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Cat. No. V233-E1-05
NSA-Series
Industrial PC
USER´S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. V233-E1-05 NSA-Series Industrial PC USER´S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 NSA-Series Industrial PC NSA12/15-TX01B NSA12/15-TX01S NSA12/15-TX01B-E NSA12/15-TX01S-E NSA15-TX01B-01E NSA15-TX01S-01E User's Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

     OMRON, 2006 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.
  • Page 7 WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS...
  • Page 8 The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products: •...
  • Page 9 PERFORMANCE DATA Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Precautions for Safe Use Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, for the safe use of this product. Precautions for Correct Use Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, to prevent operating failure or malfunction of this product, or to prevent adverse effects on the performance or functions of this product.
  • Page 11 General Prohibition Indicates non-specific general prohibitions. Disassembly Prohibition Indicates prohibitions when there is a possibility of injury, such as from electric shock, as the result of disassembly. Mandatory Action Indicates a mandatory action with the specific contents indicated in the circle and described in the text.
  • Page 12 ON. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. Do not splash with water. • Do not use the product in a location where it might be splashed with water, or in any location near water. Water contacting electrical components may cause electric shock, ground fault, or short-circuiting, which may result in fire.
  • Page 13 Do not place objects on top of the product. Do not place objects on top of the product or press on the product. Doing so may damage the product and result in injury. Do not place objects near the ventilation holes.
  • Page 14 Turn OFF the power supply before doing any work on the product. Do not touch the product case or the heat dissipation panel on the rear surface of the case while the power supply is turned ON because they become very hot.

  • Page 15: Precautions For Safe Use

    8. Connect to the power supply terminal block using a twisted-pair cable with stranded copper wire between AWG16 and AWG12 with a rated temperature of 75 ° C. Tighten the terminal screws to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m (5 to 7 lb·in). Be sure the screws are properly tightened.
  • Page 16 Dispose of the NSA-series Industrial PC according to local ordinances as they apply. 24.Use a PCI Board that complies with the EMC Directive. If a PCI Board that does not comply with the EMC Directive is used, there are certain measures that the user must take.

  • Page 17: Precautions For Correct Use

    This is not a malfunction. · There may be small spots on the display. This is not a malfunction. · The display color may appear to change if the display is viewed outside the viewing angle. This is a basic characteristic of LCDs.

  • Page 18: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. V233-E1 -05 Cat. No. Revision Code Revision code Date Revision content January 2006 Original production September 2006 Added information on the NSA12-TX01S(-E) Toolbar Model and 15-inch Models NSA15-TX01B(-E) and NSA15-TX01S(-E).

  • Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    When opening the package, make sure that all of the parts shown below are included and in good condition. In the event that any of these parts is missing or damaged, contact the sales representative from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 21 Section 1 Overview and Specifications Section 2 Nomenclature Section 3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral Devices Section 4 RAS Functions Section 5 Maintenance Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    Connectors and Interfaces................. 2-3 Section 3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral Devices Basic Operating Procedures ................3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch ......... 3-4 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC ............3-9 3-3-1 Environment....................... 3-9 3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC in a Control Panel......
  • Page 23 Calibrating the Touch Panel ................3-18 Section 4 RAS Functions RAS Function Details ..................4-2 4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OMRON Industrial PCs? ........4-2 4-1-2 Monitoring and Auto-recovery ................4-2 4-1-3 Logging Function and Log Analysis Function............ 4-4 4-1-4 Architecture......................
  • Page 24 Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter..........Appendix-21 Appendix 2-1About the EWF Function.............. Appendix-21 Appendix 2-2 Confirming the Operating State of the EWF Function ....Appendix-21 Appendix 2-3 Enabling the EWF Function ............Appendix-22 Appendix 2-4 Updating Data on the DOM When the EWF Function Is Enabled ...................

  • Page 25: Section 1 Overview And Specifications

    Section 1 Overview and Specifications...

  • Page 26: Overview

    The NSA-series Industrial PC is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Celeron  M Processor that has a built-in 512-Kbyte L2 cache. It also features a chipset with an integrated graphic core that produces sharp images and vivid, realistic graphics. The...
  • Page 27 Overview 1-1-2 Features ■ Windows XP Embedded Windows XP Embedded is an OS for embedded use. This OS includes an Enhanced Write Filter for better reliability. Refer to Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter for more information.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    This contrast value is strictly a reference value at maximum contrast. The contrast cannot be adjusted significantly. It is not the service life, but rather lamp failure due to hardware problems such as a broken wire that is detected. Backlight not lit detection means both backlight lamps have burnt out.

  • Page 29: General Specifications

    The file system is formatted in advance with NTFS. Both C and D drives have been created as partitions. The D drive is used by the OS and RAS Utility to store the event logs.
  • Page 30 Note 1-2: PCI Board Other Than a CLK Board or a CS1 Board Installed The internal temperature of the PCI Board will rise 10°C at slot 1 and 15°C at slot 2. This may place the ambient operating temperature at the high end of the range given in *1-1 above.
  • Page 31 Specifications 1-2-2 General Specifications ■ Note 2: Use the temperature and humidity ranges in the following diagram. Note 3: The Unit may not operate properly in locations subjected to oil splashes for extended periods of time.

  • Page 32: Dimensions And External Appearance

    Specifications 1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance 1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance...

  • Page 33: Nomenclature

    Section 2 Nomenclature...

  • Page 34: Front Panel

    RAS Board self-diagnosis. BATLOW Indicator ERR Indicator The red lamp is lit when the RAS Board backup battery is exhausted. The red lamp is lit when a RAS failure occurs. RUN Indicator The red lamp is flashing while the RAS Board is operating.

  • Page 35: Connectors And Interfaces

    2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces COM Port 2 Connector A 9-pin RS-232C connector. Ethernet Connector COM Port 1 Connector An Ethernet cable connector. It is an 8-pin 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX modular plug. A 9-pin RS-232C connector. PCI Board Slot 1 Mouse Connector A PS/2 mouse connector.
  • Page 36 TX/RX ACT Indicator The orange lamp is lit when sending or receiving via Ethernet. Confirm the safety of the system before turning the power ON or OFF. Note ■ PS/2 Keyboard Connector NSA-series Industrial PC connector: 6-pin female Mini-DIN Connector Pin No.
  • Page 37 • If the same image is left on the screen for an extended period of time, that image will be burned into the screen permanently. Use the burn-in prevention function or periodically change the screen to prevent permanent damage to the screen.
  • Page 38 Nomenclature 2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces...
  • Page 39 Section 3 Installing the NSA- series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 40: Basic Operating Procedures

    3-1 Basic Operating Procedures This section describes the basic steps for operating the NSA-series Industrial PC. Step 1 Install a PCI Board and set the DIP switch (using a PCI Board and Special RAS Board monitoring functions). In the following situations, remove the side cover and install the PCI Board or set the DIP switch first before you install the NSA-series Industrial PC in an operating panel.
  • Page 41 The startup and shutdown monitoring functions available from the special RAS Note Board enable operating system monitoring to determine whether or not the OS started up a specified amount of time after the power was turned ON or a specified amount of time after the system shutdown. •...

  • Page 42: Installing A Pci Board And Setting The Dip Switch

    Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch Follow the steps below to install a PCI Board or to change the default setting of the DIP switch. Removing the Side Cover...
  • Page 43 2. Remove the side cover. Setting the DIP Switch Set the DIP switch only to enable the RAS Board’s special Action on Error monitoring function or to set the ACFAIL signal input method for the external input port (UPS power interrupt signal connector) to “Normally supplies 24 V; Open at PWR-FAIL.”...
  • Page 44 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch Installing a PCI Board 1. Remove the single screw shown in the figure below to detach the metal plate cover for the PCI slot. Screw Motherboard battery RAS board Metal plate cover for the...
  • Page 45 Reattach the side cover and tighten the three screws that were loosened in step 1 to remove the cover. • Use a PCI Board that complies with the EMC Directive. If a PCI Board that does not Note comply with the EMC Directive is used, there are certain measures that the user must take.
  • Page 46 174.63 mm max. 106.68 mm max. Dimensional Reference Diagram with PCI Board Mounted RAS board Motherboard battery battery Be sure to check the PCI Board in the actual equipment to make sure it will operate Note properly after it is installed.

