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SIMATIC PC RI25/45 Manual C79000-G7076-C806-01 06/98...
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Siemens. This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, and installed correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.
The sliding door in front of the drives on the front side must be kept closed for safety reasons (fire protection according to UL 1950/EN 60950). You may open the sliding door only to service the drives. You must not remove the sliding door. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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A flexible cable with UL approval and CSA marking and the following features must be used: SVT or SJT design with three conductors, min. 18 AWG cross-section, a maximum length of 4.5 m and parallel grounding- type plug (15 A, min. 125 V). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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This device includes a battery on the motherboard and, in some cases, a battery on the SafeCard. The battery must only be replaced by service personnel. Please refer to the instructions given in the documentation for the CPU module. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Devices and tools you use must be free of a static charge. Disconnect the power plug before you connect or disconnect modules with ESD. Touch modules with ESD on the edge only. Do not touch any wiring posts or conductors on a module with ESD. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Products not bearing the CE label fulfill the requirements and standards as specified in the section on “Technical Specifications.” Observing the The installation guidelines and safety instructions specified in the Installation documentation must be observed during startup and operation. Guidelines SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to standard UL 1950 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to Canadian standard C22.2 No. 950 UL Recognition Mark Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to standard C22.2. No. 950 Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to American standard UL 1950 NRTL SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
+- 6 kV contact discharge (to IEC 1000-4-2:1995) discharges of static +- 8 kV air discharge (to IEC 1000-4-2:1995) electricity Noise immunity to 10 V/m 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM (to ENV 50140:1993) high-frequency radiation 10 V/m 900 MHz, 50% ED (to ENV 50204:1995) SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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5V 2A; 12V 0.5A; -12V 0.1A; -5V 0.1A consumption per PCI slot Drives Floppy disk drive 3.5” (1.44 MB) Hard disk drive 3.5” EIDE type see Logbook CD-ROM drive 650 MBytes, type see Logbook CD-ROM port EIDE (secondary) SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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See SafeCard description in the section on “Monitoring Module”. Function display LEDs on the device Power Disk Run (only with SafeCard option) Temp (only with SafeCard option) Floppy CD-ROM *) Optically isolated within the safety extra-low voltage circuit (SELV) SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Safety Instructions SIMATIC PC RI25/45 1-10 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
If necessary, refer to the logbook on the inside of your PC to obtain the exact computer configuration. Setting Up Your SIMATIC PC RI25/45 can be used as a 19” built-in or for desktop operation. Section 2.2 provides you with more information. SIMATIC PC RI25/45...
(without rack slide rails). Use the respective manufacturer’s cabinet or rack slide rails or L-sections. Contact your cabinet supplier directly regarding cabinet or rack installation. SIEMENS Figure 2-1 SIMATIC PC RI25/45 Installation Dimensions SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Make certain that the sliding door in front of the drives is closed during operation. If the sliding door is not closed, insufficient air is drawn through the ventilation slots to cool the interior of the system unit. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Line connector Earthing studs PS/2 mouse COM2 output Line connector input PS/2 keyboard COM1 Figure 2-2 Rear Panel of the System Housing Note Make sure you follow the safety instructions in Chapter 1 when connecting I/O devices! SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Optically isolated within the safety extra-low voltage circuit (SELV) If expansion boards are connected in the PC, there are additional interfaces. Please refer to the description of the relevant module for the significance of these additional interfaces. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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After the PS/2 connector is connected, both cables must be secured with the the Keyboard provided strain relief device. This keeps the PS/2 connector from coming and Mouse loose when the mouse or keyboard is moved. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Starting Up Your PC Connecting the Supply Voltage Converting The 220V standard power supply for the SIMATIC PC RI25/45 is designed the Supply for 115/230V power. The voltage selector switch is located on the back of Voltage the system unit beneath the ventilation grid (Figure 2-3).
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The following table lists the permissible input currents for the monitor: Input voltage 120 V / 240 V 10% Input current 4 A / 2 A Output voltage Equal to input voltage Max. output current 1 A / 0.5 A SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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3. Connect the power supply cable for the system unit to the system unit (1). 4. Connect the power supply cable for the system unit to the grounding outlet (2). 5. Use an earthing stud (M5) to guarantee equipotential bonding between the PC and the surroundings. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Starting Up Your PC SIMATIC PC RI25/45 2-10 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Setting Up and Operating Your PC RI25/45 Chapter In this chapter, we: Overview Introduce you to the operator elements of the SIMATIC PC RI25/45. Describe the initial installation. Describe how to use the electronic manual. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Floppy disk drive Status display LEDs ON/OFF switch Operator panel Reset key Lock Figure 3-1 Operator Elements on the Front Side of the SIMATIC PC RI25/45 Operator The following functions appear on the operator panel: Panel LEDs for displaying: – Power –...
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If you press the reset key with a pointed object (for example, the tip of a ballpoint pin or the end of an opened paper clip), you trigger a hardware reset, and you completely restart the PC. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
When your PC is switched on, the POWER LED is green. The ON/OFF switch does not separate the system unit from the power supply. You must unplug the power plug to separate the system unit from the power supply completely. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Setting Up Your PC Overview The operating system and the system software for your PC were factory-installed on the hard drive. The SIMATIC PC RI25 has MS-DOS 6.22. The SIMATIC PC RI45 has the multi-language version of Windows 95. You must differentiate the following two instances when you switch on your...
The Windows setup menu provides you with step-by-step information. Windows 95 – Setup Installing Windows Progress Back Cancel Next Your operator inputs determine how you carry out the following procedures: 1. Language selection 2. Hardware installation 3. Complete restart SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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The registration number is located on the authenticity certificate above the bar code. The authenticity certificate is a part of your documentation package and belongs to the items provided with your PC. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Abort. Specify the number of Windows 95 startups you want to have before you do carry out the backup. Setting Up If your software becomes defective, you can reinstall it using the backup Again diskettes. (See Section 4.7). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
For technical licensing reasons, we do not pre-install the software. This must be installed by the user. Note We recommend that you print out a copy of the Technical Description during startup and store it together with the Manual. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Use the suggested directory. Use the ENTER key to confirm your answer. In Windows 95, the installation now runs automatically. The installation ends when the Acrobat Reader icon appears in a window. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-10 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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You can do this after the installation of Adobe Acrobat is finished. Confirm with ENTER. 7. After installation has been finished, you are prompted to reboot your PC. Confirm with ENTER and reboot your PC (press CTRL-ALT-DEL or the reset key). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-11 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
SafeCard Please refer to the Technical Description for notes on the SafeCard module. When installing the SafeCard driver for various operating systems, refer to the ReadMe.TXT file in directory C:\SAFECARD. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-12 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Safety Functions Using passwords during setup, you can keep unauthorized persons from making entries in the setup. Refer to the CPU module section in the Technical Description for more information on setup passwords (see Section 3.6). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-13 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Eject Hole (See “Emergency Eject” for details). Open/ This button is pressed to open or close the CD tray when the power of your Close programming device is on. Button SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-14 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Risk of data loss and damage to the drive. CD-ROM drives are sensitive to vibrations and shock. Any vibrations occuring during operation can lead to damage to the drive or CD. Only use 12 cm standard CDs. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-15 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Setting Up and Operating Your PC RI25/45 SIMATIC PC RI25/45 3-16 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
5.9 of this manual for error messages that occur during the self-test (display LEDs and screen messages). Note If you want to disconnect or connect cables, note of the safety instructions in Chapters 1 and 2. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Check whether the power supply connector is connected correctly. Switch on the PC again. Note If no LED lights up on the system unit after you have carried out these checks and measures, notify your technical support team (Chapter 5). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
If the PC still crashes, you must contact your technical support team. – If the error no longer occurs, the module you used from another manufacturer was the cause of the fault. Replace this module with a Siemens module, or contact the module supplier. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
(if a connector is present). Switch on the monitor and the system unit. Note If the monitor screen still remains dark after these checks and measures have been carried out, please contact your technical support team (Chapter 5). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Adjust the relevant entries for the monitor in the CONFIG.SYS file (on the hard drive). Correct the settings for the monitor and graphics in your user program. Select the correct screen driver for your user program. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
The battery is dead if the clock time and the date are still incorrect after you switch off your PC and switch it back on again. In this case, please contact your technical support team (Chapter 5). SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Now you have re-established the hard disk’s original delivery status. 3. If your hard disk still works incorrectly after you have carried out these steps, it needs to be exchanged. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Hardware Recognition 9. Make sure that all devices and modules have been correctly connected or installed and activate the check boxes of the additionally connected components. Confirm with Continue. This procedure may take a few minutes. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Windows help files are prepared and the MS-DOS programs are configured. Time Zone 15. You can now select the time zone of your country/state using the mouse. Confirm your selection with Close. The Windows 95 installation is now complete. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
Check the SETUP entries for Drive B. Run SETUP Diskette drive A error Error accessing Drive A. Contact your technical support team. Diskette drive B error Error accessing Drive B. Contact your technical support team. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-10 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Adapt the SETUP entries to the monitor. Run SETUP System timer error Hardware error Contact your technical support team. Real time clock error Clock chip error Contact your technical support team. Keyboard controller error Keyboard error Contact your technical support team. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-11 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
0 –> one tone 1 –> two tones 2 –> three tones 3 –> four tones There is a brief pause between tones. Example: Error during the RAM basic test Sound sequence SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-12 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Reset the interrupt controller TP_8742_TEST Test circuit 8742 TP_COMPUTE_SPEED Determine the clock pulse speed TP_CMOS_TEST Test the CMOS RAM TP_7xx_INIT Initialize the PG 7xx I/Os TP_ADV_CS_CONFIG Configure the advanced chip set TP_VECTOR_INIT Initialize the interrupt vectors SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-13 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Configuration and size of the shadow Display RAM TP_TEST_CONFIG Check SETUP irregularities TP_RTC_TEST Test the REAL TIME CLOCK TP_HW_INTS Set the IRQ vectors TP_COPROC Check whether the CO processor is present TP_DISABLE_A20 Disable the A20 line TP_IO_BEFORE Disable IO circuits SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-14 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Check for any possible errors TP_POST_DONE End of the self-test TP_PASSWORD Password query (option) TP_PARITY Cancel the parity memory bit TP_BOOT_MENU Display the boot menu (option) TP_CLEAR_SCREEN Clear the screen TP_INT19 Boot via Interrupt 19 Unexpected interrupt SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-15 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Error Diagnostics SIMATIC PC RI25/45 4-16 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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SIMATIC PC Service Representatives Chapter Please contact the authorized regional service department or repair centers Overview (service shop) for all of your service needs. The following pages contain the service addresses. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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If problems occur, the SIMATIC Hotline should be able to help. Address: Siemens AG AUT 1 CS Gleiwitzerstr. 555 D-90475 Nürnberg-Moorenbrunn Phone: (49) 911-895-7000 Fax: (49) 911-895-7001 (49) 911-895-7002 Region (Germany) PG Repair Center Telephone Kassel SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Service for SIMATIC PC Country PG Repair Center Telephone In countries not listed above, please contact your local service representative. He will arrange for your repairs to be carried out. SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Service for SIMATIC PC SIMATIC PC RI25/45 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
MS-DOS 6.22, 4-7 maintenance and repair centers, Windows 95, 4-8 Hard drive Clocktime in PC is incorrect, 4-6 data deleted, 4-7 reboot, 4-7 Date in PC is incorrect, 4-6 Delivery contents, 2-1 checking, 2-1 unpacking, 2-1 SIMATIC PC RI25/45 Index-1 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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Supply voltage, 1-2 loading MS-DOS, 3-6 faulty, 4-2 loading Windows 95, 3-6 System unit ON, remains dark after Operator elements on the front side, switching on, 4-2 Operator inputs, Windows 95, 3-7 Ventilation slots, 1-1, 2-3 SIMATIC PC RI25/45 Index-2 C79000-G7076-C806-01...
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