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  • Page 1 PL-5900 Series User Manual Digital Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing Proface’s PL-5900 series Panel Computer, hereafter referred to as "the PL". This unit embodies Proface’s latest, cost-effective architec- ture and is designed for Industrial Automation users. Prior to using your PL, be sure to read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the unit's operation procedures and functions.

  • Page 3: Essential Safety Precautions

    • Do not create touch panel switches that are used to either control or to ensure the safety of equipment and person- nel. Mechanical switches, such as an emergency stop switch, a deadman (two-handed) start switch, etc., must be installed and operated via a separate control system. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 4 PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 5 • To prevent file data damage, be sure to shut down the PL’s OS before turning OFF the main power. • After turning OFF the PL's power, wait until the internal HDD stops spinning before turning on the power again (approx. 5 seconds). PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 • Displaying a single image for long periods can cause an afterimage to remain when the display is changed to another screen. To prevent this, periodically turn the PL OFF and then ON again to remove this afterimage. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.5.1 PL-5900T External Dimensions ..........2-12 2.5.2 PL-5900T with PL-FD500 External Dimensions ...... 2-13 2.5.3 PL-5900T with PL-RC500 External Dimensions ...... 2-14 2.5.4 PL-5901T External Dimensions ..........2-15 2.5.5 PL-5901T with PL-FD500 External Dimensions ...... 2-16 PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 8 5.2.10 IRQ Resources ................5- 19 5.2.11 DMA Resources ................ 5- 20 5.2.12 PC Health Status ............... 5- 21 5.2.13 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............5- 22 5.2.14 Load Optimized Defaults ............5- 22 5.2.15 Set Password ................5- 22 PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Interrupt Map ................App-3 RAS Feature ..................App-4 A.2.1 PL's RAS Features ..............App-4 A.2.2 RAS Feature Details..............App-5 A.2.3 RAS Feature Overview ............App-9 Serial Communication ..............App-10 Touch Panel Handler................. App-11 BIOS List.................... App-19 PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 10: Documentation Conventions

    Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these steps in 1) , 2) the order given. Abbreviation for the PL-5900 Series Industrial Computers. PL Series Model Number Codes PL5900 Series unit model number codes are as follows: PL590* - T * * - * - 233...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Guide will also be included in the PL’s packing box. Please check that all items normally included with that accessory are also included in this box. - The CD-ROM contains User Manual and PL-5900 Series Utility and Driver. Fordetails, Chapter6 -Setting Up Your PL OS. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 12: Special Features

    Preface Special Features The PL-5900 series displays are equipped with the following features: The Latest, High-Performance Architecture ® Designed around the Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz CPU, the PL utilizes the type of high-performance architecture that offers you superior compatibility.
  • Page 13 Preface Memo PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Pl Basics

    ON again. If the unit is stated within 5 seconds, it may not start up correctly. - The PL is designed for use with MS-DOS ® operating systems. Other operating systems are not supported by this PL’s driver software. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 15: Pl System Design

    The above system configuration illustrates the PL's internal design and range of connectable peripherals. The user's actual configura- tion may differ. *1 Certain limitations exist for the combinations of the HDD unit, the CF Card unit and the CD-ROM drive. 1.3 Optional Items PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Optional Items

    5 years, whichever comes first. • Be sure to use only DIM modules manufactured by Digital. Installing other DIM modules may result in either damage to or failure of the PL, and will void your warranty. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 17 Fasteners equipment brackets. (4 brackets/set) Used to prevent moisture from entering into the PL’s case from Installation PL-WS500 Gasket the front face. Same as original equipment gasket. GP577T- Spare Backlight for maintenance. (2 bulbs/set) Backlight BL00-MS PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Specifications

    100W or less 80W or less Power Consumption 30A or less In-rush Current AC1000V 10mA for 1 minute Voltage Endurance (between charging and FG terminals) 10M Ω or higher at DC500V Insulation Resistance (between charging and FG terminals) PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Environmental

    A wet bulb temperature of 29 C or less is recommended. This is equivalent to the following data. Temperature Humidity at 35 no higher than 64%RH at 40 no higher than 44%RH PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 20: Structural

    Also, if non-approved oils are present, it may cause deformation or corrosion of the front panel’s plastic cover. Therefore, prior to installing the PL be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the PL’s operating environ- ment. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 21: Functional Specifications

    50,000 hours or longer at an ambient temperature of 25 Backlight Lifetime (Until the backlight’s brightness dims to half of the original level.) When it is time to change the backlight, please contact your local PL distributor. 7.2 Replacing the Backlight. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Expansion Slots

    However, ambient temperature fluctuations and the age of the unit may increase this error to +300 seconds per month. If the PL unit's RTC clock accuracy is vital to system performance, regular adjustment of this clock is required. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 23: Interface Specifications

    *1 When using the printer interface in SPP mode, pins 1, 14, 16 and 17 become O.D. When using ESC or EPP modes, these pins will change to T.S. 2.3.2 Keyboard Interface(KEY BOARD) (Both front and side) Mini - DIN 6 pin (Female) Pin No. Signal Name KEY DATA KEY CLK SHIELD PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 24: Mouse Interface(Mouse)

    Failure to do so can result in a unit malfunction or damage. Whenever changing the PL dip switches, be sure to first turn the PL’s power supply OFF. Failure to do so can cause a PL malfunction. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 25: Ras Interface(Ras)

    Reset Input(+)pin 5 DIN0(+)pin 6 DIN1(+)pin 13 (12 to 24V) Cable Reset Input(-)pin 11 DIN0(-)pin 12 DIN1(-)pin 24 PC357 D-sub 25 The power supply used for sink/source type input can use either polar or non-polar connection. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 26 (Connection Example) DOUT(+)pin 8 Alarm Output(+)pin 10 Lamp Output(+)pin 22 Cable SSTA06 Output Port DOUT(-)pin 7 PC357 Alarm Output(-)pin 9 4.7 Ω Lamp Output(-)pin 21 Dsub 25pin connector External Power Output :100mA (MAX) +12V :100mA (MAX) PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 27: Pl Part Names And Features

    Turns the PL’s power ON or OFF. M:Power Terminals The PL’s AC100V/DC24V power cord terminals are connected here. N: Rear Maintenance Cover Remove this cover to install the optional DIM module, or an expansion board. PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-10...
  • Page 28 • To avoid an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the PL’s power cord from the power supply before connecting the cord’s power ter- minals or any peripheral devices to the PL. 4.3.1 Connecting the Power Cord PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-11...

  • Page 29: External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications External Dimensions 2.5.1 PL-5900T External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 251[9.88] 291[11.46] 130[5.12] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Side Front PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-12...

  • Page 30: Pl-5900T With Pl-Fd500 External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.2 PL-5900T with PL-FD500 External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 251[9.88] 291[11.46] 130[5.12] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Side Front PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-13...

  • Page 31: Pl-5900T With Pl-Rc500 External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.3 PL-5900T with PL-RC500 External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] [2.36] 251[9.88] 291[11.46] 130[5.12] 22[0.87] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Front Side PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-14...

  • Page 32: Pl-5901T External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.4 PL-5901T External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 291[11.46] 311[12.24] 93[3.66] 14[0.55] Side Front PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-15...

  • Page 33: Pl-5901T With Pl-Fd500 External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.5 PL-5901T with PL-FD500 External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 111[4.37] 22[0.87] 291[11.46] 93[3.66] 30[1.18] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Side Front PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-16...

  • Page 34: Pl-5901T With Pl-Rc500 External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.6 PL-5901T with PL-RC500 External Dimensions (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] [2.36] 291[11.46] 93[3.66] 22[0.87] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Front Side PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-17...

  • Page 35: Panel Cut Dimensions

    PL into a panel that is flat and free of scratches or dents. • Be sure all installation tolerances are maintained to prevent the unit from falling out of its installation panel. PL-5900 Series User Manual 2-18...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Installing Optional Units And Expansion Boards

    • Use a screwdriver to loosen or tighten the screws. Be careful not to tighten screws too tightly, since it may damage the equipment. • Be careful when removing or inserting any screws that they do not fall inside the PL. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 37: Removing The Rear Maintenance Cover

    1) Unscrew the four attachment screws used to hold the rear maintenance cover and half cover. Rear Maintenance Cover 2) Remove the rear maintenance cover by lifting the cover in the direction shown. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 38: Installing The Dim Module (Pl-Em500/Pl-Em128)

    5) Replace the rear maintenance cover and the half cover and secure them in place with their attachment screws. To Remove the DIM Module To remove a module, press down on the socket's ejector tabs to release the module. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 39: Installing The Fdd Unit (Pl-Fd500)

    FDD front face blank panel. 2) Close the front maintenance cover. FDD front face blank panel FDD rear face blank panel 3) Remove the two attachment screws from the FDD rear face blank panel and remove the cover. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 40 5) Insert the FDD unit so that the PL and FDD unit connectors are securely connected. 6) Secure the FDD unit to the PL using all four attachment screws. (Two FDD unit and two PL bottom face screws) PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 41 (Two FDD unit and two PL bottom face screws) As this drawing shows, even when the FDD unit is inserted com- pletely, it will protrude slightly from the back of the PL. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Removing/ Installing The Hdd Unit (Pl-Hd220)

    3) Insert the new HDD unit into the PL’s guideways and push it in until its rear connector is securely connected. 4) Secure the unit in place with its two attachment screws. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 43: Installing An Expansion Board

    4) Secure the expansion board’s metal positioning strip in place with its at- Positioning tachment screw. Strip Attachment Screw 5) Last, replace the rear maintenance cover and half cover and secure them in place with their attachment screws. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Cd-Rom Drive Unit (Pl-Dk200)

    2) Connect the CD-ROM unit cable to the PL’s IDF I/F connector. Connected to CD-ROM Be sure that the cable is securely connected before turning ON the PL’s power switch. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 45 Memo PL-5900 Series User Manual 3-10...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Installation And Wiring

    4-2 Installing the PL Chapter 4-3 Wiring the PL Installation and Wiring This chapter explains how to install and wire the PL-5900 series units, as well as the cautions required both before and during installation. Installation Cautions 1) Temperature Cautions...
  • Page 47 • When using a fan to cool the PL unit, be sure that the fan does not point directly at any of the PL’s disk drive units, since it can lead to a hard disk crash or malfunction. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Installing The Pl

    • The panel itself can be from 1.6 to 10.0 mm thick. Strengthening may be required for the panel. Be sure to consider the weight of the PL when designing the panel. 1.6 - 10.0 mm > < > < PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 49 (i.e. operator is directly in front). • Keep the PL away from arc-generating devices such as magnetic switches and non-fuse breakers. • Avoid using the PL in environments where corrosive gases are present. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 50 2.5.7 Panel Cut Dimensions 2) Insert the installation fastener hooks into the four installation fastener holes on PL's top and bottom sides. Installation Fastener Attachment Holes 3) Slide the installation fasteners to the rear face. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 51 4) Tighten the screws of the installation fasteners. Be sure to tighten the four screws in an even, crisscross pattern. Do not use excessive force when tightening the main unit attachment screws. The torque required to render it waterproof is 0.5 N•m. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 52: Wiring The Pl

    PL. 1) Confirm that the PL unit’s power switch is turned OFF. Then, remove Screws the power terminal’s transparent plastic cover. Transparent Cover PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 53 AC100V/ 115V use. Any other power level should use its own specially de- Attachment Screws signed cable. 3) Reattach the terminal strip’s trans- parent cover and secure it in place with its attatchment screws. Transparent Cover PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 54 (JIS standard part num- ber : RAV1.25-3) • Crimp terminals must be the same as shown below. 3) Reattach the terminal strip’s trans- Attachment Screws parent cover and secure it in place with its attatchment screws. Transparent Cover PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Power Supply Cautions

    (E1) and the PL (E2) sepa- Twisted-pair cable rately. • Select a lightning surge absorber which will not exceed the allow- able circuit voltage, even when the voltage rises to the maximum. Lightning surge absorber PL-5900 Series User Manual 4-10...

  • Page 56: Grounding Cautions

    • To improve noise immunity, attaching a ferrite core to the power cord is recom- mended. *1 Use a grounding resistance of less than 100 Ω and a 2mm or thicker wire, or your country’s applicable standard. For details, contact your local PL distributor. PL-5900 Series User Manual 4-11...
  • Page 57 Memo PL-5900 Series User Manual 4-12...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5 System Setup

    SYSTEM SETTING SELECTION AREA Each of the titles (areas) listed refers to a system setting area. 4) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired selection and use the [Enter] key to select an item. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: System Parameters

    The A: drive's [1.44M - 3.5in] and the B: drive is [None]. These selections are factory set and recommended for most users. Video The selections for the screen (video) mode. The [EGA/VGA] and is recommended for most users. The other available settings are [CGA40], [CGA80] and [Mono]. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Ide Primary Master/Ide Primary Slave

    [IDE Primary Master (Slave)] is set to [Manual] and the [Access Mode] is set to [CHS]. When the [IDE Primary Master (Slave)] is set to [None] or [Auto], the auto-detected values will be used. Capacity is set automaticaly. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 61: Advanced Bios Features

    Quick Power On Self Test This setting determines whether the quick self test is performed when the power is turned on. The available settings are [Disabled] or [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 62 When [Typematic Rate Setting] is set to [Enabled], this setting determines the delay period until the initial repetition is started. (msec)=millisecond. The avail- able settings are [250], [500], [750], and [1000]. The [250] selection is factory set. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 63 Cyrix 6x86/MII CPUID This setting determines whether to send CPUID when Netware ver. 5.0 is used. The available settings are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: Advanced Chipset Features

    The setting determines whether the PCI write buffer is used. The write buffer is not used when the [Disabled] option is selected. The available settings are [Dis- abled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recom- mended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 65 Memory Parity Check This setting determines whether parity checks are performed when parity protected memory is used. The available settings are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 66: Integrated Peripherals

    This feature cannot be used with MS-DOS operating systems. Be sure to change this setting to [Disable]. Expantion mode Support This setting determines if the VGA Expansion Mode is supported or not. Settings available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory setting is [Disabled]. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 67 This setting determines the amount of system memeory used for video. The available settings are [2MB], [4MB], [6MB], [8MB], [16MB], [32MB] and [64MB]. The factory default setting is [8MB] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-10...

  • Page 68: Super I0 Device

    UR2 Duplex Mode This setting determines the communication mode when serial port 2 is set to [IrDA] or [ASKIR] mode in [UART Mode Select]. The available settings are [Full] and [Half]. The factory default setting is [Half]. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-11...
  • Page 69 This setting determines the interrupt request number used by the onboard serial port 3. The available settings are [IRQ15], [IRQ3], [IRQ4], [IRQ9], [IRQ10] and [IRQ11]. The factory default setting is [IRQ11] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-12...

  • Page 70: Power Management Setup

    When enabled, this feature forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state if the power button is pushed for more than 4 seconds. The available settings are [Delay 4 sec] and [Instant Off]. The factory default setting is [Instant Off]. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-13...
  • Page 71 [Watchdog Function] is set to [Enabled]. PM Wake Up Events This selection displays the settings for system wake up. Press [Enter] to display the Parameter Setting menu. "5.2.8 PM Wake Up Events" PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-14...

  • Page 72: Pm Wake Up Events

    [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recommended for most users. KB Power ON Password This setting defines the password when the system is powered-on by the keyboard switch. Press [Enter] to display the setup menu. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-15...
  • Page 73 [00] to [23] for "hh" (hour), [00] to [59] for "mm" (minute), and [00] to [59] for "ss" (second). This function is available when the [Power Up by Alarm] option is set to [Enabled]. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-16...

  • Page 74: Pnp/ Pci Configurations

    [Manual], device IRQ assigning settings must be performed manually. 5.2.10 IRQ Resources DMA Resources This selections displays the configuration settings for devices assigned a port address. Press [Enter] to display the setup menu. 5.2.11 DMA Resources PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-17...
  • Page 75 PCI IRQ Activated By This setting defines the method of interruption used by the PCI slot. The available settings are [Level] and [Edge]. The factory default setting is [Level] and is recommended for most users. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-18...

  • Page 76: Irq Resources

    IRQ-11 assigned to Legacy ISA IRQ-5 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-12 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-7 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-14 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-9 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-15 assigned to Legacy ISA PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-19...

  • Page 77: Dma Resources

    The initial settings are as shown below. Initial Value Initial Value DMA-0 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP DMA-5 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP DMA-1 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP DMA-6 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP DMA-3 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP DMA-7 assigned to PCI/ISA PnP PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-20...

  • Page 78: Pc Health Status

    This setting determines the allowable range of the voltage of IN0 (Vcore)/ In1 (3.3V)/ IN2 (5V)/ IN3 (12V)/ IN4 (-12V)/ IN5 (-5V). The available settings are [+/-4%], [+/-6%] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled]. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-21...

  • Page 79: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    5.2.16 Save & Exit Setup This feature saves the settings entered in the Setup Utility and restarts the PL unit. 5.2.17 Exit Without Saving This feature quits the Setup Utility program without saving any settings entered. PL-5900 Series User Manual 5-22...

  • Page 80: Chapter 6 Os Setup

    Pro-face has prepared the following additional program files which are not sup- ® ported by the standard versions of the MS-DOS operating systems. These files are located on the PL unit’s additional “PL-5900 Series User Manual & Driver CD”. CD-ROM Contents 6.1.1 Diagram The following tree-structure diagram shows the contents of the CD-ROM disk.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Your Pl Os

    ® MS-DOS PL Utility Setup Use the “PL-5900 Series User Manual & Driver CD” to install the necessary drivers and utility software. • To set up the PL, a PS/2 type (Mini DIN) keyboard is required. Installing Software from the CD-ROM To install software using a CD-ROM disk, Digital’s CD-ROM drive (PL-DK200) is...

  • Page 82: Touch Panel Handler(Atph59.Exe)

    X = 0 ~ 30 Display area in Y = 0 ~ 26 640 x 480 mode (30,24) (30,25) (30,26) : Touch panel effective area • A 2-point touch gives the midpoint coordinate between the two co- ordinate values. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 83 CAL t open CAL file. file. file. file. file. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. • Unless properly calibrated, the display and touch panel input posi- tions may not be the same. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 84 1: Input OFF BX = Y coordinate in 640 x 480 mode (-40 - 519) DX = X coordinate in 640 x 480 mode (0 - 639) CX = Number of valid input buffers on analog touch panel PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 85 When the ATPH59.EXE application resides in memory, returns a fixed message and version. Input AX = FE00h Output AH = 0: Successfully completed BL = ‘Y’ BH = ‘B’ CX = Version No. Bit15 1 0 0 0 ATPH59.EXE Version No. ID code Carry = Clear PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 86 BH = Y coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 26) BL = X coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 30) CX = Number of valid data sets in touch panel input buffers PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 87 Offset of 1st coordinate code list Segment of 1st coordinate code list Offset of 2nd coordinate code list Segment of 2nd coordinate code list Offset of nth coordinate code list Segment of nth coordinate code list PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 88 = X coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 30) CX = Number of valid data sets in touch panel input buffers DX = Coordinate code To use function 0401h, it is necessary to first register the coordinate codes. PL-5900 Series User Manual...
  • Page 89 Processing until touch Input? panel area is released Function 0500h Touch panel area held down Bit 0 Coordinates changed while touch panel area Bit 1 is pressed. To next touch panel input PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-10...

  • Page 90: Serial Port Driver(Extcom.sys )

    • When DEVICE = EXTCOM.SYS is entered, all the ports are used by EXTCOM.SYS. With the PL-5900 series units, normally port number 3 (COM4) can not be used. As a result, be sure to designate all the unit's ports in this statement.
  • Page 91 485 (COM3) are enabled. Also, the RS-232C (COM1, COM2) can be used with only a device name. • Port 3 (COM4) can be used to control the Touch Panel. Since PL-5900 series units use PLATPH for control, normally EXTCOM.EXE should be set to not use port 3.
  • Page 92 00: NON (default) 01: ODD 10: NON 11: EVEN Bit 5,6,7 Baud Rate 000:110, 001:150, 010:300, 011:600, 100:1200, 101:2400, 110:4800, 111:9600 (default) DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status, AL = Modem Status PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-13...
  • Page 93 AL = Modem Status Function 03h Read Transmission Port Status Reads the status of the transmission port. Input: AH = 03h DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status AL = Modem Status PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-14...
  • Page 94 BL = Length of receive time out (Unit = 500msec) Default - 6 [3 seconds] DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status 0: Normal exit Other than 0: Designated error PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-15...
  • Page 95 Bit 1 Sending (Here) Terminal's RTS 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 2,3 Unused Bit 4 Receiving (There) Terminal's XON/XOFF 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 5 Receiving (There) Terminal's RTS 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 6,7 Unused PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-16...
  • Page 96 Function FEh Resident Check When the EXTCOM.SYS program is resident, returns a fixed message and the version (number). Input: AH = FEh Output: BL = "Y" BH = "A" CX = Version Number Carry = Clear PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-17...

  • Page 97: Touch Panel Data Calibration(Calib59.Exe)

    Touch upper left and lower right cornner of the screen. [Enter] : Go to test mode. light up, in both the upper left- [Esc] : Terminate program. hand and lower right-hand cor- Upper left Lower right (0000,0000) (0000,0000) ners. PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-18...
  • Page 98 [↵] key. When specifying the data file name for the parameter (-C=[path name]) at the CALIB59.EXE start-up, the program ends without displaying the message shown on the left. PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-19...

  • Page 99: Keyboard Emulator(Keyem_Pl.exe)

    Display Data HIMEM.SYS KEYEM_PL.DEXE ATPH59.EXE Port 3 Touch Panel I/F Keyboard BIOS Keyboard I/F • To use KEYEM_PL.EXE, HIMEM.SYS and ATPH59.EXE must be in- stalled. • Install the HIMEM.SYS file for the OS currently in use. PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-20...
  • Page 100 When using this program in conjunction with programs that use expanded memory, be sure to reserve enough memory. <Sample Memory Map> 400000h RAMDRIVE SMARTDRV Etc. KEYEM_PL Screen Data Save XMS AREA Area (63KB) Kanji Character Font Data for Japanese Mode (ca. 512KB) 100000h PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-21...
  • Page 101 Key input data check Shift status read Keyboard data write Key input data read (AX keyboard) Key input data check (AX keyboard) Shift status read (AX keyboard) Keyboard Emulation startup A000h Keyboard Emulation interrupt A001h Resident Check FE00h PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-22...
  • Page 102 Writes the data for the CX register settings to the keyboard buffer as input from the keyboard Input AH= 05h CL= Primary code (character code) CH= Secondary code (scan code) Output AL= Status 0: Successfully completed 1: Aborted (No available space in the keyboard buffer.) PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-23...
  • Page 103 Bit 6: Caps Lock key (key status) Bit 5: Num Lock key (key status) Bit 4: Scroll Lock key (key status) Bit 3: Alt Right key Bit 2: Ctrl Right key Bit 1: Shift Left key Bit 0: Shift Right key PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-24...
  • Page 104 When the KEYEM_PL.EXE application resides in memory, this function returns a fixed message and version information. Input AX= FE00h Output AH= 0: Successfully completed BL= "Y" BH= "C" CX= Version number Bit 15 KEYEM_PL.EXE Version No. ID Code Carry= Clear PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-25...
  • Page 105 0x0000: no key input 0x0007: Shift key 0x0001: graphical keyboard ON/OFF 0x0008: Ctrl key 0x0002: reserved 0x0009: Num/Symbol key 0x0003: reserved 0x000A: Japanese/English key 0x0004: Ctrl-Alt-Del 0x000B: ACT key 0x0005: Print key 0x000C: +/- key 0x0006: Pause key PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-26...

  • Page 106: Backlight Burnout Detection Features Setting Program (Blset.exe)

    6.3.5 Backlight Burnout Detection Features Setting Program (BLSET.EXE) This application detects if the backlight has burned out. This program is stored in [Utility] folder of the PL-5900 Series User Manual & Driver CD. Copy to FD or PL’s hard disk and then execute this program with DOS.

  • Page 107: Backlight On/Off Function (Int5F.com)

    This is a resident program started via AUTOEXEC.BAT. The backlight can be turned ON/OFF via an extended BIOS call. Function INT 5Fh Input Output AX = 0800h AH = 0: Normal termination = 0: OFF = 1: Abnormal termination = 1: ON PL-5900 Series User Manual 6-28...

  • Page 108: Chapter 7 Maintenance And Inspection

    Do not use sharp or hard objects, such as a mechanical pencil or screwdriver, to push on the display. This could damage the unit. Protection sheet Use the screen protection sheet when us- ing the PL in extremely dirty or dusty ar- eas. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 109: Replacing The Installation Gasket

    • Do not try to replace the backlight while the PL is installed in a cabinet or panel. Remove the PL first, then begin the backlight replacement procedures. • Be careful when handling the backlight, since it is made of glass and very fragile. PL-5900 Series Users Manual...
  • Page 110 PL. 4) Unscrew and remove the two attach- ment screws from the left side of the 5) Unscrew and remove the two attach- ment screws from the bottom of the PL-5900 Series Users Manual...
  • Page 111 10) Lift up the backlight and slowly pull the unit out of the PL. 11) Insert the replacement backlight by reversing the removal procedure. Secure the replacement backlight with the screws and insert the con- nector to the inverter board. PL-5900 Series Users Manual...
  • Page 112 Be careful not to catch or cut any of the PL’s internal cables while reat- taching the two units. 14) Replace the six attachment screws removed in step 3), 4) and 5). PL-5900 Series Users Manual...

  • Page 113: Periodic Maintenance Points

    • Are there any flaws or tears in the moisture resistant gesket ? Display check • Is the display bright enough ? When the PL’s Standard Display’s backlight needs to be replaced, please contact your local PL distributor. PL-5900 Series User Manual...

  • Page 114: Appendices

    03F8H - 03FFH RAS Port 0800H - 0807H *1 This device is not supported by the system, but is normally reserved. Depending on the arrangement of any connected Plug-and-Play de- vices, these features perform different functions/actions. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-1...

  • Page 115: Memory Map

    Appendices A.1.2 Memory Map FFFFFFFFH System ROM FFFF0000H Unused PCI Unused RAM 00100000H System ROM 000E0000H Expanded ROM Area 000CC000H VGA BIOS 000C0000H (Display Adaptor) 000A0000H Unused RAM 640 KB System Board DRAM 00000000H PL-5900 Series User Manual App-2...

  • Page 116: Interrupt Map

    DMA Channel List De scription DMA 0 DMA 1 For 8-bit transmission Floppy disk c ontroller DMA 2 DMA 3 Cascade to controller 1 DMA 4 DMA 5 For 16-bit transmission DMA 6 DMA 7 PL-5900 Series User Manual App-3...

  • Page 117: Ras Feature

    0: ON RAS Reset Terminal status 1: OFF 0: ON *1 The remote reset feature’s input can be either enabled or disabled, the alarm output setting cannot be set to trigger a forced system reset. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-4...

  • Page 118: Ras Feature Details

    When this feature is enabled and a backlight burnout occurs, touch operation will be disabled and PL's front panel LED indicator will blink. The factory setting is "Enabled" and is recommended to prevent accidental touch panel operation. This setting is controlled via the MS-DOS utility BLSET.EXE. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-5...
  • Page 119 Reset Input(-)pin 11 DIN0(-)pin 12 DIN1(-)pin 24 PC357 D-sub 25 - The power supply used for sink/source type input can use either polar or non-polar connection. - For connection pin location details, 2.3.5 RAS Interface PL-5900 Series User Manual App-6...
  • Page 120 (Connection Example) DOUT(+)pin 8 Alarm Output(+)pin 10 Lamp Output(+)pin 22 Cable SSTA06 Output Port DOUT(-)pin 7 PC357 Alarm Output(-)pin 9 4.7 Ω Lamp Output(-)pin 21 Dsub 25pin connector For connection pin location details, 2.3.5 RAS Interface PL-5900 Series User Manual App-7...
  • Page 121 In addition to indicating if the unit’s power is ON or OFF, the 3-state LED indica- tor (power lamp) provides the following system condition information. Color System Condition Output Created Normal Operation (Power ON) None Green Touch Panel alarm None Orange Flashing Backlight Alarm TOOL settings are enabled. Orange/Red PL-5900 Series User Manual App-8...

  • Page 122: Ras Feature Overview

    Conne- Settings ctor Lamp Output General Alarm Output Purpose Input Connector 2 Bit Remote Reset Hardware Reset Input Touch Panel Lights Orange Alarm Power ON Lights Green Flashes Orange/ Backlight Alarm Turn ON/ Setup TOOL PL-5900 Series User Manual App-9...

  • Page 123: Serial Communication

    COM1 int86 (0x14,&ir,&or) ; ir.h.ah 0x01 ; /* 1 character output */ ir.h.al 0x32 ; ‘2’ ir.x.dx COM1 int86 (0x14,&ir,&or) ; Changing commands or parameters also changes function (mode setting, data re- ception, etc.). PL-5900 Series User Manual App-10...

  • Page 124: Touch Panel Handler

    * Input can be performed by pressing on designated areas of the screen. * Before starting this program, be sure to start the ATPH59.EXE program #include <stdlib.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <dos.h> #include <graph.h> #include <conio.h> PL-5900 Series User Manual App-11...
  • Page 125 /* Function Sheet F5 */ 400, -40, 479, -1, 0x2166, /* Function Sheet F6 */ 480, -40, 559, -1, 0x2267, /* Function Sheet F7 */ 560, -40, 639, -1, 0x2368, /* Function Sheet F8 */ PL-5900 Series User Manual App-12...
  • Page 126 " E ", 0x65, /* Function Sheet F5 */ " F ", 0x66, /* Function Sheet F6 */ " G ", 0x67, /* Function Sheet F7 */ " H ", 0x68, /* Function Sheet F8 */ PL-5900 Series User Manual App-13...
  • Page 127 (CTRL8253, 0xb6); outp (DATA8253+2, 0x33); outp (DATA8253+2, 0x05); /* Length of buzzer sounding */ outp (CTRL8042, ((inp(CTRL8042) | 0x3) & 0xff)); /* Buzzer On for (timer = 0 ; timer<BEEP_TIME; timer++); PL-5900 Series User Manual App-14...
  • Page 128 = TP_CONDITION; int86(ATPH_SYS_CALL, &inregs, &outregs); if(outregs.h.ah == 3) /* Touch Panel Off */ break; else if(outregs.h.ah == 0) /* Touch Panel On */ inregs.x.ax = TP_IN_NOWAIT; int86(ATPH_SYS_CALL, &inregs, &outregs); /* ATPH Function Call*/ PL-5900 Series User Manual App-15...
  • Page 129 /* Time in area */ ((short)outregs.x.dx > tpcd[i].sx)&& ((short)outregs.x.bx > tpcd[i].sy)&& ((short)outregs.x.dx < tpcd[i].ex)&& ((short)outregs.x.bx < tpcd[i].ey)) inregs.h.ah = WRITE_DATA; inregs.x.cx = tpcd[i].key; int86(KEYBOARD_BIOS, &inregs, &outregs); buzzer_on(); wait_touch_off(); buzzer_off(); value=TRUE; break; PL-5900 Series User Manual App-16...
  • Page 130 /* KEYBOARD INPUT*/ /********************/ int keyboard_on(void) int i, ky; if(kbhit()) ky=getch(); for(i=0; kbcd[i].keycode; i++) if(ky == kbcd[i].keycode) printf("push key is [%s]. \r",kbcd[i].keyname); if(ky == ZKEYCODE) printf(" push [%s]key. finishprogram. \n",kbcd[i].keyname); return(TRUE); /* Program End break; return(FALSE); PL-5900 Series User Manual App-17...
  • Page 131 /* ERROR:Program End */ _rectangle(_GBORDER,tpcd[0].sx,tpcd[0].sy,tpcd[0].ex,tpcd[0].ey); /* MAKE A SCREEN FRAME printf("please push touchpanel or key \n"); printf("End program by pressing [ Z ]key or screen. \n"); while(1) touchpanel_on(); if(keyboard_on()) _setvideomode(_DEFAULTMODE); /* RETURN TO VIDEOMODE */ exit(0); PL-5900 Series User Manual App-18...

  • Page 132: Bios List

    CH = Highest line in scroll down range CL = Farthest left column in scroll down Scrolling down range DH = Lowest line in scroll down range DL = Farthest right column in scroll down range PL-5900 Series User Manual App-19...
  • Page 133 00h: Set attribute bit 7 to intensity function. 01: Set attribute bit 7 to blink function. AH = Reading basic pallet AL = BH = Value read register BL = Basic pallet register to read (0 - 15) PL-5900 Series User Manual App-20...
  • Page 134 Number of vertical bits in character user-defined BL = Character generator bank No. character CX = Number of characters to register DX = First character code to register ES:BP = Top address in user-defined table PL-5900 Series User Manual App-21...
  • Page 135 0: (Number of lines per DL register value) (PC character set, inside 1: 14 lines video BIOS ROM) 2: 25 lines [Graphics] 3: 43 lines DL = Number of screen lines (When BL = 00h) PL-5900 Series User Manual App-22...
  • Page 136 AL = 12h Successfully executed enable/disable AL = 0: Video enabled 1: Video disabled AH = Gray scale BL = AL = 12h Successfully executed enable/disable AL = 0: Gray scale enabled 1: Gray scale disabled PL-5900 Series User Manual App-23...
  • Page 137 AL = 1Ah : Successfully executed BL = Active-display code code BH = Nonactive-display code AH = Status information BX = Implementation type AL = 1Bh : Successfully executed ES:DI = Return information buffer PL-5900 Series User Manual App-24...
  • Page 138 : 80287 CPU yes/no : No : Yes Bits 13, 12, 8, 3, 2 & 0 : Reserved INT 12h Reading Memory Size Operation Input Output Reading memory size AX =Memory size in 1 K units PL-5900 Series User Manual App-25...
  • Page 139 Sector No.(Bits 0 - 6) = Cylinder No. Significant 2 bits (Bits 7 - 8) DH = Head No. DL = Drive No. (FDD : 00h - 01h, HDD : 80h - 81h) ES BX = Buffer address PL-5900 Series User Manual App-26...
  • Page 140 CH = Max. number of cylinders CL = Max. number of usable sectors and Significant bit in max. number of cylinders DH = Max. number of usable heads DL = Number of built-in hard disk drives PL-5900 Series User Manual App-27...
  • Page 141 Bits 5 - 0: Max. number of sectors AH = 00h and CY =1: Does not support tracks and per track 00h or CY =1: number of tracks per sector. DL = Drive No. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-28...
  • Page 142 AH = CY = 0: Successfully completed AL = 00h: Interval timer start 1: Error Wait time check 01h: Interval timer stop ES:BX = End flag address CX:DX = Wait time in 1 µ sec units PL-5900 Series User Manual App-29...
  • Page 143 ES value specified in ES:SI table ES:SI = Top address in following table SS = DS value specified in ES:SI table CY = 1: Error CS dummy (00h) AH = Starting protect mode TEMP BIOS (00h) PL-5900 Series User Manual App-30...
  • Page 144 Character code of character to 1-character output DX = output Device No. AH = AH = Printer status Printer initialization DX = Device No. AH = AH = Printer status Status check DX = Device No. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-31...
  • Page 145 When using INT5F, write “INT5F.COM” in your Autoexec.bat file. Also, when an application using GENIFA is started by Autoexec.bat, be sure to set the INT5F.COM application to start up before the application using GENIFA starts. PL-5900 Series User Manual App-32...

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