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Important User Information Please read and follow all safety information for the XT/IX/PCA PowerStations, including the warning and caution statements in this guide, before installing or operating the system. Safety Information WARNING: XT/IX/PCA PowerStations may be used to control electrical and mechanical components of motion control systems in industrial environments.
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CE Statement of Compliance Product Type: XT/IX/PCA PowerStations, Industrial HMI and PCA Products XT/IX/PCA PowerStations comply with the protection requirements set up by the European Community (EC) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU as defined by the Product Specific Standard EN55022 and EN55024, which includes both emissions and immunity requirements and the power line emissions standards EN/IEC 61000-3-2, Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions and EN/IEC 61000-3-3, Limits of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage designated for Equipment used in Industrial Locations.
◼ the PowerStations must be provided by a Class 2 power source. For customer convenience, Parker offers an AC-input, Model PS-60W, Class 2, 24VDC power supply, which is available for purchase. Note: XT/IX/PCA PowerStations have been evaluated to UL61010-2-201 and complies with the same level of safety as products evaluated to UL508, or vice versa.
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ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2015, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 213-15 for Hazardous Locations XT/IX/PCA PowerStation models purchased from Parker with the following suffixes XTx-xxx-xxx-x5, IXx- xxx-xxx-x5, PCA-xxx-xxx-x5 have been investigated to the following standards as described in UL File E317576, Volume 3, Section 1: ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2015, Issued 2015-08-21, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.
CONTENTS Contents Trademark Information ..........................2 Important User Information ........................... 3 CE Statement of Compliance ......................... 5 FCC Statement of Compliance ........................5 UL - Underwriters Laboratories Approval ..................... 6 Contents ................................8 About This Guide ............................10 CHAPTER 1: Product Overview ......................13 Brief Description ............................
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IX & PCA PowerStation Restoring the Solid State Drive (SSD) ..............83 F11 Disk Image Recovery Procedure......................83 Using Acronis to Create your Own Backup Image ..................85 How to obtain Technical Assistance from Parker Hannifin ................ 86 APPENDIX A: XT/IX/PCA PowerStation Specifications..............89 Environmental Specifications ........................90 Electrical Specifications ..........................
Assumptions of Technical Experience Parker Hannifin Corporation assumes you are qualified in the servicing of industrial control systems, and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. To install and troubleshoot XT/IX/PCA PowerStations, you should have a fundamental understanding of the following: Electronic concepts such as voltage, current, and switches ◼...
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CAUTION: A caution provides information intended to help prevent malfunction of the product or damage to the product hardware or software. NOTE: A note provides information intended to help you make the best use of your product from Parker Hannifin Corporation.
This is a major benefit to customers who are concerned with aesthetics of their machine and consistent brand-image throughout a system utilizing different series of HMIs. In addition, this allows Parker to store pre-made base systems and build up different models as needed, significantly reducing lead times.
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IX Series PowerStation products contain Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7P) or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB Value Edition 64-bit (Windows 10)and Parker InteractX HMI software. As the system is shipped from the factory, it is ready to download a custom InteractX project. Features of the award winning InteractX HMI software include: Panel Tools - Includes pre-configured panel tools for buttons, indicators, gauges, readouts, etc.
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Support. Because Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 Professional (WES7P) or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB Value Edition 64-bit (Windows 10) license agreement terms) compatible application software may be installed and operated by the user. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Hardware Features Overview Each series comes with a flat front panel touch screen and is a fanless design intended to operate in rugged industrial environments. They are powered by an Intel ATOM Bay Trail N2930 (1.83GHz) CPU ® and have 4GB of DDR3L 1600 MHz system memory. They support12/24VDC input power, resistive and capacitive touchscreen options and an IP65 compliant front panel.
The XT/IX/PCA PowerStations have two serial ports that you can use to communicate with external devices at baud rates of up to 115K baud. The COM1 port supports configurable RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication standards while COM2 supports RS-232 only. The COM1 default setting is RS-232. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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The communication standard you select for COM1, in part, depends upon the distance between the PowerStation and the controller, as well as the communication standards that the controller supports. Use a standard DB-9F connector for attaching to this port. Caution When using RS-232 communications, the length of the serial cable should not exceed 65 feet (20 meters).
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Pin-5 Ground Ground Ground Pin-6 DSR (Data Set Ready) Pin-7 RTS (Request To Send) Pin-8 CTS (Clear To Send) RI (Ring Indicator) - Default Pin-9 (Set JP1 on motherboard to select RI, 5V, or 12V) Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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COM1 Pin-9 Output Motherboard Jumper Setting: JP1 Pins-1~6 are used to select signal output type of pin-9 of the COM1 port and can be configured as shown in the table below. JP1 is a 2x3 Pin Header located on the motherboard and can be accessed by removing the rear cover of the unit.
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ON: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, SW-5 OFF: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, SW-5 RS485 (option) ON: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, SW-5 OFF: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, SW-5 S-422 Switch Setting Mode SW-6 (Off) ATX Power SW-6 (On) Auto Power on (Default) Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Serial Port COM2 COM2 is a standard type DB9M serial port provided for direct connection to serial devices. It is provided for RS-232 communications only. COM2 Connector Pin Out Pin Number Signal Name Pin-1 DCD# (Data Carrier Detect) Pin-2 RXD (Received Data) Pin-3 TXD (Transmit Data) Pin-4...
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PowerStations If updating or replacing an older Parker XPR2, XPC2, EPX2 or IPX PowerStation product with a new Parker XT, IX or PCA PowerStation, it is important to note that the XT, IX or PCA serial port pinouts differ from the legacy products.
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IPX PowerStation Example COM2 Connector Pinouts and Cable Wiring: RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 COM1 Configurable RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pin Outs, XT/IX/PCA verses XPR2/XPC2/EPX2 and IPX PowerStations: RS-232 Signals RS-422 Signals RS-485 Signals XT/IX/PCA XPR2/XPC2/ XT/IX/PCA XPR2/XPC2/ XT/IX/PCA XPR2/XPC2/ COM1 EPX2 COM2 COM2 COM1 EPX2 COM2...
Interface (MDI) speed negotiation and auto MDI-X cable crossover (patch cables) support at all speeds. The RJ45 connectors provide ACTIVE (green) and LINK (green/amber) LED respectively located at the left- hand and right-hand side of the Ethernet ports that indicate the activity and transmission speed of the LAN. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
USB0/USB1 Ports The XT/IX/PCA PowerStations provide two USB 3.0 (USB0 & USB1) compliant ports to connect USB Flash drives, keyboards, mice, etc. Both ports are ESD protected, have over-current shutdown and are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Each USB Type A Receptacle is current limited to 1.5A. External Power Switch Connector The External Power Switch connector P_SW1, located on the port bracket on the bottom of the unit, can be used to remotely turn OFF an IX or PCA PowerStation by wiring a momentary pushbutton switch to this...
25 feet in length, we recommend that the specific cable type and length be tested in the intended application to insure proper visual operation. Video extenders are available in the market to extend the distance between the PowerStation and a monitor in excess of 4000 feet. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
SDHC cards, with a maximum capacity up to 32GBs. Although most SD cards on the market will be recognized by the system, Parker SD cards have been tested for endurance and performance and are strongly recommended for use in the PowerStations.
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CAUTION: When used in the XT/IX/PCA PowerStations as the primary boot device (such as in an XT PowerStation), the SD Card must be formatted as a bootable card. Simply copying Parker HMI files to a commercial SD card may not allow the card to function properly. See the section,...
PCA SD Card Connector Solid State Drive (SSD) The IX and PCA PowerStations are equipped with a Solid State Drive (SSD) SATAII connector that can support up to 128GB SSDs. The standard XT/IX/PCA PowerStation models are supplied with a 64GB SSD. The drives are formatted and loaded with the operating system and application software from the factory.
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Step 3 Reverse steps 1 and 2 above to replace the SSD bracket assembly and cover onto the chassis. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Route control and communication cables in a manner that reduces EMI interference (inductive or ◼ capacitive) which would disturb system operation or functionality. For example, do not run communication and low-voltage cables in the same raceways with power lines, motor leads, etc. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
When providing power to the units, you can either use a 12VDC or 24VDC, Class 2, power circuit available in the control cabinet, a purchased Class 2 power supply, or an optional Parker model PS-60W Class 2 power supply, purchased separately.
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Itis a wise investment to thermally plan the installation by anticipating and eliminating the heat build-up inside a sealed enclosure. Not only will this extend the life of the electronics, but it will also reduce costly equipment downtime. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Orientation and Clearance Guidelines Select an enclosure that is large enough to allow free airflow in and around the XT/IX/PCA PowerStation. Allow a minimum of two inches between the inside of the enclosure and the top, bottom, and sides of the PowerStation to allow access to the mounting clamps, sufficient air circulation and cable clearance.
WARNING: Securely tighten the screws to hold the unit to the subpanel. In a high vibration environment, use thread locking screws, lock washers or thread lock adhesive to securely hold the unit. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Touchscreen Units, Basic Installation Steps – Panel Mounting Perform the following steps to install the XT/IX/PCA PowerStation on an enclosure or cabinet panel. 1. Verify that all of the PowerStation accessories are present against the items listed in the table at the beginning of this chapter, Checking the Shipment.
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4. Connect any Ethernet network cables depending on the installation. Refer to Attaching Cables later in this section. 5. Connect 12VDC or 24VDC power to the PowerStation by following the precautions described in Connecting Power later in this section. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Unit weights can be found in the Appendix, Physical Specifications. WARNING: XT/IX/PCA PowerStation models purchased from Parker with the following suffixes XTx-xxx-xxx-x5, IXx-xxx-xxx-x5, PCA-xxx-xxx- x5, intended for use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, cannot be used with the VESA mounting arm and the...
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3. Connect any Ethernet network cables depending on the installation. Refer to Attaching Cables later in this section. 4. Connect 12VDC or 24VDC power to the PowerStation by following the precautions described in Connecting Power later in this section. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Attaching Cables Ethernet Communication Cables WARNING: To avoid communication interference issues, do not install Ethernet cables in the same conduit or cable tray with AC power wiring, motor leads, or any other high potential switching currents. To ensure reliable communications with the best performance possible, the cabling components used must conform to US standard EIA/TIA 568 (T568A or T568B) or European standard EN50173-1 Class D.
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CAUTION: To reduce issues associated with inducing noise on the input DC power, keep the DC power input wiring away from any interfering AC sources, such as motor leads or other devices. Also keep the power wiring as short as possible. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Earth Ground 0VDC Nominal +12VDC or +24VDC Fig 2.3 Input Power Connection Diagram CAUTION: Do not apply AC line input power directly to the PowerStation or damage may occur.
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Installing an Optional AC/DC Power Supply The XT/IX/PCA PowerStation operates on 12VDC or 24VDC nominal input power. You can purchase an optional PS-60W Power Supply available from Parker to provide 24VDC input power if other DC machine power is not available.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE XT PowerStation: Configuring the Xpress Software When you power up the XT PowerStation for the first time, the Parker logo and/or progress bar will appear twice. After several moments the system will boot directly into the Xpress Shell You can keep the default name, or you can enter a unique machine name to identify this machine on a network.
Daylight Saving Select this option to activate the daylight savings settings. Your time and date will update accordingly throughout the year. Click OK to accept the changes and return to the Time and Date screen. Click Reset to reset the values to the default settings and return to the Time and Date screen.
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For further information regarding the remaining settings on this page, refer to your IT department. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask required to identify the host on the network. The subnet mask provides a means of hiding the network address portion of the IP address. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Default Gateway Enter the gateway IP address. The gateway node serves as the access point to a network. Primary and Secondary Enter the DNS server IP address. A DNS server translates between Internet and computer names and IP addresses. Primary and Secondary Enter the WINS server IP address.
