Advantech TPC-1570H User manual

TPC-1570H
Touch Panel Computer with High
Luminance 15" XGA TFT LCD
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2010 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech
Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products
described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man-
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli-
able. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.
Acknowledgements
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owners.
Part No. 2003157002 3rd Edition
Printed in Taiwan September 2010

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal-
lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test-
ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will
be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For
example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any
onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-
ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return
merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows
us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and
Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war-
ranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and
ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information.
FCC Class A
Note: 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 environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer 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, appli-
cation 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 clean-
ing.
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. Drop-
ping it or letting 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 con-
necting 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 elec-
trical 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 -

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20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORD-
ING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-
1:1982 is no more 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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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ....................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 2
1.2.1 System Kernel ................................................................ 2
1.2.2 I/O Ports ......................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Safety and Environment ................................................. 3
1.3 LCD Specifications ........................................................... 4
1.4 Touchscreen Specifications............................................... 5
1.5 Power................................................................................. 5
1.6 I/O Port Arrangement........................................................ 5
Figure 1.1:I/O port arrangement .................................... 5
1.7 Panel Mounting ................................................................. 6
Figure 1.2:Panel Mounting ............................................ 6
1.8 Exploded Diagram............................................................. 7
Figure 1.3:Exploded Diagram ........................................ 7
1.9 Dimensions and cutout...................................................... 7
Figure 1.4:Dimensions ................................................... 8
Chapter 2 System Setup.................................................. 10
Figure 2.1:Unpack the package ................................... 10
Figure 2.2:Install CompactFlash memory card ............ 11
Figure 2.3:Power connector ......................................... 12
Figure 2.4:Power receptor and button pin assignments 12
Figure 2.5:Touchscreen Calibration - 1 ....................... 13
Figure 2.6:Touchscreen Calibration - 2 ....................... 13
Chapter 3 System Engine................................................ 16
Figure 3.1:Main Board Connector -1 ........................... 17
Figure 3.2:Main Board Connector -2 ........................... 17
Chapter 4 Software Configuration ................................ 20
4.1 Utilities & Drivers........................................................... 20
4.1.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ................... 20
4.1.2 VGA Drivers (Intel(R) Graphics Driver) ..................... 20
4.1.3 Intel PRO Network Drivers/software .......................... 20
4.1.4 Audio Driver ................................................................ 21
4.1.5 Advantech COM Driver ............................................... 21
4.1.6 Touchscreen Driver ...................................................... 21
4.1.7 Watchdog Timer Driver ............................................... 21
4.2 Advantech COM Driver Installation ............................... 22
4.3 Watchdog Timer (WDT) Driver Installation .................. 32
4.3.1 Installing the TPC-1570 Watchdog Timer Driver ....... 33
4.3.2 How to Use the TPC-1570H Watchdog Timer ............ 38
4.4 Dual Display Setting ....................................................... 41

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Chapter 5 Windows XP Embedded ............................... 44
5.1 EWF ................................................................................ 44
5.2 HORM............................................................................. 44
5.3 Advantech Utilities.......................................................... 45
5.3.1 Version Information ..................................................... 45
5.3.2 OSLock and OSUnLock .............................................. 45
5.3.3 HORM ......................................................................... 46
Appendix A Serial Port Settings........................................ 48
A.1 COM1/ COM3 Connector Definition ............................. 48
A.2 COM4 Setting ................................................................. 48
Appendix B Watchdog Timer on WinCE ........................ 52
B.1 DeviceIOControl ............................................................. 52
B.2 How to Use the Control Code ......................................... 54
B.3 Examples ......................................................................... 56
Appendix C Watchdog Timer Programming... 60
C.1 Overview ......................................................................... 60
C.2 Watchdog Timer Programming....................................... 61
Figure C.1:Watchdog timer programming procedure .. 61
Table C.1:Watchdog Timer Registers ......................... 62
C.3 Example Programs .......................................................... 63
Appendix D Accessory Kit Assembly................................ 70
D.1 CompactFlash to IDE Transfer Kit ................................. 70
Figure D.1:Adapter Board and IDE Cable ................... 70
Figure D.2:Connecting Adapter Board & IDE Cable .. 70
Figure D.3:CompactFlash Slot .................................... 71
Figure D.4:Insert the Adapter Board into the CF slot .. 71
Figure D.5:Inserted Adapter Board ............................. 71
Figure D.6:Connect the CD-ROM via the IDE Cable . 72
Figure D.7:Plug Power Line into CD-ROM Drive ...... 72
D.2 USB Driver Installation Notice ....................................... 72
Appendix E HDD Kit Assembly........................................ 74
Figure E.1:Removing the Rear Cover .......................... 74
Figure E.2:Removing the Top Screws ......................... 74
Figure E.3:Removing the HDD kit .............................. 75
Figure E.4:Pulling out the HDD bracket ..................... 75
Figure E.5:The HDD Bracket ...................................... 76
Figure E.6:Installing the HDDr ................................... 76
Figure E.7:Linking the HDD with the Connector ........ 77
Figure E.8:Fastening the HDD cover .......................... 77
Figure E.9:Chamfer ..................................................... 78
Figure E.10:Chamfer & Rubber ................................... 78
Figure E.11:Sliding the HDD Into Position ................. 79
Figure E.12:Completed HDD Installation ................... 79
Figure E.13:Mounting the Rubber Cushions ............... 80

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Figure E.14:Fastening the HDD Module ..................... 80
Figure E.15:Reinstalling the Rear Cover ..................... 81
Appendix F Touchscreen Installation & Configuration. 84
F.1 Driver Installation ........................................................... 84
Figure F.1:Setup.exe .................................................... 84
Figure F.2:Install - Wizard .......................................... 84
Figure F.3:Install – License Agreement ...................... 85
Figure F.4:Install – Completed .................................... 85
F.2 Uninstall the Driver......................................................... 86
Figure F.5:Uninstall -1 ................................................. 86
Figure F.6:Uninstall -2 ................................................. 86
Figure F.7:Uninstall -3 ................................................. 87
F.3 Touchscreen Calibration ................................................. 87
Figure F.8:Standard Calibration -1 .............................. 88
Figure F.9:Standard Calibration -2 .............................. 88
Figure F.10:Standard Calibration -3 ............................ 89
Figure F.11:Advanced Calibration -1 ......................... 90
Figure F.12:Advanced Calibration -2 .......................... 90
Figure F.13:Plot Calibration Data ................................ 91
Figure F.14:Draw ........................................................ 92
Figure F.15:Clear Screen ............................................. 92
Figure F.16:Option ...................................................... 93
Appendix G Fuse Specifications ........................................ 96
G.1 Fuse Specifications.......................................................... 96
G.2 Fuse Replacement ........................................................... 96
Figure G.1:Fuse Replacement ...................................... 96

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CHAPTER
1
General Information
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications

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Chapter 1 General Information
This chapter gives the background information about the TPC-1570H.
1.1 Introduction
The TPC-1570H touch panel computer is state-of-the-art HMI (Human
Machine Interface). This 15” display operator interface is an x86-based
platform with these key features:
Fanless:
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely on fans,
which often are unreliable, and causes dust to circulate inside the equip-
ment.
Bright Display:
The bright TFT LCD display suits industrial demands for clear interfaces.
Powerful Communication Capability:
The TPC-1570H provides powerful IO interface for easily
communicating with other devices. The IO interface includes serial
ports, RS-485 port, parallel port, Ethernet and USB 2.0 support.
Embedded Windows Support:
In addition to the OS support of Windows 2000 and Windows XP,
Advantech offers platform support for Windows CE and XP embedded.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 System Kernel
CPU: Intel Celeron M (clock rate 600MHz /1GHz), Pentium M 1.4GHz
BIOS: Award 4Mbit flash memory
South Bridge: Intel 855GME/ 852GM GMCH/ICH4 chipset
VGA: Intel 855GME for TPC-1570H-P2AE, C1AE series; Intel 852GM
for TPC-1570H-B1AE series; Support 16 MB frame buffer with system
memory; Simultaneously support of CRT and LVDS flat panel display.
Ethernet: Intel 82562EZ and Intel 82551QM Ethernet controller; IEEE
802.3u protocol compatible
Watchdog timer: W83627 watchdog timer; 1 ~ 255 sec (system)
IDE: 2 EIDE channels support one IDE compact flash socket on board
and one 44 pin (2mm) connector transfer to SATA HDD interface (SATA
HDD only support data transfer rate of 1.5Gbits/sec).

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1.2.2 I/O Ports
1 parallel port: supports EPP/ ECP/SPP modes
3 serial ports: RS-232 (COM1, COM3) and RS-232/422/485
(COM4, default is RS-485)
2 RJ-45 Ethernet port:
TPC-1570H-P2AE/C1AE: LAN 1 (10/100BaseT)
LAN2 (10/100/1000BaseT)
TPC-1570H-B1AE: LAN 1 (10/100BaseT);
LAN2 (10/100BaseT)
1 PS/2 port: 6-pin mini-DIN ports for keyboard and mouse
2 USB ports: compliant with USB 2.0
1 Compact Flash Slot
1 PCMCIA slot
3 Audio ports: 1 microphone; 1 Line In and 1 Line Out.
1.2.3 Safety and Environment
Safety
FCC Class A and CE certificated
BSMI certificated
The front bezel is compliant with NEMA 4
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0~50 degrees Celsius
Storage temperature: -20~60 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 10~95% @ 40 relative humidity (non-condensing)
Vibration: 1Grms (5~500Hz)

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1.3 LCD Specifications
Display Type TFT color LCD
Size (diagonal) 15”
Maximum Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Maximum colors 256K
Pixel Pitch (W x H) 0.3075 x 0.3075 mm
Viewing Angle 120
Luminance (cd / m2)350
Contrast Ratio 500
Operating Temperature () 0 ~ 50° C (32-122° F )
(Ambient)
Backlight 2 CCFL
Backlight Life Time 50,000 hours
Note There might be several bright or dark pixels on the
LCD. This comes from the production of the LCD.
Such phenomenon is claimed to be normal accord-
ing to the LCD manufacturers.

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1.4 Touchscreen Specifications
1.5 Power
Input voltage: 18 ~ 32 Vdc (the fuse will be open circuit as input level
exceeds 33Vdc)
Typical: [email protected] (57W)
1.6 I/O Port Arrangement
The arrangement of the I/O ports is shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1: I/O port arrangement
Touchscreen Type Resistive
Base Glass Construction Tempered Glass
Resolution 1024 x 1024
Light Transmission 75% typical
Controller RS232 Interface
Power Rating 3.3 to 5V
Durability 1 million touches

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1.7 Panel Mounting
1. There is a piece of adhesive waterproof gasket on the Mg-AL
front bezel. Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position
before installing the TPC-1570H to the panel opening.
2. Install the TPC-1570H to the panel opening.
3. Find out the eight clampers and eight long screws in the
accessory pack. Hook those clampers to those holes around the
four sides of the bezel. Insert the screws to every clamper 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 10mm
(0.236 inch).
Figure 1.2: Panel Mounting

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1.8 Exploded Diagram
Figure 1.3: Exploded Diagram
1.9 Dimensions and cutout
Weight: 5 Kg (without HDD)
Dimensions: 383 x 307 x 64.5 mm (WxHxD)
Cutout: 374.5 x 298.5 mm (suggested)

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Figure 1.4: Dimensions

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System Setup

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Chapter 2 System Setup
This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-1570H.
It is easy to make the TPC-1570H start working with the below step-by-
step.
Step 1: Unpack the TPC-1570H package. Please check the packing list at
the beginning of this manual.
Figure 2.1: Unpack the package
Step 2: Install a CompactFlash containing windows CE, embedded Win-
dows XP or other operating system.