TPC-1260 High performance operator interface terminal with 12.
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Packing List In the whole set of TPC-1260 there are items as listed below: 1. TPC-1260T x 1 unit 2.
FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with this user's manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Instructions 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference. 3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth. 4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation.
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise 1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
Contents Chapter 1 General Information .................................. 1 1.1 Introduction .................................................................. 2 1.2 Specifications ............................................................... 3 1.3 LCD specifications ...................................................... 5 1.4 Touchscreen specifications ........................................ 6 1.5 Power ............................................................................ 6 1.
Appendix A Serial Port Settings .............................. 49 A.1 Baud Rate Settings (SW1) .......................................... 50 A.2 Data Format/RS-422 Control Settings ...................... 51 Appendix B Watchdog Timer Programming Example ................ 53 B.1 Watchdog timer programming example ................. 54 Appendix C Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation .............. 55 C.1 Touchscreen driver in Windows 2000 ................... 56 Appendix D Fuse Specifications .............
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CHAPTER 1 General Information This chapter gives background information on the TPC-1260.
1.1 Introduction The TPC-1260 touch panel computer is a revolutionary product of HMI (Human Machine Interface). This 12.1” display operator interface is a x86-based platform with these key features: -- All in on platform: the CPU, DRAM or even Windows CE are integrated. It is a plug-and-play machine compared with those socalled panel PCs. - Slim but robust: the TPC-1260 is very thin (50mm thickness); nevertheless its Mg-Al bezel provides amazing structural strength and EMI reduction.
1.2 Specifications 1.2.1 System kernel (CPC-2365) - CPU: Transmeta CrusoeTM TM5400 (clock rate 500 MHz) - BIOS: Award 256 KB flash memory - South bridge: VIA 82C686A - VGA: Silicon Motion SMI710/712 VGA/LCD controller; PCI 2.1 compliant; 4 MB embedded DRAM - DRAM: built-in 128 MB SDRAM; among which 16 MB is occupied by CPU (Code MorphingTM Software) and the other 112 MB is available for users - Ethernet: NS DP83815 10/100Base-T Ethernet controller; IEEE 802.
1.1.3 Storage The TPC-1260 provides one EIDE channel for one 2.5” 44-pin HDD and one CompactFlash card. The system boot-up sequence is: - HDD and CompactFlash exist simultaneously: the system will boot from the HDD. The HDD must be set as master. If the HDD does not contain operating system, the TPC-1260 will automatically boot from the CompactFlash. - HDD exists only: the system will boot from the HDD - CompactFlash card exists only: the system will boot from the CompactFlash 1.1.
1.3 LCD specifications D is play Type TFT color LCD Size (D iagonal) 12.1" M aximum R e s olution 800x600 (SVGA) M aximum Colors 256K Pixe l pitch (WxH, mm) 0.3075 x 0.3075 Vie wing angle 100 Luminance (cd/m ) 110 Contras t ratio 250 2 Ope rating te mpe rature ( C) 0- 50 (ambient) VR control Brightness adjustable Backlight 2 CCFL replaceable LCD M TBF 140,000 hours Backlight M TTF 50,000 hours o Table 1.
1.4 Touchscreen specifications Type Resistive Bas e glas s cons truction Tempered Glass Re s olution Continuous Light Trans mis s ion 75% typical Controlle r PS/2 interface Powe r Rating 3.3 to 5 V Software drive r Windows CE (embedded) Durability 100 million touches DC Table 1.4-1 Touchscreen specifications 1.5 Power - Input voltage: 24VDC (the fuse will be open circuit as input level exceeds 33VDC) - Maximum current: 2 A 1.
Figure 1.6-1 I/O ports arrangement 1.7 Mounting 1.7.1 Panel mounting 1.There is a piece of adhesive waterproof gasket on the Mg-Al front bezel. Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position before install the TPC-1260 to the panel opening. 2.Install the TPC-1260 to the panel opening. 3.Find out the eight clampers and eight long screws in the accessory pack. Hook those clampers to those holes around the four sides of the bezel. Insert the screws to every clamper and fasten them.
1.7.2 Wall mounting/desktop stand There are two pairs of threaded holes on the sides of the front bezel. They are used for wall mounting or desktop mounting. Please contact with local Advantech sales representatives for these mounting kits.
1.8 Exploded diagram Figure 1.
1.9 Dimensions and cutout - Weight: 2.2 kg (without HDD) - Dimension: 311 x 237 x 50 mm (WxHxD) - Cutout: 302 x 228 mm (suggested) Figure 1.
CHAPTER 2 System Quick Starting This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-1260. With these step-by-step guidelines it's easy to make the TPC-1260 start working.
Step 1: Unpack the TPC-1260 package. Please check the packing list at the beginning of this manual. Cushion (P/N: 2130201590) Accesory Box (P/N: 2110002150) Gift Box (P/N: 2110002430) Figure 2-1 Unpack the package Step 2a: Install a 2.5" HDD containing certain operating system (and even application programs) on the TPC-1260. Please refer to section 1.2.3 for the boot-up sequence. As shown in the Figure 2-2, align the 2.5” HDD so that its four screw holes are upward.
Figure 2-2 Install HDD Warning: Do not turn on the system power before the HDD is correctly fasten to the HDD cover and installed on the system.
Step 2b: Alternatively install a CompactFlash containing Windows CE or other operating system. Advantech provides optional CompactFlash memory cards with Windows CE OS. Figure 2-3 Install CompactFlash memory card Warning: Though the CompactFlash memory card is supposed to be hot swappable, it is suggested to turn off system power as plug in or pull out the card. Thus the potential data loss can be avoided. Step 3: Connect the power connector to the 24VDC power lines.
Figure 2-5 Power connector pin assignment Warning: Step 4: If the power lines are not connected to correct pins, the system may be damaged as the power is turned on. Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. Figure 2-6 Plug the power lines to the system power receptor.
Step 5 Turn on the system power switch. Figure 2-7 Turn on power switch Step 6 Calibrate touchscreen. The detailed procedure is described in section 5.2.
CHAPTER 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260 The operating engine of the TPC-1260 is composed of two PC boards: the main boards and the I/O boards
3.1 Introduction The engine of the TPC-1260 is constructed by the combination of two PCBA—one main board and one I/O board. Such combination makes system customization feasible. 3.2 CPC-2365 main board Figure 3.2-1 TPC-1260 main board Labe l Function CN2 Card PC connector (SODIMM 144 Pin) CN3 Card PC connector (FPC 50 Pin) CN5 Available for free use J1 RTC control jumper (3 Pin) J2 TDM connector (30 Pin) Table 3.
3.2.1 Connector pin assingments 1- 2 short RTC battery on (default) 2- 3 short Clear BIOS Table 3.
3.3 TPC-1260 I/O board Figure 3.
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Labe l Function CN1 Card PC connector (SODIMM 144Pin) CN2 PC104 Plus connector (30x4 Pin) CN3 Card PC connector (ZIF 50 Pin ) CN5 IDE connector (44Pin) CN6 Parallel port connector (25 Pin) CN7 PS2 mouse connector CN8 PS2 keyboard connector CN9 USB connector CN10 LAN connector CN11 RS422/RS485 connector CN12 COM3 connector CN13 COM2 connector CN14 COM1 connector CN15 Power connector CN16 Touch screen connector CN17 Flat panel display connector CN19 Compact flash connector CN20 Inverter powe
CHAPTER 4 Windows CE in the TPC-1260
4.1 Introduction The TPC-1260 operator interface terminal is designed to serve on the Windows CE platform. The Windows CE is a compact operating system that occupies less storage space or system resources compared with other operating systems. By its modular nature, it is possible to choose those functions that are useful for specific application. Not only reducing the system resources required, it also reduces start-up time.
4.2 TPC-1260 utilities There are several useful utilities built in the standard Windows CE OS of TPC-1260: 4.2.1 Soft-keyboard The TPC-1260 is dedicated to the small-sized operator interface. To keep security of the whole automation system the TPC-1260 does not provide PS/2 ports that connect to external keyboards or mice. On the other hand, a software keyboard is embedded in the standard TPC1260 OS. Upon boot-up, a small keyboard icon would appear on the status bar.
Figure 4.2-2 Screen saver setting When the screen saver setting is done, tap “OK” to accept the settings just made, “Cancel” to discard or “Save” to permanently save the settings to the registry. Notice: 4.2.3 Please be careful when selecting “Save”. This command will overwrite all registry data—not only the screen saving settings. Watchdog timer It is important in industrial applications that the control systems are rarely down, or are capable of self-reset if they are halted somehow.
4.3 Networking 4.3.1 Networking via Ethernet The TPC-1260 is equipped with a 100 Base-T Ethernet controller. To utilize it, change the device name when the TPC-1260 is first turned on. Step 1: Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel” Figure 4.
Step 2: Double click “Communications” Step 3: Find the default device name. Change it to a unique one depending on the plan of individual LANs. Step 4: Use the command “Regsave” to save this changed name Step 5: If the TPC-1260 is a node of a LAN with DHCP servers, it is now available. Step 6: If the TPC-1260 is a node of a LAN with fixed IP server, please consult with MIS to get specific IP address. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel”. Double click “Network” and update the IP address.
4.3.2 Networking via serial port The TPC-1260 with built-in Windows CE supports serial connection to host computers. The host computer must install the Microsoft ActiveSync service offered by Microsoft. Use a null modem cable bundled with the TPC-1260 to connect the serial ports of the host computer and the TPC-1260. Then activate ActiveSync service on the host computer. The host will automatically scan its serial ports and make a connection.
Step 5: Make a new connection. As the dialogue box pops out, choose the default "Direct Connection". Figure 4.3-4 Make new connection Figure 4.
Step 6: Click "Next" and "Finish" to complete making new connec tion. It is recommended to keep the default settings of the serial ports connection. Figure 4.3-6 Default settings Figure 4.
Step 7: If the ActiveSync service on the host PC has been activat ed, the above six steps will make the TPC-1260 automatical ly try to connect the host. 4.3.3 Web browser The TPC-1260 built-in Windows CE OS includes Microsoft Pocket IE. It can be used to browse web pages on World Wide Web via LAN or dial-up connection. 4.4 Application program development The TPC-1260 is bundled with built-in Windows CE operating system. In real applications users need to execute various application programs on it.
- Connection to the same LAN as the host PC if LAN is used for development - Null modem cable (bundled in the standard TPC-1260T-CE) 4.4.2 Building Windows CE runtime By the platform SDK bundled with the standard TPC-1260, users can build the Windows CE runtime by the eMbedded Visual Tools. Figure 4.
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CHAPTER System Tuning 5
5.1 LCD contrast tuning 5.1 LCD brightness tuning The display brightness of the TPC-1260 is designed to be adjustable. Remove the screw on the CPU board cover. Then slide the CPU board cover toward the PC/104+ slot. Take away the CPU board cover. Figure 5.1-1 Adjust LCD contrast Figure 5.1-2 Remove the CPU Board cover There is a variant resistor near the upper edge of the opening. Use a blade screwdriver to adjust the LCD brightness so that it looks good in certain surrounding lighting.
Figure 5.1-3 Adjusting the LCD brightness 5.2 Touchscreen calibration 5.2.1 DOS/Windows Family Please find out the DOS and Windows 95/98 touchscreen drivers in the support CD The TPC-1260 touchscreen drivers support DOS/Windows 9x/ Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows Me. 5.2.
Step 2: Double-click “Windows Explorer” Figure 5.2-2 Windows Explorer Step 3: Double-click “Control Panel” Figure 5.
Step 4: In the Control Panel window find the "Stylus" icon and double-click it. Step 5: The calibration window will appear with two tabs—Double Tap and Calibration. Figure 5.2-4 Calibration Step 6: The Double Tap page is to record the user’s individual time period between the two tapping when he double-taps in Windows CE. Figure 5.2-5 Double-tap calibration Step 7: The Calibration page is to calibrate touchscreen-to-display locations correspondence.
Figure 5.2-6 Stylus pointing calibration Step 8: Click the “Recalibrate” button. A cross will appear on the screen by the order of center point, upper-left, lower-left, lower right and upper-right corners. Use the stylus to press the center of the cross until the cross moves to next location. Figure 5.2-7 Calibration screen Step 9: When calibration is done the utility will save the settings.
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CHAPTER Maintenance 6
The TPC-1260 is designed to be modular, slim and lightweight for easier maintenance. The following sections are dedicated to describe how a qualified technician can replace major components. 6.1 CPU board replacement Step 1: Remove the screw on the CPU board cover. Step 2: Slide the CPU board cover toward the opposite side of the I/O ports. Figure 6.1-1 CPU board cover Step 3: Take away the CPU board cover. Figure 6.
Step 4: The CPU board is now visible. It connects to the I/O board by a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector and a 50-pin FPC connector. Step 5: Use a pair of tweezers to loosen the 50-pin FPC connector, and release the FPC. Step 6: Bend outward the two metal latches of the SO-DIMM connec tor by thumbs. The free end of the CPU board would swing up. Pull out the CPU board. Figure 6.1-3 Remove the CPU board Step 7: Insert a new CPU board to the SO-DIMM connector. Step 8: Push down and lock the CPU board.
6.2 Fuse replacement Step 1: Remove the fuse cover. Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one. Step 3: Replace the fuse cover. Figure 6.2-1 Replace the fuse Warning: 48 1. Do not replace the fuse unless it is damaged. 2. Do not replace the fuse with a different rating.
APPENDIX A Serial Port Settings
Serial Port Settings The COM4 serial port on the TPC-1260 is of RS-422 or RS-485. This port is designed with auto data flow control capability. That is to say, when the two wired RS-485 communication is activated, the TPC-1260 can automatically detect the data flow direction at this port. Its setting are directed to two DIP switches SW1 and SW2. These two switches are located near the lower edge of the opening when the CPU board cover is removed. A.
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APPENDIX B Watchdog Timer Programming Example
B.1 Watchdog timer programming example The watchdog timer built in the TPC-1260 is a useful aid to reduce system down time-especially for those operating systems not reliable enough. There is a counter inside the watchdog timer. If the system does not constantly clear the counter within the timeout period, the watchdog timer would initialize a system reset. The following example program in assembly language gives hint to utilize the watchdog timer under operating systems such as DOS, Windows 9x/NT, etc.
APPENDIX C Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation
C.1 Touchscreen driver in Windows 2000 Under the Windows 2000 operating system, the touchscreen driver is somewhat sophisticated. After installing the touchscreen driver, the system would restart automatically. And the following fine tuning is required: Step 1: Find out the touchscreen driver that is on the TPC-1260 support CD. Execute the setup program. It will request a system reset as the setup procedure is completed.
Step 3: Click the "Device Manager…" button.
Step 4: In the sub-category of "Mice and other pointing devices" there is a exclamation mark appearing at the beginning of the line of touchscreen. Move the cursor to this line "TouchScreen - PS/2 Mouse [R411.PS2] and press right button of the mouse. Choose "Uninstall".
Step 5: Then move the cursor to the "Microsoft PS/2 mouse" or "Other PS/2 compatible mouse), press the right button of the mouse.
Step 6: button.
Step 7: Click "Next" button. Choose the "Display a list of the known drivers for this device…" radial button. Click "Next" button.
Step 8 In the "Manufacturers" list, find out and select "TouchScreen".
Step 9 Click the "Next" button to install driver. Ignore the warning message appears.
Step 10: When the installation finishes the system would restart. Thus complete the setup of the touchscreen under Windows 2000.
APPENDIX D Fuse Specifications
D. Fuse Specifications The fuse used on the TPC-1260 is: Rating: 250VAC, 5Amp. Size: 5 x 20mm Notice: 66 The fuse is set to break as the input voltage exceeds 33 VDC for your protection.
