Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 840 - Table of Contents; Unpacking the Rack PC

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Getting Started Rack PC 840
A5E00104828-04
This Getting Started offers you step by step instructions on how to install and start the Rack PC.
Unpacking the Rack PC 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rack PC 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Components of the Rack PC 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to the Power Supply Unit 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering Up the Rack PC 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching Off the Rack PC 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstallation of the Software 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Diagnosis 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Further Support and Sales Information 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates, Directives and Declarations 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The references to the manual are intended to give you an initial overview of the information in the
manual.
Electronic Manual
You can find the electronic manual on the included CD “Documentation and Drivers”. To read or to
print out the manual start the Start program and follow the instructions on the screen.
The manual offers information on many useful topics, for example, optional hardware-expansion,
modification of the device configuration and technical data.
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Warning
To avoid damage to assets and for the sake of your own personal safety, please take note of the
information on safety in this user guide and in the electronic manual. These notes are highlighted
with triangular warning signs. They are presented in different ways and in accordance with the
degree of risk.
+ Unpacking the Rack PC
Unpack your Rack PC as follows:
1. Remove the Rack PC from the packaging.
2. Do not throw the original packing away. Keep it in case you have to transport the unit again
sometime in the future.
Checking the Contents
3. Check with the packing list to make sure no components are missing.
4. Check the packing and its contents for any shipping or transport damage.
5. Please inform your local dealer of any shipping or transport damages and of outstanding items
indicated on the packing list.
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Caution
Risk of mechanical damage of your device!
When transporting your PC in cold weather, when it may be exposed to extreme variations in
temperature, make sure that no moisture or condensation can form on or in the unit.
The unit should be allowed to reach room temperature slowly before it is started up. If condensation has
formed, the unit should be left for about 12 hours before being switched on.