Xycom 9450 User Manual

9450

Industrial PC/AT™
Computer System

P/N 99446-001E

 1997 XYCOM, INC. Printed in the United States of America

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Revision Description Date

A Manual Released 5/94
B Manual Updated 7/95
C Manual Update (incorporated PCN #188) 1/96
D Manual Updated 5/96
E Manual Updated 10/97

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1– Introduction..................................................................................................................1-1

Product Overview...........................................................................................................................1-1

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

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

Unpacking the System ..................................................................................................................1-3

Quick Start-Up ..............................................................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2– Testing.........................................................................................................................2-1

Introduction...................................................................................................................................2-1

Checking System Setup................................................................................................................2-1

Phoenix BIOS ...........................................................................................................................2-1

Quadtel BIOS ............................................................................................................................2-2

Initiating the Tests .........................................................................................................................2-2

Preparing for the Tests...................................................................................................................2-2

Running the Tests.........................................................................................................................2-3

Chapter 3– Installation...................................................................................................................3-1

System Components .....................................................................................................................3-1

Front Panel...............................................................................................................................3-1

Back Panel...............................................................................................................................3-4

Preparing the System for Use.........................................................................................................3-6

Installing/Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module.........................................................................3-7

Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module ...................................................................................3-8

Re-installing the Slide-Out Computer Module................................................................................3-8

Installing Internal Hardware Options ................................................................................................3-9

Installation and Removal of the CPU Board...................................................................................3-9

Installing the RADAR Card........................................................................................................ 3-11

Installing PC Boards ................................................................................................................ 3-12

Installing External Hardware Options............................................................................................. 3-13

Keyboards .............................................................................................................................. 3-13

Serial Mouse........................................................................................................................... 3-14

Installing Operating Systems........................................................................................................ 3-15

Installing the 8x14 Font TSR........................................................................................................ 3-15

Installing Drivers.......................................................................................................................... 3-15

Video Drivers........................................................................................................................... 3-15

Mouse Drivers ......................................................................................................................... 3-15

Touch Screen Drivers ............................................................................................................... 3-16

Miscellaneous Drivers .............................................................................................................. 3-16

Installing the Serial Port FIFO Control ........................................................................................... 3-16

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Installing the System into a Panel................................................................................................. 3-17

Mounting Considerations .......................................................................................................... 3-17

System Power......................................................................................................................... 3-18

Heat ....................................................................................................................................... 3-18

Excessive Noise...................................................................................................................... 3-19

Excessive Line Voltage............................................................................................................ 3-19

Mounting the 9450................................................................................................................... 3-19

Available Power........................................................................................................................... 3-20

Chapter 4– Programmable Keypad Interface Module Utility..........................................................4-1

Loading the PKIM Utility ................................................................................................................4-1

Using the Programmable Keypad Utility ..........................................................................................4-1

Startup .....................................................................................................................................4-2

Utility Batch Mode.....................................................................................................................4-2

Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................4-3

Exit..........................................................................................................................................4-3

Files Menu ................................................................................................................................4-3

Macros Menu............................................................................................................................4-4

Upload Menu .............................................................................................................................4-6

Download Menu .........................................................................................................................4-7

Utilities Menu............................................................................................................................4-7

Codes ..........................................................................................................................................4-8

Chapter 5 – Maintenance ...............................................................................................................5-1

Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................5-1

Replacing the External Battery .......................................................................................................5-2

Spare Parts List ............................................................................................................................5-2

Product Repair Program/Returning a Unit to Xycom ..........................................................................5-3

Preparing the Unit for Shipment ...................................................................................................5-3

Appendix A – Technical Specifications..........................................................................................A-1

Hardware Specifications .................................................................................................................A-1

Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................A-2

Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................................................A-2

Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/ Inserts ........................................................................B-1

Appendix C – Pinouts.....................................................................................................................C-1

COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors ..............................................................................................C-1

VGA Connector.............................................................................................................................C-1

Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) .......................................................................................................C-2

Keyboard Connectors ....................................................................................................................C-2

Speaker Jack................................................................................................................................C-3

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Product Overview

The 9450 Industrial Computer System puts the power and versatility of an IBM
PC/AT™-compatible computer in a package that makes sense for the factory floor and
other harsh environments. The Xycom 9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System features
an open architecture to meet a variety of applications that require both a powerful PC and
a durable industrial enclosure. The system integrates a computer card cage, mass storage,
display, keypads, and power supply in a truly industrial form factor.

The 9450 system includes a seven-slot passive backplane, an SVGA monitor, hard and
floppy disk drive facilities, and data entry and function keypads. The front panel is sealed
to NEMA 4/NEMA 12 standards, and the CRT is protected with an impact-resistant
Lexan shield. The open-architecture design accepts IBM PC-, XT-, or AT-compatible
cards.

The system comes with a 486, 5x86, or Pentium® computer installed (configuration de­termined upon order). The processor board combines all the functions of a complete IBM
PC/AT-compatible computer on a single, industrially-hardened circuit board.

The system’s “works in a module” design allows easy access to the boards, switches,
power supply and disk drives. The module is easily removed by loosening three thumb
screws and sliding the module out.

The 9450 supports a variety of industrial software packages including the following:

• SoftScreen PC/AT

• 6200

• Aimax-Plus

• CELLworks

• CITECT

• Control View*

• Direct Factory

• Fix/DMACS

• Factory Link

The software list is continually expanding. Consult Xycom for additional listings.

• FloPro

• Genesis

• Intouch

• ModSoft

• OI-2000

• Paragon 500*

• PCIM

• Screen Ware2

• Viewpoint

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The 8x14 character font set has been removed from the Quadtel BIOS used on the
AT4+ CPU board. This font set is now emulated to support most applications. If your
application does not display 8x14 characters correctly, install the TSRFONT.COM
file. See Chapter 3 for installation instructions.

Standard Features

The 9450 offers the following standard features:

• 486, 5x86, or Pentium CPU

• Seven-slot PC/AT passive backplane (four full length, two half length, and one ¾

length AT slots); Six slots available on 486 configuration; Five slots available on
Pentium configuration

• 14" high-resolution SVGA color monitor

• 32 data-entry and 20 function keys

*Note

• IDE hard disk

• MS-DOS

• Slide-out computer module

• 150-watt power supply

• IBM PC/AT/XT compatibility

• External printer port

• External COM1 and COM2 ports

• Rugged front panel sealed to meet both NEMA 4/NEMA 12 specifications when

panel-mounted

Optional Features

The following optional items are also available with the 9450:

• Solid State FLASH drives

• Larger hard disk drives

• Touch Screen

• SoftScreen operator interface software

®

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• External full-stroke keyboard (4100-KB2)

• RADAR card with isolated RS-232C/RS-485 serial ports (9000-RAD)

• Various sealed rack- or panel-mount keyboards (8000-KBX)

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• Microsoft

®

Windows® 3.11 (4100-WIN)

• Pre-installed Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT™ operating systems

• Built-in mouse

Unpacking the System

When you remove the 9450 from its shipping carton, verify that you have the parts listed
below. Save the box and inner wrapping in case you need to reship the unit.

• 9450 unit

• Miscellaneous Accessories and documentation kit, which includes:

• Documentation for the operating system that has been pre-installed

• Power cable

• Diagnostic software disk

• 16 nuts

• 9450 user manual

• CPU manual

• Business reply card

• Video driver disk

If you ordered the system with SoftScreen installed, the documentation kit will include the
following:

• SoftScreen Runtime System disks

• Software protection key

• SoftScreen Runtime Engine manual

• Registration card

If you ordered the system with a touch screen installed, you will also receive a touch
screen driver disk and manual.

Quick Start-Up

Turn off power to the unit and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments
to the inside or outside of the computer.

If the battery is disabled, when it is re-enabled the system must be powered up for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Failure to follow this procedure may result in premature ba t­tery failure.

Warning

Warning

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If a touch screen has been factory installed, there is an AT adapter board plugged into
the backplane in slot 5. Connect the 9-pin cable from the monitor side to the 9-pin con­nector in slot 5.

To prepare the system for use, perform the following steps.

1. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.

2. Connect the PWR/Key 15-pin cable to the PWR/Key female receptacle located

above the power receptacle.

3. Attach the power cord from the monitor to the power receptacle. Attach the power

cord power receptacle to a properly grounded 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz outlet. Attach
the power cord to the lower power receptacle.

4. Connect the 9-pin DB connector which is attached to the touch screen adapter board

located in slot 5 (optional feature).

5. Turn on power to the unit by pressing the ON/OFF switch. The system will boot up at

the C: prompt if MS-DOS is properly installed on drive C.

Note

6. Set the contrast and brightness controls on the back panel to the desired levels.

7. Install the application software via drive A, located behind the access door on the

front panel.

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Chapter 2 – Testing

Introduction

Diagnostic tests are provided to verify operation of 9450 system hardware functions. If
any of these tests fail, either you do not have the correct default setting or there is a sys­tem failure. Check the default settings and run the tests again. If there is a failure, contact
Xycom’s Product Repair & Customization (PR&C) Department (see Chapter 5).

Unexpected failures may occur if Xycom diagnostics are run with device drivers or
memory resident programs installed on the system. Remove these before running any
diagnostics tests.

Chapter 2 - Testing

Note

Checking System Setup

You want to ensure that the Setup Menu is configured properly (factory-set configura­tion). The way you access the Setup Menu depends on the CPU board installed in your
system.

Phoenix BIOS

If the CPU board has a Phoenix BIOS, press F2 when prompted to enter the Setup Menu.
Make the necessary changes by following the on-screen directions. General instructions
for navigating through the Setup screens are described below:

•

ÅÆ

select a menu. Once you’ve selected a menu, press

lection.

•

•

•

•

•

ÇÈ

select an item in the menu. Once you’ve selected an item, press

date your selection.

ESC

exits the menu. You are prompted to save changes.

+/-

change values.

ENTER

F

selects a sub-menu.

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automatically configures the system with the default values. These values are de-

fined by the system configuration and the values are set in the Setup Menu.

ENTER

to validate your se-

ENTER

to vali-

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F

•

loads previous values.

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Quadtel BIOS

If the CPU board has a Quadtel BIOS, press
Setup Menu. Follow the on-screen directions to make changes. Press

ESC

changes, and
Menu.

to exit. Refer to the CPU manual for more information on the Setup

Initiating the Tests

You need the following equipment to test your system:

•

Xycom System Test Disk – 3.5-inch, DS/HD disk (bootable)

•

IBM PC/AT-compatible keyboard

•

Centronics-compatible printer cable

•

Parallel printer (Centronics-style interface)

•

Two serial loopback test connectors (refer to Figure 2-1 for pinout)

•

Scratch disk formatted 3.5 -inch, DS/HD (1.44 Mbyte)

Preparing for the Tests

Perform the steps below before starting the system test:

1. Place the CPU board jumpers and switches to the factory set positions. The numbers
in parenthesis are the pins onto which to install the jumper, (e.g. J1 (3-4) indicates
the jumper is on pins 3 and 4 of J1). Refer to your CPU manual for jumper and
switch settings.

CTRL+ALT+S

simultaneously to access the

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F

to save

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2. Plug the female end of the AC power cable into the rear of the unit and the male end
into a properly grounded outlet.

3. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.

4. Connect the PWR/key 15-pin cable to the Pwr/key female receptacle located above
the power receptacle.

5. Attach the monitor power cord from the monitor to the power receptacle

6. Connect the serial loopback connector(s) and the printer cable to the appropriate
connectors and connect a PC/AT-compatible keyboard to a keyboard connector. Fig­ure 2-1 illustrates the wiring necessary for the loopback connection.

Figure 2-1. Serial Loopback Connections

Running the Tests

To run the test, insert the diagnostics disk into drive A. Turn on the computer (the diag­nostics program will boot up). Figure 2-2 shows the Main Menu as it is displayed on the
screen.

Copyright 1990-1994, Xycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests Sequence/Selection Menu (Rel. xx)

0) WILL pause on an error 4) Auto-select tests

1) SINGLE PASS test mode 5) Deselect all tests

2) Save setup to file 6) Quit and exit to DOS

3) Extract setup from a file 7) Return to Previous screen

Chapter 2 - Testing

A) RAM Test K) Video Interface Test
B) Video RAM Test L) Speaker Port Test
C) Extended RAM Test M) LPT1: Printer Port Test
D) Real Time Clock Test N) LPT2: Printer Port Test
E) COM1 Serial Port Test O) C: Hard Drive Interface Test
F) COM2 Serial Port Test P) D: Hard Drive Interface Test
G) COM3 Serial Port Test Q) A: Floppy Drive Interface Test
H) COM4 Serial Port Test R) B: Floppy Drive Interface Test
I) Math Coprocessor Test S) Keyboard, Keypad Tests

J) Video Adjustments Test ≡ = Test Selected

[ENTER] = START TESTING

Use the letters to move the cursor and select/deselect, or use the arrow keys
to move, then use the [SPACE] key to select/deselect a test or function:

Figure 2-2. Main Menu

You can select tests individually. However, we recommend you use Auto-select (4)
which will select all the tests appropriate to your configurations.

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Please read the DIAG.TXT and CMOS.TXT files on the diagnostics disk for detailed
information.

If your system has a solid state (Flash) drive installed, avoid repeated running of op­tion O, the hard drive interface test. The Flash drive has a limited number of writes to
each logical sector. Repeated writes from the diagnostic utility will prematurely
shorten the life of the drive.

Note

Warning

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Chapter 3 – Installation

This chapter contains an overview of the 9450 hardware and I/O locations, as well as in­stall options.

System Components

This section describes the 9450’s front and back panel components to familiarize you
with the system.

Front Panel

The 9450 comes equipped with a NEMA 4/NEMA12 sealed front panel. The panel pro­tects the system’s interior when the system is properly panel mounted. Figure 3-1 illus­trates the front panel features of the 9450.

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Figure Chapter 3 -1. 9450 Front Panel

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Monitor

Function Keys

Access Door

Data Entry Keypad

System Status LEDs

Diagnostic LEDs

Protected from breakage by an impact-resistant Lexan shield,
the 14" monitor supports a high resolution SVGA color. If the
touch screen option is installed, the Lexan shield will be re­placed by a safety-glass backed touch panel.

These 20 keys provide easy access to familiar PC routines. The
programmable keys allow you to customize your keycodes.
These keys are located directly below the monitor.

Located below the data entry keypad, this door allows access to
the floppy disk drive and the keyboard port. The keyboard port
allows a PC/AT keyboard to be interfaced with the system.

This 32-key numeric keypad includes the 15 data entry keys,
the up, down, left, and right arrows; and numbers 0-9. All keys
on the keypad are programmable and the top 15 are relegend­able.

During power-up, the CPU board checks its hardware configu­ration against the configuration information stored in CMOS
memory. If the power-up-self-test (POST) is successful, the
MAINT and FAULT LEDs will be off. If the 9000-RAD card
is installed and any of the RADAR features are enabled, the
RADAR LED will turn on.

indicates that +5VDC is present.

Power

disk activity when on or flashing.

COM

COM2 port activity when on or flashing.

indicates hard

Disk

indicates COM1 or

RADAR

indicates Run
Time Diagnostics are enabled. Table Chapter 3 -1 indicates the
condition of your system based on system status LEDs.

Table Chapter 3 -1. System Status LEDs

Fault Maint Power Radar Condition

off off off off No power

off off on off System in reset prior to POST

off on on off Running POST

on off on off Failed POST

off off on off Passed POST (RADAR off)

off off on on Passed POST (RADAR on)

off on on on *RADAR Maintenance

on off on on *RADAR Fault

*Must have 9000-RAD installed for these features to be available.

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Note

486 CPU boards are installed in Slot 0, and Pentium CPU boards are installed in Slot 1
to accommodate the heat sink.

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Back Panel

Figure Chapter 3 -2 illustrates the 9450’s back panel components.

Figure Chapter 3 -2. 9450 Back Panel Components

ON/OFF Switch

Power Receptacle

Video Connector

Video Controls

Place this switch in the OFF position (switch should be
out) until the system is properly configured and con­nected to a 115 VAC or 230 VAC power source.

The power receptacle is located to the right of the
ON/OFF switch. The upper power outlet is for the
monitor and the lower power outlet is for the main
power source. The plug and cord for the AC power and
the monitor power must be securely positioned before
turning power on.

The 15-pin high density video cable is connected to the
VGA port on the CPU.

The contrast and brightness controls are located on the
right hand side of the unit. Turning the knobs left or
right will adjust contrast or brightness on the monitor.
The vertical size, horizontal position and vertical posi­tion are located above the contrast and brightness con­trols. Turning the knobs left or right will adjust the ver­tical position, horizontal position, and vertical height.

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Parallel Port

PWR/Key

COM1/COM2 Ports

External Battery

Rear Keyboard Connector

Touch Screen Cable

The parallel port connector is a DB-25 female and is
located on the CPU board for all configurations. The
pinouts for connectors and ports are shown in Appendix
C.

This 15-pin dual row DB connector provides the power,
keyboard and LED signals to the front keypad controller
board.

These serial ports are RS-232 and use DB-9 male con­nectors. The optional built-in mouse uses the COM2
port.

The 9450 has an external battery located to the right of
the PWR/Key connector.

There is a PC/AT keyboard connector on the rear of the

9450. Both front and rear keyboards can be connected
simultaneously.

The optional touch screen cable has a 9-pin DB con­nector which is attached to the connector on the touch
screen adapter board located in Slot 5.

Figure Chapter 3 -3. Internal System Components

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Preparing the System for Use

To prepare the system for use, perform the steps listed below. If you purchased any op­tions, install them according to the instructions in the next two sections.

1. Connect the video cable to the 15-pin connector on the CPU board.

2. Connect the PWR/Key 15-pin cable to the PWR/Key female receptacle located
above the power receptacle.

3. Attach the power cord from the monitor to the power receptacle. Attach the power
cord power receptacle to a properly grounded 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz outlet. Attach
the power cord to the lower power receptacle.

4. Connect the touch screen.

If a touch screen has been factory installed, there is an AT adapter board plugged into
the backplane in slot 5. Connect the 9-pin cable from the monitor side to the 9-pin con­nector in slot 5.

Note

6. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn on power to the unit. The system will boot up at the
C: prompt if MS-DOS is properly installed on drive C.

7. Set the contrast and brightness controls on the back panel to the desired levels.

8. Install the application software via drive A located behind the access door on the
front panel.

Note

The 8x14 character font set has been removed from the Quadtel BIOS used on the
AT4+ CPU board. This font set is now emulated to support most applications. If your
application does not display 8x14 characters correctly, install the TSRFONT.COM file.

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Installing/Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module

The slide-out computer module (shown in Figure Chapter 3 -4) allows access to the
power supply and disk drives. The PC add-in boards can be replaced by removing the
three screws on the hinged top cover.

Chapter 2 - Testing

Figure Chapter 3 -4. Installing the Slide-out Computer Module

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9450 Industrial PC/AT Computer System

Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module

Figure Chapter 3 -5 shows removal of the slide-out computer module.

Figure Chapter 3 -5. Removing the Slide-Out Computer Module

Follow the steps below to remove your slide-out computer module.

1. Disconnect cables (VGA, PWR/Key, Power, and optional touch screen).

2. Loosen the three thumb screws that attach the slide-out computer module to the 9450
back panel.

3. Grasp the handle that protrudes from the back panel.

4. Pull straight back. The module should slide out easily.

Note

Place a hand underneath to support weight of module.

Re-installing the Slide-Out Computer Module

After you have finished installing options on your 9450, reconnect it to the front panel
according to the following instructions:

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1. Match the top and bottom guides on the module with the slider indentations on the
side of the monitor module shell, as illustrated in Figure Chapter 3 -4.

2. Push forward firmly until the top and bottom of the module are flush with the top
and bottom of the front panel shell.

3. Tighten the three thumb screws removed earlier (see Figure Chapter 3 -5).

4. Reconnect cables (VGA, PWR/Key, power, and optional touch screen).

Installing Internal Hardware Options

Caution

Turn off the unit before installing internal hardware.

You may install internal hardware options through the hinged cover with the module in
place. Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re­moved.

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Installation and Removal of the CPU Board

Perform the following steps to install and remove the CPU board.

Warning

Disconnect all external power supplies before you open and service any piece of
equipment. Also, always use static protection when handling CPU boards.

Warning

If the battery is disabled, when it is re-enabled the system must be powered up for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Failure to follow this procedure may result in premature
battery failure.

Caution

Verify jumper and switch positions before installation. Check configurations with the
lists and diagrams in this manual.

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Before connecting a ribbon cable to latched connectors, make sure the latches are pulled
down near the surface of the board. When the cable connection is made, the latches snap
up. When removing a cable connector, move the latches down near the board. This
nudges the connector up so you can remove it easily.

On the AT5+ CPU board the FDD and HDD-1 connectors are located below the LED
connector.

Note

Note

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Figure Chapter 3 -6. CPU Board/Connectors

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Installing the CPU Board

1. Disconnect all power supplies.

2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover to the slide-out computer module.
Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re­moved (refer to

3. Verify all jumper settings.

4. Hold cables FDD, HDD-I, COM1, COM2 and LED toward the side of the CPU
module.

5. Place the AT4+ CPU card into slot 0 in the passive backplane, or the AT5+ CPU
card into slot 1 in the passive backplane. Push the card ¾ of the way down.

6. Attach flat cables FDD, HDD-I, COM1, COM2, and LED to their respective con­nectors on the CPU board. Push down the card evenly until it firmly seats into card
edge connector.

7. Connect the optional battery cable connector BAT-IN to the CPU board.

8. Secure the ORB with one screw at the top.

9. Close the top cover and replace and tighten the three screws. If the slide-out com­puter module was removed in Step 2, refer to the
section earlier in this chapter.

Removing the Slide-out Module

section earlier in this chapter).

Re-installing the Slide-out Module

10. Connect the power sources previously disconnected.

The 9450 CPU is now ready for operation.

Removing the CPU Board

1. Disconnect all power supplies.

2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover to the slide-out computer module.
Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re­moved (refer to

3. Remove and save the CPU board ORB screw.

4. Unseat the CPU board from the backplane. Pull the board up far enough to unlatch
and remove the connectors (about 1").

5. Remove cable connectors FDD, HDD-I, COM1, COM2, LED, and BAT-IN.

6. Once the cables are disconnected, pull the CPU board out of the slide-out computer
module.

Removing the Slide-out Module

Installing the RADAR Card

Before installing the 9000-RAD (RADAR card) into the 9450, set the appropriate jump­ers and switches for your configuration. See the 9000-RAD manual for more informa­tion.

section earlier in this chapter).

After the RADAR card is properly configured, install it in the 9450 card cage as follows:

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1. Disconnect all power supplies.

2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover to the slide-out computer module.
Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re­moved (refer to

3. If present, remove the blank ORB from the slot that the 9000-RAD will occupy. Save
the screw.

4. Slide the card into the slot from which you removed the ORB. Push down on the
card evenly until it firmly seats into the card cage connectors.

5. Secure the RADAR ORB to the host system by replacing and tightening the screw
that was removed in Step 3.

6. Close the top cover and replace and tighten the three screws. If the slide-out com­puter module was removed in Step 2, refer to the
section earlier in this chapter.

Removing the Slide-out Module

section earlier in this chapter).

Note

Do not force the boards or apply uneven pressure.

Re-installing the Slide-out Module

Installing PC Boards

Check that the memory and I/O configuration of the board you want to install do not con­flict with the CPU and I/O memory maps as outlined in your CPU board manual.

1. Disconnect all power supplies.

2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover to the slide-out computer module.
Certain mounting configurations require the slide-out computer module to be re­moved (refer to

3. If present, remove the blank ORB from the slot that the PC board will occupy. Save
the screw.

4. Slide the PC board into an open slot in the backplane. Push down on the board
evenly until it firmly seats into the card cage connectors.

5. Secure the board by replacing and tightening the screw that was removed in Step 3.

6. Close the top cover and replace and tighten the three screws. If the slide-out com­puter module was removed in Step 2, refer to the
section earlier in this chapter.

Removing the Slide-out Module

section earlier in this chapter).

Note

Do not force the boards or apply uneven pressure.

Re-installing the Slide-out Module

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Installing External Hardware Options

This section explains how to install external hardware options available with the 9450.

Keyboards

Two keyboard options are available for the 9450: 8000-KB5/KB7 and 8000-KB6/KB8.

The 8000-KB5 and -KB7 are rack- or panel-mounted NEMA 4 104-key QWERTY key­boards with PC/AT interfaces. The 8000-KB6 and -KB7 are rack- or panel-mounted
NEMA 4 numeric keyboards with 52 function keys.

The keyboards are installed in the same manner. Mount them according to the cutout in
Appendix B, Figure B-4. Once the keyboard is mounted, connect the keyboard cable to
the keyboard port on the back panel of the unit. Keyboards and dimensions are shown in
Figures 3-7 and 3-8.

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Figure Chapter 3 -7. 8000-KB5 and 8000-KB7 Keyboard with Dimensions

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Figure Chapter 3 -8. 8000-KB6 and 8000-KB8 Keyboard with Dimensions

Serial Mouse

There are two mouse options with the 9450: Xycom’s 4100-MS1 two-button serial
mouse and an optional built-in serial mouse.

To connect the 4100-MS1 serial mouse, attach the connector on the mouse cable to
COM1 or COM2 on the 9450’s back panel.

The built-in serial mouse is located in the lower right-hand corner of the front panel. The
built -in mouse operates in the same manner as a conventional mouse.

The built-in mouse consists of three basic parts:

Left mouse key

Mouse dome

Right mouse key

Note

The built-in mouse uses the COM2 port.

Serves the same function as the left button on a conventional
mouse.

Moves the pointer around the screen. Press the edge of the
dome that corresponds to the direction in which you wish to
move the pointer.

Serves the same function as the right button on a conven­tional mouse.

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Installing Operating Systems

If you want to install a new operating system or re-install a current operating system, re­fer to the appropriate operating system manual for instructions.

Windows NT only ships on CD-ROM; it does not come on floppy disk. If Windows
NT was preloaded on the 9450, you may have to purchase an external parallel port
CD-ROM drive in order to re-install Windows NT.

Installing the 8x14 Font TSR

The 8x14 character font set has been removed from the Quadtel BIOS used on the AT4+
CPU board. This font set is now emulated to support most applications. If your applica­tion does not display the 8x14 characters correctly you must install the TSR font file,
found on the disk included with the documentation kit or on C:\VGA\CIRRUS.

To do this, add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

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Note

After adding this line, reboot the system. For more information on editing the AUTO­EXEC.BAT file, refer to the MS-DOS manual.

Installing Drivers

This section describes how to install the drivers associated with the 9450.

Video Drivers

Video drivers are found on the disk included with the documentation kit or on
C:\VGA\CIRRUS\WIN31 for AT4+ systems. Refer to the README file on this disk for
information on unzipping the video drivers. For AT5+ or AT4+PCI systems, the video
drivers are located in the following directories: C:\VGA\C&T548\WIN or using either of
the following extensions: \WINNT, \OS2.

Mouse Drivers

If you have purchased the mouse option on your 9450, mouse drivers are factory in­stalled if your system comes preloaded with Windows 95 or Windows NT. Mouse driv­ers are
drivers, refer to the mouse driver disk.

installed if the system only has MS-DOS installed. To install MS-DOS mouse

not

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Touch Screen Drivers

If your 9450 has a touch screen, and you must install the touch screen driver software.
Drivers for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x are provided on disk.

These instructions apply only to MS-DOS installations. If your system has the Win­dows 95 or Windows NT operating system, the video drivers are installed in the oper­ating system. If you did not purchase your system with Windows 95 or Windows NT
pre-installed, but need the drivers, you can download them free of charge from Xy­com’s BBS at 313-429-8385.

Miscellaneous Drivers

Refer to your operating system manual and peripheral manuals for information on in­stalling drivers related to these items.

Note

Note

Windows NT only ships on CD-ROM; it does not come on floppy disk. If Windows
NT was preloaded on your system, you may have to purchase an external parallel port
CD-ROM drive in order to re-install Windows NT.

Installing the Serial Port FIFO Control

The 9450 provides the ability to enable or disable the FIFO control on the AT4+ and
AT5+ CPU boards’ serial ports. To do this, you must unzip the FIFOAT4P.ZIP file on
the disk included with the documentation kit or on C:\VGA. Once unzipped, you must
run the following .EXE files to enable FIFO control on serial ports 1 and 2:
FIFO1ON.EXE and FIFO2ON.EXE.

To initialize FIFO control automatically when the board starts, add the following lines to
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

FIFO1ON.EXE
FIFO2ON.EXE

To disable FIFO control, run the following .EXE files: FIFO1OFF.EXE and
FIFO2OFF.EXE. To do this automatically when the board starts, add the following lines
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

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FIFO1OFF.EXE
FIFO2OFF.EXE

Installing the System into a Panel

The 9450’s rugged design allow it to be installed in most industrial environments. The
9450 is generally placed in a NEMA 4/12 enclosure to protect against contaminants such
as dust, moisture, etc. Metal enclosures also help minimize the effects of electromagnetic
radiation that may be generated by nearby equipment. The remainder of this chapter
contains guidelines for installing the 9450.

Mounting Considerations

Once you have found a location for the 9450, install it in the enclosure according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Consider the following points and precautions before plac­ing the 9450 inside an enclosure:

•

Select an enclosure that allows access to the 9450 ports and slide-out computer mod­ule.

•

Account for the unit’s depth as well as cabling when choosing the depth of the en­closure.

•

Mount the 9450 in an upright position.

Chapter 2 - Testing

•

Place the 9450 at a comfortable working level.

•

Consider the location of accessories such as AC power outlets and lighting (interior
lighting and windows) for installation and maintenance convenience.

•

Prevent condensation by installing a thermostat-controlled heater or air conditioner.

•

Avoid obstructing air flow to allow for maximum cooling.

•

Place fans or blowers close to the heat-generating devices. If using a fan, make sure
that outside air is not brought inside the enclosure unless a fabric or other reliable
filter is also used. This filtration prevents conductive particles or other harmful con­taminants from entering the enclosure.

•

Do not select a location near equipment that generates excessive electromagnetic in­terference (EMI) or radio frequency interface (RFI) (equipment such as high power
welding machines, induction heating equipment, and large motor starters).

•

Place incoming power lines (such as isolation or constant voltage transformers, local
power disconnects, and surge suppressors) away from the 9450. The proper location
of incoming line devices keeps power wire runs as short as possible, and minimizes
electrical noise transmitted to the 9450.

•

Make sure the location does not exceed the 9450’s temperature specifications. Refer
to Appendix A for these specifications.

•

Avoid overloading the supply circuit.

•

Incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring for perma­nently connected systems.

•

Do not install in a rack in such a way that a hazardous condition occurs due to un­even mechanical loading.

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The displays may be affected by Geomagnetic fields. Some typical effects of magnetic
fields are purity (blotchy colors), distorted screens, etc. In some cases, purity problems
may be correctable by powering off the unit for 30 minutes and reapplying power. In
other cases a degaussing wand may be needed. Contact Xycom’s Application Engi­neering department for further questions.

System Power

It is always a good idea to use isolation transformers on the incoming AC power line to
the 9450. An isolation transformer is especially desirable in cases in which heavy
equipment is likely to introduce noise onto the AC line. The isolation transformer can
also serve as a step-down transformer to reduce the incoming line voltage to a desired
level. The transformer should have a sufficient power rating (units of volt-amperes) to
supply the load adequately.

Proper grounding is essential to all safe electrical installations. Refer to the National
Electric Code (NEC), article 250, which provides data such as the size and types of con­ductors, color codes and connections necessary for safe grounding of electrical compo­nents. The code specifies that a grounding path must be permanent (no solder), continu­ous, and able to safely conduct the ground-fault current in the system with minimal im­pedance. The following practices should be observed:

Note

Heat

•

Separate ground wires from power wires at the point of entry to the enclosure. To
minimize the ground wire length within the enclosure, locate the ground reference
point near the point of entry for the plant power supply.

•

All electrical racks or chassis and machine elements should be grounded to a central
ground bus, normally located near the point of entry for the plant power supply of
the enclosure. Paint and other nonconductive material should be scraped away from
the area where a chassis makes contact with the enclosure. In addition to the ground
connection made through the mounting bolt or stud, a one-inch metal braid or size #8
AWG wire can be used to connect between each chassis and the enclosure at the
mounting bolt or stud.

•

The enclosure should be properly grounded to the ground bus. Make sure a good
electrical connection is made at the point of contact with the enclosure.

•

For continued safety, power ground should be connected to earth ground.

The 9450 is designed to withstand temperatures from 0º to 50º C. The system is convec­tion cooled, in which a vertical column of air is drawn upward over the surface of the
components. To keep the temperature in range, the cooling air at the base of the system
must not exceed 50º C. Proper spacing must also be allocated between internal compo­nents installed in the enclosure.

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When the air temperature is higher than 50º C in the enclosure, use a fan or air condi­tioner.

Excessive Noise

Electrical noise is seldom responsible for damaging components, unless extremely high
energy or high voltage levels are present. However, noise can cause temporary malfunc­tions due to operating errors, which can result in hazardous machine operation in certain
applications. Noise may be present only at certain times, may appear at widely-spread
intervals, or in some cases may exist continuously.

Noise usually enters through input, output, and power supply lines and may be coupled
into lines electrostatically through the capacitance between these lines and the noise sig­nal carrier lines. This usually results from the presence of high voltage or long, closed­spaced conductors. When control lines are closely spaced with lines carrying large cur­rents, the coupling of magnetic fields can also occur. Use shielded cables to help mini­mize noise. Potential noise generators include relays, solenoids, motors, and motor start­ers, especially when operated by hand contacts like push buttons or selector switches. In
accordance with National Electric Code specifications, it is recommended that the high
voltage and low voltage cabling be separated and dressed apart. In particular, the AC ca­bles and switch wiring should not be in the same conduit with the PLC communication
cables.

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Excessive Line Voltage

The 9450’s power supply section is built to sustain line fluctuations of 90-131 VAC or
182-226 VAC and still allow the system to function within its operating margin. As long
as the incoming voltage is adequate, the power supply provides all the logic voltages
necessary to support the processor, memory, and I/O.

In cases in which the installation is subject to unusual AC line variations, a constant
voltage transformer can be used to prevent the system from shutting down too often.
However, a first step toward the solution of the line variations is to correct any possible
feed problem in the distribution system. If this correction does not solve the problem, a
constant voltage transformer must be used.

The constant voltage transformer stabilizes the input voltage to the 9450 by compensat­ing for voltage changes at the primary in order to maintain a steady voltage at the secon­dary. When using a constant voltage transformer, check that the power rating is sufficient
to supply the 9450.

Mounting the 9450

Once the conditions in the preceding sections have been met, mount the 9450 by fol­lowing the instructions below:

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1. Locate a position for your 9450 that meets the specifications required (see previous
sections and Appendix A).

2. Add the cutout (as shown in Appendix B) to the enclosure.

3. Make sure the area around the cutout is clean and free from metal burrs.

4. Use proper grounding techniques. Establish a ground path from the 9450 chassis to
the enclosure chassis.

To make a proper ground, scrape paint off the inside of the enclosure panel around
mounting stud holes (in at least two places) at opposing ends of the unit. This insures
that a good electrical connection is made between the chassis and the grounded metal
panel.

Note

5. Detach the slide-out computer module (see the

Module

6. Install the monitor portion of the unit into the cutout.

7. Reattach the slide-out computer module (see

Module

8. Tighten the 14 #10 nuts to 27 inch pounds.

Available Power

The 9450’s expansion power is limited, as shown in Table Chapter 3 -1.

Voltage Amps Watts Amps Watts

+5 VDC 17.5 87.5 15.0 75.0

+12 VDC 4.75 57.0 4.75 57.0

-12 VDC .49 2.45 .49 2.45

-5 VDC .45 5.4 .45 5.4

Removing the Slide-out Computer

section earlier in this chapter).

Re-installing the Slide-out Computer

section earlier in this chapter).

Table 3-1. 9450 Available Current

Available Current

486 or AM5x36 Processors

Total Not to Exceed 134 watts Total not to exceed 121 watts

Available Current

Pentium Processors

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Chapter 4 - Programmable Keypad Utility Program

Chapter 4 – Programmable Keypad Interface
Module Utility

The 9450 incorporates a Programmable Keypad Interface Module (PKIM) utility, which
allows you to redefine keypad keys with new scan codes. An external full-stroke PC/AT
keyboard is used to access the utility. (This keyboard is not re-definable.)

Note

The keypad switch arrays are disabled while the PKIM utility is running.

Loading the PKIM Utility

The utility can be run from the disk or copied onto your hard drive. To run the utility from
the disk, change the directory to the appropriate drive and type PKIM. To load the utility
onto your hard drive, create a subdirectory for the files, and copy all the files on the disk
into that subdirectory. Enter the subdirectory and type PKIM.

Using the Programmable Keypad Utility

The PKIM utility uses a menu bar and pull-down menu system. All menu bars are dis­played across the top of the screen. "Xycom PKIM Utility" and the current menu title are
shown at the bottom of the screen (see Figure Chapter 4 -1).

A full-stroke keyboard is needed to enter keystrokes while recording a new key macro,
editing an existing macro, and entering utility commands. All keys on the keypads are re­definable. While the utility is running, the keypads are disabled.

Dialog boxes appear for user prompts and to display error and user advice messages.
Two keys can be used to exit from the menus:

• ESC moves to the previous menu or out of the utility from the Main Menu.

• F1 returns to the current menu headings in some of the menus where Exit can be

chosen to exit this menu.

The keys specific to each menu are shown at the bottom of each screen.

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Startup

This section describes the startup options for the utility.
PKIM [/r | /t] runs the full PKIM utility

/r This switch reduces functionality. Some keyboard controllers will not allow the

PKIM utility to have control. In this case, keycodes uploaded from the EEPROM
cannot be translated correctly. Starting the utility with the /r switch removes the
Upload option from the Main Menu. In this mode, editing must start with macros
read in from a file since they cannot be read from EEPROM.

/t This switch translates scan codes from keyboards running in XT mode. Some

systems initialize the keyboard to run in XT mode. In this case, the scan codes
read in from the keyboard when in Teach mode will not be correct unless the
utility is started with the /t switch.

Utility Batch Mode

Versions 2.2 and above of the utility include a mode for reprogramming keypads from a
batch file. This feature is useful if you wish to reprogram many units with customized
keypad macros without having to enter the full PKIM utility for each unit. Once the full
utility has been used to create and save keypad macros, the files containing these macros
can be included on a disk with the PKIM utility and then used to reprogram other units
from a batch file.

The command PKIM filename runs the PKIM utility batch mode, where filename is the
file containing the new keypad macros. The filename extension must be included. For ex­ample, PKIM newdef32.pkm will reprogram the default values for the numeric ke y­pad.

You may also specify multiple macro filenames in the PKIM line. For example, PKIM
newdef32.pkm 20funcff.pkm will reprogram both the numeric and the function
key keypads.

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Main Menu

The Main Menu provides six selections: Exit, Files, Macros, Upload, Download, and Utili ­ties. The Main Menu is shown in Figure 4-1 below.

Exit Files Macros Upload Download Utilitie

s

Xycom PKIM Utility: MAIN L-Arrow, R-Arrow, Enter

Figure Chapter 4 -1. Main Menu

Exit

Closes any open files and exits the utility. ESC can also be used for this purpose and for
exiting the other menus.

Files Menu

Files containing keypad macro sets (a macro for each key) may be saved on disk and
loaded into memory to view, edit, or download to the PKIM. Some of these files may be
included in the utility package for use in reconfiguring the keypads for different software
packages and as templates for defining completely new keypad macro sets. When Files is
chosen, a pull-down menu is displayed which offers the following choices: Open, Close,
Save, Save As, Delete, and Exit.

Command Description

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Command Description

Open Opens a file that contains a macro set for one of the keypads and loads

the contents into memory. Any macro set previously in memory is
overwritten. Once loaded, the macro set is available to edit, view, teach,
and/or download to the PKIM.

Close Clears the set of macros from memory and closes the file from which

they came.

Save Copies the set of macros from memory back into their original file. The

original file contents are overwritten.

Save As Creates a new file under the specified name and copies the set of macros

from memory into it. For example, to define different sets of codes, save

each set under a different name and download the one you wish to use.
Delete Deletes a file.
Exit Returns to the Main Menu.

Macros Menu

When Macros is selected, a menu bar displays four choices: Exit, View, Teach, and Edit.

Note

You must have a macro file in memory before the Macros Menu is available. To load
a macro file, either Open a file or Upload a file.

Command Description

Exit Returns to the Main Menu.

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Command Description

View Lets you view, but not edit, the macro for the selected key. When View

is chosen, the Exit option and the state of the click (clicks are not
supported on the 9450) are displayed on the menu bar and a graphic
representation of the chosen keypad is shown. Select Exit from the
View Menu to return to the Macros Menu. To select a key to view, use
the arrow keys to position the cursor on the desired key and press

ENTER. The macro is displayed as two lines—ASCII and code. The

ASCII line displays each keycode as the keys it represents on the full
stroke keyboard. Special labels are used for certain keys (e.g., Spc for
space bar, UAr for up arrow, and bk for the break code prefix). The code
line is displayed in either Hex or decimal, as explained below. There is a
one-to-one correspondence between the ASCII and code lines to help
interpret the code line.

While viewing the macro, the menu bar displays two options: Exit and
Hex/Decimal. Exit returns to the View Menu, while Hex/Decimal toggles
between displaying the macro in hex or decimal format. Default is Hex.
When Hex is chosen, the keycodes are displayed as hexadecimal value
scan codes. When Decimal is chosen, the keycodes are displayed as
the decimal equivalent of the hex codes.

For example, the macro abc would be displayed as 1C F0 1C 32 F0 32
21 F0 21 in hex, and 28 240 28 50 240 50 33 240 33 in decimal.

Teach Allows you to record up to 105 key strokes in a macro. When selected,

a graphic representation of the keypad currently in memory displays.
Menu bar choices are Exit, ASCII/Hex/Decimal, and Click ON/OFF. Exit
returns to the Macros menu. ASCII/Hex/Decimal chooses the format to
display the keystrokes as they are entered. Default is ASCII. Click is
not supported.

To select a key to define, use the arrow keys to position the cursor on
the desired key and press ENTER. After a key is selected, the utility
records every key stroke on the external full-stroke keyboard in a macro
assigned to the chosen key. As the keys are entered they are displayed
using the chosen format. ESC stops recording and returns to the Teach
Menu, so it is not a recordable key. However, ESC can be included in a
macro by using the editor. Changes made to the macros in the Teach
Menu are not programmed until you select Download.

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Command Description

Edit Displays a graphic representation of the keypad in memory and a menu

bar displaying Exit, Click, and ON/OFF. Exit returns to the Macros
menu. Click is not supported. To select a key to edit, use the arrow
keys to position the cursor on the desired key and press ENTER.

In edit mode, the macro is displayed as two lines. The top line (the edit
line) displays the macro in either hex or decimal format and is the line in
which the actual editing takes place. The bottom line (the ASCII line)
displays the macro in ASCII format and is not user configurable. This
line helps keep track of which part of the macro you are editing, and will
be updated by the utility as editing takes place. For example,

edit line 12 75 F0 75 F0 12 1C F0 1C 12 22 F0 22 F0 12 0
ASCII line sh 8 bk 8 bk sh a bk a sh X bk X bk sh EOM

The insert, delete, and cursor control keys are active for editing.

When a key is selected, the menu bar displays the following choices: Exit, Cut, Copy,
Paste, Codes, Hex/Decimal, and I/O (Insert/Overtype). The macro for the chosen key is
also displayed.

Cut

Deletes a sequence of scan codes from the macro. To select a section to cut:

1. Place the cursor on the first character to cut.

2. Press F1 and select Cut.

3. Press ENTER. Cut should still be highlighted, but the cursor will appear on the Edit

line. Move the cursor on the last character to cut and press ENTER.

4. The last character of a macro is the end of the macro (EOM); it cannot be deleted.

Copy

Copies a sequence of scan codes from the macro into memory. To select the section to
copy:

1. Place the cursor on the first character to copy. Press F1 and select Copy.

2. Press ENTER. Copy should be highlighted, but the cursor will appear on the Edit line.

3. Move the cursor on the last character to copy and press ENTER.
The copied item does not appear on the screen until you select Paste.

Paste

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Inserts a sequence of scan codes (which were saved in memory using Copy) in the
macro. To paste a sequence of scan codes that were copied, position the cursor where
you want the text to appear and then press F1. Select Paste and then press ENTER.

Codes

Displays a table of keys and their scan codes in Hex. See Codes section in this chapter
for a complete code listing.

Hex/Decimal

Toggles between displaying the scan codes in Hex and Decimal formats.

Insert

The insert key toggles between insert and overtype mode.

Upload Menu

Use the Upload Menu to choose which keypad macro information to load. Choices in this
menu are Function keypad, Numeric keypad, Keyboard, PKIM version, and Exit.

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Function Keypad Commands the PKIM to send its entire macro set for the

Numeric Keypad Commands the PKIM to send its entire macro set for the

Keyboard Commands the PKIM to send its entire macro set for the switch

PKIM Version Commands the PKIM to send its firmware revision number.
Exit Returns to the Main menu.

Only one macro set may reside in memory at one time. Also, Upload is not available if
the utility is started with the /r switch

A checksum will be calculated during transmission and an error message displays if an er­ror occurs.

Download Menu

function key keypad.

numeric key keypad.

array keyboard. (The 9450 does not support the ability to
reprogram switch array keyboards. You may choose to upload a
keyboard, but the keys will not be defined.)

Note

Note

Any macro set previously programmed is overwritten when you select Download.

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Download sends the set of keypad macros to the PKIM. The macro set must reside in
memory before it can be downloaded. A checksum is calculated during transmission and
an error message displays if an error occurs.

As the macro is sent, PKIM programs its EEPROM with the new macros which become
the new key definitions for the selected keypad.

Utilities Menu

When Utilities is selected, a menu bar displays four choices: Func Lock ON, Func Lock
OFF, Clear EEPROM, and Exit.

Command Description

Func Lock ON Turns on the function key interlock feature. The function key

Func Lock OFF Turns off the function key interlock feature, allowing multiple

interlock disables all function keys as long as one function key is
pressed (only one function key can be activated at one time).

function key presses.

Clear EEPROM Erases the EEPROM memory. This will clear the entire set of

keypad macros, the contrast setting, the backlight timeout
setting, and the function key interlock setting. After using this
feature, the unit should be turned off and then on. This will
initialize the EEPROM with the default settings.

Exit Returns to the Main Menu.

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Special PKIM codes replace the standard IBM scan codes for 101-key keyboard en­hanced keys in macros that use these keys. The special scan codes are listed below:

Table 4-1. Special PKIM Scan Codes

Code Description

E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8

E9
EA
EB
EC
ED
EE

Insert
Home
Page Up
Delete
End
Page Down
Up Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Down Arrow
Forward Slash
Print Screens/Sys Rq
Pause/Break

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Following are the default keypad key codes produced by the PKIM utility.

Key Key Code Key Key Code

ESC 76H . 49H
SHIFT 12H = 55H
CTRL 14H ¬ E0H, 6BH
ALT 11H - E0H, 75H
DEL E0H, 71H ® E0H, 74H
PG UP E0H, 7DH ¯ E0H, 72H
HOME E0H, 6CH F1 05H
INSRT E0H, 70H F2 06H

Table 4-2. Default Keypad Key Codes

PAUSE E1H, 14H,

77H, F0H
+ 79H F4 0CH
PG DN E0H, 7AH F5 03H
END E0H, 69H F6 0BH
SPACE 29H F7 83H
BK SP 66H F8 0AH

- 7BH F9 01H
7 3DH F10 09H
8 3EH F11 12H, 05H
9 46H F12 12H, 06H
4 25H F13 12H, 04H
5 2EH F14 12H, 0CH
6 36H F15 12H, 03H
1 16H F16 12H, 0BH
2 1EH F17 12H, 83H

F3 04H

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3 26H F18 12H, 0AH
ENTER 5AH F19 12H, 01H
0 45H F20 12H, 09H

Chapter 5 – Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

The 9450 was designed to withstand the harsh environment of the factory floor. Routine
maintenance can help keep your 9450 in good operating condition. Preventive mainte­nance consists of several basic procedures and checks that will greatly reduce the
chances of system malfunction. Preventive maintenance should be scheduled along with
regular equipment maintenance to minimize down time.

Some preventive measures are listed below.

• Remove dust and dirt from PC components. If dust builds up on heat sinks and cir-

cuitry, an obstruction of heat dissipation could cause the unit to malfunction. If dust
reaches the electronic boards, a short circuit could occur.

• Check connections to I/O modules, especially in environments where shock could

loosen the connections. Check to see that all plugs, sockets, terminal strips, and mod­ule connections are solid.

Chapter 5 - Maintenance

• Remove unnecessary articles, like drawings or manuals, from the unit. They could ob-

struct air flow which creates hot spots that cause the system to malfunction.

• Do not move noise generating equipment near the 9450.

• Stock spare parts to minimize down time resulting from part failure. The spare parts

stocked should be five percent of the number of each unit used. The main CPU cards
should have one spare each, regardless of the number of CPUs used. Each power
supply should have a back-up. In certain applications where immediate operation of a
failed system is required, an entire spare module may need to be stocked.

• When replacing a module, make sure it is the correct type. If the new module solves

the problem, but the failure reoccurs, check for inductive loads that may be generating
voltage and current spikes and may require external suppression.

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Replacing the External Battery

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Bei falschem Umgang mit oder falschem Einbau einer Lithium-Batterie kann eine Ex­plosion entstehen, bel der in der Nahe befindliche Personen schwere Verietzungen
erieiden konnen. Versuchen Sie nicht, Lithium-Batterien wieder aufzuiaden,
kurzzuschliessen oder zu ottnen, und werfen Sie sie nicht in den Mull oder in ein Feuer.
Wechsein Sie sie nur gegen gensu den gleichen Typ aus. Zur Entsorgung mussan Sie
Lithium-Batterien an ihren Handler zuruckgeben.

The 9450 has an external battery located to the right of the PWR/Key connector. To re­place the battery,

1. Use a screw driver to remove the battery bracket screw.

Caution

2. Pull the bracket out.

3. Disconnect the battery connector and remove the battery from the velcro hold-down.

4. Insert a new battery and reconnect the battery cable.

5. Slide the battery into the unit.

6. Replace and tighten the screw removed in Step 1.

Spare Parts List

Following is a list of available 9450 replacement parts. To order, contact the Xycom Cus­tomer Service Department at 1-800-AT-XYCOM.

• CPU

• AT4+PCI, 0 Mbytes

• AT4DX2, 0 Mbytes

• AT4DX4, 0 Mbytes

• AT5+ 100 MHz, 0 Mbytes

• AT5+ 133 MHz, 0 Mbytes

• AT5+ 200 MHz, 0 Mbytes

• 14" color CRT

• Keypads

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• Function keypad (including graphic)

• Numeric keypad

• Numeric keypad insert

• Hard Drive

• 540M

• 850M

• 2.1G

• Solid State (Flash) Drive

• 10 Mbytes

• 20 Mbytes

• 40 Mbytes

• 60 Mbytes

• Floppy drive

• Power supply

• Keyboard Interface Module

• DRAM

• AT4+ and AT4+PCI CPUs

1 M x 9
4 M x 9

• AT5+ CPUs

1 M x 32
2 M x 32
4 M x 32
8 M x 32

• Cache on a stick (COAST)

Chapter 5 - Maintenance

• 256K

• 512K

Product Repair Program/Returning a Unit to Xycom

Xycom’s Product Repair & Customization (PR&C) Department restores equipment to
normal operating condition and to implement engineering changes which enhance operat­ing specifications. Products returned to Xycom will be tested with standard Xycom test
diagnostics. Contact PR&C at 1-800-AT-XYCOM for information on turnaround time for
your system.

Preparing the Unit for Shipment

1. Obtain an RMA number for your unit by calling the nearest Xycom Repair Center.

Have the following information ready:

• Company name and shipping and billing address

• Type of service desired – product repair or product exchange

• Product model number, part number, quantity, serial number(s), and warranty

status

• Failure mode and failure systems

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• Purchase order number or repair order number

2. To prepare the 9450 for shipment, make sure the front panel assembly is properly at-

tached to the unit, and the slide-out module is secured by all three fasteners.

3. To speed processing, attach failure information to the unit.

4. Place the unit securely in a heavy-duty box.

5. Mark the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container as well as on your

purchase order.

6. Send the unit to the nearest Xycom repair center.

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Appendix A - Technical Specifications

Appendix A – Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Table A-1. 9450 Hardware Specifications

Characteristic Specification

Mechanical
Height
Width
Depth
Weight

Electrical 115/230 VAC

12.2" (310 mm)
19" (483 mm)

16.5" (419 mm)
60 lbs ( 27.2 kg)

3.3 A

50-60 Hz, 200 watts
Power Supply 150 Watts Derated
Backplane Seven-slot AT passive backplane (7 AT slots)

150 watts available to backplane/drives

+5 V @ 20 A/ 12 V @ 8 A

-5 V and -12 V: .5 A total

(Refer to Table 3-1 for Power derating)
Mounting Panel
Monitor

Compatibility
CRT Size
Resolution
Dot trio pitch

VGA

14"

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 (interlaced)

0.28 mm

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Environmental Specifications

Table A-2. 9450 Environmental Specifications

Characteristic Specification

Temperature
Operating
Non-operating

Humidity
Operating
Non-operating

Altitude
Operating
Non-operating

0º to 50ºC (32º to 122ºF)

-40º to 60º C (-40º to 140ºF)

20 to 80% RH, non-condensing
20 to 80%, non-condensing

Sea level to 10,000 feet (3048 m)
Sea level to 40,000 feet (12192 m)

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Regulatory Compliance

The 9450 Industrial PC/AT computer system is UL and CUL listed and is also TUV ap­proved to the following specifications:

• Underwriter Laboratories Inc. UL508, Industrial Control Equipment

• Canadian Standards Association C22.2, #14, Industrial Control Equipment

• TUV Certified to EN60950

• EU “CE Marking” EMI EN55022, Class A

Immunity EN50082-2
Safety EN60950

Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/
Inserts

Figure B-1. System Block Diagram

Note

Material: .010 thk. Aluminum with .090 thk. domes Epoxy resin in the front side of

the 3M #468 adhesive on the back side.

Figure B-2. 9450 Logo Dimensions

Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts

Note

Material: .010 thk textured polyester overlay resin on the front side and 3M #467

adhesive on the back side.

Figure B-3. 9450 Function Key Overlay

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Note

Material: .007 thk. polyester with factory clear hardcoat on the front side and UV

velvet on the back side.

Figure B-4. 9450 15-Key Insert

Appendix B – Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts

Figure B-5. 8000-KB5 and 8000-KB6 Keyboard Cutout Dimensions

A full-size template is available by calling customer support at 1-800-289-9266.

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Figure B-6. 9450 System Cutout Dimensions

Appendix B - Block Diagrams/Dimensions/Inserts

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Appendix C – Pinouts

This appendix describes the pinouts for the COM1, COM2, VGA, and parallel port con­nectors.

COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors

The COM1 and COM2 serial ports are standard DB-9 connectors located on the I/O side
of the unit.

Table C-1. COM1/COM2 Serial Port Pinouts

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Appendix C - Pinouts

VGA Connector

The VGA is a 15-pin connector located on the CPU board. Refer to the CPU manual for
more information.

1
3
5
7
9

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1
2
3
4
5

DCD

TXD

GND

RTS

RI

Table C-2. VGA Pinouts

RED

GREEN

BLUE

ID2

GND

2
4
6
8

9
10
11
12
13

RXD
DTR

DSR

CTS

KEY

GND

ID0
ID1

HSYNC
6
7
8

GND
GND
GND

14
15

VSYNC

RSVD

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Parallel Port Connector (LPT1)

The parallel port connector is a 25-pin female connector located on the CPU board.

Table C-3. Parallel Port Pinouts

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13

Keyboard Connectors

Two standard five-pin keyboard connectors are available on the 9450. Figure C-1 illu s­trates the location of the pins.

STROBE

PD0
PD1
PD2
PD3
PD4
PD5
PD6
PD7

PACK

PBUSY

PE

SELECT

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

AUTOFEED

PERROR

INIT

SELIN

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

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Figure C-1. Keyboard Connector Pin Location (Front View)

Table C-4. Keyboard Pinout

Pin Signal

1
2
3
4
5

Clock

Data

NC

GND

+SVDC

Speaker Jack

The speaker jack is a subminiature phone jack located on the CPU board. Refer to the
CPU manual for more information.

Table C-5. Speaker Jack Pin/Signal

Pin Signal

Tip
Sleeve

Source Current
GND

Appendix C - Pinouts

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Index

Numeric

diagnostic LEDs, 3-3
diagnostics, 2-1

15-key insert, B-4
8000-KB5 keyboard cutout dimensions, B-5
8000-KB6 keyboard cutout dimensions, B-5
8x14 font TSR, installation, 3-15

A

access door, 3-2

B

back panel components, 3-4
battery, external, 3-5
block diagram, B-1

C

COM1 port, 1
COM1/COM2 ports, 3-5
COM2 port, 1
components, internal, 3-5
connectors

COM1, 3-5
COM2, 3-5
CPU board, 3-10
keyboard, 2
keyboard, rear, 3-5
parallel port, 3-5
parallel port (LPT1), 2
power/keyboard/LEDs, 3-5
serial port, 1
speaker jack, 3
touch screen, 3-5
video, 3-4

CPU board

connectors, 3-10
installation, 3-11
removal, 3-11

D

data entry keypad, 3-3
derating, power supply, 3-20

dimensions

8000-KB5 keyboard, 3-13, B-5
8000-KB6 keyboard, 3-14, B-5
8000-KB7 keyboard, 3-13
8000-KB8 keyboard, 3-14
logo, B-2
system cutout, B-6

drivers

mouse, 3-15
video, 3-15

E

environmental specifications, A-2
excessive line voltage, 3-19
excessive noise, 3-19
external hardware options, installation, 3-13

F

front panel, 3-1, 3-2
function key overlay, B-3
function keys, 3-2

H

hardware specifications, A-1
heat, 3-18

I

installation, 3-1

8x14 font TSR, 3-15
CPU board, 3-11
external hardware options, 3-13
internal hardware options, 3-9
keyboards, 3-13
mouse drivers, 3-15
panel, 3-16
PC boards, 3-12
rack, 3-16
RADAR card, 3-11

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serial mouse, 3-14
serial port Fifo control, 3-16
slide-out computer module, 3-7
video drivers, 3-15

internal system components, 3-5

K

keyboard connector, 2
keyboard connector, rear, 3-5
keyboards

8000-KB5 dimensions, 3-13
8000-KB6 dimensions, 3-14
8000-KB7 dimensions, 3-13
8000-KB8 dimensions, 3-14
installation, 3-13

keypad utility program, 4-1

Codes, 4-8
Download Menu, 4-7
Macros Menu, 4-4
Main Menu, 4-3
Upload Menu, 4-6
Utilities Menu, 4-7
utility batch mode, 4-2
utility startup options, 4-2

L

LEDs

diagnostic, 3-3

system status, 3-3
line voltage, excessive, 3-19
logo dimensions, B-2
LPT1 port, 2

M

monitor, 3-2
mounting, 3-19
mounting considerations, 3-17
mouse drivers, installation, 3-15

N

P

panel installation, 3-16
parallel port, 3-5
parallel port (LPT1), 2
PC boards, installation, 3-12
pinouts

keyboard connector, 2
parallel port (LPT1), 2
serial ports, 1
speaker jack, 3

VGA connector, 1
PKIM, 4-1
ports

COM1, 3-5, 1

COM2, 3-5, 1

keyboard, 2

keyboard, rear, 3-5

parallel, 3-5

parallel (LPT1), 2

speaker jack, 3

VGA, 1
power receptacle, 3-4
power supply, derating, 3-20
preparing the system for use, 3-6
preventive maintenance, 5-1
product overview, 1-1
product repair, 5-3
PWR/Key, 3-5

Q

quick start-up, 1-3

R

rack installation, 3-16
RADAR card, installation, 3-11
removal, CPU board, 3-11
removal, slide-out computer module, 3-8
replacement, slide-out computer module, 3-8
returning a unit, 5-3
running the tests, 2-3

noise, excessive, 3-19

O

ON/OFF switch, 3-4
optional items, 1-2

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S

serial loopback connections, 2-3
serial mouse, installation, 3-14
serial port Fifo control, installation, 3-16
serial ports, 1
slide-out computer module

installation, 3-7

removal, 3-8
software, compatible, 1-1
spare parts list, 5-2
speaker jack, 3
specifications

environmental, A-2

hardware, A-1
standard features, 1-2
system cutout dimensions, B-6
system power, 3-18
system status LEDs, 3-3

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T

testing, 2-1
touch screen cable, 3-5

U

unit, returning, 5-3
unpacking the system, 1-3

V

VGA connector, 1
video connector, 3-4
video controls, 3-4
video drivers, installation, 3-15

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