Trek 725 User Manual

TREK-725

Vehicle Mounted Terminal with
Intel XScale IXP420 533MHz,
WinCE 5.0 and 10.4” TFT LCD

User Manual

Copyright

This document is copyrighted, © 2005. All rights are reserved. The origi­nal manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products
described in this manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmit­ted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of
the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the
rights of third parties that may result from such use.

Acknowledgements

IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.

Intel® is trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft® Windows® CE.NET is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective

owners.
For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit

our websites at: http://www.advantech.com

http://www.advantech.com.tw

For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:

http://service.advantech.com.tw/eservice

This manual is for the TREK-725

Part No.
Printed in Taiwan August 2005

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2006720000 1st. Edition

FCC Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with this user's manual, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Note that even when this
equipment is installed and used in accordance with this user's manual,
there is still no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equip­ment is believed to be causing harmful interference to radio or television
reception, this can be determined by turning the equipment on and off. If
interference is occurring, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Warning! Any changes or modifications made to the

equipment which are not expressly approved by
the relevant standards authority could void your
authority to operate the equipment.

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Packing List

Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:

• l TREK-725 series Vehicle Mounted Terminal

• l Accessories for TREK-725

• Advantech Software Support CD (Windows® CE.NET)

- Readme.txt

- Datasheet

- User manual

- Windows® CE .NET 5.0 platforms SDK (for Windows® CE .NET)

- Microsoft ActiveSync Version 3.7 installs files (for Windows® CE
.NET)

• W ater-proof DC power inlet cable

• USB client ActiveSync cable

• End User License Agreement (for Windows® CE version)

• Warranty card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or

sales representative immediately.

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Additional Information and Assistance

Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com or

www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest informa-

tion about the product.

Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-

tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:

• Product name and serial number

• Description of your peripheral attachments

• Description of your software (operating system, version,
application software, etc.)

• A complete description of the problem

• The exact wording of any error messages

Warning!

1. Input voltage rated:
default 24-48Vdc, optional 12Vdc

2. Use a 3 V @ 65 mA lithium battery

3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands, handle
with care

4. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the sur­faces, use only approved products or clean with a dry
applicator

5. CompactFlash: Turn off power before inserting or
removing CompactFlash storage cards.

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Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this user manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or let­ting it fall may cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.

9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do no t place anything
over the power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.

14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according

to the user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

2. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE
THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR
ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT . THE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

3. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED.REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT
TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUC­TIONS.

The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan­tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
herein.

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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise

1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger . Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch
zur Reinigung.

4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor überhit­zung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür , daB diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädi­gung vermieden.

12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag aus­lösen.

13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert

oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

2. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der Batte­rie.Ersatz nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller empfohlene­mahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des
Herstellers.

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.

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DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.

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Contents

Chapter 1 General Information........................................2

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................2

1.2 General Specifications.......................................................3

1.3 LCD Specifications...........................................................5

1.4 Touch screen Specifications..............................................5

1.5 Power Input Range & Power Consumption......................5

1.6 I/O Ports Placement.......................................................... 6

1.7 Dimensions........................................................................7

Chapter 2 Getting Started...............................................10

2.1 A Quick Tour of the TREK-725 ..................................... 10

2.2 Installation Procedure...................................................... 12

2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord.................................. ........ 12

2.2.2 Switching On the Power ....... ............................. ........... 12

2.2.3 Calibrate the touch screen............................................. 12

Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation.........14

3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading........ 14

3.2 Main Board......................................................................14

3.2.1 Connector Layout ......................................................... 14

3.2.2 Connector Table............................................................ 15

3.3 Charger Board.................................................................16

3.3.1 Connector Layout ......................................................... 16

3.3.2 Connector Table........................................................... 16

3.4 RF communication module installation .......................... 17

3.4.1 Installation of MiniPCI WLAN Card . .. ........................ 18

3.4.2 Installation of GSM/GPRS module ..............................19

3.4.3 Installation of GPS module........................................... 21

3.5 System backup battery module installation..................... 21

3.5.1 Battery Installation........................................................ 22

3.6 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD).................... 23

3.7 Placing the Rubber Seal ..................................................25

3.8 Installing the Universal Arm...........................................26

4.1 Introduction.....................................................................28

4.2 Windows CE Startup Procedure......................................29

4.2.1 Setting up HyperTerminal on PC................................. 29

4.2.2 Choosing an image download method.......................... 31

4.2.3 EBOOT configuration examples ................. ................. 36

4.3 Upgrade Procedure......................................... .................36

4.4 Utilities............................................................................38

4.4.1 System Configurator..................................................... 38

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4.4.2 General.......................................................................... 39

4.4.3 Calibration .................................................................... 40

4.4.4 Display.......................................................................... 42

4.4.5 Watchdog timer............................................................. 43

4.4.6 Miscellaneous ............................................................... 44

4.4.7 Startup execution .......................................................... 45

4.4.8 Hotkey Configuration ................................................... 46

4.5 Network........................................................................... 46

4.5.1 Networking via Ethernet............................................... 46

4.5.2 Networking via PPP...................................................... 47

4.5.3 Web browser................................................................. 48

4.6 M-system DOC Flash File System.................................. 48

4.6.1 Introduction to M-system DOC Flash File System ...... 48

4.6.2 DiskOnChip folder in TREK-725................................. 49

4.7 Application Program Development.................................49

4.7.1 System requirements..................................................... 49

4.7.2 Building programs for Windows CE............................ 50

4.7.3 How to install the SDK....... .......................................... 50

4.7.4 Running your application programs ............................. 54

4.8 TREK-725 Windows® CE 5.0 Default Components ..... 55

4.8.1 Applications and Services Development ...................... 55

4.8.2 Applications – End User............................................... 56

4.8.3 Core OS Services........................... ............................. .. 56

4.8.4 Communication Services and Networking ................... 57

4.8.5 Device Management .................................. ................... 59

4.8.6 File Systems and Data Store ......................................... 60

4.8.7 Fonts.............................................................................. 61

4.8.8 International.................................................................. 62

4.8.9 Internet Client Services................................................. 62

4.8.10 Graphics and Multimedia Technologies....................... 63

4.8.11 Security......................................................................... 65

4.8.12 Shell and User Interface................................................ 65

4.8.13 Windows CE Error Reporting....................................... 66

4.8.14 Voice Over IP Phone Services...................................... 67

4.9 Advantech API Library...................................................67

4.9.1 Update History....... ....................................................... 67

4.9.2 Release notes................................................................. 67

4.9.3 File layout ..................................................................... 68

4.9.4 Application development with this Library.................. 68

4.9.5 Watchdog API............................................................... 69

4.9.6 Get MAC Address API.............................. ................... 71

4.9.7 Adjust Brightness........................... ............................. .. 71

4.9.8 Set Display Resolution............. ............................. .. ...... 73

4.9.9 On/Off Backlight ........................................................ .. 73

4.9.10 Registry flush................................................................ 74

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4.9.11 Build a Platform with this library ................................. 74

