VarTech Systems VTPC190P User manual

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VARTECH
S Y S T E M S I N C.
19.0” Panel Mount PC
Model VTPC190P / PSS
User’s Guide
Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Panel Mount PC

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Revision History
Date Rev No Summary Page
8/11/08 00 First Issue
10/13/08 01 Revised panel mounting drawing 6
7/10/09 02 Revised Detail A, connector view & system spec. 4, 6 & 7
5/27/10 03 Corrected DC power rating misprint 5
8/15/12 04 Updated LCD Display Specs 4
8/15/12 04 Updated Computer Specs 4
8/15/12 04 Updated Power Specs 5
8/15/12 04 Added Bios Section 10 - 42

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Safety Instructions
Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for use later.
The chassis metalwork of the module must be installed properly to the main earthing termination
for Class 1 equipment.
Care must be exercised in the application of the system to prevent overheating. Ensure that the
ambient temperature around the system does not exceed 60°C and provide adequate means of
ventilation to achieve this.
When cleaning cut off the electrical supply at all times. Never use liquid or aerosol detergent,
use a soft damp cloth instead.
Never insert anything metallic into the chassis openings. This may create an electric shock
hazard or hazard from rotating fan blades.
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the system. There are no user adjustable
components inside, only a qualified technician should open the system’s case.
Openings in the system enclosure are to allow for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these
openings should not be blocked or covered.
If the system does not operate normally – in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells
coming from it – disconnect it immediately.
Do not put pressure on the LCD/LED panel screen because it is very fragile.
Always handle the system with care when moving it.
Take care that the system is disposed of correctly at the end of its life. If in doubt refer to your
local ordinances or regulations for proper disposal.
A socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Cleaning the LCD/LED monitor
To clean the LCD/LED panel:
Wipe the screen gently with a clean lens brush made of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint free
cloth. This is to remove dust and other particles without scratching the LCD/LED panel.
If it is still not clean, then wipe with a damp lint free cloth and blow on it to dry.
Do not clean the panel with a keton-type material (e.g. acetone), or ethyl toluene, ethyl acid, methyl
or chloride. These may damage the LCD/LED panel.
Do not apply pressure to the LCD/LED panel.

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Standard Technical Specifications:
Standard Monitor:
Size / Type 19.0” SXGA TFT LCD
Native Resolution 1280 x 1024
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Viewing Angles Horizontal: 89°
Vertical: 89°
Pixel Pitch 0.294mm
Brightness (typical) 300 cd/m²
Response Time (typical) 8ms
Colors Supported 16.7 million
Computer System:
Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4500 2.30 GHz 800MHz FSB
System Memory DDR2 533 DIMM 2 GB x 1 (expandable to 4GB)
BIOS Phoenix-Award 16Mbit with RPL/PXE LAN Boot
Hard Drive 500 GB 5400 RPM SATA (Optional 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256GB
SSD)
Operating System Microsoft XP Professional (SP3) for Embedded Systems (Optional
Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64 bit, Windows Embedded Standard
2009)
Expansion Slots PCIe x 16 (Optional)
I/O Ports – Back/Front 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
2x RS-232; with +5V/+12V powered
1 x RS-232/422/485 (COM 1); with +5V/+12V powered
4 x Rear USB
2 x Front USB 2x Ethernet 2x IEEE1394 (Firewire)
MIC-in & Line-out/Speaker-out
Graphics Integrated Intel GME965 GMCH Gen 4 Graphics
LAN Intel 82566DM 10/100/1000 (1st port)
Intel 82573V 10/100/1000 (2nd port)
DVD Drive (E-IDE / ATAPI) DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R9 CD-R,
CD-RW
Touch Screen Resistive
Touch Screen Interface USB

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Power & Operational Specifications:
Power Input AC Models: 90 – 240VAC standard
DC Models: 9-32 VDC, 15.0A max.
Typical Power Consumption AC: 60W
DC: 9V – 8.5A
12V – 4.5A
24V – 2.3A
32V – 1.6A
Temperature Operational: -32°F to 140°F 0°C to 60°C
Storage: -4°F to 176°F -20°C to 80°C
Humidity Operational: 20 to 40°C, 90% RH NC
Storage: 5 to 65°C, 28% RH NC
Installation of Your Panel PC
Packaged with each carton will be:
1 - VTPC190P / PSS
1 - AC Power Cable (Not included with DC option)
1 - #10-32 Mounting Hardware
1 - Users Guide (Printed or on CD)
BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS OR APPLYING POWER,
FIRST READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL

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Panel Mount Procedure
Panel Mounting Procedure:
1- Cut and drill the panel (refer to the panel mount drawing, Figure A). Measurements are
provided in inches and millimeters.
Panel Mounting Cutout:
1- If access to the bottom of the enclosure is not available following installation, attach the
power and all necessary cables to the bottom side of the enclosure at this time.
2- Install the enclosure in the prepared cutout.
3- Secure the enclosure using the lock nuts and washers, supplied with the unit, behind the
holes running along the sides and the top and bottom of the cutout in the panel. Extra lock
nuts and washers are provided.
NOTE: Use #10-32 nuts for mounting.
4- Tighten all mounting hardware to a torque of 24 inch-pounds.
ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide a
proper panel seal and avoid potential damage. Vartech Systems assumes no responsibility for
water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to
improper installation.
5- Attach the power, video and system cables to the bottom side of the enclosure if you have
not already done so.

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Panel Mount Drawing: Detail –A–
Connections to the Panel Mount PC
Bottom Rear View
- Connector Panel -
Power Connection (Power In)

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AC Models: The Panel Mount PC includes an AC line cord which is 6ft long. The power input
receptacle is located on the bottom rear panel of the system.
DC Models: The Panel Mount PC with two binding posts, one red and one black. Red is for
connecting +9-32VDC and black is for power ground. Connect to any DC power source that
does not exceed 15A of current. (15A mini-blade fuse protected)
Serial Connections (COM 1-3)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with three serial connectors configured for RS-232. The
connector is a 9 pin female connectors and can be set up for any baud rate from 300 to 19.2
baud. The connector is located on the bottom panel of the system.
Ethernet Connections (LAN 1-2)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with two integrated Ethernet connectors. The interface will
support 10/100/1000 BaseT connection to a local area network (LAN). The Panel Mount PC is
supplied with two RJ-45 female connectors located on the bottom panel of the system.
USB Connections (USB 1-4)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with four USB 2.0 connectors located on the bottom front panel
of the system.
VGA Port
The 15-pin female VGA connector can be used to connect to any analog VGA monitor.
IEEE1394a (Firewire)
The Panel PC is supplied with two IEEE1394a ports which feature high speed, high bandwidth
which are hot pluggable to connect with IEEE1394 devices and peripherals.
Turning the system On and Off
Before connecting the Panel Mount PC to power, connect any peripheral devices. As a general
rule, any peripheral device should only be connected or disconnected when the Panel Mount PC
is off with the exception of any USB or 1394 peripheral.
The Panel Mount PC is turned on using the main On-Off rocker switch located on the bottom
rear panel. Once the Panel Mount PC main switch is turned on the computer power pushbutton
switch must be depressed for Windows to start. Windows must be properly shut down before
the main power switch is turned off to prevent the chance of corrupting files in the operating
system.
The Panel Mount PC is rated for continuous duty. However, to extend the life of the various
components and conserve power, it is highly recommended that the system be properly shut
down and power turned off when the Panel Mount PC is not in use.
LCD Monitor Warm-up Time

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All LCD/LED monitors need time to become thermally stable the first time you turn them on.
Therefore, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD/LED monitor to
warm (be on) for at least 20 minutes before making any screen adjustments.
Maintenance
The Panel Mount PC is designed to provide optimum service and performance with minimal
maintenance including the occasional external cleaning. For cleaning the Panel Mount PC
enclosure follow the suggested guidelines.
General – NEVER use abrasive cleaners or solvent-based cleaners!! Use a clean soft cloth.
The Panel Mount PC should only be opened and serviced by a qualified technician. Keep the
area around the Panel Mount PC clear and free of excessive dirt or other contaminants. Do not
use water or any liquids on the Panel Mount PC.
Before disposing, check state and local ordinances or return to manufacturer.

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Award BIOS Utility
The Phoenix-Award BIOS provides users with a built-in Setup program to modify basic system
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save
the Setup information whenever the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
There are two ways to enter the Setup program. You may either turn ON the computer and press
<Del> immediately, or press the <Del> and/or <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys simultaneously when the
following message appears at the bottom of the screen during POST (Power on Self Test).
TO ENTER SETUP PRESS DEL KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still want to enter Setup, please restart the
system to try it again. Turning the system power OFF and ON, pressing the “RESET” button on the
system case or simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Del> keys can restart the system. If you do
not press keys at the right time and the system doesn’t boot, an error message will pop out to prompt
you the following information:
PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE, <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP
Control Keys
Up arrow Move cursor to the previous item
Down arrow Move cursor to the next item
Left arrow Move cursor to the item on the left hand
Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Esc key Main Menu -- Quit and delete changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup
Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu
PgUp/“+” key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn/““ key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu
(Shift) F2 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
forward, (Shift) F2 to select color backward
F3 key Reserved
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only
for Option Page Setup Menu
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table,
only for Option Page Setup Menu
F7 key Load the Setup default, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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Getting Help
Main Menu
The online description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu
Press <F1> to pop out a small Help window that provides the description of using appropriate keys
and possible selections for highlighted items. Press <F1> or <Esc> to exit the Help Window.
The Main Menu
Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu appears on the screen. In the
Main Menu, there are several Setup functions and a couple of Exit options for your selection. Use
arrow keys to select the Setup Page you intend to configure then press <Enter> to accept or enter its
sub-menu.
NOTE: If your computer cannot boot after making and saving system changes with Setup, the Award BIOS will reset
your system to the CMOS default settings via its built-in override feature.
It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset’s defaults. Both Award and your
system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best performance and
reliability.

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Standard CMOS Setup Menu
The Standard CMOS Setup Menu displays basic information about your system. Use arrow keys to
highlight each item, and use <PgUp> or <PgDn> key to select the value you want in each item.
Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show the calendar.
day It is determined by the BIOS and read only, from Sunday
to Saturday.
date It can be keyed with the numerical/ function key, from 1
to 31.
month It is from January to December.
year It shows the current year of BIOS.
Time
This item shows current time of your system with the format <hour> <minute> <second>.
The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is
13:00:00.

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IDE Channel 0~3 Master/IDE Channel 0~2 Slave
These items identify the types of each IDE channel installed in the computer. There are 45
predefined types (Type 1 to Type 45) and 2 user’s definable types (Type User) for Enhanced IDE
BIOS. Press <PgUp>/<+> or <PgDn>/<> to select a numbered hard disk type, or directly type the
number and press <Enter>. Please be noted your drive’s specifications must match the drive table.
The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information. If your hard disk drive type
does not match or is not listed, you can use Type User to manually define your own drive type.
If selecting Type User, you will be asked to enter related information in the following items. Directly
key in the information and press <Enter>. This information should be provided in the documentation
from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the HDD interface controller supports ESDI, select “Type 1”.
If the HDD interface controller supports SCSI, select “None”.
If the HDD interface controller supports CD-ROM, select “None”.
CYLS. number of cylinders LANDZONE landing zone
HEADS number of heads SECTORS number of sectors
PRECOMP write precom MODE HDD access mode
If there is no hard disk drive installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.
Drive A
Select the type of floppy drive installed in your system, and the default setting is “None”.
Video
Select the display adapter type for your system.

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Halt On
This item determines whether the system will halt or not, if an error is detected while powering up.
No errors The system booting will halt on any errors detected.
(default)
All errors Whenever BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the
system will stop and you will be prompted.
All, But
Keyboard The system booting will not stop for a keyboard
error; it will stop for other errors.
All, But
Diskette The system booting will not stop for a disk error; it
will stop for other errors.
All, But
Disk/Key The system booting will not stop for a keyboard or
disk error; it will stop for other errors.
Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page.

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Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you to configure and improve your system, to set up some system features
according to your preference.

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CPU Feature
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the CPU Feature sub menu.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the sub menu to decide the disk boot priority.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page.

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Virus Warning
This function allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDF Hard Disk boot sector
protection. If this function is enabled and attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a
warning message on screen and alarm beep.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
These two options speed up memory access. However, it depends on the CPU/chipset design. The
default setting is “Enabled”. CPUs without built-in internal cache will not provide the “CPU Internal
Cache”item on the menu. Enabled Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache
Quick Power On Self Test
This option speeds up Power on Self Test (POST) after you turn on the system power. If set as
Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. The default setting is
“Enabled”. Enabled Enable Quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
First/Second/Third Boot Device
These items let you select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd devices that the system will search for during its
boot-up sequence. The wide range of selection includes Floppy, LS120, ZIP100, HDD0~3, SCSI,
and CDROM.
Boot Other Device
This item allows users to enable or disable the boot device not listed in the First/Second/Third boot
devices option above. The default setting is “Enabled”.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive type, 40 or 80 tracks. The 360Kb type is 40
tracks while 720Kb, 1.2MB and 1.44MB are all 80 tracks. The default value is “Enabled”.
Enabled
BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is
40 or 80 tracks. Please be noted BIOS cannot
differentiate 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they all
are 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by
track number. There will be no warning message
displayed if the installed drive is 360K.

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Boot Up NumLock Status
Set the the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
The default value is “On”.
Gate A20 Option
The default value is “Fast”.
Normal
The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard controller
or chipset hardware.
Fast
Default: Fast. The A20 signal is controlled by Port
92 or chipset specific method.
Typematic Rate Setting
This item determines the typematic rate of the keyboard. The default value is “Disabled”.
Enabled Enable typematic rate and typematic delay
programming.
Disabled Disable typematic rate and typematic delay
programming. The system BIOS will use default value
of these 2 items, controlled by keyboard.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This option refers to character numbers typed per second by the keyboard. The default value is “6”.
6 6 characters per second
8 8 characters per second
10 10 characters per second
12 12 characters per second
15 15 characters per second
20 20 characters per second
24 24 characters per second
30 30 characters per second
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This option defines how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins
generating repeat characters. The default value is “250”.
250 250 msec
500 500 msec
750 750 msec
1000 1000 msec
Security Option
This item allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. The default value is
“Setup”.
System If a wrong password is entered at the prompt, the system
will not boot, the access to Setup will be denied, either.
Setup If a wrong password is entered at the prompt, the system
will boot, but the access to Setup will be denied.
NOTE: To disable the security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will be asked to
enter a password. Do not type anything, just press <Enter> and it will disable the security. Once the
security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

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APIC Mode
Use this item to enable or disable APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode that
provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems.
MPS Version Control For OS
This item specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS). Version 1.4 has extended
configuration tables to improve support for multiple PCI bus configurations and provide future
expandability.
Small Logo <EPA> Show
If enabled, the EPA logo will appear during system booting up; if disabled, the EPA logo will not
appear.
Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page.

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Advanced Chipset Features
This section contains completely optimized chipset’s features on the board that you are strongly
recommended to leave all items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with
the technical specifications of your system hardware.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better
system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may
result. The default value is “Disabled”.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space to ISA expansion cards that
specifically require this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the
system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB.