VXI TC4XYY User Manual

Itona TC4xyy

Hardware User’s Guide

VXL Instruments Ltd,
NO.17, House of Excellence,
Electronics City,
Hosur Road,
Bangalore – 560 100, INDIA
www.vxl.net

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All Trademarks are acknowledged.

Document Number: 600 0101 855 28 A02
First Edition: November 2006

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment Off and On, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Each Thin Client is equipped with a FCC compliance label that shows only the FCC identification
number. The full information of the associated label is as follows:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Warning

• DO NOT open enclosure, Hazard voltages present inside equipment.

• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the computer) are covered with metal

retaining brackets, and tightly attached to the computer cabinet.

• Only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/output devices, terminals, printer’s
etc.) should be attached to this equipment, and must have shielded interface cables.

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

• This equipment should not be used in Electro-medical applications.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT open enclosure, Hazard voltages present

inside equipment. DO NOT disassemble the equipment as this can nullify your warranty

• DO NOT operate this equipment in corrosive or explosive atmosphere.

• DO NOT operate this equipment outside specified temperature limits.

• This equipment must be earthed.

• The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Sound Power Level is less than 60dB (A), when measured according to ISO 7779.

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Itona TC4xyy Series Thin Client. This guide contains information to setup
and use the hardware of Itona TC4xyy Series.

The guide consists of the following chapters:

• Introduction: provides an overview of the product.

• Installation: contains the procedure to setup the hardware.

• Specifications: provides hardware, mechanical, electrical, interface and operating environment

specifications.

• Connectors and Cables: provides detailed specifications for connectors and cables used with the
product.

• Troubleshooting: provides solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the product.

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Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................6

Overview........................................................................................................................................................6

Features ........................................................................................................................................................7

Optional Features..........................................................................................................................................7

Installation..........................................................................................................................................8

Step One: Unpack.........................................................................................................................................8

Step Two: Prepare.........................................................................................................................................8

Step Three: Connect accessories and power ...............................................................................................9

Step Four: Connect to the Server................................................................................................................11

LAN connection through TCP/IP...............................................................................................................11

Direct Connection through RS232 ............................................................................................................12

Dial-In Remote Connection through a Modem..........................................................................................12

Specifications...................................................................................................................................13

Hardware.....................................................................................................................................................13

Mechanical ..................................................................................................................................................13

Environmental Operating.............................................................................................................................13

Electrical......................................................................................................................................................13

Connectors and Cables ...................................................................................................................14

Connectors..................................................................................................................................................14

COM Port...................................................................................................................................................14

Printer Port (Parallel).................................................................................................................................14

10/100 LAN Port........................................................................................................................................15

Video Port..................................................................................................................................................15

Mouse / Keyboard Port..............................................................................................................................15

Audio / Microphone Port............................................................................................................................15

USB Port....................................................................................................................................................15

Cables .........................................................................................................................................................16

10/100 LAN Cable.....................................................................................................................................16

COM Port (Serial Port) Cables..................................................................................................................16

Printer Cable..............................................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................18

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Introduction

Overview

Thin Clients are essentially terminal devices that connect to multi-user application servers operating
under Citrix MetaFrame and Windows 2000/ 2003 operating systems.

This guide covers installation and hardware details of Itona TC4xyy Series.

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Itona TC4xyy Series deliver smart and robust solutions for Thin Client computing. They are aesthetically
and ergonomically designed compact desktop, providing simultaneous full screen connectivity to
Windows and UNIX application servers – a powerful business alternative to users using Win32
applications while continuing access to legacy UNIX applications.

They communicate with application servers via the ICA protocol developed by Citrix Systems Inc.,
Remote Desktop Protocol from Microsoft and a host of other popular connectivity protocols. Please refer
to the Software User’s Guide for information about connection protocols supported by your model.

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Features

The product is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port that gives an instant connection to a multi-user
Windows NT application server. Also provided are serial, parallel an d video display ports. USB and PS/2
compatible keyboard/Mouse ports are available for quick setup and use.

Optional Features

• Smart Card reader

• Wireless LAN

Note: The optional features cannot be upgraded in the field. Please contact the reseller or dealer from
whom you purchased the product for information about optional features.

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Installation

This chapter describes hardware installation of the product.

