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  • Page 1 FPC-8057 5.7” STN LCD, Xscale-based touch screen computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Acnodes Corp assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Acnodes Corp makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Esd Precautions

    Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when handling boards and components. Trademarks Acknowledgments Acnodes Corp is a trademark of Acnodes Co., Ltd. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBasic are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4 Unpacking The FPC-8057 is packed in an anti-static bag. The product has components that are easily damaged by static electricity. Do not remove the anti-static wrapping until proper precautions have been taken. Safety instructions in front of this User’s Manual describe anti-static precautions and procedures.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    O verview This section states the safety instructions, which must be followed when installing, operating and servicing the FPC-8057. If neglected, physical injury and death may follow, or damage may occur to controller and related equipment. The material in this chapter must be studied before attempting any work on, or with, the unit.
  • Page 6 damage equipment. General warning: physical injury and or damage equipment by means other than electrical. Electrostatic Discharge Warning: which an electrostatic discharge can damage equipment. Readers are notified of the need for special attention or additional in formation available on the subject with the following symbols: CAUTION! Aims to draw special attention to it.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Disclaimers --------------------------------------------------------ii ESD Precautions --------------------------------------------------iii Unpacking ---------------------------------------------------------iv Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------ v Chapter 1 Introduction-------------------------------------------- 1 1.1 General Description ...1 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 Specifications ...2 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ---------------------------- 5 2.1 Mounting Instructions ...5 2.1.1 Location Considerations ... 5 2.1.2 Making a NEMA-4 Mounting ...
  • Page 8 2.4 CE Requirements ... 18 2.5 Dimensions of FPC-8057 ... 19 Chapter 3 Windows CE.NET ------------------------------ 21 Introduction ... 21 Utilities ... 22 3.2.1 Soft-Keyboard ... 22 3.2.2 System Settings ... 23 3.2.3 IPSM ... 26 3.2.4 Startup ... 27 3.2.5 Remote Desktop Connection (Windows XP...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    CPU, Intel Xscale PXA255. Therefore, FPC- 8057 series are good cost-effective choices for operator interface applications. The FPC-8057 adopts most reliable and stable design. With fan-less CPU and CompactFlash card, FPC-8057 is especially suitable for vibration environment such as transportation, semiconductor etc. In addition, FPC- 8057 is also bundled with Windows CE.NET, which forms a bridge that lets...

  • Page 10: Features

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 1.2 Features Fan-less and low power consumption CPU- Xscale PXA255 z 5.7” QVGA color STN LCD z Windows CE.NET supported and flash ROM on-board z Slim and compact size design z Suitable for reliable and vibration application – Fan less and...
  • Page 11 Rating: 250VAC, 1A z Size: 5x20mm Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0° ~ 45°C (32° ~ 113°F) z Relative humidity: 10% ~ 90% @ 40°C, non-condensing z Shock (operation): 10 to 25Hz(X,Y,Z direction 2G 30minutes) z EMI: Complies FCC class A Introduction FPC-8057 User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 FPC-8057 User’s Manual z CE: Complies with EN50081-2 and EN50082-2 standards z Front panel meets NEMA4 / IP65 Introduction...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    4”(105mm) behind the panel. Put the unit through the panel cut out. Slide the clamps into the 6 holes provided around the case. Tighten the clamping screws in an even pattern until NEMA-4 Mounting Installation Instructions FPC-8057 User’s Manual Chapter 2...
  • Page 14 FPC-8057 User’s Manual the unit is secured in the panel. Do not over tighten mounting clamps! Note: Specifications Note: To seal to NEMA-4 specifications, all supplied mounting clamps must be used and panel cannot flex more than 0.010”. Installation Instructions 6...

  • Page 15: Environmental Considerations

    2.1.3 Environmental Considerations z The FPC-8057 are to be used indoors as built in displays. Make sure that the displays are installed correctly and that the operating limits are followed (See Specifications). Do not operate the unit in areas subject to explosion hazards due to flammable gases, vapors or dusts.

  • Page 16: Power Connections

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 2.2 Power Connections Make sure that all local and national electrical standards are met when the installing the unit. Contact your local authorities to determine which codes apply. Installation Instructions 8...

  • Page 17: Power Requirements

    2.2.1 Power Requirements The FPC-8057 can be powered by DC power only. The specified voltage range is +21 to 25 Volts DC. This Power insures compatibility with most controller DC systems. The power conditioning circuitry inside the unit is accomplished by a switching power supply.
  • Page 18 FPC-8057 User’s Manual common paired with a hot or signal line. If wiring is to be exposed to lightning or surges, use appropriate surge suppression devices. Keep AC, high energy, and rapidly switching DC wiring separate from signal wires. Equip ungrounded DC supplies with a resistor and capacitor in parallel to earth ground.

  • Page 19: Grounding Requirements

    This ensures that no ground conductor carries current from any other branch. Installation Instructions FPC-8057 User’s Manual FUSE Replacement: The fuse use on FPC-8057 is: BUSSMANN Fast Acting, Glass Tube Rating: 250VAC, 1A Size: 5x20mm...

  • Page 20: Ce Requirements

    The system designer should be aware that devices in Controller systems could fail and thereby create an unsafe condition. Furthermore, electrical interference in an operator interface, such as a FPC-8057 can lead to equipment start-up, which could result in property damage and/or physical injury to the equipment operator.

  • Page 21: Programming Considerations

    * z The ICS 3-304.81 Safety Recommendations are reproduced by permission of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association from NEMA ICS 3-304 Installation Instructions FPC-8057 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Communications Connections

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 2.3 Communications Connections There are several ports in the back of the case. Please take the following information for reference. 2.3.1 COM 1 [RS-232] Different cables are required for various devices. Cable Restrict cable length to less than 50’...
  • Page 23 SUB-D, COM1 [RS-232] Port. Pin Designations Note: This port is not used for downloading or for printing functions. COM1 [RS-232] Pin# Installation Instructions FPC-8057 User’s Manual Symbol Function Data Carrier Detect Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground...

  • Page 24: Com2 [Rs-232] & Com3 [Rs-422/485]

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 2.3.2 COM2 [RS-232] & COM3 [RS-422/485] The 9 Pin, male, SUB-D, COM2 [RS-232] & COM3 [RS-422/485] Port on the back of the unit is the downloading port (PC Connector) and RS- 485/422 communications port for connecting to a device.

  • Page 25: Dip Switch

    The “+” moves to upper-left, lower-left, lower-right and upper- right corners. When all five “+” are done the “+” will disappear. The Touch Screen parameter will store at Flash Rom. Installation Instructions FPC-8057 User’s Manual Boot Loader mode P Pin3, 4 unused...

  • Page 26: Ce Requirements

    Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/ 68/EEC) machine safety The FPC-8057 Series has been designed to operate satisfactorily in electromagnetic noise (immunity) and without emitting high levels of electrical noise into the environment (emission). The units are designed to meet European Community standards when installed per the wiring instructions in this manual.

  • Page 27: Dimensions Of Fpc-8057

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 2.5 Dimensions of FPC-8057 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 28 FPC-8057 User’s Manual Installation Instructions...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Windows Ce.net

    Chapter 3 Windows CE.NET 3.1 Introduction The FPC-8057 series operator interface terminal is designed to serve on the Windows CE.NET platform. Designed from the ground up for the embedded marketplace, Windows CE.NET delivers a robust real-time operating system for rapidly building the next generation of smart mobile and small footprint devices.

  • Page 30: Utilities

    OS of FPC-8057: 3.2.1 Soft-Keyboard The FPC-8057 is dedicated to the small-sized operator interface. It is often inconvenient for users to attach a keyboard to such small machine. Thus, a software keyboard is embedded in the standard Windows CE.NET OS.

  • Page 31: System Settings

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 3.2.2 System Settings FPC-8057 provides an integrated utility for users to make basic setting of the machine. Windows CE.NET...
  • Page 32 FPC-8057 User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Once the backlight was turned off, events or perturbations from the touch screen can turn it on. On the other hand, if users want to disable the screen save function, select “Never” and press “OK” button. Windows CE.NET FPC-8057 User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 MAC address. S ave T ap the Save registry button, would save the reg istry data to the IPSM folder. Next time reboot FPC-8057, Window s CE.NET system will use the stored registry data. Windows CE.NET...
  • Page 35 Or in FPC-8057 \Windows folder click the “backupreg.exe” and it will save the registry data too. IPSM(Intel Persisten t Storage Manager) The IPSM serves as a small capacity hard disk. You can store your dat a and application in the Flash ROM via IPSM function to prevent nexpected loss of data as power failure.

  • Page 36: Ipsm

    "IPSM \StartUp". A shortcut can ex P arameters. Follow the following procedure to create the shortcut (.lnk) file. Windows CE.NET FPC-8057 User’s Manual ecute a program with...

  • Page 37: Remote Desktop Connection (Windows Xp Only)

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual A .lnk file is a text file that contains the command line for the linke d target, which may be enclosed in double quotation marks, along with the length of that command line. Optionally, you can also pass parameters into the linked target.
  • Page 38 To create a new Remote Desktop Connection 1. Open Remote Desktop Connection. 2. In Computer, type the computer nam e for your computer running Windows XP Professional that has Remote Desktop enabled and for which you have Remote Desktop permissions. Windows CE.NET FPC-8057 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 FPC-8057 User’s Manual Click Connect. The Log On to Windows dialog box 4. In the Log On to Windows dialog box, type your user name, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK. The Remote Desktop window will open and you will see the desk top settings, files, and programs that are on your office computer.

  • Page 40: Fpc-8057 Networking

    3.3 FPC-8057 Networking 3.3.1 Networking via Ethernet The FPC-8057 is equipped with a 10Base-T Ethernet controller. To utilize it, change the device name when the FPC-8057 is first turned on. Step 1 Click “Start/Settings/Control ___ Panel” _____________________________________________ 2 Double click “Network and Dial-up Connections”...
  • Page 41 The FPC-8057 can use the USB client to USB host cable connect the USB client port of the FPC-8057 and the USB host port of the host computer as following: Step 1 Make sure the...
  • Page 42 FPC-8057 User’s Manual 3 Connect the USB client port of the FPC-8057 and the USB host port of the host PC by the USB client to USB host ___ cable. _______________________________________________ 4 When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” asks for the driver,...

  • Page 43: Web Browser

    FPC-8057 User’s Manual 3.3.3 Web browser The FPC-8057 built-in Windows CE.NET OS includes Microsoft IE sample. It can be used to browse web pages on World Wide Web via LAN or dial-up connection. Windows CE.NET...

  • Page 44: Application Program Development

    3.4 Application program development The FPC-8057 is bundled with built-in Windows CE.NET operating system and with Compact Framewrok. In real applications users need to execute various applications programs on it. However, unlike its other family the Windows CE.NET is a hardware-dependent operating system. That is to say, Windows CE.NET application programs are only portable in the...
  • Page 45 FPC-8057 User’s Manual Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional SP2, Microsoft Window 2000 Server SP2, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional. z 96 MB (128 MB recommended) memory for Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional. 192 MB (256 MB recommended) memory for Windows 2000 Server.

  • Page 46: Fpc-8057 Sdk

    3.4.2 FPC-8057 SDK The FPC-8057 SDK provides developers with access to an extensive set of functions that are specific to the FPC-8057 hardware. Installing the FPC-8057 SDK Step Download or from FPC-8057 SDK CD find the FPC-8057_SDK.msi file. Double click the file’s name start the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 47 FPC-8057 User’s Manual When installation is complete the following message should appear: “Completing the FPC-8057 Setup Wizard”. The installer must press the “Finish” button in the install window to exit. Windows CE.NET...

  • Page 48: Appendix A Example

    The FPC-8057 offers loop back test program for two comports. Please select the program D:\FPC-8057\Example\Serial Test. Serial port loop back test program Before running the program, you need to connect two comports of the FPC8057. COM2 (RS-232) Example Program FPC-8057 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 FPC-8057 User’s Manual This page does not contain any information. Example Program...

  • Page 50: Appendix B How To Update Windowsce Image

    How to Update WindowsCE image If you want to update new WindowsCE image to FPC-8057, you can follow the procedure. 1. Download newest version of WindowsCE image from Acnodes’ website. www.acnodes.com 2. Save new WindowsCE image into CompactFlash card and rename it to “nk.bin”.
  • Page 51 FPC-8057 User’s Manual This page does not contain any information. How to Update WindowsCE image...
  • Page 52 S/W to Host PC. (1) USB driver in the driver CD. (2) eMbedded C++ 4.0 (3) Microsoft ActiveSync. software (4) SDK (Software Development kit) in the driver CD. How to use development tools FPC-8057 User’s Manual Appendix C eMbedded C++4.0...
  • Page 53 FPC-8057 User’s Manual 2. Plug synchronized cable which is in the package to the USB client port of the FPC-8057. 3. Run Microsoft ActiveSync. software. How to use development tools...
  • Page 54 FPC-8057 User’s Manual 4. Select “No” 5. Host PC synchronizes to FPC-8057. Click the item “Explore” and fine all folders in the FPC-8057. How to use development tools...
  • Page 55 FPC-8057 User’s Manual 6. If you plug the CompactFlash card in the FPC-8057. You can fine out the folder “StorgeCard” in FPC-8057. 7. Run eMbedded VC++4.0 in host PC.. How to use development tools...
  • Page 56 FPC-8057 User’s Manual 8. Open a new project How to use development tools...
  • Page 57 10. If you install FPC-8057’s SDK successfully, you can select FPC-8057 in the item. Then, click “Run” to compile your application program into “.exe” file. 11. The “.exe” file is being sent to the FPC-8057 sync. You can find it in FPC-8057. How to use development tools...

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