  • Page 47: Installing The Nsa-Series Industrial Pc

    Do not install the Unit in the following places: Note • Locations subject to severe temperature changes • Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications • Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in humidity •...

  • Page 48: Installing The Nsa-Series Industrial Pc In A Control Panel

    1. Cut the mounting hole out from the panel. Panel thickness: 1.6 to 4.0 mm 2. Insert the NSA-series Industrial PC into the hole from the front of the panel. 3. Use the Mounting Brackets provided to secure the NSA-series Industrial PC in the panel.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Power Supply

    • The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.0 mm thick. Note • Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N·m to maintain water and dust resistance. Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped and that it is strong enough to hold the product.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Grounding Wire

    Note copper wire between AWG16 and AWG12, with a rated temperature of 75 ° C. Tighten the terminal screws to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m (5 to 7 lb·in). Be sure the screws are properly tightened. Prepare the connection wires as shown in the figure below. Make sure the bare wires are twisted tightly together.
  • Page 51 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire • Do not install the NSA-series Industrial PC in the same panel as a noise- Note generating device like a motor or inverter. • Make sure the NSA-series Industrial PC is properly grounded to prevent the Unit from malfunctioning due to electrical noise.

  • Page 52: Starting The Industrial Pc And Procedure After Power Interruption

    NSA- series Industrial PC. The input voltage must remain OFF for at least 10 s before it is turned back ON. (OFF/ON interval: 10 s min.)

  • Page 53: Operating Sequence For The External Power Supply

    NSA starts up NSA starts up OS shutdown ends • If the external input voltage is interrupted, it must remain OFF for at least 10 s Note before it is turned back ON. (OFF/ON interval: 10 s min.) • If the external input voltage is interrupted during any operation, including shutdown, that operation may not be successfully completed.

  • Page 54: Installation Procedure

    1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the memory card cover, rotate the cover up to the Install/Remove position, and secure the cover in place. 2. Push the memory card in firmly as far as it will go. The Eject Button will pop out when the memory card is secured in place.

  • Page 55: Removal Procedure

    Install/Remove position, and secure the cover in place. 2. Press the Eject Button. Use your middle finger to press the Eject Button and place your index finger in front of the memory card to keep it from popping out and falling on the floor.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Touch Panel And Display

    Note Industrial PC before you connect the PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 2. Start up the NSA-series Industrial PC and select Start – Programs – UPDD – Settings from the bottom left corner of the screen to launch the settings program.
  • Page 57 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel 4. The calibration screen will appear. Touch the tip of the arrow on the touch panel screen. When that calibration point is entered, an arrow will appear in another location.
  • Page 58 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-20...

  • Page 59: Section 4 Ras Functions

    Section 4 RAS Functions...

  • Page 60: Ras Function Details

    4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OMRON Industrial PCs? RAS functions have important roles in various business scenes using industrial PCs, where high reliability of a PC is required, as well as advanced features and high performance. The OMRON RAS Solution is a comprehensive capability to constantly monitor the system status and send information on any detected error to users and the system.
  • Page 61 RAS information can be monitored: • Motherboard temperatures (CPU temperature and chipset temperature), • Motherboard voltages (2.5 V, Vccp, VTR, 5 V, 12 V, HVCC, 1.5 V, and 1.8 V values), • Cumulative operating times (motherboard/LCD and RAS Board), •...

  • Page 62: Logging Function And Log Analysis Function

    The RAS Utility allows the user to import/export log files. The user may export log files to save logs to a file on a regular basis. The user may also import log files to compare and analyze past logs with logs currently in the memory or to conduct log analysis on another OMRON Industrial PC.

  • Page 63: Special Ras Board Functions

    Set the correct DIP switch settings for the operating environment before you use the NSA-series Industrial PC for the first time. Remove the side cover to set the DIP switch. Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch for...
  • Page 64 OFF: Enables operation when there is an error (default setting). Note: Select the appropriate input method for the system you are using. Be sure to turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external input power Note supply) prior to removing the side cover and setting the DIP switch.

