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  • Page 2 MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 2 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 DOCUMENT VERSIONS Date Description 26.06.2008 Version 1.0 Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTIONS ....................... 17 Epec Mobile PC CPU ....................17 Epec Mobile PC's CPU connector unit/mounting plate..........18 Standard connector interface of Epec Mobile PC's CPU .......... 19 Epec Mobile PC's display connector interface ............25 INSTALLATION....................... 28 Accessories and instructions when installing with the mounting plate...... 29 Mounting accessories for a model installed without the mounting plate....
  • Page 4 14.4 Modem testing ......................41 14.5 Testing GPS module and GPRS modem telecommunications........42 EXTERNAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE .............. 43 15.1 Epec Mobile PC Buttons and indicator LED’s ............43 15.2 Functions of the indicator LED’s................44 15.2.1 Power LED ..................... 44 15.2.2 Heating LED....................

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Pentium M is a registered ® Intel product and Epec Mobile PC is an Epec Oy brand™. Windows is Microsoft's registered ® product.

  • Page 6: Peripherals And How To Connect Them

    The vehicle must be stopped for the manual use of the Epec Mobile PC or to repair a fault. When operating the vehicle, all peripherals, such as the keyboard and mouse, must be kept in a place set aside for them in order to avoid traffic accidents.

  • Page 7: Symbols

    Device quality assurance and testing are indicated with a separate designation that shows the tester's initials and the testing date. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 8: Epec Oy

    We believe that we know control systems for challenging conditions and we are able to offer a total solution from control units to project services and designing. Epec is a reliable, sound partner, whose outlets in Seinäjoki and Kajaani offer our customers first-rate service solutions. Several international companies have chosen Epec Oy as their key supplier.

  • Page 9: Warranty Conditions

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 9 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 WARRANTY CONDITIONS The product is subject to Epec Oy's general sales and warranty conditions. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 10: Epec Mobile Pc

    Today machines and vehicles carry an increasing number of electronic actuators. It is important that the driver can use the hardware easily. Epec Mobile PC is just the right solution to address the properties required by the operating environment.

  • Page 11: Identification Information

    8. Operating system licence label 5.1-1 Epec Mobile PC's CPU identification information Display unit identification information Epec Mobile PC's display unit identification information can be found at the back of the display casing. 1. Model 2. Date 3. Serial number 4.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Alarm indicator LED, Heating LED, Hard disk indicator LED Dimensions 305.5mm (w) x 241mm (d) x 92mm (h) Weight 4.9kg Operating temperature -40°C…+50°C Storage temperature -40°C…+60°C IP class IP54 [IP65 option] Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 13: Epec Mobile Pc's Display

    Casing material Aluminium Weight 2.9 kg (8.8 lbs) Fastening Removable or panel fastening Operating temperature -40... +50° C Storage temperature -40... +60°C IP class IP54 [IP65 Option] Touch Screen [Option] Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 14: Device Structure And Dimensions

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 14 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 DEVICE STRUCTURE AND DIMENSIONS Epec Mobile PC 241mm 7.1-1 Epec Mobile PC's structure and dimensions Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 15: Epec Mobile Pc's Display

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 15 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 Epec Mobile PC's display 60mm 310mm 7.2-1 Epec Mobile PC's display Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 16: Structure And Accessories

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 16 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 Structure and accessories 7.3-1 Structure of display and central processing units Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 17: Connections

    17 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 CONNECTIONS Epec Mobile PC CPU 8.1-1 Card slots and connectors of Epec Mobile PC's CPU Legend of numbers: 1. SIM card slot, push-push lock 2. Compact Flash card slot 3. Connector for signal and antenna connections 4.

