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»The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence Options»Settings»General directs you to
pull down the Options menu, select the Settings item, and select General
from the last dialog box.
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This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.When this symbol is marked on a
product, refer to the Safety section of Appendix A, Specifications, for
information about precautions to take.
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take precautions to avoid electrical shock.
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as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
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or value that you must supply.
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keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.
For more TPC-2206/TPC-2212 specifications, refer to Appendix A,
Specifications.
If you need to clean the unit, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that
the unit is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
Caution There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If one of the following situations arises, have service personnel check the
equipment:
•The power cord or plug is damaged.
•Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
•The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
•The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user manual.
•The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
•The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage
temperature may go below –20 °C (–4 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). Doing
so could damage the equipment. The equipment should be in a controlled
environment.
The sound pressure level at the operator’s position according to
IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).
Caution The protection this equipment provides may be impaired if it is used in a manner
not described in this manual.
Setup
Follow these steps to set up the TPC-2206/TPC-2212:
1.Unpack the TPC-2206/TPC-2212. Be sure your kit includes the
following items:
If any items are missing or damaged, contact National Instruments.
Caution Be sure system power is off before plugging in or pulling out the CompactFlash
card.
2.Verify that the CompactFlash card containing Windows Embedded or
another operating system is installed in the unit.
3.Connect the power connector to an 18–32 VDC power line. Be sure to
connect the positive, negative, and ground lines as shown in
Figure 2-1. The power lines can be from either a power adapter or
in-house power source.
Figure 2-1. Power Connector
4.Connect the power connector to the power receptor on the
TPC-2206/TPC-2212. The power receptor pin assignment is shown in
Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. Power Receptor and Pin Assignment
5.The system turns on immediately after you apply power.
The TPC-2206/TPC-2212 touchscreen should be correctly calibrated and
ready to use when you power on the system. However, if the calibration is
not correct or you want to choose custom calibration options, refer to
Appendix D, Touchscreen Configuration.
Panel Mounting
Follow these steps to mount the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 in a panel:
1.Be sure the adhesive waterproof gasket on the front bezel is in position.
2.Install the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 in the panel opening. (Refer to
Appendix A, Specifications, for cutout dimensions.)
3.Hook the clamps included in the accessory pack to the holes around the
four sides of the bezel. Be sure to remove the protective inserts in the
panel mounting holes.
4.Insert the screws included in the accessory pack into the clamps. To
fasten the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 to the panel, tighten the screws so they
push against the mounting panel.
Note The mounting panel thickness should be less than 6 mm (0.236 in.).
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for information technology equipment:
•IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
•UL 60950-1, CSA 60950-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for
information technology equipment:
•EN 55024 (CISPR 24); Immunity
•EN 55022 (CISPR 22); Class A Emissions
•EN 55011 (CISPR 11); Class A Emissions
•AS/NZS CISPR 11; Class A Emissions
•AS/NZS CISPR 22; Class A Emissions
•FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A Emissions
•ICES-003: Class A Emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in
commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia
and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in
heavy-industrial locations.
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LCD lamp(s) in this monitor contain mercury. Dispose or recycle according
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disposal, consult
Cleaning
If you need to clean the unit, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that
the unit is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
The TPC-2206/TPC-2212 COM2 serial port is adjustable. You can set it to
RS422 or RS485, and it has auto data flow control capability. In other
words, the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 can automatically detect the data flow
direction at this port when two-wired RS485 communication is activated.
You must configure the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 COM ports in the BIOS.
The following figure and table show the COM2 pinout and settings.
PINRS-422RS-485
1TX–D–
2TX+D+
3RX+—
4RX–—
5GNDGND
COM2 Port Mode
You must configure the TPC-2206/TPC-2212 COM2 mode in the BIOS.
Before performing the following steps, connect a USB keyboard to the
TPC-2206/TPC-2212.
1.Power on the TPC-2206/2212.
2.While the unit is booting, but prior to the Windows splash screen, press
<Del> to enter the BIOS setup.
3.In the BIOS, select Integrated Peripherals.
4.Under Serial Port 2 Mode, select either RS-422 or RS-485.
The TPC-2206/TPC-2212 supports the Windows XP Embedded platform
(commonly abbreviated XPe), which is a componentized version of the
Windows XP Professional edition.
EWF and FBWF
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) provides an upper filter in the storage device
driver stack that redirects disk write operations to volatile (RAM) or
nonvolatile (disk) storage. EWF protects a volume from write access and
offers the following benefits:
•Write-protects one or more partitions on your system.
•Enables read-only media, such as CD-ROM or flash, to boot and run.
•Prolongs the lifespan of write-sensitive storage, such as
CompactFlash.
C
File Based Write Filter (FBWF) also redirects disk write operations to
volatile (RAM) or nonvolatile (disk) storage. Where EWF protects entire
volumes from writes, FBWF protects only individual files and directories.
Although FBWF is not as robust as EWF, because EWF protects entire
volumes, it is very useful when you need to write to specific files and have
those changes persist between reboots.
You can enable and disable EWF and FBWF only between reboots.
To disable/enable EWF/FBWF, go to Start»All Programs»Utilities and
select the EWF tab. The default setting is disabled for both.
When EWF is enabled, the
In this mode, any changes on the C: partition (including modifications to
files or the registry) are redirected to memory. Thus, these changes are
discarded in the next system startup. You can enable this mode manually
after finishing all system changes such as installing your applications or
adjusting system settings.
Hibernate Once, Resume Many (HORM) enables users to create a single
hibernation file and boot to that file repeatedly. Using HORM, you can boot
to a known state each time the system is powered on. HORM works only
when EWF is enabled on all system partitions. HORM does not work with
FBWF. Depending on the system state, HORM can reduce boot times.
To enable HORM, you first must enable EWF as described in the EWF and
FBWF section. Once enabled, return to the EWF utility at Start»All
Programs»Utilities»EWF. Select the HORM tab and select HORM. This
hibernates the system and creates the hibernation file. After you perform
this step, all subsequent reboots resume from that hibernation file.
Note You can programmatically control EWF, FBWF, and HORM using VIs included
with the LabVIEW 2010 or later Touch Panel Module.
Drivers
The TPC-2206/TPC-2212 is configured with all necessary drivers installed.
If you need to reinstall any drivers, they are on the HMI Resources CD,
which is included in the kit. They are also on the TPC-2206/TPC-2212
This appendix explains how to configure the TPC-2206/TPC-2212
touchscreen using the PenMount Control Panel.
To calibrate the TPC-2206/TPC-2212, go to Start»All Programs»
PenMount Windows Universal Driver»Utility»PenMount Control
Panel. Select PenMount 6000 RS232 under Select a device to configure
and click Configure. Here you can select either Standard Calibration or
Advanced Calibration. Follow the onscreen instructions for either choice.
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