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Advantech TPC-1560 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TPC-1560 High performance operator interface terminal with 15” flat panel display User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Acknowledgments TPC-1560 is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, Micro- Drive, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS and Windows CE are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Packing List In the whole set of TPC-1560 there are items as listed below: TPC-1560 Accessory kit which includes HDD cover screws HDD cushions Panel mounting clamper Panel mounting screws PC/104 plus expansion board standoff 3-pin power connector TPC-1560 support CD...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
  • Page 6 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät zerstören könten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is provided according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained therein.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.7.2 Wall mounting/desktop stand ......... 8 Exploded diagram ............9 Dimensions and cutout ..........10 Chapter 2 System Quick Starting ......11 Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1560 ....17 Introduction ..............18 CPC-2365 main board ..........18 3.2.1 Connector pin assingments ........19 TPC-1560 I/O board ..........
  • Page 8 Appendix D Fuse Specifications ......51 Appendix E HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting . Guide ............53 HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide ..54 Install Operating System on the TPC-1560 ..60 Appendix F BIOS Setting ......... 57 Boot Devices ............. 58 PC Status Monitoring ..........59...
  • Page 9 Figure 2-6 Plug the power lines to the system power receptor....14 Figure 2-7 Turn on power switch ............15 Figure 3.2-1 TPC-1560 main board ............18 Figure 3.3-1 TPC-1560 I/O board ............20 Figure 5.1-1 Adjust LCD contrast ............28 Figure 5.1-2 Remove the CPU Board cover ...........
  • Page 10 Table Table 1.1-1 LCD specifications ..............5 Table 1.2-1 Touchscreen specifications ........... 6 Table 3.2-1 TPC-1560 main board connector/jumper list ...... 18 Table 3.2-2 J1 RTC control jumper ............19 Table 3.3-1 TPC-1560 I/O board connector/jumper list ......21...
  • Page 11 General Information This chapter gives background information on the TPC-1560. Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • LCD Specifications • Touchscreen specifications • Power • I/O ports • Mounting • Exploded diagram • Dimensions and cutout...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction The TPC-1560 touch panel computer is a revolutionary product of HMI (Human Machine Interface). This 15” display operator interface is a x86-based platform with these key features: -- All in on platform: the CPU, DRAM or even Windows CE are integrated.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Information1

    - IDE: 1 EIDE channel supports one 2.5” IDE HDD and one Compact- Flash card simultaneously - Floppy diskette: the TPC-1560 does not provide floppy disk interface 1.2.2 I/O ports - 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port - 1 parallel port: supports EPP/ECP modes...

  • Page 14: Storage

    - 2 type-II PCMCIA slots: supports IBM MicroDrive as data storage 1.2.3 Storage The TPC-1560 provides one EIDE channel for one 2.5” 44-pin HDD and one CompactFlash card. The system boot-up sequence is: 1.HDD and CompactFlash exist simultaneously: the system will boot from the HDD.

  • Page 15: Lcd Specifications

    1.3 LCD specifications " l l i Table 1.3-1 LCD specifications Notice: There might be several bright or dark pixels on the LCD. This comes from the production of the LCD. Such phenomenon is claimed to be normal according to the LCD manufacturers. Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 16: Touchscreen Specifications

    - Maximum current: 2 A 1.6 I/O ports arrangement The TPC-1560 has 3 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 2 USB port, 2 PS/2 ports, 1 RJ-45 LAN port , 1 VGA port, 2 audio jacks, 2 PCMCIA slots and a PC/104+ expansion slot. The arrangement of these ports is shown in Figure 1.6-1.

  • Page 17: Mounting

    Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position before install the TPC-1560 to the panel opening. 2.Install the TPC-1560 to the panel opening. 3.Find out the ten clampers and ten long screws in the accessory pack. Hook those clampers to those holes around the four sides of the bezel.

