Chassis Plans MP1X20A Use and care manual

MP1X20A™
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 asystem 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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functions, features or specifications of their products at any time, without notice.
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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 MP1X20A 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 MP1X20A portable "lunchbox" PC computer system offers a rugged solution for a transportable
system with an installed ATX motherboard. Included is a 20.1" UXGA 1600x1200 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. The LCD is provided with a Genesis GM-1601 Controller.
Constructed with heavy duty aluminum alloy and steel, where appropriate, the MP1X20A is a robust
system providing tough, go-anywhere functionality for demanding applications. The 20.1" 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.
One 5-1/4", one slim DVD, one slim floppy and six 3-1/2" removable drive bays are included. 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. Alternative keyboards and pointing devices such as track balls or
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Features
20.1" UXGA 1600x1200 LCD
Anti-glare tempered glass shield to protect LCD
Rugged aluminum alloy and steel construction
Designed for harsh environments
Fits ATX motherboard
7 Plug-in card slots
One external 5-1/4" drive slot
One external slim floppy drive slot
One external Slim DVD drive slot
Six external removable 3-1/2” drive carriers
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 MP1X20A 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 MP1X20A has one built-in high resolution 20.1-inch LCD screen providing 1600x1200 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 MP1X20A 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 MP1X20A 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 MP1X20A provides on the right side one 5-1/4” drive bay and four removable 3-1/2” drive bays.
The left side provides two more removable 3-1/2” drive bays, a slim floppy and a slim DVD drive bay.
All bays are externally accessible.

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Power Supply
The MP1X20A 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 2x 80mm internal fans
Display LCD 1x 20.1" SXGA TFT
Resolution 1600x1200
Color 16.7M colors
Viewing Angle 160 Degrees Vertical and Horizontal
Brightness 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Response Time 5mS at 25 deg C.
Aspect Ration 5:4
Backlights 4 CCFL
Integrated Peripherals Drives
1x 5-1/4” Drive Bays
6x removable 3-1/2” Drive Bays
1x Slim DVD Drove
1x Slim Floppy drive
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.

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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 15” (358mm)
W 20” (434mm)
D 9.56” (229mm)
Weight Net weight 41LB typical system
Transport Case Carrying Case Padded carrying bag with wheels

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2.0 Getting Started
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AUTOMENU
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Chapter 2 - Operation
The MP1X20A is a well-designed compact portable computing machine that is both nimble as well as
rugged. It will serve your needs for expansion as well as performance. An important aspect of the
MP1X20A is the concept of standardization, which means all components that you can find off the shelf
or of proprietary design will fit into the MP1X20A. If the peripheral is designed according to industry
standard for interconnectivity then it will fit. With that in mind, we will layout and identify each of the
component. In this section you can find each component of the MP1X20A with respect to its purpose
and usage.
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Drive Bays
Right Side:
1x 5-1/4” Drive Bay
4x Removable 3-1/2” Drive Bays
Left Side:
2x Removable 3-1/2” Drive Bays
1x Slim DVD
1x Slim Floppy
Keyboard
108 key full-travel keyboard is integrated with the MP1X20A and attaches to the front. It may be used
while connected or removed. This provides storage for the keyboard as well as protection for the LCD
while in transit.
Keyboard Cable
The keyboard is provided with a coiled cord which connects to the bottom right of the front of the
MP1X20A. Both keyboard and touch pad signals are carried by this cable. Other keyboards or
pointing devices may be connected to the front panel USB ports.
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LED Status Indicators
The front panel provides two LED indicators. The green LED indicates power on. The red LED
indicates hard disk drive access.
Display
Integrated TFT Active Matrix LCD provides UXGA 1.6M color display with resolution of 1600*1200.
Brightness is 300nits with an 800:1 contrast ratio and 5mS response. The LCD is provided with a
protective glass overlay with an anti-glare coating. A standard OSD allows fine tuning the display
parameters. Controls are located on the left side of the chassis.
Speaker
Two speakers are provided to allow media audio play back without having to use external speakers.
The speaker amplifier has a volume control on the left side for different environmental usage.
Rubber Corner Bumpers
The MP1X20 is provided with rubber bumpers for each corner to help protect the system from the
bumps and hits expected for a portable device such as this.
Power Switch
The power switch to turn on the computer is located on the right side of the front panel. This is a
standard momentary push button connected to the motherboard to take advantage of the ATX power
control standards.
Fans
Two 120mm and two 80mm fans, located inside & rear side of the chassis, provide sufficient cooling for
virtually any system configuration and environment. Other fan options are available for more flow or
quieter operation. Optional fan controls and alarms are available.
Filters
Filters located on both sides of the MP1X20A help block out dust and dirt from entering the system.
Expansion Slots
Seven slots for the add-in cards are all externally accessible on the left side of the system.
Handle
A large handle is provided on top for convenient transportation of the system with comfort and ease.
Keyboard Release Buttons
These buttons, located on each side, when pushed will release the locking mechanism to detach the
keyboard from the main MP1X20A chassis.
Additional VGA Input Ports
There are three different VGA ports which allow various VGA input. These are mounted on the left
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2.1 Keyboard and Touch pad
How to release the Keyboard
There are two release buttons located on the top-left and
top-right of the chassis. When pushed, the keyboard is
disengage from the MP1X20A and will swing down.
There are also two spring pins located at the bottom of
the keyboard that are inserted into the MP1X20A.
Pressing these inward will release the keyboard entirely
from the MP1X20A. The keyboard can be used while
attached to the MP1X20A or when fully released,
whatever is most comfortable for use.
How to close the
keyboard
Closing the keyboard back onto the MP1X20A follows the same
procedure as opening, in a reverse manner. It is noted that the
keyboard cable should be put back into its pocket. Make sure the
two locking pins are properly secured before swinging the keyboard
up to a closed position.
The system should be transported only with the keyboard attached
and closed so as to protect the LCD from damage.
Connecting the Keyboard
The coiled keyboard cable, with an RJ45 connector, is located
at the top of the keyboard in a pocket. The RJ45 should be
plugged into the mating connector on the MP1X20A (at the
lower right hand corner) to be operational. This will connect
both the keyboard and touchpad. This RJ45
connection is not an Ethernet network connection and
should not be plugged into one of those ports. Likewise, the
RJ45 connection on the front of the MP1X20A is not a
network connection even though a network cable will
physically fit.
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Touchpad operation
The TouchPad surface can be used to move the cursor in the GUI environment by placing and moving
your finger. The two buttons located below the touch pad act as same as the mouse left/right button.
Or you may wish to tap on the touch pad to indicate a left click. Note the proper pointing device
(TouchPad) drivers must be installed for the operating system to recognize and take full advantage of
the features of the TouchPad.
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2.2 Right Side Panel
There are four 3.5” removable drive trays and one regular
5.25” bay on the right side. The right side also provides the
volume controls for the speaker.
2.3 Power Switch and AC Plug
The power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the machine near the left side. A standard
three-prong power plug is provided. Make sure the power switch on the power supply, if provided, is in
the ON position before closing the rear panel. Power supplies are typically auto-selecting and will
operate between 90 to 264VAC and 46-64Hz for universal world-wide power.
The power switch on the front panel is a typical momentary switch connected to the motherboard to
take advantage of the motherboard power control functionality.
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2.5 Connecting an External Monitor
An external monitor or projector can be hooked up via the side panel VGA (15pin) port while the system
is off. The Display/Projector will provide the cable to be inserted into this port. When connected, the
display should appear if the machine is powered on. The signal is standard with the internal viewing
resolution and the default setting is simultaneous display on both MP1X20A’s LCD and CRT. To
change the output mode (Simultaneous/LCD only/CRT only), please refer to your VGA setting.
2.6 Audio
The system audio does not require the user to install a sound
card but, instead, uses the motherboard on-board audio. The
built-in internal amplified speakers provide a phono stereo plug
that will fit into the output port of the motherboard.
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2.7 Speaker Volume Adjustment
There are two volume adjustments
(Increase/Decrease) on the right side panel.
2.8 Slim Size CD-ROM & FDD Drive Bays
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2.9 Bottom Feet
The bottom of the MP1X20A provides two feet that
can be lowered to tilt the unit back. This makes
for easier use of the LCD.
2.10 VGA & OSD
The left side provides auxiliary video inputs
(depending on your model) of Composite,
S-Video or Component.
The left side also provides the OSD controls
for the LCD controller.
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