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Preface Thank you for purchasing Pro-face's PS-2000B Series Built-in Computer, hereafter referred to as the "PS-B" or "PS-B unit". This unit, which utilizes Pro-face's newest PC architecture, is equipped with a wide range of standard-equipment interfaces and is designed for use in a wide variety of industrial applications. Prior to using the PS-B unit, be sure to read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the unit's operation procedures and functions. < Note > 1.
Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................... 1 ESSENTIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 5 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS ................................................................. 8 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................... 9 UL/C-UL (CSA) APPLICATION NOTES ...........................
Preface CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETUP 3.1 Setup Procedures .......................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 System Parameters ....................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Standard CMOS Features .................................................................. 3-2 3.2.2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection................................................................... 3-4 3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ..............
Preface CHAPTER 5 MONITORING FEATURES 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 RAS Features ................................................................................................ 5-1 5.1.1 PS-B RAS Features ............................................................................ 5-1 5.1.2 RAS Feature Details............................................................................ 5-2 5.1.3 RAS Feature Overview .......................................................................
Preface Essential Safety Precautions This manual includes the following cautions concerning procedures that must be followed to operate the PS-B unit correctly and safely. Prior to operating the PS-B, be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit. Safety Icons To explain the correct and safe usage of the PS-B unit, throughout this manual the following icons are provided next to actions requiring special attention.
Preface WARNINGS • Be sure to turn the PS-B unit's power switch OFF Before ei- ther connecting or disconnecting a board or interface connector. • Do not install the PS-B unit in areas containing flammable gases. • Do not use the PS-B unit with aircraft control devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data transmission (communication) devices, nuclear power control devices, or medical life support equipment, due to these devices' inherent requirements of extremely high levels of safety and reliability.
Preface WARNINGS CAUTIONS • Do not expose the PS-B to, or operating the PS-B in direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity, and in areas that have excessive dust and vibration. • Do not use the PS-B unit in areas where sudden, extreme changes in temperature can occur. These sudden changes may cause condensation to form inside the unit, possibly leading to an accident.
Preface Documentation Conventions The list below describes the documentation conventions used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Indicates important information or procedures that must be followed for correct and risk-free software/device operation. Provides useful or important supplemental information. *1 Indicates useful or important footnote information. Refers to useful or important supplemental information. Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these steps in the order given.
Preface Package Contents The PS-B unit's packing box contains the items listed below. Please check to confirm that all items shown below have been included.
Preface UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes The PS2000B-41 units are UL/c-UL (CSA) recognized products. (UL File No. E171486). Please pay special attention to the following instructions when applying for UL/c-UL approval for machinery which includes any of these PS-B units. Equipment with a PS-B mounted in it requires UL/c-UL (CSA) evaluation for the combination of the PS-B and the equipment.
