LC8700 RETAIL HARDENED COMPUTER USER MANUAL
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 NOTICE The manufacturer of the Industrial Computer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special or consequential damages. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 1 CARE AND HANDLING................................................................................................................................ 2 PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................................
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 OVERVIEW The Bematech LC8700 provides unparalleled reliability by being a fanless unit with no moving mechanical parts. It is an ideal computer for use in harsh environments with high levels of dust or oil when fan noise is not desirable. For mass storage, compact flash memory provides true nomoving-part operation. In addition, all components and connectors reside on one PC board, thus no internal cables (sources of common loose connections) are required.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 CARE AND HANDLING The following tips will help keep your LC8700 functioning at the optimal level: Remember to unplug the display unit from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use alcohol (methyl, ethyl or isopropyl) or any strong dissolvent. Do not use thinner or benzene, abrasive cleaners or compressed air. To clean the LC8700 unit cabinet, use a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent. Do not immerse unit in water.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 PRODUCT FEATURES o Fanless ventless operation o Intel Atom CPU 1.66GHz, 512KB L2 Cache o Ultra compact – only 2”H x 8”W x 6”D o Mass storage: Compact flash (no moving parts) or/and hard disk drive o Enclosed in rugged die cast case o up to 2GB DDR2 SODIMM RAM o No internal connecting cables with all components mounted on single PC board for high reliability o Large number of available I/O ports: 7 USB 2.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY TIPS: Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Install this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 As a safety measure, it is advised the use of a voltage stabilizer or UPS between the equipment and the line socket. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the power adaptor. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. The feeding line should be exclusive for the equipment, unless it is used for other compatible equipment and it should not overpass the maximum consumption of the line.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 COMPONENT PLACEMENT The following is recommended when you plan the LC8700 setup: Place the LC8700 so that: 1. The RESET button is accessible. 2. The beeps from the speakers can be heard. 3. The LED indicator on the front panel can be seen. Place the LC8700 above grill/counter level, out of the way of possible spills.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 2) PARTS Parts included with the product package: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LC8700 set AC – DC power adaptor Power cord Vertical mounting stand Two screws See the following picture.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 3) DEVICE LOCATION The place of installation should meet the following conditions: Have enough space for its operation and preventive and corrective maintenance. Advisably, the floor should not be wooden, in order to avoid electrostatic shocks on the equipment. Install the equipment in a stable place, with no vibrations. Do not install the equipment on a mobile table (with wheels).
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 margin weight to the weight of the unit. Wall anchors with specified weight capacity are available commercially. The power outlet socket is located near to the desired mounting location for the LC8700. 5) MOUNTING THE DEVICE Mount the LC8700 vertically on with provided stand Allow at least 3 inches of space from the top of the unit and 6 inches from the sides to allow proper ventilation. See the picture below: Picture 2 1) Drill the mounting stand on the counter top.
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LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 Picture 4 3) tighten the screws to mount the LC8700 on the vertical mounting stand Picture 5 Mount the LC8700 horizontally with the mounting brackets Allow at least 6 inches of space from the top of the unit and 3 inches from the sides to allow proper ventilation.
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LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 Mounting the LC8700 to the wall with the mounting brackets Allow at least 3 inches of space from the top of the unit and 6 inches from the sides to allow proper ventilation. See the picture below: 1. push two mounting brackets out See Picture 7 – 8. 2. drill the LC8700 on with wood screws (2 pieces - 1/8" x 1" 1/2) See picture 9. The screws must be driven on the wood studs if it is a dry wall. Using concrete wall anchors (2 pieces - 1/16" x 3/8") if it is a concrete wall.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 Connections and Turning on Power Make sure that all systems are powered off before making or removing any connections to the LC8700 unit. Follow the steps below in connecting the devices: 1. Connect the VGA cable of the display monitor to the LC8700. 2. Connect the RS232 cables of serial devices to the LC8700. 3. Connect the parallel cable of parallel device to parallel port of LC8700. 4. Connect the PS/2 keyboard (or bump bar) and mouse to the LC8700.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 BIOS SETTING Each time the LC8700 is powered on, it will run a self diagnostic and continue booting from storage media. BIOS settings are stored in a CMOS memory. To enter BIOS setup, as soon as you hear the system beep, just before LCI logo splash screen appears, quickly press the [Delete] key on the keyboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Chipset Exit V02.69 © Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 1. The Option “Boot Display Device” allows you to select video output behavior during booting procedure (before OS takes over): VBIOS-Default CRT VGA only LVDS output to DVI-I CRT + LVDS output to VGA/DVI-I 2. The Option “DVI Resolution Select” allows you to choose the maximum resolution for the DVI-I output Networking booting If you desire to enable your system to boot from a network go to [Chipset] in the main menu.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 TROUBLESHOOTING There are no user serviceable components inside the LC8700. Service should be performed only by Bematech or qualified personnel certified by Bematech. The following guide lines will help in identifying the source of a problem: VGA monitor display is blank 1. If the power LED on the monitor is off, check that the monitor is properly connected to its power supply and the power supply is properly plugged into a functioning AC outlet. 2.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 Attached RS-232 device is not working 1. Check that the device and LC8700 have power. 2. Check RS-232 connections at the device and LC8700. 3. Check whether baud rate and data format settings of application is matching with the device. 4. Attach the wrap plug to the device end of the RS-232 cable and run an RS232 port test program. If the test passes, replace the serial device. If the test fails, go to step 5. 5.
LC8700 User Manual Rev. 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Processor Intel Atom Processor N450 1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 512KB 8-way L2 Cache Memory Up to 2GB DDR2 SODIMM, support fpr DDR2 667MHz Mass Storage 1 interface for Compact Flash Storage (50 pins) 2 SATA Controller with independent DMA option for both ports: Support SATA II; 15+7 pin SATA connector. Single channel integrated (IDE) controller (2.5” HDD).
