AX3000 Platine Terminal
Ethernet TCP/IP
Models 75C
Installation Guide
February 2005 - Ref: I75CE0521-2
Model AX3000/M75C
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1 - NOTICES......................................................................................................1
1.1 - SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................1
1.2 - EMC NOTICES ......................................................................................1
1.3 - PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................2
2 - INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................3
2.1 - DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................3
2.2 - INSTALLATION......................................................................................4
2.2.1 - Monitor and keyboard......................................................................4
2.2.2 - Ethernet Connection........................................................................5
2.2.3 - Auxiliary Ports..................................................................................5
2.2.4 - USB Ports........................................................................................6
2.2.5 - Power On.........................................................................................6
3 - QUICK INSTALLATION............................................................................... 8
4 - CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ..........................................................11
4.1 - ETHERNET PORT RJ45 (LAN)........................................................... 11
4.2 - SERIAL PORTS AUX1 AND AUX2 (RJ45) .........................................12
4.2.1 - RJ45-DB9 and RJ45-DB25 adaptors ............................................13
4.2.2 - Peripheral RJ45 cables .................................................................13
4.3 - KEYBOARD INTERFACE....................................................................14
4.4 - MOUSE INTERFACE...........................................................................14
4.5 - VIDEO INTERFACE.............................................................................15
4.6 - PARALLEL INTERFACE .....................................................................16
4.7 - USB PORTS ........................................................................................17
5 - PROBLEM SOLVING.................................................................................18
The AXEL AX3000 Terminal is based on a modular concept.
VGA / SVGA
standard monitor
AX3000
standard keyboard
The AX3000 is designed and manufactured by Axel. The terminal's
electronics is contained within a slim base unit which provides connections
for a VGA or SVGA monitor, keyboard, system printer, serial devices and
Ethernet network.
Notices
1 - NOTICES
1.1 - SAFETY NOTICES
y Do not attempt to fix a AX3000 component failure by opening the terminal
case. In case of hardware failure, contact your service representative.
y Check AC voltage from the wall outlet is inside 100-240 Volts range.
y Make sure to use a properly grounded AC power outlet (3 poles: phase,
neutral and ground with no resistance between neutral and ground pole).
y The wall outlets used must be reached easily and as nearest as possible to
the AX3000 Platine Terminal to connect or disconnect the power cords.
y Make sure to power off all devices before connecting or disconnecting any
one of them (keyboard and serial or parallel cables).
y To install and connect any peripherals, refer to the respective supplier
installation manuals.
y The internal sub-miniature fuse-link of the power supply must be replaced only
with the same type fuse specifications:
SCHURTER Type MSF250 1A 250V Quick-acting - low-breaking capacity
1.2 - EMC NOTICES
y In order to ensure compliance with European EMC regulations (EN 55022)
and FCC Part 15 rules, it is required that shielded cables be used when
interfacing with other devices (peripherals or computers). As described in
Chapter 2.1
y This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Notices
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
1.3 - PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
y Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C
y Humidity: 80° non condensing
y Power supply:
100 - 240 V
0,2 - 0,01 A
50 - 60 Hz
y Dimensions: 216x270x31 mm
y Weight: 1,35 Kg
.
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Installation
2 - INSTALLATION
This chapter provides information and instructions to install the Axel Terminal.
2.1 - DESCRIPTION
A green LED on the face plate indicates when the AX3000 is powered on.
The AX3000 has the following connectors and switches on the rear panel:
- power switch,
- power connector for the AX3000,
- VGA or SVGA connector,
- PS/2 keyboard connector,
- PS/2 mouse connector,
- two auxiliary serial ports: RJ45 (AUX1 and AUX2),
- auxiliary parallel port: female 25-pin (PARALLEL),
- TCP/IP port: RJ45 (LAN).
Two USB ports are located on the left side of the terminal case.
10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
On/Off Power inlet VGA Keyboard Mouse Aux1 Aux2 Parallel LAN USB1 USB2
Power Inlet:
100 - 240 V~
0.2 - 0.1 A
50 - 60Hz
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Safety Extra Low Voltages (SELV) Connectors:
1 - SVGA shielded
2 - Keyboard unshielded
3 - Mouse unshielded
4 - Serial1 shielded
5 - Serial2 shielded
6 - Parallel shielded
7 - LAN unshielded
8 - USB1 shielded
9 - USB2 shielded
Installation
2.2 - INSTALLATION
For safety reasons and to prevent component damage do not apply power to
the AX3000 before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Do not plug in the
AX3000 power cord until all other connectors have been plugged in.
Make sure the AX3000 and monitor power switches are in the OFF (0) position
before connecting cables to the back panel.
2.2.1 - Monitor and keyboard
Plug in the VGA monitor cable, the AT-compatible keyboard cable and the
optional mouse cable to the dedicated connectors on the terminal back panel:
If your keyboard is fitted with a DIN connector, connect it using a DIN-to-MiniDIN adaptor.
To comply with EMC regulations, the VGA signal cable must be shielded.
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Note: when the terminal is installed in a cabinet or rack, it is essential to
maintain air circulation around the VGA/SVGA monitor.
2.2.2 - Ethernet Connection
Plug the RJ45 connector on the end of the 10/100BaseT cable into the socket
labeled LAN on the back of the AX3000 (see chapter 4.1 for technical
specifications and pin assignments).
ETHERNET
ETHERNET CONNECTION INDICATOR LIGHT: this indicator is a green
LED, located on the upper-right corner of the LAN RJ45 connector. It
lights to indicate a satisfactory connection to the Ethernet circuit (server
or hub).
Note: if the green LED does not light, check that the Ethernet connector and
cable both comply with the specifications listed in chapter 4.1.
2.2.3 - Auxiliary Ports
AX3000 Models 75C have three auxiliary ports as a standard feature:
- AUX1: bi-directional serial port, RJ45 connector,
- AUX2: bi-directional serial port, RJ45 connector,
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- PARALLEL: parallel port, female 25-pin connector.
Cable pin assignments are listed in chapter 4.
To comply with EMC regulations, the serial cables must be shielded.
2.2.4 - USB Ports
AX3000 Model 75C has two USB ports as a standard feature. These ports are
located on the left side of the terminal case.
The USB cables must be shielded and cable length must not exceed 5 meters.
For more information (USB technical specifications, electric consumption...),
see Chapter 4.
2.2.5 - Power On
Connect the AX3000 and the VGA power cords to earthed main power sockets.
The green LED on the front of the terminal should light, and a single audible
beep should be heard, to indicate that the AX3000 terminal is powered up and
operating correctly.
To indicate correct keyboard initialization after power-up, the keyboard indicator
lights 'Num lock', 'Caps lock' and 'Scroll lock' should flash twice.
The green LED on the right side of the RJ45 connector on the back panel
remains lit, to indicate a satisfactory Ethernet connection.
If the terminal does not function as described above (for example if it emits a
continuous tone sound, or two beeps, or if an error message is displayed on the
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screen) refer to chapter 5. If the terminal still does not operate properly, call
your service representative.
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Quick Installation
3 - QUICK INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the quick set-up procedure for the TCP/IP Platine
Terminal.
The following command sequence is used to enter the AX3000 Set-Up:
All the AX3000 set-up parameters (network environment, session settings and
auxiliary port settings) can be adjusted through this set-up.
For more information, refer to the guide: TCP/IP AX3000 - User's Manual.
But, for a fast and reliable installation, the AX3000 provides a quick set-up
function. This quick set-up function is dedicated to a typical environment:
- only one host,
- an optional router,
- all the virtual terminals have the same settings,
- a lpd or a Prt5250 printer is available.
To enter the quick set-up, select [Configuration]→[Quick Set-up] and press
<CR>. A warning message is displayed, press <CR> to continue.
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Quick Installation
The quick set-up dialog box is displayed:
Quick set-up parameters:
- Keyboard: keyboard nationality. The value given is immediately enabled.
- Screen Type: possible values are CRT Monitor or TFT Flat Screen.
- Session Type: possible values are "Text Emulations", "IBM5250",
"IBM3270", "RDP 5" or "VNC".
- Emulation: only available if "Text Emulations" is selected.
- Enable DHCP: two possible values:
- yes: the DHCP protocol is run when the set-up is exited. The
DHCP function is automatically set to obtain the AX3000 IP
address and various other required DHCP options (netmask,
default router, etc).
- no: IP parameters must be manually entered.
- AX3000 IP address: mandatory if DHCP is disabled.
- Default router: optional router IP address.
- 1st DNS Server IP Address: optional DNS server IP address
- AX3000 Name (FQDN): this optional parameter (see appendix A.4)
allows the AX3000 to be identified by this name but only if both a DHCP
server and a Dynamic DNS server are available.
- Host Name: if the IP address of a host is not given, this name will be
resolved by DNS (if a DNS server is given).
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Quick Installation
- Host IP address: if this field is left blank, DNS will be used to resolved
the hostname.
- Enable: This parameter varies the printing method depending on the
‘Session Type’ selected above.
If ‘Session Type’ is set to 5250 and a hostname is defined, PRT5250
(telnet printing) is automatically selected. For all other cases LPD is the
default printing system. This setting can easily be changed through
interactive set-up.
- Printer Name (accessible only if "Enable" is set): this is the printer name
at the operating system level.
- Manufacturer Type and Model (accessible only with Prt5250): printer
type and model.
After confirmation, all the AX3000 set-up parameters are updated.
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Connector Pin Assignments
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4 - CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
This chapter describes the connector pin assignments for the different ports of
the AX3000 Models 75C.
4.1 - ETHERNET PORT RJ45 (LAN)
Recommended wiring is a non-shielded twisted-pair cable (UTP), category 3
or 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RJ45 connector (Models 75C rear panel)
Note: the maximum length of a 10/100BaseT cable is 100 meters (330 feet).
Pin Signal Name Direction
1 TX+ (Transmitted Data) Input
2 TX- (Transmitted Data) Input
3 RX+ (Received Data) Output
4 --- --5 --- --6 RX- (Received Data) Output
7 --- --8 --- ---
a - AX3000 Connected to a HUB
X3000 Models 75C
X 3000 Model 55 HUB
<
11
RX+
2
RX-
<
3
TX+
TX-
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(*)
TX+
2
TX-
3
RX+
>
6
RX-6
>
(*) see the note on next page
Connector Pin Assignments
A
b - AX3000 Connected to an Ethernet Controller
AX3000 Model 55Ethernet Board
X3000 Models 75C
TX+ 1 1
TX-
2
RX+
3
<
RX-
<
TX+
TX-
2
RX+
3
>
RX-6
6
>
IMPORTANT: the cable is composed of two twisted pairs. The two wires
TX+ / TX- must belong to one pair and the two wires RX+ / RX- must
belong to the other pair.
4.2 - SERIAL PORTS AUX1 AND AUX2 (RJ45)
These serial ports are bi-directional ports (for printers, bar-code readers, touch
screens, etc):
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AUX1 and AUX2 connectors
(Models 75C rear panel)
Pin Signal Name Direction
1 RTS (Request To Send) Output
2 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Output
3 RD (Received Data) Input
4 SG (Signal Ground) --5 CTS (Clear to Send) Input
6 TD (Transmitted Data) Output
7 --- --8 DCD (Data Carrier Detected) Input
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Connector Pin Assignments
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4.2.1 - RJ45-DB9 and RJ45-DB25 adaptors
Pin assignment for an adaptor between the peripheral cable and the AX3000
RJ45 connector:
Adaptor - male 9-pinAX3000 - RJ45
DTR
RD
SG
CTS
TD
2
3
<
4
5
<
6
4
>
DTR
2
RD
SG
5
8
CTS
>
TD
3
X3000 - RJ45
2
RD
SG
CTS
TD
<
3
4
5
<
6
4.2.2 - Peripheral RJ45 cables
daptor - DTE female 25-pin
20
>
DTRDTR
RD
3
SG
7
5
CTS
>
TD
2
Pin assignment for a direct connection of a peripheral to the AX3000 RJ45
connector:
Peripheral - female 9-pinAX3000 - RJ45
DTR
RD
SG
CTS
TD
2
3
<
4
5
<
6
6
>
DSR
3
TD
SG
5
4
DTR
>
RD
2
X3000 - RJ45
DTR
RD
SG
CTS
TD
2
3
<
4
5
<
6
Peripheral - DTE male 25-pin
6
>
DSR
2
TD
SG
7
20
DTR
>
RD
3
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Connector Pin Assignments
4.3 - KEYBOARD INTERFACE
The AX3000 keyboard interface is a Mini-DIN connector. To connect a
keyboard which has a DIN connector, use a DIN-to-Mini-DIN adaptor:
Pin Signal name
1 Data
2 --3 Ground
4 + 5 V DC
5 Clock
6 ---
56
34
12
Keyboard connector
(Models 75C rear panel)
4.4 - MOUSE INTERFACE
The AX3000 mouse interface is a Mini-DIN connector:
Pin Signal name
1 Data
2 --3 Ground
4 + 5 V DC
5 Clock
6 ---
56
34
12
Mouse connector
(Models 75C rear panel)
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Connector Pin Assignments
4.5 - VIDEO INTERFACE
The AX3000 video interface is VGA and SVGA compatible:
5 4 3 2 1
10 9 8 7 6
15 14 13 12 11
VGA/SVGA connector
(Models 75C rear panel)
Pin Signal name
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 --5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Ground
10 Ground
11 --12 --13 Horizontal sync.
14 Vertical sync.
15 ---
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Connector Pin Assignments
4.6 - PARALLEL INTERFACE
The AX3000 Models 75C are equipped with a parallel port.
13 12 11 10
25 24 23
9 8 7 6
22 21 20 19
5 4 3 2 1
18 17 16 15 14
Parallel connector
(Models 75C rear panel)
Pin Signal Name
1 Strobe
2 Data 0
3 Data 1
4 Data 2
5 Data 3
6 Data 4
7 Data 5
8 Data 6
9 Data 7
10 ACK (Acknowledge)
11 Busy
12 PE (Paper End)
13 SLCT (Select)
14 Auto Feed XT
15 Error
16 Init
17 SLCT IN
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 Ground
21 Ground
22 Ground
23 Ground
24 Ground
25 Ground
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Connector Pin Assignments
4.7 - USB PORTS
AX3000 Model 75C are equipped with two USB ports located on the left side of
the terminal case.
Technical specifications:
- Supported speeds:
- low-speed (1,5 Mbits): keyboard and mouse
- full-speed (12 Mbits): printers
- Maximal consumption: 500 mA (for the both USB ports)
Note: Due to potentially excessive power consumption "non-IT" devices (such
as fans, lamps, etc) are strictly prohibited
.
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Problem Solving
5 - PROBLEM SOLVING
This chapter describes some of the problems, that may occur during installation
of the AX3000 Models 75C, and offers possible solutions.
Safety Warning! Under no circumstances should you attempt
to fix a Platine problem by opening the terminal case. High
voltages may be present even when the terminal is switched
off. Only qualified technicians should open the AX3000 case.
9 - THE VGA MONITOR VERTICAL SYNC IS LOST
Care must be taken with the VGA monitor. The default VGA frequency used by
the AX3000 is 72 Hertz. If the VGA monitor does not support this frequency, the
vertical sync will be lost. To fix this problem, either use a more modern monitor
or modify the AX3000 VGA frequency:
9 - GREEN FRONT INDICATOR DOESN'T LIGHT, OR NO BEEP WHEN
YOU PRESS POWER SWITCH
Check there is power at the wall outlet and power cord connections.
9 - CONTINUOUS TONE SOUNDS AFTER THE TERMINAL HAS BEEN
SWITCHED ON
This alarm indicates a hardware failure. Report the problem to your service
representative.
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Problem Solving
9 - AFTER THE TERMINAL HAS BEEN SWITCHED ON, THE MESSAGES
'NO ETHERNET BOARD PRESENT' AND 'CANNOT ATTACH
ETHERNET BOARD' APPEAR
This message indicates a hardware failure. Report the problem to your service
representative.
9 - A DOUBLE-BEEP SOUNDS
After switching on the terminal, a double beep may sound, a few seconds after
the normal first beep.
This signal indicates that keyboard initialization has failed. Check the keyboard
connection to the terminal back panel.
It is possible for the keyboard to function correctly, despite this double-beep
signal. As a quick test of keyboard operation, enter set-up mode by pressing the
<Ctrl><Alt><Esc> keys simultaneously. If set-up mode is working, you can
ignore the double beep signal and use the terminal normally.
9 - ETHERNET CONNECTION INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT
This indicator is the green LED located next to the network connector on the
terminal back panel.
Failure to light when the terminal is switched on may be due to any of the
following:
- the Ethernet cable is disconnected at the far end,
- the device (host or hub), to which the network cable is connected, is not
switched on,
- there is a fault on the Ethernet cable or the cable is wired with incorrect
pin assignments.
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Problem Solving
9 - NO LOGIN WHEN THE 'CONNECTING...' MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED
Check the Ethernet cables are correctly connected and networked devices
(hubs or servers) are switched on.
No connection (and no login) can also be due to a wrong terminal setting during
the TCP/IP set-up (for example a wrong IP address).
9 - INCORRECT APPEARANCE OF SOFTWARE DISPLAYED ON THE
AX3000
Check the values of parameters set using Terminal Set-Up. Check that the
correct terminal emulation has been chosen.
Check that the TERM environment variable (for the current UNIX shell)
corresponds to the emulation selected for the terminal (in AX3000 Set-Up).
9 - THE CONNECTED PRINTER DOES NOT WORK
Check that the cable pin assignment is correct and test the printer in local mode
by selecting the [TEST] button within the auxiliary port dialog box.
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14 Avenue du Québec
Bât. K2 EVOLIC - BP 728
91962 Courtabœuf cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: 33 1.69.28.27.27
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