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AWK-3501 Series
15” TFT Flat-panel
Industrial Workstation
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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2004. All rights are reserved. The original
manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products
described in this manual at any time without notice.
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The material is this document is for product information only and is subject
to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the
preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, AAEON, assumes no
liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the
use of the information contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without
notice to its users.
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Acknowledgments
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Corporation.
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
n AWK-3501 series Industrial workstation
n CD-ROM
Contains User’s Manual, Drivers and Utilities
n Accessories
- Screws bag
- Mounting brackets
- VGA Cable
- Power cord
n With Touch Screen Option
- RS-232 cable for 2.0 pitch and 2.54 pitch
If any of these items are missing or damaged, you should contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
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Safety & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it
or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service
personnel should open the equipment.
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14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to
work according to the users manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW -20° C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). IT MAY
DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC Safety
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Contents
Copyright Notice............................................................... 2
Acknowledgments ............................................................ 3
Packing List....................................................................... 4
Safety & Warranty ............................................................ 5
FCC Safety........................................................................6
General Information.................................................................. 8
Introductions......................................................................9
Features............................................................................10
Specifications.................................................................. 11
Dimensions...................................................................... 15
Hardware Installation.............................................................. 16
2.5” HDD Installation..................................................... 17
3.5” HDD Installation..................................................... 18
VGA Cable Installation .................................................. 19
USB/Touch pad cable to CPU card Installation............ 20
Touchscreen cable to CPU card Installation ................. 21
BIOS & Jumper Setting....................................................... 22
Drivers Installation.................................................................. 24
CPU Card Drivers Installation.......................................26
Touch Pad Drivers Installation....................................... 26
On Screen Display Control.....................................................27
On Screen Display (OSD) Controller............................28
Troubleshooting..............................................................32
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General
Information
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Introductions
The AWK-3501 series Industrial workstation are PC-based industrial
computers that are designed to serve specifically for the factory floor and
other harsh industrial environments. This 19" rack/panel-mount workstation
offers full state-of-the-art industrial computing technology packaged within
one compact unit. They are bare-bone PC-based systems that could be
configured with different levels of full size CPU cards with a 15” XGA
(1024 x 768) color TFT high brightness, long lifetime LCD displays.
AWK-3501 are equipped with Analog VGA input 15” LCD monitor,
customer can easily choose any type of CPU cards with on-board VGA
function. A heavy-duty steel chassis and aluminum alloy front panel is
designed for any harsh environment of industrial standards.
The front panel of AWK-3501 series could be opened; removable HDD,
CD-ROM and FDD are protected with the front panel. The removable
HDD is anti-vibration disk drive bay for 2.5” HDD that easy for install.
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Features
l 15” XGA color TFT LCD display
l Analog VGA signal input
l Integrated touch pad on the front panel
l OSD (On Screen Display) function for display adjustment
l Heavy-duty steel chassis and aluminum alloy front panel
l Water-proof front panel with IP-65 certification
l 10 slots ISA/PCI-bus passive backplane
l Anti-vibration disk drive bay for HDD
l Hold-down clamp to protect add-on cards from vibration
l Easy-disassembled cooling fan filter
l P3 (SBC-780) or P4 (SBC-860) level full-size CPU card
(optional)
l Resistive Touchscreen (optional)
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Specifications
Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis & IP-65 certified aluminum alloy
front panel.
Display: 15” XGA (1024 x 768) color TFT LCD
CPU:
n SBC-780: Supports Socket 370 based Intel Pentium III
Coppermine processor up to 1.4 GHz (FSB 66/100/133
MHz)
n SBC-860: Supports Socket 478 based Intel Pentium 4 processor
up to 3.06 GHz (FSB 400/533 MHz)
Memory:
n SBC-780: Supports up to 1 GB (SDRAM DIMM x 2)
n SBC-860: Supports up to 2 GB (DDR SDRAM DIMM x 2)
Disk Drive Housing:
n Removable 2.5” anti-vibration HDD (option)
3.5” anti-vibration HDD space, slim 3.5” FDD space and
CD-ROM space
Front panel
n 59-key and 15-key sealed-membrane operating keypad:
You can enter numerical data using the workstation’s convenient
59-key and 15-key sealed-membrane operating keypad. The
keypad has excellent tactile response. You can also attach an
external keyboard through a connector on the front panel.
n Keyboard connector:
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PS/2 connector with dust-protection cover on front panel
The PS/2 connector at CPU card’s bracket support external
keyboard only.
Note: Because of chip limitation, when using Windows NT,
please do not use Logitech M-S34 PS/2 Mouse. When Using
LINUX REDHAT8.0 OS, the front panel PS/2 connector only
support PS/2 KEBOARD.
Touch Pad
Touch pad is a standard function at AWK-3501 series. It’s a standard
PC compatible mouse and makes this workstation have full function
assist you to control everything with this workstation. Because of chip
limitations, the system does not support Window NT for touch pad.
Front-accessible control panel
You can easily access the workstations' controls from the front sturdy
protective panel. Controls include switches for power. The front panel
also holds a anti-vibration disk drive bay for 2.5” HDD , a slim 1.44MB
FDD and a CD ROM. The front panel also holds a USB connector
to convenient update program and maintain. The aluminum door
protects the controls from the environment outside. The door has a
waterproof foam-rubber seal and captive hand screw to hold it closed.
In addition, the door offers protection against accidental operation of
the unit's controls.
Key Lock
This design is like a key, which makes the front panel open and closed,
also could secure Power switch, removable HDD, CD-ROM and FDD.
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l Front panel color: RAL-7035
l Mounting: Rack Panel mount, 8U height
l Cutout Size: 439 x 342 mm
l Power supply:
AC ATX – 300W, AC-in 90~264V
ü Input Current: 6A (AC in 110 V), 3A (AC in 220 V)
ü Frequency: 47~63 Hz
24V DC – 300W 24V DC-DC (optional)
ü Input Range: 19~32VDC
ü Maximum input current: 20A at +24VDC input
l Dimension (W x H x D): 675 x 465 x 455mm (22.6” x 18.3”
x 17.9”)
l Carton dimension (W x H x D): 680 x 510 x 460mm
l Gross Weight: 26Kg (57.3 lbs)
LCD Specifications
Display type 15” color TFT LCD
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Max. Colors 256K
Dot size (mm) 0.297 x 0.297
Luminance (cd/m2) 250 cd/m2
160°(H)
Viewing angle
150°(V)
Back Light MTBF (Hrs) 30,000
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Environmental Specification
l Operating temperature: 0°to 50℃ (32~122℉)
l Storage temperature: -20°to 60℃ (-4~140℉)
l Storage humidity: 5 to 95% @ 40℃, non-condensing
l Vibration: 1.0G / 5~500Hz (Random) / operation
l Shock: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration) / operation
l EMC: CE/FCC Class A
l Waterproof / Dustproof: Front Panel IP65 Certification
Touchscreen (optional)
l Type: 8-wire, analog resistive
l Interface: RS-232 interface
l Resolution: 1024 x 1024
l Light transmission > 75%
l Lifetime: 1 million activations
l OS support: MS DOS, Windows 98/SE, Windows 2000, Windows
XP
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Dimensions
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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
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2.5” HDD Installation
The Industrial Workstation is a PC-based industrial computer that is
housed in aluminum alloy front panel and steel chassis. Any maintenance or
hardware upgrades can be easily completed after removing the rear cover
case.
1. Open front panel door.
2. Unscrew the HDD disk drive module
3. Take the disk drive module out
4. Install 2.5” HDD in the module
5. Slide the HDD disk drive module back and tighten it
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3.5” HDD Installation
The Industrial Workstation is a PC-based industrial computer that is
housed in aluminum alloy front panel and steel chassis. Any maintenance
or hardware upgrades can be easily completed after removing the rear cover
case.
1. Unscrew the bottom cover.
2. Take the disk drive module out by screws.
3. Slide the HDD in.
4. Fix 3.5” HDD with screws in the bracket.
5. Fix the disk drive module with screws on the CD-ROM module.
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VGA Cable Installation
Make sure that the VGA cable is securely connected before turning on the
power switch.
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USB/Touch pad cable to CPU card
Installation
If you only order AWK-3501HTT-A bare bone, you need to install touch
pad cable to USB pin header on CPU card.
USB/Touch pad Pin Assignment
PIN
FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
1 Vcc +5v (RED) 2 Ground (BLACK)
3 (-) Data (WHITE) 4 Ground (BLACK)
5 (+) Data (GREEN) 6 (+) Data (GREEN)
7 Ground (BLACK) 8 (-) Data (WHITE)
9 Ground (BLACK) 10 Vcc +5v (RED)
The white end is Pin 1
2.0 pitch to 2.54 pitch cable
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9 X 10 X
7 X 8 X
5 Ground 6 X
3 white 4 X
1 X 2 red
Touchscreen cable to CPU card Installation
If you only order AWK-3501HTT-A bare bone, you need to install
touchscreen cable to RS-232 pin header on CPU card.
RS-232 Touchscreen Pin Assignment
Pin defined
Standard RS-232
Signal
Touchscreen cable
#1 DCDA NC
#2 DXA RXA
#3 TXA TXA
#4 DTRA NC
#5 GND GND
#6 DSRA NC
#7 RTSA NC
#8 CTSA NC
#9 RIA NC
#10 NC NC
The white end is Pin 1
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BIOS &
Jumper
Setting
Chapter
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The AWK-3501 provides two options:
1. Built in SBC-780 CPU card (Pentium III Level)
2. Built in SBC-860 CPU card (Pentium 4 Level)
In regard to Jumper setting and BIOS for each CPU card, please refer to
User manual of SBC-780 or SBC-860.
(Manual:// CPU card/ SBC-780 or SBC-860)
SBC-860 LAN connector CN-15 is LAN 1; CN-17 is LAN 2.
Note:
touch pad
function doesn’t work well, please make sure USB keyboard
support and USB Mouse support have been set to “Enabled”.
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Drivers
Installation
Cha
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The AWK-3501 comes with a CD that contains most of the drivers and
utilities of your needs.
There are several ways of installation depending on the driver package under
different Operating System application.
We recommend that the system driver installation procedure
must be performed first.
If you utilize Windows NT series OS, you are strongly recommended to
download the latest version Windows NT Service Pack from Microsoft
website and install it before installing any driver.
As for the rest of Drivers Installations of CPU cards, please refer to the
individual manual for each CPU cards.
In regard to Touchscreen installation, please refer to the Excel file:
ReadMe_All-Prods-Touch-list.xls to find out the right touchscreen type
and follow the installation guide in respective folders.
Note: AWK-3501 provides optional Dynapro Resistive Touch.
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CPU Card Drivers Installation
The AWK-3501 provides two options:
1. Built in SBC-780 CPU card (Pentium III Level)
2. Built in SBC-860 CPU card (Pentium 4 Level)
In regard to Drivers Installation for each CPU card, please refer to User
Manual of SBC-780 or SBC-860.
(Manual:// CPU card/ SBC-780 or SBC-860)
Touch Pad Drivers Installation
Please follow the instructions when you start to install touch pad drivers.
1. Insert the AWK-3501 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Select the OS folder you will install.
3. After enter the OS folder that you will install, double click on the
setup exe. and the system will help you install touch pad driver
automatically.
4. After you double click the setup exe., follow the instructions shown in
the window to finish the installation.
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On Screen
Display Control
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On Screen Display (OSD) Controller
The LCD monitor is very easy and simple to operate. There are five
controls below on the rear panel. You can see their respective
indicators.
AUTO To auto adjust image position, pixel clock
and phase. Whenever there is flicker
happens, always press the AUTO button
first.
The setting value will be adjusted correctly
and saved automatically.
Notice:
The AWK-3501 series were designed to
provide the best quality in 70MHz VGA
frequency range. We recommend keeping
the screen refresh rate in 70MHz in order
to obtain the optimum quality.
MENU Menu
To activate the OSD Menu, press the Button.
When locating an item you like to adjust in
the OSD Menu, press to bring up the
corresponding sub-menu for options.
Increase / Moving UP Button
To move the locating cursor forward in the
OSD Menu, press UP button. To increase the
value while adjusting a parameter, press the
button.
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Decrease / Moving DOWN Button
To move the locating cursor backward in the
OSD Menu, press the button. To
decrease the value while adjusting a
parameter, press button.
Power Switch
Press the Power Switch to turn on/off the
LCD monitor backlight and the power LED
will light up Green/Red.
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Display Menu
There are twelve options in the OSD Menu. Press the Menu button to
choose the items you would like to adjust.
<Main Menu>
Auto Adjust
Monitor
OSD Control
BIOS Version
Graphic
Graph / Text
Exit
<Auto Adjust>
Auto Tune
Auto Gain
Exit
<Monitor>
H Position
V Position
Phase
Clock
Reset
Exit
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<Graphic>
Contrast
Brightness
R Color
G Color
B Color
Exit
<Graph / Text>
Sharpness
Exit
<Exit>
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Troubleshooting
To solve the following problems, you may need to refer to Appendix
A Standard Timing for compatible display specifications.
1. Problem: Unclear or Unsteady Display
Actions:
Activate the AUTO button. You might need to find the
balanced values for a good quality repeatedly.
If the AUTO button cannot solve the problem, try to
manual fine tune following steps below:
1. If the image size does not fit the screen, adjust the
Clock value under “Monitor” menu.
2. If there is image pixel noise appears, adjust the
Phase setting value under “Monitor” menu. Pull
and adjust the value bar to find out what is the best
clarity range for your LCD display.
3. If the image is not centered after step 1 and 2,
adjust H Position or V Position under “Monitor”
menu to center the image.
4. If you still have problem to fine-tune the image, call
your local technical support for assistance.
2. Problem: No Display is shown on the LCD monitor.
Actions:
1. Make sure the Panel PC is powered on by checking
if the Power LED is lit. Check if all the connections
of the external VGA cable are secure and the
system is running correctly.
2. If the power LED lights up green, but there is still
nothing displayed; connect your PC with another
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external monitor. If your PC works properly with
that monitor, then it is possible that the VGA card
timing of the system may be outside the LCD
monitor’s synchronous range. You may need a
qualified technician for help.
3. Problem: The LCD monitor does not work properly
under Windows, but it functions all right in
DOS mode.
Action:
Make sure the display mode you choose in Windows
matches the LCD monitor.
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