Release 11/02 Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870
SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions 2–7
2.5 Initial 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 requir ed
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 extrem e
temperature fluctuations.
Before starting it up, the operating unit must be brought to room tem perature
slowly. In case of condensation, wait approximately 12 hours before s witching
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, m ains 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 star ted.
Panel PC 670/870 in a decentralized design:
Connect the computer and operating units by means of the green connectio n
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 th e mains
isolating switch.
Note
If there is no display signal (e.g. the "Cu-Link" plug is not connected), t he
operating unit has a "white" screen.
The Panel PC 670/870 is then put into operation and the boot routine star ted.