C h a p t e r 1 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Thank you for purchasing the P1 PowerStation. The P1 PowerStation is a rugged, compact PC that is designed to be used as an industrial operator interface.
Documentation Components Documentation Components The P1 PowerStation documentation set contains all the information you need to configure, install, and use the P1 PowerStation as well as informa- tion about the PowerStation Shell Utility program and the Interact Project Manager. The P1 PowerStation documentation set is described below. P1 PowerStation Template - This document is a full-size template of the P1 PowerStation you can use to prepare the location where you want to install the unit.
Important Concepts • Important - Contains information that needs particular attention while reading the text. Follow this information to save develop- ment time and/or minimize problems. • Warning - Contains information on safety issues. Follow this in- formation to prevent equipment damage or personal injury. Important Concepts Now that you have opened the PowerStation package, you are ready to unpack the unit, configure it, and install it in a permanent location.
Important Concepts Configuring the PowerStation Once you have unpacked the PowerStation and completed the steps listed in the previous section, you are ready to power up the PowerStation for the first time and configure the system defaults. Detailed information on configuring the PowerStation is described in Chapter 3.
Customer Support Services Installing the PowerStation When you finish unpacking the PowerStation and developing an applica- tion, you are ready to install the unit in a permanent location. Detailed information on installing the PowerStation is described in Chapter 4. Customer Support Services CTC Parker welcomes your thoughts and suggestions on our products and services.
Customer Support Services 4. Review Chapter 5 of this manual, Maintaining and Troubleshooting the P1 PowerStation. If you cannot find a solution using one of the above sources, contact CTC Parker’s Customer Technical Support department.You can contact the Customer Technical Support department by phone at 513-248-1714 (24 hours/day for emergency service) or by email at support@ctcusa.com.
C h a p t e r 2 U n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e P 1 P o w e r S t a t i o n The P1 PowerStation is designed to give you an operator inter- face solution that is powerful, cost-effective, and very easy to use.
Display Types Display Types The P1 PowerStation is available with two types of LCD displays: Color STN and Monochrome. Each display measures 5.7 inches across with a resolution of 320 x 240 1/4 VGA. Color STN Display The Color STN touch screen displays up to 256 colors at 320 x 240 1/4 VGA.
Drive Definitions and Memory Map P1 PowerStation Memory Map The following graphic illustrates how the P1 PowerStation allocates conventional memory and extended memory. The range of address refer- ences is listed next to each device. P1 PowerStation User Guide...
Available Connectors Memory Guidelines Refer to the memory guidelines listed below when you develop Interact applications. The following table lists guidelines to follow concerning the use and capacity of memory used for runtime and development systems. Memory Capacity DRAM 4MB standard; upgradable to 16MB. 4 MB will run APM, PTM runtime modules and 2 drivers.
Available Connectors The communication standard you select for COM2 depends on the distance between the PowerStation and the controller as well as the communication standards that the controller supports. Use a standard DB9 connector for communicating with this port. Note If you are using RS-232-C communications, the length of the serial cable should not exceed 50 feet (15 meters).
Available Connectors Pin# RS-232-C Signal RS-422 Signal RS-485 Signal DCD, data carrier TXD-, transmitted TXD-, transmit- detect data - ted data - RXD, received TXD+, transmit- TXD+, transmit- data ted data + ted data + TXD, transmitted RXD+, received RXD+, received data data + data +...
Available Connectors RS-422 protocols, you must change the COM2 DIP switch settings. COM2 DIP Switch Settings RS-232-C RS-422 RS-485 Cable diagrams The following graphics represent the pinouts and cable diagrams required for communicating with COM1 or COM2 using the RS-232-C protocol. Also shown are cable diagrams for communicating with COM2 using the RS-422 or RS-485 protocols.
Available Connectors Important Be careful not to connect any wires to unused connector pins. RS-232-C RS-422 RS-485 Connecting to a PC To transfer files from a PC to the PowerStation, connect a serial cable with a null modem to an available serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the PowerStation.
Available Connectors Connecting a serial mouse If you need to connect a serial mouse to the PowerStation, you must follow the procedures defined in this section. However, CTC does not recommend using a serial mouse for the following reasons: • A serial mouse will occupy one of your serial ports that could be used for downloading or data logging.
Available Connectors 5. Run MS-DOS Edit to edit the PowerStation’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Note You may encounter an out of memory error on your development PC if you attempt to load IPM and MS-DOS Edit at the same time. If you encounter this error, reduce the number of device drivers and/or TSRs that reside in conventional memory.
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Available Connectors 2. Copy this file and MODE.COM into the \STARTUP directory of the IPM project on your development system. CTC provides a copy of MODE.COM on the P1 ROM-DOS Utilities Disk. 3. Run Interact Project Manger (IPM), and download the project that contains AUTOEXEC.BAT and MODE.COM from your develop- ment system to the PowerStation.
Available Connectors Parallel Port The PowerStation parallel port (LPT1) pinout is identical to the standard IBM parallel printer port. The LPT1 connector pinout is shown below. Pin # Signal Name STROBE DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7...
Specifications Keyboard Port The P1 PowerStation’s CPU board includes a keyboard port that accepts any IBM AT compatible keyboard, including 84-key standard keyboards and 101-key enhanced keyboards. Connect the keyboard to the PowerSta- tion using the supplied keyboard adapter cable. Note PC/XT keyboards will NOT function on the PowerStation.
Specifications Physical Specifications Physical specifications include the P1 PowerStation’s physical character- istics, display types, memory specifications, and other physical details. Refer to the table below to learn more about these specifications: Category Specifications Displays • Monochrome LCD, 320x240 1/4 VGA, 16 shades of gray •...
Specifications Electrical Specifications The P1 PowerStation’s electrical specifications appear in the table below: Category Specifications Output rating Input voltage 18-30VDC Output voltage +5V@4A, +12V@0.5A Important The PowerStation’s power supply automatically detects the input voltage level and adjusts accordingly. However, use reliable sources of power to the PowerStation, and isolate all communication cables from AC power lines to enhance noise immunity.
Specifications Environmental Specifications The P1 PowerStation conforms to the environmental specifications listed in the table below: Category Specifications Operating Tempera- 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C) ambient (air temp. at ture: case) Storage Temperature: -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing Shock Rating:...
Replacement Components Faceplate Chemical Resistance Cyclohexanone Sodium Chloride 26% Silicone Oil Trichloroethylene Zinc Chloride 81% Engine Oil Ethanol Cottonseed Oil Cleanser Methanol Glycerin Nitric Acid 10% Grease Replacement Components The P1 PowerStation is designed to be a simple yet reliable unit to main- tain.
Optional Components Backlight Bulb The P1 PowerStation’s backlight bulb has an average life expectancy of 10,000 hours. CTC carries replacement bulbs that you can easily replace without removing the unit from its enclosure. See Replacing the Backlight Bulb on page 55. Optional Components CTC carries two optional components that you may wish to purchase for the P1 PowerStation, an AC power supply and a PC/104 adapter.
C h a p t e r 3 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e P 1 P o w e r S t a t i o n Now that you are familiar with some of the P1 PowerStation’s features, it’s time to configure your system.
Powering Up the PowerStation Powering Up the PowerStation Once you have unpacked the PowerStation, you can power it up for the first time. Complete the following steps to power up the PowerStation: 1. Verify that the power switch is in the OFF position. 2.
Using the Shell Utility Upon selecting a submenu, you can return to the previous menu by: • pressing the PREVIOUS button on the screen • touching outside the pop-up menu area • pressing the left mouse button outside the pop-up menu area •...
Using the Shell Utility MAIN MENU as shown below. Name Description PROJECT Displays the name of the currently loaded project. NAME INTERACT Displays whether Interact software is installed on your TYPE PowerStation. Will display either ‘UNKNOWN’ or ‘EX- TENDED RUNTIME’. MODULES Displays the abbreviated name of each Interact module installed with the application you are using on the Pow-...
