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Advantech TPC-870 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    TPC-870 Intel Touch Panel Computer with High Luminance 8" VGA TFT LCD User Manual...
  • Page 2 No part of this man- ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli- able.
  • Page 3 Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod- ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for clean- ing. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
  • Page 6 The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704- 1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein. Wichtige Sicherheishinweise 1.
  • Page 7 Entsorgen Sie Batterien nach Anweisung des Herstell- ers. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger. Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen wurden entsprechend der IEC-704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche Verantwortung für die Richtigkeit der in diesem Zusammenhang getätigten Aussagen ab.
  • Page 8 TPC-870 User Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Advantech COM Driver Installation ....... 18 Watchdog Timer (WDT) Driver Installation ....26 4.3.1 Installing the TPC-870 Watchdog Timer Driver ..27 4.3.2 How to Use the TPC-870 Watchdog Timer ....32 Chapter 5 Windows XP Embedded ....... 36 EWF ................36 HORM................36 Advantech Utilities............
  • Page 10 Figure F.7:Uninstall -3 ..........71 Touchscreen Calibration ..........71 Figure F.8:Standard Calibration -1 ......72 Figure F.9:Standard Calibration -2 ......72 Figure F.10:Standard Calibration -3 ......73 Figure F.11:Advanced Calibration -1 ......74 Figure F.12:Advanced Calibration -2 ......74 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Figure F.13:Plot Calibration Data ........ 75 Figure F.14:Draw ............76 Figure F.15:Clear Screen ..........76 Figure F.16:Option ............77 Appendix G Fuse Specifications ........80 Fuse Specifications............80 Fuse Replacement ............80 Figure G.1:Fuse Replacement ........80 Table of Contents...
  • Page 12 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 13 General Information Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • LCD Specifications • Touchscreen Specifications • Power • I/O Ports Arrangement • Panel Mounting • Dimensions & Cutout...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information This chapter gives the background information about the TPC-870. 1.1 Introduction The TPC-870 touch panel computer is state-of-the-art HMI (Human Machine Interface). This 8” display operator interface is an x86-based platform with these key features: Fanless:...

  • Page 15: I/O Ports

    1.2.2 I/O Ports 3 serial ports: RS-232 (COM1, COM3) and RS-232/422/485 (COM4) 2 RJ-45 Ethernet port: TPC-870H-C1E, LAN 1(10/100BaseT); LAN 2(10/100BaseT) 1 PS/2 port: 6-pin mini-DIN ports for keyboard and mouse 2 USB ports: compliant with USB 2.0 1 Compact Flash Slot: TypeII 1 PCI-104 1.2.3 Safety and Environment Safety...

  • Page 16: Lcd Specifications

    50,000 hours Backlight Life Time Note 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. TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Touchscreen Specifications

    1.4 Touchscreen Specifications Resistive Touchscreen Type Tempered Glass Base Glass Construction Linearity Resolution 75% typical Light Transmission RS232 Interface Controller 3.3 to 5V Power Rating 1 million touches Durability 1.5 Power Input Voltage: 18 ~ 32 Vdc (fuse will open as input level > 33Vdc) Typical: 33W Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: I/O Port Arrangement

    1.6 I/O Port Arrangement The arrangement of the I/O ports is shown in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1: I/O port arrangement TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Panel Mounting

    1. There is a piece of adhesive waterproof gasket on the Mg-AL front bezel. Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position before installing the TPC-870 to the panel opening. 2. Install the TPC-870 to the panel opening. 3. Find out the eight clampers and eight long screws in the accessory pack.

  • Page 20: Dimensions & Cutout

    1.8 Dimensions & Cutout Weight:: 3.5 Kg (without HDD) Dimensions: 286 x 226 x 58mm (WxHxD) Cutout: 279.5 x 219.5 mm (suggested) Figure 1.3: Dimensions TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 21 System Setup...

  • Page 22: Figure 2.1:Install Compactflash Memory Card

    Chapter 2 System Setup This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-870. It is easy to make the TPC-870 start working with the below step-by-step. Step 1: Unpack the TPC-870 package. Please check the packing list at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 23: Figure 2.3:Power Receptor And Button Pin Assignments

    Figure 2.3: Power receptor and button pin assignments Step 4: Plug the power lines to the system power receptor. Step 5: Push the power button to power on the system as the figure 2.4. Step 6: Calibrate the touchscreen. Please go to: “Start”...

  • Page 24: Figure 2.4:Touchscreen Calibration - 1

    Figure 2.4: Touchscreen Calibration - 1 Figure 2.5: Touchscreen Calibration - 2 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 25 System Engine...

  • Page 26: Figure 3.1:Main Board Connector

    Setting COM4 RS232/422/485 mode COM4 MODE2 Setting COM4 RS422 Master or Slave mode IRQ selection IRQ selection for CAN circuit Buzzer Buzzer socket POWER SWITCH System Power Switch Address selection Address selection for CAN circuit Figure 3.1: Main Board Connector TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Software Configuration Sections include: • Utilities & Drivers • Advantech COM Driver Installation • Watchdog Timer Driver Installation...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Software Configuration

    Chapter 4 Software Configuration A support CD-ROM for TPC-870 is available and along with the product. There are related utilities and drivers for TPC-870 included. Please install the Chipset INF driver, VGA graphics driver, LAN driver, audio driver, Advantech.com driver, Touchscreen driver and Watchdog Timer (WDT) driver sequentially.

  • Page 29: Advantech Com Driver

    4.1.4 Advantech COM Driver Path: \TPC-870H\Driver\Advantech COM\ Available for the OS’s below: • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 4.1.5 Touchscreen Driver Path: \TPC-870H\Driver\PenMount\ Available for the OS’s below: • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 4.1.6 Watchdog Timer Driver Path: \TPC-870H\Driver\WDT\8362x Available for the OS’s below:...

  • Page 30: Advantech Com Driver Installation

    4.2 Advantech COM Driver Installation A com port named COM3 or COM4 on TPC-870 is Advantech Special com port. Please follow the steps below to install the driver. Step 1: Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open the directory: \TPC-870H\Driver\Advantech COM\ Step 2: Use Windows Explorer (or Windows Run command) to execute PCI_ICOM.EXE from the companion CD-ROM.
  • Page 31 Step 3: Click Next to continue installation. Step 4: Click Next to continue installation. Chapter 4...
  • Page 32 Step 5: Click uninstall icon to remove ?PCI Serial Port TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Step 6: Click the scan for hardware changes icon to remove ?PCI Serial Port Chapter 4...
  • Page 34 Step 7: Found New Hardware and Click Next to continue installation. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Step 8: Click Finish the Advantech PCI Serial Port to continue. Step 9: Then, found New Hardware and Click Next to continue. Chapter 4...
  • Page 36 Step 10: Click Finish the Advantech PCI-1602 Serial SlaveBridge to continue installation. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Step 11: Found New Hardware and Click Next to continue installation. Step 12: Click Finish the Advantech PCI Serial Port to continue. Chapter 4...

  • Page 38: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Driver Installation

    4.3 Watchdog Timer (WDT) Driver Installation In order to ensure reliable and fail-safe performance, TPC-870 has a built-in Watchdog Timer to handle unexpected system failures. TPC-870 provides the drivers and a utility to activate and configure the timer for Windows2000/XP operating systems. The following is a brief introduc- tion, using Windows2000 as an example, for the installation and configu- ration procedures.

  • Page 39: Installing The Tpc-870 Watchdog Timer Driver

    4.3.1 Installing the TPC-870 Watchdog Timer Driver Step 1: Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open the directory: \WDT\8362x\W2K_XP. Step 2: Use Windows Explorer (or Windows Run command) to execute SETUP.EXE from the companion CD-ROM. Chapter 4...
  • Page 40 Step 3: Click Next to proceed. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Step 4: Click Next to confirm the customer information. Step 5: Select Advantech [W83627HF] Watchdog Timer and click Next. Chapter 4...
  • Page 42 Step 6: Click Next to confirm selecting the Typical setup type. Step 7: Click Next to proceed. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Step 8: Click Finish to complete the procedure. Step 9: Click OK to restart the system and activate the Watchdog Timer. Chapter 4...

  • Page 44: How To Use The Tpc-870 Watchdog Timer

    4.3.2 How to Use the TPC-870 Watchdog Timer Step 1: Open the Control Panel, click Watchdog Service Configuration. Step 2: Click the Start Service button. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Step 3: Click Setting to select the setting page. Step 4: Select the Timer Span that meets your application requirement. Chapter 4...
  • Page 46 Step 6: Check the Start watchdog service on boot to enable the Watchdog timer to start automatically after the system boots every time. Step 7: Click OK, then the configuration procedure is finished. Note Use Advantech WDT Driver.WDT was enable,and WDT LED was 1Hz glisten. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Windows XP Embedded Sections include: • EWF • HORM • Advantech Utilities...

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Windows Xp Embedded

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Embedded TPC-870 is in support of embedded windows platform. This section is to state the important features, EWF and HORN, provided in windows XP embedded. 5.1 EWF EWF stands for Enhanced Write Filter. It provides an upper filter in the storage device driver stack that redirects disk write operations to volatile (RAM) or non-volatile (disk) storage.

  • Page 49: Advantech Utilities

    In other words, the hibernation file is 512MB that is the same as memory size used on TPC-870H-C1E. 5.3 Advantech Utilities TPC-870 provides the useful utilities for users to configure the HORM and EWF. 5.3.1 Version Information Start menu->...

  • Page 50: Oslock And Osunlock

    5.3.2 OSLock and OSUnLock The two utilities assist users to enable or disable EWF. Please go to Start Menu-> All Programs-> Advantech. The default setting of EWF is dis- abled. Users can protect C partition from any disk writing via OSLock that is to enable EWF RAM REG Mode.
  • Page 51 Serial Port Settings...

  • Page 52: Appendix A Serial Port Settings

    NCTS A.2 COM4 Setting The serial port COM4 on the TPC-870 is adjustable. It can be set to RS- 232, RS-422 or RS-485. This port is designed with auto data flow control capability. In other word, the TPC-870 can automatically detect the data flow direction at this port when the two wired RS-485 communication is activated.
  • Page 53 Note: indicates the switch jumper RS232 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RS485 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 RS422-MASTER 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 RS422-SLAVE RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 NDCD NDTR NDSR NRTS...
  • Page 54 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Watchdog Timer on WinCE 5.0...

  • Page 56: Appendix B Watchdog Timer On Wince

    Appendix B Watchdog Timer on WinCE There is a built-in Watchdog timer on Windows CE 5.0 for TPC-870. You can access it through WIN32 API. TPC-870 provides a WDT driver to allow users to enable/disable the Watchdog timer. The driver name is “WDT1:”.
  • Page 57 control codes can then be advertised, and an application can use these control codes with DeviceIoControl to perform driverspecific functions. lpInBuffer [in] Long pointer to a buffer that contains the data required to perform the operation. This parameter can be NULL if the dwIoControlCode parame- ter specifies an operation that does not require input data.

  • Page 58: How To Use The Control Code

    WDT driver, your application must trigger the Watchdog once during the Watchdog timer period. If your application has not triggered at the specified period, the device will reboot automatically. lpInBuffer: unused. nInBufferSize: unused. lpOutBuffer: unused. nOutBufferSize: unused. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 59 IOCTL_WDT_GETTIMEOUT: Gets the Watchdog time setting. lpInBuffer: unused. nInBufferSize: unused. lpOutBuffer: The DWORD pointer to your Watchdog time setting. The Watchdog time setting is just a number. 0 means 2 seconds, 1 means 5 seconds, 2 means 10 seconds, 3 means 15 seconds, 4 means 30 seconds, 5 means 45 seconds and 6 means 60 seconds.

  • Page 60: Examples

    // assign the WDT driver name wsprintf(szClassName, TEXT("WDT1:")); // Open the WDT driver m_hWDT = CreateFile(szClassName, GENERIC_READ GENERIC_WRITE, 0, NULL, OPEN_EXISTING, FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL, NULL); if ( m_hWDT == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE ) { DebugMsg(CString("WDT driver fail")); return; DWORD dwTemp; DWORD nIndex=2; TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 61 // Set the Watchdog Timer as 10 seconds. Number 2 means 10 seconds. DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_SET_TIMEOUT, &nIndex, sizeof(nIndex), NULL, 0, &dwTemp, NULL); // Enable the Watchdog timer DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_ENABLE, NULL, 0, NULL, 0, &dwTemp, NULL); While (1) { // do your job here. Sleep(8000);...
  • Page 62 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Watchdog Timer Programming...

  • Page 64: Appendix C Watchdog Timer Programming

    Appendix C Watchdog Timer Programming C.1 Overview The TPC-870 cards’ watchdog timer can be used to monitor system soft- ware operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function after the programmed period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer, and how to program it.

  • Page 65: Watchdog Timer Programming

    C.2 Watchdog Timer Programming The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E(hex) and 2F(hex), 2E (hex) is the address port. 2F(hex) is the data port. You must first assign the address of register by writing address value into address port 2E(hex), then write/read data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).

  • Page 66: Table C.1:Watchdog Timer Registers

    0. [default=0] Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1 means timer is "time out". AA (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the watchdog timer.2 TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Example Programs

    C.3 Example Programs 1. Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627HF Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ;...
  • Page 68 Inc dx Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit Mov al,0f5h TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Out dx,al Inc dx In al,dx Or al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting Mov al,0f6h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,5 Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock W83627HF Mov al,0aah Out dx,al 3.
  • Page 70 4. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627H Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al Inc dx In al,dx Or al,40h Out dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 72 Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register Inc dx In al,dx Or al,20h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock W83627HF Mov al,0aah Out dx,al TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Accessory Kit

    Accessory Kit Assembly This appendix shows how to connect to a CD-ROM via the CompactFlash slot.:...

  • Page 74: Appendix D Accessory Kit Assembly

    Please follow this assembly procedure to use the CompactFlash slot to connect with a CD-ROM drive. Connect the IDE cable to the adapter board. Figure D.1: Adapter Board and IDE Cable Figure D.2: Connecting Adapter Board & IDE Cable TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Figure D.3:Compactflash Slot

    Note Pin 1 is marked red Insert the adapter board into the CompactFlash slot. Figure D.3: CompactFlash Slot Figure D.4: Insert the Adapter Board into the CF slot Figure D.5: Inserted Adapter Board Appendix D...

  • Page 76: Figure D.6:Connect The Cd-Rom Via The Ide Cable

    Note Please make sure Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 is installed before you install the USB 2.0 driver on Windows 2000. Service Pack 1 must be installed on Windows XP before you install the USB 2.0 driver. TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 77 HDD Kit Assembly...

  • Page 78: Appendix E Hdd Kit Assembly

    Deassemble the HDD kit from the system and remove the screws. Figure E.2: Removing the Top Screws Put the HDD into the HDD holder and fasten the screws and the HDD bracket.. Figure E.3: Installing the HDD TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Touchscreen Installation & Configuration This appedix demonstrates how to install the PenMount 9000 touchscreen and set the configuration on TPC- 1260H. This section uses Windows XP as an example.

  • Page 80: Appendix F Touchscreen Installation & Configuration

    Configuration F.1 Driver Installation Please insert the x86 TPC series support CD and go to the Windows 2000-XP driver folder (TPC-870\Driver\Touch Screen\Driver\Windows 2000-XP Driver V4.01). Click setup.exe Figure F.1: Setup.exe The screen displays the installation wizard for the PenMount software.

  • Page 81: Figure F.3:Install – License Agreement

    Figure F.3: Install – License Agreement Figure F.4: Install – Completed Appendix F...

  • Page 82: Uninstall The Driver

    F.2 Uninstall the Driver Please go to Settings and then select Control Panel. Please click Add/ Remove Programs. Figure F.5: Uninstall -1 Select PenMount DMC9000 and DMC9100. Click Remove button. Figure F.6: Uninstall -2 TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Touchscreen Calibration

    Mount Control Panel. It contains six functions: Calibrate, Draw, Multiple Monitors, Option, and About. Multiple Monitors is for multiple displays only; however TPC-870 only provides one touchscreen display. This function is not workable on TPC-870. About is to show the driver ver- sion. Calibrate Two ways to calibrate the touch screen include “Standard Calibration”...

  • Page 84: Figure F.8:Standard Calibration -1

    Figure F.8: Standard Calibration -1 Figure F.9: Standard Calibration -2 TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Figure F.10:Standard Calibration -3

    Figure F.10: Standard Calibration -3 Note Touch the red squares in sequence. The cali- bration is completed after the fifth touch red point is calibrated. Press “ESC” to skip. Advanced Calibration is for the aged touchscreens by using 4, 9, 16 or 25 points to calibrate touch panel.

  • Page 86: Figure F.11:Advanced Calibration -1

    Figure F.11: Advanced Calibration -1 Figure F.12: Advanced Calibration -2 TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Figure F.13:Plot Calibration Data

    Figure F.13: Plot Calibration Data Note Plot Calibration Data enabled provides the blue lines to show linearity before calibration and black lines to show linearity after calibration when you finished the advanced calibration. Draw This is to test the touch screen operation. Its display shows touch loca- tion.

  • Page 88: Figure F.14:Draw

    Figure F.14: Draw Click “menu” and then click “clear screen” to clear the drawing. Figure F.15: Clear Screen TPC-870 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Figure F.16:Option

    Option This option is to set the operation mode and beep sounds if the beep sound is enabled. The operation mode, stream mode and point mode, is to enable/ disable the mouse’s ability to drag on-screen icons. Stream mode let the mouse functions as normal and dragging on-screen. Point mode is only let the mouse a click function.
  • Page 90 TPC-870 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Fuse Specifications...

  • Page 92: G.1 Fuse Specifications

    Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one Step 3: Place the fuse cover back in position Figure G.1: Fuse Replacement Warning Do NOT replace the fuse unless it is damaged. Do NOT replace the fuse with a different rating. TPC-870 User Manual...

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