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1. Use following tools

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Industrial Personal Computer (IPC)

devices cfastCard
CFast card

tools Hex keys
Hex keys

2. Procedure

2.1. Power off the installation

Shut down the IPC and turn off the system.

2.2. Open the IPC housing

Unscrew the bolts on the IPC housing so that you can lift the top panel, containing the IPC.

ipc Gen1 HW removing IPC
Figure 1. bolt location on generation 1 systems
ipc Gen2 HW removing IPC
Figure 2. bolt location on generation 2 systems

2.3. Unplug the cables

Lift the IPC to gain access to the cables connected to the IPC.Unplug all cables so that you remove the IPC.On some installations, the connectors are located inline and can thus be hidden inside the IPC post.

Note

The cables have to be reconnected to the new IPC.Pay attention witch cables you detach and where exactly they were attached.It might be useful to labels the cables and write down where they should be connected.
ipc Gen2 HW cables
Figure 3. cables connected to IPC
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Figure 4. in line connectors

2.4. Remove the IPC from the front plate

Remove the socket bolts securing the IPC to the front plate.You can then slide the tabs holding the bolts out of the side of the IPC.Now the IPC is free to slide out of the front plate.

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Figure 5. IPC retention bolts

2.5. Transfer the CFast card

The CFast card is located in the middle of the IPC.Open the CFast card holder by first removing the securing lid.This might be a plastic cover with a button to push, see below.In other models the cover is simply mounted with a screw.

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Figure 6. CFast securing lid

Eject the CFast card by pushing the button on the left of the card.Pull out the card by hand.

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Figure 7. eject button

Slide the CFast card into the empty slot of the new IPC.Make sure the CFast is seated correctly in the slot, then close the securing lid.

2.6. Install the new IPC in the front plate

The new IPC should be mounted in the same way as the old IPC you just removed.

2.7. Plug in all cables

Reconnect all cables exactly in the same way as you removed them.It is important the connect the cables in the correct ports for the system to function correctly.

Note

Be sure to plug the Ethernet cable back into exactly the same ports.When there is only one ethernet cable, this should normally have been installed in the port labeled 'ETH1'.

2.8. Reinstall the IPC housing

Carefully put the IPC back into the panel.Mount the cover using the screws you removed earlier.Install the IPC and the panel in the housing with the same screws you removed.

2.9. Turn on the system

Turn on the system, the IPC should boot into the Windows environment.Check if all functions are working properly.

3. How to get further help

Do not hesitate to contact us when you need additional support beyond the documents provided in the RoboJob Service Knowledge Base.

You may contact the RoboJob Service department using following means:

We kindly ask you to provide us the following information:

  • Serial number xx-xx-xxx

  • Description of the fault or defective part

  • Exact error code or message

  • What did the robot do

  • What was the robot supposed to do

  • Pictures or videos

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