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1. ceeesesennenenennenennenennn 6 Exploded diagram oooooonnccnoccconcconnnnnnnconncnonaconccnnnccnnnons vised Figure 1 3 Exploded diagram uneeeeseeenenne 7 Dimensions and cutout nettes Figure 1 4 Dimensions and cutout ueeseeesenenennenenn 8 System Quick Starting ooooomoooooo Unpacking and Powering UP uueesesseesnesnersnennnennenn Figure 2 1 Opening the box esenesesnesesennenennennenennen Figure 2 2 Unpacking the unit Figure 2 3 Power connector and power lines Br Figure 2 4 Power connector pin assignment neene Figure 2 5 Plug in the power lines and turn on the power switch12 The Engine of the TPC 1240 00013 Passive b ckplane n uses delicia 14 CPC 1110 main board oo eee eeseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeseees 14 Table 3 1 CPC 1110 main board connector jumper list 14 Table 3 2 Connector pin assignments c cesses 14 TPC 1240 VO board oh a i are i 15 Table 3 3 TPC 1240 VO board connector jumper list 15 Table 3 4 TPC 1240 COM1 COM3 RS 232 serial ports 15 Table 3 5 TPC 1240 COM2 auto flow control RS 485 se rial port 16 Table 3 6 LCD inverter connector 16 Table 3 7 Power connector c ccooocccoocncnonnconnncconncconaconananonnns 16 Table 3 8 16 bit LCD display connector 17 Table 3 9 Touchscreen interface connector 18 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapt2. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted If the equipment is not used for a long time disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage Never pour any liquid into an opening This may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the equipment For safety reasons the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel a The power cord or plug is damaged b Liquid has penetrated into the equipment c The equipment has been exposed to moisture d The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to the user s manual e The equipment has been dropped and damaged f The equipment has obvious signs of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW 20 C 4 FF OR ABOVE 60 140 F THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT 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 Advan tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein Wichtige Sicherheishinweise 1 m 10 11 12 13 14 Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgf ltig durch Heben Sie diese Anleitung f
3. TPC 1240 User s Manual 14 3 3 TPC 1240 I O board Tn CN10 CN12 COM1 COM3 RS 232 ports COM2 RS 485 serial Port auto data flow control by Windows CE Table 3 3 TPC 1240 I O board connector jumper list COM1 9 pin RS 232 COMS 2 pin RS 232 2 2 312 8 O 3 oj Ju oO I x x iw 4 x iw Table 3 4 TPC 1240 COM1 COMS3 RS 232 serial ports 15 Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC 1240 eso Men Peso Table 3 7 Power connector TPC 1240 User s Manual 16 PAD _ s Z j PAD Pn stone Tem som 5 Jvoosares o voosares 7 Ten fe fen icono fio Ton a fico me fer fioo oia e feon fa Immer _ e Table 3 8 16 bit LCD display connector 17 Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC 1240 Table 3 9 Touchscreen interface connector TPC 1240 User s Manual 18 CHAPTER 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 Chapter 4 Windows CE in TPC 1240 4 1 Introduction The TPC 1240 operator interface terminal is designed to serve on the Windows CE platform The Windows CE is a compact operating system that occupies less storage space or system resources compared with other operating systems By its modular nature it is possible to choose those functions that are useful for specific application Not only reducing the system resources required it also reduces start up time In the field of industrial automation or for operator interface
4. TPC Configurator OK General TouchScreen Display WatchDog Misc Registry SMC MAC ID _View DO DO C9 05 E4 6C HTTP Server Root storage Cardi Set CF DISK Folder Name Storage Card y Set COMM ActiveSync IPConfig Ping Yahoo Figure 4 9 Miscellaneous Notice There is a pull down menu for users to set the folder name of the CompactFlash memory card The default folder name is Storage Card Warning Do not try to key in folder name in the text box directly If the CF is rename to some name that beyond the given list there will be irreversible problem for users application program set tings TPC 1240 User s Manual 26 TPC Configurator OK General TouchScreen Display WatchDog Misc Registry SMC MAC ID Save 00 DO C9 05 E4 6C HTTP Server Root storage Cardi Set Figure 4 10 Default names for the CF card 27 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 4 2 3 Saving registry The window of the regflash utility is shown as Figure 4 11 There are three options to handle the registry to save registry on flashROM to delete registry on flashROM and to save registry to CompactFlash card Select the option and click Save button to activate 7 Delete from Flash 0 Save to CF Disk Erase IPSM Figure 4 11 Regflash Notice Do not select Save and Delete registry on flash at the same time Such conflicting com mands
5. application programs are freely offered Linux support the TPC 1240 is also powered by Avamax iCava which is a complete Linux package including kernel development tools and source codes TPC 1240 User s Manual 2 1 2 Specifications 1 2 1 System kernel CPC 1110 CPU Intel StrongARMTM SA1110 206 MHz RISC processor BIOS there is no BIOS in RISC platform similar functions are built on board directly VGA MediaQ MQ200 VGA controller DRAM built in 32 MB SDRAM Ethernet SMSC LAN91C96I 10Base T Ethernet controller Watchdog timer Dallas DS1670 watchdog timer the time out period is programmable by driver Floppy diskette the TPC 1240 does not provide floppy disk interface 1 2 2 I O Ports 3 serial ports 9 pin RS 232 COMI RS 485 COM2 and 2 pin RS 232 COM3 1 RJ 45 Ethernet port 1 2 3 Storage The primary storage device is the 16 MB built in flash memory The default Windows CE or Linux operating system is in this device The TPC 1240 provides one CompactFlash card slot This slot is for the storage of variety of Windows CE Linux based application pro grams 1 2 4 Safety and Environment Safety FCC class A and CE certificated BSMI certificated The front bezel is compliant with NEMA 4 IP65 Environment Operating temperature 0 50 Celsius Storage temperature 20 60 Celsius 3 Chapter 1 General Information Humidity 10 95 40 Celsius relative humidity non conde
6. r den sp teren Gebrauch auf Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen Verwenden Sie Keine Fl ssig oder Aerosolreiniger Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein Das Ger t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu sch tzen Bei der Aufstellung des Ger tes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen k nnte Verletzungen hervorrufen Die Bel ftungs ffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Ger t vor ber hitzung sch tzt Sorgen Sie daf r daB diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt wer den Beachten Sie beim AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so daB niemand dar ber fallen kann Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Ger ten befinden sind zu beachten Wird das Ger t ber einen l ngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch di gung vermieden Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t gelangen Dies k nnte einen Brand bzw elektrischen Schlag aus l sen ffnen Sie niemals das Ger t Das Ger t darf aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal ge ffnet werden Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
7. einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berpr fen a Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind besch digt b Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen c Das Ger t war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt d Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen e Das Ger t ist gefallen und oder das Geh use ist besch digt f Wenn das Ger t deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betr gt 70 dB 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 TPC 1240 User s Manual vi Table of Contents Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 3 1 3 2 3 3 Contents General Information 0202000000000000n0nenenene L Introduction sanieren 2 Specifications Hu sanieren 3 LED Specification 4 Table 1 1 LCD specifications ueesenesesesnneneesesnenennenn 4 Touchscreen Specifications ueesessessessnennersnennenneennen 5 Table 1 2 Touchscreen Specifications ceee 5 POWER seien ee langen series 5 V O Ports Arrangement nuerseeseesnersnesnnenennennnennennnennnnnn 5 Figure 1 1 1 O Ports arrangement el shes 6 Mo nting caos A Figure 1 2 Panel mounting
8. of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with this user s manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equip ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Warning Any changes or modifications made to the equipment which are not expressly approved by the relevant standards authority could void your authority to operate the equipment iii Packing List In the whole set of TPC 1240 there are items as listed below e TPC 1240T CE or TPC 1240T LNX x 1 unit the Windows CE or Linux operating system image is built in the flash memory on board e Accessory kit which includes Panel mounting clamps x 8 pieces Panel mounting screws x 8 pieces 3 pin power connector x 1 piece Support CD x 1 piece 1 meter 9 pin to 9 pin null modem cable x piece Microsoft Windows CE end user license agreement x 1 piece A zu TPC 1240 Linux resource CD x 1 piece 2 Remarks 1 Only available in the model bundled with Windows CE OS 2 Only available in the model bundled with Linux Additional Information and Assistance 1 Visit the Advantech web site at
9. terminal this is an appeal ing feature because the impact of downtime would be minimized Fur thermore the small storage space it needs makes operating system on solid state disk possible Notice Default Windows CE inside the TPC 1240 is the English version Please contact Advantech local representatives for local language sup port Windows a Fa R BBD a3 eM Figure 4 1 Windows CE on TPC 1240 TPC 1240 User s Manual 20 4 2 TPC Utilities There are several useful utilities built in the standard Windows CE OS of TPC 1240 4 2 1 Soft Keyboard The TPC 1240 is dedicated to the small sized operator interface It is often inconvenient for users to attach a keyboard to such small machine Thus a software keyboard is embedded in the standard TPC 1240 OS Upon boot up a small keyboard icon will appear on the status bar Tap this icon by the stylus to activate hide this Soft keyboard igroso Y ld1121314 5 5 718 0 0 rat a w tIylu ilolp T jcarla sJalrJalnlsIkl shirt z x c v pIn m CIDE DOG Beat PEER tee El Figure 4 2 Soft keyboard 21 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 4 2 2 TPC Configurator TPC 1240 provides an integrated utility for users to make basic settings of the machine TPC Configurator General Touchscreen Display Watc
10. the Control Panel window find the Touchscreen icon and double click it Step5 The calibration window pops out Click the Calibrate button a o HS BD Communic Date Time Dialing Display InputPanel Keyboard Mouse MQ200 Network Owner a Password Regional System Touchscreen Volume amp Settings Sounds Step 6 A calibration screen appears Click the circle by a stylus or a fin ger Figure 6 5 Calibration screen 1 TPC 1240 User s Manual 46 Step 7 The second calibration screen appears Click the circle again Figure 6 6 Calibration screen 2 Step 8 Click OK to save the calibration results 47 Chapter 6 System Tuning TPC 1240 User s Manual 48 CHAPTER Maintenance In practice users may need on site maintenance This chapter covers sev eral simple repairings that can be done by qualified technicians Chapter 7 Maintenance The TPC 1240 is designed to be modular slim and lightweight for easier maintenance The following sections are dedicated to describe how a qualified technician can replace major components _ 7 1 CPU board replacement Step 1 Remove the screw on the CPU board cover Step 2 Slide the CPU board cover toward the opposite side of the I O ports Figure 7 1 CPU board cover Step 3 Remove the CPU board cover Figure 7 2 Remove the CPU board cover TPC 642 User s Manual 50 Step 4 The CPU board is now visible It connects to the I O boa
11. 240 0 eee 40 Boot Up the TPC 1240 with Linux eee 40 System Tuning 4I LCD brightness tuning ocooooccnoconononnconnnononnncnn conc canonanonnn no 44 Figure 6 1 Adjust LCD brightness nnene 44 Touchscreen calibration under Windows CE 45 Figure 6 2 Double click Windows explorer 45 Figure 6 3 Control panel neenenen 45 Figure 6 4 Calibration 46 Figure 6 5 Calibration screen 1 eenene 46 Figure 6 6 Calibration screen 2 nenenen 47 Maintenance CPU board replacement rsesseesnesseennennernnenneenne nn 50 Figure 7 1 CPU board cover uuuenesnsesennensnenennennenennenn 50 Figure 7 2 Remove the CPU board cover 50 Table of Contents 12 Appendix A Al Appendix B B 1 Figure 7 3 Remove the CPU board Fuse replacement eee Figure 7 4 Replace the fuse Supported Input Timing Modes u u nenne 54 Registry searching sequence of TPC 1240 55 Supported Input Timing Modes u ueeeeennn 56 Figure B 1 Windows CE registry searching algorithm flow chart56 iii iv CHAPTER General Information This chapter gives background information on the TPC 1240 Sections include Introduction e Specifications e LCD Specifications e Touchscreen specifications e Power e I O ports e Mounting e Exploded diagram
12. 6 inch lt 6 0mm Figure 1 2 Panel mounting TPC 1240 User s Manual 6 1 8 Exploded diagram Figure 1 3 Exploded diagram 7 Chapter 1 General Information 1 9 Dimensions and cutout Weight 2 2 kg without HDD Dimension 311 x 237 x 50 mm W x H x D Cutout 302 x 228 mm suggested LT 311 12 244 BE A 237 9 331 ho Z nl 12 50 0 098 ZL TATA Een 302 11 889 J 228 8 976 Panel Cut Out Dimensions Figure 1 4 Dimensions and cutout TPC 1240 User s Manual 8 CHAPTER System Quick Starting This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC 1240 Chapter 2 System Quick Starting 2 1 Unpacking and Powering up Step 1 Unpack the TPC 1240 from its packaging Please check the packing list at the beginning of this manual Figure 2 1 Opening the box Cushion P N 21 Accessory Box P N 2110002150 S 30201590 u Main Box P N 2110002430 Figure 2 2 Unpacking the unit TPC 642 User s Manual 10 Step 2 Insert a CompactFlash memory card containing Windows CE or Linux based application program Please refer to chapter 4 and 5 for building applications for the TPC 1240 Warning The CompactFlash me
13. Start Programs Communication Remote Networking TPC 1240 User s Manual 30 Figure 4 14 Remote Networking Step 5 Make a new connection As the dialogue box pops out choose the default Direct Connection E IN 2164 Aser Eee Rara a Figure 4 15 Make new connection 31 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 Make New Connection Figure 4 16 Direct connection Step 6 Click Next and Finish to complete making new connection It is recommended to keep the default settings of the serial ports connection Make New Direct Connection Figure 4 17 default settings TPC 1240 User s Manual 32 Device Properties Port Settings Call Options Baud Rate 19200 y Data Bits Terminals N Use terminal window before Parity dialing Stop Bits N Use terminal window after dialing Elow Control Figure 4 18 Default settings cont Step 7 Ifthe ActiveSync service on the host PC has been activated the above six steps will make the TPC 1240 automatically try to connect the host Eile Edit View Go Favorites O10 Ale A Leli Address http www advantech com AD ANTECH Home Products Sitemap Buy Online Support Contact Search Evolved Jor the eWor Industrial Automation Y Network Computing Y aD Po Automation Demos Ho
14. TPC 1240 RISC based operator interface terminal with 12 1 flat panel display Users Manual Copyright This document is copyrighted March 2002 by Advantech Co Ltd All rights are reserved Advantech Co Ltd reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time Spec ifications are thus subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated or transmit ted 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 However Advantech Co Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from its use Acknowledgements TPC 1240 is a trademark of Advantech Co Ltd IBM PC AT and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation MS DOS and Windows CE are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation iCava is a trademark of Avamax Incorporated All other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec tive holders ger APARRA gt AEE RSP IE OF gt WFR RAAT ARMA RASS HERRERA o Part No 2006124000 1st Edition Printed in Taiwan February 2002 TPC 1240 User s Manual ii 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
