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Start the computer – Rockwell Automation 6155F-NPWEDC Compact Non-display Computer User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 6155R-UM002E-EN-P - February 2014

Chapter 3

Operation

Start the Computer

Follow these steps to start the computer.

1. Make sure any connected components with separate power supplies (such

as an external display) are turned on first.

2. Make sure all necessary peripheral devices are connected to the corresponding

I/O ports on the computer.

3. AC powered models: See

Connect AC Power on page 21

for how to

install the AC power cord into the AC power input on the computer.

DC powered models: See

Connect DC Power on page 22

for how to

install DC power to the DC power input on the computer.

4. AC powered models: Plug the AC power cord into a power source or wall

outlet.

DC powered models: Apply 9…36V DC power to the computer.

5. Press the computer’s power switch.

See

Hardware Features on page 12

for the power switch location.

The computer performs certain actions every time it is started or reset. See

Restart the Computer on page 27

for what is done.

If your computer does not start or you notice other anomalies, refer to

Troubleshooting on page 42

.

IMPORTANT

The following steps apply to when you must manually start the computer. See

Connect Power on page 21

for when power is applied to the computer for the

first time.

SHOCK HAZARD: Connect the AC power cord to a power source with an
earth ground to prevent electrical shock. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock.