Maintenance Controller Extended (Mtcx) - B&R Automation PC 3100 User Manual

Appendix A
Appendix A
A.1 Maintenance Controller Extended (MTCX)
The MTCX controller (FPGA processor) is located on the mainboard (component of every system unit) of the
APC3100 and PPC3100 device.
The MTCX is responsible for the following monitoring and control functions:
• Power failure logic and power on logic (power OK sequencing)
• Watchdog handling (NMI/reset handling)
• Temperature monitoring and fan control
• Key and LED handling/coordination (matrix keyboard of B&R panels)
• Advanced desktop operation (buttons, USB forwarding)
• Daisy chain display operation (touch screen, USB redirection)
• Panel locking mechanism (configurable via the ADI Control Center)
• Backlight control of a connected B&R display
• Calculating statistical data: Power-on cycles, power-on hours and fan hours (resolution: 15 min)
• SDL data transfer (display, matrix keyboard, touch screen, service data, USB)
• LED status indicators (Power, Disk, Link, Run)
• Optimal (default) BIOS settings are reported to BIOS by the MTCX depending on the existing hardware.
The functions of the MTCX can be extended by upgrading the firmware
approved Microsoft Windows operating systems using the ADI Control Center.
Available for download from the Downloads section of the B&R website (www.br-automation.com).
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