Screen Size Resolution IXx-007 7.0" 800 x 480 IXx-010 10.1" 1280 x 800 IXx-015 15.6" 1366 x 768 IXx-022 21.5" 1920 x 1080 After determining the best resolution to use, in InteractX, click Tools - Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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As you create panels, they will now show what will appear on the IX hardware.
If you would rather not have them on the desktop, they can be deleted and the utilities can be run as described below. There are copies of these Shortcuts in C:\PARKER\ Calibration of the resistive touchscreen can be performed within the PenMount Control Panel which can be launched from the Start Menu or from the System Tray.
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When the Device 0 window appears, click to start calibration procedure Capacitive Touchscreen Calibration: eGalaxTouch Calibration of the capacitive touchscreen can be performed within the eGalaxTouch utility which can be launched from the Start Menu. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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eGalaxTouch and Configure Utility. A white calibration screen will appear. Using a plastic pointer (stylus) or your finger, touch, hold, and lift off the 4 calibration targets (precisely in the center) as they appear.
Parker Support. Because Microsoft WES7P or Windows 10 software may be installed and operated by the user. The touchscreen calibration procedure is the same as with the IX PowerStation. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
After CMOS battery discharge, a BIOS flashing operation or, to change BIOS settings, press the [Delete] key to enter CMOS Setup. Refer to the following sections for a complete list of the BIOS settings. The default settings are highlighted in bracketed [bold] type. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Main Settings System Time: Set the system time, the time format is: ▪ Hour: 0 to 23 ▪ Minute: 0 to 59 ▪ Second: 0 to 59 System Date: Set the system date, the date format is: ▪ Day: Note that ▪...
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F81216 Super IO Configuration Super IO chip F81216 Serial Port 1 Configuration Change Settings: ▪ [Auto] Change Settings: ▪ [Standard Serial Port] UART1 Mode Selection: ▪ [RS-232] ▪ [RS-485] ▪ [RS-422] CAUTION: If you to change the RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode configuration of COM1 (UART1) in the BIOS, you must also change the DIP switch settings for the COM1 Configurable port as well.
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32KB x 4 ▪ L2 Cache 1024KB x 2 ▪ L2 Cache Not Present CPU Thermal configuration DTS: ▪ [Disabled] ▪ [Enabled] CPU Speed 1834 MHz 64-bit Supported Limit CPUID Maximum: ▪ [Disabled] ▪ [Enabled] Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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▪ [Do not launch] ▪ [Legacy] Storage ▪ [UEFI] ▪ [Do not launch] ▪ [Legacy] Video ▪ [Legacy] ▪ [UEFI] ▪ [Do not launch] Other PCI devices ▪ [UEFI] ▪ [Do not launch] ▪ [Legacy] Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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SDIO Configuration [Auto] USB Configuration USB Module Version 8.11.02 USB Devices: 1 keyboard, 1 Mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support: ▪ [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off: ▪ [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off: ▪ [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support ▪ [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer time-out: ▪...
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[PWM Normal by BIOS] ▪ [PWM Inverted by BIOS] ▪ Knob Control PWM by EC ▪ Button Control PWM by EC BIOS Control Backlight ▪ [Level 15] South Bridge Azalia HD Audio LPE Audio Support ▪ [Disabled] Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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USB Configuration ▪ USB OTG Support [Disabled] ▪ USB VBUS [On] ▪ XHCI Mode [Smart Auto] ▪ USB2 Link Power Management [Enabled] ▪ USB 2.0(EHCI) Support [Enabled] ▪ USB EHCI debug [Disabled] ▪ USB Per Port Control [Enabled] ▪ USB Port 0 [Enabled] ▪...
