VarTech Systems VTPC150XPE User Manual

Solutions for Demanding Applications

VARTECH

S Y S T E M S I N C.

Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays

VTPC150XPE Computer Terminal

Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new PC Terminal.

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User’s Guide

CONTENTS

1. VTPC150XPE presentation 3

1.1. Input and Output ports 4

1.2. Fixing the VTPC150XPE 5

2. Operating système 6

2.1. ADMINISTRATOR authentification 6

2.2. Network connection 6

2.3. Software or driver addition 7

2.4. Starting with "Safe Mode" 7

3. Data bases 7

4. General specifications 7

5. Trouble shooting 8

IMPORTANT

An unstable electric power can cause a lost of configuration or data corruption. To solve
this problem, you must add a "Line Conditioner" to the AC power line of the
VTPC150XPE.

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1. VTPC150XPE presentation

Affordable and robust computer, VTPC150XPE is specially designed for industrial
environments (without water). VTPC150XPE is provided with a VIA Eden 800 MHz
Processor an a 15” color LCD (TFT resistive). All versions of VTPC150XPE are
touch screen for an easiest and faster seizure of information. For optimal pointing
precision, Teflon point pencil is available in option. VTPC150XPE is built with a
safety fan that will be set in motion if the processor reached a temperature to
high. This characteristic was design to prevent damaging electronics parts of
your computer if, for example, an application in problem took 100% of the
processor for a long length of time.

The anodize aluminum case of VTPC150XPE is designed for the industrial
environments with dust or dust free. The unit includes a tilting support which
allows the desktop or wall-mount installation. Several ports are also available.
You can add one or more PS2 or USB reading devices (industrial keyboard, bar
code scanner, etc).

The basic version of VTPC150XPE is equipped with a flash memory.
Contrary to the traditional hard disk, the flash memory does not contain any
moving part, which increases its lifespan. The flash disk can be protected in
order to prevent any modification (accidental or not), which could be made by the
users. This function enables you to protect your application or your operating
system. The basic operating system included in your VTPC150XPE is Windows XP
Embedded. It is installed directly on the flash disc. For the users who wish to
have a complete Windows XP Professional, a version of VTPC150XPE including
this operating system on a hard disk is available.

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1.1. Input and Output ports

VTPC105XPE is provided with a multitude of ports allowing the connection of
several types of peripherals according to your needs.

*Examples:

• printers

• electronic scales

• bar code readers

• sensors

• etc.

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1.2. Fixing the VTPC150XPE

The stand provided with the VTPC150XPE can be used in a wall mount or desktop position.
Once fixed, the angle of VTPC150XPE can be easily adapted to the needs of each user with
no need to adjust the position of the screws.

How to fix VTPC150XPE :

• Determine the appropriate emplacement (plane & motionless surface).

• On the base support (D), completely unscrew screw A (wall mount) or the screw B
(desk top). Partially unscrew the screw C.

* See diagram below

• Separate the base support (D) from the VTPC150XPE .

• Fix the base support (D) on the chosen emplacement.

• Replace VTPC150XPE on its base support in the desired position (Wall mount or
desktop) and fixed the corresponding screw, A for wall mount, B for desktop.

• Tighten the screws on each side of the base support.

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2. Operating system

The basic operating system of VTPC150XPE is Windows XP Embedded, which is a
reduce version of Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Embedded included in
VTPC150XPE is specifically designed to function with the VTPC150XPE and cannot be
transferred on another computer.

VTPC150XPE can support the complete version of Windows XP Professional. In
this case, the VTPC150XPE will be provided with a hard disk.

2.1. ADMINISTRATOR authentification

The VTPC150XPE is authenticated as a user without privileges. To authenticate
yourself as an administrator, you must at start, hold the "Shift" key of your keyboard until
the window of authentification appears. Then, enter the term "Administrator" in the "user
name" and "Password" field (You must respect lower and upper case).

*If you don’t want to restart your computer, close the session ("log off") while holding
inserted the button "Shift".

2.2. Network connection

VTPC150XPE offers three ways of connecting to a computer if you wish to use
remote applications ("Thin Client"):

• RDP (Remote Desktop Connection)

• Citrix

• Ericom Emulation (terminal emulation)

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2.3. Software or Driver Addition

To add a driver or a software to the VTPC150XPE it is necessary to be
authenticated as administrator (see section 2.1). The file transfer can be easily done.
You can use any peripheral connected on one of the VTPC150XPE USB port (CD
reader, disc drive, USB "Flash" disc) or by using the Ethernet network.

By default, approximately 200MB of space ("Flash" disc) is available on
VTPC150XPE . On request, it is possible to add up to 1Gb of additional flash memory.

Since Windows XP Embedded does not contain all the components and drivers of
Windows XP Professional, it is possible that a software requires a missing component,
this will generate an operating error in the software. If it is the case, please address an e­mail request to [e-mail] . A VarTech technician will be able to
help you to identify the missing component.

2.4. Starting with "Safe Mode"

In certain cases, it can be necessary to start Windows in "Safe Mode". To do so, let the
computer start normally and type “MSCONFIG” in the field "Run..." of the Start menu.
Select "Startup Diagnosis" and click on "ok". After a few seconds, you will be asked to
start again, pres "Restart". After the restarting, the system informs you that it is in
diagnosis mode (being equivalent of "Safe Mode"). To return to "normal" mode, still
use order “MSCONFIG” but select "Normal Startup" then start again. As oppose to
standard Windows, the Windows XP Embedded does not work when you hit the F8 key
to start in "Safe Mode".

3. Data Bases

Windows Xpe does not support data bases access through jet-engine. To access data
bases, you must use a DSN.

4. General Specifications

** See spec sheet for the complete specifications of VTPC150XPE.

Power

Consommation

Temperature

Humidity

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100-240V AC / 50-60Hz

30 Watts

5°C to 40°C operation

-20°C to 60°C storage

20% to 80% (without
condensation)

5. Trouble shooting

Problems Solutions

The LED is lit but there is no screen
display

"DLL missing"
Error displayed during the
installation of a software or
driver.

Unplug the 120V power for 10 sec­onds, plug the VTPC150XPE. If there
is no improvement, connect an exter­nal monitor to the SVGA port. If the
external monitor works, access the
bios set up then enter the “Advanced
chips & features” menu. Adjust “select
display device” parameter to “CST +
LCD” and “Panel type” to “0A”. Save
and exit set up. If it is still not working,
sent a request including the serial
number and the detailed description of
the problem to technical support at:

[e-mail]

Extract a DLL file from another com­puter working with Windows 2000 or
XP. Copy this file in the repertory
specified in the error message
(usually on C:\windows\system32\)

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VARTECH SYSTEMS
HEADQUARTERS

11529 Sun Belt Ct.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Toll-Free: 800.223.8050
International Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

www.vartechsystems.com

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