GE IC754CBF12CTD, IC754CGF12CTD, IC754CSF12CTD, IC754VBF12CTD, IC754VGF12CTD Operator Interface Products

GE

Intelligent Platforms

Operator Interface Products

12" QuickPanel* View
& QuickPanel Control

Loaded Color TFT

IC754CBF12CTD
IC754CGF12CTD
IC754CSF12CTD
IC754VBF12CTD
IC754VGF12CTD
IC754VSF12CTD
IC754OBF12CTD

Hardware User's Guide, GFK-2284D

December 2010

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

as Used in this Publication

Warning

Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages,
currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this
equipment or may be associated with its use.

In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to
equipment, a Warning notice is used.

Caution

Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken.

Note: Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to

understanding and operating the equipment.

This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts
have been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover
all details or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency
in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein
which are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Intelligent Platforms
assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes
subsequently made.

GE Intelligent Platforms makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory
with respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or
usefulness of the information contained herein. No warranties of merchantability or fitness
for purpose shall apply.

* indicates a trademark of GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other

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©Copyright 2004 – 2010 GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.

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Contact Information

Online technical support and GlobalCare

www.ge-ip.com/support

Additional information

http://www.ge-ip.com/

Solution Provider

[e-mail]

Online Technical Support

www.ge-ip.com/support

Phone

1-800-433-2682

International Americas Direct Dial

1-780-420-2010 (if toll free 800 option is unavailable)

Technical Support Email

[e-mail]

Customer Care Email

[e-mail]

Primary language of support

English

Online Technical Support

www.ge-ip.com/support

Phone

[phone]

EMEA Direct Dial

[phone] (if toll free 800 option is unavailable or
if dialing from a mobile telephone)

Technical Support Email

[e-mail]

Customer Care Email

[e-mail]

Primary languages of support

English, French, German, Italian, Czech, Spanish

Online Technical Support

www.ge-ip.com/support

Phone

[phone]
[phone] (India, Indonesia, and Pakistan)

Technical Support Email

[e-mail] (China)
[e-mail] (Japan)
[e-mail] (remaining Asia customers)

Customer Care Email

[e-mail]
[e-mail] (China)

If you purchased this product through an Authorized Channel Partner, please contact the seller directly.

General Contact Information

Technical Support

If you have technical problems that cannot be resolved with the information in this guide, please contact us by telephone
or email, or on the web at www.ge-ip.com/support

Americas

Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Asia Pacific

Notices

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

QuickPanel, QuickPanel View, and QuickPanel Control are trademarks of GE Intelligent Platforms 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.

The 12” QuickPanel View/Control 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® requires the following notes be published according to their additional licensing 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® CE Operating
system on the QuickPanel View/Control 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/Control 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® Terminal Services server. The server
providing 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
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 could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC
rules.

Industry Canada requires the following note to be published:

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

Notices

The following statements are required to appear for Class I Division/Zone 2 Hazardous Locations.

1. WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR

SUITABILITY FOR CLASS 1, DIVISION 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 THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

Power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring
methods, Article 501 10(b) of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70 and in accordance with
the authority having jurisdiction.

Users must supply an isolated DC supply to power the QuickPanel models covered by this
manual. The power supply to the QuickPanel must be limited by a slow blow fuse not to
exceed a maximum 100VA. For less than 20Vdc input, the fuse must be rated for no more
than 5A.

For a complete list of agency approvals, please refer to Appendix A

Contents

Welcome .................................................................................................. 1-1

Getting Started ............................................................................................. 1-2

Firmware Updates ........................................................................................ 1-5

Overview .................................................................................................. 2-1

QuickPanel View/Control Hardware............................................................. 2-2

QuickPanel View/Control Software .............................................................. 2-5

Installation Procedures for Conformance and Compliance ...................... 3-1

Connecting a DC Power Supply .................................................................. 3-2

Panel Cutout ................................................................................................ 3-3

Mounting Bracket Locations ......................................................................... 3-4

Mounting the QuickPanel View/Control in a Panel ...................................... 3-5

Detailed Operation ................................................................................. 4-1

Touch Screen Display .................................................................................. 4-2

Communication Ports ................................................................................. 4-13

CF Port ....................................................................................................... 4-25

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ........................................................................ 4-27

Ethernet ...................................................................................................... 4-28

Printing ....................................................................................................... 4-33

Expansion Bus ........................................................................................... 4-36

DIP Switches .............................................................................................. 4-37

Memory ...................................................................................................... 4-39

Other Subsystems ..................................................................................... 4-44

Specifications .......................................................................................... A-1

Physical ........................................................................................................ A-1

DC Power ..................................................................................................... A-1

Display ......................................................................................................... A-2

Front Panel ................................................................................................... A-2

Touch Screen ............................................................................................... A-2

CPU .............................................................................................................. A-3

Memory ........................................................................................................ A-3

Memory Expansion Slot ............................................................................... A-3

Expansion Ports ........................................................................................... A-4

Communication Ports ................................................................................... A-4

Environmental .............................................................................................. A-5

Battery .......................................................................................................... A-5

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Calendar/Clock............................................................................................. A-5

Contents

Diagnostics ........................................................................................... B-1

Agency Approvals ........................................................................................ A-6

Power up ...................................................................................................... B-1

Pocket Internet Explorer .............................................................................. B-1

Physical Unit ................................................................................................ B-2

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a QuickPanel View/Control. The
QuickPanel View/Control is available in different configurations to suit your
requirements, either as a full-featured HMI, or as a combination of HMI and
controller for local and distributed control applications. Equally adept in a
networked environment or as a standalone unit, the QuickPanel View/Control is
the ideal solution for factory floor HMI and control.

Powered by Microsoft Windows® CE, today’s embedded control operating

system of choice, the QuickPanel View/Control 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 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control is an all-in-one microcomputer
designed for maximum flexibility. The design, based on an advanced XScale
microprocessor, 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/Control is equipped with several memory types to satisfy
even the most demanding applications. A 64MB section of DRAM is split
between the operating system, an object store and application memory.
Functioning as a virtual hard drive, a 64MB section of non-volatile FLASH
memory is divided between the operating system and persistent storage for
application programs. The retentive memory consists of 512KB 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/Control make it an obvious choice
for a world of applications. Your smart choice will provide reliable operation for
years to come.

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Getting Started

Basic Setup

Your QuickPanel View/Control 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,
communications ports and expansion adapters (see chapter 3).

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.

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Runtime Setup

To download an application to a QuickPanel View or QuickPanel Control unit,
you must set up a data link between it and your development workstation. For

more information, see “Ethernet” in chapter 3 and “Downloading a Machine
Edition Project” in the Machine Edition online help.

Model IC754OBF12CTD does not require Proficy Machine edition to set the
unit up for operation. For this model, applications must be loaded via
ActiveSync, a network connection, a compact flash (CF) card or USB stick.

Startup

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

To start the QuickPanel View/Control

1. Apply DC power to the QuickPanel View/Control.
Once power is applied, the QuickPanel View/Control begins initializing.

The first thing to appear on the display is the splash screen.

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.

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5. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus to configure the touch screen.

6. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date and Time to configure the
system clock.

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

8. In the Control Panel, double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections to
configure network settings.

9. To save the settings, run Backup.

Shutdown

There are no specific dangers associated with a power failure or other
unplanned shutdown of the QuickPanel View/Control. 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. We recommend the following procedure to shut down the
QuickPanel.

To shut down the QuickPanel View/Control

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 DC supply.

3. To save changes to operating system settings (e.g., brightness, touch
screen sensitivity) run Backup. When the Backup dialog box displays

Completed Successfully, remove power from the DC power supply
connected to the QuickPanel.

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Firmware Updates

Updates to the QuickPanel firmware are available on the Support web site. This
allows you to update the unit to the most recent released version of the
firmware with the latest feature updates and issues addressed.

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2

Overview

This chapter provides introductory information on the 12" QuickPanel
View/Control hardware and software with procedures for completing some of
the most common tasks you will encounter.

In this chapter:

QuickPanel View/Control Hardware 2-2

Provides a layout diagram showing user-accessible controls and indicators,
and a block diagram showing module functions.

QuickPanel View/Control Software 2-5

Working with Windows CE, working with Pocket Internet Explorer, backing
up registry or desktop changes, rebooting the system, using Storage
Manager and System Information utilities, using Microsoft file viewers,
copying projects to the Flash Card, updating a Machine Edition project from
the CF card, emulating a Pocket PC, using the HTTP File Transfer Utility,
and using FTP Server.

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QuickPanel View/Control Hardware

Layout Diagram

In addition to the primary touch screen interface, the 12" QuickPanel
View/Control 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/Control and the locations of ports and connections.

Caution

Remove power from the QuickPanel View/Control 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 bottom LED is green when power is applied and amber if both backlights
fail; the top LED is tricolor (green, red, or amber) and programmable.

Note: Backlights are not field-replaceable.

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and battery

Physical Layout of QuickPanel View/Control

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64 MB DRAM

DRAM Expansion

100 pin DIMM

64 MB max.

64 MB Flash

512 KB EPROM

Boot

512 KB BBSRAM

Buffer

Field Bus

Expansion

Proprietary
Expansion

XScale

PXA255

Touch

Screen

Backlit

LCD Display

Touch

Screen

Controller

RS232

RS232
RS485

CF Card

Controller

USB

Controller

4-pos.

DIP Switch

Real-time

Clock

Status

LEDs (2)

COM2

9 pin

Batt.

COM1
25 pin

Ethernet

Controller

Ethernet

Port RJ45

CF Card

Slot

USB

Port 1

USB

Port 2

100Mhz Bus

Data/Address Bus

I2C Bus

SVGA

Controller

Backlight

Monitor

Custom Logic

Batt.

Monitor

Batt.

Display

Brightness

Custom

Logic

Ethernet

Controller

Ethernet

Port RJ45

Misc.

Block Diagram

The 12" QuickPanel View/Control 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/Control and the interfaces between them.

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QuickPanel View/Control Software

Windows CE

Microsoft Windows CE is the operating system for the QuickPanel
View/Control. 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 controllers, such as the QuickPanel View/Control. 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/Control operating system is stored in a 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/Control.

For more on Windows CE visit

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/default.mspx.