To clear the password, just press Enter key when password input window pops up. A confirmation message will be shown on the screen as to whether the password will be disabled. You will have direct access to BIOS setup without typing any password after system reboot once the password is disabled. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Once the password feature is used, you will be requested to type the password each time you enter BIOS setup. This will prevent unauthorized persons from changing your system configurations. Also, the BIOS is capable of requesting users to enter the password prior to system boot, to control unauthorized access to your computer.
Save & Exit Settings Save Changes and Exit (Save & Exit Setup save Configuration and exit?) ▪ [Yes] ▪ [No] Discard Changes and Exit (Exit without saving/Quit without saving?) ▪ [Yes] ▪ [No] Save Changes and Reset (Save & reset Save Configuration and reset?) ▪...
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[Yes] ▪ [No] Save user Defaults (Save Values as User Defaults, Save configuration?) ▪ [Yes] ▪ [No] Restore user Defaults (Restore User Defaults)? ▪ [Yes] ▪ [No] Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ▪ [ok] Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
5. If you lost your InteractX license key, then call Technical Support for guidance in resolving your issue, see How to Obtain Technical Assistance from Parker Hannifin. 6. Call Parker Hannifin for Technical Support for guidance in resolving your issue, see How to Obtain Technical Assistance from Parker Hannifin.
) however, it is first recommended that you try to recover the original factory software image onto the SD Card using the Parker Flashback utility to see if the problems are resolved before returning the unit for repair. The following procedure will guide you through the restoration procedure.
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6. Click Restore SD-Card. 7. A dialog box will appear warning that all files will be deleted. Select Yes. 8. After the process is complete, properly eject the SD card from the computer. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
The IX and PCA PowerStations include the ability to restore the software to the original state when it left the Parker factory. This may be required if your Windows operating system is corrupted or if you need to revert back to the original state of the PowerStation.
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Windows 7 only - Select "Browse" to locate the backup file. a. Windows 10 only If you would like to restore the image that was originally shipped from Parker, double click on the Acronis (D:) folder. Select the "Factory Restore.tib" file in this directory.
have the demo project run on power up just like the IX PowerStation. After you double click this ICON, it will disappear from the desktop. 23. Windows 10 only Connect the IXA/PCA to a network with Internet access and double click the not functioning and various popup messages that your Windows is not a Genuine Microsoft product.
10. When the process is complete a green check box circle will appear in the middle of the screen. 11. Close the window to return to the Windows desktop. How to obtain Technical Assistance from Parker Hannifin Contact Information for Technical Assistance Contact your local automation technology center (ATC) or distributor.
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1 x 3-pin DC Power input 1 x 2-pin connector for power on/off button Storage Device Storage 1 x SD card slot, up to 32GB 1 x 1.8 (MO-297) SATAII SDD bay, up to 64GB Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
(557.0 x 362.0 x 64.8) mm Cutout Dimensions W x H (394.0 x 259.5) mm (539.0 x 344.0) mm Weight 10.3 lbs. (4.7 kg) 16.9 lbs. (7.7 kg) Unit VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm 100 x 100 mm Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
Touchscreen Chemical Resistance Specifications Resistive Touchscreen Chemical Resistance Table Test for Transmittance Due to Haze Chemical Applied Transmissivity Before Dwell Time Transmissivity After Window Cleaners 81.6% 1 hour @ 22 ~ 28ºC 81.6% 1 hour @ 22 ~ 28ºC Alcohol 81.4% 81.3% 1 hour @ 22 ~ 28ºC...
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Apply 10 c.c. of agent to test sample and cover with dust free cloth. Dwell at 25ºC for 24 hours. After test period, wipe agent from target area with clean cloth. Observe condition of test sample after testing. Any damage or discoloration is not accepted. Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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Physical Dimensions and Panel Cutouts Figure A.1: Headless Physical Dimensions and Panel Cutout Figure A.2: Headless Top View...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Figure A.3: 7.0” Physical Dimensions and Panel Cutout Figure A.4: 7.0” Rear View Parker XT/IX/PCA PowerStation User Manual...
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