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1. Table of Contents V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

1. Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Table of Figures...................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Symbols used in this Guide ....................................................................................................................... 5

3. Important Instructions............................................................................................................................. 6

3.1. Note on the Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 6

3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation.................................................................................................... 6

3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation ........................................................................ 6

4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment............................................................................................... 7

4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................................................................................................... 9

4.1.1. Grounding Methods.......................................................................................................................... 9

4.2. Instructions for the Lithium Battery........................................................................................................... 9

5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device) ..........................................................................................10

5.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) ..........................................................................................................10

5.2. FCC Statement (USA).............................................................................................................................. 10

5.3. EMC Compliance (Canada) .......................................................................................................................10

6. Scope of Delivery ....................................................................................................................................11

6.1.1. Optional Parts ................................................................................................................................11

6.2. Type Label and Product Identification ....................................................................................................... 11

7. Product Description ................................................................................................................................12

7.1. Front Side View .....................................................................................................................................14

7.1.1. USB Interface Connector on the Front Side ..........................................................................................14

7.1.2. Front Plate Versions ........................................................................................................................14

7.1.3. Display with Touch Screen ................................................................................................................ 15

7.2. Bottom Side (with Interfaces)..................................................................................................................16

7.2.1. DC-IN Power Connector ....................................................................................................................17

7.2.2. Power Button................................................................................................................................. 17

7.2.3. Grounding Screw (M4) with lock Washers............................................................................................. 17

7.2.4. LED Control Indicators .....................................................................................................................18

7.2.5. CompactFlash™ Slot (with optional installed CF Card) ............................................................................18

7.2.6. Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................19

7.2.7. Removable HDD Drive Tray (with optional installed HDD)........................................................................20

7.3. Left and Right Side View ......................................................................................................................... 21

7.4. Top Side ..............................................................................................................................................22

7.5. Rear Side .............................................................................................................................................23

7.6. Integrated ETXexpress

7.6.1. Fuse .............................................................................................................................................24

7.7. PCI or PCIe Riser Cards............................................................................................................................24

Module................................................................................................................24

8. Accessing Internal Components ................................................................................................................25

8.1. Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards ..................................................................................................25

8.2. Replacing the Removable HDD Tray ...........................................................................................................27

8.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................29

8.4. Replacing the Fuse ................................................................................................................................30

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9. Installation Instructions......................................................................................................................... 31

10. Starting Up.......................................................................................................................................... 34

10.1. Connecting to Power............................................................................................................................ 34

10.1.1. DC Connection ............................................................................................................................. 34

10.1.2. Connecting to AC Power Source via the AC/DC Adapter ......................................................................... 35

10.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers .................................................................................. 36

10.2.1. Hints for the Installation of the ELO Touch Screen Controller Driver........................................................ 36

11. Maintenance and Prevention.................................................................................................................. 39

11.1. Touch Screen Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 39

12. Main Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 40

12.1. Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 41

12.1.1. Electrical Specifications for the AC/DC Adapter................................................................................... 41

12.2. Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................................................... 41

12.3. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................ 42

12.4. CE Directives and Standards .................................................................................................................. 43

13. Technical Appendix - Interfaces.............................................................................................................. 44

13.1. Power Connector................................................................................................................................. 44

13.2. USB Port............................................................................................................................................ 44

13.3. Serial Port (COM1, COM2, COM3) RS232 ................................................................................................... 44

13.4. Serial Port (COM4) RS422 (Option) ......................................................................................................... 45

13.5. Serial Port (COM4) RS485 (Option) ......................................................................................................... 45

13.6. DVI-I Connector (Single Link)................................................................................................................ 46

14. Technical Support................................................................................................................................. 47

14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise ........................................................................................................... 47

1.1. Table of Figures

Fig. 1: Bottom view .....................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 2: Right view ........................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 3: Frontal view......................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 4: Left view ..........................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 5: Top view...........................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 6: Rear view .........................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 7: Frontal view of the V Panel Express system (shown with a 12.1" display); .....................................................14

Fig. 8: V Panel Express (interface side) ............................................................................................................16

Fig. 9: Detail of the DC Power connector shown without Phoenix terminal ..............................................................17

Fig. 10: Power button and LED indicators.........................................................................................................17

Fig. 11: Power LEDs and Error Codes ...............................................................................................................18

Fig. 12: Detail with drive tray for SATA HDD (shown with opened removable HDD drive tray) ......................................20

Fig. 13: V Panel Express (left side)..................................................................................................................21

Fig. 14: V Panel Express (right side)................................................................................................................21

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Fig. 15: Top side of V Panel Express ................................................................................................................ 22

Fig. 16: Rear side of V Panel Express ............................................................................................................... 23

Fig. 17: Fuse, label for fuse value and Lithium battery location ............................................................................ 24

Fig. 18: Open the access door of the V Panel Express System ............................................................................... 26

Fig. 19: V Panel Express system – opened access door (systemis shown with PCI expansion slots) .............................. 26

Fig. 20: Detail: removable HDD tray of the system ............................................................................................. 27

Fig. 21: Rear side of the removed HDD tray ...................................................................................................... 27

Fig. 22: Left side of the HDD tray ................................................................................................................... 27

Fig. 23: Removed HDD tray ........................................................................................................................... 27

Fig. 24: Right side of the HDD tray ................................................................................................................. 27

Fig. 25: Removed HDD tray with installd HDD (SATA0) ....................................................................................... 27

Fig. 26: Removed HDD tray without HDD ......................................................................................................... 27

Fig. 27: Detail of the V Panel Express – OPERATOR ACCESS AREA ........................................................................... 29

Fig. 28: Detail top side: Systems delivering status with mounted clemps (shown as a detail of a15" display box) .......... 31

Fig. 29: Detai top sidel: Systems without mounting clamps (shown as a detail of a15" display box) ............................ 31

Fig. 30: Panel mounting for V Panel Express systems ......................................................................................... 32

Fig. 31: DC-connector (without Phoenix plug terminal)...................................................................................... 34

Fig. 32: DC-Phoenix plug terminal (AWG 18) .................................................................................................... 34

Fig. 33: External AC/DC adapter (Option) ........................................................................................................ 35

Fig. 34: Accept License Agreement................................................................................................................. 36

Fig. 35: Installing the touch files................................................................................................................... 36

Fig. 36: Setup Complete for calibration ........................................................................................................... 37

Fig. 37: ELO Touchscreen properties ............................................................................................................... 37

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2. Introduction V Panel Express – User’s Guide (V1.01)

2. Introduction

Kontron Europe GmbH would like to point out that the information contained in this manual may be subject to technical alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron Europe products. The attached documentation does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron Europe with respect to technical processes described in the manual or any product characteristics set out in the manual. Kontron Europe does not accept any liability for any printing errors or other inaccuracies in the manual unless it can be proven that Kontron Europe is aware of such errors or inaccuracies or that Kontron Europe is unaware of these as a result of gross negligence and Kontron Europe has failed to eliminate these errors or inaccuracies for this reason. Kontron Europe expressly informs the user that this manual only contains a general description of technical processes and instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of doubt, please contact Kontron Europe.

This manual is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by Kontron Europe. Copies of all or part of this manual or translations into a different language may only be made with the prior written consent of Kontron Europe. Kontron Europe points out that the information contained in this manual is constantly being updated in line with the technical alterations and improvements made by Kontron Europe to the products and thus this manual only reflects the technical status of the products by Kontron Europe at the time of printing.

Printing and duplication, even of sections, is only permissible with the express approval of

Kontron Europe GmbH Office Eching Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1

85386 Eching near Munich Germany

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2. Introduction V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

2.1. Symbols used in this Guide

Symbol Meaning

This symbol indicates the danger of injury to the user or the risk of damage to the product if the corresponding warning notices are not observed.

This symbol indicates that the product or parts thereof may be damaged if the corresponding warning notices are not observed.

This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user manual.

This symbol indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.

This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.

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

® IBM, PC-AT, OS/2 and PS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.

® Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

® AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends, Inc.

Other product names cited in this manual may also be trademarks and are used here solely for identification purposes.

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3. Important Instructions V Panel Express – User’s Guide (V1.01)

3. Important Instructions

This chapter contains safety instructions which must be observed when using the V Panel Express.

The manufacturer’s instructions provide useful information on your V Panel Express.

3.1. Note on the Warranty

Due to their limited service life, parts which by their nature are subject to a particularly high degree of wear (wearing parts) are excluded from the warranty beyond that provided by law. This applies to batteries, to the display backlighting, for example.

3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation

Kontron Europe shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the safety instructions.

3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation

In the event of damage to the device caused by failure to observe the hints in this manual and eventually on the device (especially the safety instructions included in the chapter “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment”), Kontron Europe shall not be required to honor the warranty even during the warranty period and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation.

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4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

Please read this chapter carefully and observe the instructions for your own safety and correct use of the device.

The chapter also contains information on approval and interference suppression of your device.

The device has been built and tested by Kontron Europe in accordance to EN 60950-1 and left the company in a perfectly safe condition.

In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must observe the instructions and warnings on the device and in the manual.

❏ The device must be used in accordance with the instructions for use. ❏ The electrical installations in the room must correspond to the requirements of the respective regulations. ❏ Take care that there are no cables, particularly power cables, in areas where persons can trip over them. ❏ Do not use a power cable in sockets shared by a number of other power consumers. Do not use an extension cable. ❏ The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC main power source, when the DC power cord is disconnected

either from the power source or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.

❏ Even if the system is turned off via the power buttons there is still a standby-voltage of 5 V on the baseboard. The

system is not completely disconnected from the mains power supply by turning off via the power button.

Hints for DC power connection:

The device must be connected only to a LPS (Limited Power Supply) DC mains power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1. The DC main power supply should be able to be switched off and on via disconnecting device (UL-listed). The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC mains power supply, when the DC power cord is disconnected either from the power source or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.

Hints for optional AC power connection:

Use only a LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1 to connect the system to an AC power source. The main power cable of the optional external LPS power supply serves as disconnecting device. For this reason the outlet of the AC power source must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.

❏ Do not place the device in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in a damp place. Make sure the device has adequate

ventilation.

❏ Only devices and components which fulfill the requirements of an SELV circuit (safety extra low voltage) in accordance

with EN60950-1 may be connected to the interfaces of the system.

❏ All plugs on the connection cables must be screwed or locked to the housing. ❏ The device is designed to be mounted and operated only in the position described in this document. ❏ Repairs may only be carried out by a person authorized by Kontron Europe. ❏ Maintenance or repair on the open device may only be done out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron Europe

which is aware of with the associated dangers.

❏ The device may only be opened for the installation and removal of PCI/PCIe cards in accordance with the description

in this manual. These procedures have to be carried-out only by qualified specialist personnel.

❏ If extensions are made to the device the legal stipulations and the device specifications must be observed.

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❏ The device must be turned off and disconnected from the main power source, before installation and removal of any

PCI and CompactFlash™ cards.

❏ The mounting and operation of the V Panel Express is the vertical position with the interfaces downwards. ❏ Only original accessories approved by Kontron Europe may be used. ❏ The DC-input must fulfill SELV requirements of EN60950-1 standard. ❏ It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible,

• if the device has visible damage or

• if the device no longer functions.

In these cases the device must be shut down and secured against unintentional operation.

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4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:

1. Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.

2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.

3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.

4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.

4.1.1. Grounding Methods

The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device:

1. Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace as well as

properly grounded tools and equipment.

2. Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.

3. Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.

4. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

5. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.

6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and styrofoam.

7. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive.

8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

4.2. Instructions for the Lithium Battery

The implemented ETX baseboard is equipped with a Lithium battery. For the replacing of this battery please observe the instructions described in the section

Caution

Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL recognized.

8.3 “Replacing the Lithium Battery”.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g. to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device) V Panel Express – User’s Guide (V1.01)

5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device)

5.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

This product is intended only for use in industrial areas. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) and/or the German EMC laws apply. If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of add-on cards) the prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply.

Warning!

This is a class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

5.2. FCC Statement (USA)

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 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 residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

5.3. EMC Compliance (Canada)

The method of compliance is self-declaration to Canadian standard ICES-003:

(English): This Class A digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.

(French): Cet appareil numérique de la class A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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6. Scope of Delivery V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

6. Scope of Delivery

Please check that your package is complete, and contains the items below (according to the ordered unit configuration). If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer.

❏ V Panel Express (configuration delivered as ordered) ❏ General Safety Instruction for IT Equipment

V Panel Express system in the configuration ordered:

• V Panel Express 121

• V Panel Express 150

• V Panel Express 170

• V Panel Express 190

Note: the mounting clamps are delivered not assembled.

Phoenix Power Plug Terminal

6.1.1. Optional Parts

❏ CF card (Type I) ❏ RS422/485 Module (isolated or non isolated) ❏ External power supply (refer to

The serial interface marked “COM4” ( RS485 interfaces (isolated or non isolated). Only factory configuration is possible.

Fig. 33)

Stylus (Touch Pen)

8x Mounting Clamp with Allen Screws for the following systems: V Panel Express 150, V Panel Express 170 and V Panel Express 190

6x Mounting Clamp with Allen Screws for V Panel Express 121

Note: the mounting clamps are delivered not assembled.

Fig. 8, pos. 21) is an option and can be ordered as RS232, RS422 or

6.2. Type Label and Product Identification

The type label with the corresponding Kontron product part number is at the rear right hand side of the system.

System Type Product Designation Product Identification

V Panel Express 2-AOH8-xxxx for V Panel Express with ETXexpress-PM Module

V Panel Express 2-AOH8-xxxx for V Panel Express with ETXexpress-CD Module

Panel Express 2-AOH8-xxxx for V Panel Express with ETXexpress-PC Module

On the type label of your system, the "xxxx" group is replaced by Arabic numerals combination according to the ordered system configuration.

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7. Product Description V Panel Express – User’s Guide (V1.01)

7. Product Description

The V Panel Express is an industrial machine designed for high industrial application. The V Panel Express is a workstation system with integrated touch screen display. The system is designed for:

❏ Installation in an instrument panel or other cabinets ❏ Installation by a VESA 75/100 compliant mounting system

All versions are suitable for installation in an instrument panel or other cabinet.

V Panel Express systems will be mounted in an instrument panel or other cabinets using the corresponding supplied mounting clamps.

The hardware of the V Panel Express system can be flexibly configured corresponding to customized requirements. The rugged design offers excellent mechanical stability. The V Panel Express provides the demanding characteristics required for a computer that is very suitable for using in harsh industrial environment.

The system accommodates an ETX Express baseboard with an ETXexpress configuration, your V Panel Express can be equipped with the ETXexpress module. An installed PCI riser card allows unit expansion up to two PCI cards (32bit@33 MHz).

module. Depending on the ordered system

-PM or ETXexpress®-CD or ETXexpress®-PC

Depending on the system configuration ordered, the built-in display can be as a 12.1", 15", 17" or 19" TFT-LCD display.

Depending on the system configuration ordered, the V Panel Express can be equipped optionally with following external accessible drives:

❏ Up to two 2.5" SATA (I or II) HDD) (installed into a removable drive tray) and ❏ Up to two Compact Flash™-cards, type I.

The power button, the RESET button, the LED control indicators and user interfaces such as DVI-I/VGA, USB (2.0) LAN ports (10/100Mbps or 1Gbps) and serial ports (RS232) are accessible on the interface side of the system.

The V Panel Express is a fanless system. The cooling of the unit is performed by the heat sink surface of the chassis (rear side).

The V Panel Express is designed to be connected to a +24VDC (+/-20%) mains power supply (limited power supply) using the DC power terminal (included). In order to connect the system to an AC power supply can be ordered the optional external AC/DC adapter (limited power supply).

Optionally, the V Panel Express systems can be equipped with additional serial interface (COM4) factory configured as RS232/RS422/RS485 via a corresponding internal interface module.

The serial interface marked “COM4” ( RS422 or RS485 interfaces (isolated or non isolated). Only factory configuration is possible.

When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed.

Fig. 8, pos. 21) is an option and can be ordered as RS232,

The V Panel Express system is designed to comply with IP65 Protection class at the front side. The V Panel Express systems only comply with IP65 protection class at the front side, if the front side USB connector is covered by the elastic captive rubber coat.

The access door and HDD drive tray must be secured by the captive knurled screws during operation.

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Fig. 1: Bottom view

Fig. 2: Right view Fig. 3: Frontal view Fig. 4: Left view

Fig. 5: Top view

In these pictures (Fig. 1 up to Fig. 6) the system is shown as a V Panel Express 121 unit.

Fig. 6: Rear view

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7. Product Description V Panel Express – User’s Guide (V1.01)

7.1. Front Side View

1 Front plate 2 Covered (rubber coat) USB interface

7.1.1. USB Interface Connector on the Front Side

This connector USB 2.0 allows you to connect different USB-compatible devices to the V Panel Express system. The USB connector is covered by an elastic captive rubber coat. The rubber coat prevents the penetration of fluid if no device is connected.

The V Panel Express only complies with IP65 protection class at the front side, if the front side USB connector is covered by the elastic captive rubber coat.

Fig. 7: Frontal view of the V Panel Express system (shown with a 12.1" display);

3 12.1"/15"/17"/19" TFT display with touch screen

(Shown as a 12.1" display)

4 Detail with removed rubber coat of the USB interface

7.1.2. Front Plate Versions

All versions are suitable for installation in an instrument panel or other cabinet. At the front side are located:

❏ Front plate (aluminum front plate with polyester front foil).

Depending on the size of the integrated display (12.1"/15"/17"/19"), the outline dimensions of display unit are: (refer also to the section

12.2 “Mechanical Specifications”).

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7.1.3. Display with Touch Screen

Depending on the ordered V Panel Express system the built-in display is a 12.1"/15"/17"/19" size TFT display with corresponding resistive touch screen. The touch screen is USB connected.

For technical specification of the built-in display refer to the chapter

The display is equipped with a resistive touch screen. The touch screen offers the same degree of user comfort as the mouse buttons. A stylus is supplied for touch screen operation.

The surface of the display is also mechanically protected through the touch screen. The touch screen (USB connected) registers contacts of a finger or a pen and allows moving the mouse pointer. Use a stylus (included) for best results. This functions only under integration of the necessary software. You get the corresponding touch screen driver for your operating system, installed on your V Panel Express system (refer to section Component Drivers Touch Screen

”. For recalibration of the touch if necessary, please observe the subsection 10.2.1.3 “Calibrating the

”.

Do not use a hard or a pointed object (like screw drivers) to operate the touch screen, since it can damage the touch screen surface. The front panel and the touch screen are covered by a plastic overlay and care should be taken when cleaning it (see the section

11.1 “Touch Screen Care and Cleaning”).

12 “Main Specifications”.

10.2 “Operating System and Hardware

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7.2. Bottom Side (with Interfaces)

1 54

2 321

14 14

Fig. 8: V Panel Express (interface side)

1 4x USB (2.0) connector 2 LAN2 interface connector 3 LAN1 interface connector

1312 1111 12 11 11

12 Mounting clamp 13 Display enclosure 14 Front panel with seal on the rear side

4 Power button 5 LED control indicators 6 2x Free expansion slots for PCI cards 32bit@33MHz

(half size)

7 COM1 (RS232) and COM2 (RS232) serial ports 8 RESET butoon 9 DC power plug (for 24 VDC) 10 HDD drive tray with knurled screws 11 Mounting slots and screws with installed mounting clamp

Note for mounting clamps:

The V Panel Express 121/150/170/190 system will be secured into an instrument panel or a cabinet with two mounting clamps on the bottom side [refer to (

15 CF1 slot (not equipped 16 Screw used for grounding 17 Express Card slot 18 CF2 slot with eject button (shown with installed CF

card (type I) (option)

19 DVI-I/VGA connector 20 COM4 RS 232/422/485port connector (option) 21 COM3 (RS232)

Fig. 8, pos. 12)].

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7. Product Description V Panel Express –User’s Guide (V1.01)

7.2.1. DC-IN Power Connector

The V Panel Express system is supplied with the 3-pin Phoenix power connector terminal ( connector ( source via a DC power cable (not included) or the AC/DC adapter (not included; refer to the subsection Parts

Fig. 9: Detail of the DC Power connector shown without Phoenix terminal

7.2.2. Power Button

Fig. 10: Power button and LED indicators

The power button “PWR ON” (Fig. 10, pos. 3) is located on the bottom side of the system (Fig. 8, pos. 4).

Fig. 8, pos. 9 and Fig. 9) provides the power connection of the V Panel Express system to the main power

”). For pin-assignment of this connector refer to the section 13.1 “Power Connector”.

1 Power button 2 HDD LED 3 Power LED

Fig. 32). The DC Power

6.1.1 “Optional

Press this button in order to turn the system on or off. The power button behavior can be set in the BIOS Setup: Restore AC power loss/Option settings: Power on/Power off/Last State). The system is delivered with the default settings.

Even when the system is turned off via the power button there is still a standby-voltage of 5 V on the baseboard. The system is not completely disconnected from the main power supply by turning off via the power button.

Hints for DC power connection:

The device must be connected only to a LPS (Limited Power Supply) DC mains power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1. The DC main power supply should be able to be switched off and on via a 2-pole isolating switch (UL listed). The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC main power supply, when the DC power cord is disconnected either from the DC main or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.

Hints for AC power connection:

Use only a LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply complying with the requirements of EN-60950-1 to connect the system to an AC power source. The main power cable of the optional external LPS power supply serves as disconnecting device. For this reason the outlet of the AC power source must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.

7.2.3. Grounding Screw (M4) with lock Washers

The chassis of the V Panel Express system must be grounded by establishing a large-area contact between the grounding screw M4x19 (DIN7985) with 2x lock washer M4 (DIN6797) ( point. The minimum cross section of the grounding conductor is 1mm

Fig. 8, pos. 16), and an appropriate grounding connection

(AWG 18).

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7.2.4. LED Control Indicators

The V panel Express is equipped with two LED indicators (

Power LED

HDD LED

7.2.4.1. Power LED Error Codes

The power LED ( system:

Lights up green when the system is powered on via the power button.

Lights up red when the system is in standby (depends on the behavior of the power button (BIOS Setup setting).

Lights up red for hard disk activity.

Fig. 10, pos. 3) shows the on/off state of the system and four important malfunction conditions of the

Fig. 10, pos. 2 and 3) (bottom, rear side, Fig. 8, pos. 5).

