Advantech SPC-57 User manual

SPC-57
5.7” STN LCD Smart Panel
Computer with IntelRXscaleRCPU
and WindowsRCE.NET
Users Manual

Copyright
This document is copyrighted, © 2004. All rights are reserved. The original
manufacturer 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 the original
manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and
reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, nor
for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from such use.
Acknowledgements
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Intel®is trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft®Windows®CE.NET is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit our websites
at:
http://www.advantech.com
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://eservice.advantech.com.tw/eservice/
This manual is for the SPC-57 series products.
1st. Edition: July 2004

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 residential 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. Note that even when this
equipment is installed and used in accordance with this user's manual, there is still no
guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment is believed to be causing
harmful interference to radio or television reception, this can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off. If interference is occurring, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning! HIGH VOLTAGE!!!
Please do NOT touch the inverter between main board and LCD panel
with your hands or any other electric conductors.
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.

Packing List
Before you begin to use SPC, please make sure that the following materials have been
shipped.
zSPC-57 Smart Panel Computer
zWindows®CE.NET end user license agreement (for Windows®CE.NET
version)
zAdvantech Software Support CD (Windows®CE.NET)
• Readme.txt
• Datasheet
• User manual
•Windows®CE.NET 4.2 platforms SDK (for Windows®CE.NET)
• Microsoft ActiveSync Version 3.7 install files (for Windows®CE.NET).
zPower connector
zPlastic Stylus for touch-screen
z1 x USB client ActiveSync cable
zWarranty card
z1 X 4P to 4P power cable (for SPC-57E only)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.
Additional Information and Assistance
Step 1: Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/risc where you can find
the latest information about the product.
Step 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 problems
• The exact wording of any error messages

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 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 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 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. Advantech

disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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 Beschädigung
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 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 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.

CHAPTER
1
General Information
This chapter gives background
Information of the SPC-57
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specification
• LCD Specification
• Touchscreen Specification
• Power
• I/O ports
• Mounting
• Dimension and cutout

1.1 Introduction
Intel® XScale®, Ultra Low Power, Embedded Applications Anywhere!!
Advantech smart panel computers enable great embedded flexibility when powered
by Intel® XScale® technology. Built with an Intel PXA255 CPU, LCD display,
touchscreen, and pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows CE .NET 4.2 and LAN, the
SPC series provide the best cost-effective and stable solution to customers for a
diverse range of embedded applications. The great features of SPC, ultra low power,
compact size, IP65 front bezel, and fanless
Removable back cover: The back cover of the SPC series is easily removed to fit
customer application needs. With the flexibility of a removable back cover, customers
can better utilize the location and type of I/O by designing their own back for
seamless integration.
Dust and spill resistant: IP65 rated front bezel for protection from dust and water
damage.
Fanless and ultra low power consumption
Compact size
Rich connectivity for external accessories: GPS modules, wireless LAN modules,
GPRS modules are verified to work well with the SPC series.
SM bus for battery power: SPC keep the SM bus interface inside, users can equip
battery through SM bus to provide mobility on their own solution. The SM bus is
made through I2C
Versatile I/O: RS-232, RS-485, USB host, LAN, PCMCIA slot, CF slot, audio jack,
DIO, etc.
Applications
•Factory automation in manufacturing and warehousing
•Kiosks in public places –airports, information centers, railway stations and
shopping malls
•HMI: Human Machine Interface
•Entertainment –Gaming, Casino
•Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality
•Medical and health care in Hospital
•Portable/Mobile device
•In-vehicle device

1.2 Specifications
There are 2 models of SPC-57 series, SPC-57E and SPC-57C. SPC-57C is the fully
enclosure with standard external I/O connector. SPC-57E is without back cover,
without standard external I/O connector, and without Flash memory on board.
SPC-57E and SPC-57C can fulfill different applications and various demands from
the customer.
SPC-57C
System kernel
CPU Intel PXA-255 200MHz on board
OS Windows CE .NET 4.2
SDRAM 64MB SDRAM on board
Flash 32MB on board for OS pre-installed
WDT PXA-255 internal
RTC HT1381, backup by internal backup battery
Boot loader 1MB AMD Flash ROM for boot loader
Display
LCD 5.7” STN QVGA 320 x 240
Touch screen 4 wire resistant touch screen
VGA chip PXA-255 internal
I/O
RS-232 Full 9 pin RS-232 X 3; D-sub 9-pin external connector X 1; Pin
headers inside the case X 2
RS-485 RS-485 X 1, D-sub 9-pin external connector
RJ-45 10/100 base-T RJ-45 connector X 1
USB USB host X 2; USB client X 1
PCMCIA PCMCIA slot type II X 1
CF CF slot type II X 1
Digital I/O 8 DI & 8 DO. Pin header output. Provide API to access DIO
GPIO 8 GPIO. Pin header output inside the case. Default as hotkey
Audio Audio line out jack X 1
Power
V-in range DC 10V ~ 28V
Protection Over current protection
Electric pole reverse protection
SM bus For smart battery, pin headers