Replacing the battery

Notice

Incorrect battery type

Replace battery with R/C (BBCV2), Part. No. CR2032, rated 3 V only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Only replace the battery with a replacement battery from Beckhoff Service.
  • When replacing the battery, make sure that the polarity is correct.

Notice

Battery damage

Incorrect handling of the motherboard battery can damage it.

  • Do not recharge the battery.
  • Do not throw the battery on the fire.
  • Do not open the battery.
  • Protect the battery against direct sunlight and moisture.

The Industrial PC does not contain a lithium-ion battery. The motherboard battery is a CR2032 lithium-metal cell. It is used to supply power to the clock integrated on the motherboard. If the battery is depleted or missing, the date and time are displayed incorrectly.

Technical data of the battery.

Battery type

Electrical properties (at 20 °C)

Dimensions

Nominal voltage

Nominal capacity

Diameter

Height

Weight

CR2032

3.0 V

225 mAh

20.0 mm

3.20 mm

3.1 g

Chapter 7.2.1 Access to device components shows how to access the battery.

To change the battery, proceed as follows:

  1. Pull the battery out of the industrial PC with needle-nose pliers.
  2. Insert the new battery into the PC by hand. Pay attention to the correct polarity. The negative pole of the battery must point towards the voltage socket of the industrial PC (see Fig. 25).
Replacing the battery 1:
Battery change

To dispose of the battery, remove it, stick insulating tape over the poles and take it to the local battery recycling.