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ACT-457A Panel PC

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User Manual

MODEL:

ACT-457A

Panel PC with Touch Screen and 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250

Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA

IP64 Protection, RoHS Compliant

Rev. 1.01 – 15 December 2009

Summary of content (67 pages)

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ACT-457A Panel PC IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: ACT-457A Panel PC with Touch Screen and 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA IP64 Protection, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 15 December 2009 1.02 Changed rear panel screw picture in Figure 4-1 15 December 2009 1.01 Added some I/O installation notes and warnings Changed RFID setup 30 September 2009 Page ii 1.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2 1.2 FEATURES ................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 APPLICATIONS ..............................................................................
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ACT-457A Panel PC 3.3 RF320 INTERFACE OVERVIEW.................................................................................. 31 3.4 SERIAL PORT (COM) SETTINGS ............................................................................... 32 3.5 RF320 COMMANDS .................................................................................................. 33 3.5.1 Read Block ....................................................................................................... 34 3.5.2 Write Block....
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ACT-457A Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: ACT-457A .....................................................................................................................2 Figure 1-2: Front View ....................................................................................................................4 Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed) ..............................................................................5 Figure 1-4: Rear Panel VESA Mounting Holes...............................
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-4: Write Block ................................................................................................................36 Figure 3-5: Set Mifare Parameter ................................................................................................37 Figure 3-6: Get Mifare Parameter ................................................................................................38 Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode ...............................................................
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ACT-457A Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: System Specifications..................................................................................................8 Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................14 Table 3-1: RFID Interface Overview ............................................................................................32 Table 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings ..........................................
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ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter 1 1 Introduction Page 1
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ACT-457A Panel PC 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: ACT-457A The ACT-457A is an 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 powered access control terminal with a RFID reader and a rich variety of functions. The ACT-457A is designed for easy and simplified integration in to access control applications. The system comes with 256 MB DDR memory ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access. Two serial ports and two external USB 2.
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ACT-457A Panel PC  500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 system processor  Built-in RFID reader supports Mifare card and EM card read/write  256 MB DDR memory preinstalled  802.11 b/g wireless module  One RS-232 port and one RS-232/422/485 port  Two USB 2.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 1.4 External Overview The diagrams below detail all the parts and connectors on the ACT-457A.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed) Figure 1-4: Rear Panel VESA Mounting Holes Page 5
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-5: Bottom I/O Figure 1-6: Top I/O Figure 1-7: CompactFlash® Card Slot 1.
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ACT-457A Panel PC  2 x Microphones 1.6 Specifications The technical specifications for the ACT-457A system are listed in Table 1-1. Specification ACT-457A LCD Size 5.7" Max. Resolution 640 x 480 Brightness 640 x 480 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 300:1 LCD Color 262K Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.06 mm x 0.18 mm Viewing Angle (H-V) 140/100 Backlight MTBF 25000 SBC Model ACTMB-AU1250-R10 CPU 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 Memory 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Specification ACT-457A Construction Material ABS + PC plastic front frame Aluminum alloy chassis Front Panel Color Blue and White Mounting 75 mm x 75 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) 207 mm x 214 mm x 44.9 mm Operation Temperature 0ºC ~ 45ºC Storage temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC Net weight 0.7 kg IP level (front panel) IP64 Safety & EMC CE / FCC / CB / CCC Touch Screen 4-wire resistive type Power input 12 V Power Consumption 8.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 1.7 Dimensions The dimensions of the ACT-457A are shown below.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-9: Front Dimensions Page 10
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 1-10: Cutout Dimensions Page 11
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ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter 2 2 Installation Page 12
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ACT-457A Panel PC 2.1 Unpacking To unpack the access control terminal, follow the steps below: WARNING! The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the ACT-457A has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process. Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the external (second) box. Step 2: Open the external (second) box.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 2.2 Packing List The ACT-457A access control terminal is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item 1 ACT-457A 1 Screw set 1 Power adapter 1 Power cord 1 Touch pen 1 User manual CD and driver CD 1 Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm) Image Table 2-1: Packing List If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 2.3 Installation and Configuration Steps The following installation steps must be followed. Step 1: Unpack the ACT-457A Step 2: Install SD card (if not pre-installed) Step 3: Configure the system Step 4: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the ACT-457A. Step 5: Mount the ACT-457A Step0: 2.4 Rear Panel Removal To access the jumpers and connectors, the rear panel must be removed. Step 1: Place the ACT-457A monitor side down on a flat surface.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 2.5 SD Card Installation The ACT-457A has a single SD card slot. To install the SD card, follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the SD card cover on the rear panel. Step 2: Remove the screw and lift the cover off. Figure 2-2: SD Card Slot Cover Location Step 3: Insert the SD card into the card slot indicated below. Figure 2-3: SD Card Installation Step 4: Put the cover back on. Replace the cover and fasten the screw.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 2.6 System Power The system can be run in the AT power mode or the ATX power mode. Both these power modes are described below. 2.6.1 ATX Power Mode (Default) With the ATX mode selected, the ACT-457A panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby mode.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall. Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention screws. Step 4: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes. Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into the four pilot holes and tightening them (Figure 2-4).
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-5: Chassis Support Screws NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall. Step 9: Secure the ACT-457A by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 2-6).
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-6: Secure the ACT-457A 2.7.2 In-wall Mounting To mount the ACT-457A into a wall follow the directions below. Step 1: Place the ACT-457A face down on a flat surface.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 2: Cut the adhesive foam tape as shown above. Figure 2-8: Attach Foam Tape Step 3: Attach the adhesive foam tape to the edge of rear panel of the ACT-457A (see Figure 2-8). Make sure the adhesive tape does not cover the screw holes as shown below. Figure 2-9: Foam Tape Installed Step 4: Select the position on the wall to mount the flat panel PC.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 5: Cut out hole with the dimensions shown below. Take care that the wall section that is cut out is no larger than the suggested cut out size. Figure 2-10: ACT-457A Panel Opening Step 6: Slide the ACT-457A through the hole until the frame is flush against the wall.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 7: Tighten the screws that pass through the wall mounting screw holes until the screws are firmly secured to the wall. Figure 2-11: Tighten the In-wall Mounting Screws Step 8: Install the faceplate. Snap faceplate onto the ACT-457A frame.Step0: Figure 2-12: Faceplate Installation 2.7.3 Arm Mounting The ACT-457A can be mounted on a VESA compliant 75 mm x 75 mm connector. Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item.
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ACT-457A Panel PC NOTE: When purchasing the arm please ensure it has a 75 mm x 75 mm mounting hole pattern. Only this mounting size will support the ACT-457A. Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat panel PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm. Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the flat panel PC. The ACT-457A arm mount retention screw holes are shown in Figure 2-13.
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ACT-457A Panel PC PC.Step0: 2.8 Bottom Panel Connectors Before operating the ACT-457A, connect the peripheral devices listed below. 2.8.1 LAN Connection There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the ACT-457A. Step 2: Align the connectors.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in Chapter 2. Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into the DB-9 connector on the bottom panel. See Figure 2-15. Figure 2-15: Serial Device Connector Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 2.8.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-16: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the onboard connector. Step 0: 2.8.4 Digital I/O Installation WARNING: 1. Power off before wiring 2. Do not connect external power when using the internal 12 V power 3. Do not touch terminals while power is on.
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ACT-457A Panel PC CAUTION: 1. Digital input A. The system includes a digital input power source B. Digital input must be less than 50 VDC 2. Relay output A. Do not exceed maximum contact capacity, limits listed below 240 VAC @ 10 A 120 VAC @ 12 A 28 VDC @ 10 A B. Total current consumed by peripherals must be < 1 A C. Relay signal can affect digital input signal, space cables apart D. Do not connect peripherals with unknown specifications E.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation Page 29
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ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter 3 3 RFID Reader Page 30
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ACT-457A Panel PC 3.1 Introduction The RFID tool is used to configure Mifare cards and EM cards. 3.2 Installation The RF320 RFID application must be installed from the storage card. To install the software, follow the steps below. Step 1: Run the installation file at "\\Storage Card\Apps\RF320.exe" Step 2: To launch the RF320, click Start menu  Program File  IEI  RF320.Step0: 3.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Label Description Allows the user to select the serial port used by the ACT-457A to communicate with the RFID reader module. Commands Area Shows various request options for user to select. Data Input Area The data input area is where the user enters block number, key, key data, and other information required by certain commands. Raw Data Display Area Shows all communication logs and responses of the executed commands.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings NOTE: If the Hyper Terminal is used for communication, please setup the port properties as shown below. Bits per second: 19200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None 3.
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ACT-457A Panel PC The following sections describe how to use these commands. 3.5.1 Read Block To read the block data from a Mifare card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select Read Block in the command area (Figure 3-3). Step 2: Configure the data, including block, key, key data and time out (Figure 3-3). Step 3: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial port (Figure 3-3).
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ACT-457A Panel PC Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out End Data RB 00~63 A/B 000000000000 00~99 CR ︴(Hex) (Second) (0x0d) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 3-3: Read Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data (32 digits) END (2 digits) OK 32 bits (Hex) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-4: Read Block Response Format 3.5.2 Write Block To write the block data into a Mifare card, please follow the steps below.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-4: Write Block Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out Block Data End Digit 2 2 1 12 2 32 1 Data WB 00~63 A/B 000000000000 00~99 32 digits CR ︴(Hex) (Second) Hex (0x0 d) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 3-5: Write Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-6: Write Block Response Format 3.5.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Step 2: Select a Mifare mode.  0-UUID: read serial number only.  1-UUID & KEY A: read serial number and use "KEY A" to read "Block' data".  2-UUID & KEY B: read serial number and use "KEY B" to read "Block data". Step 3: Configure the block number, and key data (Figure 3-5). Step 4: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial port (Figure 3-5). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in the format listed in Table 3-7 and Table 3-8.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-8: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format 3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter To read the parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select Get Mifare Parameter in the command area (Figure 3-6). Step 2: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial port (Figure 3-6).
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ACT-457A Panel PC Field Command End Data RM CR (0x0d) Table 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) OK Access mode (1 digit) + CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Block (2 digits) + Mode (1 digit) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-10: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format 3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode The Set RF320 Mode command is to set the type of RFID card for the RFID reader to detect. To set the type of RFID card, please follow the steps below.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode Field Command Mode End Digit 2 1 1 Data SA 1~3 CR (0x0d) Table 3-11: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 3-12: Set RF320 Mode Response Format Page 40
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ACT-457A Panel PC Chapter 4 4 System Maintenance Page 41
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ACT-457A Panel PC 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the ACT-457A fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include:  SD card  Wireless LAN module  SO-DIMM module Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and component replacement for the ACT-457A are described below. 4.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 4.3 Turn off the Power WARNING: Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user. Before any maintenance procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off. 4.4 Rear Panel Removal To access the jumpers and connectors, the rear panel must be removed. Step 1: Turn off and disconnect the power from the ACT-457A. Step 2: Place the ACT-457A monitor side down on a flat surface.
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ACT-457A Panel PC 4.5 Replacing Components The ACT-457A contains no user-serviceable parts. Certain components on the ACT-457A can be replaced. 4.5.1 SD Card Replacement The ACT-457A has one CF Type II slot. To replace the CF card, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 4.2. Step 2: Turn off the power. See Section 4.3. Step 3: Follow the steps in the installation section. Step0: 4.5.2 Motherboard Replacement A user cannot replace a motherboard.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix A A External Connector Pinouts Page 45
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ACT-457A Panel PC A.1 Introduction Pin out signal definitions for the external connectors are provided in this appendix. A.2 Digital I/O Connector The Digital I/O connector on the bottom panel has the following pinouts. Pin Description 1 VCC 2 GND 3 DO0 4 DO1 5 DI0 6 DI1 Table A-1: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts A.3 External SATA Connector The ACT-457A has one external SATA connector on the rear panel.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Pin Description Pin Description 1 X1+ 2 X1- 3 X2+ 4 X2- 5 VCC2_5 6 GND 7 X3+ 8 X3- 9 X4+ 10 X4- 11 X1- 12 ACT#1 13 LINK1000 LED 14 LINK100 LED Table A-3: LAN Connector Pinouts A.5 Power Connector The power jack on the rear panel of the ACT-457A is a 12 V DC input power connector. Pin Description 1 12V 2 GND 3 GND Table A-4: Power Connector Pinouts A.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Pin Description Pin Description 1 DCD3/TX3-/D- 6 DSR3/RX1- 2 RX3/TX3+/D+ 7 RTS3/RX1+ 3 TX3 8 CTS3 4 DTR3 9 RI3 5 GND Table A-6: COM3 Pinouts A.8 USB Connectors The ACT-457A has two USB 2.0 connectors.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix B B Terminology Page 49
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ACT-457A Panel PC AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface. ATA The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.
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ACT-457A Panel PC DMA Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. DIO The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
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ACT-457A Panel PC LCD Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix C C Watchdog Timer Page 53
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ACT-457A Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.
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ACT-457A Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Appendix D D Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 56
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ACT-457A Panel PC D.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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ACT-457A Panel PC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing X O O O O X Display X O O O O X Printed Circuit X O O O O X X O O O O O X O O O O X Fan Assembly X O O O O X Power Supply X O O O O X O O O O O O Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Assemblies Battery O: This toxic or hazardous
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ACT-457A Panel PC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元件将会单独标示出来。部件名称有毒有害物质或元素铅(Pb) 汞(Hg) 镉(Cd) 六价铬多溴联苯多溴二苯 (CR(VI)) (PBB) 醚(PBDE) 壳体 X O O O O X 显示 X O O O O X 印刷电路板 X O O O O X 金属螺帽 X O O O O O 电缆组装 X O O O O X 风扇组装 X O O O O X 电力供应组装 X O O O O X 电池 O O O O O O O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有