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  • Page 1: User Manual

    PL-5910 Series Panel Computer User Manual...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing Pro-face’s PL-5910 Series Panel Computer, hereafter referred to as "the PL". This unit embodies Pro-face’s latest, cost-effective architecture and is designed for Industrial Automation users. Prior to using your PL, be sure to read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the unit's operation procedures and functions.

  • Page 3: Essential Safety Precautions

    This manual includes the following cautions concerning procedures that must be fol- lowed to operate the PL-5910 Series unit correctly and safely. Prior to operating the PL, be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit.
  • Page 4 PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 5 • Be aware that the Digital Electronics Corporation bears no responsibility for any damages resulting from the customer’s application of this unit’s hardware or software. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 • Displaying a single image for long periods can cause an afterimage to remain when the display is changed to another screen. To prevent this, periodically turn the PL OFF and then ON again to remove this afterimage. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    RS-232C Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3) ........ 2-7 2.3.5 RAS Interface (RAS) ..............2-8 PL Part Names and Features ..............2-11 External Dimensions ................2-13 2.5.1 PL-5910T ................... 2-13 2.5.2 PL-5910T with Installation Fasteners ........... 2-14 2.5.3 PL-5910T with FDD Unit ............2-15 PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 8 Integrated Peripherals ..............5- 11 5.2.6 Power Management Setup ............5- 14 5.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............. 5- 16 5.2.8 IRQ Resources ................5- 18 5.2.9 DMA Resources ................. 5- 19 5.2.10 Frequency/Voltage Control ............5- 20 PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Using MS-DOS MS-DOS® Utility Programs ..............8-1 8.1.1 Touch Panel Handler (Atph59.exe) ..........8-1 8.1.2 Touch Panel Data Calibration(CALIB59.EXE) ......8-18 8.1.3 Screen Display ON/OFF Utility (Disp.exe) ........8-20 8.1.4 Serial Port Driver(EXTCOM.SYS ) ..........8-21 PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 10 10.3.2 Replacing the Backlight ..............10-3 10.4 Troubleshooting ..................10-7 10.5 Periodic Maintenance Points ..............10-10 Appendices Hardware Configuration ............... App-1 A.1.1 I/O Map ................... App-1 A.1.2 Memory Map ................App-2 A.1.3 Interrupt Map ................App-3 Consent Agreement ................App-4 PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 11: Documentation Conventions

    Refers to useful or important supplemental information Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these steps in 1) , 2) the order given. Abbreviation for the PL-5910 Series of Industrial Computers. PL Series Panel Types DC24V Series Unit Model Numbers: PL591 * -...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    The CD-ROM contains the PDF version of the User Manual, API Reference Manual and all PL-5910 Series Utility and Driver files. Chapter 6 - Setting Up Your PL OS PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 13: Special Features

    Preface Special Features The PL-5910 Series displays are equipped with the following features: The Latest, High-Performance Architecture Designed around the ULV Celeron® 650MHz CPU, the PL utilizes the type of high- performance architecture that offers you superior compatibility. Bright 10.4" LCD with a Wide Viewing Angle The PL unit’s large 10.4-inch 640 x 480 TFT LCD display offers excellent visibility...

  • Page 14: Ul/C-Ul/Csa Application Notes

    Dispose of used batter- ies according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CE Marking Notes The PL5910-T41-24V/PL5911-T41-24V Series units are CE marked products that conform to EMC directives EN55011 (Group 1 Class A) and EN61000-6-2. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 15 Preface Memo PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Pl Basics

    ON again. If the unit is stated within 5 seconds, it may not start up correctly. • The PL is designed for use with MS-DOS ® , WindowsNT ® 4.0, and Win- ® dows 2000. Other operating systems are not supported by this PL unit's driver software. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Pl System Design

    The above system configuration illustrates the PL unit's internal de- sign and range of connectable peripherals. The user's actual configu- ration may differ. *1 Certain limitations exist for the combinations of the HDD Unit, the CF Card unit, and the CD-ROM drive. 1.3 Optional Items PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Pl Unit

    2.4 PL Part Names and Features Be sure to change the touch panel selector switch only after turning the PL unit OFF. If the PL unit is running when this is performed, it can cause the unit to malfunction. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Optional Items

    (4 brackets/set) Fasteners Used to prevent moisture from entering into the PL Installation PL-WS500 unit’s case from the front face. Same as original Gasket equipment gasket. GP577T-BL00-MS Spare Backlight for maintenance. (2 bulbs/set) Backlight PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 20 Commercially Available Items PL-5910 Series units can all use commercially available expansion boards (PCI/ISA compatible) as well as a standard keyboard, mouse, printer, and USB-compatible devices. However, among the commercially available USB devices, not all will be compatible with the PL unit.
  • Page 21 Memo PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Specifications

    100W or less 80W or less In-rush Current 30A or less AC1000V 10mA for 1 minute Voltage Endurance (between charging and FG terminals) 10M Ω or higher at DC500V Insulation Resistance (between charging and FG terminals) PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 23: Environmental

    A wet bulb temperature of 29 C or less is recommended. This is equivalent to the following data. Temperature Humidity at 35 no higher than 64%RH at 40 no higher than 44%RH PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 24: Structural

    Therefore, prior to installing the PL be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the PL unit’s operating environment. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 25: Functional Specifications

    50,000 hours or longer at an ambient temperature of 25 Backlight Lifetime (Until the backlight’s brightness dims to half of the original level.) When it is time to change the backlight, please contact your local PL distributor. 10.3.2 Replacing the Backlight PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 26: Expansion Slots

    However, ambient temperature fluctuations and the age of the unit may increase this error to +300 seconds per month. If the PL unit's RTC clock accuracy is vital to system performance, regular adjustment of this clock is required. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 27: Interface Specifications

    When using ESC or EPP modes, these pins will change to T.S. 2.3.2 Keyboard Interface (KEY BOARD) (Both front and side) Mini - DIN 6 pin (Female) Pin No. Signal Name KEY DATA KEY CLK SHIELD PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Mouse Interface (Mouse)

    Failure to do so can result in a unit malfunction or damage. Whenever changing the PL dip switches, be sure to first turn the PL unit’s power supply OFF. Failure to do so can cause a PL mal- function. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 29: Ras Interface (Ras)

    Be sure to use only the rated voltage level when using the No.2[+5V] and No.3 [+12V] for external power output. Failure to do so can lead to a unit malfunction or accident. For detailed RAS Feature information, 9.1 RAS Feature PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 30 • With Sink/Source input, even if the D(-), and RESET(-) are posi- tive, and D(+), RESET(+) are negative, no problems are created. Be sure to operate the unit within the recommended voltage range. For detailed connector wiring information, 2.3.5 RAS Interface (RAS) PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 31 1.5V will exist between the terminals. • When connecting an induction load, be sure to connect the above drawing's protection diode(*1). For detailed connector wiring information, 2.3.5 RAS Interface (RAS) External Power Output :100mA (MAX) +12V :100mA (MAX) PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-10...

  • Page 32: Pl Part Names And Features

    L: FDD Rear Face Blank Panel Remove this cover to install the optional FDD Unit. M:Power Switch (POWER) Rear Turns the PL unit’s power ON or OFF. N: Power Terminal Block Connect the PL unit’s AC100V/DC24V power cord terminals here. PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-11...
  • Page 33 • To avoid an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the PL unit’s power cord from the power supply before connecting the cord’s power terminals or any peripheral devices to the PL. 4.3.1 Connecting the Power Cord PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-12...

  • Page 34: External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications External Dimensions 2.5.1 PL-5910T (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 250.9[9.88] 291[11.46] 311[12.24] 129.3[5.09] 13.2 [0.52] Front Right Side PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-13...

  • Page 35: Pl-5910T With Installation Fasteners

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.2 PL-5910T with Installation Fasteners (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] 186.4[7.34] Front Right Side 194[7.64] 97[3.82] Bottom PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-14...

  • Page 36: Pl-5910T With Fdd Unit

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.3 PL-5910T with FDD Unit When attaching PL-FD500 (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 291[11.46] 251[9.88] 130[5.12] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] FRONT RIGHT SIDE PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-15...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 - Specifications When attaching PL-FD510 (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 21.6[0.85] 109.2[4.30] 130[5.12] 17[0.67] 14[0.55] 311[12.24] FRONT RIGHT SIDE PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-16...

  • Page 38: Pl-5910T With Pl-Rc500 Conversion Unit

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.4 PL-5910T with PL-RC500 Conversion Unit (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] [2.36] 251[9.88] 291[11.46] 130[5.12] 22[0.87] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] FRONT RIGHT SIDE PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-17...

  • Page 39: Pl-5911T

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.5 PL-5911T (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 291[11.46] 311[12.24] 93[3.66] 13.2 [0.52] Right Side Front PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-18...

  • Page 40: Pl-5911T With Installation Fasteners

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.6 PL-5911T with Installation Fasteners (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] 186.4[7.34] Front Right Side 194[7.64] 97[3.82] Bottom PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-19...

  • Page 41: Pl-5911T With Fdd Unit

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.7 PL-5911T with FDD Unit When attaching PL-FD500 (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 291[11.46] 22[0.87] 111[4.37] 93[3.66] 30[1.18] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] FRONT RIGHT SIDE PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-20...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 - Specifications When attaching PL-FD510 (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 21.6[0.85] 109.2[4.30] 93[3.66] 52.7[2.07] 13.2[0.52] 311[12.24] FRONT RIGHT SIDE PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-21...

  • Page 43: Pl-5911T With Pl-Rc500 Conversion Unit

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.8 PL-5911T with PL-RC500 Conversion Unit (Unit: mm [in.] - excluding projections) 91[3.58] [2.36] 291[11.46] 93[3.66] 22[0.87] 311[12.24] 14[0.55] Front Side PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-22...

  • Page 44: Installation Fasteners

    PL into a panel that is flat and free of scratches or dents. • Be sure all installation tolerances are maintained to prevent the unit from falling out of its installation panel. PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-23...
  • Page 45 Memo PL-5910 Series User Manual 2-24...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Installing Optional Units And Expansion Boards

    • Use a screwdriver to loosen or tighten the screws. Be careful not to tighten screws too tightly, since it may damage the equipment. • Be careful when removing or inserting any screws that they do not fall inside the PL. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Removing The Rear Maintenance Cover

    1) Unscrew the four attachment screws used to hold the rear maintenance cover and half cover. Rear Maintenance Cover 2) Remove the rear maintenance cover by lifting the cover in the direction shown. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Installing The Dim Module (Pl-Em128/Pl-Em256)

    5) Replace the rear maintenance cover and the half cover and secure them in place with their attachment screws. To Remove the DIM Module To remove a module, press down on the socket's ejector tabs to release the module. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 49: Installing The Fdd Unit (Pl-Fd500)

    FDD front face blank panel. 2) Close the front maintenance cover. FDD front face blank panel FDD rear face blank panel 3) Remove the two attachment screws from the FDD rear face blank panel and remove the cover. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 50 5) Insert the FDD unit so that the PL and FDD unit connectors are securely connected. 6) Secure the FDD unit to the PL using all four attachment screws. (Two FDD unit and two PL bottom face screws) PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 51 6) Secure the FDD unit to the PL using all four attachment screws. (Two FDD unit and two PL bottom face screws) As this drawing shows, even when the FDD unit is inserted completely, it will protrude slightly from the back of the PL. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 52: Installing The Fdd Unit (Pl-Fd510)

    FDD’s blank (filler) panel. (PL-5911T) 2) Close the front maintenance cover. FDD front face blank panel FDD rear face blank panel 3) Unscrew the two rear face Blank Panel attachment screws, and remove the Blank Panel. (PL-5911T) PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 53 0.5 to 0.6N•m. ( Do not use the blank panel re- moved in step 3. ) When using PL-5910 Series unit, be sure to use the braket for PL-5910 Series. For PL-5910 Series For PL-5911 Series 5) Insert the FDD unit into the PL. Be...

