Rockwell Automation 6182 User Manual

Installation Instructions

Replacing or Upgrading

Replacing or Upgrading

Replacing or UpgradingReplacing or Upgrading DiskOnChip Memory

DiskOnChip Memory

DiskOnChip MemoryDiskOnChip Memory

Objectives

This document describes how to replace or upgrade DiskOnChip flash
memory in a RAC6182 Industrial Computer.

European Union Compliance

The RAC6182 Industrial Computer meets the European Union Directive
requirements when installed within the European Union or EEA regions
and has the CE mark. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is
available at the Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Internet site:
www.ab.com.

ATTENTION: The RAC6182 Industrial Computer is
intended to operate in an industrial or control room
environment, which utilizes some form of power isolation
from the public low voltage mains. Some configurations
may not comply with the EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic
Emissions standard as specified by the EMC Directive of
the European Union. Obtain permission from the local
power authority before connecting any configuration that
draws more than 75 watts of AC power directly from the
public mains.

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Safety Precautions

The RAC6182 Industrial Computer contains line voltages. Make sure you
disconnect all power to the RAC6182 before removing covers or access
screws.

ATTENTION: Disconnect all power from the RAC6182
before removing components. Failure to disconnect
power could result in severe electrical shock or damage to
the RAC6182 Computer.

Internal RAC6182 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. Electrostatic
discharge can damage the RAC6182 and components.

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DiskOnChip Memory

The RAC6182 processor board contains a socketed DiskOnChip (DOC)
flash memory device, which stores the Windows CE operating system and
any loaded software applications and data. This DOC flash memory can
be upgraded or replaced. A special Allen-Bradley DOC extraction tool is
required to remove the original DOC device, and is included with the DOC
removal/installation kit.

ATTENTION: Replacing the DOC will require you to
re-install the operating system and re-load all software
applications and data.

The following DiskOnChip flash memory devices can be ordered from
Rockwell Automation:

Part Number Description

6189-2FL64 64MB flash DOC and chip extractor tool

ATTENTION: The DOC memory is sensitive to ESD
and requires careful handling. Hold the DOC by the
package – do not touch the pins. After removing the
DOC, place the device in an anti-static wrapper.

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Preparing to Re-install the Operating System, Software Applications and Data Files

Replacing the DOC will require you to re-install the operating system and
re-load all software applications and data. To accomplish this, you will
need a bootable PC ATA memory card and a desktop computer with a
PCMCIA drive.

The following bootable PC memory cards can be ordered from Rockwell
Automation:

Part Number Description

6189-ATA32 32MB ATA PC memory card

6189-ATA64 64MB ATA PC memory card

Note:

You can also back up and replace software applications and
data using a desktop PC running Microsoft ActiveSync.
Please see the RAC6182 Users Manual for information
about loading Microsoft ActiveSync onto a desktop PC and
creating an ActiveSync connection between the RAC6182
Industrial Computer and a desktop PC.

The Operating System

The Windows CE operating system is included on the RAC6182
Applications and Accessories CD-ROM, which was shipped with your
RAC6182 Industrial Computer.

Note:

This CD-ROM can be purchased separately. Consult your
User Manual or Allen-Bradley distributor for ordering
information.

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To format the replacement DOC, you will need to copy the operating
system binary file onto your bootable PC memory card:

Important:

You must copy the operating system binary file to a
bootable PC memory card. If you do not, you will not be
able to format the replacement DOC or re-install the
operating system.

1. Insert the bootable PC Memory Card in the PCMCIA drive of your

laptop or desktop computer.

2. Insert the RAC6182 Applications and Accessories CD in the CD-ROM

drive of your computer and open the folder called “Win CE 3.0 OS”.

3. Copy the operating system binary file, RAC6182-2.00p4.bin, from the

RAC6182 Applications and Accessories CD-ROM to the PC Memory
Card.

4. Rename the file RAC6182.bin.

To re-install Windows CE on the RAC6182, you must copy the system
files to the PC Memory Card:

1. Insert the bootable PC Memory Card in the PCMCIA drive of your

laptop or desktop computer.

2. Insert the RAC6182 Applications and Accessories CD in the CD-ROM

drive of your laptop or desktop computer.

3. Copy the “Storage Card” folder from the RAC6182 Applications and

Accessories CD-ROM to the PC Memory Card.

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