Xycom 9450 User manual

9450
Industrial PC/AT™
Computer System
P/N 99446-001E
 1997 XYCOM, INC. Printed in the United States of America

Xycom Revision Record
Revision Description Date
AManual Released 5/94
BManual Updated 7/95
CManual Update (incorporated PCN #188) 1/96
DManual Updated 5/96
EManual Updated 10/97
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1– Introduction..................................................................................................................1-1
Product Overview...........................................................................................................................1-1
Standard Features.........................................................................................................................1-2
Optional Features..........................................................................................................................1-2
Unpacking the System ..................................................................................................................1-3
Quick Start-Up..............................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2– Testing.........................................................................................................................2-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................................2-1
Checking System Setup................................................................................................................2-1
Phoenix BIOS ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Quadtel BIOS............................................................................................................................2-2
Initiating the Tests.........................................................................................................................2-2
Preparing for the Tests...................................................................................................................2-2
Running the Tests.........................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3– Installation...................................................................................................................3-1
System Components.....................................................................................................................3-1
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................3-1
Back Panel...............................................................................................................................3-4
Preparing the System for Use.........................................................................................................3-6
Installing/Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module.........................................................................3-7
Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module ...................................................................................3-8
Re-installing the Slide-Out Computer Module................................................................................3-8
Installing Internal Hardware Options ................................................................................................3-9
Installation and Removal of the CPU Board...................................................................................3-9
Installing the RADAR Card........................................................................................................ 3-11
Installing PC Boards ................................................................................................................ 3-12
Installing External Hardware Options............................................................................................. 3-13
Keyboards .............................................................................................................................. 3-13
Serial Mouse........................................................................................................................... 3-14
Installing Operating Systems........................................................................................................ 3-15
Installing the 8x14 Font TSR........................................................................................................ 3-15
Installing Drivers.......................................................................................................................... 3-15
Video Drivers........................................................................................................................... 3-15
Mouse Drivers ......................................................................................................................... 3-15
Touch Screen Drivers ............................................................................................................... 3-16
Miscellaneous Drivers .............................................................................................................. 3-16
Installing the Serial Port FIFO Control ........................................................................................... 3-16

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Installing the System into a Panel................................................................................................. 3-17
Mounting Considerations .......................................................................................................... 3-17
System Power......................................................................................................................... 3-18
Heat ....................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Excessive Noise...................................................................................................................... 3-19
Excessive Line Voltage............................................................................................................ 3-19
Mounting the 9450................................................................................................................... 3-19
Available Power........................................................................................................................... 3-20
Chapter 4– Programmable Keypad Interface Module Utility..........................................................4-1
Loading the PKIM Utility ................................................................................................................4-1
Using the Programmable Keypad Utility ..........................................................................................4-1
Startup .....................................................................................................................................4-2
Utility Batch Mode.....................................................................................................................4-2
Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................4-3
Exit..........................................................................................................................................4-3
Files Menu................................................................................................................................4-3
Macros Menu............................................................................................................................4-4
Upload Menu.............................................................................................................................4-6
Download Menu.........................................................................................................................4-7
Utilities Menu............................................................................................................................4-7
Codes ..........................................................................................................................................4-8
Chapter 5 – Maintenance ...............................................................................................................5-1
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................5-1
Replacing the External Battery .......................................................................................................5-2
Spare Parts List............................................................................................................................5-2
Product Repair Program/Returning a Unit to Xycom..........................................................................5-3
Preparing the Unit for Shipment...................................................................................................5-3
Appendix A – Technical Specifications..........................................................................................A-1
Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................................A-1
Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................A-2
Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................................................A-2
Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/ Inserts........................................................................B-1
Appendix C – Pinouts.....................................................................................................................C-1
COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors ..............................................................................................C-1
VGA Connector.............................................................................................................................C-1
Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) .......................................................................................................C-2
Keyboard Connectors ....................................................................................................................C-2
Speaker Jack................................................................................................................................C-3

