Element CA250W User manual

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CA250W
User Manual
Rev 1.2
www.elementpos.co

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FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Ai sensi dell’art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è
conforme alle normative vigenti e
soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti
dalle direttive
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e
1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
Short Declaration of conformity
We declare this product is complying
with the laws in force and meeting all
the essential requirements as specified
by the directives
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE and
1999/05/CE
whenever these laws may be applied

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................... 4
2. Specification..................................................................................... 5
2.1 CPU Support .....................................................................................................................5
2.2 Memory ............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Main Screen......................................................................................................................5
2.4 Touch Panel ......................................................................................................................5
2.5 Storage..............................................................................................................................5
2.6 I/O Ports............................................................................................................................5
2.7 Model Features.................................................................................................................6
2.8 OS Support........................................................................................................................6
2.9 Voltage Input ....................................................................................................................6
2.10 Operating Temperature..................................................................................................6
2.11 Ingress Protection Rating................................................................................................6
2.12 Color ...............................................................................................................................6
2.13 Installation Method........................................................................................................6
2.14 Power Adaptor ...............................................................................................................6
2.15 MTBF...............................................................................................................................6
2.16 Software / Peripherals....................................................................................................7
3. Terminal Overview / Components.................................................... 8
3.1 Appearance.......................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Power Switch.............................................................................................................9
3.1.2 User Accessible Interface ..........................................................................................9
3.1.3 Cooling System ..........................................................................................................9
3.1.4 Accessibility ...............................................................................................................9
3.1.5 Installation Option...................................................................................................10
3.1.6 Operating Environment...........................................................................................10

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3.2 VFD 2x20 Columns (Optional) ........................................................................................10
3.2.1 Specification ............................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Input ........................................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Operating Environment...........................................................................................10
3.3 MSR (Optional) ...............................................................................................................10
3.4 Power Supply..................................................................................................................11
3.4.1 Power Adaptor Specification...................................................................................11
4. Installation......................................................................................12
4.1 SSD Installation...............................................................................................................12
4.2 MSR Installation..............................................................................................................13
4.3 Customer Display............................................................................................................14
5. BIOS Setup ......................................................................................15
5.1 Main BOIS Information...................................................................................................15
5.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar.........................................................................................................15
5.1.2 Navigation Keys.......................................................................................................16
5.2 Main Screen....................................................................................................................16
5.3 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................17
5.3.1 CPU Configuration...................................................................................................18
5.3.2 Chipset Configuration..............................................................................................19
5.3.3 Storage Configuration .............................................................................................20
5.3.4 Super IO Configuration............................................................................................21
5.3.5 APCI Configuration ..................................................................................................22
5.3.6 USB Configuration ...................................................................................................23
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ...................................................................24
5.5 Security Screen...............................................................................................................25
5.6 Boot Screen ....................................................................................................................26
5.7 Exit Screen ......................................................................................................................29

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1. Introduction
1.1 Before You Start
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the POS system,
please prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting.
◼Before you take the POS system out from anti-static bag, ground yourself
properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use a grounded
wrist strap to remove the static charge.
◼Avoid opening the chassis of POS system without technical knowledge
in order to avoid any technical problem.
◼Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation.
◼ESD will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment.
◼Keep the POS system computer from dangerous area, such as heat source,
humid air and water.
◼The operating temperatures of the computer should be 0 to 40 degrees
Celsius.
◼To avoid injury, be careful of:
⚫Sharp pins on headers and connectors.
⚫Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis.
⚫Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit.
Package List
◼Element CA250W x1 (Power Adaptor and Power Cord are Included)
◼RJ to COM Cable x 2

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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1 CPU Support
◼Product Collection: Intel® Celeron Processor J Series
◼Code Name: BayTrail
◼Processor: J1900
◼Processor Base Frequency: 2.00 GHz
◼Burst Frequency: 2.42 GHz
◼Cache: 2 MB
2.2 Memory
◼1 X 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM socket 1333/1600Mhz up to 8GB
2.3 Main Screen
◼15.6" LED Display, Image Resolution 1366x768
◼LED Backlight
◼220 cd/m2 (Typical)
2.4 Touch Panel
◼15.6“ Projected-Capacitive Touch
2.5 Storage
◼2.5” SATA SSD
2.6 I/O Ports
◼4x COM (RJ45 to RS232); 3x External (RJ45 to RS232); 1x Internal (PinHeader)
◼1x Standard COM on M/B (Pin Header)
◼6x USB 2.0; 4x External (USB 3.0 x 1; USB 2.0 x 3); 2x Internal (Pin Header)
◼1x LAN
◼1x VGA
◼1x RJ11 for Cash Drawer
◼1x DC-PLUG

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2.7 Model Features (Optional)
◼Magnetic Strip Reader Track 1,2,3.
◼Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) with Display 20 Columns and 2 lines.
◼10.1” 2nd Display
2.8 OS Support
◼POSReady 7
◼Windows 10 IOT
2.9 Voltage Input
12 VDC/5A
◼Adaptor: DC-IN Connector
2.10 Operating Temperature
◼Celsius 0°C to 40°C, Humidity 15% to 80%
2.11 Ingress Protection Rating
◼Front Screen Water Splashes IP65 (Self Declaration)
2.12 Color
◼Black
2.13 Installation Method
◼Desktop
◼Wall Mount (Optional)
2.14 Power Adaptor
◼60W 12V DC Adaptor, Voltage 100V ~ 240V
2.15 MTBF
◼50,000 (Fifty Thousand) Hours under Room Temperature.

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2.16 Software/Peripherals
◼OPOS
◼MSR
◼Cash Drawer
◼Customer Display (VFD)
◼Thermal Printer (Optional)

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3. TERMINAL OVERVIEW / Components
3.1 Appearance
The Element CA250W complete configuration is pictured below. The Element
CA250W includes a projected capacitive touch screen with true flat touch. The
design provides an accurate surface touch.
◼LED light will be on when booting.
◼MSR is optional.
15.6” Touch Screen
MSR (Optional)
◼VFD/2nd display will be installed on the rear side, if fitted
without a VFD/Display, a mylar-cover is installed instead.

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3.1.1 Power Switch
◼Power switch is located on the left I/O port side of 15.6” main screen
3.1.2 User Accessible Interface
◼I/O Ports as Below
1. Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
2. DC Jack Port (DC_JACK1)
3. COM Port (COM1)
4. COM Port (COM2)
5. COM Port (COM3)
7. RJ11 Port (RJ11)
8. USB 3.0 Port
9. USB 2.0 Port
10. USB 2.0 Ports (USB2_0_1)
11. D-Sub Port (VGA1)
6. LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)*
*There are two LEDs next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for
the LAN port LED indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
Off
No Link
Off
10Mbps connection
Blinking
Data Activity
Orange
100Mbps connection
On
Link
Green
1Gbps connection
3.1.3 Cooling System
◼Fan-less Design, Low Power Consumption
3.1.4 Accessibility
ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
LAN Port
Once the plastic peripheral cover is removed, optional peripherals can be
installed and uninstalled making maintenance easy.
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◼Magnetic Strip Reader (MSR)
◼Customer Display (VFD / 2nd Display)
◼Solid-state Disk (SSD)
3.1.5 Installation Option
◼Pedestal stand
◼Wall mount
3.1.6 Operating Environment
◼Celsius 0°C ~ 40°C, Humidity 15% RH ~ 80% RH
3.2 VFD, 2x20 Columns (Optional)
3.2.1 Specification
◼Vacuum LED
◼Display Characteristics
◼Color: Green
◼Viewing Angle: Maximum 180 ﾟ
◼Backlight: Green LED
◼Resolution: 300-700 cd/m2
◼Interface: RS-232
◼Support Below:
1.ECPSON ESC/POS
2.EMAX (AEDEX)
3. UTC
4. ADM 787/788
5. CD5220
6. DSP-800
3.2.2 Input
◼Operating Voltage: 5V Normal
◼Operating Current: 1.8 mA Normal
3.2.3 Operating Environment
◼Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C
◼Storage Environment: -30 to +80°C
3.3 MSR (Optional)
◼MSR：Standard 3 Track（ISO 7811）

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3.4 Power Supply
3.4.1 Power Adaptor Specification
◼Input Voltage: 100V ~ 240 VAC, 50 ~ 60Hz, Auto-Ranging
◼Nominal Output Voltage: 12V
◼Rated Output Current: 5A
◼Rated Power: 60W
◼MTBF: 50,000 hours

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 SSD Installation
Step 1. Remove the right-side cover.
Step 2. Draw the SSD/HDD out to replace it. After swapping the SSD/HDD and
reinsert the cover.

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4.2 MSR Installation
Step 1. Remove the left side cover.
Step 2. Attach the cable’s connectors together.
Step 3. Tighten two screws on the MSR.

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4.3 Customer Display: VFD Type
Step 1: Remove the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the interface cable.
Step 3: Install the holder bracket and tighten two screws on each side of the
bracket.
4.4 Customer Display: 10.1”
Step 1: Remove the top cover.

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Step 2: Connect the interface cable.
Step 3: Install the holder bracket and tighten two screws on each side of the
bracket.
Step 4: Correct the touch screen calibration
1. Power the system on, connect a mouse and launch the iUniTouch tool.
2. Navigate to Mode Switch and select ON under Multi-monitor mapping,
then select start mapping.
3. Follow the prompts on both screens to select the touch screen, then
click Set.

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5. BIOS Setup
5.1 Main BIOS Information
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the
UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,
POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis.
5.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main
To set up the system time/date information
Advanced
To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor
To display current hardware status
Security
To set up the security features
Boot
To set up the boot device and load the Operating System
Exit
To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < ←> key or < →> key to highlight selections on the menu bar, and
then press <Enter> to enter the sub menu. You can also use the
mouse to select your required item.
The UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup
screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not
exactly match what you see on your screen.

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5.1.2 Navigation Keys
5.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview.