Introduction
1.1 Guideline to the operating instructions
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
1-2 Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
1.1 1.1 Guideline to the operating instructions
Contents format Contents
Contents Organization of the documentation, including the index of pages and chapters
Introduction Purpose, layout and description of the important topics.
Safety information Refers to all the valid safety-related aspects which are derived from statutory regulations
and should be adhered to when installing, commissioning and operating the
product/system.
Description Fields of application, the features and the structure of the product/system
Application Planning Aspects of storage, transport, environmental and EMC conditions to be considered in the
preparatory stage
Installation Product installation options and installation instructions
Connecting Options of connecting the product and connection instructions
Commissioning Commissioning the product/system.
Integration Options of integrating the product into existing or planned system environments/networks
Functions Monitoring and display functions
Expansions / Configuration Procedure for expansion devices (memory, modules, drives)
Maintenance and service Replacement of hardware components, restoring and setup of the operating system,
installation of drivers and software
Troubleshooting Problems, cause, remedy
Technical Data General specifications in compliance with relevant standards and current/voltage values
Dimensional drawings Dimensions of the device and of modules
Detailed descriptions Structure, function and features of the vital components, allocation of system resources and
use of the BIOS Setup
Appendix Guidelines and certifications, service and support, notes on retrofitting
ESD Guidelines General ESD guidelines.