Rockwell Automation 6180 User Manual

Instructions

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(For 6180 Industrial Computers)

This document shows how to remove or install a floppy disk drive or
CD ROM drive in the accessory drive bay of the 6180 Industrial
Computer. Instructions for operation of a CD ROM drive are
provided along with floppy and CD ROM drive specifications. For
additional information on mounting brackets and covers, refer to the
6180 Industrial Computer Accessory Mounting Brackets and Covers
publication.

Safety Precautions

Internal 6180 Computer components may be damaged by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Make sure you wear a grounding
strap whenever handling circuit boards, memory modules or other
internal components.

ATTENTION: Wear a wrist strap (well grounded)
and perform work in a static safe environment.

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Also observe the following precautions:

• Always handle the drive by its metal frame.

• Always store a drive in an anti-static bag when it is not installed.

• Avoid touching the cable connectors.

• Never disconnect or connect a drive with the power

turned on.

If you are installing or removing a CD ROM drive, the following
precautions apply.

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Electrostatic discharge can damage the 6180 Computer
and components.

ATTENTION: The CD ROM contains a laser system.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
instruction manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not open
the enclosure.

Removeable Media2

Mounting Options

Front Mounting

(Floppy or CD ROM Drive)

Both the Floppy and CD ROM drives may be front or rear mounted.
With an optional mounting bracket, the floppy drive may also be
mounted in the side facing upper bay (refer to installation
instructions provided with bracket). The following figure shows the
methods of mounting a drive. The front mounting option is not
available for the non-display, metal bezel versions of the 6180
Computer.

Rear Mounting

(CD ROM Drive)

Shown with Cover (6189-RCDBRKT)

Accessory Drive Panel
Knockout for Rear Mounting

Upper Bay Mounting

(Floppy Drive)

Requires a mounting bracket (Catalog No.
6189-UBFDBRKT)
Instructions are provided with bracket.

Rear Mounting

(Floppy Drive)

Front Bezel
Hinge On This Side

Back Panel
Retaining Screws

Removeable Media 3

To remove a front or rear facing drive:

1. Disconnect power from the 6180 Computer.

ATTENTION: Disconnect all power before

adding/removing components. Failure to disconnect

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2. Remove the back panel.

power could result in severe electrical shock or damage
to the 6180 Computer.

Chassis Knockout
For Upper Bay Mounting

Back Panel

Chassis Swings Away
From Bezel

3. To remove the drive, it may be helpful to swing the chassis away

from the front bezel. Remove the three latching screws that
secure the front bezel. Note the following precautions before
swinging the chassis away from the bezel.

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Front Bezel
Latching Screws (3)

Cover Knockout
for Rear Mounting of Drive

ATTENTION: Remove all cables from the the side
panel connectors. Failure to remove cables may cause
damage to the cables and connectors.

ATTENTION: If the 6180 Computer is installed with
mounting clips, the mounting clips on the hinge side

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will interfere with the opening of the hinge. Remove
the mounting clips on the hinge side before swinging
chassis away from the bezel. Failure to remove clips
may damage clips and the chassis.