Mitsubishi Electric MC300 User manual

COMPUTER PRODUCTS
MC300 Workstation Computer
(Manual Part Number MAN-WKSTN-001)

WARNING!
Programmable control devices such as the MC300 Series Workstation must not be used as stand-alone
protection in any application. Unless proper safeguards are used, unwanted start-ups could result in
equipment damage or personal injury. The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate
precautions must be taken.
In addition, consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is independent of the
programmable controller.
The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only. The manufacturer
cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples.
CAUTION
Do not press the MC300 Series Workstation touchscreen with any sharp objects. This practice may damage
the unit beyond repair.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Manual Organization............................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................... 2
What you need to get started ............................................................... 3
Technical Support ................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 MODELS AND EQUIPMENT
Models................................................................................................... 5
Accessories and Optional Software ..................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS
Computer Specifications....................................................................... 8
Display Specifications........................................................................... 8
Mechanical Specifications .................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION
Installing the WorkstationComputer — Overview ................................ 9
Mounting ............................................................................................. 10
12" and 15" Industrial Workstation Models MC300
and MC320 Outline Dimensions ................................................. 10
12" and 15" Industrial Worstation Models MC300
and MC320 Cutout Dimensions .................................................. 11
CHAPTER 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
CD ROM Drive Side View ................................................................... 12
Expansion Card Slots Side View ........................................................ 14
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATIONS SETUP
BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 16
COM2 Serial Port Setup ..................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES
Upgrades............................................................................................. 17
Expansion Card Installation............................................................. 17
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 19
Preserving Data ............................................................................... 19
Touchscreen/Display ....................................................................... 19
Touchscreen/Chemical Compatibility .............................................. 20
Touchscreen Cleaning ..................................................................... 20
Error/Improvement Report ..................................................................... 21

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The table, below provides an overall description of the topics covered within this manual.
Introduction Provides Manual Organization, and lists what you need
to get started. Discusses how to get help with questions
or problems you might encounter through Technical
Support.
Models and
Equipment
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Provides you with a list of the various models, their part
numbers and features. Lists the optional equipment
available.
3Specifications Specifications provide detailed information. Included are display size, connector and expansion card
information, CPU type; service power requirements;
operating and storage temperatures; available memory;
serial communications specs; dimensions, weight, etc.
Installation
4Shows the mounting and cutout dimensions for the
workstation models.
Provides location and description of the available
connectors and expansion card slots. Provides location
and description of switches, push buttons, display
brightness potentiometer, and LEDs. Discusses
Communication Setup.
5External
Components
7Maintenance and
Upgrades
Chapters
Manual Organization
Step-by-step instructions to install an expansion card
are provided. Provides basic maintenance tasks to
preserve data. Describes cleaning of touch screen and
housing. Lists chemicals that may or may not be
compatible with the touchscreen.
6BIOS Setup Consult PCA1623 Embedded Processor Board User
Manual, Part Number MAN-P1623-001.

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Introduction
The Mitsubishi ElectricAutomation MC300 Series Workstation Industrial Com-
puter features an Intel Pentium III CPU on a single board computer, in various
sizes to fit your application needs. An active matrix LCD with resistive-type
touchscreen is mounted in a rugged steel enclosure, with Zinc plating for opti-
mum noise immunity, along with a flat NEMA4/4X sealing bezel to form an
aesthetically pleasing package.
The MC Series Computers are intended for applications requiring the highest
reliability, as with all Mitsubishi electronic components. Operating systems are
included as part of every package. Optional operating systems and application
software can be installed upon request, providing an “Out of the Box” solution
for your custom application. The computers are NEMA 4/4X, as well as CE,
UL/CUL & FCC Class I compliant, and are rated to operate from 0 to 50 ºC, at
a non-condensing humidity of 10–95%
.
The Workstation is a high-performance IBM®PC-compatible computer adapted
for applications in harsh factory environments. The rugged, flat-panel TFT
display is currently available in 2 sizes — 12-inch and 15-inch — and is de-
signed to be protected from oil, dust or water damage (NEMA 4/4x approval
rating). A 17-inch Display Model (MC350) will be available soon!
For all models there are 6 slots for expansion cards — 3 PCI, 2 ISA, and 1
PICMG. As an industrially hardened complete package, the Workstation is
designed to withstand vibration, electrical noise interference, and a wide range
of temperatures.
This manual will take you through the steps necessary to get your MC300
Series Workstation Computer installed and running in the shortest possible
time. This manual covers Models MC300 and MC320.

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What you need to get started:
Technical Support
Hardware
• Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer
MC300 — 12-inch
MC320 — 15-inch
Software
• Windows XP Pro (standard)
If you are having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or setup,
technical support is available at 1-800-950-7781 or visit our website at
www.meauipc.com.

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Models
MC300 12-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer
MC320 15-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer
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There are replacement parts and other optional equipment available to cus-
tomize or upgrade the Workstation to fit your application. The tables, below,
provides you with a list of this equipment.
Accessories and Optional Software
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Accessories
Product Part Numbe
r
32MB Disk on Chip Flash Memory MC600
64MB Disk on Chip Flash Memory MC601
128MB Disk on Chip Flash Memory MC602
256MB Disk on Chip Flash Memory MC603
40GB HDD MC610
256MB MEM MC615
512MB MEM MC616
Standard Keyboard MC620
Keyboard with Trackball MC621
Multimedia I/R board MC622
19" R/M Industrial Membrane Keyboard MC623
2 Button Mouse MC624
Modem, PCI, 56K V.90 MC630
2-way Video Splitter/Repeater MC635
Shielded Video Cable - 6' MC640
Shielded Video Cable - 10' MC641
Shielded Video Cable - 30' MC644
Shielded Video Cable - 60' MC646
RS-232 Serial Cable - 6' MC651
RS-232 Serial Cable - 10' MC652
RS-232 Serial Cable - 30' MC655
RS-232 Serial Cable - 60' MC656

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Optional Software
Product Part Numbe
r
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation MC701
Windows 2000 Server MC702
Windows 2000 Pro MC703
Windows XP Pro MC704
Windows XP Server MC705
MS DOS MC706
LINUX Server MC707
LINUX W/S MC708
Windows NT/e (Embedded) MC710
Windows XP/e (Embedded) MC711
Windows CE 3.0 (Embedded) MC712
VX Works MC713
Microsoft Access MC750
Microsoft Office MC751
Microsoft Excel MC752
Procomm MC760
PC Anywhere MC761
Norton Anti-Virus MC762
MacAfee Anti-Virus MC763
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COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS
CPU Type: Intel Pentium III (850 Mhz minimum)
Power Supply: ATX 250 Watts
Memory: 256 MB (Expandable up to 1.5 GB)
Bios: Flash ROM
Drive: 40 GB Hard Drive
Serial Ports: 1 dedicated RS-232 port, 1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port
Parallel Port: SPP/EPP/ECP supported (configurable to LPT1)
LAN: 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, Ethernet
PS/2 Interfaces: 2 PS/2 ports (for Mouse and Keyboard)
USB Interface: 1 USB port (1.1)
Floppy DD: 1.44 MB
CD ROM: 48x type (minimum)
Operating System: Windows XP Pro (standard)
Watchdog Timer: 12 Level Timer with timeout intervals from 0.5 – 30000 seconds
DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS
MC300 12.1” TFT Flat Panel
Touch Screen: Analog Resistive-type
View Angle: U/D: 150, R/L: 120
Screen Pixels: 800 x 600
Display Brightness: 250 nits
Backlight Bulb Life: 40,000 hours (manufacturer’s expected half-life rate)
VGA Output: S-VGA output (60 ft. max.)
MC320 15.0” TFT Flat Panel
Touch Screen: Analog Resistive-type
View Angle: U/D: 150, R/L: 120
Screen Pixels: 1024 x 768
Display Brightness: 250 nits
Backlight Bulb Life: 35,000 hours (manufacturer’s expected half-life rate)
VGA Output: XGA output (60 ft. max.)
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Housing Material Stud Mounted Metal Bezel - MEAU Black
Connectors: COM1 and COM2 D-SUB 9-pin male Serial Ports, LPT1 D-SUB 25-pin
female Parallel Port, Two P/S 2 Ports, One RJ-45 for Ethernet, One D-SUB
15-pin female Video port, One USB port (1.1)
Dimensions: 12” and 15” Display Models: 17.250” Width x 12.700” Height x 7.750”Depth
(438.150 x 322.580 x 196.850 mm)
Weight: MC300 and MC320 Models: 11.2 kg
Expansion Slots: 6 open slots for I/O cards: 3 PCI slots, 2 ISA slots, 1 PICMG,
PCMCIA: Optional (type 2) (uses one PCI Slot)
Power Supply: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz
Cooling Fan: Two fans with filter
Environmental: NEMA 4/4X (indoor use only)
Temperature: Operating — 0 to 50° C; Non-operating –20 to +60° C
Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
Agency Approvals: UL/CUL , CE Mark, FCC compliant
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Installing the WORKSTATION requires the following three major steps:
The Workstation is a front-panel stud mount unit. Mounting of the unit requires
a panel cutout, and drilling fourteen (14) holes in the mounting surface for the
mounting studs. Please see the Mounting section beginning on page 14 for
mounting diagrams and instructions.
Now that your Workstation is mounted, you are ready to connect your unit to
the power source and peripheral devices. The Workstation has 2 Serial Ports.
COM 1 is a dedicated RS-232 port and COM2 is a selectable RS-232/RS-422/
RS-485 port. (Default is RS-232, if RS-422 or RS-485 is required, refer to the
PCA1623 Embedded Processor Board Manual, MAN-P1623-001.) The Paral-
lel Port supports SPP/EPP/ECP. The Workstation also has one USB (1.1)
port (a second USB port is used internally for the touch panel interface). Note
that the Workstation is a 115/230 VAC powered unit. See the section on Exter-
nal Components, beginning on page 16 for further information.
The Workstation has some adjustable features and selectable options. To
make adjustments or select from available options, enter the SETUP MODE
on powerup and follow the procedures provided in the Communications Setup
section beginning on page 20.
Mount the
Workstation
Make
Connections
Setup
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Mounting
The Industrial Workstation is a panel-mount unit. The following diagrams show the outline and
cutout dimensions necessary to mount the Workstation using the studs.
12" and 15" Industrial Workstation
Models MC300 and MC320
Outline Dimensions
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12" and 15" Industrial Workstation
Models MC300 and MC320
Cutout Dimensions
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Located on one side of the Workstations are the following components:
CDROM Drive
The computer is equipped with a 48x (or faster) type CD ROM Drive.
Floppy Disk Drive
The computer is also equipped with a 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive.
Backlight Adjust (not available on the 12" model)
Thereisalso a recessedBACKLIGHT potentiometerto adjustthedisplay bright-
ness. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to adjust the BACKLIGHT pot.
5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
BACKLIGHT
ADJUST
RESET PUSH BUTTON
HDD ACTIVE INDICATOR POWER LED
POWER CONTROL
PUSH BUTTON
CDROM DRIVE
FLOPPY DISK
DRIVE
CDROM DRIVE SIDE VIEW
WASHABLE AIR
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Reset Push Button
Push the RESET button to restart the system.
Power Control Push Button
Push the Power Control ON/OFF button to turn on the computer. When the
button is held for 4 seconds, it will turn power OFF.
Power LED
Next to the ON/OFF push button is a green POWER LED indicator. It will
illuminate when the computer is on.
HDD Active Indicator
Next to the RESET push button is a green HDD LED indicator that will illumi-
nate when the Hard disk drive is being accessed (is active).
Washable Air Filter
The air filter can easily be removed, washed to remove contaminants, and
then replaced.

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Power Connector
Power In connector to be connected to 115 or 230 VAC power source.
Power Voltage Selector Slide Switch
Switches computer power to 115 or 230 VAC — must match power source.
Fan
This is the power supply fan.
One USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connectors
There is one USB connector located on the side of the unit. Many devices now
use this type of connector (i.e., scanner, printer, mouse, etc.).
POWER
CONNECTOR
POWER VOLTAGE
SELECTION SWITCH
KEYBOARD
CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
FAN
PARALLELPORT
CONNECTOR
COM1 AND COM2
SERIAL PORT
CONNECTORS
LABEL
PICMG OR ISA
SLOT
PCI SLOT
ISA SLOT
CPU BOARD
Mouse Connector
Video Connector
Ethernet Connector
PCI SLOT
PCI SLOT
ISA SLOT
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Parallel Port Connector
Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) is used to connect to a printer.
Serial Port Connectors
The serial ports are 9-pin D-Sub male connectors. COM1 is a dedicated RS-
232 port. COM2 is a RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 selectable port.
One KEYBOARD Connector
A personal system/2 (PS/2)–style keyboard port
Expansion Card Slots
PCI Slot 1, PCI Slot 2, PCI Slot 3
The Workstation will support the addition of three 32-bit PCI (Periph-
eral Component Interconnect) Cards if you want to upgrade your
system.
CPU Board Slot 4
This slot is used by the CPU board. Tthere are 3 connectors on this board,
they are:
One MOUSE Connector
A personal system/2 (PS/2)–compatible mouse port
10/100 ETHERNET
This is an RJ-45 connector. 10/100–megabit-per-second (Mbps)
network interface controller (NIC) provides all the functions of a
separate network card with Wakeup on LAN technology. The NIC
supports both the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards.
Video Connector
A 15-pin D-sub female connector for attaching an external monitor to
the Panel Computer. SVGA for 12" Models and XGA for 15" Models.
PICMG or ISA Slot 5
Thisslotwill support the additionofone PICMG (PCI IndustrialComputer Manu-
facturers Group) Card or one ISA Card.
ISA Slot 6, ISA Slot 7
The Workstation Computer will support the addition of two ISA(Industry-Stan-
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Once you have the Workstation installed and the peripheral devices connected,
you are ready to power up the computer.
1. Plug the Power cable into the Power plug and the Power source.
Ensure that the Power Voltage Selector Switch is set for the correct
power source being supplied.
2. Press the POWER ON push button located on the rear panel of the
computer (as described on page 18).
Consult the PCA1623 Embedded Processor Board Manual, part number MAN-
P1623-001 to set up your Industrial Workstation’s BIOS.
COM2 Serial Port Setup
The default setting is RS-232. For RS-422 or RS-485 communications, install
the JP2 jumpesr as shown below. For more information, see the PCA1623
Embedded Process Board Manual, part number MAN-P1623-001.
BIOS Setup
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