Pro-face PS-3600G Series User manual

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing a Pro-face PS-3600G Series Unit (PS3600G-T41, PS3600G-T41-24V), hereafter
referred to as the PS-G.
Before using the PS-G, read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the PS-G’s operation procedures and
functions.
Product names used in this manual are the trademarks / registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2005 Digital Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
NOTICE
1. Copying this manual’s contents, either in whole or in part, is prohibited without the express permission of Digital
Electronics Corporation, Japan.
2. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
3. If you should you find any errors or omissions in this document, please contact Digital Electronics Corporation to
report your findings.
4. Regardless of Clause 3 above, Digital Electronics Corporation shall not be held responsible for any damages,
losses or third-party damages resulting from the use of this product.

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Essential Safety Precautions
All safety-related procedures stated in this document must be followed to operate the PS-G correctly and safely. Be sure to
read this and any related documents thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of the PS-G unit.
Safety Icons
Throughout this manual, these icons provide essential safety information for PS-G operation procedures requiring special
attention. These icons indicate the following levels of danger:
System Design
Indicates situations where severe bodily injury, death or major equipment
damage can occur.
Indicates situations where slight bodily injury or minor equipment damage
can occur.
Indicates actions or procedures that should NOT be performed.
Indicates actions or procedures that MUST be performed to ensure correct
unit operation.
Do not create PS-G touch panel switches that could possibly endanger the safety of personnel or equip-
ment. A malfunction of the PS-G unit, its I/O unit(s), cable(s), or other related equipment can cause unex-
pected output signals, leading to a serious accident. Be sure to design all important machine operation
switches so they are operated via a separate control system, and not via the PS-G.
Do not create PS-G touch panel switches to control machine safety operations, such as an emergency
stop switch. Install these switches as separate hardware switches, otherwise severe bodily injury or
equipment damage can occur.
Be sure to design your system so that a communication fault between the PS-G and its host controller will
not cause equipment to malfunction. This is to prevent any possibility of bodily injury or equipment dam-
age.
Do not use the PS-G as a warning device for critical alarms that can cause serious operator injury,
machine damage or can halt system operation. Critical alarm indicators and their control/activator units
must be designed using stand-alone hardware and/or mechanical interlocks.
Do not use the PS-G with aircraft control devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data transmission
(communication) devices, nuclear power control devices, or medical life support equipment, due to these
devices’ inherent requirements of extremely high levels of safety and reliability.

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Handling
Wiring
Maintenance
Be sure to use redundant and/or failsafe system designs to ensure adequate levels of system reliability
and safety when using the PS-G with transportation vehicles (trains, cars and ships), disaster and crime
prevention devices, various types of safety equipment, non-life support related medical devices, and other
similar equipment.
After the PS-G unit’s backlight burns out the touch panel is still active, unlike the PS-G unit’s “Standby
Mode”. If the operator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and touches the panel, a potentially
dangerous machine operation error can occur. Therefore, do not create PS-G unit touch panel switches
that may cause injury and/or equipment damage.
If your PS-G unit’s backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the following steps to determine if the backlight is
actually burned out.
1) If the PS-G unit’s “Backlight Control” is not set and the screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned
out.
2) If the PS-G unit’s “Backlight Control” is set to Standby Mode and the screen has gone blank, and touch-
ing the screen or performing another input operation does not cause the display to reappear, your back-
light is burned out.
Do not modify the PS-G unit. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not operate the PS-G in an environment where flammable gases are present, since it may cause an
explosion.
To prevent an electric shock be sure to disconnect your PS-G unit’s power cord from the power supply
before wiring the PS-G.
Do not use voltage beyond the PS-G unit’s specified range. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric
shock.
Do not connect or disconnect Host and PS-G unit communication cables while the PS-G is turned ON.
The PS-G uses a lithium battery for backing up its internal clock data and the battery may explode if it is
replaced incorrectly. When replacement is required, use a Pro-face-designated replacement or an equiva-
lent product.
SEE 7.5 Replacing the Backup Battery (page7-10)

