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Advantech AWS-8430T User Manual

Industrial workstation with 12.1" flat panel display
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  • Page 1 AWS-8430T Industrial Workstation with 12.1" Flat Panel Display...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties which may result from its use.
  • Page 3 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 commer- cial environment.

  • Page 4: Packing List

    - RS-232 cable to link touchscreen to CPU card (only -T models) - Screw bag with screws • CDR-842-0024 (optional) The CD-ROM drive for the AWS-8430T is packed in a separate carton, to ensure that it is shipped safely and does not deteriorate. - One application notes...
  • Page 5 Additional Information And Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech web sites at www.advantech.com or www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70dB(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.
  • Page 7 - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 1.1 Description ..................2 1.2 Specifications ................4 1.3 Dimensions .................7 1.4 Complete Functionality .............8 1.5 Modular Design Concept ............9 Chapter 2 System Setup ........... 11 2.1 General ..................12 2.2 Opening the Rear Panel ............13 2.3 Adding Cards ................

  • Page 9: Appendix B Touchscreen Driver Installation

    Appendix A Power Supply Specifications ...... 43 A.1 Voltage Characteristics ............44 1. Input Characteristics: ............44 2. Output Characteristics: ............45 3. Protections: ................. 48 4. Dielectric Withstand Voltage: ..........49 5. Conducted EMI: ..............49 6. Product Safety: ..............49 7.
  • Page 10 Figure Figure 1-1: Dimensions ..................7 Figure 1-2: Complete functionality ..............8 Figure 1-3: Modular design concept ..............9 Figure 2-1: Opening the rear door ..............13 Figure 2-2: Removing the rear door ..............14 Figure 2-3: Installing add-on cards ..............15 Figure 2.4: Card Installation Note ..............
  • Page 11 Table Table 1-1: LCD Display ..................6 Table A-1: Static output characteristics ............45 Table A-2: DC output current load range ............46 Table A-3: Step load limit ................... 47 Table A-4: Over voltage protection ..............48 Table A-5: Harmonic limits, class D ..............48 Table A-6: -48Vdc power supply output characteristics ........

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction • Description • Specifications • Dimensions • Complete Functionality • Modular Design Concept • Front Accessible CD-ROM • Front Control Panel...

  • Page 14: Description

    They have LED power indicators for +5 V, +12 V, -5 V and -12 V. The PCA-6107P2 contains three PCI-compati- ble slots, four PC/AT-compatible (ISA-bus) slots and one dedicated slot for the CPU card. The PICMG standard and three power connectors were obtained by PCA-6107P2. AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 15 Sealed-membrane tactile-response keypad You can enter data with the workstation’s two convenient sealed-membrane keypads, one with 60 data keys, the other with 20 function keys. An external keyboard can be attached through a connector on the front panel. A built-in keyboard interface module merges keyboard and keypad signals into a single output signal that acts like a standard IBM AT keyboard.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    • VGA card: TP & TP-T models: PCA-6654L with 2 MB DRAM on board CHIPS 65550 supports simultaneous CRT/LCD display Note: For AWS-8430T and AWS-8430T-T, we recommend PCA-6751, 6752 and 6770 series CPU cards, which bulit-in the LCD controller with 3.3 V TTL output.

  • Page 17: Passive Backplane

    Touchscreen (optional) • Type: Analog resistive • Resolution: Continuous • Light transmission: 72% • Controller: RS-232 interface • Power consumption: +5 V @ 200 mA • Software driver: DOS, Windows 3.1/95/98/2000/NT Passive backplane • PCA-6107P2: 4 ISA, 3 PCI, 1 CPU slots •...

