Moxa Technologies MPC-2150 Series User manual

MPC-2150 Panel Computer Hardware
User’s Manual
Edition 2.0, February 2017
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MPC-2150 Panel Computer Hardware
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Ordering Information ..........................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-3
MPC-2150 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................................1-3
Hardware Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................1-5
2. Hardware Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Appearance........................................................................................................................................2-2
Front View..................................................................................................................................2-2
Bottom View...............................................................................................................................2-2
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2-3
SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons .....................................................................................................2-3
Real Time Clock..................................................................................................................................2-4
3. Hardware Connection Description..................................................................................................... 3-1
Placement Notes.................................................................................................................................3-2
Panel Mounting ...........................................................................................................................3-3
VESA Mounting ...........................................................................................................................3-4
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................3-5
Temperature Requirements..................................................................................................................3-5
Grounding the MPC-2150 Series ...........................................................................................................3-5
Powering on/off the MPC-2150 Series....................................................................................................3-6
SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons..............................................................................................3-6
Extending the Displays........................................................................................................................3-8
Connecting Data Transmission Cables ...................................................................................................3-9
Connecting to a Network..............................................................................................................3-9
Connecting to a Serial Device .....................................................................................................3-10
Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone ............................................................................................3-10
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse..............................................................................................3-10
Connecting to USB Devices ................................................................................................................3-11
Installing a SATA HDD or SSD............................................................................................................3-11
Installing a CFast Card ......................................................................................................................3-12
4. Display Resolution ............................................................................................................................ 4-1
Installing the VGA Driver .....................................................................................................................4-2
Adjusting Display Resolution ................................................................................................................4-6
5. BIOS Setup........................................................................................................................................ 5-1
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................................................5-2
Main Information................................................................................................................................5-3
Advanced Settings..............................................................................................................................5-3
Boot Configuration ......................................................................................................................5-4
HDC Configuration.......................................................................................................................5-4
Video Configuration .....................................................................................................................5-5
Chipset Configuration ..................................................................................................................5-7
Hardware Monitor........................................................................................................................5-8
Security Settings ................................................................................................................................5-8
Set Supervisor Password..............................................................................................................5-9
Power Settings ...................................................................................................................................5-9
Boot Settings ...................................................................................................................................5-10
Boot Type.................................................................................................................................5-10
PXE Boot to LAN........................................................................................................................5-10
Add Boot Options ......................................................................................................................5-10
USB Boot .................................................................................................................................5-10
EFI Device First.........................................................................................................................5-11
Boot Delay Time........................................................................................................................5-11
Legacy.....................................................................................................................................5-11
Exit Settings ....................................................................................................................................5-12
Exit Saving Changes..................................................................................................................5-12
Save Change Without Exit ..........................................................................................................5-12
Exit Discarding Changes.............................................................................................................5-12
Load Optimal Defaults................................................................................................................5-12
Load Custom Defaults................................................................................................................5-12
Save Custom Defaults................................................................................................................5-13
Discard Changes .......................................................................................................................5-13
Upgrading the BIOS..........................................................................................................................5-13
6. Display Control Interface .................................................................................................................. 6-1
Connecting to the Console Interface......................................................................................................6-2

Display Control Interface Command Format...........................................................................................6-4
Command Format Description.......................................................................................................6-4
Downloading RGB Files........................................................................................................................6-6
A. Regulatory Approval Statement ........................................................................................................ A-1
B. Display Control Interface Commands ................................................................................................ B-1
Display Control Interface Commands.....................................................................................................B-2
BRI (Brightness Minimum Value)...................................................................................................B-2
BRL (Set LED Brightness of Touch Keypad).....................................................................................B-2
BRM (Brightness Maximum Value).................................................................................................B-2
BRT (User Brightness Control) ......................................................................................................B-2
BRU (Glass Display Control-Brightness Button) ...............................................................................B-3
BZZ (Buzzer Control)...................................................................................................................B-3
DLN (Download ECDIS RGB Package) ............................................................................................B-3
DL? (ECDIS RGB Package Query) ..................................................................................................B-3
ETC (Elapsed Time Counter Query)................................................................................................B-4
GMB (Glass Display Control - Minimum Brightness) .........................................................................B-4
POT (Potentiometer Control).........................................................................................................B-4
SWI (Scalar Firmware Version Query)............................................................................................B-4
SWK (Touch Keypad Firmware Version Query) ................................................................................B-5
ADF (AC Input Power Detect Function)...........................................................................................B-5
AD? (Query AC Input Power Detect Function Status)........................................................................B-5
BLI (Brightness Control)...............................................................................................................B-5
DUF (Disable UART Command Function).........................................................................................B-6
EMS (ECDIS Mode Select) ............................................................................................................B-6
C. Configure Serial Interface................................................................................................................. C-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................C-2
Installing the SerialInterface Utility.......................................................................................................C-2
Configuring the Serial Interface Mode....................................................................................................C-4

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1. Introduction
In this chapter, we give a general introduction to the features and specifications of MPC-2150 panel computers.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Ordering Information

Package Checklist

Product Features

MPC-2150 Hardware Specifications

Hardware Block Diagram

MPC-2150 Hardware Introduction
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Overview
The MPC-2150 15-inch panel computer with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor deliver a reliable, durable,
high-performance platform of wide versatility for use in industrial environments.
The MPC-2150 series panel computers are designed to operate in a wide -40 to 75°C temperature range and
have a patented, fanless, streamlined housing designed for highly efficient heat dissipation, making this one of
most reliable industrial platforms available for harsh, hot, outdoor environments like oil and gas fields and
drilling platforms.
The MPC-2150 also features a 1,000-nit LCD panel offering a sunlight readable and projected capacitive
glove-friendly multi-touch screen, providing an excellent user experience for outdoor applications.
Ordering Information
Available Models
•MPC-2150X: 15-inch fanless panel computer with Intel® Celeron® 1047UE 1.4 GHz processor,
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Gigabit LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, 2.5” SSD tray and CFast slot, dual AC/DC
power inputs, tape bonding, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
•MPC-2150Z: 15-inch fanless panel computer with Intel® Celeron® 1047UE 1.4 GHz processor,
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Gigabit LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, 2.5” SSD tray and CFast slot, dual AC/DC
power inputs, tape bonding, projected capacitive touch screen, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
•MPC-2157X: 15-inch fanless panel computer with Intel® Core™ i7 3517UE 1.7 GHz processor,
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Gigabit LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, 2.5” SSD tray and CFast slot, dual AC/DC
power inputs, tape bonding, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
•MPC-2157Z: 15-inch fanless panel computer with Intel® Core™ i7 3517UE 1.7 GHz processor,
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Gigabit LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, 2.5” SSD tray and CFast slot, dual AC/DC
power inputs, tape bonding, projected capacitive touch screen, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
•MPC-MD-2-15-PMTK: 8 screws for panel mount
•MPC-MD-2-15-VESAMTK: VESA mounting bracket, 100x100mm and 75x75mm
Package Checklist
The MPC-2150 panel computer is shipped with the following items:
•MPC-2150 panel computer
•1 2-pin terminal block for DC power input
•SSD installation kit
•Documentation and driver DVD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
NOTE
N
otify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

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Product Features
The MPC-2150 series panel computer has the following features:
•15-inch panel computer
•3rd Generation Intel® processor (Celeron® 1047UE, 1.40 GHz, or Intel® Core i7 3517UE 1.7 GHz)
•-40 to 70°C wide temperature design
•1,000-nit sunlight readable LCD
•Glove-friendly multi-touch
•Fanless system design
•Multiple power supplies (AC & DC)
MPC-2150 Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU:
Intel® Core™ i7
-3517UE 1.7 GHz, or
Intel® Celeron® 1047UE 1.4 GHz
Supported OS:
Windows Embedded Standard 7 32/64-bit, Windows 7 Professional 32/64-
bit (the OS is not
pre
-installed)
System Chipset:
Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
System Memory:
4 GB pre-installed (1 slot for a 4 GB DDR3-1066 204-pin SO-DIMM SDRAM)
USB:
USB 2.0 hosts x 4, type A connectors, supporting system boot up
Storage:
1 2.5” HDD/SSD slot + 1 CFast slot (storage is not pre-installed)
BIOS:
64 Mbit Flash BIOS SPI type, ACPI function supported
Video Output:
DVI-D x 1, VGA x 1 (female)
Buzzer:
75 to 85 db (IEC 60945 compliant)
Other Peripherals
Audio:
Line-in and line-out interface, with 3.5 mm mini jack
KB/MS:
2 PS/2 interface supporting standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Display
Panel Size:
15-inch viewable image size
Panel Type:
TN
Touch:
Capacitive multi-touch with glove-friendly support (optional)
Aspect Ratio:
5:4
Pixels:
1024 x 768
Pixel Pitch (RGB):
0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm
Response Time:
20 ms (gray to gray)
Contrast Ratio:
700:1
Light Intensity:
1000 cd/m2
Active Display Area:
304.128 (H) x 228.096 (V) mm
Ethernet Interface
LAN:
2 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (RJ45)
Magnetic Isolation Protection:
1.5 kV built-in
Serial Interface
Serial Standards:
2 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9 male)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits:
5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits:
1, 1.5, 2
Parity:
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control:
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
Baudrate:
50 bps to 115.2 Kbps

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Serial Signals
RS
-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS
-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS
-485-4w: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS
-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND
LEDs
System:
Storage, Power
LAN:
100M/Link x 2, 1000M/Link x 2 (on connector)
Physical Characteristics
Housing:
Aluminum sheet metal
Weight:
6.5 kg
Dimensions:
356 x 315 x 77.2 mm (14.02 x 12.40 x 3.04 in)
Mounting:
Panel and VESA mounting (mounting kit is optional)
System Cooling:
Fanless thermal design
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature:
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity:
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti
-Vibration: 2 g rms, 5-500 Hz frequency, compliant with IEC 60068-2-6 standard
Anti
-shock: 20 g rms, half sine wave under system operating, 11 ms duration, compliant with IEC 60068-2-
27
standard
Power Requirements
Input
Voltage:
• DC: 12/24 VDC (Range 9 to 36 VDC)
• AC: 100 to 240 VAC
Power Consumption:
Less than 120 W, 2.5 A @ 24 VDC
Standards and Certifications
Safety:
UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
EMC:
EN 55032/24
EMI:
CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS:
• IEC
61000-4-2 ESD: Contact 4 kV; Air 8 kV
• IEC 61000
-4-3 RS: 10 V/m (80 MHz to 1 GHz)
• IEC 61000
-4-4 EFT: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
• IEC 61000
-4-5 Surge: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
• IEC 61000
-4-6 CS: 10 V
• IEC 61000
-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11
I
ngress Protection Rating: IP66 (front) / IP22 (rear) / NEMA 4X
Green Product:
RoHS, cRoHS, WEEE
Warranty
Warranty Period:
• Computer system: 3 years
• LCD panel: 1 year
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty

MPC-2150 Hardware Introduction
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Hardware Block Diagram

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2. Hardware Introduction
The MPC-2150 Series computer is compact, well-designed, and ruggedized for industrial applications. The
intelligent SavvyTouch display control buttons allow you to indicate control buttons easily in low light
environment and identify system hardware failure easily. Multiple serial ports allow you to connect different
devices for data operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to
developing your applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Appearance
Front View
Bottom View

Dimensions

SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons

Real Time Clock