Omron NSA12-TX01S, NSA15-TX01S, NSA12-TX01B-E, NSA15-TX01B-E, NSA12-TX01S-E User Manual

Cat. No. V233-E1-05

Cat. No. Z264-E1-06A Smart Sensor ZFX-C USER´S MANUAL

NSA-Series

Industrial PC

USER´S MANUAL

NSA-Series Industrial PC

NSA12/15-TX01B
NSA12/15-TX01S
NSA12/15-TX01B-E
NSA12/15-TX01S-E

NSA15-TX01B-01E
NSA15-TX01S-01E

User's Manual

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Introduction

The NSA-series Industrial PC is an industrial, panel-mountable computer
equipped with a Celeron

 M Processor and featuring a touch panel and display.

Be sure to read and understand the functions and performance specifications in
this manual prior to using it, and operate it as described herein.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for t he following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).

· Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities

· Personnel in charge of designing FA systems

· Personnel in charge of m anaging FA systems and facilities

Notice

This manual provides information for connecting and setting up an NSA-series
Industrial PC. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use it, and keep
the manual close at hand for reference during operation.

 OMRON, 2006

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, o

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by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission o

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OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is con-

stantly striving to improve its high-

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uality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change withou

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notice. Every precaution h as been taken in the preparatio n of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibilit

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for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
this publication.

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Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.

Warranty and Limitations of Liability

WARRANTY

OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY.

In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on
which liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON'S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS
WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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Application Considerations

SUITABILITY FOR USE

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products.

At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying
ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the
uses listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or

uses not described in this manual.

• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical

equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR

PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS

OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any
consequence thereof.

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Disclaimers

CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be changed
without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key
specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any
time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and
does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must
correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and
Limitations of Liability.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Safety Precautions

Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings

The following precautionary indications and symbols are used in this manual to aid
in the safe usage of the NSA-series Industrial PC. These precautions contain
important safety information. Be sure to observe them carefully.
The indications and symbols used herein, and their meanings, are as listed below.

! WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there ma y be
severe property damage.

! Caution

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

Precautions for Safe Use

Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, for the safe use of this product.

Precautions for Correct Use

Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, to prevent operating failure or
malfunction of this product, or to prevent adverse effects on the performance or
functions of this product.

Note

Notes within the text of this manual indicate safety-related points and information
that are equivalent in importance to those included in the Precautions for Safe Use
sections.

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WARNING Failure to read and un derst and t he inf ormat ion pr ovide d in this manua l may result in per -

sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be s ure you understand the information prov ided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

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Symbols

Electrical Shock Caution

Indicates possibility of electric shock under
specific conditions.

General Prohibi t i on
Indicates non-specific general prohibitions.

Disassembly Prohibition

Indicates prohibitions when there is a possibilit y
of injury, such as from electric shock, as the
result of disassembly.

Mandatory Action

Indicates a mandatory action with the specific
contents indicated in the circle and described in
the text.

General Caution

Indicates non-specific general cautions,
warnings, and dangers.

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WARNING

Be sure to observe all warning instructions while using this product.

Do not scratch the power supply connection cable.
Do not scratch or f orcef ully bend t he power supply connection cable. Doing so
may damage the cable and may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Do not disassemble, cut, modify, or burn the product, and do not touch internal
parts while the power is ON. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not splash with water.

• Do not use the product in a location where it might be splashed with water, or in

any location near water. W ater contacting electrical components may cause
electric shock, ground fault, or short-circuiting, which may result in fire.

• If a beverage or ot her liquid is spilled ont o the product, turn OFF the power

immediately, and remov e all connect ors from the power supply input terminal
block.

Do not touch the power supply input terminals with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock or other injury.

If smoke or an abnormal odor or sound is generated, turn OFF the power
immediately, and disconnect the power supply input connector.
Using the product in this condition may cause short-circuiting, which may result in
fire or electric shock.
If the product is knocked over or is subject to a strong impact, turn OFF the power
immediately, and disconnect the power supply input connector.
Using the product in this condition may cause short-circuiting, which may result in
fire or electric shock.
Ground the product.
A functional terminal is provided for grounding. I f t he product is not grounded and
a ground fault occurs, it may result in fire or electric shoc k.

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Caution

Hold the connector housing when disconnecting the power connection cable.
Hold the connector housing, rather than the cable, when disconnecting the cable.
Pulling the cable may break wires inside , which may result in heating or fire.

Observe all relevant standards and environmental conditions.
Observe all standards for power supply voltage, frequency, capacity, et c. Using the
product under conditions not prescribed by these standards ma y cause elect ric shock
or fire.

Do not place objects on top of the product.
Do not place objects on top of the product or press on the product. Doing so ma y
damage the product and result in injury.

Do not place objects near the ventilation holes.
Do not place objects near the ventilation holes , or b lock the holes in any wa y. Doing so
may cause the product to malfunction.

Do not tip the product over or strike it with anything.
Do not subject the product to vibration or impacts , particularly when the power is ON.
If the product is subjected to impacts by being dropped or st ruck, it may fail to operate
correctly.

Do not use or store the product in the following locations.
Using or storing the product in any of the follo wing locations may cause electric shock,
fire, or malfunction.

• Locations that are unstable or subject to vibration

• Locations subject to static electricity

• Locations subject to dust or high humidity

• Locations subject to direct sunlight

• Locations subject to flames or heat accumulation

• Locations subject to exposure to chemicals

• Locations close to heating or cooling equipment

• Locations subject to water seepage

• Locations subject to ground faults

Do not use the product near a radio, television, or cordless telephone . Doing so may
cause electrical noise to enter the product or the radio, television, or cordless
telephone, preventing correct operation.

Do not allow condensation to form on or in the product.
Installing the product in a location with high humidity, or installing the product indoors
soon after bringing it in from the outdoor cold may cause condensation to form on or
in the product, and using the product in this condition ma y cause malfunction.

Dispose of the product and batteries correctly.
The product contains lithium batteries. Dispose of the product and batteries according
to local ordinances as they apply. Have qualif ied specialists properly dispose of used
batteries as industrial waste.

Provide sufficient working space.
Prior to moving the product or replacing components, ensure that there is suff icient
room and no interfering obstacles.

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Turn OFF the power supply before doing any work on the product.
Do not touch the product case or the heat dissipation panel on the rear surface of the
case while the power supply is turned ON because they become v ery hot.
Also, turn OFF the pow er and w ait for the product to cool down before doing any
maintenance work on the product.
When turning OFF the power supply, either turn OFF the external input power supply
or disconnect the power supply input connector.

The NSA-series Industrial PC must be installed within a control panel.
Use a control panel that meets or exceeds Type 1 enclosure standards.

Maintain appropriate environmental conditions.
Use the NSA-series Industrial PC in an environment with a pollution degree of 2 or
better.

Do not connect the NSA-series Industrial PC directly to a commercial power supply.
Supply power through an isolation transformer with a capacity of 200 VA max.

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Precautions for Safe Use

Observe the following precaut ions when using t he NSA-series Indust rial PC.

1. When unpacking the product, check caref ully for any e xternal scratches or
other damage. Also, shake the product gently and check for any abnormal
sound.

2. The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.0 mm thick.

3. Tighten the Mounting Brackets ev enly t o a t orque of bet ween 0.5 and 0.6 N·m
to maintain water and dust resistance. Make sure the panel is not dirty or
warped and that it is strong enough to hold the product.

4. Do not let metal particles enter the product when preparing the panel.

5. Do not connect an AC power supply to t he power terminals.

6. Do not perform a dielectric volt age t e st .

7. Use a DC power supply with reinf orced insulation and minimal voltage
fluctuation.
Rated power supply voltage: 24 VDC (Allowable range: 20.4 to 27.6 VDC),

Capacity: 80 W min. for NSA12-TX01, 100 W min. for NSA15-TX01

8. Connect to the power supply terminal block using a t wist ed-pair cable with
stranded copper wire between AWG16 and A WG12 wit h a r ated temper at ure of
75

°C. Tight en t he t erminal screws to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m (5 to 7 lb·in). Be

sure the screws are properly tightened.

9. Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables.

10.Always tighten the connector screws after connecting communications cables.

11.The maximum tensile load f or cables is 30 N. Do not apply loads greater than
this.

12.Confirm the safety of the system before turning ON or OFF the power supply.

13.Always reset the po w er supply after changing switch settings.

14.Do not perform the following operations while the Memory Card is being
accessed:

· Turning OFF the power supply to the NSA-series Industrial PC.

· Removing the Memory Card

Always follow the specified procedure when removing the Memory Card.

15.Do not press the touch swit ch wit h a force greater than 30 N.

16.Do not accidentally press touch swit ch when the backlight is not lit or when the
display does not appear. Confirm the safety of the system before pressing
touch panels.

17.Do not attempt to disassemble , repair, or modify the product in any way.

18.Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise
subjected to excessiv e shock, as this may cause the bat t ery fluid to leak.

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19. Dispose of the product and batteries according to local ordinances as they
apply. Have qualif ied specialist s properly dispose of used batt eries as industrial
waste.

20.Do not connect a USB connector to any device that is not applicable.

21.Before connecting a USB connector to a device, make sure that t he device is
free of damage.

22.When mounting the Battery, be sure to use the correct Battery and mount it
correctly.

23.The backlight in the NSA-series Industrial PC contains mercury. Do not dispose
of the NSA-series Industrial PC together with other waste to be sent t o a
disposal site. Dispose of the NSA-series Industrial PC according to local
ordinances as they apply.

24.Use a PCI Board that complies with the EMC Directive. I f a PCI Board that
does not comply with the EMC Directive is used, there are certain measures
that the user must tak e.

25.Use only a CF Card that has the CE Marking.

26.Thoroughly test any application programs created by users or third-party
vendors to confirm that they operate properly before actually using them with
the product.

27.OMRON cannot assume any r esponsibility for programs created by any party
other than OMRON, nor for the results of using such programs .

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Precautions for Correct Use

Install the NSA-series Industrial PC correctly, as described in this manual.

 Do not install the Unit in the following places:

· Locations subject to se vere temperature changes

· Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range given in the
specifications

· Locations subject to condensation as the result of high humidity.

· Locations subject to splashing chemicals

· Locations subject to splashing oil

· Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gas

· Locations subject to se vere vibration or shock

· Locations directly subject to wind or rain outdoors

· Locations subject to strong ultr aviolet light

 Take sufficient shielding measures when installing systems in the following

locations:

· Locations subject to se vere static electricity or noise from other de vices

· Locations subject to strong electro fields or magnetic fields

· Locations close to power supply lines

· Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity

 Warnings and Precautions

 LCD Panel Precautions

· There may be inconsistencies in the brightness of the LCD panel depending
on what is displayed and the contrast setting. This is not a malfunction.

· There may be small spots on the display. This is not a malfunction.

· The display color may appear to change if the display is viewed outside the
viewing angle. This is a basic characteristic of LCDs.

· There may be an afterimage if the same image is displayed for an extended
period of time.

 Windows XP Embedded

· Windows XP Embedded is an OS designed f or embedded use. Some
application programs that operat e on t he Windows XP Professional OS may
not operate on the Windows XP Embedded OS of an NSA-series Industrial
PC.

· Windows components cannot be added and deleted b y using t he menu
command under Add or Remove Programs from the Control Panel.

· The Windows Updates for Windows XP Professional cannot be inst alled.

· The service packs for Windows XP Professional cannot be installed.

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Revision History

A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the cat alog number on the front
cover of the manual.

Revision Code

V233-E1-05

Cat. No.

Revision code Date Revision content

01 January 2006 Original production
02 September 2006 Added information on the NSA12-TX01S(-E) Toolbar Model

and 15-inch Models NSA15-TX01B(- E ) and
NSA15-TX01S(-E).

• Added descriptions of the RAS Utility functions.

• Added precautions.

03 January 2007 Page 1-3: Changed capacity and service life specifications.

Page Appendix-23: Changed the writing lifetime from
300,000 cycles to 100,000 cycles.

04 February 2008 • Added NSA15-TX01B-01E and NSA15-TX01S-01E.

• Added starting and exiting BIOS setup.

• Added troubleshooting and acces sory list.

• Deleted the Timer Start function

• Corrected errors and added information including

Appendix 6.

05 May 2008 Page 4-12: Adding information on Shutdown OS and

Reboot OS Buttons at bottom of page.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

The NSA-series Industrial PC is shipped together with a number of accessories.
When opening the package, mak e sure t hat all of the parts shown below are
included and in good condition.
In the ev ent t hat any of these parts is missing or damaged, contact the sales
representative from whom you purchased the product.

Main Body Mounting Brackets (8)

OS (Operating System) License
Instruction Sheet
DVD (for recovery)

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Section 1 Overview and Specifications

Section 2 Nomenclature

Section 3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC and

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Section 4 RAS Functions

Section 5 Maintenance

Appendix

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Appendix

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Table of Contents

Introduction...................................................................................................................v

Intended Audience ...............................................................................................................v

Notice ...............................................................................................................................v

Safety Precautions........................................................................................................x

Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings ...................................................................x

Precautions for Safe Use............................................................................................xv

Precautions for Correct Use......................................................................................xvii

Revision History....................................................................................................... xviii

Checking the Contents of the Package......................................................................xix

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... xxii

Section 1 Overview and Specifications

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

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

1-1-2 Features............................................................................................................. 1-2

1-2 Specifications.................................................................................................1-4

1-2-1 Ratings and Specifications ................................................................................ 1-4

1-2-2 General Specifications.......................................................................................1-5

1-2-3 Dimensions and Extern al Appear a nce ..............................................................1-8

Section 2 Nomenclature

2-1 Nomenclature.................................................................................................2-2

2-1-1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-2

2-1-2 Rear Panel......................................................................................................... 2-2

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces................................................................................. 2-3

Section 3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral

Devices

3-1 Basic Operating Procedures.......................................................................... 3-2

3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch......................................... 3-4

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC .......................................................... 3-9

3-3-1 Environment....................................................................................................... 3-9

3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC in a Control Panel.............................. 3-10

3-3-3 Connecting the Power Supply ......................................................................... 3-11

3-3-4 Connecting the Groundin g Wire ...................................................................... 3-12

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3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption ...............3-14

3-4-1 Operation......................................................................................................... 3-14

3-4-2 Operating Sequence for the External Power Supply....................................... 3-15

3-4-3 Installation Procedure...................................................................................... 3-16

3-4-4 Removal Procedure......................................................................................... 3-17

3-5 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display ........................................................3-18

3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel ............................................................................ 3-18

Section 4 RAS Functions

4-1 RAS Function Details .....................................................................................4-2

4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OMRON Industrial PCs? .................................... 4-2

4-1-2 Monitoring and Auto-recovery ........................................................................... 4-2

4-1-3 Logging Function and Log Analysis Function.................................................... 4-4

4-1-4 Architecture........................................................................................................ 4-4

4-2 Special RAS Board Functions ........................................................................4-5

4-2-1 Special RAS Board Functions ........................................................................... 4-5

4-2-2 Setting Procedure.............................................................................................. 4-5

4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions ..........................................................................4-7

4-3-1 Standard PC RAS Data ..................................................................................... 4-7

4-3-2 Unique RAS Functions ...................................................................................... 4-7

4-3-3 Setting Procedure.............................................................................................. 4-9

4-4 RAS Utility Functions....................................................................................4-10

4-4-1 RAS Utility Functions.......................................................................................4-10

4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function.......................................................... 4-10

4-4-3 Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor....................... 4-13

4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find)............................................................................ 4-14

Section 5 Maintenance

5-1 Maintenance...................................................................................................5-2

5-1-1 Data Backup...................................................................................................... 5-2

5-1-2 Spare Units........................................................................................................ 5-2

5-1-3 Backlights (LCD Module)................................................................................... 5-2

5-1-4 Batteries............................................................................................................. 5-3

5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting .................................................................................5-5

5-2-1 Cleaning............................................................................................................. 5-5

5-2-2 Inspecting .......................................................................................................... 5-5

5-3 Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................5-7

5-3-1 Remedies for Problems ..................................................................................... 5-7

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Appendix

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup ............................................................................... Appendix-2

Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu............................................................... Appendix-2

Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration................................................................. Appendix-3

Appendix 1-3 BIOS Setup Menu Keys ............................................................Appendix-3

Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration ................................................................... Appendix-4

Appendix 1-5 Main Menu................................................................................. Appendix-5

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ Appendix-8

Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu................................................................................ Appendix-15

Appendix 1-8 Security Menu ......................................................................... Appendix-17

Appendix 1-9 Power Menu ............................................................................Appendix-18

Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu............................................................................... Appendix-19

Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu................................................................................. Appendix-20

Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter...............................................Appendix-21

Appendix 2-1About the EWF Function.............................................................. Appendix-21

Appendix 2-2 Confirming the Operating State of the EWF Function................ Appendix-21

Appendix 2-3 Enabling the EWF Function........................................................ Appendix-22

Appendix 2-4 Updating Data on the DOM When the EWF Function

Is Enabled................................................................................... Appendix-22

Appendix 2-5 Disabling the EWF Function....................................................... Appendix-23

Appendix 2-6 Precautions................................................................................. Appendix-23

Appendix 2-7 Reference ................................................................................... Appendix-24

Appendix 3 Precautions for Changing Factory Settings for

Windows XP Embedded...........................................................Appendix-25

Appendix 4 Connecting an NE1S-Series CPU Unit ....................................Appendix-26

Appendix 5 Accessories .............................................................................Appendix-28

Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory...............................................................Appendix-29

Appendix 6-1 Setting and Deleting the Paging File.......................................... Appendix-29

Section 1

Overview and Specifications

1-1 Overview

1-1-1 Overview

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Overview and Specifications

1-1 Overview

1-1-1 Overview

The NSA-series Industrial PC is a panel-mountable computer equipped with a
Celeron

 M Processor and featuring a touch panel (input), display (output), and

RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) f unctions.

1-1-2 Features

■ High-speed CPU and Chipset with Integrated Graphic Core

The NSA-series Industrial PC is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Celeron M Processor
that has a built-in 512-Kbyte L2 cache. It also features a chipset wit h an integrated
graphic core that produces sharp images and vivid, realistic graphics. The
NSA-series Industrial PC maintains optimal performance through distributed
processing that makes efficient and balanced use of both the graphics and system
memory.

■ High-performance Display

The XGA color LCD featured in the NSA-series Industrial PC is a high-contrast,
high-resolution TFT display.

■ Thin Profile

Even when the display section is included, an NSA-series Industrial PC (NSA12
models) has a thin profile with a thickness of only 100 mm.

■ Waterproof Construction

The front panel is rated the equivalent of IP65 for waterproofing.

■ Network Functions

Network connection is quick and easy because each NSA-series Industrial PC
comes with a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet Connector as standard
equipment.

■ DiskOnModule (DOM) Storage Drive

The vibration and shock resistance of the NSA-series Industrial PC is greatly
improved because it features a DOM storage drive that uses non-volatile flash
memory in place of a conventional hard disk drive.

■ Built-in Expandability

Two PCI Board slots have been installed to facilitate system expansion. Two
serial ports and two USB ports are also provided as standard equipment.

■ Touch Panel for Pointing Device Use

The NSA-series Industrial PC uses an analog touch panel to allow highly intricate
operations.

■ RAS Functions

In addition to standard PC RAS functions, the NSA-series Industrial PC is
provided with other unique RAS functions as standard equipment for even greater
system reliability.

■ Fanless Design

A fanless air-cooled design was devised for the NSA-series Industrial PC to
eliminate concerns about cooling fan failure.

■ High Reliability

The diskless, fanless design and unique RAS functions ensure high reliability for
systems in which the NSA-series Industrial PC is used.

1-1 Overview

1-1-2 Features

1-3

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Overview and Specifications

■ Windows XP Embedded

Windows XP Embedded is an OS for embedded use. This OS includes an
Enhanced Write Filter for better r eliability. Refer to Appendix 2 Using the
Enhanced Write Filter for more information.

1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 Ratings and Specifications

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1

Overview and Specifications

1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 Ratings and Specifications

Item Specifications

OS Preinstalled Windows XP Embedded
Processor 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor

Type DiskOnModule (flash memory)
Capacity 2 or 4 Gbytes (See notes 6 and 7.)

Storage
device

Service life (write cycles)

100,000 cycles to the same sector

Main memory 512-Mbyte or 1-GB DDR-SDRAM (No-ECC) ( See note 8.)

Memory

Cache memory 512 Kbyte Level 2 cache memory (built into the CPU)
Type TFT color LCD
Size NSA12: 12.1 inches, NSA15: 15.0 inches
Resolution 1024 x 768 dots
Contrast 300 cd/m2 (typical) (See note 1.)
Viewing angle 130° left to right, 90° up and down

Display panel

Colors displayed 262,144
Type

Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps
NSA12 models: 2 lamps, NSA15 models: 4 lamps

Contrast adjustment Three-level software adjustment . (See note 2.)
Backlight not lit detection

The software reads the lamp burnout detection si gnal from the
inverter. (See note 3.)

Backlight

Service l ife 50,000 hours min. (See note 4.)
Type Analog resistive type
Effective input area NSA12: 247 mm x 185.5 mm, NSA15: 305 mm x 229 mm

Touch panel

Operating service life

10,000,000 operations (with non-stop key stroking using fingers to
input)

100,000 characters (with non-stop character entry using a stylus to

input)
Keyboard PS/2 keyboard with 6-pin Mini DI N connector
Mouse PS/2 mouse with 6-pin Mini DI N connector

Serial ports

2 ports conforming to EIA RS-232C for 9-pin D-SUB female connectors

Pin No. 6 output: +5 V (250 mA max.)
Ethernet One 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX por t for an RJ45 connector
USB ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports for USB-type A connector s

Interface

Memory Card Type I CF Card, 1 slot

Expansion slots PCI expansion bus, 2 slots

External input port 3-pin connector port for the UPS power interr uption signal Special RAS

board

Status LED indicators 4 (RUN/BATLOW/ERR/DIAG)
Special RAS board

functions

Monitoring Function (alive, startup, and shutdown monitors),

Action on Errors Function (forced shutdown and forced reboot),

External Power Supply Monitor, Motherboard/LCD Operating

Time Measurement, and Log Functions.

RAS
functions

Motherboard RAS
functions

Standard PC RAS info, post error logging, post error retry, CMOS

data recovery

POWER indicator Yes (green)
Service life 50,000 hours at 40°C (See note 5.)

Motherboard 5 years at 25°C (NSA-BAT01)

Battery life

RAS board 5 year s at 25°C (NSA-BAT01)

Note 1: This cont rast value is strictly a reference value at maximum cont rast.
2: The contrast cannot be adjusted significantly.

3: It is not the service life, but rather lamp failure due to hardware problems such as a brok en

wire that is detected. Backlight not lit detection means both backlight lamps have burnt out.

4: The s ervice life is a guideline for maximum contrast at room temperature with normal

humidity and is provided strictl y for reference. I t varies significantly with the ambient
temperature. The service life will be shorter under extreme (high or low) temperature
conditions and fall s off sharply particularly under l ow-temperature conditi ons.

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1-2-2 General Specifications

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5: The s ervice life is a guideline that is provided strictly for reference. It varies with f actors

such as the inst allation location and oper ating conditions.

6: The file system is formatted in advance with NTFS. Both C and D drives have been

created as partitions. The D drive is used by the OS and RAS Utility to store the event

logs.
7: NSA15- TX01B/S-01E only: 4 GB
8: NSA15- TX01B/S-01E only: 1 GB

1-2-2 General Specifications

Item Specifications

Rated supply voltage 24 V DC
Allowable supply voltage range 20. 0 V DC to 27.6 V DC (24 V DC±15%)
Power consumption NSA12: 80 W max., NSA15: 100 W max.
Ambient operating temperature 0 to 50°C (See notes 1 and 2.)
Ambient storage temperature −10 to 60°C (See note 2.)
Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% with no condensation ( See note 2.)
Ambient storage humidity 10% to 85% with no condensation ( See note 2.)

Operating atmosphere

Must be free of corrosive gases.

Must be fairly dust free.
Noise resistance Conforms to IEC6100-4-4, power supply line: 2 kV
Vibration resistance (in

operation)

Conforms to JIS C0041, 0.05-mm amplitude at 10 to 55 Hz for 50 min each

in the X, Y, and Z dir ections
Shock resistance (in operation)

Conforms to JIS C0041, 196 m/s

2

three times each in t he X, Y, and Z

directions
Dimensions (excluding

protrusions)

NSA12: 322 mm x 264 mm x 100 mm (W x H x D)

NSA15: 384 mm x 312 mm x 108 mm (W x H x D)
Weight NSA12: 5 kg max., NSA15: 7 kg max.
Degree of protection Front panel: IP65 or the equivalent (display side only) (See note 3.)

Note 1: The maximum surrounding air temperature rating is 50°C. The ambient operating

temperature may be restricted as described below depending on whether a PCI Board
is installed, the type of Board installed, and the mounting angle of the Unit.

 Note 1-1: No PCI Board or One of Following Expansion Boards Installed

• 3G8F7-CLK21-V1 Controller Link Board (hereafter CLK Board)

• CS1PC-PCI01-DRM SYSMAC CS1 Board (hereafter CS1 Board)

(1) The ambient operating temperature is 0 to 25°C when the installation angle is greater than

0° and less than 15° off horizontal (excluding the memory card).

(2) The ambient operating temperature is 0 to 30°C when the installation angle is greater than

15° and less than 45° off horizontal (excluding the memory card).

(3) The ambient operating temperature is 0 to 40°C when the installation angle is greater than

45° and less than 75° off horizontal (excluding the memory card).

(4) The ambient operating temperature is 0 to 50°C when the installation angle is greater than

75° and less than 90° off horizontal (excluding the memory card).

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1-2-2 General Specifications

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 Note 1-2: PCI Board Other Than a CLK Board or a CS1 Board Installed

The internal temperature of the PCI Board will rise 10°C at slot 1 and 15°C at slot 2. This may
place the ambient operating temperature at the high end of the range given in *1-1 above.
Therefore, set the ambient operating temperature according to the ambient operating
temperature of the PCI Board that is installed. Check prior to actual use to make sure the PCI
Board will operate properly at the selected ambient operating temperature.

Example: If a PCI Board with an ambient operating temperature of 0 to 45°C will be installed in

slot 1 with the Unit installed at angle greater than 45° and less than 75° off horizontal,
then the ambient operating temperature selected should be 0 to 35°C because of the
10°C rise in the internal temperature of the Board at slot 1.

0°

90°

Installation angle

LCD display side

 Note 1-3: Ambient Operating Temperature

The ambient operating temperature is the temperature at a point 50 mm from the center of
the back of the Unit, and it includes the heat generated by the Unit itself.

50 mm

LCD
side

Back of the Unit

Ambient temperature
measuring point

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1-2-2 General Specifications

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■ Note 2: Use the temperature and humidity ranges in the following diagram.

 Note 3: The Unit may not operate properly in locations subjected to oil splashes for extended

periods of time.

1-2 Specifications

1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance

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1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance

Section 2
Nomenclature

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-1 Front Panel

2-2

2

Nomenclature

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-1 Front Panel

POWER Indi cator

Green lamp is lit when the power is ON.

Display Area

The entir e display area is a t o uch panel and
input devic e .

2-1-2 Rear Panel

Side Cover

Remove the Cover to install a PCI
Board or to set the DIP switch.

PCI Board Connector

Use this Connector to install a PCI
Board.

View with Side
Cover removed

Side Cover Fasteni ng Sc r ews

Loosen these three screws to remove the Side Cover.

Functional Ground Te rmi nal

This terminal prevents noise-induced

malfunctions.

UPS Power Interrupt Si gnal Conn ec t or

This connector is used for the power interrupt signal from the UPS.

DIAG Indicator

This indicator is disabled during normal operation and enabled

only during RAS Board self-diagnosis.

ERR Indicato

r

The red lamp is lit when a RAS failure occurs.

RUN Indicator

The red lamp is flashing while the RAS Board is operating.

BATLOW Indicator

The red lamp is lit when the RAS Board backup battery is exhausted.

RAS Board

Use this Board to monitor the
status of the Unit.

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces

2-3

2

Nomenclature

COM Port 1 Connector

A 9-pin RS-232C connector

.

Keyboard Connecto

r

A PS/2 keyboard connector.

Mouse Connector

A PS/2 mouse connector

.

COM Port 2 Connector

A 9-pin RS-232C connector.

Ethernet Connector

An Ethernet cable connector. It is an 8-pin 10 BASE-T/100
BASE-TX modular plug.

Memory Card Connector

A connector for using a CF Card .

Memory Card Cover

A cover to prevent the CF Card from falling out.

USB Port 0 Connecto

r

A USB type A connector.

USB Port 1 Connector

A USB type A connector.

PCI Board Slot 1
PCI Board Slot 2

Power Supply Input

The power supply input terminal.

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces

■ USB Connector (USB Ports 0 and 1)

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: Standard USB type A Connector

Pin No. Signal

1 V

BUS

2 D−
3 D+
4 GND

■ RS-232C Connector (COM Ports 1 and 2)

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: 9-pin male D-SUB Connector (See note.)

Pin No. Signal

1 CD Carrier Detect
2 RD Receive
3 TD Send
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

Note: Use an SAE screw (4-40UNC) for the connector on

the NSA-series Industrial PC.

1 2 3 4

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces

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Nomenclature

■ Ethernet Connector

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: RJ45

Pin No. Signal

1 TD+ Tw isted pair send +
2 TD− Twisted pair send −
3 RD+ Twisted pair receive +
4 NC Not used
5 NC Not used
6 RD− Twisted pair receive −
7 NC Not used

100Mbps LINK Indicator

The green lamp is lit for 100-Mbps connection.

TX/RX AC T In d i c ator

The orange lamp is lit when
sending or receiving via Ethernet.

8 NC Not used

Note

Confirm the safety of the system before turning the power ON or OFF.

■ PS/2 Keyboard Connector

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: 6-pin female Mini-DIN Connector

Pin No. Signal

1 DATA Keyboard data
2 NC Not used
3 GND Signal ground
4 +5V +5 V output
5 CLK Keyboard clock
6 NC Not used

Note: Connect the keyboard directly to t his connector.

■ PS/2 Mouse Connector

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: 6-pin female Mini-DIN Connector

Pin No. Signal

1 DATA Mouse data
2 NC Not used
3 GND Signal ground
4 +5V +5 V output
5 CLK Mouse clock
6 NC Not used

Note: Connect the mouse directly to this connector.

■ UPS Power Interrupt Signal Connector

NSA-series Industrial PC connector: S3B-PH-K-S (J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.)

Pin No. Signal

1 ACFAIL
2 NC
3 COM
Note: Set the ACFAIL input voltage to 24 V±10%.

1 2 3

6

34

5

1 2

6

34

5

1 2

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces

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2

Nomenclature

 Equivalent Input Circuit

The NSA-series Industrial PC can read a power interrupt detection signal from the
UPS by supplying power after an open condition occurs between the input
connector terminals or by creating an open condition between the input connector
terminals after power is supplied.

COM

24 VDC (10 mA max.)

Input connector

Pin 1

Pin 3

NSA

UPS

Note

•

Never use a chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents, such as benzene or
thinner, to clean the NSA-series Industrial PC.

• Input may fail if the touch panel is pressed continually at high speed. Confirm

each input before moving on to the next entry.

• If the same image is left on the screen for an extended period of time, that

image will be burned into the screen permanently. Use the burn-in prevention
function or periodically change the screen to prevent permanent damage to the
screen.

• The entire system may shut down depending on how the power is turned ON

or OFF. Follow the correct procedure for turning the power ON or OFF.

2-1 Nomenclature

2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces

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Nomenclature

Section 3
Installing the NSA-

series Industrial PC
and Connecting
Peripheral Devices

3-1 Basic Operating Procedures

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3-1 Basic Operating Procedures

This section describes the basic steps for operating the NSA-series Industrial PC.

 Step 1 Install a PCI Board and set the DIP switch (using a PCI Board

and Special RAS Board monitoring functions).

In the following situations, remove the side cover and install the PCI Board or set
the DIP switch first before you install the NSA-series Industrial PC in an operating
panel.

• To install and use a PCI Board.

• To enable the RAS Board’s special Action on Error monitoring function

(forced shutdown or forced reboot)

• To set the ACFAIL signal input met hod f or t he ext ernal input port (UPS

power interrupt signal connector) to “Normally supplies 24 V; Open at
PWR-FAIL.”

Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch.

Step 1-1 Remove the side cover.

↓

Step 1-2 Set the DIP Switch.

↓

Step 1-3 Install the PCI Board.

↓

Step 1-4 Reattach the side cover.

↓

 Step 2 Install the NSA-series Industrial PC and wire it to the operating

panel.

Refer to 3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industri al PC in a Control Panel.

↓

 Step 3 Make PS/2 port connections.

If a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse will be used, connect these devices bef or e you
turn ON the NSA-series Industrial PC.
Note: Connect the keyboard and mouse directly without inserting a signal selector

or other device.

↓

 Step 4 Turn ON the 24-VDC external power supply.

Connect a 24-VDC power supply.
Note: Never connect an AC power supply. Otherwise, the NSA-series Industr ial

PC will be damaged.
Refer to 3-3-3 Connecting the Power Supply.
Refer to 3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire.

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Note

• The startup and shutdown monitoring functions available from the special RAS

Board enable operating system monitoring to determine whether or not the OS
started up a specified amount of time after the power was turned ON or a
specified amount of time after the system shutdown.

• The C: and D: drives are defined in the NSA-series Industrial PC. When a

Memory Card is being used, use a drive letter other than C: or D:.

↓

 Step 5 Make non-PS/2 port connections and insert card.

A memory card (CF Card) can be inserted and USB, RS-232C, or Ethernet
connections can be made after the power is turned ON.

↓

 Step 6 Adjust the touch panel and display.

Adjust (calibrate) the touch panel positioning as needed.

• Touch panel positioning adjustment (calibration): The pre-inst alled

universal pointer device driver (UPDD) program is used to calibrate the
touch panel.

Refer to 3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel.

↓

 Step 7 Start up the application.

3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch

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3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting

the DIP Switch

Follow the steps below to install a PCI Board or to change the default set ting of
the DIP switch.

 Removing the Side Cover

Note

Be sure to turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external input power
supply) before you remove the side cover and set the DIP switch.

1. Turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external input power

supply) and loosen the three screws securing the side cover.

Side cover
fastening scr e ws

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2. Remove the side cover.

 Setting the DIP Switch

Set the DIP switch only to enable the RAS Board’s special Action on Error
monitoring function or to set the ACFAIL signal input method for the external input
port (UPS power interrupt signal connector) to “Normally supplies 24 V; Open at
PWR-FAIL.”

• Setting the DIP Switch

RAS Function Settings (Hardware Settings)

Pin

No.

Function

1 Not used (Default setting: OFF)
2 Not used (Default setting: OFF)
3

Not used (Default setting: OFF)

4 Not used (Default setting: OFF)

5

Specifies the method for using the external input port (UPS power
interrupt signal connector).
ON: Used for UPS connection.
OFF: Use as general input port (default setting).

6

Specifies the ACFAIL signal input method for the external input port (UPS
power interrupt signal connector). (See note.)
ON: Normally supplies 24 V; Open at PWR-FAIL.
OFF: Normally open; supplies 24 V at PWR-FAIL. (Recommended/default

setting.)
7 Always OFF
8 Enables and disables the Action on Error operation of the special RAS

Board monitoring functions (alive, startup, and shutdown monitoring).
ON: Disables operation when there is an error.
OFF: Enables operation when there is an error (default setting).

Note: Select the appropriate input method for the system you are using.

3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch

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 Installing a PCI Board

1. Remove the single screw shown in the figure below to detach the metal plate
cover for the PCI slot.

Metal plate cover for the
PCI slot

Screw

Motherboard
batter

y

RAS board
battery

2. Insert the PCI Board into the PCI Board mounting connector.

PCI Board

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3. Secure the PCI Board with the screw that was removed from the metal plat e
cover in step 2.

Screw

 Reattaching the Side Cover

Reattach the side cover and tighten the three screws that were loosened in step 1
to remove the cover.

Note

• Use a PCI Board that complies with the EMC Directive. If a PCI Board that does not

comply with the EMC Directive is used, there are certain measures that the user
must take.

• Be sure to turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external power

supply) before you remove the side cover and install or remove a PCI Board.

• Refer to the following diagram for mountable board sizes.

• Check the PCI Board that will be used to make sure it operates properly prior to

actual operation.

• The maximum power available at the two PCI Board slots is 5 VDC/2.1 A and

3.3 VDC/1.0 A, respectively.

• There may be ambient operating temperature restrictions depending on the PCI

Board that is used. Make sure the Board is operating within the stipulated
temperature range.

3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch

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 Reference Diagram for PCI Board Size

106.68 mm max.

174.63 mm
max.

 Dimensional Reference Diagram with PCI Board Mounted

Motherboard
battery

RAS board
battery

Note

Be sure to check the PCI Board in the actual equipment to make sure it will operate
properly after it is installed.

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC

3-3-1 Environment

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3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial

PC

3-3-1 Environment

Observe the following points for panel mounting and other NSA-series Industrial PC
installations.

Note

Do not install the Unit in the following places:

• Locations subject to severe temperature changes

• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the

specifications

• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in humidity

• Locations subject to exposure to chemicals and other harsh substances.

• Locations subject to intense exposure to oil

• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases

• Locations subject to shock or vibration

• Outdoor locations subject directly to wind and rain

• Locations subject to intense ultraviolet rays

Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in the
following locations:

• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields

• Locations close to power supplies

• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity

Note

When unpacking the product, check carefully for any external scratches or other
damage. Also, shake the product gently and check for any abnormal sound.

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC

3-3-2 Inst alling t he NSA-series I ndust rial PC in a Control Panel

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3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industr i a l PC i n a Contr ol Panel

The NSA-series Industrial PC is normally mounted in a panel. Follow the steps
below to mount the Unit.

1. Cut the mounting hole out from the panel.
Panel thickness: 1.6 to 4.0 mm

2. Insert the NSA-series Industrial PC into the hole from the front of the panel.

3. Use the Mounting Brackets provided to secure the NSA-series Industrial PC in
the panel. Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to the specified torque.
Failure to do so may cause the front sheet to buckle.

Tightening torque: 0.5 to 0.6 N·m

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC

3-3-3 Connecting the Power Supply

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Note

• The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.0 mm thick.

• Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N·m to

maintain water and dust resistance. Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped and
that it is strong enough to hold the product.

• Do not let metal particles enter the product when preparing the panel.

3-3-3 Connecting the Power Supply

Connect a 24 V DC power supply to the power terminals on the NSA-series
Industrial PC.

Note

• Do not connect an AC power supply to the power terminals.

• Do not perform a dielectric voltage test.

• Use a DC power supply with minimal fluctuation range

• Use an isolating source. Be sure to connect a DC power supply with reinforced

insulation to the NSA-series Industrial PC. The DC output side power supply should
not be grounded on one end.

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC

3-3-4 Connecting the G r ounding Wire

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 Power Supply

The following specifications are requirements for power supplies that can be
connected to the NSA-series Industrial PC. Select a power supply that sat isf ies
the capacity requirement.

Item Value

Supply voltage 24 V DC
Allowable power supply voltage range 20.4 to 27.6 V DC (24 V DC±15%)
Power supply capacity NSA12: 80 W min, NSA15: 100 W min.

Breaker

24 V DC power supply

 Connecting Parts

Note

Connect to the power supply terminal block using a twisted-pair cable with stranded
copper wire between AWG16 and AWG12, with a rated temperature of 75

°C. Tighten

the terminal screws to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m (5 to 7 lb·in). Be sure the screws are
properly tightened.

Prepare the connection wires as shown in the figure below. Make sure the bare
wires are twisted tightly together.

3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire

The NSA-series Industrial PC has a functional grounding terminal ( ). Make sure
the terminal is properly grounded to prevent the Unit from malfunctioning due to
electrical noise.

Functional
grounding
terminal

Attach a crimp terminal for an M4 screw to the grounding wire.

3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC

3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire

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Note

• Do not install the NSA-series Industrial PC in the same panel as a noise-

generating device like a motor or inverter.

• Make sure the NSA-series Industrial PC is properly grounded to prevent the

Unit from malfunctioning due to electrical noise.

8 mm max.

3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption

3-4-1 Operation

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3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and

Procedure after Power Interruption

Make sure that the power supply connected to the NSA-series Industrial PC
satisfies the following specifications for NSA-series Industrial PC start up and
power interruption.

3-4-1 Operation

 Starting the Operating System

If the external 24 V DC input voltage is turned OFF, t he NSA-series Industrial PC
operating system will start up when the rated input volt age is supplied to the NSA­series Industrial PC. The input voltage must remain OFF for at least 10 s before it
is turned back ON. (OFF/ON interval: 10 s min.)

 Shutting Down the Operating System

The NSA-series Industrial PC shuts down the operating system when it receives a
shutdown request from a software application, or when the user executes a
shutdown operation. When the shutdown is completed, the NSA-series Industr ial
PC will turn OFF all DC outputs except the 5-Vs auxiliary power supply.

 Power Interruptions

If the 24 V DC input voltage from the external power supply is interrupted, all
NSA-series Industrial PC power supplies, including the 5-Vs auxiliary power
supply, will turn OFF. If th is occur s dur ing any oper ation, including shutdown, that
operation may not be successfully completed. Be sure to turn OFF the external
24 V DC input voltage after the shut down is completed. The NSA-series Industrial
PC does not have UPS or other recovery functions for power outages or power
interruptions. These functions will have to be provided exter nally ( on t he syst em
side).

3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption

3-4-2 Operating Sequence for the External Power Supply

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3-4-2 Operating Sequence for the External Power Supply

The following diagram shows the power supply control sequence under normal
operating conditions.

NSA starts up

OS shutdown ends

NSA operating

NSA starts up

Input voltage
held OFF for at
least 10 s.

Do not turn OFF the input
voltage while the NSA i s
operating.

External input

NSA built-in power suppl

y

(excluding the 5-Vs auxiliar

y

power supply)

NSA

OS shutdown begins

10 s min.

Note

• If the external input voltage is interrupted, it must remain OFF for at least 10 s

before it is turned back ON. (OFF/ON interval: 10 s min.)

• If the external input voltage is interrupted during any operation, including

shutdown, that operation may not be successfully completed. Shut down the
NSA-series Industrial PC and turn OFF the external 24 V DC input voltage.
The NSA-series Industrial PC does not have UPS or other recovery functions
for power outages or power interruptions. These functions will have to be
provided externally (on the system side).

• Make sure that the power supply connected to the NSA-series Industrial PC

satisfies the following specifications for NSA-series Industrial PC startup and
power outages.

• The entire system may shut down depending on how the power is turned ON

or OFF. Follow the correct procedure for turning the power ON and OFF.

3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption

3-4-3 Installation Procedure

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3-4-3 Installation Procedure

Follow the steps below to mount the memory card to the connector at the bott om
of the NSA-series Industrial PC.

Protrusion

Back of

Memory Card

Notch

Enlarged Memory Card Diagram

Insert the Memory Card with the backside facing up.
The backside is the side with the notches and
protrusion.

Notch

Protrusion

Side View

1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the memory card cover, rotate the cover up to the

Install/Remove position, and secure the cover in place.

2. Push the memory card in firmly as far as it will go. The Eject Button will pop out

when the memory card is secured in place.

3. Loosen the thumbscrew on the memory card cover, rotate the cover down to

the Installed position, and secure the cover in place.

Eject Button

Rear

Install/Remove

Installed

3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption

3-4-4 Removal Procedure

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3-4-4 Removal Procedure

1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the memory card cover, rotate the cover up to the

Install/Remove position, and secure the cover in place.

2. Press the Eject Button. Use your middle finger to press the Eject Button and

place your index finger in front of the memory card to keep it from popping out
and falling on the floor.

Note

• Use only a CF Card that has the CE Marking.

• Thoroughly test the memory card that will be used to confirm that it operates

properly before actually using it with the product. Some memory cards may not
be compatible. Also, use a memory card with an ambient operating
temperature range between –5 and 85

°C.

3-5 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display

3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel

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3-5 Adjusting the Touch Panel and

Display

3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel

This section describes the procedure for calibrating the touch panel.

1. Calibrate the touch panel whenever it deviates markedly from its coordinate.
Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse or a USB keyboard and mouse to the
NSA-series Industrial PC before calibrating the touch panel. Make sure the
keyboard and mouse are properly connected.

Note

Shut down the NSA-series Industrial PC operating system and turn OFF the NSA-series
Industrial PC before you connect the PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

2. Start up the NSA-series Industrial PC and select Start – Programs – UPDD –
Settings from the bottom left corner of the screen to launch the settings
program.

3. Click the Calibration Tab on the Pointer Device Properties Menu, then click
the Calibrate Button.

Calibrate Button

Make sure the EEPROM
Calibration box is selected.

Settings

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4. The calibration screen will appear. Touch the tip of the arrow on the touch panel

screen. When that calibration point is entered, an arr ow will appear in another
location. Touch the tip of the each arrow that appears.

Touch the tip of the arrow to input a calibration point.

5. After all the calibration points have been entered, the Check calibration dialog

box will appear. A message will be displayed prompting you to save the
calibration data. If there were no problems with the calibration points, press the
OK Button or the Enter Key on the keyboard. If there was a problem with a
calibration point, do not touch anything for 10 seconds. The calibration data will
be discarded and will not be saved.

Note

The touch panel may deviate from its coordinates over time. We recommend that you re­calibrate the touch panel whenever that occurs.

Note

The calibration data is stored on the EEPROM in the NSA-series Industrial PC. If the
EEPROM calibration box is not checked, the calibration data will be stored in Windows.

OK Button

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Section 4
RAS Functions

4-1 RAS Function Details

4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OM RO N I ndustrial PCs?

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4-1 RAS Function Details

NSA-series Industrial PCs are equipped with standard PC RAS functions and
other unique RAS functions that can be used to construct highly reliable systems.

4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OMRON Industrial PCs?

RAS functions have important roles in various business scenes using industrial
PCs, where high reliability of a PC is required, as well as advanced features and
high performance. The OMRON RAS Solution is a comprehensive capabilit y to
constantly monitor the system status and send information on any detected error
to users and the system. RAS functions can shutdown and/or enable the system
to recover safely.
An OMRON Industrial PC embedded with a specific RAS Board can great ly
enhance reliability through a RAS system that combines RAS Middleware and a
RAS Utility. The RAS system in an OMRON I ndust r ial PC pr ovides main the
following functions:

• A Monitoring Function is provided to constantly monitor the hardware and

software of the industrial PC and provide the user failure notificat ion when an
error is detected or a failure occurs.

• An Auto-recovery Function forcefully shuts down the system when a failure

occurs to prevent further faults and reboot the system for recovery.

• A Logging Function saves events in operating the industrial PC (such as power

supply ON/OFF events, OS startup/shutdown events, et c. ), syst em status when
a failure occurs, and conditions of the motherboard (i.e., the temperature and
power supply) in RAS Board memory backed up by a battery.

• The Log Analysis Function analyzes the cause and/or tendency of failures using

large amounts of log data saved in memory.

4-1-2 Monitoring and Auto-recovery

Monitoring Functions

The RAS functions enable users to monitor operation status and detect failures.
The Industrial PC provides the following monitoring functions.

• Startup Monitoring: Provides notification of f ailures t hat occur while starting

(i.e., from turning ON the power supply until startup has been completed).

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4-1-2 Monitoring and Auto-recovery

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• Alive Monitoring: Provides notification of fa ilures t hat occur while t he OS is

running (i.e., from startup to shutdown).

• Shutdown Monitoring: Provides notification of f ailures that occur while shutt ing

down or rebooting.

• External Power Supply Undervoltage/Int er r upt ion Monitoring: Detects

abnormal power interruptions for the external power supply.

• Temperature Monitoring: Detects abnormal temperatures in the Motherboard.

• Voltage Monitoring: Detects abnormal power supply voltages in the

Motherboard.

• Cumulative Operating Time Monitoring: Detects excessive cumulative

operating time.

• RAS Board Monitoring: Detects errors in the RAS Board.

• LCD Monitoring: Detects error s in the LCD.

Action on Error (Forced Shutdown/Forced Reboot)

This function can enable systems to recover to improve the operation rate or
terminate the system to prevent further faults after detecting a failure.
OMRON Industrial PCs with RAS funct ions have t he f ollowing capabilities:

• Rebooting the system automatically when the operating system freezes,

• Starting the system and restoring operation automatically after the Motherboard

stops because of a failure, such as overheating due to runaway operation,

• Repeating reboot attempts automatically until the system is successfully

activated, if the system hangs up at startup, and

• Forcefully terminating the system automatically when the system takes too

much time to shut down.

Failure Notification

The Failure Notification function reports a failure when the failure occurs or after
the system recovers from the error. It notifies the user of a f ailure wit h a pop-up
message that allows the user to immediately identify the situation without fail.

• The user is notified of power failure that causes shutdown of the system.

• When the system goes down due to some failure, this function notifies the user

of the nature of the failure and the status of the I ndustrial PC after the system
recovers from the error.

• The user is immediately notified of any abnormal temperature or voltage in the

Motherboard.

• The user is notified that LCD Backlight lifetime is nearing its limit.

Status Monitor

The industrial PC’s operating status can be monitored fr om t he RAS Ut ility. The
following RAS information can be monitored:

• Motherboard temperatures (CPU temperature and chipset temperature),

• Motherboard voltages (2.5 V, Vccp, VTR, 5 V, 12 V, HVCC, 1.5 V, and 1.8 V

values),

• Cumulative operating times (motherboard/LCD and RAS Board),

• RAS system settings,

• LCD operating status,

• RAS Board operating status,

• Number of errors that have occurred, and

• Failure status.

4-1 RAS Function Details

4-1-3 Logging Function and Log Analysis Function

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4-1-3 Logging Function and Log Analysis Function

The system keeps a log of operational events as well as of the status of the
Industrial PC (temperature, voltage, etc.) in memory. The logs are saved in t he
RAS Board memory even if the Industrial PC cannot start due to a f ailure, so t he
user can analyze the log based on the information stored in the RAS memory in
order to identify the cause of the failur e. The RAS Utility includes Filter and Find
functions to analyze logs. These functions allow the user to analyze the logs more
effectively by specifying events in a particular period or classifying events in
categories.
The RAS Utility allows the user to import/export log files. The user may export log
files to save logs to a file on a regular basis. The user may also import log files to
compare and analyze past logs with logs currently in the memory or to conduct log
analysis on another OMRON Industrial PC.

4-1-4 Architecture

An OMRON Industrial PC’s RAS system funct ions are achieved wit h t he RAS
Board, RAS Middleware (RAS Service), and RAS Utility.

RAS Board: This is expansion hardware used to monitor failures that occur in the
software/hardware of an OMRON Industria l PC. The RAS Board can restart the
system to recover normal operation when it detects a failure. Additionally, it saves
power supply ON/OFF status, OS startup/shutdown stat us, and logs of various
failures in the memory backed-up by a battery. This enables the user to analyze
the conditions when failures occur and identify trends.

RAS Middleware: This software operates as part of Windows services. It
communicates with the RAS Board to allow the detection of failures in t he
operating system. It also serves as an interf ace between the RAS Utility and RAS
Board.

RAS Utility: This is a resident application that is automatically activated when
Windows starts. When the RAS Utility detects a failure in the RAS Board, it
provides notification of the failure through a pop-up message that immediately
identifies the failure situation. The RAS Utilit y also pr ovides f unct ions t o analyze
logs that are saved in the RAS Board memory, allowing efficient analysis of the
conditions when failures occur and trends. Additionally, the RAS Utility allows the
OMRON Industrial PC’s RAS functions to be set flexibly, including the RAS Board
settings.

RAS Utility

RAS Middleware (RAS Service)

OS (Windows XP Embedded)

Software

Hardware

Motherboard

LCD

Memory

RAS Board

• Shows a dialog to report errors

• Log Analysis

• Configuring RAS System

• Hardware Monitoring

• Software Monitoring

• Recovery

(Power OFF/Reset)

RAS Utility periodically
reads the status of RAS
Board/Motherboard

RAS Board periodically
communicates with the RAS
Middleware to monitor the OS
to see if it is operating.

Monitoring results are
stored in the memory.

4-2 Special RAS Board Functions

4-2-1 Special RAS Board Functions

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4-2 Special RAS Board Functions

The following RAS functions are available when an NSA-series Industrial PC RAS
Board is installed.

4-2-1 Special RAS Board Functions

Function Description

Alive monitoring Provides notification of failures that occur while the OS is running (i.e.,

from startup to shutdown). The RAS Board periodically communicates
with the RAS Middleware on the Motherboard to monitor the OS
status.

Startup monitoring Provides notification of failures that occur while starting (i.e., from

turning ON the power supply until startup has been completed).
Monitors startup after the power supply is turned ON to see if startup
is completed within the set time.

Shutdown monitoring Provides notification of failures that occur while shutting down or

rebooting. Monitors shutdown after a command to shut down the OS

has been given to see if shutdown is completed within the set time.
Action on error
(forced shutdown or
forced reboot)

Recover processing will be automatically performed when there is

notification of a failure. If a forced shutdown is specified, the power

supply to the Industrial PC will be turned OFF. If a forced reboot is

specified, the power supply to the Industrial PC will be turned OFF

and then back on to reboot.
External power
supply monitor

Monitors the external power supply for abnormal power interruptions.

Motherboard/LCD
operating time
measurement

Measures the operating time of the Motherboard and LCD backlight.

Log function Enables saving and reading log data.

4-2-2 Setting Procedure

The NSA-series Industrial PC DIP switch must be set to enable t he special RAS
Board functions.

 Setting the DIP Switch

Set the correct DIP switch settings for the operat ing environment bef ore you use
the NSA-series Industrial PC for the first time. Remove the side cover to set t he
DIP switch. Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch for
details on removing the side cover.

4-2 Special RAS Board Functions

4-2-2 Setting Procedure

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 Setting the DIP Switch

RAS Function Settings (Hardware Settings)

Pin
No.

Function

1 Not used (Default setting: OFF)
2 Not used (Default setting: OFF)
3

Not used (Default setting: OFF)

4 Not used (Default setting: OFF)

5

Specifies the method for using the external input port (UPS power interrupt signal
connector).
ON: Use for UPS connection.
OFF:

Use as general input port (default setting).

6

Specifies the ACFAIL signal input method for the external input port (UPS power
interrupt signal connector). (See note.)
ON: Normally supplies 24 V; Open at PWR-FAIL.
OFF: Normally open; supplies 24 V at PWR-FAIL. (Recommended/default setting.)

7 Always OFF

8

Enables and disables the Action on Error operation of the special RAS Board
monitoring functions (alive, startup, and shutdown monitoring).
ON: Disables operation when there is an error.
OFF: Enables operation when there is an error (default setting).

Note: Select the appropriate input method for the system you are using.

Note

Be sure to turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external input power
supply) prior to removing the side cover and setting the DIP switch.

4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions

4-3-1 Standard PC RAS Data

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4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions

The NSA-series Industrial PC can read standard PC RAS data (voltage,
temperature, fan rpm). It also has additional unique RAS functions, such as POST
error logging, POST error retry, and CMOS data recovery.

4-3-1 Standard PC RAS Data

The NSA-series Industrial PC can read the following standard PC RAS data.

No. Monitored

hardware data

Description

1

CPU temperature
sensor

Temperature data read via the SMBus interface
(hardware monitor interface). (Not converted to degrees
centigrade)

2

No. of fan rotations
(See note.)

Fan rpm (2 fans) and the fan log (per fan) read via the
SMBus interface (hardware monitor interface). (Not
converted to rotations per minute)

3 Board voltage

V oltages read via the SMBus interface (hardware monitor
interface). The following voltages can be read.
HVCC (3.3 V)
V12 (+12 V)
V5 (+5 V)
VTR (3.3 V)
V25 (+2.5 V)
Vccp
V18 (+1.8 V)
V15 (+1.5 V)
(Not converted to voltage)

4 POST error logs

BIOS startup log data (approximately 40 bytes for the 10
most recent errors) read from specified CMOS
addresses in the chipset.

Note: The NSA-series Industrial PC does not have a fan.

Note

Although the NSA-series Industrial PC will read RAS data from the super I/O chip
(SMSC LPC47M192) and the chipset (Intel 855GME+Intel 6300ESB) on the
motherboard, it does not do conversions, such as converting to degrees of
temperature. Refer to respective datasheets for data processing (data conversion)
details.

4-3-2 Unique RAS Functions

 POST Error Log

When POST errors occur, the 4-byte POST error code, time, month, and date for
up to 32 errors are logged as individual POST error records. These records can
be read from the BIOS setup menu.
Error data can be retained indefinitely without relying on the internal battery for
backup because POST error logs are saved in the motherboard EEPROM . This
also means that error data can only be deleted from the BIOS setup menu.
Note: After 32 errors, t he m o st recent error will overwrite the oldest er r o r .
Individual error records cannot be deleted. If you delet e one er r or r e cord , t hey will
all be deleted.

4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions

4-3-2 Unique RAS Functions

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 POST Error Retry Function

 Normal Mode

The message Press the F1 Key to Resume, Press the F2 Key to Setup will be
displayed on the screen to abort the startup.

 Retry Mode

The message Press < F1> to Resume, <F2> to Setup will be displayed on the
screen for the amount of time specified at the timer setting. When that t ime has
elapsed, the system will attempt to re st ar t and the process will repeat up to the
number of times specified in the retry counter setting. There are three options f or
the next operation after the specified number of retries is exceeded: st art up, st op,
or power OFF.

Function Setting Description

Retry Counter 1 to 15 Sets the number of retries.
Timer

1, 3, 5, 10, or
15

Sets the amount of time until the next retry.

Auto Resume

Enabled
Disabled

Enables or disables whether to ignore the error
when the number of retries is exceeded and
resume startup.

Power Off

Enabled
Disabled

Enables or disables power OFF when Auto
Resume is disabled.

 Auto Mode

The message Press < F1> to Resume, <F2> to Setup will be displayed on the

screen for the amount of time specified at the timer. Any errors will be ignored and

startup will resume.

Function Setting Operation

Timer

1, 3, 5, 10, or
15

Sets the amount of time until the next retry when
an error occurs.

 NVRAM Function

The motherboard has a chipset with a 256-byte CMOS (banks 1 and 2) and a

512-byte EEPROM (bank 3) for CMOS expansion. Banks 1 and 2 must be backed

up by the internal battery and are used to store BIOS settings. Bank 3 does not

have to be backed up by the internal battery and is used to store backup BIOS

settings and POST error logs.

Bank Size Placement Occupied Size Application

Bank-1 128 bytes

CMOS in
Chipset

128 bytes BIOS
88 bytes BIOS

Bank-2 128 bytes

CMOS in
Chipset

40 bytes Reserved
256 bytes CMOS backup area
128 bytes POST error log storage area

Bank-3 512 bytes EEPROM

128 bytes Reserved

The EEPROM can only be initialized from the BIOS setup menu.

Function Setting Description

Clear EEPROM Press Enter

Press the Enter Key to delete all data from the EEPROM
(0 clear).

Note: Use with caution because initializing will also clear POST error log data.

4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions

4-3-3 Setting Procedure

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 CMOS Data Recovery Function

BIOS can save BIOS settings to the CMOS and can restore those settings fr om
the CMOS.

Function Setting Description

Backup
CMOS

Press Enter

Press the Enter Key to save the current BIOS settings.
The message In progress, please wait will be displayed
while the settings are being saved.

Restore
CMOS

Press Enter

Press the Enter Key to restore the last saved BIOS
settings. The message In progress, please wait will be
displayed while the settings are being restored.

Note: Clock data cannot be saved or restored.

4-3-3 Setting Procedure

 BIOS Settings

The POST error retry, NVRAM, and CMOS data recovery functions can be set
from the BIOS setting screen.

4-4 RAS Utility Functions

4-4-1 RAS Utility Functions

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4-4 RAS Utility Functions

The RAS Utility software helps the user make t he m os t of all of the RAS functions.

The RAS Utility is a resident application that is started automatically, and has the

following RAS functions.

4-4-1 RAS Utility Functions

Item Function

Failure Notification The Failure Notification function reports a failure when the failure

occurs or after system recovery. It notifies the user of a failure with a
pop-up message.

Status Monitor This function lists the industrial PC’s hardware and software status,

which is read periodically.

Log Analysis The causes of failures and failure trends can be analyzed efficiently

based on the log data stored in the RAS Board.

RAS Settings This function can be used to set the Industrial PC’s RAS settings,

including the RAS Board’s settings.

4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notificati on Function

The following procedure enables the Failure Notification Function.

1. The following window will be displayed just after the RAS Utility starts.
Click the RAS Utility Icon in the taskbar to display the pop-up menu and select Open to
open the window.

Click.

Select Open.

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4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function

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2. The following window will be displayed. Click the ON Button in the Failure Notification Area
to enable the Failure Notification Function.

The icon shows the status of the Failure Notification Function.

Failure Notification is enabled.

Failure Notification is disabled.

3. When Failure Notification is enabled, the following pop-up window will be displayed if a
failure occurs. The window will display details on the current f ailur e .

Note: For details on using this window, refe r t o t he RAS Utility’s Help function.

Failure Notification

Report

View More Detail
Button

Shutdown OS Button

Restart OS Button

Close this W i ndow
Button

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4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function

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 Clearing Failure detected Status

If the NSA is started when a failure is detected, the failure notification function will operate,
and the Failure-detected Notification Dialog Box will be displayed. The failure-detected status
must be cleared so that the Failure-detected Notification Window is not displayed at startup.

Click View more detail.

To clear the failure-detected status, select Action – Clear Failure-detected Mode from the
View more detail Dialog Box.

Select Clear Failure-detected Mode from the Action Menu.

 Changing the Settings of the Shutdown OS and Reboot OS Buttons in

the RAS Utility

Refer to C:\Program Files\OMRON\tools\Button Setting\Readme.html to enable or disable
these buttons.

4-4 RAS Utility Functions

4-4-3 Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor

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4-4-3 Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor

Detailed information can be displayed on the Industrial PC.

• RAS Board: This tab page shows information on the occurrence of failures and the RAS

Board’s operating status.

• Motherboard: This tab page shows the Motherboard’s voltage and temperature information.

Note: For details on using this window, refe r t o t he RAS Utility’s Help function.

4-4 RAS Utility Functions

4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find)

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4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Fi nd)

The RAS Utility obtains the log from the RAS Board and Motherboard. The log data can be
analyzed efficiently with the Filter and Find Functions.

• Filter

Displays a list of the log data that meet the filt er condit ions.

• Find

Focuses on the log data that meets the search conditions.

Note: For details on using this window, refe r t o t he RAS Utility’s Help function.

Note

To change the log date or time if incorrect, select Action – Date/Time Setting from the
RAS Utility Menu to make the setting.

Log List

Section 5
Maintenance

5-1 Maintenance

5-1-1 Data Backup

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Maintenance

5-1 Maintenance

Perform all maintenance work stipulated here to ensure optimum performance of
the NSA-series Industrial PC.

Do not disassemble, cut, modify, or burn the product, and do not touch
internal parts while the power is ON. Doing so may cause electric
shock or fire.

5-1-1 Data Backup

Always back up your data and keep the backup in a safe place because the
NSA-series Industrial PC may have to be sent out for repairs or replaced if a
malfunction should occur.

5-1-2 Spare Units

We recommend that you always keep spare Units on hand to get your system up
and running again as quickly as possible in case a malfunction should occur or the
screen becomes unreadable upon reaching the lifetime of the backlight.

5-1-3 Backlights (LCD Module)

The LCD module will have to be replaced if the contrast on the display declines
and the screen becomes difficult to read.

 Guidelines for Replacing the Backlight (LCD Module)

A period of 50,000 hours of operation at room temperature with normal humidity
can be used as a guideline for replacing the backlight.
The service life of the backlight can vary significantly with the ambient
temperature.
It is shortened by extremely high or low temperatures, falling off sharply under
low-temperature conditions. Request replacement of the backlight when the
brightness has dropped to half of the brightness when it was new.
Do not attempt to replace the LCD module yourself. Contact your OMRON
representative to replace the LCD module.

WARNING

5-1 Maintenance

5-1-4 Batteries

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5-1-4 Batteries

One lithium battery on the motherboard and another on the RAS board are used
to back up the calendar, clock, and log data. The service life of these batteries is
approximately five years in an operating environment maintained at 25

°C and is

shorter in environments with a higher ambient temperature. Replace the batteries
periodically depending on the operating environment.
Motherboard battery: NSA-BAT01
RAS board battery: NSA-BAT01

 Guidelines for Replacing Batteries

The guidelines for replacing lithium batteries are as follows:

• Five years have elapsed since a new battery was installed.

• The BATLOW indicator on the RAS Board is lit (the RAS Board battery

only).

Note

• Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to

excessive shock, as this may cause the battery fluid to leak.

• Make sure you have the correct type of battery and that you install it properly.

• Replace the battery yourself.

• Operation may not be normal if a battery other than the specified battery is used.

 Procedure for Replacing Batteries

 Changing the RAS Board Battery

1. Backup the maintenance status data held in the RAS board.
Refer to C:\Program Files\OMRON\tools\readme. ht ml f or the backup
procedure for maintenance status data on the RAS board.

2. Remove the side cover. (Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the
DIP Switch.)

3. Remove the RAS board battery from the clamps, and then unhook the
connectors.

4. Replace the battery, and then assemble the unit in the reverse order.

5. Register the maintenance status data in the RAS board.
Refer to C:\Program Files\OMRON\tools\readme. ht ml for the registration
procedure for maintenance status data in the RAS board.

