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Panel pc with touch screen and 500 mhz alchemy au1250 gigabit ethernet, 2 usb, audio, rs-232/422/485, sata ip64 protection, rohs compliant
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ACT-457A Panel PC
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
ACT-457A
Panel PC with Touch Screen and 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250
Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA
Rev. 1.01 – 15 December 2009
IP64 Protection, RoHS Compliant
User Manual
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  • Page 1 ACT-457A Panel PC IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: ACT-457A Panel PC with Touch Screen and 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA IP64 Protection, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – 15 December 2009...
  • Page 2 ACT-457A Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 15 December 2009 1.02 Changed rear panel screw picture in Figure 4-1 15 December 2009 1.01 Added some I/O installation notes and warnings Changed RFID setup 30 September 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 ACT-457A Panel PC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ACT-457A Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 F ........................2 EATURES 1.3 A ......................3 PPLICATIONS 1.4 E ....................4 XTERNAL VERVIEW 1.5 I ......................6 NTERNAL ARTS 1.6 S ......................7 PECIFICATIONS 1.7 D...
  • Page 5 ACT-457A Panel PC 3.3 RF320 I .................. 31 NTERFACE VERVIEW 3.4 S (COM) S ................32 ERIAL ETTINGS 3.5 RF320 C ....................33 OMMANDS 3.5.1 Read Block ....................... 34 3.5.2 Write Block....................... 35 3.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter..................36 3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter ..................38 3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode....................
  • Page 6 Figure 2-10: ACT-457A Panel Opening..................22 Figure 2-11: Tighten the In-wall Mounting Screws..............23 Figure 2-12: Faceplate Installation....................23 Figure 2-13: ACT-457A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes ..........24 Figure 2-14: LAN Connection ......................25 Figure 2-15: Serial Device Connector..................26 Figure 2-16: USB Device Connection ..................27 Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation ..................29...
  • Page 7 ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-4: Write Block ........................36 Figure 3-5: Set Mifare Parameter ....................37 Figure 3-6: Get Mifare Parameter ....................38 Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode .......................40 Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws ..................43 Page vii...
  • Page 8 ACT-457A Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: System Specifications....................8 Table 2-1: Packing List.........................14 Table 3-1: RFID Interface Overview ....................32 Table 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings ..................32 Table 3-3: Read Block Raw Data Format..................35 Table 3-4: Read Block Response Format...................35 Table 3-5: Write Block Raw Data Format ...................36...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Figure 1-1: ACT-457A The ACT-457A is an 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 powered access control terminal with a RFID reader and a rich variety of functions. The ACT-457A is designed for easy and simplified integration in to access control applications. The system comes with 256 MB DDR memory ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access.

  • Page 11: Applications

    Built-in digital camera and microphone  Built-in stereo speakers  IP64 compliant front panel  RoHS compliance 1.3 Applications The ACT-457A is designed for the following applications.  Door access  Time attendance  Cashless payment terminal  Parking access control...

  • Page 12: External Overview

    ACT-457A Panel PC 1.4 External Overview The diagrams below detail all the parts and connectors on the ACT-457A. Figure 1-2: Front View Page 4...

  • Page 13: Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed)

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed) Figure 1-4: Rear Panel VESA Mounting Holes Page 5...

  • Page 14: Internal Parts

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-5: Bottom I/O Figure 1-6: Top I/O Figure 1-7: CompactFlash® Card Slot 1.5 Internal Parts The ACT-457A has the following components installed internally:  1 x Motherboard  1 x 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM ...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ACT-457A Panel PC  2 x Microphones 1.6 Specifications The technical specifications for the ACT-457A system are listed in Table 1-1. Specification ACT-457A LCD Size 5.7" Max. Resolution 640 x 480 Brightness 640 x 480 cd/m Contrast Ratio 300:1 LCD Color...

  • Page 16: Table 1-1: System Specifications

    ACT-457A Panel PC Specification ACT-457A Construction Material ABS + PC plastic front frame Aluminum alloy chassis Front Panel Color Blue and White Mounting 75 mm x 75 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) 207 mm x 214 mm x 44.9 mm Operation Temperature 0ºC ~ 45ºC...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    ACT-457A Panel PC 1.7 Dimensions The dimensions of the ACT-457A are shown below. Figure 1-8: Front Dimensions Page 9...

  • Page 18: Figure 1-9: Front Dimensions

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-9: Front Dimensions Page 10...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-10: Cutout Dimensions

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-10: Cutout Dimensions Page 11...

  • Page 20: Installation

    ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter Installation Page 12...

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    To unpack the access control terminal, follow the steps below: WARNING! The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the ACT-457A has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process.

  • Page 22: Packing List

    ACT-457A Panel PC 2.2 Packing List The ACT-457A access control terminal is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item Image ACT-457A Screw set Power adapter Power cord Touch pen User manual CD and driver CD Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm)

  • Page 23: Installation And Configuration Steps

    Step 2: Install SD card (if not pre-installed) Step 3: Configure the system Step 4: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the ACT-457A. Step 5: Mount the ACT-457A S t e p 0 : 2.4 Rear Panel Removal To access the jumpers and connectors, the rear panel must be removed.

  • Page 24: Sd Card Installation

    ACT-457A Panel PC 2.5 SD Card Installation The ACT-457A has a single SD card slot. To install the SD card, follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the SD card cover on the rear panel. Step 2: Remove the screw and lift the cover off.

  • Page 25: System Power

    2.6.1 ATX Power Mode (Default) With the ATX mode selected, the ACT-457A panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby mode.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-4: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the four screw holes on the real panel of the ACT-457A and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 2-5).

  • Page 27: Figure 2-5: Chassis Support Screws

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-5: Chassis Support Screws NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall. Step 9: Secure the ACT-457A by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 2-6).Step 0: Page 19...

  • Page 28: In-Wall Mounting

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-6: Secure the ACT-457A 2.7.2 In-wall Mounting To mount the ACT-457A into a wall follow the directions below. Step 1: Place the ACT-457A face down on a flat surface. Figure 2-7: Cut Foam Tape Page 20...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-8: Attach Foam Tape

    Cut the adhesive foam tape as shown above. Figure 2-8: Attach Foam Tape Step 3: Attach the adhesive foam tape to the edge of rear panel of the ACT-457A (see Figure 2-8). Make sure the adhesive tape does not cover the screw holes as shown below.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-10: Act-457A Panel Opening

    Cut out hole with the dimensions shown below. Take care that the wall section that is cut out is no larger than the suggested cut out size. Figure 2-10: ACT-457A Panel Opening Step 6: Slide the ACT-457A through the hole until the frame is flush against the wall. Page 22...

  • Page 31: Arm Mounting

    0 : Figure 2-12: Faceplate Installation 2.7.3 Arm Mounting The ACT-457A can be mounted on a VESA compliant 75 mm x 75 mm connector. Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto the surface it uses as a base.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-13: Act-457A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes

    PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm. Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the flat panel PC. The ACT-457A arm mount retention screw holes are shown in Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13: ACT-457A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes...

  • Page 33: Bottom Panel Connectors

    RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0: 2.8.2 Serial Device Connection The ACT-457A has two male DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for serial devices to be connected. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the ACT-457A POS system.

  • Page 34: Usb Device Connection

    2.8.3 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the ACT-457A. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 2.

  • Page 35: Digital I/O Installation

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-16: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the onboard connector. Step 0: 2.8.4 Digital I/O Installation WARNING: 1. Power off before wiring 2. Do not connect external power when using the internal 12 V power 3.
  • Page 36 E. Do not connect unrated/untested external power supplies The digital I/O port connects to door sensors and alarms. To connect the wires from the sensor or alarm to the ACT-457A, follow the directions below. Step 1: Strip 5 mm of cable housing from the end of the cable.

  • Page 37: Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation Page 29...

  • Page 38: Rfid Reader

    ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter RFID Reader Page 30...

  • Page 39: Introduction

    ACT-457A Panel PC 3.1 Introduction The RFID tool is used to configure Mifare cards and EM cards. 3.2 Installation The RF320 RFID application must be installed from the storage card. To install the software, follow the steps below. Step 1: Run the installation file at "\\Storage Card\Apps\RF320.exe"...

  • Page 40: Serial Port (Com) Settings

    ACT-457A Panel PC Label Description Allows the user to select the serial port used by the ACT-457A to communicate with the RFID reader module. Commands Area Shows various request options for user to select. Data Input Area The data input area is where the user enters block number, key, key data, and other information required by certain commands.

  • Page 41: Rf320 Commands

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings NOTE: If the Hyper Terminal is used for communication, please setup the port properties as shown below. Bits per second: 19200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None 3.5 RF320 Commands...

  • Page 42: Read Block

    ACT-457A Panel PC The following sections describe how to use these commands. 3.5.1 Read Block To read the block data from a Mifare card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select Read Block in the command area (Figure 3-3).

  • Page 43: Write Block

    ACT-457A Panel PC Field Command Block KEY Data Time Out Data 00~63 000000000000 00~99 ︴(Hex) (Second) (0x0d) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 3-3: Read Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data (32 digits) END (2 digits) 32 bits (Hex) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

  • Page 44: Set Mifare Parameter

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-4: Write Block Field Command Block KEY Data Time Out Block Data Digit Data 00~63 000000000000 00~99 32 digits ︴(Hex) (Second) (0x0 FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 3-5: Write Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)

  • Page 45: Figure 3-5: Set Mifare Parameter

    ACT-457A Panel PC Step 2: Select a Mifare mode.  0-UUID: read serial number only.  1-UUID & KEY A: read serial number and use "KEY A" to read "Block' data".  2-UUID & KEY B: read serial number and use "KEY B" to read "Block data".

  • Page 46: Get Mifare Parameter

    ACT-457A Panel PC Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-8: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format 3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter To read the parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 47: Set Rf320 Mode

    ACT-457A Panel PC Field Command Data CR (0x0d) Table 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) Access mode (1 digit) + CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Block (2 digits) + Mode (1 digit) Error Code (3 digits)

  • Page 48: Figure 3-7: Set Rf-320 Mode

    ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode Field Command Mode Digit Data CR (0x0d) Table 3-11: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

  • Page 49: System Maintenance

    ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter System Maintenance Page 41...

  • Page 50: System Maintenance Introduction

    ACT-457A Panel PC 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the ACT-457A fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include:  SD card  Wireless LAN module  SO-DIMM module Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and component replacement for the ACT-457A are described below.

  • Page 51: Turn Off The Power

    Step 1: Turn off and disconnect the power from the ACT-457A. Step 2: Place the ACT-457A monitor side down on a flat surface. Step 3: Remove the rear panel screws and lift the back cover off. S t e p 0 :...

  • Page 52: Replacing Components

    The ACT-457A contains no user-serviceable parts. Certain components on the ACT-457A can be replaced. 4.5.1 SD Card Replacement The ACT-457A has one CF Type II slot. To replace the CF card, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 4.2.

  • Page 53: A External Connector Pinouts

    ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix External Connector Pinouts Page 45...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    The Digital I/O connector on the bottom panel has the following pinouts. Description Table A-1: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts A.3 External SATA Connector The ACT-457A has one external SATA connector on the rear panel. Description Table A-2: External SATA Connector Pinouts A.4 LAN Connector The ACT-457A has two RJ-45 connectors to provide GbE connectivity.

  • Page 55: Power Connector

    LINK1000 LED LINK100 LED Table A-3: LAN Connector Pinouts A.5 Power Connector The power jack on the rear panel of the ACT-457A is a 12 V DC input power connector. Description Table A-4: Power Connector Pinouts A.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1) The ACT-457A has a DB-9 female connector for connectivity to RS-232 devices.

  • Page 56: Usb Connectors

    ACT-457A Panel PC Description Description DCD3/TX3-/D- DSR3/RX1- RX3/TX3+/D+ RTS3/RX1+ CTS3 DTR3 Table A-6: COM3 Pinouts A.8 USB Connectors The ACT-457A has two USB 2.0 connectors. Description Description USBVCC2 USBVCC2 D4F- D5F- D4F+ D5F+ Table A-7: USB1 Connector Pinouts Page 48...

  • Page 57: B Terminology

    ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix Terminology Page 49...
  • Page 58 ACT-457A Panel PC AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 59 ACT-457A Panel PC Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module.
  • Page 60 ACT-457A Panel PC Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer.

  • Page 61: C Watchdog Timer

    ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 53...
  • Page 62 ACT-457A Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 63 ACT-457A Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 64: D Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 56...

  • Page 65: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    ACT-457A Panel PC D.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 66 ACT-457A Panel PC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 67 ACT-457A Panel PC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅(Pb) 汞(Hg) 镉(Cd) 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚(PBDE) (CR(VI)) (PBB) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 Page 59...

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