B&R Industries Automation PC 620 User manual

1Automation PC 620 User's Manual V 1.90
Automation PC 620
User's Manual
Version: 1.90 (September 2006)
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Chapter 1: General information
Chapter 2: Technical data
Chapter 3: Commissioning
Chapter 4: Software
Chapter 5: Standards and Certifications
Chapter 6: Accessories

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Chapter 7: Maintenance / Servicing
Appendix A
Figure index
Table index
Model number index
Index

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Chapter 1: General information ..................................................... 17
1. Manual history .................................................................................................................... 17
2. Safety notices ..................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Intended use .................................................................................................................. 21
2.2 Protection against electrostatic discharges ................................................................... 21
2.2.1 Packaging ............................................................................................................... 21
2.2.2 Guidelines for proper ESD handling ....................................................................... 21
2.3 Policy and procedures ................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Transport and storage ................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 23
2.6 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 23
2.6.1 Protection against touching electrical parts ............................................................ 23
2.6.2 Programs, viruses and dangerous programs .......................................................... 23
3. Organization of safety notices ............................................................................................ 24
4. Guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 24
5. Model numbers ................................................................................................................... 25
5.1 System units .................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 CPU boards 815E ......................................................................................................... 25
5.3 CPU boards 855GME .................................................................................................... 26
5.4 Heat sink ....................................................................................................................... 26
5.5 Main memory ................................................................................................................. 26
5.6 Drives ............................................................................................................................ 27
5.7 Interface options ............................................................................................................ 27
5.8 Fan kit ............................................................................................................................ 28
5.9 AP Link cards ................................................................................................................ 28
5.10 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 29
5.10.1 Batteries ................................................................................................................ 29
5.10.2 Supply voltage connector ...................................................................................... 29
5.10.3 CompactFlash cards ............................................................................................. 29
5.10.4 USB flash drives ................................................................................................... 30
5.10.5 Cables ................................................................................................................... 30
5.10.6 Other ..................................................................................................................... 31
5.11 Software ...................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 2: Technical data .............................................................. 33
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 33
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................ 34
1.2 System components / Configuration ............................................................................. 34
1.2.1 Selection guide - basic system ............................................................................... 35
1.2.2 Selection guide - optional components ................................................................... 36
2. Entire device ....................................................................................................................... 38
2.1 APC620, 1 PCI slot variant ............................................................................................ 38
2.1.1 Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 38
2.1.2 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 40
2.1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 42
2.2 APC620, 2 PCI slot variant ............................................................................................ 43
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2.2.1 Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 43
2.2.2 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 45
2.2.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 47
2.3 APC620, 5 PCI slot variant ............................................................................................ 48
2.3.1 Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 48
2.3.2 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 50
2.3.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 52
2.4 Environmental temperatures for systems with an 815E CPU board ............................. 53
2.4.1 How do you determine the maximum environmental temperature? ....................... 55
2.4.2 Temperature monitoring .......................................................................................... 55
2.5 Environmental temperatures for systems with an 855GME CPU board ....................... 56
2.5.1 How do you determine the maximum environmental temperature? ....................... 58
2.5.2 Temperature monitoring .......................................................................................... 58
2.6 Power management for APC620 systems with 1 and 2 PCI slots ................................. 59
2.6.1 Power consumption with system unit 5PC600.SX01-00 1 PCI ............................... 60
2.6.2 Power consumption with system unit 5PC600.SX02-00 2 PCI ............................... 61
2.6.3 Power consumption with system unit 5PC600.SX02-01 2 PCI ............................... 62
2.7 Power management, APC620 systems with 5 PCI slots ............................................... 63
2.7.1 Power consumption with system unit 5PC600.SX05-00 5 PCI ............................... 64
2.7.2 Power consumption with system unit 5PC600.SX05-01 5 PCI ............................... 66
2.8 Humidity specifications .................................................................................................. 67
2.9 General device interfaces .............................................................................................. 68
2.9.1 Serial interfaces COM1 ........................................................................................... 69
2.9.2 Serial interfaces COM2 ........................................................................................... 70
2.9.3 Ethernet connection ETH1 ...................................................................................... 71
