Vxl Itona Fxx Series Installation manual

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Itona Fxx Series
Hardware User’s Guide
VXL Instruments Ltd,
NO.17, House of Excellence,
Electronics City,
Hosur Road,
Bangalore –560 100, INDIA
www.vxl.net

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Copyright and Trademark Notices 2
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All Trademarks are acknowledged.
Document Number: 600011057564, Rev: A00
First Edition: August 2011

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FCC statement and Warning 3
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment Off and On, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Each Thin Client is marked with a FCC logo on the label. The full information of the
associated label is as follows.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning
DO NOT open enclosure, Hazard voltages present inside equipment.
Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the computer) are covered with metal
retaining brackets, and tightly attached to the computer cabinet.
Only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/output devices, terminals, printer’s
etc.) should be attached to this equipment, and must have shielded interface cables.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment should not be used in Electro-medical applications.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT open enclosure, Hazard voltages present
inside equipment. DO NOT disassemble the equipment as this can nullify your warranty
DO NOT operate this equipment in corrosive or explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT operate this equipment outside specified temperature limits.
This equipment must be earthed.
The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Replace the Battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Sound Power Level is less than 60dB (A), when measured according to ISO 7779.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of
the equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore
the sound pressure level."

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Preface 4
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Itona Fxx Series Thin Client. This guide contains information to setup and
use the hardware Itona Fxx Series.
The guide consists of the following chapters:
Introduction: provides an overview of the product.
Installation: contains the procedure to setup the hardware.
Specifications: provides hardware, mechanical, electrical, interface and operating environment
specifications.
Connectors and Cables: provides detailed specifications for connectors and cables used with the
product.
Troubleshooting: provides solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the product.

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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview........................................................................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................................................................7
Optional Features..........................................................................................................................................7
Installation ......................................................................................................................................8
Step One: Unpack.........................................................................................................................................8
Step Two: Prepare.........................................................................................................................................8
Step Three: Connect accessories and power ...............................................................................................9
Step Four: Connect to the Server................................................................................................................11
LAN connection through TCP/IP...............................................................................................................11
Direct Connection through RS232 ............................................................................................................12
Dial-In Remote Connection through a Modem..........................................................................................12
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 13
Hardware.....................................................................................................................................................13
Mechanical ..................................................................................................................................................13
Environmental Operating.............................................................................................................................13
Electrical –External Power Adapter............................................................................................................13
Regulatory Certifications............................................................................................................... 14
Connectors ..................................................................................................................................................15
COM Port...................................................................................................................................................15
10/100/1000 LAN Port...............................................................................................................................15
Video Port..................................................................................................................................................15
DVI Port.....................................................................................................................................................16
Mouse / Keyboard Port..............................................................................................................................16
Audio / Microphone Port............................................................................................................................16
USB Port 2.0..............................................................................................................................................16
Cables..........................................................................................................................................................17
10/100 LAN Cable.....................................................................................................................................17
COM Port (Serial Port) Cables..................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting, .......................................................................................................................... 19

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Introduction 6
Introduction
Overview
Thin Clients are essentially terminal devices that connect to multi-user application servers operating
under Citrix MetaFrame and Windows 2000/ 2003 / 2009 operating systems.
This guide covers installation and hardware details of Itona Fxx Series.
Itona Fxx
Front View
Itona Fxx Series deliver smart and robust solutions for Thin Client computing. They are aesthetically and
ergonomically designed compact desktop, providing simultaneous full screen connectivity to Windows
and UNIX application servers –a powerful business alternative to users using Win32 applications while
continuing access to legacy UNIX applications.
They communicate with application servers via the ICA protocol developed by Citrix Systems Inc.,
Remote Desktop Protocol from Microsoft and a host of other popular connectivity protocols. Please refer
to the Software User’s Guide for information about connection protocols supported by your model.
Power Button
2 USB Ports
Smart Card Reader
Optional
MIC
Audio Line Out
Pedestal
WLAN Optional

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Introduction 7
Features
The product is equipped with a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port that gives an instant connection to a multi-
user Windows NT application server. Also provided with serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-I Ports. USB and
PS/2 compatible keyboard/Mouse ports are available for quick setup and use.
Optional Features
Smart Card reader
Wireless LAN
3rd Serial Port
VESA Mounting Brackets
Internal Speaker (4 Ohms 1.5W)
Note: The optional features cannot be upgraded in the field. Please contact the reseller or dealer from
whom you purchased the product for information about optional features.

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Installation 8
Installation
This chapter describes hardware installation of the product.
Step One: Unpack
Unpack the unit taking care not to drop the product whilst removing from the packaging.
The carton in which the product was shipped to you contains the following:
Itona Fxx Series Thin Client
AC –DC Power Adapter 12V / 5A
Pedestal Set
Power Cord ( Optional )
DVI - to VGA Cable ( Optional )
Mouse (Optional )
VESA Mounting Brackets ( Optional)
Hardware Installation Guide
When you open the carton, if you find any discrepancy between the contents of the carton and the
above list, contact the dealer or reseller from whom you have purchased the product, immediately.
NOTE:PLEASE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL CARTON AND PACKING MATERIAL.THEY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO
AVOID DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT (IF REQUIRED IN FUTURE).
Step Two: Prepare
1. The site where you want to install the product must have the following
100~240V AC, 1.2A, 50/60 Hz, 3-pin power Inlet for Power adapter (Itona Fxx Series).
NOTE:ENSURE THAT THE POWER INLET PLUG IS PROPERLY REGULATED AND EARTHED.AFLOATING
GROUND /CHASSIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Fix the pedestals at the bottom of the Itona Fxx Series
Well ventilated, clean, dry and dust free atmosphere
Specified environmental conditions (refer to the section on specifications )
Table or desk of suitable size.
2. Place the product on the table in a location that provides quick and easy access to the power Inlet
plug to shutdown the power in emergencies.
3. Ensure a minimum space of 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of the unit for efficient convection cooling.
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Step Three: Connect accessories and power
NOTE:BEFORE CONNECTING ANY CABLES,ENSURE POWERCABLE IS UNPLUGED FROMTHE UNIT. PLEASE
USE 6A (MIN) /250V AC0.75 sq mm, H05VV-F CERTIFIED POWER CORD.
Pictures below show the various connectors available on the rear panel of the client.
Itona Fxx
Rear view
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2-USB PORT
USB ports closed (when internal
USB, WLAN, SCR and COM3
equipped)
COM PORT 1
VGA2 / DVI PORT
PS/2 KBD
DC POWER IN 12V / 5A
EHTERNET PORT
USB port
COM PORT 2
VGA PORT
PS/2 MOUSE PORT
COM PORT 3
( OPTIONAL )

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The table below identifies the devices to be used with each connector of the client.
Instructions to connect various accessories
Connector Symbol
Connect the DVI cable from your display unit to the DVI-I port
Connect the video cable from your display unit to the video port
Connect USB devices to the USB ports
Connect external powered speakers to the audio output(LINE
OUT) port
Connect microphone to the Microphone input port
Connect PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 Keyboard port
Connect PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 Mouse port
Connect serial devices to the COM ports
Connect LAN cable to the RJ45 Ethernet port
Connect DC 12v 5.0A Power Adapter to DC Jack
12V / 5A
Caution: Ensure that COM1, COM2, COM3, VGA, and DVI Ports are adequately fastened with the screws
provided with the cables.
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Step Four: Connect to the Server
The Thin Client can be physically connected to the server/network in three ways:
LAN connection through TCP/IP
Direct connection through RS232
Dial-in remote connection through a modem
LAN connection through TCP/IP
Connect one end of a 10/100/ 1000 cable to the LAN port of the client. Connect the other end to a LAN
hub as shown in the figure below.
LAN Connection through TCP/IP
ICA Server
Ethernet
HUB
10/100Base-T
Host 2 Workstation Host 1
Winlinx
Thin Client

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Direct Connection through RS232
Connect one end of an RS232 cross cable to a serial port of the client. Connect the other end to a serial
port of the server as shown in the figure below.
Direct Connection through RS232
Dial-In Remote Connection through a Modem
Connect one end of an RS232 straight cable to a serial port of the client. Connect the other end to a
modem as shown in the figure below.
Modem
Server
COM
PORT
COM
PORT
Modem
PSTN
RS232CSTRAIGHT
Winlinx
Thin Client
RS232CSTRAIGHT
Dial-In Remote Connection through Modem
Press the power button to power up the Itona Fxx Series. The front panel LED lights up and the client
boots up with a BEEP sound and takes you to the Connection Manager screen. Refer to the Software
User’s Guide for configuring the client.
Server
COM
PORT
Winlinx
COM
PORT
RS232C CROSS
Thin Client

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Specifications 13
Specifications
Hardware
Processor : VIA nano U3300 1.2GHz
Chipset VIA VX900
VGA Memory: Shared Video Memory 128MB min 512max
Flash : SATA Min support 512MB, 4GB Max
RAM: DDRIII SODIMM 1066MHz Min Support 1GB
Network : 10/100/1000Mbps
Maximum Display resolution: VGA –2048x1536 @75Hz, 16/32 bits max.
DVI-I - 1920 X 1200 @60Hz 16/32 Bits max.
Power Supply : External 12V / 5.0A Adapter
Smart Card reader (Optional)
Wireless LAN (Optional)
3rd COM Port (Optional)
Inbuilt Speaker 4 Ohms 1.5W (Optional)
Mechanical
Height: 228 mm.
Width: 50 mm.
Depth: 230 mm.
Weight: 3.0 Kg (max)
Environmental Operating
Operating temperature : + 5oC to +40oC ( Horizontal & Vertical position)
Storage temperature: - 20o C to +65oC
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Electrical –External Power Adapter
Line Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Line Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Power Inlet: 1.5A, 3-pin power plug (IEC 320)
Power Output : 12 V / 5A max

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Regulatory Certifications 14
Regulatory Certifications
RoHS

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Connectors and Cables 15
Connectors and Cables
Connectors
The following tables provide pin details for various connectors on the rear panel of the client.
COM Port
9-pin D-type male connector. RS232C compatible, operating at 115.2K baud maximum
Pin
Signal
Description
1
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
2
RxD
Receive Data
3
TxD
Transmit Data
4
DTR
Data Terminal
Ready
5
GND
Signal Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
7
RTS
Request To Send
8
CTS
Clear To Send
9
NC
Not Connected
10/100/1000 LAN Port
RJ-45 modular 8-pin jack. 10/100/1000 Mbps
Pin
Signal
1
TxD+
2
TxD-
3
RxD+
6
RxD-
Video Port
15-pin D-type female connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Red
6
Red return GND
11
No Connection
2
Green
7
Green return GND
12
No Connection
3
Blue
8
Blue return GND
13
Horizontal Sync
4
No Connection
9
No Connection
14
Vertical Sync
5
GND
10
No Connection
15
No Connection
1 5
6 9
1 8
5 1
10 6
15 11

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DVI-I Port
Pin C1 to C5 carry the analogue signal.24+ 5 pin DVI Connector.
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Port
Mouse / Keyboard connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Mouse / KBD data
4
VCC
2
NC
5
Mouse / KBD Clock
3
GND
6
NC
Audio Port
Line Out/Mic ports
Standard audio jacks.
USB Port 2.0
4-pin series-A receptacle. 4~ 5 ports depending on the model.
Pin
Signal
1
VCC
2
D-
3
D+
4
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TMDS Data2-
16
Hot Plug Detect
2
TMDS Data2+
17
TMDS Data0-
3
TMDS Data2/4
Shield
18
TMDSData0+
4
TMDS Data 4-
19
TMDSData0/5
Shield
5
TMDS Data 4+
20
TMDS Data 5-
6
DDC Clock
21
TMDS Data 5+
7
DDC Data
22
TMDS Clock Shield
8
Analog Vertical
Sync
23
TMDS Clock +
9
TMDS Data1-
24
TMDS Clock -
10
TMDS Data1+
C1
Analog Red
11
TMDS Data1/3
Shield
C2
Analog Green
12
TMDS Data3-
C3
Analog Blue
13
TMDS Data3+
C4
Analog Horizontal
Sync
14
+5 V Power
C5
Analog Ground
(analog R, G & B
return)
15
Ground(for+5V)
6 5
4 3
2 1

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Cables
10/100/1000 LAN Cable
Cross Connection - (Without Hub)
Straight Connection - (With Hub)
COM Port (Serial Port) Cables
Serial devices like modems/printers use 25 pin D-type connectors for RS232 connections. In order to
connect an RS232 device with a 25-pin connector, 9-pin connector signals must be converted to 25-pin
connector signals as shown in the following diagram.
9-pin to 25-pin Cross Connection
TXD+ 1 3 RXD+
TXD- 2
2 TXD-
RXD+ 3 1 TXD+
RXD- 6
6 RXD-
RJ45
Pin RJ45 Pin
TXD+ 1 1 TXD+
TXD- 2
6 RXD-
RXD+ 3 3 RXD+
RXD- 6
2 TXD-
RJ45
Pin RJ45 Pin
9 Pin
Connector 25 Pin
Connector
3RXD
2TXD
5CTS
4RTS
6DSR
7SGND
8DCD
20 DTR
TXD 3
RXD 2
RTS 7
CTS 8
DSR 6
SGND 5
DCD 1
DTR 4
(Thin Client)

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9-pin to 25-pin Straight Connection
7
4
3
5
1
2
6
8
4
20
2
7
8
3
6
5
9 Pin
Connector
(Thin Client)
25 Pin
Connector
RTS
DTR
TXD
GND
DCD
RXD
DSR
CTS
RTS
DTR
TXD
GND
DCD
RXD
DSR
CTS

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Troubleshooting 19
Troubleshooting
This chapter contains solutions for problems you may encounter while using the product.
Problem
Solution
The Power-LED on front
panel does not glow when
the client is switched on.
Ensure that the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet.
Check the fuse in the power-plug, if available.
There is no display, though
the power-indicating LED
glows.
Ensure that the video cable is properly connected.
The mouse (or keyboard)
does not work when the
client is switched on.
Ensure that the mouse (or keyboard) is plugged into the
correct PS/2 port on the rear panel