LAUER EPC PM 2100 User manual

EPC PM Nautic
Installation Manual
MAEN971, 2009-01 English

Foreword
Elektronik-Systeme Lauer, MAEN971
EPC PM Nautic Installation Manual
Foreword
The EPC PM Nautic series consists of enhanced Panel IPCs, compatible with
the toughest of maritime environments. Shock and vibration resistant and func-
tional throughout comprehensive temperature changes, the series features a
robust hard-disk drive, fanless CPU and Windows XP as the standard operating
system.
The series also offers the option of modifying a number of its features, affording
a customized version with a flash-memory, fanless chassis and Windows XP
embedded.
The rugged EPC PM Nautic series provides an open platform solution that can
be utilized with the customer’s choice of software to meet the demands any ma-
rine environment with high performance reliability that's built to last.
This manual describes each model and gives instructions on installation, opera-
tion and service.
© Elektronik-Systeme Lauer GmbH & Co. KG, MAEN971, 2009-01
Please read the entire installation manual prior to installing and using this equipment. Only qualified
personnel may install, operate or repair this equipment. Elektronik-Systeme Lauer GmbH & Co. KG is
not responsible for modified, altered or renovated equipment. Because the equipment has a wide range of
applications, users must acquire the appropriate knowledge to use the equipment properly in their
specific applications.
Persons responsible for the application and the equipment must themselves ensure that each application
is in compliance with all relevant requirements, standards and legislation in respect to configuration and
safety. Only parts and accessories manufactured according to specifications set by Elektronik-Systeme
Lauer GmbH & Co. KG may be used.
ELEKTRONIK-SYSTEME LAUER GMBH & CO. KG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION, USE OR REPAIR OF THIS EQUIPMENT,
WHETHER ARISING IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. BUYER'S SOLE REMEDY
SHALL BE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE, AND THE
CHOICE OF THE APPLICABLE REMEDY SHALL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF
ELEKTRONIK-SYSTEME LAUER GMBH & CO. KG.

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety Precautions................................................................................... 5
1.1 Nautic Approvals and Certificates .......................................................5
1.2 General ...............................................................................................6
1.3 During Installation..............................................................................7
1.4 During Use .........................................................................................7
1.5 Service and Maintenance.....................................................................8
1.6 Dismantling and Scrapping.................................................................8
2 Supplied Equipment ............................................................................... 9
3 Description of Parts.............................................................................. 10
3.1 EPC PM Nautic................................................................................10
3.2 Display..............................................................................................11
3.3 Communication Ports 230 V AC......................................................12
3.4 Communication Ports 24 V DC .......................................................12
3.5 Configuration of COM4...................................................................13
3.6 Motherboard.....................................................................................14
3.7 Assembly...........................................................................................14
3.8 Power Supply ....................................................................................15
3.9 Earthing System ................................................................................16
3.10 ATX Power Switch............................................................................16
4 Operation ............................................................................................. 17
4.1 Operating System..............................................................................17
4.2 BIOS Settings ...................................................................................18
4.3 Important Items Regarding
Software Installation..........................................................................19
4.4 Touch Screen Installation..................................................................20
4.5 Graphic Board Installation ................................................................24
4.6 Installation of LAN-/Network Card..................................................25

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5 Service .................................................................................................. 27
5.1 Introduction......................................................................................27
5.1.1 Tools .................................................................................................27
5.1.2 Preparation........................................................................................27
5.1.3 Opening the EPC PM Nautic ...........................................................27
5.2 Changing the Fan..............................................................................28
5.3 PCI-board Installation.......................................................................30
5.4 Memory Module ...............................................................................35
6 Technical Data ..................................................................................... 39
7 Drawings .............................................................................................. 41
7.1 EPC PM 1500t/1500 Nautic Front View..........................................41
7.2 EPC PM 1500t/1500 Nautic Cut Out Drawing ...............................42
7.3 EPC PM 1500t/1500 Nautic Outline Drawings ...............................43
7.4 EPC PM 1700t/1700 Nautic Front View..........................................44
7.5 EPC PM 1700t/1700 Nautic Cut Out Drawing ...............................45
7.6 EPC PM 1700t/1700 Nautic Outline Drawings ...............................46
7.7 EPC PM 1900t/1900 Nautic Front View..........................................47
7.8 EPC PM 1900t/1900 Nautic Cut Out Drawing ...............................48
7.9 EPC PM 1900t/1900 Nautic Outline Drawings ...............................49
7.10 EPC PM 2100t/2100 Nautic Front View..........................................50
7.11 EPC PM 2100t/2100 Nautic Cut Out Drawing ...............................51
7.12 EPC PM 2100t/2100 Nautic Outline Drawings ...............................52

Safety Precautions
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1 Safety Precautions
Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of the EPC must read and un-
derstand this installation manual.
1.1 Nautic Approvals and Certificates
The EPC PM Nautic series are certified according to the following list:
Model CE LR BV GL DNV ABS RS CCS KR EN
60945
EPC PM 1500t/
1500 Nautic XXXX*X*X**
EPC PM 1700t/
1700 Nautic XXXXXXXX*X*X**
EPC PM 1900t/
1900 Nautic XXXXXXXX*X*X**
EPC PM 2100t/
2100 Nautic XXXXXXXX*X*X**
* In progress
** For bridge applications
Approval/Certificate Abbreviation
Conformité Européene CE
Lloyd’s Register LR
Bureau Veritas BV
Germanischer Lloyd GL
Det Norske Veritas DNV
American Bureau of Shipping ABS
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping RS
China Classification Society CCS
Korean Register of Shipping KR

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1.2 General
– Read the safety precautions carefully.
– Check the delivery for transportation damage. If damage is found, notify the
supplier as soon as possible.
– Do not use the EPC in an environment with high explosive hazards.
– The supplier is not responsible for modified, altered or reconstructed equip-
ment.
– Use only parts and accessories manufactured according to specifications of the
supplier.
– Read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing, us-
ing or repairing the EPC.
– Never allow fluids, metal filings or wiring debris to enter any openings in the
EPC. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
– Only qualified personnel may operate the EPC.
– Storing the EPC where the temperature is lower/higher than recommended
in this manual can cause the LCD display liquid to congeal/become isotopic.
– The LCD display liquid contains a powerful irritant. In case of skin contact,
wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of eye contact, hold the eye
open, flush with plenty of water and get medical attention.
– The figures in this manual serves an illustrative purpose. Because of the many
variables associated with any particular installation, the supplier cannot as-
sume responsibility for actual use based on the figures.
– The supplier neither guarantees that the EPC is suitable for your particular
application, nor assumes responsibility for your product design, installation
or operation.

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1.3 During Installation
– The EPC is designed for stationary installation on a plane surface, where the
following conditions are fulfilled:
• no high explosive risks
• no strong magnetic fields
• no direct sunlight
• no large, sudden temperature changes
– Install the EPC according to the accompanying installation instructions.
– Ground the EPC according to the accompanying installation instructions.
– Only qualified personnel may install the EPC.
– Separate the high voltage, signal and supply cables.
– Make sure that the voltage and polarity of the power source is correct before
connecting the EPC to the power outlet.
– Peripheral equipment must be appropriate for the application and location.
– The controlling transformer has to comply with EN60742.
1.4 During Use
– Keep the EPC clean.
– Emergency stop and other safety functions may not be controlled from the
EPC.
– Do not use too much force or sharp objects when touching the keys, touch
screen etc.

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1.5 Service and Maintenance
– Only qualified personnel should carry out repairs.
– The agreed warranty applies.
– Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the
equipment from the electrical supply.
– Clean the display and surrounding front cover with a soft cloth and mild de-
tergent.
– Replacing the battery incorrectly may result in explosion. Only use batteries
recommended by the supplier.
1.6 Dismantling and Scrapping
– The EPC or parts thereof shall be recycled according to local regulations.
– The following components contain substances that might be hazardous to
health and the environment: lithium battery, electrolytic capacitor and dis-
play.

Supplied Equipment
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2 Supplied Equipment
Part Description
CD; operating system CD with operating system.
CD; driver software Driver software CD for all pre-installed components
such as mother board, touch screen, keyboard etc.
Power cable Standard power cable (European or US standard) for
units with 230 V AC power supply.
Length: approximately 3.0 m.
24 V DC units are delivered without cable.
Installation manual This manual describes specific information about
Elektronik-Systeme Lauer products only – not about
third party components.
Note:
Separate documentation of third party components is
included on the enclosed driver software CD + as
printed documentation.
Mounting kit 8 x M6x25 screws

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3 Description of Parts
3.1 EPC PM Nautic
The EPC PM Nautic consists of a Front Unit and a PC Unit. These are installed
in the same way independent of the display size.
Front unit
PC unit

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3.2 Display
Display sizes 15", 17", 19" and 21" are available.
The front includes a USB-port, a power button and a dimmer button. The but-
tons are explained below:
Button Instruction Description
Press the power button for longer than 1
second Turns the monitor off
Press the power button again Turns the monitor on
Press -(brightness down) on the dimmer
button Makes the display darker
Press + (brightness up) on the dimmer
button Makes the display brighter
Keep the power button pressed and at
the same time press - (brightness down)
on the dimmer button
Autoconfigurationof
the monitor
Press the power button and keep it
pressed, and at the same time press +
(brightness up) on the dimmer button
Changes video input
(DVI/VGA)
USB port Power button
Dimmer button

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3.3 Communication Ports 230 V AC
3.4 Communication Ports 24 V DC
Power
ATX button PS/2
Mouse
Keyboard
COM1
DB9M
COM2
DB9M
VGA
DB15HDF
COM4
DB9M
Compact Flash
Audio
3 x 3.5 mm
LAN 1 RJ-45
USB 2 USB 2.0
USB 1 USB 2.0
LAN 2 RJ-45
USB 4 USB 2.0
USB 3 USB 2.0
and fuse
terminal
LPT 1
DB25F
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
mini jack
Power remote
screw terminal
Power screw
Power remote
PS/2
Mouse
Keyboard
COM1
DB9M
COM2
DB9M
VGA
DB15HDF
COM4
DB9M
Compact Flash
Audio
3 x 3.5 mm
LAN 1 RJ-45
USB 2 USB 2.0
USB 1 USB 2.0
LAN 2 RJ-45
USB 4 USB 2.0
USB 3 USB 2.0
terminal
LPT 1
DB25F
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
mini jack
Fuse
6.3 A
uni-diameter
joint: 2.5 mm2
ATX button
screw terminal

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3.5 Configuration of COM4
The default setting of the COM4 port is RS232, but it can be also be configured
as RS485 or AUX using jumpers.
When configured as RS485, the pins are assigned at half-duplex according to be-
low:
Jumper positions Description
1-3, 2-4, 7-9, 8-10 On RS232 (default setting)
3-5, 4-6, 7-9, 8-10 On RS485
9-11 (12 V), 10-12 (5 V) On Auxiliary power
Pin number Description
Pin 1 RX/TX+
Pin 2 RX/TX-
Pin 5 Ground
Pin 9 (optional) +5 V (auxiliary power supply)
12 11
21

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3.6 Motherboard
The EPC PM Nautic has 2 DIMM slots for main storage and 2 PCI-slots. Fur-
ther details on the motherboard can be found in a separate manual, included in
the delivery.
3.7 Assembly
A free space of 100 mm, for air circulation, has to be provided around the appli-
ance, to dissipate the heat generated during operation.
The EPC PM Nautic is assembled with hexagon nuts (included in the supplied
mounting kit).
Note:
The quality of the memory module mayinfluence the system stability. When updating
the memory module, or adding a second one, please only use memory modules
cleared by Elektronik-Systeme Lauer. Memory modules are electrostatic sensitive
components. Relevant protective measures (earth) have to be considered during as-
sembly/disassembly. ESD-protective measures are to be considered when opening
and working on the appliance.
Note:
Possible risk of damage to the appliance!
Protection class IP65 for the front panel is only guaranteed with a perfect fitting seal.
Pay attention to the torque when fixing the front panel.

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3.8 Power Supply
The EPC PM Nautic is available with 230 V AC or 24 V DC power system.
230 V AC
24 V DC
The power supply for 24 V DC is carried out via a double-pole connector (Phoe-
nix MST BT 2,5/2).
The EPC PM Nautic is certified for the connection to protective grounded
power supply according to EN60950. The controlling transformer has to com-
ply with EN60742.
Note:
Check the power supply system with the relevant data on the type plate.
Earth screw
Supply connection 230 V AC
Earth screw
Supply connection 24 V DC
Fuse 6.3 A

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3.9 Earthing System
The following items have to be observed to guarantee a safe dissipation of elec-
tronic interference:
– Appliance and switch board have to be connected to the nearest possible cen-
tral earthing point.
– Make sure of a possibly low inductive connection between appliance and
switch board.
– All data cables connected to the appliance have to be of the shield type.
– The screens have to be earthed on both sides. A low ohm connection between
the connected systems is essential. Avoid high equalizing currents through the
cable screen due to voltage fluctuations.
– The earthing connection is to be carried out with min. 4 mm² cross section.
3.10 ATX Power Switch
Power packs, main boards and operation systems are used in the EPC PM Nau-
tic , using up to date PC-technologies such as ATX and ACPI. Switching on the
appliances is done in accordance with ATX specification via the ATX power
switch (the red button next to the power supply).
Should a correct automatic booting not function then this can have the follow-
ing reason:
In the BIOS settings, the option PWRON After PWR-Fail in the Integrated
Peripherals/Super IO Device menu must be enabled, i.e. On. See also section
4.2 BIOS Settings.
The operating system must be ended correctly using the Shut down command
from the operating system menu (Windows start menu), so that the operating
system of the EPC is shut down. The EPC must not be switched off while with
the operating system is still running.
The power pack now has to be separated from the power supply for a minimum
of 15 seconds prior to a re-start. During the booting process the main voltage
may not fall (not even for a short time) below the permitted value.
A manual actuation of the ATX power switch, i.e. to start the BIOS menu au-
tomatically to check and confirm correct settings, can be necessary if the system
registers an error during shut-down or booting. This is not a malfunction but a
safety feature.

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4Operation
4.1 Operating System
The EPC PM Nautic is delivered with Windows XP Professional, Multilingual
(C: and D: NTFS).
The operating system and other programs installed on drive “C:”, while drive
“D:” is a complete free partition which for example can be used for your data
(beneficial for example for data back-up). Drive “E:” contains all data required
for a new installation (drivers and operation system). This partition always uses
a FAT 16 data system.

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4.2 BIOS Settings
Settings DFI-ACP G5M100N:
To start the setup: Switch on the EPC PM Nautic and press the [DEL] button,
according to the first screen image.
Select the menu item Load Optimized Defaults and confirm the selected oper-
ation.
Setting for the Mini-ITX Board DFI ACP G5M100N:
Select Load Optimized Defaults and make the following settings in the dis-
played menus.
Menu Menu item Setting
Standard CMOS Features Date Current date
Standard CMOS Features Time Current time
Standard CMOS Features Check that all IDE-Devices (HD, CD and CF) are cor-
rectly recognized
Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device HDD-1
Advanced BIOS Features Second Boot Device HDD-0
Advanced BIOS Features Third Boot Device Disabled
Advanced BIOS Features Boot Other Device Disabled
Advanced BIOS Features Boot up Floppy Seek Disabled
Advanced Chipset Features Panel Number
15"
17"
19"
8: 1024x768 24(bit)
4: 1280x1024 48(bit)
4: 1280x1024 48(bit)
21" 10: 1600x1200 48(bit)
Integrated Peripherals/
Super IO Device PWRON After PWR-Fail On
Integrated Peripherals/
Super IO Device Serial Port 3 Use IRQ IRQ4
Integrated Peripherals/
Super IO Device Serial Port 4 Use IRQ IRQ3

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4.3 Important Items Regarding
Software Installation
To carry out a successful re-installation you have to observe the following items:
– Use the supplied operating system CD for the setup.
– After the re-installation, install the chipset driver (from E:\drivers\Chipset) be-
fore installing other drivers.
– Install the graphic drivers (from E:\graphic\operating system).
– The picture refresh rate has to remain at 60 Hz, as the TFT displays do not
have an electron beam for image formation, and therefore no improvement is
achieved from a higher setting.
– Install the touch screen drivers in accordance with the instructions.
Note:
Higher settings can even seriously damage the graphic board/display.
Note:
To avoid always having to re-start the installation procedure of the operating sys-
tem, we recommend making an image of the new hard disk (using e.g. Norton Ghost,
Drive Image etc.). Then you can always fall back on the operational image, if need-
ed.
Note:
After operating the system for the first time we recommend that you make start
discs (emergency discs). These might be required to restore an operational system.
Additionally, we recommend making backup copies of your own data and applica-
tions.

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4.4 Touch Screen Installation
Technical data: (check the BIOS settings when re-installing)
– Serial Tsharc 12 Touch-Controller
– Com 3 (check the BIOS settings)
–3E8hex
–IRQ4
– 9600 bps
Perform the SETUP.EXE under:
–E:\Driver\Driver-EPC-PM\Touch\Touch
–CD-ROM:(D:) E:\EPC-PM\Touch