Advantech EP-55XX-AR10 User manual

EP-55XX Series
Efficiency All-in-One Point of Sales System
User Manual
Ver 3.0_2014/02/14
Before installing and operating the unit, please read this
user manual thoroughly and retain for reference.

How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information to set up and use the EP-55XX. In addition, instructions are included for
added hardware, software, upgrades, and optional items.
Chapter 1 An introduction to what you find in the box and an overview of product specifications,
appearance, and interface.
Chapter 2 Detailed installation information for the base unit and upgrades, including the HDD, main
memory, and Compact Flash.
Chapter 3 Mounting procedures for optional devices, such as MSR, Fingerprint, I-Button, IC Card, RFID,
WiFi, Bluetooth, pole-type 2nd display, and cash drawer.
Chapter 4 PEB-973A、PEB-973D、INS8313B and GA-D525E-C6 main board diagrams, locations of
jumpers, and connectors. Also shows the external COM6 port pin assignments.
Chapter 5 Installation instructions for the Intel chip set driver, video driver, touch screen tools, audio,
LAN, RFID, Fingerprint, IC Card, system driver and OPOS drivers.
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result
in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result
in damage to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
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 in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, 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 an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cables must be employed
with this equipment to insure compliance with pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Copyright
The information in this guide is subject to change without prior notice.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This manual contains information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be photocopied or
reproduced in any form without prior written consent from the manufacturer.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
© 2010 All rights reserved.
First Edition March 2010

Precautions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergent
for cleaning. Use only a moistened sheet or cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
5. Avoid humidity and moisture.
6. Install equipment on a stable surface.
7. Do not leave this equipment running in an enclosed or non-air-circulated environment, nor store in
temperatures above 60°C. Such conditions may damage the equipment.
8. Ventilation openings on the unit are for air circulation and protect the equipment from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Check the voltage of the power source before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
10. Place the power cord so that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything over the power cord.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the
product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than
the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the power outlet to
avoid damage.
13. Never allow any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, qualified service personnel should only open the
equipment.
15. If one of the following situations may arise, get the equipment checked by qualified service
personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it work according to the user manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of damage.
WARNING! Not intended for outdoor use.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same
type, and discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

Contents
How to Use This Manual
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
Copyright
Precautions
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................1
Features............................................................................................................................................. 1
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3
Base System....................................................................................................................................... 4
Expandable Options ............................................................................................................................ 5
Convertible Pole-Type/Rear Mount 2nd Display (optional)....................................................................... 6
EP-55XX Series with 8.9” 2nd Display Dimensions.................................................................................. 7
Connector Panel.................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Standard Hardware and Upgrades .............................................................10
Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Detaching the LCD Panel ................................................................................................................... 11
Opening Back Cover.......................................................................................................................... 12
Clearing CMOS.................................................................................................................................. 14
Compact Flash Card Installation ......................................................................................................... 15
Additional Memory Installation ........................................................................................................... 17
Removing and Replacing the SATA Hard Disk ...................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Optional Components and Peripherals .......................................................23
Module Installation............................................................................................................................ 23
Single MSR Module Installation........................................................................................................... 25
Cash Drawer Installation.................................................................................................................... 27
Pole-Type 2nd Display Module Installation........................................................................................... 28
Rear Mount VFD Module Installation ................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Main Board Configuration...........................................................................31
Jumper and Connector Locations of PEB-973A (For EP-55XX-AR10)....................................................... 31
Jumper Settings of PEB-973A (For EP-55XX-AR10)............................................................................... 33
Jumper and Connector Locations of PEB-973D (For EP-55XX-AR20) ...................................................... 35
Jumper Settings of PEB-973D (For EP-55XX-AR20) .............................................................................. 37
Jumper and Connector Locations of INS8313B and GA-D525E-C6 (For EP-55XX-AR30/40)....................... 39
Jumper Settings of INS8313B and GA-D525E-C6 (For EP-55XX-AR30/40)............................................... 41
External COM6 Por: Connector Pin Definitions ..................................................................................... 42

Chapter 5 Software Setup ...........................................................................................44
Pre-Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 44
Intel Chipset Driver Installation .......................................................................................................... 46
Intel Graphics Driver Installation ........................................................................................................ 47
ELO Touch Screen Driver Installation.................................................................................................. 48
Abon Touch Screen Driver Installation ................................................................................................ 50
Audio Driver Installation .................................................................................................................... 52
Ethernet Driver Installation for Windows XP ........................................................................................ 53
Ethernet Driver Installation for Windows 7 .......................................................................................... 53
Wireless LAN Driver Installation (optional)........................................................................................... 54
MSR Driver Installation (optional) ....................................................................................................... 57
Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation (optional)................................................................................... 58
IC Card Reader Driver Installation (optional) ....................................................................................... 60
Rear Mount VFD Driver Installation (optional)...................................................................................... 61
System Driver Installation (required for Cash Drawer).......................................................................... 62
OPOS CCO Driver Installation............................................................................................................. 63
OPOS Driver Installation .................................................................................................................... 65
Appendix A. Sample C++ Cash Drawer Code for Windows.................................................................... 66
Appendix B. Sample VB.NET Cash Drawer Code for Windows................................................................ 68
Appendix C. Sample VB6.0 Cash Drawer Code for Windows .................................................................. 70

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
15”TFT touch screen
EP-55XX-XX10/40 with Fanless operation
EP-55XX-XX20/30 with Fan operation
Robust plastic housing
IP65 sealed front touch panel
Convertible 2nd display options
6 x COM, 6 x USB, 1 x CF II
Flexible options: MSR, I-Button, Fingerprint, IC card reader, RFID, WiFi, and Bluetooth
RoHS compliant
Specifications
EP-55XX SERIES System Configuration
CPU
EP-55XX-AR10:Intel®AtomTM Processor N270 1.6GHz w/512KB Cache fanless
EP-55XX-AR20/30:Intel®AtomTM Dual Core Processor D525 1.8GHz w/ 1MB L2
Cache
System Chipset
EP-55XX-AR10 : Intel 945GSE+ICH7M
EP-55XX-AR20/30/40 : Intel D525 + ICH8M
System Memory
EP-55XX-AR10: Supports a max. 1 x 2GB SO-DIMM DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz
EP-55XX-AR20: Supports a max. 1 x 4GB SO-DIMM DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz
EP-55XX-AR30/40: Supports a max. 1 x 4GB SO-DIMM DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
Video Memory
Supports Intel DVMT, shared system memory
Compact Flash
Supports 1 x Compact Flash Card Type II
HDD
1 x internal 2.5”160GB SATA hard disk drive (up to 250GB)
Power
1 x external 60W 12VDC power adapter (100~240VAC, 50~60Hz, 5.0A)
OS Support
Windows®XP Pro Embedded / WEPOS®/ Windows®POS Ready 2009 /
Windows 7 Pro Embedded / Linux®
LCD Touch Panel
Resolution Size
15”TFT LCD / 1024 x 768
Brightness
250 cd/m2(adjustable) or 350 cd/m2(adjustable)
Touch Screen Type
3rd party (Default) or Elo 5-wire resistive or Surface Capacitive touch
I/O Ports
USB Ports
Supports 6 USB 2.0 ports for future expansion (2 x internal, 4 x external)
Serial Ports
4 x external: COM1, COM2, COM5 (D-SUB), COM6 (8-Pin wafer)
2 x internal: COM3 for touch screen, COM4 for Rear Mount VFD
Parallel Port
1 x bi-directional parallel port (D-SUB25)
VGA Port
1 x external VGA Port (D-SUB15)

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Cash Drawer Port
1 x 12V RJ11 connector (maximum 2 drawers)
LAN Port
1 x Giga LAN (10/100/1000Mbps Base-T), RJ45 connector
2 x Giga LAN (10/100/1000Mbps Base-T), RJ45 connector for EP5530-XX40
Audio Port
1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in
Speaker
2 x internal stereo 2W speakers
Mechanics and Environment
Construction
Plastic housing
Dimensions
272(D) x 380(W) x 329(H) mm
Housing Color
Black
Net Gross Weight
8.5 Kg (with VFD and MSR)
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C
EMI/Safety
CE, CB, FCC, RoHS

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Package Contents
The following items come standard with the EP-55XX series:
POS System
Power Adaptor
Utility and Main
Board Chipset
Driver CD
AC Power Cord
Options
Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Module: triple track
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + Fingerprint Reader)
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + I-Button Reader)
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + IC Card Reader)
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + RFID 13.56MHz ISO 14443A Mifare)
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + WiFi 802.11b/g/n or Bluetooth 2.0)
2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + Bluetooth)
3-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + I-Button Reader + IC Card Reader)
3-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + I-Button Reader + RFID 13.56MHz ISO 14443A Mifare )
VFD Customer Display: 9 mm height, 2 lines 20 characters each
2nd Customer Display: 8.9”or 15”, tempered glass LCD 15 cm set on a 15 cm tube pole
VESA Mount Bracket for Wall Mount
Swing-arm Mounts, adjustable angle VESA for Pole Mount

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Base System
Before you begin, take a few moments to become familiar with the EP-55XX series.
The rear of the system
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
Touch Screen
Base

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Expandable Options
The two sides of the main display are specially designed for expandable functions and connect with one of
the available internal USB ports or PS/2 for operation. Optimized for simple installation, these interfaces do
not require any voltage setting adjustments.
MSR (PS/2 interface)
MSR+ I-Button (PS/2 interface)
MSR+ Fingerprint (MSR for PS/2 interface, Fingerprint for USB interface)
MSR+IC Card Reader (MSR for PS/2 interface, IC Card Reader for USB interface)
MSR+ RFID (MSR for PS/2 interface, 13.56 MHz 14443A Mifare RFID for USB interface)
MSR+ WiFi (MSR for PS/2 interface, Wifi for USB interface)
MSR+ Bluetooth (MSR for PS/2 interface, Bluetooth for USB interface
MSR+ I-Button+ IC Card Reader (MSR and I-Button for PS/2 interface, IC Card Reader for USB
interface)
MSR + I-Button + RFID (MSR and I-Button for PS/2 interface, 13.56 MHz 14443A Mifare RFID for
USB interface)
8.9”LCD(optional)
2.5”Hard Drive*
MSR+Fingerprint*
Wifi, Bluetooth or RFID*(not shown)
MSR only*
MSR+I-Buttom+IC card*

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Convertible Pole-Type/Rear Mount 2nd Display (optional)
The pole-type 2nd display is for use with the POS system to display purchase prices and change amounts
to customers. It is also capable of displaying advertising messages and announcements.
Three types of pole mount display choices are available: a 8.9”LCD monitor, 15”LCD monitor and a 9 cm
high, 2 lines with 20 characters each VFD.
The pole mount is located at the rear of the system and connects with the COM6 port or VGA port for
operation. Whether installing a VFD, 8.9”or 15”LCD, there is no need to change any settings on the main
board.
Rear Mount VFD (optional)
VFD(optional)

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EP-55XX Series with 8.9”2nd Display Dimensions
(Unit: mm)

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Connector Panel
The EP-55XX series's primary connector panel is located at the rear.
NOTE: EP-55XX Series's COM6 port is a specialized port, not a standard COM port, and
can not transmit the full range of RS-232C signals. Refer to Chapter 4 for COM6
pin assignments.
For PEB-973A/D main board
For INS8313B main board
LAN
12VDC In
VGA
12V Cash Drawer
COM1,2,5(RI/5V/12V)
2xUSB
LPT1
Line-Out
2xUSB
Mic-In
COM6 for pole Display
COM1,2,5
LAN
LPT1
USBX2
COM6 for pole Display
Cash Drawer
Line-Out
VGA
USBX2
12VDC Out
12VDC In

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For GA-D525E-C6 main board
USBX2
COM6 for pole Display
Cash Drawer
Line-Out
VGA
USBX2
12VDC In
LAN
LPT1
COM1
COM2
COM5
LAN

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Chapter 2 Standard Hardware and Upgrades
Precautions
Before performing hardware changes, be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions,
and warnings in this guide.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire:
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system
components to cool before touching.
Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network
interface controller receptacles.
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an
important safety feature.
Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer and/or
optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always
applied to the main board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power
source before opening the unit to prevent damage to internal components.

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Detaching the LCD Panel
1. Turn off the system power properly through the operating system, then turn off any external
devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the main board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the
power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the system.
3. Remove the three screws from the back of the panel.
4. Place hands on both sides of the panel bottom and then to gently slide it up and off the hinge.

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Opening Back Cover
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the system or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system
properly, turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive
while the system is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While
handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
1. Turn off the system power properly through the operating system, then turn off any external
devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
3. Place the main unit upside down. Next, Unscrew nine screws on the panel back cover as show
below to remove it.
CAUTION: To avoid scratching the panel, before doing dismantling, put a piece of cloth or
cushion under the main unit.
4. Open the panel back cover in the direction of the arrow.

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5. Unscrew the eight screws as shown below to remove it.
6. Open the metal cover in the direction of the arrow.