Contents

System Unit 1

Mother Board 2

SIMATIC Keyboard Controller 3

Direct Key Module 4

PC BI10/FI10/FI15
Bus Board 5
Technical Description
Displays 6

Monitoring Module 7

Touch Screen
8

Hard Disk Drive 9

Floppy Disk Drive 10

Power Supply 11

Appendices
Guidelines for Handling Electro-
statically-Sensitive Devices (ESD)
A
Index
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as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in
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Danger
! indicates that death, severe personal injury or substantial property damage will result if proper
precautions are not taken.

Warning
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Caution
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not taken.

Note
draws your attention to particularly important information on the product, handling the pro-
duct, or to a particular part of the documentation.

Qualified Personnel Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this equipment. Qualified
persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, and to tag cir-
cuits, equipment, and systems in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Correct Usage Note the following:

Warning
! This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in the cata-
log or the technical description, and only in connection with devices or components from
other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by Siemens.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, and
installed correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.

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AG.
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Contents

1 System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Dimensions of Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3 Power Requirements of the Components (Maximum Values) . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.4 Removing and Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.4.1 Opening and Closing the System Unit (Computer Box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.4.2 Opening and Closing the Front Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.4.3 Removing and Installing the Flat Screen / Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.4.4 Removing and Installing the Keyboard Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.4.5 Replacing Backlight Tubes for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
1.4.6 Removing and Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the BI10/FI10 . . . . . . . . 1-27
1.4.7 Removing and Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the FI15 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
1.4.8 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
1.4.9 Removing and Installing an Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
1.4.10 Removing and Installing the Bus Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
1.4.11 Removing and Installing a Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
1.4.12 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
1.4.13 Removing and Installing the CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
1.4.14 Connecting the MPI/DP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
1.4.15 Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
1.5 Error Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
2 Mother Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Overview of the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3 Graphics Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.5 Changing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.6 Block Diagram of the Mother Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.7 Hardware Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.8 Hardware Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.9 Interrupt and DMA Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.10 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.10.1 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
2.10.2 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2.10.3 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2.10.4 Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
2.10.5 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

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Chapter Section Description Page
Overview 1.1 Technical Specifications 1-2
1.2 Dimensions of Expansion Modules 1-5
1.3 Power Requirements of the Components (Maximum Values) 1-7
1.4 Removing and Installing Components 1-8
1.4.1 Opening and Closing the System Unit 1-10
1.4.2 Opening and Closing the Front Panel 1-11
1.4.3 Removing and Installing the Flat Screen / Inverter 1-16
1.4.4 Removing and Installing the Keyboard Controller 1-18
1.4.5 Replacing Backlight Tubes for Displays 1-20
1.4.6 Removing and Installing the Disk Drive for BI10/FI10 1-27
1.4.7 Removing and Installing the Disk Drive for FI15 1-28
1.4.8 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 1-29
1.4.9 Removing and Installing Expansion Modules 1-31
1.4.10 Removing and Installing the Bus Board 1-32
1.4.11 Removing and Installing a Fan 1-33
1.4.12 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit 1-34
1.4.13 Removing and Installing the CPU Board 1-35
1.4.14 Connecting the MPI/DP Interface 1-36
1.4.15 Reset Button 1-37
1.5 Error Diagnostics 1-39

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1.1 Technical Specifications

Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 330 x 290 x 120 front

SIMATIC PC FI10 (305 x 265 cut-out)
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 295 x 235 x 100
SIMATIC PC BI10
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 450 x 335 x 120 front
SIMATIC PC FI15 (305 x 420 cut-out)
Weight SIMATIC PC FI10 approx. 7.5 kg
Weight SIMATIC PC BI10 approx. 5 kg
Weight SIMATIC PC FI15 approx. 8 kg
Line voltage 120 to 240 VAC tolerance range (85...265 VAC)
Line voltage frequency 50/60 Hz (47 to 63 Hz)
Brief voltage interruption acc. to NAMUR max. 20 ms at full load
max. power consumption < 120 W
max. current delivery (internal) 5V 12V 3.3V -12V 5V floating
1.5A *
8A (2.5A max 10s) 2.2A 0.2 A 0.24A
Degree of protection SIMATIC PC FI10 Front IP65, otherwise IP20
Degree of protection SIMATIC PC BI10 Front IP20
Degree of protection SIMATIC PC FI15 Front IP65 (when flap of diskette drive closed)
Safety
Safety class Protection class I acc. to VDE 0106 T1: 1982 (IEC 536)
Safety requirements EN60950 acc. to
IEC 950/09.91 acc. to
DIN VDE 0805 A4:1997
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Emitted interference EN 55022 class B
Noise immunity: +- 2 kV (to IEC 1000-4-4:1995; burst)
line-fed interference +- 1 kV (to IEC 1000-4-5:1995; surge symm)
+- 2 kV (to IEC 1000-4-5:1995; surge unsymm)
Noise immunity on signal lines +- 1 kV (to IEC 1000-4-4:1995; burst; length < 3m)
+- 2 kV (to IEC 1000-4-4:1995; burst; length > 3m)
+- 1 kV (to IEC 1000-4-4:1995; surge symm;
length > 3m)
+- 2 kV (to IEC 1000-4-4:1995; surge asymm;
length > 3m)
Immunity to discharge of static electricity +- 6 kV contact discharge (to IEC 1000-4-2:1995)
+- 8 kV air discharge (to IEC 1000-4-2:1995)
Immunity to high-frequency noise 10 V/m 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM (to ENV 50140:1993)
10 V/m 900 MHz, 50% ED (to ENV 50204:1995)
Ambient conditions

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Temperature tested to DIN EN 60068-2-2:1994, DIN IEC 68-2-1,

DIN IEC 68-2-14,
- operation + 5°C to +45°C
- storage/transport - 20°C to +60°C
- gradient max 10°C/h (no condensation)
Relative humidity tested to DIN IEC 68-2-3, DIN IEC 68-2-30,
DIN IEC 68-2-56

- operation 5% to 85% at 25°C (no condensation)

- storage/transport 5% to 95% at 25°C (no condensation)

Mechanical specifications
Vibration tested to DIN IEC 68-2-6
- operation 10 to 58 Hz: 0.075 mm, 58 to 500 Hz: 5 m/s2
- transport 5 to 9 Hz: 3.5 mm, 9 to 500 Hz: 5 m/s2
Shock tested to DIN IEC 68-2-29
- operation 50 m/s2, 30 ms, 100 shocks
- transport 250 m/s2, 6 ms, 1000 shocks
Mother board
Processor Pentium
Internal processor cache 8 Kbytes code + 8 Kbytes data
Main memory 128 Mbytes max.
Second Level Cache none
Free expansion slots 1 ISA 290 mm long **+ 1 shared ISA/PCI 290 mm long
Max. permissible current consumption per ISA slot 5V, 2A; 12V, 0.3A; -12V, 0.05A;
Max. permissible current consumption per PCI slot 5V, 2A; 12V, 0.5A; -12V, 0.1A;
A total of 8 A must not be exceeded at 5V
Drives
Floppy disk drive 3.5” (1.44 Mbytes)
Hard disk drive 3.5” EIDE, see Logbook
LC Display (SIMATIC PC FI15)
FI15 (VGA TFT) FI15 (SVGA TFT)
Display size/display type 10.4 inches, VGA TFT 10.4 inches, SVGA TFT
Resolution/Colors 640 x 480 (VGA)/256K 800 x 600 (SVGA)/256K
Contrast 100:1 60:1
Brightness 250cd/m2 150 cd/m2
Response time 30/50 ms 30/50 ms
Faulty spots permitted high/low level: <12/25 spots high/low level: <12/25 spots
green high level: <5 spots
green high level: <5 spots
LC Display (SIMATIC PC FI10)
FI10 (VGA DSTN) FI10 (VGA TFT)
Display size/display type 10.4 inches, VGA 10.4 inches, VGA TFT
Resolution/Colors 640 x 480 (VGA)/256K 640 x 480 (VGA)/256K
Contrast 30:1 100:1
Brightness 80cd/m2 250 cd/m2
Response time 270 ms 30/50 ms
Faulty spots permitted high/low level: <12/25 spots
green high level: <5 spots
Graphics
Graphics chip SVGA-LCD Controller Cirrus GD7543 on PCI Windows
accelerator
Graphics memory 1 Mbyte DRAM
Resolutions/frequencies/colors With LCD: up to 800x600/256 colors
With CRT: up to 1024x768/256 colors at 72 Hz

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Interfaces
COM1 Serial port 1 (V.24) 25-pin sub D socket connector
NS 16550 compatible or TTY (active/passive)
COM2 Serial port 2 (V.24), 9-pin sub D connector NS 16550
compatible
LPT1 Parallel port (Standard, EPP and ECP mode) for printer with
parallel port

VGA VGA interface, for external monitor

Keyboard PS/2 keyboard connection
Mouse PS/2 mouse connection
MPI/DP interface, isolated *) 9 pin sub D socket, screw-type locking
Transmission rate 9.6 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps, assign parameters by software
Operating mode isolated *):
data lines A, B
control lines RTSAS, RTS_PG
5V line voltage (max. 90 mA)
ground connection: MPI/DP connection cable shield
Physical interface RS485, optically isolated
PMCIA interface PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.1 compatible
Function display
LEDs on FI10/FI15 Power
Diskette
Run (with SafeCard only)
Temp (with SafeCard only)
LEDs on BI10 Disk
* Isolation within the low voltage safety circuit (SELV)
** In the case of an installed direct key module, only a short ISA module can be fitted

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1.2 Dimensions of Expansion Modules

Information on The SIMATIC PC FI10/FI15 and BI10 are designed for modules according to
Modules AT/PCI specification. The size of the modules has to be within the range of
dimensions indicated. Any deviation in their height can cause problems of
contacting, functional disorders or difficulties during their installation.

(11,42)
290

106.7
(4,2)
(0,29)
7.6
A31 A1

2.54 (30 PL)

(0,1)
(All dimensions in mm) 23.0 max.
81.0
(All dimensions ( ) in inches) (3,19) (0,91)

Figure 1-1 XT Module

(11,42)
290
114.3
(4,5)
(0,29)
7.6

C18 C1 A31 A1

2.54 (17 PL) 2.54 (30 PL)

(0,1)
(0,1) 5,1 23.0 max.
(All dimensions in mm) (0,2) 81.0 (0,91)
(3,19)
(All dimensions ( ) in inches) 48,0(1,89)

Figure 1-2 AT Module

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(11,42)
290

(4,2)
106.68
(0,32)
8.19
(All dimensions in mm)
(All dimensions ( ) in inches

Figure 1-3 Long PCI Module (5 V)

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1.3 Power Requirements of the Components (Maximum Values)

Basic System Components + 5V + 3.3V + 12V – 12V + 5Vp

Mother board 2.3 A 1.5 A 0.1 A 0.02 A 0.24 A
Monitoring board 0.35 A – 0.03A –
SafeCard *2
Direct key module *2 0.4 A
Fan 0.3 A
3.5” floppy disk drive 0.4 A
Hard disk 0.4 A 0.3 A
VGA TFT display *1 0.45 A
VGA TFT inverter *1 0.5 A
SVGA TFT display *1 0.23 A
SVGA TFT inverter *1 0.35 A
STN display *1 0.23 A
STN inverter *1 0.35 A
Keyboard controller 0.12 A
Touch Screen Controller 0.25 A – – – –

*1 Either SVGA TFT, VGA TFT or STN is installed

*2 Optional

Maximum Current The power supply permits a maximum current delivery of 70 W. The
Delivery following current values must not be exceeded.

Power Supply + 5V + 3.3V + 12V – 12V + 5Vp

Maximum current delivery 8.0 A 2.2 A 1.5 A * 0.2 A 0.24 A

* max. 2.5 A for 10 s

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1.4 Removing and Installing Components

Prerequisites The system unit is designed to enable any necessary maintenance work to be
carried out quickly and at low cost.

Warning
! Please read the warnings on the first pages of the user’s guide before you
open the housing of the system unit.

Do not open the housing unless you need to install or remove

components, or to replace the battery.
Write down your configuration parameters before starting the procedure.

Caution
! Risk of damage to the unit!
Note that only qualified personnel should be allowed to work on the open unit,
so the warranty on the device is not affected. Authorized SIEMENS
maintenance and repair centers offer you a specialist maintenance service. The
user’s guide supplies you with their addresses.

Caution
! The electronic components of the printed boards are extremely sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. When handling the boards, precautionary measures
must be taken. Please refer to the guidelines for electrostatically sensitive
components (ESD guidelines) in the User Manual, Section 1.1.

Limitation of All technical specifications and licenses apply only to expansion functions
Liability approved by SIEMENS. No liability can be assumed for functional
constraints caused by the use of devices and components of other
manufacturers.
The following sign warns that electrostatically sensitive modules are present.
Please read the ESD guidelines.

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Before Opening Before opening the unit, you should carefully read the following rules:
the Unit Before you disconnect the power supply cable, discharge any electrostatic
charge on your body; for example, by touching screws on the rear panel
of the PC.
Discharge any electrostatic charge from tools that you are using.
Wear a grounding wrist strap if you are handling components.
Leave components and modules in their packing until you are ready to
install them.
Disconnect the PC from its power supply before plugging in or removing
any modules or components.
Touch components and modules only on their edges. Above all, do not
touch the connecting pins or printed conductors.
Do not operate the PC with the cover open.

Tools Use a suitable crosstip or TORX screwdriver to remove or install

components.

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1.4.1 Opening and Closing the System Unit (Computer Box)

Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive.

Disconnect the power supply.
Remove the PC from its support/cabinet (only necessary if mounting
screws are inaccessible in the installed state).
Remove the four screws (see Figure 1-4) on the housing cover. Then
remove the housing cover.
When the housing cover is removed, the following functional units can be
seen in the housing:
– Mother board
– Passive bus board
– Fan (only in the FI15)
– Hard disk drive
– Floppy disk drive (only with FI10 and BI10)
– Power supply

SafeCard
(optional)

Below

Figure 1-4 Opening the System Unit

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1.4.2 Opening and Closing the Front Plate

In the FI10 and FI15, the system housing (computer box) is attached to the
front plate from behind. The fixing mechanism allows the computer box to
be moved out and tilted down by 90° in the installed state. Please proceed as
follows:
In the case of the FI10, remove all the screws that attach the computer
box to the front plate.
In the case of the FI15, the computer box is also screwed to a shield plate.
Only remove the screws that attach the shield plate to the front plate. The
computer box of the FI15 can remain screwed to the shield plate.

Figure 1-5 Removing the Front Plate of the FI10

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Figure 1-6 Tilting the FI10 Box Down

After removing the screws, tilt the box (together with the shield plate in
the case of the FI15) backwards away from the front plate. The box is
held by a hinge below and a cord above.

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Figure 1-7 Removal for FI15

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Figure 1-8 Tilting the FI15 Box Down

When the front plate is tilted down, the following components can be
seen on the front plate:
– LC display
– Inverter module
– LC display plug adapter
– Keyboard controller
– Touch-screen controller (optional)
– Touch-pad controller (only with FI15)
– Touch-pad adapter (only with FI15)

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Inverter LC display

LCD plug
adapter

Space for
touch-screen
controller (opt)

Keyboard
controller

Figure 1-9 Rear View of FI10 Front Plate

LC display

Inverter
LCD plug
adapter

Touch screen
controller (opt.)

