Appendix A
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Panel PC 2200 built-in devices User's manual V 1.05 Translation of the original documentation
Appendix A
A.1 MTCX
The MTCX controller (FPGA processor) is located on the mainboard (part of each system unit) of the APC2200
and PPC2200 device.
MTCX
Figure 155: MTCX controller - Position
The MTCX is responsible for the following monitoring and control functions:
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Switching on (power OK sequencing) and power failure logic
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Watchdog handling (NMI and reset handling)
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Temperature monitoring
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Fan control
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Handling/Coordination of keys and LEDs (matrix keyboard of B&R panels)
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Advanced desktop operation (buttons, USB forwarding)
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Daisy chain display operation (touch screen, USB forwarding)
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Panel locking mechanism (configurable via the B&R Control Center - ADI driver)
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Backlight control of a connected B&R display
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Calculating statistical data: Power-on cycles, power-on hours and fan hours (resolution: 15 min)
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SDL data transfer (display, matrix keyboard, touch screen, service data, USB)
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LED status indicators (Power, HDD, Link, Run)
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Optimal default BIOS settings are reported to BIOS by the MTCX depending on the existing hardware.
The functions of the MTCX can be extended by upgrading the firmware
4)
. The version can be read in BIOS or in
approved Microsoft Windows operating systems using the B&R Control Center.
4)
Available for download from the Downloads section of the B&R website (
).
