PANEL PC PC100 Series Operation Manual TH 808 134 Street SW, Suite 120 Everett, WA 98204, USA Phone: 425-745-3229 Fax: 425-745-3429 Email: maple@maplesystems.com www.maplesystems.com 1010-1022 Rev.
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Contents ABOUT YOUR DOCUMENTATION......................................1 CONVENTIONS ....................................................................1 WHAT IS A PC100 SERIES PANEL PC?.....................................2 WINDOWS XP BASICS ..........................................................2 LIST OF FEATURES .................................................................3 CHAPTER 2 - SYSTEM FEATURES .................................... 11 ENCLOSURE .............................................
PC100 Series Operation Manual 1 Introduction - Welcome Welcome to the Maple Systems' PC100 Series of Panel PCs. This powerful family of touchscreen Panel PCs can be configured with any Windows XP/2000-compatible HMI software, such as WebStudio, to connect to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and motion controllers, providing the human-machine interface in industrial applications. This manual explains the installation and operation of the PC100 Series.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 2 What is a PC100 Series Panel PC? The PC100 Series Panel PC is a fully functional computer that is built to withstand the harsh conditions found in industrial environments. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP the PC100 Series Panel PC can be configured for industrial automation using most XP-compatible operator interface or SCADA software, such as the industrial automation software, WebStudio. PC100 Series models come with a variety of standard features.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 3 List of Features The PC100 Series comes in a variety of configurations, and has a whole host of features that make it the ideal open-platform Panel PC for every application: Two Ethernet ports for networking or Internet USB Ports Serial ports for RS232, RS422 or RS485 Built-in 512 MB RAM 80 GB Hard Disk Space Intel® Celeron® M processor High-brightness, high-contrast touchscreens CompactFlash™ port Audio in/out Preloaded with Windows XP Anodized alu
PC100 Series Operation Manual 4 Chapter 1 - Installation Instructions Before You Begin Please read the following for proper handling of your new Panel PC. Unpacking the Unit Carefully unpack the Panel PC. Please read any instructions or cautions that appear on the shipping container. Check all material in the container against the enclosed packing list. Maple Systems, Inc. will not accept responsibility for shortages against the packing list unless notified within 30 days.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 5 FCC Class A Rating This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 6 Warning: If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage. Warning: Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock. Warning: Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by a qualified service technician.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 7 Connect Panel PC Chassis Ground to Control Panel To reduce the possibility of electrical interference, connect the chassis ground terminal of the Panel PC to a clean earth ground. If the control panel is metal, make sure it is properly grounded. Then connect a short heavy-gauge wire (#18 AWG) from the chassis ground terminal of the computer to a mounting bolt on the control panel door.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 8 Installation It is necessary to follow all installation procedures described in this chapter for electrical noise immunity and CE compliance. Your Maple Systems Panel PC is designed to connect easily to your PLC. External rear connectors provide quick connections for power, communications and programming wiring. There are two serial port connections on the rear of the touchscreen computer. COM1 is fixed for RS-232, while COM2 is selectable for RS-232, RS-422, RS-485.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 9 Panel/Wall Mounting Instructions \ Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Lock the Hook Sheet. Place the Panel PC in the hole. Put the hooks on the hook sheet. Lock the hooks by M4 screws and M4 nuts. Rotate the M4 screws to tight on the wall. Reverse the M4 nuts to tighten. 1010-1022 Rev.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 10 CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the screws beyond snugness, or you may damage the housing. REINSTALLATION: Because the gasket will take a “set” to the panel, be sure to reinstall the touchscreen computer to the same panel cutout when a NEMA 4 seal is required. For best results, also replace the gasket itself. 1010-1022 Rev.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 11 Chapter 2 - System Features Enclosure On/Off Switch Each PC100 Series Panel PC ON/OFF switch is a toggle located on the unit. Locations for each unit are pictured below. On the toggle switch, - indicates ON and O indicates OFF. PC110C Microprocessor and Memory Standard models of the PC100 Series Panel PCs come with the following microprocessors. Model Microprocessor PC110C Intel® Celeron ® M 1.5 GHz PC110CF Intel® Celeron ® M ULV 1.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 12 Keyboard Input A keyboard can be plugged into one of the PC100 Series Panel PC's keyboard/mouse ports, or USB keyboard and mouse may be plugged into a USB Port. Additionally, Windows XP Professional allows for use of a soft keyboard that can be displayed on the touchscreen display. Soft Keyboard If you choose to use the soft keyboard, there is a soft keyboard utility available through Windows XP. To access the soft keyboard… 1010-1022 Rev. 01 1.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 13 LEDs Two status LEDs are on the front bezel of the PC100 Series Panel PCs. On the PC110C, the status LED is located along the bottom of the bezel. The PC110C also has an additional status LED that indicates Ethernet status. Hard Drive LED The hard drive LED blinks when the hard drive is in use, indicating that memory on the hard drive is being accessed. Power LED The Power LED lights when the Panel PC is powered on.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 14 Serial Ports The PC110C has two DE9 connectors for serial devices. COM1 is fixed for RS-232. COM2 is selectable for RS232/422/485. The pinouts for each port are below. Restrict cable length to less than 500 feet (150m) for RS422/RS485 devices and less than 50 feet (15m) for RS232 devices in order to avoid communication problems.
15 PC100 Series Operation Manual COM2 [RS232/422/485] Pinout Pin # RS232 RS422 RS485 1 DCD Tx- Tx- 2 RxD Tx+ Tx+ 3 TxD Rx+ Rx+ 4 DTR Rx- Rx- 5 GND GND GND 6 DSR RTS- Not used 7 RTS RTS+ Not used 8 CTS CTS+ Not used 9 Not Used Not used Not used Configuring for RS232, RS422 or RS485 COM2 is configurable as RS232, RS422 or RS485 by configuring jumpers. To do this, jumper pins must be configured at JP3 for the PC110C.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 16 Jumper Definition jumper block jumper cap 2 pin jumper closed (enabled) 3 pin jumper 2-3 pin closed (enabled) Jumper Block 1-2 pin closed (enabled) 1010-1022 Rev.
17 PC100 Series Operation Manual Setting COM2 jumpers on PC110C for RS232, RS422 or RS485 1010-1022 Rev.
18 PC100 Series Operation Manual Ethernet Port Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are available for connection to a network, switch or router, allowing high speed networking communications options. USB Ports All PC100 Series Panel PCs have USB ports for connection of USB devices, including USB mouse, keyboard, printer, video and other devices with a USB connector. The PC110 has two USB 2.0 host ports. Parallel Printer Port Any Windows XP-compatible printer may be attached via the parallel printer port.
PC100 Series Operation Manual 19 Maple Systems Inc. 808 134th Street SW, Suite 120 Everett, WA 98204-7333 Phone: (425) 745-3229 Email: maple@maplesystems.com Web: www.maplesystems.
