Release 11/02

Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870

2.5Initial Startup

Checklist

Step 12

Before startup, go through the following checklist:

Have you considered the environmental conditions of the Panel PC 670/870 and the connected peripheral devices?

Are the peripheral devices connected properly and have all the required presettings been made?

Have you checked the connection to the power supply?

Caution

Risk of damage to the Panel PC 670/870!

Ensure that no condensation is formed on or in the operating unit when transporting it during cold weather periods or when it is exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations.

Before starting it up, the operating unit must be brought to room temperature slowly. In case of condensation, wait approximately 12 hours before switching the operating unit on.

Switching on

Step 13

Notice

Before switching the operating unit on, refer to Chapters and 2.6 2.7 in respect of any special features to be taken into account which are dependent on the operating system installed and the periphery to be connected.

After connecting the peripheral devices and the system unit, mains power can be applied to the Panel PC 670/870.

Panel PC 670/870 in a centralized design:

Connect the mains power cable to a socket with a grounding conductor or switch on the mains supply on the mains isolating switch. The green power LED lights up.

The Panel PC 670/870 is then put into operation and the boot routine started.

Panel PC 670/870 in a decentralized design:

Connect the computer and operating units by means of the green connection cable "Cu-Link". Connect the decentralized operating unit to the mains power supply. The green power LED lights up. Connect the mains power cable to a socket with a grounding conductor or switch on the mains supply on the mains isolating switch.

Note

If there is no display signal (e.g. the "Cu-Link" plug is not connected), the operating unit has a "white" screen.

The Panel PC 670/870 is then put into operation and the boot routine started.

SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions

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Siemens Panel PC 870 appendix Initial Startup, Checklist, Switching on Step, Panel PC 670/870 in a centralized design