Pepperl+Fuchs BTC12N Series User manual

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Box Thin Client for
Industrial Applications
Manual

With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable: The
General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical ndustry, published by the Central
Association of the Electrical ndustry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVE ) e.V.)
in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause: "Expanded reservation of proprietor-
ship"
Worldwide
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstr. 200
68307 Mannheim
Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
E-mail: [email protected]
North American eadquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs nc.
1600 Enterprise Parkway
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
USA
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]chs.com
Asia eadquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs Pte. Ltd.
P+F Building
18 Ayer Rajah Crescent
Singapore 139942
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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1 Safety .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Content of this Document .................................................................. 4
1.1.2 Manufacturer...................................................................................... 4
1.1.3 Target Group, Personnel .................................................................... 4
1.1.4 Symbols Used ................................................................................... 5
2 Product Description .................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Application ..................................................................................................... 6
2.2 UL Information ............................................................................................... 8
2.3 Firmware ......................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Technical Data................................................................................................ 9
2.5 Dimensions and Nameplates...................................................................... 11
3 Installation................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Mounting....................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Electrical Connection .................................................................................. 24
3.3 I/O Connection ............................................................................................. 25
4 BIOS Settings........................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Creating a New BIOS Password ................................................................. 33
4.2 Changing Serial Interface Mode (RS-232, RS-485) .................................. 34
4.3 USB Configuration....................................................................................... 36
4.4 Turning Audio on/off via DisplayPort™..................................................... 37
4.5 Boot Configuration ...................................................................................... 38
4.6 Resetting the BIOS to Factory Settings..................................................... 41
5 Service and Support ............................................................................................... 42
6 Accessories.............................................................................................................. 43

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Safety
1 Safety
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Content of this Document
This document contains information required to use the product in the relevant phases of the
product life cycle. This may include information on the following:
•Product identification
•Delivery, transport, and storage
•Mounting and installation
•Commissioning and operation
•Maintenance and repair
•Troubleshooting
•Dismounting
•Disposal
The documentation comprises the following parts:
•This document
•Datasheet
n addition, the documentation may comprise the following parts, if applicable:
•EU-type examination certificate
•EU declaration of conformity
•Attestation of conformity
•Certificates
•Control drawings
•nstruction manual
•Other documents
1.1.2 Manufacturer
1.1.3 Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismount-
ing lies with the plant operator.
Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, com-
missioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must have
read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully.
Note
For full information on the product, refer to the further documentation on the nternet at
www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany
nternet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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1.1.4 Symbols Used
This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative
messages.
Warning Messages
You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions. t is mandatory
that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order to avoid prop-
erty damage.
Depending on the risk level, the warning messages are displayed in descending order as fol-
lows:
Informative Symbols
Action
This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions. You are prompted to perform an action or
a sequence of actions.
Danger!
This symbol indicates an imminent danger.
Non-observance will result in personal injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a possible fault or danger.
Non-observance may cause personal injury or serious property damage.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a possible fault.
Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants, or result in
their complete failure.
Note
This symbol brings important information to your attention.

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2 Product Description
2.1 Application
The BTC12 is a rugged, industrial-strength box thin client optimized for 24/7 operation. The
BTC12 has been specially designed for immunity to shock, vibration, and temperatures within
an extended range of -20 °C to +60 °C and is characterized by a fanless construction and
industrial-strength components. This compact, stand-alone computer features an N4200 series
ntel® Pentium® processor and a modern integrated graphics card. Two DisplayPort™ inter-
faces support up to two monitors at Ultra HD resolution (4K at 60 Hz), making the BTC12 ideal
for monitoring and control applications in factory and process automation.
Figure 2.1 Two monitors with Ultra HD resolution (4K at 60 Hz)
Danger!
User access
Warning. Do not open the device. The BTC12 is a closed unit with no user-accessible parts.
Note
Radio interference
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the device is used in a commercial environment.
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. f not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference with wireless connections.
Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to result in interference that the operator
will have to correct at the operator's own expense.
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The BTC12 is optimized for modern, Ultra HD-compatible monitors. n a standard scenario, up
to two Ultra HD-capable monitors can be connected to the native DisplayPorts™.
The DP++ functionality in the DisplayPort™ interface also allows the connection of monitors
with an HDM interface. Passive DisplayPort™ to HDM adapter cables can be used and are
available as accessories. When using an adapter, the maximum supported resolution is limited
to Full HD.
An active DisplayPort™ to HDM 2.0 adapter is required to connect an Ultra HD-capable moni-
tor or TV through an HDM 2.0 interface. These adapters are available as accessories.
Figure 2.2 Series connection of up to three Multi-Stream Transport (MST) capable DisplayPort™
monitors
DisplayPort™ Multi-Stream Transport (MST) protocol technology allows a series connection of
up to three monitors. This requires monitors that have a DisplayPort™ MST hub. Monitor 1 is
connected direct to the BTC12 DisplayPort™ and the video signal is connected to monitor 2
and monitor 3 in series.
Triple Monitor Setup with DisplayPort™ MST
Note
The BTC12 allows a series connection of up to three monitors. When monitors are connected
in series from one DisplayPort™, the second DisplayPort™ is disabled.

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2.2 UL Information
Suitable for use in CLASS , D V S ON 2, GROUPS A, B, C and D hazardous locations, or non-
hazardous locations only. This equipment is an OPEN-TYPE DEV CE meant to be installed in
an enclosure suitable for the environment that is only accessible with the use of a tool.
Explanations of symbols related to safety which are used on the equipment. The Audio connec-
tor is not for operational or maintenance use in hazardous locations. Use of the Audio connec-
tor in hazardous locations could result in an explosion. The RS232 connectors are
mechanically secured by screws and the RJ45 connectors are mechanically secured by latch-
ing to prevent disconnection.
The device and its input and output circuits must be operated from a power supply that fulfills
the requirements of PELV/SELV systems.
2.3 Firmware
RM Shell 5
The VisuNet RM Shell 5 firmware allows the user to easily access applications running on a
host system via Ethernet (e.g., workplace PC or server). RM Shell 5 is based on Windows® 10
oT Enterprise LTSB, an embedded version of Windows® with long-term support that is com-
patible with the latest versions of popular remote protocols such as RDP 10 and VNC. Using
these protocols, the BTC12 and other VisuNet remote monitors can be easily integrated into all
major process control systems, whether they are virtual or they depend on conventional, work-
station-based setups.
Figure 2.3
Warning!
Explosion hazard
Do not connect or disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous!
Warning!
Danger d'explosion
Ne pas brancher ou débrancher l'appareil sans avoir coupé l'alimentation électrique ou si la
zone n'est pas dangereuse !
4K Ultra HD
4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD
4K Ultra HD 4 K Ultr a HD 4K Ultr a HD
Virtualized
Operator
Workstations
Virtualization
Host Server
Ethernet Switch
BTC14 BTC12
VisuNet Control CenterVisuNet Remote-Monitors

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The additional VisuNet Control Center (VisuNet CC) is a software tool for the centralized man-
agement of Pepperl+Fuchs VisuNet Remote Monitors (RMs) and Box Thin Clients (BTCs). The
software can be installed on any Windows®-based PC, such as a service Notebook or a virtual-
ized Engineering Workstation. t allows remote setup, management, and maintenance of all
RMs and BTCs that are connected to the same network infrastructure.
For more information about using RM Shell 5, see the VisuNet RM Shell manual.
ACP ThinManager Ready
As an alternative to the VisuNet RM Shell 5, the BTC12 can also be ordered as ACP ThinMan-
ager "Ready" option. The device is qualified, tested and listed with the following parameters:
Figure 2.4
For further information please refer to the according ACP ThinManager documentation.
https://kb.thinmanager.com/index.php/Supported_Hardware#Pepperl.2BFuchs
2.4 Technical Data
ardware
Supply
Interface
Note
Please visit www.pepperl-fuchs.com regularly to check for the latest version of RM Shell.
Note
The standard version of the BTC12 is BTC12N-GP-TS2-DP-N0.
GP-versions are for ordinary locations. D2-versions are for hazardous locations.
GN-versions are not UL listed.
Processor ntel® Apollo Lake N4200 series
RAM 4 GB DDR3L
Mass storage 32 GB eMMC MLC
option PC2: additional 128 GB SSD
Power supply nput voltage: 16 ... 28 V DC
nput current: max. 2 A - 1 A
nput via 2.5 mm power socket (with double insulation
from the power supply)
nterface type front: 2 x USB 2.0, power button, audio line out
Back side: 2 x 1000Base-T Ethernet, 2 x DisplayPort™
1.2 (supports Ultra HD with 4K at 60 Hz), 1 x DC (DC
jack 5.5 x 2.5 mm with lock mechanism), 2 x USB 3.1
(Super Speed) , 1 x RS-232/RS-485 with DB-9 connec-
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Directive conformity
Software
Ambient conditions
Mechanical specifications
International approvals
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EU EN 61326-1:2013
EN 55032:2015, AC:2016
EN 55035:2017
RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) EN 50581:2012-09
Operating system RM Shell 5, based on Microsoft Windows 10 oT Enter-
prise LTSB
Option TTR: ACP Thin Manager ready
Option PC2: Windows 10 oT LTSB
Operating temperature -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F)
Relative humidity ≤ 95 % at 40 °C (non-condensing acc. to EN 60068-2-
78)
Shock resistance 40 g (11 ms) when operating
Vibration resistance 3 g
rms
5 ... 500 Hz
Housing material aluminum body and sheet metal , painted/powder-
coated
Degree of protection P40
Mass 1.32 kg
Dimensions 216 mm x 130 mm x 47 mm
Mounting Desktop or wall mounting , VESA mount and D N-rail
mounting via optional adapter
Note passive cooling , no moving parts
Power supply not included.
UL approval Standard (GP): UL Listed for Canada and USA,
E223772 (NRAQ, NRAQ7) (Ordinary Locations)
Option D2: UL Listed for Canada and USA, E492874
(NRAG, NRAG7) (Hazardous Locations)

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2.5 Dimensions and Nameplates
Dimensions
Figure 2.5 BTC12 dimensions
Labels
The following labels are attached to the BCT12.
Nameplate (Ordinary Location)
Nameplate (Hazardous Location)
130
100
200
216
188
47

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The data can be found on the product marking and on the COA label. The product marking is
located on the side of the device. The COA label is only available with pre-installed Windows
operating systems and is affixed to the back of the device.
Nameplate (General Purpose)
Operator need to consult this man-
ual, all warnings as applicable need
to be taken into consideration.
Hot surface
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

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3 Installation
3.1 Mounting
Preparation for Installation
Check the package contents and all accessories ordered for completeness and signs of dam-
age. f the contents are incomplete, damaged, or do not match your order, contact your delivery
service immediately.
Mounting
The device is intended for indoor use. f placed in a suitable housing, the device can also be
used outdoors.
The device is cooled passively. Natural airflow is required to ensure proper cooling. f the
device is installed in a housing, power dissipation from the device must be taken into account
(see chapter 3.2).
Vertical installation provides optimal cooling since air passes through the cooling fins.
Observe the following recommended distances to other electrical components or to a housing
wall:
•Below the device (if mounted vertically): ± 100 mm
•All other sides: ± 50 mm
Figure 3.1 Horizontal mounting/desktop mounting
Warning!
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The device must be installed by competent personnel in accordance with the instructions. All
applicable laws and regulations must be carefully observed.
Note
f the device is used in a manner not prescribed by the manufacturer, the built-in protective
function of the device may be impaired.
≥ 50 mm
≥ 50 mm
≥ 50 mm

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Figure 3.2 Vertical mounting
≥ 50 mm ≥ 50 mm
≥ 50 mm
≥ 100 mm
≥ 50 mm
Danger!
Ambient conditions
Do not operate the device outside the specified ambient temperature.
Warning!
Hot surface
The surface of the device may become hot during operation.

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DIN Rail Mounting
Tools and installation materials required:
Screwdriver
4 anchors, 4 screws (included in scope of delivery)
1. Attach the D N rail adapter to the back of the BTC12. Use the thread on the bottom of the
BTC12 to secure the adapter. Tighten the supplied screws to a tightening torque of 0.4 Nm.
Figure 3.3

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2. There is a movable clamp on the top of the D N rail adapter. nstall the BTC12 at a slight angle
with the movable clamp over the D N mounting rail. Apply light pressure to pull the BTC12
downward and clamp the adapter into the rail.
Figure 3.4
1.
2.

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Figure 3.5

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Wall Mounting
Use suitable mounting screws with a diameter of 4 mm (not included in the scope of delivery)
and the following installation diagram to secure the device to the wall. Use wall anchors if nec-
essary.
Figure 3.6
Caution!
nsufficient load capacity
f the mounting surface for wall and vertical mounting does not have sufficient
load capacity, the device may fall and be damaged.
t is the responsibility of the installer to select a suitable location with sufficient
strength for the equipment.

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Figure 3.7 nstallation diagram
200
100
12
Ø 8
4.5

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VESA Mounting
1. Attach the VESA fixture to the VESA arm or the back panel of the monitor (using the screws
provided by the monitor manufacturer).
Figure 3.8
Danger!
Ambient temparature range
Warning. The ambient temperature range needs to be taken into consideration
for use in hazardous locations.