Keyboard
Touch pad
controller
adapter

Touch pad

Figure 1-10 Rear View of FI15 Front Plate

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1.4.3 Removing and Installing the Flat Screen / Inverter

Open the industrial PC (IPC) as described in Section 1.4.1.

Before disconnecting all cables, write down their previous connections.
The flat screen and its inverter module are screwed to the front unit.
Release the four screws by which the display unit is mounted to the
device and take the unit out.
The inverter module of the TFT SVGA display is fastened to the front
plate with a special support plate, the inverter module of the TFT VGA
display is fastened to the front plate with two screws and the inverter
module of the STN display is fastened to the front plate with four plastic
rivets. Release the screws or rivets. The rivets are released by pushing
their thorns out of the body of the rivet from behind.

Caution
! Do not forget to mount the insulating sheet between the inverter module and
sheet metal while installing.

Figure 1-11 Removing the Display in the FI10

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Figure 1-12 Removing the Display in the FI15 (VGA TFT or SVGA TFT)

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1.4.4 Removing and Installing the Keyboard Controller

Open the PC as described in Section 1.4.1.

Remove the two connecting cables of the membrane keyboard.

Caution
! Release the socket connector locking before removing the connecting cables
to avoid any damage to the foil coating.

Before disconnecting all cables please write down their previous

connections.
Release the four mounting screws, then take out the keyboard controller
module.
Please proceed in reverse order to reassemble the unit.

Figure 1-13 Removing the Keyboard Controller in the FI10

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Figure 1-14 Removing the Keyboard Controller in the FI15

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1.4.5 Replacing Backlight Tubes for Displays

The backlight tube of the LC display is subjected to wear. Depending on the

operating temperature, the brightness of the tube, and hence the brightness of
the display will become less. We recommend you replace the tube when your
display has dimmed to 50% of its original brightness. The so called half-life
period of your display is indicated (in operating hours) in the description of
your LC display.
The backlight tube can be ordered as a spare part. The tube should be
replaced in a dustproof room and according to ESD guidelines. The
replacement should be carried out by our authorized service personnel or in
an authorized service shop.

Replacement in The backlight tube for the STN display is replaced as follows:
the STN Display
Remove the display from the front plate as described in Section 1.4.3.
Place the display face down on a flat dust-free surface.
Align the 17 metal lugs (3 at the left, 7 on top, 7 on bottom - see
Figure 1-15).
Remove the 6 screws as shown in Figure 1-15 (2 left, 4 right).
Disassemble the rear panel of the display as shown in Figure 1-16.
Lift the reflector foil at the top edge of the display and remove the
backlight tube carefully.
Insert the new backlight tube and cover it with the reflector foil.
The sealing rings (O rings) on the tube must be seated correctly and must
be covered with reflector foil.
The cables connected to the tube must be laid in the appropriate channels
(see Figure 1-17).
Reassemble the rear panel of the display (see Figure 1-18) and replace the
6 screws.
Turn the 17 metal lugs back to the original skewed position.
Check that the tube functions correctly.

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screws
hooks

hooks back plate screws

hooks
screws

Figure 1-15 Removing the Screws and Metal Hooks

Change ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
reflector film

back plate

Figure 1-16 Removing the Tube

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cables

ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ

cable positioning

Figure 1-17 Position of the Tube Cables

ÉÉÉ
o–Ring

ÉÉÉ
at both ends

(As sheet)

ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
reflector film

X
X reflector film

back plate

Figure 1-18 Reassembly

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Replacement in The backlight tube for the VGA TFT display is replaced as follows:
the VGA TFT
Compliance with the ESD guidelines in the Manual, Section 1.1 is
Display
essential.
Remove the display from the front plate as described in Section 1.4.3.
Lay the display face up on a dust-free surface.
The backlight tubes are accessible from the side (on the left as viewed
from the rear).
Prise the white plastic tube socket out of the display housing using a
medium-sized slot screwdriver. Holding the plastic (not the cable), pull
the tube together with the socket carefully out of the display housing.
Install the new tube by following the above instructions in reverse order.
Ensure that the tube socket locks in the display housing correctly.