Using the Shell Utility key on the keyboard. A page of text is displayed similar to the one below. To exit Help, press the Esc key on the keyboard, or press the right mouse button. If more than one page of information is available for an item, press the PgUp or PgDn buttons.
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Using the Shell Utility If you select RUN INTERACT, the PowerStation loads Interact auto- matically without interaction from the user. When the user exits Interact, the Shell MAIN MENU is displayed. This selection is partic- ularly useful if a power cycle should occur because the unit would automatically run Interact when the power is restored.
Using the Shell Utility SYSTEM CLOCK Use this option to change the PowerStation’s date and time. The range for each parameter is: 1 - 31 HOUR 0 - 23 MONTH 1 - 12 MINUTE 0 - 59 YEAR 1980 - 2099 SECOND 0 - 59 After selecting a parameter, use the Numeric Input Pad to enter the value...
Using the Shell Utility Name Description SOFTWARE ID Identifies the version of the Shell utility. PROCESSOR Identifies the type of processor installed in the Pow- erStation. INSTALLED Lists the amount of DRAM installed in the Power- MEMORY Station in Kbytes. DRIVES Lists the type and size of the drives installed on the PowerStation along with the amount of free disk...
Calibrating the Touch Screen Go To Interact Select the GOTO ITR button to execute Interact from the Shell. Doing so provides the proper environment for Interact to create and use the applica- tions within the currently selected project. The Interact module displayed is determined by the project’s Startup Application configuration setting in the Application Manager.
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Calibrating the Touch Screen 4. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the word ‘Calibration.’ 5. Use the left/right arrow keys to display the VGA#03,720x400(80x25) option, and press Enter. The calibration screen appears. 6. Use an object with a blunt tip to touch the intersection formed between the cursor and the center of the screen.
Configuring the Ethernet Interface 12. Use the left/right arrow keys to display the VGA#101,640x480,256c option and press Enter.The calibration screen appears. 13. Complete step 6 above for each corner of the screen.The calibration utility automatically advances the cursor to each corner. 14.
Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File File Name Description *IPXODI.COM A Novell driver that supports the IPX protocol and other protocols over the same network. *NE2000.COM A Novell driver that supports the NE2000 protocol. It allows the network card to communicate with the network.
Address/IRQ Considerations Command line parameters Description IF EXIST C:\STARTUP\ Call second AUTOEXEC.BAT file AUTOEXEC.BAT CALL if contained within a Project C:\STARTUP\AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\NET\NET.BAT (optional) Load network batch file if unit is connected to a LAN C:\CTC\PSU Start the PowerStation Shell See Resolving AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS problems on page 59 if you encounter problems booting up the PowerStation.
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Address/IRQ Considerations IRQs 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 15 are available to adapter devices connected to the ISA-bus. The PowerStation configures these as shown in the table below. Usage COM2 COM1 Ethernet default Touch Screen P1 PowerStation User Guide...
C h a p t e r 4 I n s t a l l i n g t h e P 1 P o w e r S t a t i o n When you finish configuring the P1 PowerStation, you can begin making preparations to install the unit in a permanent location.
Selecting a Location Selecting a Location The first step to installing the PowerStation is to select an appropriate loca- tion for the unit. This is the most important aspect of the installation process because the location you select can affect the PowerStation’s performance, ease-of-use, life-expectancy, and more.
Selecting a Location Temperature Guidelines You can safely operate the PowerStation at ambient air temperatures from 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C). However, the temperature outside a protective enclosure is generally lower than the internal temperature. Thus, if the PowerStation is operating inside an enclosure at temperature levels above its rated ambient temperature, you will need to cool the enclosure.
Preparing the Location Preparing the Location Once you select a location, you can begin preparing the location to accept the unit. Prior to installing the PowerStation, you will need to create a cutout for the unit and clean the area of any dirt or debris that may come in contact with the unit.
Installing the Unit Installing the Unit Once you have prepared the mounting location for the PowerStation and the AC power supply (if purchased), you can begin installing the unit. Mounting the PowerStation The PowerStation is designed to be mounted using four screws. These screws are secured to the unit with metal clips.
Installing the PC/104 Adapter 2. Connect the ground cable from the power connector to an earth ground. 3. Attach the power supply to the mounting surface using the supplied metal brackets. 4. Connect the power cord from the power supply to an AC power source.
Installing the PC/104 Adapter • Keep the card in its anti-static packaging when it is not installed in the PowerStation, and place it on a static dissipative mat when you are working on it. • Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protection. Installing the PC/104 Card After you have taken the proper ESD safety precautions, you are ready to install the PC/104 card.
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Installing the PC/104 Adapter 8. Align the PC/104 card cover over the PC/104 card. There are three de- tachable sides of the PC/104 card cover. Snap off the side of the cover necessary for the PC/104 card connector to show through. 9.
C h a p t e r 5 M a i nt a i n i n g a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g t h e P 1 P o w e r S t a t i o n The P1 PowerStation has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation even in the harshest environments.
Cleaning the Touch Screen Cleaning the Touch Screen Occasionally, you might find it necessary to clean the touch screen of the PowerStation. Clean the touch screen using warm soapy water and a cloth. You may also use any non-abrasive cleaner. See Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page 22.
Using the Compact Flash Drive Removing and Replacing the Compact Flash Drive Using the steps below, you can easily remove and replace the Compact Flash Adapter: 1. Turn off power to the unit. Important Do not remove or install the Compact Flash Drive while the power is still on.
Performing Internal Maintenance Performing Internal Maintenance This section describes how to disassemble the P1 PowerStation to perform internal maintenance. This section will show you how to perform the following operations: • Remove the backshell • Remove and replace DRAM • Remove and replace the touch screen •...
Performing Internal Maintenance Disassembling the PowerStation If you have read and understand the ESD safety precautions, you are ready to disassemble the PowerStation. Follow these steps to disassemble the unit: Important As you begin to disassemble the unit, you will encounter several different screw sizes.
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Performing Internal Maintenance 7. Separate the touch screen plug from the touch screen connector, and lay the touch screen aside. Note The touch screen plug is attached to the unit, and the touch screen connector is attached to the touch screen. If you are replacing touch screen or backlight bulb, you do not need to remove the backshell.
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Performing Internal Maintenance 10. Remove the five short screws and one long screw securing the back- shell to the faceplate. short screw short screws compact flash drive long screw short screw short screw 11. Lift the backshell off the faceplate and lay it aside. Disassembly is complete.
Performing Internal Maintenance Replacing the DRAM If you need to upgrade or replace the P1 PowerStation’s DRAM, CTC carries replacement SIMM modules. The P1 PowerStation comes with a 4MB 72-pin SIMM standard, but you can replace that module with either an 8MB or 16MB 72-pin SIMM for greater capacity.
Performing Internal Maintenance Replacing the Touch Screen Occasionally you will need to replace the P1 PowerStation’s touch screen, depending on the environment where you are operating the unit. Although the PowerStation’s touch screen can be replaced without removing the unit from its enclosure, it is much easier to replace the touch screen if you remove the unit from its enclosure.
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Performing Internal Maintenance 3. Remove the four screws that secure the display. display screws display screws backlight bulb connector 4. Disconnect the backlight connector cable from the board. 5. Carefully lift the display to reveal the display connector. display connector backlight bulb screw 6.
Performing Internal Maintenance 8. Lift the bulb out of the display channel. 9. Install the replacement backlight bulb in the display channel, and in- stall the screw removed in step 7. The bulb only fits one direction (ca- ble to the left). 10.
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Performing Internal Maintenance 6. Locate pin 1 on the touch screen plug, and align it with pin 1 of the touch screen connector. A “1” identifies pin 1 on the touch screen plug. touch screen connector touch screen plug 7. Connect the touch screen plug to the touch screen connector. 8.
