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Advantech AWS-825B Manual

Industrial workstation with 15" color crt display
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  • Page 1 AWS-825B/PB Industrial Workstation with 15" Color CRT Display...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, May 1998, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 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 4: Packing List

    Packing List Before you set up the AWS-825B/PB, make sure that the following items have been included in your package, and that this manual is in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • One AWS-825B/PB with 15" CRT monitor •...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB(A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
  • Page 6 - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......... 1 Description ............2 15" color CRT ..............2 39-key sealed-membrane operating keypad ...... 2 Programmable macro function keys ........3 Front-accessible control panel ..........3 Passive backplanes ............3 Convenient work drawer ............. 4 Specifications ...........5 General ................

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Maintenance ........21 Passive backplane ..........22 Power supply ..........23 CRT monitor ............24 Keyboard translator ........26 LED board ............29 Floppy disk drive (FDD) ........30 Membrane keypad ..........31 Touchscreen sensor (optional)......33 Chapter 4 Macro Key Programming ....35 Introduction .............36 Macro components .........36 Macro keys (SF1 , SF2, ...
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting ..........48 Care and maintenance ........48 Timing guide for factory modes ....49 Input terminal pin assignments .....51 Appendix A 15" Monitor Specifications ... 53 General ................54 Input signals ..............54 Operational features ............55 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications ..57 260 watt power supply ........58 Specifications ..............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction • Description • Specifications • Front and rear panel layout • Dimensions...

  • Page 12: Description

    1.1 Description We designed the AWS-825B/PB specifically for the factory floor and other harsh industrial environments. This 19" rack/panel-mount workstation offers full state-of-the-art industrial computing technology packaged within one compact unit. It includes a 15" color CRT monitor, 7-slot passive backplane, slide-out “work drawer”...

  • Page 13: Programmable Macro Function Keys

    In addition, the door offers protection against accidental operation of the unit's controls. Passive backplanes The AWS-825B/PB offers two types of passive backplanes, the PCA-6108C and the PCA-6107P2. They allow you to run your industrial applications from a variety of full-featured CPU cards.

  • Page 14: Convenient Work Drawer

    Convenient work drawer The AWS-825B/PB’s "work drawer" card cage slides out in a snap for reduced MTTR. It makes adding or exchanging plug-in cards and changing power supplies quick and easy.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications General • Construction: Heavy-duty aluminum and steel chassis • Disk drive housing: Holds one 3½" FDD, one slim CD-ROM and one 3½" HDD (slim CD-ROM and HDD optional) • Cooling system: - One 32 CFM fan (flow out) on rear panel for power supply - One 29 CFM fan (flow in) for monitor on rear panel - One 36 CFM fan in the chassis for plug-in cards •...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    310 W (optional) • Input voltage: -38 ~ -58 V • Output voltage: +5 V @ 30 A; +12 V @ 10 A; -5 V @ 1.0 A; -12 V @ 5 A • MTBF: 100,000 hours AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Compact Cd-Rom Kit (Optional)

    24 V input 250 W (optional) • Input voltage: 19 ~ 32 V • Output voltage: +5 V @ 25 A; +12 V @ 10 A; -5 V @ 1.0 A; -12 V @ 1.0 A • MTBF: 100,000 hours Compact CD-ROM kit (optional) •...

  • Page 18: Front And Rear Panel Layout

    1.3 Front and rear panel layout Figure 1-2: Front panel layout Figure 1-3: Rear panel layout AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    1.4 Dimensions Figure 1-4: AWS-825B/PB dimensions Chapter 1 Introduction...
  • Page 20 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 System Setup

    System Setup • General • Detaching the work drawer • Adding cards • Installing optional drives • Attaching cables • Rack/Panel mounting...

  • Page 22: General

    When you receive your workstation you will find a backplane, power supply, and floppy disk drive already installed. Further setup of the AWS-825B/PB is easy. All you have to do is slide out its work drawer module, install a CPU card, optional hard disk drive and whatever additional I/O cards your application requires.
  • Page 23 Figure 2-1: Detaching the work drawer Chapter 2 System Setup...

  • Page 24: Adding Cards

    Secure it by screwing it into the top mounting bar. (See Fig. 2-2.) Connect the card wiring. Add any additional cards or take out cards you need to service. Reattach the hold-down clamp. When you have finished, reattach the cover. Figure 2-2: Installing add-on cards AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 25: Installing Optional Drives

    2.4 Installing optional drives The AWS-825B/PB provides space for three disk drives underneath the work drawer. That is, one floppy disk drive, one hard disk drive and one slim CD-ROM drive. If you wish, you can add an extra hard disk drive and an extra slim CD-ROM drive above the power supply.
  • Page 26 HDD installation Slim CD-ROM installation Figure 2-3: Installing optional drives AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 27: Attaching Cables

    Once you have added your cards, drives and other equipment, and reattached the cables on the rear panel (see Fig. 2-4), you should switch on the AWS-825B/PB and confirm that it works. MONITOR SIGNAL CABLE K E Y B O A R D C O N N E C T O R...

  • Page 28: Rack Mounting

    2.6 Rack mounting The AWS-825B/PB can be mounted in a 19" rack. Ensure that all additional equipment has been installed correctly and that the cabling has been reattached. (See Fig. 2-5.) Remove the screw covers on the front panel. Attach the case to the rack using screws on both sides.

  • Page 29: Panel Mounting

    2.7 Panel mounting Panel mounting the AWS-825B/PB is easy. Just line up the holes in the panel aperture and the holes on the panel, and then secure the AWS-825B/PB to the panel with the mounting bolts. (See Fig. 2-6.) Figure 2-6: Panel mounting the AWS-825B/PB...
  • Page 30 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Maintenance • Passive backplane • Power supply • CRT monitor • Keyboard translator • LED board • Floppy disk drive (FDD) • Membrane keyboard • Touchscreen sensor (optional)

  • Page 32: Passive Backplane

    Follow these steps: 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go. Detach the holding clamp, cables and all the installed cards.

  • Page 33: Power Supply

    TUV standards. To repair it, you must slide out the work drawer. 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.

  • Page 34: Crt Monitor

    3.3 CRT monitor 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer and cover from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.
  • Page 35 Figure 3-4: Removing the CRT monitor - final steps Chapter 3 Maintenance...

  • Page 36: Keyboard Translator

    The output side is connected to the keyboard connector of the CPU card. The input side is connected to three flat cables leading to the membrane keypad and two 5-pin external keyboard jacks. Figure 3-5: Keyboard translator input/output (actual) AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Figure 3-6: Keyboard translator input/output (schematic) Chapter 3 Maintenance...
  • Page 38 To service the keyboard translator: 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer and cover from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.

  • Page 39: Led Board

    Before replacing the LED board, you must slide out the work drawer. Follow these steps: 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1). 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.

  • Page 40: Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    Before replacing the FDD, you must slide out the work drawer. Follow these steps: 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.

  • Page 41: Membrane Keypad

    To replace the operating membrane keypad: 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer and cover from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.
  • Page 42 Figure 3-10: Replacing the membrane keypad AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Touchscreen Sensor (Optional)

    Before you replace it, you must slide out the work drawer. 1. Switch off the power, and detach the main power cord. 2. Detach the work drawer and cover from the AWS-825B/PB unit. (See Fig. 2-1.) 3. Slide the work drawer out as far as it will go.
  • Page 44 Figure 3-11: Replacing the touchscreen sensor AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Macro Key Programming

    Macro Key Programming • Introduction • Macro key overview • Syntax • Using SFED825.COM • Examples...

  • Page 46: Introduction

    (.BAT) under DOS, but there are some differences. In a Macro, you have to specify the ENTER key explicitly. Also, macros give you the option of entering key sequences in an application that was executed by the macro itself. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 47: Syntax

    4.3 Syntax Macro definitions consist of ASCII characters or character codes for special characters (ALT, ENTER, SHIFT, F1, SF2, and so on). These codes are predefined, and SFED825.COM will display them on the screen for you. They are easily recognizable, appearing between the square brackets, "["...
  • Page 48 SFED825.COM displays the codes that you can use for various delays. For example: [86] - wait for 10 seconds before executing next keystroke [88] - wait for 1 minute before executing next keystroke [26]A[90][86][26]B[90] means ALT-A, wait 10 seconds, ALT-B AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 49: How To Use Sfed825P.com

    4.4 How to use SFED825.COM First, copy all the files to your hard disk and/or make a backup disk. When starting the macro editor, you will have to specify either an existing macro script file or a new macro script file. Here we will create a new file by typing SFED825 NEWKEY.TXT [Enter].

  • Page 50: Examples

    4.5 Examples We will explain all macro functions that you can find in the EXAMPLE.TXT macro script file. When typing SFED825 EXAMPLE.TXT the following editor screen will appear: ← → ↑ ↓ Figure 4-2: Macro examples AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...
  • Page 51 SF1 = CD\TOOL[33] SFED825 EXAMPLE.TXT[33] This macro changes to the TOOL directory, then starts up SFED825.COM with EXAMPLE.TXT. SF2 = COPY C:\CONFIG.EMM C:\CONFlG.SYS [33] Y [33] [85] [79] The configuration information is changed by copying CONFIG.EMM to CONFIG.SYS. After a delay of 5 seconds, [85], the macro invokes macro function key SF10, [79], which was defined to reset the system.
  • Page 52 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Rear Panel Display Controls

    Rear Panel Display Controls • Factory presets • Custom presets • Troubleshooting • Care and maintenance • Timing guide for factory modes • Input terminal pin assignments...

  • Page 54: Factory Presets

    (check the six function indicators), and make adjustments with the "∧" or "∨" control buttons. The CPU will automatically assign those adjustments to that particular software. There are 19 sets of memory in the microprocessor reserved for custom settings. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 55: Brightness]

    [BRIGHTNESS] The BRIGHTNESS control functions in exactly the same way as the contrast control on a conventional television set. It varies the overall intensity of the light put out by the screen, or, in technical terms, the black level of the monitor. Initially, set the BRIGHTNESS control to its center position.

  • Page 56: H-Width]

    [POINTER DOWN] The pointer down control button is for decreasing the size of the screen, bending the grid lines inward toward the center of the screen, moving the image to the left, or rotating the screen counter-clockwise. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Pointer Up]

    ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ [POINTER UP] The pointer up control button is for increasing the size of the screen, bending the grid lines outward from the center of the screen, moving the image to the right, or rotating the image clockwise.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Dust with a clean soft cloth, or, if the cabinet is soiled, you can use a slightly damp clean cloth soaked in mild detergent. The screen may be cleaned with household window cleaning products, but avoid using alcohol based solutions or strong acids and bases. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Timing Guide For Factory Modes

    5.5 Timing guide for factory modes Recommendation: To get a flicker-free picture, the modes with refresh rates of 70 Hz or higher and NON-INTERLACED (NI) scanning are recommended. Table 5-3: Timing guide for factory modes 1 ~ 4 MODE NUMBER FEATURE Resolution (H dots x V...
  • Page 60 1024 x 768 lines) Horizontal Frequency 37.88 48.08 48.37 56.48 (KHz) Refresh Rate 60.32 72.08 60.53 70.07 (Hz) Dot Rate (MHz) Sync. Polarity (H,V) Scanning Note: Modes numbered 9 - 27 are reserved for the user's programming. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Input Terminal Pin Assignments

    5.6 Input terminal pin assignments Table 5-5: Input terminal pin assignments Assignment Green Blue Ground Ground Red - ground Green - ground Blue - ground H - ground V - ground H - sync V - sync Chapter 5 Rear Panel Display Controls...
  • Page 62 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix A 15" Monitor Specifications

    15" Monitor Specifications...

  • Page 64: General

    264 x 198 mm (10 ") ° ° Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50 C (32 ~ 122 Operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% −40 ~ +60 ° ° Storage temperature: C (−40 ~ +140 Storage humidity: 10% ~ 90% AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 65: Operational Features

    Operational features Frequency: Variable Max. non-interlaced resolution: 1280 x 1024 Video bandwidth: 85 MHz Vertical scanning frequency: 44 ~ 100 MHz Horizontal scanning frequency: 30 ~ 64 kHz Max. vertical refresh rate: 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 800 x 600 75 Hz...
  • Page 66 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Appendix B Power Supply Specifications

    Power Supply Specifications • 260 watt power supply • -48 V power supply • 24 V power supply...

  • Page 68: 260 Watt Power Supply

    B.1 260 watt power supply The AWS-825B/PB off-line switching power supply is ideal for use in workstations. It has been designed to meet UL, CSA and TUV safety standards. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 69 Output power: Total DC continuous power does not exceed 260 W. Total DC peak power does not exceed 280 W. When the input voltage is less than 100 V , total DC continuous power should not exceed 220 W. Ripple and noise: Peak to peak ripple and noise for +12 V is less than 140 mV.

  • Page 70: General Features

    Environmental specifications Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50° C, input 104/244 V Storage temperature: -40 ~ 75° C AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: International Standards Compliance

    International standards compliance Safety: UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 234, TUV EN 60950 EMI: Conductivity: FCC Docket 20780 (Curve B) VCCI II, CISPR 22 Level B Radiation: FCC Docket 20780 (Curve B) VCCI I, CISPR 22 Level A EMS: IEC-801-2: 8 KV (air discharge), Criteria B IEC-801-3: 10 V/M unmodulated, Criteria A...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    -38 ~ -58 V (continuous operation) -48 V (normal operation) Input current: 10 A max. @ -48 V input Inrush current: 5 A max. @ -48 V input Efficiency: 70% min. @ full load and normal line voltage AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Output characteristics: Table B-3: -48 V power supply output characteristics Noise Total regulation Loading current plus tolerance Output ripple voltage Min. Max. Surge Max. Min. Max. 50 mV +5 V 25 A 30 A 120 mV +12 V 10 A 12 A 50 mV -5 V...
  • Page 74 Voltage limit ranges: 5 V: 6.25 ±0.75 V 12 V: 14 ±1 V -5 V: 6.25 ±0.75 V -12 V: 14 ±1 V AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Reliability

    Reset time: When the power supply has automatically shut down, and the short circuit, over-current and/or over-voltage conditions have ceased to exist, power will be automatically recycled to restart the power supply within 3 seconds of such return to normal conditions. No load start: When the power supply is switched on but with no load connected, the power supply does not get damaged, and it is still completely...

  • Page 76: Dc Output Wire List

    +12 V Yellow PA-1 +12 V Yellow PA-2 Black 480424-0 61314 +30/-10 PA-3 Black or equivalent equivalent PA-4 +5 V PB-1 +12 V Yellow PB-2 Black 480424-0 61314 +30/-10 PB-3 Black or equivalent equivalent PB-4 +5 V AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    B.3 24 V power supply This is a DC to DC switching mode power supply with a 24 V input. Specifications Input voltage: +19 ~ +32 V (normal operation) Input current: 16 A max. @ +24 V input Inrush current: 10 A max.
  • Page 78 100 to 500 ms after all output DC voltages are operating within their respective regulation limits. Power fail signal: This will activate at least 0.5 ms before any of the output voltages fall below their respective regulation limits. AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: General Features

    General features Efficiency: 65% typical when measured at nominal input and rated load. Input protection: Protection against wrong polarity if the +24 V input voltage is mistakenly reversed. Output protection: If for some reason the power supply fails to control itself, the built-in over-voltage protection circuit will shut down the outputs to prevent damage to external circuits.
  • Page 80 AWS-825B/PB User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional)

    Touchscreen (Optional) • General information • General specifications • Environmental specifications • Installation of touchscreen driver...

  • Page 82: General Information

    30x magnification, with test unit located approximately 3.8 mm (1.5") from surface of resolution chart Haze: Antiglare: less than 15%, as per ASTM D 103-61 Gloss: Antiglare: 96 ± gloss units, as per ASTM D 2457-70 AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 83: Environmental Specifications

    C.3 Environmental specifications Temperature: -10° ~ 50° C (operating) -40° ~ 71° C (non-operating) Relative humidity: 90 RH at 35° C (operating) 90 RH at 35° C for 240 hours, noncondensing (non-operating) Chemical resistance: The active area of the touchscreen is resistant to the following chemicals when exposed for a period of one hour at a temperature of 21°...

  • Page 84: Installation Of Touchscreen Driver

    The touchscreen driver for Windows 95 contains a native, 32-bit driver designed for Windows 95 and a 32-bit control panel program for the AWS-825B/PB system. To facilitate the installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the instructions in this appendix carefully before you attempt installation.

  • Page 85: Installation For Ms-Dos And Windows 3.1

    Installation for MS-DOS and WINDOWS 3.1 a. Execute "install.exe" in the DOS environment. b. Press <Enter> to continue. a. Type the installing path of the ELO directory. a. Select "Dos.." or "Windows..". Windows 3.1 a. Follow the on-screen instructions. D O S Windows 3.1 a.
  • Page 86 Set serial port IRQ to Windows 3.1 Type the Windows 3.1 path. D O S Windows 3.1 a. Add "nomouse.com" to "autoexec.bat" if there is no mouse driver installed. b. If yes, the window disappears. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...
  • Page 87 a. Press <Enter> to continue. Choose "Overwrite...". Windows 3.1 a. Press <Enter> to continue. D O S Windows 3.1 a. Choose "Overwrite...". Windows 3.1 Type "go" to run calibration. Touch fix points to calibrate. Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional)
  • Page 88 Add -M6 behind monmouse in "autoexec.bat" to add "drag". E N D AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

  • Page 89: Installation For Windows 95

    Installation for WINDOWS 95 a. Insert the ELO driver CD disc. b. Select "Start", "Run". c. Type the path eg. "d:\monmouse\ win95\setup.exe". a. Press the "Next" button. a. Set the path of the directory. a. Choose "Typical". Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional)
  • Page 90 Click "OK" to upgrade the driver. Click "OK" to make a backup copy. Click "OK" to start the wizard. Select "PC Bus". Click "OK" to accept the default. AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...
  • Page 91 Click "OK". Exit and reboot. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". Double click "Elo touchscreen". a. Click "Calibrate". E N D Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional)

  • Page 92: Installation For Windows Nt

    Installation for WINDOWS NT a. Insert the ELO driver CD disc. b. Select "Start", "Run". c. Type the path. eg. "d:\monmouse\ winnt\setup.exe". a. Press the "Next" button. a. Set the directory path. a. Choose "Typical". AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...
  • Page 93 Select "PC-Bus". Press "OK" to accept the default. a. Click "OK" but do not reboot. Exit and reboot. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". Double click "Elo touchscreen". Click "Calibrate". Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional)
  • Page 94 Test the calibration. E N D AWS-825B/PB User's Manual...

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