Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User`s Manual, GFK
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1. M1987standard N A Safety for Hazardous Locations Class l Div 2 Groups A B C D c US LISTED Certification by Underwriter s Laboratories to UL1604 standard and equivalent CSA C22 2 No 213 M1987 standard Low Voltage Directive European Safety for Industrial Control Equipment Ce Self Declaration in accordance with European Directives Refer to Declaration of Conformity found at http www ge ip com Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive European EMC for Industrial Control Equipment Ce Certification by Competent Body in accordance with European Directives Refer to Declaration of Conformity found at http www ge ip com Note The agency approvals listed above and on the Declaration of Conformities are believed to be accurate however a product s agency approvals should be verified by the marking on the unit itself GFK 2251B A 1 A 2 Government Regulations U S Canadian Australian and European regulations are intended to prevent equipment form interfering with approved transmissions or with the operation of other equipment through the AC power source The Panel C has been tested and found to meet or exceed the requirements of U S 47 CFR 15 Canadian ICES 003 Australian AS NZS 3548 and European EN55022 regulations for Class A digital devices when installed in accordance with the guidelines noted in the appropriate product section These various regulations sh2. NEMA Type 4 4x and 12 when mounted in panel EMC EMISSIONS applies to CE Marked units Radi ated Conducted CISPR 11 EN 55011 industrial Scientific amp Medical Equipment Group 1 Class A CISPR 22 EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Class A 47 CFR 15 referred to as FCC part 15 Radio Devices Class A Harmonics EN 61000 8 2 EMC IMMUNITY applies to CE Marked units Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 8KV Air 4KV Contact RF Susceptibility EN 61000 4 3 10Vrmgs m 80Mhz to 1000Mhz 80 AM 1KHz sine wave ENV 50140 10Vrmg m 900 5Mhz 100 PM 200Hz square wave ENV 50204 ast Transient Burst EN 61000 4 4 2KV AC GER Port Surge Withstand EN 61000 4 5 2KV 120 CM 1kV 20 DM AC Input Port mees fea 1kV 20 CM Signal Ports shielded ANSI C37 90A 2 5KV CM amp DM AC input Port DE aerem soraio meeen O Con ducted pt RF EN EN 61000 4 6 4 6 EN 61000 4 6 10V s 0 15 to 80Mhz 80 AM AC Input amp Signal Ports 0 15 to 80Mhz 80 AM ic Input amp 10Vpmg 0 15 to 80Mhz 80 AM AC Input amp Signal Ports Ports SS Dips amp Variation EN 61000 4 11 AC Input Dips 30 amp 100 Nominal 10ms AC Input Variation 10 Nominal 10s Voltag e Flicker EN 61000 3 3 D lt 3 3 D lt 3 3 Dmax lt 4 0 Pst lt 1 0 AC Input Port GFK 2251B Appendix A Product Agency Approvals Standards and General Specifications A 3 Nonincendive Field Wiring Control
3. conflicts Legacy ISA cards are the oldest standard and require memory I O and IRQ settings to be manually set on the card using jumpers DIP switches or a configuration program The card and system need to have the same hardware settings 1 Connect a keyboard turn on the system power and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup program Select Advanced then PCI Configuration and PCS PNP ISA Resource Exclusion If the card requires one or more interrupts go to an IRQ that currently reads Available and change it to Reserved by pressing Do not use an IRQ that already reads Reserved If the card requires memory space press the arrow key to return to the PCI Configuration screen Select PCI PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion Go to a memory block that currently reads Available and change it to Reserved by pressing Do not use a memory block that already reads Reserved Press Esc to exit the configuration screen In the Exit menu select Exit Saving Changes and to save and exit Setup When the screen goes blank turn off the power If the card has jumpers or DIP switches set them so that they match the IRQ and memory addresses set in the BIOS Setup Set the I O port settings of the card if any so that they fall within the ranges labeled Available in the following table If the card is set up using a configuration program proceed with installation run the card s configuration program Set the IRQ an
4. 3 Installed Network Components PCI Network Adapter Automatically configured in system TCP IP Default settings must be changed before connecting to an existing network Contact your network administrator for appropriate settings NetBEUI Default settings must be changed before connecting to an existing network Contact your network administrator for appropriate settings System Identification Computer Name Each system is uniquely identified by its serial number and can be renamed before adding it to an existing network Workgroup The default workgroup is Workgroup This should be renamed before adding it to an existing network The IP Address must be changed to a unique address If it is not changed conflicts could occur on your network Chapter 5 System Operation 5 7 Chapter BIOS Sertings 6 It is normally not necessary to change the hardware configuration settings in the CMOS memory If settings become corrupted follow the procedures here to reload the factory configuration 1 Power down the computer connect a keyboard and turn on the power Enter the Setup mode by pressing the F2 key when prompted during the computer power up sequence The main BIOS setup utility screen will appear offering several options for changing settings 2 In the EXIT menu Load BIOS defaults 3 In the ADVANCED menu select Installed OS Change to Other 4 Arrow to IO Device Configuration Press ENTER 5 M
5. Drawing DROO Hazardous Classified Location Class I Division 2 Groups A B C and D USB Port PL6 Non hazardous Area USB Port PL6 USB Port PL10 Panel C CF Port PL5 Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus Ethernet Port ae LN SUN Keyboard Port Mouse Port See note 5 for details Notes 1 Nonincendive Circuit Parameters Model Panel C Vmax 5VDC Imax 500mA Ci 34 2uF Li OmH Note 1 gt D D Voc 5VDC Isc 500mA Ca 1000yF La 5mH 2 Selected Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus shall satisfy the following Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus Voc Isc Ca La Vmax Imax Ci Ccable Li Lcable IA VM NM WV IA IA lA Model Panel C Vmax Imax Ci C cable Ci C cable Voc Isc Ca La A 4 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B 3 If the electrical parameters of the cable are unknown the following values may be used Capacitance 60pF ft Inductive 0 20pH ft 4 Nonincendive Field Wiring must be installed in accordance with Article 501 4 B 3 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 5 Compact flash port Pins 9 13 24 26 32 34 38 40 43 45 46 VCC to pins 1 8 10 12 14 17 31 33 39 50 gnd Voc 3 3 VDC Isc 75mA Ca 0 017yF La 0 3mH Pins 2 7 18 23 27 31 44 47 49 data lines to pins
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7. display The touch screen has a resolution of 1024 x 1024 touch points independent of screen size and provides an efficient and reliable method of entering information The screen responds to the touch of your finger with or without a glove The touch screen is connected internally to the COMS serial port If you install a card that has settings that conflict with those of the COMS serial port you will need to change the card s configuration Touch Screen Driver for Windows The integral touch screen of the Panel C is internally connected to COM3 Parameters must be set within the driver so that they match the hardware settings The factory default settings are COM Port 3 Address 3F8 Hex Interrupt Com3 IRQ 9 These parameters are written into the system registry file by the driver setup utility The driver is installed configured and calibrated at the time of manufacture Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Communications GFK 2251B Your industrial computer has been configured with networking components that enable you to establish new networks or connect to existing networks easily If you intend to use Microsoft NetBEUI TCP IP or Direct Cable Connection some minimal setup changes are required before you can use the system for network applications In Windows operating systems these settings are changed using the Network application in the Control Panel program group Table 5