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Product Overview
The 9450 Industrial Computer System puts the power and versatility of an IBM
PC/AT™-compatible computer in a package that makes sense for the factory floor and
other harsh environments. The Xycom 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System features
an open architecture to meet a variety of applications that require both a powerful PC and
a durable industrial enclosure. The system integrates a computer card cage, mass storage,
display, keypads, and power supply in a truly industrial form factor.
The 9450 system includes a seven-slot passive backplane, an SVGA monitor, hard and
floppy disk drive facilities, and data entry and function keypads. The front panel is sealed
to NEMA 4/NEMA 12 standards, and the CRT is protected with an impact-resistant
Lexan shield. The open-architecture design accepts IBM PC-, XT-, or AT-compatible
cards.
The system comes with a 486, 5x86, or Pentium® computer installed (configuration de-
termined upon order). The processor board combines all the functions of a complete IBM
PC/AT-compatible computer on a single, industrially-hardened circuit board.
The system’s “works in a module” design allows easy access to the boards, switches,
power supply and disk drives. The module is easily removed by loosening three thumb
screws and sliding the module out.
The 9450 supports a variety of industrial software packages including the following:
•SoftScreen PC/AT
•6200
•Aimax-Plus
•CELLworks
•CITECT
•Control View*
•Direct Factory
•Fix/DMACS
•Factory Link
•FloPro
•Genesis
•Intouch
•ModSoft
•OI-2000
•Paragon 500*
•PCIM
•Screen Ware2
•Viewpoint
The software list is continually expanding. Consult Xycom for additional listings.

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*Note
The 8x14 character font set has been removed from the Quadtel BIOS used on the
AT4+ CPU board. This font set is now emulated to support most applications. If your
application does not display 8x14 characters correctly, install the TSRFONT.COM
file. See Chapter 3 for installation instructions.
Standard Features
The 9450 offers the following standard features:
•486, 5x86, or Pentium CPU
•Seven-slot PC/AT passive backplane (four full length, two half length, and one ¾
length AT slots); Six slots available on 486 configuration; Five slots available on
Pentium configuration
•14" high-resolution SVGA color monitor
•32 data-entry and 20 function keys
•IDE hard disk
•MS-DOS®
•Slide-out computer module
•150-watt power supply
•IBM PC/AT/XT compatibility
•External printer port
•External COM1 and COM2 ports
•Rugged front panel sealed to meet both NEMA 4/NEMA 12 specifications when
panel-mounted
Optional Features
The following optional items are also available with the 9450:
•Solid State FLASH drives
•Larger hard disk drives
•Touch Screen
•SoftScreen operator interface software
•External full-stroke keyboard (4100-KB2)
•RADAR card with isolated RS-232C/RS-485 serial ports (9000-RAD)
•Various sealed rack- or panel-mount keyboards (8000-KBX)

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•Microsoft®Windows®3.11 (4100-WIN)
•Pre-installed Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT™ operating systems
•Built-in mouse
Unpacking the System
When you remove the 9450 from its shipping carton, verify that you have the parts listed
below. Save the box and inner wrapping in case you need to reship the unit.
•9450 unit
•Miscellaneous Accessories and documentation kit, which includes:
•Documentation for the operating system that has been pre-installed
•Power cable
•Diagnostic software disk
•16 nuts
•9450 user manual
•CPU manual
•Business reply card
•Video driver disk
If you ordered the system with SoftScreen installed, the documentation kit will include the
following:
•SoftScreen Runtime System disks
•Software protection key
•SoftScreen Runtime Engine manual
•Registration card
If you ordered the system with a touch screen installed, you will also receive a touch
screen driver disk and manual.
Quick Start-Up
Warning
Turn off power to the unit and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments
to the inside or outside of the computer.
Warning
If the battery is disabled, when it is re-enabled the system must be powered up for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Failure to follow this procedure may result in premature bat-
tery failure.

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Note
If a touch screen has been factory installed, there is an AT adapter board plugged into
the backplane in slot 5. Connect the 9-pin cable from the monitor side to the 9-pin con-
nector in slot 5.
To prepare the system for use, perform the following steps.
1. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.
2. Connect the PWR/Key 15-pin cable to the PWR/Key female receptacle located
above the power receptacle.
3. Attach the power cord from the monitor to the power receptacle. Attach the power
cord power receptacle to a properly grounded 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz outlet. Attach
the power cord to the lower power receptacle.
4. Connect the 9-pin DB connector which is attached to the touch screen adapter board
located in slot 5 (optional feature).
5. Turn on power to the unit by pressing the ON/OFF switch. The system will boot up at
the C: prompt if MS-DOS is properly installed on drive C.
6. Set the contrast and brightness controls on the back panel to the desired levels.
7. Install the application software via drive A, located behind the access door on the
front panel.

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Chapter 2 – Testing
Introduction
Diagnostic tests are provided to verify operation of 9450 system hardware functions. If
any of these tests fail, either you do not have the correct default setting or there is a sys-
tem failure. Check the default settings and run the tests again. If there is a failure, contact
Xycom’s Product Repair & Customization (PR&C) Department (see Chapter 5).
Note
Unexpected failures may occur if Xycom diagnostics are run with device drivers or
memory resident programs installed on the system. Remove these before running any
diagnostics tests.
Checking System Setup
You want to ensure that the Setup Menu is configured properly (factory-set configura-
tion). The way you access the Setup Menu depends on the CPU board installed in your
system.
Phoenix BIOS
If the CPU board has a Phoenix BIOS, press F2 when prompted to enter the Setup Menu.
Make the necessary changes by following the on-screen directions. General instructions
for navigating through the Setup screens are described below:
•ÅÆ select a menu. Once you’ve selected a menu, press ENTER to validate your se-
lection.
•ÇÈ select an item in the menu. Once you’ve selected an item, press ENTER to vali-
date your selection.
•ESC exits the menu. You are prompted to save changes.
•+/- change values.
•ENTER selects a sub-menu.
•F9 automatically configures the system with the default values. These values are de-
fined by the system configuration and the values are set in the Setup Menu.
•F10 loads previous values.

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Quadtel BIOS
If the CPU board has a Quadtel BIOS, press CTRL+ALT+S simultaneously to access the
Setup Menu. Follow the on-screen directions to make changes. Press F10 to save
changes, and ESC to exit. Refer to the CPU manual for more information on the Setup
Menu.
Initiating the Tests
You need the following equipment to test your system:
•Xycom System Test Disk – 3.5-inch, DS/HD disk (bootable)
•IBM PC/AT-compatible keyboard
•Centronics-compatible printer cable
•Parallel printer (Centronics-style interface)
•Two serial loopback test connectors (refer to Figure 2-1 for pinout)
•Scratch disk formatted 3.5 -inch, DS/HD (1.44 Mbyte)
Preparing for the Tests
Perform the steps below before starting the system test:
1. Place the CPU board jumpers and switches to the factory set positions. The numbers
in parenthesis are the pins onto which to install the jumper, (e.g. J1 (3-4) indicates
the jumper is on pins 3 and 4 of J1). Refer to your CPU manual for jumper and
switch settings.
2. Plug the female end of the AC power cable into the rear of the unit and the male end
into a properly grounded outlet.
3. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.
4. Connect the PWR/key 15-pin cable to the Pwr/key female receptacle located above
the power receptacle.
5. Attach the monitor power cord from the monitor to the power receptacle
6. Connect the serial loopback connector(s) and the printer cable to the appropriate
connectors and connect a PC/AT-compatible keyboard to a keyboard connector. Fig-
ure 2-1 illustrates the wiring necessary for the loopback connection.