Switching the industrial PC on and off

Notice

Public networks

Connecting the device to public networks without additional protective measures can compromise the safety of the device.

  • Protect the device before connecting it to public networks.

Notice

Data loss due to switching off the device while the software is running

Switching off the device before the running software is terminated and the operating system is shut down can lead to data loss.

  • Quit the running software and shut down the operating system before switching off the device.

Notice

Data loss due to switching off the power supply when the UPS battery is empty

Switching off the power supply when the UPS battery is empty can lead to data loss, as the operating system cannot be shut down properly without battery power.

  • Ensure that the UPS battery is charged in the event of a power failure.
  • For UPS C9900-P209 and C9900-U209, charge the battery exclusively via the switched-on PC. Never connect a charger.

Notice

Shortened battery life due to switching off the power supply

If the power supply is simply switched off, the operating system shuts down via the battery. With daily use, this significantly shortens the life of the battery.

  • Avoid switching off the power supply before shutting down the operating system.
  • Use the PC-ON input (see the following description) to shut down the operating system in a battery-friendly manner.

Switch on and off with 100-240 V power supply

The industrial PC is started or switched off when the system is switched on or off or when the power supply to the industrial PC is connected or disconnected.

If you have ordered your industrial PC with a 110 V or 230 V UPS, this enables data backup in the event of a sudden switch-off of the device. If the power supply or the system is switched off before you have shut down the operating system properly, the operating system shuts down using the battery. Data can be saved. With frequent use, this shortens the life of the battery.

Driver installation

When you switch on the device for the first time, the optionally pre-installed operating system will be started. For any additional hardware you have connected, you have to install the drivers yourself afterwards. In addition, the Beckhoff Device Manager starts automatically. The Device Manager is a software from Beckhoff that supports you in configuring the device.

If you have ordered the device without an operating system, you must install this and the driver software for the additional hardware you have connected and for the components inside the device. Please follow the instructions in the documentation for the operating system and the additional components.

UPS software components

The UPS software components with the corresponding drivers must be installed on the PC in order to operate the power supply unit as a UPS. The software components and drivers are already installed on delivery of the PC with operating system. If they are not, you have to install the installation package Beckhoff UPS yourself.

You can obtain the installation package from Beckhoff Service (service@beckhoff.com). You then use the installation package to install the UPS software components. The UPS software components come with a detailed help function. Call up the help files either directly from the configuration register by clicking the Help button or start the file under Start > Programs > Beckhoff > UPS software components.