8. expansion cards or cables while circuit is alive unless area is known to be non hazardous To avoid damage from electrostatic discharge adhere to the following precautions when installing ISA and PCI cards e The card is packaged in a static safe bag that protects the product during shipping Before removing the card from this bag be prepared to handle it in a static safe environment e Wear a properly functioning antistatic strap and be sure that you are fully grounded Never touch the card or any components inside the computer unless you are wearing an antistatic strap e Any surface upon which you place the unprotected card should be static safe facilitated by antistatic mats if possible e Extra caution should be taken in cold dry weather when static charges can easily build up Blanking Plates Blanking plates are fitted to each unused card position These blanking plates can be removed as necessary in order to install new cards Any empty slots must have a blanking plate fitted to maintain agency EMI approvals GFK 2251B Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 3 5 Configuring Expansion Cards Legacy ISA Only For most applications an IRQ or address cannot be shared by more than one resource If more than one resource is set to the same interrupt or address the application may not respond properly and could cause your PC to lock up Following these instructions when installing Legacy ISA cards will prevent problems with resource
9. non hazardous Application Software The Panel C industrial computer is available as a standalone product or bundled with a variety of GE software titles GE Industrial Hardened Computers can be bundled with our award winning offering an unbeatable combination of design flexibility power and reliability in a packaged hardware software solution The power of GE software along with the rugged NEMA 4 construction and extensive functionality of these units makes them ideal for the most demanding industrial applications A bundled solution from GE takes the worry out of selecting technically compatible hardware and software and finding support for the combined solution A complete bundled solution tested and supported at the factory providing added value minimizing start up issues and saving you time For more information regarding bundled solutions contact your representative or visit us online at Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Chapter Powerup and Software Installation 2 This chapter contains information you need to set up your Panel C industrial computer s operating system and network communications Setup Before you attempt to power up the system for the first time inspect the unit for loose or damaged components Remove the top cover and make sure there are no loose or damaged assemblies Applying power to a system with damaged components may cause additional damage I
10. software packages running on Windows NT or Windows 200068 or Windows XP operating systems The Panel C industrial computer is a fully self contained PC compatible computer with a built in flat screen display and resistive touch screen The unit is housed in a rugged metal case to protect the system against dust water and damage Panel C industrial computers accept either 115 VAC or 230 VAC input power The unit is supplied completely assembled and requires only mounting and connecting The use of special clips to secure the unit to the panel eliminates the need for mounting holes and requires only one cut out to mount the unit Before powering up your system for the first time you should refer to the procedures in Chapter 2 which contains information you need to set up the operating system and network communications amp Ei z bs amp Ki Ki GFK 2251B 1 1 Feature Summary When you purchase a Panel C you receive m Industrial computer with the operating system software installed m Installation hardware m Microsoft Windows documentation software distribution Certificate of Authenticity and license agreement m Power cord m Image Recovery Disk with instructions m Installation User s Manual Feature Description Operating system Microsoft Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU Intel PIII 1 GHz Cache 128K L2 Expansion slots One PCI one shared PCI ISA Har
11. 1 8 10 12 14 17 31 33 39 50 gnd Voc 3 3VDC Isc 75mA Ca 0 017yF La 0 3mH GFK 2251B Appendix A Product Agency Approvals Standards and General Specifications A 5 GFK 2251B A Agency approvals A 1 Air flow 3 2 Application software 1 6 Audible warning 2 1 Autologon 2 3 Battery CMOS 7 6 BIOS settings 6 1 Blanking plates 3 5 C Cards installation 3 5 CD ROM drive 1 3 5 2 Class 1 Division 2 Approval warnings 3 1 CMOS battery 7 2 7 6 settings 7 1 CMOS checksum error 7 6 COM ports pinout 4 7 Communications 5 7 troubleshooting 7 4 Configuring the Network Windows 95 98 2 6 Connectors 4 1 Control drawing DROO nonincendive field wiring A 4 D Diagnostics bootup sequence 7 1 self test 7 1 system configuration verification 7 1 system test and initialization 7 1 Display troubleshooting 7 2 Error messages AUTOCONFIG DEFAULT I O 7 4 CMOS checksum error 7 2 7 6 CMOS Setup Utility 7 2 Disk Error 7 2 Insufficient memory 7 3 non fatal 7 1 Index Non system disk 7 2 Out of Memory 7 3 Safe Recovery 7 2 Ethernet port 4 8 External keyboard and mouse 5 2 F FCC notice A 2 Field image recovery disk 2 11 Field wiring nonincendive A 4 Floppy disk drive 5 2 Front access panel 1 4 G Graphic system 5 2 H Hard disk drive 1 3 5 2 UO Port Range Table for legacy expansion cards 3 6 Image recovery 2 11 Industrial PC technical data 8 1 I
12. GE Intelligent Platforms Programmable Control Products Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual GFK 2251B May 2010 GFL 002 Warnings Cautions and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or may be associated with its use In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment a Warning notice is used Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken Note Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment This document is based on information available at the time of its publication While efforts have been made to be accurate the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware or software nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation operation or maintenance Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and software systems GE Intelligent Platforms assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made GE Intelligent Platforms makes no representation or warranty expressed implied or statutory with respect to and assumes no responsibility for the ac
13. Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Note Itis recommended that after the system accesses the original Windows NT install files the Windows NT Service Pack be reinstalled to update any files that were added or overwritten 6 When you have finished setting up the Network click OK in the Network dialog box Click Yes to reboot your system now 7 The network shares for the system have been left at their default administrative settings To modify them double click My Computer on the desktop highlight C and view the drive s properties by clicking File Properties Select the Sharing tab C Properties 27x General Tools Sharing Security C Not Share r2 s Share Name C Comment Default share Ss User Limit Maximum Allowed __New Share C Allow Users Permissions Cancel Apply GFK 2251B Chapter 2 Powerup and Software Installation 2 9 Installing Application Software The Windows operating system and GE software are loaded onto the industrial at manufacture If it is necessary to reload software follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with the software Directory Structure The contents of the industrial computer hard drive as shipped from GE are listed C i386 Windows OS CD C Drivers Touch Touch screen drivers C Drivers Ethernet Network drivers C SP6 Service pack 4 drivers NT ONLY Add any Other Dirs for Service Pacs p
14. LPT COM2 External Floppy Disk Drive External CD ROM Drive External Power Figure 4 2 Connector Locations on Right Side Panel Mouse and Keyboard Ports Two PS2 ports labeled MOUSE and KBRD are located on the right side access panel This temporary connection is intended to be used for such things as initial setup downloading data uploading software etc Keyboard Mouse 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 socket Pin Number Signal name 1 Data 2 NC 3 GND 4 5V 5 Clock 6 NC 4 4 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Floppy Disk Drive and CD ROM Ports Connectors for an external floppy disk drive and an external CD ROM drive are located on the right side access panel These ports are labeled accordingly This temporary connection is intended to be used for such things as initial setup downloading data uploading software etc Video Output Port Video monitor output is accessible on the DB15 side access connector The pinouts are shown in the following table This port is not intended to be connected continuously to a video monitor VGA DB15 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 MONITOR ID BIT 2 5 SELF TEST GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 NC 10 GND 11 MONITOR ID BIT 0 12 MONITOR ID BIT 1 13 H SYNC 14 V SYNC 15 MONITOR ID BIT 3 GFK 2251B Chapter 4 Connectors and Cabling 4 5 Printer Port LPT1 A 25 pin D t
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16. a workgroup or domain and enter the name and press Next gt 15 After completing the network setup the system will finalize its setup At the end of the setup process you will be asked to reboot the system Press Finish After restarting you will need to configure the login settings for Windows XP When the Network Identification Wizard dialog box appears press Next The Users of This Computer dialog box appears e f you wish to have the computer automatically log on with the administrator account select the User name pull down and choose Administrator Enter the password used in step 11 and press NExT The computer will automatically log on when it starts up e f you wish to require a logon when the computer is restarted select Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and press NEXT gt You will then be asked for a user name and password when the computer starts up 16 Press Finish and the setup is complete GFK 2251B Chapter 2 Powerup and Software Installation 2 5 Configuring the Industrial Computer to Run on a Microsoft Network Before configuring your Panel C computer for a network you should consult your network administrator Duplicate TCP IP addresses and duplicate computer names on the same network can cause network problems 1 Click the Start Icon then click Settings and Control Panel 2 Inthe Control panel window double click the Network icon The Network dialog box
17. actory image will be recovered from a hidden partition on the Hard Drive This will take approximately 12 minutes When prompted reboot your system 6 After rebooting your unit the system will bring you to the initial startup screens as received from the factory If you have questions about this procedure please contact Shutting Down the Computer To avoid damaging files always shut down Windows software before removing power from your Panel C To shut down Windows operating system software select Shut Down from the Start menu MS DOS isa registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation GFK 2251B Chapter 2 Powerup and Software Installation 2 11 Chapter Hardware Installation 3 This chapter describes the procedures for the safe location and securing of the Panel C industrial computer The Panel C industrial computers have been designed to ensure simple installation of the system A single cut out in the mounting panel is all that is required when mounting the industrial computer No extra mounting holes are needed Instead 10 clips are supplied and are used to secure the unit from behind the mounting panel This chapter also describes how to install ISA and PCI cards Warnings for Class 1 Division 2 Approval m Input and output wiring methods must be in accordance with Class I Division 2 wiring methods and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction m This equipment is suitable for use in Class I Divisi
18. ake the following menu selections USB Disab le Audio Disab le COM A COM on side 3F8 IRQ 4 COM B COM2 touch screen 2F8 IRQ3 COM C COM3 on side 3E8 IRQ 9 COM D COM4 on front 2E8 IRQ11 LPT A LPT1 on front ECP 378 IRQ7 DMA3 LPT B LPT2 on side ECP 278 IRQ5 DMAO 6 To save your changes press Esc In the Exit menu select Exit Saving Changes GFK 2251B 6 1 Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter consists of Self Test Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions Self Test Diagnostics describes how to respond to errors that could be detected by the automatic self test that is performed each time the Panel C industrial computer powers up Troubleshooting contains tables of symptoms their possible causes and recommended corrective actions Corrective Actions contains detailed procedures that are too lengthy to include in the Troubleshooting tables Self Test Diagnostics The computer automatically performs self test diagnostics each time it is powered up The self test consists of a series of checks that verify correct performance of the computer hardware When the self test is being performed you will see the message XXXX KB OK displayed on the screen where XXXX is a number that increases until it matches the amount of usable memory System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board ha
19. appears Network i2 xi Identification Services Protocols Adapters Bindings Pl windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network You may change the name for this computer and the workgroup or domain that it will appear in Computer Name CONTOUR Workgroup WORKGROUP 3 On the Identification tab click Change You will need to verify your Computer Name entered at machine startup and Workgroup name Note Computer names must be less than or equal to ten characters to run Panel C software Each computer on a network must have a unique name 2 6 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B 4 To modify the TCP IP properties A Goto the Protocols Tab highlight TCP IP protocol and click Properties Network i2 xi Identification Services Protocols Adapters Bindings Network Protocols Add Remove Properties Update Description Transport Control Protacol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks B In the Microsoft TCP IP Properties change the Address from 111 111 111 111 to a unique address and change the subnet mask from 255 0 0 0 to your subnet mask If your network s IP addresses are controlled by a DHCP server change the setting from Specify an IP address to obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server GFK 2251B Chapter 2 Powe
20. are User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Startup for Windows XP Systems Before you get started you need to connect a PS 2 keyboard A PS 2 mouse is recommended to help navigate through the setup screens Plug in the keyboard PS 2 mouse if available and power cord Power on the unit Read the license agreement Select your choice and press NEXT gt Choose your regional settings US default and press NEXT gt Type your name Press the TAB key and type your company name Press NEXT gt E red EE co Enter your Windows XP Product Key found on the back of the Panel C computer itself When correct press NEXT gt Note Computer names must be less than or equal to ten characters to run CIMPLICITY Plant Edition HMI software Each computer on a network must have a unique name 10 Enter a Computer name This name must be different from other computer names on the same network Press Next gt 11 If desired enter an Administrator password You will need to enter it twice to confirm When done press Next gt 12 You can now set the Date Time and Time Zone for the computer When the information is correct press Next gt 13 Choose Typical settings for the factory setting of TCP IP protocol at IP 111 111 111 111 and subnet 255 0 0 0 or choose Custom and press Next to change these settings Consult your network Administrator for your network s configuration settings 14 Choose whether this computer will be on
21. are commonality in content and test levels with that of CISPR 22 and based on this commonality testing to the each individual standard was deemed inappropriate The FCC requires the following note to be published according to FCC guidelines Note This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with this instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada requires the following note to be published Note This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B General Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Standard s Conditions Diel ectric Withstand UL 508 UL 840 1 5KV DC input power to secondary outputs IEC 664 ENVIRONMENTAL 10 57 Hz 0 012 displacement peak peak 57 500 Hz 1 0g acceleration Operating Temperature EE Sem Temperature f ces num ml 5 to 95 RH non condensing Enclos ure Protection NEMA 250
22. cal data general specifications A 3 industrial PC 8 1 monitor system 8 1 Temperature effect on contrast setting 7 2 Touch Screen 5 6 driver for Windows 5 6 Troubleshooting 7 2 communications 7 4 display 7 2 keyboard 7 3 memory 7 3 MODBUS RTU communications 7 4 network communications 7 5 PLC CPU connection 7 4 powerup 7 2 printing 7 5 serial mouse 7 3 TSRs 7 3 W Warning audible 2 1 Windows 2000 systems setting up 2 4 2 5 Windows NT systems setting up 2 3 Index 2 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B
23. cludes a 15 inch color TFT XGA resolution screen The flat screen display has the following features High Luminance equal to or greater than 200cd m2 Wide angle viewing A built in back light with a long life back light tube equal to or greater than 25 000 hrs 5 2 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Operator Interfaces Keypads GE b The Panel C industrial computer incorporates a keypad with 75 front panel keys to provide a wide range of alphanumeric and control functions Function keys which provide 26 alpha characters when used in the Function FN mode Full numeric keypad with special character keys when used in the SHIFT mode Control keys including 4 arrow keys 16 Operator defined keys The main keypad returns the same scan codes as a standard PC AT keyboard listed in Table 5 1 If an external PC AT keyboard is connected the integral keypads remain functional GFK 2251B Chapter 5 System Operation 5 3 Table 5 1 Membrane Keypad Scan Codes Reviewers Verify AT Character and scan codes here Without SHIFT Key With SHIFT Key With CAPS LOCK Key Keypad AT Scan AT Scan AT Scan Character Code Character Code Character Code Hex Hex 7 0837 V2B5C V2B5C 0938 352F 352F osa Lag 2758 oras 282 2 an e Oo bi E A N 2 3 2 CH N Co Se RRE 062 05832 Ip TASB 1850 PERIOD PE
24. cs and Troubleshooting 7 3 Communications PLC PC Connection PANEL C does not communicate with a PLC that has been autoconfigured AUTOCONFIG DEFAULT I O error Communications between the host computer and the controller are unsuccessful The system is attempting to communicate with a 90 30 PLC using the SNP driver anda PANEL C project COM port not configured in system Cabling between computer and controller Baud rate and parity configured incorrectly 1 With the PLC powered up and connected to the Display Station establish communication between the Display Station and PLC via the 90 30 SNP driver 2 Using a Hand Held Programmer toggle the Default I O Enable or Disable configuration parameter for the CPU Communications between the computer and the PLC will be stopped Communications are stopped when you toggle from Enable to Disable or vice versa 3 Power cycle the PLC Verify that the COM port is configured in the system Verify that the cable between the computer and the controller is correctly wired Verify that the baud rate and parity on the computer are consistent with those on the controller Wrong address Verify that the slave address is correct CNC PC Communications Communications between the If an ISA interface HSSB card Check PC for conflicting UO host computer and the CNC the I O address may be in addresses are unsuccessful conflict with other devices HSSB s
25. curacy completeness sufficiency or usefulness of the information contained herein No warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall apply indicates a trademark of GE Intelligent Platforms Inc and or its affiliates All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2010 GE Intelligent Platforms Inc All Rights Reserved Contact Information If you purchased this product through an Authorized Channel Partner please contact the seller directly General Contact Information Online technical support and http www ge ip com support GlobalCare Additional information http www ge ip com Solution Provider solutionprovider ip ge com Technical Support If you have technical problems that cannot be resolved with the information in this guide please contact us by telephone or email or on the web at www ge ip com support Americas International Americas Direct Dial Technical Support Email a Europe the Middle East and Africa Online Technical Support www ge ip com support Phone 80 0 1 433 2682 dialing from a mobile telephone Asia Pacific Online Technical Support www ge ip com support Phone 86 400 820 8208 86 21 3217 4826 India Indonesia and Pakistan Technical Support Email support cn ip ge com China support jp ip ge com Japan support in ip ge com remaining Asia customers Customer Care Email customercare apo i e com customercare cn ip ge c
26. d disk 20GB minimum Removable Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 1 44MB external connection RAM 256MB Maximum installed by factory Maximum upgrade 512MB with non registered non ECC DIMMs Display 15 0 Color Active Matrix TFT XGA 1024 x 768 resolution Touch Screen High Resolution Resistive 1024 x 1024 Parallel ports One side access LPT1 Serial port Two side access RS232 USB ports Three available two front access USB ports one side access port Compact Flash Type Compact Flash port Communications PCI 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 side access Keyboard port PS 2 Side access Mouse port PS 2 Side access CD ROM 32X minimum side access external connector Front Panel Keypads 74 Front panel keys 26 Function keys Refer to Chapter 5 for keypad layout Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Removable Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive can be quickly removed for servicing or substitution Before installing or removing the Hard Disk Drive remove power from the unit The proper method for removing power from the unit is to switch off power at the circuit breaker CD ROM The external CD ROM connector is located on the side access panel Before installing or removing the CD ROM remove power from the unit The proper method for removing power from the unit is to switch off power at the circuit breaker Front Pa
27. d memory address settings to be the same as those put into BIOS Setup Set the I O port settings if any to a range labeled Available in the following table Table 3 1 1 0 Port Range Table 3 6 300 377 Avail abe Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Chapter Connectors and Cabling 4 This chapter describes the connector layout and cabling requirements on the standard Panel C industrial computer Power and communication connectors are described in this section Communication connectors are provided from the main CPU motherboard Some of the CPU motherboard connectors are available under the front access panel as well as on the right side of the unit Three USB ports including two USB ports front access and one USB port side access One Compact Flash port front access PS 2 Keyboard side access PS 2 mouse port side access Connector for external floppy disk drive side access Connector for external CD ROM drive side access Video output side access Parallel port LPT1 side access Two serial ports COM1 and COM2 side access Ethernet 10 100 base T RJ 45 side access For details about connectors on proprietary cards you have installed in your industrial computer refer to the manufacturer s documentation provided with your card GFK 2251B 4 1 4 2 Power Input The power supply input to the industrial computer uses a standard IEC cable which is provide
28. d with the unit For power requirements refer to specifications in chapter 8 There are no user serviceable fuses For all equipment that is connected to a power outlet the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible For non hazardous locations only External devices printer external disk drive etc should not be powered up when connecting to ports Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Communications Ports Two USB ports and a Compact Flash port are located behind the front access cover in the lower right hand side of the unit Figure 4 1 To open the cover loosen the thumb screw All other ports are located on the right side panel Figure 4 2 Port Configurations COM 4 8F8h COM3 Touch Option 9 2E8h COM2 3 2F8h LPT17 378h USB Ports These USB ports along with the USB port on the side of the unit are intended for such tasks as initial set up downloading data and uploading software It is not intended for these ports to be connected continuously to devices Compact Flash Port A Compact Flash device can be connected to this port for tasks such as backing up data For Non incendive field connections refer to Control Drawing DROO which is provided in Appendix A Figure 4 1 Connectors Located Behind Front Access Panel GFK 2251B Chapter 4 Connectors and Cabling 4 3 USB Video COM1 Printer Port
29. done press Next gt 12 You can now set the Date Time and Time Zone for the computer When the information is correct press Next gt 13 Choose Typical settings for the factory setting of TCP IP protocol at IP 111 111 111 111 and subnet 255 0 0 0 or choose Custom and press Next gt to change these settings Consult your network Administrator for your network s configuration settings 14 Choose whether this computer will be on a workgroup or domain and enter the name and press Next gt 15 After completing the network setup the system will finalize its setup At the end of the setup process you will be asked to reboot the system Press Finish After restarting you will need to configure the login settings for Windows 2000 When the Network Identification Wizard dialog box appears press Next gt The Users of This Computer dialog box appears e f you wish to have the computer automatically log on with the administrator account select the User name pull down and choose Administrator Enter the password used in step 11 and press NExT The computer will automatically log on when it starts up e f you wish to require a logon when the computer is restarted select Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and press NEXT gt You will then be asked for a user name and password when the computer starts up 16 Press Finish and the setup is complete 2 4 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardw
30. e thumbscrew hand tighten or tighten lightly with a tool Note If you are installing the ground plate on a painted surface the paint must be removed where the ground plate is to be mounted to ensure a good ground connection between the plate and mounting surface GFK 2251B Chapter 4 Connectors and Cabling 4 9 Ground Plate Cable Clamp Figure 4 6 Example of Cable Shield Clamping Assembly Installation The maximum diameter cable that can be used with the cable clamp is 0 51 inches 13mm as shown below in Figure 4 7 Minimum cable diameter that can be used with the clamp is 0 24 inches 6mm Multiple cables can be placed in the clamp if the cable diameter is smaller than the minimum 51 245522 Ground Plate ll I IRAN IL INNNNN d Cable SS Maximum RSS Diameter 51 13mm Minimum Diameter 24 6mm Figure 4 7 Cross Section of Cable Secured by Clamp 4 10 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B GFK 2251B The insulating cover on the shielded cable must be removed to allow maximum contact between the cable shield and the cable clamp as shown in Figure 4 6 Cable Clamp Foot Figure 4 8 Clamped Cable with Exposed Shield Chapter 4 Connectors and Cabling O00 2 SORRY b Se SS Sd EX 50509090904 PSSS XXX Seier Keier SRK d 845523 4 11 Chapter 5 GFK 2251B System Operation This chapter provides details of syste
31. er Op Note If you reload any Windows NT component requiring files such as a network driver you must reload service pack 6 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Image Recovery The following procedure provides instruction on how to use the Field Image Recovery Disk 44A749863 G01Rxx This disk will enable you to recover all software on your computer as received initially from GE Before attempting an Image Recovery on your unit make sure to record all critical settings and conduct a full back up of all software projects and critical documents You will also need to have your application software registration and Microsoft Authorization Numbers handy This process will clear all contents from your Hard Drive and return your system to the factory configuration Instructions for Image Recovery 1 Priorto Image Recovery you will need to connect the following equipment astandard PS 2 type keyboard an external floppy disk drive available from GE IC850FDD101 2 Insert the Field Image Recovery Disk into the floppy drive 3 After inserting the Recovery Disk the system will prompt you to restore the image Select 1 to RESTORE SYSTEM TO ORIGINAL CONDITION If you have initiated this process in error press 2 and Exit the Recovery program 4 Select 1 again to PROCEED WITH SOFTWARE RESTORE Choose 2 to cancel Recovery and exit to MS DOS 5 Atthis point the f
32. ggog Figure 3 1 Panel C Industrial Computer Dimensions Installing Panel Mounting Clips 1 Position the Front Panel in the cut out and fit the 10 retaining clips into the slots on the industrial computer To produce a good seal you must use all the clips 2 Screwin the tightening screws on each clip so that the clip is held snug To ensure a seal between the computer front panel and the mounting panel the clips must be tightened evenly Tighten each of the clips in turn a little at a time Torque setting must be within 2 6 to 4 4 in Ibs 0 29 to 0 50 newton meters GFK 2251B Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 3 3 Figure 3 2 Installing Retaining Clips Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Installing Expansion Cards The Panel C industrial computer provides multiple expansion slots e One PCI slot e One Shared ISA PCI slot Note If your card is a Legacy ISA type follow the instructions on page 3 6 then proceed with installation All the expansion slots within the system allow the card to be clamped into place using standard PC card clamping The top cover of the industrial computer must be removed in order to access the ISA and PCI bus cards Two thumb screws are used to secure the panel cover to the unit When the thumb screws are loosened the back plate will slide upwards and can then be lifted clear of the main unit Do not connect or disconnect
33. gin Recommendation If you type admin as your Administrator password your industrial computer will automatically log on as Administrator Log onto the system as Administrator when you power up the system Doing so eliminates the requirement to log on to Panel C when you run the Panel C Demo or any other project that includes a user named Administrator All Panel C projects are configured with an Administrator user by default Chapter 2 Powerup and Software Installation 2 3 Startup for Windows 2000 Systems Before you get started you need to connect a PS 2 keyboard A PS 2 mouse is recommended to help navigate through the setup screens Plug in the keyboard PS 2 mouse if available and power cord Power on the unit Read the license agreement Select your choice and press NEXT gt Choose your regional settings US default and press NEXT gt Type your name Press the TAB key and type your company name Press NEXT gt O ce a o Enter your Windows 2000 Product Key found on the back of the Panel C computer itself When correct press NEXT gt Note Computer names must be less than or equal to ten characters to run CIMPLICITY Plant Edition HMI software Each computer on a network must have a unique name 10 Enter a Computer name This name must be different from other computer names on the same network Press Next gt 11 If desired enter an Administrator password You will need to enter it twice to confirm When
34. h the insulating cover of the cable stripped back Alternate Grounding Method An alternative to the user provided clamp as described in the previous sections is the cable shield clamping assembly IC697ACC736 available from GE This cable clamping assembly provides a high frequency ground for shielded cables via a ground plate and six cable clamps Figure 4 5 shows the dimensions required for mounting The figure also shows a cable clamp Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B gt gt 2 95 a 19 00 75 mm 483 mm 18 31 250 6 35 mm dia QTY 2 465 mm E 4 25 108 mm Mounting Surface Side View with Front View with Mounting Dimensions Spacing Requirements Cable Clamp Six cable clamps included with assembly Additional cable clamps available 12 per package catalog number IC697ACC737 Figure 4 5 Ground Plate Outline Mounting Dimensions and Cable Clamp The ground plate should be mounted near the unit The cable clamp provides mechanical relief as well as electrical grounding A typical installation is shown in Figure 4 6 The cable clamp attaches to the ground plate by sliding it into two adjacent slots at the selected location for the cable The cable is inserted between the ground plate and the cable clamp after removing the required section of the cable s outer cover Tighten the cable clamp by turning the thumbscrew clockwise Do not over tighten th
35. he socket will not allow the battery to be inserted incorrectly side down 7 6 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Chapter Technical Data Monitor System Display TFT LC Color Touch Display Diagonal 383 5 mm 15 1 Resolution Pixel XGA 1024 x 768 VGA controller Integrated 3 D Graphics Controller with 4M Video Memory Colors 256K Brightness 200 cd m Note Back lighting systems are consumable parts and are therefore not covered by the warranty Industrial PC CPU FCPGA Socket for Intel processor Processor 1 0 Ghz RAM 128 MB 256 MB SDRAM 1 DIMM Slot Storage Hard disk min 20 Minimum GB 3 5 UDMA Optional External 3 5 Floppy disk Optional External 5 25 CD ROM Ports COM1 2 RS232 LPT1 Keyboard PS 2 Mouse PS 2 3 USB Front Access Compact Flash External Floppy Drive Port External CD ROM Drive Port IDE Network 10 100BaseT RJ45 10 100Mbit full duplex Slots Two PCI Power supply 115 230VAC 60 50Hz 1 25 Amps Accepts 90 264VAC input Power 120 watts maximum consumption GFK 2251B 8 1 Appendix Product Agency Approvals Standards and General A Specifications Agency Approvals Description Agency Standard or Marking Comments N A Safety for Industrial Control Equipment C US LISTED Certification by Underwriter s Laboratories to UL508 standard and equivalent CSA C22 2 No 142
36. ith CAPS LOCK Key Keypad AT AT Scan AT Character Character Code Character Fis lomas eo o Dee o MaF Fe Jar epo p D P 1950 cm AtE7 6600 a on ja 101 Fe cwAtr8 Im ID R Me Fa omae Ip u es U 165 F22 Gil Alt F12 V Re Jup 60 Lon 6300 Lous e30 Re cme 6500 Lon 6500 Loun 650 Table 5 1 Notes 1 The SHIFT key produces no scan codes on its own but modifies the scan codes produced by the other keys as indicated in the table above 2 The white unmarked soft keys located on both sides of the display are listed as L1 L8 left side and R1 R8 right side above GFK 2251B Chapter 5 System Operation 5 5 Control and Status LEDs 5 6 Touch Screen The Panel C industrial computer includes five status LEDs located in a vertical column above the arrow keys on the lower right hand side of the unit The five LEDs have the following functions in order from top to bottom Table 5 2 Indicators Symbol Name Function FN Function Key Indicates the function key is active 1 Shift Indicates the Shift lock is enabled DO HDD Error This is a tri color LED Red indicates a BIOS detected error Green is the normal IDE drive activity indicator During an error the HDD Error LED will be Amber Q Power Indicates system power lighted when power is applied ll Compact Indicates Compact Flash card is inserted Flash The Panel C includes a resistive overlay touch screen on the flat panel
37. m operation The following topics are covered System Peripherals External Keyboard and Mouse Graphic System Operator Interface Communications 5 1 System Peripherals Removable Hard Disk Drive The Panel C industrial computer system has a single removable hard disk drive The drive is located on the side of the unit The disk drive has a standard EIDE ATA 2 interface The standard size is 20GB or larger To remove the disk drive 1 Shut down the operating system and remove power from the computer 2 Turn the locking keys 74 turn The locking keys cannot be removed from the drive assembly Using the handles on the locking keys pull the drive out of the enclosure 4 Disconnect the IDE interface cable from the hard drive CD ROM Drive Panel C industrial computers include a connector for an external CD ROM drive option The CD ROM connector and power connector are located on the side access panel Floppy Disk Drive Panel C industrial computers include a connector for an external 3 5 1 44Mb floppy disk drive option The floppy drive connector and power connector are located on the side access panel External Keyboard and Mouse An external keyboard and mouse both using PS 2 connectors can be attached via the connectors on the side access panel The touch screen and PS 2 mouse will work simultaneously if the mouse is Microsoft or IBM PS 2 compatible Graphic System The standard Panel C industrial computer in
38. nd allow it to cool Computer is set up for invalid Reboot Select VGA Mode video mode 7 2 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Memory Memory count during powerup Optional DIMM is installed Make sure that the appropriate self test is incorrect incorrectly or is incompatible memory is installed correctly with the Panel C industrial computer CPU Out of Memory message is System ran out of memory for Check the memory displayed or insufficient the application requirements for the memory error occurs during application Refer to the operation application documentation Install additional memory Too many terminate and stay Modify the startup folder to use resident TSR programs only those TSR applications running that are really needed External PS 2 Mouse Cursor does not respond to Mouse not plugged in Power down computer Plug mouse movement mouse into mouse port on computer and reboot The type of mouse is not Use a PS 2 mouse supported System is busy Press CTRL ALT DELETE to view task list Mouse not detected Restart computer with external mouse connected External keyboard locks up The type of keyboard is not Use PS 2 compatible keyboard supported Keyboard Keyboard not plugged into Plug keyboard in Power down keyboard port on the computer computer first System is busy Press CTRL ALT DELETE to view task list GFK 2251B Chapter 7 Diagnosti
39. nel Keypads The front panel is supplied with 26 function keys that double as a full alpha keypad You can enter all 26 alpha characters selecting lower or upper case via the Fn and CAPS LOCK keypads A full numeric keypad with 13 additional alpha characters is available with the SHIFT keypad There are 12 control keys and 4 arrow keys There are 16 special function keypads for use in application software Status LEDs Front panel mounted LEDs indicate Power Hard Disk Drive HDD status Compact Flash inserted and System error status An LED also indicates when the Fn keypad is selected The floppy drive has its own status indicator GFK 2251B Chapter 1 Panel C Industrial Computer Features 1 3 Front Access Panel The Panel C is equipped with a front access panel that provides access to the Compact Flash port and two USB ports I O Channels Do not connect or disconnect to Compact Flash or USB ports while power is applied to the industrial computer unless the area is known to be non hazardous For Non incendive field connections refer to Control Drawing DROO which is provided in Appendix A The Panel C industrial computer provides the following I O interface channels Two RS 232 serial ports COM1 and COM are accessible on the side panel One enhanced parallel port LPT1 is located on the side PS2 connectors for Keyboard and Mouse Three USB ports includes two USB ports in the front access panel and one USB port on the righ
40. nitial Startup Procedure Installation of the Panel C industrial computer in hazardous locations requires the use of a cable mounting clamp with the power connector Do not connect or disconnect external devices such as a printer keyboard or a mouse while the unit is powered on Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the equipment 1 In hazardous locations plug the power cable into the unit s power connector and securely tighten the cable clamp around the power connector Connect the terminal rings to the power source 2 Plugin the serial parallel data transfer cables and screw the plugs to the connectors 3 Power up the unit and check whether any concealed damage has been caused by incorrect transportation incorrect operating storage conditions or incorrect handling e g smoke coming out of the unit etc If you notice any damage remove power from the unit immediately and secure it against unintentional use During power up the processor runs its normal diagnostic checks and indicates the presence of any errors with screen prompts GFK 2251B 2 1 2 1 Power cord and cable clamp Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Startup for Windows NT Systems GFK 2251B Connecting a PS 2 keyboard and Mouse is recommended before you get started The soft keyboard and touch panel will not work until the Windows 2000 operating system is licensed Therefore an external ke
41. nitial startup 2 1 Installation cards 3 5 panel mounting 3 2 Installation guidelines 3 2 Installed network components 5 7 Installing application software 2 10 K Keyboard troubleshooting 7 3 Keypads 1 3 described 5 3 Scan Codes 5 4 L Legacy ISA cards 3 6 Login recommendation 2 3 LPT1 LPT2 pinout 4 6 Index 1 Index M Memory troubleshooting 7 3 MODBUS RTU communications troubleshooting 7 4 Monitor system technical data 8 1 Mounting guidelines 3 2 Network communications setting up for Windows NT 2 6 troubleshooting 7 5 Network components 5 7 Network interface 1 5 Nonincendive field wiring A 4 O Operator interfaces 5 3 P Panel cutout 3 2 Panel mounting clips 3 3 Parallel ports pinout 4 6 Peripherals 5 2 PLC CPU connection troubleshooting 7 4 Power input 4 2 Powering up troubleshooting 7 2 Printer ports 4 6 Printing troubleshooting 7 5 R Recovery image 2 11 Reset accidental 7 2 RFI standards A 2 S Scan Codes 5 4 Self test diagnostics 7 1 Serial communication ports 4 7 Serial Mouse troubleshooting 7 3 Setting up Windows 2000 systems 2 4 Windows NT systems 2 3 Setting up Windows 2000 systems 2 5 Shutting down the computer 2 11 Specifications general A 3 industrial PC 8 1 monitor system 8 1 Standard features 1 2 Status LEDs 1 3 System Configuration Verification 7 1 System Test and Initialization 7 1 T Techni
42. om China Contents Panel C Industrial Computer Features sees 1 1 Feature Sumina ees deed cec med tte dd bte EE 1 2 Removable Hard Disk Drive sse eene nennen 1 3 CDSROM EE 1 3 Front Panel Keypads octets hotte nate path atate pat boa abb i b ecu Ag 1 3 Status BEDS nee REO EU Rete ic EUER te en cg 1 3 Front Access Panel ste tele te cte cepe ee Aa nate 1 4 O Can Nel S mE 1 4 Network lntertace EE 1 5 EXPANSION lee e EE EE 1 6 Application Be 1 6 Powerup and Software Installation eeeeeeereeeeeeeeeereeeennene nnn 2 1 ele EE 2 1 Initial Startup Procedure eene nnne 2 1 Startup for Windows NT SystemS A 2 3 Startup for Windows 2000 Gvstems emnes 2 4 Startup for Windows XP Systems sss emen menen nns 2 5 Configuring the Industrial Computer to Run on a Microsoft Network 2 6 Installing Application Goftware essent 2 10 Directory Ee 2 10 Image dRecovery i tie Ue t M gi tu t I i bcc ada A IRE 2 11 Shutting Down the Computer 2 11 Hardware Installation 5 atop te udi nius a Ces e icek lY 2a Fopa lc ku AVOM ONU MC S Ue R nnmnnn nananman 3 1 Warnings for Class 1 Division 2 Approval ssssssssssseeeeennemenenn nnn 3 1 Installation EI EE 3 2 AG Input e TEE 3 2 Panel Mounting iid iue e OA te e ede te ci or e Pe be eie ed eH dde 3 2 Cutting the Panel Cutout nennen nnns 3 2 Installing Panel Mounting Clips mme 3 3 Installing Ex
43. on 2 Groups A B C or D or non hazardous locations only m WARNING Explosion Hazard Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1 Division 2 m WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been Switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous m WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not replace equipment unless power has been Switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous m Equipment shall be connected to no greater than a 20 Amp branch circuit m Do not install or remove SCSI devices or cards while circuit is alive m WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire m Replace battery only with Duracell part number 2032 or Panasonic part number BR2032 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Keyboard and mouse are to be used for initial programming only and not to be left connected m Fornon incendive field connections refer to Control Drawing DROO which is provided in Appendix A Note The proper method for removing power from the unit is to switch off power at the circuit breaker GFK 2251B 3 1 Installation Guidelines AC Input Power The Panel C input power shall be connected to no greater than a 20 Amp branch circuit To remove power from the unit the proper method is to switch off power at the circuit breaker In an industrial environment the panel into which the unit is mounted sh
44. ould provide protection from dust dirt and water The panel should be capable of supporting the weight 22 21b 10 07kg of the industrial computer without distortion to the panel The mounting clips will support a panel thickness of up to 5mm 0 2 inch All of the mounting clips must be fitted properly to achieve a seal between the industrial computer and the panel to which it is mounted Inlets and outlets must have at least 25mm of space around them and not be obstructed Adequate airflow around the exterior of the unit is important to the interior temperature of the unit Fans are used to create air flow through the industrial computer ensuring that a correct working temperature is maintained There are three fans in the unit One of the fans is located on top of the CPU chip and is used to cool the processor The second fan is built into the power supply housing and blows air out of the unit The third fan is located on the rear of the chassis cover and pulls air into the unit Cutting the Pand Cutout Cut an opening in the panel to the dimensions shown The cut out dimensions of 18 09 460mm x 12 88 328mm allow a 1 2mm clearance on each edge of the industrial computer front assembly The unit requires a minimum of 178mm 7 depth when mounted 18 09 460mm gt 12 88 328mm 3 2 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B 18 85 13 86 agBBgBgg
45. pansion Cards eene meer enne 3 5 Blanking Plates airera n Ta ea RR MR RE PR DER ERE RAE 3 5 Configuring Expansion Cards Legacy ISA Only sse 3 6 Connectors and Cabling BE 4 1 raeh LELANA OLE e EE EE LE UE I 4 2 Gomimunications Ports iret d tee riore ed epe itte 4 3 Port Gonfigurations i nite rnb etcetera 4 3 USB ROMS cites dro RET RE Ee icit ta pelt peers d eirca 4 3 Compact Elash Ports 2 tct cet ate tiet eder eei ta mue s 4 3 Mouse and Keyboard Ports eene 4 4 GFK 2251B v Contents Floppy Disk Drive and CD ROM Portes 4 5 Video O tp t POTT aea e de ede e elo de I D e eer ede c Pee us 4 5 Printer Port EDITT aere edet EA Ee 4 6 Serial Communication Portes 4 7 Ethernet Communication Port 4 8 ELE o E 5 1 System Peripherals oce dade dels SEENEN ENNER ENEE EEN 5 2 Removable Hard Disk Dve sss ener nnne 5 2 CDROM TE 5 2 Floppy Disk RE 5 2 External Keyboard and Mouse 5 2 Graphie SyS 35min misi niti ties bte e ibn e betieti iei leaded 5 2 Operator gll Ee 5 3 eric EE 5 3 Communications hice ttem 5 7 lei te eee 6 1 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 7 1 Self Test Diagnostics 3 diee eo dni ee D rd e eerie 7 1 System Test and Initialization esses emm emm nns 7 1 System Configuration Verification essen emnes 7 1 Tre bleshooting 2 ne ceret teen d od f o dd eo E deris 7 2 POWer p
46. rdware If the routines encounter an error during the tests you will see an error message on the screen There are two kinds of errors fatal and non fatal If a non fatal error occurs the system can usually continue the boot up sequence Non fatal error messages usually appear on the screen with the following instruction press lt F1 gt to RESUME Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the bootup sequence System Configuration Verification GFK 2251B These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory If they don t match the program will generate an error message To correct this condition you will need to run the BIOS setup program and correct the configuration information in memory There are three situations in which you might need to change the CMOS settings 1 You are starting your system for the first time 2 You have changed the hardware attached to your system 3 The CMOS memory had lost power and the configuration information has been If this has happened call GE Support Hotline at 1 800 433 2682 7 1 Troubleshooting Powerup Computer does not power up Power not on PWR indicator is Make sure that computer is not lit or display completely plugged in Make sure that dark power source is functioning properly Display is blank PWR indicator See Display topic in this See Display topic in this is lighted Chapter Chapter Non System di
47. rup and Software Installation 2 7 Microsoft TCP IP Properties 21 x IP Address DNS WINS Address Routing An IP address can be automatically assigned to this network card by a DHCP server If your network does not have a DHCP server ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Adapter 1 Intel R PRO 100 Management Adapter C Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Specify an IP address IP Address 113 111 111 111 Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 Default Gateway Advanced Cancel Epp Note The factory setting for the IP is 111 111 111 111 and for the Subnet is 255 0 0 0 If necessary consult your network engineer to select appropriate addresses 5 To add other protocols such as NetBEUI on the Protocols tab of the Network dialog box click Add A list of available protocols will appear Choose the protocol you wish to install and click OK The system may ask where the Setup files are located They are in the C M386 directory Select Network Protocol 121 xj Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If Z3 you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Metwork Protocol FAppleT alk Protocol Y DLC Protocol Y NetBEUI Protocol SH NWLink IPXZSPX Compatible Transport HF Point To Point Tunneling Protocol Sl Che pe E at rees zi Have Disk OK Cancel 2 8 Panel C
48. s COM1 and COM2 must be shielded and grounded in order to maintain CE Mark compliance provide higher EMC immunity and satisfy the requirements of IEC EN61000 4 4 and IEC EN61000 4 5 The shield conductor should remain continuous to the unit and insulation should be removed only at the grounding point The grounding should be such that a 360 degree contact is made to the cable shield Figure 4 4 shows an example with the insulating cover of the cable stripped back GFK 2251B Chapter 4 Connectors and Cabling 4 7 4 8 User provided clamp Figure 4 4 Cable Cover Shielding Ethernet Communication Port Grounding The Panel C provides an RJ 45 10BaseT 100BaseT Ethernet connector on the left side of the unit The RJ 45 twisted pair connector is an 8 pin MAU MDI connector Pin No Signal Description 1 TD Transmit Data 2 TD Transmit Data 3 RD Receive Data 4 NC no connection 5 NC no connection 6 RD Receive Data 7 NC no connection 8 NC no connection Ethernet cable must be shielded and grounded in order to maintain CE Mark compliance provide higher EMC immunity and satisfy the requirements of IEC EN61000 4 4 IEC EN61000 4 5 and ANSI C37 90a The shield conductor should remain continuous to the unit and insulation should be removed only at the grounding point The grounding should be such that a 360 degree contact is made to the cable shield Figure 4 4 shows an example wit
49. sk or disk Disk in floppy disk drive Remove floppy disk and then error message displayed reboot or cycle power Safe Recovery Error message Occurs on initial power up if the The computer will power up displayed unit is accidentally turned off normally without first shutting down the Windows software Memory count during powerup Optional DIMM is installed Make sure that the appropriate self test is incorrect incorrectly or is incompatible memory is installed correctly with the Panel C industrial computer CPU CMOS checksum error CMOS battery failure Replace the battery For more Defaults loaded information see CMOS CMOS battery failed Checksum Error topic in this chapter message displayed A screen appears just after The F2 key has been Cycle power again The powerup or just after reset accidentally pressed computer will power up which has the title CMOS normally Setup Utility The computer has reset even The CTRL ALT DEL keys were This should never be done though the power was not pressed twice at the same unless you are attempting to interrupted time reset the computer A gt appears instead of A system floppy disk is Remove disk and cycle power software inserted Characters are dim Computer screen is in direct Change lighting light Display Display is blank PWR indicator Screen temperature is outside If computer is in direct sunlight is lit operating range move it a
50. t side panel Connector for external floppy disk drive side access Connector for external CD ROM drive side access Video output side access Ethernet 10 100 base T RJ 45 side access If the end application requires serial or parallel interfaces in addition to those provided by the standard system these can be provided by the addition of specific PCI or ISA I O cards A wide selection is available from third party sources to provide user flexibility Do not connect or disconnect to COM1 COM2 and LPT1 ports while power is applied to the industrial computer unless the area is known to be non hazardous 1 4 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Network Interface The Panel C includes an autosensing 10 100 Ethernet adapter that provides a RJ 45 connector for shielded twisted pair cable Do not connect or disconnect to Ethernet port while power is applied to the industrial computer unless area is known to be non hazardous Figure 1 1 Ethemet port and side expansion slots GFK 2251B Chapter 1 Panel C Industrial Computer Features 1 5 1 6 Expansion Slots The Panel C industrial computer provides multiple expansion slots e One PCI slot e One shared expansion slot for either PCI or ISA All the expansion slots within the system use the standard PC card clamping system Do not connect or disconnect expansion cards or cables while power is applied to the unit unless area is known to be
51. ter to online Printer prints garbled Correct printer drivers not Install the correct printer driver information installed Cable is not connected Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected properly to the computer Problem specific to printer Run a printer self test Refer to the documentation provided with your printer for instructions If the self test fails the problem is printer specific The printing section of the software documentation and in Windows online Help may also be helpful GFK 2251B Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 7 5 CMOS Checksum Error If the CMOS battery has failed the following error messages will be displayed on the Screen CMOS checksum error Defaults loaded CMOS battery failed To replace the battery The Panel C uses a Panasonic 3V battery part number BR2032 or Duracell part no 2032 Only replace the battery with this type Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 1 To remove the battery press down on the removal tab shown in one of the socket pictures The side of the battery opposite the removal tab will eject from the retainer clip allowing the battery to be removed from the socket Removal tab 2 To install the replacement battery position the battery with its side on top and slide the battery into the socket at a slight angle under the removal tab Press the battery down to snap it in place Note T
52. witch setting may be Check that the switch is set to incorrect 0 1 or 2 7 4 Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 The HSSB driver is not installed The HSSB option may not be active in the CNC The cable connecting the CNC and the PC may not be attached Check Windows event log for errors that the HSSB driver MMCNCD is not installed Verify that the option and correct CNC Executive Software is installed in the CNC Verify that the green LED on the HSSB board is on GFK 2251B Network Communications Conflicts on network IP Address not unique Change the IP address to a unique address Contact your system administrator if this or other settings need to be changed Printing Printer will not turn on Cables not connected properly Ensure that the cables are Printer power cord not plugged properly connected and that in the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet Printer will not print Printer is not turned on Turn on the printer Printer is not online Set the printer to online The device drivers for your Install the correct printer application are not installed drivers for your application in Windows Printer that is set up for a Connect the printer to the network is not connected to the network network Printer cable is too long Replace the cable unshielded or defective Printer is offline Paper tray is empty Fill the paper tray with paper Set prin
53. yboard is required to license the product Plug in the keyboard and PS 2 mouse if available Connect the input power cord Read license agreement TAB to your choice and press ENTER Press ENTER to start the Windows NT Setup Type your name Press the TAB key and type your company name Press ENTER OQ soos SL CO ER e air ei Enter the Authentication number found on your Windows NT manual You will need to use the TAB key to get to each number field If correct press ENTER Note Computer names must be less than or equal to ten characters to run CIMPLICITY Plant Edition HMI software 10 Enter a Computer name This name must be unique to other computers on the same network Press ENTER Note Your system has been set up to enable auto logon Auto logon allows the operating system to boot without your having to use a keyboard to press CTL ALT DEL 11 You will be prompted for a password e To use the auto logon feature type admin for the password Press the TAB key and type admin in the Confirm Password box Press ENTER e To skip the password press ENTER e To assign a password type in a password press the TAB key and type the password in the Confirm Password box Press ENTER 12 Press ENTER to continue with the operating system Setup 13 After completing setup the system will copy files over and finalize its setup 14 At the end of the setup process you will be asked to reboot the system Press ENTER Lo
54. ype female printer port LPT1 connector is available on the right side access panel The port is labeled accordingly and is not intended to be connected continuously to printers 13 1 eo00O0O00 0000000 OOooooooooooo 25 14 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 St robe 10 Acknowledge 2 Data Bit 0 11 Busy 3 Data Bit 1 12 Paper End 4 Data Bit 2 13 Select Out 5 Data Bit 3 14 Auto Feed XT 6 Data Bit 4 15 Error 7 Data Bit 5 16 Initialize Printer 8 Data Bit 6 17 Select In from Printer 9 Data Bit 7 18 to 25 Ground Panel C Industrial Computer Hardware User s Manual May 2007 GFK 2251B Serial Communication Ports The COM1and COM2 serial ports are available on the side panel The COMS serial port is used by the touchscreen and is not accessible to the user The standard 9 pin D sub connector pin out is shown below 12 4 00000 0000 6789 RS 232C Name Pin Assignment CF 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect BB 2 RX Receive Data BA 3 TX Transmit Data CD 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready AB 5 GND Signal Ground CC 6 DSR Data Set Ready CA 7 RTS Request to Send CB 8 CTS Clear to Send CE 9 RI Ring Indicator Shielding The D type connector covers should be metallized plastic or die cast metal and terminated with 360 degree termination of the shield as illustrated in Figure 4 3 below Figure 4 3 High Frequency Grounding Grounding Serial cable
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