Moxa Technologies V481-XPE User manual

V481
WinXP Embedded User’s Manual
Fourth Edition, April 2009
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V481
WinXP Embedded User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................1-1
Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Package Checklist.................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Product Hardware Specifications............................................................................................. 1-3
V481-XPE Software Features.................................................................................................. 1-4
Application Development Environment....................................................................... 1-4
Networking and Communication Capabilities.............................................................. 1-6
Supporting Services and Daemons............................................................................... 1-7
How to Determine Firmware Build Versions........................................................................... 1-7
Enhanced Write Filter.............................................................................................................. 1-8
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into a V481 Computer................................................. 1-8
Inserting a CompactFlash into the Computer........................................................................... 1-9
Eight RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports.......................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2 Getting Started.............................................................................................2-1
Starting Your V481-XPE Computer......................................................................................... 2-2
Resetting Your V481-XPE Computer...................................................................................... 2-2
Changing the Network Settings............................................................................................... 2-3
Operating Your V481-XPE Computer with a Telnet Client..................................................... 2-3
Adjusting the System Time...................................................................................................... 2-5
Starting and Stopping Services ................................................................................................ 2-6
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)..................................................................... 2-6
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into the Computer....................................................... 2-6
Inserting a Compact Flash Card Storage into a V481 Computer............................................. 2-7
Inserting a Hard Disk Drive into a V481 Computer ................................................................ 2-7
Chapter 3 Management Tools.......................................................................................3-1
Computer Management............................................................................................................ 3-2
Component Services ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Event Viewer............................................................................................................................ 3-3
Internet Information Services (Web/FTP)................................................................................ 3-3
ODBC...................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Performance Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-9
Services.................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Chapter 4 System Recovery.........................................................................................4-1
Windows XP Embedded Recovery Tools ................................................................................ 4-2
Recovery Environment................................................................................................. 4-2
Hardware ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
Recovery Programs....................................................................................................... 4-2
Recovery Procedures ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Downloading the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool................................................. 4-2
Copying System Files to USB Disk.............................................................................. 4-2
Setting Up the BIOS on the V481-XPE........................................................................ 4-3
System Recovery.......................................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The V481-XPE is an industrial, ready-to-run embedded computer that supports VGA and audio.
The computer comes with dual LAN ports, 8 serial ports, 2 CompactFlash slots, and 2 USB ports,
and is based on the Intel x86 processor. With its VGA interface, the V481 is especially well suited
for industrial applications, such as SCADA, factory automation, and other applications that require
an onsite HMI or visual monitoring capability.
The V481-XPE’s 8 built-in, software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports make it an ideal
solution for connecting to different devices. The dual LAN ports offer a reliable solution for
network redundancy by providing continuous operation for data communication and management.
In addition, the second CompactFlash socket makes it easier to add storage space, and the USB
ports can connect to a wide range of devices, making the V481 a reliable embedded computer for
industrial applications that require VGA and HMI features.
The V481-XPE comes pre-installed with the Windows XP Embedded operation system, providing
programmers with a friendly environment for developing application software. V481-XPE
programmers have an added advantage in that Moxa provides good software support to reduce the
cost and time required for software development.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Hardware Specifications
V481-XPE Software Features
¾Application Development Environment
¾Networking and Communication Capabilities
¾Supporting Services and Daemons
How to Determine Firmware Build Versions
Enhanced Write Filter
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into a V481 Computer
Inserting a CompactFlash into the Computer
Eight RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports

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Overview
The V481-XPE Series of x86 ready-to-run embedded computers is designed around the Intel
Celeron M 1 GHz processor. In addition to the usual computer peripherals, the V481 integrates
one 10/100 LAN port, one Gigabit LAN port, and 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, making the V481
into an ideal industrial embedded computer for handling industrial communication applications
that need to connect to a monitor or HMI onsite.
The on-board CompactFlash and DDR SDRAM provide ample storage capacity, and the second
CompactFlash socket allows users to install additional memory.
The Windows-based operating system comes pre-installed and ready-to-run, providing a
Windows-like environment for easy software development. Software written for desktop PCs is
easily ported to the V481 using a common complier, which means that programmers do not need
to spend a lot of time modifying existing software code. In addition, the operating system, device
drivers, and user-developed software can all be stored in the pre-installed CompactFlash memory
Card.
Package Checklist
The V481-XPE-XPE Series includes the following models:
V481-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with VGA, Dual LANs, 8 serial ports, CompactFlash,
USB, Audio, WinXP Embedded
V481-T-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with VGA, Dual LANs, 8 serial ports, CompactFlash,
USB, Audio, WinXP Embedded, Wide Temperature
Each model is shipped with the following items:
y1 V481-XPE Embedded Computer
yQuick Installation Guide
yDocument and Software CD
yDin-rail Mounting Kit
y100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 cross-over Ethernet cable
y20 cm Y-type cable for connecting a keyboard and mouse (CBL-MiniDIN6P/6Px2-20)
yTerminal block to power jack converter (includes terminal block)
yProduct Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
ySwitching Power Adaptor:
60W, 24 VDC output, 100 to 240 VAC input (Order No.: 1117224250210), power cord must
be ordered separately.
yPower Cords:
Power cord with Australia Plug (Order No.: 9199000000500)
Power Cord with UK Plug (Order No.: 9199000000600)
Power Cord with Euro Plug (Order No.: 9199000000700)
Power Cord with US Straight Plug (Order No.: 9199000000800)
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
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Product Features
The V481-XPE embedded computers have the following features:
yIntel Celeron M 1GHz CPU, 400 MHz FSB
yIDE hard disk support (for products produced after June 1, 2008)
yBuilt-in DDR SDRAM, and industrial CompactFlash
y8 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports
ySerial port speed from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps; supports ANY BAUDRATE
y10/100 and 10/100/1000 Mbps LANs for network redundancy
ySecond CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
yTwo USB 2.0 hosts support system bootup
yLED indicators for system power and storage
yDesigned to withstand 5G continuous vibration and 50G shocks
yReady-to-Run WinXP Embedded platform
yDIN-rail and wall-mount installation
yFanless design for increased ruggedness
yWide temperature model available
Product Hardware Specifications
System
CPU: Intel ULV Celeron 1GHz processor without L2 Cache
System Chipset: Intel 852GM GMCH + ICH4 chipset
FSB: 400 MHz
BIOS: 4 Mbit Flash BIOS; supports Plug & Play
System Memory: 200-pin SO-DIMM socket x 1 with built-in 512 MB DDR; supports
DDR200/266 up to 1 GB
Supported OS: Windows XP Embedded
Display
Graphics Controller: Integrated graphics with built-in Intel 852GM GMCH, built-in Intel
extreme Graphics 2 technology
Display Memory: Dynamic video memory, sharing up to 32 MB of system memory
Display Interface: CRT Interface for VGA output
Storage
Built-in: Onboard Industrial CompactFlash for storing OS,
> 256 MB for WinCE 5.0 model,
> 1 GB for WinXPe model
Expansion: Second CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
Network Communication
LAN1: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, using integrated MAC and
Intel 82562GZ Transceiver, RJ45 connector
LAN2: Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, using Realtek
RTL8110SC Controller, RJ45 connector
Protection: 1.5 KV magnetic isolation protection
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Serial Communication
Serial Port: RS-232/422/485 x 8, software-selectable, DB9
RS-232 signals: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS-422 signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
4-wire RS-485 signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
2-wire RS-485 signals: Data+, Data-, GND
Protection: 15 KV ESD protection for all signals
Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bit(s): 1, 1.5, 2
Environment
Operating Temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH (with CF installed)
0 to 40°C (35 to 104°F), 5 to 95% RH (with HD installed)
-35 to 75°C (-31 to 167°F), 5 to 95% RH (for -T model)
Anti-Vibration: 5 G rms @ IEC-68-2-34, Random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr/axis
(with CF Card)
1 G rms @ IEC-68-2-34, Random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1hr/axis
(with Hard Disk)
Anti-Shock: 50 G @ IEC-68-2-27, Half sine wave, 11 ms (with CF Card)
20 G @ IEC-68-2-27, Half sine wave, 11 ms (with Hard Disk)
Warranty 5 years
V481-XPE Software Features
The V481-XPE is a ready-to-run Intel x86 embedded box computer with VGA, dual LANs, 8
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, USB, and audio. The software features of the V481-XPE are listed
below:
Application Development Environment
The V481-XPE embedded computer is fully compatible with the XP Professional
Development Environment.
The V481-XPE provides the following common, popular application development features to
make the Windows XP Embedded with SP2 environment into an easy and convenient
programming tool.
Applications that run under Windows XP can also run under V481-XPE, meaning that there no
additional cost is required to migrate from XP to XPE.
Windows XP Embedded is based on the same binary files as Windows XP Professional; Windows
XP Embedded enables you to speed up your development of reliable and full-featured connected
devices.
yMicrosoft .Net Framework 2.0 with service pack 2—This component includes the common
language runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework class library.
yActive Directory Service Interface (ADSI) Core—Provides the basic functionality for ADSI.
This component routes any requests to the corresponding provider according to the path it is
provided.
yActive Template Library (ATL)—Supports ATL applications.
yASP.NET 2.0—A unified Web application platform that provides the services necessary to
build and deploy enterprise-class Web applications.
yCertificate Request Client & Certificate Autoenrollment—This component includes the
common language runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework class library.
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yCOM Base—Component Object Model (COM) includes a programming model and a set of
application programming interfaces (APIs), and does not include a dedicated user interface.
yCommon Control Libraries—(Side by Side) the component provides common user interface
(UI) controls.
yCommon File Dialogs—Support for common dialog boxes.
yDirect3D—Infrastructure for using two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics.
yDirectPlay—Provides a networking API that can enable any application to operate over both
a peer-to-peer and client/server topology.
yDirectShow—Base filter graph and device enumeration support for all DirectShow
applications. This component also provides most DirectShow filters.
yDistributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC) —A distributed transaction facility for
Microsoft Windows systems, which uses transaction-processing technology. MSDTC exploits
loosely coupled systems to provide scalable performance.
yEnhanced Write Filter—An upper filter in the storage device driver stack that redirects disk
write operations to volatile (RAM) or non-volatile (disk) storage.
yEvent Log—A dynamic-link library (DLL) that runs as part of Services.exe. This component
stores and retrieves events that can be viewed in the event viewer.
yInternet Explorer—The Internet Explorer Web browser that allows customers to connect to
the Internet or to an intranet (see properties via inetcpl.cpl).
yMapi32 Libraries—The infrastructure for e-mail support.
yMessage Queuing (MSMQ) Core—Message Queuing is a messaging infrastructure and a
development tool for creating distributed messaging applications for Microsoft Windows
operating systems; it provides guaranteed message delivery, efficient routing, increased
security, support for sending messages within transactions, and priority-based messaging.
yMicrosoft Visual C++ Run Time Libraries—The Microsoft C++ Runtime Library.
yNTFS—The NTFS File System driver (NT File System). Use NTFS instead of FAT for
optimum file system security.
yPower Management—This component includes a dynamic-link library for power
management features in the xpepm.dll file, and a command-line tool for using power
management on a run-time image in the xpepm.exe file. Note: Instead of using this component,
Shutdown.exe is the preferred method to shut down the system..
yRegistry Editor—The Registry Editor (regedit.exe, regedt32.exe).
yRPC—Facilitates local remote procedure calls (RPCs) using the ncalrpc and ncacn_np
protocol sequences, and provides support for dynamic endpoint resolution. The RPC name
service provides remote procedure call (RPC) named services functionality, such as the RPC
Locator. The RPC Named Service component exposes all RpcNs* RPC functions. The RPC
server provides a variety of RPC and Component Object Model (COM) services, including
RPC Endpoint Mapper, COM Service Control Manager (SCM) and COM Object Resolver.
ySmart Card Cryptographic Service Providers—Supports features such as smart card logon
and improved e-mail security. Smart cards must be capable of certain RSA public key
cryptographic operations. These functions are exposed by using CryptoAPI and, specifically,
through a CSP. Typically, each type of smart card requires a CSP, which is provided by the
card vendor.
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yUSB 2.0—The core drivers needed to communicate with an Enhanced Host Controller
Interface (EHCI) that is compliant with The USB .95 or 1.0.
yWindows API—Provides the user-mode component of the Windows operating system API.
yWindows Media Player 10—Playback functionality for digital media that includes music,
videos, CDs, DVDs, and Internet Radio for end users and developers.
yWindows Script Engines—A complete scripting environment for Windows, including
command-line scripting, script languages, and the ability to host script engines within your
applications.
yWMI—Bundles the features that combine to create the Windows Management
Instrumentation (WMI) technologies.
Networking and Communication Capabilities
For network centric embedded application usage, the V481-XPE provides powerful
communication hardware interfaces, including four Ethernet and 8 serial ports, and also supports
the networking and communications capabilities that are built into Windows® XP Embedded with
SP2 OS. The features that are supported are listed as below.
yDHCP Client Service—Registers and updates Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Domain
Name System (DNS) records for your target system.
yIP Security Services—This component provides IP Security (IPsec) services for all IP traffic.
yDial-Up Networking—Provides the infrastructure necessary to implement a Remote Access
Service (RAS) client.
yMicrosoft-Windows-HTTP—Services that implement the functionality of the HTTP protocol
on a server.
yTCP/IP Networking—Implements the core TCP/IP protocol stack, which includes the IPv4
version for the following protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram
Protocol (UDP), raw, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Internet Group Membership
Protocol (IGMP), and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). The component also includes
Wshtcpip.dll, which is the Winsock provider for TCP/IP to enable socket-level
communication over TCP/IP.
yTAPI—A Telephony API (TAPI) Telephony Service Provider (TSP).
ySimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)—SNMP is an agent service that provides
management systems with information about activities that occur at the Internet Protocol (IP)
network layer. The SNMP agent monitors network traffic, and retrieves and updates local
management information based on the requests from the SNMP manager. The agent also
notifies registered managers with traps when significant events occur.
yTime Service Core—Synchronizes a workstation's clock with other computers using the
Network Time Protocol (NTP) version 3. For increased accuracy, this component also
incorporates algorithmic enhancements from NTP 4.
yWindows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)—Windows Firewall provides a
barrier between your device and network connections to help reduce attacks by hackers,
viruses, and worms across networks. Strongly recommended..
yWireless Zero Configuration—Support for the Windows implementation of the IEEE 802.11
standard. This component performs automatic configuration and authentication for IEEE
802.11 wireless network adaptors.
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yUnimodem—Provides the infrastructure necessary for applications to communicate with a
modem.
Supporting Services and Daemons
In addition to development and communication capability, the V481-XPE embeds the services and
daemons shown below. These common and easy-to-use application servers help users migrate
industrial communication applications to the V481-XPE embedded computer very easily and
conveniently.
yCOM+ Services—The next evolution of Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) and
Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS).
yComputer Browser Service—Computer browsing functionality exposed by Windows
through Microsoft Networking. It allows a client machine to browse its network neighborhood
for available computers, exposing file and print sharing services.
yDisk Management Services—Support for disk and volume management operations. The
component implements a Component Object Model (COM) interface that can be used to query
and configure disks and volumes (both basic and dynamic). The component also monitors disk
arrivals and removals and other changes in the storage subsystem.
yIIS Web Server—Allows you to create and manage Web sites.
yTerminal Server—Microsoft Terminal Server client application (mstsc.exe).
yRemote Registry Service—Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this
computer.
yTelnet Server—Allows users to connect to Telnet servers from remote computers.
How to Determine Firmware Build Versions
Use the mxver command to obtain the firmware version of the V481-XPE embedded computer.
This information is particularly important for identifying which features your embedded computer
supports.
yExecute the mxver.exe command line utility.
C:\> mxver
Model Name: V481-XPE
Version: 1.0
Build Date: 07100218
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Enhanced Write Filter
Protects the contents of a volume on the target media volume by redirecting all writes to another
storage location called on overlay. Use the following steps to enable Enhanced Write Filter.
1. Type EWFMGR C: to check the state of Enhanced Write Filter was disable
2. Type EWFMGR C: to enable Enhanced Write Filter.
3. Reboot the system to take effect.
4. Delete a file on your protected volume and reboot the system; the file you just deleted will
appear.
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into a V481 Computer
Inserting a USB mass storage device will generate a new drive on the V481-XPE. The new drive
should be visible in the File Explorer.
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Inserting a CompactFlash into the Computer
The V481 has a type II CompactFlash slot that supports cards of both types I and II. A mass
storage card is considered to be secondary storage for the computer. When a mass storage card is
inserted, the V481 creates a directory named “a new removable disk” under the root directory, and
the newly created directory serves a link to the storage space.
Eight RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports
The serial ports of the V481-XPE computer, from left to right and bottom to top, have the most
common names, starting with “COM1:” and ending at “COM8:” and they are designed to provide
reliability, high-speed, and 3-in-1 (i.e., RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485) operation for your
applications. Each of these ports supports Baud Rate settings up to 921600 bps.
There is a command line utility “SetInterFace” for users to view and set the current operation
mode.
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Chapter2 Getting Started
In this chapter, we explain how to operate a V481-XPE computer directly or to do it from a PC
near you. In addition, steps are described to facilitate operations, such as system time adjustment,
troubleshooting network connectivity, etc. Some of these operations can be done with system
commands after gaining access to the computer, and others can be done by a “System Manager”
application, which is described in a later chapter.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
Starting Your V481-XPE Computer
Resetting Your V481-XPE Computer
Changing the Network Settings
Operating Your V481-XPE Computer with a Telnet Client
Adjusting the System Time
Starting and Stopping Services
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into the Computer
Inserting a Compact Flash Card Storage into a V481 Computer
Inserting a Hard Disk Drive into a V481 Computer

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Starting Your V481-XPE Computer
Connect the CRT monitor or LCD monitor to the target computer, and then power it up by
connecting it to the power adaptor. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds for the system to boot up. Once
the system is ready, the Desktop will appear on your monitor.
Resetting Your V481-XPE Computer
yReset Button
A Reset button is located on the V481-XPE case. You can shutdown your V481 by pressing this
button (just as you do with a standard PC).
ySoftware Shutdown / Reboot
Click Start ÆShutdown to reboot or shutdown the V481-XPE computer.
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Changing the Network Settings
The V481-XPE computer comes with two network interfaces. Both of the default IP addresses are
DHCP. Choose My Device ÆControl panel ÆNetwork Connections to enter the network
settings page. Select the connection and choose an option on the pop-up menu by right-clicking.
You can specify the IP address manually or by DHCP. In addition, you can disable or enable either
one or both connections with the pop-up menu.
Operating Your V481-XPE Computer with a Telnet Client
Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect your development workstation directly to the target
computer, or use a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the computer to a LAN hub or switch.
Next, use a telnet client on your development workstation to connect to the Telnet console utility
of the target computer. After a connection has been established, type the login name and password
as requested to log on to the computer.
After logging in through the console port or a Telnet client, a list of commands will be available
for operating the computer. Use HELP to display all of the commands, or type HELP [command
name] to display extended help for the selected command. Some of these commands, such as
DATE and TIME, are very useful for managing the computer’s system time. Other commands,
such as DIR and MKDIR, are good utilities for file management. For example, to inspect the file
structure of the root directory, type DIR.
NOTE: The default user id is “administrator” and the default password is not set; you need
to create a new password for this account to use this telnet client.
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Adjusting the System Time
ySetting the System Time Manually: Use the date/time command line utility to query the
current system date/time or set a new system date/time.
yDate/Time Control panel: Go to the Control Panel and double click the Date/Time icon.
ySNTP: In the Date/Time properties window, you can see the NTP server setting.
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Starting and Stopping Services
Select Start ÆControl Panel ÆAdministrative Tools and double click Services.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
To check SNMP agent capabilities on a target V481-XPE (e.g., suppose the network IP is
192.168.3.127) computer, log on to the workstation computer on which the SNMP manager resides
and then type:
\> snmpwalk -v 2c -c public 192.168.3.127 system
You will see a series of messages from the SNMP agent on the V481-XPE computer that allow
you to monitor and manage the computer.
Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into the Computer
Inserting a USB mass storage device will generate a new drive on the V481. The new drive should
be visible in the File Explorer.
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Inserting a Compact Flash Card Storage into a V481
Computer
There is a second CompactFlash slot inside the V481 computer. The Compact Flash slot is
designed as a secondary IDE device and it does not support Plug and Play or hot swapping. If you
plug a CF card into the slot when entering the operating system, it will make the system hang.
As a result, you must turn off the power before inserting a Compact Flash card.After the CF card
is inserted, you can power on the V481. The new folder should be visible in the File Explorer.
Inserting a Hard Disk Drive into a V481 Computer
There is an IDE-based connector in the V481 computer, allowing users to connect a 2.5-inch hard
disk drive for additional storage expansion. It does not support Plug and Play. You must turn off
the power before installing a hard disk drive to your computer. After you install the hard disk drive,
you can power on the V481.The new drive should be visible in the File Explorer.
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Chapter 3 Management Tools
The V481 series of ready-to-run embedded computers are network-centric platforms designed to
serve as front-ends for data acquisition and industrial control applications. Due to the distributed
characteristics of the devices that these computers control, they often reside in harsh environments
at remote locations. To manage these computers, it is necessary to have access to operations such
as networking/server configuration, file management, and process (thread) monitoring/control.
A management system is installed on the V481 computer to resolve these management issues.
Before operating the system, please make sure that you have a CRT or panel monitor connection to
your V400 box computer.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
Computer Management
Component Services
Event Viewer
Internet Information Services (Web/FTP)
ODBC
Performance Monitor
Services