The products described in this document are designed for use in manufacturing and industrial environments. The products are built according to the latest safety requirements. However, dangerous situations or damage to the products or other property can arise from misuse of this device. 3/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
Changes or modifications to hardware and software of the device are not permitted. Incorrect operation or modifications to the device can endanger your safety or damage the device. Do not repair the device yourself. If the device is defective, please contact Phoenix Contact. Safety notes DANGER: Dangerous contact voltage In electrical systems, hazardous voltages may occur posing a danger to humans.
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2 and Zone 22. USB ports may only be connected or disconnected in an area known to be non-hazardous. The VL2 PPC ... EX shall be installed in such a way that the risk of mechanical impact is low. 5/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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VL2 B(P)PC ... EX Replacement parts Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt. Connector, printed circuit board for power input MSTB 2,5/ 3-STF-5,08 1777992 8/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
It is therefore important that the ambient temperature of the installation environment is kept within the system temperature limits of your VL2 B(P)PC ... EX. Please be aware that adding PCI/PCIe cards can add heat to the system. 9/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
VL2 BPC ... EX to the wall. Ensure that the attaching hardware is in the small section of the keyholes. Removal Remove power and disconnect cables to the IPC. Loosen and remove the screws securing the IPC to the mounting surface. 10/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
Cut a hole in the enclosure according to the dimensions for the selected display. Figure 3-3 Panel cutout dimensions Table 3-1 Display cutout dimensions Display size X (mm) Y (mm) 15.6 in. 18.5 in. 21.5 in. 11/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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Loosen and remove the clamps securing the VL2 PPC ... EX in the panel. Using an assistant, press the two retention clips along the top, and tilt the VL2 PPC ... EX forward. Lift the VL2 PPC ... EX so the bottom retention clips clear the panel, and remove. 12/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
PCI/PCIe: This slot allows installation of either a PCI or a PCIe card (see “PCI/PCIe card” on page 21). The type of card (PCI or PCIe) must be selected when the product is ordered. Adding PCI or PCIe support or switching bus types is not a field-installable option. 13/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
BIOS is set to boot on power, allowing the system to boot as soon as the power plug is installed. This can be changed in the BIOS. The power switch is a momentary-off switch. 14/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
The function of the pins in the D-SUB 9 connector varies with the different configuration settings. Table 3-4 D-SUB 9 pinout D-SUB 9 pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 TXD- TXD-/RXD- TXD+ TXD+/RXD+ RXD+ – RXD- – – – – – – – Ring indicator – – 15/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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When 24 V DC is applied and the power switch is turned on SATA Flashes green Indicates data storage (HDD or SSD) activity Reserved for future use ERROR Orange Indicates processor is actively thermal throttling Indicates processor has shut down due to overheating 17/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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: L A S - 2 0 : D 2 / 4 / 4 2 S - 2 1 : R S - 2 2 : R S - 2 3 : R Figure 5-1 Drive replacement 19/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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Ensure that the thermal pad (7) on top of the drive is properly oriented to engage the service door when it is closed, i.e., not wrapped around the top of the drive or hanging off the edge. Close and secure the service door using the two latches before applying power. 20/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
To install a PCI/PCIe card: Turn off the IPC and disconnect power. Open the service door (1) by sliding the two latches (2). Remove the screw (3) holding the slot cover (4) and remove the cover. 21/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
(3) will release from the housing. To install a new battery, insert it into the top of the battery housing at a slight angle. Push the bottom of the battery in until the retention clip secures the battery in the housing. 22/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
10. Update the BIOS configuration with any appropriate user-defined requirements. The two-way DIP switch (6) is reserved for future enhancements. Do not adjust the DIP settings unless directed to do so by Phoenix Contact technical service. Both rockers should always be in the OFF position.
The CMOS and BIOS reset buttons are intended to be used only by advanced users or if directed to do so by Phoenix Contact technical service. After the reset, the BIOS will need to be reconfigured to account for any user-defined settings.
Press the <Enter> key to reinitiate the boot process. Configurable serial ports Press the <F2> key during the boot process to enter the BIOS configuration. Figure 5-5 Configuration options Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Configuration” tab, and press the <Enter> key. 25/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
Disabled, and press the <Enter> key. Figure 5-6 “RS-422/485 Line Termination” submenu Line termination only applies to ports set to RS-422/485. It has no effect on a port set to RS-232, even though the selection may be available on configurable ports. 26/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
Figure 5-7 “Transceiver Mode” submenu Transceiver mode only applies to ports capable of RS-422/485 communication (X8 and X11). Transceiver mode does not apply to RS-232 communication, even though the selection may be available on configurable ports. 27/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
UART Duplex mode only applies to ports set to RS-422/485. It has no effect on a port set to RS-232, even though the selection may be available on configurable ports. Press the <F10> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS setup utility. 28/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
100% Electrical data Power supply, nominal 24 V DC Type of connection Removable COMBICON screw-type Conductor size 2.5 mm² (14 AWG) Torque, wire clamping screw 0.5 … 0.6 Nm RTC battery, typical life 5 years 29/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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VL2...3000 EX, VL2...7000 EX, VL2...9000 EX Main memory RAM (configurable option) VL2...2000 EX 8 GB maximum VL2...3000 EX, VL2...7000 EX, VL2...9000 EX 16 GB maximum Type VL2...2000 EX, VL2...3000 EX, VL2...7000 EX DDR3L/1600 SODIMM VL2...9000 EX DDR4/2100 SODIMM 30/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
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Number of colors 16.7 million Contrast ratio 5000:1 View angle, horizontal/vertical (CR=10), typ. 89°/89° Installation cutout dimensions (width x height) 522 x 344 mm Outside bezel dimensions (width x height x depth) 532 x 354 x 8 mm 31/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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IEC 61000-4-3 (Immunity against electromagnetic fields) Criterion A IEC 61000-4-4 (Burst) Criterion B IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) Criterion B IEC 61000-4-6 (Immunity against high-frequency interference) Criterion A IEC 61000-4-8 (Immunity against magnetic fields) Criterion A IEC 55022 (Noise emission) Class A 32/42 PHOENIX CONTACT 3948_en_B...
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VL2 BPC ... EX II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc IECEx UL 18.0054X VL2 PPC ... EX II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T65°C Dc IP65 IECEx UL 18.0054X 33/42 3948_en_B PHOENIX CONTACT...
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The receipt of technical documentation (in particular user documentation) does not constitute any further duty on the part of Phoenix Contact to furnish information on modifications to products and/or technical documentation. You are responsible to verify the suitability and intended use of the products in your specific application, in particular with regard to observing the applicable standards and regulations.
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Middletown, PA 17057 Should you have any suggestions or recommendations for improvement of the contents and layout of our manuals, please send your comments to: tecdoc@phoenixcontact.com 42/42 PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG • Flachsmarktstraße 8 • 32825 Blomberg • Germany phoenixcontact.com...
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