Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MC300 Mitsubishi Electronics
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COMPUTER PRODUCTS MC300 Workst ation Computer (Manual Part Number MAN-WKSTN-001).
W ARNING! Programmable control devices such as the MC300 Series Workstation must not be used as stand-alone protection in any application. Unless proper safeguards are used, unwanted start-ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury . The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken.
i MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Manual Organization ............................................................................. 1 Introduction ......................................................................
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1 1 INTRODUCTION MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers The table, below provides an overall description of the topics covered within this manual. Introduction Provides Manual Organization, and lists what you need to get started. Discusses how to get help with questions or problems you might encounter through T echnical Support.
2 1 INTRODUCTION MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Introduction The Mitsubishi Electric Automation MC300 Series Workstation Industrial Com- puter features an Intel Pentium III CPU on a single board computer , in various sizes to fit your application needs.
3 1 INTRODUCTION MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers What you need to get st arted: T echnical Support Hardware • Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer MC300 — 12-inch MC320 — 15-inch Softw.
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5 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Models MC300 12-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer MC320 15-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer 2 MODELS AND EQUIPMENT.
6 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 There are replacement parts and other optional equipment available to cus- tomize or upgrade the Workstation to fit your application.
7 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Op tio n a l S o ft w a re Pr o duct Part N um be r Win dow s NT 4. 0 Work stat i on M C7 01 Win dow s 2000 S er v er MC70 2 Win dow s 2000 Pro MC70 3 W in dow s XP.
8 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS CPU T ype: Intel Pentium III (850 Mhz minimum) Power Supply: A TX 250 Watts Memory: 256 MB (Expandable up to 1.
9 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Installing the WORKST A TION requires the following three major steps: The W orkstation is a front-panel stud mount unit. Mounting of the unit requires a p anel cutout, and drilling fourteen (14) holes in the mounting surface for the mounting studs.
10 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Mounting The Industrial Workstation is a panel-mount unit. The following diagrams show the outline and cutout dimensions necessary to mount the Workstation using the studs.
11 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers 12" and 15" Industrial W orkst ation Models MC300 and MC320 Cutout Dimensions 4 INST ALLA TION.
12 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Located on one side of the Workstations are the following components: CDROM Drive The computer is equipped with a 48x (or faster) type CD ROM Drive. Floppy Disk Drive The computer is also equipped with a 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive.
13 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Reset Push Button Push the RESET button to restart the system. Power Control Push Button Push the Power Control ON/OFF button to turn on the computer. When the button is held for 4 seconds, it will turn power OFF .
14 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Power Connector Power In connector to be connected to 1 15 or 230 V AC power source. Power V oltage Selector Slide Switch Switches computer power to 1 15 or 230 V AC — must match power source.
15 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Parallel Port Connector Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) is used to connect to a printer . Serial Port Connectors The serial ports are 9-pin D-Sub male connectors. COM1 is a dedicated RS- 232 port.
16 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Once you have the Workstation inst alled and the peripheral devices connected, you are ready to power up the computer . 1. Plug the Power cable into the Power plug and the Power source. Ensure that the Power V oltage Selector Switch is set for the correct power source being supplied.
17 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Expansion Card Inst allation The Workstation can accommodate up to 3 PCI and 3 ISA (or 2 ISA and 1 PICMG) expansion cards. T o install an exp ansion card: 1. Disconnect the power source from the Workstation. 2. T o open the rear of the enclosure, remove 9 screws from back of captive p anel.
18 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 7 MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES 6. Reinstall card ret ainer bracket. Insert bottom of bracket onto the tab on the housing floor — there are notches at the bottom of the bracket that slide over the t ab. Reinstall the screw to secure bracket to the top t ab.
19 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Maintenance Preserving Dat a V iruses can corrupt files; files can be inadvertently deleted; and hard-disk drives can fail after extended used. T o avoid data loss, regularly back up the dat a files on the hard-disk drive.
20 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 T ouchscreen/Chemical Compatibility The touchscreen has a polyester surface. The following list is provided to make you aware of the general comp atibility between chemicals that may be present in your work environment and the polyester surface of the touchscreen.
21 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Err or / Impr ovement Report Fill in this form and fax or mail to: For Mitsubishi use only: Name Company Phone Number ________________________ ____________________.
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