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- Page 1 Series & nPC100 Embedded Ultra-Thin Industrial Computers User’s Guide Document No. DOC-IPC-001, User Manual ePC-Series & nPC100, Rev C Rel. 7-2010...
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Page 2: Revision List
Customer’s exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty is that Nematron will either (i) repair or replace, at its option, any Product which fails during the warranty period because of such defect (if Customer promptly reported the failure to Nematron in writing) or, (ii) if Nematron is unable to repair or replace, Nematron will refund the purchase price of the Product upon its return to Nematron. -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Class I & II, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. The ePC Series offers four versions with 12.1” SVGA (800 x 600), 15” XGA (1024 x 768), 17” SXGA (1280 x 1024), or 19” SXGA (1280 x 1024) TFT Color LCD panels. A stand alone “node” version without an integrated display is also available (nPC100). -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Front Panels The ePC series has NEMA 4/4X/12 sealed front panels when mounted in an appropriate NEMA rated enclosure. See Chapter 2 for more details on installation and selection of an appropriate enclosure. All four sizes have very similar front panels with different dimensions. - Page 5 I/O Panel All four versions of the ePC series and the nPC100 have a common Input/Output configuration. Figure 2.0 shows the base configuration of the three units. Figure 2.0: ePC Series I/O configuration Feature Description Video Port A standard 15-pin analog VGA is provided. This connection allows a second screen to be easily added to the ePC.
- Page 6 DISPLAY ePC1200 ePC1500 ePC1700 ePC1900 Display Diagonal 12.1” (307.34mm) 15.0” (381.0mm) 17.0” (431.8mm) 19.0” (482.6mm) 9.69” x 7.26” 11.97” x 8.98” 13.30” x 10.64” 14.82” x 11.85” Display Size (Active Area (246.0mm x (304.0mm x (337.8mm x (376.4mm x HxV) 184.5mm) 228.1mm) 270.3mm)
- Page 7 PHYSICAL ePC1200 ePC1500 ePC1700 ePC1900 10.475” x 12.9” x 12.80” x 15.80” x 14.48” x 17.14” x 15.70” x 18.66” x Over All 3.42” 2.95” 3.10” 3.25” Dimensions (266.1mm x (325.1mm x (367.8mm x (398.8mm x (H x W x D) 327.2mm x 401.3mm x 442.0mm x...
- Page 8 ELECTRICAL AC Input Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz AC Input Current 1.0 A Maximum DC Input Voltage (Optional) 18 – 36 VDC DC Input Current (Optional) 4.2 A Max @ 24VDC Input Power nPC100 – 40 W Typical* (20 W fanless option) ePC1200/ePC1500 - 50 W Typical* (30 W fanless option) ePC1700 –...
- Page 9 AGENCY Front Panel NEMA Rating NEMA 4/4X/12, IP65 47 CFR, Part 15, Class A EU CE Marking Compliance CE, EN 55022: Class A, EN 61000-3-2: Class A, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-2, Safety Agency Approvals (panel mount and nPC100 UL 508 Listed, UL 1604 Listed*, cUL versions only) Listed CSA C22.2, #142, CSA C22.2, #143*...
- Page 10 NOTE (RACK MOUNT VERSIONS): SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D, CLASS II DIVISION 2, GROUPS F AND G, CLASS III HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY FOR RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION ON A TYPE 1 ENCLOSURE WITH PROVISIONS FOR CLASS I DIVISION 2 WIRING METHODS TEMPERATURE CODE: T4A NOTE: (ENCLOSED EPC VERSIONS):...
- Page 11 Chapter 2 - Installation of Computer Panel Mount ePC-Series Unit installation The panel mount versions of the ePC-Series are intended to be mounted in and used where NEMA 1, NEMA 4/4x and NEMA 12 type enclosures are employed. Enclosures made of heavier gauge metal work better because they won’t deform or bend as easily when the monitor’s sealing gasket is compressed.
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Page 12: Mounting Clip Installation
Mounting Clip Installation .25" THICK MONITOR FRONT BEZEL COMPRESSABLE NEMA SEALING GASKET MOUNTING CLIP WITH 10x32 SCREW MAXIMUN ALLOWABLE .325" PANEL THICKNESS CUT AWAY FRONT PANEL OF NEMA ENCLOSURE TIGHTEN TO 8 INCH-POUNDS FRONT PANEL OF NEMA ENCLOSURE MENU SELECT DOWN POWER REAR VIEW OF PANEL... - Page 13 nPC100 Unit Installation The nPC100 is intended to be mounted on the flat surface on the inside of a NEMA Type 1, 4/4x or NEMA 12 enclosure. See the specifications section for the dimensions and mounting dimensions required for mounting this unit. When selecting an enclosure remember to allow adequate space around the computer for good air flow.
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Page 14: Connecting Power To The Epc-Series
Connecting Power to the ePC-Series Connecting power to the Panel Mount, Rack Mount, and nPC100 units: The ePC-Series and nPC100 units are powered from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz or optionally from 24 VDC. Damage will occur if 100-240 VAC power is connected to an ePC-Series unit equipped with the 24 VDC input power option. - Page 15 NOTE: WHEN USING USB CONNECTIONS THE USE OF THE USB RETENTION BRACKET IS REQUIRED FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR NONHARDAOUS LOCATIONS. NOTE: TO PREVENT INADVERTENT DISCONNECTION OF VIDEO AND/OR SERIAL TOUCHSCREEN CABLES ASSURE THAT THE THUBSCREWS ARE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. WARNING –...
- Page 16 Protective Cover Installation (Optional if desired) Step 1: Gather the parts of the protective cover; top shell, bottom shell, label insert, and wire tie. The picture shows wire tie (top), label insert (right), bottom shell (left), and top shell (lower right). Step 2: Insert your pre-wired connector (with the screws facing up) into the bottom shell.
- Page 17 If another country connection method is required then an appropriate UL recognized power cord can be chosen locally (not supplied by Nematron). Optionally available is an IEC type connector that can be directly wired to for field wiring.
- Page 18 Video and the Serial connections have jack screws in the connectors that can be utilized to secure your cable end to the unit. Ethernet connections have a plastic tab that prevents the connection from falling out. The keyboard/mouse port (splitter provided) is not secured and is intended for setup and maintenance only when in an area that is known to be nonhazardous.
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Page 19: Hard Drive Removal And Replacement
Various hard drive options with a mounting bracket pre-installed are available for purchase from Nematron. If a spare hard drive is required these are recommended. These spare hard drives can be used with third party software to create complete system backups for your installation. -
Page 20: Operating System Recovery
Windows XP Professional SP3 for Embedded Systems. This is not Embedded XP it is simply a different license procedure. By switching to this license Nematron had to create a system recovery disk. This disk is very specific to the platform and options that are included on your unit. Do not attempt to use a recovery from one type of unit on another, it may not work. - Page 21 Chapter 3. – ePC CPU and BIOS Consult the appropriate ePC-Series CPU Board User manuals for more detailed specifications of the CPU board and BIOS details. This section will concentrate on the features of the ePC-Series units that are externally accessible. External I/O Connections The following figure shows the externally accessible connections.