  • Page 18: Epec Mobile Pc's Cpu Connector Unit/Mounting Plate

    1. Grounding slip between the casing and connector unit 2. Connector for signal and antenna connecting 3. Connector for signal connecting 4. Locking hole in the mounting plate (mounting plate available as an accessory) Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 19: Standard Connector Interface Of Epec Mobile Pc's Cpu

    2 x camera inputs, 15pin D-Sub female CAN1/CAN2 CAN1 and 2, 9pin D-Sub female Power supply and I/O connector, 13W3 male 8.3-1 Standard connector interface of Epec Mobile PC's CPU Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 20 2. GND (Additional grounding point); Signal Additional grounding 3. KB (PS/2 keyboard, 6pin Mini-DIN); Signal KB DATA KB CLK 4. MB (PS/2 mouse, 6pin Mini-DIN); Signal MS DATA MS CLK Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 21 CTS |<- RI |<- 7. COM 3 (Serial port 3, 9pin D-sub male); Signal DCD |<- RxD |<- TxD |-> DTR |-> DSR |<- RTS |-> CTS |<- RI |<- Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 22 MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 22 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 8. COM2/COM4 (Serial port 2 and 4, 15pin D- Signal COM4 RxD |<- (Reserved if the internal sub male); GPS is in use) Reserved. Do not connect Reserved. Do not connect Reserved.
  • Page 23 14. CAN 1-2 (2 CAN connections, 9pin D-Sub female); Signal CHGND CAN2H CAN2L CAN1H CAN1L CAN2H CAN2L CAN1H CAN1L NOTE! The order of CAN connector pins differs from the CANopen standard. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 24 External temperature sensor (LM335AZ or corresponding) ANIN- (0V … 5V) Differential analogue input +12V input for UPS (15A Fuse) (min. 1.5mm²) +24V input (15A Fuse) (min. 1.5mm²) CHGND input (min. 1.5mm²) Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 25: Epec Mobile Pc's Display Connector Interface

    USB Hub connector, 1x USB-B USB 5-6 USB connector 5 and 6, 2 USB-A Disp Data Display data connector, DVI-I USB 7-8 USB connector 7-8, 2 USB-A 8.4-1 Epec Mobile PC's display connector interface Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 26 BACKLIGHT ENABLE DISPLAY POWER LED DISPLAY BUTTON 3 DISP. ON/OFF BUTTON CHGND CHGND DISPLAY POWER DISPLAY POWER HEATER CONTROL DISPLAY ERROR LED DISPLAY BUTTON 2 CHGND CHGND DISPLAY POWER DISPLAY POWER Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 27 27 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 3. USB Port (USB hub connector, USB-B); Signal VBUS 4. USB ports 5-6 (2 USB-A); Signal VBUS 5. USB ports 7-8 (2 USB-A); Signal VBUS Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 28: Installation

    When installing the central processing unit or display, switch the system and the fuses off. Epec Mobile PC can be mounted on the machine either as a robust surface installation or as a rack installation by means of a separate mounting plate, in which case it can be fastened and released using quick release locks.

  • Page 29: Accessories And Instructions When Installing With The Mounting Plate

    M6X12 mounting screws 9.1-1 Location of the mounting screws from the side Mounting screws from the bottom: Location of M6X12 mounting screws 9.1-2 Location of the mounting screws from the bottom Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 30 User manual 26.06.2008 Mounting of Epec Mobile PC's CPU onto the connector unit: First phase. Check that the T key is in the ”open” position. Mount the central processing unit as shown in the picture (the rear edge of the central processing unit lies on top of the connector unit).

  • Page 31: Mounting Accessories For A Model Installed Without The Mounting Plate

    User manual 26.06.2008 Mounting accessories for a model installed without the mounting plate Epec recommends four M5x12 threaded screws. Mounting takes place at four points in the cover part of the CPU casing. Horizontal installation: 9.3-1 Horizontal installation Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 32 NOTE! If you mount the central processing unit in a vertical position with the connectors pointing upwards, make sure that the connectors are protected against dust and water splashes. 9.3-2 Vertical installation Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 33: Cooling

    26.06.2008 COOLING Basically, Epec Mobile PC is cooled passively. To ensure the operation of passive cooling, an internal fan is used. The resulting circulation of inside air distributes the temperature evenly to every part of the casing. Casing temperature is guided away from the external surface of the device by means of external fans.

