User guide

26 Rockwell Automation Publication 6155R-UM002E-EN-P - February 2014
Chapter 3 Operation
Start the Computer
Follow these steps to start the computer.
1. Make sure any connected components with separate power supplies (such
as an external display) are turned on first.
2.
Make sure all necessary peripheral devices are connected to the corresponding
I/O ports on the computer.
3. AC powered models: See Connect AC Power
on page 21 for how to
install the AC power cord into the AC power input on the computer.
DC powered models: See Connect DC Power
on page 22 for how to
install DC power to the DC power input on the computer.
4. AC powered models: Plug the AC power cord into a power source or wall
outlet.
DC powered models: Apply 9…36V DC power to the computer.
5. Press the computer’s power switch.
See Hardware Features
on page 12 for the power switch location.
The computer performs certain actions every time it is started or reset. See
Restart the Computer
on page 27 for what is done.
If your computer does not start or you notice other anomalies, refer to
Troubleshooting
on page 42.
IMPORTANT
The following steps apply to when you must manually start the computer. See
Connect Power
on page 21 for when power is applied to the computer for the
first time.
SHOCK HAZARD: Connect the AC power cord to a power source with an
earth ground to prevent electrical shock. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock.