Rockwell Automation 2706-P72, 2706-P74, 2706-P42, 2706-P44 User Manual

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Hazardous Voltage 3
Change EPROM on 2706-P72, 2706-P74 Display 3
Change EPROM on 2706-P42, 2706-P44 Displays 5
Firmware Upgrade Kit 7

Installation Instructions

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Important User Information

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com

equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

) describes some important differences between solid state

WARNING

IMPORTANT

ATTENTION

SHOCK HAZARD

BURN HAZARD

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in
a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury
or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard,
avoid a hazard and recognize the consequences.

Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people
that dangerous voltage may be present.

Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people
that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.

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Hazardous Voltage

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ATTENTION

Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Always
disconnect power to sign prior to servicing.

Change EPROM on 2706-P72, 2706-P74 Display

The firmware kit comes with two EPROMs. One is a chip carrier type and the other
is a round-pin DIP socket with the chip installed. Use the one that fits your
controller board.

Round-pin DIP Socket

Chip Carrier

Follow these steps to change the EPROM on the 2706-P72 and 2706-P74 displays.

1. Open the front of the sign case by turning the latches to the left.

Carefully let the front of the case drop forward.

Front View, Closed

Front View, Open

Quarter-turn Latches

Controller Board

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POWER

LOAD

EARTH

GROUND

EPROM Unit (on
underside of board)