5-1 Maintenance

5-1-4 Batteries

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Note

Maintenance status data will become corrupted when the RAS board battery is
replaced. The maintenance status data on the RAS board must be backed up and then
registered.

 Replacing the Motherboard Battery

1. Remove the side cover. (Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the
DIP Switch.)

2. Remove the motherboard battery from the clamps, and then unhook the
connectors.

3. Replace the battery, and then assemble the unit in the reverse order.

4. Initialize the BIOS settings, and then set t he t ime and dat e.

(1) Setting up the BIOS and Starting and Exiting the BIOS Menu

The following message will be displayed at the bottom of the window when t he
system power supply is turned ON.

• Logo Displayed

• Logo Not Displayed

Press <F2> to enter SETUP
Press the F2 Key while the message is displayed. The Setup Menu will start, and
the Main Setting Dialog Box will be displayed.

Note: The password must be entered if one has been set.

(2) Initializing BIOS Settings

Select Exit – Load Setup Defaults using the Arrow Key, and press the Enter Key.
The BIOS settings will be initialized.

(3) Setting the Date and Time

Using the Arrow Key, select Main – System Time or System Date to set the time
or date.

System Time HH:MM:SS Time s et ting
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Date setting

(4) Setting up BIOS and Exiting the BIOS Menu

Select Exit – Exit Saving Changes using the Arrow Key, and press the Enter Key.
The BIOS settings will be saved, and the menu will close (restart ) .

Note

• The BIOS will be unstable after the motherboard battery has been replaced. Be sure

to initialize BIOS and redo the settings.

• The system may not start (nothing will be displayed) after the motherboard battery

has been replaced. If this occurs, unhook the motherboard battery connector with the
device power supply OFF, and reconnect the battery after waiting 10 s.

5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting

5-2-1 Cleaning

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5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting

Clean and inspect the NSA-series Industrial PC regularly to ensure optimal
performance.

5-2-1 Cleaning

The display becomes difficult to read when it gets dirty. Be sure to clean it
regularly as described below.

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the display every day. Do not use excessive force
to clean a display that is very dirty because you may damage the front panel.
Instead, moisten the cloth first to remove the dirt.

• If wiping the display with a dry cloth fails to remove the dirt, moisten the cloth

with a highly diluted solution of mild detergent (2%) and then wring the cloth
well before using it to wipe off the display.

• Adhering rubber, vinyl, or tape t o the Unit for extended periods of time will

stain the NSA-series Industrial PC. Remove these items fr om t he Unit each
time you clean it.

Note

Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents, such as benzene or thinner, to
clean the product.

5-2-2 Inspecting

Inspect the NSA-series Industrial PC once or twice a year. Shorten the int erval

between inspections if the operating environment is extremely warm, moist , or

dusty.

 Inspection Items

Inspect the following items to make sure they are within acceptable levels

according to the judgment criteria. If the inspection results fall outside these levels,

improve the operating environment and re-tighten screws or take other measures

to bring the results back within the acceptable range.

Inspection item Inspection details Judgement criteria

Inspection

method

Supply voltage Power terminal voltage

fluctuation

Allowable voltage fluctuation
range (24 VDC±15%)

Circuit tester

Ambient temperature in the
operating panel and near the
LCD display

0 to 50°C (See 1-2-2.) Thermometer

Ambient humidity in the
operating panel and near the
LCD display

10% to 85% (See 1-2-2.) Hygrometer

Presence of dust No dust built up. Visual

Ambient operating
conditions

Presence of oil build up No specks of oil between the

front panel and the molded
plastic.

Visual

Mounting
conditions

Loose Mounting Brackets Tightened to the specified

torque

Torque
screwdriver

5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting

5-2-2 Inspecting

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Inspection item Inspection details Judgement criteria

Inspection

method

Cable connector status Connectors are fully inser ted,

locked in place, and show no
signs of loosenes s.

Phillips head
screwdriver

Loose screws on external
wiring

No looseness. Flat-blade

screwdriver
External c onnecting cable
status

No problems such as cuts or
cracks.

Visual, circuit

tester
Backlight contrast Sufficient contrast

Service life at room
temperature (25°C): Use
50,000 hours as a guideline.

Visual

Consumables

Batteries 5 years at room temperature

(25°C)

Replace every

5 years.

Note

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in any way.

• Dispose of the product and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply.

Have qualified specialists properly dispose of used batteries as industrial waste.

5-3 Troubleshooting Guide

5-3-1 Remedies for Problems

5-7

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Maintenance

5-3 Troubleshooting Guide

This section describes remedies for problems that may occur during operation of
the product. Refer to the following table if a problem occurs.

5-3-1 Remedies for Problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The PS/2 keyboard or PS/2
mouse is not working.

The PS/2 keyboard or PS/2
mouse was connected while the
OS was operating.

Always shut down the OS and
turn OFF the power supply t o
the product before connecting
the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2

mouse.
Entry on the t ouch panel is not
working.

The touch panel was repeatedly
pressed too quickl y.

Confirm each entry before

moving to the next entry.
The entry position on the touch
panel is misaligned.

Deterioration over time caused
misalignment.

Deterioration over time may

cause misalignment in the

coordinates compared to when

the touch panel was new. If this

occurs, recalibration is

recommended. Refer to 3-5-1

Calibrating the Touch Panel.
The PCI board does not fit. The PCI board is larger than the

specified size.

Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI

Board and Setting the DIP

Switch for information on t he

PCI boards that can be used.

The power supplied to the PCI
board is insufficient.

The power that can be supplied

for PCI boards is 2.1 A max. at

5 VDC and 1.0 A max. at

3.3 VDC for the two slots

combined. Check the PCI board

specifications.

The PCI board does not
operate.

The PCI board is not being used
in the proper ambient operati ng
temperature range.

There are restr ictions on the

ambient operating temperature

depending on the PCI board

used. Use the PCI board in the

proper ambient operating

temperature range.

The 24-VDC power is not being
supplied.

Check the power supply

connection wiring. Refer to 3-3-3

Connecting the Power Supply.

The power supply is not input.

The time between turning OFF
the external input voltage and
turning ON the power again is
too short.

The external input voltage must

be held OFF for 10 s min

between the time the external

input voltage is turned OFF and

the time the power is turned ON

again. (Wait at least 10 s before

turning the power supply ON

again.)
The OS does not operate. The start monitor time for the

RAS board is too short.

Disable the Startup Monitoring

Function of the RAS board. If it

cannot be disabled, turn ON DIP

switch pin 8 to disable the Action

on Errors Function. Refer to 3-2

Installing a PCI Boar d and

Setting the DIP Switch.

5-3 Troubleshooting Guide

5-3-1 Remedies for Problems

5-8

5

Maintenance

Problem Possible cause Remedy

A signal selector or other device
is being used with the PS/ 2
keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

Make the connections directly
without using a signal selector.

There is a Windows system
error.

Contact an OMRON sales
representative if the Windows
XP Embedded OS does not
operate properly.

Failure notification is di sabled. Enable failure not ification. Refer

to 4-4-2 Setting the Failure
Notification Function.

Failure notification is not given.

The DIP switch is set to disable
the Action on Errors Function.

Set the DIP switch to disable the
Action on Errors Function and
restart the device. Refer to 3-2

Installing a PCI Boar d and
Setting the DIP Switch.

The date or time of the RAS log
does not match the date or time
of the OS.

The date or time in the OS was
changed.

Set the time for RAS before
setting the time for the RAS
Utility. Refer to 4-4-4 Log Filter
(Filter and Find).

Insufficient memory The memory capacity is

insufficient.

Close unnecessary applications.
If memory is still insufficient
even after unnecessary
applications have been closed,
setup virtual memory. Refer to

Appendix 6 Using Virtual
Memory.

Appendix

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu

Appendix-2

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

This section describes the procedure for using the BIOS setup menu of the
NSA-series Industrial PC. The screens shown in this document are only examples
and may differ slightly from the actual screens depending on the product.

Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu

■ Starting Up and Exiting the BIOS Setup Menu

A message box like the one shown below will be displayed at the bottom of the
screen when the system power supply is turned ON.

Logo Displayed:

Logo Not Displayed:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP.

1. Press the F2 Key while the message box is displayed to launch the setup
menu.

2. The Main Setting Screen will be displayed.

Note: You must enter a password if one has been set.

3. Use the Down, Left, or Right Arrow Key to go to the next item and use the Enter
Key to select the item.

Note: Refer to Appendix 1-5 Main Menu for details on individual screens.

Select the Exit Screen to exit from the setup menu.
Note: Refer to Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu for details on exit options.

Note

The RAS Board’s startup monitoring is performed even during BIOS setup. Disable the
startup monitoring function when making the BIOS settings. If the startup monitoring
function cannot be disabled, turn ON pin 8 of the DIP switch to disable the Action on
Error function.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration

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Appendix 1-3 BIOS Setup Menu Keys

BIOS setup items can only be set from a keyboard. The following table lists the
keys that are available from the BIOS setup ut ilit y and what the keys mean.

Key Meaning

← → Switches menus.
↑ ↓ Selects the item that will be set.
/+ Increases or decreases a value.

Tab Moves to the next field.
Shift+Tab Moves to the previous field.
F1 Displays the General Help Window for BIOS setup.
F9 Loads the default configuration value.
F10 Saves the settings to CMOS and exits the BIOS setup utility.
ESC Moves to the Exit Menu or moves to the Main Menu from a

Submenu.

Enter Set s a value and moves to a submenu if one is available.

Menu Bar
Displays menu items .

Help Field
Explains the item that i s
currently selected.

Key List
Displays a brief description
of available keys.

Setting Field
Displays the items and settings available from
each menu. Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right
Arrow Keys to select an i t em. The item that is
currently selected will be highlighted in reverse.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration

Appendix-4

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration

The BIOS Menu lists the following selections. Submenus may be provided for
more specific settings.

Menu Description Reference

Main Sets the basic system configuration options. Appendix 1-5
Advanced Sets the Advanced Features available on your

system’s chipset.

Appendix 1-6

Intel Sets the ECC and video function options for the

chipset.

Appendix 1-7

Security Sets the user and supervisor passwords as well as the

backup and virus check options.

Appendix 1-8

Power Sets the operation that will be executed after a power

failure.

Appendix 1-9

Boot Sets the device star tup order. Appendix 1-10
Exit Exits the setup menu and saves, restores, or deletes

EEPROM settings.

Appendix 1-11

Main

IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE Channel 1 Slave
IDE Channel 2 Master
IDE Channel 3 Master

Advanced

I/O Device Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Post Error Logging
Post Error Process
Keyboard Features

Intel

MCH Control
Video Control

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-5 Main Menu

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Main Menu: Basic System Configuration Settings

Function Setting Description

System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system clock.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date.
IDE Channel 0
Master & Slave

Moves to submenu 1.

IDE Channel 1
Master & Slave

[None] Secondary IDE is not available.

IDE Channel 2 & 3
Master

Moves to submenu 2.

System Memory N/A Displays the capacity of the

conventional memory detected at
startup.

Extended Memory N/A Displays the capacity of the

extended memory detected at
startup.

Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values.

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Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-5 Main Menu

Appendix-6

Appendix

Appendix

(1) IDE Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu: IDE Settings

Function Setting Description

Type [Auto]

None
ATAPI Removable
CD-ROM
IDE Removable
Other ATAPI
User

Sets the type of device that is
connected to the system. Normally
select the Auto option.

Total Sectors N/A Displays the total number of sectors.
Maximum Capacity N/A Displays the total capac ity.
Multi-Sector Transfers
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected.)

[16 Sectors] Sets the number of sect ors sent per

block.

LBA Mode Control
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected.)

[Enabled] Enables the LBA mode.

32 Bit I/O [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables 32-bit data

transfers between the CPU and IDE.
Transfer Mode
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected.)

[FPIO 4/ DMA 2] Selects the method used to transfer

data between the hard disk and system

memory.

Ultra DMA Mode
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected.)

[Disabled] Set s the ultra DMA mode for

transferring data.

Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values.

The settings shown in the table above are values with an 80-Gbyte hard disk connected.

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Appendix 1-5 Main Menu

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(2) IDE Channel 2 & 3 Master Sub-Menu: IDE Settings

Function Setting Description

Type [Auto]

None
ATAPI Removable
CD-ROM
IDE Removable
Other ATAPI
User

Sets the type of device that is
connected to the system.

Multi-Sector Transfers
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected)

[Disabled] Sets the number of sectors sent per

block.

LBA Mode Control
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected)

[Disabled] Enables the LBA mode.

32 Bit I/O [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables 32-bit data

transfers between the CPU and IDE.
Transfer Mode
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected)

[Standard]

Selects the method used to transfer

data between the hard disk and system

memory.

Ultra DMA Mode
(Not available if the
Auto option is
selected)

[Disabled]

Sets the ultra DMA mode for

transferring data.

Note: The settings shown in the table are initial values.

The settings shown in the table above are values with a SATA hard disk connected.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

Appendix-8

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu: Chipset Expanded Function Settings

Function Setting Description

Installed O/S Other

Win2000
[WinXP]

Selects the operating system that is
installed on your system.

Reset Configuration Data [No]

Yes

Select Yes if you want to clear
Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) area.

Large Disk Acces s Mode Other

[DOS]

Sets the large disk access mode.

Serial ATA [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the serial ATA

bus.
SATA RAID Enable
(Serial ATA: Available only
when enabled is selected)

[Disabled]
Enabled

Enables or disables RAID func tions

via serial ATA.

I/O Device Configuration Moves to submenu 3.
Hardware Monitor Moves to submenu 4.
Post Error Logging Moves to submenu 5.
Post Error Process Moves to submenu 6.
Keyboard Features Moves to submenu 7.
Legacy USB Support [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables support for the

Legacy Universal Serial Bus.

Normally select the Disabled option.
Summary Screen Disabled

[Enabled]

Displays the System Summary

Screen.

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Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

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Function Setting Description

Boot-time
Diagnostic Screen

Disabled
[Enabled]

Displays the Self-diagnosis Screen. The
OMRON Logo is not displayed when
this function is enabled.

Quick Boot Mode [Disabled]

Enabled

Selects the Quickboot Mode for startup.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

(3) I/O Device Configurat i on Set tings

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item −/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

I/O Device Configuration

COM Port 1: [Enabled]

Base I/O address: [3F8]
Interrupt: [IRQ 4]

COM Port 2: [Enabled]

Base I/O address: [2F8]

Interrupt: [IRQ 3]

COM Port 3: [Enabled]

Base I/O address: [3E8]
Interrupt: [IRQ 6]

COM Port 4: [Enabled]

Base I/O address: [2E8]
Interrupt: [IRQ 5]

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

Appendix-10

Appendix

Appendix

Function Setting Description

COM Port 1 Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables COM port 1.

Base I/O address [ 3F8]

2FB
3E8
2E8

Selects the I/O address allocated to the

COM port.

Interrupt [IRQ 4]

IRQ 3

Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM

port.

COM Port 2 Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables COM port 2.

Base I/O address 3F8

[2F8]
3E8
2E8

Selects the I/O address allocated to the

COM port.

Interrupt IRQ 4

[IRQ 3]

Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM

port.

COM Port 3 Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables COM port 3.

Base I/O address 3F8

2FB
[3E8]
2E8
220
228
238
338

Selects the I/O address allocated to the

COM port.

Interrupt IRQ 5

[IRQ 6]

Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM

port.

COM Port 4 Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables COM port 4.

Base I/O address 3F8

2FB
3E8
[2E8]
220
228
238
338

Selects the I/O address allocated to the

COM port.

Interrupt [IRQ 5]

IRQ 6

Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM

port.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

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Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

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(4) Hardware Monitor Settings

Function Setting Description

V+12 Display only +12 V
V+1.5 Display only +1.5 V
V+1.8 Display only +1.8 V
V+2.5 Display only +2.5 V
V+3.3 Display only +3.3 V
V+5 Display only +5 V
Vccp Display only +1.05 V
VHVCC Display only +3.3 V
CPU Temp Display only CPU temperature
Ambient Temp Display only System temperature
FAN 1 speed Display only CPU fan r pm
FAN 2 speed Display only System fan rpm

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

The display will show 0 RPM if no fan is connected.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

Appendix-12

Appendix

Appendix

(5) POST Error Logging: POST Err or Log Set t ings

Function Setting Description

Post Error Logging Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables POST error

logging when an error occurs.

Clear All Error N/A Deletes all POST error logs.
View Post Error Log [View Log]

Hide Log

Displays the POST error logs. Up

to 32 POST error log records can

be saved in the EEPROM.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

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Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

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(6) POST Error Process Settings

Function Setting Description

Mode [Normal]

Retry
Auto

Selects the operation that will be
performed when a POST error occurs.
Normal: Shuts down after an error
occurs.
Retry: Shuts down when the number of
retries is exceeded or turns the power
OFF.
Auto: Ignores the error and resumes

startup.
Retry Counter
(Mode: Available only when
Retry is selected.)

1
2
[3]
4
.
.
14
15

Sets the number of retries from 1 to 15.

Timer
(Mode: Available only when
Retry or Auto is selected.)

1
[3]
5
10
15

Sets the amount of time before the next

retry after a POST error occurs.

Auto Resume
(Mode: Available only when
Retry is selected.)

[Enabled]
Disabled

Selects whether to ignore the error

when the number retries for a POST

error is exceeded and resumes start up.
Power Off
(Mode: Available only when
Retry is selected.)

Enabled
[Disabled]

Selects whether to t urn the power OFF

when the number of retries is exceeded

for a POST error.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

Appendix-14

Appendix

Appendix

(7) Keyboard Features

Function Setting Description

NumLock [Auto]

On
Off

Enables the NumLock Key on the
keyboard.

Key Click [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the audible beep

when a key is pressed on the keyboar d.
Keyboard auto-repeat
rate

[30/sec]

26.7/sec

21.8/sec

18.5/sec

13.3/sec
10/sec
6/sec
2/sec

Selects the number of times per second

to repeat a keystroke when you hold a

key down.

Keyboard auto-repeat
delay

1/4 sec
[1/2 sec]
3/4 sec
1 sec

Selects the delay time after a key is

held down before it begins to repeat the

keystroke.

KBC Error [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the keyboard

connection check at startup. Normally

select the Disabled option.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu

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Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu

Function Setting Description

MCH Control Moves to submenu 8.
Video Control Moves to submenu 9.

(8) MCH Control

8
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Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu

Appendix-16

Appendix

Appendix

Function Setting Description

DDR ECC Operation
(Available only when
ECC memory is used)

Disabled
[Enabled]

Enables or disables ECC functions.

It is disabled automatically when

non-ECC memory is used.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

(9) Video Control

Function Setting Description

Default Primary
Video Adapter

[PCI]
AGP

Selects the primary video adapter that will be

used.
IGD - Memory Size UMA = 1MB

[UMA = 8MB]
UMA = 16MB
UMA = 32MB

Selects the size of memory that will be used

for graphics.

IGD - Boot Type [VBIOS Default]

CRT
LCD
CRT + LCD
EFP
CRT + EFP

Selects the type of monitor output provided at

startup.

Selecting VBIOS default will provide either a

CRT or a DVI (EFP) monitor output.

Note that VBIOS cannot provide a VGA and

DVI monitor output at the same time. If a VGA

and a DVI monitor are connected at the same

time, the DVI monitor will be used.
IGD – LCD Panel
Type

640×480 LVDS
800×600 LVDS
[1024×768 LVDS]
1280×1024 LVDS
1400×1050 LVDS1
1400×1050 LVDS2
1600×1200 LVDS
8: Reserved …
16: Reserved

Selects the type of LCD monitor that will be

used.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

The NSA-series Industrial PC does not have a connector for a CRT or DVI (EFP) monitor.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-8 Security Menu

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Appendix 1-8 Security Menu

Security Menu: Supervisor Password, Backup and Virus Check Settings

Function Setting Description

FirstWare
Authentication
Level

[High]
Medium
Low

Sets the FirstWare authentication level.
This setting is not available if FirstWare
is not used.

Supervisor Password Display only

(Clear/Set)

Displays the supervisor password
status.

User Password Display only

(Clear/Set)

Displays the user password st atus.

Set Supervis or
Password

Up to seven
alphanumeric
characters

Sets the supervisor password.

Set User Password Up to seven

alphanumeric
characters

Sets the user password.

Fixed disk boot sector [Normal]

Write Protec t

Sets the level of protection for the boot

sector.
Virus check reminder
System backup

[Disabled]
Daily
Weekly
Monthly

Displays backup and virus check

reminders at startup. Enabled when a

password is set.

Password on boot [Disabled] Requires a password on startup if

enabled.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-9 Power Menu

Appendix-18

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 1-9 Power Menu

Power Menu: Power Management Settings

Function Setting Description

After Power Failure Stay OFF

Last State
[Power ON]

Selects the operation executed
after a power failure.
Stay OFF: Always stay OFF
Last State: Return to the most
recent state.
Power ON: Always stay ON

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.

Note

Normally, select the Power ON setting because the NSA-series Industrial PC does not
have a START switch.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu

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Boot Menu: Startup Device Settings

Function Setting Description

Priority of the Boot
Device

Removable Device
Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Network Boot

Specifies the priority in the search for
a startup device.

Note: Press the Enter Key to show additional devices when a value has a plus (+) sign next to it.

Appendix 1 BIOS Setup

Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu

Appendix-20

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu

Exit Menu: Exiting the Setup Menu

Function Setting Description

Exit Saving Changes N/A Saves changes and exits.
Exit Discardi ng Changes N/A Discards changes and exits.
Load Setup Defaults N/A Returns to default settings.
Discard Changes N/A Discards changes.
Save Changes N/A Saves changes.
Backup CMOS [Press Enter] Saves the current CMOS settings to

EEPROM.

Restore CMOS [Press Enter] Restores the CMOS settings in

EEPROM to the CMOS.

Clear EEP-ROM [Press Enter] Clears all CMOS settings and POST

error log data in EEPROM.

Note: The settings in the table are initial values.