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Translation of the original instruction manual Version 1.1 Instruction manual Industrial PCs MES9000 series Last changed: 13.06.2023...
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 Read these instructions carefully before using and store for future reference. These instructions contain important information about the product, in particular about its intended use, safety, installation, utilisation, maintenance and disposal. Hand over the instructions to the user following installation of the product, and pass the manual on to the new user if the product is resold.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 Contents General information about documentation ................5 General information Explanation of safety instructions 1.2.1 Structure of safety instructions 1.2.2 Explanation of signal words Relevant device documentation Symbols Data, figures and modifications Trademarks Copyright General device information ...................... 9...
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 Commissioning ........................33 Requirements Switching the device on Configuring the device Operating multiple monitors on an MES9000 6.4.1 Number 6.4.2 Windows display settings 6.4.3 Screen resolution on cloned displays 6.4.4 Displaying a start screen Features (some optional) ......................
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 1 General information about documentation 1.1 General information The purpose of this instruction manual is to ensure the safe and efficient use of type MES9000− industrial PCs, hereinafter referred to as the "device". All of the safety instructions and handling instructions given in the manual must be obeyed in order to ensure that work is carried out safely.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 1.2.2 Explanation of signal words DANGER Indicates an imminent danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury will result. WARNING Indicates a possible danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury could result. CAUTION Indicates a possible danger.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 1.3 Relevant device documentation The following documents are decisive to device setup and operation: • This instruction manual: contains information for installation, commissioning and operation of the device along with technical data. • Website: You can download the instruction manual as well as drivers, software, user manuals, leaflets and flyers from the Download area of our website www.ads-tec.com.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 1.6 Trademarks It is noted that any software and/or hardware trademarks and any company brand names mentioned in this documentation are all subject to the general trademark protection rights. Big-LinX and X-Remote are registered trademarks of ADS-TEC.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2 General device information 2.1 Manufacturer and contact details The manufacturer of the device is ads-tec Industrial IT GmbH. The company is referred to in the following as ADS-TEC. ads-tec Industrial IT GmbH Heinrich-Hertz-Str.1 72622 Nürtingen...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.3 Improper use Operation other than or beyond that described for the device shall be deemed improper use. The device is not allowed to be used to control vehicles or for applications for which further approvals beyond the manufacturer's declaration are necessary, e.g.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.4 Environmental conditions ATTENTION Damage caused by heat! If the device is exposed to sunlight or any other light or heat source, it can overheat and suffer damage. Do not expose the device to direct radiation by sunlight or any other light or heat source!
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.4.1 Vibration/shock resistance The vibration/shock resistance tests were performed as follows: Vibration near machines or conveyor belts − DUT: functional device Test standard: EN 60068-2-6 − − Mode of vibration: Sine Test axes: X / Y / Z −...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.5 Conformity The manufacturer hereby declares that the product described in this instruction manual complies with all relevant stipulations of the following European directives: • 2011/65/EU RoHs Directive • 2014/30/EU EMC Directive (only devices without WLAN) •...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.6 Warranty / repairs During the device warranty period, any repairs must only be performed by the manufacturer or by service personnel that has been authorised by the manufacturer. 2.7 Limitation of liability ADS-TEC shall not be liable for personal injury, property damage or damage caused to the device as...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 2.8 Treatment and disposal of batteries This device contains a lithium battery for supplying the system clock with power as long as the supply voltage is not connected. The battery has a life cycle of 3-5 years depending on which load is applied.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 3 Scope of delivery Check that the contents of the package are intact: If there are signs of damage, please contact the manufacturer immediately. The device must not be put into operation. Check that the contents of the package are complete and match your order: 1 x device −...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 4 Mechanical installation 4.1 Requirements The external device dimensions are given in Section 11 Dimensional drawings. 4.2 Attaching to a VESA 100 interface The device can be attached to the VESA 100 interface on the rear side.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 4.3 Attaching using a tube adapter 1. Deburr the end of your support tube (diameter 48.3 mm). 2. Stick the drilling template around the end of the support tube so that the holes to be drilled are located on the rear side of the tube.
