User Manual TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer with 7" TFT LCD
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Declaration of Conformity This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury! Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. e.g. There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. 4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation.
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise 1. 2. 3. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage. ! To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. ! Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components. Warning! 1. 2. 3. 4.
Contents Chapter 1 General Information ............................1 1.1 1.2 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2 General Specifications .............................................................................. 2 1.2.1 General ......................................................................................... 2 1.2.2 Standard PC Functions................................................................. 3 1.2.
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Setting Jumpers and Switches................................................................ 20 4.1.1 Locating Jumpers and Switches ................................................. 20 Table 4.1: Jumpers & LEDS on the Motherboard ..................... 20 4.1.2 Locating Jumpers and LEDs on the Motherboard ...................... 21 Figure 4.1 Locating Jumpers / LEDs ......................................... 21 4.1.
Chapter 10 Bluetooth ............................................41 10.1 10.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 42 Installation of Blue Tooth Driver .............................................................. 42 Appendix A Pin Assignments ...............................43 A.1 Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028) .................................... 44 Table A.1: Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028)......
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Chapter 1 1 General Information This chapter gives background information on the TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer.
1.1 Introduction TREK-743 is a fanless and compact vehicle mounted computer designed for a wide range of commercial vehicle applications: delivery, fleet management and warehousing/logistics. The ruggedized aluminum enclosure without ventilation holes makes the TREK-743 waterproof and dust proof. The wide range power input suits vehicles such as forklifts and trucks, which typically operate with 12 V, 24 VDC power.
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 1.2.3 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface ! ! ! Chipset: Realtek RTL8100CL PCI local bus Ethernet controller. Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T and 10 BaseT specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM that supports both RPL and PXE. 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability. 1.2.4 Touchscreen ! ! ! ! ! ! Type: Analog Resistive Light transmission: 80% Controller: RS-232 interface Power consumption: <5.
1.2.5 Environment ! ! ! ! ! Operating temperature: -20 ~ 60° C (-4 ~ 140° F) Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing) Shock: 30 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration) Certifications: EMC: CE, FCC, CCC Safety: UL, CUL, CE; CCC, CB. Vibration: 5 ~ 500 Hz 4.5G RMS random vibration 1.3 LCD Specifications Table 1.1: LCD Specifications Definition Detail Display type: 7” TFT LCD Max. resolution: 800 x 480 Colors: 262K Dot size (mm) 0.0635 x 0.
Chapter 2 2 System Setup This chapter details system setup on TREK-743.
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Vehicle Mounted Before starting to set up the Vehicle Mounted Computer, take a moment to become familiar with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in the figures below. When the Vehicle Mounted Computer is placed upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as shown in Figure 2.1.
Chapter 2 The Vehicle Mounted Computer rear cover is fitted with several standard VESA mounting holes, (75 x 75mm) and other extra holes for mounting. The unit is completely sealed, and there are no ventilation holes on the back cover, as shown in Figure 2.3. System Setup Figure 2.3 Rear view of the TREK-743 The I/O section is located on the bottom of the Vehicle Mounted Computer, as shown in Figure 2.4 B F D A E C A: 2 x USB 2.
2.2 Installation Procedures 2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord Connect the three pin waterproof power cord to the DC inlet of the Vehicle Mounted Computer. On the open-wire end, one pin is reserved for positive voltage and is marked, "+"; one pin is reserved for ground and is marked, "-"; and, one pin is reserved for the ignition signal with an “ignition” mark. Note! Power on/off the TREK-743 via the TREK-743's power switch. Please connect its "+ " and " ignition" pins together with the power source's "+".
2.4 Installing System Software Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup programs which load automatically and guide users through the entire process of operating system installation. The guidelines below help to determine the steps necessary to install your operating system on the computer hard drive. Note! Some distributors and system integrators may have already preinstalled system software prior to shipment of your Vehicle Mounted Computer.
2.5 Installing the Drivers After installing system software, the computer is ready to set up the AMD chipset, VGA, audio, LAN, and touch screen functions. All the pre-requisite drivers are stored on a CD-ROM disc entitled “Drivers and Utilities” (Check the correct wording on the CD, which can be found in the accessory box.) The utility directory includes multimedia programs.
Chapter 3 3 Hardware & Peripheral Installation This chapter details the installation of hardware for TREK-743.
3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation & Upgrading The Vehicle Mounted Computer consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a ruggedized aluminum enclosure. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be completed after removing both cover panels. Warning! Warning! Do not remove the ruggedized aluminum covers until verifying that no power is flowing within the computer. Power must be switched off and the power cord must be unplugged. Take care in order to avoid injury or damage to the equipment. 3.
1. 2. 3. Insert the WLAN module into the MiniPCI slot on Motherboard. Fasten the cable between the connector #2, on the WLAN module and the screw-in antenna hole on the rear cover. Screw the antenna into the antenna hole on the rear cover shown as pictured below. WLAN Module 2 Figure 3.2 MiniPCI Wireless LAN module 13 TREK-743 User Manual Hardware & Peripheral Installation 1 Chapter 3 3.3.
3.3.3 Installing the GPS and GSM / GPRS Modules Follow the instructions to install these modules. 3.3.3.1 Install the GPS Module 1. Insert the GPS module #1, into the 4-pin hole on the motherboard. Solder the GPS module carefully to fix it in place. 2. Fasten the cable between the connector on the GPS module and the screw the antenna cable #2, into the antenna hole #3, on the rear cover. 3. Screw the external antenna onto the antenna hole on the rear cover. GPS Module 2 1 Antenna 3 Figure 3.
Hardware & Peripheral Installation Antenna GSM/GPRS Module 1 3 2 4. Figure 3.4 GSM / GPRS module Install the SIM card from rear cover. SIMCard Figure 3.5 Installing the SIM card. Note! For more details, refer to Appendix B. 15 Chapter 3 3.3.3.2 Install the GSM / GPRS Module 1. Insert the GSM / GPRS module #1, onto the connector (CN16) on the back side of motherboard. Solder the GPS module carefully to attach it to the motherboard. 2.
3.3.4 Installing the Blue Tooth Module 1. 2. Attach the bluetooth module onto the chassis. Align it with the groove pictured below. Fasten the cable between the connector on the blue tooth module and the connector (CN14) on the motherboard. 1 Blue tooth module 2 CN14 Figure 3.
Chapter 3 3.4 Fuse 3.4.1 Fuse Specifications ! ! Rating: 125 V AC, 5 A Size: 5 x 9.7 mm 3.4.2 Fuse Installation and Replacement Remove the fuse cover. Install the new fuse or replace the damaged fuse with a new one. Replace the fuse cover. FUSE Figure 3.7 Installing the fuse 17 TREK-743 User Manual Hardware & Peripheral Installation 1. 2. 3.
Chapter 4 4 Jumper Settings and Connectors This chapter explains how to set up the Vehicle Mounted Computer hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, and how to set switches and read indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before beginning the installation procedure.
4.1 Setting Jumpers and Switches It is possible to configure the Vehicle Mounted Computer to match the needs of the application by resetting the jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip, often protected by a plastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper, remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper has three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3.
LED6 LED7 JP1 Chapter 4 4.1.2 Locating Jumpers and LEDs on the Motherboard LED1 LED5 CN27 LED3 JP2 Figure 4.
4.1.3 Connectors on the Motherboard On-board connectors link the Vehicle Mounted Computer to external devices such as hard disk drives. The table below lists the function of each connector. Table 4.
Chapter 4 4.1.4 Locating Connectors on the Motherboard BH1 CN2 CN25 DIMM1 CN9 CN20 CN11 CN26 CN14 CN33 CN35 CN4 CN18 CN13 CN8 CN19 CN31 CN17 Figure 4.2 Locating Connectors on the front side CN16 FS3 CN5 Figure 4.
4.2 CPU Installation The CPU is embedded on the motherboard, therefore no settings for frequency ratio or voltage are configured. 4.3 Jumper Settings 4.3.1 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP1) Warning! 1. 2. To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS.” Set the jumper back to “Normal Operation” before turning on the power supply! Table 4.3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP1) Normal Operation (Default) 1 2 Clear CMOS 1 3 2 3 4.3.
Table 4.5: Power off / Hard off Delay Setting (JP3) Hard off 0 sec 5 sec 5 sec (Default) 30 sec (Default) 1 min 5 min 5 min 15 min Jumper setting The power-off delay function is available in coordination with the ignition input power control, as described in the previous section. 25 TREK-743 User Manual Jumper Settings and Connectors Off delay Chapter 4 4.3.2.
4.3.2.3 Low Battery Monitor Pins 7 to pin 10 of JP3 determine the optional low battery monitor function which is designed to prevent the DC battery power on the vehicle from draining. When battery voltage drops under a specific level (11V for DC12V battery and 22V for DC24V battery) the function will be activated, and then the OS will be terminated after 30 seconds and system power will shut down after one minute.
Table 4.7: Serial Port Default Settings Port Address Range Interrupt COM1 3F8 ~ 3FF 4 COM2 2F8 ~ 2FF 3 COM3 3E8 ~ 3EF 7 COM4 2E8 ~ 2EF 5 COM5 4F8 ~ 4FF 6 COM6 4E8 ~ 4EF 10 27 TREK-743 User Manual Jumper Settings and Connectors The computer provides two external serial ports: COM1, COM 2: RS-232/422/485 (selectable via BIOS setting), and four internal ports: COM3 to COM6 for touchscreen, GSM/GPRS, GPS and CAN BUS respectively. The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1 to COM6 are fixed.
4.4.1 COM Port Pin 9 Power Output Setting (CN27) Pin 9 on COM1, COM2 port can activate external power output. Table 4.8: COM Port Pin 9 Power Output Setting (CN27) External power output disable (Default) Note! 1. 2. External power output enable 5 3 1 5 3 1 6 4 2 6 4 2 Normally, Pins 1, 3, 5 are assigned to COM1; and Pins 2, 4, 6 are assigned to COM2. The normal external power output value is DC 5V. For DC 12V, an OEM request is required to modify the motherboard. 4.4.
Chapter 5 5 AMD Chipset This chapter provides information on AMD chipset configuration.
5.1 Introduction The TREK-743 uses a combination of the AMD Geode™ (LX800 0.9W 500MHz) CPU and the CS5536AD South Bridge. The AMD Geode processor has evolved to meet the specific requirements of extended temperature applications in the telecommunications infrastructure (including wired, wireless, and BSC/MSC), single board computing, automotive and transportation systems along with industrial control and monitoring.
Chapter 6 6 Graphic Chipset This chapter provides information on Graphic chipset configuration.
6.1 Introduction The TREK-743 motherboard is supplied with an on-board integrated VGA chipset. WinCE and Win XP Embedded drivers are already installed. Win XP Pro users can follow the procedures below for driver installation. Note! 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. It is important to pay attention to the instructions which appear on the screen. The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter. Place the driver CD into a USB CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 6 – Choose the “adapter” menu and click “List Models.” Graphic Chipset Figure 6.2 Adapter menu – Find the desired LCD resolution and press OK to update the setting. Figure 6.3 LCD resolution selection 6.2 Further Information For further information about the AMD chipset installation on the TREK-743, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web sites: ! AMD website: www.amd.com. ! Advantech websites: www.advantech.
Chapter 7 7 Audio This chapter provides information on installation of audio drivers on TREK-743.
7.1 Introduction The ALC650 is an 18-bit, full duplex AC97 2.2 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio and AMR/CNR based designs. The ALC650 AC97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects. 7.1.1 Installation of Audio Driver Before installing the audio driver, take note of the procedures detailed below.
Chapter 8 8 LAN This chapter provides information on installation of LAN drivers on TREK-743.
8.1 Introduction The driver for the LAN chip, RTL8100CL, is an Auto-installation program. For support of other Operating Systems like, Win XP 64 / Win98SE / WinME / Win2K / WinXP ver.663, follow the steps below to install the driver. 8.2 Installation of LAN Driver Note! 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. It is important to pay attention to the instructions which appear on the screen. The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter.
Chapter 9 9 Touchscreen This chapter provides information on installation of touchscreen drivers on TREK-743.
9.1 Introduction 9.1.1 General Information The touchscreen for the TREK-743 series is a resistive touchscreen. The resistive touchscreen incorporates advanced second-generation resistive, impact-resistant technology, which allows 80% light transmission. There is also an antiglare surface for greatly enhanced visual resolution. It also has new and improved scratch-resistant features. For more detailed information, please visit the following websites: http://www.amtouch.com.
Chapter 10 10 Bluetooth This chapter provides information on installation of Bluetooth drivers on TREK-743.
10.1 Introduction The Bluetooth Module used in TREK-743 is a compact and qualified module that provides a complete turnkey solution for Bluetooth File transfer. The modules can be integrated into various applications to enable any electronic devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technologies, including PDAs, HID devices, handsfree car kits and application specific devices. Bluetooth modules are available with an antenna. The Bluetooth device system is low cost, high speed and easy to implement.
Appendix A A Pin Assignments This appendix explains pin assignments on the TREK-743.
A.1 Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028) 1 2 Table A.1: Internal Speaker Connector (CN2 on PCM-028) Pin Signal 1 Speaker out_ - 2 Speaker out_ + A.2 COM1, 2 (CN17,19) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Table A.
5 Appendix A Pin Assignments A.3 GPIO / CAN BUS Connector (CN31) 1 10 6 15 11 Table A.
A.4 Inverter / Touch / USB Connector (CN18) 1 3 17 19 2 4 18 20 Table A.
3 Appendix A Pin Assignments A.5 Power Inlet 1 4 Table A.
Appendix B B GPRS Setting This appendix explains GPRS settings for the TREK-743.
B.1 GPRS Settings in the OS After installing the GPRS module shown in section 3.3.3, the GPRS functions need to be activated by setting up a modem and an Internet connection through the OS. In the case of Win XPE users, the system settings are already built-in to XPE, therefore, users may refer to step 13 of the section below, B.1.1 and then move on to the last step of section B.1.2 to obtain access. Users of Win XP Pro must follow the steps below to finish installation.
Enter “00” for area code and click OK to continue. (The area code can be any number, but entering “00” is acceptable for system operation.) 3. Click OK again to continue to verify “My Location.” 51 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 2.
4. Choose “Modem” and click Add. 5. Select “Don't detect my modem” and click Next to continue.
Choose “Standard 19200bps Modem” and click Next. (It is acceptable to choose any modem with a speed above 19200bps, but only to ensure that the maximum bit rate can reach 115200bps, which is the capacity guaranteed by the GPRS module.) 7. Choose “COM4” and click Next, waiting for setup to complete. 53 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 6.
8. Click Finish to complete.
Choose the “Standard 19200bps Modem” and click Properties to continue. 10. Select the Modem menu and select maximum port speed to “115200,” then click OK. 55 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 9.
11. Select the Advanced menu and key in string"AT&S0" in the blank of extra initialization commands. 12. Execute HyperTerminal, connect by selecting “COM4,” and click OK to continue.
Appendix B GPRS Setting 13. Set the Baud rate to “115200.” 14. Execute HyperTerminal from program launch menu to specify extra initial settings for the GPRS. Key in string: at+cgdcont=1,“IP”,“internet” in the HyperTerminal and click Enter; if “OK” appears, finish the setting.
B.1.2 Setting up an Internet Connection 1. Select “Network Connections” in the Control Panel. 2. Choose the link on left-hand side to create a new connection, then click Next to continue.
Appendix B GPRS Setting 3. Select “Connect to the internet” when the table below appears. Click Next to continue.
4. Choose “Set up my connection manually” and click Next to continue. 5. Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and click Next to continue.
Enter the ISP name below; for example, “GPRS.” Then click Next to continue. 7. Ignore the “Phone number” request and click Next to continue. 61 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 6.
8. Ignore the “User name” request and click Next to continue. 9. Finish the set up process.
Return to the Control Panel and select “Network Connections.” 11. The ISP name that was created before will appear, for example: “GPRS.” Right click it and choose “Properties.” 63 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 10.
12. Enter the phone number: *99***1#, then click Configuration. – (The phone number is for Taiwan GPRS users, however the name and point varies according to different ISPs and countries, therefore, it is important to check it; for instance, the dialing number for China Mobile GPRS user is *99# and for China Unicom CDMA 1X users, #777. Make sure the phone number is issued by the local ISP vendor.) 13. Select “115200” for maximum speed; click OK twice and return to the desktop.
B.2 Other Information Advantech can also provide AT command guides for customer usage. Refer to the file: AT_Commands_Interface_Guide_for_X52a_rev008.pdf on the support CD for more details. Further data is available on the website of the GPRS module vendor, Wavecom: http://www.wavecom.com/modules/movie/scenes/home/ 65 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix B GPRS Setting 14.
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Appendix C C Software API This appendix explains the software API for TREK-743.
C.1 Software API To make the hardware easier to access for programmers, Advantech has developed an API suite, (Application Programming Interface), named SUSI (Secure & Unified Smart Interface), in the form of a program reference library. For technical support and news updates, please visit website: http://www.advantech.com.tw/ess/SUSI.asp . SUSI currently supports two OS - Windows CE and Windows XP / XPe which can be downloaded from http://www.advantech.com.tw/ess/download.
Appendix D D BIOS Settings This appendix explains the features of BIOS on the TREK-743.
D.1 Power Fail Function Setting in BIOS To set the “power fail” function in BIOS and to activate the “power on/off function via ignition switch”, follow these instructions: Figure D.1 Main Menu: Power Management Setup 1. Choose “Power Management Setup” from the BIOS main menu Figure D.2 Power Fail Function 2. Choose “Power Fail Function” and then select “Always On”. 3.
Feature of PC Health Status The input voltage of TREK-743 can be examined in the BIOS so user can check the status of car battery or power supply easily; please follow below step. 1. Choose "PC Health Status" from the BIOS main menu. 2. Find the VIN in this page. 71 TREK-743 User Manual Appendix D BIOS Settings D.
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