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .............76

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer................................. 76

Appendix B Pin Assignments .............................................80

B.1 CPLD JTAG (JP1) ..........................................................80

B.2 CPU JTAG (JP2).............................................................80

B.3 GPS Adaptor (JP5)..........................................................81

B.4 Inverter Power Connector (CN6).................................... 81

B.5 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (IDE1).........................82

B.6 LVDS Connector (CN5).................................................. 83

B.7 Flat Panel Display Connector (CN7) (Reserved)............ 84

B.8 USB Client (CN8 & JP13).............................................. 84

B.9 Touchscreen (CN14).......................................................85

B.10 CAN Bus Connector (CN15) ..........................................85

B.11 GSM/GPRS Adaptor Board Connector (CN16) ............. 86

B.12 COM1 & COM2.................................... .......................... 86

B.13 USB Port ......................................................................... 87

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CHAPTER

General Information

This chapter gives background Infor­mation of the TREK-725 Sections
includes:

• Introduction

• General Specification

• LCD Specification

• Touchscreen Specification

• Power Input Range & Consumption

• I/O Ports Placement

• Dimensions

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Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

The TREK-725 Series integrates an Intel XScale IXP 420 ~ 533 MHz
RISC processor and Windows CE .NET 5.0. It is designed to provide cus­tomers an in-vehicle panel computer which has good connectivity and a
robust aluminum chassis. In TREK-725, Advantech provides compatible
WLAN, GPRS/GSM, and GPS wireless solutions as well as rich connec­tivity like CAN bus, COM ports, Ethernet, and USB interfaces. TREK­725 also has programmable function keys on the front bezel for customer
application programs and hot-keys for adjusting LCD brightness, back­light on/off, and page up/down functions. In addition, TREK-725 can
operate from input voltages of 24 to 48 Volts for industrial vehicles and
has an optional built-in system backup battery pack which powers TREK­725 to work alone for up to 3 hours*. The ultra low power XScale &
WinCE 5.0 combination, good connectivity, robust design, and cost-effi­cient design makes the TREK-725 an ideal telematics solution for indus­trial vehicle-based application such as trucks, forklifts, and cranes.

* Battery life time test conditions: no I/O devices or RF modules con­nected; Only WinCE O.S. running.

Features

• Low power, yet high performance with Intel XScale IXP 420 533MHz
processor

• IP65 fully-sealed rugged aluminum housing with fanless design

• Easy interface access with 4-Wire touch screen

• Customer programmable function keys for flexible application

• Rich industrial I/O interfaces including CAN Bus, COM ports, and
Ethernet

• Optional system backup battery design as a 2nd power source.

• Optional built-in RF modules (GPS/GPRS/GSM/Wi-Fi) with drivers
ready

• Default 24 ~ 48 V power source with 12V optional.

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1.2 General Specifications

Table 1.1: General Specifications

System kernel

CPU Intel IXP-420 533MHz on board
OS Windows CE .NET 5.0 Professional Version
SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM on board (extendable to 128 MB or

256 MB)

Flash 32 MB on board for image & customer applications

(extendable to 64 MB)
Buzzer Yes
RTC HT1381 backed up by 65 mAh Rechargeable Li-ion

battery

Display

LCD AUO 10.4" TFT LCD SVGA 800 x 600, 180 nits
Touch Screen Dynapro 4-wire Touch Screen
VGA Chip SM501 with external 8 MB VRAM

I/O

MiniPCI Y es (Driver verified read y for specific Wi-Fi 801.11b/g

module)
PCMCIA 2 x PCMCIA slot type II for CF card / Wi-Fi module
IDE Interface ready for CF slot or 2.5" HDD
CAN Bus 1 x CAN Bus via DB9 connector
COM Port 2 x full function transceiver-level external RS-232

ports (COM1 & COM2 DB9 connectors)

2 x TTL-level internal RS-232 (pin-header), reserved

for GPRS/GSM modules
USB 2 x USB 2.0 Host; 1 x USB 1.1 Client
Ethernet 1 x 10/100Base-T
Function Key 6 x function keys for customer configuration
Hot Key LCD brightness, LCD backlight On/Off, Page up/

down and enter

RF Communication

GPS Default built-in GPS for TREK-725R-GCEA0. The

other models have optional GPS.
GSM/GPRS Optional, please refer section 3.4
WLAN Optional, please refer section 3.4

Audio

Mic-in 1 x Mic-in jack (without record function)
Speaker Out 1 x Speaker out jack

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Power

Input Range DC 24 ~ 48 V as factory default, 12 V optional
Power Input

Protection
Power Switch 1 x water-proof power on/off switch
Power

Connector
SW reset Yes (through system configurator)
HW reset Yes (push button in back side)
Battery Optional battery pack (4S1P 2200 mAh Li-ion

Mechanical

Dimension 310 x 255 x 80 mm (W x H x D)
Weight 3.5 Kg (Without RF module & battery pack)
Material Aluminum

Environmental

Operating
Temperature

Storage
Temperature

Vibration/
Shock

Water/Dust
resistance

EMC FCC Class A / CE
Safety UL/CE/BSMI/VCCI

Over current protection and reverse pole protection

by 4 A fuse

1 x water-proof power connector

rechargeable type)

0 ~ 50° C (TREK-725R-CEA0)

-30 ~ 50° C (TREK-725R-FCEA0)

-20 ~ 60° C

Random vibration (operation): 1G

Sine vibration (non-operation): 2G

Shock: 50G

IP65/NEMA4 for complete unit (with no I/O cables

connected)

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1.3 LCD Specifications

Table 1.2: LCD Specifications

LCD model AU G104SN03
Display type TFT color LCD
Size (Diagonal) 10.4"
Resolution 800 x 600 (VGA)
Maximum colors 262K colors
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V)
Luminance (cd/m2)

Lamp lifetime 20000 hours

230 cd/m

2

Note: The panel PC uses a reliable, high-quality color LCD display.
However, it may contain a few defective pixels which do not always
illuminate. With current technology, it is impossible to completely elimi­nate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working to improve this
technology.

1.4 Touch screen Specifications

Table 1.3: Touch screen Specifications

Model DynaPro 95422
Type Resistive
Base glass construction Tempered Glass
Resolution Continuous
Light transmission 75% typical
Durability 1 Million Activations on a single point,

tested by a 5/8" diameter silicone finger
with a 350 g load at 2 Hz.

> 100,000 characters written within a
20 mm x 20 mm area on the touch
screen.

1.5 Power Input Range & Power Consumption

TREK-725 works with a 24 ~ 48V DC power input. The maximum cur­rent consumption is about 2 A at 24 Vdc. The power consumption is 20
Watts in normal mode (n o I/O device and RF modules connected to the
TREK-725 with only WinCE O.S. running) and 15Watts in idle mode
(LCD backlight off).

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1.6 I/O Ports Placement

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8 9 10 11 12 13

1 Two PCMCIA slots
2 RJ-45 10/100Base-T LAN port
3 Audio jack socket (Mic-in & Line-out)
4 COM port
5 CAN bus port
6 Waterproof DC power inlet
7 Waterproof DC power inlet
8 USB 2.0 host port
9 USB 2.0 host port
10 Audio jack socket (Mic-in & Line-out)
11 COM port
12 USB 1.1 client port
13 Hardware reset button

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1.7 Dimensions

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Getting Started

This chapter provides brief instructions
for operating the TREK-725:

• A Quick Tour of TREK-725

• Installation Procedures

CHAPTER

2

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 A Quick Tour of the TREK-725

When you place TREK-725 upright on the desktop, its front panel
appears as shown in Figure 2-1

Figure 2.1: Front View of TREK-725

When you look at the side of TREK-725, you will see the holes for
mounting as shown in Fig. 2-2.

Figure 2.2: Side of TREK-725

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When you turn TREK-725 around and look at its rear cover, you will find
VESA standard holes and others for mounting. There are no ventilation
holes, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2.3: Rear Side View of TREK-725

The I/O placement is at the bottom of TREK-725, as shown in Fig. 2-4.

Figure 2.4: TREK-725 I/O Placement

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2.2 Installation Procedure

2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord

We provi de one water-proof DC power inlet cable. You can find it in the
accessory box. If you can not find this cable, please contact your distribu­tor or sales representative.

1. Connect the positive terminal of the power source to the red wire of
the water-proof DC power inlet cable.

2. Connect the ground terminal of the power source to the black wire
of the water-proof DC power inlet cable.

Note: Please ensure the polarity of power is not reversed and the volt­age is 24 ~ 48V at 2 A.

3. Plug the water-proof DC power inlet connector in to the DC inlet of
TREK-725.

Note: Please ensure the power switch is OFF before you connect the
water-proof DC power inlet cable.

2.2.2 Switching On the Power

When you look at the bottom of the panel PC, you will see the power
switch. Push it to turn on the unit.

2.2.3 Calibrate the touch screen.

Please refer Chapter 4.4.1.2 to calibrate the touch screen.

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CHAPTER

Hardware and
Peripheral Installation

This chapter details the installation of
the TREK-725 panel PC hardware.

Sections include:

• Overview of Hardware Installation
and Upgrading

• Main Board

• Charger Board

• RF communication module installa­tion

• System backup battery module
installation

• Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive

• Placing the Rubber Seal

• Placing the Rubber Seal

• Installing the Universal Arm

Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral

Installation

3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading

The panel PC consists of a PC-based terminal that is housed in a rugge­dized aluminum enclosure. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can
be completed after removing both panels.

Warning! Do not remove the ruggedized aluminum covers

until you have verified that no power is flowing
within the panel PC. Power must be switched off
and the power cord must be unplugged. Every
time you service the panel PC, you should be
aware of this.

3.2 Main Board

3.2.1 Connector Layout

Figure 3.1: Connector layout of main board

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3.2.2 Connector Table

Table 3.1: Connector Table of main board

No. Name Function

1 CN9 POWER in
2 JP7 Function Key
3 JP6 Hot key
4 CN16 GSM/GPRS Adaptor board

Connector
5 CN15 CAN bus Connector
6 PS1 Hardware Reset
7 CN8 USB client
8 CN4 COM1/COM2
9 CN13 Mic in/Line-out
10 CN3 USBx2/LAN
11 CN10 PCMCIA slot
12 IDE1 HDD (reserved)
13 CN2 CF IDE mode (reserved)
14 CN14 Touch Screen
15 CN6 Inverter
16 CN7 LCD (TTL reserved)
17 CN5 LCD LVDS
18 BT1 RTC battery
19 CN12 MiniPCI slot
20 JP5 GPS adaptor (reserved)
21 JP2 CPU JTAG
22 JP1 CPLD JTAG

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3.3 Charger Board

3.3.1 Connector Layout

Figure 3.2: Connector layout of charger board

3.3.2 Connector Table

Table 3.2: Connector Table of charger board

No. Name Function
1 CN 1 24 ~ 48 V POWER in
2 CN2 Power on switch
3 CN3 19 V Power out
4 J1 Smart Battery Connector

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3.4 RF communication module installation

Advantech had already verified some RF communication modules
(MiniPCI WLAN card, GSM/GPRS, and GPS) to increase customer
choice. This section shows how to install these modules.

GSM/GPRS Modular

WiFi Card
(Mini PCI Card)

GPS Modular

Figure 3.3: RF module installation

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3.4.1 Installation of MiniPCI WLAN Card

Manufacturer name and model name of MiniPCI WLAN Card

1. ZCOM XG601

2. Realtek 8180

1

Figure 3.4: MiniPCI WLAN card installation

1 Mini-PCI connector
2 Wireless LAN card
3 Antenna cable connection point

2

3

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3.4.2 Installation of GSM/GPRS module

Manufacturer name and model name of GSM/GPRS module

•SIEMENS MC45

• WaveCom Q2406

1

Figure 3.5: GSM/GPRS antenna installation

1 Antenna cable connection point

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Figure 3.6: GSM/GPRS module installation

1 GSM/GPRS adaptor board
2 GSM/GPRS module
3 COM port cable
4 SIM connector

1

2

3

4

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3.4.3 Installation of GPS module

Manufacturer name and model name of GSM/GPRS module

• Leadtek GPS9546

1

4

Figure 3.7: GPS module installation

1 Antenna cable
2 Adaptor board
3 COM port cable
4 GPS module

2 3

3.5 System backup battery module installation

Advantech reserve one system backup battery module for customer
installation or replacement. This session will show how to install or
replace this module.

Manufacturer name and model name of system backup battery module.
Advantech TREK-725-BP (Smart Li-ion battery, 4S1P 2200mAh)

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3.5.1 Battery Installation

Manufacturer name and model name of battery module

• Advantech TREK-725-BP

Figure 3.8: Loosen four screws and open the battery panel.

Figure 3.9: Connect the battery.

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Figure 3.10: Put the battery into unit.

3.6 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

You can attach one Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (EIDE) hard
disk drive to the panel PC's internal controller which uses a PCI local-bus
interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer and
allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following are instruc­tions for installation:

1. Detach the HDD bracket by unscrewing the four screws (#2) on the
top of the HDD bracket.

Screw order number and description.

• 1930030400 M3x4L

• 1933030500 M3x5L

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2

Screw

1933030500-M3x5L

2

2. Place the HDD inside the HDD bracket and tighten four screws
(#1) from both sides of the HDD bracket.

HDD (Bottom up)

Pin 1

1

Screw

1

1930030400-M3x4L

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3. The HDD cable (1 x 44-pin to 1 x 44-pin) is next to the HDD
bracket. Connect the HDD cable to the HDD. Make sure that the
red wire corresponds to Pin 1 on the connector, which is labelled on
the board. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDD, with Pin 1
on the cable corresponding to Pin 1 on the HDD.

3.7 Placing the Rubber Seal

To ensure that your TREK-725 stays dry , the supplied rubber seal must be
placed correctly between the front bezel and back cover. Please note the
direction of the seal. The mark should be up.

Marked

Flat (UP)

UP

Figure 3.11: Placing the Rubber Seal

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3.8 Installing the Universal Arm

1. Press latches at the same time and then rotate support-1 until you
can see both of the screw holes.

2. Rotate support-2 until th e angle is the sam e as support-1.

3. Use four M4x8L screws and attach the U-Arm with the TREK-725.
The 4 stainless screws can be found in the universal arm's box.

4. Use latches adjust the angle of TREK-725 (every 14.4° on 360°).

Note Support-1 can be on the right or left.

Latch

Support-2

Figure 3.12: Universal Arm

Support-1

Screw-M4x8L

(x4)

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4

CHAPTER

Software Functionality

This chapter details the Windows®
Windows® CE 5.0 operating system.

Sections include:

• Introduction

• Windows® CE Startup Procedure

• Upgrade Procedure

• Utilities

•Network

• M-system DOC Flash File System

• Application Program Development

• TREK-725 Windows® CE 5.0
Default Components

4.1 Introduction

The TREK-725 is an embedded system using the Windows® CE 5.0 OS.
Windows® CE 5.0 is a compact OS that occupies less storage space and
system resources compared with other operating systems such as Win­dows® NT or Windo ws® XP. By its modular nature, it is possible to
choose only those functions that are needed for a particular application.
This not only reduces the system resources required, but also reduces
start-up time. In the field of embedded applications, this is an appealing
feature because the impact of downtime is minimized.

Furthermore, the small storage space needed makes OS on solid-state
disk possible, which means higher robustness to harsh environments.

Figure 4.1: Windows® CE 5.0 on the TREK-725

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4.2 Windows CE Startup Procedure

Windows CE can be loaded by three methods, through on-board flash,
PCMCIA/CF card, and Ethernet. The presence of an image file (NK.bin)
on a PCMCIA/CF card forces TREK-725 to boot from this PCMCIA/CF
card. Besides booting from PCMCIA/CF card, HyperTerminal can be
used to configure the method of downloading a Windows CE image by
connecting a null modem cable between a PC COM port and the TREK­725 COM1 port then following these steps.

4.2.1 Setting up HyperTerminal on PC

1. Execute HyperTerminal

Figure 4.2: Execute HyperTerminal from Start Menu

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2. Name the HyperTerminal session. Press “OK”

Figure 4.3: Naming HyperTerminal

3. Select the PC COM port used to connect to the TREK-725. Press
“OK”

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Figure 4.4: Choose HyperTerminal COM port

4. Setup HyperTerminal by selecting a Baud Rate of 38400 bps, 8
Data Bits, No Parity, one Stop Bi t, and no Flow Control. Press
“OK”.

Figure 4.5: Configure COM port parameters

Now, HyperTerminal is ready to use.
Connect a null modem cable from the PC COM port to the TREK-725

COM1 port.
See section 1.6 for the location of the TREK-725 COM1 port.

4.2.2 Choosing an image download method

1. Power on TREK-725.

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2. Press “SPACE” to enter the EBOOT Configuration Options win­dow when the HyperTerminal shows the screen below.

Figure 4.6: TREK-725 boot up window

3. Configure EBOOT Configuration Options.

Figure 4.7: TREK-725 Eboot Configuration Options window

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Option(0) IP address

Choosing this option allows the configuration of the static IP address that
is used if DHCP is not enabled. This information is configured once and
stored in flash for subsequent downloads. The following prompt is dis­played:

Enter new IP address:
You should enter a decimal representation of the IP address with each

byte separated by a decimal point. If you enter no data at the prompt, the
IP address is not changed. If you enter any numbers, they are used. Any
numbers not entered are expanded to zeros. That is, entering 255.255 at
the prompt resolves to 255.255.0.0.

Option (1) Subnet Mask

Choosing this option allows the configuration of the subnet mask that is
used in combination with the static IP address. Just like the IP address,
this information is configured once and stored into flash for subsequent
downloads. The following prompt is displayed:

Enter new subnet mask:
You should enter a decimal representation of the mask with each byte

separated by a decimal point. If you enter no data at the prompt, the mask
is not changed. If you enter any numbers, they are used. Any numbers not
entered are expanded to zeros. That is, entering 255.255 at the prompt
resolves to 255.255.0.0.

Option (2) NPE0 MAC Address

Choosing this option allows the configuration of the static MAC address
that is used for the NPE0 Interface. This information is configured once
and stored into flash for subsequent downloads. The following prompt is
displayed:

Enter new MAC address:
You should enter a hexidecimal representation of the MAC address with

each byte separated by a dash. If you enter no data at the prompt, the
MAC address is not changed. If you enter any numbers, they are used.
Any numbers not entered are expanded to zeros. That is, entering 80-86­AA at the prompt resolves to 80-86-AA-00-00-00.

Option (3) NPE1 MAC Address

This option is not used on TREK-725.

Option (4) RNDIS MAC Address

This option is not used on TREK-725.

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Option (5) Boot Delay

Choosing this option allows the configuration of the number of seconds
that the boot loader waits for user input before continuing with the image
download or launch. The following prompt is displayed:

Enter maximum number of seconds to delay [1-255]:

Option (6) DHCP

Choose this option to enable or disable DHCP. When DHCP is enabled
the static IP address is not used. When DHCP is disabled, the static IP
address is used.

Option (7) Program RAM Image into Flash

Choosing this option instructs the boot loader to store a normal NK.BIN
RAM image into flash memory. This image may be launched via option
(L). When launched, the boot loader reads the entire image out of flash
and stores it into the appropriate location within SDRAM. It then exe­cutes this image from SDRAM exactly the same way it would have had it
downloaded the image into RAM and never stored it into flash. Because
the image runs completely out of SDRAM, system performance is
improved due to the faster access speeds associated with this memory
type.

Option (8) Check Image Signature(s)

Choosing this option will check the signature of the downloaded binary
image. Note that the released image is not signed so this is expected to
fail.

Option (A) Automatic Startup Behavior

Choose this option cycles the default boot behavior from downloading a
new image at startup to launching the existing flash resident image. The
existing flash image is the flash image that is programmed when an
NK.BIN image is programmed into flash.

Option (B) Boot Device Order

This option is not used in TREK-725. The boot device is always NPE0.

Option (C) Ethernet Debugging

This option is not used in TREK-725. It must be set to DISABLE.

Option (D) Download Image Now

Choose this option to break out of the menu, save any applicable changes
that were made and then continue with the image download process.

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Option (F) Format Flash

Choose this option to format the flash. This will not overwrite EBOOT or
EBOOT parameters.

Option (L) Launch Existing Flash Resident Image Now

Choose this option to exit the menu, save any applicable changes that
were made and then launch the previously programmed flashed image.

Option (M) Display Mode Setup

Mode (0) (800x600), Mode (1) (640x480),
Mode (2) (1024x768), Mode (3) (320x24)

Choose this option to configure the display resolution. The default
TREK-725 configuration is Mode (0).

Option (R) Reset to Factory Default Configuration

Choose this option to reset user-configurable settings to the following
factory defaults.

IP address 192.168.80.2
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
NPE0 MAC Address 80-86-22-22-22-22
NPE1 MAC Address 80-86-33-33-33-33
RNDIS MAC Address 80-86-44-44-44-44
Boot delay 5 seconds
DHCP Enabled
Program RAM image into

FLASH
Check image signature(s) Disabled
Automatic Startup Behavior Download new image via Ethernet
Boot device order PCI NIC RT8139D -> NPE0 -> NPE1
Ethernet debugging Enabled

Disabled

Note: When you reset the user-configurable settings, you must ch ange
option (C) Ethernet debugging setting from Enable to Disable for boot­up Windows CE successfully.

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4.2.3 EBOOT configuration examples

Ex1: Launch on-board flash image

Do not enter the EBOOT Configuration menu, or in the EBOOT Config­uration menu choose option (L) to launch the on-board flash image.

Ex2: Download a Windows CE image over Ethernet without pro­gramming an image into Flash.

1. Set option (7) to DISABLE.

2. Choose option (D) to start downloading the image.

Ex3: Download Windows CE image from Ethernet and program this
image into Flash.

1. Set option (7) to ENABLE.

2. Choose option (D) to start downloading the image.

4.3 Upgrade Procedure

After the OS image has been built, we may want to burn it to the on-board
flash ROM. Advantech provides the upgrade utility
“UpgradeIXP_1.01.07.exe” to upgrade Bootloader image, WinCE image,
or boot logo in the on-boar d flash ROM. The upgrade procedure is as fol­lows:

1. Copy the “UpgradeIXP_1.01.07.exe” utility and image files (for
example: NK.NB0, EBOOT.NB0, and WINDOWSCE.BMP) to a
CF storage card.

Note: NK.NB0 is a WinCE image, EBOOT.NB0 is a Bootloader image,
and WINDOWSCE.BMP is a boot bitmap.

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2. Insert the CF storage card in to the TREK-725, then launch
UpgradeIXP_1.01.07.exe.

Figure 4.8: Image files and upgrade utility in CF storage card

3. Check the items you want to upgrade as shown in Figure 4.8. If you
want to upgrade the boot logo, you can input the path of the bitmap
file in the edit box or click the ‘Browse’ button to select the file.

Note: The option “NK.NB0 (Normal, XIP)” means that the nk.nb0 will
be written directly to the flash ROM, and “NK.NB0 (Compressed)”
means that nk.nb0 is compressed first, then written to the flash ROM.

• Boot time: compressed image takes longer to boot.

• Flash file system size: compressed OS image results in a larger
flash file system size.

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4. Press the ‘Apply’ button. The items you selected will be written to
the flash ROM. See Figure 4.9.

Figure 4.9: Press Apply button to upgrade on-board flash ROM

Reboot the system after the upgrade process is done.

4.4 Utilities

There are several useful utilities added to the standard Windows® CE 5.0
OS.

4.4.1 System Configurator

System Configurator is an outstanding utility designed by Advantech
Windows® CE software team. It is an integrated environment where the
user can get useful system information as well as configure favorite sys­tem settings and system control functions on demand. Double click the
System Configurator icon on the desktop. The following sections illus­trate the functions of System Configurator.

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4.4.2 General

Memory information including DRAM and FLASH file system informa­tion is displayed on the General page. This page also shows the versions
of each part of the installed embedded OS, including Windows® CE 5.0,
Bootloader, and System Configurator.

Figure 4.10: General information

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4.4.3 Calibration

The Touch-screen page provides the calibration function. Click the “cali­bration” button. The “Stylus Properties” windows appears. Click the “cal­ibrate” button in the Stylus Properties window to start the calibration
process. During the calibration process, the user taps on the center of the
target on the screen, then the target moves to the next position. After cali­bration, a dialog appears to ask the user if they want to save the registry.

Figure 4.11: Touch-screen calibration

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Figure 4.12: Save Registry or not after calibration

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4.4.4 Display

Sometimes it is unnecessary to have the display attached to the TREK­725 fully powered all day . The Disp lay page provides two freq uently used
functions—display resolution and brightness adjustment.

Figure 4.13: Display configuration

NOTE: Users can set the idle time to turn off the backlight automati­cally from the backlight page in the Display Properties applet of the
Control Panel. When the backlight is off, the mouse, keyboard, or
touchscreen can turn it on again.

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Figure 4.14: Display Properties dialog

4.4.5 Watchdog timer

It is important in industrial applications that control systems rarely crash,
or are capable of self-recovery if they are halted somehow. The watchdog
function is provided to reset the TREK-725 if the software crashes. There
is a countdown timer inside the watchdog function. The user’s application
program enables the watchdog timer, then regularly reloads this count­down timer. If the user’s application program crashes, it fails to reload the
countdown timer and when the countdown timer reaches zero, the TREK­725 is reset. The watchdog function in the TREK-725 provides eight dif­ferent time intervals: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60
seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. The “Test” button is used
to start the watchdog countdown function, and the “Enable Trigger” but­ton is used to trigger the watchdog periodically.

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Figure 4.15: Watchdog timer

4.4.6 Miscellaneous

The Misc page provides several functions as described below. The “Reg­istry” block provides registry save, clear, and view functions. The “MAC
ID” block shows the network MAC address. The “COMM” block pro­vides IPConfig and ActiveSync communication functions. The “Reset”
Block provides “Cold Boot” and “Start Upgrade” functions. “Cold Boot”
is used to reboot the system. “Start Upgrade” is used to automatically
download an image over the Ethernet interface and program this image
into flash after a system reboot.

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Figure 4.16: Miscellaneous settings

4.4.7 Startup execution

The TREK-725 has a useful function called “Startup execution”. After
the system boots up, the startup execution function automatically begins.
This function is useful for control systems to initialize processes or other
procedures. In TREK-725, there is one way to configure the “Startup”
function.

Method

1. Create a “startup” directory on a CF storage card or in a folder
called “\Mounted Volume\”.

2. Copy executable files to the “startup” directory that was created in
step 1.

Example

We copy the executable files “tty.exe” to “\DiskOnChip\Startup”, and
then reboot the system. After the system boots up, “tty.exe” is automati­cally executed.

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4.4.8 Hotkey Configuration

The TREK-725 provides a utility named HotkeyControl.exe for the user
to configure the hotkeys.

Figure 4.17: Hotkeys Control

4.5 Network

4.5.1 Networking via Ethernet

TREK-725 has one built-in 100Base-T Ethernet controller. It appears in
“Control Panel/Network and Dial-up Connections” as
“IXP425ETHNPE1”. The user can configure Ethernet support as follows:

1. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel” .

2. Double click “Network and Dial-up Connections”.

3. This window displays all available connections. Click the connec­tion icon to see its pop-up menu. Users can disable, rename, or
modify properties from this pop-up menu.

4. If the TREK-725 is a node on a LAN with DHCP servers, it is now
available for use on the LAN.

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5. If the TREK-725 is a node on a LAN with fixed IP addressing, the
user has to ask MIS for a subnet mask and specific IP address. The
user then enters them into the associated fields of the Properties
Dialog that is opened by selecting the properties item on the pop-up
menu described in step 3 above. Use “System Configura­tor\Misc\Registry\Save” on the desktop to save this changed regis­try. Reboot the system. The Ethernet functions are available as in
the previous configuration.

Figure 4.18: Networking via Ethernet

4.5.2 Networking via PPP

The TREK-725 supports the PPP protocol. To set up and use the PPP pro­tocol, follow the steps below.

1. Click “Start/Settings/Network and Dial-up Connections”.

2. Make a new connection. When the dialog box appears, choose
“Dial-Up Connection”. Click “Next”.

3. Click “Configure” to set up the device according to the specifica­tion of your modem, and then click “OK” (in the top-right corner of
the window).

4. Click “Next”. Type the telephone number in the “Phone Number”
window. Press “Finish” to complete the setup process.

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5. Turn on your modem and use an RS-232 cable to connect the
modem to the COM1 port of the TREK-725.

6. Double click the connection you made in Step 4. Type in the user
name, password and domain for the dial-up connection and click
“Connect”.

Figure 4.19: Networking via PPP

4.5.3 Web browser

The TREK-725 built-in Windows CE OS includes the IE browser. It can
be used to browse web pages on World Wide Web via LAN or PPP con­nections.

4.6 M-system DOC Flash File System

4.6.1 Introduction to M-system DOC Flash File System

The M-system DOC Flash File System was designed and developed spe­cifically as an enhancement to Microsoft Windows CE operating systems
to eliminate extra disk-like storage such as storage cards, redundant RAM
and ROM.

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4.6.2 DiskOnChip folder in TREK-725

TREK-725 uses M-system DOC Flash to use the free space of flash
ROMs for persistent storage. The M-system DOC Flash file system
region of the system is located in the “\DiskOnChip” directory. Any file
or directory stored in the “\DiskOnChip” directory is kept persistently,
even if the TREK-725 is turned off. The user can store software or data in
“\DiskOnChip” rather than on CF cards to avoid inconvenience.

4.7 Application Program Development

The TREK-725 is bundled with the Windows® CE 5.0 operating system.
In real applications, the user needs to execute various application pro­grams on the operating system. However, unlike other Windows operat­ing systems (98, 2000, XP, and XPE), Windows® CE 5.0 is a hardware­dependent operating system. That is to say, users must rebuild application
programs by using TREK-725's software development kit (SDK).

4.7.1 System requirements

• Intel® Pentium 90 MHz CPU or more advanced

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® XP

• Microsoft® eMbedded Visual Tools 4.0

• Platform SDK for TREK-725

• 64 MB DRAM

• CD-ROM drive

• Monitor with VGA resolution at least

• Mouse

• 200 MB free hard disk space at least

• TREK-725 platform

• The host PC and TREK-725 need to be connected on the same LAN to

do kernel debugging if necessary

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4.7.2 Building programs for Windows CE

The platform SDK is bundled as standard with the TREK-725. Users can
build the Windows CE runtime application program with the SDK and
eMbedded Visual Tools.

Figure 4.20: Flowchart of building the Windows® CE 5.0 runtime

4.7.3 How to install the SDK

Copy the “IXP_BSP_BETA2_SDK.msi” TREK-725 SDK file to your
PC, and launch it. You can install SDK by following these steps.

1. Launch the TREK-725 SDK file, and then click the “Next” button.

Figure 4.21: Install TREK-725 SDK

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2. Accept the license agreement and click “Next”.

Figure 4.22:

3. Type in your information and click “Next”.

Figure 4.23:

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4. Choose the setup type: “Embed ded Visual C++”, “Microsoft .NET
Compact Framework”, or “Documentation” in Custom Setup.

Figure 4.24:

Figure 4.25:

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5. Click the “Install” button to install the SDK.

Figure 4.26:

The SDK begins to install.

Figure 4.27:

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6. Click “Finish” to comple te the instal lation process.

Figure 4.28:

4.7.4 Running your application programs

ActiveSync automatically transfers the built application program to the
TREK-725 platform. Choose IXP_BSP_BETA2 as the SDK type after
compiling your application program.

Figure 4.29:

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4.8 TREK-725 Windows® CE 5.0 Default Components

4.8.1 Applications and Services Development

Figure 4.30:

Figure 4.31:

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4.8.2 Applications – End User

Figure 4.32:

4.8.3 Core OS Services

Figure 4.33:

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Figure 4.34:

4.8.4 Communication Services and Networking

Figure 4.35:

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Figure 4.36:

Figure 4.37:

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Figure 4.38:

4.8.5 Device Management

Figure 4.39:

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4.8.6 File Systems and Data Store

Figure 4.40:

Figure 4.41:

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4.8.7 Fonts

Figure 4.42:

Figure 4.43:

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4.8.8 International

Figure 4.44:

4.8.9 Internet Client Services

Figure 4.45:

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Figure 4.46:

4.8.10 Graphics and Multimedia Technologies

Figure 4.47:

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Figure 4.48:

Figure 4.49:

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4.8.11 Security

Figure 4.50:

4.8.12 Shell and User Interface

Figure 4.51:

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Figure 4.52:

4.8.13 Windows CE Error Reporting

Figure 4.53:

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4.8.14 Voice Over IP Phone Services

Figure 4.54:

4.9 Advantech API Library

Advantech Library for eVC
Installation Guide 03/03/2005
Copyright (C) 2005 Advantech Co., Ltd.

Latest update: 03/17/2005

4.9.1 Update History

Date Description

20050317 Add AdvlibRegFlushKey()

Remove AdvLibBrightApply() Dialog

4.9.2 Release notes

This software package release is version 1.0.1. These Advantech API
calls can support only the TREK-725.

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4.9.3 File layout

ReadMe.txt
ADVLib.h Header file
ADVLib.lib Library file
AdvLib.dll Dynamic linked library release version
TestAPI.zip An API demo project

4.9.4 Application development with this Library

All API functions are exported from the Advlib.DLL dynamic link
library. A header file Advlib.h and library Advlib.LIB for C/C++ are pro­vided in the Include and Library directories. There are six classes of API
functions.

Watchdog API

BOOL AdvLibWDSetConfig(DWORD delay, int timeout);
BOOL AdvLibWDTrigger(void);
BOOL AdvLibWDDisable(void);

Get MAC Address API

BOOL AdvLibGetMacAddr(char* tmpStr);

Adjust Brightness

BOOL AdvLibBrightGet(BYTE *brightness);
BOOL AdvLibBrightSet(BYTE brightness);
BOOL AdvLibBrightApply(void);

Set Display Resolution

BOOL AdvLibSetResolution(int DisplayModeIndex);

On/Off Backlight

BOOL AdvLibScreenOn(void);
BOOL AdvLibScreenOff(void);

Registry Flush

BOOL AdvLibRegFlushKey(void);

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4.9.5 Watchdog API

If you are developing an eVC project, you can call these functions to con­trol the watchdog timer. The normal procedure is call AdvLibWDSetCon­fig() to set the time interval, then the watchdog timer will be enabled.
After setting and enabling the watchdog timer, you must trigger (ping) the
watchdog timer within the time interval you set, or the system will reboot.
Finally, you could call AdvLibWDDisable() to stop the watchdog func­tion.

AdvLibWDSetConfig

This API call sets the configuration of the watchdog driver.
* BOOL AdvLibWDSetConfig(DWORD delay, int timeout)
+ Parameters

- delay

[in] An initial delay in milliseconds before first timeout period.

- timeout

[in] Watchdog timeout in seconds. The range is set from 0 to 60.
+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
This function enables and activates the watchdog timer with the given

parameters. After the watchdog timer is activated, the application should
regularly call AdvLibWDTrigger() within the specified timeout in milli­seconds.

NOTE: If you set Parameter timeout to 0, the watchdog will reboot sys­tem immediately.

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AdvLibWDTrigger

Tell the watchdog timer that the application is still working.
* BOOL AdvLibWDTrigger(void)
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
After the watchdog timer is activated, the application should call this

function regularly to indicate that it is still working properly. If the watch­dog timer is activated, and the application doesn’t call AdvLibWDTrig­ger() after timeout seconds, the system will reboot.

AdvLibWDDisable

This function disables the watchdog timer.
* BOOL AdvLibWDDisable(void);
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
If the watchdog timer is not longer required, the application can call Adv-

LibWDDisable() to disable the watchdog timer. The return value may be
FALSE if the watchdog hardware can not be stopped.

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4.9.6 Get MAC Address API

If you want to know the MAC address of the on-board network card you
can call AdvLibGetMacAddr() to get it.

AdvLibGetMacAddr

Call this function to get the on-board network card MAC address.
* BOOL AdvLibGetMacAddr(char* tmpStr)
+ Parameters

- tmpStr

[out] On-board network card MAC id.
+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
None.

4.9.7 Adjust Brightness

There are three functions to control LCD panel brightness. If you want to
get the current LCD panel brightness value, you can call AdvLibBright­Get(). It will return a value form 0 to 255. If you want to set the LCD
panel brightness, you should call AdvLibBrightSet() to set the brightness
you want, then write the brightness to flash ROM with AdvLibBrightAp­ply(), or your brightness setting is volatile.

AdvLibBrightGet

Call this function to get the current screen brightness.
* BOOL AdvLibBrightGet(BYTE *brightness)
+ Parameters

- brightness

[out] The current screen brightness. The range is set from 0 to 255.
+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
The brightness range is the set of contiguous integer values that applica-

tions can control. The range is set from 0 to 255. The brightness 0 is dark­est, and the brightness 255 is brightest.

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AdvLibBrightSet

Call this function to set the screen brightness.
* BOOL AdvLibBrightSet(BYTE brightness);
+ Parameters

- brightness

[in] Specifies the new screen brightness. The range is set from 0 to 255.
+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

- FALSE (zero) on failure.

+ Remarks
The brightness range is the set of contiguous integer values that applica-

tions can control. The range is set from 0 to 255. The brightness 0 is dark­est, and the brightness 255 is brightest.

AdvLibBrightApply

Call this function to write the screen brightness to flash.
* BOOL AdvLibBrightApply(void)
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
This function writes the screen brightness to flash. If you don't call this

function, your brightness setting is volatile.

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4.9.8 Set Display Resolution

Set the display resolution with AdvLibSetResolution(). You need to
restart your TREK-725 before new settings take effect.

AdvLibSetResolution

Set display resolution
* BOOL AdvLibSetResolution(int DisplayModeIndex)
+ Parameters

- DisplayModeIndex

[in] Display resolution index. The range is set from 0 to 2. Index 0, 1,
and 2 correspond to 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 resolutions.

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
You could use pre-defined statements to replace DisplayModeIndex. The

following statements are written in Advlib.h.
#define SET_RESOLUTION_800X6000
#define SET_RESOLUTION_640X4801
#define SET_RESOLUTION_1024X7682

4.9.9 On/Off Backlight

You can call AdvLibScreenOn() to turn on the LCD panel backlight, and
turn off it with AdvLibScreenOff().

AdvLibScreenOn

Call this function to turn on the LCD panel backlight.
* BOOL AdvLibScreenOn(void)
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
Turns on the LCD panel backlight.

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AdvLibScreenOff

Call this function to turn off the LCD panel backlight.
* BOOL AdvLibScreenOff(void)
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
Turns off the LCD panel.

4.9.10 Registry flush

Writes all the attributes of the specified open registry key into the flash
ROM.

AdvLibRegFlushKey

Call this function to flush the registry.
* BOOL AdvLibRegFlushKey(void)
+ Parameters

- No parameters

+ Return Value

- TRUE (nonzero) on success.

FALSE (zero) on failure.
+ Remarks
If you want your previous registry changes to be committed by flushing

data to flash ROM, you can call AdvLibRegFlushKey. Calling AdvLi­bRegFlushKey frequently may degrade performance.

4.9.11 Build a Platform with this library

If you want to build this driver into your Windows CE OS image, just add
the following lines to your Platform.bib. Don't forget to put AdvLib.dll
into your Platform's $(_FLATRELEASEDIR).

MODULES
AdvLib.dll$(_FLATRELEASEDIR)AdvLib.dllNK SH
Finally, make the image.

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Programming the
Watchdog Timer

The TREK-725 is equipped with a
watchdog timer that resets the CPU or
generates an interrupt if processing
comes to a standstill for any reason.
This feature ensures system reliability
in industrial standalone or unmanned
environments.

Appendix

A

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer

To program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which writes I/
O port address 440 (hex). The output data is a time interval value. The
value range is from 01 (hex) to 3F (hex), and the related time interval is
from 1 sec. to 63 sec.

Data Time Interval
01 1 sec.
02 2 sec.
03 3 sec.
04 4 sec.
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3F 63 sec.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer b y rewrit-

ing the I/O port 440 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want
to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 440
(hex).

The following example shows how you might program the watchdog
timer:

;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­; Enter the extended function mode, interruptible double-write |
;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,87H
OUT DX,AL
OUT DX,AL

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;----------------------------------------------------------------------------­; Configure logical device 8, configuration register CRF6 |
;----------------------------------------------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,07H ; point to Logical Device Number Reg.
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,08H ; select logical device 8
OUT DX,AL
;
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,30H ;Set watch dog activate or inactivate
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,01H ; 01:activate 00:inactivate
OUT DX,AL
;
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,F5H ; Setting counter unit is second
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,00H
OUT DX,AL
;
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,F6H
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,05H ; Set 5 seconds
OUT DX,AL

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;-----------------------------------------­; Exit extended function mode |
;-----------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,AAH

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Appendix

Pin Assignments

This appendix contains information on
TREK-725’s pin assignments.

B

Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.1 CPLD JTAG (JP1)

This is a JP6F-2mm-D90 connector.

Pin Signal

1CPLD_TCK
2CPLD_TDI
3CPLD_TDO
4CPLD_TMS
5 SYS_VCC3.3
6GND

B.2 CPU JTAG (JP2)

Pin Signal

1SA_TCK
2SA_TDI
3SA_TDO
4SA_TMS
5 nJTAG TRST
6GND

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B.3 GPS Adaptor (JP5)

This is a 10 x 2 pin-header connector.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 ANT_Power 2 5 V
3 GPS_BAT 4 3.3 V
5 nGPS_RST 6 No Connection
7 No Connection 8 No Connection
9 UART4_RXD 10 GND
1 1 UART4_RXD 12 UART4_TXD
13 UART5_TXD 14 UART5_RXD
15 UART5_TXD 16 GND
17 No Connection 18 GND
19 No Connection 20 No Connection

B.4 Inverter Power Connector (CN6)

Pin Signal

1+12V
2GND
3 ENVBK
4VBR
5GND

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B.5 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (IDE1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1IDE RESET #2GND
3DATA 74DATA 8
5DATA 66DATA 9
7DATA 58DATA 10
9 DATA 4 10 DATA 11
11 DATA 3 12 DATA 12
13 DATA 2 14 DATA 13
15 DATA 1 16 DATA 14
17 DATA 0 18 DATA 15
19 SIGNAL GND 20 N/C
21 HDD DREQ 22 GND
23 IO WRITE 24 GND
25 IO READ 26 GND
27 HD READY 28 CABLE SELECT
29 HDACK 0 # 30 GND
31 IRQ14 32 N/C
33 ADDR 1 34 N/C
35 ADDR 0 36 ADDR 2
37 HDD SELECT 0 # 38 HDD SELECT 1 #
39 IDE ACTIVE 0 # 40 GND
41 Vcc 42 VCC
43 GND 44 N/C

# low active

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B.6 LVDS Connector (CN5)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC3P3 2 VCC3P3
3GND 4GND
5 LVDS_N0 6 LVDS_P0
7 GND 8 LVDS_N1
9 LVDS_P1 10 GND
11 LVDS_N2 12 LVDS_P2
13 GND 14 LVDS_N3
15 LVDS_P3 16 GND
17 LVDS_CLKN 18 LVDS_CLKP
19 GND 20 GND

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B.7 Flat Panel Display Connector (CN7) (Reserved)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VDD 2 VDD
3GND 4GND
5 VDD 6 VDD
7Vcon 8GND
9B0 10B1
11 B2 12 B3
13 B4 14 B5
15 B6 16 B7
17 G0 18 G1
19 G2 20 G3
21 G4 22 G5
23 G6 24 G7
25 R0 26 R1
27 R2 28 R3
29 R4 30 R5
31 R6 32 R7
33 GND 34 GND
35 SHCLK 36 FLM
37 M/DE 38 LP
39 Reserved 40 ENAVEE

B.8 USB Client (CN8 & JP13)

This is a 4-pin 2 mm wafer connector.

Pin Signal

1GND
2 SA_BUSB_DPR
3 SA_BUSB_DNR
4 USB_LINK_5V

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B.9 Touchscreen (CN14)

This is a 5-pin 2 mm wafer connector.

Pin Signal

1Y+_UR
2 Y-_LR
3TS_IN3
4X+_UL
5X-_LL

B.10 CAN Bus Connector (CN15)

Pin Signal

1VCC
2NC
3AGND
4CAN_H
5CAN_L
6AGND

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B.11 GSM/GPRS Adaptor Board Connector (CN16)

This is a DF13-20DP-1.25C connector.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 UART3_CTS 2 nGSM_RST
3 UART3_RTS 4 GND
5 UART3_TXD 6 GND
7 UART3_RXD 8 GND
9 UART3_DCD 10 UART6_CTS
11 UART3_DSR 12 UART6_RTS
13 UART3_DTR 14 GSM_VCC
15 UART3_RI 16 GSM_VCC
17 UART6_TXD 18 GSM_VCC
19 UART6_RXD 20 GSM_VCC

B.12 COM1 & COM2

Pin Signal

1DCD
2RxD
3TxD
4DTR
5GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI

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B.13 USB Port

Pin Signal

1 VCC
2 DATA­3 DATA+
4 GND

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