  • Page 54: Removing/ Installing The Hdd Unit (Pl-Hd220)

    3) Insert the new HDD unit into the PL’s guideways and push it in until its rear connector is securely connected. 4) Secure the unit in place with its two attachment screws. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Installing An Expansion Board

    4) Secure the expansion board’s metal positioning strip in place with its at- Positioning tachment screw. Strip Attachment Screw 5) Last, replace the rear maintenance cover and half cover and secure them in place with their attachment screws. PL-5910 Series User Manual 3-10...

  • Page 56: Connecting The Cd-Rom Drive Unit (Pl-Dk200)

    2) Connect the CD-ROM unit cable to the PL’s IDF I/F connector. Connected to CD-ROM Be sure that the cable is se- curely connected before turning ON the PL’s power switch. PL-5910 Series User Manual 3-11...
  • Page 57 Memo PL-5910 Series User Manual 3-12...

  • Page 58: Chapter 4 Installation And Wiring

    Vertical Installation Horizontal Installation Also, be sure that the panel’s view- ing angle is tilted no more than 30 degrees from parallel to the opera- tor (i.e. directly in front). No more than 30 degrees of tilt PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: Installation Location

    • When using a fan to cool the PL unit, be sure that the fan does not point directly at any of the PL unit’s disk drive units, since it can lead to a hard disk crash or malfunction. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Installing The Pl

    PL unit in a panel may cause the installation gasket to fail to provide moisture resistance equivalent to IP65f. To provide a con- sistent level of dust and moisture resistance, Pro-face recommends replacing the gasket every year or whenever cracks or scratches ap- pear.
  • Page 61 • The panel itself can be from 1.6 to 10.0 mm thick. 1.6 - 10.0 mm > < > < Strengthening may be required for the panel. Be sure to consider the weight of the PL when designing the panel. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 62 (i.e. operator is directly in front). • Keep the PL away from arc-generating devices such as magnetic switches and non-fuse breakers. • Avoid using the PL in environments where corrosive gases are present. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 63 2.5.10 Panel Cut Dimensions 2) Insert the installation fastener hooks into the four installation fastener holes on PL unit's top and bottom sides. Installation Fastener Attachment Holes Panel Hook 3) Slide the installation fasteners to the rear face. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 64 • Do not use excessive force when tightening the main unit attachment screws. The torque re- quired to render it water- proof is 0.5 N•m. • Installation Fastener model number: CA3-ATFALL-01. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 65: Wiring The Pl

    • To prevent fires, electrical hazards and equipment dam- age, be sure to use only the specified power supply volt- age when operating the PL. POWER 1) Confirm that the PL unit’s power I:ON switch is turned OFF. o:OFF PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 66 • This power cable is de- signed only for AC100V/ AC115V use. Any other power level should use its own specially de- signed cable. 4) Reattach the terminal strip’s trans- parent cover and tighten both the attatchment screws. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 67 • Check that each crimp termi- nal is correctly positioned and secure it in place. Required torque is 0.5 to 0.6N•m. 4) Reattach the terminal strip’s trans- parent cover and secure it in place with its attatchment screws. PL-5910 Series User Manual 4-10...

  • Page 68: Power Supply Cautions

    (E1) and the PL (E2) sepa- Twisted-pair cable rately. • Select a lightning surge absorber which will not exceed the allow- able circuit voltage, even when the voltage rises to the maximum. Lightning surge absorber PL-5910 Series User Manual 4-11...

  • Page 69: Grounding Cautions

    • To improve noise immunity, attaching a ferrite core to the power cord is recom- mended. *1 Use a grounding resistance of less than 100 Ω and a 2mm or thicker wire, or your country’s applicable standard. For details, contact your local PL distributor. PL-5910 Series User Manual 4-12...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 System Setup

    1) Connect a keyboard to the PL. 2) Turn the PL unit's power ON. 3) After the logo mark "Pro-face" appears at the bottom of screen, press the [DEL] or [F2] key until the following screen appears. Phoenix First BIOS...

  • Page 71: Key Functions

    Save all the CMOS changes. (Only for Main Menu). In the main menu, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired selection. Each item is highlighted as it is selected. Press the [Enter] key to move to an item's submenu. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 72: System Parameters

    IDE Primary Master (Slave) Displays the name of the IDE type Hard Disk connected to the PL. Pressing the [Enter] key will call up the Parameter settings menu. For details, refer to 5.2.2 IDE HDD Auto Detection PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 73 [All,But Disk/Key] : Displays all errors, except for those related to the disk drive (FDD) and keyboard, and then stops the unit. Base Memory / Extended Memory / Total Memory These features provide information about each type of memory. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 74: Ide Hdd Auto-Detection

    When the [IDE Primary Master (Slave)] setting is set to [Manual], the Access Mode must be [CHS]. When the [IDE Primary Master (Slave)] setting is set to [Auto], these values are automaticaly detected. [Capacity] is set automaticaly. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 75: Advanced Bios Features

    CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This setting turns ON or OFF external(L2) SEcondary Cache Memory's ECC (Error Check Correction). The available settings are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recommended for most users. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 76 [Typematic Rate Setting] option is set to [Enabled]. The settings are used to determine how many repeats are performed in one second. The factory default setting is [6]. The available settings are [6], [8], [10], [12], [15], [20], [24], and [30]. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 77 The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set. Small Logo (EPA) Show Enables/disables the initial display at startup of the EPA logo. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. [Disabled] is factory set. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 78: Advanced Chiplet Features

    SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Designates the pre-charge time value used, to allow RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh. Settings are [2], [3], or [Auto]. Factory default setting is [Auto] and strongly recommended for most users. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 79 The available settings are [64MB] or [32MB]. [64MB] is the factory setting. On-Chip Video Window Size Designates the on-chip video window size used by the VGA driver. The available settings are [Disabled] and [64MB]. The factory default setting is [64MB]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-10...

