Product safety precautions Read this document before installation,configuration and operation of this equipment. Users are required to familiarize with all the information and applicable standards prior to using this manual. This manual should be saved for future reference and use. •...
Chapter 1 Welcome Features ARP-5500AX-D00 Series of waterproof industrial panel computers are completely sealed and water-resistant. ARP-5500AX-D00 Series operates at 24VDC input, it packs Core 2 Duo CPU and up to 4GB memory into compact, slim and fully sealed stainless steel enclosure.
Unpacking Before unpacking, please inspect the shipping carton for any external damage. Please contact for assistance if any damage is visible. Keep orginal packaging material safe in case there is any return. DIN-Rail AC/DC power supply x1 ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof panel computer DC power cable x1 AC power cable x1...
There is a label located on the back of the unit that shows the serial number and configuration. The serial number is unique, and the configuration indicates the options the unit were built with. The configuration is given in two parts: the model number and the order information. Model number The model number can be parsed as followed: For more detailed technical information, including configuration layout, please contact Arista customer support at (510) 226-1800, ext. 400 21-inch display size...
Chapter 3 Connections This section describes the connections/connectors available on the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer. Warning! Make sure your computer is grounded at all time, it should be on the same ground as any other equipment connected to its communications ports.
Mounting the computer This section outlines how to mount the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer. There are five methods available: VESA Mounting, Wall Mounting, Benchtop Stand Mounting, Pedestal Mounting and Ceiling Mounting. Users may choose any of the five mounting methods to suit their needs. 1.
2. Wall mounting As shown in the figure below, please follow these steps to mount the computer. • Step 1: Place the metal mounting plate on the back of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer, and align the holes on the mounting plate with the holes on the computer.
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3. Benchtop stand mounting The ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer can be placed on a table or bench by mounting it onto the metal benchtop stand. To mount it onto the benchtop stand, you will require the mounting screws found in the accessory box. As shown in the figure below, please follow these steps to mount the computer.
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Physical dimensions for Benchtop Stand mounting...
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4. Pedestal Mounting The ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer can be mounted on the pedestal. In general, the pedestal comes with a removable shaft or bracket, which allows the computer to be easily operated. As shown in the figure below, please follow these steps to mount the computer. Step 1: Place the metal mounting plate on the back of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer, and align the holes on the mounting plate with the holes on the computer.
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Physical dimension for Pedestal mounting...
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5. Ceiling Mounting If required, the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer can be also suspended from the ceiling. As shown in the figure below, please follow these steps to mount the computer. Step 1: Place the metal mounting plate on the back of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer, and align the holes on the mounting plate with the holes on the computer.
Connecting to keyboard and mouse • Insert a USB keyboard and a USB mouse(not supplied) to ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer for controlling on the computer. ARP-5517AX-D00 USB device connector Mouse Keyboard Connecting to network • Connect one end of the RJ45 LAN cable to the LAN port of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer.
Connecting the power supply Follow the steps below to connect the power supply. • Connect one end of the 150W DIN-Rail AC/DC power supply to the DC-in(24V) power connector of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer. Connect the other end of 150W DIN-Rail AC/DC power supply to an AC outlet. ARP-5517AX-D00 AC outlet DIN-Rail Power...
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The AC to DC 24V power supply provided with theARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer does not have environmental protection. In order to meet a degree of protection, the power supply has to be installed in a specific IP rating enclosure. Step1 Step2 Step3 Industrial Enclosure Screws DIN-rail Power supply In order to correctly install the power supply, the specific dimensions for the power supply are indicated in the diagram below. 150W DIN-rail power supply Side View Top View...
Subsequent to this process, the install menu spears automatically. Chipset Device Driver This section describes the Intel chipset device driver installation procedures. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for Intel chipset device software pre-downloaded from Arista Corporation Website to initiate the installation process. 2.Click Next to Continue.
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3.Read the license agreement and click Yes to continue. 4.Click Next. This displays the readme file with regards to the system requirements and installation information.
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5.Click Next to continue. 6.Click Finish to complete the setup.
Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for Intel Graphic Media Accelerator Driver software pre- downloaded from Arista Corporation Website to initiate the installation process. 2.Click Next. The Intel® Chipset Graphics Driver Software – InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears.
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3.Click Next. This displays the setup program information. 4.Click Next, read the license agreement and click Yes to continue.
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5.Click Next. This displays the readme file details, such as system requirements and installation information. 6.Click Next to continue.
LAN Driver This section describes the LAN driver installation procedures. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for LAN driver software pre-downloaded from Arista Corporation Website to initiate the installation process. 2.Click Next to continue.
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3.Click Install to proceed with the installation. 4.Click Finish to complete the setup.
Audio Driver This section describes the audio driver installation procedures. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for Audio driver software pre-downloaded from Arista Corporation Website to initiate the installation process. 2.Click Next, the InstallShield Wizard installs Realtek High Definition Audio Driver on your PC.
Chapter 5 Settings Installing the eGalaxTouch Utility From www.goarista.com, download and 3. Click “next”and follow the on-screen install the eGalax touch driver software by instructions to continue the installation. following the steps below. 1. Double click “setup” to start the installation of the eGalaxTouch software.
Using the eGalaxTouch Utility There are seven property tabs in the eGalaxTouch utility window: General, Setting, Tools, Display, Edge Compensation, Hardware and About. Each tab contains different functions for users to adjust to their preferences. Users can easily manage all the eGalaxTouch controller settings through this utility window.
Chapter 6 BIOS Setup Introduction The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the built-in motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
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Entering the Setup When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press the Delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Resetting the default CMOS values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong”...
The default BIOS setting for this built-in motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values BIOS navigation keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: FUNCTION Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field’s values Enter Select...
Main Menu When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main menu will appear and display the system overview. You can set the system clock in this main menu.
Standard CMOS Features Date Set system date. Time Set system time. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Press <Enter> for IDE device automatic detection. IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Press <Enter> for IDE device automatic detection. IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave Press <Enter> for IDE device automatic detection. Video Select Video device type.
Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press <Enter> to select CPU parameter. Hard Disk Boot Priority Press <Enter> to select Hard Disk boot device priority. Virus Warning Select “Virus Warning” Enabled/Disabled. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Select “CPU L1 & L2 Cache” Enabled/Disabled. CPU L3 Cache Select “CPU L3 Cache”...
Boot Other Device Select “Boot Other Device” Enabled/Disabled. Boot Up NumLock Status Select <NumLock> key ON/Off when system boot up. Gate A20 Option Select Gate A20 controlled by Keyboard controller (Normal) or Port 92 (Fast). Typematic Rate Setting Select “Typematic Rate Setting” Enabled to set, Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Number of characters repeated in one second. Typematic Delay (Msec): When holding one key, set the time between the first and second character displayed.
Advanced Chipset Features System BIOS Cacheable Select Enabled to caching of the system BIOS at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program is written to this memory area, the system error may result. Memory Hole At 15M-16M Select Enabled to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards.
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On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Select share system memory 1MB/8MB. DVMT Mode DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) allowing the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the system at any point in time, that improve efficiency of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor. DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Select DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) or FIXED memory size Boot Display Select boot display device type.
Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to set IDE and SATA device configuration.
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Super IO Device Press <Enter> to select Serial and “PWRON After PWR-Fail” configuration. Onboard Lan Boot ROM Decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Watch Dog Timer Select Select Watch dog Disabled or set timer value. Onboard Serial Port 3/4/5/6 Select serial port address Serial Port 3/4/5/6 Use IRQ Select serial port IRQ...
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USB Device Setting Press <Enter> to select USB device configuration.
PCI Express PM Function Press <Enter> to select “Wake-up by LAN” Enabled/Disabled. ACPI Function Select ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) Enabled/Disabled. ACPI Suspend Type Select S1(POS)/S3(STR). Power Management Select power saving type. Video Off Method There are three methods, Blank Screen: Writes blanks to the video buffer. V/H SYNC + Blank: Turn off the vertical and horizontal sync. ports and write blanks to the video buffer. DPMS: The DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) allows BIOS control the video display.
Suspend Mode Select system inactivity time, all devices except the CPU will be shut off. HDD Power Down Select system inactivity time, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Select power button function, Instant-off: Press power button will power off instantly. Delay 4 Sec: Press power button 4 second to power off. Wake-Up by PCI card Select Wake-UP by PCI device Enabled/Disabled. Power On by Ring Select Wake-UP by PCI device Enabled/Disabled.
PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display First Select initial display by PCI or Onboard device. Reset Configuration Data Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit BIOS setup utility, if you have installed new add-on card and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot. Resources Controlled By BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you choose Auto, you cannot select IRQ DMA and memory base address fields, since BIOS automatically assigns them. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Select PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Enabled/Disabled. INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment Select automatically or manual assigned INT to device.
PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature If CPU temperature reaches the setting value will automatic shutdown system. CPU Warning Temperature If CPU temperature reaches the setting value will beep in DOS mode.
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Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI Clk Select “Auto Detect PCI Clk” Enabled/Disabled. Spread Spectrum Select “Spread Spectrum” Enabled/Disabled. CPU Host/SRC/PCI Clock Select “CPU Host/SRC/PCI Clock” are default or others setting.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults This item will set configuration for non optimized system operation.
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Load Optimized Defaults This item will restore factory default setting for optimized system operation.
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Set Supervisor Password If set supervisor password, it will request typing password before entering BIOS setup utility..
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Set User Password If set user password will request typing password to enter BIOS setup utility, and does not allow modifying configuration.
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Save & Exit Setup This item confirm save configuration or not before exit BIOS setup utility, Press <Y> and <Enter> to save configuration, then reboot system. Press <N> and <Enter> will back to BIOS setup utility.
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Exit Without Saving This item confirm save configuration or not before quit BIOS setup utility, Press <Y> and <Enter> will not save configuration, then reboot system. Press <N> and <Enter> will back to BIOS setup utility.
Chapter 7 Appendix Care and Maintenance Regular maintenance of the ARP-5500AX-D00 Series waterproof industrial panel computer can help prevent damage or downtime. Service should be performed by qualified and authorized personnel. Make sure the computer is powered down and unplugged before removing the cover or working on internal components.
(invoice date),Arista Corporation will repair or replace with new or refurbished product or parts. • Arista Corporation holds every right to decide for repair or replacement of any product or part. During the “labor” limited warranty period there will be no charge for labor and during the “parts”...
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If shipment of missing items or replacement of wrong items is requested, Arista will ship the replacement in 7 calendar days. A credit memo will be issued to the customer after the returned product is received and verified.
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• No Credit DOA: No credit will be given to the customer for DOA products received by Arista beyond 30 calendar days after the invoice date. No credit will be given to all non- cancellable, non-returnable, custom order parts.
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7. RMA Transportation Policy Product Non-Acceptance • Products will not be accepted by Arista Corporation if not accompanied by a valid RMA number, which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. • Any products refused by Arista will incur fees and/or charges applied by the shipping carrier, and shall be the sole liability of the original shipper.
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• Arista Corporation is not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of Arista products or arising out of any breach of Arista’s full limited warranty. • Under no equitable theory shall Arista Corporation be held liable for monetary and/ or non-monetary damages resulting from the normal or abnormal usage of our products.
The contents of this manual are subject to changes without prior notice, and Arista Corporation shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for incide or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
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