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- Page 1 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual First Edition, September 2007 www.moxa.com/product Moxa Systems Co., Ltd. Tel: +886-2-2910-1230 Fax: +886-2-2910-1231 Web: www.Moxa.com Moxa Technical Support Worldwide: support@Moxa.com The Americas support@usa.Moxa.com...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 Moxa Systems Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................1-1 Overview ..........................1-2 Package Checklist......................... 1-2 Product Features ........................1-3 Product Hardware Specifications ..................1-3 Software Features ......................... 1-4 Application Development Environment..............1-5 Networking and Communications Capabilities............1-5 Supported Servers and Daemons ................1-6 Graphics and Multimedia Tools................ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
In addition, the second CompactFlash socket makes it easier to add storage space, and the USB ports can connect to a wide range of devices, making the ThinkCore V481 a reliable embedded computer for industrial applications that require VGA and HMI features. -
Page 5: Overview
Introduction Overview The ThinkCore V481 Series of x86 ready-to-run embedded computers is designed around the Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor. In addition to the usual computer peripherals, the V481 integrates one 10/100 LAN port, one Gigabit LAN port, and 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, making the V481 into an ideal industrial embedded computer for handling industrial communication applications that need to connect to a monitor or HMI onsite. -
Page 6: Product Features
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction Product Features The ThinkCore V481 embedded computers have the following features: Intel Celeron M 1GHz CPU, 400 MHz FSB Built-in 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 256 MB industrial CompactFlash 8 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports Serial port speed from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps; supports ANY BAUDRATE... -
Page 7: Software Features
5 years Software Features The ThinkCore V481 Series of x86 ready-to-run embedded computers is designed around the Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor. In addition to the usual computer peripherals, the V481 integrates one 10/100 LAN port, one gigabit LAN port, and 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, making the V481 into an ideal industrial embedded computer for handling industrial communication applications that need to connect to a monitor or HMI onsite. -
Page 8: Application Development Environment
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction The V481’s VGA interface makes it a good choice for the industrial applications, such as SCADA and factory automation. The V481 features the Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system (OS). Developers of embedded communication applications will find that the open programming environment makes the V481 well-suited for both new system development and migrating legacy systems. -
Page 9: Supported Servers And Daemons
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction TCP/IP—Includes IP, Address Resolution (ARP), Internet Control Message (ICMP), Internet Group Membership (IGMP), Transmission Control (TCP), User Datagram (UDP), name resolution and registration, DNS Client and DHCP. Dial-up Networking—Consists of RAS client API and the Point to Point Protocol (PPP). RAS and PPP support Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and RAS scripting PPPoE—Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) provides the ability to connect a... -
Page 10: How To Determine The Firmware Build Version
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction Video Codecs and Renderers—Provides the following Codecs DirectShow Video Codec MPEG-I Video Codec MS RLE Video Codec Overlay Mixer Video/Image Compression Manager EMA/MEPG-4 Video Codec How to Determine the Firmware Build Version There are two ways to determine the firmware version of the V481 embedded computer. This information is important for identifying which features are supported. -
Page 11: Inserting A Usb Mass Storage Device Into The Computer
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into the Computer USB mass storage devices are useful for porting data between your PC and the V481 computer. We suggest that you format your devices with the FAT format. When the first USB storage device is plugged into the V481, a directory named “USBDisk”... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 In this chapter, we explain how to operate a V481 computer from a PC. For clarity, the PC will be referred to as a “development workstation,” and the V481 embedded computer will be called a “target computer.” In addition, we give steps for facilitating operations such as system time adjustment, troubleshooting network connectivity, etc. -
Page 13: Starting Your V481 Computer
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started Starting Your V481 Computer Connect the CRT monitor or LCD monitor to the target computer, and then power it on by connecting it to the power adaptor. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds for the system to boot up. -
Page 14: Changing The Network Settings
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started supply or application issues, then you will need to reset to factory defaults. To do this, power on the V481 computer, and then press “8” when you see the Windows CE startup screen. System prompts will guide you through the step-by-step reset procedure. -
Page 15: Using The Command Line To Configure Network Settings
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started Step2: Right-Click the LAN interface (e.g., PCI\E100CE1) that you would like to configure and then click [property]. A configuration window will pop up. Step3: Input the new IP address and netmask and then click OK. -
Page 16: Operating Your V481 Computer From A Telnet Client
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started Operating Your V481 Computer from a Telnet Client Before operating your V481 computer from a Telnet client, we suggest that you change the network settings of the computer (see the previous section) so that at least one of the two network ports are on the same LAN as your development workstation. -
Page 17: User/Group Management
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started User/Group Management User Group: You should assign specific services, such as ftp and telnet, to define user groups such that these services are accessible only by the users within the permissible user group. Three user groups, namely “ftpd,”... -
Page 18: System Time And Time Zone
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started System Time and Time Zone Setting the System Time Manually: Use the date, and time commands to query the current system date/time or to set a new system date/time. The system time is save in RTC. Stopping the system won’t affect the system time. - Page 19 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started Address: 80 86 33 33 34 12 DHCP Enabled: NO Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: IP Address: 192.168.14.202 Subnet Mask: 255.255.248.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.15.254 Adapter Name: PCI\RTCENIC1 Description: PCI\RTCENIC1 Adapter Index: 3 Address: 78 56 34 91 cc dd...
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Page 20: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Getting Started Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) SNMP is the standard Internet protocol for network management, and is one part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. SNMP was developed to monitor and manage networks. It uses a distributed... -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Management Tools
Management Tools Chapter 3 The V481 series of ready-to-run embedded computers are network-centric platforms designed to serve as front-end computers for data acquisition and industrial control. Due to the distributed characteristics of the devices that these computers control, they are often located near the devices in harsh environments, and are usually far away from system administrators. -
Page 22: Before Operating The System
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Before Operating the System Before operating the system, connect your CRT or LCD monitor to the V481 box computer, and then double-click the [System Manager] icon on the desktop. System Information The first page displays the V481’s system information, including the firmware version of the computer, .Net CF version, the system time, and system resources, including main memory and... -
Page 23: Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control The V481 computer can manage up to 32 applications at the same time. You can use the management system to monitor and control the applications. To view active processes, click the Processes tab. -
Page 24: Services Monitoring/Control
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Services Monitoring/Control Some services run in the background to provide services, such as FTP, Telnet, and HTTP, for user requests. You can click on a check box to toggle a start/stop operation for a service. Some listed services cannot be stopped in order to maintain normal operation of the computer. -
Page 25: Serial Port Configuration
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Serial Port Configuration The V481 has 8 high-performance serial ports. Click the COM Ports tab, and then select RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 from the drop-down lists to select the serial interface for different ports. The... -
Page 26: Display
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Display The V481’s VGA output can be sent to an LCD monitor or CRT monitor to display the WinCE window. The default settings are 800x600, 60 Hz, and 16 bits. For general usage, you should tune the settings to match those of your LCD or CRT. -
Page 27: Auto Launch Configuration
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Auto Launch Configuration You can specify that certain programs execute automatically at boot up. Click the “Add” button to select the program. After entering the program value, click “OK.” The programs you specify will... -
Page 28: User/Group Management
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools User/Group Management The user/group utility allows adding users and removing users. You can add a user by clicking the “Add” button. Give the user name and assign the groups the user belongs to. Usually, the user group is the service that the user has permission to access. - Page 29 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools You can also change a user’s password. If you double click on a User Name, a change password window will pop up. Provide the current password and new password. After you confirm the new...
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Page 30: Web Server Configuration
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools Web Server Configuration You must use a Windows 2000 or Windows XP machine for web administration. Open an “IE” window, and then go to URL http://192.168.3.127/WebAdmin (this is provided the V481’s network IP address is 192.168.3.127). - Page 31 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Management Tools You can also change the authentication for each web virtual directory. 3-11...
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Page 32: Chapter 4 System Recovery
System Recovery Chapter 4 The V481 series of ready-to-run embedded computers are Windows CE 5.0 OS platforms, and the internal file systems support FAT. Although it happens rarely, you may find on occasion that operating system files become damaged. In this chapter, we explain how to revert to the original OS configuration. -
Page 33: Recovery Environment
ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual System Recovery Recovery Environment The environment includes the hardware and recovery programs for conducting preliminary tests. Hardware The hardware used for system recovery includes a V481-CE computer and a bootable USB disk that contains the recovery programs. - Page 34 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual System Recovery 3. System recovery > If the bios setup is correct, the computer will restart and boot from the USB disk. > In the c:\ directory type “mkdisk” to initiate the recovery procedure. > When the execution is completed, power off and remove the USB disk.
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Page 35: Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Firmware Upgrade Procedure Chapter 5 Moxa engineers continuously enhance software features to improve the quality and functionality of Moxa’s embedded products, and the most up-to-date version of the firmware is posted in Moxa’s download center. After you download the firmware to your work station, take the following steps to upgrade the firmware. - Page 36 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Firmware Upgrade Procedure 4. Press “Y” to continue the process. 5. Please allow at least one minute to complete the upgrade process. After the firmware has been upgraded successfully, press ‘Y’ to keep the current network settings. Press “N” to reset to...
- Page 37 ThinkCore V481 WinCE User’s Manual Firmware Upgrade Procedure Press “Y” to reboot the target computer.
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