2.9.4 Ethernet connection ETH2 ...................................................................................... 72
2.9.5 USB port ................................................................................................................. 73
2.9.6 +24 VDC supply voltage ......................................................................................... 74
2.9.7 Monitor / Panel connection ..................................................................................... 76
2.9.8 MIC, Line IN and Line OUT Port ............................................................................. 80
2.9.9 Add-on interface slot ............................................................................................... 81
2.9.10 AP Link slot ........................................................................................................... 81
2.9.11 PCI slots ................................................................................................................ 82
2.9.12 Status LEDs .......................................................................................................... 84
2.9.13 CompactFlash slot (CF1) ...................................................................................... 85
2.9.14 Hard disk / CompactFlash slot (HDD/CF2) ........................................................... 86
2.9.15 Power button ......................................................................................................... 87
2.9.16 Reset button .......................................................................................................... 87
2.9.17 PS/2 keyboard/mouse ........................................................................................... 88
2.9.18 Battery ................................................................................................................... 89
2.9.19 Hardware security key .......................................................................................... 90
2.9.20 Slide-in slot 1 drive slot ......................................................................................... 91
2.9.21 Slide-in slot 2 drive slot ......................................................................................... 92
2.10 Serial number sticker ................................................................................................... 93
2.11 Block diagram .............................................................................................................. 95
2.11.1 Entire device with system unit 5PC600.SX01-00 .................................................. 95
2.11.2 Entire device with system unit 5PC600.SX02-00 .................................................. 96

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2.11.3 Entire device with system unit 5PC600.SX02-01 .................................................. 97
2.11.4 Entire device with system unit 5PC600.SX05-00 .................................................. 98
2.11.5 Entire device with system unit 5PC600.SX05-01 .................................................. 99
3. Individual components ...................................................................................................... 100
3.1 System units ................................................................................................................ 100
3.1.1 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 100
3.2 CPU boards 815E ....................................................................................................... 102
3.2.1 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 102
3.3 CPU boards 855GME .................................................................................................. 104
3.3.1 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 104
3.4 Heat sink ..................................................................................................................... 106
3.5 Main memory ............................................................................................................... 107
3.5.1 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 107
3.6 Drives .......................................................................................................................... 108
3.6.1 Add-on hard disk 30 GB 24x7 - 5AC600.HDDI-00 ................................................ 108
3.6.2 Add-on hard disk 20 GB ET - 5AC600.HDDI-01 ................................................... 111
3.6.3 Add-on CompactFlash slot - 5AC600.CFSI-00 ..................................................... 114
3.6.4 Slide-in CD-ROM - 5AC600.CDXS-00 .................................................................. 115
3.6.5 Slide-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW - 5AC600.DVDS-00 .................................................. 118
3.6.6 Slide-in DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW - 5AC600.DVRS-00 ......................................... 121
3.6.7 Slide-in CF 2 slot - 5AC600.CFSS-00 ................................................................... 126
3.6.8 Slide-in USB FDD - 5AC600.FDDS-00 ................................................................. 128
3.6.9 Slide-in hard disk 30 GB 24x7 - 5AC600.HDDS-00 .............................................. 131
3.6.10 Slide-in hard disk 20 GB ET - 5AC600.HDDS-01 ............................................... 134
3.7 RAID system ............................................................................................................... 137
3.7.1 PCI RAID Controller ATA/100 - 5ACPCI.RAIC-00 ................................................ 138
3.7.2 PCI RAID storage 2 x 40 GB - 5ACPCI.RAIS-00 .................................................. 140
3.7.3 PCI RAID storage 2 x 60 GB - 5ACPCI.RAIS-01 .................................................. 143
3.8 Interface options .......................................................................................................... 146
3.8.1 Add-on CAN interface - 5AC600.CANI-00 ............................................................ 146
3.8.2 Add-on RS232/422/485 interface - 5AC600.485I-00 ............................................ 149
3.9 Fan kit .......................................................................................................................... 154
3.9.1 Fan kit 1 PCI - 5PC600.FA01-00 .......................................................................... 154
3.9.2 Fan kit 2 PCI - 5PC600.FA02-00 .......................................................................... 155
3.9.3 Fan kit 5 PCI - 5PC600.FA05-00 .......................................................................... 156
3.10 AP Link cards ............................................................................................................ 158
Chapter 3: Commissioning .......................................................... 163
1. Installation ......................................................................................................................... 163
1.1 Important mounting information ................................................................................... 163
1.2 Drilling templates ......................................................................................................... 164
1.3 Mounting orientation .................................................................................................... 166
1.3.1 Standard mounting ................................................................................................ 166
1.3.2 Optional mounting orientations ............................................................................. 168
2. Cable connections ............................................................................................................ 175
3. Connection examples - Automation Panel 900 ................................................................. 176

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3.1 Configuration - One Automation Panel via DVI ........................................................... 177
3.1.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 177
3.1.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 178
3.1.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 178
3.1.4 Possible Automation Panel units, resolutions und segment lengths ..................... 178
3.1.5 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 179
3.1.6 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 179
3.1.7 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 179
3.2 Configuration - One Automation Panel via SDL .......................................................... 180
3.2.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 180
3.2.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 180
3.2.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 181
3.2.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 182
3.2.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 182
3.2.6 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 183
3.3 Configuration - Four Automation Panels via SDL on one line ..................................... 184
3.3.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 184
3.3.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 185
3.3.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 185
3.3.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 187
3.3.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 187
3.3.6 Windows touch screen driver settings .................................................................. 187
3.4 Configuration - One Automation Panel via SDL (optional) .......................................... 188
3.4.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 188
3.4.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 189
3.4.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 189
3.4.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 191
3.4.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 191
3.4.6 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 191
3.5 Configuration - Four Automation Panels via SDL (optional) on one line ..................... 192
3.5.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 192
3.5.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 193
3.5.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 193
3.5.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 195
3.5.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 195
3.5.6 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 195
3.6 Configuration - Two Automation Panels via SDL and SDL (optional) ......................... 196
3.6.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 196
3.6.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 197
3.6.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 197
3.6.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 199
3.6.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 199
3.6.6 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 199
3.7 Configuration - Eight Automation Panels via SDL and SDL (optional) ........................ 200
3.7.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................... 201
3.7.2 Link modules ......................................................................................................... 201
3.7.3 Cable ..................................................................................................................... 201

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3.7.4 BIOS settings ........................................................................................................ 203
3.7.5 Windows graphics driver settings ......................................................................... 203
3.7.6 Windows touch driver settings .............................................................................. 203
Chapter 4: Software ...................................................................... 205
1. Automation PC 620 with BIOS .......................................................................................... 205
1.1 815E - BIOS description .............................................................................................. 205
1.1.1 General information .............................................................................................. 205
1.1.2 BIOS setup and boot procedure ........................................................................... 205
1.1.3 BIOS setup keys ................................................................................................... 207
1.1.4 Main ...................................................................................................................... 209
1.1.5 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 218
1.1.6 Security ................................................................................................................. 241
1.1.7 Power .................................................................................................................... 243
1.1.8 Boot ....................................................................................................................... 247
1.1.9 Exit ........................................................................................................................ 248
1.1.10 Profile overview ................................................................................................... 249
1.2 855GME - BIOS description ........................................................................................ 258
1.2.1 General information .............................................................................................. 258
1.2.2 BIOS setup and boot procedure ........................................................................... 258
1.2.3 BIOS setup keys ................................................................................................... 260
1.2.4 Main ...................................................................................................................... 261
1.2.5 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 271
1.2.6 Security ................................................................................................................. 294
1.2.7 Power .................................................................................................................... 296
1.2.8 Boot ....................................................................................................................... 300
1.2.9 Exit ........................................................................................................................ 301
1.2.10 Profile overview ................................................................................................... 302
1.3 BIOS postcode messages ........................................................................................... 311
1.4 Distribution of resources .............................................................................................. 312
1.4.1 RAM address assignment ..................................................................................... 312
1.4.2 DMA channel assignment ..................................................................................... 312
1.4.3 I/O address assignment ........................................................................................ 313
1.4.4 Interrupt - Assignments in PCI mode .................................................................... 314
1.4.5 Interrupt - Assignments in APIC mode .................................................................. 315
1.4.6 Inter-IC (I²C) bus ................................................................................................... 316
1.4.7 System Management (SM) bus ............................................................................ 317
1.5 BIOS upgrade .............................................................................................................. 318
1.5.1 Requirements ........................................................................................................ 318
1.5.2 What information do I need? ................................................................................. 318
1.5.3 Upgrade BIOS for 815E ........................................................................................ 322
1.5.4 Upgrade BIOS for 855GME .................................................................................. 323
1.5.5 Windows XP Embedded and BIOS upgrade ........................................................ 325
1.5.6 Upgrading the firmware ......................................................................................... 326
1.5.7 Creating a DOS boot diskette in Windows XP ...................................................... 329
1.5.8 Position of the DIP switch for APC620 system units ............................................. 331

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2. Automation PC 620 with Automation Runtime .................................................................. 332
3. Automation PC 620 with MS-DOS .................................................................................... 333
3.1 Known problems .......................................................................................................... 333
4. Automation PC 620 with Windows XP Professional ......................................................... 335
4.1 Installation .................................................................................................................. 335
4.1.1 FAQ ....................................................................................................................... 335
4.2 Graphics drivers .......................................................................................................... 336
4.2.1 Installing the graphics driver for 815E CPU boards .............................................. 336
4.2.2 Installing the graphics driver for 855GME CPU boards ........................................ 338
4.2.3 Graphics settings for Extended Desktop ............................................................... 339
4.2.4 Graphics settings for Dual Display Clone ............................................................. 340
4.2.5 FAQ ....................................................................................................................... 341
4.3 Touch screen driver ..................................................................................................... 343
4.3.1 Installation for Extended Desktop ......................................................................... 343
4.3.2 Installation for Dual Display Clone ........................................................................ 345
4.3.3 FAQ ....................................................................................................................... 347
4.4 Audio driver ................................................................................................................. 347
4.4.1 Installation ............................................................................................................ 347
4.5 Network driver ............................................................................................................. 348
4.5.1 Installation ETH1 ................................................................................................... 348
4.5.2 Installation ETH2 ................................................................................................... 348
5. Automation PC 620 with Windows XP embedded ............................................................ 349
5.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 349
5.2 Installation .................................................................................................................. 349
5.3 Graphics drivers .......................................................................................................... 350
5.4 Touch screen driver ..................................................................................................... 350
5.5 Audio driver ................................................................................................................. 350
5.5.1 After a BIOS upgrade ............................................................................................ 350
5.6 Network driver ............................................................................................................. 351
5.7 FAQ ............................................................................................................................. 351
6. Automation PC 620 with Windows CE .............................................................................. 352
6.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 352
6.2 Properties in connection with APC620 devices ........................................................... 352
6.3 Requirements .............................................................................................................. 353
6.4 Installation .................................................................................................................. 353
6.4.1 B&R eMbedded OS Installer ................................................................................. 353
6.5 Known problems .......................................................................................................... 354
Chapter 5: Standards and Certifications .................................... 355
1. Applicable European guidelines ....................................................................................... 355
2. Overview of standards ...................................................................................................... 355
3. Requirements for emissions ............................................................................................. 357
3.1 Network related emissions .......................................................................................... 358
3.2 Emissions / Electromagnetic emissions ...................................................................... 359
4. Requirements for immunity to disturbances ..................................................................... 360
4.1 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ..................................................................................... 361

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4.2 High-frequency electromagnetic fields (HF field) ........................................................ 361
4.3 High-speed transient electrical disturbances (Burst) ................................................... 362
4.4 Surge voltages (Surge) ............................................................................................... 362
4.5 Conducted disturbances .............................................................................................. 363
4.6 Magnetic fields with electrical frequencies .................................................................. 363
4.7 Voltage dips, fluctuations and short-term interruptions ............................................... 364
4.8 Damped oscillations .................................................................................................... 364
5. Mechanical conditions ...................................................................................................... 365
5.1 Vibration during operation ........................................................................................... 365
5.2 Vibration during transport (packed) ............................................................................. 366
5.3 Shock during operation ............................................................................................... 366
5.4 Shock during transport (packed) ................................................................................. 366
5.5 Toppling ....................................................................................................................... 366
5.6 Free fall (packed) ........................................................................................................ 367
6. Climate conditions ............................................................................................................ 368
6.1 Worst case operation .................................................................................................. 368
6.2 Dry heat ....................................................................................................................... 368
6.3 Dry cold ....................................................................................................................... 368
6.4 Large temperature fluctuations .................................................................................... 369
6.5 Temperature fluctuations in operation ......................................................................... 369
6.6 Humid heat, cyclical .................................................................................................... 369
6.7 Humid heat, constant (storage) ................................................................................... 369
7. Security ............................................................................................................................. 370
7.1 Ground resistance ....................................................................................................... 371
7.2 Insulation resistance .................................................................................................... 371
7.3 High voltage ................................................................................................................ 372
7.4 Residual voltage .......................................................................................................... 372
7.5 Leakage current .......................................................................................................... 372
7.6 Overload ...................................................................................................................... 373
7.7 Defective component ................................................................................................... 373
7.8 Voltage range .............................................................................................................. 373
8. Other tests ........................................................................................................................ 374
8.1 Protection .................................................................................................................... 374
8.2 Degree of pollution ...................................................................................................... 374
9. International certifications ................................................................................................. 375
Chapter 6: Accessories ................................................................ 377
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 377
2. Supply voltage connector (TB103 3-pin) .......................................................................... 380
2.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 380
2.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 380
2.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 380
3. Replacement CMOS batteries .......................................................................................... 382
3.1 Order data ................................................................................................................... 382
3.2 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 382
4. Front cover 5A5003.03 for the USB Media Drive ............................................................. 383

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4.1 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 383
4.2 Contents of delivery ..................................................................................................... 383
4.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 384
4.4 Installation ................................................................................................................... 384
5. Interface covers 5AC600.ICOV-00 ................................................................................... 385
5.1 Order data ................................................................................................................... 385
5.2 Contents of delivery ..................................................................................................... 385
6. DVI monitor adapter 5AC900.1000-00 ............................................................................. 386
6.1 Order data ................................................................................................................... 386
7. CompactFlash cards 5CFCRD.xxxx-02 ............................................................................ 387
7.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 387
7.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 387
7.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 387
7.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 388
7.5 Calculating the lifespan ............................................................................................... 389
8. CompactFlash cards 5CFCRD.xxxx-03 ............................................................................ 395
8.1 General information ..................................................................................................... 395
8.2 Order data ................................................................................................................... 395
8.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 395
8.3.1 Temperature humidity diagram for operation and storage .................................... 396
8.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 397
8.5 Calculating the lifespan ............................................................................................... 398
9. USB Media Drive 5MD900.USB2-00 ................................................................................ 407
9.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 407
9.2 Technical data ............................................................................................................. 408
9.3 Contents of delivery ..................................................................................................... 410
9.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 410
9.5 Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 410
9.6 Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 411
9.6.1 Mounting orientation ............................................................................................. 411
10. USB Media Drive - 5MD900.USB2-01 ............................................................................ 412
10.1 Features .................................................................................................................... 412
10.2 Technical data ........................................................................................................... 413
10.3 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 415
10.4 Contents of delivery ................................................................................................... 416
10.5 Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 416
10.6 Mounting .................................................................................................................... 416
10.6.1 Mounting orientation ........................................................................................... 416
11. USB Flash Drive 5MMUSB.0xxx-00 ............................................................................... 417
11.1 General information ................................................................................................... 417
11.2 Order data ................................................................................................................. 417
11.3 Technical data ........................................................................................................... 418
11.3.1 Temperature humidity diagram for operation and storage .................................. 419
11.4 Contents of delivery ................................................................................................... 420
11.5 Creating a bootable USB flash drive ......................................................................... 420
11.5.1 Requirements ...................................................................................................... 420
11.5.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................... 420

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12. HMI Drivers & Utilities DVD 5SWHMI.0000-00 ............................................................... 422
13. Cables ............................................................................................................................. 425
13.1 DVI cable 5CADVI.0xxx-00 ....................................................................................... 425
13.1.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 425
13.1.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 425
13.1.3 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 426
13.2 APC620 internal supply cable 5CAMSC.0001-00 ..................................................... 427
13.2.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 427
13.2.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 427
13.3 SDL cable 5CASDL.0xxx-00 ..................................................................................... 428
13.3.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 428
13.3.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 429
13.3.3 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 430
13.4 SDL cable with 45° plug 5CASDL.0xxx-01 ................................................................ 431
13.4.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 431
13.4.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 432
13.4.3 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 433
13.5 SDL cable with extender 5CASDL.0x00-10 .............................................................. 434
13.5.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 434
13.5.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 434
13.5.3 Cable connection ................................................................................................ 435
13.5.4 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 436
13.6 RS232 cable 9A0014-xx ............................................................................................ 437
13.6.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 437
13.6.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 437
13.6.3 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 438
13.7 USB cable 5CAUSB.00xx-00 .................................................................................... 439
13.7.1 Order data ........................................................................................................... 439
13.7.2 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 439
13.7.3 Cable specifications ............................................................................................ 440
Chapter 7: Maintenance / Servicing ............................................ 441
1. Changing the battery ........................................................................................................ 441
1.1 Procedure .................................................................................................................... 442
2. Fan kit installation and replacement ................................................................................. 444
2.1 Procedure for APC620 with 1 PCI slot ........................................................................ 444
2.2 Procedure for APC620 with 2 PCI slots ...................................................................... 447
2.3 Procedure for APC620 with 5 PCI slots ...................................................................... 450
3. Slide-in drive - installation and exchange ......................................................................... 455
3.1 Installation procedure .................................................................................................. 455
3.2 Exchange procedure ................................................................................................... 456
3.3 Side cover removal on APC620 with 2 and 5 PCI slots .............................................. 458
Appendix A: .................................................................................. 459
1. Temperature sensor locations .......................................................................................... 459
2. Connection of an external device to the main board ........................................................ 460

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3. Maintenance Controller Extended (MTCX) ....................................................................... 461
3.1 SDL timing ................................................................................................................... 462
4. B&R Key Editor information .............................................................................................. 464
5. B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) driver - Control Center ...................................... 466
5.1 SDL equalizer setting .................................................................................................. 467
6. B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) - development kit .............................................. 469
7. Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 471

General information • Manual history
Chapter 1 •
General information
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1. Manual history
Information:
B&R does its best to keep the printed versions of its user's manuals as current as
possible. However, any newer versions of the User's Manual can always be
downloaded in electronic form (pdf) from the B&R homepage www.br-
automation.com.
Version Date Change
1.0 Preliminary 21.07.2004 - First version
1.1 Preliminary 12.11.2004 - Drilling templates for the APC620 1 and 2 PCI slotvariations added.
- New overview images added for the APC620 1 and 2 PCI slot variations.
- New dimension diagrams added for the APC620 1 and 2 PCI slot variations.
- Model number overview revised.
- Interface descriptions added (behind the front cover).
- "Software" chapter has been updated.
- "Accessories" chapter has been updated.
- System unit with 5 PCI slots added.
- Technical data - all individual components was expanded.
1.2 Preliminary 23.11.2004 - Pictures of the interfaces from the front have been updated.
- General descriptions of device interfaces have been revised.
- New CPU boards and system units added.
- USB media device and fitting front cover added.
1.3 Preliminary 27.12.2004 - New column "My settings" (815E and 855GME BIOS) added to the BIOS profile settings table.
- Chapter 7 "Maintenance / Servicing" on page 441 added.
- APC620 Interface Cover 5AC600.ICOV-00 added (see Section"Interfacecovers5AC600.ICOV-00"
on page 385).
- Information for the maximum color depth for the CPU board added.
- Error correction in the BIOS description for Legacy Devices Com D, COM E, LPT.
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1.4 Preliminary 07.03.2005 - Image of the slide-in USB diskette drive added (see Figure 54 "Slide-in USB FDD -5AC600.FDDS-
00" on page 128).
- Chapter 4 (Software) updated for new BIOS versions. (815E BIOS Version 1.15, 855GME BIOS
Version V1.14).
- Fan kit (5PC600.HS05-00) for the APC620 system with 5 PCI slots (see Section "Fan kit 5 PCI -
5PC600.FA05-00" on page 156) and installation (see Section 2.3 "Procedure for APC620 with5 PCI
slots" on page 450) added.
- Mounting orientation described more precisely, see Chapter 3 "Commissioning", Section 1.3
"Mounting orientation" on page 166.
- Temperature specifications for the 815E CPU boards added.
-Temperature specifications for the 855GME CPU boards added.
- Performance management of the APC620 system added (see Section "Power management for
APC620 systems with 1 and 2 PCI slots" on page 59).
- RAID system added (see Section "RAID system" on page 137).
1.5 Preliminary 16.03.2005 - Temperature and performance table design changed.
- Mounting orientation more precisely specified.
1.6 Preliminary 04.07.2005 - System unit weights added.
- Add-on interface cards CAN (5AC600.CANI-00) and RS232/422/485 (5AC600.485I-00) added.
- Model numbers for Microsoft Windows XP embedded with SP2 added.
- Cables (DVI, SDL, USB, RS232) added to accessories chapter.
- AP Link cards added.
- Slide-in CF 2-slot 5AC600.CFSS-00 added.
- Configuration and selection help for APC620 systems added (see Chapter 2 "Technical data",
Section 1.2 "System components / Configuration" on page 34).
- Key Editor: brief info section added (see Appendix A, Section "B&R Key Editor information" on
page 464).
- Automation Device Interface (ADI), Control Center, and Development Kit: briefinfo section added
(see Appendix A, from page 466).
- Information added: battery compartment, real-time clock (RTC).
- Temperature sensor locations for APC620 devices added (see Appendix A, Section "Temperature
sensor locations" on page 459).
- Environmental temperatures for PM 1600 (5PC600.E855-01) and PM 1800 (5PC600.E855-03)
added.
- Appendix A expanded.
- Real-time clock (RTC) specifications about the system unit added.
- Index modifications.
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1.70 08.03.2006 - Conductor cross section and AWG changes for the supply plug
- Meaning of standard and 24-hour hard disk operation specified more precisely.
-ProcedureforcreatingabootableUSBflashdriveadded(seeSection"CreatingabootableUSBflash
drive" on page 420).
- Slide-in DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW drive 5AC600.DVRS-00 added (see Section "Slide-in DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW - 5AC600.DVRS-00" on page 121).
- Information about Maintenance Controller Extended (MTCX) added (see Section "Maintenance
Controller Extended (MTCX)" on page 461).
- Technical data about the SDL cable (flex radius, AWG) modified due to new specifications.
- Information about general tolerances according to DIN ISO 2768 added to dimension diagrams.
- BIOS distribution of resources added (see Section "Distribution of resources" on page 312).
- Testing conditions added for the determined environmental temperature specifications.
- Slide-in drive installation and replacement descriptions added (see Section "Slide-in drive -
installation and exchange" on page 455).
- Information about the 5CAMSC.0001-00 cable for connecting external devices added (see Section
"APC620 internal supply cable 5CAMSC.0001-00" on page 427).
- Information about connecting an external device added (see Section "Connection of an external
device to the main board" on page 460).
- Filter clasp information added for the fan kits for 2 and 5 PCI system units.
- Safety guidelines revised (EBG information).
- Supply voltage fuse (type change to "non self healing").
- Environmental temperature adjustments for systems with 815E and 855GME CPU boards
(temperature limits for slide-in DVD-R/RW and 24-hour hard disk).
- Firmware upgrade information expanded (see Section "Upgrading the firmware" on page 326).
- Intel 815E CPU boards (5PC600.E815-0x) cancelled.
- BIOS function "Max CPU frequency" described.
-DescriptionoftheSDLtimingforcommunicationbetweendisplayunitandMTCXadded(seeSection
"SDL timing" on page 462).
- APC620 with 5 PCI slots with orange front cover (previously light gray) - photos modified.
- Information about changing the battery revised (see Section "Changing the battery" on page 441).
- Pin assignments for the monitor / panel plug and the optional AP Link plug-in card added.
- Important information added for installation of the touch screen driver (located under Software -
Touch screen driver installation).
- 1 GB flash drive (5MMUSB.1024-00) added (128 MB - 5MMUSB.0128-00 cancelled).
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1.70 08.03.2006 - Silicon Systems CompactFlash cards 5CFCRD.xxxx-03 added (see Section "USB Flash Drive
5MMUSB.0xxx-00" on page 417).
- Serial number sticker information updated, (see Section "Serial number sticker" on page 93).
- Extended technical data about the PCI bus added.
- A general device interface photo (version with 5PCI slots) added (see Section "General device
interfaces" on page 68).
- Information about the minimum environmental temperature added (component-dependent).
- Block diagrams of entire device for all system units with 855GME CPU boards added.
- SDL cable with 45° plug 5CASDL.0018-01, 5CASDL.0050-01, 5CASDL.0100-01, 5CASDL.0150-01
added (see Section "SDL cable with 45° plug 5CASDL.0xxx-01" on page 431).
- SDL cable with extender 5CASD.0300-10 und 5CASDL.0400-10 (see Section "SDL cable with
extender 5CASDL.0x00-10" on page 434).
-System unitsupport forbuffer (10 ms)withAutomationRuntime added(seeSection "AutomationPC
620 with Automation Runtime" on page 332).
- Explanation of terminology added in the form of a glossary (see Section "Glossary" on page 471).
- Section "855GME - BIOS description" on page 258 adjusted to the BIOS version 1.21.
-Section"Upgradingthefirmware"onpage 326adjustedtotheAPC620/panelPCFirmwareupgrade
(MTCX, SDLR, SDLT) version 1.13.
- Humidity table according to the individual components added (see Section "Humidity specifications"
on page 67.)
- Information about starting current added.
- Section about Automation PC 620 with Windows CE (9S0001.29-020) added (see Section
"Automation PC 620 with Windows CE" on page 352).
- Chapter "Standards and Certifications" on page 355 added.
- Known problems using MS-DOS added (see Section "Known problems" on page 333).
- Automation Panel 900 connection examples added (see "Connection examples - Automation Panel
900" on page 176).
- Technical data table for all device versions (1, 2 and 5 PCI slots) added.
- Progress information about the BIOS boot procedure added.
- Topic "Power options and touch screen" added.
1.80 21.04.2006 - Corrections to Chapter "Standards and Certifications".
- The footnote "Depending on the process or batch, there may be visual deviations in the color and
surface structure." was added for housing and color specifications.
- PCI RAID hard disk 5ACPCI.RAIS-01 (60 GB) added.
- Information regarding the new 512 MB and 1 GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro flash drives added.
- Temperature specifications for the PCI RAID hard disk 5ACPCI.RAIS-00 added.
- HMI Drivers & Utilities DVD 5SWHMI.0000-00 added.
1.90 29.08.2006 -CorrectionstoChapter"StandardsandCertifications"-Section "Emissionrequirements"-standards
were listed twice.
- The manual history has been corrected.
- Vibration values were switched for 'continuous' and 'occasional' operation.
- Section "Cable connections" on page 175 (Flex radius) added.
- Name change to CompactFlash short text.
- Name change of Chapter "Installation" to "Commissioning".
-RestructuringofSection"AutomationPanel900-connectionexamples"-itisnowlocatedinChapter
"Commissioning".
- BIOS postcode messages added.
- USB Media Drive 5MD900.USB2-00 added.
- New technical data added for slide-in drive 5AC600.DVRS-00 revision D0 and later.
- New image for PCI routing.
- List of delivery contents removed for some components (e.g. cable).
- Vibration and shock values changed for the PCI RAID controller harddisks.
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