Note
Always replace both tubes.

back plate

minus screwdriver

Figure 1-19 Applying the Screwdriver

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lamp unit

”t” marking at the

side of lamp unit

C
back plate
”s” marking at the
metal portion at the
side of the module

lamp unit

Figure 1-20 Sliding the Tubes In and Out

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Replacement in The backlight tube for the SVGA TFT display is replaced as follows:
the SVGA TFT
Compliance with the ESD guidelines in the Manual, Section 1.1 is
Display essential.
Remove the display from the front plate as described in Section 1.4.3.
Lay the display face up on a dust-free surface.
The backlight tube is accessible from the side (on the left as viewed from
the rear).
• Align the 2 metal lugs at the top edge of the display (see Figure 1-21).
• Remove the 4 screws as shown in Figure 1-22 (2 left, 2 right).
• Disassemble the rear panel of the display as shown in Figure 1-23.
• Lift the reflector foil at the top edge of the display and remove the
backlight tube carefully.
• Insert the new backlight tube and cover it with the reflector foil.
• The sealing rings (O rings) on the tube must be seated correctly and must
be covered with reflector foil.
• The cables connected to the tube must be laid in the appropriate channels.
• Reassemble the rear panel of the display (see Figure 1-23) and replace the
4 screws.
• Turn the 2 metal lugs back to the original skewed position.
• Check that the tube functions correctly.

metal lugs

back plate

Figure 1-21 Metal Lugs on the Edge of the Display

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4 screws ( 2 left, 2 right)

back plate

Figure 1-22 Applying the Screwdriver

ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
Change ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ reflector film

Figure 1-23 Disassembling the Rear Panel of the Display

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1.4.6 Removing and Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the BI10/FI10

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

Release the two screws in the system unit with which the floppy disk
drive is attached that are located above the fan as well as the screws in the
system housing next to the floppy disk slot.
Release the locking mechanism for the controller cable at the disk drive
and pull the cable out of the connector.
Follow the above instructions in reverse order to install the new drive.
The new drive must be of the same type as the drive you removed.

Figure 1-24 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the FI10

Note
The disk drive can be installed in the system housing rotated by 90°. This is
necessary with a mounting position in which the network connection is at the
top. The disk drive should not be operated with the disk slot at the bottom.
In this case, after removing the disk drive, remove the angle bracket and the
tag and screw them onto the opposite points on the drive support.
Install the disk drive and ensure that the previous orientation of the floppy
disk drive is retained; that is, the disk drive cable must be fed in from below.

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1.4.7 Removing and Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the FI15

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

Release the two screws that fix the disk drive support to the system
housing.
Pull the disk drive support backwards out of the front plate.
Release the two screws which fix the floppy disk drive to the support and
remove the drive from the support.
Release the locking mechanism for the controller cable at the disk drive
and pull the cable out of the connector.
Follow the above instructions in reverse order to install the new drive.
The new drive must be of the same type as the drive you removed.

Figure 1-25 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the FI15

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1.4.8 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

Remove the hard disk drive as described in Section 1.4.6.
The hard disk drive is screwed to a support. This support is fixed to the
floor of the system housing with four screws. Remove these screws and
lift the support out of the unit.
Before disconnecting the cables, please write down their previous
connections.
Release the four screws which mount the floppy disk drive to the
vibration reducing part of the support. Take the hard disk drive out of the
drive support.

Figure 1-26 Removing the Support for the Hard Disk Drive

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Figure 1-27 Removing the Hard Disk Drive from the Support

Proceed in reverse order to install a new drive.

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1.4.9 Removing and Installing an Expansion Module

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1 .

Release the two screws of the retainer (approx. 1 turn).

Adjusting Insert the sliding element and push it down until it covers the module. Then
Retainers guide the module into the notch.
Tighten the two screws.

Caution
! Pressure must not be exerted on the module. Therefore, do not push down or
force the retainers in any way.

Removing and Proceed as follows:

Installing an
Remove all connectors from the expansion module and write down where
Expansion Module
they belong.
Release the card retainers
Release the screw on the slot plate of the module
Pull the module carefully out of the slot.

Safecard
(optional)

Figure 1-28 Removing and Installing an Expansion Module

DIP switches and jumpers of the new module should be set as those of the
old module, (provided that both modules are of the same type and
version; in any other case refer to the corresponding documentation of
your module).
Proceed in reverse order to install a new expansion module.

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1.4.10 Removing and Installing the Bus Board

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

Remove all modules from the slots (proceed as described in
Section 1.4.9).
Release the screws on the exterior of the system housing and pull the bus
board out of the mother board.

Figure 1-29 Removing and Installing the Bus Board

Proceed in reverse order to install the bus board.

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1.4.11 Removing and Installing a Fan

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

In the case of the BI10 and FI10, remove the floppy disk drive first as
described in Sections 1.4.6 and 1.4.7 respectively.
The fan is fixed to the system housing with two plastic rivets. Remove the
rivets by pressing the thorns out of the body of the rivet from behind.
Disconnect the connector for the fan cable at the power supply and lift the
fan out.

Figure 1-30 Removing and Installing the Fan

Proceed in reverse order to install the fan.

Note
You must install a fan of the same type.

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1.4.12 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1.

Disconnect all connecting cables and write down their previous
connections.

Figure 1-31 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit

Release the three screws on the fan side of the computer housing and the
screw on the port side (see Figure 1-31).
Lift the power supply unit slightly and disconnect the connecting cable
from the mother board underneath the power supply unit.
To install the power supply proceed in reverse order.

Mains Voltage The 90 W power supply unit for the SIMATIC PC BI10/FI10/FI15 is
Changeover designed for AC input voltages of 120V/240V +6% –10 % and input currents
of 1.4A/0.8A for AC mains voltages at 50/60 Hz. It is a varying-voltage
power supply unit, so voltage changeover is not necessary.

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1.4.13 Removing and Installing the CPU Board

Open the system unit as described in Section 1.4.1 and remove all
expansion modules (see Section 1.4.9).
Remove any disk drive (see Section 1.4.6 or 1.4.7).
Remove the hard disk support and the hard disk drive together (see
Section 1.4.8).
Remove the fan (see Section 1.4.11).
Remove the power supply unit (see Section 1.4.12).
The module is still attached to the rear plate by three screws and to the
port side of the computer housing with ten hexagonal bolts. Remove
these.
Then lift the module out of the computer housing. Lift the side containing
the PCMCIA slot out of the computer housing first.

8 hexagonal
bolts

2 hexagonal
bolts

Figure 1-32 Removing and Installing the CPU Module

Proceed in reverse order to reinstall the board or to install a new one.

Note
Replacement CPU modules are supplied without memory submodules,
processor, cooling unit, or voltage transformer.

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1.4.14 Connecting the MPI/DP Interface

Connecting a You can connect your PC to PROFIBUS-DP networks via the optically
PROFIBUS-DP isolated *) MPI/DP interface. The physical connection is established via
Network via the SINEC L2 components for stationary links or via an MPI connecting cable
MPI/DP Interface with a length of 5 meters for non-stationary links (Order No.:
6ES7001-0BF00-0AA0). SINEC L2 components and MPI connecting cables
are not included with the PC and have to be ordered separately. The MPI
connecting cable (5m) can only be employed for data transfer rates up to
187.5 Kbps.
To connect your IPC to a PROFIBUS-DP network, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off your IPC by removing the power supply plug.
2. Plug the connecting cable (of the SINEC L2 components or the MPI
connecting cable) into the MPI/DP socket connector of your PC and
tighten the connector by means of screw-type locking.
3. Switch on your IPC by removing the power supply plug.

