Advantech AWS-8248 User manual

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AWS-8248
Industrial Workstation
with 14.1" LCD Display
Users Manual

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Copyright
This document is copyrighted January, 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
AWS-8248T, AWS-8248TP, AWS-8248T-T, and AWS-8248TP-T are all
trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM and PC are trademarks of Inter-
national Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names mentioned
herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Part No. 2002824800 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan January 2002

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FCC Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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.

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Packing List
Before you set up the AWS-8248, make sure that the following items
have been included in your package, and that this manual is in good con-
dition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immedi-
ately:
• One AWS-8248 industrial workstation with 14.1" flat panel display
• One accessory box, including:
- One power cord
- One keyboard transfer cable
- One HMI products drivers and utilities CD-ROM
- AWS-8248 User's Manual
- Flat gray cable for 3.5" HDD and slim CD-ROM
- RS-232 cable to link touchscreen to CPU card (for -T models only)
- TSCB-9516 drivers installation guide (for -T models only)
- Screw bag with screws-
If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.
Additional Information and Assistance
1.Visit the Advantech web site at 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

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or let-
ting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. 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.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE
THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR
ABOVE 60° C (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.

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W i c h t i g e S i c h e r h e is h i n w e i s e
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch
zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor überhit-
zung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädi-
gung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag aus-
lösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e - Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.

Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
Figure 1.1: The PCA-6108C and PCA-6107P2 passive back-
planes.................................................................. 3
1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 4
1.3 Front and rear panel layout................................................ 7
Figure 1.2: Front panel layout............................................... 7
Figure 1.3: Rear panel layout ................................................ 7
1.4 Dimensions........................................................................ 8
Figure 1.4: AWS-8248 dimensions....................................... 8
Chapter 2 System Setup.....................................................9
2.1 General ............................................................................ 10
2.2 Detaching the work drawer ............................................. 10
Figure 2.1: Detaching the work drawer............................... 11
2.3 Adding cards ................................................................... 12
Figure 2.2: Installing add-on cards...................................... 12
2.4 Installing optional drives................................................. 13
Figure 2.3: HDD installation............................................... 14
Figure 2.4: Slide CD-ROM installation .............................. 14
Figure 2.5: Installing optional drives .................................. 14
2.5 Attaching cables .............................................................. 15
Figure 2.6: Connect the display power................................ 15
Figure 2.7: Cables on the rear panel.................................... 15
2.6 Rack mounting ................................................................ 16
Figure 2.8: Rack mounting the AWS-8248......................... 16
2.7 Panel mounting................................................................ 17
Figure 2.9: Panel mounting the AWS-8248........................ 17
Chapter 3 Maintenance....................................................19
3.1 Passive backplane............................................................ 20
Figure 3.1: Removing the passive backplane...................... 20
3.2 Power supply................................................................... 21
Figure 3.2: Removing the power supply............................. 21
3.3 LCD display module ....................................................... 22
Figure 3.3: Removing LCD display module (first steps).... 22
Figure 3.4: Removing LCD display module (final steps) ... 23
3.4 Keyboard translator......................................................... 24
Figure 3.5: Keyboard translator input/output (actual)......... 24
Figure 3.6: Keyboard translator input/output (schematic) .. 25
Figure 3.7: Removing the keyboard translator.................... 26

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3.5 LED board....................................................................... 27
Figure 3.8: Removing the LED board................................. 27
3.6 Floppy disc drive (FDD) ................................................. 28
Figure 3.9: Removing the FDD........................................... 28
3.7 Membrane keypad........................................................... 29
Figure 3.10:Replacing the membrane keypad..................... 30
3.8 Touchscreen sensor (-T models) ..................................... 31
Figure 3.11:Replacing the touchscreen sensor .................... 32
Chapter 4 Macro Key Programming..............................33
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 34
4.2 Macro Key Review.......................................................... 34
4.3 Syntax.............................................................................. 35
4.4 How to use SFED8248.COM.......................................... 37
Figure 4.1: The Macro Editor screen .................................. 37
4.5 Example........................................................................... 38
Figure 4.2: Macro examples................................................ 38
Appendix A Display Timing Mode & OSD ......................41
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes ...................................... 42
Table A.1: Supported Input Formats ................................. 42
A.2 OSD Operation Keypad .................................................. 43
Table A.2: Keypad functions............................................. 43
A.3 OSD function and operation............................................ 44
Figure A.1:OSD menu ........................................................ 44
Table A.3: OSD Functionality........................................... 44
Appendix B Power Supply Specification...........................45
B.1 Supported Input Timing Modes ...................................... 46
B.2 -48 V DC power supply .................................................. 47
Table B.1: -48 VDC power supply output characteristics. 48
Table B.2: -48 VDC power supply DC output wire list .... 51
B.3 24 VDC power supply..................................................... 52
Appendix C Touchscreen (optional) ..................................55
C.1 Specifications .................................................................. 56
C.2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver.................................. 57

