Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300B-MM Machine Mount Box PC User Manual
The Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300B-MM Machine Mount Box PC is a robust industrial computer designed for demanding environments. It features a powerful Intel® Core™ i5 microprocessor and includes a 512 GB solid-state drive (SSD) for fast data access. This box PC can be mounted on a wall or shelf for flexible installation and offers various I/O ports for peripheral connections. It comes with two extractable bays for 2.5-in. SATA III drives, making it suitable for applications requiring additional storage.
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ASEM 6300B-MM Machine Mount Box PC Bulletin Number 6300B-MM User Manual Original Instructions ASEM 6300B-MM Machine Mount Box PC 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. These 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). The following icon may appear in the text of this document. Identifies information that is useful and can help to make a process easier to do or easier to understand. 2 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Table of Contents Preface About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Download Associated Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Download UEFI and BIOS Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Machine Mount Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 1 Overview Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Approximate Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Peripheral Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation Unpack Your Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Environment and Enclosure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UL/cUL Mark Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 European Union Directive Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Site Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Placement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Power Connection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tools and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter 3 Installation Determine Mounting Bracket Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Secure Your Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 For Wall-mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 For Shelf-mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connect the Box PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connect the Peripheral Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Grounding and Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect to the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 3 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Operate Operating Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Manual Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Restart Via the OS (preferred method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Restart with the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shut Down Via the OS (preferred method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shut Down with the AC Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings Use the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 About the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 View and Modify Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Back Up or Restore the OS Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Initial Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Back Up the OS Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Restore the OS Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Update the UEFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step A — Verify FAT32 File Format of the USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step B — Download the Updated UEFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step C — Update the UEFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Restore Factory Defaults through a DIP Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Step A — Change the DIP Switch Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Step B — Reset to Factory Default using the UEFI Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 6 Maintenance 4 Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Voltage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Prepare for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Maintain Exterior Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Clean the Exterior Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Add/Remove Solid State Drive Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replace the Fan Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Prepare for Internal Component Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Remove/Reinstall the Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Remove/Reinstall the Chassis Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Maintain Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connect to the Internal USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Remove/Add DDR4 RAM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Add an Expansion Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Replace the Internal Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Replace the Chassis Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Replace the CPU Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Complete Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Preface About This Publication This manual is a user guide providing procedures to install, connect, operate, and troubleshoot your 6300B-MM machine mount box PCs. 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 (OS) are required to understand and follow the instructions in this publication. Summary of Changes This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list includes substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes. Topic Addition of publication 6300V-PC007 to Additional Resources Addition of Replace the Fan Filter, Remove/Reinstall the Chassis Components, Replace the Chassis Fans, and Replace the CPU Fan in Chapter 6, Maintenance Download Associated Files Page 6 31 Download UEFI and BIOS Firmware The Product Compatibility and Download Center, rok.auto/pcdc, may be accessed to download various files, such as UEFI and BIOS firmware, and view product release notes associated with your 6300B machine mount box PC. Registration is required before downloading files. Terminology Machine Mount Box PC Throughout this manual, the term “box PC” is used to refer to your 6300B-MM machine mount box PC bulletin number. This bulletin number is specified on the product label that is located on the side of your box PC. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 5 Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation. You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature. Resource ASEM 6300B Machine Mount Box PCs Installation Instructions, publication 6300B-IN003 Industrial Monitors, PCs, and Thin Clients Technical Data, publication 6300-TD001 Machine Mount Box PC Renewal Parts Product Information, publication 6300V-PC006 ASEM Fan Filter and Fans for 6300B-MM Box PCs Product Information, publication 6300V-PC007 CIP Security™ with Rockwell Automation Products Application Technique, SECURE-AT001 EtherNet/IP™ Network Devices User Manual, ENET-UM006 Ethernet Reference Manual, ENET-RM002 FactoryTalk® Edge Gateway User Manual, 95055-UM006D-EN-P Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, 1770-4.1 Industrial Components Preventive Maintenance, Enclosures, and Contact Ratings Specifications, IC-TD002 Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-state Control, SGI-1.1 System Security Design Guidelines Reference Manual, SECURE-RM001 UL Standards Listing for Industrial Control Products CMPNTS-SR002 6 Description Provides installation instructions for the 6300B machine mount box PCs. Provides technical data for your 6300B-MM industrial computers and industrial monitors. Provides a list of accessories available for 6300B-MM machine mount box PCs to include DDR4 RAM kits and solid state drive (SSD) kits. Provides maintenance precautions and replacement instructions for 6300B-MM machine mount box PCs to include fan filter, CPU fans, and power supply fan. Provides information on CIP Security, including which Rockwell Automation products support CIP Security. Describes how to configure and use EtherNet/IP devices to communicate on the EtherNet/IP network. Describes basic Ethernet concepts, infrastructure components, and infrastructure features. Provides information about how to use FactoryTalk Edge Gateway to connect operational technology (OT) to information technology (IT) destination systems. Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system. Provides a quick reference tool for Allen-Bradley® industrial automation controls and assemblies. Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details. Designed to harmonize with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 1.1-1987 and provides general guidelines for the application, installation, and maintenance of solid-state control in the form of individual devices or packaged assemblies incorporating solid-state components. Provides guidance on how to conduct security assessments, implement Rockwell Automation products in a secure system, harden the control system, manage user access, and dispose of equipment. Assists original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with construction of panels, to help confirm that they conform to the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 1 Overview Your box PC runs operations from small visual interface and maintenance applications to large control and information applications. It comes standard with a selection of I/O ports for peripheral connections and expansion slots. Features Your box PC offers the following features: • Available with the Microsoft® Windows® 10 Internet of Things (IoT) LTSC 2019 operating system (OS) or without an OS • An Intel® Core™ i5 microprocessor • A 512 GB solid-state drive (SSD) • Two extractable bays on the front for 2.5-in. SATA III drives • An internal USB port for activation dongles or other USB storage devices • A cooling fan rated with a total power consumption between 10…20 W when using expansion slots • Wall-mount or shelf-mount installation using the supplied mounting kit Approximate Dimensions Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. Figure 1 - Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)], No Brackets Side View Front View 430 (16.93) 438 (17.24) 8 (0.31) 305 (12.00) Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Bottom View 175 (6.89) 7 Chapter 1 Overview Peripheral Connections The following table identifies the I/O ports, buttons, and light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators on the rear and front of your box PC. Figure 2 - Back View: I/O Ports and Buttons 14 13 15 11 10 12 9 8 16 7 6 5 4 3 2 Note No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Component/Cable Type Power ON button PS/2™ mouse port PS/2™ keyboard port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x Display Port ports Serial COM port (DB9M) DVI-D port 2 x 1 GB LAN ports 4 x USB 3.1 ports Line-in jack Line-out jack Microphone-in jack Functional ground screw AC power input AC power switch 7 x PCI/PCIe expansion slots 1 Figure 3 - Front View: I/O Ports, Buttons, and LED Status Indicators Front Panel (shown with access door open) 17 PWR 19 18 PWR 20 HDD RESET 23 USB HDD2 21 PWR USB PWR HDD RESET USB USB 22 USB USB 8 USB USB HDD2 HDD1 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 HDD1 Note No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Component/Cable Type Power ON button Reset button Power ON LED HDD activity LED 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x external access SSD Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation Unpack Your Box PC Before you unpack your box PC, 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 your box PC for repair or transport it to another location. See the label on the side of your box PC to identify its catalog number (cat. no.). Record this cat. no. for future reference. Your box PC ships with the following items: • Mounting bracket kit: - L-shaped wall-mount brackets, quantity 2 - Z-shaped brackets, quantity 2 - M4x8 screws, eight washers, quantity 8 - Self-locking hexagonal nuts, quantity 8 - Shock absorbers, quantity 4 • Extraction key and 6.5 cm (2.5 in.) height adapter for optional SSD installation • For U.S. installation only: 1.8 m (5.9 ft) ≤ 125V rated AC power cord, quantity 1 • 6300B-MM Machine Mount Box PC Installation Instructions, publication 6300B-IN003 Installation Precautions Read and follow these precautions before you install your 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. • 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. • 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 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 9 Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation 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. This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. European Union Directive Compliance This box PC 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. Installation Requirements Site Requirements Your box PC can be installed in various installation sites, including mounting cabinets, control cabinets, switch boards, or consoles. To make sure that your box PC provides service with excellent reliability, the installation site must: • have sufficient power, • be indoors in an industrial or control room environment that uses some form of power isolation from the public, low voltage mains, • be stored in a surrounding air temperature range of -20…+60 °C (-4…+140 °F). • be kept away from direct sunlight, and • operate in a surrounding air temperature of 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) with the relative humidity of the ambient air 10…90% noncondensing. 10 IMPORTANT Your box PC must not be exposed to a surrounding air temperature above 50 °C (122 °F), especially when the PC is mounted in an enclosure. IMPORTANT When you use expansion cards, the factory-installed cooling fan requires a maximum total power consumption of 20 W, accounting for their power consumption. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 2 Placement Requirements Power Connection Guidelines The placement of your box PC must: • be at a suitable height, • be attached to a flat, level surface (such as a shelf or against a wall), - holes are provided on both sides of the box PC for side mounting installation and on the bottom for an upright installation • use the supplied mounting kit, and • have at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) of clearance at the front and rear of your box PC. See Approximate Dimensions on page 7 to determine this minimum clearance. IMPORTANT The required minimum clearance of 7.62 cm (3.00 in.) provides adequate ventilation and adequate space to install and remove peripheral cables and components (such as storage drives). IMPORTANT Your box PC generates heat. Do not operate your box PC in an enclosure without the minimum clearances unless adequate ventilation or other cooling methods are used to lower the temperature within the enclosure. Follow these power connection guidelines for your box PC. IMPORTANT • • • Tools and Hardware Prepare for Installation The power supply input accepts 100…240V AC power to your box PC. Power cord guidelines are dependent upon your geographical location. - For applications in North America: use the AC power cord provided, which is an IEC 60320 C14 receptacle with a NEMA 5-15P three-prong plug. - For all other international applications: any IEC 60320 C13 power cord can be used. Supply your box PC circuit with its own disconnecting means. Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) (not supplied) to help protect against unexpected power failure or power surges. The following tools and hardware are required for your box PC installation. For ease of installation, you need two people to mount your box PC; one person holds the box PC while the second person secures it to a wall or shelf. IMPORTANT To comply with EN 61326-1, all I/0 peripheral cables must be shielded and be rated for indoor use only. All USB cables must be less than 9.84 ft. (3.00 m) in length. IMPORTANT The supplied AC power cord cannot be used if the power source is greater than 125V. You must supply an AC power cord with a suitable rating. For all installations: • For U.S. only: 1.80 m (5.90 ft) ≤ 125V rated AC power cord , quantity of 1 (supplied) • Extraction key and 6.5 cm (2.5 in.) height adapter for optional SSD installation (supplied) • For countries outside of the U.S.: properly rated power cord (not supplied) • see Power Connection Guidelines for specifications (not supplied) • I/O peripheral cables (not supplied) • Cutting tool and cable tie for optional internal USB port installation (not supplied) • Torx 7 and Torx 2.5 mm screwdriver for optional SSD installation (not supplied) • External display, keyboard with numeric keypad, and mouse for initial operation and maintenance (not supplied) Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 11 Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation For shelf-mount or wall-mount installation: • Mounting bracket kit (supplied): - L-shaped wall-mount brackets, quantity of 2 - Z-shaped brackets, quantity of 2 - M4x8 screws, eight washers, quantity of 8 - Self-locking hexagonal nuts, quantity of 8 • Shock absorbers, quantity of 4 (supplied) • M6 or four M3 screws, quantity of 4 (not supplied) • Internal toothed washers, quantity of 4 (not supplied) • Carpenter Square (not supplied) • Level (not supplied) • Drill motor and drill bits (not supplied) • Pencil (not supplied) 12 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 3 Installation You can place your box PC on any flat, level surface in environments where vibration is present or can be secured with mounting brackets and screws (supplied) in environments where vibration is present. If your box PC is placed on a level surface where vibration is not present, mounting brackets are not required. In this instance, proceed to Connect the Box PC on page 17. To ease installation, add internal devices to the motherboard before you secure your box PC. See Maintenance on page 31 for instructions. Determine Mounting Bracket Placement The placement of the mounting brackets depends upon your choice of wall or shelf mounting. Figure 4 - Wall or Shelf-mount Installation: Bracket Secured to Side of Box PC Side View 31 (1.22) 18.50 (0.73) 26.50 (1.04) 260 (10.24) Front View Ø 6.50 (0.26) 448 (17.64) 392 430 (15.43) (16.93) 11 (0.43) 7 (0.28) 305 (12.01) 2 (0.09) 2 (0.09) Bottom View 205 (8.07) 175 (6.89) 217 (8.54) Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 13 Chapter 3 Installation Figure 5 - Shelf-mount Installation Only: Brackets Secured to Side of Box PC Front View 175 (6.89) Side View 460 (18.11) 430 (16.93) 480 (18.90) 2 (0.09) 212 (8.35) 305 (12.01) Bottom View Ø4 (0.16) Ø 10 (0.39) 28.5 (1.12) 180 240 30 (7.09) (9.45) (1.81) Ø7 (0.28) 20 (0.79) 192 (7.56) 1. Determine whether your box PC will be a wall-mount or shelf-mount installation. • For wall-mount installation: The Z-shaped mounting bracket can only be attached to the side of your box PC. • For shelf-mount installation: The Z-shaped mounting bracket can be secured to either the side or bottom of your box PC. 2. Be sure the placement provides adequate space to connect and reconnect I/O peripheral cables and allow adequate airflow. See Placement Requirements on page 11. 3. Determine the mounting holes and screw size (not provided) for your selected installation type. A 4x Ø4 4x 20 (0.79) (0.16) A 4x Ø 4 (0.16) Ø8 (0.31) B 4x Ø 7 (0.28) Table 1 - Determine Mounting Hole and Screw Size for L-shaped Mounting Brackets [mm (in.)] 14 Mounting Holes Screw Size Suggested Torque A M6 (1/4-20) 4 Qty 5 N•m (44.25 lb•in) B M3 (4-40) 4 Qty 1.2 N•m (10.62 lb•in) Description Use A Mounting Holes when: • Shock and vibration are not environmental elements • Suitable for shelf mounting applications only Use B Mounting Holes when: • Shock and vibration are environmental elements • For all wall mounting applications Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 3 Secure Your Box PC Installation Follow the instructions below for your selected installation type. For Wall-mount Installation For ease of installation, you need two people to mount your box PC; one person holds the box PC while the second person secures it to the wall. IMPORTANT 1. To meet the shock and vibration specification, the shock absorbers must be attached and secured to your box PC with the self-locking hexagonal nuts. Attach the Z-shaped brackets to the side of your box PC. a. Secure two shock absorbers (supplied) to the lower bracket with two self-locking hexagonal nuts (supplied). b. Tighten the self-locking hexagonal nuts to a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). c. Fasten the Z-shaped brackets to the side of your box PC with the washers and screws (supplied). d. Tighten the screws to a torque of to 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). Step a and b Step d 2. Attach the L-shaped brackets to the wall. a. Secure the remaining two shock absorbers (supplied) to the upper bracket with two self-locking hexagonal nuts (supplied). b. Tighten the self-locking hexagonal nuts to a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). c. Place the L-shaped mounting brackets against the wall. See Figure 4 on page 13 to determine the location of the mounting holes. d. With the L-shaped mounting brackets level, mark the mounting hole locations that you selected in Table 1 on page 14. e. Drill at the marked mounting hole locations. f. Align the holes of L-shaped mounting brackets to the drilled mounting holes in the wall. g. Secure the L-shaped mounting brackets to the wall with four internal toothed washers (not supplied) and four screws (not supplied). h. Tighten the screws the suggested torque to the value shown in Table 1 on page 14. Step a …b Step c…h Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 15 Chapter 3 Installation 3. Place your box PC onto the L-shaped mounting brackets. 4. Attach the four self-locking hexagonal nuts (supplied) to the shock absorbers to the Lshaped mounting brackets. 5. Tighten the self-locking hexagonal nuts to a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). For Shelf-mount Installation IMPORTANT To meet the shock and vibration specification, the shock absorbers must be attached and secured to your box PC with the self-locking hexagonal nuts. 1. Prepare the shelf. a. Be sure that the shelf is level. b. Use a carpenter square to position the Z-shaped brackets on the shelf. See Figure 4 on page 13 or Figure 5 on page 14 to determine the location of the mounting holes. c. Mark the mounting hole locations determined in Table 1 on page 14. d. Drill at the marked mounting hole locations. 2. Attach the four shock absorbers. a. Insert four shock absorbers (supplied) through the drilled mounting holes in the shelf. b. Secure each shock absorber with a self-locking hexagonal nut (supplied). c. Tighten the self-locking hexagonal nuts to a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in).. 16 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 3 Installation 3. Attach the Z-shaped brackets to the bottom of your box PC with the washers and screws (supplied). 4. Tighten the screws to a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). 5. Align the bracket holes with the posts of the shock absorbers and set your box PC on the shelf. 6. Attach a self-locking nut onto each shock absorber to the underside of the shelf. 7. Check that the self-locking nuts on the shock absorbers are at a torque of 2 N•m (17.71 lb•in). Connect the Box PC Connect the Peripheral Cables IMPORTANT Do not connect the AC power cord to your box PC until instructed to do so. See Connect the AC Power on page 18. IMPORTANT Do not power on your box PC until instructed to do so. 1. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for I/O port locations. 2. Connect peripheral cables (not supplied) to the front and/or back of your box PC. IMPORTANT To comply with EN61326-1, all I/O cables must be shielded and rated for indoor use only. USB cables must be less than 9.84 ft (3 m) in length. See Grounding and Bonding for guidance. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 17 Chapter 3 Installation Grounding and Bonding Whenever two connected pieces of equipment are far apart, it is possible that their ground connections could be at a different potential level. 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 connecting the cable to the interfaces. Method 2: Use an equipotential bonding cable (16 mm2 or AWG 6) to connect the grounds between your monitor and your mbox PC. • Connect Network Cables IMPORTANT • To help prevent performance degradation of Ethernet communication, do not subject the box PC or cables to extreme radiation or conducted high-frequency noise. • In industrial environments, proper cable routing and power conditioning are required for Ethernet communication. We recommend that you route all Ethernet cabling through dedicated metal conduits. For improved performance, install ferrite bead filters at the cable ends. 1. Locate the two 1 Gb LAN ports at the rear of your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8. 2. Insert one end of a CAT5 or CAT5e twisted-pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors (not supplied) into the LAN port. 3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network. Connect the AC Power Use the Functional Ground Screw (optional) The pre-installed functional ground screw is not required for safety or regulatory compliance. If a supplemental ground is desired, use the functional ground screw that is located on the rear panel of the box PC. Install the Ground Wire To install the ground wire, perform the following steps. 1. Turn off the main power switch or breaker. 2. Remove the supplied nut, eyelet terminal, and washers from the ground screw located at the rear panel of the box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8. 3. For earth ground, fasten a 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger external wire to the eyelet terminal. Use ground wire with an insulation color that is approved by your local inspection authority. 4. Install the ground wire to the ground screw in the following sequence. 1 2 3 4 5 5. Tighten the ground screw. 18 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Sequence No. 1 2 3 4 5 Description Toothed washer Eyelet terminal Washer Lock washer Ground screw Chapter 3 Installation Connect to the Power Source 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power input located at the rear of your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 to identify its location. 2. Connect the AC power cord to a power source with an earth ground. SHOCK HAZARD: Failure to connect the AC power cord to a power source with an earth ground can result in electrical shock. 3. Apply 100…240V AC power to your box PC. ATTENTION: When you connect power to the box PC for the first time, the following actions occur: For box PCs with a Windows® OS: you must read and accept an End User Setup procedure. • Do not disconnect power from the system until after the setup procedure is completed. If power is disconnected during this procedure, it can result in a corrupted system image. • Always shut down the Windows OS before you disconnect power to the box PC to minimize performance degradation and OS failures. For box PCs with another OS: the default universal extensible firmware interface (UEFI) setting automatically starts the box PC after it is plugged into a power source. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 19 Chapter 3 Installation Notes: 20 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 4 Operate An external display, keyboard, and mouse must be connected to your box PC to perform the steps in this chapter. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for I/O port locations. Operating Guidelines Follow these operating guidelines for your box PC. If your box PC: • is in an enclosure: keep the enclosure door closed during operation so dust and other airborne contamination do not infiltrate the thin client or box PC. Open the door only for routine maintenance • has an external display connected: power on the external display before starting your box PC. • has the Windows® operating system (OS) installed: always use the proper restart and shut down procedures. • requires a shut down: do not apply power again until the shut down procedure is complete. Manual Start Follow these steps to manually start your box PC. IMPORTANT The following steps apply to when your box PC must be started manually and DC power has already been connected. See Connect the AC Power on page 18 before applying power to your box PC for the first time. 1. Make sure that all necessary peripheral connections have been made. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for I/O ports. 2. Connect an external power supply to your external display. 3. Be sure that the external power supply is connected to your box PC and the wall outlet. 4. Press the system reset power button on your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for the power on button location. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 21 Chapter 4 Operate Restart Restart Via the OS (preferred method) Your box PC can be restarted through the Windows OS. 1. Choose one of the following two methods to restart your box PC: - Method 1: From the Start menu, click ‘Power’, then click ‘Restart’. - Method 2: Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, then click ‘Restart’. 2. Monitor the following activities on your external display after the restart: a. RAM clears, b. POST initiates, c. peripheral devices (such as printers or drives) initialize, and d. the operating system loads. IMPORTANT If your box PC does not restart using this method, see Restart with the Reset Button. Restart with the Reset Button IMPORTANT Restarting with the reset button can cause data loss and possible corruption to the OS. Use this method only if the restart via the OS was unsuccessful or power has been temporarily interrupted where the box PC is unresponsive when power returns. 1. Press the reset button located on the front of your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for the power on button location. 2. Monitor the following activities on your external display after the restart: a. RAM clears, b. POST initiates, c. peripheral devices (such as printers or drives) initialize, and d. the operating system loads. Shut Down Shut Down Via the OS (preferred method) Your box PC can be shut down through the Windows OS. 1. Shut down your box PC using one of the following methods: - Method 1: From the Start menu, select ‘Shut Down’ from the pull-down menu or - Method 2: Press ‘Ctrl+Alt+Delete’ on an attached keyboard and select ‘Shut Down.’ IMPORTANT If your box PC does not shut down using this method, see Shut Down with the AC Power Switch. IMPORTANT Do not reapply power until the shut down process is complete. Shut Down with the AC Power Switch IMPORTANT 1. If you shut down your box PC with the AC power switch, data loss and possible corruption to the OS can occur. Use this method only if the Shut Down Via the OS (preferred method) on page 22 was unsuccessful. Press the AC power switch located on back of your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 to identify the location of the AC power switch. IMPORTANT 22 Do not reapply power until the shut down process is complete. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings An external display, keyboard, mouse, and USB flash drive (16 GB minimum) are required to perform the steps in this chapter. A keyboard with numeric keypad is preferred to easily navigate within the setup utility. IMPORTANT Use the Setup Utility Do not insert your USB flash drive until instructed to do so. About the Setup Utility Your box PC features a setup utility. This setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into the unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) and accessible through the power on self test (POST). The setup utility lets you perform the following modifications: Table 2 - Modifications Through the Setup Utility Pull-down Menu Modification Main (default menu) Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save and Exit change the system date and time as part of a commissioning step (1) (2) for Windows OS: alternatively, the system date and time can be modified through the Control Panel > Date and Time view the UEFI version and system memory (3) for Windows OS: you can also view the system information by typing “info” in the Search field of the taskbar, then clicking “System Information” redefine communication ports to help prevent conflicts review the chipset of the motherboard on your box PC add passwords or modify security settings when system security is required change the boot device order to prioritize storage devices save and exit the setup utility (1) A commissioning step occurs when: (a) your box PC is initially powered on, (b) a Windows OS image is restored, or (c) the UEFI is upgraded. (2) You can also modify this setting in the Windows OS through Control Panel > Date and Time. (3) You can also view this setting in the Windows OS. Type “info” in the Search field of the Windows task bar, then click the enter key on the keyboard. View and Modify Settings The setup utility is accessible through the POST (power on self test). Follow these steps to access and modify options within the setup utility: 1. Connect an external display, keyboard, and mouse to your box PC. 2. Manually start or restart your box PC. See Manual Start on page 21 or Restart on page 22. The POST initiates. Press F10 to directly access the Boot menu. 3. Press ‘F2’ to access the setup utility from the POST. 4. Use the numeric keypad on your connected keyboard to modify the setup utility. See Table 2 to navigate to the applicable menu. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 23 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings Back Up or Restore the OS Image Initial Steps Before you can back up or restore the Windows OS image, you must perform the following steps: • Step A— Download the Accessory Files • Step B — Install a USB Drive Utility • Step C — Create a Bootable USB Drive Step A— Download the Accessory Files You must be registered with the Rockwell Automation PCDC website and accept the User Agreement before you can download files. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Navigate to rok.auto/pcdc. Click ‘Drivers and Firmware’ from Downloads section at the far left of the website. Type “6300B-MM” in the search field. Follow the instructions on the PCDC site to find your accessory files. Select and download the accessory files with an ISO and BAT file extension. IMPORTANT Do not change the file name of the downloaded batch (BAT) file. Step B — Install a USB Drive Utility Rufus, a commonly used, no-cost USB drive utility, is referenced in the upcoming sections of this chapter. Download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/. Other utilities can offer slightly different methods to create a bootable USB flash drive. In those cases, follow their instructions. 1. Install a USB drive utility of your choice to your box PC. 2. Follow the USB drive utility manufacturer’s on-screen instructions for proper installation. Step C — Create a Bootable USB Drive 1. 24 Connect your USB flash drive (16 GB minimum) to back or front of your box PC. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for USB port locations. The following steps apply only to the Rufus USB Drive Utility. The steps for other drive utilities may be different. Pull-down selections are still applicable. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings 2. Launch the Rufus USB drive utility. A popup screen appears. [A] [D] [B] [G] [E] [F] [C] [H] [I] 3. Select ‘Disk or ISO image (please select)’ from the Boot selection pull-down menu [A]. 4. Click the ‘SELECT’ button [B]. Your File Explorer window appears. 5. Select the ISO file downloaded from the Rockwell Automation PCDC site in Step A— Download the Accessory Files on page 24. The ISO file name with ISO file extension appears in the Boot selection field and the ISO file name appears in the Volume label field. 6. (Optional step) Change the volume label in the Volume label field [C]. 7. Select ‘MBR’ from the Partition scheme pull-down menu [D]. 8. Click the ^ arrow below the Partition scheme field [E]. 9. Check the box ‘Use Rufus MBR with BIOS ID’ [F]. 10. Select ‘BIOS (or UEFI-CSM)’ from the ‘Target system’ pull-down menu [G]. 11. Select ‘NTFS’ from the File system pull-down menu [H]. 12. Click the ‘START’ button [I]. 13. Click the ‘OK’ button when the warning popup window appears. 14. Monitor the boot progress in the status portion of the dialog box. 15. Click the ‘CLOSE’ button when the boot process is completed. Back Up the OS Image To back up the OS image on your box PC, perform the following steps. IMPORTANT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. You must perform all steps in the Initial Steps on page 24 before proceeding. Locate the ‘BackupImage.bat’ file downloaded in Step A— Download the Accessory Files on page 24 within File Explorer. Copy ‘BackupImage.bat’ file to your bootable USB flash drive. Perform a restart following the steps described in Restart with the Reset Button on page 22. The POST initiates. Press the ‘F10’ button to access the ‘Boot’ menu. Select your bootable USB flash drive from the list. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 25 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings 6. Press the ‘Enter’ key. The Microsoft Windows Protective Environment (WinPE) then boots from the USB flash drive. 7. Type the drive letter where the BAT file is located, then press the ‘Enter’ key on your keyboard. 8. Type “BackupImage.bat”, then press the enter key. 9. Type “BackupImage NameFile.wim”, where “NameFile” is the name of the file that you wish to back up. IMPORTANT Do not use spaces within the WIM file name. 10. Press the ‘Enter’ key. A confirmation screen will appear. 11. Verify that the targeted drive is correct. 12. Press the ‘Y’ key. The OS image saves. 