Step One: Unpack

Unpack the unit taking care not to drop the product whilst removing from the packaging.
The carton in which the product was shipped to you contains the following:

• Itona TC4xyy Series Thin Client

• Pedestal Set

• Power Cord ( Optional )

• Mouse (Optional )

• Hardware Installation Guide

When you open the carton, if you find any discrepancy between the contents of the carton and the
above list, contact the dealer or reseller from whom you have purchased the product, immediately.

OTE: PLEASE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL CARTON AND PACKING MATERIAL. THEY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO

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AVOID DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT (IF REQUIRED IN FUTURE).

Step Two: Prepare

1. The site where you want to install the product must have the following

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• 100~240V AC, 1.2A, 50/60 Hz, 3-pin power Inlet for client (Itona TC4xyy).

OTE: ENSURE THAT THE POWER INLET PLUG IS PROPERLY REGULATED AND EARTHED. A FLOATING

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GROUND / CHASSIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

• Fix the pedestals at the bottom of the Itona TC4xyy.

• Well ventilated, clean, dry and dust free atmosphere

• Specified environmental conditions (refer to the section on specifications )

• Table or desk of suitable size.

3. Place the product on the table in a location that provides quick and easy access to the power Inlet
plug to shutdown the power in emergencies.

4. Ensure a minimum space of 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of the unit for efficient convection cooling.

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Step Three: Connect accessories and power

NOTE: BEFORE CONNECTING ANY CABLES, ENSURE POWER CABLE IS UNPLUGED FROM THE UNIT. PLEASE

USE 6A (MIN) / 250V AC 0.75 sq mm, H05VV-F CERTIFIED POWER CORD.

Pictures below show the various connectors available on the rear panel of the client.

EHTERNET PORT

LPT PORT

PS/2 MOUSE PORT

AUDIO LINE OUT

MIC AUDIO LINE IN

2 – USB PORT

COM PORT 2

COM PORT 1

SVGA PORT

PS/2 KBD

AC POWER IN

Itona TC4xyy
Rear view

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The table below identifies the devices to be used with each connector of the client.

Instructions to connect various accessories

Connector Symbol

9 Connect the video cable from your display unit to the video port

9 Connect USB devices to the USB ports

9 Connect external powered speakers to the audio output(LINE

OUT) port

9 Connect an external audio device to the Microphone( LINE IN)

input port

9 Connect microphone to the Microphone input port

9 Connect PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 Keyboard port

9 Connect PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 Mouse port

9 Connect serial devices to the COM ports

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9 Connect parallel printer to the parallel port

9 Connect LAN cable to the RJ45 Ethernet port

Caution: Ensure that COM1, COM2, Video and Parallel ports are adequately fastened with the screws

provided with the cables.

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Step Four: Connect to the Server

The Thin Client can be physically connected to the server/network in three ways:

• LAN connection through TCP/IP

• Direct connection through RS232

• Dial-in remote connection through a modem

LAN connection through TCP/IP

Connect one end of a 10/100 cable to the LAN port of the client. Connect the other end to a LAN hub as
shown in the figure below.

LAN Connection through TCP/IP

Host 1

ICA Server

Host 2

Ethernet

10/100Base-T

HUB

Workstation

Thin Client

Winlinx

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Direct Connection through RS232

Connect one end of an RS232 cross cable to a serial port of the client. Conne ct the other end to a serial
port of the server as shown in the figure below.

Winlin x

Server

COM

PORT

RS232C CROSS

COM

PORT

Thin Client

Direct Connection through RS232

Dial-In Remote Connection through a Modem

Connect one end of an RS232 straight cable to a serial port of the client. Connect the other end to a
modem as shown in the figure below.

RS232C STR AIGHT

COM

PORT

Server

Modem

PSTN

Dial-In Remote Connection through Modem

Press the power button to power up the Itona TC4xyy. The front panel LED lights up and the client boots
up with a BEEP sound and takes you to the Connection Manager screen. Refer to the Software User’s
Guide for configuring the client.

RS232C STR AIGHT

PORT

Modem

COM

Thin Client

Winlinx

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Specifications

Hardware

• Processor: VIA C7 ™ nanoBGA2 1GHz

• VGA Memory: Shared Video Memory 64MB max

• Flash : IDE 40 pin

• RAM: 128MB ~ 1GB DDRII 400/533MHz

• Smart Card reader (optional)

• Slim HDD ( optional )

• Wireless LAN ( optional )

Mechanical

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• Height: 228 mm. 228 mm

• Width: 50 mm. 50mm

• Depth: 230 mm. 230 mm

• Weight: 3.0 Kg (max) 3.0 Kg(max)

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Environmental Operating

• Temperature : + 5oC to +40oC

• Storage temperature: - 20

• Humidity: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing

Electrical

• Line Voltage: 100V to 240V AC (+6, -10%)

• Line Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz

• Power: 34W max

• Power Inlet: 1.2A, 3-pin powe r plug (IEC 320)

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C to +65oC

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Connectors and Cables

Connectors

The following tables provide pin details for various connectors on the rear panel of the client.

COM Port

9-pin D-type male connector. RS232C compatible, operating at 115.2K baud ma ximum

Pin Signal Description

1 DCD Data Carrier Detect
2 RxD Receive Data
3 TxD Transmit Data
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 NC Not Connected

1 5

6 9

Printer Port (Parallel)

25-pin D-type female connector. ECP/EPP compatible.

Pin Signal

1 STROBE
2 - 9 DATA 0 – 7
10 ACKNOWLEDGE
11 BUSY
12 PAPER END
15 ERROR
18 - 25 GROUND

13 1

25 14

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10/100 LAN Port

RJ-45 modular 8-pin jack. 10/100 Mbps

Pin Signal

1 TxD+
2 TxD­ 3 RxD+
6 RxD-

1 8

Video Port

15-pin D-type female connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Red 6 Red return GND 11 No Connection
2 Green 7 Green return GND 12 No Connection
3 Blue 8 Blue return GND 13 Horizontal Sync
4 No Connection 9 No Connection 14 Vertical Sync
5 GND 10 No Connection 15 No Connection

10 6

5 1

15 11

Mouse / Keyboard Port

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Mouse / KBD data 4 VCC
2 NC 5 Mouse / KBD Clock
3 GND 6 NC

6 5
4 3
2 1

Audio / Microphone Port

Standard audio jacks.

USB Port

4-pin series-A receptacle. 4~ 5 ports depending on the model. Both USB1.1 and USB2.0 models are
available.

Pin Signal

1 VCC
2 D­3 D+
4 GND

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Cables

10/100 LAN Cable

Cross Connection - (Without Hub)

RJ45

Pin

TXD+ 1
TXD- 2
RXD+ 3

RJ45

Pin
3 RXD+

6 RXD­1 TXD+

RXD- 6

2 TXD-

Straight Connection - (With Hub)

RJ45

Pin

TXD+ 1
TXD- 2
RXD+ 3

RXD- 6

RJ45

Pin
1 TXD+

2 TXD­3 RXD+

6 RXD-

COM Port (Serial Port) Cables

Serial devices like modems and printers use 25 pin D-type connectors for RS232 connection s. In order
to connect an RS232 device with a 25-pin connector, 9-pin connector signals must be converted to 25­pin connector signals as shown in the following diagram.

9-pin to 25-pin Cross Connection

9 Pin

Connector

(Thin Client)

25 Pin

Connector

TXD 3
RXD 2
RTS 7
CTS 8
DSR 6
SGND 5
DCD 1
DTR

3
2
5
4
6
7
8

4

20

RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DSR
SGND
DCD
DTR

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9-pin to 25-pin Straight Connection

9 Pin

Connector

(Thin Client)

RTS
DTR
TXD
GND
DCD
RXD
DSR
CTS

7
4
3
5
1
2
6
8

25 Pin

Connector

4
20
2
7
8
3
6
5

RTS
DTR
TXD
GND
DCD
RXD
DSR
CTS

Printer Cable

The following table shows the pin connections of the Standard Centronics parallel cable. Some
manufacturers change pin functions or polarity on their printers. For such printers, custom cables may
be necessary. Refer to your printer manual for cabling information in such cases.

Note: Please use certified shielded cable only.

1

2-9

PARALLEL

PORT

10
11
12
15

18-25

- Strobe

+ Data Bits 0 - 7

- Acknowledge
+ Busy

+ Paper End

- Error

Ground

PARALLEL

DEVICE

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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains solutions for problems you may encounter while using the product.

Problem Solution

• The Power-LED on front
panel does not glow when
the client is switched on.

• There is no display, though
the power-indicating LED
glows.

• The mouse (or keyboard)
does not work when the
client is switched on.

9 Ensure that the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet.
9 Check the fuse in the power-plug, if available.

9 Ensure that the video cable is properly connected.

9 Ensure that the mouse (or keyboard) is plugged into the

correct PS/2 port on the rear panel

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