Installation Instructions
PCI Expansion Slot Kit for VersaView 6181P (1500P) Integrated Display Computer
Catalog Numbers 6189V-2PCI15, 6189V-2PCI15R
Topic Page
About This Publication 1
Important User Information 2
Safety Precautions 3
About the PCI Expansion Slot Kit 3
Install the PCI Expansion Slot Kit 4
Additional Resources 10
About This Publication
This document shows how to install the PCI Expansion Slot Kit in a 6181P 15”
industrial computer.
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Important User Information
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Safety Precautions
Observe the following precautions when installing the PCI expansion kit.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Disconnect all power from computer before removing and installing
components. Failure to disconnect power could result in severe electrical shock
or damage to the computer.
Wear a wrist strap (well grounded) and perform work in a static safe
environment. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the VersaView
computer and components.
About the PCI Expansion Slot Kit
The PCI expansion slot kit (catalog numbers 6189V-2PCI15, 6189V-2PCI15R)
provides two PCI card slots for 6181P 15" industrial computers.
Catalog Number 1500P Integrated Display Computer
6189V-2PCI15 Series A…C
6189V-2PCI15R Series D or later
Parts List
The PCI Expansion Kit (6189V-2PCI15, 6189V-2PCI15R) consists of these items:
• Riser bracket (A)
• Riser bracket (B)
• Center support
• PCI riser board
• Slot cover bracket
• Replacement air duct
• 16 M3x6 panhead screws
• 16 M3x6 flathead screws
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Install the PCI Expansion Slot Kit
Follow these steps to install the PCI expansion slot kit.
1. Disconnect power from the computer.
2. Remove the back cover.
Set the nine screws aside for replacing back cover.
3. Remove the slot cover bracket by removing the two screws.
Screws
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Slot Cover Bracket
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4. Remove the one-slot riser board.
Set the four screws aside for replacing the riser board.
PCI Riser Board
5. Add riser bracket (A) to the chassis by using six M3x6 panhead screws.
Riser Bracket (A)
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IMPORTANT
If using the PCI expansion kit, catalog number 6189V-2PCI15R, for series D or
later computers, reverse steps 6 and 7. First install the center support to the
chassis, then add riser bracket B.
6. For series A…C, add riser bracket (B) to riser bracket (A) using seven, M3x6
flathead screws.
For series D or later, add riser bracket (B) to riser bracket (A) using eight,
M3x6 flathead screws
Riser Bracket (B)
Riser Bracket (A)
7. For series A…C, add the center support to the chassis using two M3x6
flathead screws and one M3x6 panhead screw.
For series D or later, add the center support to the chassis using three M3x6
flathead screws.
Center Support
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Series A…C Only
(6189V-2PCI15)
Riser Bracket (B)
Riser Bracket (A)
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8. Add the riser board using the two screws from step 4.
PCI Riser Board
Center Support
Riser Bracket (B)
Riser Bracket (A)
9. You can attach the slot cover bracket to the chassis with or without PCI
cards.
• To install PCI cards at this time, follow steps 9a - c.
• To attach the slot cover bracket to the chassis without PCI cards go to
step 9c.
a. Attach PCI cards to the slot cover bracket.
Slot Cover Bracket
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PCI Cards
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b. Connect PCI cards to the riser board.
PCI Riser Board
c. Fasten the slot cover bracket to the chassis using four M3x6 panhead
screws.
10. If you are installing the expansion kit on a series A computer, you may
discard the replacement air duct and proceed to step 11.
If you are installing the expansion kit on a series B or later computer, you
must replace the air duct that provides cooling air to the processor.
a. Remove the existing air duct from the back cover of the chassis by
removing the three screws.
b. Attach the replacement air duct to the back cover of the chassis using the
same three screws.
c. Set the opening of the duct to its full-open position, if possible.
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If the installed PCI cards interfere with the fully-opened duct, reduce the
opened position to eliminate the interference.
11. Reinstall the back cover over the chassis and replace the nine screws from
step 2.
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Additional Resources
For additional information on the VersaView computers, refer to VersaView
Integrated Display Computers User Manual, publication 6181P-UM001
You can view or download publications at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com
documentation, contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales
representative.
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