Preface CE Marking Notes The PS2000B-41 units are CE marked, EMC compliant products. • Safety EN60950 • EMI EN55011 Group1 (Class A), EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 • EMS (EN61000-6-2) EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11 If following requirements are not met, the PS-B may fail to meet EN60950 standard requirements. • The PS-B should be used as a built-in component of an end-use product.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prior to Operating the PS-B Unit PS-B Unit System Configurations PS-B Unit Part Names and Features Interface PS-B Unit External Views and Dimensions Chapter 1 PS-B Unit Basics This chapter describes the procedures required prior to operating the PS-B. It also explains the types of peripheral devices that can be connected to the PS-B. 1.1 Prior to Operating the PS-B Unit The following explanation shows the preparation steps required prior to operating the PS-B.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics When using a Flat Panel Display (FP) as a touch panel, additional preparation steps are required. After all device drivers are installed, complete the following steps prior to installing applications and the PS-B unit.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.2 PS-B System Design Up to two HDD units or CF Card units can be connected internally. In addition, an optional CD-ROM drive or FDD unit can be connected externally. The following diagram shows the peripheral devices that can be connected to the PS-B unit.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics Commercial-type Products Commercially available expansion boards (PCI bus compatible boards), keyboards, mouse units and printers can all be used with the PS-B. Also, the PS-B unit's built-in USB connector allows USB-type devices to be used as well. However, some commercial PC peripherals may not be compatible with the PS-B. If you experience compatibility problems, contact your local Pro-face distributor.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.3 PS-B Part Names and Features 4 7 3 1: Power Switch 2 5 6 Turns the PS-B main unit ON or OFF. 1 2: Power Input Terminal 21 8 19 18 17 9 10 11 16 12 13 14 20 Connect the AC100V/AC240V power cord terminals here. 3: Power LED (POWER) Indicates the PS-B unit's power status and also functions as a RAS LED indicator 5.1 RAS Features 4: Hard Disk LED (HDD) 15 Front 5: Hardware Reset Switch (RESET) Pressing this switch re-starts the PS-B unit.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 7 4 5 6 3 15: RS-232C Connector (COM4) 2 RS-232C interface (D-sub 9 pin male connector). Allows data transfer with other equipment. Peripheral devices can be connected here. 1 21 8 19 18 17 9 10 11 20 16: Expansion Slots 17: Speaker Output (SPEAKER) 16 12 13 14 18: Line Input (LINE IN) 15 20: LAN Connector (LAN1/LAN2) 19: Microphone Input (MIC) IEEE802.3-compatible Ethernet interface. Changeover between LAN1 and LAN2 is performed automatically.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.4 Interfaces 1.4.1 RS-232C Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4) D-sub 9-pin (Male) 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 Screw Size: (4-40), Inch type Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name CD RXD TXD DT R GND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 FG Signal Name DSR RT S CT S RI/+5V FG • The GND terminal is the signal ground. Be sure to connect the GND terminal with the SG (signal ground) terminal of the opposite side's connector. • The FG and SG terminals are connected inside the PS-B unit.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.4.2 RAS Interface (RAS) D-sub 25-pin (Male) Inch-type screws #4-40UNC Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Signal Name GND +5V (100 mA max.) +12V (100 mA max.) NC DIN2 (+) DIN0 (+) DOUT2 (-) DOUT2 (+) DOUT0 (-) DOUT0 (+) DIN2 (-) DIN0 (-) DIN1 (+) Pin No.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics • Be sure to hold the input level for 1.5 seconds or longer when using general signal input (DIN); otherwise, the signal may not be detected. • Be sure that the voltage values between terminals will not exceed the rated input voltage. If these values are too high, a unit breakdown may occur. • Sink/Source-type input prevents polarity reversal problems. (DIN (-) and RST (-) can become positive, and DIN (+) and (RST (+) can become negative.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.4.3 DVI-D Interface 1 8 17 24 24-pin (Female) 9 Inch-type screws #4-40UNC Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name TMDS DAT A2TMDS DAT A2+ TMDS DAT A2 SHIELD NC NC DDC Clock DDC Data NC TMDS DAT A1TMDS DAT A1+ TMDS DAT A1 SHIELD NC Pin No.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.5 PS-B External Views and Dimensions 1.5.1 PS-B Unit Unit: mm[in.] Top 118[4.65] 260[10.24] 265[10.43] 39[1.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.5.2 With CD-ROM/FDD Unit Attached 260[10.24] Unit: mm[in.] Top 265[10.43] 41[1.61] 118[4.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.5.3 With RS-232C/RS-485 Conversion Unit Attached Unit: mm[in.] Top 21.5[0.85] 39[1.54] 260[10.24] 265[10.43] 118[4.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics 1.5.4 With Mounting Bracket Attached Vertical Installation 118[4.65] 137[5.39] 155[6.10] 260[10.24] 39[1.54] 29[1.14] 16[0.63] 228[8.98] 170[6.69] 170[6.69] 35 [1.38] 55[2.17] 170[6.69] Unit: mm[in.] 265.5[10.
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics Horizontal Installation 260[10.24] 39[1.54] 155[6.10] 228[8.98] 170[6.69] 118[4.65] 137[5.39] 29[1.14] 16[0.63] 170[6.69] 55[2.17] 35 [1.38] 170[6.69] Unit: mm[in.] 118.5[4.67] Top Left Front Right Magnified View of Mounting Bracket Installation Slot 0] .1 [0 .5 R2 20[0.79] 5[0.20] 2] 0.2 .
Chapter 1 – PS-B Unit Basics Attachment Bracket Attachment Screw Hole Dimensions Use the following dimension drawing to drill the attachment bracket attachment screw holes in the installation panel. Use M4 size screws. Unit: mm[in.] Only PS-B Unit 4-M4 (118[4.65]) 137 ± 0.5 [5.39 ± 0.02] (55[2.17]) 170 ± 0.5[6.69 ± 0.02] 260[10.24] (55[2.17]) 170 ± 0.5[6.69 ± 0.02] 260[10.24] 4-M4 (265[10.43]) 284 ± 0.5[11.18 ± 0.02] (155[6.10]) (302[11.
1. Installing Optional Units and Expansion Boards 2. Installing the PS-B Unit 3. Wiring Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes the installation of optional units and expansion boards, as well as the PS-B unit setup and wiring procedures. 2.1 Installing Optional Units and Expansion Boards A wide variety of optional units and expansion boards (PCI bus compatible board *1) manufactured by Digital Electronics Corporation can be used with the PS-B.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Removing the PS-B Unit's Cover Lay the PS-B unit on its side and remove the four (4) cover attachment screws. Slide the cover in the direction shown and then up to remove it. (When reattaching the screws, use a torque of 0.6 to 0.8N•m.) Removing the rear face Maintenance Cover allows you to easily remove optional units and expansion boards. To remove this cover, unscrew the attachment screws (2), and lift up the cover. (See drawing below).
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation PS-B Internal View Expansion Board Interface (From the bottom, SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3) Unit Installation Area The HDD and CF Card units are installed here. Expansion Board Stays These stays absorb vibration and hold the expansion boards in place.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Installing Expansion Board Stays Each Expansion Board Stay is designed to support (brace) an Expansion Board. It will also reduce the amount of vibration that reaches the board. Each stay has two (2) attachment screws. Prior to installing an expansion board, remove the stay's 2 attachment screws and remove the stay. Next, after the board is installed, position the Stay so that its sponge cushion is resting on top of the board.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation USB Cable Clamp Band The PS-B unit’s Cable Clamp Band is designed to prevent the USB connector from accidentally coming loose due to problems like vibration, bumping, etc. Attach the clamp holder and clamp band as shown below to secure the connector in place. To use the Clamp Band with two cables, attach it as shown below. Be sure not to attach the band vertically.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation 2.2 Installing the PS-B Unit 2.2.1 PS-B Unit Installation Cautions Ambient Temperature • The PS-B is designed for vertical installation and the cooling should be performed by a cooling fan instead of natural air circulation. • Check the ambient temperature at the positions shown in the illustrations below. Temperatures exceeding the proper ambient temperature (5 to 50°C) may lead to product breakdown. 100mm[3.94in.] 100mm[3.94in.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Installation Area • Avoid overheating of the PS-B by not installing the unit near other heat-producing devices. • Keep the PS-B away from arc-generating devices such as magnetic switches and non-fuse breakers. • Avoid operating the PS-B in environments where corrosive gases are generated.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Vibrations and Shocks • When moving the PS-B mounted on a rack on casters, excessive vibrations and physical shocks may exert on the hard disk drive. Be sure to take extra cautions in the handling. PS-B Configuration Vibration Endurance With HDD unit 4.9 m/s2 With CD-ROM/FDD unit 9.8 m/s2 Without a drive 19.6 m/s2 • The hard disk drive is a high-precision unit. Avoid subjecting it to sudden movement or shocks.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Installed Horizontally (With CD-ROM/FD drive unit attached) Be sure not to use excessive force when tightening the screws. Product damage can result from over-tightening. The appropriate tightening torque is from 1.0 to 1.2 N•m. 2. Drill installation screw holes in the panel. Be sure to follow the dimensions given for the installation slots and prepare, if necessary, the installation surface of the panel (i.e. attach supports, etc.). 1.5.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation 2.3 2.3.1 Wiring Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord to the power input terminal located on the front face of the PS-B unit. Power Input Terminal Input terminal for the power supply of AC 100V/AC 240 V. "L" is for the Power Switch live state and "N" is for the neutral state. L N Ground terminal connected to the FG enclosure of the PSB. Power Input Terminal Block Be sure to follow the procedure below to connect the power cord.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation • Check the crimp contact cord and be sure to attach it to the correct position. • The proper tightening torque is 0.5 N•m. • To prevent the possibility of a crimp terminal short, use a crimp terminal that has an insulating sleeve. (4) Reattach the terminal cover to the original position.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Power Supply Precautions This section provides the precautions in supplying power to the PS-B. Be sure to take the precautions and connect the power cord to the power input terminal block on the rear face of the PS-B. Twistedpair cable Constant voltage transformer PS-B FG TwistedConstant voltage transformer • If the expected voltage fluctuations exceed the specified range, connect a constant voltage transformer. 7.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation • As the countermeasures for surge from lightning, connect a lightning surge absorber. Twisted-pair cable PS-B AC FG E1 E2 Lightning surge absorber • Ground the lightning surge absorber (E1) and the PS-B (E2) separately • Select a lightning surge absorber that will not exceed the maximum allowable circuit voltage, even when the power supply voltage rises to the maximum. 2.3.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation 2.3.4 Precautions When Connecting I/O Signal Lines • Be sure to lay the I/O signal lines separately from the cable of the motor circuit system. • If the motor circuit cable cannot be wired as a separate system, use shielded cables and ground one end of the shield to the FG terminal of the PS-B. • In order to improve the noise immunity, attaching a ferrite core to the power cord is recommended.
3.1 Setup Procedures 3.2 System Parameters Chapter 3 System Setup This chapter explains how to enter the PS-2000B Series Unit's system settings, as well as the cautions required both before and during set up. 3.1 Setup Procedures Normally, use only the factory (default) settings. Note: The following settings are those pre-set at the factory. 1) Connect a keyboard to the PS-B. 2) Turn the PS-B's power ON.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2 System Parameters 3.2.1 Standard CMOS Features Normally, use only the factory (default) settings. Selecting the STANDARD CMOS FEATURES menu item produces the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Drive A (B) This setting determines the format used by the PS-B's internal floppy disk drive. The available settings are [None], [360K - 5.25in], [720K - 3.5in], [1.44M - 3.5in], or [2.88M, 3.5in]. The factory settings are Drive A [None] and Drive B [None] and recommended for most users. Video The selections for the screen (video) mode. The available settings are [EGA/VGA], [CGA40], [CGA80] and [MONO]. The [EGA/VGA] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection Selecting either [IDE Primary (Secondary) Master] or [IDE Primary (Secondary) Slave] will call up the following menu. The following example uses the [IDE Primary Master] setting. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] IDE Primary Slave Access Mode Item Help Menu Level [Auto] [Auto] To auto-detec the HDD's size, head....
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features Selecting the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu item calls up the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Processor Number Feature This option appears only when the CPU is a Pentium® III processor. If this setting is set to Enabled, it will check the CPU's serial number. If you do not need to know the serial number, set this option to [Disabled]. If this is turned ON, use the "Serial Number Control Program" found on Intel's web site to perform the check. Quick Power On Self Test This setting determines whether the quick self test is performed when the power is turned on.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Security Option This setting designates the area to request a password. If a password needs to be entered, select [Setup] in BIOS setup, or [System] during system startup. This setting is NOT available if the password is not set in the [SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] or [SET USER PASSWORD] areas. The factory default setting is [Setup] and is recommended for most users. [SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] [SET USER PASSWORD] 3.2.14 Set Supervisor Password 3.2.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features Selecting the ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES menu item calls up the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Video BIOS Cacheable Sets whether the Video BIOS Cache is used or not. Settings available are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The factory setting is [Disabled]. When this feature is [Enabled], the BIOS ROM range available for caching is from C0000h - F7FFFh, which will improve video performance. However, if another program tries to write to this area of memory, a system error may occur.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.5 Integrated Peripherals Selecting INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP menu item Displays the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup USB Keyboard Support Select [Enabled] or [Disable] if your system contains a USB controller and you wish to use a USB keyboard. The available settings are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Auto]. If, however, the USB Controller is set to [Disabled], this setting cannot be changed. USB Mouse Support This setting allows you to connect a USB mouse, even if the OS does not support it.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Onboard Parallel Port Normally not used. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. Parallel Port Mode Normally not used. EPP Mode Select Normally not used. ECP Mode Use DMA Normally not used. PWRON After PWR-Fail This feature is not supported. Onboard Serial Port 3 Designates the interupt number for the PS-B's on-board Serial Port3. The selections include [3F8], [2F8], [3E8] or [2E8].
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.6 Power Management Setup Selecting the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP menu item calls up the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Suspend Type Designates the type of suspend method used. The available settings are [Stop Grant] and [PWRON Suspend]. The factory default setting is [Stop Grant]. Suspend Mode When enabled, designates the period of time before all devices except the CPU are shut down. The available settings are [1Min], [2Min], [4Min], [8Min], [12Min], [20Min], [30Min], [40Min], [1Hour] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled].
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations Selecting the PnP/PCI CONFIGURATION menu item Displays the following screen.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.8 IRQ Resources Select IRQ Resources from the PnP/ PCI Configurations menu and the following screen will appear.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.9 DMA Resources Selecting DMA Resources from the PnP/PCI Configuration menu and the following screen will appear.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.10 System Monitor Setup Select PC Health Status from the System Monitor Setup and the following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor Setup CPU Warning Temperature System Warning Temperature Warning Voltage Vcore A Warning Voltage Vcore B Warning Voltage +3.
Chapter 3 - System Setup Warning Voltage +3.3V When enabled, this setting designates that a warning will be issued if the voltage change exceeds +3.3V's designated range. The available settings are [+/-6%], [+/8%] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled]. Warning Voltage +5V When enabled, this setting designates that a warning will be issued if the voltage change exceeds +5V's designated range. The available settings are [+/-6%], [+/8%] and [Disabled].
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.11 Frequency/Voltage Control Selecting the Frequency/Voltage Control menu item produces the following screen. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level To auto-detect the HDD's size, head...
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.12 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When the Menu screen's [Load Fail-Safe Defaults] is selected, you are able to designate if the minimum number of System Settings is loaded in or not. The selections are [Y] and [N]. 3.2.13 Load Optimized Defaults Selecting [Load Optimized Defaults] designates whether or not you will revert to the PS-B unit’s factory settings. The selections are [Y] and [N]. Note: When the PS-B unit uses its factory settings, the USB interface cannot be used.
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3.2.15 Set User Password This password is used to view system information settings. It is designed to prevent unapproved users from viewing the system information settings. Entering up to 8 characters here will overwrite the current password. When you wish to have no password, click on the [Enter] key. Next, the words "PASSWORD DISABLE" will appear, providing confirmation that the Password is no longer set.
1. CD-ROM Contents 2. Setting up Your PS-B Unit 3. Installing Drivers 4. Application Features 5. Windows®2000 and Windows®XP Usage Cautions Chapter 4 Setting up Your PS-B Unit An accessory CD-ROM disk is included with the PS-B unit. This CD-ROM contains special programs designed for the PS-B that are not supported by standard versions of Windows®2000 and Windows®XP. 4.1 CD-ROM Contents 4.1.1 Software This section explains the organization of the software included in the accessory CD-ROM.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.2 Setting up Your PS-B Unit There are two types of PS-B units. One has a hard disk with no pre-installed OS and one has a hard disk with a pre-installed OS. Therefore, the setup procedures used will differ. This manual describes only the procedures for setting up a PS-B unit using a hard disk with no pre-installed OS.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit Installing Software from the PS-2000B Series User Manual & Driver CD-ROM To install this software you need to connect Digital Electronics Corporation's optional CD-ROM/FDD (PSB-CD/FD01) unit to the PS-B. To begin the installation, click on the "Setup.exe" file in your OS' folder. Example) With Windows®XP D:\Utility\WinXP*\Disk1\Setup.exe (When the CD-ROM drive is "D") For Windows®2000, this will be "Win2000".
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit PS-B Hard Disk Data Setting up the PS-B unit's utilities will create a [Proface] folder on the C drive. The following diagram describes the configuration of this folder.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit Setting Up the PS-B Unit's System Information If your PS-B unit does not have a pre-installed HDD, you will need to install an HDD unit and then configure that drive's system information. Be sure to check that the system successfully recognizes the drive. Pre-installed HDD Unit Installation Guide Setting Up an HDD with Pre-installed OS Follow the setup procedures given in the Pre-installed Type HDD Unit Installation Guide.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.3 Installing Drivers Three types of dedicated PS-B drivers (Audio, Chipset, and graphic accelerator) are available. Install the required drivers from this data when using a PS-B with no pre-installed OS or when the system recovery has been performed via the recovery menu. This explanation given in this section assume that the [Proface] folder has been created. Once drivers are installed in the PS-B unit, they cannot be uninstalled.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.4 Special Application Program Features The special programs designed for the PS-B unit are located in the following folders. File Name PSB_RAS.DLL PSB_DLL.DLL PSB_IOCS.DLL PSB_Smon.exe PSB_Wps.exe Pssysmon.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.4.1 Uninstalling Utility Software Utility programs can be uninstalled using the following procedure. (1) Click on the [Control Panel] icon. (2) Click on the [Add/Remove Programs] icon and from the list of installed programs that appears, select [PS-B Driver and Utility] and click [Add/Remove]. Once drivers are installed in the PS-B unit, they cannot be uninstalled. 4.5 When Using Windows®2000/Windows®XP 4.5.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.5.2 Uninterrupted Power Supply System (UPS) Be sure to shut down your OS before turning off your machine. Also, use of an uninterrupted power supply is recommended to protect your data from accidental power failures. An uninterrupted power supply will give you sufficient time to shut down your system safely in case of a power failure, and can even be set up to automatically shut down your Windows® OS.
Chapter 4 – Setting up Your PS-B Unit 4.5.4 NTFS File System Conversion If your PS-B unit has a pre-installed OS, or if your OS is formatted with the Windows® DOS-compatible file system (FAT32), it can be converted to the NTFS file system. To convert to the NTFS file system, start up Windows® and use the following command. convert X: /fs:ntfs (Replace "X" with your drive name.
1. 2. 3. 4. RAS Features System Monitor/RAS Features Remote RAS Remote Shutdown Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.1 RAS Features 5.1.1 PS-B RAS Features RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features include a variety of useful system performance monitoring features, with the main feature being device monitoring. These features are designed to improve overall system reliability. Types of Monitoring The PS-B unit supports the following Alarm Monitoring and External Input Signal features.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features System Monitor The System Monitor feature (software utilities) allows users to enable or disable the monitoring of any of the above monitoring items and external signal input, as well as to individually set alarm processing settings. 5.2 System Monitor/RAS Features In addition, System Monitor includes a dynamic link library (API-DLL) feature that gives other applications access to RAS features. 5.1.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features • The SMART Monitor can be performed for the hard disk connected to the IDE only. The state of the hard disk connected via a USB or a SCSI cannot be monitored. • When using a Software Mirroring Utility PL-SM900 with Rev. C or before, the SMART Monitoring can not perform. External Input Signals The RAS interface connector processes the following input signals. For connector pin arrangements and electrical specifications, refer to 1.4.2 RAS Interface.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Types of Processing The PS-B unit can send the following system status information to an external device. LED Indicator The two-color LED is used to indicate PS-B system conditions. It is also used as a power ON/OFF indicator. The LED is located on the front face of the PS-B unit.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.1.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.2 System Monitor/RAS Features 5.2.1 Setup Procedures Follow the steps below to enable the System Monitor/RAS features. Via System Monitor Setup Screen Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor Setup Item Help Shutdown Temperature System Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature Warning Voltage Vcore A Warning Voltage Vcore B Warning Voltage +3.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.2.2 System Monitoring Property Settings (PSB_Wps.exe) The System Monitor Property screen allows you to configure the operating settings that are activated when system conditions exceed the allowable range (when an error occurs) of each monitoring device specified on the [System Monitor Setup] menu on the System Setup screen. The following table lists the operating settings that can be configured for each feature.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.2.3 System Monitoring Operation (PSB_Smon.exe) The System Monitor screen will not be displayed immediately after the System Monitor is started, instead, the icon will be stored in the System Tray. When and error is detected, the "Operations (buzzer, pop-up message output, etc.)" set on the System Monitor Property are performed, and then an "X" mark appears on the icon on the System Tray, which indicates an error status.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features The System Monitor screen displays whether the each parameter of "FAN/TEMP/ VOLTAGE/SMART" is disabled or in normal/abnormal condition. The following table lists the status to be displayed. Display No Error Error Disable Not Support Meaning Normal Abnormal Monitoring disabled Not Support [Not Support] is displayed when a device like a CF card, which does not support SMART, is detected.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Once an error is detected, the System Monitor holds the "error" status. (Displays the icon indicating the error status.) To recover from the error status, press the [Reset] button on the System Monitor screen, of turn off the PS-B, perform maintenance service for removing the cause of the error, and then turn on the power again. 5.2.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Overlapped Startup Message "System Monitor has started." "Terminate the System Monitor in starting." Closing Confirmation Message "The System Monitor is terminated." "Are you sure?" System Monitor Property Overlapped Startup Message "System Monitor property has started." "Terminate the System Monitor Property." Closing Confirmation Message "Save Changes to the registry?" 5.2.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Error Type/Location The error types/locations shown by the Event Viewer are as follows. Error Type/Location +3.3V +5.0V +12V -12V CPU voltage Vit voltage CPU FAN Power FAN CPU T emp System Temp DIN0 DIN1 DIN2 DIN3 Watch Dog T imer Backlight Soft Mirror SMART Error Message +3.3V Error has occurred. +5.0V Error has occurred. +12V Error has occurred. -12V Error has occurred. CPU voltage Error has occurred. Vit valtage Error has occurred. CPU FAN Error has occurred.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.3 Remote RAS The Remote RAS feature uses the Pro-face's Pro-Server with Pro-Studio (optional) installed in the host PC to monitor and control the System Monitor/RAS feature of the PS-B. Pro-Server with Pro-Studio Ver.3.12 of higher is required to use the Remote RAS feature. When using this feature, refer to the installation guides provided with the Pro-Server as well as this manual. 5.3.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features 5.3.3 Setup and Preparation of the Remote RAS Feature In order to monitor the System Monitor/RAS features from the server PC, you are required to set up the Remote RAS feature and start up the System Monitor (PSB_Smon.exe). Setting Up the Client PS-B (1) Select [Start] → [Programs] → [System Monitor] → [System Monitor Property] commands to start the System Monitor Property. (2) On the [Remote Ras] tab, put a check mark to the [Enable] checkbox.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features You are not required to transfer the network project file created with the Pro-Studio to the client PS-B. 5.3.4 Read and Write of the System Monitor/RAS Feature The read/write operation of the operating conditions of the client PS-B and System Monitor/RAS feature can be performed from the server PC via the Pro-Server. Server PC User Application Pro-Server with Pro- Two-Way feature Studio (Optional) Pro-Easy.dll Ethernet User Application PSB_Smon.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features For the details of Read/Write to the devices and access procedures, refer to the "List of Device Addresses" below. List of Device Addresses Device Device Type CPU Voltage *1 WORD VLT0 +3.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features When "Forced Shutdown" or "Forced Reboot" is written to the device address, the system automatically shuts down/restarts the operation system without prompting the confirmation for saving the data on current applications. Take extra cautions when performing write operation in order to avoid accidental data loss.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Error Messages This section describes the error messages of the Pro-Server that are displayed for the errors caused during device read/write operations. The following table lists the error codes for the RAS feature. Error Code Decimal Hexadecimal Number Number 9530 9531 9532 9533 9534 9535 253Ah 253Bh 253Ch 253Dh 253Eh 253Fh 65535 (No Code) ffffh Error Message RAS Initialization Error Command not supported. Access type not supported. Read/Write type not supported.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features • Direct Read Feature • Direct Write Feature • Cache Read Feature • Retrieval of Multithreading Handle • Release of Multithreading Handle • Loading of Network Project File • Error Code String Conversion • Station Status Readout Feature • Initialization of Simplified DLL • Termination of Simplified DLL • Note that the PS-B-supported OS and features supported by Pro-Server are different.
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Features Memo 5–20 PS-2000B Series User Manual
Chapter 6 – Maintenance and Inspection 1. Cleaning the Fan Filter 2. Periodical Inspections Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection This chapter describes the cautions and inspection criteria for ensuring comfort and safety in operating the PS-B. 6.1 Cleaning the Fan Filter A fan is installed to the PS-B for cooling the unit. Be sure to periodically perform inspection and cleaning of the fan, since dust accumulated on the fan filter will affect the cooling performance of the fan.
Chapter 6 – Maintenance and Inspection 6.2 Periodic Maintenance Points Check the PS-B periodically to ensure it is in good working condition.
Chapter 7 – Specifications 1. General Specifications 2. Performance Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 7.1 General Specifications 7.1.1 Electrical Specifications Rated Voltage AC100V/AC240V Allowable Voltage Range AC85V to AC265V Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz 1 cycle max. Allowable Voltage Drop (Note: Intervals between instantaneous outage should be 1 s or longer.) Power Consumption 110 VA max.
Chapter 7 – Specifications 7.1.2 Environmental Specifications Ambient T emperature (Interior) Storage T emperature Relative Humidity Storage Humidity Dust Pollution Level Corrosive Gas Vibration Resistance Noise Resistance (Impulse Noise) Antistatic Charge 5 to 50°C (With HDD) 0 to 50°C (Without HDD) -10 to +60°C 10 to 85%RH (No condensation, wet-bulb temperature of 29°C max.) 10 to 85%RH (No condensation, wet-bulb temperature of 29°C max.) No dust or dirt should be present.
Chapter 7 – Specifications 7.2 Performance Specifications 7.2.1 Performance Specifications CPU DRAM (SDRAM DIMM) BIOS Secondary Cache Memory Graphics*1 Video Memory Video I/F Serial (RS232C) USB (USB1.1) LAN Disk Drives Keyboard Mouse RAS Sound Celeron® 566 MHz/Pentium ® III 1GHz (BUS 100MHz) (Intel) DIMM socket x 1: 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB (512 MB max.) First BIOS (Phoenix T echnologies Co.
Chapter 7 – Specifications 7.2.2 Expansion Slots First slot Second slot Third slot Board Size First slot Second slot Third slot Slot Pitch Actual Height of Expansion Board 20.32 mm 13 mm - - 220 x 106.68 mm PCI 5 V: 3 A, +3.3 V: 0.75 A, Power supply 12 V: 0.75 A, -12 V: 0.1 A capacity (Total of three slots) 245 x 106.68 mm - 7.2.3 Clock Accuracy Clock Accuracy ±180 seconds/month The clock built into the PS-B (RTC) has a slight error.
Appendices A.1 Hardware Configuration A.2 List of Optional Devices Appendices This section describes the hardware configuration including the I/O map, memory map and interrupt map, and various optional devices used with the PS-B. A.1 Hardware Configuration A.1.
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Appendices A.1.3 Interrupt Map The interrupts and DMA channel will change depending on the PCI/ISA features available.
Appendices A.2 List of Optional Devices The following table lists the Digital Electronics Corporation's optional devices and commercial products used with the PS-B. Product Name Model CD-ROM/FD Drive PSB-CD/FD01 Unit PL-EM256 DIM Module PSB-SDR512MB-01 RS-232C/RS-485 PL-RC500 Conversion Unit CF Card Unit PSB-CFU01 HDD Unit PSB-HD020 Installation PSB-AT01 Fasteners A–4 Description External unit in which CD-ROM drive and FD drive are combined. SDRAM (DIM) with capacity of 256 MB.
