Chassis Plans MP1X17A Use and care manual

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MP1X17A™
Rugged Portable Computer
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
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WARRANTY
The following is an abbreviated version of Chassis Plans’ warranty policy for portable products. For a complete
warranty statement, contact Chassis Plans or visit our website at www.chassis-plans.com.
Chassis Plans Portable Computing products are warranted against material and manufacturing defects for 1
(one) year from date of delivery to the original purchaser. Buyer agrees that if this product proves defective
Chassis Plans is only obligated to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of this product at Chassis Plans’
discretion. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse or abuse; if any
repairs have been attempted by anyone other than Chassis Plans; or if failure is caused by accident, acts of
God, or other causes beyond the control of Chassis Plans Chassis Plans reserves the right to make changes or
improvements in any product without incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.
In no event shall Chassis Plans be liable for any defect in hardware or software or loss or inadequacy of data of
any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the
performance or use of the product or information provided. Chassis Plans’s liability shall in no event exceed the
purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally
applicable to any service provided by Chassis Plans
RETURN POLICY
Products returned for repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, obtained
from Chassis Plans prior to return. Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer, and the
customer is responsible for any loss or damage caused by common carrier in transit. Items will be returned from
Chassis Plans via Ground, unless prior arrangements are made by the customer for an alternative shipping
method
To obtain an RMA number, call us at [phone]. We will need the following information:
Return company address and contact
Model name and model # from the label on the back of the product
Serial number from the label on the back of the product
Description of the failure
An RMA number will be issued. Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of each box, include a failure
report for each board and return the product(s) to our San Diego, CA facility:
Chassis Plans
8295 Aero Place
San Diego, CA 92123
Attn: Repair Department
Contact Chassis Plans for our complete service and repair policy.
Please Note
It is the customer’s responsibility to adequately package the product for shipping for return to Chassis Plans to
assure it is not damaged in transit. If in good condition, use the original packing material sent with your product.
If you do not have the original packing material (box, foam, etc.), please contact the Chassis Plans Repair
Department and we can sell you an appropriate box and foam. Shipping damage is not covered under warranty.
If a system arrives damaged in shipment, we will quote a repair charge and must receive a PO or credit card
authorization before repairs can be started.

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TRADEMARKS
Chassis Plans®, The Original Industrial Computer Source®, Systems Engineered to Perform™ and MP1X17A™
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Chassis Plans.
IBM, PC/AT, VGA, EGA, and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corp.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
This manual is as complete and factual as possible at the time of printing; however, the information in this
manual may have been updated since that time. Chassis Plans reserves the right to change the functions,
features or specifications of their products at any time, without notice.
Copyright ©2009 by Chassis Plans All rights reserved.
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Chassis Plans
8295 Aero Place • San Diego, CA 92123
Sales: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web: www.Chassis-Plans.com

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Handling Precautions
STATIC ELECTRICITY WARNING
This product contains components which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
When the system is assembled and the rear cover is installed, the system is inherently immune to
electrostatic discharge. It is always a good idea to ground yourself to a metal part of the frame before
connecting cables and do not discharge static into a connector.
To protect your system components from electrostatic damage, be sure to observe the following
precautions when handling or storing the boards:
Keep the component in its static-shielded bag until you are ready to perform your installation.
Handle the components by their edges.
Do not touch the I/O connector pins. Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the boards.
Use a grounded wrist strap at your workstation or ground yourself frequently by touching the
metal chassis of the system before handling any components.
Use antistatic padding on all work surfaces.
Avoid static-inducing carpeted areas when handling components.
Transport components in anti-static packaging.
Do not use plastic tape on components.
Do not handle Styrofoam cups when working on the system components.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction / Specifications
Chassis Details
The MP1X17A Rugged Enterprise Class portable computer is designed to meet the needs of Mission
Critical Applications, providing configurations that are truly Fit-for-Use in a variety of operating
environments and with a wide range of options to serve the most demanding requirements.
The MP1X17A portable "lunchbox" PC computer system offers a rugged solution for a transportable
system with an installed ATX motherboard. Included is a 17" SXGA 1280x1024 TFT LCD. The LCD
display offers 300nit brightness, 800:1 contrast and 5mS response. A touch screen is optionally
available. An antiglare glass filter is fitted to the display. Optional enhancement filters can be provided
for improved viewing.
Constructed with heavy duty aluminum alloy, the MP1X17A is a robust system providing tough, go-
anywhere functionality for demanding applications. The 17" LCD is fixed to the front and the included
keyboard attaches to the outside front for a single-piece unit to transport. When installed, the keyboard
provides protection for the LCD. A padded, wheeled transit case is provided.
The system provides mounting for a standard ATX (9.6x12-inch) motherboard. Seven plug-in card
slots are provided. The I/O boards are all externally accessible for easy access to their connectors.
Two 5-1/4", one slim DVD and one 3-1/2" drive bays are included on the right side. A wide variety of
fixed and removable drives are available. Depending on the motherboard or disk controller, these can
be configured in a RAID.
Power is provided by a standard PS/2 form factor power supply. Supplies are available up to 1000W
with AC and DC input available. Redundant supplies can be optionally fitted on a custom basis.
A speaker and amplifier with volume controls is built in. The volume controls are mounted on the right
side.
Cooling is provided by two high flow fans plus the air flow through the power supply. The chassis is
well designed for optimum airflow over the installed components for use in its targeted rugged
environment.
The included 108 key keyboard is compact and provides a touch pad for cursor movement with two
"mouse" buttons. The keyboard is secured to the outside front for transit and is easily removed for use
with the system. The keyboard connects to the front via a single connector with the cord stored in a
pocket on the keyboard for transit.

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Features
17" SXGA 1280x1024 LCD
Anti-glare tempered glass shield to protect LCD
Rugged aluminum alloy construction
Designed for harsh environments
Fits ATX motherboard
7 Plug-in card slots
Two external 5-1/4" drive slots
One external 3-1/2" drive slot
One external Slim DVD drive slot
Built-in speaker w/ amplifier & volume controls
Two high flow cooling fans
Detachable 108 key keyboard w/ touch pad
Various power options
Custom OEM features such as paint and logo are available
Instant Setup
The MP1X17A enables you to be up-and-running in seconds without complicated setup. The all-in-one
design has integrated keyboard, mouse (touchpad), and display into a total package for your
convenience. Simply remove the attached keyboard and plug into the front mounted connector and
turn on the power.
LCD Display Information
The MP1X17A has one built-in high resolution 17-inch LCD screen providing 1280x1024 pixels. The
LCD is provided with an anti-glare filter for improved viewing. The LCD can be tilted for ease of
viewing and there are extendable feet on the bottom of the system to tilt the entire unit back 8 degrees
for ease of use.
The MP1X17A is integrated with a high brightness, high contrast and fast response LCD screen. The
LCD can be optionally equipped with resistive or capacitive touch screens, glare filters, or high bright
enhancements for use in sun light.
Motherboard
The MP1X17A chassis accommodates virtually any ATX motherboard with 9.6x12” dimensions. All
seven plug-in card slots are externally accessible for use of the attached I/O. The motherboard I/O
plate is also externally accessible.
Drive Configuration
The MP1X17A provides on the right side two 5-1/4” drive bays, one 3-1/2” drive bay and a slim DVD
drive bay. All bays are externally accessible. The 5-1/4” bays can be provided with adapters for
removable drives; either two or three drives.

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Power Supply
The MP1X17A uses a standard PS/2 style power supply. Several options are available for AC and DC
input including redundant supplies.
The system is normally configured with a minimum 650W single supply with auto-ranging 90-265VAC
(46-66Hz) input. This allows the system to be used world-wide without regard to the power available.
Contact the factory for other AC, DC and redundant power supply options.

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Specifications
Chassis External Chassis Aluminum extrusion/aluminum alloy with rubber corners
Internal Chassis Aluminum alloy frame
Motherboard
Form Factor ATX 9.6x12-inches
Card Slots 7 externally accessible (left side of chassis)
I/O Externally accessible motherboard I/O shield
Cooling Fans 2x 120mm external fans
Display LCD 1x 17" SXGA TFT
Resolution 1280x1024
Color 16.7M colors
Viewing Angle 160 Degrees Vertical and Horizontal
Brightness 300 cd/m
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Contrast Ratio 800:1
Response Time 5mS at 25 deg C.
Aspect Ration 5:4
Backlights 4 CCFL
Integrated Peripherals Drives
2x 5-1/4” Drive Bays
1x 3-1/2” Drive Bay
1x Slim DVD
Input Peripheral Keyboard Compact 108-Key keyboard
TouchPad Integrated TouchPad
Interface Proprietary RJ45 connector
Note: Alternative input devices such as trackballs or joy sticks can be connected
to the motherboard USB ports.
Environmental
Specifications Temperature
-10° C to +55° C operating -40 to +65° C non-operating
Relative Humidity 5-95% (non-condensing)
Shock
10G operating, all axes 30G non-operating, all axis
Vibration
1.25G @ 10-100Hz operating, all axes 3.0Grms non-operating
Compliance CE, FCC Class B, CCC, UL (others pending)
Drop
4-inches on four corners operating,
up to 24 inches non-operating
Transit Drop 32 inches, 10 drops in shipping carton
Power Supply Form Factor
PS2,
1,000W, 90 ~ 264VAC, 50/60Hz offered as standard
Other models optionally available
Dimensions H 14.1” (358mm)
W 17.1” (434mm)
D 9.0” (229mm)
Weight Net weight 35LB typical system
Transport Case Carrying Case Padded carrying bag with wheels

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2.0 Getting Started
Left Side View
Front Open View
Front View
Rear Open View
Right Side View
Keyboard

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15.08
17.06
17.09
9.00
7x ADD−IN CARD SLOTS
ATX MOTHERBOARD
I/O AREA
PS/2 POWER SUPPLY
17" TFT LCD 1280X1024
2X 5−1/4" DRIVE BAYS
1X SLIM DVD 1X 3−1/2" DRIVE BAY
120MM COOLING FANS
8°
108°
10°
108 key keyboard
w/ touchpad
FLIP DOWN FEET
PROTECTIVE RUBBER
CORNER BUMPERS
ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
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Chapter 2 - Operation
2.1 Release the Keyboard from main unit by pressing the 2 buttons located on each side of the
keyboard to release the locking mechanism, and then pull out the keyboard.
2.2 You have the option of leaving the keyboard attached to the chassis or it can be released
independently from the chassis by pushing the two bottom levers inward to release the lock.
Lift U
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2.3 Connect the keyboard/touchpad cable to the RJ45 connector at the front bottom right corner of
the chassis. Make sure the pin direction is correct when inserting. Note that the keyboard can be
closed without disconnecting this plug.
2.4 You can flip the 2 feet located underneath the chassis outward to help create an angle (8 degrees)
for the chassis for viewing comfort. Locate the feet and flip outward until they click into place.
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2.5 Connect the power cable into the power supply unit in the main chassis on the left.
2.6 Press the power button in the front right panel of the chassis to power up the unit.
Insert Power Cord
Press Once to
Power On

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2.7 The right front panel of the chassis provides access to the indicator lights, reset, power and USB
ports.
2.8 The left side of the chassis provides access to the plug-in card expansion slots, motherboard I/O
and AC power connector.
PWR LED
HDD LED
Reset Button
LCD On/Off Button
Power Button
USB Ports
LCD OSD Button

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2.9 Two cooling fans are located in the chassis, one located on the rear and another on right side.
2.10 Access to the system board I/O panel is on the bottom left side of the chassis.

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2.11Acces to the optical drive and any removable drive kit or drive mounting device is on the right
hand side of the chassis.
2.12 There are four buttons located on the right side of the LCD. Use the LCD OSD to adjust the
display to match your video board via the OSD buttons. Press the MENU button to bring up the
on screen menu and then follow the instructions. Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through
the menu and press the SELECT button to enter the selected item. The UP/DOWN buttons are
used to adjust the values as necessary.
3.5” Drive
Mounting
OSD Buttons:
MENU
SELECT
UP
DOWN
5.25” Drive
mounting
Slim DVD
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Chapter 3 – Internal Hardware Access
WARNING
Be sure the power cable is not connected to the system before proceeding.
Even with the power “turned off”, the power supply will be supplying standby
voltages to the motherboard and installing components to an energized
motherboard may damage the motherboard, components or both.
WARNING
Components inside the system are subject to static discharge damage. Follow
the proper grounding recommendations as outlined on page iii before handling
installed components.
3.1 Unscrew the back cover screw to release it from the chassis.
Unscrew
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3.2 Remove the 4 screws to remove the stabilizer bar from the chassis to access the internal chassis.
3.3 Remove the left side cover plate by unscrewing the 3 hex screws on the left side. Lift off the
plate when loose.
Unscrew
Unscrew
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3.4 Remove the 4 screws on the chassis to remove the power supply unit from the chassis.
3.5 Remove the right side cover plate by unscrewing the 2 hex screws on the right side.
Unscrew
Unscrew
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3.6 Remove the right side cover door by lifting off.
3.7 Remove the 2 mounting screw and slide the drive cage outward from its rail.
UnscrewUnscrew