  • Page 18: Table 1-1: Lcd Display

    +5 V @ 25 A; +12 V @ 10 A; -5 V @ 1 A; -12 V @ 1 A • MTBF: 100,000 hours LCD Specifications " 1 ° 0 ( ° ° 0 & Table 1-1: LCD Display AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    1.3 Dimensions Before you rackmount or panelmount the AWS-8430, use the following diagram to verify that the mounting screws correspond with the holes in your panel/rack. Figure 1-1: Dimensions Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 20: Complete Functionality

    Front accessible FDD PS/2 keyboard/Mouse connector Dust-protection door Stainless chassis Two cooling fans with filters Easy open rear door Industrial power supply Touch_screen RS-232 connector mouse to CPU connector & cable Rear keyboard connector Figure 1-2: Complete functionality AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Modular Design Concept

    1.5 Modular Design Concept The AWS-8430 is designed in modular concept. The whole system consists of four major parts: the rear panel, the back case, the LCD bracket case, and the front panel. This modular concept effectively reduces any maintenance. To disassemble the system, please refer to Chapter 4.
  • Page 22 AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 System Setup

    System Setup • General • Opening the Rear Panel • Adding Cards • Installing Hold-down Clamps • Installing Optional Drives • Installing a Secondary HDD • Connecting Cables • Connecting External Keyboard and Mouse • Panel Mounting • Rack Mounting...

  • Page 24: General

    Warning! Do not begin your installation until you are sure there is no power flowing within the AWS-8430. It must be switched off and unplugged. Every time you access the interior of the AWS-8430, you should switch it off and unplug it. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 25: Opening The Rear Panel

    2.2 Opening the Rear Panel Unscrew the two knobs in the rear panel and open the back cover (see Fig. 2-1). If necessary, unplug the power cord of the two fans and unscrew the door axis-screws to remove the rear door (see Fig. 2-2).

  • Page 26: Figure 2-2: Removing The Rear Door

    Figure 2-2: Removing the rear door AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 27: Adding Cards

    2.3 Adding Cards The PCI passive backplane accepts both PCI-bus and ISA-bus CPU and I/O cards. We recommend all-in-one cards. They are durable, and save valuable slot space by bundling a CPU card with hard disk and floppy disk controllers, as well as serial and parallel ports.

  • Page 28: Figure 2.4: Card Installation Note

    Note: When installing or maintaining the unit, do not invert the unit or place it face down. Handling the unit in that way can cause mechanical damage to the unit. Figure 2-4: Card Installation Note AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 29: Installing Hold-Down Clamps

    2.4 Installing Hold-down Clamps After installing the cards on the backplane, you may want to affix hold-down clamps to secure the cards better. Take the clamps, springs, washers and screws (M3x5) from the accessory box. Choose a suitable position on the clamp shelf whereby the card can be firmly secured.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-6: Hold-Down Clamp

    Figure 2-6: Hold-down clamp AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Installing Optional Disk Drives

    2.5 Installing Optional Disk Drives The AWS-8430 provides space for four drives (one slim floppy disk drive, two hard disk drives and one slim CD-ROM drive) under- neath the case. A front-facing floppy drive has already been installed. You can access it from the FDD dust-resistant door panel.
  • Page 32 AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 System Setup...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-10: Installing A Primary Hdd

    Figure 2-10: Installing a primary HDD AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Installing A Secondary Hdd

    2.6 Installing a Secondary HDD The AWS-8430 provides space for a secondary HDD. With this spare HDD, you can effectively store data without worrying about loss. The secondary HDD drive bay is located just above the power supply. When installing a secondary HDD, refer to Fig. 2-11 below and note that you must: 1.

  • Page 36: Connecting Cables

    CPU card through the RS-232 cable as shown belows. Connect internal keyboard cable to CPU card Connect PS/2 mouse cable to CPU card Figure 2-12 Connecting cables AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 37: Connecting External Keyboard And Mouse

    2.8 Connecting External Keyboard and Mouse You can connect an external keyboard and mouse to the worksta- tion. The first place to the keyboard and mouse is the PS/2 connec- tor on the front panel, under the dust-protection door. You can connect a PS/2 keyboard to the connector if you do not need a mouse.

  • Page 38: Panel Mounting

    AWS-8430. Finally, secure the bolts to the panel. Item Part Name Quantity Screw M5x10 Tube M5x0.8x20 Nut M5x0.8 Figure 2-15: Panel mounting Note: The panel wall should be able to bear three times the system's weight. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 39: Rack Mounting

    2.10 Rack Mounting The AWS-8430 can also be mounted in a 19" rack. Make sure that all additional equipment has been installed correctly. Also make sure that all cabling (such as the monitor signal cable, the keyboard cable and the monitor power cable) has been reattached. Fit the rack into the case by using screws on both sides of the case.
  • Page 40 AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Macro Key Programming

    Macro Key Programming • Introduction • Macro Components • Syntax • How to Use SFED843.COM • Examples...

  • Page 42: Introduction

    EEPROM. Macros consist of keystroke sequences to automate the most common procedures in your application. The way they function is much like batch files (.BAT) under DOS, but there are AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Syntax

    some differences. In a Macro you have to specify the ENTER key explicitly. Macros give you the possibility to enter key sequences in an application that was executed by the macro itself. 3.3 Syntax Macro definitions consist of ASCII characters or character codes for special characters such as ALT, ENTER, SHIFT, F1, SF2, and so on.
  • Page 44 SFED843.COM displays the codes that you can use for various delays. For example: [86] - Wait for 10 seconds before executing next keystroke [88] - Wait for 1 minute before executing next keystroke. [26]A[90][86][26]B[90] means ALT-A, wait 10 seconds, ALT-B AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 45: How To Use Sfed843.Com

    SFED843 NEWKEY.TXT [ENTER]. Note: SFED843.COM could only work properly under pure DOS mode. The following screen will appear: Advantech Workstation Special Function Key Edit Program Rev. 11/16/1995 Table of Control Codes : Example : SF5 =CD\WINDOWS[33]WIN[33] [24] HOME [3C]...

  • Page 46: Examples

    30 Sec [87] 1 Min [88] SF1 = CD\TOOL[33]SFED843 EXAMPLE.TXT[33] COPY C:\CONFIG.EMM C:\CONFIG.SYS[33]Y[33][85][79] SF2 = SF3 = C:\WP51\WP[33][86][27][4D][90]REPORT.WP5[33] SF4 = SF5 = SF6 = SF7 = SF8 = SF9 = [28][26][41][90] SF10 = Figure 3-2: Macro examples AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 47 SF1 = CD\TOOL[33] SFED843 EXAMPLE.TXT[33] This macro changes to the TOOL directory, then starts up SFED843.COM with EXAMPLE.TXT. SF2 = COPY C:\CONFIG.EMM C:\CONFlG.SYS[33]Y[33][85][79] The configuration information is changed by copying CONFIG.EMM to CONFIG.SYS. After a delay of 5 seconds, [85], the macro, invokes macro function key SF10, [79], which was defined to reset the system.
  • Page 48 AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Maintenance • Detaching the Backplane and Bracket • Power Supply • Keyboard Translator • CPU Card with On-board VGA Chip...

  • Page 50: Detaching The Backplane And Bracket

    (See Fig. 4-1.) If you want to repair or upgrade your peripherals (for example, the membrane keypad controller or the backlight of the LCD), you must first pull out the bracket. (See Fig. 1-2.) Figure 4-1: Detaching the backplane and bracket AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 51: Power Supply

    For the AWS-8430 models, pull out the connectors on the front switch. Then remove the power supply kit from the system (see Fig. 4-2). For the AWS-8430T/T-T (ISA backplane) model, disas- semble the unit as far as the front panel (see Fig. 1-2). Then disconnect the switch connector and take out the power supply.

  • Page 52: Keyboard Translator

    (See Fig. 1-2.) 3. Remove the keypad connector protective bracket. 4. Carefully detach all cables connected to the keyboard translator. (See Fig. 4-3.) 5. Unscrew the four screws on the corners, pull out the keyboard translator, and replace it. AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 53 (A), (B) Input from operational keypad Input from functional keypad Output to CPU card Input from external keyboard Figure 4-3: Keyboard translator input/output (basic schematic) Chapter 4 Maintenance...
  • Page 54 AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 55: Appendix A Power Supply Specifications

    Power Supply Specifications • 300 watt Power Supply • -48 V Power Supply • 24 V Power Supply Appendix A Voltage Specifications...

  • Page 56: Voltage Characteristics

    1.6 Efficiency: 65% min. at 115Vac input max. load. 1.7 5Vsb Standby Efficiency: The power supply shall draw less than 5W of true input power at 230Vac when in the standby mode and the 5Vsb load is 0.4A. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Output Characteristics

    2. Output Characteristics: 2.1 Static Output Characteristics: a t l i t a . n i Table A-1: Static output characteristics Note: 1.) The total output power shall not exceed 300W. The max. Isurge duration is 10 seconds and the +12V tolerance is ±10% during surge conditions.

  • Page 58: Table A-2: Dc Output Current Load Range

    +5V. 2.3.3 Hold Up Time: 17mS min. for +5V output at 115Vac, AC zero cross 60Hz, max. load. 2.3.4 Overshoot: Any overshoot at turn on or turn off shall be less than 10% of the normal value. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Table A-3: Step Load Limit

    2.4 Transient Response (Step Load) . n i i l p Table A-3: Step load limit The following transient loads are to be applied to the output. The frequency range of the transient loads described shall be from 1 Hz to 2 KHz. The waveform shall be a square wave with the slope of the rise and fall at 0.2A/microsecond.

  • Page 60: Protections

    2.) A max. noise level of 45dBA between 0 and 4KHz measured 39.4 inches from the intake side of the fan in free air. The fan shall be a Ball Bearing DC brushless tubeaxial fan rated to operate between a range of 6 to 12V. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Dielectric Withstand Voltage

    4. Dielectric Withstand Voltage: 4.1 Hi Pot Test: Primary to secondary 2150Vdc 1sec. Primary to F.G 2150Vdc 1sec. Trip Current Sensitivity : 600 µ A max. 10mA (AC) Breakdown Arc Detection: 10 µ S max. 4.2 Insulation Resistance: Primary to safety ground: 500Vdc, 5 M Ω...

  • Page 62: Environment

    7.4 Storage Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%. 7.5 Altitude: Operate properly at any altitude between 0 to 10,000 feet. storage: 50,000 feet. 7.6 Mechanical Shock: The power supply shall not be damaged during a shock of 40G half sine wave, 11mS, non-operation. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Burn-In

    7.7 Vibration: 0.38m/m,5-55-5Hz, 7 minutes per cycle, 30 minutes for each axis (x, y, z). 8. Burn-In: Unit shall be burn in under 45 ± 5°C, with 115Vac and outputs at 70% of max. load. 9. Power-Good Signal: +4.75V +4.75V Tr: 25 mS max , T1 ≥...

  • Page 64: 48 Vdc Power Supply

    Note 2: Ripple and noise were measured differentially at the power supply using loads that were each shunted by at least a 0.1 µ F ceramic disc capacitor and a 10 µ F electrolytic capacitor, each capacitor having a band width up to 20 MHz. AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 65 Overshoot (resistive load): Any output overshoot when the power is turned on does not exceed 10% of the nominal output voltage. Output power: Maximum continuous: 310 W Power good and power fail signals (optional): When the power is turned on, the power good signal will acti- vate 100 to 500 ms after all output DC voltages are operating within their respective regulation limits.

  • Page 66: Environmental Specifications

    Operating and storage humidity: 10 ~ 95% RH Operating altitude: sea level ~ 15,000 ft Storage altitude: sea level ~ 50,000 ft International standards compliance Safety: UL 1950 CSA 22.2 No. 234 TUV EN 60950 EMI: FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class B AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 67 DC output wire list All DC output cables use UL 1007 type wires. Table A-4: -48 Vdc power supply DC output wire list r o l e r i o l l e t i o l l o l l o l l o l l Appendix A Voltage Specifications...

  • Page 68: 24 Vdc Power Supply

    Peak to peak ripple and noise for each output is less than 1% of each output’s respective voltage. Measurements were per- formed with a 15 MHz bandwidth limited oscilloscope, and each output was terminated with a 0.47 mF capacitor. AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Table A-8: 24Vdc Power Supply Load Regulation

    Line regulation: The output line regulation for each output is less than ±1%, when measured at each output’s respective rated load and under ±10% changing input voltage conditions. Load regulation: The values for each of the following output numbers were obtained by changing each output load ±40% from the 60% rated load, whilst simultaneously keeping all other outputs at 60% of their respective rated loads.

