Maple Systems PC100, PC110C, PC110CF Operation Manual

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PANEL PC

PC100 Series

Operation Manual

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This manual is a publication of Maple Systems, Inc., and is provided for use by its customers only. The contents of the
manual are copyrighted by Maple Systems, Inc.; reproduction in whole or in part, for use other than in support of Maple
Systems equipment, is prohibited without the specific written permission of Maple Systems. PC100 Series is a
trademark of Maple Systems, Inc. IBM, PC/AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation. Windows CE is a trade mark of Microsoft Corporation. WebStudio is a trademark of Indusoft Corporation.
All other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY

Maple Systems warrants each product to be free from electrical and mechanical defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to defects in the Products caused by
abuse, misuse, accident, casualty, alteration, negligence, repair not authorized by Maple Systems, use on current or
voltages other than specified by Maple Systems, or application or installation not in accordance with published
instruction manuals. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied.

Maple Systems’ liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product only, and not costs of installation, removal,
or damage to user’s property or other liabilities. If Maple Systems is unable to repair or replace a nonconforming
Product, it may offer a refund of the amount paid to Maple Systems for such Product in full satisfaction of its warranty
obligation. Maximum liability of Maple Systems is the cost of the Product.

Information furnished by Maple Systems, Inc., is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed by Maple Systems for the use of this information nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication, or otherwise, under any patent or patent rights
of Maple Systems, Inc. Maple Systems retains the right to revise or change its products and documentation at any time
without notice.

IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED

Package the unit in its original packaging container or, if unavailable, any suitable rigid container. If a substitute
container is used, surround the unit with shock absorbing material; damage in shipment is not covered by the warranty.
Include a letter with the unit describing the difficulty and designating a contact person. Send to the following address:

Only Products that have been issued a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Maple Systems may be
returned. All RMAs must be accompanied with a written purchase order for tracking purposes or, in the case of out-of­warranty repairs, for repair charges on a time and material basis.

All returns will be tested to verify customer claims of noncompliance with the product warranty. Improper return
packaging, which makes verification impossible, will void the warranty. Products passing the tests will be returned “AS
IS” to the customer.

If noncompliance is verified and is not due to customer abuse or the other exceptions described with product warranty,
Maple Systems will, at its option, repair or replace the Product returned to it, freight prepaid, which fail to comply with the
foregoing warranty, provided Maple Systems is notified of such noncompliance within the one-year warranty period.

Maple Systems, Inc.

808 134th Street SW, Suite 120

Everett, WA 98204

APPLICATIONS ASSISTANCE

This manual is designed to provide the necessary information for trouble-free installation and operation of your new
Panel PC; however, if you need assistance, please call Maple Systems at 425-745-3229 or visit our web site at
www.maplesystems.com

Contents

ABOUT YOUR DOCUMENTATION ......................................1

CONVENTIONS .................................................................... 1

WHAT IS A PC100 SERIES PANEL PC? ..................................... 2

WINDOWS XP BASICS .......................................................... 2

LIST OF FEATURES ................................................................. 3

CHAPTER 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................................................. 4

Unpacking the Unit ..................................................... 4

Managing Electrostatic Discharge.............................. 4

CE Compliance ............................................................ 4

CHAPTER 2 - SYSTEM FEATURES .................................... 11

ENCLOSURE ...................................................................... 11

On/Off Switch ........................................................... 11

MICROPROCESSOR AND MEMORY ......................................... 11

HARD DRIVE ..................................................................... 11

DISPLAY AND TOUCHSCREEN ................................................ 11

KEYBOARD INPUT ............................................................... 12

Soft Keyboard ........................................................... 12

LEDs .......................................................................... 13

Hard Drive ................................................................ 13

Power LED ................................................................ 13

NEMA Rating .............................................................. 4

FCC Class A Rating ...................................................... 5

Environmental Considerations.................................... 5

Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5

Control Panel Grounding ............................................ 6

Connect Panel PC Chassis Ground to Control Panel .... 7

Power Supply Selection ............................................... 7

Cable Routing and Noise Immunity ............................ 7

INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 8

Connect the Panel PC to Power................................... 8

PANEL PREPARATION ............................................................ 8

Mount the Panel PC to the Panel ................................ 8

MOUSE INPUT ................................................................... 13

SERIAL PORTS ................................................................... 14

COM1 [RS232 ........................................................... 14

COM2 [RS232/422/485] ........................................... 15

ETHERNET PORT ................................................................ 18

USB PORTS ...................................................................... 18

PARALLEL PRINTER PORT .................................................... 18

COMPACT FLASH PORT ....................................................... 18

AUDIO PORTS ................................................................... 18

Mic In ....................................................................... 18

Line In ....................................................................... 18

Line Out .................................................................... 18

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Convention

Meaning

Bold

Characters that you must type exactly as they appear. For example, if you are directed to
type a:\setup, you should type all the bold characters exactly as they are printed.

Italic

Placeholders for information you must provide. For example, if you are directed to type
filename, you should type the actual name for a file instead of the word shown in italic
type. Italics are also used to indicate a glossary term.

ALL CAPITALS

Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms

KEY1+KEY2

A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you
press the second key.

click

When referring to the touch screen, click means to tap icon onscreen once with either a
finger or stylus. When referring to a computer with a mouse, click refers to clicking the
left mouse button once.

Double-click

When referring to the touchscreen, this refers to quickly tapping an onscreen icon twice in
rapid succession with either a finger or a styles. When discussing a computer with a
mouse, refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button)
twice.

Right-click

Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right mouse button) once.
Right-clicking usually opens shortcut menus.

Term

Meaning

Panel PC

Refers to the PC100 Series Panel PC

computer or PC

Refers to a desktop PC - not the PC100 Series Panel PC

Icon

Meaning



Identifies a procedure.



Indicates a reference to additional information.

Indicates an important note.

Introduction - Welcome

Welcome to the Maple Systems' PC100 Series of Panel PCs. This powerful family of touchscreen Panel PCs can be
configured with any Windows XP/2000-compatible HMI software, such as WebStudio, to connect to programmable logic
controllers (PLCs) and motion controllers, providing the human-machine interface in industrial applications. This manual
explains the installation and operation of the PC100 Series.

About Your Documentation

Conventions

In most cases, we will describe each method when the task is first discussed. The menu method is then used whenever the
task is used in later procedures. Other conventions used in this book are listed in the following table.

The following terminology will be used when referring to computers and PCs:

The following table identifies symbols and margin icons.

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Model

Display

Size

Resolution

LCD Type

Brightness

(cdm2)

Touchscreen

Ethernet

USB

PC110C/CF

10.4"

800x600

16 M color

SVGA TFT

250

Yes

Yes

Yes

What is a PC100 Series Panel PC?

The PC100 Series Panel PC is a fully functional computer that is built to withstand the harsh conditions found in industrial
environments. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP the PC100 Series Panel PC can be configured for industrial
automation using most XP-compatible operator interface or SCADA software, such as the industrial automation software,
WebStudio.

PC100 Series models come with a variety of standard features. Advantages of the PC100 Series Panel PCs include:

 Extremely rugged components: The electrogalvanized steel chassis with aluminum bezel and fully sealed front panel

allow PC100 Series Panel PCs to be placed in harsh industrial environments where heat, dust, water, steam and
corrosive chemicals exist.

 All-in-one platform: The CPU, DRAM and even Windows XP are integrated. The PC100 Series Panel PC is a plug-

and-play machine.

 EMI protection: The PC100 Series is CE-rated.
 Excellent display characteristics: Displays have high-brightness, high-contrast and high-resolution TFT displays with

wide viewing angles, 16 million colors, and touchscreens.

 Powerful communications capability: The PC100 Series provides serial ports, Ethernet port, USB ports and audio

input/output. Compact flash is also available.

 Windows XP Support: The PC100 Series offers platform support for Windows XP Professional. The Windows XP

operating system allows the user to develop application software or use a number of available third-party applications.

There are currently two standard models in the PC100 Series:

Windows XP Basics

PC100 Series Panel PCs come preloaded with Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Professional is a real-time operating
system for use in business and industrial PCs. With a complete operating system and features including support for Windows
Server domains and dual processors, Windows XP is a stable and fast graphical user interface operating system that provides
the security and reliability needed in business settings. Some basic benefits of Windows XP Professional include:

 Secure networking
 Enhanced real-time processing
 High-speed performance
 Multimedia and Web browsing capabilities
 Connectivity with PCs, Servers, PLCs, and other devices

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List of Features

The PC100 Series comes in a variety of configurations, and has a whole host of features that make it the ideal open-platform
Panel PC for every application:

 Two Ethernet ports for networking or Internet
 USB Ports
 Serial ports for RS232, RS422 or RS485
 Built-in 512 MB RAM
 80 GB Hard Disk Space
 Intel® Celeron® M processor
 High-brightness, high-contrast touchscreens
 CompactFlash™ port
 Audio in/out
 Preloaded with Windows XP
 Anodized aluminum enclosure with electrogalvanized steel chassis
 Sealed front panels

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Chapter 1 - Installation Instructions

Before You Begin

Please read the following for proper handling of your new Panel PC.

Unpacking the Unit

Carefully unpack the Panel PC. Please read any instructions or cautions that appear on the shipping container.
Check all material in the container against the enclosed packing list. Maple Systems, Inc. will not accept
responsibility for shortages against the packing list unless notified within 30 days. The equipment and its
accessories were inspected and tested by Maple Systems before shipment; all of the equipment should be in good
working order. Examine the equipment carefully; if any shipping damage is evident, notify the carrier immediately.
You are responsible for claim negotiations with the carrier. Save the shipping container and packing material in
case the equipment needs to be stored, returned to Maple Systems, or transported for any reason.

Managing Electrostatic Discharge

It is best NOT to remove the rear enclosure of the Panel PC. When the rear part of the enclosure is removed, the
circuitry inside is exposed to possible damage by electrostatic discharge during handling. Minimize the possibility
of electrostatic discharge by:

 Discharging personal static by grounding yourself prior to handling the computer
 Handling the computer at a static-free grounded workstation

 Connecting the frame ground ( ) connector of the computer to a clean earth ground
 Placing the computer in an anti-static bag during transport

CE Compliance

The PC100 Series Panel PCs have been tested to conform to European CE requirements per Council Directive
89/336/EEC. The European Union created these requirements to ensure conformity among products traded in those
countries. Specifically, the PC100 Series Panel PCs meet or exceed the noise emissions and immunity requirements
as set forth in the EN50081 (Emissions) and EN50082 (Immunity) standards. These products are designed to
withstand electrical noise in harsh industrial environments. They also conform to requirements that limit electrical
emissions; however, this does not guarantee that the products will be totally immune from possible malfunction in
cases where severe electrical noise occurs. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you follow the guidelines
outlined in this chapter for proper wire routing and grounding to insure the proper operation of the PC100 Series
Panel PC.

NEMA Rating

The PC100 Series Panel PCs are rated for NEMA 4 (indoor). This means that when the Panel PC is properly
mounted to a panel or other enclosure, the front enclosure of the Panel PC will provide protection to the inside of
the panel from splashing water, windblown dust, or hose-directed water. The Panel PC must be installed according
to the instructions in this chapter to be properly sealed.

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