  • Page 18: Wall Mounting/Desktop Stand

    Wall mounting/desktop stand There are two pairs of threaded holes on the sides of the front bezel. They are used for wall mounting or desktop mounting. Please contact with local Advantech sales representatives for these mounting kits. TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Exploded Diagram

    1.8 Exploded diagram Figure 1.8-1Exploded diagram Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 20: Dimensions And Cutout

    1.9 Dimensions and cutout - Weight: 3.8kg (with one 2.5" HDD) - Dimension: 383 x 307 x 55 mm (WxHxD) - Cutout: 373.5 x 297.5 mm (suggested) Figure 1.9-1 Dimensions and cutout TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 System Quick Starting

    System Quick Starting This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-1560. With these step-by-step guidelines it's easy to make the TPC-1560 start working.

  • Page 22: Figure 2-1 Unpack The Package

    Figure 2-1 Unpack the package Step 2a: Install a 2.5" HDD containing certain operating system (and even application programs) on the TPC-1560. Please refer to section 1.2.3 for the boot-up sequence. The Appendix E depicts the details to install hard disk driver.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-3 Install Compactflash Memory Card

    Step 2b: Alternatively install a CompactFlash containing Windows CE or other operating system. Advantech provides optional Compact- Flash memory cards with Windows CE OS. Figure 2-3 Install CompactFlash memory card Warning: Though the CompactFlash memory card is supposed to be hot swappable, it is suggested to turn off system power as plug in or pull out the card.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-5 Power Connector Pin Assignment

    If the power lines are not connected to correct pins, the system may be damaged as the power is turned Step 4: Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. Figure 2-6 Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 25: Figure 2-7 Turn On Power Switch

    Step 5 Turn on the system power switch. Figure 2-7 Turn on power switch Step 6 Calibrate touchscreen. The detailed procedure is described in section 5.2. Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 26 TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 The Engine Of The Tpc-1560

    The Engine of the TPC-1560 The operating engine of the TPC-1560 is composed of two PC boards: the main boards and the I/O boards...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    3.1 Introduction The engine of the TPC-1560 is constructed by the combination of two PCBA—one main board and one I/O board. Such combination makes system customization feasible. 3.2 CPC-2365 main board Figure 3.2-1 TPC-1560 main board ) n i ) n i...

  • Page 29: Connector Pin Assingments

    3.2.1 Connector pin assingments e t t ) t l Table 3.2-2 J1 RTC control jumper Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260...

  • Page 30: Tpc-1560 I/O Board

    3.3 TPC-1560 I/O board Figure 3.3-1 TPC-1560 I/O board TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Table 3.3-1 Tpc-1560 I/O Board Connector/Jumper List

    ) n i ) n i r c i l a r l e l ) n i i t t i t t i t t Table 3.3-1 TPC-1560 I/O board connector/jumper list Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260...
  • Page 32 TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 System Limitations

    System Limitations In compact and highly integrated systems like the TPC-1560, there are several limitations to operate. This chapter intends to unveil them to avoid confusing users.

  • Page 34: Compatibility With Ibm Microdrive

    Inserted into PCMCIA slots of TPC-1560 then it works. However, the MicroDrive on the TPC-1560 cannot be used to boot up. It is because of the design of the controlling circuitry of the TPC-1560 that the MicroDrive is simply a storage device. The data bus for MicroDrive to boot up requires I/O mode or memory mode.

  • Page 35: System Hibernation And Resuming

    Due to the special CPU the TPC-1560 uses, the resuming process from hibernation takes some 20 seconds. During the period the LCD display of the TPC-1560 looks dark and shows nothing. Do not attempt to turn off the power or reset the system at that time, or data may be lost.

  • Page 36: Usb Devices

    4.4 USB Devices There are two USB ports on the TPC-1560. The TPC-1560 has proved to work well with USB floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Note that all USB devices require drivers to operate normally. They are not plug-and-play at all. Furthermore, so far there is not USB driver for DOS.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 System Tuning

    System Tuning From time to time it is necessary to tune system settings from the defaults. The most common ones are included in this chapter.

  • Page 38: Lcd Contrast Tuning

    5.1 LCD contrast tuning LCD brightness tuning The display brightness of the TPC-1560 is designed to be adjustable. Remove the screw on the CPU board cover. Then slide the CPU board cover toward the PC/104+ slot. Take away the CPU board cover.

  • Page 39: Touchscreen Calibration

    5.2.1 DOS/Windows Family Please find out the DOS and Windows 95/98 touchscreen drivers in the support CD. The TPC-1560 touchscreen drivers support DOS/Win- dows 9x/Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows Me. Refer to Appen- dix C for detailed setting on the Windows 2000 touchscreen driver.
  • Page 40 TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance In practice users may need on site maintenance. This chapter covers several simple repairings that can be done by qualified technicians.

  • Page 42: Cpu Board Replacement

    The TPC-1560 is designed to be modular, slim and lightweight for easier maintenance. The following sections are dedicated to describe how a qualified technician can replace major components. CPU board replacement Step 1: Remove the screw on the CPU board cover.

  • Page 43: Figure 6.1-3 Remove The Cpu Board

    Step 4: The CPU board is now visible. It connects to the I/O board by a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector and a 50-pin FPC connector. Step 5: Use a pair of tweezers to loosen the 50-pin FPC connector, and release the FPC. Step 6: Bend outward the two metal latches of the SO-DIMM connec tor by thumbs.

  • Page 44: Fuse Replacement

    Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one. Step 3: Replace the fuse cover. Figure 6.2-1 Replace the fuse Warning: 1. Do not replace the fuse unless it is damaged. 2. Do not replace the fuse with a different rating. TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 45: Appendix A Serial Port Settings

    Serial Port Settings...

  • Page 46: Baud Rate Settings (Sw1)

    Serial Port Settings The COM3 serial port on the TPC-1560 is selectable RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. This port is designed with auto data flow control capability. That is to say, when the two wired RS-485 communication is activated, the TPC-1560 can automatically detect the data flow direction at this port.

  • Page 47: Data Format/Rs-422 Control Settings

    A.2 Data Format/RS-422 Control Settings = Off *= Default = On A.3 COM3 Mode Selecting Beside the 24VDC power connector there is a small plastic lid fastened by a screw. After removing the lid there appears a set of jumpers which allows selecting mode of COM3: JP5-JP12 setting Appendix A Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 48 TPC-1560 User's Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix B Watchdog Timer Programming

    Watchdog Timer Programming Example...

  • Page 50: Watchdog Timer Programming Example

    B.1 Watchdog timer programming example The watchdog timer built in the TPC-1560 is a useful aid to reduce system down time-especially for those operating systems not reliable enough. There is a counter inside the watchdog timer. If the system does not constantly clear the counter within the timeout period, the watchdog timer would initialize a system reset.

  • Page 51: Appendix C Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation

    Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation...

  • Page 52: Touchscreen Driver In Windows 2000

    And the following fine tuning is required: Step 1: Find out the touchscreen driver that is on the TPC-1560 support CD. Execute the setup program. It will request a system reset as the setup procedure is completed.

  • Page 53: Figure C-2 Device Manager

    Step 3: Click the "Device Manager…" button. Figure C-2 Device manager Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 54: Figure C-3 Uninstall The Driver

    Step 4: In the sub-category of "Mice and other pointing devices" there is a exclamation mark appearing at the beginning of the line of touchscreen. Move the cursor to this line "TouchScreen - PS/2 Mouse [R411.PS2] and press right button of the mouse. Choose "Uninstall". Figure C-3 Uninstall the driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure C-4 Mouse Properties

    Step 5: Then move the cursor to the "Microsoft PS/2 mouse" or "Other PS/2 compatible mouse), press the right button of the mouse. Select "Properties" Figure C-4 Mouse properties Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 56: Figure C-5 Update Driver

    Step 6: Go to the "Driver" page, and click the "Update Driver" button. Figure C-5 Update driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Figure C-6 Select Driver From Known List

