Kontron Embedded Computers V Panel Express User Manual

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V Panel Express
V Box Express II
User's Manual
Version 1.0
Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
0-0096-3678

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  • Page 1 V Panel Express V Box Express II User’s Manual Version 1.0 Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH 0-0096-3678...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power LED Error codes This function display four important fail conditions: .. 22 CompactFlash™ Slot ..................23 Removable HDD Drive Cage ................23 Left Side (Expansion Card Access Side).............. 25 Right Side......................26 Top Side....................... 27 Integrated ETXexpress® Module................28 Riser Card......................28 V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Power Specifications ....................38 Electrical Specifications ..................38 Mechanical Specifications ..................38 Environmental Specifications................39 CE Directives and Standards................40 Technical Appendix - Interfaces...............41 Serial Port (COM1, COM2)...................41 USB Port.......................42 DVI-I Connector (Single Link)................43 Technical Support ....................44 Returning Defective Material ................45 V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Kontron Embedded Computers does not accept any liability for any printing errors or other inaccuracies in the manual unless it can be proven that Kontron Embedded Computers is aware of such errors or inaccuracies or that Kontron Embedded Computers is unaware of these as a result of gross negligence and Kontron Embedded Computers has failed to eliminate these errors or inaccuracies for this reason.
  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user manual. This symbol indicates detail information about the specific product configuration. This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 6: Important Instructions

    This applies to batteries and display, for example. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation Kontron Embedded Computers shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the safety instructions. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Observe the warnings and instructions on the device and in the manual. The device has been built and tested by Kontron Embedded Computers in accordance to EN 60950-1 and left the company in a perfectly safe condition.
  • Page 8 Computers. Maintenance or repair on the open device may only be done out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron Embedded Computers which is aware of with the associated dangers. The device may only be opened for the installation and removal of PCI cards in accordance with the description in this manual.
  • Page 9: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. 7. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive. 8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 10: Instructions For The Lithium Battery

    There is a danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used for replacement. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Fcc Statement

    (2004/108/EC) and/or the German EMC laws apply. If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of add-on cards), the prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery

    Type Label for Systems Product Identification V Panel Express 2-AOHA-xxxx 121/150/170 for V panel Express with ETXexpress-PM Module V Panel Express 2-AOHA-xxxx 121/150/170 for V panel Express with ETXexpress-CD Module On the type label of your system, the "XXXX" group is replaced by Arabic numerals combination according to the ordered system configuration.
  • Page 13: Product Description

    Product Description The V Panel Express is a Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) System designed for high industrial application. The V Panel Express is a workstation system with integrated touch screen display. The system is designed for: Installation in an instrument panel or other cabinets...
  • Page 14 The V Panel Express system ensures at the front side the IP65 (NEMA 250 Type 12 and 13) protection class. The V Panel Express I is a fan less system. The cooling of the V Panel Express is performed by the heat sink surface of the chassis (rear side).
  • Page 15: Front Side View

    At the front side are located: Panel Mount front plate Display (12.1"/15"/17") with corresponding resistive touch screen USB (2.0) connector (covered) Fig. 2: V Panel Express (shown with a 15" display) Front plate (panel mount) TFT display (12.1”/15”/17”) USB (2.0) connector (covered)
  • Page 16: Display

    Do not use a hard or a pointed object to operate the touch screen, since it can damage the touch screen foil surface. Install touch controller software Please download software form Kontron WEB server http://www.kontron.com/ >>Confirm license agreement V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Calibrating the Touch Screen Calibration serves two purposes: Sets the active area of the touch screen Aligns the active area of the touch screen to the screen’s image. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 18: Usb (2.0) Connector

    Carefully touch the location of the markers with your stylus to recalibrate the touch screen. USB (2.0) Connector This connector allows connection of USB-compatible devices. The front side USB port with mounted plastic cover is also protected acc. IP65. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 19: Rear Side

    Product Description Rear Side At the rear side of the V Panel Express are rubber seal, the 12 mounting threaded M4 metric studs and the PC unit with the heat sink. Also are available two screws for securing the PC unit to the display unit (not visible in the picture below).
  • Page 20: Bottom Side (With Interfaces)

    Product Description Bottom Side (with Interfaces) Fig. 4: V Panel Express (interface side) 4x USB (2.0) connector 10 HDD drive cage with knurled screws LAN2 interface connector 11 COM1 (RS232) port connector LAN1 interface connector 12 CF slot (not equipped)
  • Page 21: Interfaces On The Bottom Side (Rear Side Of The System)

    The DVI-I interface (Single Link) supports both digital and analog connections. Digital devices can be connected directly to this interface of the V Panel Express but analog devices should be connected to this interface via a DVI to VGA adapter (not included).
  • Page 22: Power Button

    Therefore, the power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible. LED Control Indicators The V panel Express is equipped with two LED indicators (bottom, rear side). Power LED Lights up green when the system is powered on via the power button.
  • Page 23: Power Led Error Codes This Function Display Four Important Fail Conditions

    >5.2V 3.3V 0..<3.1V 3.1V..3.5V >3.5V Temperature Error …<-10°C -10°C… +79°C >79°C Fan Error …<900 900 1/min...20000 >20000 1/min 1/min 1/min …<900 900 1/min...20000 >20000 1/min 1/min 1/min Battery Error 0..<2.5V 2.5V … 3.5V >3.5V V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 24: Compactflash™ Slot

    Compact Flash™ card can be installed or removed. Removable HDD Drive Cage The V panel Express is equipped with a removable drive cage for a 2.5” SATA HDD. The drive cage is secured to the system with two knurled screws.
  • Page 25 Product Description 2.5” SATA hard disk Removable drive cage Knurled screws V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 26: Left Side (Expansion Card Access Side)

    7 Exhaust openings 8 Interface side (bottom) Fig. 7: Left side of V Panel Express When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Right Side

    2 Heat sink with VESA 75/100 mounting holes 3 Exhaust openings Fig. 8: Right side of V Panel Express When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 28: Top Side

    Heat sink with VESA 75/100 mounting holes Screws for securing the PC unit to the display unit Exhaust openings When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 29: Integrated Etxexpress® Module

    Riser Card The V Panel Express accommodates a riser card with two 32 bit PCI slots. You can expand your system with PCI extension cards as half size length. To expand your system with additional cards, please observe the power consumption specification specified in the “Power...
  • Page 30: Starting Up

    Pay attention to the right polarity of the wires (refer to Fig. 10 and 10a ). The second end of each wire will be prepared as required for the connection to the DC-power supply. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 31: Accessing Internal Components

    Failure to take heed of this warning instruction can result in damage to the device. Please consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the expansion card for instructions before attempting to install/remove an expansion card into/from the V Panel Express. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 32: Installing/Removing The Expansion Cards

    1. Turn off your system and disconnect the power cord from the power source. 2. The V Panel Express should lie on a flat, clean surface with the front panel downwards (Make sure that the display surface is protected against scratching and damage).
  • Page 33 Accessing Internal Components Screws to secure the expansion Free PCI slots (32bit@32 MHz) cars/slot brackets Expansion cards access door with Front panel (detail) knurled screw Changeable Batterie V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 34: Maintenance And Prevention

    Cards” (step 8). The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by Kontron Embedded Computers (Lithium battery 3.0 V for RTC, type: CR2032). Do not dispose of lithium batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials (e.g.
  • Page 35 There is a danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used for replacement. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 36: Installation Instructions

    Leave sufficient space at the interface side for connecting the peripheral devices. Important Instructions! If you mount the V Panel Express into an industrial cabinet, it is advisable to use two people for the mounting, because the system weighs approx. 11 kg (approx. 24,25 lbs).
  • Page 37: Operating System And Hardware Component Drivers

    To expand your system with additional cards, please observe the power consumption specification specified in the “Power Specifications” chapter and that every additional card does not exceed 25 W power consumption. V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 38: Main Specifications

    (on the front panel) HDD LED On the bottom side DC Power Plug VESA 75/100 Rear side compliant Please refer to the actually data sheet on our web Operating System page: www.kontron.com Search for the product name. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 39: Power Specifications

    24 VDC PSU +/- 20% A: max. 5,4A V Panel Express 170 24 VDC PSU+/- 20% A: max. 5,4A Mechanical Specifications Weight 11 kg (24,25 lbs.) max (without packaging) Zinc-coated steel, Aluminum front bezel Housing V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 40: Environmental Specifications

    15 G, 11 ms duration, half sine Operating Shock Storage / Transit Shock 30 G, 11 ms duration, half sine Operating Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 1.0 G Storage / Transit Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 2.0 G V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 41: Ce Directives And Standards

    UL 60950-1, First Edition Standards EUROPE Generic emission standard for industrial environments (Emission): EN 61000-6-4 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments (Immunity): EN 61000-6-2 U.S.A. FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class A V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 42: Technical Appendix - Interfaces

    9-pin D-SUB Plug (male) DCD (Data Carrier Detect) RXD (Receive Data) TXD (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) GND (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) RTS (Request to Send) CTS (Clear to Send) (Ring Indicator) V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 43: Usb Port

    Technical Appendix - Interfaces USB Port Pin Signal Name 4-pin USB Socket Type A Version 2.0/1.1 Data- Data+ V Panel Express – User’ Manual...
  • Page 44: Dvi-I Connector (Single Link)

    Differential TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Shield 20–21 TMDS Shield TMDSSCL– Differential TMDS Clock– TMDSSCL+ Differential TMDS Clock + DVI_R Analog red DVI_G Analog green DVI_B Analog blue DVI_HS Analog HSYNC Analog GND Analog Ground V Panel Express – User’s Manual...
  • Page 45: Technical Support

    Be ready to explain the nature of your problem to the service technician. If you have questions about Kontron Embedded Computers or our products and services, you may reach us at the aforementioned numbers, or at: www.kontron.com...
  • Page 46: Returning Defective Material

    5. When returning a unit. • Ensure that the unit is properly packed in the original box. • Include a copy of the RMA form. V Panel Express – User’s Manual...

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