  • Page 65: Motherboard Ras Functions

    CMOS addresses in the chipset. Note: The NSA-series Industrial PC does not have a fan. Although the NSA-series Industrial PC will read RAS data from the super I/O chip Note (SMSC LPC47M192) and the chipset (Intel 855GME+Intel 6300ESB) on the motherboard, it does not do conversions, such as converting to degrees of temperature.
  • Page 66 4-3-2 Unique RAS Functions POST Error Retry Function Normal Mode The message Press the F1 Key to Resume, Press the F2 Key to Setup will be displayed on the screen to abort the startup. Retry Mode The message Press < F1> to Resume, <F2> to Setup will be displayed on the screen for the amount of time specified at the timer setting.

  • Page 67: Setting Procedure

    Motherboard RAS Functions 4-3-3 Setting Procedure CMOS Data Recovery Function BIOS can save BIOS settings to the CMOS and can restore those settings from the CMOS. Function Setting Description Press the Enter Key to save the current BIOS settings. Backup...

  • Page 68: Ras Utility Functions

    The following procedure enables the Failure Notification Function. The following window will be displayed just after the RAS Utility starts. Click the RAS Utility Icon in the taskbar to display the pop-up menu and select Open to open the window.
  • Page 69 RAS Utility Functions 4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function The following window will be displayed. Click the ON Button in the Failure Notification Area to enable the Failure Notification Function. Failure Notification The icon shows the status of the Failure Notification Function.
  • Page 70 Setting the Failure Notification Function Clearing Failure detected Status If the NSA is started when a failure is detected, the failure notification function will operate, and the Failure-detected Notification Dialog Box will be displayed. The failure-detected status must be cleared so that the Failure-detected Notification Window is not displayed at startup.

  • Page 71: Checking The Pc's Operating Status Using The Status Monitor

    4-4-3 Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor Detailed information can be displayed on the Industrial PC. • RAS Board: This tab page shows information on the occurrence of failures and the RAS Board’s operating status. • Motherboard: This tab page shows the Motherboard’s voltage and temperature information.

  • Page 72: Log Viewer (Filter And Find)

    RAS Utility Functions 4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find) 4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find) The RAS Utility obtains the log from the RAS Board and Motherboard. The log data can be analyzed efficiently with the Filter and Find Functions. Log List •...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Section 5 Maintenance...

  • Page 74: Data Backup

    ON. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. 5-1-1 Data Backup Always back up your data and keep the backup in a safe place because the NSA-series Industrial PC may have to be sent out for repairs or replaced if a malfunction should occur.

  • Page 75: Batteries

    One lithium battery on the motherboard and another on the RAS board are used to back up the calendar, clock, and log data. The service life of these batteries is approximately five years in an operating environment maintained at 25 ° C and is shorter in environments with a higher ambient temperature.
  • Page 76 Select Exit – Load Setup Defaults using the Arrow Key, and press the Enter Key. The BIOS settings will be initialized. (3) Setting the Date and Time Using the Arrow Key, select Main – System Time or System Date to set the time or date. System Time...

  • Page 77: Cleaning And Inspecting

    The display becomes difficult to read when it gets dirty. Be sure to clean it regularly as described below. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the display every day. Do not use excessive force to clean a display that is very dirty because you may damage the front panel.
  • Page 78 Replace every (25°C) 5 years. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in any way. Note • Dispose of the product and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply. Have qualified specialists properly dispose of used batteries as industrial waste.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide 5-3-1 Remedies for Problems 5-3 Troubleshooting Guide This section describes remedies for problems that may occur during operation of the product. Refer to the following table if a problem occurs. 5-3-1 Remedies for Problems Problem Possible cause Remedy...
  • Page 80 Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch. The date or time of the RAS log The date or time in the OS was Set the time for RAS before does not match the date or time changed.

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 82: Appendix 1 Bios Setup

    Appendix Note: You must enter a password if one has been set. 3. Use the Down, Left, or Right Arrow Key to go to the next item and use the Enter Key to select the item. Note: Refer to Appendix 1-5 Main Menu for details on individual screens.

  • Page 83: Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration

    Appendix 1-3 BIOS Setup Menu Keys BIOS setup items can only be set from a keyboard. The following table lists the keys that are available from the BIOS setup utility and what the keys mean. Meaning ←...

  • Page 84: Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration The BIOS Menu lists the following selections. Submenus may be provided for more specific settings. Menu Description Reference Main Sets the basic system configuration options. Appendix 1-5 Advanced...

  • Page 85: Appendix 1-5 Main Menu

    Moves to submenu 2. Master System Memory Displays the capacity of the conventional memory detected at startup. Extended Memory Displays the capacity of the extended memory detected at startup. Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values. Appendix-5...
  • Page 86 Sets the ultra DMA mode for (Not available if the transferring data. Auto option is selected.) Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values. The settings shown in the table above are values with an 80-Gbyte hard disk connected. Appendix-6...
  • Page 87 Sets the ultra DMA mode for (Not available if the transferring data. Auto option is selected) Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values. The settings shown in the table above are values with a SATA hard disk connected. Appendix-7...

  • Page 88: Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

    Selects the operating system that is Win2000 installed on your system. Appendix [WinXP] Reset Configuration Data [No] Select Yes if you want to clear Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Large Disk Access Mode Other Sets the large disk access mode. [DOS]...
  • Page 89 OMRON Logo is not displayed when this function is enabled. Quick Boot Mode [Disabled] Selects the Quickboot Mode for startup. Enabled Note: The settings in the table are initial values. (3) I/O Device Configuration Settings PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help...
  • Page 90 Enables or disables COM port 4. [Enabled] Base I/O address Selects the I/O address allocated to the COM port. [2E8] Interrupt [IRQ 5] Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM IRQ 6 port. Note: The settings in the table are initial values. Appendix-10...
  • Page 91 Display only System temperature FAN 1 speed Display only CPU fan rpm FAN 2 speed Display only System fan rpm Note: The settings in the table are initial values. The display will show 0 RPM if no fan is connected. Appendix-11...
  • Page 92 Deletes all POST error logs. Appendix View Post Error Log [View Log] Displays the POST error logs. Up Hide Log to 32 POST error log records can be saved in the EEPROM. Note: The settings in the table are initial values. Appendix-12...
  • Page 93 OFF. Auto: Ignores the error and resumes startup. Retry Counter Sets the number of retries from 1 to 15. (Mode: Available only when Retry is selected.) Timer Sets the amount of time before the next (Mode: Available only when retry after a POST error occurs.
  • Page 94 3/4 sec keystroke. 1 sec KBC Error [Disabled] Enables or disables the keyboard Enabled connection check at startup. Normally select the Disabled option. Note: The settings in the table are initial values. Appendix-14...

  • Page 95: Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu Function Setting Description MCH Control Moves to submenu 8. Appendix Video Control Moves to submenu 9. (8) MCH Control Appendix-15...
  • Page 96 [1024×768 LVDS] 1280×1024 LVDS 1400×1050 LVDS1 1400×1050 LVDS2 1600×1200 LVDS 8: Reserved … 16: Reserved Note: The settings in the table are initial values. The NSA-series Industrial PC does not have a connector for a CRT or DVI (EFP) monitor. Appendix-16...

  • Page 97: Appendix 1-8 Security Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-8 Security Menu Appendix 1-8 Security Menu Security Menu: Supervisor Password, Backup and Virus Check Settings Function Setting Description FirstWare [High] Sets the FirstWare authentication level. Appendix Authentication Medium This setting is not available if FirstWare Level is not used.

  • Page 98: Appendix 1-9 Power Menu

    Last State: Return to the most recent state. Power ON: Always stay ON Note: The settings in the table are initial values. Normally, select the Power ON setting because the NSA-series Industrial PC does not Note have a START switch. Appendix-18...

  • Page 99: Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu

    Removable Device Specifies the priority in the search for Appendix Device Hard Drive a startup device. CD-ROM Drive Network Boot Note: Press the Enter Key to show additional devices when a value has a plus (+) sign next to it. Appendix-19...

  • Page 100: Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu

    Saves the current CMOS settings to EEPROM. Restore CMOS [Press Enter] Restores the CMOS settings in EEPROM to the CMOS. Clear EEP-ROM [Press Enter] Clears all CMOS settings and POST error log data in EEPROM. Note: The settings in the table are initial values. Appendix-20...

  • Page 101: Appendix 2 Using The Enhanced Write Filter

    Appendix 2-1 About the EWF Function Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter This section describes the use of the Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) for increasing the reliability of the NSA-series Industrial PC. Appendix 2-1 About the EWF Function To protect the OS and application software stored in the DiskOnModule (DOM) storage drive of the NSA-series Industrial PC, it is possible to prohibit the writing of data to the DOM.

  • Page 102: Appendix 2-3 Enabling The Ewf Function

    Display the command prompt screen, then input the following command to update the data on the DOM even when the EWF function is enabled. The next time that the Unit is normally restarted or shut down, the data that was emulated on the main memory will be reflected on the DOM.

  • Page 103: Appendix 2-5 Disabling The Ewf Function

    DOM, it is recommended that the Unit be used with the EWF function enabled. • In the Industrial PC, the OS and RAS Utility store the event logs in the D: drive. Consequently, the EWF function must be disabled with respect to the D: drive in order to save the event logs even after the Industrial PC is restarted.

  • Page 104: Appendix 2-7 Reference

    EWF Definitions: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xerefewfdefinitions.asp EWF Overview: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xeconewfoverview.asp EWF Architecture: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xeconewfarchitecture.asp EWF Manager Commands: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xetskewfmanagerusage.asp For detailed information on the usage and options of the ewfmgr command, designate the /? option from the command prompt to display the help section. Appendix Appendix-24...

  • Page 105: Appendix 3 Precautions For Changing Factory Settings For Windows Xp Embedded

    When changing the factory settings for the Windows XP Embedded system that is preinstalled in NSA-series Industrial PCs, keep the following points in mind. • The Windows firewall is enabled when the product is shipped from the factory. Make the appropriate settings as required.

  • Page 106: Appendix 4 Connecting An Ne1S-Series Cpu Unit

    Appendix 4 Connecting an NE1S-Series CPU Unit Two serial ports cannot be used at the same time if the NE Programmer is installed in the NSA-series Industrial PC and an NE1S-Series CPU Unit is connected using the USB port. The use of either COM1 or COM 2 must be prohibited.
  • Page 107 3. Select the communications port (either COM1 or COM2) from the Device manager. Note: COM3 and COM4 are used by the NSA-series Industrial PC system internally. Do not select these ports. 4. Click the General Tab in the displayed Communications Port Properties Dialog Box and change Device usage to Do not use this device (disable), then click the OK Button.

  • Page 108: Appendix 5 Accessories

    Appendix 5 Accessories Appendix 5 Accessories The following products are available as accessories for the NSA-series Industrial Product name Model Applicable Industrial Application Replacement Battery NSA-BAT01 NSA12/15-TX01 Replacement battery NSA-CPU@@ for motherboard and RAS board. NSA-BAT03 NSA12/15-TX11 NSA12/15-TX12 Anti-reflection Sheet...

  • Page 109: Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory

    This section will explain how to set up a paging file in the DOM (Disk on Module flash memory) so that virtual memory can be used. There is a limit to the number of times that the DOM can be written. Setting a paging Note file will shorten the life of the DOM.
  • Page 110 Custom size Option, and input values to specify the Initial size and Maximum Appendix size Fields. In the Initial size Field, input the amount of memory that you want to use for the paging file. In the Maximum size Field, input the maximum amount of memory that you want to use for the paging file.
  • Page 111 Make sure that the drive selected is C: (i.e., the DOM). Then select the No paging file Option. 4. Click the Set Button, and then click the OK Button. Appendix The No paging file Option will not take effect if you click the OK Button without first Note clicking the Set Button. Appendix-31...
  • Page 112 The operating system must be restarted for the settings to delete the paging file Note (selecting the No paging file Option in step 3, above) to take effect. After resetting the operating system, check the paging file size again and make sure that it is 0 MB.
  • Page 114 Printed in Japan Cat. No. V233-E1-05 0508...

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