13. Perform one of the following methods: - Method 1: Restart the box PC: type “exit”, then press the enter key or - Method 2: Shut down the box PC: type “wpeutil shutdown” then press the ‘Enter’ key. The OS image has been backed up successfully to the bootable USB flash drive. Restore the OS Image To restore the OS image on your box PC, perform the following steps. IMPORTANT Restoring your OS image erases all files on your box PC. IMPORTANT Perform all steps in Initial Steps on page 24 before proceeding. 1. Copy the WIM and BAT files from your box PC desktop to your bootable USB flash drive. 2. Restart your box PC. See Restart with the Reset Button on page 22. The POST initiates. 3. Press ‘F10’ to access the Boot menu. 4. Select the bootable USB flash drive that you created. 5. Press the ‘Enter’ key. The Windows® Protective Environment (WinPE) boots from your bootable USB flash drive. 6. Type the drive letter where the BAT file is located, then press the ‘Enter’ key on your keyboard. 7. Type “RestoreImageUEFI.bat NameFile.wim” where “NameFile” is the name of the file that you wish to restore. IMPORTANT Do not use spaces within the WIM file name. 8. Press the ‘Enter’ key. A confirmation screen appears. 9. Verify that the targeted drive is correct. 10. Press the ‘Y’ key. The restoration process completes. 11. Perform one of the following methods: - Method 1: Restart the box PC: type “exit”, then press the ‘Enter’ key or - Method 2: Shut down the box PC: type “wpeutil shutdown” then press the ‘Enter’ key. The OS image has been restored successfully to your box PC storage drive. 26 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 5 Update the UEFI Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings To enhance the performance or correct an anomaly of your box PC, we may provide an updated UEFI within the Rockwell Automation® Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) at rock.auto/pcdc. . IMPORTANT To update the UEFI, you must format your USB flash drive to FAT23. Step A — Verify FAT32 File Format of the USB Flash Drive Perform the following steps to verify that your USB flash drive is formatted as FAT32. 1. Connect your USB flash drive to your box PC. 2. Launch File Explorer. 3. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon. 4. Select ‘Properties’. 5. Verify that the file system is ‘FAT 32’. 6. Click the ‘Cancel’ button to exit ‘Properties’. 7. If the format of the USB flash drive: - is ‘FAT 32’: proceed to Step B — Download the Updated UEFI. - is not ‘FAT 32’: a. Launch File Explorer via the WindowsStart icon. b. Click the USB flash drive icon. c. Save or move any necessary files to another storage location. IMPORTANT All existing files on the USB flash drive will be permanently erased once the USB flash drive is formatted as FAT32. d. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon. e. Select ‘Format’. f. Select ‘FAT32’ from the File System pull-down menu. g. Click the ‘Start’ button to format the drive to FAT32’. A confirmation box appears after formatting is completed. h. Click the ‘OK’ button. The USB flash drive file format to FAT32 is complete. Step B — Download the Updated UEFI You must be registered with the Rockwell Automation PCDC website, rock.auto/pcdc and accept the User Agreement before you can download files. To download the updated UEFI, perform the following steps. 1. Navigate to the Rockwell Automation® Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) at rock.auto/pcdc. 2. Click ‘Downloads By Product” from Downloads area. 3. Type “6300B” in the search field. 4. Select your product number. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 27 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings 5. Click the ‘Downloads’ button. 6. Click the ‘Select Files’ button. 7. Select the UEFI from the BIOS section of the popup window. 8. Click the ‘Download Cart’ icon. 9. Click the ‘Download Now’ button. 10. Move these downloaded UEFI files to your FAT32-formatted USB flash drive: - ShellFlash64.efi - UEFI upgrade (.cap) Step C — Update the UEFI To update the UEFI on your box PC, perform the following steps. WARNING: Your box PC can become inoperable if it is disconnected from the power source or restarted during this update. 1. Verify that all of the UEFI files have been downloaded to your USB flash drive. 2. Properly restart your box PC. See Restart with the Reset Button on page 22. The POST begins. 3. Press ‘F10’ to enter the Boot menu. 4. Select ‘Internal Shell’ in the Boot menu. The internal UEFI shell appears. 5. Type “FSx”where ‘x’ is the number that is shown for your mapped USB flash drive. 6. Press the ‘Enter’ key. Use the command ‘dir’ to confirm that the downloaded UEFI files have moved to your USB flash drive. 7. Type ‘ShellFlash64.efi /file [FILE NAME].cap/force’. 8. Press the ‘Enter’ key to flash the UEFI. The UEFI update procedure automatically initiates and your box PC automatically restarts. 28 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 5 Restore Factory Defaults through a DIP Switch Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings The setup utility is not accessible if you forget the password or if a critical step was erroneously changed. If you cannot access the setup utility, reset the DIP switch to the UEFI factory default. Step A — Change the DIP Switch Setting Properly shut down your box PC. See Shut Down Via the OS (preferred method) on page 22. 2. Remove the side cover from your box PC. See Remove the Side Cover on page 34. 3. Locate the DIP switch bank labeled ‘SW1’. 1. 4. Move switch 3 of bank SW1 to the ON position (factory reset). Off On 5. Reinstall the side cover of your box PC. See Reinstall the Side Cover on page 34. Step B — Reset to Factory Default using the UEFI Setup Utility 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure all connected components with separate power supplies (such as an external display) are powered on. Press the Power ON button that is located on either the front or back of the panel. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for the Power ON button location. The POST begins. Press the ‘F2’ key to enter the UEFI setup utility. Shut down your box PC from the UEFI setup utility. Remove the cover from your box PC. See Prepare for Internal Component Maintenance on page 34. Locate the DIP switch bank labeled ‘SW1’. 7. Move switch 3 of bank SW1 back to the OFF position. 8. Reinstall the cover of your box PC. See Prepare for Internal Component Maintenance on page 34. 9. Make sure all connected components with separate power supplies (such as an external display) are powered on. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 29 Chapter 5 Configure, Restore, and Update System Settings 10. Press the Power ON button that is located on either the front or back of the panel. See Peripheral Connections on page 8 for the Power ON button location. The POST begins. 11. Press the ‘F2’ key to enter the UEFI setup utility. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard’s numeric keypad to navigate within the UEFI setup utility. 12. Toggle over to the ‘Save and Exit’ tab. 13. Perform one of the following actions: a. Toggle down to ‘Restore RealTime Defaults’ or b. press ‘F9’ to select ‘Optimized Defaults’. 14. Select the preferred UEFI setting. 15. Press ‘F10’ to save and exit the UEFI setup utility. 30 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 6 Maintenance Your box PC is designed for maintenance-free operation. However, maintenance or service may occur in the following instances: • Clean external surfaces due to surrounding environment. • Add/remove internal hardware from the motherboard. • Add/remove external SSD cards. Use the procedures in this chapter to help you maintain and service your box PC. Maintenance Precautions Voltage Precautions SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect all power to your 6300B-MM box PC before you install or remove a component. Failure to disconnect power can result in damage to your 6300B-MM box PC. . Electrostatic Discharge Precautions IMPORTANT Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Be sure to: • Disconnect all power before you maintain your box PC as detailed in Voltage Precautions. • Observe proper packaging and grounding techniques to help prevent damage. Follow these ESD precautions: • Transport your box PC 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. • 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. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 31 Chapter 6 Maintenance Prepare for Maintenance Follow these steps to prepare for maintenance. Before you install hardware or perform maintenance procedures that require access to internal components, we recommend that you back up all data to avoid loss of data. 1. Follow the steps provided in Shut Down on page 22 to properly restart your box PC. ’ IMPORTANT Do not reapply power until the shut-down process is complete. 2. For SSD card maintenance: Proceed to Prepare for Internal Component Maintenance on page 34. For all other maintenance: a. Optional: Label each peripheral cable do expedite reassembly. b. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the front and rear of your box PC. c. Disconnect the AC power cord from the back of your box PC and the power source. d. Place your 6300B-MM box PC on a clean, static-free surface in a non-hazardous location with the back of the chassis facing towards you as shown. Back View Maintain Exterior Components Clean the Exterior Surface Follow these steps to safely clean the exterior surfaces of your box PC. IMPORTANT Do not use detergents or solvents that could damage or scratch the external surfaces of your box PC. 1. Perform all steps in Prepare for Maintenance on page 32. 2. Spray a basic cleaning solution onto a damp cleaning cloth. 3. Gently wipe all exterior surfaces, vents, and disconnected peripheral cords with the damp cleaning cloth. 4. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Add/Remove Solid State Drive Cards Your box PC lets you add up to two SSD cards. Follow these instructions to install Cat. No. 6300V-512SSD25TR and Cat. No. 6300V-1TBSSD25TR SSD cards. 32 IMPORTANT Only install Cat. No. 6300V-512SSD25TR and Cat. No. 6300V-1TBSSD25TR SSD cards in your box PC as these SSD cards are approved for industrial and hazardous locations. A SSD card intended for consumer products (such as digital cameras) does not have the endurance, performance, reliability, or data protection required for industrial applications (such as sudden power off). The SSD card(s) should only be removed or installed in a non-hazardous location IMPORTANT If a 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) SSD drive will be added: To avoid an electrical short, a height adapter (not supplied) must be used while applying the SSD protective film. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 6 Maintenance Front View, Access Panel Open HDD2 HDD1 PWR PWR HDD RESET USB USB USB USB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HDD2 HDD1 Open the access panel door (A) located on the front of your box PC. Align the tip of the provided extraction key (B) to either the HDD1 or HDD2 slot (C). Turn the extraction key (B) to unlock either the HDD1 or HDD2 slot (C). Properly seat your SSD crd into the unlocked HDD1 or HDD2slot (C). Turn the extraction key (B) to lock the HDD1 or HDD2 slot (C). Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Replace the Fan Filter Perform these steps to replace the fan filter on the backside of your 6300B-MM box PC. Back View of Box PC 1. Perform all steps in Prepare for Maintenance on page 32. 2. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the two screws (A and B in the figure above) from the fan filter grid. 3. Set the two screws aside. 4. Remove the fan filter from the chassis. 5. Discard the used fan filter. 6. Seat the new fan filter. 7. Align the fixing holes of the fan filter grid with the fixing holes on the chassis. 8. Insert the two retained screws (A and B in the figure above) into the fixing holes. 9. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to tighten the two screws, 10. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 33 Chapter 6 Maintenance Prepare for Internal Component Maintenance Remove/Reinstall the Side Cover Remove the Side Cover To access any internal component, the side cover of your box PC must be removed. Follow these steps to remove the side cover from your box PC. Side Cover Screw Locations 1 4 2 5 3 6 10 9 8 7 1. Perform all steps in Prepare for Maintenance on page 32. 2. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the ten screws (1…10 in the figure above) from the cover. 3. Set the ten screws aside. 4. Lift the side cover off the chassis of your box PC. 5. Set the chassis aside. 6. Perform maintenance on your box PC. Reinstall the Side Cover After an internal component is installed, the side cover of your box PC must be reinstalled. Follow these steps to reinstall the side cover from your box PC. 1. Place and properly seat the side cover onto the chassis. 2. Alight the fixing holes of the cover with the fixing holes on the chassis. 3. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to reinsert and tighten the ten screws (1…10 in the figure above) to a torque value of 0.77 N•m (6.82 lb•in). 4. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. 34 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove/Reinstall the Chassis Components These steps are only required for power supply fan replacement. Figure 6 - Chassis Components Back View, Side Cover Removed Cross Strut Bottom View Top View Power Supply Side View Remove the Chassis Components 1. Perform all steps in Prepare for Maintenance on page 32. 2. Remove the side cover. See Remove the Side Cover on page 34. 3. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the cross strut. a. Note the orientation of the cross strut. b. Remove the four screws (A), then set the screws and cross strut aside. 4. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the PCIe slot covers and all expansion cards. a. Remove the seven screws (B) from the seven PCIe slot covers and expansion cards. b. Set the seven screws, PCIe slot covers, and expansion cards aside. 5. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the bottom and top panels. a. Remove the three screws (C) from the bottom of the chassis. b. Remove the two screws (D) from the top of the chassis. c. Set the five screws aside. 6. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the underside panel. a. Remove the three screws (E) from the underside of the chassis. b. Remove the two screws (F) from the top of the chassis. c. Set the five screws aside. 7. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws (G) from the power supply, then retain the four screws. 8. Proceed to Replace the CPU Fan on page 39. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 35 Chapter 6 Maintenance Reinstall the Chassis Components 1. Use a crosshead screwdriver to resecure the power supply with the four screws (G). 2. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to reinstall the underside panel. a. Secure the three screws (E) from the underside of the chassis. b. Secure two screws (F) from the top of the chassis. 3. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to reinstall the bottom and top panels. a. Secure the three screws (C) from the bottom of the chassis. b. Secure the two screws (D) from the top of the chassis. 4. Use a crosshead screwdriver to reinstall the PCIe slot covers and all expansion cards. a. Reseat the PCI slot covers and expansion cards. b. Secure the seven screws (B) from the seven PCIe slot covers and expansion cards. 5. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to reinstall the cross strut. a. Properly orientate the cross strut as observed in step 2 of Remove the Chassis Components on page 35. b. Align the fixing holes of the cross strut with the fixing holes on the chassis. c. Insert the four screws through the fixing holes. d. Secure the four screws (A) to the chassis. 6. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Maintain Internal Components IMPORTANT Before proceeding, be sure you perform all steps in: • Prepare for Maintenance on page 32 and • Prepare for Maintenance on page 32. Connect to the Internal USB Ports Your box PC features an internal USB port for activation dongles or other USB storage devices. Perform these steps to connect to the internal USB ports. 1. Carefully cut the factory-installed cable tie. 2. Connect your external device to the internal USB port. 3. Fasten the external device with a new cable tie. Secured Internal USB Port Activation dongle (not supplied) connected and secured to Internal USB Port 4. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. 36 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove/Add DDR4 RAM Modules The motherboard on your box PC allows for up to four RAM modules. See Machine Mount Box PC Renewal Parts, publication 6300V-PC006 for available DDR4 RAM modules. DDR4 RAM Module Slots No. of RAM Modules Installed Channel A, Slot 1 Channel B, Slot 2 Channel A, Slot 3 Channel B, Slot 4 Slot Number 1 2 3 4 Remove a RAM Module Remo 1. Observe the polarity of the existing seated DDR4 RAM module. 2. Gently and evenly lift each side of the existing DDR4 RAM module from the slot. Add RAM Modules 1. Be sure the polarity of the replacement DDR4 RAM module is aligned with the markings of the slot. 2. Gently and evenly push the replacement DDR4 RAM module into the slot. 3. Be sure the tabs on each side of the DDR4 RAM module are properly closed. 4. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Add an Expansion Card Your box PC lets you add up to seven PCI/PCIe cards. Follow these instructions to install one or more components (not supplied). 1. Identify the slot that your expansion card will be using and its corresponding slot bracket. PCI/PCIe Expansion Slots Slot Bracket Location 2. Using a Torx 7 screwdriver, remove the screw from the slot bracket. Set the screw aside. 3. Remove the slot bracket. 4. Properly seat your expansion card into the slot and secure with the screw from the slot bracket. 5. Repeat step 2…step 4 to install another expansion card. 6. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 37 Chapter 6 Maintenance Replace the Internal Battery Backup Follow these instructions to replace the CR2032 internal battery backup. 1. Using a plastic tool (not provided), carefully extract the expired internal battery. 2. Seat the new CR2032 internal battery in the compartment with the positive polarity facing up toward you. 3. Properly dispose of the expired internal battery. See Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper disposal. 4. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Replace the Chassis Fans Follow these steps to replace the two chassis fans. 1. Remove the fan filter grid and fan filter. a. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to remove the two screws (A and B) from the fan filter grid. b. Set the two screws aside. c. Remove the fan filter off the chassis. d. Set the fan filter aside. 2. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws (C…F) that hold the chassis fans in place. 3. Observe how the chassis fan wiring harnesses are: - routed on the main board. - attached and the orientation of the wiring harnesses to the main board. 4. Gently pull off the existing chassis fan wiring harnesses from the main board. 5. Dispose of the existing chassis fans in an environmentally responsible manner. See Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper disposal. 6. Route the wiring harnesses on the new chassis fans as observed in step 3. 7. Attach the new chassis wiring harnesses to the main board as observed in step 3. 8. Align the fixing holes of each replacement chassis fan to the fixing holes on the chasis. 9. Insert the four retained screws through the four fixing holes (C…F in step 2). 38 Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 Chapter 6 Maintenance 10. Use a crosshead screwdriver to secure the four screws (C…F in step 2) to hold the chassis fans in place. 11. Reinstall the fan filter and fan filter grid. a. Seat the fan filter on the chassis. b. Align the fixing holes of the fan filter grid with the fixing holes on the chassis. c. Insert the two screws (A and B in step 1) into the fixing holes. d. Use a Torx 7 screwdriver to secure the two screws. 12. Proceed to Complete Maintenance on page 39. Replace the CPU Fan Follow these steps to replace the CPU fan. Side View of Main Board 1. Observe how the CPU wiring harnesses are: - routed between the main board and the chassis. - attached to and the orientation of the CPU wiring harnesses to the main board. 2. Unclip the existing CPU wiring harnesses from the main board. 3. Glide the existing CPU wiring harnesses out from the chassis. You may need to gently lift the power supply to grasp and glide the CPU wiring harnesses out. 4. Remove the existing CPU fan from the chassis. 5. Dispose of the existing CPU fan in an environmentally responsible manner. See Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper disposal. 6. Install the CPU fan. a. Attach a cable tie (A) to group the two CPU wiring harnesses (B) of the new CPU fan together. b. Route the grouped CPU wiring harnesses between the chassis (C) and the main board (D) and behind the three fixing screws (D) as observed in step 1. You may need to gently lift the power supply to guide the wiring harnesses into position. c. Connect each CPU wiring harness (B) to the main board as observed in step 1. 7. Proceed to Reinstall the Chassis Components on page 36. Complete Maintenance Follow these steps to complete maintenance. 1. If internal component maintenance was performed, reinstall the side cover of your box PC. See Reinstall the Side Cover on page 34 for steps. 2. Reconnect all peripheral cables to the front and rear of your box PC. 3. Reconnect the AC power cord to the back of your box PC and the power source. 4. Place your 6300B-MM box PC back to the installation site. 5. Perform a manual start to your box PC. See Manual Start on page 21 for steps. Rockwell Automation Publication 6300B-UM003B-EN-P - May 2024 39 Rockwell Automation Support Use these resources to access support information. Technical Support Center Local Technical Support Phone Numbers Technical Documentation Center Literature Library Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) Find help with how-to videos, FAQs, chat, user forums, Knowledgebase, and product notification updates. Locate the telephone number for your country. Quickly access and download technical specifications, installation instructions, and user manuals. 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Key features
- Intel® Core™ i5 CPU
- 512 GB SSD
- Wall/shelf mount
- 2 x 2.5-in. SATA III bays
- Various I/O ports
- Internal USB port
Frequently asked questions
The AC power input accepts 100…240V AC power. For applications in North America, use the provided AC power cord with a NEMA 5-15P three-prong plug. For international applications, use any IEC 60320 C13 power cord.
Ensure at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) of clearance at the front and rear of your box PC for proper ventilation and space for peripheral cables.
Your box PC should be stored in a surrounding air temperature range of -20…+60 °C (-4…+140 °F). It should operate in a surrounding air temperature of 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) with a relative humidity of 10…90% noncondensing.