  • Page 80: Integrated Peripherals

    Select [Enabled] or [Disable] when attaching a USB device. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. When using the USB I/F or the USB connector for connecting the touch panel, set this item to “Enabled”. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-11...
  • Page 81 Onboard Serial Port 2 Designates the PL unit's Serial Port2 I/O address. The selections include [Disabled], [3F8/IRQ4], [3F8/IRQ11], [2F8/IRQ3], [2F8/IRQ10], [3E8/ IRQ4], [3E8/IRQ11], [2E8/IRQ3] and [2E8/IRQ10]. The [2F8/IRQ3] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-12...
  • Page 82 Onboard Serial Port 4 Designates the interupt number for the PL unit's onoard Serial Port 4. The selections include [Disabled], [3F8/IRQ4], [3F8/IRQ11], [2F8/IRQ3], [2F8/ IRQ10], [3E8/IRQ4], [3E8/IRQ11], [2E8/IRQ3] and [2E8/IRQ10]. The [2E8/IRQ10] selection is factory set. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-13...

  • Page 83: Power Management Setup

    Video Off In Suspend Designates how the monitor is blanked. The available settings are [Yes] and [No]. The factory default setting is [Yes]. *1 This standard is approved by the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-14...
  • Page 84 [Enabled], the PL unit will recover from energy-saving mode.[Enabled/Disabled] is possible for the following settings: [Primary IDE 0], [Pri- mary IDE 1], [FDD], [COM], [LPT Port], [PCI PIRQ[A-D]#]. Factory settings are all [Disabled]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-15...

  • Page 85: Reset Configuration Data

    The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. However, if a VGA or MPEG board is used, set thsi to [Enabled]. For setting details, refer to your VGA or MPEG board's Installation guide. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-16...
  • Page 86 INT Pin 1(2/3/4/5/6/7/8) Assignment Used when manually allocating the PCI interrupt signal to an IRQ. Select either [Auto], [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [12], [14], or [15]. Factory setting is [Auto]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-17...

  • Page 87: Irq Resources

    [PnP/ PCI Configurations] menu's [Resources Control By] option is set to [Manual]. [PCI/ISA PnP] ..Select to use a PnP-ready PCI or ISA card. [Legacy ISA] ... Select to use a non-PnP ISA card. The initial settings are all [PCI/ISA PnP]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-18...

  • Page 88: Dma Resources

    [PnP/ PCI Configurations] menu's [Resources Control By] option is set to [Manual]. [PCI/ISA PnP]..Select to use a PnP-ready PCI or ISA card. [Legacy ISA] ... Select to use a non-PnP ISA card. The initial settings are all [PCI/ISA PnP]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-19...

  • Page 89: Spread Spectrum

    Spread Spectrum This setting allows you to set the CPU Clock generator's spread Spectrum. The avail- able settings are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled] and strongly recommended for users. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-20...

  • Page 90: Load Optimized Defaults

    • When using BOTH the [Set Supervisor Password] and [Set User Pass- word] features, [Set User Password] will allow you to only view sys- tem data, not change it. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-21...

  • Page 91: Save & Exit Setup

    When the selection [Exit Without Saving] is chosen, the following message will appear. Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? To save the new settings and restart the PL unit, click [Y]. To leave the current settings unchanged, select [N]. PL-5910 Series User Manual 5-22...

  • Page 92: Chapter 6 Os Setup

    2 Setting Up Your PL OS OS Setup CD-ROM Contents 6.1.1 Tree-Diagram List The following tree diagram shows the contents of the CD-ROM disk. PL-5910 Series User Manual & Driver CD [Driver] [Chipset] Chipset Driver [Display] Display Driver [WinNT] WindowsNT 4.0 Display Driver...

  • Page 93: Setting Up Your Pl Os

    ® • Windows 2000 (Windows Service Pack 4 or higher) 4. PL Driver and Utility Setup Use the [PL-5910 Series User Manual & Driver CD] to install the necessary drivers and utility software. For installation details, ® Windows : 7.1 Installation Methods ®...

  • Page 94: Chapter 7 Using Windows

    Use the PL unit’s floppy disk drive to create a floppy disk that can be used to install the Driver & Utility programs designed specifially for your PL unit’s OS. Step 1 Insert the PL unit's additional CD-ROM disk "PL-5910 Series User Manual & Driver CD" in the PL unit's CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 95 • When the PL unit’s Utility Setup is performed, the following control drivers are automatically installed in the PL unit’s system folder. • PLYSYSMON.SYS Hardware driver ® ® (WindowsNT 4.0 and Windows 2000) • BLCTRL.SYS Backlight control driver ® ® (WindowsNT 4.0 and Windows 2000) PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 96: Installing Drivers

    PL unit’s hard disk in the [Proface] folder. 7.2.1 Installing the Chipset Driver Use the following explanation to install the PL-5910 Series chipset driver in your PL unit. Installing this driver will cause your OS to recognize your hard disk. This driver, ®...

  • Page 97: Installing The Lan Driver

    7.2.3 Installing the LAN Driver Use the following explanation to install the PL-5910 Series LAN driver in your PL unit. Installing this driver allows you to access a LAN. If your PL unit’s OS is Win- dows®2000, the LAN driver does not need to be installed.

  • Page 98: Installing The Mouse Emulator

    2) Start "C:\Proface\UPDD\Setup.exe" file. 3) Follow the instructions given on the screen to install the Touch Panel Driver. 4) Refer to "C:\Proface\UPDD\Readmee.pdf" for the rest, the details of the setting. *1 Designate the WindowsNT® 4.0 CD-ROM disk’s “i386” folder. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 99: Windows® Utility Programs

    PL-5910 Series API Reference Manual Backlight Control (Pl_blioc.dll) This API-DLL file provides a dynamic library that allows User-created applications to utilize the PL-5910 Series unit’s backlight control feature. This file must be installed into the same directory as the User's application. System Monitor (Pl_dll.dll) This API-DLL file provides a dynamic library that allows User-created applications to utilize the PL-5910 Series' System Monitor feature.

  • Page 100: Screen Display On/Off Utility (Disp.exe)

    This utility provides monitoring of the PL unit's temperature and voltage level, via the RAS and system monitoring functions. System Monitor Program (Pl_Smon.exe) For details, 9.2.3 System Monitor Operation (Pl_Smon.exe) Monitor Parameter Setting Program (Pl_Wps.exe) For details, 9.2.2 System Monitor Property Settings (Pl_Wps.exe) PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 101: Function Key Utility (Fnckey32.Exe)

    Right {RIGHT} Ctrl [UP] {CONTROL-} Shift {SHIFT} Alt [UP] {ALT-} Scroll Lock {SCROLLLOCK} When the taskbar has been shifted to the bottom of the PL screen, the lower (Bottom) row of function keys cannot be used. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 102: Windows Nt® 4.0 / Windows ®2000 Settings

    3) Click on the [Advancedl] tab and deselect the [Require users to press Ctrl-Alt- Delete before logging on ( R )] checkbox. 4) Click the [Apply(A)] button and when the automatic login dialog box appears, enter your password. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 103: Using An Uninterrupted Power Supply

    D:\I386 (CD-ROM drive is “D”) • Reinstalling Service Pack Data When changing the Windows NT system settings, the system files are written over your existing Service Pack 1 files. Be sure to set up your Service Pack data again. PL-5910 Series User Manual 7-10...

  • Page 104: Changing To The Ntfs File System

    NTFS system. convert x:/fs:ntfs, where "x" is the drive name of your hard disk. After converting data to the NTFS file system, it cannot be converted back to the FAT32 (DOS compatible) file system. PL-5910 Series User Manual 7-11...

  • Page 105: Chapter 8 Using Ms-Dos

    Virtual coordinates (0, -40) Display coordinates Display coordinates (0, 0) (639,479) Function area Virtual coordinates Touch panel coordinates (639, 519) (1023, 1023) When the ATPH59.exe program is used, touch panel coordinates are converted to display coordinates. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 106 Cancels the resident command. -c <path name> Specifies the data file containing the calibrated value obtained from CALIB59.EXE (touch panel data calibration). When defaulted to, ATPH59.CAL of the current directory is used. ∗ Example atph59 -a2e8 -q10 -cc:\atph59.cal PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 107 CAL file. t open CAL file. file. file. file. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. Stay resident. • Unless properly calibrated, the display and touch panel input posi- tions may not be the same. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 108 1: Input OFF BX = Y coordinate in 640 x 480 mode (-40 - 519) DX = X coordinate in 640 x 480 mode (0 - 639) CX = Number of valid input buffers on analog touch panel PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 109 When the ATPH59.EXE application resides in memory, returns a fixed message and version. Input AX = FE00h Output AH = 0: Successfully completed BL = ‘Y’ BH = ‘B’ CX = Version No. Bit15 1 0 0 0 ATPH59.EXE Version No. ID code Carry = Clear PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 110 BH = Y coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 26) BL = X coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 30) CX = Number of valid data sets in touch panel input buffers PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 111 Offset of 1st coordinate code list Segment of 1st coordinate code list Offset of 2nd coordinate code list Segment of 2nd coordinate code list Offset of nth coordinate code list Segment of nth coordinate code list PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 112 = X coordinate range in PL-386 compatibility mode (0 - 30) CX = Number of valid data sets in touch panel input buffers DX = Coordinate code To use function 0401h, it is necessary to first register the coordinate codes. PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 113 Processing until touch Input? panel area is released Function 0500h Touch panel area held down Bit 0 Coordinates changed while touch panel area Bit 1 is pressed. To next touch panel input PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 114 * Input can be performed by pressing on designated areas of the screen. * Before starting this program, be sure to start the ATPH59.EXE program #include <stdlib.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <dos.h> #include <graph.h> #include <conio.h> PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-10...
  • Page 115 /* Function Sheet F5 */ 400, -40, 479, -1, 0x2166, /* Function Sheet F6 */ 480, -40, 559, -1, 0x2267, /* Function Sheet F7 */ 560, -40, 639, -1, 0x2368, /* Function Sheet F8 */ PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-11...
  • Page 116 " E ", 0x65, /* Function Sheet F5 */ " F ", 0x66, /* Function Sheet F6 */ " G ", 0x67, /* Function Sheet F7 */ " H ", 0x68, /* Function Sheet F8 */ PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-12...
  • Page 117 (CTRL8253, 0xb6); outp (DATA8253+2, 0x33); outp (DATA8253+2, 0x05); /* Length of buzzer sounding */ outp (CTRL8042, ((inp(CTRL8042) | 0x3) & 0xff) /* Buzzer On for (timer = 0 ; timer<BEEP_TIME; timer++); PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-13...
  • Page 118 = TP_CONDITION; int86(ATPH_SYS_CALL, &inregs, &outregs); if(outregs.h.ah == 3) /* Touch Panel Off */ break; else if(outregs.h.ah == 0) /* Touch Panel On */ inregs.x.ax = TP_IN_NOWAIT; int86(ATPH_SYS_CALL, &inregs, &outregs); /* ATPH Function Call*/ PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-14...
  • Page 119 /* Time in area */ ((short)outregs.x.dx > tpcd[i].sx)&& ((short)outregs.x.bx > tpcd[i].sy)&& ((short)outregs.x.dx < tpcd[i].ex)&& ((short)outregs.x.bx < tpcd[i].ey)) inregs.h.ah = WRITE_DATA; inregs.x.cx = tpcd[i].key; int86(KEYBOARD_BIOS, &inregs, &outregs); buzzer_on(); wait_touch_off(); buzzer_off(); value=TRUE; break; PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-15...
  • Page 120 /* KEYBOARD INPUT*/ /********************/ int keyboard_on(void) int i, ky; if(kbhit()) ky=getch(); for(i=0; kbcd[i].keycode; i++) if(ky == kbcd[i].keycode) printf("push key is [%s]. \r",kbcd[i].keyname); if(ky == ZKEYCODE) printf(" push [%s]key. finishprogram. \n",kbcd[i].keyname); return(TRUE); /* Program End break; return(FALSE); PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-16...
  • Page 121 /* ERROR:Program End */ _rectangle(_GBORDER,tpcd[0].sx,tpcd[0].sy,tpcd[0].ex,tpcd[0].ey); /* MAKE A SCREEN FRAME */ printf("please push touchpanel or key \n"); printf("End program by pressing [ Z ]key or screen. \n"); while(1) touchpanel_on(); if(keyboard_on()) _setvideomode(_DEFAULTMODE); /* RETURN TO VIDEOMODE */ exit(0); PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-17...

