Advantech AWS-825B User manual

AWS-825B/PB
Industrial Workstation
with 15" Color CRT
Display

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, May 1998, 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 without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this
manual is accurate and reliable as at the time of publication.
However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for use of
this manual; nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties
which may result from such use.
Acknowledgments
AWS-825B, AWS-825PB, AWS-825B-T, and AWS-825PB-T are
all trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM and PC are trademarks
of International 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. 2002825010, 2nd Edition
Printed in Taiwan, October l998

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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 interference 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 equipment
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-825B/PB, make sure that the following
items have been included in your package, and that this manual is
in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your
dealer immediately.
• One AWS-825B/PB with 15" CRT monitor
• User's manual
• Accessories for AWS-825B/PB:
- KB transfer wire
- Flat cable (40P) for 2 AT-bus HDD
- Two power cords (USA type and French type)
- Utility disk for keyboard translator
- Screw bag with screws
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com.tw 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:
• Product name and serial number
• Description of your peripheral attachments
• Description of your software (operating system, version,
application software, etc.)
• Complete description of the problem
• 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. Do not use liquid or
spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed 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 letting it
fall could 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 over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could 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 any 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 UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20° C (-
4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to
or less than 70 dB(A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
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
überhitzung 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
auslösen.
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 funktioni
ert 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.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................1
1.1 Description ........................................................2
15" color CRT.....................................................................2
39-key sealed-membrane operating keypad ......................2
Programmable macro function keys...................................3
Front-accessible control panel............................................3
Passive backplanes ...........................................................3
Convenient work drawer.....................................................4
1.2 Specifications ...................................................5
General ..............................................................................5
CRT display........................................................................5
Front panel .........................................................................6
Passive backplane .............................................................6
Powersupply......................................................................6
Compact CD-ROM kit (optional).........................................7
Environmental specifications ..............................................7
1.3 Front and rear panel layout..............................8
1.4 Dimensions .......................................................9
Chapter 2 System Setup.................................... 11
2.1 General ............................................................12
2.2 Detaching the work drawer............................12
2.3 Adding cards...................................................14
2.4 Installing optional drives ...............................15
2.5 Attaching cables .............................................17
2.6 Rack mounting................................................18
2.7 Panel mounting...............................................19

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Chapter 3 Maintenance......................................21
3.1 Passive backplane..........................................22
3.2 Power supply ..................................................23
3.3 CRT monitor ....................................................24
3.4 Keyboard translator........................................26
3.5 LED board .......................................................29
3.6 Floppy disk drive (FDD)..................................30
3.7 Membrane keypad ..........................................31
3.8 Touchscreen sensor (optional)......................33
Chapter 4 Macro Key Programming .................35
4.1 Introduction.....................................................36
4.2 Macro components.........................................36
Macro keys (SF1 , SF2, ... SF10) .....................................36
Macro EEPROM...............................................................36
Macro programming utility ................................................36
4.3 Syntax ..............................................................37
4.4 How to use SFED825P.COM...........................39
4.5 Examples.........................................................40
Chapter 5 Rear Panel Display Controls............43
5.1 Factory presets ...............................................44
5.2 Custom presets...............................................44
1. [BRIGHTNESS]........................................................45
2. [CONTRAST] ...........................................................45
3. [V-POSITION] ..........................................................45
4. [H-SHIFT].................................................................45
5. [V-HEIGHT]..............................................................45
6. [H-WIDTH] ...............................................................46
7. [PCC] .......................................................................46
8. [ROTATION].............................................................46
9. [RELOAD] ................................................................46
10. [POINTER DOWN] ..................................................46
11. [POINTER UP] .........................................................47
12. [FUNCTION] ............................................................47
13. [POWER INDICATOR] .............................................47
14. [POWER] .................................................................47

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5.3 Troubleshooting..............................................48
5.4 Care and maintenance ...................................48
5.5 Timing guide for factory modes ....................49
5.6 Input terminal pin assignments.....................51
Appendix A 15" Monitor Specifications ...........53
General ............................................................................54
Input signals .....................................................................54
Operational features.........................................................55
Appendix B Power Supply Specifications .......57
B.1 260 watt power supply ...................................58
Specifications ...................................................................58
General features ..............................................................60
Environmental specifications ............................................60
International standards compliance ..................................61
B.2 -48 VDC power supply ......................................62
Specifications ...................................................................62
Reliability ..........................................................................65
Environmental specifications ............................................65
International standards compliance ..................................65
DC output wire list ............................................................66
B.3 24 VDC power supply .......................................67
Specifications ...................................................................67
General features ..............................................................69
Environmental specifications ............................................69
International standards compliance ..................................69
Appendix C Touchscreen (Optional) ................71
C.1 General information........................................72
C.2 General specifications ...................................72
C.3 Environmental specifications........................73
C.4 Installation of touchscreen driver .................74
Installation for MS-DOS and WINDOWS 3.1 ...................75
Installation for WINDOWS 95...........................................79
Installation for WINDOWS NT..........................................82

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Introduction
• Description
• Specifications
• Front and rear panel layout
• Dimensions
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1.1 Description
We designed the AWS-825B/PB 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 15" color CRT monitor, 7-slot passive backplane,
slide-out “work drawer” card cage, 260-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.
15" color CRT
• Vertical and flat screen for better display quality
• High resolution display (1280 x 1024)
• Anti-static treatment on the glass surface to minimize dust
accumulation on the monitor
• Low EMF emissions, meeting Sweden's tough MPR II national
standard
• 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.

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Programmable macro function keys
An additional membrane keypad offers 10 ordinary function keys
(F1 ~ F10) and 10 programmable macro keys (SF1 ~ SF10). Macro
keys automate 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.
Passive backplanes
The AWS-825B/PB 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

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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-825PB. It contains two PCI-compatible slots, four
PC/AT-compatible (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-825B. 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-825B/PB’s "work drawer" card cage slides out in a snap
for reduced MTTR. It makes adding or exchanging plug-in cards
and changing power supplies quick and easy.
Our standard PC/AT compatible passive backplane lets you run
your industrial applications from a variety of full-featured CPU
cards. We offer 80386, 80486 and Pentium®-based CPU cards;
along with Flash/RAM/ROM disk, data acquisition and control
(DA & C), and I/O cards.

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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)
CRT display
•Size: 15" diagonal
•Screen: Tinted antiglare CRT shield
•Max. resolution: 1280 x 1024
•Dot pitch: 0.28 mm
•Horizontal freq.: 30 ~ 64 KHz
•Vertical freq.: 40 ~ 100 Hz (non-interlaced)
•MPR II compliant
• Power-on auto-degaussing
• Full digital video adjustment on rear panel

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Front panel
•Keypads: One with 39 operating keys, one with 10 function keys
and 10 programmable macro function keys
•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-825B/AWS-825B-T:
8 ISA slot passive backplane
•AWS-825PB/AWS-825PB-T:
4 ISA / 2 PCI / 1 CPU slot passive backplane
Power supply
AC input 260 W (standard offer)
•Input voltage:
85 ~ 130 VAC or 180 ~ 260 VAC @ 47 ~ 63 Hz, switching
•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 approved
-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

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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)
Environmental specifications
•Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F)
•Relative humidity: 5 ~ 85% @ 40oC, 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-825B/PB dimensions
Unit: mm
Cutout dimensions: 450 x 326 mm

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