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Digital’s PL-6900 series (PL) of Panel Computers are multipurpose factory automation (FA) computers, which embody Digital’s latest, cost-effective architecture. Before using the PL, read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the PL’s operation procedures and functions.

1. It is forbidden to copy the contents of this manual in whole, or in part, without the permission of the Digital Electronics Corporation.

2. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

3. This manual was written with care; however, if you should find any error or omissions, please contact Digital Electronics and inform them of your findings.

4. Please be aware that we are not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of our products, regardless of article 3 above.

Product names used in this manual are the trademarks of their respective manufacturers. ©

MS-DOS®, Windows® 95 and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

IBM®, and DOS® are registered trademarks of IBM.

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This manual includes the following cautions concerning procedures that must be followed to operate the PL correctly and safely . Prior to operating the PL, be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit.

Safety Icons

To allow you to use the PL correctly , throughout this manual, the following icons are provided next to operations requiring special attention. These icons are used to describe the following situations:

Indicates situations where severe bodily injury, death or major equipment damage may occur.

Indicates situations where slight bodily injury or machine damage can occur.

Caution

W arning

Essential Safety Precautions

• To avoid the possibility of an electric shock, be sure to connect the power cord to the PL before connecting it to the main power supply.

• A fire or electrical shock may occur if voltages used with the PL are beyond the specified range. Be sure to use only the specified voltage.

• Before opening the PL’s protective cover, be sure to turn the unit’s power OFF. This is because the PL’s internal parts carry high voltages.

• T o avoid fires or electrical hazards, do not modify the PL in any way.

• Do not create touch panel switches that are used to either control or to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel. Mechanical switches, such as an emergency stop switch, a deadman (two-handed) start switch, etc., must be installed and operated via a separate control system.

WARNINGS

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• After the PL’s backlight burns out, unlike the PL’s

“Standby Mode”, the touch panel is still active. If the operator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and touches the panel, a potentially dangerous machine missoperation can occur.

If your PL's backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the following

steps to determine if the backlight is actually burned out.

1) If your PL is

not set to "Standby Mode" and the screen

has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.

2) Or , if your PL

is set to Standby Mode, but touching the screen does not cause the display to reappear, your backlight is burned out.

• If metal particles, water or other types of liquids contact

any of the PL’s internal parts, immediately turn the unit’s power OFF, unplug the power cord, and contact either your PL distributor or the Digital Electronics Corporation.

• Read and understand Chapter 4 “Installation and Wiring”

thoroughly in order to select an appropriate installation location for the PL.

• Before either plugging in or unplugging a board or inter-

face connector, be sure to turn the PL’s power OFF.

WARNINGS

• Do not create touch panel switches which could possibly endanger the safety of humans and equipment. This is due to the possibility of a malfunction in the PL or its cable(s), causing the output of a signal that could result in a major accident. All of a system’s major, safety-related switches should be designed to be operated separately from the PL.

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WARNINGS

• To prevent a possible explosion, do not install the PL in

areas containing flammable gases.

• The PL is not appropriate for use with aircraft control

devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data transmission (communication) devices, nuclear power control devices, or medical life support equipment, due to these devices’ inherent requirements of extremely high levels of safety and reliability.

• When using the PL with transportation vehicles (trains,

cars and ships), disaster and crime prevention devices, various types of safety equipment, non-life support related medical devices, etc. redundant and/or fail-safe system designs should be used to ensure the proper degree of reliability and safety.

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• Do not push on the PL’s screen too strongly, with either

your finger or with a hard object. Excessive pressure can scratch, crack or damage the screen. Also, do not use a pointed object, such as a mechanical pencil or screwdriver, to press any of the touch panel’s switches, since they can damage the display.

• If the screen becomes dirty or smudged, moisten a soft

cloth with diluted neutral detergent, wring the cloth well, and wipe the display. Do

not use thinner or organic sol-

vents.

• Avoid exposing the PL to, or operating the PL in direct

sunlight, high temperatures and humidity, and in areas where excessive dust and vibration will occur.

• Avoid using the PL in areas where sudden, extreme

changes in temperature can occur. This may cause condensation to form inside the unit, possibly leading to an accident.

• To prevent the PL from overheating, be sure its air circula-

tion vents are clear and clean, and keep the unit’s operation area well-ventilated.

• Avoid operating or storing the PL near chemicals, or

where chemicals can come into contact with the unit.

When PL Hard Disk (HDD) data is lost:

• The Digital Electronics Corporation can not be held re-

sponsible or provide any compensation for damage(s) caused by the loss of data stored in the PL’s hard disk drive (HDD). It is therefore strongly suggested that all important data and software be backed up regularly to an external data backup device.

• Please be aware that the Digital Electronics Corporation

bears no responsibility for any damages resulting from the customer’s application of this unit’s hardware or software.

CAUTIONS

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The displayed color will look different when viewed from an angle outside the

specified view angle. This is also normal.

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 Displaying a single screen image for long periods of time can cause an afterimage

to remain on the screen. To correct this, turn the unit OFF for 5 to 10 minutes, then ON again. This phenomenon is a common attribute of the LCDs, and is not a defect. To prevent this effect, you can:

- use the Display OFF feature; if the same image is to be displayed for a long period of time.

- change the screen display periodically to prevent the displaying of a single image for a long period of time.

Notes on Handling the Hard Disk Drive

 The Digital Electronics Corporation cannot take responsibility or provide any

compensation for damage(s) caused by the loss of data stored in the PL-6900 series’ hard disk drive (HDD). It is therefore strongly suggested that all important data and software be backed up regularly to an external data backup device.

 Please be aware that the Digital Electronics Corporation bears no responsibility

for any damages resulting from the customer’s application of this unit’s hardware or software.

 Please be aware that the Digital Electronics Corporation will not provide com-

pensation for any damages occurring as a result of problems with this unit’s software or hardware.

 Since the PL’s hard disk drive (HDD) is a consumable item, i.e. it has a finite

usage lifetime, be sure to back up its data frequently and perform regular maintenance.

 T o prevent damage to file data, be sure to shut down the PL’s OS before turning

OFF the main power.

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Table of Contents

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Preface .......................................................................................................................... i

Essential Safety Precautions........................................................................................ ii

Table of Contents....................................................................................................... vii

Prior to Using the PL................................................................................................... x

Information Symbols .................................................................................................. xi

Package Contents ...................................................................................................... xii

PL-6900 Series Features........................................................................................... xiii

UL/cUL Application Notes ...................................................................................... xiv

CE Marking ............................................................................................................... xv

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 System Configuration ...................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Options .............................................................................................................. 1-2

1-3 PL Series Panel Types...................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Specifications

2-1 General Specifications .................................................................................... 2-1

2-1-1 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................... 2-1

2-1-2 Environment Specifications..................................................................2-2

2-1-3 Dimensions ........................................................................................... 2-3

2-2 Performance Specifications............................................................................2-4

2-2-1 Performance Specifications .................................................................. 2-4

2-2-2 Display Functions ................................................................................. 2-5

2-2-3 Expansion Slots .................................................................................... 2-5

2-2-4 Clock(R TC) Accuracy .......................................................................... 2-5

2-3 Interface Specifications ..................................................................................2-6

2-3-1 Printer Interface .................................................................................... 2-6

2-3-2 Keyboard Interface ............................................................................... 2-6

2-3-3 Mouse Interface .................................................................................... 2-6

2-3-4 RS-232C Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3) ......................................... 2-7

2-3-5 RAS Interface ....................................................................................... 2-7

2-4 PL External Features......................................................................................2-9

2-5 PL Dimensions............................................................................................... 2-11

2-5-1 PL-6900T General Dimensions .......................................................... 2-11

2-5-2 PL-6901T General Dimensions .......................................................... 2-12

2-5-3 Full Sized Cover Attachment Dimensions ......................................... 2-13

2-5-4 Installation Slot Dimensions...............................................................2-14

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Chapter 3 Installing Optional Units and Expansion Boards

3-1 Installing Options and Expansion Boards ..................................................... 3-1

3-1-1 Removing the rear maintenance cover ................................................. 3-2

3-1-2 Installing the DIM Module (PL-EM220 / PL-EM230)......................... 3-4

3-1-3 Installing the FDD Unit (PL-FD200).................................................... 3-5

3-1-4 Installing the FDD Unit (PL-FD210).................................................... 3-6

3-1-5 Removing/Installing the HDD unit (PL-HD220) ................................. 3-8

3-1-6 Installing an Expansion Board.............................................................. 3-9

3-1-7 Connecting the CD-ROM Unit (PL-DK200) ..................................... 3-10

3-1-8 Removing the Cooling Fan Unit......................................................... 3-1 1

Chapter 4 Installation and Wiring

4-1 Installation Cautions........................................................................................ 4-1

4-2 Installing the PL ............................................................................................... 4-3

4-2-1 Installation Procedures ......................................................................... 4-3

4-3 Wiring the PL ................................................................................................... 4-6

4-3-1 Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................. 4-6

4-3-2 Power Supply Cautions ........................................................................ 4-8

4-3-3 Grounding Cautions.............................................................................. 4-9

4-3-4 Cautions When Connecting I/O Signal Lines....................................... 4-9

Chapter 5 System Setup

5-1 Setup Procedures.............................................................................................5-1

5-2 System Parameters.......................................................................................... 5-2

5-2-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ............................................................... 5-2

5-2-2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP ................................................................... 5-4

5-2-3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ............................................................ 5-6

5-2-4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ..................................................... 5-8

5-2-5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP ............................................... 5-10

5-2-6 SYSTEM MONITOR UTILITY ........................................................ 5-12

5-2-7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ........................................................ 5-14

5-2-8 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SETUP ........................................... 5-16

Chapter 6 OS Setup

6-1 Setting Up Your PL OS .................................................................................. 6-1

6-1-1 Touch Panel Device Driver Settings ..................................................... 6-2

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection

7-1 Regular Cleaning ............................................................................................ 7-1

7-1-1 Cleaning the Display............................................................................. 7-1

7-1-2 Moisture Resistant Gasket Replacement .............................................. 7-2

7-2 Cleaning the Filter ..........................................................................................7-2

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7-3 Changing the PL Backlight............................................................................ 7-4

7-4 Periodic Check................................................................................................ 7-9

Appendix

1 Hardware Configuration............................................................................... A-1

1-1 I/O Mapping ........................................................................................ A-1

1-2 Memory Mapping ................................................................................ A-2

1-3 IRQ Mapping ....................................................................................... A-3

2 RAS Feature ................................................................................................... A-4

2-1 PL’s RAS Features............................................................................... A-4

2-2 RAS Feature Details ............................................................................ A-5

2-3 RAS Feature Overview........................................................................ A-9

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 The PL’s hard disk is designed for use with the Windows

95, Windows NT®4.0 or later OS. The Mirror Disk unit will operate only with the Windows NT®4.0 operating system. Other operating systems do not support this driver software, etc.

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 For system setup and OS installation, a PS/2 type keyboard is necessary.

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 When using Windows

95/Windows NT®4.0, be sure to install the PL-6900 Series Driver & Utility Disk’s Display Driver (For installation procedur es, see the disk’s readme files (README.95E or README.NTE).

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 For information on the PL’s bundled utility software, see the README file on

the Driver & Utility Disk.

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 Since the PL’s hard disk drive (HDD) is a consumable item, i.e. it has a finite

usage lifetime, be sure to back up its data frequently and perform regular maintenance.

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 After turning the PL OFF, be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before turning ON

again. If the unit is stated within 5 seconds, it may not start up correctly.

Prior To Using the PL

Prior to actual use, be sure to setup your PL as follows.

Turn PL ON Refer to 4-3 Wiring the PL

Setup System Refer to Chapter 5 System Setup

Refer to the OS maker’s Installation Manual.

After completing the hardware setup, before any data or applications can be placed on the drive, the OS (Windows® or MS-DOS®, etc.) must be used to initialize the HDD and create partitions. For details concerning these procedures, refer to the OS maker’s installation manual.

Install the OS

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Information Symbols

This manual uses the following icons:

Indicates a warning or a product limitation. Be sure to follow the instructions given with this icon to insure the safe operation of the PL.

Contains additional or useful information. Indicates terms or items that require further explanation. See the footnote

on that page. Indicates pages containing related information. Indicates steps used to accomplish a given task. Be sure to follow these

steps in the order they are written.

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Package Contents

The PL package should include the following items:

Be careful when installing the PL not to damage the built-in HDD

Power Cord

PL Unit

(PL-6900T/PL-6901T)

This cord is designed only for AC100/115V use. Any other voltage will require a different cable.

Installation Brackets (8)

Floppy Disks (3) “PL-X900 Series Driver & Utility Disk”

CD-ROM (1) Contains PL-6900 Series User Manual (This Manual)*

Your PL unit package will also contain an Installation Guide for your built-in HDD unit.

Be sure to check that guide’s package contents.

If your PL contains a built-in HDD

Instruction

Guide

Instruction Guide

(English1/Japanese1)

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PL-6900 Series Features

The PL-6900 series displays are equipped with the following features:

 The Latest, High-Performance Architecture

Designed around the AMD-K6®-2 333 MHz CPU, the PL utilizes the type of high performance architecture that offers you superior compatibility. Add to this unrivalled support of the Windows®95/Windows NT® and other operating systems.

 Bright 12.1" LCD with a Wide Viewing Angle

The PL’s large 12.1-inch 800 x 600 dot TFT LCD display offers excellent visibility and brightness.

• Digital’s top of the line TFT color LCD model allows you to create detailed

and powerful visual images, with excellent brightness, a wide viewing angle, and a display capable of 260,000 colors.

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 Easy Front Panel Installation

The PL is designed to be installed easily into the front of any panel or device. It is also rugged enough for use in harsh, industrial environments, such as those found in the factory automation industries and boasts an IP65f rating.

 High Resolution, Analog-Resistance-Film Touch Panel

Standard equipment with the PL is a high resolution 1024 x 1024 touch panel. Also, the Windows® 95 mouse emulation utility provides mouse-like functionality and pointer control.

 Highly Expandable

The PL units consist of two types; a 2 slot type (with 1 PCI bus also available), and a 4 slot type (with 2 PCI buses available). These slots can accommodate both Digital’s own optional boards as well as other commercially available expansion boards.

Digital also offers a wide variety of optional products, such as a -5/-12V DC power unit, DIM memory modules, etc.

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UL/cUL Application Notes

The PL690*-T4* is (c)UL 1950 recognized product. (UL File No. E171486). Please pay special attention to the following instructions when applying for UL/cUL approval for machinery which includes any of these PL units.

The PL conforms as a component to the following standards:

UL 1950, Third Edition, dated March 1,1998 (Standard for Safety of Information T echnology Equip-

ment, including Electrical Business Equipment)

CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95 (Standard for Safety of Information T echnology Equipment, including Electrical

Business Equipment)

PL6900-T4* (UL Registration Model No.: 2780054-04) PL6901-T4* (UL Registration Model No.: 2780054-03)

- Equipment with a PL mounted in it requires UL/cUL evaluation for the combination of the

PL and equipment.

- The PL must be used as a built-in component of an end-use product.

- Use the PL indoors only.

- When connecting the PL’s power cable, be sure to use a cable that is appropriate for the

current and voltage used and that has conductive wires that are 0.75 mm2 or larger.

- With an end-use product which includes the PL, be sure to place the PL’s Power cut-off

switch as the disconnect device where the unit’s operator can easily reach it.

- Danger of explosion if backup battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaced only with same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

- Be sure the unit the PL is built into uses a UL1950 compatible equipment structure.

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CE Marking

The PL690*-T4* units are CE marked, EMC compliant products.

 Safety

EN60950

 EMI (EN50081-2)

EN55011 group1 (Class A)

 EMS (EN50082-2)

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, ENV50204

If following requirements are not met, the PL may fail to meet EN60950 standard requirements.

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 Equipment with a PL mounted in it requires UL/cUL evaluation for the combination of the

PL and equipment.

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 The PL must be used as a built-in component of an end-use product.

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 Use the PL indoors only.

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 When connecting the PL’s power cable, be sure to use a cable that is appropriate for the

current and voltage used and that has conductive wires that are 0.75 mm2 or larger.

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 When installing the PL in a metal panel or cabinet, be sure to place the PL’s Power discon-

nect device (cut-off switch) where the unit’s operator can easily reach it.

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 There is a danger of explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly replaced. This battery

should be replaced only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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 Be sure the cabinet/enclosure the PL is built into uses an EN60950 approved sheet steel structure.

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1-1 System Configuration

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1Overview

1-1 System Configuration 1-2 Options 1-3 PL Series Panel Types

The following chart shows the range of peripheral items connected to the PL.

• Only one FDD unit can be used at one time, i.e. either the front panel’s FDD, or the main unit’s FDD.

*1 Only one FDD unit can be used at one time, i.e. either the front panel’s FDD, or the main

unit’s FDD.

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Name

Model

number

Description

LAN Board DAX-IET02 NE2000 compatible board. Provides connectors for

10BASE-5, 10BASE-2 and 10BASE-T.

PL-EM220 SDRAM (DIMM) Provides 32MB of memory DIM Module PL-EM230 SDRAM (DIMM) Provides 64MB of memory PL-FD200 *1 IBM PC Compatible 3.5” FDD unit (Attaches to side slot) FDD Unit PL-FD210 *

IBM PC Compatible 3.5” FDD unit (Attaches to front slot)

Only for PL-6900T

-5V/-12V Power Unit

PL-PW100 Provides –5V and –12V power to expansion slots. Can

provide a total of 200mA of current (sum of both slots). FFD Unit (Flash File Disk)

PL-FF200 Flash File Disk Provides 20MB of memory, connected to

IDE I / F. Used as HDD. CD-ROM Unit PL-DK200 IDE (ATAPI) compliant CD-ROM drive unit

– for development and maintenance use.

(special connection cable is included with unit) Mirror Disk Unit PL-MD200-H

U01

IDE compliant mirror disk unit without OS

Name

Model

number

Description

Screen Protection Sheet

PL-CS100

Disposable overlay sheets for display face protection and stain resistance. Touch panel senses User’s touch through sheet. (5 sheets/set)

1-2 Options

The following table provides a list of optional products for the PL

Expansion Options

Accessories

*1 Both the PL-FD200 and the PL-FD210 cannot be used at the same time.

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Name

Model

number

Description

Mounting Brackets

GP070-AT 01

Used to install the PL into a panel or cabinet. Same as

original equipment brackets. (4 brackets/set)

Moisture Resistant Gasket

PL-WS100

Used to prevent moisture from entering into the PL’s case

from the front face. Same as original equipment gasket.

HDD Unit PL-HD220

2.5” HDD unit (10.0GB or larger - contains no pre-installed

Mirror Disk Unit Replacement HDD

PL-MD200MD01

Mirror Disk Unit’s replacement HDD (1).

PL-FC200

Attached when ISA bus full sized board is used in the

expansion slot. (for PL-6901T)

Full-sized cover

PL-FC210

Attached when ISA bus full sized board is used in the

expansion slot. (for PL-6900T)

Backlight GP675T-BL

00-MS

Spare Backlight for maintenance.

Maintenance Options

• Since the PL’s hard disk drive (HDD) is a consumable item, i.e. it has a finite usage lifetime, be sure to back up its data frequently and perform regular maintenance.

• Both the PL-FD200 and the PL-FD210 cannot be used at the same time.

Product Description Installation Area

PCI/ISA Bus compatible board

In all PL-6900 series units, slot 1 can accommodate boards up to 163mm wide. Slot 2 (slots 2, 3 and 4 for PL-6900T) can accommodate boards up to 250mm wide.

■■■■

All PL-6900 series slot heights are 122mm. When using the full-sized cover, be sure to use boards that are no more than 338mm wide and 122mm high in slot 2.

■■■■

The height of the devices attached to the face of an expansion board can be, for slot 1 (slots 1 and 4 for PL-6900T), up to 13mm, and for slot 2 (slots 2 and 3 for PL-6900T), up to 18mm.

Into the PL's expansion slots.

Commercially Available Products

Width

Height

Attaching Direction

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• Check that your expansion board’s “foot” matches the width of the expansion slot. Slot 1 (slot 1 and 4 for PL-6900T) is 20 mm wide, and slot 2 (slot 2 and 3 for PL-6900T) is 25 mm wide. Be sure the width of your expansion board’s width matches that of the intended slot.

• Since the PL does not supply -5 and -12 V current, ISA(A T)-bus compatible boards requiring -5 or -12 V can be used only if the optional PLPW100 power supply is installed.

• Certain commercially available boards may not be compatible with Digital’s PL unit. Installing incompatible boards may result in either damage to or failure of the PL and will void your warranty. Prior to using those boards, be sure to contact your local PL distributor.

• Within the entire range of PCI buses currently available on the market, there may be certain devices which will not operate when used with the PL. Prior to the use of any PCI Bus, be sure to contact your local PL distributor.

• Be sure to use only DIM modules manufactured by Digital. Installing other DIM modules may result in either damage to or failure of the PL, and will void your warranty.

• Within the range of peripheral devices currently available on the market, there may be certain devices which will not operate correctly when used with the PL. Prior to using any peripheral device, be sure to contact your local PL distributor. Installing incompatible boards may result in either damage to or failure of the PL and will void your warranty.

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PL690 PL-6900 Series Unit

0 4-slot type

1 2-slot type

T TFT Color LCD display

4 CE Marking, UL/cUL Approval

X PL Revision No.

1-3 PL Series Panel Types

PL690 X-T X X-XX XX

ABCDE FG

Model Number:

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Specifications

PL-6900T PL-6901T Operating Voltage AC 100V to AC 240V Voltage Endurance AC 85V to AC 265V Rated Frequency 50/60Hz

Allowable Pause Duration

shorter than 1 cycle (however, pause occurrences must be more than 1 second apart)

Power Consumption less than 150VA less than 100VA Voltage Endurance

AC 1500V at 20mA for 1 minute

(between the live wire and the grounding (FG) terminal)

Insulation Resistance

Greater than 10MΩΩΩΩ at DC 500V

(between the live wire and the grounding (FG) terminal)

Chapter

2Specifications

2-1 General Specifications 2-2 Performance Specifications 2-3 Interface Specifications

2-1 General Specifications

2-4 PL External Features 2-5 PL Dimensions

1 Electrical Specifications

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• When using any of the PL’s optional devices, be sure to check that device’s specifications for any special conditions or cautions that may apply to its use.

• When using a full sized expansion board, be sure to check its dimensions and shape, since they will affect the board’s environment specifications, such for vibration, etc.

• Be aware that not only does the Hard Disk have a fixed lifetime, but that accidents can always occur. Therefore, be sure to back up your Hard Disk’s data regularly , or prepare another Hard Disk unit that can be used for backup.

• The Hard Disk lifetime given here may be reduced due to unforeseen environmental factors, however , generally speaking, at an operating temperatur e of 20oC the disk should last for 20,000 hours (of operation) or approximately 5 years, whichever comes first.

• Using the Hard Disk in an environment that is excessively hot and/or humid will shorten the disk’s usage lifetime. A maximum wet bulb temperature of 29oC or less is recommended. This is equivalent to the following data.

