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- Page 1 Model P1 User Guide CTC Parker Automation Phone:513-831-2340 50 W. TechneCenter Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 Technical Support: 513-248-1714 A3-05087-105...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright © 1999 by CTC Parker 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 CTC Parker Automation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Manual Overview and Support Services ..1 Using this Manual ........2 Documentation Components . - Page 4 Table of Contents Connecting a serial mouse....... . 19 Connecting to a serial printer ......21 Parallel Port .
- Page 5 Table of Contents Enclosure Guidelines........33 Backlight and Touchscreen Accessibility Guidelines.
- Page 6 Table of Contents Replacing the Backlight Bulb ....... . . 66 Installing a PC/104 Card.
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Page 7: Manual Overview And Support Services
C h a p t e r 1 M a n u a l O v e r v i e w a n d S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s Thank you for purchasing the P1 PowerStation. -
Page 8: Using This Manual
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Using this Manual Using this This manual is designed to help you set up and use your P1 PowerStation. The manual lists the PowerStation’s Manual specifications and describes its replacement and optional components. It also explains how to install the unit, how to maintain the unit in good condition, and how to solve common problems that may occur in operation. -
Page 9: Documentation Components
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Documentation Components Documentation The P1 PowerStation documentation set contains all the information you need to configure, install, and use the P1 Components PowerStation. The P1 PowerStation documentation set is described below. Release Notes - This document is provided whenever there is important information about the P1 PowerStation that does not appear in this manual. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Getting Started Getting Started Now that you have opened the PowerStation package, you are ready to unpack the unit, develop an application, and install the P1 in a permanent location. This section provides an overview of these activities. Additional infor- mation is available in the remaining chapters of this manual. -
Page 11: Documentation Standards
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Documentation Standards Documentation As you read this manual, you will notice that it uses the following documentation standards: Standards 1. Important terms are shown in bold. 2. Text to be entered from the keyboard is shown in Courier font. -
Page 12: Customer Support Services
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Customer Support Services Customer CTC Parker welcomes your thoughts and suggestions on our products and services. You can contact CTC Parker by Support telephone, email, or fax. You can also visit CTC Parker on Services the World Wide Web to learn the latest about our hard- ware, software, and customer support services. -
Page 13: Technical Support Products
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Customer Support Services Technical Support Our Technical Support Products department provides service in two areas: training and consulting. CTC Parker Products offers training on all our products, either at CTC Parker in our state-of-the-art training center or at your site. You can learn how to write custom interfaces, develop specialized applications, and implement your complete operator inter- face application. - Page 14 Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Customer Support Services P1 PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 15 C h a p t e r 2 I n t r o d u c 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 interface solution that is powerful, cost-effective, and very easy to use.
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Page 16: Chapter 2 Introducing The P1 Powerstation
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Specifications Specifications This section describes important specifications for the P1 PowerStation. Please familiarize yourself with these spec- ifications before operating the unit. Physical Physical specifications include the PowerStation’s CPUs, memory specifications, display types, storage capacity, Specifications and other physical characteristics. -
Page 17: Environmental Specifications
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Specifications Important For the Color STN display, you must set the Display Color to Color on the Run Mode Display tab in the Interact Settings dialog box. For the Monochrome display, you must set the Display Color to Gray on the Run Mode Display tab in the Interact Settings dialog box. -
Page 18: Electrical Specifications
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Specifications Electrical The PowerStation’s electrical specifications appear in the Specifications 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 accord- ingly. -
Page 19: Faceplate Chemical Resistance
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Specifications Faceplate Chemical The touchscreen of the PowerStation can resist the chem- icals listed in the table below with no visible effect. Resistance Touchscreen Chemical Resistance Acetone Sulfuric Acid 10% Motor oil Hydrochloric Acid Gasoline Toluene Acetic Acid 10%... -
Page 20: Available Connectors
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors • Alcohol (ethyl, methyl) • Automatic transmission fluid ® Important Sustained exposure to brake fluid or Gunk brand degreaser can cause damage to monitor materials. Available The P1 PowerStation includes many of the same ports found on most PCs. -
Page 21: Com1 Pinouts
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors RS-422 and RS-485 communications offer greater noise immunity than RS-232-C. These standards increase the maximum cable length to 4,000 feet (1,200 meters). RS-422 communications are full-duplex (can send and receive simultaneously), while RS-485 communications are half-duplex (can only send or receive at one time). -
Page 22: Com2 Pinouts
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors COM2 pinouts If you need to make a cable for communicating with COM2, the following table shows the pinouts and signal information for this port. COM2 is set to the RS-485 protocol by default. To change COM2 to the RS-232-C or RS-422 protocol, you must change the COM2 DIP switch settings. -
Page 23: Com2 Dip Switch Settings
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors COM2 DIP switch settings If you need to make a cable for communicating with COM2, you also need to set the DIP switch settings for this port. The DIP switch for COM 2 is located on the top of the PowerStation Unit, as shown below. -
Page 24: Cable Diagrams
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors COM2 DIP Switch Settings RS-485 Cable diagrams The following illustrations 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 protocol. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Pc
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors 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. - Page 26 Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors If you still find it necessary to use a serial mouse, follow these steps to configure the PowerStation to accept a serial mouse: 1. On the MachineShop Shell menu, press Exit to enter MS-DOS mode.
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Page 27: Connecting To A Serial Printer
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors Connecting to a serial printer To connect a serial printer to the PowerStation, you must change the mode settings for one of the serial ports to match those of your printer. The easiest way to change these settings is to use MODE.COM. -
Page 28: Parallel Port
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors When MachineShop finishes the download, you will be asked if you want to restart the PowerStation. When you restart, MODE.COM will configure the COM port to the required baud rate. For example, if you are communi- cating at 9600, NONE, 8, and 1, use: MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1 Note... -
Page 29: Connecting To A Parallel Printer
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors Pin # Signal Name DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 - ACKNOWLEDGE BUSY PAPER EMPTY + SELECT - AUTO FEED - ERROR - INIT PRINTER - SELECT INPUT 18-25 GROUND Connecting to a parallel printer The PowerStation can interface with any parallel printer designed for use with IBM PC-compatible computers. -
Page 30: Ethernet Port
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Available Connectors CTC has found that some Microsoft-compatible PS/2 mice do not work correctly with the PowerStation. In addition, connecting any mouse directly to the keyboard port will cause the mouse to malfunction. Ethernet Port The PowerStation has an Ethernet RJ-45 port that allows you to connect the PowerStation to a Local Area Network. -
Page 31: Drive Definitions And Memory Map
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Drive Definitions and Memory Map Drive The table below provides information about the P1 PowerStation’s drive definitions. Following the table is an Definitions and illustration of the PowerStation’s memory map. Memory Map Drive Type Size Letter Compact Flash... -
Page 32: P1 Powerstation Memory Map
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Drive Definitions and Memory Map P1 PowerStation The figure below illustrates how the P1 PowerStation allocates conventional memory and extended memory. Memory Map The range of address references is listed next to each device. P1 PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 33: Memory Guidelines
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation PC/104 Adapter Memory Guidelines If you are using MachineShop to develop your HMI appli- cations, refer to the memory guidelines listed below when you develop projects. The following table lists guidelines concerning the capacity and use of memory for runtime and development systems. -
Page 34: Replacement Components
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Replacement Components Replacement The P1 PowerStation is designed to be a simple yet reli- able unit to maintain. However, if you need to purchase Components replacement components for the PowerStation, CTC Parker carries a complete line of replacement compo- nents. -
Page 35: Optional Components
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Optional Components Optional CTC Parker carries two optional components that you may wish to purchase for the PowerStation: an AC Power Components Supply and PC/104 cards. AC Power Supply The P1 PowerStation uses DC power to save space and limit the amount of heat generated by the unit. - Page 36 Chapter 2: Introducing the P1 PowerStation Optional Components P1 PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 37: Chapter 3 Installing The Powerstation
C h a p t e r 3 I n s t a l l i n g t h e P o w e r S t a t i o n You are now ready to install the P1 PowerStation in a permanent location. -
Page 38: Selecting A Location
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location Selecting a The first step in installing the PowerStation is to select an appropriate location for the unit. This is the most impor- Location tant aspect of the installation process because the location you select can affect the PowerStation’s performance, ease-of-use, and life-expectancy. -
Page 39: Electrical Guidelines
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location The PowerStation’s touchscreen is resistant to a variety of chemicals. See Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page 13 of this manual for a list of these chemicals. Make sure that the touchscreen is exposed only to the chemicals on this list. -
Page 40: Backlight And Touchscreen Accessibility Guidelines
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location Also, make sure that the surface of the enclosure on which the PowerStation is mounted is flat and free of raised or depressed areas. Backlight and Occasionally, you may need to replace the PowerStation’s backlight bulb or touchscreen. -
Page 41: Preparing For Installation
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Preparing for Installation Preparing for Once you have selected a location for the PowerStation, you can begin preparing it to accept the unit. Before Installation installing the PowerStation, you will need to create a cutout for the unit and clean the area of any dirt or debris that might come in contact with the unit. - Page 42 Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Preparing for Installation If you plan to operate the PowerStation with AC power, and you have purchased CTC’s optional AC Power Supply and the AC Power Supply Mounting Kit, you will receive with the Mounting Kit a template that you can use to prepare a location for the Power Supply.
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Page 43: Installing The Powerstation
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation Installing the Once you have prepared the location for the PowerSta- tion, you can install the unit. Installation will involve PowerStation mounting the PowerStation and, if you are using CTC’s optional AC Power Supply, mounting the Power Supply. Both procedures are described below. - Page 44 Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PowerStation The AC Power Supply is designed to be mounted using two metal brackets found in the AC Power Supply Mounting Kit. These brackets are secured to the mounting surface using four screws. To mount the Power Supply, complete the following steps: 1.
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Page 45: Starting Up The Powerstation
Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Starting Up the PowerStation Starting Up the Once the PowerStation has been mounted, you are ready to start up the unit. This procedure is described below. PowerStation Before connecting a power cord to your unit, make sure that you have read and understood Electrical Specifica- tions and Testing Specifications on page 12 of this manual. - Page 46 Chapter 3: Installing the PowerStation Starting Up the PowerStation P1 PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 47: The Powerstation
C h a p t e r 4 M a i nt a i n in g an d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g t h e 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. -
Page 48: Cleaning The Touchscreen
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Cleaning the TouchScreen Cleaning the Occasionally, you may wish to clean the PowerStation’s touchscreen. Clean the touchscreen using warm, soapy TouchScreen water and a cloth. You may also use any non-abrasive cleaner. See Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page 13 of this manual for a list of substances the screen can resist with no visible effect. -
Page 49: Removing And Replacing The Compact Flash
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card Removing and To remove and replace the Compact Flash card, complete the following steps: Replacing the Compact Flash 1. Turn off the PowerStation. Important Make sure that the PowerStation is turned off when inserting or removing the CF card. - Page 50 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card The procedure requires the following items: • PC with a Type II PCMCIA slot and 3.5" floppy drive, or a CF card reader. The PC should be running MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 95, or Windows 98. •...
- Page 51 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card The computer should recognize and configure the card as an ATA card, assigning it an additional drive letter (e.g., D) Note In this example, drive D represents the PCMCIA card or card reader; however, your system may assign a different drive letter to either of these devices.
- Page 52 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card 13. Press Enter to execute this command. You will be asked whether you wish to install the standard CTC AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files as part of the installation. CTC recommends that you type Y for Yes.
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Page 53: Reinstalling The Powerstation Utilities
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities 20. Start up the PowerStation. The PowerStation will automatically load the MachineShop Shell. 21. Recalibrate the touchscreen. See Recalibrating the Touchscreen on page 54 of this manual for complete instructions. Reinstalling the The PowerStation utilities come pre-installed on your PowerStation’s Compact Flash card. - Page 54 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities The computer should recognize and configure the card as an ATA card, assigning it an additional drive letter (e.g., D) Note In this example, drive D represents the PCMCIA card or card reader; however, your system may assign a different drive letter to either of these devices.
- Page 55 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities 8. After the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files have been copied onto your system, press any key to continue. You will be asked if this installation is for a model P1 PowerStation. Type Y for Yes. The PowerStation Start installation is complete.
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Page 56: Reinstalling The Shell Software
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Reinstalling the Shell Software Reinstalling the The MachineShop Shell comes pre-installed on your PowerStation’s Compact Flash card. If you need to rein- Shell Software stall the Shell, you can do so by using the MachineShop Shell Installation Disk. - Page 57 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Reinstalling the Shell Software 4. Enter MS-DOS mode. 5. Insert the Machineshop Shell Installation Disk. 6. At the DOS prompt, type INSTALL A:\ D:\ You will be asked if you would like to continue with the installation.
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Page 58: Modifying The Autoexec.bat File
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File Modifying the The lines shown in the following table must appear in the PowerStation’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the unit to AUTOEXEC.BAT operate properly. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file that CTC File Parker supplies includes these lines and is located in the \CTC directory on the PowerStation’s Flash card in a file called AUTOEXEC.CTC. - Page 59 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File Command line parameters Description **SET MACHINELOGIC=C: Sets up MachineLogic \MACHLOG environment variables. CD \NET Loads network drivers --Novell and/or TCPIP LH C: \NET\TCPIP stack. **IF NOT EXIST C: \MACHLOG Loads MachineLogic if \NUL.EXT MD C: \MACHLOG present and set for startup operation.
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Page 60: Recalibrating The Touchscreen
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Recalibrating the Touchscreen Recalibrating The PowerStation’s touchscreen is calibrated before leaving CTC Parker. However, you may need to recali- brate the touchscreen when you begin using the Power- Touchscreen Station for the first time or whenever the cursor location and the location on the screen where the user touches do not match. - Page 61 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Recalibrating the Touchscreen 3. Press the Calibrate Touchscreen button. You will be prompted that a keyboard is needed to calibrate the touchscreen. Then you will be asked if you want to continue. 4. If necessary, install a keyboard on the PowerStation. See Keyboard/Mouse Port on page 23 of this manual for information about connecting a keyboard to the PowerStation.
- Page 62 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Recalibrating the Touchscreen The PowerStation will beep when you touch the correct point. The graphic below demonstrates where to touch the screen. Touch here to calibrate 10. Repeat step 9 for each corner of the screen. The calibration utility will automatically advance the cursor to each corner.
- Page 63 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Recalibrating the Touchscreen 16. Complete step 9 for each corner of the screen. The calibration utility will automatically advance the cursor to each corner. 17. When you are finished, press the Esc key to return to the calibration main menu.
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Page 64: Configuring The Ethernet Interface
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Configuring the Ethernet Interface Configuring the The \NET directory of the PowerStation’s Compact Flash contains a configuration utility and all drivers necessary Ethernet to configure the Ethernet interface on the PowerStation. Interface Backup copies of these files are included on the Machine- Shop Shell Installation Disk. - Page 65 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Configuring the Ethernet Interface File Name Description *NETBIOS.EXE Used by Interact to communicate over a network. RSET8019.EXE Configures interrupts and I/O ad- dresses for the network. TCPIP.EXE Used by the PowerStation for TCP/IP communications. TCPIP.INI Stores settings for TCP/IP communi- cations.
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Page 66: Performing Internal Maintenance
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Performing This section includes instructions for performing internal maintenance on the P1 PowerStation. To prevent injury to Internal yourself or damage to the PowerStation, be sure to read Maintenance and understand the procedures described in this section before performing them. -
Page 67: Disassembling The Powerstation
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance • Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protec- tion. • Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before you touch the CPU card. • Be particularly careful not to touch the chip connec- tors. - Page 68 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 5. Remove the two screws securing the touchscreen to the backshell as shown below. Remove these screws 6. Carefully, lift the bottom of the touchscreen approxi- mately two inches while disengaging the tabs that secure the touchscreen to the top of the unit.
- Page 69 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 8. Place the touchscreen face-down on a clean surface to avoid scratching the LCD display. Note If you are replacing the touchscreen or the back- light bulb, you do not need to remove the back cover.
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Page 70: Replacing Dram
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Replacing DRAM All PowerStations use DRAM that is comparable to that found in most PCs. The size and quantity of DRAM varies depending upon the PowerStation model and the CPU card it uses. However, you can use the same procedure to add or replace DRAM on all models. -
Page 71: Installing A Dram Module
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Installing a DRAM module To install a DRAM module, complete the following steps: 1. Place the new SIMM in the DRAM socket at an angle. The notch in the SIMM should be facing the ethernet port, as shown in the figure above. -
Page 72: Replacing The Backlight Bulb
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 3. To install the new touchscreen, perform steps 6 through 13 of the PowerStation reassembly procedure beginning on page 69 of this manual. Note If you are installing the new touchscreen without removing the unit from its enclosure, skip step 11 of the reassembly procedure. - Page 73 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 5. Carefully, lift the screen to reveal the display connector as shown below. Display connector Backlight bulb screw 6. Disconnect the display connector by gently pulling on the connector. 7. Remove the screw securing the backlight bulb to the display.
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Page 74: Installing A Pc/104 Card
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance Installing a PC/104 The PowerStation comes equipped with a PC/104 adapter, which allows you to connect PC/104 I/O cards to the back Card of the unit for communication with the ISA bus. To install a PC/104 card, complete the following steps: 1. -
Page 75: Reassembling The Powerstation
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 9. Fasten the PC/104 card cover to the back cover, using the screws provided with the PC/104 adapter kit. Perform any cable connections or further setup required for the PC/104 card before re-installing the PowerStation in its enclosure. - Page 76 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Performing Internal Maintenance 6. Locate pin 1 on the touchscreen plug and align it with pin 1 of the touchscreen connector. The illustration below shows where the touchscreen plug and touch- screen connector are located. A “1” identifies pin 1 on the touchscreen plug.
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Page 77: Resolving Common Problems
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems Resolving This section provides some basic troubleshooting steps to help you identify and correct problems you may have with Common the PowerStation. Each problem is described, followed by Problems one or more possible solutions. Begin with the first solu- tion and continue until you have solved the problem or tried all of the solutions. -
Page 78: Resolving Problems When Starting Up
PowerStation Start Disk. These files are AUTOEXEC.CTC and CONFIG.CTC. The text for AUTOEXEC.CTC appears below: @ECHO OFF REM********************************************* REM PowerStation Autoexec.bat file REM Copyright (c)1999 CTC Parker Automation REM********************************************* PROMPT $p$g SET TEMP=C:\DOS PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\CTC REM********************************************* REM Install PowerStation Special Functions if not REM running REM on a P1. - Page 79 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems REM********************************************* REM Load VESA TSR if not already supported by the REM video system. REM********************************************* C:\CTC\ISVESA IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO YESVESA LH C:\CTC\VESA :YESVESA REM********************************************* REM Load the MachineLogic Control Adapter driver REM if it is present.
- Page 80 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems LH C:\NET\TCPIP REM********************************************* REM Load MachineLogic if ML kernel present, and REM set for boot operation. REM (determined by MLDU.EXE return value 0 = REM ENABLED, 1 = DISABLED) REM********************************************* IF NOT EXIST C:\MACHLOG\NUL.EXT MD C:\MACHLOG CD \MACHLOG IF NOT EXIST C:\MACHLOG\MACHLOG.EXE GOTO NOML C:\CTC\MLDU...
- Page 81 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems REM the HMA to conserve conventional memory. To REM load DOS HIGH use DOS=HIGH,UMB -- otherwise REM use DOS=LOW,UMB. REM DOS=HIGH,UMB DOS=LOW,UMB !!! NOTE !!! REM EEM386 can be used to free up more conventional REM memory for use by MachineLogic and Interact, REM by allowing TSRs to be loaded high.
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Page 82: The Startup Sequence Halts With The Amibios
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems file and overwrite the suspect file with the appropriate backup file. For example, if the AUTOEXEC.BAT file becomes suspect, type the following commands at the DOS prompt: copy autoexec.bat autoexec.old copy \ctc\autoexec.ctc autoexec.bat You cannot edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS on the PowerStation, but you can do so on your develop- ment PC by pressing Exit on the MachineShop Shell... -
Page 83: The Led Power Indicator On The Front Of The Unit
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems Make sure that it comes after this line: SET TCHPATH=C:\ATS The LED Power indicator on the front of the unit does not light 1. Check to see whether the power switch is in the On position, and the PowerStation is operating correctly. -
Page 84: Resolving Problems With The Touchscreen
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems 4. Check the PC/104 adapter, if one is installed. Remove the adapter, and restart the unit. If the LED comes on, the PC/104 card was bad. Replace the PC/104 card. Resolving Problems This section describes some problems that may occur with the touchscreen and solutions to these problems. -
Page 85: Resolving Problems After Starting Up
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems 3. Check the touchscreen cable. a. Make sure that the touchscreen cable has been properly connected. Pin1 of the touchscreen plug must be aligned with Pin1 of the touchscreen con- nector. b. Inspect the touchscreen cable for loose, broken, or frayed wiring. -
Page 86: A Ps/2 Mouse Does Not Work
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems 3. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file may be corrupted or may have been modified. See Resolving AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS problems on page 72 of this manual for information about the command lines that should appear in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. A PS/2 mouse does not work 1. - Page 87 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PowerStation Resolving Common Problems See Resolving AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS problems on page 72 for information about the command lines that should appear in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 3. Make sure that you have properly configured the networking software. See Configuring the Ethernet Interface on page 58 of this manual for a list of the drivers that configure your Ethernet interface.
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Page 89: Appendix A P1 Powerstation Dimensional Drawings
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Page 90: P1 Back View
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Page 91: P1 Top View
Appendix A: P1 PowerStation Dimensional Drawings P1 Top View 1.1” (27.94mm) .9” (22.86mm) .1” (2.54mm) .3” (7.62mm) P1 PowerStation User Guide... - Page 92 Appendix A: P1 PowerStation Dimensional Drawings P1 PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 93: Index
Index Index Customer Support Services 6 AC power guidelines 34 AC power supply 29, 77 dimensions 83 AUTOEXEC.BAT display connector 67 command line parameters 52 documentation standards 5 troubleshooting 72, 78, 80 DRAM replacement 64 drive definitions 25 backlight bulb accessibility guidelines 34 connector 66 electrical guidelines 33... - Page 94 Index electrical guidelines 33 User Guide 3 enclosure guidelines 33 parallel port environmental guidelines 32 connecting to a parallel printer 23 faceplate considerations 32 pinouts 22 temperature guidelines 33 parallel printer 23 PC/104 adapter installation 27, 68 specifications 29 MachineLogic 7, 73, 74 power connector 77 MachineShop 7, 21 PowerStation...
- Page 95 Index connecting to a serial printer 21 replacement 27, 65 serial printer 21 troubleshooting software CDs 3 AC power supply 77 specifications AUTOEXEC.BAT 72, 78, 80 electrical 12 boot problems 76 environmental 11 common problems 71 physical 10 CONFIG.SYS 72, 75 testing 12 Ethernet port 80 starting up 39...
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