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Introduction
• Introduction
• Specifications
• Front and rear panel layout
•Dimensions
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
We designed the AWS-8248 specifically for the factory floor and other
harsh industrial environments. This 19" rack/panel-mount workstation
offers full state-of-the-art industrial computing technology packaged
within one compact unit. It includes a 14.1" color LCD monitor, 7-slot
passive backplane, slide-out "work drawer" card cage, 250-watt power
supply, 3½" floppy disk drive (slim CD-ROM and 3½" HDD optional),
front and rear 5-pin keyboard connectors and a sealed front panel that
conforms to NEMA 4 and NEMA 12 specifications. All of these features
are housed in a rugged workstation chassis which provides protection
from dust, vibration and moisture.
14.1" Color LCD
• Vertical and flat screen for better display quality
• High resolution display (1024 x 768)
• Anti-static treatment on the glass surface to minimize dust accumula-
tion on the monitor
• Digital screen adjustment for accurate picture quality
39-key sealed-membrane operating keypad
You can enter numerical data using the workstation's convenient 39-key
sealed-membrane operating keypad. The keypad has excellent tactile
response. You can also attach an external keyboard through a connector
on the front panel.
Programmable macro function keys
An additional membrane keypad offers 10 ordinary function keys (F1 ~
F10) and 10 programmable macro keys (SF1 ~ SF10). Macro keys auto-
mate common key sequences, even inside application programs.
Front-accessible control panel
You can easily access the workstation's controls from the front of the unit
via a sturdy protective door. Controls include LEDs, and switches for
power and system reset. The front panel also holds a 3½" 1.44 MB FDD.
The aluminum door protects the controls from the environment outside.
The door has a waterproof foam-rubber seal and captive handscrew to
hold it closed. In addition, the door offers protection against accidental
operation of the unit's controls.

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Passive backplanes
The AWS-8248 offers two types of passive backplanes, the PCA-6108C
and the PCA-6107P2. They allow you to run your industrial applications
from a variety of full-featured CPU cards.
Figure 1.1: The PCA-6108C and PCA-6107P2 passive backplanes
The backplanes are formed from four-layer PCBs with ground and power
planes to reduce noise and power-supply impedance. They have LED
power indicators for +5 V, +12 V, -5 V and -12 V.
Advantech's PCA-6107P2 passive backplane can be installed into the
AWS-8248TP. It contains two PCI-compatible slots, four PC/AT-compat-
ible (ISA-bus) slots and one dedicated slot for a CPU card. Three power-
connectors are also included in the PCA-6107P2.
Alternatively, Advantech's PCA-6108C passive backplane can be
installed into the AWS-8248T. It contains eight PC/AT-compatible (ISA-
bus) slots, termination resistors for high-speed signals and terminal block
connectors to supply power from the board.
Convenient work drawer
The AWS-8248's "work drawer" card cage slides out in a snap for
reduced MTTR. It makes adding or exchanging plug-in cards and chang-
ing power supplies quick and easy. Our standard PC/AT compatible pas-
sive backplane lets you run your industrial applications from a variety of
full-featured CPU cards. and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore
voltages all through the BIOS Specifications.

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1.2 Specifications
General
• Construction: Heavy-duty aluminum and steel chassis
• Disk drive housing: Holds one 3½" FDD, one slim CD-ROM and
one 3½" HDD (slim CD-ROM and HDD optional)
• Cooling system:
- One 32 CFM fan (flow out) on rear panel for power supply
- One 29 CFM fan (flow in) for monitor on rear panel
- One 36 CFM fan in the chassis for plug-in cards
• Dimensions:
- Width: 482 mm (19.0")
- Depth: 450 mm (17.7")
- Height: 356 mm (14.0")
• Weight: 29 kg (63.9 lbs)
LCD Display
- Display type: 14.1" TFT LCD
- Max. resolution: 1024 x 768
- Maxi. colors: 262K
- Luminance (cd/m2): 200
- Viewing angle: 90°(H), 50°(H)
- Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50°C
- LCD MTBF: 50,000 hours
- Backlight lifetime: 50,000 hours
- Interface: Direct VGA
- LCD defect specification: refer to Advantech web site
Front Panel
• Keypads: One with 39 operating keys, one with 10 function keys
and 10 programmable macro function keys

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• Keyboard connector: Pre-wired 5-pin DIN connector with dust-
protection cover on front and rear panel
• Switches: Reset and power on/off.
Passive backplane
• AWS-8248T & AWS-8248T-T:
8 ISA slot passive backplane
• AWS-8248TP & AWS-8248TP-T:
4 ISA / 2 PCI / 1 CPU slot passive backplane
Power supply
• AC input: 250 W (standard offer)
• Input voltage:
85 ~ 130 VAC or 180 ~ 260 VAC , switchable
• Output voltage:
+5 V @ 25 A; +12 V @ 9 A; -5 V @ 0.5 A; -12 V @ 2.0 A
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
• Safety: UL/CSA/TUV
-48 VDC input 310 W (optional)
• Input voltage: -38 ~ -58 VDC
• Output voltage:
+5 V @ 30 A; +12 V @ 10 A; -5 V @ 1.0 A; -12 V @ 5 A
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
24 VDC input 250 W (optional)
• Input voltage: 19 ~ 32 VDC
• Output voltage:
+5 V @ 25 A; +12 V @ 10 A; -5 V @ 1.0 A; -12 V @ 1.0 A
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
Compact CD-ROM kit (optional)
• 24x slim CD-ROM kit with support bracket
(model no. CDR-825-0024)

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Environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50° C (32 ~ 122° F)
• Relative humidity: 5 ~ 85% @ 40° C, non-condensing
• Vibration: 5 ~ 17 Hz, 0.1" double-amplitude displacement 17 ~
500 Hz, 1.0 G peak to peak.

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1.3 Front and rear panel layout
Figure 1.2: Front panel layout
Figure 1.3: Rear panel layout

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1.4 Dimensions
Figure 1.4: AWS-8248 dimensions

9 Chapter 2 System Setup
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System Setup
• General
• Detaching the work drawer
• Adding cards
• Installing optional drives
• Attaching cables
• Rack/Panel mounting
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Chapter 2 System Setup
2.1 General
When you receive your workstation you will find a backplane, power
supply, and floppy disk drive already installed. Further setup of the AWS-
8248 is easy. All you have to do is slide out its work drawer module,
install a CPU card, optional hard disk drive and whatever additional I/O
cards your application requires. You can then mount your workstation
into a 19-inch rack or into a panel.
2.2 Detaching the work drawer
The work drawer is a card cage that slides in and out of the body of the
AWS-8248, providing easy access to your cards, drives and power sup-
ply.
1. Detach the cables that connect the work drawer to the main chassis.
2. Detach the main power cord, keyboard and video connectors from
the work drawer.
3. Four screws on the back of the AWS-8248 hold the drawer in the
chassis. Remove the screws, and the drawer can then slide out
freely.
Warning! 1. Do not begin your installation until you are sure
there is no power flowing within the AWS-8248.
Power must be switched off and the main power
cord unplugged.
2. Every time you service the AWS-8248, you
should switch the power off and unplug the main
power cord.

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Figure 2.1: Detaching the work drawer

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2.3 Adding cards
Remove the cover of the work drawer by either removing the 10 screws
that attach it or by sliding it out. Remove the screw that fixes the card
hold-down clamp, and remove the clamp.
Slowly slide the card in and carefully press it into the backplane socket.
Secure it by screwing it into the top mounting bar. (See Fig. 2-2.) Connect
the card wiring. Add any additional cards or take out cards you need to
service. Reattach the hold-down clamp. When you have finished, reattach
the cover.
Figure 2.2: Installing add-on cards