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Advantech TPC-1260 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TPC-1260 High performance operator interface terminal with 12.1” flat panel display User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Acknowledgments TPC-1260 is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS- DOS and Windows CE are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Packing List In the whole set of TPC-1260 there are items as listed below: TPC-1260T x 1 unit Accessory kit which includes: HDD cover screws x 4 pieces HDD cushions x 4 pieces Panel mounting clamper x 8 pieces Panel mounting screws x 8 pieces...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
  • Page 6 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät zerstören könten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is provided according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained therein.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Exploded diagram ............9 1.9 Dimensions and cutout ..........10 Chapter 2 System Quick Starting ......11 Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260 ....17 Introduction ..............18 CPC-2365 main board ..........18 3.3 TPC-1260 I/O board ............. 20 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC-1260 ....
  • Page 8 Figure 2-6 Plug the power lines to the system power receptor....15 Figure 2-7 Turn on power switch ............15 Figure 3.2-1 TPC-1260 main board ............18 Figure 4.1-1 Windows CE on TPC-1260 ..........26 Figure 4.2-1 Soft-keyboard ..............27 Figure 4.2-2 Screen saver setting ............28 Figure 4.2-3 Regflash ................
  • Page 9 Figure C-9 Finish installation of touchscreen driver ......64 Tables Table 1.3-1 LCD specifications ..............5 Table 1.4-1 Touchscreen specifications ........... 6 Table 3.2-1 TPC-1260 main board connector/jumper list ...... 18 Table 3.2-2 J1 RTC control jumper ............19 Table 3.3-1 TPC-1260 I/O board connector/jumper list ......20...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background information on the TPC-1260. Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • LCD Specifications • Touchscreen specifications • Power • I/O ports • Mounting • Exploded diagram • Dimensions and cutout...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction The TPC-1260 touch panel computer is a revolutionary product of HMI (Human Machine Interface). This 12.1” display operator interface is a x86-based platform with these key features: -- All in on platform: the CPU, DRAM or even Windows CE are integrated.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    - IDE: 1 EIDE channel supports one 2.5” IDE HDD and one Compact- Flash card simultaneously - Floppy diskette: the TPC-1260 does not provide floppy disk interface 1.2.2 I/O ports - 1 parallel port: supports EPP/ECP modes - 4 serial ports: RS-232 (COM1~COM3) and RS-422/485 (COM4)

  • Page 14: Safety And Environment

    1.1.3 Storage The TPC-1260 provides one EIDE channel for one 2.5” 44-pin HDD and one CompactFlash card. The system boot-up sequence is: - HDD and CompactFlash exist simultaneously: the system will boot from the HDD. The HDD must be set as master. If the HDD does not contain operating system, the TPC-1260 will automatically boot from the CompactFlash.

  • Page 15: Lcd Specifications

    1.3 LCD specifications " Table 1.3-1 LCD specifications Notice: There might be several bright or dark pixels on the LCD. This comes from the production of the LCD. Such phenomenon is claimed to be normal according to the LCD manufacturers. Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 16: Touchscreen Specifications

    - Maximum current: 2 A 1.6 I/O ports arrangement The TPC-1260 has 4 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 1 USB port, 2 PS/2 ports, 1 RJ-45 LAN port and a PC/104+ expansion slot. The arrange- ment of these ports is shown in Figure 1.6-1.

  • Page 17: Mounting

    Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position before install the TPC-1260 to the panel opening. 2.Install the TPC-1260 to the panel opening. 3.Find out the eight clampers and eight long screws in the accessory pack. Hook those clampers to those holes around the four sides of the bezel.
  • Page 18 Wall mounting/desktop stand There are two pairs of threaded holes on the sides of the front bezel. They are used for wall mounting or desktop mounting. Please contact with local Advantech sales representatives for these mounting kits. TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Exploded Diagram

    1.8 Exploded diagram Figure 1.8-1Exploded diagram Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 20: Dimensions And Cutout

    1.9 Dimensions and cutout - Weight: 2.2 kg (without HDD) - Dimension: 311 x 237 x 50 mm (WxHxD) - Cutout: 302 x 228 mm (suggested) Figure 1.9-1 Dimensions and cutout TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 System Quick Starting

    System Quick Starting This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-1260. With these step-by-step guidelines it's easy to make the TPC-1260 start working.

  • Page 22: Figure 2-1 Unpack The Package

    Step 2a: Install a 2.5" HDD containing certain operating system (and even application programs) on the TPC-1260. Please refer to section 1.2.3 for the boot-up sequence. As shown in the Figure 2-2, align the 2.5” HDD so that its four screw holes are upward.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-2 Install Hdd

    Figure 2-2 Install HDD Warning: Do not turn on the system power before the HDD is correctly fasten to the HDD cover and installed on the system. Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-3 Install Compactflash Memory Card

    Step 2b: Alternatively install a CompactFlash containing Windows CE or other operating system. Advantech provides optional Compact- Flash memory cards with Windows CE OS. Figure 2-3 Install CompactFlash memory card Warning: Though the CompactFlash memory card is supposed to be hot swappable, it is suggested to turn off system power as plug in or pull out the card.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-5 Power Connector Pin Assignment

    Figure 2-5 Power connector pin assignment Warning: If the power lines are not connected to correct pins, the system may be damaged as the power is turned Step 4: Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. Figure 2-6 Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 26: Figure 2-7 Turn On Power Switch

    Step 5 Turn on the system power switch. Figure 2-7 Turn on power switch Step 6 Calibrate touchscreen. The detailed procedure is described in section 5.2. TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 The Engine Of The Tpc-1260

    The Engine of the TPC-1260 The operating engine of the TPC-1260 is composed of two PC boards: the main boards and the I/O boards...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    3.1 Introduction The engine of the TPC-1260 is constructed by the combination of two PCBA—one main board and one I/O board. Such combination makes system customization feasible. 3.2 CPC-2365 main board Figure 3.2-1 TPC-1260 main board ) n i ) n i...

  • Page 29: Table 3.2-2 J1 Rtc Control Jumper

    3.2.1 Connector pin assingments e t t ) t l Table 3.2-2 J1 RTC control jumper Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260...

  • Page 30: Tpc-1260 I/O Board

    3.3 TPC-1260 I/O board Figure 3.3-1 TPC-1260 I/O board (I/O port side) TPC-1260 User's Manual...
  • Page 31 Figure 3.3-2 TPC-1260 I/O board (LCD side) Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC-1260...

  • Page 32: Table 3.3-1 Tpc-1260 I/O Board Connector/Jumper List

    ) n i t a l a l f r e t i t t i t t g i l g i r Table 3.3-1 TPC-1260 I/O board connector/jumper list TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Windows Ce In The Tpc-1260

    Windows CE in the TPC-1260...

  • Page 34: Introduction

    4.1 Introduction The TPC-1260 operator interface terminal is designed to serve on the Windows CE platform. The Windows CE is a compact operating system that occupies less storage space or system resources com- pared with other operating systems. By its modular nature, it is possible to choose those functions that are useful for specific applica- tion.

  • Page 35: Tpc-1260 Utilities

    4.2.2 Screen saver From time to time it is unnecessary to turn on the TPC-1260 display all the day. The TPC-1260 Windows CE OS provides a utility to turn off theLCD and backlight, and thus elongates the display repair period.

  • Page 36: Figure 4.2-2 Screen Saver Setting

    The watchdog timer in the TPC-1260 provides a fixed time interval: 1.6 seconds. As mentioned in the section 4.2.2: when the system boots, there is an icon “S”...

  • Page 37: Networking

    4.3 Networking 4.3.1 Networking via Ethernet The TPC-1260 is equipped with a 100 Base-T Ethernet controller. To utilize it, change the device name when the TPC-1260 is first turned on. Step 1: Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel” Figure 4.3-1: Control Panel Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC-1260...

  • Page 38: Figure 4.3-2: Neworking By Windows Explorer

    Step 4: Use the command “Regsave” to save this changed name Step 5: If the TPC-1260 is a node of a LAN with DHCP servers, it is now available. Step 6: If the TPC-1260 is a node of a LAN with fixed IP server, please consult with MIS to get specific IP address.

  • Page 39: Figure 4.3-3 Remote Networking

    The host computer must install the Microsoft ActiveSync service offered by Microsoft. Use a null modem cable bundled with the TPC-1260 to connect the serial ports of the host computer and the TPC-1260. Then activate ActiveSync service on the host computer.

  • Page 40: Figure 4.3-4 Make New Connection

    Step 5: Make a new connection. As the dialogue box pops out, choose the default "Direct Connection". Figure 4.3-4 Make new connection Figure 4.3-5 Direct connection TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 4.3-6 Default Settings

    Step 6: Click "Next" and "Finish" to complete making new connec tion. It is recommended to keep the default settings of the serial ports connection. Figure 4.3-6 Default settings Figure 4.3-7 Default settings (continued) Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC-1260...

  • Page 42: Application Program Development

    - CD-ROM drive - Monitor with VGA resolution at least - Mouse - 200MB free hard disk space at least - Connection to the same LAN as the TPC-1260 if LAN is used for development TPC-1260 - TPC-1260T-CE TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Figure 4.4-1 Flow-Chart Of Building Windows Ce Runtime

    - Null modem cable (bundled in the standard TPC-1260T-CE) 4.4.2 Building Windows CE runtime By the platform SDK bundled with the standard TPC-1260, users can build the Windows CE runtime by the eMbedded Visual Tools. Figure 4.4-1 Flow-chart of building Windows CE runtime...
  • Page 44 TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 System Tuning

    System Tuning...

  • Page 46: Lcd Contrast Tuning

    5.1 LCD contrast tuning LCD brightness tuning The display brightness of the TPC-1260 is designed to be adjustable. Remove the screw on the CPU board cover. Then slide the CPU board cover toward the PC/104+ slot. Take away the CPU board cover.

  • Page 47: Touchscreen Calibration

    5.2.1 DOS/Windows Family Please find out the DOS and Windows 95/98 touchscreen drivers in the support CD The TPC-1260 touchscreen drivers support DOS/Windows 9x/ Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows Me. 5.2.2 Windows CE Step 1: From the Windows CE status bar, click “Start/Programs”...

  • Page 48: Figure 5.2-2 Windows Explorer

    Step 2: Double-click “Windows Explorer” Figure 5.2-2 Windows Explorer Step 3: Double-click “Control Panel” Figure 5.2-3Control Panel TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 5.2-4 Calibration

    Step 4: In the Control Panel window find the "Stylus" icon and double-click it. Step 5: The calibration window will appear with two tabs—Double Tap and Calibration. Figure 5.2-4 Calibration Step 6: The Double Tap page is to record the user’s individual time period between the two tapping when he double-taps in Windows CE.

  • Page 50: Figure 5.2-6 Stylus Pointing Calibration

    Use the stylus to press the center of the cross until the cross moves to next location. Figure 5.2-7 Calibration screen Step 9: When calibration is done the utility will save the settings. TPC-1260 User's Manual...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5 System Tune Up...
  • Page 52 TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 54: Cpu Board Replacement

    The TPC-1260 is designed to be modular, slim and lightweight for easier maintenance. The following sections are dedicated to describe how a qualified technician can replace major components. CPU board replacement Step 1: Remove the screw on the CPU board cover.

  • Page 55: Figure 6.1-3 Remove The Cpu Board

    Step 4: The CPU board is now visible. It connects to the I/O board by a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector and a 50-pin FPC connector. Step 5: Use a pair of tweezers to loosen the 50-pin FPC connector, and release the FPC. Step 6: Bend outward the two metal latches of the SO-DIMM connec tor by thumbs.

  • Page 56: Figure 6.2-1 Replace The Fuse

    Fuse replacement Step 1: Remove the fuse cover. Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one. Step 3: Replace the fuse cover. Figure 6.2-1 Replace the fuse Warning: 1. Do not replace the fuse unless it is damaged. 2.

  • Page 57: Appendix A Serial Port Settings

    Serial Port Settings...

  • Page 58: Baud Rate Settings (Sw1)

    Serial Port Settings The COM4 serial port on the TPC-1260 is of RS-422 or RS-485. This port is designed with auto data flow control capability. That is to say, when the two wired RS-485 communication is activated, the TPC-1260 can automatically detect the data flow direction at this port. Its setting are directed to two DIP switches SW1 and SW2.

  • Page 59: Data Format/Rs-422 Control Settings

    A.2 Data Format/RS-422 Control Settings = Off *= Default = On Appendix A Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 60 TPC-642 User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Watchdog Timer Programming Example

    Watchdog Timer Programming Example...

  • Page 62: B.1 Watchdog Timer Programming Example

    B.1 Watchdog timer programming example The watchdog timer built in the TPC-1260 is a useful aid to reduce system down time-especially for those operating systems not reliable enough. There is a counter inside the watchdog timer. If the system does not constantly clear the counter within the timeout period, the watchdog timer would initialize a system reset.

  • Page 63: Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation

    Windows 2000 Touch Screen Installation...

  • Page 64: Touchscreen Driver In Windows 2000

    And the following fine tuning is required: Step 1: Find out the touchscreen driver that is on the TPC-1260 support CD. Execute the setup program. It will request a system reset as the setup procedure is completed.

  • Page 65: Figure C-2 Device Manager

    Step 3: Click the "Device Manager…" button. Figure C-2 Device manager Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 66: Figure C-3 Uninstall The Driver

    Move the cursor to this line "TouchScreen - PS/2 Mouse [R411.PS2] and press right button of the mouse. Choose "Uninstall". Figure C-3 Uninstall the driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Figure C-4 Mouse Properties

    Step 5: Then move the cursor to the "Microsoft PS/2 mouse" or "Other PS/2 compatible mouse), press the right button of the mouse. Select "Properties" Figure C-4 Mouse properties Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 68: Figure C-5 Update Driver

    Step 6: Go to the "Driver" page, and click the "Update Driver" button. Figure C-5 Update driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Figure C-6 Select Driver From Known List

    Step 7: Click "Next" button. Choose the "Display a list of the known drivers for this device…" radial button. Click "Next" button. Figure C-6 Select driver from known list Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 70: Figure C-7 Find Out Touchscreen In The Manufacturers List

    Step 8 In the "Manufacturers" list, find out and select "Touch- Screen". Figure C-7 Find out TouchScreen in the manufacturers list TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Figure C-8 Re-Install The Driver

    Step 9 Click the "Next" button to install driver. Ignore the warning message appears. Figure C-8 Re-install the driver Appendix C Windows 2000...

  • Page 72: Figure C-9 Finish Installation Of Touchscreen Driver

    Step 10: When the installation finishes the system would restart. Thus complete the setup of the touchscreen under Windows 2000. Figure C-9 Finish installation of touchscreen driver TPC-1260 User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix D Fuse Specifications

    Fuse Specifications...

  • Page 74: Fuse Specifications

    D. Fuse Specifications The fuse used on the TPC-1260 is: Rating: 250V , 5Amp. Size: 5 x 20mm Notice: The fuse is set to break as the input voltage exceeds 33 V for your protection. TPC-1260 User's Manual...

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