Installation Instructions Original Instructions Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations Series H Catalog Numbers 6181X-12A2SW71DC, 6181X-00N2SW71DC, 6181X-12A2SWX1DC, 6181X-00N2SWX1DC, 6181X-12P2SWX1DC Topic Page Summary of Changes Installation Precautions Hazardous Locations Hot Surfaces Restricted Access Location Computer Options Operating Systems Before You Begin Parts List Installation Guidelines Mounting Clearance Requirements Computer Dimensions...
• Publication 1770-4.1, Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, for more installation requirements • ABNT NBR IEC 60529, NEMA 250, UL 50, and IEC 60529, as applicable to your region, for explanations of the degrees of protection that are provided by enclosures Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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UV radiation, and greatly increase its field life. Rockwell Automation sells a sun shield (Cat. No. 6189X-SUNSHIELD) for the 6181X integrated display computers. If you install a sun shield that closes over the display, the temperature between the sun shield and the display cannot exceed the maximum temperature of the display, which is 55 °C...
II 3 GD, Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IP66, (backside) Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc IP66, DEMKO 17 ATEX 1851 X Global/IECEx Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc IP66, Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc IP66, IECEx UL 17.0024 X Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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• To maintain the IP66 rating of the equipment, it shall be mounted in an enclosure with an equivalent IP rating. • To minimize risk from electrostatic discharge, only clean the display with a damp cloth. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
(min) surrounding ambient temperature. Hot Surfaces IMPORTANT The Rockwell Automation approved sun shield (Cat. No. 6189X-SUNSHIELD) must be used if the computer is exposed to direct sunlight. Restricted Access Location Verify that restricted access locations for the equipment meet these conditions: •...
These solid-state drives are customized to accommodate their unique properties as follows: • No paging file • System restore is disabled by default To obtain a copy of a factory system image, access the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) at https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx.
• The enclosure must allow sufficient space around air inlets and outlets to provide the circulation necessary for cooling. See Mounting Clearance Requirements on page 10 further information. Never allow air passages to become obstructed. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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• When mounted, the computer cannot be tilted from vertical. Bottom (I/O ports) Bottom (I/O ports) Bottom (I/O ports) Vertical Vertical PCAP Touch Screen Resistive Touch Screen (0° tilt) (0° tilt) Integrated Display Computers Non-display Computer Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
Left (for airflow and drive access) 127 mm (5 in.) Bottom (for I/O port access and ventilation) 102 mm (4 in.) Airflow Direction Right and left are based on facing a computer from inside an enclosure. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
The integrated display computers must be mounted to meet these panel cut out dimensions. Cat. Nos. Cut Out Dimensions (H x W), Approx 6181X-12A2SW71DC, 254 x 324 mm (10 x 12.76 in.) 6181X-12A2SWX1DC, 6181X-12P2SWX1DC Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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8. Repeat this process at least three times until the clips are hand-tight and the gasket is compressed uniformly against the panel. 9. Tighten the clips to a torque of 1.35 N•m (12 lb•in) by following the torque sequence, making sure not to overtighten. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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ATTENTION: Tighten the clips to the specified torque to provide a proper seal and to help prevent damage to the computer. Rockwell Automation assumes no responsibility for water or chemical damage to the computer or other equipment within the enclosure because of improper installation.
(1) The USB ports and the bottom CF card slot are hot swappable but only in non-hazardous locations. For more information about proper use of these ports, refer to Outdoor Installation on page Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
Guidelines on page 3. Secure the DC power wires to the terminal block by tightening the terminal block screws to the torque value listed in the table in Installation Guidelines on page -V +V Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
In industrial environments, proper cable routing and power conditioning are required for Ethernet communication. Rockwell Automation recommends that you route all Ethernet cable through dedicated metal conduits. For improved performance reliability, install ferrite bead filters at the cable ends.
• Always hold components with a printed circuit board (PCB) by its edges and place it with the assembly side down. • To minimize risk from electrostatic discharge, only clean displays with a damp cloth. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
5. Reconnect all external cables and power to the computer. 6. Press the power switch to start the computer. Tools for Component Replacement The following tools are required for component replacement: • #2 cross-head screwdriver • Anti-static wriststrap Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
The computers have one location to load a CompactFlash (CF) Type II card, which is the slot on the I/O port panel below the serial ports. This slot is functionally hot-swappable but only in a non-hazardous location. It is meant to be a data slot but it is bootable. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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5. Tighten the CF card slot cover screw (E). IMPORTANT For computers in ATEX and IECEx applications, the CF card slot cover screw (step E in the illustration) must be hand-tightened and verified as secure. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
Connect the PCIe add-in board to the corresponding slot on the factory-supplied PCIe riser card. b. Verify that the add-in card is properly seated in the riser card. c. Use the slot cover screw to secure the add-in card to the slot. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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Use the slot cover screw to secure the add-in card to the slot. 7. Connect the necessary cables to the add-in card. See the documentation that came with the card. 8. Reinstall the computer cover as detailed in Reinstall the Cover on page Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
Preconfiguration on page 2. Remove the computer cover as detailed in Remove the Cover on page 3. Locate the memory modules that you want to replace. Memory Modules Without Heatsinks Memory Modules With Heatsinks Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
Real-time Clock (RTC) Battery This computer contains a lithium battery that you cannot replace. Return the computer to Rockwell Automation for battery replacement. For return information, contact your local distributor or Rockwell Automation representative, or visit the Product and Application Support website.
(2) The CF card slot on the bottom side of all computer models is hot-swappable but only in a non-hazardous location. (3) A PCI card is available (Cat. No. 6189X-PCIRISER) that can be used in Cat. Nos. 6181X-00N2SW71DC, 6181X-00N2SWX1DC, and 6181X-12P2SWX1DC. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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279 x 349 x 101.2 mm (10.98 x 13.74 x 3.98 in.) Panel cut out dimensions (HxW) 254.0 x 324.0 mm (10.0 x 12.76 in.) Mounting options • Non-display models Wall • Display models Panel (1) Applies only to display models. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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IP66 when properly mounted on a flat surface of an equivalent-type enclosure. (1) See Installation Guidelines on page 8 for more information about temperature guidelines. (2) Applies to panel-mounted integrated display computers and wall-mounted non-display computers. Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
RoHS Turkey RoHS (EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. In Conformity with the EEE Regulation) UAE RoHS Additional Resources These documents contain additional information to related products from Rockwell Automation. Resource Description Industrial Computer for Hazardous Locations User Gives an overview of the system and provides procedures to install the...
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Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020...
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