Casio Cassiopeia PA-2400 User manual

PA-2400
Hardware Manual
(Version 1.00 )
March 1998
Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
Copyright ©1998. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Chapter1. Overview 3
1. 1 Features 4
Chapter2. System Configuration 5
2. 1 System Block Diagram 5
2. 2 Available Model 6
2. 3 Options 6
2. 4 PC Card 7
Chapter3. External View 8
Chapter4. Specifications of Devices 9
4. 1 CPU 9
4. 2 Memory 9
4. 3 Touch Panel 9
4. 4 Display 9
4. 5 Switches 10
4. 6 Communication Ports 10
16-pin Serial Interface 10
IrDAInterface 10
3-pin Interface 11
4. 7 PC Card Interface 11
4. 8 CF Card Interface 11
4. 9 Power Supply 12
4.10 Speaker 12
4.11 Microphone 13
4.12 LED 13

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1. Overview
This manual describes the hardware specifications of the H/PC (PA-2400). It uses the Windows CE US
Ver2.0 operating system.
The Casio PA-2400 is the next model up from the PA-2100 (CASSIOPEIA Pen Version operating under
Japanese-language OS Ver1.01) .
This H/PC has been developed for overseas markets. It has pen input capability and is based on the
CASSIOPEIA Key Version, which is the generic consumer model that is similar to the Japanese-language
Ver1.01 model.
This manual describes the hardware specifications of the H/PC (PA-2400) which uses the Windows CE
operating system.
(Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in United States and/or other countries.)

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1.1 Features
This H/PC has the Windows CE US Ver2.0 open-platform OS pre-installed.
Table 1.1 Differences from Ver1.01
Item Windows CE Ver2.0 Windows CE Ver1.01
1 OS environment Network compatible *
Print function added
Sound and backlight controllable
from OS
2 Font True type font MS gothic
3 Concurrent use of
multiple cards Concurrent use of Compact Flash and PC Card (SRAM, ATA)
(Storage Card and Storage Card2)
First card inserted is identified as
the
Storage Card.
If two cards are inserted
simultaneously, CF is identified as
the Storage Card.
Can not be used concurrently
Substituted by a system that uses a
Linear Flash Card
4 Application Enhanced Pocket Word, Excel, IE,
etc.
Pocket PowerPoint
Inbox with file attachment
capability
Enhanced Pocket Office (Zoom
capability, etc., added)
Enhanced Pocket Outlook (Ink
capability, etc., added)
Pocket Word, Excel, etc.
5 Expandable
Memory Expandable to 43 MB maximum (Main memory: 8 MB/CF: 15 MB
/ATA: 20 MB)
Expandable to 28 MB maximum
(Main memory:8 MB/ ATA: 20
MB)
6 AP development
environment Visual C++ Ver5.0 and Windows CE SDK , Visual Basic Ver5.0, or
Visual J++ Ver1.1
Visual C++ Ver5.0 and Windows
CE SDK
Note:
* LAN Card is available.

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2. System Configuration
2.1 System Block Diagram
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2.2 Available Model
Table 2.1 Available Model
Memory Size
Model DRAM Mask ROM FROM Remark
PA-2400 8 MB 16 MB (OS: 8 MB x 2) - Pen version
2.3 Options
Table 2.2 List of Options
Option Model Description Remark
I/O Box (Master) PA-2110IF-E IrDA - SCSI conversion Based on DT-860IO-E
I/O Box (Satellite) PA-2111IF-E IrDA - RS-232C conversion Based on DT-860IO-E
Battery pack
(720 mA/H) PA-2020LI Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack
Dual recharger PA-2040DCHG-E Recharges the battery pack. New product
AD-C50200-U for PA-2400 AC input : 120V
AD-C50200-G for PA-2400 AC input : 230V
DT-825ADP-U for Satellite/Master I/O Boxes AC input : 120V
AC adaptor
DT-825ADP-G for Satellite/Master I/O Boxes AC input : 230V
PC connection cable TPX1375-010100
(no. 33356594) RS-232C cross-type cable To be supplied with PA-2400.
3-pin cable SB-62 For connecting Casio digital
camera and an existing model Existing product
3-pin BCR BR-100 Pen scanner Existing product
CF card adapter CF-AD1-S CF to PCMCIA conversion New product
I/O Box daisy-chain
connection cable DT-888RSC RS-422 Common to DT-860IO-E
DT-882RSC RS-232C cross-type (9-pin
female to 25-pin male) Common to DT-860IO-E
DT-883RSC RS-232C cross-type (9-pin
female to 25-pin female) Common to DT-860IO-E
DT-887AX RS-232C cross-type (9-pin
female to 9-pin female) Common to DT-860IO-E
SB-751HF SCSI cable between
PA-2110IF-E and PC
SB-752HF SCSI cable between
PA-2110IF-E and PC
I/O Box cable
SB-753HP SCSI cable between
PA-2110IF-E and PC
IrDA printer HP Laser Jet 6Pse Laser jet printer available from
Hewlett Packard
DT-860IO-E : I/O Box for Casio Handy Terminals DT-800 and DT-800M50RC

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2.4 PC Card
Table 2.3 List of Available PC Cards
Type Model / Standard Remark
DT-635MC 256 KB
DT-636MC 512 KB
DT-637MC 1 MB
SRAM card
DT-638MC 2 MB
Existing products
DT-9031BFMC 4 MB
DT-9032BFMC 6 MB
DT-9033BFMC 10 MB
ATA flash
card
DT-9034BFMC 20 MB
Existing products
CF-4-S 4 MB
CF-10-S 10 MB
CF card
CF-15-S 15 MB
OEM from SANDISK (new)

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3. External View
Fig. 3.1 External view of PA-2400 Hardware
CASSIOPEIA
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LIGHT
CHG SYS
POWER
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EJECT
CONTRAST
ADP
IrDARS-232C NOTI
CF CARD
ROM
BOARD
LOCK FREE
BACK UP
BATTERY
MAIN BATTERY

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4. Specifications of Devices
4.1 CPU
Table 4.1 CPU
Item Specification Remark
CPU Hitachi SH-3 (Sindbad)
Clock 80 MHz
4.2 Memory
Table 4.2 Memory
Item Specification Remark
DRAM 8 MB System memory, object storage memory
MASK ROM 16 MB System ROM
4.3 Touch Panel
Table 4.3 Touch Panel
Item Specification Remark
Type Analog resistance membrane (non-glare)
Resolution 480 (H) x 240 (V) dots A/D 10-bit
4.4 Display
Table 4.4 Display
Item Specification Remark
LCD panel FSTN
Backlight EL backlight Color: blue-green
Display size 480 (H) x 240 (V) dots
Dot pitch 0.275 mm/pitch
Gradation B/W 4 levels
Contrast Hardware control + temperature compensation

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4.5 Switches
Table 4.5 Switches
Item Specification Remark
POWER switch Toggle switch for power ON/OFF
SIP key Toggle switch for SI panel ON/OFF
LIGHT switch Toggle switch for EL backlight ON/OFF
RESET switch Bootup Pin hole on the rear housing
Notification switch Notification LED OFF
CF card lock switch Power OFF by opening the cover
ROM board cover switch Power OFF by opening the cover
Card lock switch Mechanical lock (the system is operable
with this mechanism unlocked)
Battery lock switch Power OFF by opening the cover
4.6 Communication Ports
16-pin Serial Interface
Table 4.6 16-pin Serial Interface
Item Specification Remark
Synchronization Start/stop method RS-232C level
Connector type 16-pin
Baud rate 110 bps to 115.2 Kbps
Pin assignment Pin 1 NC Pin 9 DOCKB
2 NC 10 CTS
3 DGND 11 DCD
4 NC 12 RxD
5 NC 13 TxD
6 ADPIN 14 RTS
7 ADPIN 15 DTR
8 DGND 16 DGND
IrDA Interface
Table 4.7 IrDA Interface
Item Specification Remark
Synchronization Start/stop method
Baud rate Max. 115.2 Kbps (IrDA 1.0)
IrDA device CIM-10S-T

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3-pin Interface
Table 4.8 3-pin Interface
Item Specification Remark
Synchronization Start/stop method
Baud rate 110 bps to 38.4 Kbps
4.7 PC Card Interface
Table 4.9 PC Card Interface
Item Specification Remark
Standard Conforms to PC Card Standard
Slot 1 slot, Type II
Power supply Vcc: 3.3V/5V
Applicable card Refer to Chapter 2.4. PC Card.
4.8 CF Card Interface
Table 4.10 CF Card Interface
Item Specification Remark
Slot 1 slot
Power supply Vcc: 3.3V
Applicable card Refer to Chapter 2.4. PC Card.

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4.9 Power Supply
Table 4.11 Power Supply
Item Specification Remark
Lithium-ion batterypack
Operating time: Approx. 15 hours
(adequate for 10 minutes of continuous display, or
1 minute of continuous input)
Approx. 10 hours
(adequate for 90 Pocket Word strokes/minute)
Main battery
Alkaline drycell: LR6 x 2
Operating hours: Approx. 25 hours
(adequate for 10 minutes of continuous display, or
1 minute of continuous input)
Approx. 10 hours
(adequate for 90 Pocket Word strokes/minute)
Sub-battery Button-type lithiumbattery(CR2032 x 1)
Vanadiumsecondarybattery(IVR2430 x 1)
Backup time: Approx. 5 years
(onlyif the fresh main batteryis being installed
always.)
With low voltage Alkaline drycell: 28 days
(counting when “Low battery” indication appears)
With fresh Alkaline drycell: 56 days
Memorybackup
period
With low voltage lithium-ion batterypack:
22 days
(counting when “Low battery” indication appears)
With fullycharged lithium-ion batterypack:
36 days
Days of backup period
are onlyestimate. They
mayvarydepending on
environment.
Contact-type
recharging terminal Supplies power and recharges batteryif terminal is placed on I/O Box. Recharges batteryvia I/O Box.
4.10 Speaker
Table 4.12 Speaker
Item Specification Remark
Speaker Dynamic speaker, 20 mm diameter.
Sampling rate: 10-bit D/A
8/11.025/22.05 KHz
For audio output

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4.11 Microphone
Table 4.13 Microphone
Item Specification Remark
Microphone Electronic condenser type
Sampling rate: 10-bit AD
8/11.025/22.05 KHz
For audio input
4.12 LED
Table 4.14 LED
Item Specification Available LED Remark
Alarm notification x 1 Notification LED RedLED Battery status indication x 1 Full-charge condition LED Green