    Step 7: Click "Next" button. Choose the "Display a list of the known drivers for this device…" radial button. Click "Next" button. Figure C-6 Select driver from known list Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 58: Figure C-7 Find Out Touchscreen In The Manufacturers List

    Step 8 In the "Manufacturers" list, find out and select "Touch- Screen". Figure C-7 Find out TouchScreen in the manufacturers list TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Figure C-8 Re-Install The Driver

    Step 9 Click the "Next" button to install driver. Ignore the warning message appears. Figure C-8 Re-install the driver Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 60: Figure C-9 Finish Installation Of Touchscreen Driver

    Step 10: When the installation finishes the system would restart. Thus complete the setup of the touchscreen under Windows 2000. Figure C-9 Finish installation of touchscreen driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix D Fuse Specifications

    Fuse Specifications...
  • Page 62 D. Fuse Specifications The fuse used on the TPC-1560 is: Rating: 250V , 5Amp. Size: 5 x 20mm Notice: The fuse is set to break as the input voltage exceeds 33 V for your protection. TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix E Hdd Module Assembling/Dismounting . Guide

    HDD Module Assembling/ Dismounting Guide...

  • Page 64: Hdd Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide

    E.1 HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide 1. Item list These following items are included in the TPC-1560T module : (1) Rubber feet screws x 4: M3 x 4L, nickel coating (2) Bracket screws x 4: M3 x 5L, Nylok (3) Interface board screws x 2: M2.5 x 5L, Nylok (4) Rubber feet x 4 (5) IDE adapter cable x 1 (6) HDD insulator x 1...
  • Page 65 2. Assembling HDD Step 1: Take the 2.5" IDE HDD to be assembled. Cover the HDD insulator on its PCBA side. Step 2: Squeeze the four rubber foot screws into the rubber feet as the figure below. Appendix E HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide...
  • Page 66 Step 3: Fasten these 4 rubber feet to the HDD/insulator. Step 4: Connect the IDE adapter cable TPC-1260 User's Manual...
  • Page 67 Step 5: Mate the HDD bracket to the HDD so that the four rubber feet are in positions. Note that the direction to mate the bracket in the following figures. Appendix E HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide...
  • Page 68 Step 6: Assemble the plastic from the opposite site to the HDD bracket. Step 7: Look at the IDE adapter board and the plastic case. There is a reinforcement plate on the IDE adapter board, and a reinforcement slot on the plastic case. TPC-1260 User's Manual...
  • Page 69 Step 8: Insert the reinforcement plate into the reinforcement slot, and align their screw holes. Step 9: Fasten the plate and slot by interface board screws. Step 10: Fasten the HDD bracket and the plastic case by bracket screws. Appendix E HDD Module Assembling/Dismounting Guide...

  • Page 70: Install Operating System On The Tpc-1560

    Step 11: Unlock the HDD lock switch. Move it to the right then the lock is released. Slide the whole HDD module into the opening on the TPC-1560. Note that the insulator (i.e. the PCBA side) should be toward users. As the HDD module dock on position move the HDD lock switch to the left.
  • Page 71 Step 4: Connect an ordinary IDE CD-ROM to either one of the two 40- pin connectors of the IDE cable. Note the CD-ROM requires external power input. This could be done by a normal PC switching power supply. Step 5: Turn on the power of the system. Step 6: If necessary, adjust BIOS setting so that the system boots up by CD-ROM.
  • Page 72 TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix F Bios Setting

    BIOS Setting...

  • Page 74: Boot Devices

    Boot Devices The TPC-1560 accepts several kinds of devices as booting media. As turning on the TPC-1560, enter the BIOS setting utility. Choose "Advanced BIOS Features". Figure F-1: BIOS setting utility Figure F-2: Boot devices TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Pc Status Monitoring

    Note that there are options for boot devices including first, second, third and even other boot devices. In TPC-1560 we have the defini- tions as following: HDD-0: defined as the HDD module of the TPC-1560. HDD-1: defined as the CompactFlash.
  • Page 76 TPC-1260 User's Manual...

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