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 6. Check that the seal, which is marked in turquoise in the figure, is seated correctly. Next, screw the flange onto the device: 7. Remove the threaded pins: 2.5 mm 8. Route all of the required cable lines through the tube adapter and the tube.
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 9. Attach the tube adapter to the tube: 10. Align all of the parts so that the holes in the tube and in the tube adapter are positioned on top of one another and the threaded pins can be screwed in again.
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 12. Slide on the sealing sleeve: … and turn it until it is sufficiently tight: Recommendation for use: In the first step, the nut is used to eliminate any remaining play (looseness). It is turned until the tube adapter sits on the device without any play.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 4.4 Attaching the IP65 kit 4.4.1 Dimensions of the grommets The IP65 kit includes two grommets through which cables can be routed. The grommets have different hole diameters and should be used as required.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 4.4.2 Dimensions of the retainer 4.4.3 Attaching the grommets 1.) Route all of the required cable lines through the opening in the device, the cable grommet and the retainer. 2.) When doing so, pay attention to - the different hole diameters in the supplied grommets as specified in section 4.4.1,...
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 3.) Insert the appropriate rubber plugs into any holes that are not required. 4.) Press the grommet into the opening in the device. 5.) Press the retainer against the grommet and tighten the two screws.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 4.5 Attaching accessories On the top and bottom of the device, there are threaded holes into which the optional screw-in sleeves can be screwed if required. Installing the screw-in sleeves: The sleeves must be screwed into the housing with a torque of M = 8.5 ± 0.5 Nm. The external thread has an encapsulated adhesive coating that ensures lasting hold.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5 Electrical connections 5.1 Requirements WARNING Hazard due to electric shock with fatal consequences With device variants with an AC voltage supply, the electrical connection must be performed by a specialist electrical engineer. Before commissioning, a protective earth conductor test must be carried out according to VDE 0701/0702 to ensure that the protective earth is functioning optimally.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5.2 Earthing concept The earthing concept essentially depends on the installation site and must be planned and implemented by a specialist electrical engineer. The following are provided on the device: • only on 24-VDC devices: An FE connection in the power supply connector as EMC filter reference...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5.3 Interfaces 5.3.1 Overview of the rear side (service slot) Example illustration. Position assignments may differ depending on the version: Description Protective earth (PE) connection, see section 5.2 Power supply and, depending on the device variant, digital input/output, ...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5.3.3 Devices with 24 VDC power supply Digital output 24 VDC Digital input 24 VDC DO DI 0V FE V+ Reference potential Functional earth (The figure shows the socket inside the device) +24 VDC ± 20% Conductor cross sections: V+ / FE / 0V: AWG 18 (≙...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5.3.5 Digital input and output on 24-VDC devices Digital output Type 3 according to IEC61131 (no self-diagnostic function) 0 signal = 0 V (high impedance) / 1 signal = 24 VDC, max. 30 mA.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 5.4 Maximum cable lengths Recommendation for use: Note the maximum cable lengths for the respective application type. The maximum length of cables which can be used to connect the monitor and computer is: HDMI up to max. 15 m −...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 6 Commissioning 6.1 Requirements WARNING Hazard due to electric shock with fatal consequences Before commissioning a device with an AC voltage supply, a protective earth conductor test must be carried out according to VDE 0701/0702 to ensure that the protective earth is functioning optimally.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 6.3 Configuring the device After start-up there is an icon on the Windows Desktop that can be used to call up the ADS-TEC Configuration Center. Important: To be able to configure settings, you will need to start the Configuration Center with administrator rights (right-click with mouse and select "Run as...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 6.4 Operating multiple monitors on an MES9000 6.4.1 Number Up to three monitors can be operated in parallel: the integrated display of the MES9000, a full HD monitor on the DP connection of the MES9000, a full HD monitor via HDBaseT.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 6.4.3 Screen resolution on cloned displays When clones are created, the operating system automatically uses the lowest common value for the screen resolution. Recommendation for use: For connection in parallel, only use full HD monitors with 1920 x 1080 px.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7 Features (some optional) 7.1 DisplayPort™ The devices have a DisplayPort connection in version DisplayPort++™ (1.2) as standard for data transmission to a monitor. 7.2 HDBaseT™ With HDBaseT™, the connection between the computer and monitor is established using a LAN cable with RJ45 plugs.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7.4 RAID system The device supports two separate SSD mass storage devices that can be used together with the help of RAID technology (RAID = redundant array of independent disks). To use this function, two type M.2 2242 Key M SSD cards with a SATA interface are required. NVMe cards with a PCIe interface cannot be used.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7.7 netJACK plug-in modules The netJACK plug-in modules from Hilscher make it possible to connect the device with all common fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems, such as PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO, CANopen ® ®...
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7.8 RS232 Hardware configuration (The figure shows the socket inside the device) From the perspective of the device: Pin 2 Receive Data - Data reception cable Input line Pin 3 Transmit Data - Transmission cable...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7.9 Wake on LAN (WoL) This function can be used for event-driven start-up of "sleeping" computers on the local network, such as for running updates at night. The interfaces LAN1 … LAN 3 are available for this purpose:...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 7.9.2 Settings in the operating system (Windows 10) In Device Manager under "Network adapters", open the properties dialogue box of the Ethernet controller for the LAN connector being used (the example here is for LAN1): Make the following settings on the "Advanced"...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 8 Software / driver installation 8.1 Initial installation of the operating system The devices are delivered with a pre-installed operating system depending on the client's specifications. If the mass storage has been reformatted, the operating system can be reinstalled by using one of the existing interfaces (alternatively via USB or PXE).
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10 Maintenance WARNING Hazard due to electric shock with fatal consequences Before performing maintenance work on device variants with an AC voltage supply, • the power supply must be switched off and secured to prevent it being accidentally switched back on.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10.1 Opening and closing the service slot ATTENTION Damage due to electrostatic discharge! Damage to the device can be caused by electrostatic discharge. Always adhere to the safety measures applicable when handling components at risk of being •...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10.2 Replacing the CMOS battery The CMOS battery has a life cycle of 3-5 years depending on the load applied. Recommendation for use: To prevent unexpected plant downtime, as a precaution the CMOS battery should be replaced within the scope of the maintenance plan (e.g.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10.3 Removing and installing the Hilscher netJACK module 10.3.1 Removal Fully pull the pull tab out (e.g. using flat-nose pliers). Pull the module out approx. 5 mm. 5 mm Then, lift the module a bit to lift the metal brackets out of the circuit board.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10.3.2 Installation • For modules in their original packaging: Remove the ESD protective cardboard packaging. Do not touch the contacts! Move the pull tab into a central position. • • Insert the module so that the contacts point towards the circuit board.
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 10.3.3 FYI: Fixing the module to the circuit board The module is clamped onto the circuit board with four metal brackets. The metal brackets must be inserted into the recesses in the circuit board: ...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 12 Technical data MES9016 MES9019 MES9024 Display 15.6" TFT full HD 18.5" TFT full HD 23.8" TFT full HD Brightness 450 nits (typ.) 500 nits (typ.) 250 nits (typ.) Contrast ratio 800:1 (typ.) 1000:1 (typ.) 1000:1 (typ.)
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MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 MES9016 MES9019 MES9024 Perm. ambient In operation: 0 to +40°C temperature For storage: -25 to +70°C Protection class Front side: IP65/rear side: IP20 or IP65 (with IP65 kit or tube adapter) Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Vibration/shock See Section 2.4.1 "Environmental conditions"...
MES9000 series − Instruction manual v1.1 13 Service & support ADS-TEC and its partner companies offer you comprehensive maintenance and support services, ensuring quick and competent support should you have any questions or concerns with regard to ADS- TEC products and equipment.
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