15. chScreen Display Welcome Please click the following Calibrate Icon that will ask you to tap the target as their screen shown This will ensure accurate touchscreen entry While you finish the process all touchscreen settup registry will be automatically saved to flash memory Figure 4 4 TPC Configurator Tap the Calibrate button shown in the Figure 4 4 the calibration utility is activated It allows users to adjust both tapping location and double tap ping interval Advantech Touchscreen Properties OK ES Calibration Window Touchscreen Information Press calibration button to define the touchscreen corner coordinates Copyright c 1999 Advantech Co Ltd Advantech Touchscreen Driver for Windows CE 2 11 Figure 4 5 Calibrating Tapping location 23 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 Tapping the Recalibrate button the screen will turn out to be white A cross appears at the center of the screen Use a stylus or finger to push the center of the cross until it moves The cross moves to upper left lower left lower right and upper right corners Push the center to give location references When all five crosses are done click OK button and the set tings will be automatically saved to the registry Please touch left top circlel start TPC Configurator facivantecn Touchscreen Properties Ran 4 32 AM 6 El Figure 4 6 Screen for calibration LCD Control Display page of the TPC Con
16. cute Notice Do not put two or even more executable files on the startup directory Under such circum stance the execution sequence is unpredict able 35 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 Method 2 multiple execution programs Step 1 Create a startup directory on the CompactFlash card or on the IPSM if there is no CF used Step 2 Create a file called startup ini in the startup directory In this startup ini type in the commands you want to execute as boot up Example Create Startup ini in the IPSM Startup directory and reboot the sys tem The content of startup ini is listed below windows tty exe windows registry exe As the system reboots windows tty exe and windows registry exe will execute automatically Notice Do not use method 1 and 2 simultaneously The sequence to execute programs would be unpredictable TPC 1240 User s Manual 36 CHAPTER 2 Linux in the TPC 1240 Chapter 5 Linux in the TPC 1240 The TPC 1240 has optional package of Linux operating system Cooper ating with Avamax the Linux package called iCava is available This chapter discloses some briefing for it Please refer to the iCava resource CD for more detailed technical reference 5 1 Technology iCava is a collection of software in such a way that it can be tailored for various kinds of Internet access devices It consists of a micro kernel OS a flash file system IC card support multi lingual mult
17. ded Visual Tools 3 0 Platform SDK for TPC 1240 bundled in the standard TPC 1240S CE 64 MB DRAM CD ROM drive Monitor with VGA resolution at least Mouse 200 MB free hard disk space at least Connection to the same LAN as the TPC 1240 if LAN is used for development TPC 1240 TPC 1240S CE Connection to the same LAN as the host PC if LAN is used for development Null modem cable bundled in the standard TPC 1240S CE 4 4 2 Building Windows CE Runtime By the platform SDK bundled with the standard TPC 1240 users can build the Windows CE runtime by the eMbedded Visual Tools TPC 1240 User s Manual 34 AP source code TPC 1240 SDK eMbedded Visual Tools T AP runtime Figure 4 20 Flowchart of building Windows CE runtime 4 4 3 Startup Execution The TPC 1240 has a useful function called startup execution After the system is finished booting up the startup execution function would auto matically be performed This function is useful for control systems to do initialization processes or some other programs On the TPC 1240 there are two ways to perform the Starup function Method 1 single execution program Step 1 Create a startup directory on the CompactFlash card or on the IPSM if there is no CF used Step 2 Copy the executable file to the startup directory Example We copy an executable file Xaudio exe in IPSM Startup and then reboot the system Then Xaudio exe will automatically exe
18. dh American Website Password Baia Automation Univesity Patna Zone a Golazos eu User Regisaton pen cw Sionun2 Contact Wenden Wes Embedded Computing OLA LIVE DEMO Select County 7 PNT ae Eich Appa ae Support Center z Tannin Saeni System On Module Knamisdzs Caster Download Aiea Stamh Engine Network Computing s Automation an Health Care Communications Point ot Sale human Machine Interface Start Kit 1 SiteMap Service E Support Buy Online Start amp welcome to Advantech Ev feo SBD aszeM Al Figure 4 19 Web browser on TPC 1240 4 3 3 Web browser The TPC 1240 built in Windows CE OS includes Microsoft IE Sample It can be used to browse web pages on World Wide Web via LAN or dial up connection 4 4 Application program development The TPC 1240 is bundled with built in Windows CE operating system In real applications users need to execute various application programs on it However unlike its other family the Windows CE is a hardware depen dent operating system That is to say Windows CE application programs 33 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 are only portable in the source code level Users must rebuild the runtime file for a different Windows CE platform even though the source code may not be changed at all 4 4 1 System requirements for developers Intel Pentium 90 CPU or more advanced Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Windows NT Workstation 4 0 Microsoft eMbed
19. e ping XXX XXX XXX XXX enter 41 Chapter 5 Linux in the TPC 1240 TPC 1240 User s Manual 42 CHAPTER System Tuning From time to time it is necessary to tune system settings from the defaults The most common ones are included in this chapter Chapter 6 System Tuning 6 1 LCD brightness tuning The display brightness of the TPC 1240 is designed to be adjustable There is an access opening at the rear case of this machine Use a blade screwdriver to reach the variant resistor inside and adjust the contrast to satisfactory level Figure 6 1 Adjust LCD brightness TPC 1240 User s Manual 44 6 2 Touchscreen calibration under Windows CE The touchscreen calibration utility program is built in the Windows CE Step 1 From the Windows CE status bar click Start Programs Step 2 Double click Windows Explorer Eile Edit View Go Favorites gt X gt EJE aciress my Computer z El Databases CFDISKk IPM My NETWORK Progam Temp Temporary Windows Control E Ben E Ras Figure 6 2 Double click Windows explorer Step 3 Double click Control Panel Elle View elk Communic Date Time Dialing MQ200 Network Owner x y a saa Sam ore start Soy computer fa conto Panel as 3 4 36pm A Figure 6 3 Control panel 45 Chapter 6 System Tuning Step 4 In
20. e Dimensions and cutout Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Introduction The TPC 1240 touch panel computer is an excellent product for HMI Human Machine Interface This 12 1 display operator interface is a RISC based platform with these key features All in one platform the CPU DRAM and Windows CE or Linux are integrated Please refer to chapter 4 for details about Windows CE inside and to chapter 5 for details about Linux Slim but robust the TPC 1240 is very thin 50 mm thickness and lightweight 2 2 kg This makes it the best solution for those applica tions that are tough in space or weak structural support Cost effective applying a high brightness TFT LCD with SVGA reso lution 800 x 600 The TPC 1240 offers cost effective solution for operator interface terminals With proper application programs it would give a comfortable graphic user interface GUI at this size of display Fan less and modular CPU board the introduction of low power pro cessor prevents this system from unreliable fans In addition the mod ular design facilitates the maintenance or possible upgrade on the CPU board Powerful communication capability the TPC 1240 provides serial ports and Ethernet communication These two means of communica tion are the most welcomed ones in the field of industrial automation Windows CE support Advantech provides platform support for Win dows CE The operating system is built in the SDK for user defined
21. e three alterna tives to save the registry registry file on the external CompactFlash memory card registry file on the built in flash memory or default registry settings in the Windows CE image file Figure B 1 shows how TPC 1240 searches for the registry Power On Image on N _ Image on p CompactFlash lt CompactFlash N Image on A Flash Memory No Ne No Yes Yes RE Yes Registry on e gt No gt Flash M re Yes 7 ES en Boot Failure Boot Failure A a x ye Yes Y Y Y Yes Boot by Default gt Boot by Registry Boot by Registry Registry on CF on Flash Memory pS A Dee N Boot Success J nn f N Boot Success Figure B 1 Windows CE registry searching algorithm flowchart TPC 642 User s Manual 56 Remark 1 SAFEMODE implies a folder or an empty file named safemode on the CF Users can create this by them selves as the registry on the flash mem ory might corrupt Thus the bootup will skip the registry on the flash memory 2 Boot Failure means the TPC 1240 fails to find necessary information The system will halt 57 Appx B TPC 642 User s Manual 58
22. er 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 2 5 3 6 1 6 2 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 s00000019 INtTOdOCHON cistitis cok 20 Figure 4 1 Windows CE on TPC 1240 wo eee 20 TPG UGES ui a 21 Figure 4 2 Soft keyboard coooocoicnnnicncnncncnnncnncncnncnonocancncnncnnn 21 Figure 4 3 TPC Configurator eenenenen 22 Figure 4 4 TPC Configurator eneenene 23 Figure 4 5 Calibrating Tapping location 23 Figure 4 6 Screen for calibration eeeeenen Figure 4 7 LCD control utility Figure 4 8 Watchdog timer settings Figure 4 9 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 eee es Figure 4 10 Default names for the CF card 27 Figure 4 11 Regflash coito 28 Networking neigen 29 Figure 4 12 Control panel 29 Figure 4 13 Networking by Windows Explorer 30 Figure 4 14 Remote Networking eeneenene 31 Figure 4 15 Make new connection 31 Figure 4 16 Direct connection 32 Figure 4 17 default settings 32 Figure 4 18 Default settings cont eee 33 Figure 4 19 Web browser on TPC 1240 nene 33 Application program development uneene 33 Figure 4 20 Flowchart of building Windows CE runtime 35 Linux in the TPC 1240 ooccoccoonoonococonnrononnnoo 37 Technolo ui nee 38 Figure 5 1 Structure of iCava cneessnesnnnennnenennenenn 39 Linux components on the TPC 1
23. figurator provides the function to turn off the LCD backlight and thus elongates the period of service For example 1f the user wants the backlight turned off automatically after 10 seconds when the device was no longer used The user must choose the Turn off backlight after second type in 10 in the edit box and then press Apply button Then the screen save function is enabled In addition users can click the Off Now button to turn off the backlight of the dis play panel immediately Once the backlight was turned off events or per turbations from the touchscreen can turn it on On the other hand if users want to disable the screen save function choose Always On radial button and press Apply button TPC 1240 User s Manual 24 TPC Configurator OK ES General TouchScreen Display WatchDog Misc Backlight 8 Turn off backlight after 6000 seconds O Always On Brighiness Default Appl Figure 4 7 LCD control utility Watchdog timer It is important in industrial applications that the control systems are rarely down or are capable of self reset if they are halted somehow The watch dog timer is therefore used in the TPC 1240 to provide automatic reset There is a timer inside the watchdog timer The TPC 1240 should clear the timer within a pre set time interval periodically If the timer is not cleared the timer would assume the system to be halted and generate a rese
24. hDog Misc Memory Total In Use Free DRAM KB 16 972 3 526 13 446 CF Disk KB 0 000 0 000 0 000 IPSM FLASH KB 5 500 1 598 3 902 Installed Software TPC1240 WincE 3 0 W151 01 15 2002 BootLoader v150 12 24 2001 TPC Configurator v152 01 14 2002 Figure 4 3 TPC Configurator General information As shown in the Figure 4 3 the first page of the TPC configurator gives the general information of the TPC 1240 Note that if there is no Com pactFlash memory card is inserted the figures shown will be zero for this item Notice the version numbers shown on this page The format of the version number is Va bb c a stands for the major version number Only for structural revision of the OS will this number be changed bb stands for minor version number The first digit changes when sub stantial revision is made while the second digit changes for minor revi sion c stands for pre release version From time to time it is possible that users get such pre release version to keep time to market When this digit appears it means that this version is built and tested by Advantech Win dows CE R amp D team When such beta version finishes all necessary quality assurance procedure and get into mass production this digit will be taken away TPC 1240 User s Manual 22 Touchscreen calibration The touchscreen calibration can be executed from the configurator TPC Configurator General Tou
25. he components include 1 Linux kernel version 2 4 3 2 gLibC version 2 2 1 3 Drivers SA1110 LCD driver UCB1300 Touchscreen driver PS 2 to SPI Serial Protocol Interface keyboard mouse driver CompactFlash support driver SMC91C96 LAN driver RS 232 serial port driver COMI RS 485 serial port driver COM2 iCava GUI Graphic User Interface The iCava GUI for 320 x 240 QVGA English version is built in though the kernel looks like a command line based OS If users need the iCava GUI the resource CD gives all necessary information about iCava API 5 3 Boot Up the TPC 1240 with Linux To keep the flexibility that Linux has the TPC 1240 shows the Linux kernel only The GUI is left to users for customizing It is very possible that users have their own GUI or they intend to develop their own GUI The following is the step by step boot up procedure of the TPC 1240 with Linux Notice Since Linux is a command line based operating system it is necessary for users to connect a key board to the TPC 1240 with Linux at the first time As iCava or other GUl window manager is installed the touchscreen might take place of the keyboard TPC 1240 User s Manual 40 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Connect some 24 V power source to the TPC 1240 Turn on the TPC 1240 An icon of penguin representing Linux appears Then a testing utility activates The fi
26. i window GUI TCP IP protocols stack Secure Socket Layer PPP Web Browser MIME e mail NetMeeting compatible video phone with software CODEC soft ware MP3 player MS Outlook like PIM spread sheet and HTML based word processor The iCava technology deals with accessing the Internet un compromised web browsing multi media communication graphical user interface embedded file management 1 2 3 4 5 embedded window management 6 7 hardware resource management 8 embedded data and information management Figure 5 1 shows the structure of iCava TPC 1240 User s Manual 38 Windows and Gui OA Tools Multimedia and Communication Cava Windows Language amp Fonts Cava GUI Voice commands rca Game e book Digital Map Spread Sheet word amp Draw e Mail MP3 H 323 Video Comm Java Script Web Browser Java VM News pea ommunication SECC and Protocols Kernel options File amp 10 USB MMC DOC IC Card Compact Flash IDE RAM disk TCP IP F Ax war ppp esm apps rales Drives amp H GPU Supported ARM7 9 Linkup MIPS Toshiba NEC Hyundai Samsung Mat Figure 5 1 Structure of iCava 39 Chapter 5 Linux in the TPC 1240 5 2 Linux components on the TPC 1240 Among the superior technologies of iCava some of them are selected for the TPC 1240 so as to meet the requirements in the field of human machine interface T
27. may cause unpredictable results Warning If there is no CompactFlash card inserted in the CF slot the option to save to CF disk will be disabled The other function this utility can do is to wipe out the contents on the IPSM Intel Persistent Storage Manager Select this option and click Save the data stored in the IPSM i e the spared space of the on board flashROM will be deleted Warning After the IPSM is erased if the machine is restarted it will hold for several minutes to for mat the IPSM Do not turn off or interrupt the formatting otherwise the operating system will be corrupted TPC 1240 User s Manual 28 4 3 Networking 4 3 1 Networking via ethernet The TPC 1240 is equipped with a 10Base T Ethernet controller To uti lize it change the device name when the TPC 1240 is first turned on Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click Start Settings Control Panel Y igroso ay Programs E Favorites gt S Documents gt Es 1121314 5 6171819 0 e E Tablalwle rTtIyulilofplt jcaplalslalr oln RILLE Jet Ben shift z x cv Ip nm 7 Run COE DOCO Bed 7PM A Figure 4 12 Control panel Double click Communications Find the default device name Change it to a unique one depend ing on the plan of individual LANs Use the utility mentioned in section 4 2 3 to save this changed name If the TPC 1240 is a node of a LAN
28. mory card is not hot swappable it is recommended you turn off sys tem power before installing the memory card Thus potential data loss can be avoided Step 3 Connect the power connector to a 24 V power source The power source can either be from a power adapter or an in house power source GND GND Figure 2 3 Power connector and power lines Warning If the power source is not connected to the cor rect pins the system may be damaged when the power is turned on Step 4 Plug the power source to the system power supply Il Chapter 2 System Quick Starting GND Figure 2 4 Power connector pin assignment Step5 Plug in the power lines and turn on the system power switch Figure 2 5 Plug in the power lines and turn on the power switch Step 6 Calibrate the touchscreen Detailed procedures are described in section 5 3 for Linux and section 6 2 for Windows CE TPC 642 User s Manual 12 CHAPTER The Engine of the TPC 1240 This chapter briefly introduces the CPU board and the I O board which comprise the system Chapter 3 The Engine of the TPC 1240 3 1 Passive backplane The engine of the TPC 1240 is constructed by the combination of two PCBA one main board and one I O board Such combination makes system customizing feasible 3 2 CPC 1110 main board Table 3 1 CPC 1110 main board connector jumper list 3 2 1 Connector pin assignments Table 3 2 Connector pin assignments
29. ns ing Vibration 10 18 Hz 1 5 mm peak to peak displacement 18 500 Hz 1 G acceleration 1 3 LCD Specifications Display Type TFT color LCD Size Diagonal 12 1 Maximum Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA Viewing Colors Table 1 1 LCD specifications TPC 1240 User s Manual 4 1 4 Touchscreen Specifications Base glass construction Pr Table 1 2 Touchscreen Specifications 1 5 Power The TPC 1240 works by 24V power input The maximum current is about 0 8 A and the nominal power consumption is 20 watts Note In spite of the stated input voltage rating the TPC 1240 can operate using 18 30 Vpc 1 6 I O Ports Arrangement The TPC 1240 has 3 serial ports 1 RJ 45 LAN port The arrangement of these ports is shown in Figure 1 1 5 Chapter 1 General Information MOUSE KEYBOARD DC IN COM1 COM2 COM3 RS485 Figure 1 1 I O Ports arrangement 1 7 Mounting 1 There is a piece of adhesive waterproof gasket on the plastic front bezel Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position before install the TPC 1240 to the panel opening 2 Install the TPC 1240 to the panel opening 3 Find the eight clamps and eight long screws in the accessory pack Hook those clamps to those holes around the four sides of the bezel Insert the screws to every clamp and fasten them These screws will then push on the mounting panel and fix the unit 4 The mounting panel thickness is suggested to be less than 6 mm 0 23
30. rd by a 144 pin SO DIMM connector and a 20 pin FPC connector Step5 Use a pair of tweezers to loosen the 20 pin FPC connector and release the FPC Step 6 Bend outward the two metal latches of the SO DIMM connector by your thumbs The free end of the CPU board would swing up Pull out the CPU board Figure 7 3 Remove the CPU board Step 7 Insert anew CPU board to the SO DIMM connector Step 8 Push down and lock the CPU board Step 9 Use a pair of tweezers to insert the 20 pin FPC to the connector on the CPU board Then tighten the connector Step 10 Replace the CPU board cover and fasten the screw 51 Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 2 Fuse replacement Step 1 Remove the fuse cover Step 2 Replace the damaged fuse with a new one Step 3 Replace the fuse cover Figure 7 4 Replace the fuse Warning 1 Do not replace the fuse unless it is damaged 2 Do not replace the fuse with a fuse with a dif ferent rating TPC 642 User s Manual 52 A Fuse Specifications Appendix Appendix A Fuse specifications A 1 Supported Input Timing Modes The fuse used on the TPC 1240 is Rating 250 Vac 3 A Size 5x 20 mm TPC 642 User s Manual 54 B Registry searching sequence of TPC 1240 Appendix Appendix B Registry searching sequence of TPC 1240 B 1 Supported Input Timing Modes When the TPC 1240 is turned on the Windows CE will search for regis try to load those important system parameters There ar
31. rst screen is for users to calibrate the touchscreen After that the utility turns out to be the screen which can help users to verify hardware functions When this hardware testing utility is activating users can press the F10 key on the keyboard to invoke the touchscreen calibration screen As mentioned above when the testing utility appears after touch screen calibration and users leave the utility alone for a while it would close automatically and get into the login screen The screen shows a login message Advantech Login Type root as the login ID and press Enter The prompt is a If users need to run the hardware testing util ity again key in the command and Enter to execute tticava enter Again if users do not enter the testing screen for several seconds the utility will close automatically If the touchscreen is to be cal ibrated press the F10 key of the keyboard There is another utility verifying the COM ports There is one RS 232 and one RS 485 port on the TPC 1240 Connect COM1 and COM2 by null modem cable or Advantech ADAM 4520 4522 RS232 to RS485 converter Type in the command comtest enter The utility then begins to test bi directional data transmission between the two serial ports If everything is fine the test will stop after 115200 bps is verified To show the local IP address type the command ifconfig enter Step 10 To test networking type in the command in the command lin
32. t The watchdog timer in the TPC 1240 provides eight different time intervals 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 2 minutes 5 minutes and 10 minutes Choose the appropriate time interval and then press Enable button to enable the watchdog function The REBOOT can immediately initiate a warm reboot TPC Configurator OK E General TouchScreen Display WatchDog Misc WatchDog Timer 30 Seconds y Elapse Time 00 00 00 Ds1670 01 07 1900 04 33 03 SYSTEM 01 07 1900 04 33 03 Figure 4 8 Watchdog timer settings 25 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 The RTC TIME region shown at the lower area of the Figure 4 8 displays the time of watchdog timer DS1670 and system time Users can press Start button to show the current time Miscellaneous The last page of the configurator provides several miscellaneous but important functions as described below The buttons inside the Registry area provide registry saving and browsing function The SMC MAC ID shows the network MAC address The HTTP Server Root block is used to specify the root directory of http server The default directory was Storage Card users can specify another directory by type the directory in the edit box and press Set button The new setting would become effective after the system reboot The buttons inside COMM area pro vides the communication functions including Activesync IPConfig and to ping Yahoo
33. with DHCP servers it is now available If the TPC 1240 is anode of aLAN with fixed IP server please consult with MIS to get specific IP address Click Start Set tings Control Panel Double click Network and update the IP address Use the registry saving utility to save this changed name 29 Chapter 4 Windows CE in the TPC 1240 Elle Edit View Go Favorites x cs it address NETWORK a Ell strt network Ea 3 79 pm a Figure 4 13 Networking by Windows Explorer 4 3 2 Networking via serial port The TPC 1240 with built in Windows CE supports serial connection to host computers The host computer must install the Microsoft ActiveSync service offered by Microsoft Use a null modem cable bundled with the TPC 1240 to connect the serial ports of the host computer and the TPC 1240 Then activate ActiveSync service on the host computer The host will automatically scan its serial ports and make a connection Step 1 Make sure the Microsoft ActiveSync service and the Microsoft embedded Visual Tools are properly installed in the host PC Step 2 Connect the two RS 232 ports of the host PC and the TPC 1240 by a null modem cable Step 3 If users are using the Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools to develop Windows CE application runtimes make sure the TPC 1240 SDK provided in the TPC 1240 support CD is also prop erly installed in the host PC Step 4 Click
34. www advantech com 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 Please have the following information ready before you call Product name and serial number Description of your peripheral attachments Description of your software operating system version application software etc A complete description of the problem The exact wording of any error messages TPC 1240 User s Manual iv Safety Instructions 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read these safety instructions carefully Keep this User s Manual for later reference Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning For plug in equipment the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible Keep this equipment away from humidity Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation Dropping it or let ting it fall may cause damage The openings on the enclosure are for air convection Protect the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it Do not place anything over the power cord
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