTANT
DC power wires must be of stranded copper and sized according to Table 1 on page 19 .
1.
Remove the DC terminal block from the computer chassis.
For the terminal block location, see Figure 2 on page 10
.
2. Open the power connector assembly kit that ships with the computer
(A).
3. Insert the cable tie through the slots of the appropriate connector half
(B).
4. Strip the end of each DC power wire to the length in
.
5. Insert each stripped end into the DC terminal block as shown in
B C D E F
18
(1) Where SELV is as defined in IEC 61010-2-201.
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Table 1 - DC Terminal Block Connection Specifications
4 4
5 (M3) 5 (M3)
3 3
1 2
Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBCx Wall Mount PCs
DC Terminal Block (Green)
Item Description
1 DC+ (24V DC nominal) recommended power wire size
2 DC- (0V DC) recommended power wire size
3 Stripped wire length
4 Torque range to secure DC power wires
5 Torque value to reinstall DC terminal block to computer
6300P-PBCx Models
2.5 mm
2
(14 AWG)
7 mm (0.275)
0.5...0.6 N•m (0.37...0.4 ft•lb)
0.3 N•m (0.22 ft•lb)
6. Tighten the screws on top of the terminal block to secure the DC power
wires to the torque value in Table 1
.
7. Slide the connector half with the attached tie onto the end of the DC terminal block (C).
IMPORTANT The DC terminal block in the photos is only for illustrative purposes. Your DC terminal block can differ in size, shape, and color to what is shown in the photos.
8. Tighten the cable tie so it is snug against the terminal wires.
9. Use cutting pliers to cut the excess part of the cable tie (D).
10. Install the white label supplied with the kit (E).
The white label can be used for identification or other information.
11. Align and install the other connector clamp half to complete the assembly (F).
When installed correctly, both clamp tabs snap into place.
12. Reconnect the DC terminal block with the connector assembly to the computer chassis.
Torque the DC terminal block flange screws to the values in Table 1 .
13. Turn on the main power switch or breaker.
14. See Connect Power on page 17 for what happens during initial
computer power-up.
B C D E F
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Connect AC Power (for Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBDx Wall Mount PCs)
Operate the computer in an industrial or control room environment, which uses some form of power isolation from the public, low voltage mains.
To connect AC power to the computer, perform the following steps.
1.
Connect the appropriate end of the supplied power cord to the power input port on the computer.
AC Power Input Port
2. Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to an AC power source with an input voltage of 110…230V AC, 50/60 Hz.
3. Turn on the power switch in the power input port of the computer.
4. See Connect Power on page 17 for what happens during initial
computer power-up.
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3
Operate the Wall Mount Box PC
Operating Guidelines
Follow these operating guidelines for your VersaView® 6300B wall mount box
PC.
• When the box PC is mounted in an enclosure, keep the enclosure door closed during operation so dust and other airborne contamination do not infiltrate the 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.
• Do not apply power again until shutdown is complete.
Start the Wall Mount Box PC
Follow these steps to start your VersaView 6300B wall mount box PC.
IMPORTANT The following steps apply to when the box PC must be started manually, and power has been connected already.
See
for when power is applied to the box PC for the first time.
1.
Make sure that all necessary peripheral devices are connected to the corresponding I/O ports on the box PC.
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, perform the following:
• AC powered models: Turn on the power switch, which is on the bottom of the box PC chassis.
• DC powered models: Turn on the main power switch or breaker.
Light-emitting Diode and
Button Descriptions
After a VersaView 6300B wall mount box PC is powered on, various lightemitting 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.
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The following tables detail what LEDs and buttons are on the bottom of the rear panel of each wall mount box PC.
Prepare for Installation
Table 2 - LEDs and Buttons
No.
1
6 7
2 3 4 5
2
3
4
Description
Power supply LED
Over temperature/ battery fault LED
Watchdog LED
Mass storage LED
5 On/off/standby/UPS LED
6
7
1
System reset button
Watchdog reset button
Color
No color
Green
The computer is not powered.
Function
The computer is on and powered by the main power supply.
Flashing green The computer is on and powered by a UPS.
Yellow
Red
If a UPS is connected, verify that the UPS connection is secure or that the UPS battery is not faulty.
The computer has exceeded its operating temperature. For more information,
.
Flashing red
Red
Yellow
No color
Green
The real-time clock (RTC) battery is lower than 2.5V. Replace before the battery goes lower and risks loss of date and time.
The watchdog timer has expired.
When lit, access to a mass storage device (SSD or CFast) is happening through a
SATA channel.
The computer is powered off or the CPU is not starting.
• The computer is powered on.
• The system is in a low-power state, and current session information is being stored in the RAM.
Yellow
Flashing green
—
The computer is safe to power off; the operating system has been shut down successfully.
The computer is powered but a UPS is powering the system while main power is missing.
Forces an internal reset, as if power was lost temporarily and then returned.
IMPORTANT:
Use this button only if there are no better options, like keyboard or mouse commands, or if the resumed DC power does not restart the computer.
System reset can cause data loss and possible corruption to the operating system.
Turns off the watchdog LED (item 3).
Table 3 - LAN LEDs
1
2
No.
1
2
Description
Data link
Data speed
Color
No color
Green
No data link is present.
Data link is established.
Function
Flashing green Data link is established and there is data transfer.
No color
Green
Yellow
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Restart or Reset the Wall
Mount Box PC
Restart the VersaView 6300B Wall Mount Box PC
IMPORTANT A connected keyboard, mouse, and display are needed for some of the following steps.
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:
• Clears the RAM.
• Starts the POST.
• Initializes peripheral devices.
• Loads the Windows OS.
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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 Wall Mount Box PC
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.
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
.
Shut Down the Wall Mount
Box PC
IMPORTANT A connected keyboard, mouse, and display are needed for the following steps.
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.
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Notes:
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Chapter
4
Configure the UEFI (BIOS) Settings
Each VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PC has a set-up utility, which is a hardware configuration program that is built into the universal extensible firmware interface (UEFI). In this chapter, UEFI replaces Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) to describe the system firmware except where BIOS is used.
You can run the set-up utility to do the following:
• Change the system configuration.
• Set the time and date as part of a commissioning step.
A commissioning step is one of the following situations:
• When the VersaView 6300B wall mount box PC is powered up initially
• When the Windows OS image is restored
• When the UEFI set-up utility is upgraded
• Redefine communication ports to help prevent any conflicts.
• Read the current amount of system memory.
• Change the boot drive order.
• Set or change the password or make other changes to the security settings.
Access the Set-up Utility
Follow these steps to access the set-up utility in your computer.
IMPORTANT To perform these steps, an external display and keyboard must be connected to the computer.
1.
Start or restart your computer.
2. During POST, press F2 to access the set-up utility.
3. The following screens are accessible through the set-up utility:
• Main (default screen when you access the utility)
• Advanced
• Chipset
• Security
• Boot
If you wish to change the boot order temporarily, press F10 during POST to access the boot menu directly.
• Save and Exit
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Chapter 4 Configure the UEFI (BIOS) Settings
Common Set-up
Modifications
With pre-arranged configurations, there is usually no need to change specific items. Some exceptions are as follows:
• Change the system date and time
- Change these settings through the Microsoft Windows® Control
Panel > Date and Time
• View BIOS version and system memory
- Under BIOS Information on the Main menu
- With the Microsoft Windows OS, you can view these settings by
Windows > System Information
• Modify the boot device order
- Under the Boot menu; use to prioritize storage devices
• Modify network configuration
- Under the Advanced menu; use when a LAN with a pre-boot execution environment (PXE) is needed
• Add passwords
- Under the Security menu; use when system security is needed
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Clean the Vent Holes
Clean the Fan Filters
Chapter
5
Clean the Wall Mount Box PC
For optimal performance, it is important to clean the VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PCs periodically.
Perform the following steps to clean VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs.
1.
Disconnect power from the computer at the power source.
2. Vacuum dust and debris from any vent holes or heatsink.
3. Reconnect power to the computer at the power source.
Cat. Nos. 6300B-PBDx VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs have two filters.
Inspect these filters every three months or earlier if environmental conditions require it.
To access the filters, perform the following steps.
1.
Disconnect power from the computer at the power source.
2. Locate the two filter plates (A).
A
A
B B
C
D
3. Loosen the two screws (B) that secure each filter plate to the box PC.
4. Remove each filter plate and filter from the box PC.
5. Remove the filter (C) from each filter plate.
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6. Inspect each filter. Replace if dirty.
IMPORTANT If dirty filters cannot be replaced immediately, Rockwell
Automation recommends that you do one of the following:
• Use a vacuum cleaner
• Wash them with warm water and a mild detergent (such as dishwashing liquid), rinse, and then air dry
However, both procedures decrease the efficiency of the filter.
Therefore, it is best to replace the filter as soon as possible.
7. Check the vent holes (D) that the filter plates cover.
If necessary, vacuum dust and debris from them.
8. Install the new filters or cleaned filters in each filter plate.
9. Reinstall both filter plates on the box PC.
10. Tighten the two screws on each filter plate.
11. Reconnect power to the computer at the power source.
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Chapter
6
Troubleshoot the System
Thermal Alarms
Troubleshooting
The VersaView 6300B wall mount PCs have light-emitting diode (LEDs) that
Temperatures are measured at two points on the motherboard; near the
CPU and near the fan. The table at right lists the thermal limits for both points.
Measuring Point
CPU
Fan
Thermal Limit
85 °C (185 °F)
70 °C (158 °F)
Follow these steps to determine where an operating threshold has been reached.
1.
Shut down the computer according to Shut Down the Wall Mount Box
2. Apply power to the computer.
3. During POST, press F2 to access the UEFI set-up utility:
4. On the Main screen, click Advanced.
5. On the Advanced screen, click Thermal.
Use this menu to determine if there is an issue with internal voltages or component temperatures.
Follow these steps to identify and isolate an issue with computer operation.
1.
Shut down the computer according to
2. Disconnect power to the computer.
3. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer.
4. If a keyboard and mouse are used, verify that they are properly connected.
5. If an external display is used, verify that it is properly connected.
6. Connect power to the computer. During POST, one of three events occurs:
• The startup process is completed.
• A nonfatal error occurs and the related error message is displayed.
• A fatal error occurs and the startup process terminates.
The computer starts
If
The issue is with a specific software or driver
Then
Reconnect all peripheral devices one at a time until the issue occurs.
Reinstall the software or driver.
If an issue cannot be identified by the above steps or a fatal error occurs, see
Rockwell Automation Support on the back page for technical support.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshoot the System
Load the System Defaults
If the computer fails after you make changes in the set-up menus, load the system default settings to correct the error. These default settings have been selected to optimize computer performance.
Follow these steps to load the system defaults.
IMPORTANT An external display, keyboard, and mouse must be connected to perform these steps.
1.
Restart the computer as specified in
Restart the VersaView 6300B Wall
2. During POST, press F2 to access the UEFI set-up utility.
3. On the Main screen, press F9 to select the Optimized Default settings, which are the system defaults.
4. Press F10 to save your changes and exit.
The change resets the system automatically.
Ship or Transport the
Computer
If you must ship the computer via common carrier or otherwise transport it to another location for service or any other reason, you must first uninstall the computer and place it in its original packing material.
ATTENTION: Do not ship or transport the computer when it is installed in a machine, panel, or rack. To avoid damage to the computer, you must uninstall the computer and place it in its original packing material before you ship it.
Rockwell Automation is not responsible for damage to a computer that is shipped or transported while installed in a machine, panel, or rack.
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Chapter
7
Replace Components
Replacement Parts
Voltage Precautions
VersaView® 6300B wall mount box PCs have replacement parts and upgrade accessories. This chapter explains how to replace or add these components to the wall mount box PCs.
You can view a list of replacement parts at https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/hardware/ allen-bradley/industrial-computers-monitors/industrial-computers.html
.
Review the specifications of a new component before you install it to verify that it is compatible with the computer. Record the model, serial number, and any other pertinent information of new components for future reference.
IMPORTANT We recommend that you use only Allen-Bradley® approved replacement parts.
The computers contain line voltages. Disconnect all power to the computer before you install or remove components.
SHOCK HAZARD: Failure to disconnect power can result in severe electrical shock to an individual or damage to the computer.
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION: Couper l’alimentation électrique afin d’éviter de provoquer des chocs électriques graves ou d’endommager l’ordinateur.
Electrostatic Discharge
Precautions
ATTENTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry:
• Disconnect all power before you work on the computer as detailed in Voltage
• Observe proper packaging and grounding techniques to help prevent damage.
Follow these ESD precautions:
• Transport the computer and replacement parts in static-safe containers, such as conductive tubes, bags, or boxes.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the designated static-free work area.
• Cover the designated work area with approved static-dissipating material:
- Use an anti-static wriststrap that is connected to the work surface.
- Use properly grounded tools and equipment.
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Pre-configuration
Post-configuration
• Keep the designated work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and foam packing.
• Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always hold components with a printed circuit board (PCB) by its edges and place it with the assembly side down.
IMPORTANT Before you install hardware or perform maintenance procedures that require access to internal components, we recommend that you first back up all computer data to avoid loss.
ATTENTION: Make sure to read and understand all installation and removal procedures before you configure the computer hardware.
Follow these steps before you remove the computer cover or replace a hardware component.
1.
Shut down the computer and all peripherals that are connected to it.
2. To avoid exposure to high energy levels, disconnect all cables from power outlets.
If necessary, label each cable to expedite reassembly.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the I/O ports.
4. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the computer from its mounting.
Follow these steps after you install or replace a hardware component.
1.
Reinstall the computer to its mounting.
2. Tighten the mounting screws.
3. Reinstall any peripherals and system cables that were previously removed.
4. Reconnect all external cables and power to the computer.
5. Turn on the main power switch or breaker.
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Remove the Cover
Chapter 7 Replace Components
To install, replace, or upgrade internal computer components, you must first remove the cover.
You need a 2.5 mm Phillips screwdriver to loosen the cover screws.
1.
Follow the steps for
.
2.
Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx models: Remove the three screws that secure the back cover of the computer.
Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx models: Remove the two screws that secure the back cover of the computer.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After you install, replace, or upgrade internal computer components,
perform the steps in Reinstall the Cover on page 36
.
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Chapter 7 Replace Components
Replace the Battery
IMPORTANT Battery replacement requires work near static-sensitive equipment.
Therefore, only service personnel must replace the battery.
All VersaView 6300B wall mount box PCs use nonvolatile memory that requires a real-time clock (RTC) lithium battery to retain system information when power is removed.
This battery must be replaced during the life of the computer. The battery life depends on the amount of time the computer is on, or on-time.
The thermal light-emitting diode (LED) on a VersaView 6300B wall mount box
PC flashes red when the RTC battery is lower than 2.5V. For the battery fault
LED location, see Table 2 on page 22
.
Follow these steps to replace the RTC battery.
1.
Perform the steps in
2. Locate the battery on the motherboard.
Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx Models
Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx Models
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3. Remove the battery and replace it with the same model (Lithium
CR2032 3v coin).
Use caution to not damage the battery terminal during the battery exchange.
Before you remove the battery, observe the battery polarity so you insert the new battery in the same direction.
WARNING: Replace the battery with the same model. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the wrong type.
AVERTISSEMENT: Remplacer la batterie par le même modèle, sinon il y a risque d’explosion.
4. Follow the steps in
Post-configuration on page 32 .
IMPORTANT If you replace the battery, then all UEFI settings return to their default settings. UEFI settings other than default must be reconfigured after you replace the battery.
At the end of its life, collect the battery that is contained in this computer separately from any unsorted municipal waste.
5. After you install, replace, or upgrade internal computer components,
perform the steps in Reinstall the Cover
.
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Chapter 7 Replace Components
Reinstall the Cover
To reinstall the cover, perform the following steps.
You need a 2.5 mm Phillips screwdriver to reinstall the cover screws.
1.
Reinstall the cover.
2.
Cat. No. 6300B-PBCx models: Reinstall the three screws that secure the back cover of the computer.
Cat. No. 6300B-PBDx models: Reinstall the two screws that secure the back cover of the computer.
3. Follow the steps for
Post-configuration on page 32 .
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