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VX121P/151P/171P(-QM57)

User’s manual rev.0.0 (Preliminary)

MU-C656.xxxxxxxxxx r.0.0-EN

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VX121P/151P/171P(-QM57)

User’s manual rev. 0.0

Preliminary

I.P.S. Sistemi Programmabili srl

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21040 Caronno Varesino (VA) Italy
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Page 1: ...68 VX121P 151P 171P QM57 User s manual rev 0 0 Preliminary I P S Sistemi Programmabili srl Via Piave 54 21040 Caronno Varesino VA Italy Tel 39 0331 980669 Fax 39 0331 980476 URL http www ipscomputers com Technical support and service support ipssistemi com Copyright 2011 All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...is In the continuation of this manual these equipments are called Panel PC The motherboard user s manual is provided with the Panel PC The motherboard is CP100 NRM model If problems occur contact I P S technical support The user s manuals are a part of the product Take care of these manuals and refer to them in the future for information about the Panel PC and the motherboard Target group This man...

Page 3: ...171P QM57 User s manual rev 0 0 Preliminary MU C656 xxxxxxxxxx r 0 0 EN 3 of 68 Timetable of the revisions Rev Description Applicable Date 0 0 Preliminary subject to change VX121P 151P 171P QM57 Rev 0 0 08 11 2011 ...

Page 4: ...5 4 Installing 20 4 1 Permitted mounting positions 21 4 2 Panel mounting with clamps 22 5 Connecting 26 5 1 Connecting 115 230Vac power supply 26 5 2 Uninterruptible AC power supply UPS 27 5 3 Connecting 24Vdc power supply option 28 5 4 Connecting the serial I O ports 30 5 5 Connecting the shields 30 5 6 Equipotential bonding 31 5 7 Connecting external keyboard mouse 31 5 8 Connecting USB devices ...

Page 5: ... 50 8 16 Audio controller 50 8 17 PCI expansion bus 51 8 18 Graphics controller 52 8 19 LCD display 52 8 20 Touchscreen 54 9 Maintenance 56 9 1 General 56 9 2 Spare parts 56 9 3 Replacing the motherboard 56 9 4 Installing removing an add on board 58 9 5 Replacing the Compact Flash disk CF 59 9 6 Replacing the 2 5 hard disk 60 9 7 Replacing the power supply 61 9 8 Replacing the battery 62 9 9 Check...

Page 6: ...f not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Caution Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Notice Notice indicates notes on use of equipment and useful practical tips Indicates also tha...

Page 7: ...ell as careful operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the product operates safely Caution For correct usage of the Panel PC observe the following indications Read carefully this manual and that of the motherboard before installing or using the Panel PC If on removing the Panel PC from its packaging you observe obvious signs of damage do not connect it and inform the I P S technical ...

Page 8: ...ction of the USB ports can be performed with the Panel PC on Avoid thermal shocks to the Panel PC Do not obstruct the ventilation slits Avoid turning the system ON and OFF frequently After shutting the system OFF do not turn it ON back again until the hard disk has come to a complete stop takes about 20 seconds Always use the proper power down procedures as required by your Operating System such a...

Page 9: ...r equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer The battery module contains lithium Do not attempt to dispose of it in a fire or incinerator do not overheat up to 80 C do not short circuit do not i nvert poles do not disassemble it the battery may explode Don t try to recharge the lithium battery the battery may explode Don t allow the battery to come in contact with water Always follow regulati...

Page 10: ...ormation contained in this document or the products cited in it Any reference to the compatibility with a PC personal computer does not warrant that any kind of software created for a PC works well with the Panel PC without fitting and or modifying it While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document I P S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors inaccura...

Page 11: ... does not constitute a sale of this intellectual property The End User must not copy disassemble or decompile the software programs The programs are supplied to the End User as they are with no guarantee of any sort either implicit or explicit including but not limiting the guarantees of adaptability to a particular task The End User is entirely responsible for the program quality and performance ...

Page 12: ...ucts from which the product identification marks have been removed or altered in some way Follow the procedure in the next paragraph to send the defective products I P S Sistemi Programmabili will repair them after having ascertained that the warranty conditions apply If the conditions for applying the warranty do not apply the product will still be repaired but debiting the repair costs The mater...

Page 13: ...2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard Industrial EN61000 6 4 EMC Generic Emission Standard Industrial EN55024 Immunity requirement ITE EN55022 Radio Disturbance requirement ITE Notice 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 The domestic environment is an environment where the use of bro...

Page 14: ...ent notify the carrier at once to initiate a damage claim Caution If on removing the Panel PC from its packaging you observe obvious signs of damage do not connect it and inform the I P S technical service If you have inspected and checked the product and if you are in order to install the Panel PC later put the Panel PC in its packaging with this manual and all the enclosed documentation Caution ...

Page 15: ...nectors 1 PCI expansion slot 5V 32bit short card Power supply 115 230Vac 50 60Hz 24Vdc option Front panel with IP65 level protection capabilities IP20 rear side protection 3 2 Description The VX121P 151P 171P QM57 is a powerful and compact Panel PC specially designed to meet the requirements for an industrial Human Machine Interface The chassis is constructed with an aluminium front panel and stee...

Page 16: ...roved temperature range The CF is easy removable opening a protection cover On the I O panel of the Panel PC there are 2 PS 2 style connectors for an external keyboard and mouse a 15 pin VGA connector a 24 pin DVI D connector 4 USB type A connectors USB rev 2 0 1 1 compliant up to 3 RS232 serial ports and 2 RJ45 connectors for Gigabit Ethernet ports A further USB type A connector is available on t...

Page 17: ...U C656 xxxxxxxxxx r 0 0 EN 17 of 68 Front view Pos Description Note 1 Led ON it indicates the Panel PC is ON 2 Led HD it indicates operation on HDD 3 LCD Display and touchscreen opt 4 USB connector Behind a protection cover except for True Flat panel version ...

Page 18: ... connector 115 230Vac or 24Vdc option 3 Compact Flash socket option protected by a cover 4 I O panel depends on the motherboard see picture 5 Power on switch Soft power ATX inside the hole 6 Reserved DB9 connector cut out 7 Reserved Antenna connector cut out 8 Reserved DB9 connector cut out 9 Reserved DB25 connector cut out 10 PCI slot locking screw 11 PCI slot For expansion board I O Panel ...

Page 19: ...VX121P 151P 171P QM57 User s manual rev 0 0 Preliminary MU C656 xxxxxxxxxx r 0 0 EN 19 of 68 Pos Descrizione Note 1 Fan filter 60x60mm Upper side view ...

Page 20: ...the components Caution A power outlet provided with an earthing connection and a mains disconnect switch are required nearby and easily approachable The display should not be exposed to direct sun light or other strong light sources Make sure the ambient temperature stays within the operating temperature range as specified in the Climatic condition paragraph later in this manual Be aware of other ...

Page 21: ...ation e g falling down If required use stiffeners to reinforce the cut out mounting Leave enough free room for disassemble and maintenance service Avoid condensation inside the cabinet The Panel PC is set up for installation in a prepared recess such as in the panel of a cabinet or a console so that the only part accessible to the operator is the front panel including the touchscreen option and th...

Page 22: ...r six depend on the model clamps with grub screws are provided with the Panel PC for panel mounting To perform the installation of the Panel PC follow these steps Make a cut out hole dimensioned as indicated in pictures depend on the model Make sure the area around the panel cut out is clear Cut out for VX121P QM57 mounting specification in mm tolerance 0 5mm 316 249 12 1 ...

Page 23: ...QM57 User s manual rev 0 0 Preliminary MU C656 xxxxxxxxxx r 0 0 EN 23 of 68 Cut out for VX151P QM57 mounting specification in mm tolerance 0 5mm Cut out for VX171P QM57 mounting specification in mm tolerance 0 5mm 15 17 ...

Page 24: ...is performed at the factory Insert clamps into the holes present all around the Panel PC Pos Description Note 1 User s panel 2 rear part of the Panel PC 3 front panel of the Panel PC Pos Description Note 4 Holes for clamps coupling Around the Panel PC there are 4 8 on the upper lower side and 4 on the left ight side 5 Clamp Panel PC panel mounting needs 4 6 clamps Fitting into the cut out on user ...

Page 25: ... and the screw well tighten The gasket forms a compression type seal do not use other sealing compounds Be careful not to damage the sealing gasket when installing the Panel PC A damaged seal may result in damage to the Panel PC and other panel components due to a leaking seal Be sure the cabinet panel is planar and it does not bend itself when the screws grub of the clamp are tightened If the pan...

Page 26: ...otective earthing Warning The power cord must be connected to an outlet having a protective earthing Failure to follow this warning could result in electrical shock Since the Panel PC does not have a power switch turning off and completely disconnecting power require pulling the power plug A power outlet provided with a protective earthing and a mains disconnect switch are required nearby and easi...

Page 27: ...both of them must be connected to the same earth point to avoid circulation of current because of the difference of potential between earth points 5 2 Uninterruptible AC power supply UPS The paragraph indications are referred to a use of the Panel PC connected to an uninterruptible AC power supply AC UPS Due to legal regulations finalized to reduce the reactive power in the electrical networks the...

Page 28: ...s of safety extra low voltage SELV which conforms to the safety standard EN60950 or equivalent It s recommended using a power supply reserved for the Panel PC None of the wiring terminals is designed to be connected to parts at hazardous voltage The wiring from the external power supply to the Panel PC must comply with the requirements of safety extra low voltage SELV Caution The terminal on the 2...

Page 29: ...o the quiet earth point The 0V GND of the internal supply ATX is connected to the metal frame and then to the Equipotential Bonding screw for earthing When the Panel PC is connected through a not insulated I O port e g serial or other port to another equipment also with GND connected to the earth both of them must be connected to the same earth point to avoid circulation of current because of the ...

Page 30: ...ferent departments in the same building a possible difference of voltage between the earth must be considered even momentarily because of faults of disturbances which might make a high current circulate in the GND reference signal and consequently damage the Panel PC or the connected appliance or the connection cable In these cases it is recommended to use an external RS422 RS485 insulated adapter...

Page 31: ...be having an impedance max of 10 of the shield impedance The section of the equipotential bonding cable has to be sized for the maximum compensation current present The cross section in any case should be not less than 5mm2 and bigger size is better Use equipotential bonding cables made of copper or galvanized steel Connect the cables to ground over a wide area Protect the ground or the protective...

Page 32: ...rs must not exceed 0 5A for each connector Furthermore the total power 5V absorbed must be within the limit for expansion devices specified in the Internal power supply paragraph in this manual Refer to the motherboard user s manual for further information Notice Use a cable 5m max long to connect an external USB device to an USB connector on the I O panel Use a cable 4m max long to connect an ext...

Page 33: ...there are 3 connectors line out line in e mic These connectors are provided for the connection of speakers microphones and other audio devices The WinXP device drivers for the audio controller are in the motherboard DVD Refer to the motherboard user s manual for further information 5 11 Connecting the monitor display The computer motherboard has three types of video interface for display 1 LVDS in...

Page 34: ... VGA or DVI by the Graphics properties Clone Displays 5 12 Connecting a VGA monitor The computer supports a connector for an analog monitor standard 15 pin VGA blue color placed on I O panel Notice The VGA monitor can be connected to the Panel PC by a standard 2m VGA cable A plug and play VGA monitor could be detected as PnP Monitor if only the VGA cable is full pin type pin 9 included Otherwise i...

Page 35: ...st remain operational when the main DC outputs are in disable state e g soft power control When the power button is pressed the main DC outputs are enabled and the Panel PC starts the boot sequence If the Restore AC Power Loss in the BIOS Setup is set ON the power on sequence is executed automatically without pressing the power button whenever the power input is switched on An Auto power on jumper...

Page 36: ...e I O panel A stylus or similar is needed to push the button Pressing the button switches the system between ON and Soft OFF depending on the BIOS or OS settings If the computer is Soft Off condition pressing the button switches the system ON 6 4 BIOS setup Some configuration settings are stored in a battery backed up static RAM as part of the BIOS setup Notice We recommend you keep a note of the ...

Page 37: ...vated action are not corresponding the touchscreen can be not calibrated and unintended reactions can occur If necessary calibrate the touch using an external mouse If the problem is not resolved do not use the touchscreen Caution The touchscreen is active even if the display shows anything black screen due for example of a LCD lamp damage If you push the touchscreen in this condition unintended r...

Page 38: ...cations Front panel aluminium Back case steel Display window Touchscreen or transparent plastic sheet Dimensions see drawings Weight VX121P QM57 approx 6Kg depends on the configuration VX151P QM57 approx 7Kg depends on the configuration VX171P QM57 approx 8 5Kg depends on the configuration VX121P QM57 dimensions all specification in mm 0 3mm ...

Page 39: ...VX121P 151P 171P QM57 User s manual rev 0 0 Preliminary MU C656 xxxxxxxxxx r 0 0 EN 39 of 68 VX151P QM57 dimensions all specification in mm 0 3mm VX171P QM57 dimensions all specification in mm 0 3mm ...

Page 40: ...full temperature range Refer to LCD paragraph for further information The operating temperature must be measured inside the rack or cabinet where the Panel PC is installed The Panel PC can operate up to max operating temperature under the following conditions The factory approved heat sink with cooling fan is installed on the CPU and well operating The fan on the power supply and on the chassis ar...

Page 41: ... 65W VX151P 230Vac Intel Celeron P4500 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 57W VX151P 24Vdc Intel Celeron P4500 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 53W VX151P 230Vac Intel Core i5 520M 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 67W VX151P 24Vdc Intel Core i5 520M 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 63W VX171P 230Vac Intel Celeron P4500 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 64W VX171P 24Vdc Intel Celeron P4500 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 59W VX171P 230Vac Intel Core i5 520M 1x2GB DDR3 1 x 2 5 74W VX...

Page 42: ...rent max Tolerance 3 3V 12A 5 5V 12A 5 12V 10A 5 12V 0 3A 10 5Vsb stand by 2 0A 5 Notice The total output power on 5V 3 3V is 80W max The total output power on 5V 3 3V 12V is135W max The total power available for expansions e g USB PCI is 10W Inside the Panel PC the common 0V of the output voltages is connected to the metal frame Warning The power cord must be connected to an outlet having a prote...

Page 43: ...n 5V 3 3V 12V is135W max The total power available for expansions e g USB PCI is 10W Inside the Panel PC the common 0V of the output voltages is connected to the metal frame Warning The insulation towards the main voltage depends on the external power supply to the Panel PC The Panel PC must be supplied by a limited power source according to EN60950 Use a switching power supply protected against o...

Page 44: ...er supply are not suitable to switch the Panel PC ON and OFF Use a power switch on the external power supply to switch ON OFF the Panel PC Notice The external power supply must provide the inrush current required by the internal DC DC converter at power up without enter self protecting mode otherwise the system start up is not guaranteed ...

Page 45: ...with the factory approved heat sink installed on the CPU and the fan working Refer to the motherboard user s manual for further information I P S Sistemi Programmabili reserves the right to change the motherboard model without warning to update features or design 8 7 RAM The Panel PC is equipped with one or two 204pins SoDIMM 1GB 2GB 4GB modules If two modules are use they must be of the same mode...

Page 46: ...tremely low possibility of drive malfunction and data error the user should provide for their occurrence The user should have considerations for data safety and integrity such as data backup Standard hard disks are not suitable to operate 24h x 7 continuously The Setup IDE adapter menu allows BIOS to be informed about the current hard disk in use Auto detect hard disk option allows the BIOS to det...

Page 47: ...f erase write cycles In some application data files are updated very frequently The user must verify the number of update cycles against the expected working life on the field CF has expected erase writes cycles guaranteed per logical sector reading a logical sector is unlimited In some applications the program requires more files update than the guaranteed erase write cycles within the expected t...

Page 48: ...ws XP booting the CF must be fixed disk type The CF must be configured as Master IDE or Slave IDE by jumper on the adapter board depending on the application Notice If two CF are connected as master slave devices sharing the same IDE cable then one must be configured as Master and the other one as Slave The use of flash disk requires the same operating rules of the hard disk with the exception of ...

Page 49: ...0V The BIOS Setup provides a menu to set the serial port settings address IRQ The COM1 3 labels on the Panel PC refer to the default BIOS Setup as set at the factory If you change the serial port settings the reference could mismatch Refer to the CPU board user s manual for further information 8 13 Keyboard mouse interface Two PS 2 style connectors on the I O panel allow connection of external key...

Page 50: ... Notice Use a cable 5m max long to connect an external USB device to an USB connector on the I O panel Use a cable 4m max long to connect an external USB device to the USB connector on the front panel 8 15 Ethernet LAN The Panel PC is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000 with RJ45 connectors on the I O panel The following are used Intel 82577LM for LAN1 Realtek RTL811C for LAN2 see pictu...

Page 51: ... Plug and Play and so they are auto setting if the Operating System supports it e g WinXP and the device drivers are installed The expansion slot is accessible removing the cover For a typical configuration with HD 2 5 the total power available for expansions USB PCI is 10W Caution Do not insert or remove the card from the expansion bus connector if the Panel PC is powered on Refer to the motherbo...

Page 52: ...24x768 pixels 18 bit single channel LVDS VX151P QM57 15 1024x768 pixels 18 bit single channel LVDS VX171P QM57 17 1280x1024 pixels 48 bit dual channel LVDS LCD Active area Pixel pitch mm Brigthness typ 25 C note1 Contrast Ratio CR center typ Viewing angle CR 10 degree Backlight type Backlight life typ 25 C note2 12 1 245 76x184 32 0 240x0 240 500 cd m2 700 1 H 80 80 V 80 80 LED 50000 h 15 304 12x2...

Page 53: ... In Expansion mode the display quality can look not very good in some cases Faulty pixels in LCD A minimum number of faulty pixels are permissible The production process for TFT LCD does not currently guarantee that all pixels in the screen are error free As long as it is not a case of an accumulation of locally faulty pixels there are not relevant functional restrictions LCD panel selection by Bi...

Page 54: ...hat can measured using an A D Analog to Digital converter The touchscreen interface is made by a dedicated microcontroller Touch point coordinates are reported to the Motherboard through the serial communication port COM The A D converter used is a 12 bit type that can resolve up to 4096 different input values in each the horizontal and vertical direction The analog resistive touchscreen used in t...

Page 55: ...ionality of a standard mouse device which is based on relative movement Mouse motion is translated into a count of discrete movement steps for both the horizontal and vertical axis The touchscreen mouse emulation is based on absolute movement A touch will initiate both a cursor absolute movement and a mouse click event Refer to the manuals provided on the CD ROM for more information Software licen...

Page 56: ...ing the operation must discharge any static electricity by touching a metal part connected to the earth Perform work in a static safe environment Caution Risk of damage Switch power input off and detach power plug before opening the Panel PC 5Vsb could be active 9 2 Spare parts For spare parts please get in touch with I P S service 9 3 Replacing the motherboard Caution If the motherboard has to be...

Page 57: ... To install a new motherboard of the same type as the replaced one Set any jumpers as the replaced board refer to the motherboard user s manual Install the processor into its socket the heatsink with fan cooler and the DRAM memory modules follow motherboard user s manual instructions Align the holes on the motherboard with the spacers on the bottom of the chassis and fasten the motherboard screws ...

Page 58: ...rd from its antistatic packaging and place it on a grounded static free surface Set any board jumpers as described in the instructions for the board Loosen the PCI slot locking screw and shift the board retainer Press the board into the PCI expansion slot Shift and hook the board retainer over the PCI board bracket Tighten the PCI slot locking screw Connect any board cables if required Close the c...

Page 59: ...internal and it s available opening the cover The CF must be in inserted into the 50 pin socket placed on the adapter board Caution The socket is polarized and CF insertion is one way only requiring a light strength If the CF does not enter into the socket please do not force probably you inserted the CF in the wrong way Notice The CF to be inserted in the Panel PC must be Compact Flash 3 0 specif...

Page 60: ...e hard disk holder to the stand offs Remove completely the holder Unscrew the four screws that lock the hard disk to the holder see picture Replace the hard disk and fix it to the holder with the 4 screws as before Use original screws type Different type of screws can damage it Install the holder and lock it to the stand offs Connect the cable to the hard disk Close and screw the back cover Switch...

Page 61: ...evices inside the Panel PC Unscrew the 4 screws securing the hard disk holder to the stand off and remove it Remove the power supply unscrewing the 2 screws on the cable side and the 2 screws on the I O panel side of the chassis see picture Install a new power supply use approved type only and secure it to the chassis Install the hard disk holder and lock it to the stand off Restore the cabling Pl...

Page 62: ...e exhausted cell Replacing the battery Switch power off Detach power cord Open the back cover Remove the battery keep a note of the plus side Install the new battery with the plus as the exhausted cell Install any removed boards and close the back cover You will need to set the system date and time and any settings different from default Warning Danger of explosion and harmful material emission if...

Page 63: ...lace the heat ink with fan cooler follow instructions on the motherboard user s manual 9 10 Checking the Power Supply fan Check the Power Supply fan If the fan fails the whole power supply unit must be replaced 9 11 Checking the chassis fan Check the chassis fan If the fan fails it must be replaced with a factory approved one 9 12 Cleaning the fan filter Clean the chassis fan filter at least once ...

Page 64: ...t scrub or use brushes To clean the display window Disconnect power from the Panel PC at the power source For best results on touchscreen use a clean damp non abrasive cloth and a standard glass cleaner but avoid products containing ammonia Caution Spray the window cleaner on the cloth and not directly on Panel PC Dry the display window with a chamois leather to avoid water spots Warning Do not us...

Page 65: ...all the software 5 If there is a problem not related specifically to a software installation or peripheral device refer to the following troubleshooting checklist 10 2 Troubleshooting check list The system does not display any message Check if the power LED on the front panel is illuminated If not check the power supply Try pushing power button soft power Check if all the connections between the M...

Page 66: ...cked up system If so exit the application and start over Check cabling and grounding Is the system overheating Verify that the CPU fan and the power supply fan work If there is a problem running new software Does the software have a hardware requirement that is not present Are you using an authorized copy of the software Some items of software will not work Did the software install correctly Re in...

Page 67: ...as laws and order in force about waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Because of the substances present in the equipment improper use or disposal can cause damage to human health and to the environment The correct disposal of the old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed recycling information contact your local ...

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