Xycom 9450 Manual

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9450
Industrial PC/AT™
Computer System
P/N 99446-001E
© © 1997 XYCOM, INC.
Printed in the United States of America

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  • Page 1 9450 Industrial PC/AT™ Computer System P/N 99446-001E © © 1997 XYCOM, INC. Printed in the United States of America...
  • Page 2 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries. Copyright Information This document is copyrighted by Xycom Incorporated (Xycom) and shall not be reproduced or copied without expressed written authorization from Xycom. The information contained within this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1– Introduction........................1-1 Product Overview........................... 1-1 Standard Features......................... 1-2 Optional Features.......................... 1-2 Unpacking the System ........................1-3 Quick Start-Up..........................1-3 Chapter 2– Testing ......................... 2-1 Introduction........................... 2-1 Checking System Setup ........................ 2-1 Phoenix BIOS ........................... 2-1 Quadtel BIOS..........................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 – Maintenance ....................... 5-1 Preventive Maintenance ......................... 5-1 Replacing the External Battery ....................... 5-2 Spare Parts List..........................5-2 Product Repair Program/Returning a Unit to Xycom................5-3 Preparing the Unit for Shipment....................5-3 Appendix A – Technical Specifications..................A-1 Hardware Specifications.........................A-1 Environmental Specifications ......................A-2...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1- Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Product Overview The 9450 Industrial Computer System puts the power and versatility of an IBM PC/AT™-compatible computer in a package that makes sense for the factory floor and other harsh environments. The Xycom 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System features an open architecture to meet a variety of applications that require both a powerful PC and a durable industrial enclosure.
  • Page 6: Standard Features

    External COM1 and COM2 ports • Rugged front panel sealed to meet both NEMA 4/NEMA 12 specifications when panel-mounted Optional Features The following optional items are also available with the 9450: • Solid State FLASH drives • Larger hard disk drives •...
  • Page 7: Unpacking The System

    • Built-in mouse Unpacking the System When you remove the 9450 from its shipping carton, verify that you have the parts listed below. Save the box and inner wrapping in case you need to reship the unit. • 9450 unit •...
  • Page 8 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Note If a touch screen has been factory installed, there is an AT adapter board plugged into the backplane in slot 5. Connect the 9-pin cable from the monitor side to the 9-pin con- nector in slot 5.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2- Testing

    Chapter 2 – Testing Introduction Diagnostic tests are provided to verify operation of 9450 system hardware functions. If any of these tests fail, either you do not have the correct default setting or there is a sys- tem failure. Check the default settings and run the tests again. If there is a failure, contact Xycom’s Product Repair &...
  • Page 10: Quadtel Bios

    Refer to the CPU manual for more information on the Setup Menu. Initiating the Tests You need the following equipment to test your system: • Xycom System Test Disk – 3.5-inch, DS/HD disk (bootable) • IBM PC/AT-compatible keyboard • Centronics-compatible printer cable •...
  • Page 11: Running The Tests

    To run the test, insert the diagnostics disk into drive A. Turn on the computer (the diag- nostics program will boot up). Figure 2-2 shows the Main Menu as it is displayed on the screen. Copyright 1990-1994, Xycom, Inc. All rights reserved. Diagnostic Tests Sequence/Selection Menu (Rel. xx) WILL pause on an error...
  • Page 12 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Note Please read the DIAG.TXT and CMOS.TXT files on the diagnostics disk for detailed information. Warning If your system has a solid state (Flash) drive installed, avoid repeated running of op- tion O, the hard drive interface test. The Flash drive has a limited number of writes to each logical sector.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3- Installation

    Chapter 2 - Testing Chapter 3 – Installation This chapter contains an overview of the 9450 hardware and I/O locations, as well as in- stall options. System Components This section describes the 9450’s front and back panel components to familiarize you with the system.
  • Page 14 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Protected from breakage by an impact-resistant Lexan shield, Monitor the 14" monitor supports a high resolution SVGA color. If the touch screen option is installed, the Lexan shield will be re- placed by a safety-glass backed touch panel.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 - Testing Note 486 CPU boards are installed in Slot 0, and Pentium CPU boards are installed in Slot 1 to accommodate the heat sink.
  • Page 16: Back Panel

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Back Panel Figure Chapter 3 -2 illustrates the 9450’s back panel components. Figure Chapter 3 -2. 9450 Back Panel Components Place this switch in the OFF position (switch should be ON/OFF Switch out) until the system is properly configured and con- nected to a 115 VAC or 230 VAC power source.
  • Page 17 These serial ports are RS-232 and use DB-9 male con- nectors. The optional built-in mouse uses the COM2 port. External Battery The 9450 has an external battery located to the right of the PWR/Key connector. Rear Keyboard Connector There is a PC/AT keyboard connector on the rear of the 9450.
  • Page 18: Preparing The System For Use

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Preparing the System for Use To prepare the system for use, perform the steps listed below. If you purchased any op- tions, install them according to the instructions in the next two sections. 1. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.
  • Page 19: Installing/Removing The Slide-Out Computer Module

    Chapter 2 - Testing Installing/Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module The slide-out computer module (shown in Figure Chapter 3 -4) allows access to the power supply and disk drives. The PC add-in boards can be replaced by removing the three screws on the hinged top cover. Figure Chapter 3 -4.
  • Page 20: Removing The Slide-Out Computer Module

    Follow the steps below to remove your slide-out computer module. 1. Disconnect cables (VGA, PWR/Key, Power, and optional touch screen). 2. Loosen the three thumb screws that attach the slide-out computer module to the 9450 back panel. 3. Grasp the handle that protrudes from the back panel.
  • Page 21: Installing Internal Hardware Options

    Chapter 2 - Testing 1. Match the top and bottom guides on the module with the slider indentations on the side of the monitor module shell, as illustrated in Figure Chapter 3 -4. 2. Push forward firmly until the top and bottom of the module are flush with the top and bottom of the front panel shell.
  • Page 22 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Note Before connecting a ribbon cable to latched connectors, make sure the latches are pulled down near the surface of the board. When the cable connection is made, the latches snap up. When removing a cable connector, move the latches down near the board. This nudges the connector up so you can remove it easily.
  • Page 23: Installing The Radar Card

    Before installing the 9000-RAD (RADAR card) into the 9450, set the appropriate jump- ers and switches for your configuration. See the 9000-RAD manual for more informa- tion. After the RADAR card is properly configured, install it in the 9450 card cage as follows:...
  • Page 24: Installing Pc Boards

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System 1. Disconnect all power supplies. 2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover to the slide-out computer module. Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re- moved (refer to Removing the Slide-out Module section earlier in this chapter).
  • Page 25: Installing External Hardware Options

    Chapter 2 - Testing Installing External Hardware Options This section explains how to install external hardware options available with the 9450. Keyboards Two keyboard options are available for the 9450: 8000-KB5/KB7 and 8000-KB6/KB8. The 8000-KB5 and -KB7 are rack- or panel-mounted NEMA 4 104-key QWERTY key- boards with PC/AT interfaces.
  • Page 26: Serial Mouse

    Figure Chapter 3 -8. 8000-KB6 and 8000-KB8 Keyboard with Dimensions Serial Mouse There are two mouse options with the 9450: Xycom’s 4100-MS1 two-button serial mouse and an optional built-in serial mouse. To connect the 4100-MS1 serial mouse, attach the connector on the mouse cable to COM1 or COM2 on the 9450’s back panel.
  • Page 27: Installing Operating Systems

    Note Windows NT only ships on CD-ROM; it does not come on floppy disk. If Windows NT was preloaded on the 9450, you may have to purchase an external parallel port CD-ROM drive in order to re-install Windows NT. Installing the 8x14 Font TSR The 8x14 character font set has been removed from the Quadtel BIOS used on the AT4+ CPU board.
  • Page 28: Touch Screen Drivers

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Touch Screen Drivers If your 9450 has a touch screen, and you must install the touch screen driver software. Drivers for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x are provided on disk. Note These instructions apply only to MS-DOS installations. If your system has the Win- dows 95 or Windows NT operating system, the video drivers are installed in the oper- ating system.
  • Page 29: Installing The System Into A Panel

    9450. Mounting Considerations Once you have found a location for the 9450, install it in the enclosure according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Consider the following points and precautions before plac- ing the 9450 inside an enclosure: •...
  • Page 30: System Power

    For continued safety, power ground should be connected to earth ground. Heat The 9450 is designed to withstand temperatures from 0º to 50º C. The system is convec- tion cooled, in which a vertical column of air is drawn upward over the surface of the components.
  • Page 31: Excessive Noise

    Excessive Line Voltage The 9450’s power supply section is built to sustain line fluctuations of 90-131 VAC or 182-226 VAC and still allow the system to function within its operating margin. As long as the incoming voltage is adequate, the power supply provides all the logic voltages necessary to support the processor, memory, and I/O.
  • Page 32: Available Power

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System 1. Locate a position for your 9450 that meets the specifications required (see previous sections and Appendix A). 2. Add the cutout (as shown in Appendix B) to the enclosure. 3. Make sure the area around the cutout is clean and free from metal burrs.
  • Page 33: Chapter 4- Programmable Keypad Interface Module Utility

    The PKIM utility uses a menu bar and pull-down menu system. All menu bars are dis- played across the top of the screen. "Xycom PKIM Utility" and the current menu title are shown at the bottom of the screen (see Figure Chapter 4 -1).
  • Page 34: Startup

    9450 industrial PC/AT Computer System Startup This section describes the startup options for the utility. PKIM [/r | /t] runs the full PKIM utility This switch reduces functionality. Some keyboard controllers will not allow the PKIM utility to have control. In this case, keycodes uploaded from the EEPROM cannot be translated correctly.
  • Page 35: Main Menu

    Exit Files Macros Upload Download Utilitie Xycom PKIM Utility: MAIN L-Arrow, R-Arrow, Enter Figure Chapter 4 -1. Main Menu Exit Closes any open files and exits the utility. can also be used for this purpose and for exiting the other menus.
  • Page 36: Macros Menu

    9450 industrial PC/AT Computer System Command Description Open Opens a file that contains a macro set for one of the keypads and loads the contents into memory. Any macro set previously in memory is overwritten. Once loaded, the macro set is available to edit, view, teach, and/or download to the PKIM.
  • Page 37 Lets you view, but not edit, the macro for the selected key. When View is chosen, the Exit option and the state of the click (clicks are not supported on the 9450) are displayed on the menu bar and a graphic representation of the chosen keypad is shown. Select Exit from the View Menu to return to the Macros Menu.
  • Page 38 9450 industrial PC/AT Computer System Command Description Edit Displays a graphic representation of the keypad in memory and a menu bar displaying Exit, Click, and ON/OFF. Exit returns to the Macros menu. Click is not supported. To select a key to edit, use the arrow...
  • Page 39: Upload Menu

    Keyboard Commands the PKIM to send its entire macro set for the switch array keyboard. (The 9450 does not support the ability to reprogram switch array keyboards. You may choose to upload a keyboard, but the keys will not be defined.) PKIM Version Commands the PKIM to send its firmware revision number.
  • Page 40: Utilities Menu

    9450 industrial PC/AT Computer System Download sends the set of keypad macros to the PKIM. The macro set must reside in memory before it can be downloaded. A checksum is calculated during transmission and an error message displays if an error occurs.
  • Page 41: Codes

    Chapter 4 - Programmable Keypad Utility Program Codes Special PKIM codes replace the standard IBM scan codes for 101-key keyboard en- hanced keys in macros that use these keys. The special scan codes are listed below: Table 4-1. Special PKIM Scan Codes Code Description Insert...
  • Page 42 9450 industrial PC/AT Computer System Following are the default keypad key codes produced by the PKIM utility. Table 4-2. Default Keypad Key Codes Key Code Key Code SHIFT CTRL ¬ E0H, 6BH E0H, 75H E0H, 71H ® E0H, 74H PG UP E0H, 7DH ¯...
  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Maintenance

    Chapter 5 – Maintenance Preventive Maintenance The 9450 was designed to withstand the harsh environment of the factory floor. Routine maintenance can help keep your 9450 in good operating condition. Preventive mainte- nance consists of several basic procedures and checks that will greatly reduce the chances of system malfunction.
  • Page 44: Replacing The External Battery

    Wechsein Sie sie nur gegen gensu den gleichen Typ aus. Zur Entsorgung mussan Sie Lithium-Batterien an ihren Handler zuruckgeben. The 9450 has an external battery located to the right of the PWR/Key connector. To re- place the battery, 1. Use a screw driver to remove the battery bracket screw.
  • Page 45: Product Repair Program/Returning A Unit To Xycom

    Contact PR&C at 1-800-AT-XYCOM for information on turnaround time for your system. Preparing the Unit for Shipment 1. Obtain an RMA number for your unit by calling the nearest Xycom Repair Center. Have the following information ready: • Company name and shipping and billing address •...
  • Page 46 • Purchase order number or repair order number 2. To prepare the 9450 for shipment, make sure the front panel assembly is properly at- tached to the unit, and the slide-out module is secured by all three fasteners. 3. To speed processing, attach failure information to the unit.
  • Page 47: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications Appendix A – Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications Table A-1. 9450 Hardware Specifications Characteristic Specification Mechanical Height 12.2" (310 mm) Width 19" (483 mm) Depth 16.5" (419 mm) Weight 60 lbs ( 27.2 kg) Electrical 115/230 VAC 3.3 A...
  • Page 48: Environmental Specifications

    9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System Environmental Specifications Table A-2. 9450 Environmental Specifications Characteristic Specification Temperature Operating 0º to 50ºC (32º to 122ºF) Non-operating -40º to 60º C (-40º to 140ºF) Humidity Operating 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Non-operating 20 to 80%, non-condensing...
  • Page 49: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The 9450 Industrial PC/AT computer system is UL and CUL listed and is also TUV ap- proved to the following specific ations: • Underwriter Laboratories Inc. UL508, Industrial Control Equipment • Canadian Standards Association C22.2, #14, Industrial Control Equipment •...
  • Page 51: Appendix B - Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts

    Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/ Inserts Figure B-1. System Block Diagram...
  • Page 52 Note Material: .010 thk. Aluminum with .090 thk. domes Epoxy resin in the front side of the 3M #468 adhesive on the back side. Figure B-2. 9450 Logo Dimensions...
  • Page 53 Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts Note Material: .010 thk textured polyester overlay resin on the front side and 3M #467 adhesive on the back side. Figure B-3. 9450 Function Key Overlay...
  • Page 54 Note Material: .007 thk. polyester with factory clear hardcoat on the front side and UV velvet on the back side. Figure B-4. 9450 15-Key Insert...
  • Page 55 Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts Figure B-5. 8000-KB5 and 8000-KB6 Keyboard Cutout Dimensions A full-size template is available by calling customer support at 1-800-289-9266.
  • Page 56 Figure B-6. 9450 System Cutout Dimensions...
  • Page 57 Appendix B - Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts...
  • Page 58: Appendix C - Pinouts

    Appendix C - Pinouts Appendix C – Pinouts This appendix describes the pinouts for the COM1, COM2, VGA, and parallel port con- nectors. COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors The COM1 and COM2 serial ports are standard DB-9 connectors located on the I/O side of the unit.
  • Page 59: Parallel Port Connector (Lpt1

    INIT SELIN PACK PBUSY SELECT Keyboard Connectors Two standard five-pin keyboard connectors are available on the 9450. Figure C-1 illus- trates the location of the pins. Figure C-1. Keyboard Connector Pin Location (Front View) Table C-4. Keyboard Pinout Signal Clock...
  • Page 60: Speaker Jack

    Appendix C - Pinouts Speaker Jack The speaker jack is a subminiature phone jack located on the CPU board. Refer to the CPU manual for more information. Table C-5. Speaker Jack Pin/Signal Signal Source Current Sleeve...
  • Page 61 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System...
  • Page 62 Index diagnostic LEDs, 3-3 Numeric diagnostics, 2-1 15-key insert, B-4 dimensions 8000-KB5 keyboard cutout dimensions, B-5 8000-KB5 keyboard, 3-13, B-5 8000-KB6 keyboard cutout dimensions, B-5 8000-KB6 keyboard, 3-14, B-5 8x14 font TSR, installation, 3-15 8000-KB7 keyboard, 3-13 8000-KB8 keyboard, 3-14 logo, B-2 system cutout, B-6 access door, 3-2...
  • Page 63 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System serial mouse, 3-14 serial port Fifo control, 3-16 panel installation, 3-16 slide-out computer module, 3-7 parallel port, 3-5 video drivers, 3-15 parallel port (LPT1), 2 internal system components, 3-5 PC boards, installation, 3-12 pinouts keyboard connector, 2...
  • Page 64 Index removal, 3-8 software, compatible, 1-1 spare parts list, 5-2 speaker jack, 3 specifications environmental, A-2 hardware, A-1 standard features, 1-2 system cutout dimensions, B-6 system power, 3-18 system status LEDs, 3-3 Index-3...
  • Page 65 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System testing, 2-1 touch screen cable, 3-5 unit, returning, 5-3 unpacking the system, 1-3 VGA connector, 1 video connector, 3-4 video controls, 3-4 video drivers, installation, 3-15 Index-4...

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