  • Page 122: Touch Panel Data Calibration(Calib59.Exe)

    Touch upper left and lower right cornner of the screen. [Enter] : Go to test mode. light up, in both the upper left- [Esc] : Terminate program. hand and lower right-hand cor- Upper left Lower right (0000,0000) (0000,0000) ners. PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-18...
  • Page 123 [↵] key. When specifying the data file name for the parameter (-C=[path name]) at the CALIB59.EXE start-up, the program ends without displaying the message shown on the left. PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-19...

  • Page 124: Screen Display On/Off Utility (Disp.exe)

    0: Completed Normally / -1: Option Switch Error When using Windows to create an application to turn the backlight’s dis- play continuously ON or OFF, the backlight control program (INT5F.COM) must be started 8.1.6 Backlight Control Program (INT5F.COM) PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-20...

  • Page 125: Serial Port Driver(Extcom.sys )

    • When DEVICE = EXTCOM.SYS is entered, all ports are used by EXTCOM.SYS. With the PL-5910 series units, normally port number 3 (COM4) can not be used. As a result, be sure to designate all the unit's ports in this statement.
  • Page 126 RS-485 (COM3) are enabled. Also, the RS-232C (COM1, COM2) can be used with only a device name. • Port 3 (COM4) can be used to control the Touch Panel. Since PL-5910 series units use ATPH59 for control, normally EXTCOM.SYS should be set to not use port 3.
  • Page 127 00: NON (default) 01: ODD 10: NON 11: EVEN Bit 5,6,7 Baud Rate 000:110, 001:150, 010:300, 011:600, 100:1200, 101:2400, 110:4800, 111:9600 (default) DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status, AL = Modem Status PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-23...
  • Page 128 AL = Receive Data Function 03h Read Transmission Port Status Reads the status of the transmission port. Input: AH = 03h DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status AL = Modem Status PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-24...
  • Page 129 BL = Length of receive time out (Unit = 500msec) Default - 6 [3 seconds] DX = Port Number (0 to 3) Output: AH = Line Status 0: Normal exit Other than 0: Designated error PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-25...
  • Page 130 Bit 1 Sending (Here) Terminal's RTS 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 2,3 Unused Bit 4 Receiving (There) Terminal's XON/XOFF 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 5 Receiving (There) Terminal's RTS 0: OFF, 1: ON Bit 6,7 Unused PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-26...
  • Page 131 Function FEh Resident Check When the EXTCOM.SYS program is resident, returns a fixed message and the version (number). Input: AH = FEh Output: BL = "Y" BH = "A" CX = Version Number Carry = Clear PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-27...

  • Page 132: Backlight Burnout Detection Program (Blset.exe)

    This application detects if the backlight has burned out. This program is stored in [Utility] folder of the PL-5910 Series User Manual & Driver CD. Copy this program to an FD or to the PL’s hard disk and then execute this program with DOS.

  • Page 133: Serial Communication

    /* 9600bps,8bit,NONE,1stop */ ir.x.dx COM1 int86 (0x14,&ir,&or) ; ir.h.ah 0x01 ; /* 1 character output */ ir.h.al 0x32 ; ‘2’ ir.x.dx COM1 int86 (0x14,&ir,&or) ; Changing commands or parameters also changes function (mode setting, data reception, etc.). PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-29...

  • Page 134: Bios List

    CH = Highest line in scroll down range CL = Farthest left column in scroll down Scrolling down range DH = Lowest line in scroll down range DL = Farthest right column in scroll down range PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-30...
  • Page 135 00h: Set attribute bit 7 to intensity function. 01: Set attribute bit 7 to blink function. AH = Reading basic pallet AL = BH = Value read register BL = Basic pallet register to read (0 - 15) PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-31...
  • Page 136 Number of vertical bits in character user-defined BL = Character generator bank No. character CX = Number of characters to register DX = First character code to register ES:BP = Top address in user-defined table PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-32...
  • Page 137 0: (Number of lines per DL register value) (PC character set, inside 1: 14 lines video BIOS ROM) 2: 25 lines [Graphics] 3: 43 lines DL = Number of screen lines (When BL = 00h) PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-33...
  • Page 138 AL = 12h Successfully executed enable/disable AL = 0: Video enabled 1: Video disabled AH = Gray scale BL = AL = 12h Successfully executed enable/disable AL = 0: Gray scale enabled 1: Gray scale disabled PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-34...
  • Page 139 AL = 1Ah : Successfully executed BL = Active-display code combination code BH = Nonactive-display code AH = Status information BX = Implementation type AL = 1Bh : Successfully executed ES:DI = Return information buffer PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-35...
  • Page 140 : 80287 CPU yes/no : No : Yes Bits 13, 12, 8, 3, 2 & 0 : Reserved INT 12h Reading Memory Size Operation Input Output Reading memory size AX =Memory size in 1 K units PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-36...
  • Page 141 Sector No.(Bits 0 - 6) = Cylinder No. Significant 2 bits (Bits 7 - 8) DH = Head No. DL = Drive No. (FDD : 00h - 01h, HDD : 80h - 81h) ES BX = Buffer address PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-37...
  • Page 142 CH = Max. number of cylinders CL = Max. number of usable sectors and Significant bit in max. number of cylinders DH = Max. number of usable heads DL = Number of built-in hard disk drives PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-38...
  • Page 143 Bits 5 - 0: Max. number of sectors AH = 00h and CY =1: Does not support tracks and per track 00h or CY =1: number of tracks per sector. DL = Drive No. PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-39...
  • Page 144 AH = CY = 0: Successfully completed AL = 00h: Interval timer start 1: Error Wait time check 01h: Interval timer stop ES:BX = End flag address CX:DX = Wait time in 1 µ sec units PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-40...
  • Page 145 ES value specified in ES:SI table ES:SI = Top address in following table SS = DS value specified in ES:SI table CY = 1: Error CS dummy (00h) AH = Starting protect mode TEMP BIOS (00h) PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-41...
  • Page 146 Character code of character to 1-character output DX = output Device No. AH = AH = Printer status Printer initialization DX = Device No. AH = AH = Printer status Status check DX = Device No. PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-42...
  • Page 147 CL = Minutes (BCD) 1: Error DH = Seconds (BCD) Clearing alarm AH = 07h INT 1Ah Setting/Reading Time and Date Operation Input Output AX=0800h AH=0: Successfully Completed BL=0:OFF 1: Error Display ON/OFF 1:ON (Including backlight) PL-5910 Series User Manual 8-43...

  • Page 148: Chapter 9 System Monitoring

    Last, the system monitor feature’s use of an Application Link Library (API-DLL) allows it to also be used with other applications. *1 The remote reset feature’s input can be either enabled or disabled, the alarm output setting cannot be set to trigger a forced system reset. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 149: Ras Feature Details

    PL unit's front panel LED indicator will blink red and orange. The factory setting is "Enabled" and is recommended to prevent accidental touch panel operation. This setting is controlled via the MS-DOS utility BLSET.EXE. For details, 8.1.5 Backlight Burnout Detection Feature (BLSET.EXE) PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 150 • With Sink/Source input, even if the D(-), and RESET(-) are positive, and D(+), RESET(+) are negative, no problems are created. Be sure to operate the unit within the recommended voltage range. For detailed connector wiring information, 2.3.5 RAS Interface PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 151 If load current value used is large, a maximum voltage of 1.5V will exist between the terminals. • When connecting an induction load, be sure to connect the above drawing's protection diode(*1). For connection pin location details, 2.3.5 RAS Interface PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 152 The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable this feature. System Reset This feature resets the system once the Watchdog Timer has reached Time Up. The System Monitor is used to enable/disable the reset feature. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 153: Ras Feature Overview

    Remote Reset Input Hardware Reset RAS/Touch Lights Orange Panel Alarm Power ON LightsGreen Flashes Orange/ Backlight Alarm *1 Set these according to the specifications of your system. 9.2 System Monitor *2 Output via the RAS feature. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 154: System Monitor

    RAS Event settings for each feature/tab. Click on the [OK] button and the program will automatically close. 2) Restart the [System Monitor] utility, click on the [System Monitor] button and you can begin to monitor PL activity. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 155: System Monitor Property Settings (Pl_Wps.exe)

    OS OS Shutdow n shutdown.Default is display a shutdown confirm ation m essage. Resets the PL unit by perform ing a forced shutdown. Re se t Allows setting of m onitoring item s. Ena ble PL-5910 Series User Manual...
  • Page 156 Enable/Disable function Set the timer Set the Error action when range is exceeded. Input the message for the Pop-up Message Screen Use the PL unit's BIOS screen to enable/disable Watchdog Timer features or to set the Timer. PL-5910 Series User Manual...

  • Page 157: System Monitor Operation (Pl-Smon.exe)

    Monitor screen contains the following features. Button Name Meaning Buzzer Off Stops the Alarm buzzer. Resets alarm operation or System Monitor's internal alarm Reset hold condition. Minimize Minimizes the System Monitor icon. Close Quits the System Monitor software. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-10...
  • Page 158 System Tray icon.) To release this condition, click on the System Monitor dialog box's [Reset] button. Or, turn the PL unit's power OFF, find and solve the problem, and turn the PL unit's power ON again. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-11...

  • Page 159: Error Messages

    Driver Version Error "The old system monitor driver version." "Update the driver." Overlapping Startup message "System monitor has started. " "Terminate the system monitor in starting." Shutdown Confirmation "The system monitor is terminated." "Are you sure?" PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-12...

  • Page 160: Error Displays When Using Event Viewer

    Tools] -> [Event Viewer], and select [System Log]. 2) Select the System Monitor’s error and click the [Properties] icon. When the [Event Properties] dialog box appears, the error message will appear in the [Description] area. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-13...
  • Page 161 ALARM has output because of error. LAMP LAMP has output because of error. When a “+3.3V” error occurs and the buzzer sounds, two errors will be displayed, “+3.3V Error has occurred.” and “Buzzer has sounded because of +3.3V error”. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-14...

  • Page 162: Remote Ras

    Remote RAS The Remote RAS feature uses Pro-face's Pro-Server with Pro-Studio (optional) software. This software is installed in the host PC to monitor and control the PL unit’s System Monitor /RAS feature. Pro-Server with Pro-Studio Ver.3.12 of higher is required to use the Remote RAS feature.

  • Page 163: Using The Ras Feature

    *1 When allocating 2 or more IP Addresses to the PL unit, [Auto] cannot be se- lected. Enter settings that allow the reading of a fixed IP Address from a DHCP server. For details, contact your company’s network administrator. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-16...

  • Page 164: System Monitor/Ras Feature Read/Write

    The data transfers on both sides are processed via the PL_Ras.dll and Pro-Easy.dll programs. • The client PL can be shut down and re-started by writing specific value to the soft- ware reset port. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-17...
  • Page 165 Used for the system to read/write the data and perform monitoring operation. Shuts down and restarts the operation system on the client PL. Indicates the error event that is being monitored by the PL. -5V Voltage is ffff(hex), 65535 (decimal). PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-18...
  • Page 166 ERRM02 +12 V Voltage Error ERRM03 -5 V Voltage Error ERRM04 Error Mask -12 V Voltage Error ERRM05 CPU Voltage2 Error ERRM06 CPU T emperature Error ERRM07 System Temperature Error ERRM08 Watchdog Timer Error ERRM09 PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-19...

  • Page 167: Restrictions

    Action Feature Distribution Feature Data Viewer VBA Feature Assist Device Data Backup/Restore Feature Capture Screen Save Feature Security Feature Device Monitor Status Monitor Read T ime Measurement Pro-Server with Pro-Studio Ver.4.0 or higher is required. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-20...

  • Page 168: Remote Shutdown Feature

    • For the operation procedure of this feature, refer to the online help of the Re- mote Shutdown Application. • Both applications (for server and client) can be installed on the PL to achieve self-control system. In such a case, however, the PL should be connected to a network. PL-5910 Series User Manual 9-21...

  • Page 169: Chapter 10 Maintenance And Inspection

    Do not use sharp or hard objects, such as a mechanical pencil or screwdriver, to push on the display. This could damage the unit. Protection sheet Use the screen protection sheet when us- ing the PL in extremely dirty or dusty ar- eas. PL-5910 Series User Manual 10-1...

  • Page 170: Usage Lifetimes

    A gasket which has been used for a long period of time may have scratches or dirt on it, and could have lost much of its water resistance. Be sure to change the gasket periodically (or when scratches or dirt become visible). PL-5910 Series User Manual 10-2...

  • Page 171: Replacing The Backlight

    • Do not try to replace the backlight while the PL is installed in a cabinet or panel. Remove the PL first, then begin the backlight replacement procedures. • Be careful when handling the backlight, since it is made of glass and very fragile. PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-3...
  • Page 172 PL. 4) Unscrew and remove the two attach- ment screws from the left side of the 5) Unscrew and remove the two attach- ment screws from the bottom of the PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-4...
  • Page 173 10) Lift up the backlight and slowly pull the unit out of the PL. 11) Insert the replacement backlight by reversing the removal procedure. Secure the replacement backlight with the screws and insert the con- nector to the inverter board. PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-5...
  • Page 174 Be careful not to catch or cut any of the PL’s internal cables while reat- taching the two units. 13) Replace the six attachment screws removed in step 3), 4) and 5). PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-6...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    Check your BIOS settings to see if the HDD is being detected. 5.2.2 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION If the PL can detect the HDD, the HDD unit may be damaged. Pro-face recommends you change the HDD unit. If the PL can not detect the HDD unit, the HDD unit (containing the OS, etc.) may have crashed.
  • Page 176 If a USB hub is used, check if the hub is correctly positioned. Check if the current USB driver(s) is/are old. If they are, install the latest version of the driver(s) from the manufacturer’s home page. PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-8...
  • Page 177 OS to see if this solves the problem. Check if the HDD unit is being accessed or not. Try to reset or shutdown the unit to see if this solves the problem. PL-5910 Series Users Manual 10-9...

  • Page 178: Periodic Maintenance Points

    • Are there any flaws or tears in the moisture resistant gesket ? Display check • Is the display bright enough ? When the PL’s Standard Display’s backlight needs to be replaced, please contact your local PL distributor. PL-5910 Series User Manual 10-10...

  • Page 179: Appendices

    Reserved (System internal use) 0400H - 041FH *1 This device is not supported by the system, but is reserved as standard. Depending on the arrangement of any connected Plug-and-Play devices, these features perform different functions/actions. PL-5910 Series User Manual App-1...

  • Page 180: Memory Map

    Appendices A.1.2 Memory Map FFFFFFFFH System ROM FFFF0000H System ROM (Reserved) Unused RAM 00100000H System ROM 000E0000H Expanded ROM Area 000CC000H VGA BIOS 000C0000H (Display Adaptor) 000A0000H Unused RAM 640 KB System Board DRAM 00000000H PL-5910 Series User Manual App-2...

  • Page 181: Interrupt Map

    DMA Channel List De scription DMA 0 DMA 1 For 8-bit transmission Floppy disk controller DMA 2 DMA 3 Casc ade to c ontroller 1 DMA 4 DMA 5 For 16-bit transmission DMA 6 DMA 7 PL-5910 Series User Manual App-3...

  • Page 182: Consent Agreement

    (1) The licensee can at any time terminate the right to use the product by expunging or destroying the product and all the copied contents. (2) When a licensee contravenes these license contents, DMC can notify the lic- PL-5910 Series User Manual App-4...
  • Page 183 Trade Control Act and the laws and regulations accompanying it and the Export, the licensee shall observe the corresponding laws and regulations and rules. http://www.dmccoltd.com Hironokougyoudanchi, Hirono-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima 979-0401, Japan Phone: +81-240-27-4030 Fax: +81-240-27-4025 PL-5910 Series User Manual App-5...
  • Page 184 Digital Electronics Corporation shall be in no case liable for any loss or damages to you or any third party whatsoever arising from any faulty performance of IN-fINITY soft, nor shall be responsible to correct such error of the software program in question. PL-5910 Series User Manual App-6...

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