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Advantech TREK-743 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer with 7" TFT LCD...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual 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 reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support for the latest information about the product. Contact the distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...

  • Page 4: Packing List

    TREK-743 series Vehicle Mounted Computer Accessories for TREK-743 Warranty card Power cord: DC power inlet cable (180 cm - for TREK-743 only) "Drivers, Utilities and User Manual" CD-ROM End User License Agreement (XPE and WinCE model) TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 Anweisung des Herstellers. 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. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the surfaces, use only approved products or clean with a dry applicator. CompactFlash: Turn off the power before inserting or removing CompactFlash storage cards. European Contact information: Advantech Europe GmbH Kolberger Straße 7 D-40599 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: 49-211-97477350 Fax: 49-211-97477300 TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    System Setup ........5 A Quick Tour of the Vehicle Mounted ............6 Figure 2.1 Front view of the TREK-743 ........6 Figure 2.2 Left side of the TREK-743 .......... 6 Figure 2.3 Rear view of the TREK-743........7 Figure 2.4 Vehicle mounted computer I/O ........7 Installation Procedures................
  • Page 10 Chapter LAN............. 37 Introduction ..................... 38 Installation of LAN Driver ................ 38 Chapter Touchscreen........39 Introduction ..................... 40 9.1.1 General Information ..............40 9.1.2 General Specifications..............40 Installation of Touchscreen Driver ............40 Further Information ................. 40 TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Software API ................... 68 Appendix D BIOS Settings........69 Power Fail Function Setting in BIOS............70 Figure D.1 Main Menu: Power Management Setup ....70 Figure D.2 Power Fail Function..........70 Feature of PC Health Status ..............71 TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 12 TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter General Information This chapter gives background information on the TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer. Sections include: ! Introduction ! General Specifications ! LCD Specifications ! Dimensions...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    2 seconds to power on. – Power off delay: Default 5 seconds. When TREK-743 power is controlled by ignition key and turns off by the key (ignition=off), the TREK-743 will start the shut procedure after 5 seconds. –...

  • Page 15: Standard Pc Functions

    T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM that supports both RPL and PXE. 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability. 1.2.4 Touchscreen Type: Analog Resistive Light transmission: 80% Controller: RS-232 interface Power consumption: <5.5 V@ 20 mA Durability: > 10 million depressions Software driver: Supports Windows XP/XP Embedded, WinCE TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Environment

    The color LCD display installed in the Vehicle Mounted Computer is high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a few defective pixels which do not always illuminate. With current technology, it is impossible to completely eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working to improve this technology. Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Chapter System Setup This chapter details system setup on TREK-743. Sections include: ! A Quick Tour of the Vehicle Mounted Computer ! Installation Procedures ! Running the BIOS Setup Pro- gram...

  • Page 18: A Quick Tour Of The Vehicle Mounted

    USB connector with water/dust-proof cover and a speaker on the left. Figure 2.1 Front view of the TREK-743 Facing the left side of the Vehicle Mounted Computer, the power button is visible on the lower side, as shown in Figure 2.2.
  • Page 19 Fig- ure 2.3. Figure 2.3 Rear view of the TREK-743 The I/O section is located on the bottom of the Vehicle Mounted Computer, as shown in Figure 2.4...

  • Page 20: Installation Procedures

    Note! Ignition on/off setting : The TREK-743 supports an ignition on/off func- tion so that you can power on/off the TREK-743 via the ignition signal/ voltage. Either connect the TREK-743's "ignition" pin to vehicle ignition and the TREK-743 "+-" to "+-" ; or connect the TREK-743's "ignition &...

  • Page 21: Running The Bios Setup Program

    When presented with an operating system command prompt, like, A:\>, then it is nec- essary to partition and format the hard drive, and manually copy the operating sys- tem files to it. Refer to the operating system user instructions about partitioning and formatting the hard drive. TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Installing The Drivers

    Chapter 5 to 10 of this manual. Note! The drivers and utilities used for the TREK-743 are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's website or contact our application engineers for the latest information regarding drivers and utilities.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Hardware & Peripheral Installation

    Chapter Hardware & Peripheral Installation This chapter details the installa- tion of hardware for TREK-743. Sections include: ! Overview of Hardware Installa- tion and Upgrading ! Installing the Storage Device and Memory ! Installing Optional Accessories ! Fuse...