*1 The PL’s internal cooling fan is removed.

Tempera ture Humidity

at 35oC no higher t han 7 1%RH at 40

C no higher t han 5 4%RH

at 50

C no higher t han 3 3%RH

2 Environment Specifications

W/Fan

C to 50oC

Ambient Operating Temperature

(Panel Interior&Panel Face)

W/out Fan

C to 40oC

Ambient Storage Temperature

-10

C to 60 oC

Ambient Operating Humidity

30% RH to 85% RH (no condensation)

Ambient Storage Humidity

30% RH to 85% RH (no condensation)

Dust Level Free of dust Operating Atmosphere

Free of corrosive gas

Vibration Endurance

2G: 10 to 25Hz applied in X, Y, and Z directions for 30 minutes each (0.5G when using HDD unit, 1.0G when using FDD)

Noise Endurance

Noise Voltage: 1500V(via noise simulator) Pulse Duration: 50ns, 500ns, 1µµµµs Start-up Time: 1ns

Noise Immunity 2kV IEC 61000-4-4 Electrostatic Discharge

Immunity

4kV IEC 61000-4-2

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PL-6900T PL-6901T

Grounding*1

Exclusive grounding only.

Less than 100ΩΩΩΩ, or your country’s applicable standard.

Rating

Equivalent to IP65f (JEM1030)

Cooling Method Via heat convection tubes and electric fan Weight Less than 9.0 kg

(with HDD and FDD installed)

Less than 8.5 kg (with HDD and FDD installed)

External Dimensions W346 x H287 x D170 mm

(excluding projections)

W346 x H287 x D123mm (excluding projections)

Dimensions Including Full-sized Cover

W393 x H287 x D170 mm (excluding projections)

W393 x H287 x D123 mm (excluding projections)

Dimensions Including Mirror Disk Unit

W346 x H287 x D173 mm (excluding projections)

W346 x H287 x D174 mm (excluding projections)

3 Dimensions

*1 4-3-3 Grounding Cautions. *2 The front face of the PL unit, installed in a solid panel, has been tested using conditions equiva-

lent to the standard shown in the specification . Even though the PL unit’s level of resistance is equivalent to the standard, oils that should have no effect on the PL can possibly harm the unit. This can occur in areas where either vaporized oils are present, or where low viscosity cutting oils are allowed to adhere to the unit for long periods of time. If the PL’s front face protection sheet becomes peeled off, these conditions can lead to the ingress of oil into the PL and separate protection measures are suggested. Also, if non-approved oils are present, it may cause deformation or corrosion of the front panel’s plastic cover. Therefore, prior to installing the PL be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the PL’s operating environment.

If the installation gasket is used for a long period of time, or if the unit and its gasket are removed from the panel, the original level of the protection cannot be guaranteed. To maintain the original protection

level, you need to replace the installation gasket regularly.

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2-2 Performance Specifications

1 Performance Specifications

CPU

AMD-K6

-2 333 MHz (AMD Corporation)

DRAM (SDRAM DIMM)

Equipped with 64MB (2 DIMM sockets – max. of 128MB)

BIOS

AWARD PC/AT Compatible

Secondary Cache Memory

512KB (built-in)

Graphics

SVGA (800 x 600 dots) VESA 16 colors/256 colors/32K colors/64K colors

Video Memory

2MB (SDRAM)

Type

Analog Resistant Film

Resolution

1024 x 1024

Touch Panel

Interface

COM4 (uses Mouse Emulator)

COM1 D-Sub 9 pin (male) COM2 D-Sub 9 pin (male)

Serial

RS-232C (w/F IF O )

COM3 D-Sub 9 pin (male)

Printer

Complies with Centronics Standards (ECP/EPP equivalent) D-sub 25 pin, female

Keyboard

PS/2 Interface (mini DIN 6 pin, female) side & front

Mouse

PS/2 Interface (mini DIN 6 pin, female) side

RAS

RAS Interface (D-sub 25 pin, male)

Side Access/ 2 modes/ 3.5” FD

FDD Unit

Front Access/ 2 modes/ 3.5” FD (Available for only PL-6900T)

Front and Rear Interfaces

Disk I/F

E-IDE 2.5” HDD I/F

PL units eq uipped with a built-in HDD will u s e a 6 .0 or more GB unit.

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Clock(RTC) accuracy

+180 seconds per month

Board Si z e

PL-6900T

(4-slot type)

PL-6901T

(2-slot type)

Without the

Full-sized

cover

With the

Full-sized

cover

Slot

Pitch

Actual thickness

of Expansion

Board

1st slot

ISA ISA 163 x 122 mm 163 x 122 mm 20 mm Less than 13 mm PCI PCI 250 x 122 mm

2nd slot

ISA ISA

250 x 122 mm

338 x 122 mm

25 mm Less than 18 mm

3rd slot

PCI/ISA None 250 x 122 mm 338 x 122 mm 25 mm Less than 18 mm

4th slot

ISA None 250 x 122 mm 338 x 122 mm 20 mm Less than 13 mm

Power Supply

5V: 4A, 12V: 1A (total for 4 slots)

5V: 2A, 12V: 0.5A (total for 2 slots)

2 Display Functions

Display Type

TFT Color LCD

Pixel Density

800 x 600 pixels

Dot Pitch

0.3075 x 0.3075 mm

Effective Display Area

W246.0 x H184.5 mm

Display Colors

260,000 colors

Contrast Control

Not Possible

Backlight

CFL (Replaceable)

Backlight’s Life span

More than 25,000 hours at an ambient temperature of 25

C. (Until

the backlight’s brightness dims to half of the original level.)

3 Expansion Slots

The PL’s backlight should be replaced by only an authorized repairman. For information about this service, please contact your nearest authorized distributor.

• For the 2nd and 3rd slots on the PL-6900T, and the 2nd slot on the PL-6901T, either the PCI or the ISA type can be used.

4 Clock(RTC) Accuracy

The PL ’s built-in clock (RTC) may have a slight error . With the ambient temperature mentioned in the specification with no power flow, the allowance is +180 seconds per month, however, the allowance may vary and could be up to +300 seconds per month depending on the ambient temperature difference or how old the unit is. If the clock accuracy is essential for the system, you need to adjust the clock regularly.

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Pin No. Signal Name

1 Mouse DATA 2 NC 3 GND 4 +5V 5 Mouse CLK 6 NC SHIELD GND

Pin No. Signal Name

1 KEY DATA 2 NC 3 GND 4 +5V 5 KEY CLK 6 NC

SHIELD GND

(The PL’ s front and side connectors are the same)

2-3 Interface Specifications

1 Printer Interface (LPT1)

2 Keyboard Interface

Mini - DIN 6 pin (Female)

3 Mouse Interface

Mini - DIN 6 pin (Female)

Pin No.

SPP/ECP Mode

Signal Name

EPP Mo d e

Signal Name

Direction

Electrical

Specif.

Pin No.

SPP/ECP Mode

Signal Name

EPP Mo d e

Signal Name

Direction

Electrical

Specif.

1 STRB WRITE

In/Output

O.D 14 AUTOFD DSTRB

In/Output

O.D

2 DATA0 DATA0

In/Output

O.D 15 ERROR ERROR Input TTL

3 DATA1 DATA1

In/Output

O.D 16 INIT INIT

In/Output

O.D

4 DATA2 DATA2

In/Output

O.D 17 SLCTIN ADSTRB

In/Output

O.D

5 DATA3 DATA3

In/Output

O.D 18 GND GND

6 DATA4 DATA4

In/Output

O.D 19 GND GND

7 DATA5 DATA5

In/Output

O.D 20 GND GND

8 DATA6 DATA6

In/Output

O.D 21 GND GND

9 DATA7 DATA7

In/Output

O.D 22 GND GND

10 ACKNLG ACKNLG Input TTL 23 GND GND 11 BUSY WAIT Input TTL 24 GND GND 12 PE PE Input TTL 2 5 GN D GND 13 SLCT SLCT Input TTL

D-sub 25 Pin (Female)

Screw Size: (4-40): Inch Type

13121110987654321

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

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4 RS-232C Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3)

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name

1CD6DSR 2RXD7RTS 3TXD8CTS 4DTR9 RI 5GND

5 RAS Interface

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name

1 GND 14 GND 2 +5V 15 +5V 3 +12V 16 NC 4 NC 17 NC 5 RESET INPUT (+) 18 NC 6 DIN 0 (+) 19 NC 7 DOUT (-) 20 NC 8 DOUT (+) 21 LAMP OUT (-)

9 ALARM OUT (-) 22 LAMP OUT (+) 10 ALARM OUT (+) 23 NC 11 RESET INPUT (-) 24 DIN1 (-) 12 DIN 0 (-) 25 NC 13 DIN 1 (+)

Item Feature

Input

DIN 0,1 Digital Input Port (2 points) RESET

Hardware can be reset via external reset signal.

Output

DOUT Digital output port (1 point) Alarm Alarm signal output port (1 point) Lamp Alarm lamp connection port (1 point)

Dsub 9 pin (Male)

Screw Size: (4-40): Inch Type

4321

LED Status

Gr een,Lights Continuously Nor mal O per ation Or ange , Light s Cont inuou sly System Monit or Alarm has occur r ed

Or ange , Blink ing

When the Mirror Disk unit is installed, indicate s that a har d disk error has det ec ted

 Power Lamp LED Error Display

The Power Lamp LED indicates when the RAS feature has detected an error, due to a PL operation or environment related problem.

T o use this feature, you need to install the RAS system monitor feature from the PL’s additional floppy disk. 6-1 Floppy Disk File List

Screw Size: (4-40): Inch Type

D-Sub 25 pin (Male)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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(Interfa ce Circui t )

(Connection Example)

Cable

PC357

Dsub 25pin connector

N3904

DOUT(-)pin 7

Alarm Output(-)pin 9

Lamp Output(-)pin 21

DOUT(+)pin 8

Alarm Output(+)pin 10

Lamp Output(+)pin 22

+5V

4.7k

Ω

Output Port

(Interfa ce Circu i t )

(Connection Example)

Cable

DC12 to 24V External Power

Reset Input(+)pin 5

DIN0(+)pin 6

DIN1(+)pin 13

(12 to 24V)

PC357

Reset Input(-)pin 11

DIN0(-)pin 12 DIN1(-)pin 24

D-sub 25 pin Connector

+5V

3.3k

Ω

1/4W

Input Port

 Input Port (Dual use of DIN, Remote Set Input Port)

- External Power : DC12V to 24V connection possible

- Input Hold : Hold Diode

- Isolation : Used (Photo isolation)

 Output Port (DOUT, Alarm Output, Lamp Output Port)

- Output Spec. : DC 24V 100mA (MAX)

- Isolation : Used (Photo isolation)

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D E

2-4 PL External Features

A B

A:Display Area

Display output area. The built-in SVGA controller supports PC compatible architecture.

B:T ouch Panel

This high-resolution analog touch panel allows you to configure a keyboard-less system.

C:Power Lamp LED

The status of the lamp changes according to the alarm type detected by the RAS feature.

2-3-5 RAS Interface

D:Front Maintenance Cover

Open this cover to connect the optional FDD unit.

E:IrDA

Infra-red signals can be sent and received by this unit.

F:Keyboard Connector

A PS/2 compatible keyboard is connected here.

G:Hardware Reset Switch H:Front Mount FDD Slot

Slot for installing the FDD unit (PL-FD210). (only PL-6900T)

I:RS-232C Connector (COM1) J:RS-232C Connector (COM2) K:RS-232C Connector (COM3)

These RS-232C interfaces (D-sub 9 pin male connectors), allow communication with other computers and connection to peripheral devices.

L:Printer Connector (LPT1)

Centronics standard interface (D-sub 25 pin female

connector), which connects a parallel device, such as a printer (supports ECP/EPP).

M:RAS Connector

Interface for DIN, DOUT , Watchdog, and Remote Reset. (D-sub 25 pin male connector)

N:Power T erminals

The PL ’s AC100V/240V power cord terminals are connected here.

O:IDE I/F Cover

To connect the optional CD-ROM drive unit (PLDK200) and Mirror Disk Unit(PL-MD200-HU01), remove this cover and use this connector.

MIJ KL

O N

PL-6901T(2Slot)

MIJ KL

ONH

PL-6900T(4Slot)

nside the front maintenance cover>

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P:Keyboard Connector

A PS/2 compatible keyboard can be connected here.

Q:Mouse Connector

A PS/2 compatible mouse can be connected here.

R:Side Mount FDD Slot

Houses the FDD unit.

S:Expansion Slots (2) T:HDD/FFD Expansion Unit Slot

Houses an additional HDD unit, or FFD unit.

U:Half Cover

When an optional DIM module or expansion board is used here, this cover is removed.

V:Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the PL’s power ON or OFF.

W:Rear Maintenance Cover

Remove this cover to install the optional DIM module, or an expansion board.

• When attaching peripheral units to the PL, be sure the PL’s power cord is disconnected from the main power supply.

• To avoid an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the PL’s power cord from the power supply before connecting the cord’s power terminals or any peripheral devices to the PL.

4-3-1 Connecting the Power Cord

PL-6901T(2Slot)

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2-5 PL Dimensions

1 PL- 6900T General Dimensions

(Unit: mm - excluding projections)

330

170

271

346

287

Side View

Top View

Rear View

Front View

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330

Side View

Top View

Rear View

Front View

346

287

123

271

2 PL- 6901T General Dimensions

(Unit: mm - excluding projections)

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3 Full Sized Cover Attachment Dimensions

Top View

(Unit: mm)

(PL-6901T)

• The above figure’s dimensions are the same for the 2 and 4 slot units.

• When using a full-sized board and the PL’s full-sized cover (PL-FC200/PLFC210), be sure that the PL is mounted in its attachment panel/cabinet before starting this work. Due to size differences, the full-sized cover or a full sized expansion board cannot be attached first and then the PL installed into a panel.

• When using a full-sized expansion board, be sure to check its dimensions and shape, since they will affect the board’s environment specifications, such as for vibration, etc.

310

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272.0

+0.5

-0

331.0

+0.5

-0

less than

4-R2

• Be sure the thickness of the panel is from 1.6 to 10 mm.

• All panel surfaces used should be strengthened. Especially, if high levels of vibration are expected and the PL’s installation surface (i.e. an operation panel’s door, etc.) can move (i.e.open or close) due consideration should be given to the PL’s weight.

• To insure that the PL’s water resistance is maintained, be sure to install the PL into a panel that is flat and free of scratches or dents.

• Be sure all installation tolerances are maintained to prevent the unit from falling out of its installation panel.

4 Installation Slot Dimensions

(Unit: mm)

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Chapter

3-1 Installing Options and Expansion Boards

Installing Optional Units and Expansion Boards

The User can install a variety of optional units and expansion boards made by Digital in the PL, as well as a number of commercially available ISA-bus compatible boards. This chapter describes both the products that can be installed in the PL and how to install them.

WARNING

Use a screw driver to loosen or tighten the screws. Be careful not to over-tighten any screws, since it may damage the equipment.

Be careful when removing or inserting any screws inside the body of the PL.

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Installing Options and Expansion Boards

T o avoid electric hazards, be sure to turn the PL’s power OFF before installing any optional units or expansion boards.

The following explanation pages describe the installation procedures for the PL’s DIM module (PL-EM220/PL-EM230), FDD unit (PL-FD200/PL-FD210), HDD unit (PL-HD220), expansion boards, and the CD-ROM drive unit (PL-DK200).

For information about the installation of other option units, please refer to those unit’s individual [Operation Instructions].

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2) Pivot the half cover open and lift up slightly to free the guide tabs. Next, remove the half-cover.

3) Remove the rear maintenance cover .

Half Cover

Rear Maintenance Cover

1) Unscrew the four attachment screws used to hold the rear maintenance cover and half-cover in place.

Remove the half cover, and then the rear maintenance cover.

1 Removing the rear maintenance cover

Handle the rear maintenance cover with care, since it is made of aluminum and is easily bent.

 PL-6901T (2 slot type)

Guide Tabs

Half Cover

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Guide Tabs

 PL-6900T (4 slot type)

Half Cover

Rear Maintenance Cover

Half Cover

2) Remove the rear maintenance cover.

1) Unscrew the attachment screws used to hold the rear maintenance cover(4) and half cover(1) in place.

3) Pivot the half cover open and lift up slightly to free the guide tabs. Next, remove the half cover.

Remove the rear maintenance cover, and then the half cover.

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Foolproof Positioning grooves

3) Adjust the foolproof positioning

grooves so that they align with the

foolproof positioning pins.

Foolproof Positioning pins

4) Insert the DIM module into the DIM module socket.

2) Install the DIM module for expansion on the empty socket.

2 Installing the DIM Module

(

PL-EM220 / PL-EM230

)

The PL comes with a single, 64MB DIM module pre-installed. There is one more empty socket that can be used and the procedures that follow describe how to install a second DIM module in that socket.

Since DIM module sockets are easy to break, be sure to install the DIM module very carefully .

1) Replace the rear maintenance cover and the half cover.

3-1-1 Removing the rear maintenance cover

Built-in DIM Module

Empty Socket

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5) Push the DIM module down until the side stoppers lock.

6) Replace the rear maintenance cover and the half cover and secure them in place with the attachment screws.



To Remove the DIM Module

When removing the module from the socket, press down on the socket’s ejector tabs to release the module.

3 Installing the FDD Unit (PL-FD200)

1) Remove the two(2) attachment screws from the lowermost Expansion Slot Cover, and remove the cover.

2) Insert the FDD unit so that its guide grooves fit the chassis guide ways. Push the unit in until its rear connector is connected securely.

3) Fix the unit in place with its two(2) attachment screws.

(PL-6901T)

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4 Installing the FDD Unit (PL-FD210)

3) Unscrew the two(2) attachment screws from the PL-FD210’s Blank Panel, and remove the blank panel.

1) Open the front maintenance cover and remove the FDD’s blank (filler) panel.

2) Close the front maintenance cover.

FDD’s blank (filler) panel

PL-FD210 Blank Panel (Rear Face)

4) Loosen the FDD unit chassis two (2) upper adjustment screws, and remove the unit’s two (2) lower set screws to allow the FDD unit to slide forward.

Lower Set Screws

Upper Adjustment Screws

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5) Push on either end of the FDD unit to compress the unit to its shortest length. Then, re-tighten the two attachment screws to secure the unit in place.

7) Fix the unit in place with its two(2) attachment screws.

8) Last, replace the Blank Panel (removed in step 3).

6) Insert the FDD unit so that its guide grooves align with the chassis holder guideways. Push the unit into the PL holder until its connector (middle of unit) is connected securely.

When installing the PL-FD210, insert it slowly into the PL’s installation opening and be sure it is securely attached.

Push up

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5 Removing/ Installing the HDD Unit (PL-HD220)

Since the PL-HD220 units are precision instruments, be sure not to jar or shake them unnecessarily.

1) Remove the two(2) attachment screws from the middle Expansion Slot Cover.

3) Insert the HDD unit you selected inside the guideways of the PL and push it in until its rear connector is securely connected.

4) Fix the unit in place with its two(2) attachment screws.

The following procedure is applicable also to the FFD unit(PL-FF200) and HDD (IDE) expansion slot.

(PL-6901T)

HDD/FFD Expansion Slot

2) Grasp the HDD unit’s handle and pull the unit slowly out of the PL. Be sure you do not damage the unit.

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6 Installing an Expansion Board

1) Remove the PL’s rear maintenance cover and the half cover.

3-1-1 Removing the rear maintenance cover

2) Unscrew the attachment screw fr om the expansion slot cover, and remove the cover.

3) Remove the duster cover.

4) Insert the expansion board into the expansion slot.

5) Fix the expansion board’s metal positioning strip in place with its attachment screw.

6) Last, secure the rear maintenance and half covers in place with their attachment screws.

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1) Unscrew the two(2) attachment screws on the IDE I/F cover, then remove the cover.

2) Connect the CD-ROM unit’s cable to the IDE I/F.

7 Connecting the CD-ROM Unit (PL-DK200)

 PL-6901T (2 slot type)

Connected to the CD-ROM

 PL-6900T (4 slot type)

1) Unscrew the two(2) attachment screws on the IDE I/F cover, and remove the cover.

2) Connect the CD-ROM unit’s cable to the IDE I/F.

Be sure that the cable is securely connected before turning ON the power switch.

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The PL can be operated without the bottom face cooling fan unit. The user should, however, be aware that doing so (i.e. removing the fan unit) will cause the PL’s ambient temperature to rise. See “2-1-2 Environment Specifications”

Cooling Filter Cover

8 Removing the Cooling Fan Unit

1) Remove the attachment screw on the cooling filter cover , and r emove the cover.

Filter

2) Remove the filter.

3) Remove the two(2) attachment screws on the fan unit, and take out the fan unit.

 PL-6901T (2 slot type)

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4) Unplug the power cable connector from the cooling fan unit.

5) Unscrew the fan’s two(2) attachment screws, then remove the fan unit from its metal attachment plate.

6) Reattach the metal plate and the filter cover to the PL.

1) Remove the cooling filter cover’s attachment screw.

2) Remove the cooling filter cover from the fan unit, and then remove the fan unit’s two(2) attachment screws.

Metal plate

Fan Unit

Cooling Filter cover

 PL-6900T (4 slot type)

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5) Unscrew the two(2) fan unit’s attachment screws and then remove the fan unit from the metal plate holding the fan unit.

3) Remove the fan unit from the PL.

4) Disconnect the fan unit’s power cable connector from the PL.

6) Re-attach the metal plate and the cooling filter cover to the PL.

Power Cable Connector

Metal Plate

Fan Unit

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Chapter

4-1 Installation Cautions 4-2 Installing the PL 4-3 Wiring the PL

Installation and Wiring

This chapter explains how to install and wire the PL-6900 Series, as well as the cautions required both before and during installation.

Also, be sure that the panel’s viewing angle is tilted no more than 30 degrees from parallel to the operator (i.e. directly in front).

2) Installation Positioning Cautions

Be sure to install the panel in an upright (vertical) position.

No more than 30 degrees of tilt

4-1 Installation Cautions

Ambi ent Operati ng Temperature

W/ PL Fan

C to 50oC

W/OUT PL Fan

C to 40oC

1) Temperature Related Cautions

• The PL should be installed in a vertical position, and forced air cooling should be used, instead of natural air circulation.

• To prevent a machine breakdown, be sure to use the PL within the allowable temperature range as below-listed. Please check “Ambient Operating Temperature” in the position drawn on the left. (“Ambient Operating T emperature” indicates both the panel interior and panel face temperature.)

100mm

30mm

Panel Face Panel Interior

100mm

30mm

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PL Unit

Shock

Resistance

When using the HDD Up to 4.9m/s2 When using the FDD Up to 9.8m/s2 When using no drives Up to 19.6m/s2

3) Vibration Related Cautions

Be sure to protect the PL from excessive vibration or jolting. These kinds of shocks can cause the PL to malfunction.

