Xycom 1614 Series Installation instructions

1614 Series
INDUSTRIAL RACK MOUNT PC
Hardware Guide

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United States FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EMI Compliance Statement:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For European Users: WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
INSTALLATION: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY WARNING
The connection of non-shielded equipment interface cables to this equipment will invalidate FCC EMI and European Union
EMC compliance and may result in electromagnetic interference and/or susceptibility levels which are in violation of regu-
lations which apply to the legal operation of this device. It is the responsibility of the system integrator and/or user to ap-
ply the following directions which relate to installation and configuration:
All interface cables must include shielded cables. Braid/foil type shields are recommended. Communication cable connec-
tors must be metal, ideally zinc die-cast backshell types, and provide 360 degree protection about the interface wires. The
cable shield braid must be terminated directly to the metal connector shell, ground drain wires alone are not adequate.
Protective measures for power and interface cables as described within this manual must be applied. Do not leave cables
connected to unused interfaces or disconnected at one end. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
EMC compliance is, in part, a function of PCB design. Third party add-on AT/XT peripheral PCB assemblies installed within
this apparatus may void EMC compliance. FCC/CE compliant PCB assemblies should always be used where possible. Xycom
Automation can accept no responsibility for the EMC performance of this apparatus after system integrator/user installation
of PCB assemblies not manufactured and/or expressly tested and approved for compliance by Xycom Automation. It is the re-
sponsibility of the system integrator/user to ensure that installation and operation of such devices does not void EMC compli-
ance.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CPU REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION:
Use caution when removing the CPU from its board. After removing the DRAM, carefully slide the CPU from its position
without bumping or bending components behind or around the CPU.
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Table of Contents
1.Product Overview ...........................6
Product Features...............................................7
Locating Components and Connectors....................................8
External Views..............................................8
Opening the Unit ...........................................12
Internal View..............................................14
Product Mounting and Dimensions .....................................15
Creating a Customized Logo ........................................16
Product Specifications and Ratings .....................................17
Environmental .............................................17
Cooling Fan Capacityb.........................................17
Electrical ................................................17
Unit Weight ..............................................17
Regulatory Compliance.........................................17
Safety Agency Approvals........................................17
2.Hardware Options ..........................18
Connecting External Options ........................................18
System Memory ..............................................18
ISA/PCI Expansion .............................................20
Internal Drive Options ...........................................21
3.Installation . .............................24
Environmental Considerations .......................................24
System Power .............................................24
Excessive Heat .............................................25
Electrical Noise .............................................25
Line Voltage Variation .........................................25
Location and Enclosure.........................................26
Installing the Unit .............................................26
Rack-Mounting ............................................26
Wall-Mounting.............................................29
The Power Supply .............................................30
Creating a DC Power Supply Cable...................................30
4.Maintenance .............................32
Preventive Maintenance ..........................................32
Product Repair Program ..........................................32
Replacing Fan ...............................................33
Cleaning Air Filters .............................................33
Spare Parts .................................................34
5.Troubleshooting . ..........................35
Repairing the Unit .............................................35
Troubleshooting Charts ...........................................35
General Operational Problems .....................................36
BIOS Error Messages ..........................................37
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6.System Configuration ........................40
Pin Assignments ..............................................40
AC Input Power Connector.......................................40
DC Input Power Connector ......................................40
Parallel Connector ...........................................40
COM1 Serial Connector, RS-232 ....................................41
COM2 Serial Connector, RS-232 ...................................42
PS/2 Keyboard Connector (on front panel and K side of Y cable)....................42
PS/2 Mouse Connector (on front panel and M side of Y cable).....................42
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (on rear) ..............................43
Ethernet (LAN RJ45) Port........................................43
VGA Connector ............................................44
System Interrupts (IRQs) ..........................................44
SBC-370 Board.............................................44
SBC-SLOT1 Board ...........................................45
DMA Channel Assignments ........................................45
SBC-370 ................................................45
SBC-SLOT1 ..............................................46
Memory Map ...............................................46
SBC-370 1st MB Memory Address Map ................................46
SBC-SLOT1 1st MB Memory Address Map ...............................46
I/OMap..................................................47
SBC-370 ................................................47
SBC-SLOT1 ..............................................48
AGP VGA Controller ............................................49
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1Product Overview
The Xycom Automation 1614 Industrial rack mount PC puts the power and versatility
of a PC-compatible computer in an industry standard package that is ideal for the
factory floor and other industrial applications. The 1614 industrial rack mount PC
meets the requirements of a wide variety of applications where both a powerful PC
and a durable industrial enclosure are required.
The system integrates the computer card cage, mass storage options, and power
supply options in a truly industrial standard 19" EIA form factor with rack mount 4U
height. The open architecture design accepts ISA and PCI cards and a variety of
single-board computers. The 1614's design allows easy access to the boards, switches,
power supply, and drives.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
•Rack mount 4U height
•Choice of backplanes with eight ISA and four PCI or five ISA and seven PCI available
expansion slots
•Intel® Socket 370 Celeron® (SBC-370) and Slot 1 Pentium® III (SBC-SLOT1) processors
up to 550 MHz
•Up to 256 MB SDRAM
•AGP graphics controller with 4 MB video RAM
•PCI IDE Controller
•Built-in 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port
•Parallel, two RS-232, video, and one combined PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports on rear
•Lockable front door panel for preventing unwanted access
•PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors behind the lockable front door
•1.44 MB front accessible floppy or LS-120 drive
•Three 5.25" front accessible drive bays
•Internal hard drive up to 12 GB
•Preloaded with MS-DOS, Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT®
•Power-on switch with power indicator and reset switch behind the lockable door, also
includes HDD LED indicator(s)
•82 CFM cooling fan that dissipates heat in the chassis with replaceable and easy-to-clean
air filters in the front door to protect drives, connectors, and internal components from
excessive dust
•Hold-down clamp for protecting add-on cards against vibration
•Optional dual redundant 300 W AC and -48 V DC power supplies
Product Overview 7

LOCATING COMPONENTS AND CONNECTORS
External Views
Logo area: The front panel incorporates a logo panel that can be customized. Figure 7
depicts the label dimensions and provides the recommended requirements for a
customized label.
Case handles: These can be used to carry the 1614 and to maneuver it into position
when mounting.
Air filters: There are two air filters mounted in each side of the front door. These filters
separate particulate contaminants from the cooling air drawn into the 1614.
•Refer to page 33 for instructions on cleaning the air filters.
Access latch: Latches and locks the front panel door. The knob does not need to be
locked in order for the door to stay closed.
Note: When not being serviced, close and lock door.
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Figure 1. Front view with the
door closed.
A, Logo area
B, Case handles
C, Air filters
D, Access latch
A
D
B
CC

Power ON/OFF switch: This switch should be positioned to OFF (O) until the system is prop-
erly configured and connected to an appropriate power source.
Reset switch: This switch restarts the computer.
PS Reset switch: The power supply reset switch resets the power supply (PS) alarm trig-
gered by a power supply interruption. This switch is present only on units with dual
redundant 300 watt AC power supply.
Power LED indicator light: This LED glows green when power is applied to the 1614.
HDD1 LED indicator light: This LED glows green to indicate the hard drive is being accessed.
HDD2 LED indicator light: This LED glows green to indicate a second hard drive is being ac-
cessed (only if a second CPU is installed—not available at this time).
PS Alarm LED indicator light: This LED is available only with a dual redundant 300 watt AC
power supply unit and flashes when one of the power supplies malfunctions. To reset
the PS Alarm, press the PS Reset switch.
PS1 LED indicator light: This LED is available only with a dual redundant 300 watt AC
power supply unit and glows green when the first power supply is functioning
properly.
PS2 LED indicator light: This LED is available only with a dual redundant 300 watt AC
power supply unit and glows green when the second power supply is functioning
properly.
PS/2 mouse connector: A mouse can interface with the system through this six-pin
PS/2-compatible connector.
•Refer to page 42 for pin assignments for the mouse connector.
Note: Do not connect a mouse to this front connector if a mouse is plugged into the key-
board connector on the rear panel. Doing so may cause each mouse to operate improperly.
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Figure 2. Front view with the
door open.
A, Power ON/OFF switch
B, Reset switch
C, PS Reset switch
D, Power LED indicator light
E, HDD1 LED indicator light
F, HDD2 LED indicator light
G, PS Alarm LED indicator light
H, PS1 LED indicator light
I, PS2 LED indicator light
J, PS/2 mouse connector
K, PS/2 keyboard connector
L, 3.5" drive bays
M, 5.25" drive bays
N, Removable drive lock
A
D
G
H
E
F
I
B
C
J K
LMN

PS/2 keyboard connector: A keyboard can interface with the system through this six-pin
PS/2-compatible connector.
•Refer to page 42 for pin assignments for the keyboard connector.
Note: Do not connect a keyboard to this front connector if a keyboard is plugged into the key-
board connector on the rear panel. Doing so may cause the keyboards to operate improperly.
3.5" drive bays: These front accessible bays can hold up to two 3.5" storage devices, in-
cluding 1.44 MB floppy, LS-120, and internal hard drives.
5.25" drive bays: These bays hold up to three 5.25" mass storage devices, including
CD-ROM, CD-Writable, Zip, 5 GB tape, removable 6.4 GB hard, or removable 12 GB
hard drives.
Note: The 1614 holds a maximum of four IDE devices. Therefore, only two 5.25" mass
storage devices can be accommodated when both the LS-120 and internal hard drives are
installed in the 3.5" drive bays.
Removable drive lock: If a removable drive is installed in the system, it must be locked in
order to operate. The display above the lock displays an Owhen locked and a Uwhen
unlocked. The display also flashes when the removable hard drive is active.
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Power connector: For AC power units, the standard power cord must be securely posi-
tioned before turning power ON. The 1614's autoranging AC power supply requires no
switch adjustment. For -48 volt DC units, the positive, negative, and ground wires
must be properly connected to the corresponding holes.
•Refer to page 40 for power connector pin assignments.
•Refer to page 30 for proper AC power cord installation.
•Refer to page 30 for instructions on creating a DC power supply cable.
Parallel port: A printer usually interfaces with the system through this 25-pin connector.
•Refer to page 40 for parallel port pin assignments.
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector: Both a keyboard and a mouse can be connected to this
PS/2 compatible port through the Y adapter cable included with your unit; connect a
mouse into the cable labeled Mand a keyboard into the cable labeled K(see figure 4).
If connecting only a keyboard, you can connect directly to the PS/2 compatible connec-
tor on the rear of the unit. If connecting only a mouse, the mouse must be connected
using the Y adapter cable port labeled M.
•Refer to page 43 for the keyboard/mouse connector pin assignments.
Note: Do not connect a keyboard to this rear connector if a keyboard is plugged into the
keyboard connector on the front panel. Doing so may cause the keyboards to operate
improperly.
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Figure 3. Rear view.
A, Power connector
B, Parallel port
C, PS/2 keyboard and mouse
connector
D, COM1 serial connector,
RS-232
E, Ethernet port
F, Video connector
G, COM2 serial connector,
RS-232
H, Fan Outlet grille
A
H
B
GF
C
D
E
K
M
Figure 4. Y adapter cable for
rear keyboard and mouse
connector.

Note: Do not connect a mouse to this rear connector if a mouse is plugged into the key-
board connector on the front panel. Doing so may cause each mouse to operate
improperly.
COM1 serial connector, RS-232: This RS-232 compatible serial port is located right above the
PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector (see figure 3).
•Refer to page 41 for COM1 serial port pin assignments.
Ethernet port: This RJ45 connector provides a 10 BaseTX and 100 BaseTX autosensing
Ethernet connection.
•Refer to page 43 for Ethernet connector pin assignments.
Video connector: This 15-pin high-density female connector is used to connect a monitor
to the unit's video output.
•Refer to page 44 for video connector pinouts.
COM2 serial connector, RS-232: This RS-232 compatible serial port is located above the paral-
lel port (see figure 3).
•Refer to page 42 for COM2 serial port pin assignments.
Fan outlet grille: Unobstructed airflow is essential to proper ventilation and cooling of the
1614. Do not obstruct this outlet.
Opening the Unit
To prepare your unit for installation or to reconfigure an installed unit’s hardware op-
tions, you may want to upgrade the unit’s memory, add expansion cards, or change a
connector’s jumper setting. You will need to open the unit to access the motherboard.
To Open the Unit
Warning: You must disconnect the power cable and any other external cables con-
nected to the unit before opening the unit. To close the unit, perform the open unit
steps in reverse order.
1. Turn off the unit.
2. If the 1614 is mounted on its optional slide rails, slide it forward, out of the rack
or cabinet in which it is mounted.
3. Disconnect the power and any other cables connecting the 1614 to external devices.
4. Remove the 1614 from any rack or case in which it has been mounted.
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5. Remove the three Phillips-head screws from the top panel.
6. Tilt the front of the top panel upward, and then slide the panel back towards the
rear of the unit until it is free.
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Figure 5. Removing the top
cover.

Internal View
Backplane: Depending on your system, the backplane has either eight ISA and four PCI
or five ISA and seven PCI available expansion slots.
ISA/PCI expansion slots: Refer to page 20 for instructions on adding expansion cards.
CPU board: Refer to your board manual for information about the CPU board.
Power supply: The power supply is located in the rear of the unit. 300 watt AC power
supply is standard. Dual redundant 300 watt AC and -48 volt DC power supplies are
optional.
•Refer to page 17 for power supply specifications.
5.25" drive bays: Refer to page 21 for instructions on adding and removing 5.25" devices.
3.5" drive bays: Refer to page 22 for instructions on adding and removing 3.5" devices.
Speaker: This speaker provides buzzing alarms when signaled by software applications.
Cooling fan: This 82 CFM cooling fan dissipates heat in the chassis.
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Figure 6. Internal system
components.
A, Backplane
B, ISA/PCI expansion slots
C, CPU board
D, Power supply
E, 5.25" drive bays
F, 3.5" drive bays
G, Speaker
H, Cooling fan
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

PRODUCT MOUNTING AND DIMENSIONS
15 Product Overview
16.86 (428.24)
22.75
(577.85)
16.86 (428.24)
6.80
(172.7)
22.875
(581.03)
24.25
(615.95)
15.36
(390.14
)
11.74
(298.20)
8.12
(206.25)
4.50
(114.30)
19 (482.6)
7.00
(177.8)
(4U)
4.00
(101.6)
1.50
(38.1)
Front with door closed
Front
Top
Side
Rear
All dimensions are in inches (mm)
2.8
(71.12)
.9 (22.86)

CREATING A CUSTOMIZED LOGO
You may place a customized label on the unit. Figure 7 provides the dimensions and
recommended requirements for a customized label.
Once you have created a customized label, place it over the “Xycom Automation” label.
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2.17(55.12)
0.67(17.02)
0.12(3.05)R
™Figure 7. Customized logo.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND RATINGS
Environmental
Operating Nonoperating
Temperature 0C to 50C -20C to 60C
Humidity 20% to 80% RH, noncondensing 5% to 90% RH, noncondensing
Shocka2g peak acceleration, 11 msec duration 7.5g peak acceleration, 11 msec duration
Vibration
5 to 2000 Hz .5 g acceleration
0.081" peak to peak displacement
2g maximum acceleration
Altitude Sea level to 15,000 ft. Sea level to 50,000 ft.
aMounted by the flange only (not rail mounted).
Cooling Fan Capacityb
82 CFM with dust filters
bDoes not include power supply fans.
Electrical
Power supply 300 W AC 2 x 300 W AC Redundant -48 V DC
Rated input 115/230V AC, autoranging,
50-60 Hz, 7.0A (maximum) @
115V, 3.0A (maximum) @ 230V
115/230V AC, autoranging,
50-60 Hz, 7.0A (maximum) @
115V, 3.0A (maximum) @ 230V
DC [email protected]
Unit Weight
48.2 lbs (23 kg)
Regulatory Compliance
FCC, Class A
CE (pending)
Safety Agency Approvals
UL (pending)
cUL (pending)
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2Hardware Options
CONNECTING EXTERNAL OPTIONS
To attach peripherals and make other external connections to your unit, refer to pages
9-11 for connector locations and appendix A for pin assignments.
SYSTEM MEMORY
You can order your CPU factory-configured for many configurations of SDRAM. You
can reconfigure the SDRAM capacity by changing the SDRAM Double In-line Memory
Modules (DIMMs) on the unit's motherboard. Each of the 168-pin DIMM modules on
the unit's motherboard provides an interface for 256 MB of SDRAM. SDRAM sizes of
32, 64, 128, and 256 MB may be used.
The SBC-370 board has four DIMM modules, supporting up to 1 GB SDRAM.
The SBC-SLOT1 board has two DIMM modules, supporting up to 512 MB SDRAM.
Part numbers for SDRAM are on page 34.
To Install Memory
Warning: To prevent any component damage or injury, please make sure your 1614
unit is completely powered down before performing any installation or maintenance
and wear a ground wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
1. Open the unit as described on page 12.
2. Remove the hold-down bar by removing the seven screws securing it (two connect-
ing the hold-down bar to the 5.25" drive bay, two on the left side when facing the
front panel, and three on the right side when facing the front panel). Lift the bar
out of the unit.
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3. Insert memory vertically.
4. Lock into place.
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Figure 8. Installing memory.
A, DIMM Memory
B, Locking Mechanism
C, DIMM Socket
A
B
C
Figure 9. Memory installed.

ISA/PCI EXPANSION
The 1614 comes with a choice of backplanes: eight ISA and four PCI or five ISA and
seven PCI available expansion slots.
To Add ISA/PCI Cards
1. Check that the memory, I/O configuration, and processor requirements for the
board you want to install do not conflict with the CPU and memory maps of
boards already installed in your system. Refer to pages 44-48 for information about
the SBC-370 and SBC-SLOT1 boards.
Warning: To prevent any component damage or injury, please make sure your 1614
unit is completely powered down before performing any installation or maintenance
and wear a ground wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
2. Open the unit as described on page 12.
3. Remove the hold-down bar by removing the seven screws securing it (two connect-
ing the hold-down bar to the 5.25" drive bay, two on the left side when facing the
front panel, and three on the right side when facing the front panel). Lift the bar
out of the unit.
4. Remove the ORB cover for the slot that the card will occupy. Save the screw.
Note: When installing cards into a system equipped with the combination ISA/PCI
backplane, you may install an ISA card in the shared ISA/PCI slot or a PCI card in the PCI
slot immediately adjacent to it. Due to physical clearance limitations, you may NOT in-
stall an ISA card in the shared ISA/PCI slot and a PCI card in the adjacent PCI slot.
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Figure 10. Card assembly.

5. Slide the card into the slot. Push down on the card evenly until it firmly rests in
the card cage connectors.
Note: DO NOT force the card or apply uneven pressure.
6. Secure the card's ORB to the 1614 by replacing and tightening the screw that was
removed.
INTERNAL DRIVE OPTIONS
To Add or Replace 5.25" Devices
1. Check that the memory, I/O configuration, and processor requirements for the de-
vice you want to install do not conflict with the CPU and memory maps of boards
already installed in your system. If you must install an additional controller card,
verify that its requirements do not conflict either. Refer to pages 44-48 for informa-
tion about the SBC-370 and SBC-SLOT1 boards.
Warning: To prevent any component damage or injury, please make sure your 1614
unit is completely powered down before performing any installation or maintenance
and wear a ground wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
2. Remove the top cover as described on page 12.
3. Remove the hold-down bar by removing the seven screws securing it (two connect-
ing the hold-down bar to the 5.25" drive bay, two on the left side when facing the
front panel, and three on the right side when facing the front panel). Lift the bar
out of the unit.
4. Remove device and power cables if they're already connected to existing devices.
5. Remove the two screws securing the 5.25" drive bay to the front panel.
6. Slide the 5.25" drive bay approximately 1" towards the back of the chassis.
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