Caution
! Risk of damage to the unit!
Before plugging in the connecting cables, you must discharge the electro-
static charge of the cables and of your body by briefly touching a grounded
object (ESD guideline).

PROFIBUS-DP You can network up to 32 devices (PC, PG, PLC, or DP components) via the
Network MPI/DP interface in one segment. The interconnection to the PROFIBUS-DP
segments is established via an optically isolated *) RS 458 port, which is part
of the interface.
Interconnect several PROFIBUS-DP segments via a repeater.
The entire PROFIBUS-DP network has a maximum capacity of 127 stations.
The data transfer rate of the MPI network is 187.5 Kbps. The data transfer
rate that can be achieved via MPI/DP interface in the PROFIBUS-DP
network ranges from 9.6 Kbps up to 1.5 Mbps.

Note
For further information on configuring a PROFIBUS-DP network please
refer to the “S7-300 Hardware and Installation manual,” Order no.:
6ES7030-0BA00-8AA0.

*) Isolated within SELV circuit

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1.4.15 Reset Button

The FI10, FI15 and BI10 devices are equipped with a reset button. When you
press the button, the device is cleared and reset. The PC is restarted.
On the FI15, the reset button is integrated in the front panel under the cover
next to the floppy disk drive. The reset button can only be activated using a
pointed object (for example, the tip of a ballpoint pen or the end of an opened
paper clip). The following diagram of the FI15 shows the position of the reset
button.

127.5
121
335 125

450

132.5

Figure 1-33 FI15 with Reset Button

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On the FI10 and BI10, the reset button is located on the box in the area of the
slot plates. This reset button can be activated by hand, without the need for
any additional tool. The following figure shows the position of the reset
button on the FI10 and BI10 devices.

Reset Button

Figure 1-34 FI10, BI10 with Reset Button

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1.5 Error Diagnostics

Table 1-1 Errors in PC Operation

Error Cause Remedy
Power-ON LED does not light up Power supply is not properly Check power supply con-
connected nections, power cable and power
plug
The “Invalid configuration Incorrect configuration data Press “F2” key, check the
information. Press the F1 key for Buffer battery is low or damaged configuration data in SETUP,
continue, F2 to run Setup utility” enter any default values, and
appears on the display/screen check error messages in the first
SETUP menu
The “No boot device available” There is no boot diskette in the Use the “Fixed disk function” in
appears on the display/screen drive SETUP
Wrong hard disk drive set in
SETUP
“Keyboard stuck key failure” A key has become blocked Check the keyboard
message appears during the system keyboard self- Restart the system
test
Booting of the PC aborted after An error has occurred during the Check the hardware
several beeps system self-test (see also Chap. 2.12)
Every time a key is pressed, a beep Keyboard buffer overflow <CTRL> <PAUSE>
is heard and no characters appear
Not-ready message when trying to No diskette has been inserted Insert diskette
write to a diskette Diskette has not been formatted Format diskette
Write-protect error when trying to Diskette write-protect activated Cancel write protection
write to a diskette Write-protect hole open on 3.5”
diskette
COM1,COM2, LPT1 or MPI/DP Ports have been disabled in Enable COM1,COM2, LPT1 or
do not respond SETUP MPI/DP in SETUP under
submenu “Hardware Options.”
<\> key is not displayed Wrong keyboard driver is being Load correct keyboard driver
used <ALT> <9> <2>
Mouse not working Trackball does not rotate Clean trackball and housing
No or wrong mouse driver is Load correct mouse driver
used
Mouse pointer cannot be moved PS/2 port has been disabled in Check SETUP settings
SETUP
Mouse pointer moving erratically Trackball dirty Clean trackball and housing
Drive cover cannot be opened Filter cap not properly fixed Push filter cap in proper position

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