Axel AX3000/M85 Installation Manual

AX3000 Platine Terminal

Ethernet TCP/IP

Model 85

Installation Guide

January 2012 - Ref: I85E0922-2
Model AX3000/M85

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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..........................................................................................5

2.2.5 - Installing the Antenna (optional)........................................................6

2.2.6 - Power On...........................................................................................6

2.3 - INSTALLING THE 802.11 KIT..................................................................8

2.3.1 - Kit Contents.......................................................................................8

2.3.2 - Opening the Terminal Case ..............................................................8

2.3.3 - Installing the 802.11 Kit.....................................................................9

2.3.4 - Closing the Terminal Case..............................................................10

3 - QUICK INSTALLATION...............................................................................11

2.1 - QUICK SET-UP......................................................................................11

2.2 - AUTO-CONFIGURATION......................................................................13

4 - CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS............................................................14

4.1 - ETHERNET PORT RJ45 (LAN)..............................................................14

4.2 - SERIAL PORTS AUX1 AND AUX2 (RJ45).............................................15

4.2.1 - RJ45-DB9 and RJ45-DB25 adaptors..............................................16

4.2.2 - Peripheral RJ45 cables...................................................................16

4.3 - KEYBOARD INTERFACE ......................................................................17

4.4 - MOUSE INTERFACE.............................................................................17

4.5 - VIDEO INTERFACE...............................................................................18

4.6 - PARALLEL INTERFACE........................................................................19

4.7 - USB PORTS...........................................................................................20

5 - PROBLEM SOLVING...................................................................................21

The AXEL AX3000 Terminal is based on a modular concept.

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

 Do not attempt to fix a AX3000 component failure by opening the terminal

case. In case of hardware failure, contact your service representative.

 Check AC voltage from the wall outlet is inside 100-240 Volts range.
 Make sure to use a properly grounded AC power outlet (3 poles: phase,

neutral and ground with no resistance between neutral and ground pole).

 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.

 Make sure to power off all devices before connecting or disconnecting any

one of them (keyboard and serial or parallel cables).

 To install and connect any peripherals, refer to the respective supplier

installation manuals.

 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

 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

 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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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

 Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C
 Humidity: 80° non condensing
 Power supply:

100 - 240 V
0,2 - 0,01 A
50 - 60 Hz

 Dimensions: 216x270x31 mm
 Weight: 1,35 Kg

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Installation

2 - INSTALLATION

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).

- 802.11 port (optional). If this port is not present, it can be ordered as an
upgrade from Axel. See Chapter 2.3.

Two USB ports are located on the left side of the terminal case.

11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
On/Off Power inlet VGA Keyboard Mouse Aux1 Aux2 Parallel LAN 802.11 USB1 USB2

Power Inlet:

100 - 240 V~

0.2 - 0.1 A
50 - 60Hz

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 - Wireless shielded
9 - USB1 shielded
10 - USB2 shielded

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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

a) The Monitor

Plug in the VGA monitor cable to the 'SVGA' connector on the terminal rear
panel.

Note: when the terminal is installed in a cabinet or rack, it is essential to
maintain air circulation around both the terminal and the VGA/SVGA monitor.

b) The Keyboard

Connect the keyboard either to the PS/2 port

(on the rear panel) or to a USB

port (left side)
If your keyboard is fitted with a DIN connector, connect it using a DIN-to-Mini-

DIN adaptor.

c) The Mouse

Connect

the mouse either to the PS/2 port (on the rear panel) or to a USB port

(left side)

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2.2.2 - Ethernet Connection

Plug the network cable into the socket labeled 'NET' on the terminal rear panel.
Note: the terminal network operating mode is indicated by two LEDs located on

each side of the terminal network socket:

- The green LED on the left: It lights to indicate a satisfactory connection to
the Ethernet circuit (link). If the LED does not light, check that the
Ethernet connector and cable both comply with the specifications listed in
chapter 4.1.

- The orange LED on the right indicates the actual network speed: 10Mb
when the light is off and 100 Mb when the light is on.

2.2.3 - Auxiliary Ports

AX3000 Models 85 have three auxiliary ports as a standard feature:

- AUX1: bi-directional serial port, RJ45 connector,

- AUX2: bi-directional serial port, RJ45 connector,

- 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 85 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.

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2.2.5 - Installing the Antenna (optional)

If the 802.11 interface is to be used, screw the antenna on the rear panel

.

2.2.6 - 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 of the RJ45 connector on the back panel remains lit, to indicate

a satisfactory Ethernet connection.

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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
screen) refer to chapter 5. If the terminal still does not operate properly, call
your service representative.

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2.3 - INSTALLING THE 802.11 KIT

The model 85 can support an optional 802.11 interface (wireless).
This option can be installed at Axel’s factory or installed by a qualified

technician in the field.

2.3.1 - Kit Contents

The 802.11 kit is composed by:

- An 802.11 card

- A antenna cable (about 25cm)

- A puck

- A nut

- An antenna

2.3.2 - Opening the Terminal Case

Unplug all the terminal cables. Unscrew the 4 screws under the terminal case

 and pull the terminal case (like a drawer) .

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2.3.3 - Installing the 802.11 Kit

Connect the antenna cable to the 802.11 card

. (Press strongly. A 'click' must

be sounded)

Insert the 802.11 card in the mini-PCI socket of the AX3000 circuit board. The

802.11 card must be first inclined at 45° then pushed horizontally

. The

802.11 card should automatically go to the horizontal position and locked by the
two hooks

.

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Take the antenna cable and insert the end with the screw in the terminal case
hole

. Insert the puck and screw the nut .

2.3.4 - Closing the Terminal Case

Re-fit the terminal case (take care to match USB holes with USB connectors)
and replace the 4 screws.

Attach the antenna, as shown in Chapter 2.2.5

Quick Installation

3 - QUICK INSTALLATION

This chapter describes the initial power-on procedure for the M85 terminal.

When the terminal is switched on for the very first time two configuration
methods are available:

- Quick Set-Up: a wizard allows the terminal to be set-up in few seconds
for typical use.

- Auto-Configuration: used in conjunction with the AxRM software, this
function allows the terminal to automatically receive new firmware and/or
a configuration

At any time pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> will enter Terminal Set-Up.
For more information about set-up, please read the AX3000 User's Manual.

2.1 - QUICK SET-UP

The quick set-up is designed for a typical simple environment of:

- Ethernet or Wireless interface

- One server

- An optional router

- All sessions set identically

- An optional printer.

☺: This basic configuration may be modified at the end of the Quick Set-Up

procedure.
The ‘quick set-up’ wizard guides the user through a setup menu in an intuitive

manner.

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Quick Installation

The dialog box structure (referred to as a Wizard) is shown below:

After exiting the set-up the terminal is automatically restarted and ready to be
used.

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2.2 - AUTO-CONFIGURATION

The Auto-Configuration feature allows a brand new ‘out of the box’ terminal to
be sent a specific firmware and/or configuration file without any human
intervention. There are also options to specify various terminal specific
parameters, for example an IP address and terminal name etc.

Note: the auto-configuration mechanism requires minimum version 2.0.2 of
AxRM (available free from www.axel.com

).

For more information on AxRM’s action in the auto-configuration process, see
the manual "Axel Remote Management - Version 3".

The auto-configuration process is automatically initiated when power is applied
to a brand new terminal or if the terminal is reset to factory defaults. This
process may be aborted by pressing any key.

Note: the auto-configuration may also be started at each terminal boot time.
The stages are:

- Checking the network (link),

- DHCP request sent to obtain an IP address and other parameters
(optional),

- Terminal contacts the AxRM server,

- Firmware file sent (if required), followed by a reboot,

- Configuration file sent, followed by a reboot.

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4 - CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS

This chapter describes the connector pin assignments for the different ports of
the AX3000 Models 85.

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 85 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

2
3

2
3
6

TX+

11

TX-

RX+
RX-

TX+
TX­RX+
RX-6

<

>
>

<

(*) see the note on next page

(*)

A

X 3000 Model 55 HUB

AX3000 Models 85

Connector Pin Assignments

b - AX3000 Connected to an Ethernet Controller

2
3

2
3
6

TX+ 1 1
TX­RX+
RX-

TX+
TX­RX+
RX-6

<

<

>

>

AX3000 Model 55Ethernet Board

IMPORTANT: the cable is composed of two twisted pairs. The tw o 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 85 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

AX3000 Models 85

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Connector Pin Assignments

4.2.1 - RJ45-DB9 and RJ45-DB25 adaptors

Pin assignment for an adaptor between the peripheral cable and the AX3000
RJ45 connector:

SG

RD

TD

CTS

RD

TD

2
3

6

4
2

8

Adaptor - male 9-pinAX3000 - RJ45

4
5

5
3

CTS

DTR
SG

DTR

>

<

>

<

SG

RD

TD

CTS

TD

RD

2
3

6

5
2

20

A

daptor - DTE female 25-pin

A

X3000 - RJ45

4
5

7

3

DTRDTR

SG

CTS

>

<

>

<

4.2.2 - Peripheral RJ45 cables

Pin assignment for a direct connection of a peripheral to the AX3000 RJ45
connector:

SG

RD

TD

CTS

TD

RD

2
3

6

6
3

4

Peripheral - female 9-pinAX3000 - RJ45

4
5

5
2

DTR

DTR
SG

DSR

>

<

>

<

SG

RD

TD

CTS

TD

RD

2
3

6

6
2

20

Peripheral - DTE male 25-pin

A

X3000 - RJ45

4
5

7
3

DTR

DTR
SG

DSR

>

<

>

<

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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 ---

12

34

56

Keyboard connector

(Models 85 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 ---

12

34

56

Mouse connector

(Models 85 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 85 rear panel)

Pin Signal name

1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Not Connected
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground

9 Not Connected
10 Ground
11 Not Connected
12 CRT SDA
13 Horizontal sync.
14 Vertical sync.
15 CRT SCL

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4.6 - PARALLEL INTERFACE

The AX3000 Models 85 are equipped with a parallel port.

13 12 11 10

9 8 7 6

5 4 3 2 1

25 24 23

22 21 20 19

18 17 16 15 14

Parallel connector

(Models 85 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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4.7 - USB PORTS

AX3000 Model 85 are equipped with two USB ports located on the left side of
the terminal case.

Technical specifications:
Technical specifications:

- Supported speeds:

- Low-speed (1,5 Mbits),

- Full-speed (12 Mbits),

- High-speed (480 Mbits).

- 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.

Problem Solving

5 - PROBLEM SOLVING

This chapter describes some of the problems, that may occur during installation
of the AX3000 Models 85, and offers possible solutions.

Safety Warning! Under no circumstances should you attempt
to fix a terminal 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.

 - 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. (This won’t be an issue for TFT
monitors)

 - GREEN FRONT INDICATOR DOESN'T LIGHT, OR NO BEEP WHEN

YOU POWERED ON

Check there is power at the wall outlet and power cord connections.

 - CONTINUOUS TONE SOUNDS AFTER THE TERMINAL HAS BEEN

SWITCHED ON

This indicates a hardware failure. Report the problem to your service
representative.

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Problem Solving

 - 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.

 - 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.

 - ETHERNET CONNECTION INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT

This indicator is the green LED of 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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 - 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).

 - 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).

 - 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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