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Starting the powerstation – Parker Hannifin PA Series User Manual

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Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation

Starting the PowerStation

PA PowerStation User Guide

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volatile memory storage. The CF is well-suited for rugged environments

where the PowerStation may vibrate or shake. Although the CF is

removable, it is used as an IDE drive, which means you cannot remove it

while the PowerStation is switched on.

The PA PowerStation supports Type 1 or Type 2 CF cards.

You should purchase at least one additional CF card to serve as a backup

for your primary CF card. It is also useful to own several cards to store

different projects. You can purchase additional CF cards through Parker.

Note: Do not remove or insert the CF card when the unit is powered on or

data on the card could be corrupted.

Starting the PowerStation

Once the PA PowerStation has been mounted, you are ready to start up the

unit. This procedure is described below.

Before connecting a power cord to your unit, make sure that you have read

and understood Environmental Specifications on page A-5, and the Testing

Specifications on page A-7, of this manual. Also, be sure to follow the

guidelines listed below:

For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible

disconnect device in the fixed wiring.

Important:Proper installation of this PowerStation model for use in

European Union countries requires the use of a harmonized power

cord (the power cord must be identified with the symbol).

Make sure that the PowerStation is connected to the main supply

only with a harmonized power cord.

1

Ensure the power on/off switch is in the off position.

2

Connect the power cord to a DC voltage source. Voltage input to the

unit should be within the range specified in the Environmental

Specifications.

3

Turn the PA PowerStation on.
The PowerStation will automatically load the MachineShop Shell or an

Interact application, if the Shell is configured to start Interact

automatically.

You are now ready to download a project to the PA PowerStation. If

you’re using MachineShop software, refer to the MachineShop

Getting Started Guide or the MachineShop Toolbar help system for

information about downloading projects.

Important:You must upgrade to Interact version 6.13 or later before

downloading applications to the PA PowerStation.