• Be sure not to move the PL unit while the HDD is starting up. This can lead to a machine breakdown (Even a slight movement of the PL should not be performed).

• When using a fan to cool the PL unit, be sure that the fan does not point directly at any of the PL ’s disk drive units.

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1 Installation Procedures

Follow the steps given below when installing the PL.

4-2 Installing the PL

Attaching the Moisture Resistant Gasket

PL Rear Face

Gasket

Even if the your PL’s Moisture Resistant Gasket is not needed to prevent water from entering the unit, the gasket also acts as a vibration absorber and should always be attached. To install it, place the PL face down on a soft surface and attach the gasket to the rear side of the display face, in the plastic bezel’s groove (see picture below).

Before mounting the PL into a cabinet or panel, check that the moisture resistant gasket is attached to the unit.

Create a hole for mounting the PL, like that pictured here. Two additional items, the moisture resistant gasket and the mounting brackets are also required when installing the PL. 2-5 PL Dimensions

Create an Installation Slot

> <

1.6 - 10.0 mm

> <

• To obtain the maximum degree of moisture resistance, be sure to mount the PL on a smooth, flat surface.

• The panel itself can be from 1.6 to 10.0 mm thick.

Panel

Mounting hole

Strengthening may be requir ed for the panel. Be sure to consider the weight of the PL when designing the panel.

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• Avoid placing the PL next to other devices that might cause overheating.

• Avoid using the PL where the ambient temperature will exceed 40°C (50°C when using a cooling fan).

• Keep the PL away from arc-generating devices such as magnetic switches and nonfuse breakers.

• Avoid using the PL in environments where corrosive gases are present.

• Be sure that the panel’ s viewing angle is tilted no more than 30 degrees from parallel to the operator (i.e. operator is directly in front).

Must be 30 degrees or less

OKOK

Side panel

Mounting panel

Insert the PL into the installation slot

Side View Rear View

50mm

PL Viewing Angle

To enhance the PL’s maintainability, operability and ventilation, allow at least 50mm or more clearance between the PL and any other objects. (The clearance must be large enough to allow you to insert or remove expansion boards and to attach connectors.)

Note:

Be sure the installation panel’s actual measurements are the same as those given here, otherwise the PL may slip or fall out of the panel.

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Attach and Secure the Rear Attachment Brackets

1) Locate the PL’s eight (8) attachment holes, located on the top, bottom, and sides of the PL.

2) Insert each bracket into its attachment hole.

3) Insert each mounting bracket into an attachment hole, and slide the bracket backwards until it stops.

4) Use a screwdriver to tighten the bracket’s adjustment screw. To ensure a high degree of moisture resistance, the torque should be 0.5N•m.

Attachment hole

Excessive torque may damage the panel or bracket.

Attachment hole

Top Face

Left Side

Front panel of PL

Rear panel of PL

Mounting bracket

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WARNING

4-3 Wiring the PL

1 Connecting the Power Cord

T o pr event electric shocks, be sure to turn the PL OFF before connecting the power cord. To avoid the dangers of fire, electric hazards and equipment damage, be sure to use

only the specified power supply voltage when operating the PL.

Use the following steps when connecting the power cord to the PL’s power terminals.

(Rear of PL)

L N

Power Input Terminals

Connecting these two terminals provides 100V to 240V AC power.

L= live and N= Neutral

This terminal is connected to the PL ’s frame (chassis).

(screw size: M3)

Power T erminals

Power Switch

PL-6901T (2-Slot Unit)

1) Confirm that the power switch is turned OFF. Then, remove the power terminal’s transparent plastic cover.

POWER

Screws

Transparent Cover

L N

I:ON o:OFF

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2) Loosen and remove the middle three(3) screws from the terminal strip. Align the crimp terminals with each screw hole, and tighten the screws.

• Crimp Terminal Types : V1.25-3, by J.S.T. or equivalent (JIS standard part number : RAV1.25-3)

• Crimp terminals must be the same as shown below.

3) Reattach the terminal strip’s transparent cover with the attachment screws.

φφ

3.2 mm or larger

Max. 6.0 mm

• The colors in the figure above are for the cable which came with the PL.

• This power cable is designed

only for AC100/115V use. Be sure to use a different cable when using other than AC100/ 115V power.

L N

Black

White

Green/Y ellow

Transparent

Cover

Attachment

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• If voltage fluctuations are expected to vary beyond the specified range, connect a constant voltage transformer.

For information about the specified voltage, refer to “2-1 General Specifications”

• Use a low-noise power supply both between the lines and between the PL and its ground. If there is still excess noise, connect an insulating transformer (noise-prevention type) .

• Wire the power cords of the PL, I/O devices, and power supply devices separately .

• To improve noise immunity , it is recommended to attach a ferrite core to the power cord.

• Isolate the main circuit (high voltage, large current) line, I/O signal lines, and power cord, and do not bind or group them together.

• To prevent damage from lightning, connect a lightning surge absorber .

Constant voltage transformer

Twisted-pair

cable

PL FG

Insulating transformer

Twisted-pair

cable

PL FG

Main power

source

PL power

source

I/O power

source

I/O device

Main circuit power source

Power device

AC 200V

Twisted-pair

cable

Lightning surge absorber

• Gr ound the lightning surge absorber (E1) and the PL (E2) separately.

• Select a lightning surge absorber which will not exceed the allowable circuit voltage, even when the voltage rises to the maximum.

Be sure any constant or insulating transformer used has a capacity of 200VA or more.

AC100V

PL power

source

I/O power

source

I/O device

Main power

source

2 Power Supply Cautions

When connecting the PL unit’s AC power terminals, please be aware of the following:

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• The grounding point must be as close to the PL as possible, and the grounding wires must be as short as possible. If the wires must be long, use thick, insulated wires and run them through conduits.

(a) Dedicated Ground

• Set up a dedicated ground when using the rear panel’s FG terminal.

(b) Shared Ground - allowed

• If a dedicated ground is not possible, use a shared ground, as shown in figure (b).

3 Grounding Cautions

Other device

4 Cautions When Connecting I/O Signal Lines

• I/O signal lines must be wired separately from the power circuit cable. If the power circuit cable needs to be wired together with the input/output (I/O) signal lines for any reason, use shielded cables and ground one end of the shield to the PL’s FG terminal.

• To improve noise immunity, it is recommended to attach a ferrite core to the power cord.

Other device

*1 Use a grounding resistance of 100Ω or less, and a 2mm2 or thicker wire, or your

country’s applicable standard. For details, contact your local PL distributor.

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1) Connect a keyboard to the PL.

2) Turn the PL's power ON.

3) After the message "Press <DEL> to Enter SETUP" appears, press the [DEL] key until the following screen appears.

The following settings are those pre-set at the factory.

Normally , use only the factory (default) settings.

Chapter

5-1 Setup Procedures 5-2 System Parameters

This chapter explains how to enter a PL-6900 Series unit's system settings, as well as the cautions required both before and during set up.

System Setup

5-1 Setup Procedures

KEYBOARD ACTION KEYS

Provides a summary of the keyboard keys used to carry out the set up.

SYSTEM SETTING SELECTION AREA

Each of the titles (areas) listed here contains system setting items.

STANDARD CMOS SETUP

BIOS FEATURES SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS

SYSTEM MONITOR UTILITY

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

USER PASSWORD

IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

SAVE & EXIT SETUP

EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

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CMOS SETUP UTILITY

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ESC : Quit  : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2 : Change Color

Time,Date,Hard Disk Type •••

4) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired selection.

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System Parameters

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 Date/Time

This data sets the PL's internal time and date.

Hours :00 - 23 Minutes :00 - 59 Seconds :00 - 59

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 Drive C

This data sets the IDE hard disk's parameters. When this setting is set to [AUTO], the hard disk's parameters are automatically read in. Also, if the "IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION" is in use, the value entered there is automatically set. The three options are [User],[Auto], and [None]. The [Auto] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Drive D

The three options are [User],[None]and [Auto].

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 Drive A

This setting determines the format used by the PL's internal floppy disk drive. The[1.44M - 3.5in] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. The other available settings are [720K - 3.5in], [1.2M

- 5.25in], [360K - 5.25in], [2.88M - 3.5in.], and [None].



 Video

The selections for the screen (video) mode. The [EGA/VGA] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. The other available settings are [CGA40], [CGA80] and [Mono].

Selecting the STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu item produces the following screen.

5-2

1 ST ANDARD CMOS SETUP

Date (mm:dd:yy): Thu,Jul 2 1998

Time (hh:mm:ss): 14 : 50 : 3

CYLS. HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECT0RS MODE Drive C :Auto( 0Mb) 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO

Drive D :Auto( 0Mb) 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO

Drive A :1.44M,3.5 in.

Base Memory : 640K

Extended Memory : 645612K

Other Memory : 384K

Total Memory : 66536K

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

ESC : Quit  : Select Item PU/PD/+/-:Modify F1 : Help (Shift)F2 : Change Color

Video : EGA/VGA VGA Text Mode : Normal VGA Graphics Mode : Normal Halt On : All, But Disk/Key

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 VGA Text Mode

This mode changes the screen (video) mode from [Normal](VGA mode) to [Expansion](800×600). The[Normal] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 VGA Graphics Mode

This mode changes the screen (Graphics) mode from [Normal](VGA mode) to [Expansion](800×600). The[Normal] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Halt On

Designates the type of processing that will be performed when an error occurs during the Initial Start-Up's Self Test. The [All But Disk /Key] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

[All Errors] : Displays all errors and stops the unit. [No Errors] : Displays all errors and does not stop the unit. [All,But Keyboard] : Displays all errors, except for those related to

the keyboard, and stops the unit. If the User has no keyboard connected, please use this setting.

[All,But Diskette] : Displays all errors, except for those related to

the disk drive (FDD), and stops the unit.

[All,But Disk/Key] : Displays all errors, except for those related to the disk

drive (FDD) and keyboard, and then stops the unit.

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Selecting the BIOS FEATURES SETUP menu item calls up the following screen.

2 BIOS FEA TURES SETUP

Virus Warning CPU Internal Cache

External Cache Quick Power On Self Test Boot Sequence Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Boot Up System Speed Gate A20 Option Memory Parity/ECC Check Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate(Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) Security Option

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled

:Disabled :Enabled

:Enabled :Enabled :A,C,SCSI :Enabled :On :High :Fast :Enabled :Disabled :6 :250 :Setup

:Disabled :Non-OS2

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ESC :Quit  : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults





 Virus Warning

Designates whether a warning message appears when an error occurs during a write to the Hard Disk's Boot Sector. The two selections are[Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 CPU Internal Cache

Designates if the CPU's Internal Cache Memory is used or not. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 External Cache

Designates if the CPU's External Cache Memory (L2) is used or not. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Quick Power On Self Test

Designates if a simplified Self Test is used after the power is turned ON. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Boot Sequence

Designates the drive order used by the OS during start up. The [A,C,SCSI] is factory set and recommended for most users.

The other available settings are [A,C,SCSI], [C,A,SCSI], [C,CDROM,A], [CDROM,C,A], [D,A,SCSI], [SCSI, A,C,], [SCSI,C,A] and [C Only].

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 Boot Up Floppy Seek

Designates if the floppy disk drive installation check is used or not. The available selections are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Boot Up NumLock Status

Designates the condition of the NumLock key at startup. The two selections are either [On] or [Off]. The [On] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Boot Up System Speed

Designates the speed of CPU. [High] is factory set and recommended for most users. The other available selection is [Low].



 Gate A20 Option

The two selections available are [Fast] and [Normal]. When [Normal] is selected, Keyboard Control is used for Gate A20 control. When [Fast] is selected, the Chipset is used. The [Fast] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Memory Parity / ECC Check

Designates if a Parity Check is used for Parity Memory. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Typematic Rate Setting

Designates the repeat mode for characters on the keyboard. The selections [Disabled] and [Enabled] are available. [Disabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

When [Enabled] is selected on [Typematic Rate Setting], it designates the actual rate (the number of repeating characters per second). [6],[8],[10],[12],[15], [20],[24] and [30] are the available selections.[6] is factory set.



 Typematic Delay (Msec)

When [Enabled] is selected on [Typematic Rate Setting], it designates the time until repetition of a character starts. The unit is mili-second (msec). The available selections are [250],[500],[750]and [1000]. [250] is factory set.



 Security Option

Designates the location of the Password Entry. The selection [Setup] is for BIOS setup,and the other selection [System] is for both BIOS setup and Start up.When the [Supervisor Password] or [User Password] has not been designated, this setting is disabled. [Setup] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

When the PCI/VGA and the MPEG ISA/VESA VAG cards are both

used, this setting is set to [Enabled]. In all other cases, this should be set to [Disabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 OS Select For DRAM >64MB

Select either [Non-OS2] or [OS2]. The [Non-OS2] selection is factory

set and recommended for most users.





Video BIOS Shadow

Designates whether Video BIOS ROM is expanded into RAM and used

from there (C0000-C7FFF). The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 C8000-CBFFF Shadow to DC000-DFFFF Shadow

When the Expansion Board's ROM is placed in this area, this setting designates if the ROM expands into the RAM area. The two available selections are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

Selecting the CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP menu item calls up the following screen.

3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing :70ns

SDRAM Cycle Length :3 DRAM Read Pipeline :Enabled Sustained 3T Write :Enabled Cache Rd+CPU Wt Pipeline

:Enabled Cache Timing :Fast Video BIOS Cacheable :Enabled System BIOS Cacheable :Enabled M

emory Hole At 15Mb Addr.

:Disabled

OnChip USB :Disabled

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5LEU1C)

CHOS SETUP UTILITY

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

ESC :Quit  : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults





 Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing

Designates the length of time of accessing to the memory set up on the memory slot 0/1. The available selections are [70ns], [60ns], [Normal], [Medium], [Fast] and [Turbo]. [70ns] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 SDRAM Cycle Length

Designates the length of the cycle time of SDRAM. The available selections are [3] and[2], [3] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 DRAM Read Pipeline

Designates if the DRAM performs the pipeline read. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Sustained 3T Write

Designates if the DRAM performs the write back and the write through in the secondary cache.The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Cache Rd+CPU Wt Pipeline

Designates the length of time of waiting for the cache performance. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Cache Timing

Designates the access speed of the cache. The available selections are [Fast] and [Fastest]. [Fast] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Video BIOS Cacheable

Designates if the cache performs on the Video BIOS. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 System BIOS Cacheable

Designates if the cache performs on the System BIOS. Using System BIOS speeds up the program operation. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Memory Hole At 15Mb Addr.

Designates if the memory hole 15MB to 16MB is allocated to the buffer memory for the ISA bus card. The available selections are [15M-16M] and [Disabled], [Disabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 On Chip USB

Used for USB type peripheral equipment. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Disabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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Selecting the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP menu item calls up the following screen.



 Power Management

You can choose from three power management options. These are [User Define], [Min Saving] or [Max Saving]. The [User Define] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PM Control by APM

Designates if the power management is controlled by the APM. The two selections available are [Yes] and [No]. The [No] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Video Off Option

Turns the display off. The selections are [Always On], [Suspend Off],[All Modes Off]. [Suspend Off] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Video Off Method

Designates the method of turning the display off. The available selections are [V/H SYNC+Blank], [Blank Screen] and [DPMS Support]. To turn off both the display and the Vertical / Horizontal synchronous signal, select [V/H SYNC+Blank]. To turn off the display only, select [Blank Screen]. Select [DPMS support] when the CRT display is supported by DPMS. [V/H SYNC+Blank] is factory set and recommended for most users.

4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

Primary INTR : ON IRQ3 (COM 2) : Primary IRQ4 (COM 1) : Primary IRQ5 (LPT 2) : Primary IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) : Primary IRQ7 (LPT 1) : Primary IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) : Primary IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) : Primary IRQ10 (Reserved) : Primary IRQ11 (Reserved) : Primary IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) : Primary IRQ13 (Coprocessor) : Primary IRQ14 (Hard Disk) : Primary IRQ15 (Reserved) : Primary

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Power Management : User Define PM Control by APM : N o Video Off Option : Suspend Off Video Off method :

V/H SYNC+Blank

MODEM Use IRQ : NA

**PM Timers** HDD Power Down : 10Min Doze Mode : Disable Suspend Mode : Disable **PM Events** VGA : O FF LPT & COM : LPT/COM HDD & FDD : ON DMA/master : O FF

ESC :Quit  : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults



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 MODEM Use IRQ

Selections for this feature include [NA],[3],[4],[5],[7],[9][10],[11]. The [NA] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 HDD Power Down

Designates the length of time until the motor of the hard disk stops. The available selections are[1Min] [15Min] and [Disabled]. [10Min] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Doze Mode

When there is no reply from the system within designated time, by using this mode the CPU operation will be automatically stopped. [Disable] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Suspend Mode

When there is no reply from the system within designated time, by using this mode all peripheral equipment operation will be stopped. [Disable] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 VGA

Designates if the system is turned on when any event is driven in the VGA port. The available selections are [ON] and [OFF]. [OFF] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 LPT & COM

Designates if the system is turned on when any event is driven in the serial port or the printerport. The available selections are [None], [LPT], [COM] and [LPT /COM]. [LPT/COM] is factory set and recommended

for most users.

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 HDD & FDD

Designates if the system is turned on when any event is driven in the hard disk or floppy disk. The available selections are [ON] and [OFF]. [ON] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 DMA / master

Designates if the system is turned on when any event is driven in the DMA controller. The available selections are [ON] and [OFF]. [OFF] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Primary INTR

Designates if the system is turned on when any event is driven in the Primary Interrupt Controller. The available selections are [ON] and [OFF]. [ON] is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 IRQ3-IRQ15

Designates if the COM Port is monitored or not. The available selections are [Disabled], [Primary] and [Secondary].

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Selecting the PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP menu item displays the following screen.

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 PNP OS Installed

Setting used when the user's OS complies with Plug-And-Play standards. The selection options are either [Yes] or [No]. The [No] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 Resources Controlled By

The Plug and Play feature allows you to designate whether the allocation of I/O Port, IRQ and DMA resources is performed automatically or manually. The two selections available are [Manual] and [Auto]. The [Manual] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Reset Configuration Data

Designates whether ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) data

should be erased or not. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 ACPI I/O Device Node

When an I/O device is connected to the PL that is ACPI compliant, The PL's ACPI feature is enabled. The two selections available are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP

CPU to PCI Write Buffer : Enabled PCI Dynamic Bursting : Enabled PCI Master 0 WS Write : Enabled PCI Delay Transaction : Enabled PCI Master Read Prefetch : Enabled PCI#2 Access #1 Retry :Disabled

PCI IRQ Actived By :Level Assign IRQ For USB : Disabled

PNP OS Installed : No Resources Controlled By : Manual Reset Configuration Data

: Disabled ACPI I/O Device Node : Enabled IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-4 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-7 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-9 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-10 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-12 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-14 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-15 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

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ESC: Quit ↑↓→← :Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/-:Modify

F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

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 DMA-0 assigned to - DMA-7 assigned to

Only after the "Resources Controlled By" setting is set to [Manual] can the following DMA-0 assigned to - DMA-7 assigned to settings be changed. These settings are used for the [PCI/ISA PnP] and [Legacy ISA] items.

[PCI/ISA PnP] : Used for PCI or ISA's PnP Card [Legacy ISA] : Used for ISA Cards that do not comply with PnP

INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING

DMA-0 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-5 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-1 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-6 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-3 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-7 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING

IRQ-3 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-10 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-4 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-11 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

IRQ-5 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

IRQ-12 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-7 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-14 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-9 assigned to

Legacy ISA

IRQ-15 assigned to

PCI/ISA PnP

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 IRQ-3 assigned to - IRQ-15 assigned to

Only after the "Resources Controlled By" setting is set to [Manual] can the following IRQ-3assigned to - IRQ-15assigned to settings be changed. These settings are used for the [PCI/ISA PnP] and [Legacy ISA] items. [PCI/ISA PnP] :Used for PCI or ISA's PnP Card [Legacy ISA] :Used for ISA Cards that do not comply with PnP



 CPU to PCI Write Buffer

Setting for the PCI Write Buffer. If [Disabled] is selected, it becomes the CPU's Read Cycle [Enable] or [Disable] toggle. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI Dynamic Bursting

Setting for the PCI's Burst Transmission. The available settings are [Enable] and [Disable]. [Enabled] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI Master 0 WS Write

Sets the duration of the wait for the writing to the PCI Bus to "0". [Enabled] and [Disabled] are available. The [Enabled] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI Delay Transaction

This feature enables or disables the Chip Set's PCI Delay Transaction Cycle's built in 32Bit Posted Buffer support. [Enabled] and [Disabled] are available. The [Enabled] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI Master Read Prefetch

Enables or disables the PCI Master Read Prefetch feature.[Enabled] and [Disabled] are available. The [Enabled] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.

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CPU Warning Temperature : Disabled

System Warning Temp. : Disabled

Power FAN : Tolerance : Disabled CPU FAN : Tolerance : Disabled

IN0(Vcore) : Tolerance : Disabled IN2( 3.3V) : Tolerance : Disabled IN3( 5V) : Tolerance : Disabled IN4( 12V) : Tolerance : Disabled IN5( -12V) : Tolerance : Disabled

IN6( -5V) : Tolerance : Disabled

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ESC: Quit ↑↓→← :Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/-:Modify

F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

Selecting SYSTEM MONITOR UTILITY menu item displays the following screen.



 CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the temperature level that will trigger a CPU overheating alarm. Ten selections are available - [Disabled], [40oC/104oF], [45oC/113oF], [50oC/122oF], [55oC/131oF], [60oC/140oF], [65oC/149oF], [70oC/158oF], [75oC/167oF], [80oC/176oF]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI #2 Access #1 Retry

Enables or disables the PCI "2 Access #1 Retry feature. [Enabled] and [Disabled] are available. The [Disabled] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.



 PCI IRQ Actived by

Designates the interrupt method used for the unit's PCI slots. [Level] or [Edge] can be used. [Level] is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Assign IRQ For USB

Designates if the interrupt is allocated for USB equipment or not. [Enabled] and [Disabled] are available. The [Disabled] setting is factory set and recommended for most users.

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 System Warning Temp

Sets the temperature level where a motherboard overheating alarm is triggered. Ten selections are available - [Disabled], [40oC/104oF], [45oC/ 113oF], [50oC/122oF], [55oC/131oF], [60oC/140oF], [65oC/149oF], [70oC/ 158oF], [75oC/167oF], [80oC/176oF]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Power FAN

Sets the allowable range for the PL's power supply fan. [Disabled] , [+/30%] and [+/-50%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 CPU FAN

Sets the allowable range for the PL's power supply fan. [Disabled] , [+/30%] and [+/-50%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 INO(Vcore)

Sets the allowable range for the INO(Vcore) voltage. [Disabled], [+/4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IN2(3.3V)

Sets the allowable range for the IN2(3.3V) voltage. [Disabled], [+/-4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IN3(5V)

Sets the allowable range for the IN3(5V) voltage. [Disabled], [+/-4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IN4(12V)

Sets the allowable range for the IN4(12V) voltage. [Disabled], [+/-4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IN5(-12V)

Sets the allowable range for the IN5(-12V) voltage. [Disabled], [+/-4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IN6(-5V)

Sets the allowable range for the IN6(-5V) voltage. [Disabled], [+/-4%] and [+/-6%] are available. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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Selecting INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP menu item displays the following screen.



 OnChip IDE First Channel

Designates the internal IDE port's setting. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IDE Prefetch Mode

Designates if the IDE drive's high speed access is performed by enabling the Prefetch Mode. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IDE HDD Block Mode

Designates the Hard disk's Block Operation Mode. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Disabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IDE Primary Master PIO

Designates the Master Drive's Operation Mode. Only after the "Internal PCI/IDE" has been set to [Primary] can these IDE Primary Master PIO settings be entered. The two selections available are [Auto], [Mode0], [Mode1], [Mode2], [Mode3], and [Mode4]. The [Auto] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IDE Primary Slave PIO

Designates the Slave Drive's Operation Mode. Only after the "Internal PCI/IDE" has been set to [Primary] can these IDE Primary Slave PIO settings be entered. The two selections available are [Auto], [Mode0], [Mode1], [Mode2], [Mode3], and [Mode4]. The [Auto] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

OnChip IDE First Channel :Enabled

IDE Prefetch Mode :Disabled IDE HDD Block Mode :Disabled IDE Primary Master PIO :Auto IDE Primary Slave PIO :Auto

IDE Primary Master UDMA :Auto IDE Primary Slave UDMA :Auto

Onboard FDC Controller :Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 :3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 :2F8/IRQ3 UR2 Mode :

Standard

Onboard Parallel Port :

3BC/IRQ7

Parallel Port Mode :SPP

Onboard Serial Port 3 : 3E8H Serial Port 3 Use IRQ : IRQ9 Onboard Serial Port 4 : 2E8H

Serial Port 4 Use IRQ : IRQ10

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5LEU1C)

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

ESC: Quit ↑↓→← :Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/-:Modify

F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2:Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

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

 IDE Primary Master UDMA

Designates the Master Drive's UDMA Operation Mode. The two selections available are [Auto] or [Disabled]. The [Auto] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 IDE Primary Slave UDMA

Designates the Slave Drive's UDMA Operation Mode. The two selections available are [Auto] or [Disabled]. The [Auto] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Onboard FDC Controller

Designates whether the PL's FDD(Floppy Disk Drive) controller is used or

not. The two selections available are [Disabled] or [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Onboard Serial Port1

Designates the PL's Serial Port1 address setting. The selections include

[Disabled], [Auto], [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4] or [2E8/IRQ3]. The [3F8/IRQ4] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Onboard Serial Port2

Designates the PL's Serial Port2 address setting. The selections include

[Disabled], [Auto], [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4] or [2E8/IRQ3]. The [2F8/IRQ3] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 UR2 Mode

Designates the IR function used by the PL's onboard I/O chip. The selections

include [Standard], [Sharp IR], [IrDA SIR]. The [Standard] selection is factory set and recommended for most users. When serial port 2 is used for RS-232C communication, and the [standard] option's PL-IR100 selection is used, set this item to [IrDA/SIR].



 Onboard Parallel Port

Selects the PL Parallel Port 1's I/O Address. The selections include

[Disabled], [3BC/IRQ7], [378/IRQ7] or [278/IRQ5]. The [3BC/IRQ7] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Parallel Port Mode

Here, the parallel port's operation mode can be selected ([SPP], [EPP1.7],

[EPP1.9], [ECP], or [ECP

EPP]). Normally, [SPP] is used and recommended for most users. When either [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] is selected, the [ECP Mode Use DMA] setting can be used.



 ECP Mode Use DMA

Designates the ECP mode's DMA channel. [1] and [3] are available

selections, however, this item can be set only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to either [ECP] or [ECP+EPP].



 Onboard Serial Port 3

Designates the PL's Serial port 3 address setting. The selections include

[Disabled], [3F8H], [2F8H], [3E8H], or [2E8H]. The [3E8H] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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Selecting the IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION menu item produces the following screen.

Provides automatic detection of any hard disk connected to the IDE. Normally unused.

8 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SETUP

CYLS. HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECT0RS MODE Drive C : ( Mb)

Note : Some OSes (like SCO-UNIX) must use "NORMAL" for Installation

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5IIU1C)

CMOS SETUP UTILITY

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Select Drive C Option(N=Skip) : N

OPTIONS SIZE CYLS. HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECTORS MODE 2(Y) 2167 525 128 0 4199 63 LBA 1 2167 4200 16 65535 4199 63 NORMAL 3 2167 525 128 65535 4199 63 LARGE

ESC:Skip



 Serial Port 3 Use IRQ

Designates the PL's Serial Port 3, which is internally connected to the touch panel, allocation numbers. The selections include [IRQ3], [IRQ4], [IRQ9], [IRQ10], or [IRQ15]. The [IRQ9] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Onboard Serial Port 4

Designates the PL's Serial Port 4, which is internally connected to the touch panel, address setting. The selections include [Disabled], [3F8H], [2F8H], [3E8H], or [2E8H]. The [2E8H] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.



 Serial Port 4 Use IRQ

Designates the PL's Serial Port 4 allocation numbers. The selections include [IRQ3], [IRQ4], [IRQ9], [IRQ10], or [IRQ15]. The [IRQ10] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

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Chapter

The Digital Electronics Corporation has prepared the following additional program files which are not supported by the standard versions of the Windows® 95 and Windows NT® 4.0 operating systems. These files must be installed from the additional “PL-X900 Series Driver & Utility Disk”.

To set up the OS with these files, you will need to prepare one of the FDD units, the PL-FD200 or the PL-FD210 (only for the PL-6900), and a PS/2 compatible keyboard.

• Be sure to read “PL-X900 Series Driver and Utility Disk” README documents prior to using the PL unit, since they contain the latest PL related information and manual updates.

The software contained in the PL's accompanying “PL-X900 Series Driver & Utility Disk” is designed specifically for use with only the Windows® type of OS. If this software is used with other OS types, its performance cannot be guaranteed.

6-1 Settiing Up Your PL OS

OS Setup

This chapter provides information about the set up of the PL’s Windows® 95 or Windows NT® operating systems (OS).

6-1 Setting Up Your PL OS

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Windows NT® 4.0 (README.NT)Windows® 95 (README.95)

I. Preface 1. Preface II. Cautions II. Cautions III. Software Configuration III. Software Configuration IV. Installation Method IV. Installation Method V. Software Installation V. Software Installation

VI. System Automatic Log-On Settings VII. Uninterrupted Power Supply

The README file contains the following information.

When using the Touch Panel display, the following touch panel drivers will be needed.

With Windows® 95: Digital Electronics Corporation’s PL-ME000 With Windows NT® 4.0: Gunze Corporation’s TT-WINNT

• The PL-ME000 software is designed exclusively by Digital for the Windows® 95 OS. The Gunze corporation’s TT-WINNT software’s performance is still being evaluated by Digital for the Windows NT® 4.0 system.

When installing the T ouch Panel’s device driver , the following page’s dialog boxes will be used. Enter the settings given here in these screens.

1 T ouch Panel Device Driver Settings

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

 User Controls

Miscellaneous Settings

Click time : One level slower than Fast Double Click speed : Slow Lift off time : Fast Stabilization : Low Touch Offset : Leave unselected Sound : Select (check mark) Button simulation : Left



 Advanced Settings

Miscellaneous

Swap X/Y : Leave unselected Initialize : Leave unselected





Hardware Controls(Serial)

COM Port :COM 4 Configuration

Address : 2E8h Irq : 10 Baud rate : 9600 Parity : None Data Bits : 8 Stop Bits : 1



 Button Modes

Current Button Mode : Time/Tap

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Chapter

7Maintenance and Inspection

7-1 Regular Cleaning 7-3 Changing the PL Backlight 7-2 Cleaning the Filter 7-4 Periodic Check

When the display surface or frame become dirty, use a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe away any dust or stains.

Do not clean the unit with thinner, organic solvents, or strong acids.

Do not use sharp or hard objects, such as a mechanical pencil or screwdriver, to push on the display . This could damage the unit.

Use the screen protection sheet when using the PL in extremely dirty or dusty areas.

Neutral detergent

Maintenance panel Display

Protection sheet

7-1 Regular Cleaning

Thinner

Organic solvent

Strong acid

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7-2 Cleaning the Filter

Since excessive dirt and dust in the filter of the PL’s cooling fan can potentially affect the performance of the unit, regular inspection and cleaning of the filter is strongly recommended.

Filter

Filter Cover

2 Moisture Resistant Gasket Replacement

The moisture resistant gasket protects the PL and improves its water resistance. For instructions on installing the PL’s gasket. 4-2 Installing the PL

A gasket which has been used for a long period of time may have scratches or dirt on it, and could have lost much of its water resistance. Be sure to change the gasket periodically (or when scratches or dirt become visible).

 PL-6900T (4 slot type)

1) Unscrew the cooling fan filter cover’s attachment screw and remove the filter cover.

2) Remove the filter from the fan cover.

3) Clean the filter completely.

If stubborn dirt or stains are present, wash the filter with a neutral detergent.

• Do not wring the filter to dry it.

• When drying the filter, dry it without exposing it to direct sunlight.

• Allow it to air dry completely before r eattaching to the PL.

4) After reattaching the filter to the filter cover, reattach the cover to the cooling unit with its cover attachment screw.

Attachment Screw

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 PL-6901T (2 slot type)

Filter Cover

1) Remove the cooling fan filter cover’s attachment screw.

2) Remove the filter from the fan cover.

3) Clean the filter completely.

If stubborn dirt or stains are present, wash the filter with a neutral detergent.

• Do not wring the filter to dry it.

• When drying the filter, dry it without exposing it to direct sunlight.

• Allow it to air dry completely before r eattaching to the PL.

4) After reattaching the filter to the filter cover, reattach the cover to the cooling unit with its cover attachment screw.

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Follow the steps given below to change the PL’s backlight. Be sure to wear cotton gloves when performing this work to prevent burns. Also, remove the PL from its installation panel, and place it face down (as shown below) when performing this work.

7-3 Changing the PL Backlight

The PL’s backlight can be changed after it wears out. The steps involved are outlined below .

The steps for removing the Rear Maintenance Cover and the Half Cover are the same for each PL unit. Please use the following table to identify which backlight model number to use when ordering your backlight.

WARNING

• Whenever changing the backlight, be sure the PL's power cord has been disconnected and that the unit is cooled down.

• When the PL's power cord is connected and the PL is ON, high voltage runs through the wires in the backlight area—do not touch

them!

• When the PL's power has just been turned OFF, the backlight area is still very hot! Be sure to wear gloves to prevent being burned.

• Do not try to replace the backlight while the PL is installed in a cabinet or panel. Remove the PL first, then begin the backlight replacement procedures.

1) Unplug the PL's power cord from the main power supply and then disconnect the PL power cord terminals from the PL's power terminal block.

PL T ype Backlight T ype

PL- 6900T PL- 6901T

GP675T-BL00-MS

Power Cord

(PL-6901T)

• Be sure to perform the backlight changeover on a flat, level surface. This will prevent damage to the PL unit and the accidental cutting of any of its power cord terminals.

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2) Remove the PL’s four chassis attachment screws.

3) Hold both sides of the front panel section and use your thumbs to slide (push) the chassis forward (see figure).

4) The chassis can then be pivoted back and open.

Rear Face

Slide Forward

Top Face

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5) Disconnect the power connectors from the backlight lamps.

6) The backlights are both fixed in place on the LCD unit with attachment screws. Remove these four (4) screws.

Inverter Board

Connector

Backlight

Connector

Inverter Board

Backlight

• Use an"0" sized Phillips screwdriver to remove the backlight attachment screws.

• Be careful not to lose any of the small attachment screws.

• Do not let any attachment screws fall inside the PL unit’s chassis or front panel area, since it could cause an electrical short.

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7) Open/release each plastic cable tie and remove each backlight’s power cord.

Be sure not to pinch or cut the backlight’s power cord between the PL’s chassis and front panel. Whenever the PL unit is opened, be sure that both backlight cables are securely held by their cable ties.

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8) Remove the upper backlight

unit.

9) Insert the replacement backlight,

replace its two metal clips and secure them in place with their attachment screws.

10) Use the abovementioned steps 8)

and 9) to replace the bottom backlight. After the backlights are secured in place, reattach their power connectors to the Inverter Board.

• Be sure to always change both of

the PL backlights at the same time.

• Be sure that the backlight’s

power cord connector is inserted completely into the Inverter Board’s receptacle. If not, the PL may be damaged.

11) Reconnect the PL’s front panel

and chassis, being careful not to pinch any electrical wires.

12) Replace the PL’s four(4)

chassis attachment screws.

Remove the connector

Inverter Board

Backlight

When removing the backlight unit, be sure not to lose any of the four (4) metal clips used to hold the backlight in place, or their attachment screws.

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7-4 Periodic Check

Check the PL periodically to ensure it is in good working condition.

• Ambient environment check points

Is the ambient temperature within the specified range?

Is the ambient humidity within the specified range (30 %RH to 85 %RH) ? Is the atmosphere free of corrosive gas ?

• Electrical specifications check

Is the voltage adequate (AC85 to 265V, 50/60 Hz) ?

• Installation check points

Is the connection cable firmly connected (not loose) ? Are any bolts or screws loose ? Are there any flaws or tears in the moisture resistant gasket ?

• Display check

Is the display bright enough ?

When the PL’s backlight needs to be replaced, please contact your

nearest authorized service center for prompt service.

Ambient Operating Temper ature

W/ PL Fan

C to 50oC

W/OUT PL Fan

C to 40oC

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Appendix

1. Hardware Configuration

2. RAS Feature

Chapter

Appendix

1 Hardware Configuration

1 I/O Mapping

*1 : The game I/O is not used by the PL system, but is normally reserved.

Address AT system device

System-specific

device

0000H - 001FH DMA c ontroller (8237) 0020H - 003FH Interrupt cont rol ler (8259A) 0040H - 005FH Sy stem t i m er (8254) 0060H - 006FH Key board Controll er 0070H - 007FH Real-time cloc k, NMI mas k 0080H - 009FH DMA page regis t er 00A0H - 00BFH Interrupt controller 2 (8259A) 00C0H - 00DFH DMA cont roll er 2 (8237) 00F0H - 00FFH Numeric data proc essor 01F0H - 01 F F H Hard di sk (IDE ) 0200H - 0207H Game I/ O *1 0290H - 0297H Res erved Sy s tem Monitor 0298H - 029FH Reserved RA S

02E8H - 02EFH Res erved

Touch Panel S erial Port 4 (COM4 )

02F8H - 02FFH S eri al port 2 (COM2) : General Use 03B0H - 03BB H Video c ont roll er (VGA) 03BCH - 03BFH Parall el port 1 (LP T1) 03C0H - 03DFH Video cont roll er (V GA ) 03E8H - 03EFH Res erved Serial port 3 (COM3) 03F0H - 03F7H Fl oppy di s k c ont roller 03F8H - 03FFH S eri al port 1 (COM1) : General Use

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FFFF0000H

00100000H

000E0000H

000A0000H

000C0000H

000CC000H

FFFFFFFFH

00000000H

System ROM

Unused RAM

System ROM

Expanded ROM Area

VGA BIOS

(Display Adaptor)

Unused RAM

640 KB

System Board DRAM

2 Memory Mapping

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3 IRQ Mapping

Hardware Interruption List

Des cription

NMI P arity E rror or I/O Channel Check

IRQ 0 Timer (in t he Chips et) IRQ 1 Keyboard IRQ 2 Cascade from Controll er 2 IRQ 3 Ser i al Port 2 (COM2): G enera l Use Port IRQ 4 Ser i al Port 1 (COM1): G enera l Use Port IRQ 5 Available for users IRQ 6 Floppy Disk Controller IRQ 7 Parallel P ort 1 (LP T1) : Printer Port IRQ 8 Real Time Cloc k

IRQ 9 Ser i al Port 3 (COM3): G enera l Use Port IRQ 10 S eri al Port 4 (COM4): Touch P anel IRQ 11 A vailable for users IRQ 12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ 13 Numeric Data Processor IRQ 14 Hard Di sk (IDE) IRQ 15 A vailable for users

For 8-bit transmission

For 16-bit transmission

Description DMA 0 DMA 1 DMA 2 Floppy disk controller DMA 3 DMA 4 Cascade t o c ontroll er 1 DMA 5 DMA 6 DMA 7

DMA Channel List

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RAS, which stands for Reliability , Availability and Serviceability, is a device-level monitoring function that provides a variety of features to improve the reliability of your PL system.

Though the standard set of RAS features used will vary depending on the devices used, the following features are used to provide Alarm Monitoring and External Input Signal support.

Alarm Monitoring

Power Voltage Alarm Cooling Fan Alarm Internal Temperature Alarm Watchdog Timer Time Up Mirror Disk Alarm

External Input Signal

Standard Signal Input (DIN 2 bit) Remote Reset Input

Also, when either the one of the above mentioned alarms occurs, or an external signal input is received, the following types of alarm processing output signals and features are supported.

External Output Signal

Standard Signal Output (DOUT 1 bit) Alarm Output (1 point) Lamp Output (1 point)

Types of Processing (all units)

LED Indicator (3-state display – 1 point) Pop-up Message Output Buzzer Output System Shutdown

Furthermore, using the PL’s System Monitor feature (included in the PL’s software utility disk), allows the easy setting and control (Enable/Disable) of the aforementioned Alarm Monitor and External Input Signals.

Last, the system monitor feature’s use of an Application Link Library (API-DLL) allows it to also be used with other applications.

*1 When a Mirror Disk Alarm occurs and the standard RAS feature settings are used, the

alarm output is limited to the Mirror Disk unit’s LED indicator. (Alternately flashing orange and green)

*2 The remote reset feature’s input can be either enabled or disabled, the alarm output setting

cannot be set to trigger a forced system reset.

*3 For System Monitor Feature details, refer to the accompanying Driver and Utility disk.

Chapter 6 - OS Setup

2 RAS Feature

1 PL’s RAS Features

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

 Alarm Monitoring

 

 Power Voltage Alarm

Monitors the condition of the PL’s internal and CPU power.

 

 Cooling Fan Alarm

Monitors the condition of the PL’s internal power and CPU cooling fans.

 

 Internal Temperature Alarm

Monitors the PL’s internal and CPU vicinity temperatures. The degree of monitoring (3 levels) and the enabling or disabling of the above

three items is performed via the System Setup Area’s settings. For detailed information about the monitoring level settings,

5-2 6 SYSTEM MONITOR UTILITY

This utility can also be used to enable or disable the above mentioned features, as well as designate what type of processing is to be performed.

 

 Watchdog Timer Time Up

This feature alternately writes Time Up Count values from the CPU to the RAS feature’ s special programmable timer and then periodically clears them, which provides a means of monitoring the CPU’ s performance. If the clearing of this count value is stopped, the timer will overflow and an alarm will be detected. The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable this feature, as well as designate what type of processing is to be performed.

 

 Mirror Disk Alarm

Whenever a disk crash, or other alarm event occurs to the optional Mirror Disk unit, this unit’ s LED indicator will flash (either orange or green) to indicate there is a problem.

This unit’ s error detection occurs independently of and cannot be set by the RAS feature.

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

 External Input Signal

The PL’s RAS interface connector uses the following input signals.

Standard Signal Input (DIN)

This standard digital input is used for alarm detection in external devices. The input signal uses two bits.

The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable this feature, as well as designate what type of processing is to be performed once a signal is received.

Remote Reset Input

This is the reset signal sent from an external device to the PL. When this signal is enabled, a forced reset of the PL is performed.

The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable this feature

External Input Signal (for both DIN and Remote Reset Input)

- External Power DC12V to DC24V connections are possible

- Input Protection Protection Diode

- Isolation Used (photo-isolation)

(Interface Circuit) (Connection Example)

Cable

DC12V to DC24V External Power)

Reset Input(+)5pin

DIN0(+) 6pin

DIN1(+) 13pin

(DC12V to DC24V)

Input Port

PC357

Reset Input(-)11pin

DIN0(-) 12pin DIN1(-) 24pin

Dsub 25Pin Connector

+5V

3.3kΩ 1/4W

For connection pin location details,

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

 External Output Signal

The PL’s RAS interface connector uses the following output signals.

General Purpose Signal Output (DOUT)

This general purpose digital output signal provides system condition information to external devices.

The System Monitor’s API-DLL are used by applications to control this signal.

Alarm Output (1 point) Lamp Output (1 point)

The above mentioned general purpose digital output signals provide system condition information to external devices.

The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable any of these output signals.

Also, when alarm output is enabled, the orange colored LED indicator will also blink.

External Output Signal (used for DOUT, Alarm Output, Lamp Output)

- Output Specification DC24V 100mA (MAX)

- Isolation Used (photo-isolation)

(Interface Circuit) (Connection Example)

Cable

Output Port

PC357

Dsub 25 Pin Connector

4.7kΩ

SST3904

DOUT(-) 7pin

Alarm Output(-) 9pin

Lamp Output(-) 21pin

DOUT(+) 8pin

Alarm Output(+) 10pin

Lamp Output(+) 22pin

+5V

For connection pin location details,

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

 Types of Processing (all units)

The PL provides system condition information via the following methods.

LED Indicator (3-state display – 1 point)

In addition to indicating if the unit’s power is ON or OFF, the 3-state LED indicator (power lamp) provides the following system condition information.

Pop-up Message Output

This feature uses the Windows® system’s pop-up message feature to indicate that an alarm has occurred.

Buzzer Output

This feature uses the PL’s internal speaker to indicate the system’s condition.

System Shutdown

This feature shuts down the PL’s OS (Windows® 95/ Windows® 98 Second Edition/ Windows® NT 4.0). The System Monitor utility can be used to enable or disable this feature.

Color System Condition Output Crea ted

Green

Normal Operation ( P owe r ON) N one

Orange

RAS has d et ect ed a s ystem alarm.

The alarm output set in t he system monit or is enabl ed.

Flashing Orange/ Green

Mirror Disk Alarm has occurred None

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System Setup

Alarm Level Detection

Settings

Enable/Disable Settings

(Voltage, Fan RPM, Temp.)

System Monitor

Power Alarm

Watchdog

Timer

System Monitor Timeout

Time Setting

Shutdown

Processing

Enable

Disable

Settings

Output

Settings

Cooling Fan

RPM Alarm

Int. Temp. Alarm

CPU

Clear

Time Up

Buzzer Output

Pop-Up

Message

Alarm

RAS

Connector

General

Purpose Input

Remote Reset

Input

2 Bit

Hardware Reset

LED

Lights Orange

Blinks Orange/

Green

Lights Green

Mirror Disk

Alarm

Power ON

RAS

Conne-

ctor

General

Purpose

Signal Output

Lamp Output

Alarm Output

APIDLL

User Application

3 RAS Feature Overview

Digital Electronics Corporation Pro-Face PL-6900 Series User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual