CTI 2500-VP15 User manual

2500-
VP15
15" Fanless Touch Panel Computer
User’s Manual
Version 1.2
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Control Technology Inc.
5734 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921 USA
Phone: [phone] www.controltechnology.com

P/N: 4017156100110P
2013.12

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Index
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice .....................................................................i
Declaration of Conformity.....................................................i
About User's Manual..............................................................i
Replacing the Lithium Battery .............................................i
Technical Support...................................................................i
Warranty...................................................................................ii
Packing List.............................................................................ii
Ordering Information.............................................................ii
Chapter 1 - General Information.....................................1
1.1 Introduction .....................................................................2
1.2 Specifications..................................................................3
1.3 Panel Specifications......................................................4
1.4 Rear Panel........................................................................5
1.5 Mechanical Specifications............................................6
Chapter 2 - System Setup.................................................7
2.1 Starting Up.......................................................................8
2.2 Assembly & Mounting ...................................................9
2.2.1 SATA Assembly...............................................9
2.2.2 CF Card Assembly ........................................10
2.2.3 Panel Mounting .............................................11
2.2.4 VESA Mounting (Optional) ...........................13
Chapter 3 - System Engine............................................15
3.1 Introduction .................................................................. 16
3.2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selection for COM3............ 18
3.3 RS-232/422/485/CAN Mode Selection for COM4... 19
3.4 Connector Pin Assignments..................................... 20
Chapter 4 - Windows 7e 2500-VP15 ..........................23
4.1 Introduction .................................................................. 24
4.2 2500-VP15 Utilities...................................................... 25
4.2.1 Software Keyboard .......................................25
4.3 Networking.................................................................... 26
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Index
4.3.1 Networking via Ethernet...............................26
4.3.2 Web Browser .................................................30
4.4 Auto-execute [.exe or .bat] File while Starting Up.... 31
4.5 System Image Version Check................................... 32
Chapter 5 - Language Setup ………………..…………....35
Chapter 6 - System Tuning.............................................39
6.1 Touchscreen Calibration............................................ 40
6.1.1 DOS/Windows Family...................................40
6.1.2 Windows 7e ..................................................40
Chapter 7 - Maintenance.................................................45
7.1 Fuse Replacement....................................................... 46
Appendix ..............................................................................47
Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting..............48
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Copyright Notice
All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in
order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the
part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the
product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document
contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without
prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE Class A
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being
operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant
industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
About User's Manual
This User's Manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge
of personal computers. If you are not sure about any description in this User’s Manual, please
consult your vendor before further handling.
Replacing the Lithium Battery
Incorrect replacement of the lithium battery may lead to a risk of explosion. The lithium battery
must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the trashcan. It must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations concerning special waste.
Technical Support
http://www.controltechnology.com
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Warranty
This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we
will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following
terms. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or
disaster.Also, you may void your warranty when disassembling the unit.
Vendor assumes no liability for any damages, lost profits, lost savings or any other incidental or
consequential damage resulting from the use, misuse of, or inability to use this product. Vendor
will not be liable for any claim made by any other related party.
Vendors disclaim all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to
the hardware, the accompanying product’s manual(s) and written materials, and any
accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights.
Return authorization must be obtained from the vendor before returned merchandise can
be shipped back. Authorization can be obtained by calling or faxing the vendor and
requesting a ReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)number. Returnedgoods shouldalwaysbe
accompanied by a clear problem description.
Packing List
•1 x 2500-VP15 Fanless Touch Panel PC
•1 x DB9-F to DB9-F 1.8m Cable
•1 x RIBBON-36M to DB25-F + DB9-M Y Cable
•1 x PS2 KB/MS Y Cable
•8 x Wall-mount Hook
•1 x 2.5" HDD Bracket
•1 x Terminal Block
•1 x Waterproof O-Ring
•1 x Driver CD
•1 x User's Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor
immediately.
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Chapter 1 - General Informa-
tion
General Information
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General Information
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General Information
1.1 Introduction
The 2500-VP15 Fanless Touch Panel Computer is a state-of-the-art HMI
(Human Machine Interface). This 15" display operator interface is an x86-
based platform with these key features:
•All-In-One Platform
The CPU, DRAM and even software are integrated to provide a plug-
and-play machine.
•Fanless and Modular CPU Board
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely on
fans, which often are unreliable, and cause dust to circulate inside the
equipment. The modular design facilitates maintenance or possible
upgrades on the CPU board.
•Powerful Communication Capability
The 2500-VP15 provides serial ports, Gigabit Ethernet, USB and
PC104 plus expansion slot.
•Windows OS Support
The 2500-VP15 supports Windows CE, Windows XP, Windows XPe,
Windows 7 and Windows 7e. The optional Windows CE operating
system specifically for the 2500-VP15 is available for Windows CE
application program builders.
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System Kernel
Processor
Intel® Atom ™ N270 1.6GHz
VGA
GMA 950 integrated
Chipset
Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
System Memory
1 x 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket up to 2 GB
at 400/533MHz
Storage Device
1 x CompactFlash Type II Socket
1 x 2.5" drive bay for SATA HDD/SSD
Ethernet Controller
2 x Realtek RTL8111
Watchdog Timer
Super IO watchdog timer; 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 40
seconds timeout period
I/O Ports
Serial Port
2 x full RS-232 ports 921K/bps (COM1: multi I/O
port, COM2: DB9)
2 x RS-232/422/485 (COM3,COM4: DB9)
Parallel Port
1 x LPT port (DB25 by Y cable)
Ethernet Port
2 x RJ-45 (10/100/1000Base-T)
USB Port
2 x USB 2.0 port
KB/MS
1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN ports for standard PS/2
keyboard and mouse (with Y cable)
Expansion Bus
1 x 16-bit PC/104 slot
Safety
FCC
Class A certificated
CE
Class A certificated
Environment
Operating Temp.
0oC ~ 50oC (-32 ~ 122oF)
Storage Temp.
-20oC ~ 60oC (-4 ~ 140oF)
Operating Humidity
10 ~ 95% RH @ 40oC (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
Front panel: NEMA4, IP65
General Information
1.2 Specifications
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General Information
Mechanical
Dimensions
390 x 52.3 x 310 mm (15.35" x 2.06" x 12.2")
Weight
4.4 kg (9.7 lb)
Enclosure
Aluminum (Front Panel), PC + ABS (Bezel)
Power
Input Voltage
9 ~ 33 VDC (w/ 250V/3.15Aovercurrent protection)
Power Consumption
1.28A@24V
1.3 Panel Specifications
Panel
Display Type
Color TFT LCD
Size (Diagonal)
15"
Resolution
1024 x 768
Luminance
350 cd/m²
Pixel pitch (HxV mm)
0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V)
Touchscreen
Type
8-wire, Analog resistive
Light Transparency
>80% (typical)
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General Information
1.4 Rear Panel
There are four serial ports (1xRS-232/Print Port [COM1] & 1 x RS-232 [COM 2] &
2 x 422/485 [COM3/4]), two USB (Host) ports, one 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 KB/
MS port, two RJ-45 LAN port, and one earphone jack at the rear of 2500-
VP15.The arrangement of these ports is shown in Figure 1.1.
Power Connector
G - +
Switch/
KB/MS
Power Switch
Fuse
Jumper
Speaker
PC/104
LAN LAN
USB * 2 LPT1/COM1
COM 2
COM 3
COM 4
Earphone
Figure 1.1: Rear Panel
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General Information
1.5 Mechanical Specifications
•Weight: 4.4kg
•Dimensions: 390.0 x 310.0 x 52.3 mm (WxHxD)
•Cutout: 380.0 x 300.0 mm (suggested)
390
Figure 1.2: Dimensions and Cutout
52.3
377
CUT OUT DIM 380X300mm
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Chapter 2 - System Setup
System Setup
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System Setup
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System Setup
2.1 Starting Up
Step 1: Install the CompactFlash Card/SSD/HDD containing Windows 7e
or XPe operating system.
Warning: Be sure to turn off the system power before inserting or
removing the CompactFlash card.
Step 2: Connect the terminal block to 9 ~ 33VDC power lines. The power
lines can either be from a power adapter or an in-house power
source.
GND - +
Figure 2.1: Terminal Block Pin Assignment
Step 3: Plug the power lines into the system power receptor and then turn on
the power switch.
Power Switch
G - +
(Pin Definition for Terminal Block)
Warning: If the power lines are not connected to the correct pins, the
system may be damaged when power is turned on.
Figure 2.2: Connecting Power Lines
Note: Wait for at least 5 seconds to turn on the computer after power
goes off.
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System Setup
2.2 Assembly & Mounting
2.2.1 SATA Assembly
Step 1: Align the bracket with the holes in the HDD and then fix the HDD to
the bracket with screws.
Note: For SATA assembly, each screw hole is near the left side of the
bracket hole.
C ONNECTOR
Figure 2.3: Screwing a SATA HDD
Step 2: Unscrew the four screws securing the rear cover and then remove it.
Step 3: Align the SATAHDD bracket holes with the four nuts on the main
board to fix the SATA HDD.
Figure 2.4: Assembling a SATA HDD
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System Setup
2.2.2 CF Card Assembly
Step 1: To install the CF card, unscrew the screw securing the side cover and
then remove it.
Warning: Be sure to turn off the system power before inserting or
removing the CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash Card
Figure 2.7: Assembling a CF Card
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System Setup
2.2.3 Panel Mounting
Step 1: There is an adhesive waterproof gasket on the front bezel. Make
sure the waterproof gasket is in position before installing the 2500-
VP15 on the panel opening. (Figure 2.8)
Step 2: Install the 2500-VP15 on the panel opening. (Figure 2.9)
Step 3: Find the eight clampers and eight long screws in the accessory
pack. Hook these clampers to the holes around the four sides of the
bezel. Insert the screws into every clamper and fasten them. These
screws will then push the mounting panel and fix the unit.
(Figure 2.10)
Note: The panel opening thickness is suggested to be less than 5mm
(0.197 inches).
Waterproof Sponge
Figure 2.8: Panel Mounting_1
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System Setup
Figure 2.9: Panel Mounting_2
PANEL
OPENING
CLAMPER
LONG
PANEL
SCREW
OPENING
Figure 2.10: Panel Mounting_3
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System Setup
2.2.4 VESA Mounting (Optional)
VESA br ack et
VESA 100
VESA 75
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