Fig. 11: Power LEDs and Error Codes

These errors will be notified by the blinking of the Power LEDs and by a beeper. The following illustration shows the blink for different conditions. The audible warning signal is in an inverted phase to the LED blinking (Power O.K. without beep). If more than one malfunction condition occurs simultaneously, only the highest priority error code will be shown. The priority order is:

1. most Voltage Error

2. less Temperature Error

3. less Fan Error

4. at least Battery Error If more than one error occurs at the same time, only the error with the highest priority will be displayed.

7.2.5. CompactFlash™ Slot (with optional installed CF Card)

The V Panel Express is equipped with a bottom side accessible CompactFlash™ slot with eject button ( CF slot will accept only CF cards type I. The second CF slot (

The system must be powered down before the Compact Flash™ card can be installed or removed.

CF slots (CF1 or CF2 or both) without installed CF card are covered by a slot cover as shown in Fig. 8, pos. 15.

Fig. 8, pos. 15) is not equipped.

Fig. 8, pos. 18). The

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7.2.6. Interfaces

7.2.6.1. USB 2.0 Connectors

The system is equipped at the front side with 4x USB 2.0 interface connectors ( connections for USB-compatible devices.

7.2.6.2. DVI-I Interface Connector

The DVI-I interface (Single Link) ( connected directly to this interface of the V Panel Express. Analog devices should be connected to this interface via a DVI to VGA adapter (not included).

7.2.6.3. Serial Interface Connectors (COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4)

These serial interfaces ( connection for serial devices. For the optional COM 4 port ( RS422 or RS485 (isolated or non isolated).

7.2.6.4. Ethernet Interface Connectors

These interface connectors ( depends on the installed ETXexpress module (see below):

Fig. 8, pos. 7 and 21) (RS232 connections) are available as 9-pin D-SUB plugs and provide

The serial interface marked “COM4” ( RS485 interfaces (isolated or non isolated). Only factory configuration is possible.

Fig. 8, pos. 19) supports both digital and analog connections. Digital devices can be

Fig. 8, pos. 21) can be ordered a configuration as RS 232,

Fig. 8, pos. 21) is an option and can be ordered as RS232, RS422 or

Fig. 8, pos. 2 and 3) are provided as RJ45 sockets with integrated LEDs. The data transfer rate

Fig. 8, pos. 1). These connectors provide

LAN1

LAN2

LAN LED States:

Data Transfer Rate for System Configuration with: Ethernet Port

ETXexpress-CD Module ETXexpress-PM Module ETXexpress-PC Module

10/100 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps

10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps

Left LED State Link Speed Right LED State Link Activity State

off 10 Base-T Off Link not active

green 100 Base-T Green Link active

yellow 1000 Base-T

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7.2.7. Removable HDD Drive Tray (with optional installed HDD)

The V Panel Express can be equipped with a removable drive tray ( cage is secured to the system with a knurled screw; (refer also to detail shown in

It is allowed to remove/replace the hard disk while the system is powered-up.

In order to prevent the loss of data do not remove the hard disk during HDD read or write activities.

It is allowed to operate the system only with closed HDD drive tray and secured by the knurled screws.

Fig. 12: Detail with drive tray for SATA HDD (shown with opened removable HDD drive tray)

1 2.5" SATA hard disk 2 Removable HDD drive tray (opened) 3 Knurled screws of the HDD drive trays

Fig. 8, pos. 10) for up two 2.5" SATA HDDs. The drive

Fig. 12).

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7.3. Left and Right Side View

When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed.

5 4

Fig. 13: V Panel Express (left side) Fig. 14: V Panel Express (right side)

Legend for

1 Heat sink with VESA 75/100 mounting holes 2 Access door with knurled screw 3 Front panel with display 4 Air intake openings 5 Interface side (bottom)

At the left side is situated the expansion card access door ( this access door you have access to the free card slots of the raiser card installed onto the ETX baseboard. Install the expansion cards as described in the section

Fig. 13 and Fig. 14:

6 Type label 7 Mounting slots with installed mounting clamp

and Allen Screw

8 Mounting clamp

Fig. 13, pos. 2) secured with a knurled screw. When opening

8.1 “Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards”.

Note for mounting clamps:

The V Panel Express 121 system will be secured into an instrument panel or cabinet with only one mounting clamp on the left and one on the right side as shown in (

The V Panel Express 150/170/190 system will be secured into an instrument panel or cabinet with two mounting clamps on each side.

Fig. 13 and Fig. 14, pos 8).

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7.4. Top Side

Fig. 15: Top side of V Panel Express

644 5 4 4 5

1 Heat sink with VESA 75/100

mounting holes

2 Screws for securing the PC unit to

the display unit

3 Air exhaust openings

When powering on the V Panel Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not obstructed.

Note for mounting clamps:

The V Panel Express 121/150/170/190 system will be secured into an instrument panel or a cabinet with two mounting clamps on the top side [refer to (

4 Mounting slots with installed

mounting clamp and Allen Screw

5 Mounting clamp 6 Display enclosure

Fig. 15, pos. 5)].

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7.5. Rear Side

1 1

1 Allen Screws for securing the system with

2 Mounting clamp 3 Phillips screws that secure the heat sink to the

4 VESA® 75/100 compliant mounting holes 5 Rear side of the display enclosure

mounting clamps to a mounting panel

chassis of the PC Box

Please do not remove the screws marked with red (

Fig. 16: Rear side of V Panel Express

6 Rear side of the front plate 7 Interface side of the PC Box 8 Rubber seal (gasket) 9 Allen screw that allows to secure the two

cylindrical bars into the proper position for heat transfer (do not remove)

Fig. 16, pos. 3 and 9).

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7.6. Integrated ETXexpress

Depending on the ordered system configuration, your V Panel Express accommodates an ETX baseboard with either an ETXexpress-PM (Intel® Pentium-M) or an ETXexpress-CD (Intel® Core™ Duo) or an ETXexpress-PC (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo) module.

Refer to the information and technical data in the user manual of the installed baseboard and ETXexpress™ Module.

The user’s manual of the installed board can be downloaded from our web site for the name of the installed board.

7.6.1. Fuse

The installed ETX baseboard is fitted with a 10 A time-lag fuse (refer to components against over-currents and short-circuits.

Module

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Fig. 17, pos. 1) that protects the system and its

Fig. 17: Fuse, label for fuse value and Lithium battery location

1 10 A time-lag fuse 2 Label for fuse value and location

The system is delivered with inserted fuse (10A time-lag, 5 x 20 mm). When the system is inoperable the fuse has to be checked and, if necessary replaced as described in the section

3 ETX Express baseboard 4 Lithium battery

8.4 ”Replacing the Fuse”.

7.7. PCI or PCIe Riser Cards

The V Panel Express can be extended or with up to 2x 32 bit PCI (Fig. 19, pos. 4) or with up 2x PCIe x1 additional cards, depending on the system configuration ordered. You can expand your system with extension cards as half size length.

To expand your system with additional cards (PCI or PCIe), please observe the power consumption specified in the section card does not exceed 12.5 W.

8.1 ”Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards“. The power consumption of each additional

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8. Accessing Internal Components

This section contains important information that you must read before accessing the internal components. You must follow these procedures properly when installing, removing or handling any board. Please consider following instruction when you install (or remove) expansion cards.

The HDD, the expansion cards, the fuse and the Lithium battery are located in an “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA”. The area behind the access door ( only be opened for installing/removing of HDDs, expansion cards, or checking/replacing the fuse, or replacing the Lithium battery by qualified specialist personnel according to the description in this user’s guide.

The PC Box may only be opened in accordance with the description in this user’s manual for:

• Installation and removal of HDDs

• Installation and removal of PCI/PCIe expansion cards

• Replacing of the Lithium battery

• Checking and/or replacing of the fuse

These procedures have to be carried-out only by qualified specialist personnel.

Fig. 13, pos. 2) designed as “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA” may

To expand your system with additional cards, please take care that each additional card should not exceed a power consumption of 12.5 W.

The access door and HDD drive tray must be secured by the captive knurled screw during operation.

Please consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the expansion card for instructions before attempting to install/remove an expansion card into/from the V Panel Express.

Please observe the safety instruction for handling assemblies with static sensitive device. Failure to take heed of this warning instruction can result in damage to the device.

8.1. Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards

The expansion cards for the performance extension of your system can be installed into the free slots of the riser card. Please consider following instruction when you install (or remove) expansion cards. It is recommended to expand your system with additional PCI cards before it is installed on a panel or into an industrial cabinet.

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. The V Panel Express system should lay on a flat, clean surface with the front panel downwards. (Make sure that the

display surface is protected against scratching and damage).

3. Loosen the knurled screw on the left side of the unit that secures the access door (refer to

and open access door.

Fig. 18, pos. 1 and pos. 2)

4. To remove/install an expansion card, you have to remove the corresponding expansion card/slot bracket. Loosen the

corresponding fastening screw on the internal side, which secures the slot bracket and remove it. Retain the screws for later use

5. Insert/remove the expansion card into/from the slot of the riser card (

6. If you have removed an expansion card, re-insert a slot bracket.

7. Secure the bracket (slot bracket or card bracket) to the chassis with the fastening screw.

8. Close the access door and secure it with the knurled screw.

Fig. 19, pos.4).

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Fig. 18: Open the access door of the V Panel Express System

Fig. 19: V Panel Express system – opened access door (systemis shown with PCI expansion slots)

Legend for Fig. 18 and Fig. 19:

1 Captive knurled screw of the access door 2 Access door 3 Screws to secure the expansion cards/slot brackets 4 Free PCI slots (32bit@32 MHz) of the PCI riser card 5 Removable HDD tray (one HDD installed)

6 Baseboard with ETX Module CM 7 SATA cable and SATA power connectors 8 “Safe-keeping” location for the CF-slot cover (if

CF card is installed)

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8.2. Replacing the Removable HDD Tray

The HDD, the expansion cards, the fuse and the Lithium battery are located in an “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA”. The area behind the access door ( be opened for installing/removing of HDDs, expansion cards, or checking/replacing the fuse, or replacing the Lithium battery by qualified specialist personnel according to the description in this user’s guide.

Fig. 18, pos. 2) designed as “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA” may only

Perform the following procedure if you are replacing (removing/installing) the SATA HDD:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

2. Lay down the hard disk tray on a clean and ESD protected workplace.

3. Loosen the knurled screw on the left side of the unit that secures the access door (refer to

and open access door.

4. Disconnect the SATA cable and the SATA power connector (

(refer to

5. Loosen the captive knurled screws (

Fig. 20, pos 1) from the system (see Fig. 8, pos. 10).

(

6. Remove the four screws (two screws on each side) that secure the HDD to the drive tray (refer to

Fig. 24, pos. 10). Retain the screws for later use!

7. Slide the drive(s) out of the tray.

Fit the “SATA 0” drive location always first if your system has to be operating with one HDD drive only (refer to

Fig. 21, pos. 3).

Fig. 21, pos. 4)!

Fig. 20, pos. 2) that secure the drive tray to the chassis and pull-out the HDD tray

Fig. 18, pos. 1 and pos. 2)

Fig. 19, pos. 7) from the rear side of the installed HDD

Fig. 22, pos. 6) and

1 2

Fig. 20: Detail: removable HDD tray of the system Fig. 21: Rear side of the removed HDD tray

Fig. 22: Left side of the HDD tray Fig. 23: Removed HDD tray Fig. 24: Right side of the HDD tray

Fig. 25: Removed HDD tray with installd HDD (SATA0) Fig. 26: Removed HDD tray without HDD

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Legend for the figures

1 Installed HDD tray (removable) 2 Captive knurled screws that secure the drive tray to

the chassis

3 Location for the drive connectors (power and

SATA) on the rear of the drive tray (if HDD is installed into the tray)

4 Location for the 2.5" HDD drive (SATA 0) 5 Location for the 2.5" HDD drive (SATA 1) 6 HDD mounting screws on the left side of the drive

tray

In order to reinstall a new 2.5" SATA drive into the “SATA 0” drive location or to expand your system with a second

2.5" SATA drive into the “SATA 1” drive location proceed as follows:

8. Remove the drive tray as described in the steps 1-7.

9. Insert the new 2.5" SATA drive into the “SATA 0” drive location or a second one into the “SATA 1” drive location (refer

Fig. 21, pos. 3, pos. 4 and pos. 5). Fit the “SATA 0” drive location always first if your system has to be operating

to, with one HDD drive only (refer to

10. Make sure the drive has been fitted properly into the drive tray and secure the drive using the retained screws

(step 6). The screws for securing the second HDD (for SATA1 location) into the drive tray are not included (refer to

Fig. 26).

Fig. 20, Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 23, Fig. 24 and Fig. 26:

7 2.5" SATA HDD installed as “SATA 0” into the drive

tray

8 Upper cut-out for HDD connector (power and SATA)

for the “SATA1” drive (not included)

9 Drive tray for up to two 2.5" SATAII drives 10 HDD mounting screws on the right side of the drive

tray

11 Mounting holes for the second HDD (HDD is not

included)

Fig. 21, pos. 4)!

11. Insert the hard disk tray into the systems HDD tray, by slightly pressing inwards.

12. Trough the access door connect inside of the unit, the SATA cable and the SATA power connector to the rear of the

HDD (refer to

13. Close the access door and secure it with the knurled screw (

14. When the drive/s is/are lined up correctly, secure the drive tray to the chassis with the captive knurled screws

Fig. 8, pos. 10).

(see

Fig. 21, pos. 3).

Fig. 13, pos. 2).

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8.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery

The HDD, the expansion cards, the fuse and the Lithium battery are located in an “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA”. The area behind the access door ( only be opened for installing/removing of HDD’s, expansion cards, or checking/replacing the fuse, or replacing the Lithium battery by qualified specialist personnel according to the description in this user’s guide.

Before replacing the Lithium battery, the system has to be shut down properly, switched off and disconnected from the power source.

Fig. 18, pos. 2) designed as “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA” may

Fig. 27: Detail of the V Panel Express – OPERATOR ACCESS AREA

1 Fuse (10A) 2 Fuse holder 3 Label for fuse location and value

The ETX baseboard is equipped with a Lithium battery. To replace this battery, please proceed as follows:

1. Open the unit as described in the

2. Pull the battery (

3. Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder (

Gently push the battery into the holder in as far as it goes.

4. Make sure that you insert the battery correctly. The plus pole must be on top!

5. Close the Unit as described in the section

The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by Kontron Europe (Lithium battery 3.0 V for RTC, type: CR2032). The Lithium battery type must be UL recognized.

Fig. 27, pos. 6) outwards.

8.1 “Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards” section (steps 1-3).

8.1 “Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards” (step 8).

4 Lithium battery holder (plus pole top) 5 Lithium battery

Fig. 27, pos. 4) with the positive (+) terminal face-up.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials (e.g. to the collecting points for the disposal of batteries).

