DLoG MPC 6 User manual

DLoG MPC 6
Manual
1.01

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Title of documentation: Manual DLoG MPC 6
Documentation completed on: November 16, 2006
Version: V1.01
Product number 885191E
©Copyright 2006
DLoG GmbH
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Table of contents
1. About this manual..................................................................................1
1.1. Device version described...........................................................................................1
1.2. For qualified personnel ..............................................................................................1
1.3. Design method...........................................................................................................2
1.3.1. Warnings and notices ........................................................................................2
1.3.2. Additional design elements................................................................................2
2. Important safety notices........................................................................4
2.1. Initial operation of the device.....................................................................................4
2.2. Power supply/external peripheral devices .................................................................6
2.3. Repairs only through DLoG .......................................................................................7
2.4. Opening and closing the device.................................................................................8
2.5. Exchanging and extending modules........................................................................10
2.6. CE Marking ..............................................................................................................12
2.7. RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC ......................................................................................12
2.7.1. Special regulations in France ..........................................................................12
2.8. FCC user information...............................................................................................13
2.8.1. Interference declaration of the Federal Communications Commission...........13
2.8.2. Transmission of radio frequencies...................................................................14
3. Device description................................................................................15
3.1. General ....................................................................................................................15
3.2. Intended usage ........................................................................................................16
3.3. The models: DLoG MPC 6/110 and DLoG MPC 6/112...........................................16
3.4. Abbreviations used for devices and accessories.....................................................16
3.5. Device description and type identification ...............................................................17
3.5.1. Device type plate .............................................................................................17
3.6. Technical specifications...........................................................................................19
3.6.1. Mechanical.......................................................................................................19
3.6.2. Motherboard ....................................................................................................20

3.6.3. LCD/CRT interface .......................................................................................... 22
3.6.4. Touch screen (optional)................................................................................... 22
3.6.5. Network interface ............................................................................................ 23
3.6.6. ADC/MDC interface (optional).........................................................................23
3.6.7. Cardbus interface (optional)............................................................................ 23
3.6.8. PCI Express® MiniCard interface for WLAN (optional)................................... 24
3.6.9. Power supply................................................................................................... 25
3.6.10. Maximum power available for peripheral devices ....................................... 26
3.6.11. Power supply fuses ..................................................................................... 27
3.6.12. Ambient conditions...................................................................................... 28
3.6.13. Test marks................................................................................................... 29
3.6.14. Dimensions.................................................................................................. 30
3.6.15. VESA drill holes........................................................................................... 36
4. Unpacking the DLoG MPC 6................................................................37
4.1. Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................... 37
4.2. Packaging................................................................................................................ 37
4.3. Returning your device.............................................................................................. 37
5. Putting your DLoG MPC 6 in operation..............................................38
5.1. Cooling through the supply of fresh air.................................................................... 38
5.2. Pin configuration...................................................................................................... 39
5.3. External connectors................................................................................................. 39
5.3.1. AC voltage supply connector........................................................................... 41
5.3.2. DC voltage supply connector .......................................................................... 41
5.4. Connecting external devices ................................................................................... 43
5.4.1. Powering down the DLoG MPC 6 ................................................................... 44
5.5. WLAN settings......................................................................................................... 45
5.5.1. Radio performance.......................................................................................... 45
5.5.2. DLoG antenna solutions for use in Germany.................................................. 46
5.6. Removing the protective film from the display ....................................................... 46
5.7. Powering up the DLoG MPC 6 ................................................................................47
5.8. Protecting the TFT display from the memory effect ................................................ 47

6. Accessories ..........................................................................................48
6.1. Keyboard..................................................................................................................48
6.1.1. SMALL keyboard .............................................................................................48
6.1.2. 24-key keypad .................................................................................................49
6.2. Mouse ......................................................................................................................50
6.3. External CD-ROM drive ...........................................................................................51
6.4. External floppy disk drive.........................................................................................52
6.5. USB stick .................................................................................................................53
6.6. Scanners..................................................................................................................53
6.7. WLAN cards (PC card, cardbus, PCIe minicard).....................................................53
7. Installation.............................................................................................54
7.1. Options for installing the device...............................................................................54
7.2. Permitted mounting positions ..................................................................................55
7.3. Follow and retain the installation instructions..........................................................56
7.4. Mechanical dynamic loading....................................................................................56
7.5. Power supply ...........................................................................................................57
7.5.1. AC power pack ................................................................................................57
7.5.2. DC power pack ................................................................................................58
7.5.3. Installing connecting cables.............................................................................59
7.6. Vehicle applications (such as forklifts).....................................................................59
7.7. Cable cover (splash guard)......................................................................................61
7.7.1. Protection class IP65.......................................................................................61
7.7.2. Protection class IP54.......................................................................................62
8. Operation...............................................................................................64
8.1. 4 key front panel ......................................................................................................64
8.2. 10 key front panel ....................................................................................................65
8.3. 25 key front panel ....................................................................................................66
8.3.1. Power key ........................................................................................................67
8.3.2. Manual brightness control/backlighting ...........................................................68
8.3.3. LEDs ................................................................................................................68
8.3.4. Function and number keys ..............................................................................69

8.3.5. Special keys .................................................................................................... 69
8.3.6. Escape key, enter key and scroll keys............................................................ 70
8.4. Operating states ......................................................................................................71
9. Operating system.................................................................................72
9.1. Pre-installed on the hard drive/Compact Flash ....................................................... 72
9.2. Installing on the hard drive/Compact Flash............................................................. 73
9.2.1. Operating systems supplied on CD-ROM ....................................................... 73
9.2.2. Operating system images................................................................................ 74
9.2.3. Operating systems on floppy disk ...................................................................74
9.3. Special features of the operating systems ..............................................................75
9.3.1. MS-DOS ..........................................................................................................75
9.3.2. Windows XP Embedded.................................................................................. 75
9.3.3. Linux ................................................................................................................ 75
10. Software applications......................................................................76
10.1. Displaying the configuration of the DLoG MPC 6................................................ 76
10.2. Fine tuning the operating system parameters..................................................... 76
10.3. Environment controller settings........................................................................... 77
11. Serial ports........................................................................................79
11.1. Resources ........................................................................................................... 79
11.2. COM1 options...................................................................................................... 79
11.3. COM1 as a power supply .................................................................................... 79
11.4. COM2 options...................................................................................................... 80
11.5. COM2 as electrically-isolated RS-422/485 ......................................................... 80
11.6. Drivers ................................................................................................................. 81
11.6.1. RS-232 operation ........................................................................................ 81
11.6.2. RS-4xx operation......................................................................................... 81
11.7. Serial port printers ............................................................................................... 81
11.8. Serial port barcode scanners .............................................................................. 82
11.8.1. Tips & tricks................................................................................................. 83

12. Internal devices.................................................................................84
12.1. Chipset.................................................................................................................84
12.1.1. Installing chipset drivers under MS-DOS ....................................................84
12.1.2. Installing chipset drivers under Windows XP ..............................................84
12.2. VGA adapter ........................................................................................................86
12.2.1. VGA driver installation under MS-DOS .......................................................86
12.2.2. VGA driver installation under Windows XP .................................................86
12.3. Network adapter (10/100)....................................................................................88
12.3.1. Network driver installation under MS-DOS..................................................89
12.3.2. Network driver installation under Windows XP............................................89
12.4. Onboard sound adapter.......................................................................................91
12.4.1. Installation of the onboard sound adapter drivers (Win XP)........................91
12.5. Touch screen .......................................................................................................93
12.5.1. MS-DOS installation and calibration for driver version 5.06........................94
12.6. Touch (Serial) for Windows XP Prof. and XP Embedded ...................................96
12.6.1. Installation....................................................................................................96
12.6.2. Calibration....................................................................................................98
12.7. Touch (PS2) for Windows XP Prof. and XP Embedded......................................99
12.7.1. Installation....................................................................................................99
12.7.2. Calibration..................................................................................................100
12.8. Resistance of the touch screen .........................................................................101
12.9. Plug-in cards......................................................................................................103
12.9.1. Riser card with 1x PCI ...............................................................................104
12.9.2. TerraTec 128i PCI sound card ..................................................................104
12.9.3. CAN card ...................................................................................................104
12.10. Automatic switch-off and heating.......................................................................105
12.10.1. Automatic shutdown process.....................................................................106
12.10.2. Program flowchart......................................................................................107
12.10.3. Drivers .......................................................................................................109
12.10.4. General notes about the automatic shutdown software in Windows ........110

13. Maintenance....................................................................................111
13.1. Cleaning the housing......................................................................................... 111
13.2. Touch screen cleaning ......................................................................................111
14. Common mistakes in usage..........................................................112
14.1. Power supply..................................................................................................... 112
14.2. Powering up/down............................................................................................. 112
14.3. Cable cover ....................................................................................................... 112
14.4. Installation ......................................................................................................... 113
14.5. Mobile application on vehicles........................................................................... 113
14.6. Using the touch screen...................................................................................... 114
14.7. Use/storage in extreme temperatures...............................................................114
15. Disposal ..........................................................................................115
16. Appendix A: System resources ....................................................116
16.1. Part 1 .................................................................................................................116
16.2. Part 2 .................................................................................................................118
17. Appendix B: Terminal assignment (Pins) ....................................119
17.1. External connectors........................................................................................... 119
17.1.1. Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................ 119
17.1.2. USB ........................................................................................................... 120
17.1.3. Serial port COM1....................................................................................... 120
17.1.4. Serial port COM2....................................................................................... 121
17.1.5. Network connector ....................................................................................122
17.2. Internal connectors, motherboard MPC6.20 .....................................................123
17.2.1. Cardbus connector.................................................................................... 124
17.2.2. Input voltage connector............................................................................. 126
17.2.3. Ignition signal connector ...........................................................................126
17.2.4. Heating power connectors ........................................................................ 127
17.2.5. Serial port COM2....................................................................................... 127
17.2.6. Audio port .................................................................................................. 128
17.2.7. IDE connector............................................................................................ 129

17.2.8. Compact Flash connector..........................................................................130
17.2.9. LCD connector...........................................................................................131
17.2.10. Front keyboard connector..........................................................................132
17.2.11. Inverter connector......................................................................................132
17.2.12. Touch connector........................................................................................133
17.2.13. Riser card connector .................................................................................134
17.2.14. Internal connectors, riser card...................................................................135
17.2.15. PCI connector............................................................................................136
17.2.16. VGA Interface (for service purposes only) ................................................139
17.2.17. COM4 connection......................................................................................140
17.2.18. USB post 3 and 4 ......................................................................................141
17.2.19. PCIe MiniCard socket................................................................................142
18. Appendix C: Jumper.......................................................................143
18.1. Warnings............................................................................................................143
18.2. Standard jumper settings...................................................................................143
18.3. Jumper layout view, motherboard .....................................................................144
18.3.1. Battery .......................................................................................................145
18.3.2. Ethernet configuration ...............................................................................145
18.3.3. Compact Flash configuration.....................................................................145
18.3.4. Touch enable.............................................................................................146
18.3.5. Touch configuration ...................................................................................146
18.3.6. COM1 configuration...................................................................................147
18.3.7. LCD configuration......................................................................................147
18.3.8. Compact Flash DMA configuration............................................................148
18.3.9. Touch interface selection...........................................................................148
18.3.10. External shield connection.........................................................................148
19. Appendix D: Tools..........................................................................149
19.1. Please follow the safety notices ........................................................................149
19.2. DLoG MPC 6 toolkit...........................................................................................150
19.3. Mounting bracket toolkit.....................................................................................151

20. Appendix E: Mechanical dynamic loading...................................152
20.1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 152
20.2. Using the device without vibration insulation (tuned to a high frequency)........ 154
20.3. Use with passive vibration insulation (tuned to a low frequency)...................... 155
20.4. Dimensioning example DLoG MPC 6/110 ........................................................156
20.4.1. Approximate solution for the selection of elastomer springs ....................158
20.4.2. Further possible steps for optimization: .................................................... 160
20.4.3. Approximate solution for determining insulating effects............................ 161
20.5. Determining natural frequencies .......................................................................163
21. Appendix F: BIOS...........................................................................164
21.1. BIOS setup description...................................................................................... 164
21.2. Entering the BIOS setup program .....................................................................164
21.3. Setup menu and navigation............................................................................... 165
21.4. Main setup screen .............................................................................................166
21.5. Advanced setup................................................................................................. 168
21.5.1. ACPI configuration submenu ....................................................................169
21.5.2. PCI configuration submenu....................................................................... 170
21.5.3. Graphics configuration submenu ..............................................................172
21.5.4. CPU configuration submenu .....................................................................174
21.5.5. Chipset configuration submenu................................................................. 174
21.5.6. I/O Interface configuration submenu......................................................... 175
21.5.7. IDE configuration submenu....................................................................... 176
21.5.8. USB configuration submenu .....................................................................180
21.5.9. Keyboard/mouse configuration submenu .................................................182
21.5.10. Remote access configuration submenu....................................................183
21.5.11. Hardware monitoring submenu.................................................................185
21.5.12. Watchdog configuration submenu............................................................. 186
21.6. Boot setup ......................................................................................................... 188
21.6.1. Boot device priority.................................................................................... 189
21.6.2. Boot settings configuration........................................................................ 190
21.7. Security setup.................................................................................................... 191
21.7.1. Security Settings .......................................................................................192
21.7.2. Hard disk security...................................................................................... 193

21.8. Exit menu...........................................................................................................194
21.9. Additional BIOS features ...................................................................................195
21.9.1. Updating the BIOS.....................................................................................195
21.10. BIOS recovery....................................................................................................543H199
246H21.11. BIOS security features.......................................................................................544H199
247H21.12. Hard disk security features ................................................................................545H200
248H22. Return packing slip........................................................................546H201
249HIndex............................................................................................................547H202

List of figures
Figure 2.1: CE Marking.....................................................................................................12
Figure 3.1: DLoG MPC 6 with optional mount..................................................................15
Figure 3.2: Example of a device type plate ......................................................................18
Figure 3.3: DLoG MPC 6/110 SVGA front view ...............................................................30
Figure 3.4: DLoG MPC 6/110 SVGA side view ................................................................31
Figure 3.5: DLoG MPC 6/110 SVGA top view..................................................................32
Figure 3.6: DLoG MPC 6/112 front view ..........................................................................33
Figure 3.7: DLoG MPC 6/112 side view ...........................................................................34
Figure 3.8: DLoG MPC 6/112 top view.............................................................................35
Figure 3.9: DLoG MPC 6/110 with VESA drill holes.........................................................36
Figure 5.1: External connectors, AC version....................................................................39
Figure 5.2: External connectors, 24/48 VDC 60 W version..............................................39
Figure 5.3: External connectors, 24/48 VDC 100 W version............................................40
Figure 5.4: External connectors, 12 VDC 100 W version.................................................40
Figure 5.5: Exterior view of the AC power supply connector............................................41
Figure 5.6: Exterior view of the DC power supply connector ...........................................41
Figure 5.7: Cable diagrams of the DC device’s supply connection..................................42
Figure 6.1: SMALL keyboard on the DLoG MPC 6 ..........................................................48
Figure 6.2: 24-key keypad on the DLoG MPC 6 ..............................................................49
Figure 7.1: Permitted mounting positions of the DLoG MPC 6 ........................................55
Figure 7.2: Position of the ground bolt .............................................................................60
Figure 7.3: DLoG MPC 6 with strain relief........................................................................61
Figure 7.4: DLoG MPC 6 without cable cover ..................................................................62
Figure 7.5: DLoG MPC 6 with cable cover mounted ........................................................63
Figure 8.1: DLoG MPC 6 front panel with 4 keys .............................................................64
Figure 8.2: DLoG MPC 6 front panel with 10 keys ...........................................................65
Figure 8.3: DLoG MPC 6 front panel with 25 keys ...........................................................66

Figure 12.1: Welcome screen for chipset driver installation.............................................85
Figure 12.2: Welcome screen for the VGA driver installation...........................................87
Figure 12.3: RJ45 network port ........................................................................................88
Figure 12.4: Network driver installation license agreement..............................................89
Figure 12.5: Start screen for network driver installation ...................................................90
Figure 12.6: Welcome screen for the onboard sound adapter drivers .............................91
Figure 12.7: Warning message for the onboard sound adapter drivers ...........................92
Figure 12.8: “Files Needed” touch installation dialog .......................................................97
Figure 12.9: “Setup Message” touch installation dialog ...................................................99
Figure 12.10: Automatic shutdown program flowchart part 1.........................................107
Figure 12.11: Automatic shutdown program flowchart part 2.........................................108
Figure 17.1: Internal connectors, riser card 1 x PCI.......................................................135
Figure 18.1: Jumper layout, motherboard MPC6.20 06.2006 ........................................144
Figure 19.1: DLoG MPC 6 toolkit....................................................................................150
Figure 19.2: Mounting bracket toolkit .............................................................................151
Figure 20.1: Table-top attachment with elastomer springs ............................................157
Figure 21.1: BIOS advanced setup ................................................................................168
Figure 21.2: BIOS security setup....................................................................................191
Figure 21.3: BIOS exit menu ..........................................................................................194
Figure 21.4: BIOS updating under Windows 1 ...............................................................197

About this manual
DLoG MPC 6 Manual 1
1. About this manual
This manual has been designed to make using the DLoG MPC 6 as simple as possible
and provide expert assistance if problems should occur. It contains important information
on using the device safely, properly and efficiently.
Adhering to the manual helps by avoiding dangers, reducing repair costs and breakdown
times and increasing the reliability and lifespan of the DLoG MPC 6.
DLoG GmbH will not assume responsibility for any damage caused by the improper use
of the DLoG MPC 6 and/or in disregard of the instructions in this manual.
Within this manual, DLoG GmbH strives to provide all the information required for using
your DLoG MPC 6. However, because this is a versatile product that can be used in
many different scenarios, we cannot guarantee that the information contained in this
manual will cover every single aspect.
Should you require further information or if you have questions or issues needing
clarification, please contact your nearest DLoG agent or representative.
1.1. Device version described
This manual describes the DLoG MPC 6 with the motherboard version MPC6 20 06
2006.
1.2. For qualified personnel
This manual was written for qualified personnel. The information is intended exclusively
to complement the expertise of qualified personnel , not to replace it.

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1.3. Design method
1.3.1. Warnings and notices
Warnings and notices in this manual are indicated as follows:
This symbol indicates general information and hints that help you
to understand how to use the product or the manual.
This symbol warns you of any dangers or hazards that could
potentially cause damage to the terminal or system (such as
malfunctions, data loss, equipment damage, etc.).
This symbol indicates hazards that pose a risk to life and limb
(such as contacting the power supply).
You must heed this information!
1.3.2. Additional design elements
Lists are indicated with bullet points, for example:
•DC power packs
•AC power packs
Instructions are numbered, for example:
1. Insert a CD.
2. Press <A>.

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Parameter descriptions (e.g., of a dialog)
Ignition off This parameter is used to set,…
Delay time This indicates the delay time.
Switch-off time The switch-off time should be at least…
Key display
Key names are shown in angle brackets: <F1>, <Ctrl>, <Insert>, <Home>, etc.
Menu options, commands, dialog fields
Examples: In the Edit menu you will find the command Paste | Values.
Click OK to finish.
Entries
Any text that needs to be entered is shown in Courier font, for example:
1. Enter the text abcdefg.
Other methods for emphasis
Any other emphasized text elements are highlighted in bold or underlined.
References to other chapters in the manual are printed in italics.

Important safety notices
4 Manual DLoG MPC 6
2. Important safety notices
The DLoG MPC 6 was designed and built according to modern technology and accepted
safety regulations. However, the operation of the DLoG MPC 6 can endanger personnel
or third parties and cause damage to the device and other material assets when for
example the device is
•operated by untrained or uninformed personnel.
•not operated correctly.
•operated and maintained incorrectly.
The operator commitments in regards to safety (accident prevention regulations, work
protection) are to be followed.
2.1. Initial operation of the device
Area of application
The device is not designed for use in life-support systems or critical safety systems
where system malfunction can lead to the direct or indirect endangerment of human
life. The operator shall take full responsibility for using the device in these situations.
The device cannot be used in combination with safety functions for machines and
equipment which have to conform to the requirements of EN 954-1.
Choice of location
The ambient conditions at the point of installation must comply with the device’s
protection class.