GE IC754VSI06SKD, IC754VGI06SKD User Manual

GE

Intelligent Platforms

6” QuickPanel View Keypad

Intermediate, Color

IC754VSI06SKD
IC754VGI06SKD

Hardware User’s Guide

GFK-2357A

April 2010

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Notices

GE Intelligent Platforms Americas reserves the right to make improvements to the products
described in this publication at any time and without notice.

© 2007 GE Intelligent Platforms Americas. All rights reserved. QuickPanel View and QuickPanel
Control are trademarks of GE Intelligent Platforms Americas, in the United States and other
countries. Any other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners
and used solely for purposes of identifying compatibility with the products of
GE Intelligent Platforms Americas.

The 6” QuickPanel View Keypad has been tested and found to meet or exceed the
requirements of U.S. (47 CFR 15), Canadian (ICES-003), Australian (AS/NZS 3548) and
European (EN55022) regulations for Class A digital devices when installed in accordance with
guidelines noted in this manual.

®

Microsoft
provisions:

Users are advised that a maximum of ten (10) computers or other electronic devices may
simultaneously connect to, access and use services of the Microsoft Windows
system on the QuickPanel View solely for remote access (including connection sharing) The
ten connection maximum includes any indirect connections made through ‘multiplexing’, or
other software or hardware which pools or aggregates connections.

Note that the QuickPanel View does not provide any server functionality utilizing Remote
Desktop Protocol (RDP) to remotely connected client computers or devices. However, it does
support connectivity to a remote Microsoft
these services must meet these restrictions and other Microsoft licensing requirements as
applicable.

Notice Regarding Video Standards

This product is licensed under one or more video patent portfolio licenses such as and without
limitation VC-1 and MPEG4 Part 2 Visual for the personal and non-commercial use of a

requires the following notes be published according to their additional licensing

®

CE Operating

®

Terminal Services server. The server providing

consumer to:

(i) Encode video in compliance with the standards licensed under such patent portfolio
licenses and/or

(ii) Decode video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide video under such patent
portfolio licenses.

Such license extends to this product only and only to the extent of other notices which may be
included in this document. The license does not extend to any other product regardless of
whether such product is included with this licensed product in a single article. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from
MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

The FCC requires the following note to be published according to FCC guidelines:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications to the product or installation that are not expressly approved by
GE Intelligent Platforms coul

es.

rul

d void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC

Industry Canada requires the following note to be published:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The following statements are required to appear for Class I Div 2 Hazardous Locations.

1. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS 1, DIV. 2.

2. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF
POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES.

3. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT
EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HARZARDOUS.

Power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring
methods, Article 501 4(b) of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70 and in accordance with the
authority having jurisdiction.

For a complete list of agency qualifications, please refer to Appendix A1.

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Contents

1 Welcome 1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unit Runtime Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Panel Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2 Overview 9

QuickPanel View Keypad Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Layout Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

QuickPanel View Keypad Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows CE.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Working with Windows CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Copy Project to Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Emulate PPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

HTTP File Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

3 Detailed Operation 27

Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Integrated Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Soft Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Communication Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

COM1- Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recommended Cabling for TIA/EIA422 or TIA/EIA485 . . . . . . .38

Working with the COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

CF Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Expansion Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SRAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DRAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Boot Loader ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Memory Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Other Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Real-time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Configuring SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

A1 Design Specifications 61

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Memory Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Expansion Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Calendar/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Agency Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A2 Troubleshooting 67

Power up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Physical Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a QuickPanel View Keypad, the most
advanced compact HMI computer available. The QuickPanel View Keypad is
available in different configurations to suit your requirements. Equally at home in a
networked environment or as a stand-alone unit, the QuickPanel View Keypad is
the ideal solution for factory floor HMI.

Powered by Microsoft Windows CE.NET
choice, the QuickPanel View Keypad provides a fast track for application program
development. The commonality with other versions of Windows simplifies porting
your existing program code. Another benefit of Windows CE is the familiarity of
the user interface, shortening the learning curve for operators and developers alike.
The availability of third-party application software makes this operating system
even more attractive.

The 6" QuickPanel View Keypad is an all-in-one microcomputer designed for
maximum flexibility. The design, based on an advanced XScale™
brings together a high-resolution touch-screen operator interface with a variety of
I/O options. With many standard ports and expansion busses from which to
choose, you can connect to most industrial equipment.

The QuickPanel View Keypad is equipped with several memory types to satisfy
even the most demanding applications. A 32 MB section of DRAM is split between
the operating system, an object store, and application memory. Functioning as a
virtual hard drive, a 32 MB section of non-volatile FLASH memory is divided
between the operating system and persistent storage for application programs. The
retentive memory consists of 512 KB of battery-backed SRAM for data storage,
ensuring your valuable data will never be lost, even during a power failure.

The many features of the QuickPanel View Keypad make it an obvious choice for a
world of applications. Your smart choice will provide reliable operation for years to
come.

TM

, today’s embedded operating system of

microprocessor,

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Optional Ethernet Connection

Optional Expansion I/O

Power Supply

Fr

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me Ground

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Power Supply Socket

+

2

4 VDC

Power Supply Plug

Insert leads in screw end

Bottom

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GETTING STARTED

Basic Setup

Your QuickPanel View Keypad is shipped ready for use after a few configuration
steps. To power up all you need to do is connect a DC power supply via the
supplied quick-connect plug. Depending on your application, you may also want
to connect and configure optional input devices (see page 28), communications
ports (see page 38) and expansion adapters (see page 49).

Caution - Electrical Shock Hazard: To avoid personal injury or damage to
equipment, ensure that the DC supply is disconnected from power and that the
leads are not energized before attaching them to the unit's power supply plug.

To connect a DC power supply

1. Using the three screw terminals shown in the following diagram, attach a 24VDC, 48W power supply to the plug
supplied with the QuickPanel View Keypad (see specifications on page 61 for conductor size requirements).

2. Insert the plug into the power supply socket and securely tighten the attaching screws.

Note: The torque range for the attaching screws is 4-6 inch/lbs.

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Unit Runtime Setup

To download an application to a QuickPanel View Keypad unit, you must set up a
data link between your development workstation and the QuickPanel unit. For
more information, see “Ethernet” (page 45) and look up “Downloading a Machine
Edition Project” in the Proficy Machine Edition online help.

Startup

When you first start up the QuickPanel View Keypad, a few configuration steps are
necessary.

To start the QuickPanel View Keypad

1. Apply DC power to the QuickPanel View.

Once power is applied, the QuickPanel View Keypad begins initializing. The first
thing to appear on the display is the splash screen.

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2. To skip running any programs included in the StartUp folder, tap Don’t run StartUp programs.

The splash screen disappears automatically after about 5 seconds. The Windows
CE desktop then becomes visible.

3. Tap Start, point to Settings and then tap Control Panel.

4. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display to configure the LCD display (see page 28).

5. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus to configure the touch screen (see page 30).

6. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date and Time to configure the system clock (see page 57).

7. In the Control Panel, double-tap System to configure a network machine name (see page 50). Many
applications, including Proficy Historian, require a unique machine name. It is recommended procedure to set a
unique network name for the QuickPanel View to avoid future conflicts.

8. In the Control Panel, double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections to configure network settings (see
page 46).

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Panel Cutout

Height: 8.96” (+0.10”, -0”)
(227.6mm [+2.5mm, -0mm])

Width: 11.88” (+0.10”, -0”)
(301.8mm, [+2.5mm, -0mm])

Depth 2.37” (60.2 mm)

Bezel Dimensions

Height: 10.34” (262.6mm)

Width: 13.26 in. (336.8mm)

Panel thickness range:.063”
to.196” (1.6mm to 5mm)

8.96”

227.6mm

11.88”

301.8mm

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9. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

Shutdown

There are no specific dangers associated with a power failure or other unplanned
shutdown of the QuickPanel View Keypad. In general, programs are retained in
FLASH memory and user data can be retained in battery-backed SRAM. Some
operating system settings are retained only with user intervention, so in order to
carry out a graceful shutdown of the QuickPanel View Keypad, we recommend
you perform the following procedure.

To shut down the QuickPanel View Keypad

1. Quit any programs that are running and wait for all file operations to complete.

2. If you have not changed operating system settings (e.g., brightness or touch screen sensitivity) or do not want to
save the changes, remove AC power from the 24VDC supply.

3. To save changes to operating system settings (e.g., brightness, touch screen sensitivity), run Backup (see
page 16) and run Reboot (see page 17). When the Windows CE desktop reappears, remove AC power from the
24VDC supply.

Panel Cutout

For enclosure mounting, cut an opening in the panel according to the
specifications given with the following diagram.

Notes:

■

For compliance to NEMA 4, 4x, and 12 qualification, the unit must be mounted
in a comparably NEMA rated (IP56 equivalent) panel or enclosure.

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For compliance to ATEX agency qualification, the unit must be mounted in an
IP66 panel or enclosure.

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For complete integrity to ATEX it is recommended that the minimum panel
thickness be 0.1" (2.54mm).

■

For adequate ventilation, allow at least 3 inches of space between adjacent
equipment and all sides of the QuickPanel. Ensure that specified conditions of
temperature and humidity are not exceeded.

■

To avoid gasket degradation, limit repeated insertions or removals of the unit
and retightening of the mounting clips. For full protection, always use a fresh
gasket. Replacement gaskets may be ordered using part number
IC754ACC12GAS.

■

In outdoor applications, direct sun exposure may impose increased thermal
loads on the QuickPanel leading to excessive temperature rises. Cabinet design
and orientation must be carefully considered to avoid exceeding the
operational temperature limits. These considerations could include shading for
the QuickPanel and its cabinet with awnings or other solar opaque materials,
avoiding a due East or West facing of the cabinet, ventilation or active cooling
of the cabinet, or other methods.

The unit will not fit through this cutout with a CF card inserted in the port, with any
cables connected, or with the power supply plug inserted in the socket.

To secure the QuickPanel View Keypad to a panel, use the 10 included mounting
clamps. They hook into openings located on the top, bottom, and sides of the
housing.

To mount the QuickPanel View Keypad in a panel

1. Insert the unit into the panel cutout (without a CF card in the CF port).

2. Insert the hook of each mounting clamp into the housing openings as shown below.

3. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the bezel channel and firmly tighten the clamp screws.

Note: The torque range for the mounting clamp screws is 2.6-4.4 inch/lbs

(0.3-0.5 Nm).

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The mounting clamps hold the unit in place by tension alone. No drilling is
required.

Do not damage the gasket attached to the back of the QuickPanel View Keypad’s
bezel. This gasket prevents shock hazards and damage caused by liquids
accidentally entering the unit after installation.

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Overview

This chapter provides introductory information on the 6" QuickPanel View Keypad

hardware and software with descriptive procedures for completing some of the

most common tasks you will encounter.

In this chapter:

Layout Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Windows CE.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Working with Windows CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

To place a program in the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

To configure a dial-up connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

To configure a LAN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

To configure a Proxy server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

To run the Backup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To reboot the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To run the System Information program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Microsoft File Viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To access the Microsoft file viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Copy Project to Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

To copy a Machine Edition project onto a CF card. . . . . . . . . . . . .21

To update a Machine Edition project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Emulate PPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

To use Emulate PPC during an ActiveSync session . . . . . . . . . . . .22

HTTP File Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

To use the HTTP utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

To create a self-signed certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

To install a certificate on an FTP Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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QUICKPANEL VIEW KEYPAD HARDWARE

Layout Diagram

In addition to the primary touch screen interface, the 6" QuickPanel View Keypad
supports a variety of communication ports including an expansion bus to allow
great flexibility in application. The back of the QuickPanel opens allowing access
to the expansion bus connector, memory expansion connector, DIP switches and
battery. The following diagram shows the physical layout of the QuickPanel View
Keypad and the locations of ports and connections.

Caution: Remove power from the QuickPanel View before opening the back.
Working on a “live” unit may result in damage to equipment and injury to
personnel. Always use anti-static precautions (i.e. grounded wrist strap) when
accessing the interior of the unit. Do not allow conductive material, liquid or solid,
to contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

The left LED is green when power is applied and amber if both backlights fail;
right LED is tricolor (green, red, or amber) and programmable.

1

Backlights are not field replaceable.

1

the

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LEDs

Touch screen LCD display
See page 28

Power supply socket.

See page 2

Hinged access cover for
expansion (see page 49), and
battery (see page 56)

Not to scale

Bottom

Ethernet port

See page 45

RS232/485 port
(COM1)
See page 38

Front

Right Side

CF Port. See page 44

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Block Diagram

The 6" QuickPanel View Keypad is based on the XScale™ microprocessor, and
employs large-scale integration to provide high performance with a small footprint.
The following block diagram illustrates the major functional areas of the
QuickPanel View Keypad and the interfaces between them.

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QUICKPANEL VIEW KEYPAD SOFTWARE

Windows CE.NET

Microsoft Windows CE.NETTM is the operating system for the QuickPanel View

Keypad. It is a full 32-bit O/S with a graphical user interface. This operating system

is finding widespread application in hand-held PCs and embedded HMIs, such as

the QuickPanel View Keypad. The familiar look and feel of Windows CE shortens

the learning curve for users having experience with Windows

95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP. From a software developer’s perspective, the CE

environment is a subset of the WIN32 application programming interface,

simplifying the porting of existing software from other versions of Windows.

The QuickPanel View Keypad operating system is stored in an 16 MB block of

FLASH memory and copied to a block of DRAM for execution. The operating

system starts automatically following a power-up or reset of the QuickPanel View

Keypad.

For more on Windows CE visit

www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/windowsce/default.mspx.

Working with Windows CE

When working with Windows CE on the QuickPanel View Keypad, user input is

achieved via the touch screen with a stylus or other suitable pointing device, and

via the intergrated keypad, see page 33. The Soft Input Panel (SIP) may also be

used for character and numeric entry, or for entering keyboard shortcuts. For more

information on the Soft Input Panel, see page 26.

Although the main user input device when working with Windows CE is the touch

screen, it can often be convenient to use keyboard shortcuts, such as those

described in the following table.

Keyboard Shortcut Action

CTRL+ESC or Opens the Windows CE Start menu. Use arrow keys

ALT+TAB Starts the Task Manager. Use it to quit unresponsive

CTRL+ALT+= Starts the touch screen calibration.

SPACEBAR Equivalent to single-tap.

ENTER Equivalent to double-tap. In a dialog box, equivalent

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to select a program and ENTER to run it.

programs.

OK.

to

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Keyboard Shortcut Action

TAB In a dialog box, select next control.

SHIFT+TAB In a dialog box, select previous control.

CTRL+TAB In a tabbed dialog box, open the next tab.

ESC Close dialog box, discarding changes.

ARROW KEYS In a dialog box, select controls or items from a list

To place a program in the Start menu

1. Start Windows Explorer.

2. Navigate to the program you want to place in the Start menu.

3. Tap the program’s icon to select it.

4. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.

5. Navigate to the ’\Windows\Programs\‘ folder.

6. From the Edit menu, choose Paste Shortcut.

7. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

box.

Pocket Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s Pocket Internet Explorer is a full-featured browser that is fully integrated
with the Windows CE operating system. This browser allows you to connect with
an internet service provider, view web pages and download from FTP sites.

Pocket Internet Explorer supports JScript. Java support can be added from third­party sources. Pocket Internet Explorer does not support VBScript; however,
VBScript components are included in the operating system and may be used by
third-party applications such as Proficy Machine Edition.

A connection can be established over an Ethernet network or a dial-up connection
(default). The Ethernet or dial-up connection must first be properly configured.

To configure a dial-up connection

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.

2. From the View menu, choose Options.

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3. On the Connection tab, select the dial up connection from the combo list.

4. Tap OK.

5. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

To configure a LAN connection

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.

2. From the Tool s menu, choose Options.

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The Internet Options dialog box appears.

TheInternet Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Connection tab, select the Use LAN check box.

4. Tap OK.

To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

To configure a Proxy server

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.

2. From the Tool s menu, choose Options.

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The Internet Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Connection tab, select the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box.

4. In the Address box, type the URL of your proxy server (see your ISP or network administrator).

5. In the Port box, type the server’s port number for HTTP access.

6. Select the Bypass Proxy for Local Addresses check box to connect directly to sites in your intranet.

7. Tap OK.

8. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

Backup

Backup saves changes that you make to the Windows Registry or Desktop to Flash
memory. This utility is required because the QuickPanel View Keypad is not battery
powered. Specifically, Backup does the following:

■

It stores the Windows CE registry (including any control panel settings) in
Flash memory.

■

It stores any changes (or additions) made to the ‘Windows’ subtree of the
file system in the user block of FLASH memory.

Run Backup whenever you make configuration changes to the operating system or
installed applications, and prior to shutting down the QuickPanel View Keypad.

To run the Backup program

1. On the desktop, double-tap Backup.

The Backup dialog box appears.

2. Tap OK.

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To reboot the system

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Reboot

Reboot performs a controlled and orderly shut down of the Windows CE operating

system, then restarts the QuickPanel View. This ensures all open files are closed

properly.

1. To save changes to system configurations, run Backup (see page 16).

2. Tap Start, point to Programs, then the System folder, and tap Reboot .

A confirmation dialog box appears.

3. Tap “Yes”

The operating system reboots.

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Storage Manager

Use Storage Manager to repair or format lost or corrupted data volumes. Storage
Manager can repair data volumes existing either in Compact Flash (CF) or battery­backed SRAM (BBSRAM). Data volumes existing in the main flash file system of
the QuickPanel may not be repaired by Storage Manager.

Storage Manager, accessed from the Control Panels folder, is a Microsoft product
for which on-line help is available.

System Information

System Information is a custom utility that displays a splash screen with the
following information:

■

Operating System version. For example, ‘Windows CE 5.00’.

■

Platform. Identifies the host hardware, its version and build number.

Tapping More Info on the splash screen opens the Advanced System Information
window, which provides information such as hardware version and serial number,
CPU type and specifications, etc. This information can be especially useful if you
are contacting GE Intelligent Platforms Support.

To run the System Information program

1. On the desktop, double-tap System Information.

The System Information splash screen appears.

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2. Tap More Info to open the Advanced System Information window, or tap Close to continue.

Network information alone can be viewed by double-tapping the LAN icon

displayed on the taskbar for each connection.

Copy Project to Flash Card

RestorePCCard is a custom utility for transferring Proficy Machine EditionTM

Projects between compatible QuickPanel View Keypad

Caution: Ensure that the copy or update operation is complete (i.e., no busy or

wait cursor displays) before disconnecting power.

To copy a Machine Edition project onto a CF card

1. Ensure there is a blank CF card in the in the CF port.

2. Double tap the Copy Project to Flash Card icon on the desktop.

3. Tap Yes when the Proceed with Copy to CF Card confirmation dialog box appears.

The system copies the project onto the blank CF Card.

To update a Machine Edition project

You can update a Proficy Machine Edition application currently stored on the

QuickPanel View Keypad with a revision stored on a CF Card.

1. Insert the CF Card containing an upgraded version of the Machine Edition project in the CF port.

2. Reboot the machine (see page 17).

When a valid project is found on the CF card, you will be prompted to install the

project or skip it. Tap OK to install or Cancel to skip the install and continue to

reboot. If an invalid project is found, an error message appears in a dialog box.

This dialog box must be closed before reboot will continue.

3. Remove the CF Card from the slot.

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units via CF cards.

Emulate PPC

Emulate PPC is a utility that allows the QuickPanel to emulate a Pocket PC 2003

during an ActiveSync session, enabling the download of third-party Pocket PC

2003 software.

To use Emulate PPC during an ActiveSync session

1. Start Windows Explorer , double tap Windows, then double tap EmulPPC.

The Emulate PPC dialog box appears.

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2. Start the ActiveSync session. When installation of third-party software is complete, close the dialog box to deactivate
Emulate PPC.

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To use the HTTP utility

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HTTP File Transfer Utility

The HTTP File Transfer Utility (HFTU) is a small, standalone command line
program that allows you to send and delete files to and from computers over a
network. The HFTU uses the HTTP protocol, so you can even send files to
computers over the Internet.

Run the HTTP utility from a command line prompt, from a batch file (.BAT) or as
an application call in a script. The HTTP utility is an executable (.EXE) file included
in the 6" QuickPanel View Keypad’s operating system.

The HTTP utility currently supports two file transfer commands: COPY and
DELETE.

Note: In order to function, the HTTP File Transfer utility requires both computers to
have web servers that support PUT functionality. (Most web servers support PUT,
including the Proficy Machine Edition web server installed with the runtimes for
View and Logic Developer - PC.) If in doubt, check the documentation for your
web server.

1. From the Start menu, choose Programs, then choose Command Prompt.

The Command Line editor appears.

2. Type commands as required.

3. Use the following syntax:

HTTPUTIL COPY source destination

Where “source” is the URL of the source file, and “destination” is the URL of the
destination file. For example:

HTTPUTIL COPY \MyFile.txt http://MyServer/webfiles/MyFileBACKUP.txt

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Copies a file called MyFile.txt on drive C: of the local computer to the webfiles
folder under the web server at //MyServer. Note that you can rename a file as you
copy it.

HTTPUTIL DELETE url

Where “url” is the remote URL of the file you want to delete. This URL must use
the “//” or ”HTTP://” syntax. For example:

HTTPUTIL DELETE http://MyServer/webfiles/MyFileBACKUP.txt

Deletes a file called MyFileBACKUP.txt from the webfiles directory under the web
server at HTTP://MyServer.

FTP Server

The FTP Server included with the QuickPanel View supports both standard (RFC

959) and Explicit FTPS (i.e., FTP/SSL, Auth TLS, TLS-C, RFC-4217). It does not
support SFTP or implicit FTPS, which uses different ports and is based on SSH
rather than SSL.

All configuration of the FTP server is accomplished with the Secure FTP Server
control panel applet. By default, the server is not enabled. Once enabled, a
background program will run, waiting for clients to connect. Up to ten

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connections are supported. Sessions that are idle for five minutes are terminated by
the server.

The Server supports:

■

Non-secure operation. All information including username, password, and data
is transmitted with no encryption and susceptable to packet sniffing and various
FTP attacks. This is the default.

■

Both secure and non-secure operation. This mode of operation, either secure or
non-secure, is determined by the client when it connects. This operation is
active when ‘Support Secure Connection’ is enabled, but ‘Required’ is not.

■

Secure operation only. Secure operation uses encrypted connections for the
control connection. The data connections are encrypted or non-encrypted
based on the settings of the client. Secure operations also require the server to
have a signed server certificate it can use to prove it is the actual machine the
client wanted to reach and not an imposter. This mode is active when both
‘Support Secure Connection’ and ‘Required’ are enabled.

By default, the server requires a username/password combination to be configured.
The server supports one username/password combination to authenticate remote
users. There are three modes of authentication operation:

■

No support for anonymous login. This is the default.

■

Anonymous with no password. This is enabled when ‘Allow Anonymous
Access’ is checked, but ‘Require Username and Password‘ is not checked.

■

Anonymous with password requested (but not validated). This is enabled when
‘Allow Anonymous Access’ and ‘Require Username and Password’ are checked.
This can prevent some types of attacks and is required by some clients.

To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

Once connected, a remote user is logged into the FTP root directory. This is
available from the QuickPanel View as \Temp\ftp and is a volatile RAM area. Files

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placed in this area are not persisted over a power cycle/reboot and use memory
from the Storage Memory allocation. Programs running on the QuickPanel have
read and write access to the \Temp\ftp directory, but remote users can only read,
rename and delete files. This is to protect against the user inadvertently filling up
the RAM area.

All removable flash devices appear to remote FTP users as directories off of the FTP
root directory. PC Flash cards partitions appear as directories such as
\PCFlashStorage. The names contain no spaces as FTP commands do not support
spaces in filenames. Full access privileges are granted for the client in these
folders/devices.

Removable flash device directories are captured when a session is opened and are
not changed while the session exists. If you start without a CF card installed, you
will have to close your session and login again to see the CF directory. If the CF
card existed when you logged in and is removed and inserted, it will still work
provided the CF card’s device name did not change during reinsertion.

A server certificate is a special type of document which contains information about
the server’s settings and a chain of electronic signatures to guarantee the document
has not been altered. A Server certificate must be chosen from the certificates
available in the QuickPanel View Secure FTP Server control panel applet.

The certificate itself is imported with the Certificates control panel applet. The
main requirements of the certificate are that it must have the server authentication
key usage attribute set and the name of the certificate should match the name used
to connect to the FTP server (which could be the IP address of the server).

Certificates can either be purchased from an online vendor and imported into the
QuickPanel View, or a self-signed certificate can be generated from the QuickPanel
View The benefit of a purchased certificate is that any user that has the root
certificate used by the online vendor can determine the certificate is valid without
the need for any additional information. A self-signed certificate is only known to
be valid by clients that have added the certificate to their trusted list. Users can still

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access a server using a self-signed certificate, but they lose the ability to verify that
no one is operating as an imposter somewhere on the network between them and
the server.

To create a self-signed certificate

1. Open a command prompt window by selecting the Start menu, selecting Programs, then Command Prompt.

2. From the command prompt, type “genslfcert CN=<unique identifier>”.

You may specify a unique identifier of your choice, such as machine name,
machine location, or IP address in place of unique identifier.

3. A self-signed certificate is created in the My Certificates section of the certificates Control Panel.

This will create a self-signed certificate in the My Certificates section of the
certificates control panel and a SelfSigned.cer file in My Computer which can be
transferred to FTP Clients as a trusted source. Certificates may be managed through
snap-in’s to the Microsoft
consoles.

A Backup should be performed after configuring the FTP server and/or creating the
self-signed certificate.

To install a certificate on an FTP Client

1. Double click the certificate. Select the General Tab.

The Certificate properties are displayed.

2. Click the Install Certificate button.

The Certificate Import Wizard appears.

3. Click Next to continue.

The Certificate Store screen appears.

4. Specify whether Windows should place the certificate in a certificate store or select another location. Click Next to
continue.

The Completing the Certificate Import Wizard screen appears.

5. Click Finish to complete the installation of the certificate.

The Security Warning message appears. This message informs you Windows will
automatically trust any certificate issued by this Certification Authority.

6. Click Yes to allow Windows to trust any certificate issued by this Certification Authority.

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®

Management Console or other third party management

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In this chapter:

Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

To adjust the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

To configure backlight auto turn off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To calibrate the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To set the double-tap sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Soft Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

To show/hide the Soft Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To display the Soft Input Panel icon in the system tray . . . . . . . .37

To reset SIP location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Communication Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

To add a new remote networking connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

To add a virtual private network or PPP over Ethernet. . . . . . . . .42

To change the default device properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

To change the default TCP/IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

CF Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

To set an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

To set up access to a Windows network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

To access a remote resource on a Windows network . . . . . . . . . . 48

Expansion Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

To configure startup behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

To add Flash memory with a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

To change the DRAM memory allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

To install additional DRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Other Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

To access the Power Properties control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

To remove the internal battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

To set the real-time clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

To display the time on the taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

To set SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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240 pixels

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TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

The QuickPanel View Keypad’s integrated flat-panel display is backlit, measures

5.7" diagonally, and employs passive STN technology. Its resolution is 320 x 240
pixels, and it supports a maximum of 65,536 colors (256 colors simultaneously). A
timer feature lets you configure the backlight to turn off automatically, thus
extending its life.

To adjust the display contrast

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display and choose the Contrast tab.

The Contrast dialog box appears.

2. Drag the Contrast slider between Lowest and Highest.

3. Tap OK to exit the control panel.

4. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

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To configure backlight auto turn off

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display and choose the Backlight tab.

The Backlight dialog box appears.

2. Select Auto turn off backlight while on external power.

3. Tap OK to exit the control panel.

4. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

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320 cells

240 cells

To calibrate the touch screen

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus.

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Touch Screen

The QuickPanel View Keypad display is coupled to a resistive touch panel with 12­bit resolution. When the QuickPanel View Keypad is properly calibrated, this
translates into a grid of touch cells on the face of the display. Although you can use
your finger to actuate the touch screen, use of a blunt stylus is recommended.

The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

2. Choose the Calibration tab

3. Tap the Recalibrate button.

A cross hair target is displayed.

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Touch Screen Display

4. Follow the directions given to calibrate the touch screen.

5. Tap the screen to preserve the new setting or wait out the time limit to revert to previous settings.

6. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

To set the double-tap sensitivity

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus.

The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

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2. Choose the Double-Tap tab.

3. Double-tap the grid to enter a setting.

4. Double-tap the test icon to check the setting.

If the test icon doesn’t change when you double-tap it, double-tap the grid again.

5. Tap OK to finish.

6. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

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Front

Numeric Keypad

Directional Keys/Tab

Function/Alpha Keypad

Touc h Scr een

Fn

CONTROL/SPACE/ALT

ENTER

Programmable Keys (L1-L4)

Programmable Keys (R1-R4)

BACKSPACE

SHIFT

Integrated Keypad

INTEGRATED KEYPAD

The QuickPanel View Keypad’s integrated keypad provides numerous options,
illustrated in the following diagram:

You can configure the integrated keypad using the QuickPanel View Keypad target
in Proficy Machine Edition v5.0 SP2 or later, where the assignment of keys to the
animation of displayed objects is supported. For information on linking keypad
keys to Machine Edition View graphical objects, see the Touch Animation,
Keystroke Example topic in Machine Edition Online Help.

Keypad Operation

In general, the keys report and operate in the same manner as those on a standard
keyboard, but note the following:

■

An additional 14 programmable Function keys have been added to the standard
12, as well as an additional 8 programmable “guitar-pick” keys.

■

Function keys are enabled by default. Pressing Fn enables the lower-case alpha
characters as well as the alternate numeric keypad characters. Use
upper-case characters as you would on a standard keyboard.

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■

Keys do not auto-repeat when held down.

SHIFT for

3

Fn key ‘on’

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■

Some keys that are available on a standard keyboard are not available on the
QuickPanel View Keypad, including Escape, Caps Lock, and tilde (~).

Note: Characters that are unavailable via the keypad can typically be accessed via
the Soft Input Panel (see page 35).

The Fn key enables the alternate character set on the function/alpha keypad and on
the numeric keypad. If Fn is not active, the function keys report as F1 through F26
and the numeric keys report as 0 to 9, the decimal point (.), and the minus symbol
(-). If Fn is active, the keys report as the labels on their upper right indicate.

For a list of keyboard operating system shortcuts, see page 13.

To enable and disable the alternate character set on the keypad

• Press and release the Fn key once to enable the alternate character set. Press it again to disable the alternate
character set.

When the Fn key is pressed once, an icon displays in the system tray.

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SOFT INPUT PANEL

Show Input Panel icon

The Soft Input Panel (SIP) is a software emulation keyboard that can be used as an
operator date input device.

An icon in the system tray lets you view or hide the SIP.

To show/hide the Soft Input Panel

• On the system tray of the task bar, double-tap the icon. The Soft Input Panel appears/disappears.

Note: When the SIP is visible, it can be dragged around the screen by its title bar to
reveal different parts of the screen that would be obstructed from view by the SIP.

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Lower Case SIP

Detailed Operation

Soft Input Panel

To display the Soft Input Panel icon in the system tray

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Input Panel.

The Input Panel Properties dialog box appears.

2. Select the Allow applications to change the input panel state check box.

3. Select or clear the Show Input Panel in system tray check box.

4. Tap OK.

5. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

The Soft Input Panel provides a standard QWERTY key layout with numeric keys at
the top row as illustrated in the following picture.

Uppercase characters are accessed by pressing the
equivalent to holding down the

SHIFT key on a conventional keyboard. The SHIFT

SHIFT key once. This is

key is active while the next key is pressed then reverts back to its unselected state.
The

CAP key does the same thing as SHIFT but does not revert to lower case after

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To reset SIP location

Upper Case SIP

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another key is pressed. Rather, the Soft Input Panel remains in the Uppercase
mode. The

CTRL and ALT keys behave the same as the SHIFT key.

In the event the user accidentally drops the SIP off screen and can’t drag it back on
screen, the following steps will reset the SIP to the centre of the screen.

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Input Panel.

The Input Panel Properties dialog box appears.

2. Select Reset SIP location.

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Bottom

Detailed Operation

Communication Port

COMMUNICATION PORT

The QuickPanel View Keypad has one serial data communication port, COM1.

COM1- Serial

The COM1 port is a general purpose bidirectional serial data channel that supports
the EIA232C and EIA485 electrical standards. The COM1 port can be accessed
and configured:

■

as a direct or dial-up remote networking connection.

■

as the port used by a terminal session (modem link only).

■

from a user-created application program.

A connection can be configured to reside on a network supporting a TCP/IP
protocol.

A DB25S (female) connector, mounted on the bottom of the enclosure, provides
standard signals as described in the following table.

1 GND - Frame Ground 14 VCC - 5VDC, 0.5A
2 TX - (EIA232C) 15 TXB (EIA485)
3 RX - (EIA232C) 16 RXB (EIA485)
4 RTS - (EIA232C) 17 n/c
5 CTS - (EIA232C) 18 CSB (EIA485)
6 DSR - (EIA232C) 19 ERB (EIA485)
7 SG - Signal Ground 20 DTR (EIA232C)
8 DCD - (EIA232C) 21 CSA (EIA485)
9 TRMRXB (EIA485) 22 ERA (EIA485)
10 RXA (EIA485) 23 n/c
11 TXA (EIA485) 24 n/c
12 n/c 25 n/c
13 n/c

Note: Pin 14 is fused with a field-replaceable, 1.0A fast-blow fuse.

Recommended Cabling for TIA/EIA422 or TIA/EIA485

The COM1 port on the QuickPanel View provides connections to devices, which

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support either TIA/EIA422 or TIA/EIA485. These electrical standards specify a
differential signaling technique which provides high data rates, long distances and
good noise rejection. The standards do not address signal encoding (protocol),
connectors, or cabling. However, certain characteristics of interfacing these
devices should be considered in order to ensure reliable connections.

Detailed Operation

Communication Port

Connections

Interconnect media

Termination

Grounding

Connect nodes in a daisy chain fashion. Do not connect in other arrangements,
especially "star." The standards do not specify the maximum number of nodes or
devices that can be connected to a TIA/EIA 422 or 485 network. Instead, the
standards limit the number of electrical connections by specifying that a maximum
of 32 unit loads (UL) may be connected. The QuickPanel View presents one UL.

Always use twisted pair cabling and group complimentary signals into conductor
pairs; TXA with TXB, for example. Use a cable with a characteristic impedance of
100 ohms to 120 ohms. A wire gauge of 24 AWG is commonly used. Maximum
cable length is 4,000' (1,219.2m), but may be less due to cable impedance,
connection quality, data rates, and other factors.

Shield is optional. See below.

Always provide proper termination at each end of the 422/485 network. The
QuickPanel View provides built-in termination resistance when pin #9 (TRMRXB)
is connected to pin #10 (RXA).

DO NOT TERMINATE EVERY NODE. ONLY TERMINATE THE END NODES.

A signal return path between transmitting and receiving devices must be provided.
This return path is separate from the Rx and Tx data lines and the other 422/485
signals supported by the QuickPanel View and may be provided by a separate
conductor in the cable. Connect both ends of the signal return conductor to Signal
Ground (pin #7). Shielding or use of a twisted pair for this connection is not
necessary.

For installations where all devices are in the same cabinet and have the same
ground potential between devices, connecting Signal Ground between all the
devices on the 422/485 network is adequate to ensure proper voltage levels at the
devices.

However, if there is a difference in ground potential between devices, such as
when the devices are in widely separated cabinets, then signal grounds on a
422/485 network should not be tied together. The cable shield and cable ground
should be connected together at only one device, closest to the earth ground
connection.

The signal and frame grounds of the QuickPanel View are capacitively coupled,
but in some devices these ground references are connected together. Connect
Signal Ground (pin #7) to Frame Ground (pin #1) and then to earth ground on the
QuickPanel View only in the circumstance where the other devices separate their
signal and frame grounds and the QuickPanel View is the only device with frame
and signal ground connected to earth ground.

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Detailed Operation

Communication Port

Shielding

Shielded cable is required for compliance with CE and FCC requirements. The
cable shield should be connected to the metal connector shell or by pin #1 of the
QuickPanel 25-pin serial connector. Shield and cable ground (pin #7 of the 25-pin
connector or pin #5 of the 9-pin connector) should not be connected directly
together.

The Frame Ground (pin #1) of the QuickPanel View should be used for attaching
the cable shield in these applications.

Caution: Do not connect Signal Ground (pin #7) to Frame Ground (pin #1) on the
QuickPanel View Keypad, except in the specific and limited circumstances noted
in the Grounding section above.

Working with the COM port

To add a new remote networking connection

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings and then Network and Dial-up Connections.

The Connection window appears.

2. Double-tap Make New Connection.

The Make New Connection window appears.

3. Type a name for the new connection.

4. Choose a connection type. If you are configuring a Modem, choose Dial-Up Connection. If you have a Device,
select Direct Connection.

5. Tap Next.

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Detailed Operation

or

Communication Port

The Modem or Device dialog box appears, depending on the connection type.

6. From the list, choose the device or modem you want to use. (If a CF card is inserted, it is available in the device list.)

Yo u ca n Configure your device or TCP/IP Settings at this time if you wish.

7. Tap Finish for direct connection (Device dialog box) or Next for dial-up (Modem dialog box).

If you are adding a dial-up connection the following dialog box appears.

8. Type the destination Country/region code, Area code, and Phone number in the appropriate boxes.

9. Select or clear the Force Long Distance or Force Local check boxes.

10. Tap Finish.

11. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

To add a virtual private network or PPP over Ethernet

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings and then Network and Dial-up Connections.

The Connection window appears.

2. Double-tap Make New Connection.

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or

Detailed Operation

Communication Port

The Make New Connection window appears.

3. Type a name for the new connection.

4. Choose a connection type. Select Virtual Private Network to configure a VPN connection. Select PPP over
Ethernet for a PPPoE connection.

5. Tap Next.

The VPN or PPPoE Connection window appears, depending on the connection
type.

6. Enter the Host Name or IP address for a VPN connection, or a PPPoE Service Name for a PPPoE connection.

You can configure your TCP/IP Settings at this time if you wish.

7. Tap Finish.

8. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 15).

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To change the default device properties

1. From either the Device or Modem dialog box, tap Configure.

The Device Properties dialog box appears.

2. In the Port Settings tab, choose settings for all connection preferences.

3. If the connection is for terminal emulation, select or clear the terminal-related check boxes.

You can use the QuickPanel View Keypad to emulate a terminal attached via a
modem link (Hayes compatible) to COM1. A terminal emulation definition is
added as a unique session.

4. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 15).

Detailed Operation

Communication Port

To change the default TCP/IP settings

1. Obtain correct TCP/IP settings from your network administrator.

2. From either the Device, Modem, PPPoE Connection, or VPN Connection dialog box, tap TCP/IP Settings.

The TCP/IP Settings dialog box appears.

3. Clear the Use server-assigned IP address check box.

4. Enter the TCP/IP settings from your network administrator and then click OK.

5. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 15).

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Detailed Operation

CF Port

CF PORT

To enhance the QuickPanel View Keypad’s capabilities with additional flash
memory, the unit is equipped with a CF (Compact Flash) Type 2 port on its side.

Right Side

Compact Flash Port

A CF card is inserted in this port with the card’s front facing the back of the unit
(the narrow side slot on the card should be toward the bottom).

Note: For full protection from electrostatic discharge, peel off the paper label on
the side of the CF card facing the bezel to allow contact between the card and the
internal frame ground contacts on the CF connector.

The card should slide in easily—to avoid damage, do not force it.

The Copy Project to Flash Card utility (see page 19) lets you transfer Proficy
Machine Edition projects between QuickPanel View Keypad units via CF Cards.

No Compact Flash cards are supplied with the QuickPanel View Keypad. A list of
cards (and other devices) that have been tested and are compatible can be found
by visiting http://www.ge-ip.com/support, then select the Operator Interface
category, then select the QuickPanel View product name.

The CF port in the QuickPanel View supports only 3.3v CF cards. 5v CF cards are
not supported.

Caution: Do not remove power while the system is writing to the CF card, such as
when copying a Proficy Machine Edition project. Removing power while writing
may lead to data loss and file or CF card corruption. To ensure the system
completes writing to flash and closes all files, see “Shutdown” on page 4.

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Detailed Operation

Bottom

Ethernet Port

LAN1: 10/100Mb

Activity LE D

(o n: p a ck et re ce i ved

or transmitted)

Link LED

(on: channel

connected ok)

Ethernet

ETHERNET

The QuickPanel View Keypad is equipped with an auto-negotiate, full or half
duplex Ethernet port (IEEE802.3). You can connect an Ethernet network cable
(unshielded, twisted pair, UTP CAT 5) to the unit via the RJ45 connector on the
bottom of the enclosure. LED indicators on the port indicate channel status. Access
to the port is possible either by Windows CE network communications, or by your
custom application. The following diagram shows the location, orientation, and
pin out of the Ethernet port.

1TX_D1 +
2TX_D1 ­3RX_D2 +
4B1_D3 +
5B1_D3 ­6RX_D2 ­7B1_D4 +
8B1_D4 -

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There are two methods for setting an IP address on the QuickPanel View Keypad:

■

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Using this method uniquely
specify the numeric addresses for the QuickPanel View, the Subnet Mask and
the Default Gateway (if applicable).

Note: There must be a DHCP server on the connected network for a valid IP
address to be assigned. Contact your network administrator to ensure correct
DHCP server configuration.

■

Manual method. Using this method uniquely specify the numeric addresses for
the QuickPanel View Keypad, the Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway (if
applicable).

Note: Use a crossover cable to connect the QuickPanel View Keypad to a PC
directly; when connecting to a LAN HUB, use a straight through cable.
Contact your network administrator if you require further information.

To set an IP address

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Detailed Operation

Ethernet

1. From the Control Panel, tap Network and Dial-up Connections.

The Connection window appears.

2. Select a connection and choose Properties.

The Built-in Ethernet Port Settings dialog box appears.

3. Select a method:

■

Obtain an IP address via DHCP (automatic).

■

Specify an IP address (manual).

4. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway numbers obtained from your network
administrator (manual method only).

5. Tap OK.

6. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

If the DHCP method was selected, the network server will assign an IP address
while the QuickPanel View Keypad is initializing. (You must be connected to the
network).

After setting an IP address for the QuickPanel View Keypad, you can access any
network drives or shared resources for which you have permission.

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To set up access to a Windows network

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap System.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

2. On the Device Name tab, in the Device name box, type a unique name for your QuickPanel View Keypad. In the
Device description box, type a description.

3. Tap OK.

4. In the Control Panel, double-tap Owner.

The Owner Properties dialog box appears.

Detailed Operation

Ethernet

5. On the Network ID tab, type your assigned User name, Password and Domain.

6. Tap OK.

7. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

Using Windows CE Explorer, you can now access anything on your local network
for which you have permission.

To access a remote resource on a Windows network

1. Start Windows Explorer.

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Detailed Operation

Ethernet

The Explorer window appears.

2. Type in the Address box, or choose from a list, the path to a remote resource.

For example ‘\\MyRemoteComputer\MyFolder’ specifies the folder named
‘MyFolder’ on a computer with the name ‘MyRemoteComputer’.

3. Press

ENTER.

The resource specified is displayed as a collection of files and folders. It can take a
few moments to retrieve the data from your local network.

Note: You can use the NET command from the shell to map a network resource to
the QuickPanel View Keypad for frequent access. The resource then appears in the

Network folder.

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Detailed Operation

Back (open)

Expansion Bus

Expansion Bus

EXPANSION BUS

An expansion bus is included with the QuickPanel View Keypad, and optional
modules that mount directly to it are available. For more information on expansion
modules, contact your distributor.

The expansion bus connectors are accessed by opening the back of the unit.

Note: To ensure compliance to CE Mark, the mounting screws must be used when
installing an expansion card.

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24 VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View Keypad. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
(i.e. grounded wrist strap) when accessing the interior of the unit. Do not allow
conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

Caution: Ensure all pins are properly aligned when inserting expansion cards.
Misalignment could cause damage to the QuickPanel View Keypad and/or the
expansion card.

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Back (open)

Dip Switches

Force Startup

Detailed Operation

DIP Switches

DIP SWITCHES

The QuickPanel View Keypad is equipped with four DIP switches that each control
separate functions.

DIP switches are set to “OFF” by default in the factory. DIP switch 2 is the Force
Startup switch. Turning this switch on forces the startup applications to run when
the operating system is started.

When the switch is set to “OFF”, the QuickPanel View Keypad operates normally,
displaying the startup splash screen. You can skip running the startup applications
by tapping the “Don’t run StartUp Programs” button on the startup splash screen.

When the switch is set to “ON”, the startup programs are forced to run and the
“Don’t run Startup Programs” button is not available on the startup splash screen.

Note: Do not adjust switches other than switch 2. They are reserved for factory
functions. Also note that the “Off” position of the switches is toward the DIMM
connector, “On” toward the COM1 connector.

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To configure startup behavior

1. Open the back cover of the QuickPanel View Keypad.

2. Locate the DIP switches and set DIP switch 2 to “ON”.

Detailed Operation

DIP Switches

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View Keypad. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
(i.e. grounded wrist strap) when accessing the interior of the unit. Do not allow
conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

The startup applications are now forced.

Note: Do not adjust the other switches. They are reserved for factory functions.

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Detailed Operation

Memory

MEMORY

The QuickPanel View Keypad supports a variety of memory subsystems to ensure
the requirements of your application are met. All system memory is tied directly to
the microprocessor’s address and data busses for fastest access. To increase DRAM
by up to 64 MB, a 100-pin DIMM memory expansion slot is also included.

Flash Memory

This block of non-volatile memory (32MB) is the main long-term program storage
for the QuickPanel View Keypad, operating like a virtual hard drive from the point
of view of Windows CE. It is divided into two areas, of which only one is
accessible from Windows CE Explorer. The Flash Storage folder represents a
block of memory (16MB) available for long-term storage of user application
programs. Another 16MB block is used to store the Windows CE operating system,
and is not directly accessible from Windows CE Explorer.

The operating system and all user application programs are transferred from Flash
to DRAM for execution. Any user additions to the Windows folder are retained
in Flash Storage when the Backup utility is run.

FLASH memory has a limited write-cycle lifetime. That is, the physical memory
devices wear out after approximately 100,000 cycles (minimum), so it is advisable
to limit file operations such as copy, delete, etc.

The write cycle is much slower for FLASH than it is for other portions of RAM,
therefore FLASH is not recommended for the storage of program variables, or any
data items whose values are dynamic.

Flash memory can optionally be added with a CF Card, which will appear as the

PCFlash Storage folder.

Caution: Do not remove power while the system is writing to the CF card, such as

when copying a Proficy Machine Edition project. Removing power while writing
may lead to data loss and file or CF card corruption. To ensure the system
completes writing to flash and closes all files, see “Shutdown” on page 4.

To add Flash memory with a CF Card

1. Insert a Compact Flash card into CF Port (see page 44). The unit immediately reads the new secondary storage. If
the disk requires formatting, you will be prompted to do so.

2. New memory appears in Windows CE Explorer as PCFlash Storage.

External flash memory devices are named after their types of connection and order
of attachment. For example, if you connect two flash memory devices, one via the
CF port and one via the fieldbus connector, the first device connected is named

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Detailed Operation

Memory

PCFlash Storage, the second PCFlash Storage2. At powerup, a CF port device is
recognized and named first. Otherwise name depends on connection order.

SRAM Memory

This 512 KB block of static RAM is battery-backed to provide data retention
through a power cycle. This memory block is shared by the operating system and
user applications. A portion of the SRAM memory operates as a virtual hard drive
and is accessible from the Windows CE Explorer. It is represented as the SRAM
Storage folder. A typical application program would create a file in this folder and
store any critical program data in that file.

DRAM Memory

The QuickPanel View Keypad is equipped with 32 MB of dynamic RAM. Part of the
DRAM (13.2 MB) is reserved for the Windows CE operating system and is not
accessible by user applications. The other 18.8 MB is split between two functions:
an object store for temporary file storage, and the main memory for running
programs.

Typically, compressed programs stored in FLASH are expanded and moved to
DRAM for execution. Temporary storage of program variables or data files is also
provided by DRAM—any data stored in DRAM will not be retained through a
power cycle or reboot.

The split between program memory and storage memory may be adjusted as
necessary to make more room for one or the other, depending on your specific
application needs. For example, if you find that an application is short of memory,
use the System Properties dialog box to alter DRAM memory allocation.

Caution: Setting Program Memory too low may prevent additional applications
from starting, or may cause currently running applications to fail due to lack of
memory. Setting Storage Memory too low may prevent the saving of files into the
object store portion of the file system, which may also cause application failures.

To change the DRAM memory allocation

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap System.

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Rear (open)

Memory Expansion Slot

Detailed Operation

Memory

The System Properties dialog box appears.

2. On the Memory tab, drag the slider to divide the DRAM into Storage and Program memory.

The amount of memory allocated to and used by each area is displayed
numerically. The blue bar indicates the current amount of unallocated DRAM and
determines the boundaries within which the slider can move.

3. Tap OK to apply the new setting.

4. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

Boot Loader ROM

The Boot Loader ROM provides 512 KB of non-volatile storage for the QuickPanel
View Keypad’s initialization program. This program configures the QuickPanel
View Keypad hardware then starts the operating system’s execution. This memory
is not accessible from Windows CE Explorer, nor should any attempts be made to
modify the contents of this ROM.

Memory Expansion Slot

The QuickPanel View Keypad is equipped with a 100-pin DIMM memory
expansion slot which lets you increase DRAM to a total of 96 MB.

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View Keypad. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions

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To install additional DRAM

Detailed Operation

Memory

when accessing the interior of the QuickPanel View Keypad. Do not allow
conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

1. Disconnect AC power from the 24VDC supply.

2. With a small screwdriver carefully remove the top rear access cover.

3. Insert the new DIMM carefully into the expansion slot, noting the orientation of the pin locators. When the DIMM is
fully seated, lift each side clip until it clicks into place.

4. Snap the access cover back into place.

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Rear (open)

Internal Battery

Detailed Operation

Other Subsystems

OTHER SUBSYSTEMS

Power Management

The QuickPanel View Keypad’s Power Properties control panel displays the status
of the backup battery. The Battery Very Low Or Missing icon displays in the
taskbar when the battery is either missing or very low.

To access the Power Properties control panel

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Power.

The Power Properties dialog box appears.

Battery Backup

Auxiliary backup power for the real-time clock and SRAM is provided by a non­rechargeable, internal lithium battery (+3VDC, BR2032), ensuring that no loss of

data occurs when the main 24VDC supply is removed. Backup power is enabled
or disabled by installing or removing the battery, accessed via the rear panel as
shown in the following illustration.

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View Keypad. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
when accessing the interior of the QuickPanel View Keypad. Do not allow
conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

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To remove the internal battery

1. Disconnect AC power from the 24VDC supply.

2. Open the rear access panel.

3. Release the battery by gently lifting it from the completely exposed side, past the small protrusions. To avoid

4. Slide the battery out of its carrier, noting the arrow on the carrier indicating the direction of removal.

To set the real-time clock

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date/Time.

Detailed Operation

Other Subsystems

breaking the battery retainer clips, do not apply excessive upward pressure.

Real-time Clock

The QuickPanel View Keypad has a programmable real-time clock capable of
reporting the current time in Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second. The time is set
from the Windows CE interface and retained through a power cycle if battery
backup is available. Daylight saving time is enabled by a check box within the
dialog box. The time can be displayed in the system tray on the task bar.

The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears.

Note: Tap Apply after making changes in any box.

2. To modify the date, select the Date/Time tab.

3. Tap the year to choose a new year; tap the month to choose a new month.

4. Tap a date to specify the day of month.

5. From the Time Zone box, choose your zone.

6. Select Auto Adjust DST to have the clock automatically compensate for daylight savings time.

7. In the Current Time box, adjust the hours, minutes and seconds.

8. Tap OK to finish.

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Clock Display

Detailed Operation

Other Subsystems

To display the time on the taskbar

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.

The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears.

2. On the Ta skbar Options tab, select Show Clock.

3. Tap OK.

An hours and minutes display now appears in the taskbar.

Configuring SNTP

There are two levels of Network Time Protocol (NTP) time servers available on the
Internet.

First-level time servers are primarily intended to act as source time servers for
second-level time servers. First-level time servers may also be capable of providing
mission-critical time services. Some first-level time servers may have a restricted
access policy.

Second-level time servers are intended for general SNTP time service needs and
usually enable public access. It is recommended that you use second-level time
servers for normal SNTP time server configuration because they are normally
located on a closer network that can produce faster updates.

It is recommended that you research any time server selection to ensure that it can
meet your specific time server requirements. More information and a list of SNTP
time servers can be found at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262680/.

If the time on the time server is more than the threshold value away from the
current time on the QuickPanel View Keypad, then the time is not updated. Setting
the Threshold to 0 tells the utility to always accept the time from the server. This
setting would be useful in a case where the backup battery has died and the
QuickPanel View Keypad was power cycled, since the internal clock would have
reset back to January 1, 1980 12:00 am.

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To set SNTP

Detailed Operation

Other Subsystems

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date/Time.

The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears.

Note: Tap Update Now after making changes in any box.

2. To add or modify SNTP settings, select the SNTP tab.

3. To enable SNTP, ensure the Enable SNTP check box is selected.

4. Enter the time server name in the Server(s) field.

5. Set the Refresh, Retry, and Threshold parameters.

6. Tap Update Now to update SNTP settings immediately.

7. Tap OK to finish.

8. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 16).

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Design Specifications

The specifications listed in this appendix are the design goals for the QuickPanel
View. In most cases the “as built” or tested specifications are identical. See page
66 for a list of agency approvals for environmental service and safety.

Physical

Enclosure dimensions
(actual - see page 4 for panel

cutout specifications)

Bezel dimensions Height: 10.34 in (262.6 mm)

Weight 5.2lb (2.36 kg)

DC Power

Input Voltage 12 VDC (@ +/- 20% regulated power supply; or

Power Dip Tolerance -30% nominal input voltage, 10msec.

Insulation Resistance >200 Mohm @ 1000V frame ground to 0V

Real Power 24 W @ 24 Vdc

Power Supply Conductor Size 12 to 18 AWG

Connector (Vendor, p/n) Phoenix Contact, 1777992

Height: 8.93 in (226.8 mm)
Width: 11.85 in (301.1 mm)
Depth: 2.37 in (60.1 mm)

Width: 13.26 in. (336.8mm)
Depth: 0.38 in (9.7 mm)

24 VDC (@ +/- 20% regulated power supply)

>200 Mohm @ 1000V frame ground to 24V

For compliance to CE Mark, the isolated frame
ground must be connected.

Recommended frame ground connection is via
the shortest possible route, using 14 AWG.

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Design Specifications

Display

Size 12” 30.5 cm

Colors 65,536 maximum (256 simultaneously)

Resolution 320 X 240

Fabrication Passive STN Transmissive

Backlight Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) - rated half

life: 40,000 hours

1

Luminance 150 NITs

Front Panel

Bezel Material Valox 3706

Membrane Material Lexan HP60

LEDs Bottom

Power status indicator (green with power
applied, flashes amber if both backlights fail)

Top

Programmable tri-color (green, red, amber)

2

3

Keypad

Material AutoFlex EBA10 polyester

Activation force 13 oz. +/- 2 oz.

Lifetime 1,000,000 activations with a standard finger

2

Touch Screen

Type Resistive, 12 bit

Resolution X axis - 320 cells

Y axis - 240 cells
(after calibration)

CPU

Processor XScale™

Clock speed 300 Mhz

1

Backlight not field replaceable.

2

For material specifications, visit www.gepolymerland.com

3

For material specifications, visit gestructuredproducts.com

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Memory

FLASH 32MB

SRAM 512KB (Power off retention is the life of the

DRAM 32MB

ROM 512KB (Boot loader)

battery)

Memory Expansion Slot

Form Factor 100 pin DIMM

Memory Type SDRAM

Maximum DRAM 64 MB

Maximum Devices/Module 4

Bus Width 32 bits

Bus Speed 100 MHz or faster

Voltage 3.3 VDC

CAS Latency CL=3

Refresh Type Self

Refresh Cycle Time 64 ms maximum

Error Correction Non-ECC

Error Detection No parity

Buffering None

Device Row Addressing 12 Address Lines (A0 to A11)

Expansion Memory Catalog
Number

32 MB – IC754ACC32MEM
64 MB – IC754ACC64MEM

Expansion Ports

Compact Flash Memory One slot (Type I/II), 3.3v only

FieldBus One slot

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Design Specifications

Communication Ports

Ethernet IEEE 802.3

10BaseT/100BaseTX
Auto-negotiate
Full or half duplex
RJ45 connector
Two status LEDs
Maximum cable length: 30M

Serial COM1

Speed
Mounting h/w
Fuse

EIA232C/EIA485, DP25S (female)
300 bps - 115200 bps
M2.6 jackscrew

1.0A, 125V fast blow cartridge type, Littlefuse
part #154001

Environmental

Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F

(0°C to 50°C)

Operating Humidity 10% to 85% RH, non-condensing

Storage Temperature

Storage Humidity 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing) at less than

NEMA Rating 4, 4x, and 12 when mounted in a comparably

Operational Vibration IEC 68-2-6

Operational Shock IEC 68-2-27

1

-4 to 158°F

-20 to 70 °C

50°C; maximum 50% RH at greater than 50°C

rated NEMA panel (NEMA 4 is approximately
equivalent to IP56; visit www.nema.org)

10 - 57Hz, 0.012” peak to peak displacement
57 - 500Hz, 1.0g acceleration

15g, 11ms (sine wave)

1

Rated temperature limits refers to the ambient air temperature immediately surrounding (less than 3” or

7.6 cm) the QuickPanel inside the enclosure in which the QuickPanel is mounted. Additional provisions
for remaining within the stated limits must be considered where additional, external thermal loads are
imposed on the QuickPanel. These could include large heat producing motor drives, or power supplies in
the same cabinet or in outdoor applications involving direct sun exposure.

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Design Specifications

Battery

Type BR2032 (3V, 190 mAh, lithium)

Life (Approximate) 5 years

Calendar/Clock

Resolution 1 second

Accuracy +/- 2 to 3 minutes per month

Retention Life of battery

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Agency Qualifications

Model # ES0611K

Description

North American Safety
for Industrial Control
Equipment

North American Safety
for Hazardous
Locations Class I, Div.
2, Groups A, B, C, D

Explosive Atmospheres
Directive
European Safety for
Hazardous Locations
Equipment Group II,
Category 3

Low Voltage Directive
European Safety for
Industrial Control
Equipment

Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive
European EMC for
Industrial Control
Equipment

Agency Standard
or Marking

Comments

UL 508/C-UL Certification by

Underwriter’s Laboratories
to UL standard and
equivalent CSA standard

UL 1604/C-UL Certification by

Underwriter’s Laboratories
to UL standard and
equivalent CSA standard

ATEX (when
mounted in an IP66­rated panel)

Certification in accordance
with European directives;
refer to Declaration of
Conformity and
Independent 3

rd

Party

Assessment Certificate

CE Self-declaration in

accordance with European
directives; refer to
Declaration of Conformity

CE Certification by competent

body in accordance with
European directives; refer to
Declaration of Conformity

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Troubleshooting

The tables contained in this appendix can be used to identify and remedy
problems that can occur with the 6" QuickPanel View Keypad.

Power up

Problem Suggested remedy

Blank screen.

Pocket Internet Explorer

Problem Suggested remedy

Cannot access any URLs when using
a dial-up connection to an ISP.

No power:

QuickPanel CE.

Backlight failed:

bottom LED glows amber. The LED will only light if both
top and bottom backlights have failed.

Backlight timer expired:

If you have previously set up an IP address on a local
Ethernet Network, it must be cleared. Disconnect your
Ethernet cable and reboot.

Your ISP will reassign an IP address when you reconnect
the cable.

Check all power connections to the

This is further indicated when the

Touch screen to reactivate.

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Physical Unit

Problem Suggested remedy

Slow or sluggish touch response. Ensure that configured I/O or communications channels

After adding expansion memory in
the DIMM connector, the system
won’t boot, or if it does boot, an
error message is displayed.

such as serial or Ethernet are operating without error.
These errors can cause higher system overhead leading to
delayed response to touch inputs.

Ensure that flash drives, internal or external, are operating
without error. If the flash drives are highly fragmented or
corrupted, reads and writes to the drive can experience
significant delays leading to delayed response to touch
inputs. Corrupted external flash drives may be corrected
with Storage Manager. See “Storage Manager” on page 18.

When the system is first started, observe the screen to
notice any memory error messages from the boot loader. If
any messages appear, such as “DIMM not 12 row”,
“DIMM not 32 bit”, “DIMM refresh unsupported”, power
down the system and remove the memory module. If the
error message is displayed from the Windows CE desktop,
also power down the system and remove the memory
module. For proper operation, expansion memory
modules must meet the requirements stated in the Design
Specifications.

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Index

A

accessing

Windows network 47

adding

connections 40, 41

addresses

IP 46

adjusting

display brightness 28

B

backlight

(note) 10, 62

set for auto turn off 29
backup 16
battery 56

specifications 65

status 56
baud rate 43
bezel 62
block diagram 12
boot loader ROM 54
brightness 28

C

cabling, COM1 38

connections 39

grounding 39

interconnect media 39

shielding 40

termination 39
calibrating

touch screen 30
clock 57
COM1 38
communication ports 38, 64

locations 10

compact flash

adding memory 52

configuring

set IP address 46
TCP/IP settings 43

connections

adding 40, 41
set IP address 46
TCP/IP settings 43
Windows network 47

cutout 4

see also design specificatons

D

design specifications 61
device properties, configuring 43
DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) 45
dial-up connection 40
dip switches 50
displaying

real-time clock 58

double-tap sensitivity

setting 30, 31

DRAM 53

partition DRAM memory 53
partitioning 53

E

Emulate PPC 19
Ethernet 45

port settings 46
expansion bus 49
expansion busses

locations 10
expansion ports 63
Explorer, Internet 14

F

flash 52
flow control 43
front panel 10, 62

bezel 62
LEDs 10, 62
membrane 62

I

input panel 35

displaying 35, 36

Internet Explorer 14
IP address

setting 46

K

keyboard 35
keyboard shortcuts 13
keypad, integrated 33, 62

L

LEDs

Ethernet 45, 64
front panel 10, 62

M

Machine Edition 14, 19, 44
membrane 62
memory 52, 63

adding with CF card 52
boot loader ROM 54
DRAM 53
flash 52
partition DRAM memory 53
SRAM 53

memory expansion slot 54

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modem configuration 40
mounting

dimensions 4
hardware 5
mounting directions 5

mounting brackets 6

P

panel cutout 4

see also design specifications
parity 43
partitioning

DRAM 53
physical layout 10
Pocket Internet Explorer 14
ports

communication 38, 64

Ethernet 45

expansion 63

keyboard 35

locations 10

serial 38
power management 56

control panel 56
power supply 2
power supply terminals

location 10
PPPoE 41
product support 7

Proficy Machine Edition 14, 19,
44
programs

start menu 14

proxy server 15

R

real-time clock 57

displaying 58
setting 57, 59

reboot 17

S

serial ports 38
setting

double-tap sensitivity 31

sensitivity 30

IP address 46
real-time clock 57, 59

setup

basic 2
runtime 3

shutdown 4
specifications 61 to ??
SRAM 53
start menu 14
startup 3

configuring behavior 51
force startup switch 50

stop startup programs 50

storage card 52, 53
storage manager 18
support 7
switches, dip 50
System Information 18

T

technical support 7
terminal emulation 43
touch screen 30

calibrating 30

troubleshooting 67

U

utilities

backup 16
System Information 18

V

virtual private network 41

W

Windows CE 13
Windows network

accessing 47

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