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- Page 1 P1-10" P ENTIUM OWER TATION User Guide CTC Parker Automation Phone: 513-831-2340 50 W. TechneCenter Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 Technical Support: 513-248-1714 A3-06509-100...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright © 2002 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. While every precaution has been taken in preparing this manual, CTC Parker Automation and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ISO Symbols ..............................9 Customer Support Services .....................10 Technical Support ............................10 Training and New Business Development....................11 Product Support Program ..........................12 Documentation.........................12 Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10" PowerStation ............14 Hardware Overview ......................15 Software Overview......................16 CPU Card ........................17 BIOS ..........................18 Displays ...........................18 CompactFlash Slot ......................19 Ports ..........................21... - Page 4 The RAM test fails, or the total memory installed does not match the total contiguous RAM listed in the display following the RAM test ........................58 The system locks up while starting and will not restart ................58 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 5 Operating Systems Supported..................69 Display Specifications......................70 Environmental Specifications...................71 Electrical Specifications ....................72 Testing Specifications......................72 Faceplate Chemical Resistance ..................73 Agency Approvals......................74 Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings................75 Model: P1-10” ........................76 Front View: Monitor............................76 Left Side View: Components ........................77 Back View: Components..........................78 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview And Support Services
1: O HAPTER VERVIEW AND UPPORT ERVICES This chapter explains what is in this User Guide. It also describes the documentation standards used in the Guide and important customer support services. Chapter Contents What’s in this User Guide? ......................8 Documentation Standards ...................... -
Page 8: What's In This User Guide
This Guide describes the model P1-10" PowerStation from CTC Parker Automation. The purpose of this Guide is to help you set up and use your PowerStation model P1-10". It describes your system and explains how to install your system, how to maintain it in good condition, and how to solve common operating problems. -
Page 9: Documentation Standards
International Standards Organization (ISO) symbol for Caution (ISO 3864 No. B.3.1). Failure to follow instructions could affect operation of the computer. ISO symbol for Caution—risk of electrical shock (ISO 3864 No B.3.6). Failure to follow instructions could cause personal injury from electrical shock or damage to equipment. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 10: Customer Support Services
Asked Questions, application notes, product user guides, and software downloads that may be helpful. • Call CTC Technical Support at 513-248-1714, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. You can call CTC Technical Support after hours for emergency assistance. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 11: Training And New Business Development
Design special modules to perform functions unique to your application Our specialists are flexible; they can create a project development schedule that meets your needs. You can contact Application Engineering Services in one of the following ways: Application Engineering Telephone 1-800-233-3329 E-mail appenq@ctcusa.com P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 12: Product Support Program
You can download CTC product documentation from our website at www.ctcusa.com under Support/Product Manuals. We also welcome your comments on this User Guide or any of our other documentation. Please email your comments to: DocComments@ctcusa.com P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... - Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview and Support Services P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 14: Chapter 2: Introducing The P1-10" Powerstation
OWER TATION This chapter describes the features of the P1-10" PowerStation including the display options, drives, and ports that link the system with other devices. It also describes system peripheral devices and the systems’ expansion slots, I/O addresses, and memory. -
Page 15: Hardware Overview
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation Hardware Overview The P1-10" PowerStation has the following features: • 10" Touchscreen display • External CompactFlash (CF) slot • Three external serial ports (COM1, COM2, COM3) • Parallel port • Ethernet port • Watchdog Timer •... -
Page 16: Software Overview
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation Software Overview Each P1-10” PowerStation comes with one external CompactFlash card that is pre-loaded with the operating system and all PowerStation utilities, including the MachineShop Shell. Backup copies of all installed software are provided on CD. -
Page 17: Cpu Card
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation CPU Card The CPU card in the model P1-10" PowerStation uses a custom, small format form-factor. The CPU card has the following characteristics: Feature Description Size (H x W) 8.0” (203.2mm) x 10.65” (270.5mm) ... -
Page 18: Bios
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation BIOS The P1-10" PowerStation uses a Phoenix Basic Input Output System (BIOS), with 256K FLASH memory. The system BIOS performs two functions: • It performs initialization tasks (testing and configuration of the system’s standard components—... -
Page 19: Compactflash Slot
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation CompactFlash Slot Instead of an internal hard drive, the P1-10" PowerStation has one external CompactFlash (CF) slot to accommodate CF cards. A CF card is like a removable hard drive and provides non-volatile storage memory. - Page 20 Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation Removing and Replacing CompactFlash Cards To remove and replace an external CF card, complete the following steps: 1. Shut down the operating system. 2. Turn off the system. Always make sure that the system is turned off when inserting or removing a CF Warning card.
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Page 21: Ports
PS/2 port(s) COM3 (serial) Power Serial Ports The P1-10" PowerStation has three external serial ports: • These ports are identified as COM1, COM2, and COM3. • COM1 and COM2 are located on the left side of the unit; COM3 is located at the back of the unit. -
Page 22: Com1, 2, And 3 Pinouts
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation When configuring COM2 for connection with a programmable logic controller (PLC), the communication standard you select for COM2 depends upon the distance between the system and the controller, as well as the communication standards that the controller supports: •... -
Page 23: Parallel Port
Do not connect any wires to unused connector pins. Parallel Port The P1-10" PowerStation has one parallel port, located on the left side of the unit. See the illustration on page 21. Pinout data for the parallel port is shown below:... -
Page 24: Ps/2 Ports
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation PS/2 Ports The P1-10" PowerStation has two PS/2 ports located at the left side of the unit—one to connect a keyboard to the system and the other to connect a mouse. See the illustration on page 21. -
Page 25: Battery
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fuse The P1-10" PowerStation has a 5A fuse located on the CPU card (see the illustration on page 17). The fuse is a 250VAC Littelfuse, part #216.315. It is field replaceable by the same model fuse or its equivalent. -
Page 26: System Peripheral Devices
PowerSmart system monitor. Watchdog Timer The P1-10" PowerStation’s CPU card supports a Watchdog Timer. If the processor does not read or write to the timer register within 1.6 seconds, the timer will reset the computer. You can configure the Watchdog Timer within CTC’s Interact software. If you are an Interact user and want to learn how to configure the Watchdog Timer, open the Interact Application Manager online help, and look under Application Settings. -
Page 27: Expansion Slots
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation Expansion Slots The model P1-10" PowerStation supports up to 3 PC/104 expansion cards on the PC/104 socket. The maximum depth for expansion slots is 11". Note Ensure that the total current requirements for all expansion cards installed does not exceed the expansion slot electrical specifications as listed on page 72. -
Page 28: Irqs
Chapter 2: Introducing the P1-10” PowerStation IRQs The P1-10" PowerStation configures IRQs in the following manner: Default Parity/System errors System timer Keyboard Cascade for IRQ 8-15 COM2 COM1 Available Floppy controller Parallel port 1 Real-time clock COM3 Available Touch screen... -
Page 29: Memory
PowerStation allocates memory, and memory guidelines for Interact software users. Memory Modules The P1-10" PowerStation comes with 32MB of SDRAM soldered onto the CPU card in four 8MB chips. In addition, a single socket on the CPU card can accommodate up to 256MB of SDRAM. -
Page 30: Chapter 3: Installation
3: I HAPTER NSTALLATION This chapter provides guidelines for selecting an appropriate location for the model P1-10" PowerStation. It also gives instructions for mounting the system in an enclosure and starting the system. Chapter Contents Selecting a Location ........................ 31 Mounting the System....................... -
Page 31: Selecting A Location
To minimize unwanted electrical interference, select a location away from machinery that produces intense electrical noise (arc welders, for example). If you cannot avoid electrical noise, isolate input power to the system, and separate all data communication cables from power lines. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 32: Temperature Guidelines
Ethernet port, and external CF slot are located on the left side of the unit on the model P1-10" PowerStation. At the back of the unit are an additional serial port and the power connector. Be sure to design your enclosure with these locations in mind. -
Page 33: Mounting The System
Necessary mounting clamps and screws are shipped with your system. 1. Cut a space where you can mount the unit. The cutout dimensions for the P1-10” PowerStation are shown in the following table and in Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings on page 75. -
Page 34: Starting The System
72. 2. Connect the power cord to the system. 3. Turn the system on. When you run a P1-10” PowerStation, MachineShop Shell will automatically be loaded at startup. You are now ready to begin using your system. • If you are using Interact software, refer to the Interact Getting Started Guide for help in developing your projects. - Page 35 Chapter 3: Installation P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 37: Chapter 4: Maintenance
4: M HAPTER AINTENANCE Occasionally, you may need to perform routine maintenance on some system components. This chapter provides instructions for maintenance, as well as steps for solving problems that may occur during operation. Chapter Contents BIOS Setup ..........................38 Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities .................. -
Page 38: Bios Setup
A list of Serial Ports is displayed. See the table below. Serial Ports Address Touchscreen Note The default setting for the touchscreen is [Enabled]. 10. To configure all serial ports to the factory defaults, press F9. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 39: Loading Default Bios Settings
The BIOS Setup Utility screen will appear. 2. From the Main tab of the BIOS, scroll down to Boot-time Diagnostic Screen as shown below. 3. Press the + key to toggle the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen setting to [Enabled]. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 40: Reinstalling The Powerstation Utilities
Chapter 4: Maintenance Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities The P1-10" PowerStation is shipped with the operating system and all of the other software that you purchased. This software is installed on the external CompactFlash card that came with your system. (See Using CompactFlash Cards on page 19 for information about how CF cards work in your system.) -
Page 41: Installing Powersmart For Ms-Dos
CF card before issuing a Stop or shutting down the OS. Otherwise, the last part of the data will not transfer to the CF card. To reformat a CF card for a model P1-10" PowerStation, complete the following steps on a personal computer or laptop: 1. -
Page 42: Maintaining The Display
Interact device (button, slide, etc.). The touchscreen surface is sensitive to scraping, sharp blows, or punctures. Therefore, keep screwdrivers or other sharp objects away from the surface. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 43: Reconfiguring The Touchscreen Driver
If you intend to change the touchscreen settings, change the preceding lines to reflect the new touchscreen address and IRQ. 3. If you modified the file with a DOS text editor, you must restart your P1-10” PowerStation in order for your changes to take effect. -
Page 44: Recalibrating The Touchscreen
4. Connect a keyboard to the system, if none is connected. 5. After you connect a keyboard, press the Yes button to continue the calibration. The Touchscreen Calibration screen will appear. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... - Page 45 After calibrating the touchscreen, verify that the cursor appears on the screen where you touch. If it does not, recalibrate the Important touchscreen. The calibration must be accurate to avoid activating a button unintentionally during Run mode. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 46: Performing Internal Maintenance
Replacement components purchased from CTC are designed and tested to work effectively in your system. • Complete installation instructions are included with each item. Note If you wish to purchase replacement components from another source, check the table of Recommended SDRAM Manufacturers which appears on page 69. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 47: Observing Esd Precautions
Opening and Closing the System In order to perform internal maintenance on a PowerStation, you will have to access the inside of the unit. The P1-10" PowerStation has two main parts: the backshell and the faceplate. The faceplate assembly includes the bezel. - Page 48 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the system. 4. Remove the screws from the backplate of the unit (see the illustration below) and set aside. The backplate is removed and the CPU board is accessible. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 49 To install the backplate on the unit, complete the following steps: 1. Place the backplate onto the unit. 2. Secure the backplate using the five screws removed when disassembling the unit. The backplate is installed. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 50: Changing Jumper Settings
Chapter 4: Maintenance Changing Jumper Settings Like other PCs, the P1-10” PowerStation uses jumpers to control some system functions. This section explains how to change jumper settings in order to: • Enable or disable the Ethernet port • Change the communication protocol for COM2 •... - Page 51 If you want the protocol to be RS-232, set the jumpers as shown in the following illustration. RS-232 Note See also Serial Ports on page 21. For pinout information on all three serial ports, see COM1, 2, and 3 Pinouts on page 22. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 52 50 for the location of these jumpers. The default setting is shown below. Default To clear the CMOS settings, complete the following steps: 1. Set the jumpers as shown below. 2. Wait a few seconds. 3. Reset the jumpers to the default settings. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 55: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
5: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides basic troubleshooting steps to help you identify and correct problems that you may have with your P1-10" PowerStation. Each problem is described, followed by one or more possible solutions. Chapter Contents Troubleshooting Instructions....................56 Problems When Starting...................... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting Instructions
After calibrating the touchscreen, it either does not work or does not follow your finger. Problems with Peripheral Devices A PS/2 mouse does not work. A keyboard does not work. The Ethernet port does not work. Problems with the Autoexec.bat or Config.sys file P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 57: Problems When Starting
6. Make sure that all expansion cards are firmly seated. 7. Close the system. See Closing the System on page 49 for instructions. 8. Reconnect the system to the power source. 9. Restart the system. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 58: The Ram Test Fails, Or The Total Memory Installed Does Not Match The Total Contiguous Ram Listed In The Display Following The Ram Test
SDRAM stick. The maximum amount of memory the P1-10” PowerStation will support is 256 MB. The SDRAM module may not be firmly seated in its socket. Complete the following steps to check that the SDRAM module is properly installed. -
Page 59: The Dos Prompt Is Displayed Instead Of The Machineshop Shell Main Menu
4. Remove the letters if they appear in front of the lines shown in step 3. 5. If you used a DOS text editor to modify the file, you must restart your P1-10” PowerStation in order for your changes to take effect. -
Page 60: Problems Signaled By Powersmart
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Problems Signaled by PowerSmart The P1-10” PowerStation comes with the exclusive PowerSmart system monitor that keeps track of the unit’s power supply output voltage, internal temperature, and hours of operation. It also displays communication errors by any of PowerSmart’s monitoring devices. See PowerSmart on page 26 for information about how the PowerSmart utility works. -
Page 61: Powersmart Indicates A Comm Error
The devices and their locations are shown in the following table: Device Location Microcontroller (87LPC764) Peripheral monitor (DS1780) EEPROM (24C02) 2. Contact our Technical Support department at 513-248-1714 about replacing the device showing the error. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 62: Problems With Displays
4. Make sure that the video cable is firmly connected. 5. Close the system. See Closing the System on page 49 for instructions. 6. Reconnect the system to the power source. 7. Restart the system. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 63: Problems With Touchscreens
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Problems with Touchscreens Each P1-10” PowerStation has a touchscreen display. This section discusses problems that may occur with the touchscreen display. After startup, the touchscreen does not work properly, the touchscreen does not load, or touchscreen calibration is incorrect You may need to reconfigure or recalibrate the touchscreen. -
Page 64: Problems With Peripheral Devices
1. Make sure that you are using a Microsoft PS/2 mouse rather than a competitor’s mouse. Some manufacturers claim that their PS/2 mice are Microsoft compatible; however, they will not work correctly with the P1-10” PowerStation. Do not use a serial mouse with a serial-to-PS/2 port adapter. -
Page 65: Problems With The Autoexec.bat Or Config.sys File
3. Restart the system. Modifying an existing file If you have a DOS text editor installed on your P1-10” PowerStation (see Determining system requirements on page 65 for more information), complete the following steps to modify an Autoexec.bat or Config.sys file: 1. -
Page 66: Verifying The Autoexec.bat File
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If you do not have a DOS text editor installed on your P1-10” PowerStation (see Determining system requirements on page 65 for more information), complete the following steps to modify an Autoexec.bat or Config.sys file: 1. Shut down your P1-10” PowerStation. -
Page 67: Appendix A: Specifications
A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS This appendix lists specifications for the P1-10” PowerStation. Contents Physical Specifications ......................68 Recommended SDRAM Manufacturers .................. 69 Operating Systems Supported ....................69 Display Specifications......................70 Environmental Specifications....................71 Electrical Specifications ......................72 Testing Specifications......................72 Faceplate Chemical Resistance .................... -
Page 68: Physical Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Physical Specifications This section describes the physical specifications of the P1-10” PowerStation. Category Specifications Dimensions See dimensional drawings in Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings. (H x W x D) Weight 13.9 lbs. Processor Intel Pentium 166MHz, 66MHz host bus frequency Memory 32MB SDRAM (4 chips) is soldered on the CPU card. -
Page 69: Recommended Sdram Manufacturers
128MB Micron MT8LSDT1664AB-10EB1 128MB KMM374S1623BT-GLQ 64MB Hyundai HYM7V65801BTRG-10S 64MB Micron MT4LSDT864AG-10EB1 64MB Toshiba THMY6480F1BEG-80 32MB Hyundai HYM7V65401BTRG-10S 32MB Micron MT4LSDT464AG-10EC6 32MB KMM374S403CT-GL 32MB KMM374S823BT-GLQ Operating Systems Supported The P1-10” supports the MS-DOS 6.xx operating system. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 70: Display Specifications
This section describes the display options and specifications of the P1-10” PowerStation. Displa y Options The P1-10” PowerStation comes with the display options shown in the following table. Each display can be ordered with or without a touchscreen, and each color display can show up to 262,144 colors. -
Page 71: Environmental Specifications
1g rms from 10 to 500Hz operating Faceplate designed for Type 4/4X environment Note The unit is only rated for a 4/4X environment if it is mounted in an enclosure that is rated NEMA 4/4X. P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 72: Electrical Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Electrical Specifications The model P1-10” PowerStation accepts DC input only. To apply AC power, you must use an AC adapter. You can purchase an AC adapter from CTC Parker Automation at 513-831-2340. The system’s power supply automatically detects the input voltage level and adjusts accordingly. -
Page 73: Faceplate Chemical Resistance
All system surfaces exposed outside of an enclosure are resistive to the following chemicals: • Commercial glass cleaners • Ammonia (10% dilute solution) • Motor oil • Hydraulic fluid • Diesel fuel • Gasoline (leaded, unleaded) • Silicone-based lubricant • Alcohol (ethyl, methyl) • Automatic transmission fluid P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 74: Agency Approvals
Appendix A: Specifications Agency Approvals All P1-10” PowerStation workstations are available with the following combinations of agency approvals: Agency Approvals Class 1 Div 2 Class 1 Div 2 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 75: Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings
This appendix contains dimensional drawings that you can use when installing the P1-10” PowerStation. To view the drawings in .dxf format or to view a 3-D model of the P1-10” PowerStation, consult the P1 PowerStation Documentation CD that came with your system. -
Page 76: Model: P1-10
Model: P1-10” Front View: Monitor P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 77: Left Side View: Components
Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings Left Side View: Components (Model: P1-10”) P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 78: Back View: Components
Back View: Components (Model: P1-10”) P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... -
Page 79: Cutout
Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings Cutout (Model: P1-10”) P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide... - Page 80 Jumpers, 50, 51 Replace, 20 Pinout Data, 24 Using, 19, 40 Specifications, 68 Config.sys File Troubleshoot, 64 Backup copy, 65 Expansion Slots, 27 Troubleshoot, 65 Max. Depth, 27 Configurable jumpers, 17 Specifications, 72 Configuring Serial Ports, 38 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 81 Opening and Closing the System, 47 Web, 10 Temperature Guidelines, 32 Testing Specifications, 72 Touchscreen, 43, 44, 45, 46, 63, 68 Parallel Port, 18, 21, 23, 27, 28, 68 Field Replaceable, 46 Pinout Data, 23 Recalibrate, 44 Printer, 23 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 82 Training, 11 Troubleshooting, 10, 56 Warranty, 2 Watchdog Timer, 26, 27, 69 Windows 2000, 29 P1-10” Pentium PowerStation User Guide...
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