  • Page 24: Overview Of Hardware Installation & Upgrading

    Put the CFC into the CF slot and insert the RAM into the 200-pin SODIMM socket on the main board. Installing Optional Accessories Optional accessories, like mounting kits or other functional modules are available for purchase to complement TREK-743. The following are instructions for accessory installation. 3.3.1 Installing Ram-mount Kits Three different types of RAM-MOUNT kits are available to fit various applications;...

  • Page 25: Installing The Minipci Wireless Lan Module

    Fasten the cable between the connector #2, on the WLAN module and the screw-in antenna hole on the rear cover. Screw the antenna into the antenna hole on the rear cover shown as pictured below. WLAN Module Figure 3.2 MiniPCI Wireless LAN module TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Installing The Gps And Gsm / Gprs Modules

    Fasten the cable between the connector on the GPS module and the screw the antenna cable #2, into the antenna hole #3, on the rear cover. Screw the external antenna onto the antenna hole on the rear cover. GPS Module Antenna Figure 3.3 GPS module TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Screw the antenna on the antenna hole on rear cover shown as below picture. Antenna GSM/GPRS Module Figure 3.4 GSM / GPRS module Install the SIM card from rear cover. S IMC ard Figure 3.5 Installing the SIM card. Note! For more details, refer to Appendix B. TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Installing The Blue Tooth Module

    Attach the bluetooth module onto the chassis. Align it with the groove pictured below. Fasten the cable between the connector on the blue tooth module and the con- nector (CN14) on the motherboard. Blue tooth module CN14 Figure 3.6 Blue Tooth module TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Fuse

    Size: 5 x 9.7 mm 3.4.2 Fuse Installation and Replacement Remove the fuse cover. Install the new fuse or replace the damaged fuse with a new one. Replace the fuse cover. FUSE Figure 3.7 Installing the fuse TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Jumper Settings And Connectors

    Chapter Jumper Settings and Connectors This chapter explains how to set up the Vehicle Mounted Computer hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connect- ing peripherals, and how to set switches and read indicators. Be sure to read all the safety pre- cautions before beginning the installation procedure.

  • Page 32: Setting Jumpers And Switches

    COM1/COM2 Pin 9 Ring & power output type setting Power feature setting LED1 Wireless Radio operation indicator LED2 CAN BUS operation indicator (Tx signal) LED3 CAN BUS operation indicator (Rx signal) LED5 GPRS operation indicator LED6 Power indicator LED7 CF operation indicator TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Locating Jumpers And Leds On The Motherboard

    4.1.2 Locating Jumpers and LEDs on the Motherboard LED6 LED7 LED1 LED5 LED2 CN27 LED3 Figure 4.1 Locating Jumpers / LEDs TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Connectors On The Motherboard

    Internal COM3 for touchscreen / Inverter power connector / USB4 CN19 COM2 CN20 Internal COM5 connector for GPS CN25 CF connector CN26 BIOS CN31 GPIO/CAN Connector CN33 Connector for Function Board CN35 Connector for LCD timing control Board TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Locating Connectors On The Motherboard

    4.1.4 Locating Connectors on the Motherboard CN25 DIMM1 CN10 CN20 CN11 CN26 CN14 CN33 CN35 CN18 CN31 CN13 CN19 CN17 Figure 4.2 Locating Connectors on the front side CN16 Figure 4.3 Locating Connectors on the back side TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Cpu Installation

    ( see section 2.2.1), this will enable automatic computer on/off with a vehicle ignition/key. Ignition on/off is disabled by default or by disabling JP3. Table 4.4: Ignition Input Switch Setting (JP3) Ignition turn-on enable (Default) Ignition turn-on disable TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 37 0 sec 5 sec 5 sec (Default) 30 sec (Default) 1 min 5 min 5 min 15 min The power-off delay function is available in coordination with the ignition input power control, as described in the previous section. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 38 DC24V battery protection by closing pin 7-8, or, it can also be changed to DC12V battery protection by closing pin 9-10. Table 4.6: Low Battery Monitor (JP3) No battery protection DC24V battery protection DC12V battery protection (Default) TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Com Port Interface

    COM6's address range is 4E8 ~ 4EF and its IRQ is IRQ10. Table 4.7: Serial Port Default Settings Port Address Range Interrupt COM1 3F8 ~ 3FF COM2 2F8 ~ 2FF COM3 3E8 ~ 3EF COM4 2E8 ~ 2EF COM5 4F8 ~ 4FF COM6 4E8 ~ 4EF TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Com Port Pin 9 Power Output Setting (Cn27)

    The normal external power output value is DC 5V. For DC 12V, an OEM request is required to modify the motherboard. 4.4.2 COM Port Pin 9 Power Output Value Setting (JP2) Table 4.9: COM Port Pin 9 Power Output Value Setting (JP2) 5V (Default) 12V (Optional) TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Amd Chipset

    Chapter AMD Chipset This chapter provides informa- tion on AMD chipset configura- tion. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Further Information...

  • Page 42: Introduction

    Introduction The TREK-743 uses a combination of the AMD Geode™ (LX800 0.9W 500MHz) CPU and the CS5536AD South Bridge. The AMD Geode processor has evolved to meet the specific requirements of extended temperature applications in the telecommunications infrastructure (includ- ing wired, wireless, and BSC/MSC), single board computing, automotive and trans- portation systems along with industrial control and monitoring.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6 Graphic Chipset

    Chapter Graphic Chipset This chapter provides informa- tion on Graphic chipset configura- tion. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Further information...

  • Page 44: Introduction

    Introduction The TREK-743 motherboard is supplied with an on-board integrated VGA chipset. WinCE and Win XP Embedded drivers are already installed. Win XP Pro users can follow the procedures below for driver installation. Note! It is important to pay attention to the instructions which appear on the screen.

  • Page 45: Further Information

    Find the desired LCD resolution and press OK to update the setting. Figure 6.3 LCD resolution selection Further Information For further information about the AMD chipset installation on the TREK-743, includ- ing driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web sites: AMD website: www.amd.com.

  • Page 47: Chapter 7 Audio

    Chapter Audio This chapter provides informa- tion on installation of audio driv- ers on TREK-743. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Installation of Audio Driver...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Installation of Audio Driver Before installing the audio driver, take note of the procedures detailed below. It is important to be aware of the operating system in use on the TREK-743, and then refer accordingly to the correct installation procedure.

  • Page 49: Chapter 8 Lan

    Chapter This chapter provides informa- tion on installation of LAN drivers on TREK-743. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Installation of LAN Driver...

  • Page 50: Introduction

    It is important to pay attention to the instructions which appear on the screen. The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter. Execute: “D:\TREK-743 Driver and Utili- ties\LAN\RTL8169_8139_810x_663\setup.exe.” Select the path into which the driver will be installed and press “Next” to pro- ceed.

  • Page 51: Chapter 9 Touchscreen

    Chapter Touchscreen This chapter provides informa- tion on installation of touchscreen drivers on TREK-743. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Installation of Touchscreen Drivers...

  • Page 52: Introduction

    The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter. Instructions for installing touchscreen drivers for Windows XP / XP Embedded: To install the driver software, the TREK-743 must have a Windows XP system run- ning and PenMount control board already installed. If an older version of the Pen- Mount Windows XP driver is installed on the TREK-743, please remove it.

  • Page 53: Bluetooth

    Chapter Bluetooth This chapter provides informa- tion on installation of Bluetooth drivers on TREK-743. Sections include: ! Introduction ! Installation of Blue Tooth Driv-...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    10.1 Introduction The Bluetooth Module used in TREK-743 is a compact and qualified module that pro- vides a complete turnkey solution for Bluetooth File transfer. The modules can be integrated into various applications to enable any electronic devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technologies, including PDAs, HID devices, handsfree car kits and application specific devices.

  • Page 55: Appendix A Pin Assignments

    Appendix Pin Assignments This appendix explains pin assignments on the TREK-743. Sections include: ! Internal Speaker Connector ! COM1, 2 ! GPIO / CAN BUS connector (CN31) ! Inverter / Touch / USB connec- tor (CN18) ! Power Inlet...

  • Page 56: Internal Speaker Connector (Cn2 On Pcm-028)

    Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028) Table A.1: Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028) Signal Speaker out_ - Speaker out_ + COM1, 2 (CN17,19) Table A.2: COM1, 2 (CN17,19) Signal RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Gpio / Can Bus Connector (Cn31)

    GPIO / CAN BUS Connector (CN31) Table A.3: GPIO / CAN BUS Connector (CN31) Signal CAN_H CAN_H CAN_L CAN_L GPI0 GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 ISO_GND GPO4 GPO5 GPO6 GPO7 ISO_GND TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Inverter / Touch / Usb Connector (Cn18)

    Inverter / Touch / USB Connector (CN18) Table A.4: Inverter / Touch / USB Connector (CN18) Sign ENABKL DATA - DATA + +12V TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Power Inlet

    Power Inlet Table A.5: Power inlet Signal - (GND) + (Power) Ignition TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix Bgprs Setting

    Appendix GPRS Setting This appendix explains GPRS settings for the TREK-743. Sections include: ! GPRS Settings in the OS ! Other Information...

  • Page 62: Gprs Settings In The Os

    In the case of Win CE users, please refer to the WinCE_GPRS setting manual on the support CD for the installation. B.1.1 Setting up the Modem Select the “Phone and Modem Option” in the Control Panel. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Enter “00” for area code and click OK to continue. (The area code can be any number, but entering “00” is acceptable for system operation.) Click OK again to continue to verify “My Location.” TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Choose “Modem” and click Add. Select “Don't detect my modem” and click Next to continue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 65 19200bps, but only to ensure that the maximum bit rate can reach 115200bps, which is the capacity guaranteed by the GPRS module.) Choose “COM4” and click Next, waiting for setup to complete. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Click Finish to complete. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Choose the “Standard 19200bps Modem” and click Properties to continue. Select the Modem menu and select maximum port speed to “115200,” then click OK. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Select the Advanced menu and key in string"AT&S0" in the blank of extra initial- ization commands. Execute HyperTerminal, connect by selecting “COM4,” and click OK to con- tinue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Taiwan; however the name and point varies according to different ISPs and countries; therefore, it is important to check the APN with the local ISP ven- dor. Taiwan users can pass this step because the GPRS module was already set to the default above prior to shipping.) TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Setting Up An Internet Connection

    B.1.2 Setting up an Internet Connection Select “Network Connections” in the Control Panel. Choose the link on left-hand side to create a new connection, then click Next to continue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Select “Connect to the internet” when the table below appears. Click Next to continue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Choose “Set up my connection manually” and click Next to continue. Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and click Next to continue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Enter the ISP name below; for example, “GPRS.” Then click Next to continue. Ignore the “Phone number” request and click Next to continue. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Ignore the “User name” request and click Next to continue. Finish the set up process. TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Return to the Control Panel and select “Network Connections.” The ISP name that was created before will appear, for example: “GPRS.” Right click it and choose “Properties.” TREK-743 User Manual...
  • Page 76 Enter the phone number: *99***1#, then click Configuration. – (The phone number is for Taiwan GPRS users, however the name and point varies according to different ISPs and countries, therefore, it is important to check it; for instance, the dialing number for China Mobile GPRS user is *99# and for China Unicom CDMA 1X users, #777.

  • Page 77: Other Information

    Select the ISP, for example: GPRS from the desktop; enter the “account name,” “password” and “dialing code” to access the internet via GPRS. Other Information Advantech can also provide AT command guides for customer usage. Refer to the file: AT_Commands_Interface_Guide_for_X52a_rev008.pdf on the sup- port CD for more details.
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  • Page 79: Appendix C Software Api

    Appendix Software API This appendix explains the soft- ware API for TREK-743.

  • Page 80: Software Api

    The website describes detailed information for each Advantech API so that applica- tion developers can become more familiar with using them. Please find the CAN BUS API and user manual from TREK-743 "Drivers, utilities and User manual" CD. Or you can contact Advantech application engineers worldwide.

  • Page 81: Bios

    Appendix BIOS Settings This appendix explains the fea- tures of BIOS on the TREK-743. Sections include: ! Power Fail Function Setting in BIOS ! Festures of PC Health Status...

  • Page 82: Power Fail Function Setting In Bios

    Figure D.2 Power Fail Function Choose “Power Fail Function” and then select “Always On”. To disable the Power-On/Off function by using the ignition switch, select “Always Off”, so the Power-On/Off function can be controlled by the TREK-743 power switch TREK-743 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Feature Of Pc Health Status

    Feature of PC Health Status The input voltage of TREK-743 can be examined in the BIOS so user can check the status of car battery or power supply easily; please follow below step. Choose "PC Health Status" from the BIOS main menu.
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  • Page 86 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2008...
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