  • Page 34: Pre-Heating And Normal Heating

    50 Wh (Wh – Watt hour) of electricity if pre-heating is used for half an hour. Pre-heating is always recommended when the outdoor temperature might be less than 0 ºC. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 35: Normal Heating

    All of the heating modes are controlled by means of the μC block integrated into the central processing unit. The internal heaters are protected by means of thermostats and against shortcuts, for instance. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 36: Block Diagrams

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 36 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 BLOCK DIAGRAMS 12.1 Central processing unit 12.1-1 Block diagram for the central processing unit Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 37: Display

    MAN000239 Epec Mobile PC 37 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 12.2 Display 12.2-1 Block diagram for the display Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 38: Connection Examples

    Epec Mobile PC 38 / 48 User manual 26.06.2008 CONNECTION EXAMPLES This section discusses the different types of connection examples for Epec Mobile PC. In customer-specific installations, please contact Epec Oy's product support (techsupport@epec.fi). Example 1 The pre-heat system controls the pre-heating (+24V) when the main switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 39 Pre-heating is connected on through a digital input. 13.3-1 Switching example 3 Example 4 There is a constant supply of electricity to the system (+12V). Pre-heating is not in use. 13.4-1 Connection example 4 Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 40: Installation Testing

    ● Measure the connection between the signal pin and protective ground in the multimeter's resistance range to ensure that the resistance value between the signal pin and the cable's protective grounding is ∞ Ω i.e. infinite. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 41: Printer Testing

    14.4 Modem testing Epec Mobile PC includes a quad-band GSM/GPRS modem as an accessory. Test the phone by means of the software that you normally use in your work. To test serial interface, you can use the "execute modem inquiry" key found in the telephone and modem settings (control panel ->...

  • Page 42: Testing Gps Module And Gprs Modem Telecommunications

    - Select transmission speed (e.g. 4800) - Data bits = 8 - Parity = None - Stop Bits=1 - Click OK - Stop scrolling by clicking ENTER and find the row with the letter “E”. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 43: External Functions Of The Device

    Label of the central processing unit: 15.1-1 Button and LED indicators of the central processing unit Label of the display unit: 15.1-2 Buttons and LED’ indicators of the display unit Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 44: Functions Of The Indicator Led's

    User manual 26.06.2008 15.2 Functions of the indicator LED’s This section discusses the functions of the indicator LED’s of EPEC MOBILE PC. 15.2.1 Power LED The power LED indicates four modes in the +12V and +24V system: 1. Central processing unit and display in the pre-heating mode ●...

  • Page 45: Heating Led

    3. Only the heater of the central processing unit is in operation ● The LED of the central processing unit is on or blinks quickly ● The LED of the display is on for 10ms and off for about one second. Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

  • Page 46: Error Led

    Check the condition of external cables, connections and fuses and the position of the main switch. If you do not encounter any faults with an external inspection, please contact Epec Oy's service. The device may only be serviced by an authorized service technician.

  • Page 47: Functions Of Epec Mobile Pc Buttons

    15.3 Functions of Epec Mobile PC buttons 15.3.1 ON/OFF Button The ON/OFF-button starts the Epec Mobile PC system in the normal working and operating mode and alternatively switches off the system in a controlled manner. The controlled switch-off can take place only when the operating system has started. Save all work before switching the system off.

  • Page 48: Further Information

    FURTHER INFORMATION Name of document Document location μC programming Contact technical support Diagnostics Contact technical support/service CAN configuration Contact technical support Product codes Contact technical support/sales Product approvals Contact technical support/sales Epec Oy reserves all rights for modifications without prior notice...

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