  • Page 70: General Features

    The trip point of the crowbar circuit is approximately 5.7 ~ 7.0 V. The power supply Environmental specifications Operating temperature 0-45°C Storage temperature: -40-75°C International standards compliance Safety UL 1950 CSA 234 TüV EN 60950 AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Appendix B Touchscreen Driver Installation

    Touchscreen Driver Installation • Introduction • Windows 95/98 • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Windows 3.1 and DOS...

  • Page 72: Introduction

    CD-ROM; the AWS-8430T has an optional CD-ROM drive, or a floppy disk drive, which is a standard device of the AWS-8430T series of products. If you want to install the drivers from a floppy disk, you need to copy the drivers from the utility CD-ROM first.

  • Page 73: Installation For Windows 95/98

    B.1.1 Installation for Windows 95/98 1. A. Select Start menu and then click Run B. Type D:\AWS825&842&8120\ touchdrv\penmount\win9xv3.3\setup.exe C. Press OK D. Follow the instructions for the setup process D:\AWS825&842&8120\touchdrv\penmount\ 2. A. Click the Detect button B. Press OK and the system will reboot Appendix B Touchscreen Driver Installation...
  • Page 74 C. Click the Calibrations button on the right 4. A. Use a soft stylus to press the little red dot located above the finger icon B. Repeat the process according to the sequence: top, right, bottom, and left AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Installation For Windows Nt

    5. Press OK B.1.2 Installation for Windows NT 1. A. Select Start menu and then click Run B. Type D:\AWS825&842&8120\ touchdrv\penmount\winnt-ver3.11\setup.exe C. Press OK D. Follow the instructions for the setup process D:\AWS825&842&8120\touchdrv\penmount\ Appendix B Touchscreen Driver Installation...
  • Page 76 2. A. Click the Detect button B. Press OK and the system will reboot 3. A. After the system reboots, click Start, Programs, Pen Mount Utilities, PenMount Control Panel B. Select the Calibrate tab C. Click the Calibrations button on the right AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 77 4. A. Use a soft stylus to press the little red dot located above the finger icon B. Repeat the process according to the sequence: top, right, bottom, and left 5. Press OK Appendix B Touchscreen Driver Installation...

  • Page 78: Installation For Windows 2000

    1. A. Select Start menu and then click Run B. Type D:\AWS825&842&8120\ touchdrv\penmount\win2000v1.0\setup.exe C. Press OK D. Follow the instructions for the setup process D:\AWS825&842&8120\touchdrv\penmount\ 2. A. Click the Detect button B. Press OK and the system will reboot AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 79: The Finger Icon

    3. A. After the system reboots, click Start, Programs, Pen Mount Utilities, PenMount Control Panel B. Select the Calibrate tab C. Click the Calibrations button on the right 4. A. Use a soft stylus to press the little red dot located above the finger icon B.

  • Page 80: Press Ok

    5. Press OK AWS-8430T User's Manual...

  • Page 81: Installation For Dos

    B.1.4 Installation for DOS B.1.4.1 Using HMI CD Driver to install PenMount software driver. A. Insert the driver CD toCD-ROM drive. B. Type "D:\AWS825&842&8120\touchdrv\penmount\win31&dos\install" C. A pop-up window will display "Salt International Corp. PenMount Install Utilities. Press ENTER key to allow Pen- Mount install the drivers to drive C or use keyboard to key-in the hard disk drive that you plan to install the driver."...
  • Page 82 The display will show the initialization message : PenMount V7.06 Copyright(c) SALT International Corp. Test:COM<n> IRQ<n> (<n> is the number after PMDETECT done) PenMount communication settings: COM<N> IRQ<n> Baud Rate: <xxxx> ......AWS-8430T User's Manual...
  • Page 83 B.1.4.5 Demonstration To demonstrate or test touch screen operation, select “3” DRAWING TEST in PM.BAT file of Utility Directory. Drawing on screen. The other demonstration program called “ICECREAM.EXE” in the “PENMOUNT” directory can also be applied. Now, the PenMount DOS driver is installed. B.1.4.6 PenMount DOS driver functions There are several functions in the PenMount DOS driver.
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