ICP DAS USA WP-2641M-CE7 User manual

WP-2641M-CE7
User Manual
v1.0.1, February 2020
Service and usage information for
Written by Tunglu Yu
Edited by Anna Huang

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Contents
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Features .................................................................................................................................7
1.2. Specifications.......................................................................................................................10
1.3. Overview..............................................................................................................................12
1.4. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................15
2. Getting Started.....................................................................................................................................16
2.1. Mounting the Hardware ......................................................................................................17
2.2. Mounting the Expansion Components/Accessories............................................................19
2.2.1. Mounting the XV-Board...............................................................................................19
2.2.2. Inserting the SIM Card .................................................................................................22
2.2.3. Installing the antenna ..................................................................................................23
2.3. Configuring the Boot Mode.................................................................................................24
2.4. Using PAC Utility to Manage WinPAC ..................................................................................26
2.5. Changing the User Interface Language................................................................................27
2.6. Using DCON Utility Pro to Configure I/O Modules ..............................................................29
2.7. Using Dial-up Networking to Make a GPRS Connection......................................................32
3. Tools and Tasks.....................................................................................................................................36
3.1. PAC Utility ............................................................................................................................38
3.1.1. Menu Bar –File............................................................................................................39
3.1.2. Menu Bar –Help..........................................................................................................40
3.1.3. Property Tab - General.................................................................................................41
3.1.4. Property Tab –Display .................................................................................................42
3.1.5. Property Tab –IP Config ..............................................................................................43
3.1.6. Property Tab –Network...............................................................................................44
3.1.7. Property Tab –Device Information..............................................................................47
3.1.8. Property Tab –Auto Execution ....................................................................................48
3.1.9. Property Tab –Rotary Execution .................................................................................49
3.2. DCON Utility Pro ..................................................................................................................50
3.3. TaskMgr................................................................................................................................51
3.4. VCEP.....................................................................................................................................52
3.5. Remote_Display...................................................................................................................53
3.6. SendToCOM .........................................................................................................................54

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3.7. RegEdit.................................................................................................................................55
3.8. ISQLW35...............................................................................................................................56
3.9. INotepad ..............................................................................................................................57
4. Your First WinPAC Program..................................................................................................................58
4.1. Preparing the Development Tools .......................................................................................59
4.2. Installing WP-2641M-CE7 SDK.............................................................................................60
4.3. First WinPAC Program in VB.NET .........................................................................................63
4.3.1. Create a New Project ...................................................................................................64
4.3.2. Specify the Path of PAC Reference...............................................................................67
4.3.3. Add the Control to the Form........................................................................................70
4.3.4. Add the Event Handling for the Control ......................................................................72
4.3.5. Upload the Application to WinPAC..............................................................................73
4.3.6. Execute the Application on WinPAC ............................................................................75
4.4. First WinPAC Program in Visual C# ......................................................................................76
4.4.1. Create a New Project ...................................................................................................77
4.4.2. Specify the Path of PAC Reference...............................................................................80
4.4.3. Add the Control to the Form........................................................................................83
4.4.4. Add the Event Handling for the Control ......................................................................85
4.4.5. Upload the Application to WinPAC..............................................................................86
4.4.6. Execute the Application on WinPAC ............................................................................88
4.5. First WinPAC Program in Visual C++ ....................................................................................89
4.5.1. Create a New Project ...................................................................................................90
4.5.2. Configure the Platform ................................................................................................95
4.5.3. Specify the Path of PACSDK library and header files ...................................................96
4.5.4. Add the Control to the Form........................................................................................99
4.5.5. Add the Event Handling for the Control ....................................................................102
4.5.6. Upload the Application to WinPAC............................................................................104
4.5.7. Execute the Application on WinPAC ..........................................................................106
5. APIs and Demo Programs ..................................................................................................................107
5.1. PAC Standard APIs..............................................................................................................108
5.1.1. VB.NET Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs ........................................................109
5.1.2. C# Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs ................................................................110
5.1.3. Visual C++ Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs....................................................111
5.2. PAC IO APIs.........................................................................................................................112
5.2.1. VB.NET Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs ........................................................113
5.2.2. C# Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs ................................................................114
5.2.3. Visual C++ Demo Programs for PAC Standard APIs....................................................115