Resolving Common Problems Resolving Common Problems This section provides some basic troubleshooting steps to help you identify and correct problems you may encounter with the PowerStation. If you encounter a problem, please consult this section to see if you can correct the problem yourself.
Resolving Common Problems REM C:\NET\NET.BAT REM ******************************************************** REM Start the CTC Shell REM ******************************************************** CD \CTC The text for CONFIG.CTC appears below: FILES=30 LASTDRIVE=N If at any time you suspect a problem with either the AUTOEXEC.BAT or the CONFIG.SYS file of the PowerStation, use the DOS copy command to create a backup copy of your current file, and overwrite the suspect file with the appropriate backup file.
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Resolving Common Problems During power up, a chirping sound can be heard. 1. The touch screen driver is not loading. Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See Resolving AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS problems on page 59 for more information. a. Verify that the touch screen drivers are being loaded. Look for the following lines: SET TCHPATH=C:\ATS C:\ATS\ATSMOUSE...
Resolving Common Problems 5. Check the PC/104 adapter, if installed. Remove the adapter, and power cycle the unit. If the LED comes on, the PC/104 card was bad. 6. If the problem persists, contact your CTC equipment supplier or CTC’s technical support for assistance. Resolving Problems After Powering the Unit This section lists some possible problems and solutions that may occur after you power up the PowerStation.
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Resolving Common Problems After power up, the touch screen does not work. 1. If the PowerStation appears to be operating correctly otherwise, reboot the unit. 2. The touch screen calibration might be in error. See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 33 to calibrate the touch screen. 3.
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Resolving Common Problems After selecting the Go To Interact button from the Shell MAIN MENU, Interact doesn’t run. 1. Verify that Interact is loaded for this project. Go to the Shell MAIN MENU, and observe the selection for INTERACT TYPE. If the word UNKNOWN is displayed, return to your development system, and download a project that has Interact included.
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Resolving Common Problems After power up, the keyboard does not work. 1. Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the Y cable attached to the keyboard port. 2. Make sure the keyboard is an AT style keyboard NOT an XT style. 3.
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Resolving Common Problems P1 PowerStation User Guide...
Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions General Interact Questions Is my CTC hardware Y2K compliant? All information on Y2K compliance and necessary upgrades is available on our website. Does Interact come in any other language? At the moment, Interact is only in English, but we are working on our French version of Interact.
Appendix B How do I get my application from my development computer to my Powerstation? Use the Interact Project Manager program (IPM) shipped with every Powerstation. Please refer to your Interact Project Manager User Guide for more information. How do I display alarms in a Remote Message Display tool within Panel Toolkit Module (PTM)? When you configure the Remote Message Display tool, put the following Link variable in the Message Text Output field:...
Appendix B Printing Questions 10. If I want to print graphics from Interact run mode, what do I need? You need the correct printer driver in Interact to match your printer. A Printer Drivers Utility program is available. This utility is available to Product Support Program (PSP) members.
Index AC power guidelines 41 dimensions 67 AC power supply 24, 61 display connector 56 alarm display types runtime displays 72 color STN 8 ASCII data 71 monochrome 8 AUTOEXEC.BAT documentation standards 2 command line parameters 36 DRAM troubleshooting 59, 62, 63, 65 picture 54 replacement 23, 54 drive definitions 8...
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Index IRQs 38 optional components AC power supply 24 keyboard port PC/104 adapter 24 connecting a keyboard 19 connecting a PS/2 mouse 19 P1 PowerStation connectors 10 link variables 71 disassembly 51 location of unit display types 8 AC power guidelines 41 documentation set 2 backlight accessibility guidelines drive definitions 8...
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Index PowerStation Shell dimensions 67 MAIN MENU 26, 28 See P1 PowerStation menu definitions 27 PowerStation Shell Utility selecting screen options 27 See Shell Shell MAIN MENU printer Exit 33 parallel 18 Go To Interact 33 serial 16 Help 28 Printer Drivers Utility 73 Settings 29 Product Support Program 72...
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Index Y2K compliance 71 P1 PowerStation User Guide...
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