INDEX OVERVIEW..............................1-1 INTRODUCTION ..........................1-1 THE SYSTEM..........................1-2 1.2.1 System – Front panel ....................... 1-3 1.2.2 System – Rear panel......................1-3 1.2.3 System – View of the inside ..................... 1-4 1.2.4 System – Full view ......................1-5 MOTHERBOARD ..........................1-7 1.3.1 Motherboard connectors ....................
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INSTALLATION............................2-1 INTRODUCTION ..........................2-1 2.1.1 General warnings ......................2-1 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM ......................2-1 INSTALLATION OF THE HARDWARE................... 2-2 2.3.1 Rear panel........................2-2 2.3.2 Front panel ........................2-2 INSTALLATION OF THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY (FIELD OPTION) ..........2-3 INSTALLATION OF THE BADGE READER (FIELD OPTION)............2-4 INSTALLATION OF THE SECOND DISPLAY (FIELD OPTION)............
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FOREWORD This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing and servicing Explor@ 200XS –300XS systems. It provides all the information necessary for correct product maintenance. SUMMARY This manual comprises the following chapters. • Chapter 1 provides general information about the system. •...
1. OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The system described in this manual is a web cash able to operate as stand-alone or integrated in complex architectures. The main requirements of the reference environment include high level customization of retail and management activities and, generally, highly flexible configuration of the appliances for insertion in the management system.
THE SYSTEM The Explor@ 200XS-300XS system has been designed so that all the components necessary for system functioning (CPU, RAM and various boards) are located immediately behind the LCD display module with touch screen. The rear cover of the module must be removed in order to operate on these components. The I/O interfaces are located in the front panel (USB and CD-ROM player) and in the rear panel which is accessed, after removing the box, by lifting the protective cover, as shown in the figure below.
1.2.1 System – Front panel ON/OFF BUTTON CD-ROM USB 2.0 Figure 1-6 1.2.2 System – Rear panel USB 12V POWER CASH DRAWER MAINS SUPPLY COM4 POWER SUPPLY KEYBOARD/MOUSE COM1 COM2 COM3 UNIT FAN USB 24V POWER Figure 1-7 XZAC4074 Service Manual...
1.3.1 Motherboard connectors The connectors not mentioned in the table below are not used. Connector Function Connector Function COM5 for Touch screen Compact flash connector Dual Channel LCD interface FAN CPU1 CPU fan power supply Inverter PWR1 Power connector I/O board connection PWR2 Power connector CN10...
1.3.2.6 Jumper JP6 – LCD ID Setting JP6 (pins closed) Panel Resolution Channel Number 640 X 480 640 X 480 Single CLOSED Single 18 bit 18 bit 800 X 600 800 X 600 Single CLOSED Single 18 bit 18 bit 1024 X 768 Single CLOSED...
FRONT PANEL I/O BOARD PWR1 USB1 USB2 Figure 1-12 1.4.1 Front panel I/O board connectors Connector Function Connector Function CN 1 Not used PWR1 Not used CN 2 Motherboard connection USB 1 USB 3 SW 1 ON/OFF button USB 2 USB 4 1-12 XZAC4074...
1.5.2 Jumpers rear panel I/O board To access jumpers JP1 and JP2 of the rear I/O board, operating from under the module, loosen the screw and remove the cover as shown in the figure. The default settings of the jumpers are indicated in the table beside the cover.
BADGE READER (FIELD OPTION) The 3-track badge reader is integrated in the operator display and can read magnetic stripe cards. The data acquired are managed by the application program according to the related functions. The Explor@ system supports PS/2 and RD-232 type badge readers. Both types have the same hardware. BADGE READER Figure 1-18...
TECHNICAL DATA Model Name EXPLOR@200XS EXPLOR@300XS Motherboard CPU Compatibility Intel SK478 CPU Up to P4 2.6G, Celeron 2.5G, Mobile Celeron 1.2G Chipset Intel 852GM&ICH4 FSB 400Mhz System Memory 256 MB DDR RAM expandable up to 512 MB DDR RAM expandable up to 2 banks of 1GB DIMM 2 banks of 1GB DIMM Graphic Memory...
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Model Name EXPLOR@200XS EXPLOR@300XS Internal interface: USB 5 / 6 COM5 for touch screen, COM6 for badge reader VGA (seconds) 1 x 10 pin Controls / Indicators ON/OFF button 1 (frontal) LED indicator 2 (Power / HDD) Power supply Power supply unit 180W ATX –...
1.10 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.10.1 System errors Problem Solution • Check the +5Vsb power supply and make sure that the power cord is The system is not powered connected correctly. • Check that the on/off button is working correctly. • Check insertion or replace the RAM. The system does not start •...
1.10.2 Peripheral errors Problem Solution • Check that the Audio cable is connected correctly or replace the Audio loudspeakers. • If the CD-ROM does not read: CD-ROM • Change the CD used for testing. If the CD-ROM still does not read, the problem is in the CD-ROM.
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Problem Solution • Check that the touch screen is connected correctly. The touch screen does not work • Check correct installation of the driver. • Check correct setting of the COM port. • Replace the touch screen. • Replace the touch screen. Interface board •...
1.11 CONTROL PROCEDURES 1.11.1 Hard Disk control FAULT ANALYSIS: • The Bootstrap does not detect the Hard Disk or takes too long to detect it. • Blue screen. • The system switches off suddenly. • The Hard Disk cannot be formatted FLOW CHART: Press the “DEL”...
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PROCEDURE: To make the following checks, raise and lock the rear cover as described in Chapter 3. • Check that the IDE cable A and the power cord of the Hard Disk B are connected correctly. • Check that the IDE cable of the motherboard C is connected correctly. •...
1.11.2 Power supply control FAULT ANALYSIS: • No power • Sudden power off FLOWCHART: System power-on Power supply on See procedure Power supply OK To make the following checks, raise and lock the rear cover as described in Chapter 3. •...
• To check correct functioning of the fan, with the power supply unit disconnected from the box, short the green and black terminals. Figure 1-22 1.11.3 RAM control FAULT ANALYSIS: • Continuous beep when system is switched on. • The system is restarted continuously. •...
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PROCEDURE: To make the following checks, remove the rear cover of the base module and the RAM as described in Chapter 3. • Check that the RAM connector is clean. Remove any dirt. • Replace the RAM or insert it in another slot. Figure 1-23 Figure 1-24 XZAC4074...
• Connection and power cords List of options (Field): • Windows XP PRO multi-language • VFD Customer display module • LCD 10”/12” Customer display module (specific OLIVETTI option) • 3-track (PS/2 or RS-232) badge reader • Slim CD-Rom player • Epson Standard cash drawer...
INSTALLATION OF THE HARDWARE This paragraph provides the information necessary to make the connections. WARNING! Once the power cord has been connected, the Explor@ system is ready for use. All the following connections, except for the power supply, are optional. 2.3.1 Rear panel Figure 2-1...
INSTALLATION OF THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY (FIELD OPTION) • Position connection cable A in hole B on the base as shown in the figure. • Slide the other end of connection cable A though the support of display C. • Fasten the support to the base using screws D. •...
INSTALLATION OF THE BADGE READER (FIELD OPTION) Two types of badge reader are available: PS/2 and Rs-232. The system automatically recognizes the type of reader installed and no modifications of system setting are necessary. To assemble the badge reader, proceed as follows: •...
INSTALLATION OF THE SECOND DISPLAY (FIELD OPTION) • Connect cable VGA A to the second display. • Fasten the second display using screws B. • Connect the VGA cable C to the base module. Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 After installing the device, check the setting of the COM port used. Refer to the description of the jumpers in the previous chapter.
BIOS To avoid modifications by unauthorized personnel, it is advisable to set a password for operations on the BIOS (on start.-up of the machine, press “CANC” to access the screen page and select the command “Set user password”) . INSTALLAZIONE DRIVER The Explor@ system is equipped with the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System which may be pre-installed or not, as required by the customer.
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• Select the drivers for the 200-300 models. The CD permits selection of the type of driver and the operating system for which it is to be installed. Figure 2-9 XZAC4074 Service Manual...
UTILITY Correct setting and functioning of the following optional devices can be tested using the utility on the “Drivers Bank V1.1” CD: • Cash drawer (Epson Standard). • Badge reader (PS/2 or RS-232). • Customer display. Figure 2-10 XZAC4074...
2.9.1 Cash drawer controller test utility This utility can be used to check correct installation and functioning of a cash drawer. • Connect an Epson Standard cash drawer. • Insert the “Drivers Bank V1.1” CD containing the drivers for Explor@ series models in the CD-ROM player. •...
2.9.2 M.S.R Card Reader Utility – Test program This utility can be used to check correct installation and functioning of the badge reader or, for example, of a bar-code reader. • Insert the “Drivers Bank V1.1” CD containing the drivers for Explor@ series models in the CD-ROM player. •...
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Figure 2-16 TEST KEYBOARD TEST BADGE READER Figure 2-17 XZAC4074 2-11 Service Manual...
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• Selecting the “RS232” option in the “Interface” area shown in the figure, it is possible, clicking on the “Keyboard RS232 TEST” icon, to test the RS232 ports, for example via a bar-code reader. Configure the parameters as required. WARNING! On selecting the COM port, check that this is powered correctly setting the jumpers as described on the previous chapter in order to power the device connected if necessary.
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INSTALLATION OF THE TEST PROGRAM: Figure 2-19 • Start the “KRTest.exe” application. • Select the RS232 option icon and configure the ports. • Using a magnetic card, check correct functioning of the badge reader or check correct functioning of an RS232 peripheral.
2.9.3 Customer pole display This utility can be used to check correct installation and functioning of the customer display. • Connect the display to a serial port. • Insert the “Drivers Bank V1.1” CD containing the drivers for Explor@ series models in the CD-ROM player. Figure 2-22 •...
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• Enter a test and using the “Enter” key or the keys indicated in the figure, select the field required to check correct connection on the display. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Figure 2-42 XZAC4074 2-15 Service Manual...
3. PART DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION This chapter describes all the procedures necessary to disassemble and replace the main modules of the Explor@ 200XS-300XS system. These procedures describe the operations to be carried out in field by service personnel for correct system maintenance.
REMOVAL OF THE CABLE COVER To remove the cover of the base module, proceed as follows: • Loosen the knurled screws A, pull back cover B and remove it Figure 3-1 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. XZAC4074...
REMOVAL OF THE REAR COVER To remove the rear cover of the base module, proceed as follows: • Remove the cable cover as described above. • Loosen screws A. • Using handle B, pull and lift cover C. Figure 3-2 •...
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• Disconnect the power supply connector E and the cable IDE of the Hard disk F. • Remove the cover. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. XZAC4074...
REMOVAL OF THE HARD DISK To remove the Hard Disk, proceed as follows: • Remove the cable cover as described above. • Lift the rear cover as described above. • Disconnect IDE cable A and power cord B. • Operating from above the cover, loosen the four screws C and remove the Hard Disk. Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7 •...
REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT To remove the power supply unit, proceed as follows: • Remove the cable cover as described above. • Lift the rear cover as described above. • Operating from underneath the base module, loosen screw A. •...
REMOVAL OF THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT COOLING FAN To remove the cooling fan of the power supply unit, proceed as follows: • Remove the cable cover as described above. • Lift the rear cover as described above. • Disconnect the connection A of the fan. •...
REPLACEMENT OF THE CD-ROM PLAYER Removal of the CD-ROM player does not require disconnection of any cables as the player is connected directly to the rear I/O board by a specific connector. To remove the CD-ROM player, proceed as follows: •...
REMOVAL OF THE MOTHERBOARD COVER To remove the cover of the motherboard proceed as follows: • Remove the two screws A. • Release and remove the cover come indicated in the Figure. Figure 3-14 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. XZAC4074 Service Manual...
REPLACEMENT OF THE RAM To remove the RAM, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Using a finger, press down clip A of the DIMM slot. • Remove RAM B from the slot. Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16 •...
3.10 REPLACEMENT OF THE CPU To remove the CPU, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Disconnect the 3-pin power cord A of the fan. • Back off the four screws B in order to remove the fan C. •...
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• Press lever F down and to the left and lift the CPU G. Figure 3-19 Figure 3-20 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. 3-12 XZAC4074...
3.11 DISASSEMBLY OF THE MOTHERBOARD To remove the motherboard, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Disconnect all the connections to the motherboard. DISCONNECT Figure 3-21 XZAC4074 3-13 Service Manual...
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• Remove the screws A. Very carefully, exert pressure from both sides in order to separate the base module (including the LCD screen) from the housing. NOTE: the photo shows the motherboard released from the LCD in order to facilitate identification of the position of the screws.
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• Loosen screws D and remove the motherboard. Figure 3-24 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. XZAC4074 3-15 Service Manual...
3.12 REPLACEMENT OF THE LOUDSPEAKERS To remove the loudspeakers, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Disconnect the connection A and slide out the connection cable from the ring B as indicated in the figure. •...
3.13 REPLACEMENT OF THE INVERTER BOARD To remove the Inverter board, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Disconnect connections A B and C. • Back off screws D and remove the board. Figure 3-27 •...
3.14 REPLACEMENT OF THE TOUCH SCREEN BOARD To remove the Touch screen board, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Disconnect connections A and B. • Back off screws C and remove the board. Figure 3-28 NOTE: For reasons of space, for the Explor@ 200XS model the Touch screen board is fitted perpendicular to the motherboard instead of parallel to this as shown in the figure.
3.15 REPLACEMENT OF THE I/O BOARD (BACK) To remove the board I/O (back), proceed as follows: • Remove the cable cover as described above. • Lift the rear cover as described above. • Disconnect all the connections on the board •...
3.16 REPLACEMENT OF THE I/O BOARD (FRONT) Before disassembling the front I/O board, it is advisable to remove the front panel in order to facilitate the operation. To remove the front panel, proceed as follows: • Remove cover A (on both side). •...
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To facilitate disassembly of the front I/O board, it is advisable to also remove the power supply unit as described above. To remove the I/O board (front), proceed as follows: • Disconnect connection A. • If necessary, remove the front panel as described above to access the two screws B. •...
3.17 REMOVAL OF THE BADGE READER (FIELD OPTION) WARNING! In the case of packaging and transport of the module, it is advisable to remove the badge reader module to prevent any damage caused by impacts. To remove the badge reader, proceed as follows: •...
3.18 DISASSEMBLY OF THE BADGE READER BOARD To remove the board of the badge reader, proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Back off screws A. • Disconnect connection B and extract the board. Figure 3-36 •...
3.19 REMOVAL OF THE LCD DISPLAY AND OF THE TOUCH SCREEN To remove the LCD display and the touch screen proceed as follows: • Remove the motherboard cover as described above. • Remove the screws A . NOTE: the photo shows the motherboard released from the LCD in order to facilitate identification of the position of the screws.
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Figure 3-39 • For re-assembly, reverse the above operations. XZAC4074 3-25 Service Manual...
3.19.1 Removal of the touch screen To remove the touch screen proceed as follows: • Remove the LCD display and the touch screen as described above. • Remove the loudspeakers A and B as described above • Loosen the screws C. Figure 3-40 3-26 XZAC4074...
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• Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cable from the Wi-Fi Mini PCI card, if present. • Remove the touch screen. Figure 3-41 • For re-assembly, reverse the procedure paying attention to positioning of the seal. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna cable to the Wi-Fi Mini PCI card, if present. XZAC4074 3-27 Service Manual...
3.19.2 Removal of the LCD display To remove the LCD display proceed as follows: • Remove the LCD display and the touch screen as described above. • Remove the screws A. • Disconnect the connection B. • Remove the LCD display. Figure 3-42 Figure 3-43 •...