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Keyboard Shortcut

Action

CTRL+ESC or

Opens the Windows CE Start menu. Use arrow
keys to select a program and ENTER to run it.

ALT+TAB

Starts the Task Manager. Use it to quit
unresponsive programs.

CTRL+ALT+=

Starts the touch screen calibration.

SPACEBAR

Equivalent to single-tap.

ENTER

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

TAB

In a dialog box, select next control.

SHIFT+TAB

In a dialog box, select previous control.

ESC

Close dialog box, discarding changes.

ARROW KEYS

In a dialog box, select controls or items from a list
box.

Working with Windows CE

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.

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 2-10).

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Pocket Internet Explorer

Microsoft‟s Pocket Internet Explorer is a fully integrated browser within the
Windows CE operating system. This browser allows you to connect with an
Internet service provider and view web sites.

Pocket Internet Explorer supports JScript. Java support can be added from
third-party 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 a dial-up connection (default) or an
Ethernet network. 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 Tools menu, choose Options.
The Internet Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Connection tab, select the dial up connection from the Autodial
name box. (This example uses a connection named “MyISP.”)

4. Tap OK.

5. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 2-10).

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To configure a LAN Connection

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer

2. From the Tools menu, choose Options.
The Internet Options dialog box appears.

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

4. Tap OK.

5. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 2-10).

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To configure a Proxy server

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.

2. From the Tools menu, choose Options.

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 like your intranet.

7. Tap OK.

8. To save the settings, run Backup (see page 2-10).

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Backup

Backup saves changes that you make to the Windows Registry or Desktop to
Flash memory. This utility is required because the QuickPanel View/Control 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/Control.

To run the Backup program

1. On the desktop, double-tap Backup.
The Backup dialog box appears.

2. Tap OK.

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Reboot

Reboot performs a controlled and orderly shut down of the Windows CE
operating system, then restarts the QuickPanel View/Control. This ensures all
open files are closed properly.

To reboot the system

1. To save changes to system configurations, run Backup (see
page 2-10).

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), battery-backed SRAM (BBSRAM), or USB Flash Keys (thumb drives).
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 Panel folder, is a Microsoft
product for which on-line help is available.

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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 Technical Support.

To run the System Information program

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

The System Information splash screen appears.

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
icon displayed on the taskbar for each connection.

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Microsoft File Viewers

Included with Windows CE are applications that enable you to view files in
three popular formats: Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Adobe® PDF. Each
application provides online help for its use.

To access the Microsoft file viewers

Tap

Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft File Viewers, and

then choose one of the following:

Microsoft Excel Viewer

Microsoft PDF Viewer
Microsoft Word Viewer

File Viewer Limitations

Microsoft Excel:

 Hyperlinks are not supported.
 Data Tables in charts are not supported.
 WordArt is not supported. Plain text will be substituted.
 Surface charts. An image representing an unsupported chart will

appear in the chart's location.

 Certain types of 3D charts will be mapped to equivalent 2D charts.
 Supported 3D charts are only shown at a fixed camera angle.
 Vertical text in the worksheet is mapped to 90 degree rotated text.

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Microsoft PDF:

Advanced features, such as PDF forms, encrypted files, CCITTFaxDecode
images, clip paths, predictive GZIP decoding, CMYK JPEGs, annotations, and
transitions are not supported.

In addition the Microsoft PDF Viewer operates with the following limitations:

 Poly-polygons are treated as polygons and therefore may have the

interiors filled.

 Embedded TrueType fonts are not used. They are mapped to existing

fonts already installed on the system.

 Colors from unsupported color spaces, such as ICCBased or DeviceN

color, may be displayed incorrectly.

 Text rotation is only shown in 90 degree increments.
 Type 1 fonts are mapped using either the encoding or Unicode

mappings, if possible.

 Type 3 fonts are not supported, but an attempt is made to map them if

a Unicode map exists.

Microsoft Word:

 WordArt is not supported.
 Hyperlinks are not supported.
 Some types, styles, and groupings of AutoShapes will not appear.
 Word forms for Text boxes are not supported. Elements from the form

may be visible but will not be available for input.

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Copy Project to External Flash

RestorePCCard is a custom utility for transferring Proficy Machine Edition
projects between compatible QuickPanel View/Control units via CF cards, USB
flash keys, or PCMCIA flash, if the unit is fitted with the optional PCMCIA
interface expansion card. (Flash memory not included with PCMCIA expansion
card.)

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 to CF card or USB stick

1. Ensure there is a blank CF card or USB stick in the in the appropriate
port.

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

If there is more than one of the supported flash devices installed, a Select
Media confirmation dialog will appear allowing you to choose the destination
location for the backup. From the drop list, choose the destination and then
select OK to continue. This dialog does not appear when there is only one
flash device present.

3. Tap Yes when the Copy Project Query confirmation dialog box
appears.

The system copies the project onto the CF card or USB stick.

Caution

Creating a project copy while the Machine Edition runtimes are active
may cause an incomplete copy to be created if the runtimes are also
writing to files in the project folders. The utility can detect this
situation and will warn you to stop the runtimes before making the
backup. You will not be able to create a backup while the runtimes are
writing files.

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To update a Machine Edition project

You can update a Machine Edition application currently stored on the
QuickPanel View/Control with a revision stored on a flash device, such as a CF
card or USB memory stick.

1. Insert the flash device containing an upgraded version of the Machine
Edition project into the appropriate port.

2. Reboot the machine (see page 2-11).
See the settings section below, as depending on options set, the update

may or may not be enabled, or may automatically update. If there is
more than one flash device with a valid project copy present, a Select
Media confirmation dialog will appear allowing you to choose which
flash device to update with. Select the device from the list and select OK
to continue. When a valid project is found on the flash device, you will
be prompted to install the project or skip it. Tap OK to install or Cancel
to skip the install and continue to boot. If an invalid project is found, an
error message appears in a dialog box. This dialog box must be closed
before boot will continue.

3. Remove the flash device from the port.

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To change utility settings

This utility can be configured to change the way the Machine Edition project
update will occur.

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

2. In the Control Panel, double-tap Project Transfer to configure the
RestorePCCard utility settings.

3. Select from the list which option you wish to use:

Wait for Answer

This is the default setting. If an update image is present, the user will be
prompted to install this update as described above. If the update dialogs are
not closed, the unit will not complete the boot cycle.

Always Restore

With this setting there will be no prompts to confirm installing the update (if
one is present). The update will occur as though the user selected the
option to install the update.

Note: If more than one update is found due to multiple flash devices

having valid update images, the user will still have to select which
image to use. For fully automatic updates, ensure there is only one
update image present.

Skip at Startup

With this setting, all update images are ignored during the boot.

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Timeout after:

With this setting selected, a second setting control appears, allowing for
entry of a timeout interval (in seconds) for the update utility to wait for a user
response to its dialogs, before automatically continuing to boot without an
update occurring. The user has the amount of time specified to either cancel
the update or continue with the update as normal. Setting the time to 0
seconds will make this option operate the same as the Skip at Startup
setting.

4. Select OK to keep your setting choice.
To save the settings, run Backup (see page 2-10).

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
EmulPPC.

The Emulate PPC dialog box appears.

2. Start the ActiveSync session. When installation of third party software is

complete, close the dialog box to deactivate Emulate PPC.

Windows, then double tap

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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 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control‟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.

To use the HTTP utility

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

The Command Line editor appears.

2. Type commands as required.

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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

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.

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FTP Server

The FTP Server included with the QuickPanel View/Control 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
connections are supported. Sessions that are idle for five minutes are
terminated by the server.

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The Server supports:

 Non-secure operation. All information including username, password,

and data is transmitted with no encryption and susceptible 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 non­encrypted 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.

Note: To save the settings, run Backup (see page 2-10).
Once connected, a remote user is logged into the FTP root directory. This is

available from the QuickPanel View/Control as \Temp\ftp and is a volatile RAM
area. Files placed in this area are not persisted over a power cycle/reboot and
use memory from the Storage Memory allocation. For this reason, remote users
are only able to read, rename and delete files from the FTP root directory.
Programs running on the QuickPanel can access the \Temp\ftp like any other
folder, but remote users cannot fill up storage memory.

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All removable flash devices appear to remote FTP users as directories off the
FTP root directory. PC Flash card partitions appear as directories such as
\PCFlashStorage and USB Flash Keys as directories such as \USBStorage.
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 that 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 in the
Secure FTP Server control panel applet from the certificates installed on the
QuickPanel View/Control.

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/Control, or a self-signed certificate can be generated from
the QuickPanel View/Control. The benefit of a purchased certificate is that any

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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 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-ins to the Microsoft® Management
Console or other third party management consoles.

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

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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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Installation Procedures for Conformance

and Compliance

This chapter provides the following procedures for installing the QuickPanel
View/Control unit:

Connecting a DC Power Supply 3-2
Panel Cutout 3-3
Mounting Bracket Locations 3-4
Mounting the QuickPanel View/Control in a Panel 3-5

Considerations for Choosing a Mounting Location

 For compliance to NEMA 4 and 4x rating, the unit must be mounted to the

flat surface of comparably NEMA rated (IP66 equivalent) panel or
enclosure.

 For compliance to ATEX Directive and Class I Zone 2 hazardous locations,

the unit must be mounted in an IP66 enclosure. For ATEX applications a
minimum panel thickness of 0.1” (2.54mm) is recommended.

 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.

 In outdoor applications, direct sun exposure may impose increased thermal

loads on the QuickPanel leading to excessive temperature increases.
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,
providing ventilation or active cooling of the cabinet, or other methods.

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Bottom

Power Supply Plug

Connecting 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/Control (see Appendix A, “Specifications” for power supply and

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

(0.45–0.68 Nm).

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Panel Cutout

For enclosure mounting, cut an opening in the panel according to the
specifications.

Installation Notes:

 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.

 The unit will not fit through the cutout with a compact flash (CF) card

inserted in the port, with any cables connected, or with the power
supply plug inserted in the socket.

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Mounting Bracket Locations

To secure the QuickPanel View/Control to a panel, use the ten included
mounting brackets. They hook into openings located on the top, bottom, and
sides of the housing.

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Mounting the QuickPanel View/Control 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).

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

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

Also, limit the number of times you remove and reinstall the unit. Too many
installations may cause gasket “set” and degradation of the seal.

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Detailed Operation

Touch Screen Display 4-2

Adjusting the display brightness, configuring backlight auto turn off, calibrating the touch
screen and setting the double-tap sensitivity.

Keyboard 4-10

Using an optional external keyboard and displaying the Soft Input Panel.

Communication Ports 4-13

Description and pin assignments for the COM1 and COM2 serial ports, cabling, and
working with serial COM ports.

CF Port 4-25

Using the compact flash (CF) port.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4-27

Using the USB port.

Ethernet 4-28

Setting an IP address. Setting up access to a Windows network. Accessing a remote
resource on a Windows network.

Printing 4-33

Printing on USB or Network Shared printers.

Expansion Bus 4-36

Using the expansion bus to connect optional modules.

DIP Switches 4-37

Configuring startup behavior

Memory 4-39

Adding a CF Card, changing DRAM memory allocation, installing DRAM

Other Subsystems 4-44

Accessing the Power Properties control panel, removing and replacing the internal
battery, setting the real-time clock and displaying the time on the taskbar.

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600 pixels

800 pixels

Touch Screen Display

The QuickPanel View/Control has an integrated flat-panel display providing 16
bits per pixel for a total of 65,536 colors. The backlit 12-inch diagonal panel
employs TFT technology to provide a bright operator interface.

The display supports a resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.
A backlight timer is featured on all models. You can extend the backlight life by

turning off the backlight automatically.

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To adjust the display brightness

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display and choose the
Brightness tab. The Brightness dialog box appears.

2. Drag the Brightness slider between Lowest and Highest.

3. Tap OK to exit the control panel.

4. To save the settings, run the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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To select 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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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600 pixels

800 pixels

Touch Screen

The QuickPanel View/Control display is coupled to a resistive touch panel with
12-bit resolution. When the QuickPanel View/Control is properly calibrated, this
translates into a grid of touch cells on the face of the display. A blunt stylus
should always be used during calibration for greatest accuracy. During normal
operation use of a finger or a soft and pliable, blunt object is recommended to
preserve the maximum reliability of the touch screen.

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To calibrate the touch screen

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

The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

2. Choose the Calibration tab

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3. Tap the Recalibrate button.
A cross hair target is displayed.

Note: For greatest accuracy, it is recommended that you use a blunt stylus

when calibrating the touch screen.

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

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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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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To set the double-tap sensitivity

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus.
The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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Soft Input Panel icon

Keyboard

The QuickPanel View/Control can be configured to use either or both a
hardware keyboard and a software emulation keyboard as operator data input
devices. Typically, an external hardware keyboard is used when in a
development mode, while the included Soft Input Panel is more applicable in an
operational environment.

External Keyboard (optional)

Any USB keyboard compatible with the QuickPanel View/Control can be used
as an input device for the unit. The USB driver for the keyboard is included with
the operating system and no setup is required. To use an external keyboard,
simply plug and play.

A list of compatible devices (keyboards, USB mice, compact flash cards, etc.)
may be found on our Support website (refer to page iii for contact information).

Soft Input Panel

The Soft Input Panel (SIP) is a touch screen version of a standard keyboard,
which can be used in place of a standard hardware keyboard.

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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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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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

Lower Case

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Upper case characters are accessed by pressing the SHIFT key once. This is
equivalent to holding down the SHIFT key on a conventional keyboard. The
SHIFT 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 another key is pressed. Pressing the CAP key causes
the Soft Input Panel to remain in upper case mode. The CTRL and ALT keys
behave the same as the SHIFT key.

Upper Case

To reset the SIP Location

If you accidentally drop the SIP off screen and can‘t drag it back on screen,

complete the following steps to reset the SIP to the center of the screen.

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Input Panel.
The Input Panel Properties dialog box, shown on page 4-11), appears.

2. Click Reset SIP location.

External Mouse (optional)

Any USB mouse compatible with the QuickPanel View/Control can be used as
an input device for the unit. The USB driver for the mouse is included with the
operating system and no setup is required. To use an external mouse, simply
plug it into the appropriate port.

A list of mice (and other devices) that have been tested and are compatible can
be found by visiting our Support website. In the ―Technical Resources ―Browse
by Product‖ section of the page, choose the Operator Interface Product
Category, and the QuickPanel View Product Name.

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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

Communication Ports

The QuickPanel View/Control has two serial data communication ports, COM1
and COM2.

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 utility.

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.

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

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Connections

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 may be connected. The
QuickPanel View or QuickPanel Control presents one unit load.

Interconnect
media

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.

Termination

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).

Caution: Do not terminate every node. Only terminate the end nodes.

Recommended Cabling for TIA/EIA422 or TIA/EIA485

The COM1 port on the QuickPanel View/QuickPanel Control provides
connections to devices that support either TIA/EIA422 or TIA/EIA485. These
electrical standards specify a differential signaling technique that 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 these devices‘ interfaces should be considered to ensure
reliable connections.

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Grounding

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/QuickPanel Control,
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, signal grounds on a
422/485 network should not be tied together. The cable shield and signal
ground should be connected together at only one device, closest to the earth
ground connection.

The signal and frame grounds of the QuickPanel View/QuickPanel Control 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/QuickPanel Control only
in the circumstance where the other devices separate their signal and frame
grounds and the QuickPanel View/QuickPanel Control is the only device with
frame and signal ground connected to earth ground.

Shielding

Shielded cable is required for compliance with CE Mark 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 signal
ground (pin 7 of the 25pin connector or pin 5 of the 9-pin serial connector)
should not be connected directly together.

Caution

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

4

1 n/c

2 RX

3 TX

4 n/c

5 SG - Signal Ground

6 n/c

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 n/c

Shielding

Shielded cable is required for compliance with CE Mark and FCC
requirements. The cable shield should be connected to the metal connector
shell. Shield and signal ground (pin 5 of the 9-pin serial connector) should not
be connected directly together.

COM2 - Serial

The COM2 port is a general-purpose bidirectional serial data channel that
supports the EIA232C electrical standards.

A DB9P (male) connector, mounted on the bottom of the enclosure, provides
standard signals as described in the following table.

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Working with COM ports

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.

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or

5. Tap Next. 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 serial
CF card is inserted, it is available in the device list.)

You can 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.

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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.
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.

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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.

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 terminal­related check boxes.

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

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To change the default TCP/IP settings

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

2. From 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.

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To add a terminal session

1. From the

Start menu, tap Programs, then Communication, and

then tap Terminal.

The Terminal window appears.

2. Double tap Make New Session.
The Session Properties dialog box (Communications tab) appears.

3. In the Session Name box, type a name for your session.

4. Enter the Country Code, Area Code and Telephone number of the

remote modem you will connect to.

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5. Tap the Emulation tab and choose an emulation type (DEC-VT-100 or
TTY (Generic)).

6. From the Code page selection box, select the coding type to employ.

7. Select the Inbound and /or Outbound check boxes to add LF
characters to each CR.

8. Select the Vertical and/or Horizontal check boxes to specify automatic
scrolling.

9. Tap OK.

10. The new session is added to the Session window.

11. To save the settings, run the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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To start a terminal session

1. From the

Start menu, tap Programs, then Communication, and

choose Terminal.

The Terminal window appears.

2. Double-tap the session you want.

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CF Port

To enhance the QuickPanel View/Control‘s capabilities with additional flash

memory, the unit is equipped with a CF (Compact Flash) Type 2 port on its
side.

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, described in chapter 2 lets you transfer

Proficy Machine Edition projects between QuickPanel View/Control units using
CF Cards.

The CF port in the QuickPanel View/Control supports both 3.3V CF cards and
5V CF cards.

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No CF cards are supplied with the QuickPanel View/Control. A list of cards (and
other devices) that have been tested and are compatible can be found by
visiting the Support website, selecting the Operator Interface category, and
then selecting the QuickPanel View product name.

An optional CF card may be ordered using part number IC754ACC0512MEM.

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 after
file operations that were activated from the desktop, allow the
Windows file progress dialog to finish or indicate the operation is
complete. If the View or Control applications are running, see
“Shutdown” in chapter 1.

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1

5V+

2

Data-

3

Data+

4

GND

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The QuickPanel View/Control has two full-speed USB v1.1 host ports. A variety
of third-party USB peripheral devices are available.

Each connected USB device requires a specific driver. The driver supplied with
the QuickPanel View/Control is for optional keyboard or mouse support – other
devices require the installation of custom driver software.

A list of compatible devices (keyboards, USB mice, compact flash cards, USB
memory stick, etc.) may be found on our Support website.

Note: These USB ports are defined as maintenance ports and are

intended to be temporary connections used for configuration and
upload/download of software or data.

Use of a device in the USB port may compromise CE Mark and UL
certifications. Before using an application requiring the use of a USB device,
verify that the USB device installed in the QuickPanel View/Control meets the
desired agency certifications.

Warning

For compliance to UL1604, do not connect or disconnect

while power is applied unless the area is known to be

nonhazardous.

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LAN1: 10/100Mb

LAN2: 10/100Mb

Ethernet Ports

Activity LED

(On: Packet received

or transmitted)

Link LED

(On: Channel

connected OK)

1

TX_D1 +

2

TX_D1 -

3

RX_D2 +

4

NC 5 NC 6 RX_D2 -

7

NC 8 NC

Ethernet

The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with two auto-negotiate, full or half
duplex Ethernet ports (IEEE802.3). The auto-negotiate feature is not
configurable on the QuickPanel, therefore all devices on the network to which
the QuickPanel is attached should also be in auto-negotiate mode to ensure
proper network communications.

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 ports 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 ports.

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The QuickPanel View/Control provides two methods for setting an IP address:

 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). 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. You uniquely specify the numeric addresses for the

QuickPanel View/Control, the Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway

(if applicable).
DHCP is the default on LAN1. The default on LAN2 is Manual with a setting of

IP address 192.0.0.1 subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and no gateway.

Note: Use a crossover cable to connect the QuickPanel View/Control

directly to a PC. When connecting to a LAN HUB, use a
straight-through cable. Contact your network administrator for
further information.

To set an IP address

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.

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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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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

After setting an IP address for the QuickPanel View/Control, 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/Control. 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.

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

6. Tap OK.

7. To save the settings, run the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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. 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 command prompt to map

a network resource to the QuickPanel View/Control for frequent
access. The resource then appears in the Network folder.

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Printing

Warning

USB connected printers will violate the electrical compliance
ratings. They can only be used for maintenance and are not
supported as a standard service.

Please see the notes in the USB section for important
information about compliance and certification while using
USB devices.

The QuickPanel View/Control supports printing to PCL v5 compatible laser and
inkjet printers. The printer can be connected by either USB (on models with
USB ports) or by a network shared printer over Ethernet. The control panel
applet Printers is used to configure the port connection and other general
printing options.

For fastest printing performance, select draft mode and portrait orientation, and
disable color for print settings. These setting also minimize the amount of
memory needed to print a document.

The built in driver has a document spooling function to improve GUI
performance. This spooler supports only one document at a time. However, on
an Ethernet connected printer, the print server usually supports multiple
documents in its queue. Windows CE does not support the ability to observe
what documents are queued up at the printer.

For a list of printers known to work on the QuickPanel View/Control, refer to
document KB8259 on our Support website (refer to page iii for contact
information).

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USB Printers

Generic PCL printers are supported by the built in driver. Many of the currently
available printers use a proprietary driver and will not operate with the generic
driver.

Not all USB printers will be correctly identified by the QuickPanel when the
printer is connected. The port LPT1 will show on the printer configuration
dialog‘s port list when the USB printer is correctly detected.

When an unsupported USB printer is connected to the QuickPanel
View/Control, a pop-up dialog box prompts for the USB driver to use.
Supported printers will not show this dialog. Just close the dialog if it appears
and choose a different printer. Alternatively, you may be able to set the printer
up as a network shared printer connected to another computer on your
Ethernet network.

The port for the USB connected printer does not show on the printer

configuration dialog‘s port list unless the USB printer is connected and

compatible. The port LPT1: will be shown in the port list when it is available.
To connect to the USB printer, select LPT1: from the Ports list of the Printers

configuration dialog. Leave the printer type set to either PCL Laser or PCL
Inkjet, as appropriate.

Printer-side errors are displayed in pop-up dialogs that need to be
acknowledged before the unit can continue operation. Generally you will be
given the option to retry printing the document, or to cancel the remainder of
the document.

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Network Shared Printers

The QuickPanel View/Control can connect to a PCL printer that is hosted by
another computer that supports the Ethernet SMB protocol, or directly to a
printer supporting the LPR/LPD protocol.

Printer sharing in Microsoft Windows OS supports the SMB protocol.
To connect to the printer, select Network from the Ports list of the Printers

configuration dialog, and then fill in a network path in the Net Path field.
Printers may support Server Message Block (SMB) or Line Printer Remote

(LPR) protocols. To determine which protocols your printer supports, refer to
the documentation provided with the printer.

 For an SMB compatible network printer, use the UNC syntax:

\\server_name\printer_name. Windows CE does not support use of the
server's IP for the server_name portion of the UNC.

Server_name is the text name of the printer server. An IP address does not
work here.

Printer_name is the printer port share name. Do not confuse the port share
name with the friendly printer name that may be displayed in a Windows
desktop printer configuration. To determine the share name, either ask your
IT department, or look it up from a Windows PC that can print to the printer
you wish to use. The share name will show on the sharing tab of the printer
properties dialog.

 For an LPR compatible network printer, use the syntax:

LPR\printer_name or LPR\printer_ip_address.

If connection to the shared printer requires domain credentials, and the
credentials have not yet been set, you will be prompted to fill in the credentials
when you next attempt to print. You have the choice of saving the credentials to
be used from then on, or to enter them every time.

Printer errors are not visible on the QuickPanel View/Control.

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Back (open)

Expansion Bus

Note: To ensure compliance to CE

Mark, the mounting screws
must be used when
installing an expansion card.

Expansion Bus

An expansion bus is included with the QuickPanel View/Control, 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.

Caution

Disconnect power from your DC power supply before opening

the QuickPanel View/Control. 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.

Caution

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

Caution

Do not allow conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact
the electronics of the QuickPanel.

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DIP Switches

The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with four DIP switches that 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/Control 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

Caution

Disconnect power from your DC power supply before opening

the QuickPanel View/Control. 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.

Caution

Do not allow conductive material, either liquid or solid, to
contact the electronics of the QuickPanel.

1. Open the back cover of the QuickPanel View/Control.

2. Locate the DIP switches and set DIP switch 2 to ―ON‖. The startup
applications are now forced.

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

functions.

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Memory

The QuickPanel View/Control 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 64 MB block of non-volatile memory is the main long-term program
storage for the QuickPanel View/Control, 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 48 MB block of memory 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 an external flash device such as a
CF card or USB thumb drive. These devices will appear as the
Storage folder or

USB Storage, respectively.

PCFlash

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Caution

Do not remove power while the system is writing to flash
memory, such as when downloading a Proficy Machine
Edition project. Removing power while writing may lead to
data loss and file system corruption. To ensure the system
completes writing to flash and closes all files, see
“Shutdown” in chapter 1.

To add Flash memory with a CF Card

 Insert a Compact Flash card into CF Port (see page 4-25).

The unit immediately reads the new secondary storage. If the disk
requires formatting, you will be prompted to do so.

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 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
file in this folder and store critical program data in that file.

The portions of SRAM used by the operating system and by user applications
varies between models.

SRAM Storage folder. A typical application program would create a

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DRAM Memory

The QuickPanel is equipped with 64 MB of dynamic RAM. Part of the DRAM
(16 MB) is reserved for the Windows CE operating system and is not
accessible by user applications. The remaining 48 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.

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To change the DRAM memory allocation

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap System. 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 shown on
the dialog box. 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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

Boot Loader ROM

The Boot Loader ROM provides 512 KB of non-volatile storage for the

QuickPanel View/Control‘s initialization program. This program configures the
QuickPanel View/Control 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.

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Memory Expansion Slot

Rear (open)

Memory Expansion Slot

The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with a 100-pin DIMM memory
expansion slot, which lets you increase DRAM to a total of 128MB.

Caution

Disconnect power from your DC power supply before opening

the QuickPanel View/Control. 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/Control.

Caution

Do not allow conductive material, liquid or solid, to contact
the electronics of the QuickPanel.

To install additional DRAM

1. Disconnect AC power from the DC 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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Other Subsystems

Power Management

The QuickPanel View/Control‘s Power Properties control panel displays the

status of the backup battery. The Battery Very Low Or Missing icon appears
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.

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Rear (open)

Internal Battery

Battery Backup

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

loss of data occurs when the main DC 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 DC power supply before

opening the QuickPanel View/Control. 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/Control.

Caution

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

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

To install a new battery

1. Disconnect AC power from the DC supply.

2. Open the rear access panel.

Note: Battery must be installed with positive ( + ) side up.

3. To install the battery, insert one side of the battery into the upper side of
the battery clip, then press the other side into the clip until snaps into
place.

Warning

Replace battery with Panasonic BR2032 only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Real-time Clock

The QuickPanel View/Control 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.

To set the real-time clock

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

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.

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Clock Display

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

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

8. Tap OK to finish.

9. To save the settings, run the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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.

1. On the Taskbar Options tab, select Show Clock.

2. Tap OK.

An hours and minutes display now appears in the taskbar.

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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/Control, 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/Control 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

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

The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears.

Note: Tap Apply 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 the Backup utility. (See page 2-10.)

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Enclosure dimensions
(actual – see ―Panel Cutout‖
in chapter 3 for cutout dimensions)

Height: 8.93 in (226.8 mm)

Width: 11.85 in (301.1 mm)

Depth: 2.37 in (60.1 mm)

Bezel dimensions

Height: 10.34 in (262.6 mm)

Width: 13.26 in. (336.8 mm)

Depth: 0.38 in (9.7 mm)

Weight

5.2 lb (2.36 kg)

Input Voltage

12 VDC (@ ±20% regulated power supply); or
24 VDC (@ ±20% regulated power supply)

Power Dip Tolerance

-30% nominal input voltage, 10msec.

Insulation Resistance

>200Mohm @ 1000V frame ground to 0V
>200Mohm @ 1000V frame ground to 24

Real Power

48W

Power Supply Conductor Size

12 to 18 AWG
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.

Connector (Vendor, p/n)

Phoenix Contact, 1777992

Appendix

A

Specifications

See page A-6 for a list of agency approvals for environmental service and
safety.

Physical

DC Power

GFK-2284D A-1

A

Size

12" (30.5 cm) diagonal

Colors

65536 (16 bits/pixel)

Resolution

800 x 600

Fabrication

TFT

Backlight

Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) -rated half life:
50,000 hours.

Note: Backlight is not field replaceable.

Luminance

400 NITS

Bezel Material

Valox 3706
For material specifications, visit

www.gepolymerland.com

Membrane Material

Lexan HP60

For material specifications, visit
gestructuredproducts.com

LEDs

Bottom

Power status indicator (green with power applied,
red if either backlight fails)

Top

Programmable tri-color (green, red, amber)

Type

Resistive, 12 bit

Resolution (after calibration)

X axis: 800 cells

Y axis: 600 cells

(after calibration)

Display

Front Panel

Touch Screen

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Processor

XScale

Clock speed

400 MHz

Flash

64 MB

SRAM

512 KB (Power off retention is the life of
the battery)

DRAM

64 MB

ROM

512 KB (Boot loader)

Form Factor

100 pin DIMM

Memory Type

SDRAM

Maximum DRAM

64 MB

Maximum Devices per Module

Four

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

64 MB, IC754ACC64MEM
32 MB, IC754ACC32MEM

CPU

Memory

Memory Expansion Slot

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Compact Flash Memory

One slot (Type I/II), supports 3.3V and 5V cards

Optional CF Card
Catalog Number

512 MB, IC754ACC0512MEM

FieldBus

One slot

Universal Serial Bus
(USB) (2)

V1.1 compatible

Ethernet (LAN1 and LAN2)

IEEE 802.3

10 BaseT/100 Base TX

Auto-negotiate

Full or half duplex

RJ45 connectors

Two status LEDs per connector

Maximum cable length: 100m

Serial COM1

EIA232C/EIA485, DP25S (female)

Speed

300 bps -115200 bps

Mounting hardware

M2.6 jackscrew

Fuse

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

Serial COM2

EIA232C, DP9P (male)

Speed

300 bps -115200 bps

Mounting hardware

#4-40 screw

Expansion Ports

Communication Ports

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