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8.4. Replacing the Fuse

Fig. 18, pos. 2) designed as “OPERATOR ACCESS AREA” may

Fuse Value / Type Circuit Position

F3 (Fig. 27, pos.1) 10 A time-lag / 5 mm x 20 mm 24 V DC Behind the access door (Fig. 18, pos. 2)

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. To gain access to the fuse loosen the captive knurled screw and open the access door (

3. Remove the defective fuse from the holder and replace it by a fuse of the same type and rating.

4. Close the access door and secure it with the knurled screw.

Before the fuse may be checked or replaced, the system has to be shut down properly, switched off and disconnected from the power source.

Fig. 18, pos. 1 and pos. 2).

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9. Installation Instructions

Expansion card installation should be performed before installing the V Panel Express to a wall.

The V Panel Express has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified personal.

In order to ensure the IP65 protection class at the front side, make sure that the USB connector on the front panel is covered by the elastic captive rubber coat.

The mounting and operation of the V Panel Express is only the vertical position with the interfaces downwards.

The unit must be placed such that there is sufficient space for connecting the cables to the I/O interface connectors and for operating the power button.

Leave at least 5 cm (approx. 2") of free space around the unit to prevent the device from possibly overheating! Do not obstruct the air intake and exhaust openings.

The voltage feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and the external overload protection to correspond with the rated voltage range indicated on the type label.

The type label is located on the right side of the system.

The access door and HDD drive tray must be secured by the captive knurled screws during operation.

All V Panel Express system configurations are delivered with the mounting clamps and the Allen screws (refer to pos. 3 and pos. 4) as accessories. These mounting clamps have to be used in order to install the system into a subframe or a panel.

Fig. 28: Detail top side: Systems delivering status with mounted clemps

(shown as a detail of a15" display box)

5 5

4 4

Fig. 28,

Fig. 29: Detai top sidel: Systems without mounting clamps (shown as a detail of a15" display box)

Legend for Fig. 28 and Fig. 29:

1 Display Box enclosure 2 Rear side of the front panel with seal

3 Mounting clamps (for systems with 15" and 17" display) 4 Allen screws (M4) 5 Pair slots for mounting clamps

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The mount clamps with screws (supplied), allow the easy and fast mounting of the V Panel Express-121/150/170/190 V Panel Express into an instrument panel or wall panel.

Dimension for: V Panel Express 121 VPE 150 VPE 170 VPE 190 VPE

Rear side display box enclosure [mm] (W x H x D)

Cut-Out for Mounting into a Panel [mm] (W x H)

Requirements for Mounting

Metal mounting panel thickness for proper mounting

Used clamps with screws for mounting the V Panel Express to a panel

324 x 324x 41.25 406.4 x 311x 34.25 418 x 356 x 41.5 460 x 380x 42

327 x 266 409 x 314 421 x 359 463 x 383

1.5 – 6 1.5 – 6 1.5 – 5 1.5 – 9

6x 8x

Required Tool

Proper Torque

Mounting Position

In order to ensure IP65 front sealing against dust and water, mount the system on a non-textured surface. Before you install the V Panel Express system into a panel or a subframe for industrial cabinet,

verify the perfect condition of the seal at the rear of the front plate. The seal has to be in place without injury/defects and dirt.

Allen Wrench 2 mm

Tighten the screws with a torque of 0.5 Nm

Ensure the vertical and horizontal alignment of the system/display box.

Table 1: Requirements for V Panel Express mounting into a subframe/panel

Fig. 30: Panel mounting for V Panel Express systems

1 Front panel of the V Panel Express with seal 2 Display Box Enclosure 3 PC-Box of the V Panel Express

4 Mounting clamps with screws for system installation into a

subframe/panel

5 Example of subframe for system installation

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To mount the system to a subframe or to a panel, follow these steps:

1. Depending on the dimension of the display enclosure of your system, cut a hole in the panel/subframe (refer to

Table 1 for the panel cut-out dimensions or mechanical drawings for V Panel Express on our web site

www.kontron.com). The panel where you intend to attach the system must be accessible from both front and rear

side.

2. The system must be turned off and disconnected from the power source and peripherals.

3. Insert the system into the panel cut-out from the panel/subframe front.

4. In order to ensure the protection class IP65 on the front side in the installed condition, the contact surface with the

seal must be clean and flush.

5. Hook the mounting clamps with screws (

pairs of slots (

6. The system must be attached firmly with the screws (refer to

Fig. 29, pos. 5) of the Display box enclosure.

Fig. 28, pos. 3 and 4) from the rear side of the panel into the corresponding

Table 1 for the mounting requirements).

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10. Starting Up

10.1. Connecting to Power

The DC power socket is located on the front side of the system.

The V Panel Express systems can optionally be connected to an AC power source or to a DC power source.

10.1.1. DC Connection

For the DC connection please prepare the connecting wires with the provided Phoenix terminal.

The rated voltage range of the mains supply must correspond to the value on the type label.

❏ Before using your system, you should first become familiar with the system components and check

that everything is connected properly. Following a proper cabling procedure will prevent a false power-on condition, which could result in unit operational failure.

❏ Also, it is recommended that the last cable attached to the system should be the power cable!

The device must be connected only to a LPS (Limited Power Supply) DC mains power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1. It must be ensured that the system can be powered ON and OFF via a readily accessible two-pole disconnecting device that shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring. It must be UL-listed and correspond to the required current and voltage for the V Panel Express (refer to the type label). The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC power source, when the DC power cord is disconnected either from the power source or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.

1. Loosen enough the two slotted screws of the provided Phoenix terminal, so that you can insert the ends of the

connecting wires. Pay attention to the polarity of the connections (refer to

2. Tighten the slotted screw firmly.

3. The second end of each wire will be prepared as required for the connection to the DC power source.

4. Ensure that the DC power source is switched off via a two-pole disconnecting device (UL listed), in order to ensure

that no power is flowing from the external DC power source during the connection procedure.

5. Connect V Panel Express to the DC power source.

6. Switch on the isolating switch (disconnecting device) in order to apply voltage to the terminals of the power source

(cable wires).

The length of the DC connecting wires may not exceed 3m.

Strip and twist the connecting wire-ends but do not tin it with solder. The minimum cross section of the wires for power connection is 1mm

Fig. 31: DC-connector (without Phoenix plug terminal) Fig. 32: DC-Phoenix plug terminal (AWG 18)

(AWG 18).

Fig. 32).

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10.1.2. Connecting to AC Power Source via the AC/DC Adapter

Use only a LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply complying with the requirements of EN-60950-1 to connect the system to an AC power source.

The V Panel Express system will be connected to an AC power source via the AC/DC adapter (option).

DC Power Connector

(Connector to the

AC Power Connector

Fig. 33: External AC/DC adapter (Option)

1. Connect the 3-pin DC connector of the AC/DC adapter to the appropriate DC power connector (refer to

of the V Panel Express. The DC power connector of the system is on the bottom side and is labeled “24V DC”. Make sure the connector is securely locked in place.

2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

DC Power LED

AC/DC Adapter

Fig. 8, pos. 9)

3. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into an AC wall outlet of the AC power source.

Please observe the recommendations given in the chapter

The AC power cable must correspond to the requirements of the country where the system is used.

The AC/DC adapter must stand freely and may not be covered. Do not place the AC/DC adapter on a heatsensitive surface.

There must be at least 100 mm (approximately 4”) free space around the V Panel Express 121/150/170/190 system and around the AC/DC adapter.

4 “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment”.

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10.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers

Your V Panel Express system can be supplied either with or without a pre-installed operating system.

If you have ordered your system with a pre-installed operating system, all drivers are installed in accordance with the system configuration ordered (optional hardware components). Your system is fully operational at the first start-up.

