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Performing Internal Maintenance

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P1 PowerStation User Guide

3. Remove the four screws that secure the display.

4. Disconnect the backlight connector cable from the board.

5. Carefully lift the display to reveal the display connector.

6. Disconnect the display connector by gently pulling on the connector.

7. Remove the screw securing the backlight bulb to the display.

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display screws

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display connector

backlight bulb

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Summary of Contents for PowerStation P1

Page 1: ...POWERSTATION Model P1 User Guide S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 2: ...S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 3: ...POWERSTATION Model P1 User Guide CTC Parker Automation Phone 513 831 2340 50 W TechneCenter Drive Milford Ohio 45150 Technical Support 513 248 1714 A3 05087 102 S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 4: ...ld a problem occur with your hardware or with the software protection key CTC s standard product warranty covers these items for 15 months from the date of shipment from CTC Exceptions appear below Po...

Page 5: ...the application 4 Installing the PowerStation 5 Customer Support Services 5 Customer Technical Support 5 Technical Support Products 6 Product Support Program 6 Chapter 2 Understanding the P1 PowerStat...

Page 6: ...al Specifications 20 Electrical Specifications 21 Testing Specifications 21 Environmental Specifications 22 Faceplate Chemical Resistance 22 Replacement Components 23 Flash Drive 23 DRAM 23 Touch Scre...

Page 7: ...Selecting a Location 40 Environmental Guidelines 40 Faceplate considerations 40 Electrical Guidelines 40 Field terminal wiring requirements 40 Temperature Guidelines 41 Enclosure Guidelines 41 Backlig...

Page 8: ...the DRAM 54 Replacing the Touch Screen 55 Replacing the Backlight Bulb 55 Reassembling the PowerStation 57 Resolving Common Problems 59 Resolving Problems When Powering the Unit 59 Resolving AUTOEXEC...

Page 9: ...ronments The P1 PowerStation features a durable 5 7 STN color LCD or Mono LCD display an all in one PC board with a parallel port two serial ports and an Ethernet port The P1 PowerSta tion s PC archit...

Page 10: ...detailed information about the P1 PowerStation and describes how to configure install and use the unit It also contains infor mation about the PowerStation Shell Utility Please read this manual in its...

Page 11: ...owerStation please complete the following steps 1 Unpack the PowerStation and verify that you have received all the components you ordered The components that were shipped with the unit are listed on...

Page 12: ...ons Create an application If you are new to Interact read the Interact Getting Started Manual to learn more about the software This manual includes example applications you can modify and run providin...

Page 13: ...ry application has different support needs so CTC Parker offers a variety of support services designed to meet these needs CTC Parker offers three types of customer support services Customer Technical...

Page 14: ...m CTC Parker offers consulting services through our Professional Consulting Services PCS group Our PCS group can build your applica tion from the ground up by writing custom communications drivers or...

Page 15: ...able in a variety of configurations to fit the functionality and cost requirements of your application In this chapter you will learn about the P1 PowerStation s drive definitions and memory maps conn...

Page 16: ...Display The Monochrome touch screen displays up to 16 colors at 320 x 240 1 4 VGA Note On the Interact Settings dialog Run Mode Display tab you must set the Display Color to Gray Drive Definitions an...

Page 17: ...ation User Guide 9 P1 PowerStation Memory Map The following graphic illustrates how the P1 PowerStation allocates conventional memory and extended memory The range of address refer ences is listed nex...

Page 18: ...keyboard mouse port and an Ethernet connector The following graphic shows the available connectors on a typical P1 PowerStation Serial Ports The P1 PowerStation has two serial ports you can use to com...

Page 19: ...nly send or receive at one time For either configuration be careful not to connect any wires to unused connector pins Information on the specific connection required for the Interact driver you use is...

Page 20: ...5 protocol by default To change COM2 to the RS 232 C or Pin RS 232 C Signal RS 422 Signal RS 485 Signal 1 DCD data carrier detect TXD transmitted data TXD transmit ted data 2 RXD received data TXD tra...

Page 21: ...e diagrams The following graphics represent the pinouts and cable diagrams required for communicating with COM1 or COM2 using the RS 232 C protocol Also shown are cable diagrams for communicating with...

Page 22: ...ing to a PC To transfer files from a PC to the PowerStation connect a serial cable with a null modem to an available serial port on the PC Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the...

Page 23: ...he PowerStation Note The preferred way to configure the PowerStation is to use the Compact Flash Drive However you must have a PCMCIA card to do this If you want to use the Compact Flash Drive to conf...

Page 24: ...sing neither device to work properly 7 Save the AUTOEXEC BAT file and exit Super User mode 8 Reboot the PowerStation When the PowerStation Shell MAIN MENU appears select the SETTINGS menu 9 Select the...

Page 25: ...le This environment variable resides in the PowerStation s AUTOEXEC BAT When IPM finishes the download the PowerStation automatically reboots and MODE COM configures the COM port to the required baud...

Page 26: ...nter The PowerStation can interface to any parallel printer designed for use with IBM PC compatible computers Connect a printer to the port marked LPT using a standard IBM PC type parallel cable Pin S...

Page 27: ...plied keyboard adapter cable Using this cable allows the PowerStation to accept input from both the keyboard and the mouse Connect the keyboard adapter cable to the keyboard port on the PowerStation E...

Page 28: ...256 colors CPU ALi M6117C 40MHz 80386SX BIOS AMI 128KB Flash memory Memory 4 8 or 16 72 pin SIMM Storage 4MB Compact Flash field expandable and replaceable I O Ports 1 9 pin RS232 16C550 compatible 1...

Page 29: ...duces intense electrical noise arc welders etc Otherwise isolate the input power to the PowerStation from the equipment generating electrical noise Testing Specifications The P1 PowerStation conforms...

Page 30: ...the PowerStation can resist the chemicals listed in the table below with no visible effect Category Specifications Operating Tempera ture 32 to 113o F 0 to 45o C ambient air temp at case Storage Tempe...

Page 31: ...rries replacement SIMM modules The P1 PowerStation comes with a 4MB 72 pin SIMM standard but you can replace that module with either an 8MB or 16MB 72 pin SIMM for greater capacity If you have mounted...

Page 32: ...Power Supply The P1 PowerStation uses DC power to save space and limit the amount of heat generated by the unit However if you require the P1 PowerStation to use AC power you can purchase an AC power...

Page 33: ...lity software and the Touch Screen Calibration utility You will also learn about address and IRQ considerations as well as how to modify the AUTOEXEC BAT file if necessary Chapter Contents Powering Up...

Page 34: ...260VAC 50 440HZ power source 3 Move the power switch to the ON position Using the Shell Utility Prior to using the PowerStation you should understand the features avail able with the PowerStation Shel...

Page 35: ...lecting Screen Options To select screen options touch the menu item or move the cursor over the menu item you want to select and press the left mouse button A submenu of options appears that you can c...

Page 36: ...her UNKNOWN or EX TENDED RUNTIME MODULES Displays the abbreviated name of each Interact module installed with the application you are using on the Pow erStation For example if the Panel Toolkit Module...

Page 37: ...ed in the PWR CFG file on drive C flash disk Important The hardware configuration settings stored in the PWR CFG file are saved on drive C flash disk Do not delete this file or you will have to reset...

Page 38: ...ell and displays the Shell MAIN MENU DOWNLOAD ENABLE Use this option to enable or disable the serial ports for downloading projects and applications to the unit The Shell will not allow you to enable...

Page 39: ...System Information Select the SYS INFO button to provide information on system resources such as the Shell version number processor type installed memory etc Use this information to assist you during...

Page 40: ...werStation select YES to begin calibrating the touch screen See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 33 for more information about calibrating the touch screen Name Description SOFTWARE ID Identifies...

Page 41: ...by typing PSU and pressing the Enter key on the keyboard Calibrating the Touch Screen The PowerStation s touch screen is calibrated prior to leaving CTC However you may need to recalibrate the touch s...

Page 42: ...een 7 Repeat step 6 for each corner of the screen The calibration utility au tomatically advances the cursor to each corner 8 When you are finished press the Esc key to return to the calibration main...

Page 43: ...all drivers necessary to configure the Ethernet interface on the PowerStation A list of these files appears below File Name Description RSET8019 EXE A configuration utility you can use to change the...

Page 44: ...tation in a file called AUTOEXEC CTC IPXODI COM A Novell driver that supports the IPX protocol and other protocols over the same network NE2000 COM A Novell driver that supports the NE2000 protocol It...

Page 45: ...hese addresses Important The PowerStation reserves upper memory addresses from C8000 to CFFFF while addresses D0000 to EFFFF are available for use by expansion cards Be sure to follow these guidelines...

Page 46: ...r Guide IRQs 5 7 9 10 11 and 15 are available to adapter devices connected to the ISA bus The PowerStation configures these as shown in the table below IRQ Usage 3 COM2 4 COM1 5 7 9 10 Ethernet defaul...

Page 47: ...unit in a permanent location This chapter will help you select an appropriate loca tion for the unit provide instructions for creating a cutout for the unit and describe how to install the unit Chapt...

Page 48: ...iderations The PowerStation s faceplate is designed to the NEMA 4 IP65 European standard rating You should mount the PowerStation in a similar enclo sure to provide further protection The PowerStation...

Page 49: ...replace the backlight bulb of the PowerSta tion The PowerStation is designed to allow you to replace the faceplate and backlight bulb while the unit is mounted To do so requires you to mount the unit...

Page 50: ...aded area on the template referred to as the Panel Cutout Area To maintain the flatness of the mounting surface CTC Parker recommends that you cut out the Panel Cutout Area rather than punch it out 3...

Page 51: ...sh against the back of the faceplate 4 Gently insert the PowerStation into the cutout 5 Prepare the mounting hardware that was supplied with the unit Begin by threading each of the supplied metal clip...

Page 52: ...evices especially CPUs and memory chips are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharges ESD and fields Before you install the PC 104 adapter be sure to follow these simple precautions to protect y...

Page 53: ...on Important The PC 104 adapter kit includes an ESD wrist strap To prevent static discharge you must wear this wrist strap or an equivalent one connected to a good known earth ground 3 Copy the PowerS...

Page 54: ...4 card cover Snap off the side of the cover necessary for the PC 104 card connector to show through 9 Secure the PC 104 card cover to the backshell using the screws provid ed with the PC 104 adapter k...

Page 55: ...casionally need to perform routine main tenance on some of the PowerStation s components This chapter provides instructions on cleaning the touch screen replacing the flash drive and performing variou...

Page 56: ...eract device button slide etc Using the Compact Flash Drive The P1 PowerStation uses a removable Compact Flash Drive for storage purposes The Compact Flash Adapter allows you to remove the Compact Fla...

Page 57: ...ompact Flash Drive while the power is still on To do so will cause the unit to function improperly 2 Face the back left hand side of the unit and grasp the flash card 3 Remove the flash card from the...

Page 58: ...from ESD 1 To avoid electric shock always disconnect the power from your Pow erStation before you remove the backshell cover or separate the back shell from the front panel Do not touch any component...

Page 59: ...sconnect the unit from the power source 3 Remove the unit from the enclosure if installed 4 Place the unit on a static dissipater mat in a location free from dirt and moisture and protected against st...

Page 60: ...en or backlight bulb you do not need to remove the backshell Skip the remaining steps and refer to the appropriate section of this chapter For information on replacing the touch screen see page 55 for...

Page 61: ...l off the faceplate and lay it aside Disassembly is complete 12 Proceed to the specific configuration or replacement procedures you need to perform See Replacing the DRAM on page 54 See Replacing the...

Page 62: ...beginning on page 51 2 With the backshell removed locate the DRAM module which is locat ed below the power switch 3 Press outward on the two clips holding the DRAM module in place The module pushes ou...

Page 63: ...from its enclosure skip steps 3 and 4 of the above referenced steps on page 50 3 To install the new touch screen perform steps 6 through 13 of the re assembly procedure beginning on page 58 Note If yo...

Page 64: ...nector cable from the board 5 Carefully lift the display to reveal the display connector 6 Disconnect the display connector by gently pulling on the connector 7 Remove the screw securing the backlight...

Page 65: ...re beginning on page 58 to reinstall the touch screen Reassembling the PowerStation This section describes how to reassemble the PowerStation after you have finished performing internal maintenance on...

Page 66: ...e touch screen This ensures that the touch screen cable does not become pinched between the touch screen and the display 9 Place the touch screen on the display Be sure that the touch screen snaps ont...

Page 67: ...ions for booting up the PowerStation Resolving AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS problems Some bootup problems are caused by a corrupted or modified AUTOEXEC BAT or CONFIG SYS file CTC includes backup copie...

Page 68: ...of memory error on your development PC if you attempt to load IPM and MS DOS Edit at the same time If you encounter this error reduce the number of device drivers and or TSRs that reside in conventio...

Page 69: ...if the power switch is in the On position and the Power Station is operating correctly a If the PowerStation appears to be operating correctly the LED in dicator may be defective Contact your CTC equ...

Page 70: ...indicator on the front of the PowerStation is lit a If the PowerStation appears to be operating correctly adjust the contrast of the display by adjusting the potentiometer on the back of the unit nex...

Page 71: ...e problem persists contact your CTC equipment supplier or CTC s technical support for assistance After calibrating the touch screen it either does not work or follow your finger 1 Make sure a serial m...

Page 72: ...he Shell SETTINGS menu and ensure the COM port that the driver is using is selected c Make sure the COM2 hardware jumpers are selected for the par ticular protocol used with the driver 2 If the proble...

Page 73: ...er power up the Ethernet port does not work 1 Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in 2 Make sure the networking software is being loaded Check the AU TOEXEC BAT file See Resolving AUTOEXEC BAT and...

Page 74: ...Resolving Common Problems 66 P1 PowerStation User Guide S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 75: ...P1 PowerStation User Guide 67 Appendix A PowerStation Dimensional Drawings P1 Side View S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 76: ...68 P1 PowerStation User Guide Appendix A P1 Back View S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 77: ...P1 PowerStation User Guide 69 Appendix A P1 Top View 3 7 62mm 1 2 54mm 1 1 27 94mm 9 22 86mm 5 12 7mm 1 2 30 48mm S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 78: ...70 P1 PowerStation User Guide Appendix A S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 79: ...tion You need to adjust settings in Interact development and on the PowerStation To do this follow these steps a In Interact Settings select your application as the Startup Application b Under Applica...

Page 80: ...ers for Interact You can download the latest drivers from our FTP site 8 I am getting question marks on my Interact tools in run mode after using the Tag Editor Why You probably did not sort your tag...

Page 81: ...Product Support Program PSP members Please contact your local distributor for more infor mation about the PSP program 11 Will my Printer Drivers Utility for Interact version 4 X through Interact versi...

Page 82: ...74 P1 PowerStation User Guide Appendix B S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

Page 83: ...nter 18 connecting to a PC 14 connecting to a serial printer 16 Customer Support Services 5 D dimensions 67 display connector 56 display types color STN 8 monochrome 8 documentation standards 2 DRAM p...

Page 84: ...n Calibration 32 MODE COM 16 mouse PS 2 19 serial 15 mouse port See keyboard port O optional components AC power supply 24 PC 104 adapter 24 P P1 PowerStation connectors 10 disassembly 51 display type...

Page 85: ...ing a serial mouse 15 64 connecting to a PC 14 connecting to a serial printer 16 serial printer 16 Shell MAIN MENU 26 28 menu definitions 27 selecting screen options 27 Shell MAIN MENU Exit 33 Go To I...

Page 86: ...Index 78 P1 PowerStation User Guide Y Y2K compliance 71 S t o c k C h e c k c o m...

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