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- Page 1 PowerStation HPC/HPX Series User Guide April 2007 Parker-CTC Automation 50 W. TechneCenter Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 Part #: A3-06702-101...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright © 2007 by Parker-CTC Automation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Parker-CTC Automation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............Using this Manual . - Page 4 VGA Port ........... Audio Ports.
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Page 5: Introduction
PowerStation, as well as any other documentation and software provided with the PowerStation. It also provides the steps necessary to get your unit up and running. Lastly, you can find information on Parker’s customer service. Chapter 2 - Installing the PowerStation: Explains how to select an appropriate location for the PowerStation, create a cutout for the unit, and how to install the PowerStation. -
Page 6: Introducing The Hpc/Hpx Powerstation
The Remote Configuration is an option that lets you panel-mount the PowerStation computer inside an enclosure and connect to a remote display such as the Parker PHM Monitor. This option may be convenient for customers who want to place a display in one area of the floor and the computer that controls it up to 50 feet away. -
Page 7: Software Components
PowerStation HPC/HPX Series User Guide - This document contains all the information you need to configure, install and use the PowerStation. You can download Parker-CTC product documentation from our web site at www.ctcusa.com. Click on the Support link then select Product Manuals to find the appropriate manual. -
Page 8: Documentation Standards
Chapter 1: Introduction Documentation Standards Documentation Standards As you read this manual, notice that it uses the following documentation standards: Text Conventions Style Type of Text Bold Names of buttons, tabs, menus, menu items, commands, files, keyboard keys, dialog boxes and other important terms. Italic Titles of User Guides, chapters, or sections and cross-references. -
Page 9: Customer Support Services
Customer Support Services CTC welcomes your thoughts and suggestions on our products and services. You can contact Parker-CTC by telephone, email or fax. You can also visit us on the World Wide Web to learn about the latest hardware, software, and customer support services. -
Page 10: Technical Training
Chapter 1: Introduction Getting Started Technical Training Parker-CTC offers training on all of our products, either at CTC in our state- of-the-art training facility, or at your site. You can contact the Training Coordinator by telephone or e-mail: • Telephone: 1-800-233-3329 •... -
Page 11: Installing The Powerstation
NSTALLING THE OWER TATION Once you have unpacked the PowerStation and verified that you have received all of the components you ordered, you are ready to install the PowerStation in a permanent location. This chapter covers the following topics: • Selecting a Location •... -
Page 12: Electrical Guidelines
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location The PowerStation’s touchscreen is resistant to a variety of chemicals. It can resist the chemicals listed below with no visible effect. Screen Chemical Resistance Acetone Sulfuric Acid 10% Motor oil Hydrochloric Acid 10% Gasoline Toluene Acetic Acid 10%... -
Page 13: Field Terminal Wiring Requirements
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location AC Powered HPC/HPX PowerStations come with a built-in A/C power supply along with a power cable. Its power supply automatically detects the input voltage level and adjusts accordingly. However, always use reliable sources of power. -
Page 14: Temperature And Humidity Guidelines
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location Temperature and Humidity Guidelines You can safely operate the monitor within the temperature range specified in the table below. The temperature range is specified inside the enclosure, remember that the temperature within an enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. -
Page 15: Class I, Division 2 Guidelines
Class 1, Division 2 requirements, follow the instructions below. Unpack the PowerStation. Install the PowerStation, refer to Installing the PowerStation on page 2-7. A PowerStation with an AC unit is shipped from Parker as shown in Figure 2-3. PowerStation HPC/HPX Series User Guide... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location Figure 2-3: The HPC/HPX PowerStation with an AC Power Switch Remove the screw and bracket covering the power cord connector. Plug the power cord into the connector. Place the bracket over the power cord and reattach the bracket and screw to secure it to the PowerStation as shown in Figure 2-4.
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Page 17: Preparing For Installation
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Once you select a location for the PowerStation, you need to create a cutout for the unit for all models except the remote configuration. Creating a Cutout Be sure to follow the cutout diagrams in the dimensional drawings precisely. -
Page 18: Mounting A Powerstation With A 10" Display
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation The bracket assembly contains a mounting clamp with “feet” as shown in Figure 2-6. The mounting clamps secure to the PowerStation using a sliding mechanism. You must slide the feet of the mounting clamp into the appropriate slot, refer to the instructions for mounting the PowerStation for details. - Page 19 Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Insert the clamp into the wide end of the slot and slide it to the thin end, refer to Figure 2-10, on page 2-11. Figure 2-8: Mounting the Clamp Figure 2-6a: Side View of a 10” PowerStation Mounting Clamp 10”...
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Page 20: Mounting A Powerstation With A 15" Display
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Mounting a PowerStation With a 15” Display If you are mounting a PowerStation with a 15” display, complete the instructions below: Slide the PowerStation into the cutout from the front. Attach the 8 mounting clamps, with their screws and nuts, to the back of the unit in the spaces provided. - Page 21 Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Figure 2-10: Side View of a 15” Unit with the Mounting Clamps Sliding Mechanism (Insert the bracket here and slide into position) Mounting Clamps Be sure the nuts are tight against the clamps after torquing Bezel Tighten each of the mounting screws against the front of the...
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Page 22: Mounting A Powerstation With A 17" Display
Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Mounting a PowerStation With a 17” Display If you are mounting a PowerStation with a 17” display, complete the instructions below: Slide the PowerStation into the cutout from the front. Attach the 12 mounting clamps, with their screws and nuts, to the back of the unit in the spaces provided. - Page 23 Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Tighten each of the mounting screws against the front of the enclosure. Torque them down to 7 in/lbs. Caution: Do not over-tighten the screw/clamp assemblies or you may damage the monitor. However, under-tightening may not guarantee a NEMA 4/4x seal.
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Page 24: Starting Your Powerstation
TARTING OWER TATION This chapter discusses the following topics: • The PowerStation Connectors • Starting the PowerStation • Drive Definition and Memory • Using the BIOS Utility • Installing a Driver The HPC/HPX PowerStation is shipped with the HPC/HPX PowerStation Documentation and Utilities CD. -
Page 25: The Powerstation Connectors
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation The PowerStation Connectors The PowerStation Connectors All HPC/HPX PowerStations have the following connectors: • 3 serial ports • 2 PS/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse • 1 Ethernet port • 1 parallel port • 4 USB ports •... -
Page 26: Serial Ports
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation The PowerStation Connectors See the HPC/HPX PowerStation CD for dimensional drawings and a diagram to locate the components. Serial Ports The HPC/HPX PowerStation has a serial port that you can use to communicate with external devices at baud rates of up to 115 Kbaud. The COM1 and COM3 ports support the RS-232 communication standards. -
Page 27: Ethernet Port
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation The PowerStation Connectors Ethernet Port The HPC/HPX PowerStation has an Ethernet RJ45 port with an Intel 82562ET 10/100 base-T controller that allows you to connect the PowerStation to a Local Area Network. The system ships with the driver pre-installed. -
Page 28: Vga Port
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation The PowerStation Connectors VGA Port The HPC/HPX PowerStation VGA port: • VESA standard SVGA female DB15 output connector • Supports simultaneous LCD and SVGA output • Intel interloped graphics with 3D acceleration Audio Ports The HPC/HPX PowerStation has three audio ports: out, in, and microphone. -
Page 29: Compact Flash
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation The PowerStation Connectors On/Off Button For DC units, press this power button to turn ON the PowerStation. To (DC units) turn off the hold this button for 8 seconds. It is not PowerStation, recommended to turn off a Windows system without using the proper shutdown procdures (refer to your operating system manual for details). -
Page 30: Starting The Powerstation
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Starting the PowerStation You can use a CF card as the startup drive or as a secondary IDE drive. Important: Do not remove or insert the CF card when the PowerStation is powered on or data on the card can be corrupted. For information on replacing the CF card, refer to Replacing the CompactFlash on page 4-8. -
Page 31: Drive Definition And Memory
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Drive Definition and Memory If using a DC power supply, press the on/off push button. If you are using an HPC/HPX with InteractX software, you are ready to download a project to the HPC/HPX PowerStation. Drive Definition and Memory When you purchase the HPX PowerStation, you can specify the size of the hard drive or the Compact Flash which is the system start drive and project... -
Page 32: Navigating The Bios Utility
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Using the BIOS Utility • Specify settings for integrated peripherals, power management, and frequency and voltage control • Set the shutdown temperature and load values for minimal operating performance • Optimize and load default BIOS settings Navigating the BIOS Utility Each section of the BIOS utility is broken into multiple pages to offer more available options and make it easier to locate information. - Page 33 Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Using the BIOS Utility Figure 3-6: The Phoenix - Award CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu The main menu allows you to access each of the other submenus in the BIOS utility. Table 3-7, briefly describes each menu option. Table 3-7: BIOS Menu Options Menu Option Description...
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Page 34: Standard Cmos Features
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Using the BIOS Utility Menu Option Description Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management (HDD power down, power on by ring, KB wake up, etc.). PnP/PCI Configurations This menu is available only if your system supports PnP/PCI. -
Page 35: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Using the BIOS Utility Figure 3-8: Standard CMOS Features Menu Advanced BIOS Features Another commonly accessed area of the BIOS is the Advanced BIOS Features menu which enables you to change numerous settings in your computer’s BIOS. -
Page 36: Installing A Driver
Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation Installing a Driver Figure 3-9: Advanced BIOS Features Menu Installing a Driver To install or reinstall a driver, simply locate the driver you want on the utility CD that came with your PowerStation and double-click on it. The driver utility guides you through the installation. -
Page 37: Maintaining The Powerstation
AINTAINING THE OWER TATION The PowerStation has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation even in the harshest environments. However, occasionally you need to perform routine maintenance on some of the monitor’s components. This chapter provides instructions on maintaining your PowerStation: •... -
Page 38: Removing The Powerstation From An Enclosure
• Only handle internal components of the PowerStation in an ESD-safe location, using appropriate grounding methods. • Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protection. • Be particularly careful not to touch the components on the printed circuit boards. • Keep any PowerStation part in its anti-static packaging when it is not installed in the unit and place it on a static dissipative mat when you are working on it. - Page 39 Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Remove the screws on the PowerStation as shown below. If you are working with a 15” or 17” PowerStation, there are 10 screws to remove. Remove these screws from the back of the PowerStation.
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Page 40: Closing The Powerstation
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance From here you can add an expansion card or replace the DRAM as necessary, refer to Adding Expansion Cards on page 4-4, and Replacing the DRAM on page 4-7. Closing the PowerStation Replace the backshell on the PowerStation, refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 4-3. -
Page 41: To Add An Expansion Card
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Note The PCI riser card supports either 5V or universal-type expansion cards. They do not support 3.3V cards. To Add an Expansion Card Be sure to observe the standard ESD safety precautions before opening the back of the PowerStation. - Page 42 Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Figure 4-3: Inserting the Expansion Card PCI card inserted into the expansion slot and connected to the tang. Tang Adjust the bumper screws to secure the PCI card. The bumper screw should press against the edge of the card as shown in Figure 4-4. Note The bracket has a number of holes where you can vary the location of the bumper screws.
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Page 43: Replacing The Dram
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Replacing the DRAM Be sure to observe the standard ESD safety precautions before opening the back of the PowerStation. Refer to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions on page 4-1, for details. Note: The DRAM must be a PC2100 184-pin DDR up to 2 GB (200/266/333MHz). -
Page 44: Replacing The Compactflash
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Snap the ears into position to lock the DRAM into place. Replace the back cover, refer to the instructions for Closing the PowerStation on page 4-4. Power on the unit. Replacing the CompactFlash At some point, you may need to replace the CompactFlash (CF) card. -
Page 45: Maintaining The Touchscreen
Calibrating the Touchscreen Calibrating the touchscreen ensures that it is aligned with your display. The monitor’s touchscreen is calibrated before leaving Parker-CTC. However, you may need to recalibrate the touchscreen when you begin using the PowerStation for the first time, when you connect the PowerStation to a new computer, if you are using a remote, stand-alone configuration, or whenever the cursor does not follow the touches on the screen. -
Page 46: Accessing The Powerstation Utilities
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Accessing the PowerStation Utilities Touch the target where it appears on the screen, hold your finger there until prompted to release.The screen guides you through the Touch - Hold - Release process. Repeat the process three more times in the other three corners of the screen. -
Page 47: Powersmart Software
Chapter 4: Maintaining the PowerStation Ordering Replacement Components PowerSmart Software The HPC/HPX PowerStation utility CD also contains the PowerSmart software. This software allows you to keep track of various system parameters, such as: • Minimum, maximum, and current CPU temperature •... -
Page 48: A Powerstation Specifications
PowerStation Specifications This appendix outlines important specifications for the PowerStation. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the specifications before operating your unit. • Physical Specifications • Display Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Electrical Specifications • Testing Specifications •... -
Page 49: Physical Specifications
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications Physical Specifications Physical Specifications The PowerStation’s physical specifications are listed in the table below. Table A-1: Physical Specifications Category Specifications Audio • AC97 Sound with amplified output, microphone input, line input, and CD-input (internal) • Internal Piezoelectric Beeper BIOS •... -
Page 50: Display Specifications
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications Display Specifications Table A-1: Physical Specifications Category Specifications Operating Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Professional System Peripheral • Dual IDE controllers supporting DMA/100 devices Interfaces • IDE Connectors: two standard 40pin and one 2mm mobile Storage • Up to 8.0 GB Type II Compact Flash socket (not hot swappable) •... -
Page 51: Environmental Specifications
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications Environmental Specifications Table A-2: Display Specifications Category Specifications 15” XGA TFT PowerStation Color depth 16.2 million colors Brightness 260 NITS Bulb life 50,000 hours Diagonal size 15.0 Resolution XGA 1024 X 768 Type Viewing angle U/D = 55/80 degrees L/R = 80/80 degrees 17”... -
Page 52: Electrical Specifications
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications Electrical Specifications Caution: Remember that the temperature within a protective enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. Thus, if the PowerStation is operating inside an enclosure at temperature levels above its rated ambient temperature (measured at the vents on the unit), you must cool the enclosure. -
Page 53: Testing Specifications
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications Testing Specifications Testing Specifications The PowerStation conforms to the emission standards for electronic equipment EN61000-6-2 (2001) and EN55011 (A2:2002), shown below. Table A-5: European Community Immunity and Emission Standards Test Specification EMC Testing, Emissions • EN55011 CISPR 11 Radiated Emissions Group 1 Class A •... -
Page 54: Powerstation Touchscreen
Appendix A: PowerStation Specifications PowerStation Touchscreen PowerStation Touchscreen The environment is the area where the PowerStation is located. In general, select a place that limits the unit’s exposure to adverse conditions such as dust, oil, moisture, condensation, and corrosive vapors. T o u c h s c re e n C o n s i d e r a t i o n s The PowerStation’s touchscreen is designed to meet the NEMA 4 rating. -
Page 55: Index
INDEX USB ports 3-4 immunity standards A-6 Numerics VGA port 3-5 input voltage 2-3, A-5 10" PowerStation cover installing mounting 2-8 closing 4-4 location 2-1 15" PowerStation opening 4-2 mounting 2-10 cutout sliding mechanism 2-10 creating 2-7 keyboard 3-3 17" PowerStation Keyboard Mouse Port 3-3 mounting 2-12 Connecting a PS/2 Mouse 3-... - Page 56 Index power supply sliding mechanism 2-8 torque 2-9 AC 2-5 specifications A-1 to ?? wiring 2-3 DC 2-3 display A-3 touchscreen A-3 PowerSmart software 4-11 electrical 2-3, A-5 training 1-6 faceplate 2-2, A-7 physical A-2 testing A-6 recovery 4-10 UL (Underwriters starting your system 3-7 relative humidity 2-4, A-4 Laboratories) 2-1, 2-3...