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6. I/O Modules and SDK Selection.........................................................................................................116
7. WP-2641M-CE7 Updates ...................................................................................................................119
7.1. OS Updates ........................................................................................................................120
7.1.1. OS Updates using Eshell.............................................................................................121
7.1.2. OS Updates using micro_SD.......................................................................................124
7.2. SDK Updates.......................................................................................................................128
7.2.1. SDK Updates for VB.NET or C#...................................................................................129
7.2.2. SDK Updates for C++..................................................................................................130
Appendix. A. Tips –How to........................................................................................................................131
A.1. How to Online Debug the WP-2641M-CE7 Program..................................................................132
A.2. How to Automatically Synchronize WinPAC Clock .....................................................................137
A.3. How to use User Account Control in WinPAC.............................................................................139
A.3.1. How to Create an User Account ......................................................................................140
A.3.2. How to Use Telnet to remote login the WinPAC from PC................................................142
A.3.3. How to Remove a User Account from the Login List.......................................................144
A.4. How to change the battery.........................................................................................................145
A.5. How to Using the Practical Functions of the 3G/4G I/O Module...............................................147
A.5.1. How to Auto Dial 3G/4G GPRS network and redial when the network disconnected ...148
A.5.2. How to Use the SMS Function and Get the GPS Data.....................................................149
A.5.3. How to Synchronize the System Time by GPS Data.........................................................150
Appendix. B. XV-Board Modules................................................................................................................151
Appendix. C. Revision History....................................................................................................................152

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1. Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the WP-2641M-CE7 and its components, and introduces the
fundamental concepts for user familiar.
The WP-2641M-CE7 are equipped a Quad-core Cortex-A9, 1GHz/Core and running a windows CE.NET 7.0
operating system. The optional I/O expansion board, XV-board, provides high-protection I/O. Using the
built-in Flash and microSD, the WP-2641M-CE7 can save application program, image file and data.
The mobile network module of WinPAC series(Except for WP-2641M-CE7) work on frequencies of
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz, TD-SCDMA1900/2100 MHz, CDMA2000 (BC0) 800 MHz, FDD LTE:B1/B3/B8,
TDD LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 2100/1900/900/850 MHz, FDD
LTE:B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

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1.1. Features
The WP-2641M-CE7 offer the most comprehensive configuration and remote system upgrade solutions
to meet specific application requirements. The following list shows the hardware and software features
designed to simplify installation, configuration and application.
Windows Embedded Compact 7.0
Support PC based software: Visual Studio.NET
Web server, FTP server, Telnet server
Local I/O and Communication Expansion Board
WP-2641M-CE7 is equipped with an I/O expansion bus to support one optional expansion board,
called XV-board. It can be used to implement various I/O functions such as DI, DO, A/D, D/A,
Timer/Counter
For more information about these available expansion boards, please refer to
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/hmi_touch_monitor/touchpad/xv-board_selection
.html

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Various Memory Expansions
WP-2641M-CE7 provides various memory storage options, such as FRAM and
microSD. Customers can choose the memory based on their characteristics.
64 KB FRAM: no limit on the number of write-erase cycles.
microSD/microSDHC: to implement portable data logging applications; supports up to 32 GB.
Unique 64-bit Hardware Serial Number to Protect Your Program
A unique 64-bit serial number is assigned to each hardware device to
protect your software against piracy.
Remote I/O Module and Expansion Unit
With the built-in RS-485 and Ethernet port, the WP-2641M-CE7 can connect RS-485/Ethernet
remote I/O units (RU-87Pn/ET-87Pn) or modules (I-7000/M-7000/ET-7000).
RS-232/RS-485
I-7000
M-7000
RU-87Pn
Ethernet
ET-7000
I-8KE4

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Plastic and Metal Housing
The WP-2641M-CE7 comes with the metal casing.
Highly Reliable Under Harsh Environment
Our WP-2641M-CE7 operates in a wide range of temperature and humidity.
Operating Temperature: -25 ~ +75 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 ~ +80 °C
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing

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1.2. Specifications
The table below summarizes the specifications of the WP-2641M-CE7.
System Software
OS
Windows CE 7.0 Professional
Framework Support
.Net Compact Framework 3.5
Embedded Service
FTP Server, Web Server
SDK Provided
Dll for Visual Studio.Net 2008
Multilanguage Support
English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Korean, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese
CPU Module
CPU
Quad-core Cortex-A9, 1GHz/Core
DDR3 SDRAM
1GB DDR3
Flash
8 GB eMMC
MRAM
128 KB
FRAM
64 KB
Expansion Flash Memory
microSD socket with one 4 GB microSD card
(support up to 32 GB microSDHC card)
RTC (Real Time Clock)
Provide second, minute, hour, date, day of week, month, year
64-bit Hardware Serial Number
Yes, for software copy protection
Dual Watchdog Timers
Yes
Rotary Switch
Yes (0 to 9)
LED Indicators
1 LED for Power, 1 LED for Running, 1 LED for mobile network and 3 LEDs for
user defined
VGA & Communication Ports
Resolution
640 x 480, 800 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768
Ethernet
RJ-45 x 2, 10/100/1000 Base-TX
(Auto-negotiating, Auto MDI/MDI-X, LED indicators)
USB 2.0
2
COM 1
RS-232 (RxD, TxD, and GND); Non-isolated
COM 2
RS-232 (RxD, TxD, and GND); Non-isolated
COM 3
RS-485 (Data+, Data-); 2500 VDC isolated
COM 4
RS-485 (Data+, Data-); 2500 VDC isolated
I/O Expansion
I/O Expansion Bus
Yes, one optional XV-board

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Mechanical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
35 mm x 167 mm x 119 mm
Housing
Metal
Installation
DIN-rail mounting
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-25 °C to +75 °C
Storage Temperature
-40 °C to + 80 °C
Ambient Relative Humidity
10 % to 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Power
Input Range
+12 VDC to +48 VDC
Consumption
4.8 W (0.2 A @ 24 VDC)

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1.3. Overview
WP-2641M-CE7 is equipped with several interfaces and peripherals that can be integrated with external
systems. Here is an overview of the components and its descriptions.
Front View
Item
Description
LED Indicators
The WP-2641M-CE7 has 6 LED indicators shown as below.
LED Indicator
Color
Meaning
RUN
Green
Power on and OS is running
PWR
Red
Power is on.
L1
Green
User programmable LED indicator.
L2
Orange
L3
Red
LED Indicators
USB Port x 2
microSD Card Socket
Pin Assignment
XV-Board Slot
Ethernet Port x 2

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Ethernet Port
The WP-2641M-CE7 has an Ethernet port that can be
connected to a computer or device via an Ethernet cable.
The Link/Act and 1G LED indicators display the status of
the WP-2641M-CE7. The details are shown as below.
LED Indicator
State (Color)
Meaning
1G
ON (Orange)
Network Speed: 1 G
OFF
Network Speed: 10/100 M
Link/Act
ON (Green)
The Link is active
OFF
The Link is inactive
Blinking(Green)
Network activity
USB Port
The WP-2641M-CE7 has two USB 2.0 port that allows
support for the USB devices such as mouse, keyboard or
an external USB hard drive.
microSD Card
Socket
The microSD socketcan be used to restore the WP-2641M-CE7 system and
expand the memory up to 32 GB.
XV-Board Slot
The XV-board slot can be used to support up to one XV-board service.
Pin Assignment
Pin
Signal
Description
1
TxD
COM1 (RS-232)
2
RxD
3
GND
4
TxD
COM2 (RS-232)
5
RxD
6
GND
7
D+
COM3 (RS-485)
8
D-
9
ISO.GND
10
D+
COM4 (RS-485)
11
D-
12
ISO.GND

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Top View
Item
Description
VGA Port
A VGA connector is a 3-row 15-pin connector that can be used with a variety
of supported VGA resolutions, and the output resolution covers 640x480,
800x480, 800x600, 1024x768.
Rotary Switch
Rotary Switch is an operating mode selector switch which provides seven
functions related to the selection of the operating mode.
Power Input and
Frame Ground
The WP-2641M-CE7 has a terminal with 3pins, there are 2 pins for power
input and a pin for frame ground as follows:
Rotary Switch
VGA Port
Power Input and
Frame Ground
Power Input

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1.4. Dimensions
The diagrams below provide the dimensions of the WP-2641M-CE7 to use in defining your enclosure
specifications. Remember to leave room for potential expansion if you are using other components in
your system.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Left Side View
Front View
Right Side View

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2. Getting Started
This chapter provides a guided tour of the WP-2641M-CE7 installation and configuration that describes
the steps needed to download, install, configure, and run the basic procedures for user working with the
WP-2641M-CE7 for the first time.
Before starting any task, please check the package contents. If any of the following package contents are
missing or damaged, contact your dealer, distributor.
WP-2641M-CE7
WP-2641M-CE7
Quick Start Guide
A microSD card and
a micro SD/SD adapter
Screw Driver
(1C016) 2.4 mm
Wire Terminal * 16
GSM/GPRS External
Antenna (ANT-421-04)
GPS Active External
Antenna (ANT-115-03)
The following items are included with mobile network expansion card

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2.1. Mounting the Hardware
The WP-2641M-CE7 has simple rail clips for mounting reliably on a standard 44 mm DIN rail.
Step 1: Mounting WP-2641M-CE7 onto a 44 mm DIN rail

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Step 2: Connecting to a PC, the USB device, and the power supply
i. Connect the mouse or keyboard to the USB port.
ii. Connect PC to the Ethernet port through an Ethernet switch.
iii. Connect the power supply (+12 to +48 VDC) to PWR and P.GND terminals.
iv. Connect the monitor to the VGA port.

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2.2. Mounting the Expansion Components/Accessories
2.2.1. Mounting the XV-Board
WP-2641M-CE7 has one expansion I/O slots to expand the functions. For more detailed information
about the XV-board specifications, please refer to Appendix B. XV-Board Modules.
Step 1: Remove stripped screws and then remove the cover

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Step 2: Hold the XV-board vertically and align the socket, and then carefully press the
XV-board onto the I/O expansion bus
Step 3: Fasten the XV-board using the screws supplied