Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1604 - 2 Hardware Installation; CP 1604 Communications Processor; Important Information; Requirements and Notes

CP 1604 / CP 1616
Operating Instructions, 02/2017, C70000-G8976-C218-08
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Hardware installation
2
2.1
CP 1604 communications processor
2.1.1
Important information
Electrostatic sensitive devices
Remember the measures to prevent electrostatic charge when installing the module
(ESD -
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lectro
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tatic
D
ischarge)
Installing the modules
Opening the PC and plugging or pulling the modules is permitted only when the power is off.
Read the manual
Before installing the module, read the section "Requirements and notes (Page 25)" in the
manual of your PC and the following section completely and keep to the instructions.
2.1.2
Requirements and notes
Recommendation for installation when using Linux
Install the CP 1604 communications processor first and then install the CP 1604 driver.
Recommendation for installation when using Linux RTAI
For the integrated graphic chip and the X server (graphic user Interface), we recommend a
VESA-compatible driver to achieve stable IRT operation.
Activate the plug and play mechanism
If available, enable the plug-and-play mechanism in the BIOS of your computer.