Vxl Itona TC73yy Installation manual

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Itona TC73yy
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
Copyright and Trademark notices
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law.
All Trademarks are acknowledged.
Document Number: 600 0101 858 90 A01
First Edition: January 2008

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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.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help.
Each Thin Client is equipped with a FCC compliance label that shows only the FCC identification
number. 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.
•Sound Power Level is less than 60dB (A), when measured according to ISO 7779.

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Preface 4
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Itona TC73yy Series Thin Client. This guide contains information to setup
and use the hardware of Itona TC73yy 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......................................................................................................................................................13
Connectors and Cables ...................................................................................................................14
Connectors..................................................................................................................................................14
COM Port...................................................................................................................................................14
Printer Port (Parallel).................................................................................................................................14
10/100 LAN Port........................................................................................................................................15
Video and DVI Port....................................................................................................................................15
Mouse / Keyboard Port..............................................................................................................................16
Audio / Microphone Port............................................................................................................................16
USB Port....................................................................................................................................................16
Cables .........................................................................................................................................................17
10/100 LAN Cable.....................................................................................................................................17
COM Port (Serial Port) Cables..................................................................................................................17
Printer Cable..............................................................................................................................................18
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 operating systems.
This guide covers installation and hardware details of Itona TC73yy Series.
Itona TC73yy
Itona TC73yy 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.

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Introduction 7
Features
The product is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port that gives an instant connection to a multi-user
Windows NT application server. Also provided are serial, parallel and video display ports. USB and PS/2
compatible keyboard/Mouse ports are available for quick setup and use.
Optional Features
•Smart Card reader
•Wireless LAN
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 TC73yy Series Thin Client
•Pedestal Set
•Power Cord ( Optional )
•Mouse (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
2.
•100~240V AC, 1.2A, 50/60 Hz, 3-pin power Inlet for client (Itona TC73yy).
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 TC73yy.
•Well ventilated, clean, dry and dust free atmosphere
•Specified environmental conditions (refer to the section on specifications )
•Table or desk of suitable size.
3. 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.
4. 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 POWER CABLE IS UNPLUGED FROM THE 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 TC73yy
Rear view
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MIC
AUDIO LINE OUT
2 – USB PORT
LPT PORT
VGA2 / DVI PORT
PS/2 KBD
AC POWER IN
AUDIO LINE IN
EHTERNET PORT
COM PORT 2
COM PORT 1
VGA PORT
PS/2 KBD

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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
9Connect the DVI cable from your display unit to the DVI port DVI
9Connect the video cable from your display unit to the video port
9Connect USB devices to the USB ports
9Connect external powered speakers to the audio output(LINE
OUT) port
9Connect an external audio device to the Microphone( LINE IN)
input port
9Connect microphone to the Microphone input port
9Connect PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 Keyboard port
9Connect PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 Mouse port
9Connect serial devices to the COM ports
9Connect parallel printer to the parallel port
9Connect LAN cable to the RJ45 Ethernet port
Caution: Ensure that COM1, COM2, VGA, DVI and Parallel 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
RS232C STRAIGHT Winlinx
Thin Client
RS232C STRAIGHT
Dial-In Remote Connection through Modem
Press the power button to power up the Itona TC73yy. 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 C7 ™ nanoBGA2 1GHz
•VGA Memory: Shared Video Memory 64MB max
•Flash : IDE 40 pin
•RAM: 128MB ~ 1GB DDRII 400/533MHz
•Smart Card reader (Optional)
•Wireless LAN (Optional)
Mechanical
Itona TC73yy
•Height: 228 mm.
•Width: 50 mm.
•Depth: 230 mm.
•Weight: 3.0 Kg (max)
Environmental Operating
•Temperature : + 5oC to +40oC
•Storage temperature: - 20o C to +65oC
•Humidity: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Electrical
•Line Voltage: 100V to 240V AC (+6, -10%)
•Line Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
•Power: 30W max
•Power Inlet: 1.2A, 3-pin power plug (IEC 320)

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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
Printer Port (Parallel)
25-pin D-type female connector. ECP/EPP compatible.
Pin Signal
1 STROBE
2 - 9 DATA 0 – 7
10 ACKNOWLEDGE
11 BUSY
12 PAPER END
15 ERROR
18 - 25 GROUND
1 5
6 9
13 1
25 14

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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
DVI Port
Pin C1 to C5 carry the analogue signal.24+ 5 pin DVI Connector.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TMDS Data2- 16 Hot Plug Detect
2 TMDS Data2+ 17 TMDS Data0-
3 TMDS Data2
Shield 18 TMDSData0+
4 No Connection 19 TMDS Data0Shield
5 No Connection 20 No Connection
6 DDC Clock 21 No Connection
7 DDC Data 22 TMDS Clock Shield
8 No Connection 23 TMDS Clock +
9 TMDS Data1- 24 TMDS Clock <
10 TMDS Data2+ C1 Analog Red
11 TMDS Data1
Shield C2 Analog Green
12 No Connection C3 Analog Blue
13 No Connection C4 Analog Horizontal
Sync
14 +5 V Power C5 Analog Ground
(analog R, G & B
return)
15 Ground(for+5V)
1 8
5 1
10 6
15 11

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Mouse / Keyboard Port
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Mouse / KBD data 4 VCC
2 NC 5 Mouse / KBD Clock
3 GND 6 NC
Audio / Microphone Port
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
6 5
4 3
2 1

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Cables
10/100 LAN Cable
Cross Connection - (Without Hub)
Straight Connection - (With Hub)
COM Port (Serial Port) Cables
Serial devices like modems and 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
Printer Cable
The following table shows the pin connections of the Standard Centronics parallel cable. Some
manufacturers change pin functions or polarity on their printers. For such printers, custom cables may
be necessary. Refer to your printer manual for cabling information in such cases.
Note: Please use certified shielded cable only.
1
2-9
10
11
12
15
18-25
- Strobe
+ Data Bits 0 - 7
- Acknowledge
+ Busy
+ Paper End
- Error
Ground
PARALLEL
PORT PARALLEL
DEVICE
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
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.
9Ensure that the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet.
9Check the fuse in the power-plug, if available.
•There is no display, though
the power-indicating LED
glows.
9Ensure that the video cable is properly connected.
•The mouse (or keyboard)
does not work when the
client is switched on.
9Ensure that the mouse (or keyboard) is plugged into the
correct PS/2 port on the rear panel