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Installation
Wiring
Maintenance
Unit Disposal
General Safety Precautions
Be sure all cable connectors are securely attached to the PS-G unit. A loose connection may cause
incorrect input or output signals.
Be sure to ground the PS-G unit’s FG wire separately from other equipment FG lines. Also, be sure to use
a grounding resistance of 100Ω or less and a 2mm2[0.0062inch2] or thicker wire, or your country's appli-
cable standard. Otherwise, electric shock or malfunctions may result.
Be sure to use only the designated torque to tighten the PS-G unit’s terminal block screws. If these screws
are not tightened firmly, it may cause a short-circuit, fire or incorrect unit operation.
Be sure that metal particles and wiring debris do not fall inside the PS-G unit. They can cause a fire,
malfunction or incorrect unit operation.
Do not reset or turn the PS-G OFF, or insert or remove the CF Card while the PS-G unit’s CF Card is being
accessed. Otherwise, CF Card internal data may be damaged or lost.
When the product is disposed of, it should be done so according to your country’s regulations for similar
types of industrial waste.
Do not press on the PS-G unit’s display with excessive force or with a hard object, since it can damage the
display. Also, do not press on the touch panel with a pointed object, such as the tip of a mechanical pencil
or a screwdriver, since doing so can damage the touch panel.
Do not install the PS-G where the ambient temperature exceeds the specified range. Doing so may cause
a unit malfunction.
To prevent abnormally high temperatures from occurring inside the PS-G, do not restrict or block the PS-G
unit’s rear-face ventilation slots.
Do not operate the PS-G in areas where large, sudden temperature changes can occur. These changes
can cause condensation to form inside the PS-G, possibly causing it to malfunction.
Do not allow water, liquids or metal fragments to enter inside the PS-G unit’s case, since they can cause
either a malfunction or an electric shock. The allowable pollution degree is 2.
Do not operate or store the PS-G in locations where it can be exposed to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, excessive dust, moisture or vibration.

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LCD Panel Usage Precautions
• The LCD panel’s liquid contains an irritant. If the panel is damaged and any of this liquid contacts your skin,
immediately rinse the area with running water for at least 15 minutes. If the liquid gets in your eyes, immediately rinse
your eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
• The PS-G unit’s LCD screen may show unevenness in the brightness of certain images or at some contrast settings.
This is an LCD characteristic and not a product defect.
• The PS-G unit’s LCD screen pixels may contain minute black and white-colored spots. This is an LCD characteristic
and not a product defect.
• The color displayed on the PS-G unit’s LCD screen may appear different when seen from outside the specified viewing
angle. This is an LCD characteristic and not a product defect.
• When the same image is displayed on the PS-G unit’s screen for a long period, an afterimage may appear when the
image is changed. If this happens, turn off the PS-G, wait 10 seconds and then restart the unit. This is an LCD
characteristic and not a product defect.
• To prevent an afterimage:
• Set the PS-G unit’s display OFF feature when you plan to display the same screen image for a long period of time.
• Change the screen image periodically and try to not display the same image for a long period of time.
Do not operate or store the PS-G where chemicals evaporate, or where chemicals are present in the air.
Corrosive chemicals : Acids, alkalines, liquids containing salt
Flammable chemicals : Organic Solvents
Do not use paint thinner or organic solvents to remove dirt or oil from the PS-G unit’s surface. Instead, use
a soft cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent.
Do not use or store the PS-G in areas with direct sunlight, since the sun's ultraviolet rays may cause the
LCD’s quality to deteriorate.
Do not store the PS-G in an area where the temperature is lower than that recommended in the PS-G
unit’s specifications. Doing so may cause the LCD display’s liquid to congeal, which can damage the LCD.
Also, if the storage area’s temperature becomes higher than the specified level, the LCD’s liquid may
become isotropic, causing irreversible damage to the LCD. Therefore, only store the PS-G in areas where
temperatures are within the PS-G unit’s specifications.
After turning OFF the PS-G, be sure to wait a few seconds before turning it ON again. The PS-G may not
operate correctly if it is restarted too quickly.
Due to the possibility of unexpected accidents, be sure to back up the PS-G unit’s data regularly.

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Information Symbols
This manual uses the following icons:
Indicates a warning or a product limitation. Be sure to follow the instructions given with
this icon to ensure the safe operation of the PS-G.
Contains additional or useful information.
(1) (2) Indicates steps used to accomplish a given task.
Be sure to follow these steps in the order they are written.
*1 Indicates useful or important supplemental information.
Indicates pages containing related information.
SEE

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About Trademarks
The company names and product names described in this manual are referred to in this manual by their
trademarks (including registered trademarks) or service marks. These are abbreviated as follows:
The abbreviated trademarks in this manual correspond to the following official trademarks:
Trademark Holder
Microsoft, Windows, Visual C++, Visual Studio,
Visual C#, Visual Basic, ActiveSync, MSDN, Win32 Microsoft Corporation
Intel, Pentium, Intel XScale Intel Corporation
Pro-face Digital Electronics Corporation
IBM International Business Machines Corporation
NEC NEC Corporation
Adobe Adobe Systems Incorporated
Ethernet Western Digital Electric Corporation
Term used in this manual Official Trademarks
Windows CE Microsoft®Windows®CE operating system
Windows XP Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system
Windows 2000 Microsoft®Windows®2000 operating system
eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 Microsoft®eMbedded Visual C++®4.0
Visual Studio .NET 2003 Microsoft®Visual Studio®.NET 2003
Visual C# .NET Microsoft®Visual C#®.NET
Visual Basic .NET Microsoft®Visual Basic®.NET
ActiveSync Microsoft®ActiveSync®
MSDN MSDN®
Win32 Win32®
Pentium Intel®Pentium®processors
XScale Intel XScale®
Adobe Reader Adobe®Reader®

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PS-3600G Series Model Names
The term “PS-3600G” Series refers to the following PS-G model numbers:
Series Model Description Power Input Type
PS-3600G
Series
PS3600G-T41 Windows® CE 5.0 (Japanese/
English version) is preinstalled
as the operating system.
Input voltage AC100 to 240V.
AC type
PS3600G-T41-24V Windows® CE 5.0 (Japanese/
English version) is preinstalled
as the operating system.
Input voltage DC24V.
DC type

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Package Contents
The following items are included in the PS-G unit’s package. Before using the PS-G, please check that all items listed here
are present.
PS-G Unit (1) Installation Guide (1) Installation Fasteners (4/set)
Installation Gasket (1) USB Cable Clamp (1)
(Attached to the PS-G unit)
Power Plug (1) USB Holder 1 set
(Attached to the PS-G unit, (one holder and two covers)
PS3600G-T41-24V only)
CD-ROM (1) CF Card (1)
(Attached to the PS-G unit)
This unit has been carefully packed, with special attention to quality. However, should you find anything damaged or
missing, please contact your local PS-G distributor immediately.
• The CD-ROM included in this package contains a User Manual and PS-G Series Recovery
Image files. For details, please refer to the User Manual on the CD-ROM.
Installation
Guide

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UL/c-UL Approval
PS3600G-T41 is a UL/c-UL recognized component (UL File No. 171486).
This product conforms to the following standards:
• UL60950-1 Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part1
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 (c-UL recognition) Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part1
PS3600G-T41-24V is a UL/c-UL listed product (UL File No. 220851)
This product conforms to the following standards:
• UL508 Industrial Control Equipment
• CSA-C22.2 No.14-95 (c-UL recognition) Industrial Control Equipment
<Cautions>
Be aware of the following items when building the PS-G into an end-use product:
• The PS-G unit’s rear face is not approved as an enclosure. When building the PS-G unit into an end-use product, be
sure to use an enclosure that satisfies standards as the end-use product’s overall enclosure.
• The PS-G unit must be used indoors only.
• Install and operate the PS-G with its front panel facing outwards.
• If the PS-G is mounted so as to cool itself naturally, be sure to install it in a vertical panel. Also, it’s recommended that
the PS-G should be mounted at least 100 mm away from any other adjacent structures or machine parts. The tempera-
ture must be checked on the final product in which the PS-G is installed.
CE Marking
PS3600G-T41 is CE marked product that conforms to EMC directives and the Low-voltage directive EN55011 Class A,
EN61000-6-2 and EN60950. PS3600G-T41-24V is CE marked, EMC compliant product. PS3600G-T41-24V also con-
forms to EN55011 Class A, EN61000-6-2 directives.
For detailed CE marking information, please contact your local PS-G distributor.
Product Model No. UL Registration Model No.
PS3600G-T41 3384001-11
Product Model No. UL Registration Model No.
PS3600G-T41-24V 3384001-12

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Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................... 1
Essential Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 2
Information Symbols ................................................................................................. 6
About Trademarks .................................................................................................... 7
PS-3600G Series Model Names .............................................................................. 8
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 9
UL/c-UL Approval ................................................................................................... 10
CE Marking ............................................................................................................. 10
Contents ..................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 System Design................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Accessories ....................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Compatible Printers ........................................................................................1-4
1.4 Part Names and Functions.............................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Specifications
2.1 General Specifications....................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Electrical ...............................................................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Environmental.......................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Structural...............................................................................................................2-3
2.2 Performance Specifications ............................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Performance Specifications ..................................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Display..................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Touch Panel..........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.4 Interfaces..............................................................................................................2-5
2.3 Interface Specifications...................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Serial Interfaces....................................................................................................2-6
2.3.2 RAS Interface .......................................................................................................2-8
2.4 Dimensions.....................................................................................................2-9
2.4.1 PS-3600G Series External Dimensions................................................................2-9
2.4.2 Panel Cut Dimensions ........................................................................................2-10
2.4.3 Installation Fasteners..........................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
3.1 Installation.......................................................................................................3-2

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3.1.1 Installation Procedures .........................................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Mounting a VESA Arm..........................................................................................3-6
3.2 Wiring Precautions.......................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord..................................................................................3-7
3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply.............................................................................3-11
3.2.3 Grounding...........................................................................................................3-12
3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement ..................................................................................3-12
3.3 Peripheral Devices Installation ..................................................................... 3-13
3.3.1 CF Card Insertion/Removal ................................................................................3-13
3.3.2 USB Cable Clamp Attachment/Removal ............................................................3-15
3.3.3 USB Holder Attachment/Removal.......................................................................3-16
3.3.4 PCMCIA Card Adapter Unit Installation..............................................................3-17
Chapter 4 About Windows CE
4.1 Specification and Differences between General PDA and PS-G unit............. 4-2
4.2 List of Functions..............................................................................................4-3
4.3 Start Up and Shut Down................................................................................. 4-5
4.3.1 Start Up.................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.2 Shut Down ............................................................................................................4-6
4.4 Control Panel Settings.................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Stylus ....................................................................................................................4-8
4.4.2 Backlight ...............................................................................................................4-9
4.4.3 RAM Disk............................................................................................................4-10
4.4.4 Save Registry......................................................................................................4-10
4.4.5 Network...............................................................................................................4-11
4.4.6 Volume & Sounds ...............................................................................................4-11
4.4.7 Internet Options ..................................................................................................4-12
4.4.8 Keyboard.............................................................................................................4-12
4.4.9 RAS Control........................................................................................................4-13
4.4.10 SNTP ................................................................................................................4-16
4.5 Restrictions................................................................................................... 4-17
Chapter 5 Development of Software
5.1 Application Development Environment...........................................................5-2
5.1.1 Hardware Environment.........................................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Software Environment...........................................................................................5-3
5.2 Installing Application Development Tools ....................................................... 5-5
5.3 Establishing a Connection via ActiveSync......................................................5-9
5.3.1 Connection Procedure Using a USB Cable..........................................................5-9
5.3.2 Connection Procedure Using a Serial Cable ......................................................5-10

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5.3.3 Connection Procedure Using the Ethernet Cable Only.......................................5-13
5.4 Application Development..............................................................................5-14
5.4.1 Development using eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0...................................................5-14
5.4.2 Development using Visual Studio .NET 2003.....................................................5-20
5.4.3 Auto Start............................................................................................................5-24
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting Checklists.............................................................................6-2
6.1.1 No display (Windows CE 5.0 does not start) ........................................................6-3
6.1.2 Touch panel does not respond..............................................................................6-4
6.1.3 Connected devices cannot be used......................................................................6-4
6.2 Recovery.........................................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning the Display.......................................................................................7-2
7.2 Periodic Check Points.....................................................................................7-3
7.3 Replacing the Installation Gasket ...................................................................7-4
7.4 Replacing the Backlight ..................................................................................7-6
7.5 Replacing the Backup Battery ......................................................................7-10
Appendices 1
1 RAS Function..................................................................................................A-2
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................. A-2
1.2 RAS Function - Details............................................................................................ A-3
1.3 RAS Function Diagram........................................................................................... A-7

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1-1
1Introduction
1. System Design
2. Accessories
3. Compatible Printers
4. Part Names and Functions
This chapter describes peripheral devices that can be connected to PS-G Series units along with the name and
functions of each part.

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1.1 System Design
PS-3600G Series
The following diagram illustrates the standard range of items that can be connected to PS-3600G Series units.
*1 Select a cable compatible with your system design.
SEE 2.3.2 RAS Interface (page2-8)
Expansion Unit
Interface 1
RAS I/F
USB Host I/F
(1 port)
CF Card I/F
Ethernet I/F
COM1/COM2
RS-232C cable
(commercial type)
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable
(commercial type)
USB cable
(commercial type)
RS-232C Compatible Peripherals
(commercial type)
Hub Central network line
Speaker
User-prepared
cable *1 Computer PL Series Unit Host Controller
Pro-face S-GMU Bus Interface Unit
PCMCIA Card Adaptor Unit
(PSG-PCM00)
USB Client I/F
(1 port)
USB Host I/F
(2 port)
Personal Computer
for developing applications
Personal Computer
for developing applications
USB cable
(commercial type)
USB keyboard USB mouse etc.
USB1.1 Compatible
Peripherals
(commercial type)
USB keyboard USB mouse etc.
USB1.1 Compatible
Peripherals
(commercial type)
Data Transfer Cable
(PSG-CB01)
USB cable
(FP-UF00 or
commercial type)
Expansion Unit
Interface 2
Side of PS-G unit
Bottom of PS-G unit
Rear of PS-G unit
Speaker Output I/F
CF Card
PS3600G-T41
PS3600G-T41-24V

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.2 Accessories
All accessories listed here are produced by Digital Electronics Corporation.
Serial Interface Item
USB Client Interface Item
Expansion Unit Interface Item
Optional Item
Maintenance Items
Product Name Model No. Description
Data Transfer Cable PSG-CB01 (2m) Cable for connecting the PS-G unit with a personal computer for developing
applications through ActiveSync.
Product Name Model No. Description
USB Cable FP-US00 (5m) Cable for connecting the PS-G unit with a personal computer for developing
applications through ActiveSync.
Product Name Model No. Description
PCMCIA Card Adaptor
Unit PSG-PCM00
Allows use of a PCMCIA card with the PS-
G unit.
Connect to this unit using the expansion
unit interface 2.
Product Name Model No. Description
Protection Sheet (12 inch) CA3-DFS12-01 Disposable, dirt-resistant sheet for the PS-
G unit’s screen. (5 sheets/set) (Hard type)
Product Name Model No. Description
Installation Fastener CA3-ATFALL-01 Used to install the PS-G into a solid panel.
Installation Gasket
(12 inch) CA3-WPG12-01 Provides dust and moisture resistance when PS-G is installed into a solid panel.
Replacement Backlight CA3-BLU12-01 This backlight is used for replacement.
Connector Cover CA3-BUSCVR-01 Protects the PS-G unit’s rear face
connector.

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1.3 Compatible Printers
With the PS-G, the following printers supporting Seiko Epson’s printer driver (DD2ERLC9b.cab) can be used
by connecting them to the USB Host Interface.
The following Seiko Epson’s ink-jet printers are supported.
CC-600PX, CL-750, CL-760,
PM-3500C, PM-3700C,
PM-730C, PM-740C, PM-740DU, PM-780C, PM-780CS, PM-790PT,
PM-830C, PM-840C, PM-850PT, PM-860PT, PM-870C, PM-880C, PM-890C,
PM-930C, PM-940C, PM-970C, PM-980C,
PM-A700, PM-A850, PM-A870,
PM-D750, PM-D770, PM-D1000,
PM-G700, PM-G720, PM-G800, PM-G820,
PX-A550, PX-G900, PX-G920, PX-V500, PX-V600, PX-V700,
Stylus C40, Stylus C42, Stylus C43SX, Stylus C44, Stylus C45, Stylus C46,
Stylus C63, Stylus C64, Stylus C65, Stylus C66,
Stylus C82, Stylus C83, Stylus C84, Stylus C85, Stylus C86,
Stylus CX3500, Stylus CX3600, Stylus CX3650,
Stylus CX4500, Stylus CX4600,
Stylus CX5100, Stylus CX5200, Stylus CX5300, Stylus CX5400,
Stylus CX6300, Stylus CX6400, Stylus CX6500, Stylus CX6600,
Stylus Photo 780,
Stylus Photo 820, Stylus Photo 820U, Stylus Photo 830, Stylus Photo 830U, Stylus Photo 890,
Stylus Photo 900, Stylus Photo 925, Stylus Photo 935,
Stylus Photo 1280, Stylus Photo 1290, Stylus Photo 1290S,
Stylus Photo R200, Stylus Photo R210,
Stylus Photo R300, Stylus Photo R320,
Stylus Photo R800,
Stylus Photo RX420, Stylus Photo RX425, Stylus Photo RX430,
Stylus Photo RX500, Stylus Photo RX510,
Stylus Photo RX600, Stylus Photo RX620, Stylus Photo RX630
SEE 4.2 List of Functions
 List of Control Panel (page4-3)

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.4 Part Names and Functions
The following images are of an PS-3600G Series unit.
A: Display
Displays PS-G unit screen data.
B: Touch Panel
Provides “mouse-less” screen control.
C: Status LED
This status LED indicates the electric conduction
status and operation status. The following table
shows the display colors and corresponding status.
D: Expansion Unit Interface 1 (EXT1)
This interface is an S-GMU bus interface. For Pro-
face S-GMU bus-compliant unit.
E: Expansion Unit Interface 2 (EXT2)
This is a PCMCIA Bus interface. For PCMCIA Card
Adapter Units (PSG-PCM00).
F: Arm Attachment Screw Holes
VESA arm (75mm [2.95in.] specification) is
attached to this mounting hole.
G: Power Input Terminal Block
Connects the power cord.
H: Backup Battery Cover
Backup battery and DIP switch are located in the
cover.
I: Power Plug Connector
Power plug is connected to this connector.
A,B
D
C
E
F
H
G
DE
F
H
I
Front
(Common to PS3600G-T41
and PS3600G-T41-24V)
Back
(PS3600G-T41)
Back
(PS3600G-T41-24V)
LED PS-G Status
Green (lit) Normal operation (power is
ON).
Orange (lit) Indicates the RAS function.
Red (lit) System error.
Green
(blinking) When accessing CF Card.
Not lit Power is OFF.