Advantech TPC-30 Series User manual

TPC-30/32 Series
Intel PXA270
Touch Panel Computer
with 3.5" QVGA TFT LCD
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2008 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-
ual 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 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
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.
This Manual Covers the Following Models:
• TPC-30 Series
• TPC-32 Series
• TPC-30T-E2AE
• TPC-32T-E2AE
Part No. 2003003021 1.2 Edition
Printed in Taiwan October 2008

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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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CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications.
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 and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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.
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/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. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-
ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
6. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-
necting the equipment to the power outlet.
8. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-
trical shock.

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12. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
13. 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.
14. Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage
temperature may go below -20° C (-4 °F) or above 70° C (158° F).
This could damage the equipment.
15. 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 has not work well or you can not get it work
according to user‘s manual.
e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
16. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only quali fied ser-
vice personnel should open the equipment.
17. CAUTION: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-
time clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incor-
rectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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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. Ver-
wenden 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 AnschluBw-
erte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber
fallen kann.
10. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden. Alle Hin-
weise 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 Überspan-
nung 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 ele-
ktrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöff-
net 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 Verbesse

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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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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 Storage ........................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Safety and Environment ................................................. 3
1.3 LCD Specifications ........................................................... 4
1.4 Touchscreen Specifications............................................... 4
1.5 Power................................................................................. 4
1.6 I/O Ports Arrangement ...................................................... 5
Figure 1.1:I/O Ports Arrangement ................................. 5
1.7 Panel Mounting ................................................................. 5
1.8 Dimensions and Cutout ..................................................... 6
Figure 1.2:Dimensions and Cutout ................................ 6
Chapter 2 System Setup.................................................... 8
Figure 2.1:Power Connector and Power Lines .............. 8
Figure 2.2:Pin Assignment on the Power Receptor ....... 8
Figure 2.3:Power Line into the Power Receptor ............ 9
Chapter 3 System Tuning ............................................... 12
3.1 LCD Tuning .................................................................... 12
Figure 3.1:Display ....................................................... 12
Figure 3.2:Display Properties ...................................... 12
3.2 Touchscreen Calibration ................................................. 13
Figure 3.3:Style ............................................................ 13
Figure 3.4:Stylus Properties ......................................... 13
Figure 3.5:Touchscreen Calibration ............................ 14
3.3 Buzzer Setting ................................................................. 14
Figure 3.6:Volume & Sounds Setttings 1 .................... 14
Figure 3.7:Volume & Sounds Setttings 2 .................... 14
Chapter 4 Windows CE .................................................. 18
Figure 4.1:Windows CE on TPC-30/32 ....................... 18
4.1 TPC Utilities.................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Soft-Keyboard .............................................................. 19
Figure 4.2:Soft-Keyboard ............................................ 19
4.1.2 TPC Configuration ....................................................... 19
Figure 4.3:TPC Configurator ....................................... 19
Figure 4.4:General ....................................................... 20
Figure 4.5:Network ...................................................... 20
Figure 4.6:Advanced Network ..................................... 21
Figure 4.7:Watchdog Setting ....................................... 21
Figure 4.8:Misc Page ................................................... 22

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Figure 4.9:Reboot Machine ......................................... 23
Figure 4.10:Registry Saving Success ........................... 24
Figure 4.11:Registry Editor ......................................... 24
4.1.3 Advantech Tools .......................................................... 25
Figure 4.12:Advantech Tools ...................................... 25
Figure 4.13:Remote Display Host Application ............ 26
Figure 4.14:Remote Display Application .................... 27
Figure 4.15:Connect .................................................... 27
Figure 4.16:Remote Display Host Application ............ 28
Figure 4.17: NotepadPlus ............................................ 28
Figure 4.18:TPC Version Information ......................... 29
4.1.4 Other Utilities .............................................................. 29
4.2 Networking...................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Network via Ethernet ................................................... 30
Figure 4.19:Network and Dial-up Connections ........... 30
Figure 4.20:Selected Connection ................................. 31
Figure 4.21:Setting IP Address .................................... 31
Figure 4.22:Setting Name Servers ............................... 32
Figure 4.23:Save Registry ............................................ 32
4.2.2 Network via Serial Port ................................................ 33
Figure 4.24:PC Connection .......................................... 33
Figure 4.25:PC Connection Properties ........................ 34
Figure 4.26:Change Connection .................................. 34
Figure 4.27:Change Connection .................................. 35
Figure 4.28:COM1 Set ................................................. 35
Figure 4.29:Microsoft ActiveSync .............................. 36
Figure 4.30:Select Connection Setting ........................ 36
Figure 4.31:Configure Connection Setting .................. 37
Figure 4.32:Get Connected .......................................... 37
Figure 4.33:Run Repllog.exe on the TPC .................... 38
Figure 4.34:Connection on the TPC ............................ 38
Figure 4.35:Connection on the Host PC ...................... 38
Figure 4.36:Explore the TPC ....................................... 39
4.3 Application Program Development................................. 39
4.3.1 System Requirements for Developers .......................... 39
4.3.2 Building Windows CE Runtime .................................. 40
Figure 4.37:Starting a New Project .............................. 41
Figure 4.38:Selecting ................................................... 41
Figure 4.39:Compiling Your Program ......................... 42
Appendix A Watchdog Timer Programming................... 44
A.1 DeviceIOControl ............................................................. 44
A.2 How to Use the Control Code ......................................... 46
A.2.1 IOCTL _WDT_ENABLE: ........................................... 46
A.2.2 IOCTL _WDT_DISABLE: .......................................... 46
A.2.3 IOCTL_WDT_STROBE: ............................................ 46

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A.2.4 IOCTL_WDT_GETTIMEOUT: .................................. 47
A.2.5 IOCTL_WDT_SETTIMEOUT: .................................. 47
A.2.6 IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT: ........................................... 47
A.3 Examples ......................................................................... 48
Appendix B Fuse Specifications ........................................ 52
B.1 Fuse Specifications.......................................................... 52
Appendix C Pin Assignments ............................................ 54
C.1 RS-232 Pin Assignments................................................. 54
C.2 RS-485 Pin Assignment .................................................. 54
C.3 CAN-Bus Pin Assignments............................................. 55
Appendix D Visual Settings ............................................... 58
D.1 Font Setting ..................................................................... 58
Figure D.1:Font Setting ............................................... 58
Figure D.2:Small Font Setting ..................................... 58
Figure D.3:Change Font Setting .................................. 59
Figure D.4:Small Font Display .................................... 59
D.2 Screen Rotation ............................................................... 60
Figure D.5:Screen Rotation ......................................... 60
Figure D.6:Screen Rotation Options ............................ 60
Figure D.7:90 Degrees Rotation .................................. 61
Figure D.8:Portrait Rotation ........................................ 61
Appendix E TPC-30T Update Guide................................ 64
E.1 Updating Image & Bootloader ....................................... 64
Appendix F COM Port Settings........................................ 68

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CHAPTER
1
General Information
This chapter gives background infor-
mation for the TPC-30/32 series.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• LCD Specifications
• Touchscreen Specifications
• Power
• I/O Port Arrangement
• Mounting
• Dimensions and Cutout

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The TPC-30/32 series of touch panel computers consist of state-of-the-art
HMI (Human Machine Interfaces). The 3.5"operator interface combined
with a RISC-based computing platform offers these key features:
• Bright Display:
The high-brightness LCD display provides a clear interface.
• Fanless:
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely on
fans, which often are unreliable, and attracts dust.
• Powerful Communication Capability:
The TPC-30/32 series provides a powerful I/O interface for easy
communication with other devices. The I/O interface includes serial
ports, RS-485 port, Ethernet and USB. (Serial Port default as RS-232)
• Windows CE Support:
Advantech offers platform support for Windows CE. The optional
Windows CE operating system specifically for the TPC-30/32 is avail-
able for Windows CE application program builders.
• JVM Support:
TPC-30/32 is powered by JVM, compatible with Personal Java 1.2.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 System Kernel
• CPU: Intel PXA270 312 MHz
• VGA: CPU Built-in
• DRAM: Built-in 64MB SDRAM
• Storage Memory: 32MB onboard NAND Flash
• Ethernet: DM9000 10/100Base-T Ethernet controller; IEEE 802.3
• Watchdog Timer: Intel PXA watchdog timer; 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60
second and 2, 5, 10 minutes timeout period option
• SD Slot: Secure Digital Slot

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1.2.2 I/O Ports
• 1 serial port: RS-232 or RS-485 for TPC-30 (default as RS-232)
CAN-Bus for TPC-32 (RS-232 for debug mode support)
• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN will crash when speed mode is changed)
• 1 USB host port compliant with USB 1.1
1.2.3 Storage
TPC-30/32 panel computers provide two methods for storage. One is the
on-board 32 MB NAND flash and the other one is an SD card.
1.2.4 Safety and Environment
Safety
• FCC Class A, CE certified
• The front bezel is compliant with NEMA 4/ IP65
Environment
• Operating Temperature: 0~50° C (32 ~ 122° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 60° C (-4 ~ 140° F)
• Humidity: 10~95% @ 40° C relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Vibration: 1 Grms (Random, Operating)

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1.3 LCD Specifications
1.4 Touchscreen Specifications
1.5 Power
• Input Voltage: 8 ~ 28 VDC
• Maximum Current: 2.5 A
TPC-30/32
Display Type TFT LCD
Size (diagonal) 3.5”
Maximum Resolution 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Maximum Colors 64K
Pixel Pitch (W x H) 0.073 x 0.219 mm
Viewing Angle 120° (H) x 110° (V)
Luminance (cd / m2) 400
Contrast Ratio 300
Operating Temperature -20 ~ 70° C (Ambient)
Backlight LED
Backlight MTBF 30,000 hours
Touch Type Resistive
Base Glass Construction Glass
Resolution Continuous
Light Transmission 80% typical
Controller DMC9000
Power Rating 5 VDC
Software Driver Windows CE (embedded)
Durability 1 million times with a 8 mm diameter
silicone rubber finger
Note There is no pointer/cursor shown using the touch
screen. The cursor only appears when closing or
minimizing the window.

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1.6 I/O Ports Arrangement
TPC-30/32 panel computers provide 1 serial port, 1 Ethernet LAN port
and 1 USB port.
Figure 1.1: I/O Ports Arrangement
1.7 Panel Mounting
There is an adhesive waterproof gasket on the front bezel. Make sure the
waterproof gasket is in position before installing a TPC-30/32 panel com-
puter into the panel opening.
1. Install the panel computer into the panel opening.
2. Find the mount bracket, four short screws and four long screws in
the accessory pack. Fix the mount bracket on the rear cover with
four short screws and then fasten the long screws. These screws
will then push the mounting panel and fix the unit. The mounting
panel thickness is suggested to be less than 3.5 mm (0.137 inch).

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1.8 Dimensions and Cutout
• Weight: 0.5 Kg
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 121 x 85.5 x 26.5 mm (4.76" x 3.37" x 1.75")
• Cutout: 115 x 79.5mm
Figure 1.2: Dimensions and Cutout

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CHAPTER
2
System Setup
This chapter provides a brief explana-
tion for operating the TPC-30/32.

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Chapter 2 System Setup
You can quickly get up and running by following the step-by-step
instructions below.
1. Open the package. Please check the packing list at the beginning of
this manual to make sure every item is there.
2. Connect the power connector to the 8~28 VDC power lines. The
power lines can either be from some power adapter or an in-house
power source.
Figure 2.1: Power Connector and Power Lines
Figure 2.2: Pin Assignment on the Power Receptor