If you have ordered a V Panel Express system without a pre-installed operating system, because you want to install it yourself, please pay attention to the following instructions:

You can download the relevant drivers for the installed hardware from our web site at by selecting the product name (designation).

The corresponding driver (depending on the installed operating system) for the touch screen controller is available on our web site by selecting the “Downloads” tab of the V Panel Express product site.

10.2.1. Hints for the Installation of the ELO Touch Screen Controller Driver

The display unit is equipped with a resistive touch screen. The touch screen is internally connected to the on-board USB interface of the installed ETX baseboard.

10.2.1.1. Preparations of System for Installation Procedure

Before installing the driver please check the following items.

❏ operating system installed ❏ USB port driver for operating system installed. ❏ USB port in BIOS enabled

10.2.1.2. Install Touch Controller Software

Please download corresponding touch controller software form Kontron web site

http://www.kontron.com/.

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Fig. 36: Setup Complete for calibration

After complete installation and calibration of touch you find a new icon in the control panel to set additional features.

If calibration does not run automatically, see next subsection.

10.2.1.3. Calibrating the Touch Screen

Calibration serves two purposes:

❏ Sets the active area of the touch screen ❏ Aligns the active area of the touch screen to the screen’s image.

Before you calibrate the touch screen, let the unit warm up for 30 minutes.

Fig. 37: ELO Touchscreen properties

Calibration aligns the active touch-sensitive area of the touch screen with the image on the display. Calibration also determines the edges of the screen’s image and locates the center of the touch screen. If the touch screen is not

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calibrated properly, the active area of the touch screen may not be aligned with the screen’s image or may be unnecessarily small in size.

The installed touch screen is calibrated at the factory. Run the calibration routine when an alignment problem exists between the mouse pointer and the contact location on the screen.

Use the calibration tool “Align” to recalibrate the touch screen if necessary:

1. Carefully touch the location of the markers with your stylus to recalibrate the touch screen.

2. The calibration screen with the calibration mark will be displayed. Follow the instruction displayed on the screen.

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11. Maintenance and Prevention

Kontron Europe systems require minimal maintenance and care to keep them operating correctly.

❏ Occasionally wipe the system with a soft dry cloth. ❏ You should only remove persistent dirt by use of a soft, slightly damp cloth (use only a mild detergent).

11.1. Touch Screen Care and Cleaning

Mild detergent and water is recommended for cleaning. Use of strong solvents, which could attack paint or plastic, should be avoided. The plastic overlay or the touch screen surface is subject to burning and scaring from direct heat sources such as cigarettes. The display front is sealed against dust, liquids, etc.

The front surface of the touch screen is a flexible plastic foil, so care should be used to avoid using sharp objects such as knife, pen or pencil tips. Sharp objects can permanently damage the functionality of the touch screen.

The front panel and the touch screen are covered by a plastic overlay and care should be taken when cleaning it.

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12. Main Specifications

V Panel Express V Panel Express 121 V Panel Express 150

TFT LCD Display

Touch Screen

Processor

Lithium Battery

External Interfaces

(accessible at the front side)

External Interfaces

(accessible from the bottom side)

Free Expansion Slots

Removable HDD drive tray

CF Drive

(external accessible)

Operating Elements

(on bottom side)

Screen size

Active area (H x V)

[mm]

Resolution

(H x V) [pixel]

Pixel Pitch

(H x V) [mm]

Colour depth 262k 16.2 M 16.7 M 16.7 M Backlight 2x CCFL 2x CCFL 4x CCFL 4x CCFL Brightness cd/m2 400 350 380 300 Control signal 1x 6bit LVDS 1x 6bit LVDS 2x 8bit LVDS 2x 8bit LVDS Viewing angle (°) (r / l / u / d) Contrast ratio 500:1 700: 1 1000: 1 1300: 1

12.1”

246.0 x 184.5

800 x 600 (SVGA)

0.3075x0.3075 0.297 x 0.297 0.264 x 0.264 0.294 x 0.294

70/70/50/60 70/70/65/60 85/85/80/80 89/89/89/89

4 wire resistive analog

Up to Intel® Core™ Duo T2500

Type: CR2032; 3.0 V; 0.22Ah;

1x USB 2.0

1x DVI-I (single Link) or 1x external DVI to VGA Adapter 4x USB (2.0/1.0) 2x Serial Port (RS232) (COM1 and COM2) 1x LAN2 10/100/1000 Mbps 1x LAN1 (10/100 Mbps for config. with ETXexpress-PM) or

1x LAN1 (10/100/1000 Mbps for config. with ETXexpress-CD) 1x LAN1 (10/100/1000 Mbps for config. with ETXexpress-PC)

1x COM3 (RS232) (Option) 1x COM4 (Option; can be only factory configured as RS232/RS422/RS485) 2x PCI 32 bit @ 33MHz (for half size cards)

or 2x PCIe x1 (for half size cards)

for up to 2x SATA

2x CompactFlash™ slot for CF cards type I

Power button Reset button

15”

304.1 x 228.1

1024 x 768 (XGA)

4 wire resistive analog

V Panel Express 170 V Panel Express 190

17”

337.9 x 270.3

1280 x 1024 (SXGA)

4 wire resistive analog

19”

376.3 x 301.1

1280 x 1024 (SXGA)

4 wire resistive analog

LED Indicators

(on the bottom side)

DC IN Power Plug

Power

VESA 75/100 compliant

Power LED HDD LED

On the bottom side

DC: external 24 V power source (limited power source) AC: via the optional external AC/DC adapter (limited power source; not included)

Rear side

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Protection Class

Operating System

IP65

Please refer to the actually data sheet on our web site: Search for the product name.

12.1. Electrical Specifications

System Type Input voltage Input current

V Panel Express 24 VDC PSU +/- 20% A: max. 6.3 A

Hint for DC power connection: The V Panel Express must be connected only to a LPS (Limited Power Supply) DC mains power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1.

Hint for AC power connection:

Use only a LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1 to connect the V Panel Express to an AC power source.

12.1.1. Electrical Specifications for the AC/DC Adapter

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Optional Parts AC Input DC Output

AC/DC Adapter 100-240 V (150W)

2 A 50-60 Hz

24 V

6.25 A

12.2. Mechanical Specifications

V Panel Express 121 150 170 190

Height

Width

Depth (total)

Depth (without front plate)

Weight

Front Panel

Housing

312 mm (12.283")

380 mm (14.961")

169.25 mm (6.663")

164,25 mm (6.467")

7.9 kg (17.416 lbs.) 8.9 kg (19.621 lbs) 10.8 kg (23.81 lbs)

Aluminum front plate with polyester front foil

Zinc-coated steel

354 mm (13.937")

449,4 mm (17.693")

162,25mm (6.388")

157,25 mm (6.191")

399 mm (15.709")

461 mm (18.150")

169,5 mm (6.673")

164,5 mm (6.476")

426 mm (16.772")

516 mm (20.315")

170 mm (6.693")

165 mm (6.496")

13.3 kg (29.321 lbs)

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12.3. Environmental Specifications

Thermal Management

Operating Temperature

Storage / Transit Temp.

Relative Humidity

Max. Operating Altitude

Max. Storage / Transit Altitude

Operating Shock

Storage / Transit Shock

Operating Vibration

Storage / Transit Vibration

Protection class

passive cooling (for CPU and system)

0 … +50 °C

-20 … +60 °C

Operating: 20 % to 85 % non condensing Storage / transit: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing

up to 3.048 m (10.000 ft)

up to 10.000 m (32814 ft)

15 G, 11 ms duration, half sine

30 G, 11 ms duration, half sine

10 – 500 Hz, 1.0 G

10 – 500 Hz, 2.0 G

IP20 Front IP65 (only with coverd USB port)

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12.4. CE Directives and Standards

CE Directives

Low Voltage Directive (Electrical Safety)

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Electrical Safety Standards

EUROPE

USA

CB Scheme

EMC Standards

EUROPE

2006/95/EC

EN 60950-1: 2006

UL 60950-1:2006 cULus Listed

IEC 60950-1:2005 CB Certificate

Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16 A per phase)

EN 61000-3-2:2006

Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public lowvoltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current <=16 A per phase and not subjected to conditional connection

U.S.A.

Canada

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2003

Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial environments (Emission): EN 61000-6-4: 2007

Emission of Information technology equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement: EN 55022: 2006 +A1:2007

ITE - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003

Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments (Immunity): EN 61000-6-2: 2005

FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class A

ICES-003 class A

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13. Technical Appendix - Interfaces

The following tables contain the plug assignments for the external connections of the V Panel Express.

Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.

13.1. Power Connector

Pin Signal Name 3-pin Power Connector (male)

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 24V DC IN

13.2. USB Port

Pin Signal Name 4-pin USB Socket

Type A Version 2.0/1.1

1 VCC

2 Data-

3 Data+

4 GND

13.3. Serial Port (COM1, COM2, COM3) RS232

Pin Signal Name 9-pin D-SUB Plug (male)

1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect)

2 RXD (Receive Data)

3 TXD (Transmit Data)

4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

5 GND (Signal Ground)

6 DSR (Data Set Ready)

7 RTS (Request to Send)

8 CTS (Clear to Send)

9 RI (Ring Indicator)

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13.4. Serial Port (COM4) RS422 (Option)

Pin Signal Name 9-pin D-SUB Plug (optional male or female)

1 TXD- (Transmit Data -)

2 RXD+ (Receive Data +)

3 TXD+ (Transmit Data +)

4 RXD- (Receive Data -)

5 GND (Signal Ground)

6 RTS- (Request to Send -)

7 RTS+ (Request to Send +)

8 CTS+ (Clear to Send +)

9 CTS- (Clear to Send -)

13.5. Serial Port (COM4) RS485 (Option)

Pin Signal Name 9-pin D-SUB Plug (optional male or female)

1 TXD- (Transmit Data -)

2 RXD- (Receive Data -)

3 NC

4 NC

5 GND (Signal Ground)

6 TXD+ (Transmit Data +)

7 RXD+ (Receive Data +)

8 NC

9 NC

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13.6. DVI-I Connector (Single Link)

Pin Signal Name Description DVI-I Connector

(female)

1 TMDS2– Differential TMDS Data 2–

2 TMDS2– Differential TMDS Data 2+

3 GND TMDS Shield

4–5 NC

6 DVI_SCL DDC EDID data clock

7 DVI_SDA DDC EDID data

8 DVI_VS Analog VSYNC

9 TMDS1– Differential TMDS Data 1–

10 TMDS1+ Differential TMDS Data 1+

11 GND TMDS Shield

12–13 NC

14 DVI_5V 5V / 100mA Power Supply

15 GND Ground

16 DISPDET Hot Plug Detection

17 TMDS0– Differential TMDS Data 0–

18 TMDS0+ Differential TMDS Data 0+

19 GND TMDS Shield

20–21 NC

22 GND TMDS Shield

23 TMDSSCL– Differential TMDS Clock–

24 TMDSSCL+ Differential TMDS Clock +

C1 DVI_R Analog red

C2 DVI_G Analog green

C3 DVI_B Analog blue

C4 DVI_HS Analog HSYNC

C5 Analog GND Analog Ground

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14. Technical Support

For technical support, please contact our Technical Support department:

Tel: +49 (8341) 803-333 e-mail: Web:

Make sure you have the following information on hand when you call:

• the unit part id number (PN),

• the serial number (SN) of the unit; the serial number can be found on the type label, placed on the right side of the

system.

Be ready to explain the nature of your problem to the service technician.

If you have questions about Kontron Europe or our products and services, you can reach us by the above-mentioned telephone number and on e-mail address or at:

support@kontron.com http://www.kontron.com/support

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14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise

Please follow these steps before you return any merchandise to Kontron Europe:

1. Download the corresponding form for returning a device with an RMA No. [RMA (Return of Material Authorization)]

from our website You also can contact our Customer Service department to obtain an RMA No.: e-Mail:

2. Ensure that you have received an RMA number from Kontron Customer Services before returning any device. Write this

number clearly on the outside of the package.

3. Describe the fault that has occurred.

4. Please provide the name and telephone number of a person we can contact to obtain more information, where

necessary. Where possible, please enclose all the necessary customs documents and invoices.

5. When returning a device:

• Pack it securely in its original box.

• Enclose a copy of the RMA form with the consignment.

Corporate Offices

www.kontron.com / Support / RMA Information.

service@kontron.com

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 85386 Eching/Munich Germany Tel.: +49 (0)8165/ 77 777 Fax: +49 (0)8165/ 77 219

info@kontron.com

North America

14118 Stowe Drive Poway, CA 92064-7147 USA Tel.: +1 888 294 4558 Fax: +1 858 677 0898

info@us.kontron.com

Asia Pacific

17 Building,Block #1,ABP. 188 Southern West 4th Ring Beijing 100070, P.R.China Tel.: + 86 10 63751188 Fax: + 86 10 83682438

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Table of Contents

1.1. Table of Figures

2. Introduction

2.1. Symbols used in this Guide

3. Important Instructions

3.1. Note on the Warranty

3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation

3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation

4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

4.1.1. Grounding Methods

4.2. Instructions for the Lithium Battery

5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device)

5.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

5.2. FCC Statement (USA)

5.3. EMC Compliance (Canada)

6. Scope of Delivery

6.1.1. Optional Parts

6.2. Type Label and Product Identification

7. Product Description

7.1. Front Side View

7.1.1. USB Interface Connector on the Front Side

7.1.2. Front Plate Versions

7.1.3. Display with Touch Screen

7.2. Bottom Side (with Interfaces)

7.2.1. DC-IN Power Connector

7.2.2. Power Button

7.2.3. Grounding Screw (M4) with lock Washers

7.2.4. LED Control Indicators

7.2.5. CompactFlash™ Slot (with optional installed CF Card)

7.2.6. Interfaces

7.2.7. Removable HDD Drive Tray (with optional installed HDD)

7.3. Left and Right Side View

7.4. Top Side

7.5. Rear Side

7.6.1. Fuse

7.7. PCI or PCIe Riser Cards

8. Accessing Internal Components

8.1. Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards

8.2. Replacing the Removable HDD Tray

8.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery

8.4. Replacing the Fuse

9. Installation Instructions

10. Starting Up

10.1. Connecting to Power

10.1.1. DC Connection

10.1.2. Connecting to AC Power Source via the AC/DC Adapter

10.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers

10.2.1. Hints for the Installation of the ELO Touch Screen Controller Driver

11. Maintenance and Prevention

11.1. Touch Screen Care and Cleaning

12. Main Specifications

12.1. Electrical Specifications

12.1.1. Electrical Specifications for the AC/DC Adapter

12.2. Mechanical Specifications

12.3. Environmental Specifications

12.4. CE Directives and Standards

13. Technical Appendix - Interfaces

13.1. Power Connector

13.2. USB Port

13.3. Serial Port (COM1, COM2, COM3) RS232

13.4. Serial Port (COM4) RS422 (Option)

13.5. Serial Port (COM4) RS485 (Option)

13.6. DVI-I Connector (Single Link)

14. Technical Support

14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise