Acnodes FPC-8057 User manual

FPC-8057
5.7” STN LCD, Xscale-based touch screen
computer
User’s Manual

Disclaimers
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accurate. Acnodes Corp. assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or
other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
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this document. Acnodes Corp makes no commitment to update or to keep current the
information contained in this manual.
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©Copyright 2003 by Acnodes Corp. All rights
reserved.
June. 2004,
Edition V1.10
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ESD Precautions
Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. To
avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
• Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install them.
• Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted
portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This helps to
discharge any static electricity on your body.
• Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component
stores, when handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Acnodes Corp is a trademark of Acnodes Co., Ltd.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBasic are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
TURBO C is a trademark of Borland Inc. BASIC is
a trademark of Dartmouth College. Intel is a
trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties
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Unpacking
The FPC-8057 is packed in an anti-static bag. The product has components that
are easily damaged by static electricity. Do not remove the anti-static wrapping until
proper precautions have been taken. Safety instructions in front of this User’s
Manual describe anti-static precautions and procedures.
After unpacking the product, place it on a raised surface and carefully inspect the
board for any damage that might have occurred during shipment. Ground the
product and exercise extreme care to prevent damage to the product from static
electricity.
Integrated circuits will sometimes come out of their sockets during shipment. The
FPC-8057 5.7” STN LCD, Xscale-based touch screen computer package
includes the following:
• FPC-8057 * 1
• Driver CD *1
• USB sync. cable *1
• Touch pen * 1
• Fuse * 1
• Panel mount * 2
Make sure that all of the items listed above are present.
What To Do If There Is A Problem
If there are damaged or missing parts, contact your supplier and/or dealer
immediately. Do not attempt to apply power to the product if there is damage to any
of its components.
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Safety Instructions
Overview
This section states the safety instructions, which must be followed when installing,
operating and servicing the FPC-8057. If neglected, physical injury and death may
follow, or damage may occur to controller and related equipment. The material in
this chapter must be studied before attempting any work on, or with, the unit.
Warnings and Notes
This manual distinguishes safety instructions. Warnings are used to inform of
conditions, which can, if proper steps are not taken, lead to a serious fault
condition, physical injury or death. Notes are used when the reader is required to
pay special attention or when there is additional information available on the
subject. Notes are less crucial than warnings, but should not be disregarded.
Readers are informed of situations that can result in serious
physical injury and/or serious damage to equipment with the
symbol shown to the left. A Warning symbol indicates that the
reader should pay special attention to the accompanying text.
Precautionary steps should be taken to insure that the
installation is in compliance with warnings. Warnings include
hazardous conditions that could cause personal injury or
equipment damage if care is not taken. The text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the danger.
Warnings
Warnings Dangerous Voltage Warnings: Warns of situations in
which high voltage can cause physical injury and or
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damage equipment.
General warning: Warns of situations, which can cause
physical injury and or damage equipment by means other than
electrical.
Electrostatic Discharge Warning: Warns of situations in
which an electrostatic discharge can damage equipment.
Readers are notified of the need for special attention or additional in formation
available on the subject with the following symbols:
CAUTION! Aims to draw special attention to it.
Note: Note: gives additional information or points out more
information available on the subject.
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers --------------------------------------------------------ii
ESD Precautions --------------------------------------------------iii
Unpacking ---------------------------------------------------------iv
Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------ v
Chapter 1 Introduction-------------------------------------------- 1
1.1 General Description .........................................................1
1.2 Features ...........................................................................2
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................2
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ---------------------------- 5
2.1 Mounting Instructions .....................................................5
2.1.1 Location Considerations ......................................... 5
2.1.2 Making a NEMA-4 Mounting .................................. 5
2.1.3 Environmental Considerations .............................. 7
2.2 Power Connections ............................................................ 8
2.2.1 Power Requirements ......................................................9
2.2.2 Grounding Requirements ..........................................11
2.2.3 CE Requirements ........................................................ 12
2.2.4 Safety Guidelines ......................................................... 12
2.3 Communications Connections ..................................... 14
2.3.1 COM 1 [RS-232] ........................................................14
2.3.2 COM2 [RS-232] & COM3 [RS-422/485] ................16
2.3.3 Dip Switch ..................................................................17
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2.4 CE Requirements .......................................................... 18
2.5 Dimensions of FPC-8057 ............................................. 19
Chapter 3 Windows CE.NET ------------------------------ 21
3.1 Introduction ............................................................... 21
3.2 Utilities ....................................................................... 22
3.2.1 Soft-Keyboard ......................................................... 22
3.2.2 System Settings ....................................................... 23
3.2.3 IPSM ............................................................................ 26
3.2.4 Startup ........................................................................ 27
3.2.5 Remote Desktop Connection (Windows XP
only) ....................................................................... 28
3.3 FPC-8057 Networking .................................................. 31
3.3.1 Networking via Ethernet ....................................... 31
3.3.2 Networking via USB Client Port ........................... 32
3.3.3 Web browser ........................................................... 34
3.4 Application program development ............................... 35
3.4.1 Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 ................ 35
3.4.2 FPC-8057 SDK............................................................ 37
Appendix A Example --------------------------------------- 39
Appendix B How to Update WindowsCE image ------- 41
Appendix C How to use development tools-eMbedded
C++4.0--- 43
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FPC-8057 User’s Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 General Description
The FPC-8057 series are fan-less and compact-size touch panel
computers. It equips with 5.7” STN LCD display, Windows CE.NET and
low power consumption CPU, Intel Xscale PXA255. Therefore, FPC-
8057 series are good cost-effective choices for operator interface
applications.
The FPC-8057 adopts most reliable and stable design. With fan-less CPU
and CompactFlash card, FPC-8057 is especially suitable for vibration
environment such as transportation, semiconductor etc. In addition, FPC-
8057 is also bundled with Windows CE.NET, which forms a bridge that lets
FPC-8057 be an open HMI solution for system integration. For connecting
other devices, the FPC-8057 also provides several interfaces: RS-
232/422/485, Ethernet etc.
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FPC-8057 User’s Manual
1.2 Features
zFan-less and low power consumption CPU- Xscale PXA255 z
5.7” QVGA color STN LCD
z Windows CE.NET supported and flash ROM on-board z
Slim and compact size design
z Suitable for reliable and vibration application – Fan less and
CompactFlash card
z NEMA 4 / IP65 compliant front panel z
Support Compact Framework
z Over-voltage power protection – fuse
1.3 Specifications
zConstruction: plastic molding housing
z Display: 5.7" QVGA Color STN LCD
z CPU and core logic: Intel™Xscale PXA255 z
Flash ROM/SDRAM on board
32 MB Flash ROM / 64MB SDRAM z
1 CompactFlash™card slot z I/O: 2
serial ports
COM1: RS-232, COM2: RS-232/422/485 z
1 Ethernet port (10Base-T) z 2 USB host ports
z 1 USB client for ActiveSync
z Sound output: 16 bit sound output z
RTC: Dallas DS1685
z Power input: 24 VDC, 0.5A maximum
z Dimension (W x H x D): 204 x 150 x 48mm z
Weight: 1.0kg
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