Psion Teklogix Vehicle Mount Computer 8580 Users Manual
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8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual January 24, 2007 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8100119.A © Copyright 2007 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability provided at www.psionteklogix.com/warranty. (If you are not already a member of Teknet and you attempt to view this warranty, you will be asked to register. As a member of Teknet, you’ll have access to helpful information about your Psion Teklogix products at no charge to you.) In some regions, this warranty may exceed this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, see Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”. The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to any product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix terms and conditions of sale for full details. Important:Psion Teklogix warranties take effect on the date of shipment. Support Services Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its customers. For detailed information, please refer to Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”. This section also provides information about accessing support services through the Psion Teklogix web site. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC This Product, and its accessories, comply with the requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. If your end-of-life Psion Teklogix product or accessory carries a label as shown here, please contact your local country representative for details on how to arrange recycling. For a list of international subsidiaries, please go to: www.psionteklogix.com/public.aspx?s=us&p=Contacts. Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC What is RoHS? The European Union has mandated that high environmental standards be met in the design and manufacture of electronic and electrical products sold in Europe, to reduce hazardous substances from entering the environment. The “Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)” prescribes the maximum trace levels of lead, cad- mium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and flame retardants PBB and PBDE that may be contained in a product. Only products meeting these high environmental standards may be “placed on the market” in EU member states after July 1, 2006. RoHS Logo Although there is no legal requirement to mark RoHS-compliant products, Psion Teklogix Inc. indicates its compliance with the directive as follows: The RoHS logo located either on the back of the product or underneath the battery in the battery compartment (or on a related accessory such as the charger or docking station) signifies that the product is RoHS-compliant as per the EU directive. Other than as noted below, a Psion Teklogix product that does not have an accompanying RoHS logo signifies that it was placed on the EU market prior to July 1, 2006, and is thereby exempt from the directive. Note: Not all accessories or peripherals will have a RoHS logo due to physical space limitations or as a result of their exempt status. Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-todate. In addition, changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this document without notice, and shall not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including but not limited to typographical errors. TABLE Program License Agreements . . Approvals And Safety Summary . OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1.1 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 8580/8590 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Models: 8580 And 8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbreviations Used For 8580/90s & Accessories . . . . . . . . 8580/90 Description And Type Identification . . . . . . . . . . Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.1 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.2 Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.3 LCD/CRT Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.4 Touchscreen (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.5 Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.6 ADC/MDC Interface (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.7 PCI Express® MiniCard Interface For WLAN (optional) 2.6.8 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.9 Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices . . . 2.6.10 Power Supply Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.11 Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.12 Test Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.13 8580/8590 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . 7 . 8 . 8 . 8 . 10 . 10 . 10 . 12 . 12 . 13 . 13 . 13 . 13 . 15 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual i Contents 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.6.14 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking The 8580/8590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Putting Your 8580/8590 In Operation . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.1 Cooling Through Unobstructed Air Circulation . 2.9.2 Pin Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.3 External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10.1 Powering Down The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11.1 Radio Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11.2 8580/8590 Antenna Solutions for EU Countries. Removing The Protective Film From The Display . . . Powering Up The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 Complying With Protection Standard IP65 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Parts List For Cable Cover Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.2 The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling . Mounting Options For The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.1 Mounting Bracket Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.2 Permitted Mounting Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.3 Mechanical Dynamic Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 40 43 43 44 44 44 Chapter 3: Accessories 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 The SMALL Keyboard. 3.1.2 The 24-Key Keypad . . Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . External CD-ROM Drive . . . 3.3.1 Operation . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Resources And Drivers. USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation 4.1 4.2 4.3 ii 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Contents 4.4 4.5 4.3.1 DC Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 Installing Connecting Cables . . . . . . . Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts) . . . . . 4.4.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590 Cable Cover (Splash Guard) . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.1 Protection Class IP65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . 45 . 45 . 47 . 48 . 48 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Key Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-Key Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-Key Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.2 Manual Brightness Control (optional). . . . . . . 5.4.3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.4 Function And Number Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.5 Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.6 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys. Operating States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . 51 . 52 . 53 . 54 . 54 . 54 . 55 . 55 . 56 . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . 61 . 61 . 62 . 63 . 63 . 64 . 67 . 82 . 82 . 83 . 84 . 85 . 90 . 91 Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications 6.1 6.2 6.3 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash 6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash. . 6.1.3 Special Features Of The Operating System . . . Psion Teklogix Config Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Overview Of The Config Functions . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Psion Teklogix Config Menus. . . . . . . . . . The Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1 Psion Teklogix Config And Software Keyboard 6.3.2 Logon With The Software Keyboard . . . . . . 6.3.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4 Launching The Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.6 Configuring The Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual iii Contents 6.3.7 Keyboard_Maximize Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chapter 7: Serial Ports 7.1 Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2 COM1 Options . . . . . . . . . 7.1.3 COM1 As A Power Supply . . 7.1.4 Serial Port Printers . . . . . . . 7.1.5 Serial Port Bar Code Scanners . 7.1.6 Tips & Tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 . 105 . 105 . 105 . 105 . 105 . 106 Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.1 Installing Chipset Drivers Under Windows XP . . . . . . VGA Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2.1 VGA Driver Installation Under Windows XP . . . . . . . Network Adaptor (10/100). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.1 Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP . . . . . Onboard Sound Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4.1 Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers–Windows XP Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1 Touch (Serial) For Windows XP & XP Embedded . . . . 8.5.2 Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded . . . . . 8.5.3 Resistance Of The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Switch-Off And Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.2 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.3 General Notes About Automatic Shutdown Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 . 109 . 110 . 110 . 111 . 112 . 113 . 113 . 115 . 115 . 117 . 118 . 119 . 120 . 123 . 123 Chapter 8: Internal Devices 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 Chapter 9: Maintenance 9.1 iv Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 9.1.1 Cleaning The Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 9.1.2 Cleaning The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Contents Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips 10.1 Common Mistakes In Usage . . . . . . 10.1.1 Powering Up/Down . . . . . . . 10.1.2 Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.4 Mobile Application On Vehicles 10.1.5 Using The Touchscreen . . . . . 10.1.6 Use/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 131 131 131 132 132 132 132 Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices A.1 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.2 Product Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.3 Worldwide Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Appendix B: System Resources B.1 Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B.2 Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Appendix C: Pinouts C.1 External Connectors. . . . . . C.1.1 Keyboard And Mouse . C.1.2 USB . . . . . . . . . . C.1.3 Serial Port COM1 . . . C.1.4 Serial Port COM2 . . . C.1.5 Network Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 C-1 C-1 C-2 C-2 C-3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units Without Vibration Insulation (tuned to high frequency) . Passive Vibration Insulation (tuned to low frequency) . . . . . Dimensioning Example 8580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.4.1 Approximate Solution For Elastomer Spring Selection. D.4.2 Further Possible Steps For Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 . D-2 . D-3 . D-3 . D-5 . D-6 Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual v Contents D.4.3 Determining Insulating Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-7 D.5 Determining Natural Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-9 Appendix E: BIOS E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 E.5 BIOS Setup Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering The BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . . Setup Menu And Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.5.1 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . . E.5.2 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . E.5.3 Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . E.5.4 CPU Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.5.5 Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . E.5.6 I/O Interface Configuration Sub-Menu . . . E.5.7 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . E.5.8 USB Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . . . E.5.9 Keyboard/Mouse Configuration Sub-Menu . E.5.10 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu . . E.5.11 Hardware Monitoring Sub-Menu . . . . . . E.5.12 Watchdog Configuration Sub-Menu . . . . . E.6 Boot Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.6.1 Boot Device Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration . . . . . . . . . E.7 Security Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.7.1 Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.7.2 Hard Disk Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.8 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.9 Additional BIOS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.9.1 Updating The BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.10 BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.11 BIOS Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.12 Hard Disk Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 . E-1 . E-1 . E-2 . E-4 . E-4 . E-5 . E-6 . E-8 . E-8 . E-9 E-10 E-12 E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 E-21 E-22 E-22 E-23 E-24 E-24 E-25 E-26 E-26 PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENTS Microsoft's End User License Agreement You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Psion Teklogix Inc. from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT PSION TEKLOGIX INC. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT). GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license: • • • You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE. NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. PSION TEKLOGIX INC. HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON PSION TEKLOGIX INC. TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE. NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual I License Agreement • • • • • II REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS. Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer. No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S. $250.00). 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For additional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual License Agreement Psion Teklogix Inc. End User License Agreement IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you and Psion Teklogix (“we”), the licensor of this software package (“Software”), for your use of the Software only as authorized in this Agreement. By clicking on the “Accept” or other appropriate assent button and/or installing the Software, you agree to be and are hereby bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree with this Agreement, we do not grant you a license to the Software, and you may not install or use the Software or any accompanying documentation. The Software is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. 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ENDING THIS AGREEMENT We may terminate this Agreement and your license immediately without notice if (a) you fail to comply with any term of this Agreement, or (b) your rights are assigned by you, by operation of law or otherwise. In such event, you must return or destroy all copies and component parts of the Software and documentation, as well as any other Psion Teklogix proprietary information in your possession, within fourteen (14) days of the date of termination. Any rights and obligations under this Agreement that by their nature continue after it ends will remain in effect until they are completed. 9. GENERAL The laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws applicable therein, excluding the conflict of laws provisions, govern this Agreement. 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VI 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY CE Markings When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment the product and its approved UK and European peripherals fulfil all requirements for CE marking. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC (Declaration available: www.psionteklogix.com). Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. (Déclaration disponible sur le site: www.psionteklogix.com). Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie (1999/5/EG). (Den Wortlaut der Richtlinie finden Sie unter: www.psionteklogix.com). Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE. (Dichiarazione disponibile sul sito: www.psionteklogix.com). Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1995/5/CE de la UE, “Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomu-nicaciones”. (Declaración disponible en: www.psionteklogix.com). Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). (Declaração disponível no endereço: www.psionteklogix.com). Ο εξοπλισμός αυτός πληροί τις βασικές απαιτήσεις της κοινοτικής οδηγίας EU R&TTE 1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συμμόρφωσης διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση: www.psionteklogix.com) Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindappa-ratuur 199/5/EG. (verklaring beschikbaar: www.psionteklogix.com). Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr. (Erklæring findes på: www.psionteklogix.com). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual VII Approvals And Safety Summary Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU. (Erklæring finnes på: www.psionteklogix.com). Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE). (Förklaringen finns att läsa på: www.psionteklogix.com). Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia. (Julkilausuma nähtävillä osoitteessa: www.psionteklogix.com). PSION TEKLOGIX tímto prohlašuje, že 8580/8590 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanovenímisměrnice 1995/5/ES (NV č. 426/2000 Sb.) a Prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na www.PsionTeklogix.com. Toto zařízení lze provozovat v České republice na základě generální licence č. GL - 12/R/2000. PSION TEKLOGIX týmto vyhlasuje, že 8580/8590 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1995/5/ES (NV č. 443/2001 Z.z.) a Vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na www.PsionTeklogix.com. Toto zariadenie je možné prevádzkovať v Slovenskej republike na základe Všeobecného povolenia č. VPR-01/2001. Настоящото устройство е в съответствие с основните изисквания на европейската Директива 1999/5/EC (Декларацията за съответствие може да бъде намерена на адрес: www.psionteklogix.com) Acest echipament satisface cerinţele esenţiale ale Directivei UE 1999/5/EC (Declaraţia poate fi gasitã pe site-ul: www.psionteklogix.com) Įranga atitinka pagrindinius EU direktyvos 1999/5/EC reikalavimus (Deklaraciją galima rasti www.psionteklogix/xyz ) Käesolev seade vastab EU Direktiivile 1999/5/EC (selgitus saadaval: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz) Šī aparatūra nodrošina nepieciešamas ES Direktīvas prasības (Deklarācija ir pieejama: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz) VIII 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Approvals And Safety Summary Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mal-kriterji tad-direttiva ta' l- EU 1999/5/EC. (Din id-dikjarazzjoni tista ssiba fuq is sit www.psionteklogix/abc) Oprema je skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami EU direktive 1999/5/EC (Deklaracija je na voljo: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz ) Az eszköz megfelel az EU 1999/5/EC fő direktíváinak (a nyilatkozat megtalálható: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz ) To urządzenie spełnia wymagania zasadnicze dyrektywy Unii Europejskiej 1999/5/EC (Deklarację zgodności można znaleźć pod adresem internetowym i t kl i /d l ti / L Use of the 802.11 8580/8590 vehicle-mount in France: Owing to French Government restrictions, the 802.11 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts are limited to indoor use. They may be used outdoors, on private property, only with prior authorization from the French Ministry of Defense. FCC Information To Users Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual IX Approvals And Safety Summary This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Some equipment in hospitals and aircraft are not shielded from radio frequency energy. Do not use the 8580/8590 onboard aircraft, or in hospitals, without first obtaining permission. Do not use near pacemakers. The product may affect the operation of some medically implanted devices such as pacemakers, causing them to malfunction. Avoid placing your product next to such devices. Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the product to reduce the risk of interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off the 8580/8590 and contact your cardiologist for assistance. Note: In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the US adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards. To maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, ensure the antenna is at least 20 cm from your body when transmitting. Emissions Information For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. When using the 802.11 radio option, to prevent radio interference, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. En cas d’utilisation du module radio 802.11, afin d'éviter toute interférence radio avec le service autorisé, l'appareil doit être X 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Approvals And Safety Summary utilisé à l'intérieur, tout en tant éloigné de toute fenêtre afin de garantir le maximum de protection. Si cet équipement (ou son antenne émettrice) est installé à l'extérieur, il est alors soumis à licence. Important Safety Notices The 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts were designed and built according to modern technology and accepted safety regulations. However, the operation of the vehiclemounts can endanger personnel or third parties and cause damage to the device and other material assets when for example the device is: • operated by untrained or uninformed personnel • not operated correctly • operated and maintained incorrectly The operator commitments in regards to safety (accident prevention regulations, work protection) are to be followed. Initial Operation Of The Device Area Of Application The device is not designed for use in life-support systems or critical safety systems where system malfunction can lead to the direct or indirect endangerment of human life. The operator shall take full responsibility for using the device in these situations. The device cannot be used in combination with safety functions for machines and equipment which have to conform to the requirements of EN 954-1. Choice Of Location The ambient conditions at the point of installation must comply with the device's protection class. Installation/Initial Operation The device is not supplied with a disconnector (switch) that can be accessed externally. The power supply connector is therefore used as a disconnector. Therefore it needs to be easily accessible. If it is necessary to establish a fixed connection, an easily accessible disconnecting device (e.g. a switch such as a circuit breaker) should be installed close to the device. Ensure that the power cable is laid so that it is mechanically protected. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual XI Approvals And Safety Summary The power supply cables must be laid in accordance with the applicable local installation regulations. Radio Performance Do not exceed the maximum permissible transmitting power which is specified by each separate country. 8580/8590 users must verify this themselves. Risk Of Injury The unit could fall during transit or installation and cause injury. Always ensure that there are two persons available when installing or removing the device. Supply Of Fresh Air The 8580/8590 is based on a passive cooling concept. As a result, the waste heat which is produced inside the device is emitted over the surface of the housing. For this system to function properly, sufficient fresh air circulation is required. Never install the system in a closed environment where the cooling air is unable to dissipate accumulated heat to the outside. If the 8580/8590 is not able to draw in fresh cooling air, this may cause overheating and severe damage to the unit. The maximum allowed ambient temperature for the system needs to be taken into account for the concrete application area. Power Supply/External Peripheral Devices Operation In An Emergency In case of emergency (such as damage to the power cable, or housing, or ingress of liquid or other foreign bodies), the device must be disconnected immediately from the power supply. Contact technical support staff at once. Protection Of The Power Supplies THERE ARE TWO POWER INPUT VERSIONS OF THE 8580/8590, AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE TERMINAL! If 12V is connected to a 24/48 V 8580/8590, the unit will not start up, but the unit will not be damaged in any way. If 18V or more is connected to a 12V 8580/8590, the unit WILL BE damaged; THE VEHICLE-MOUNT WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. XII 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Approvals And Safety Summary Danger Of Electrocution When Cleaning/Servicing The Device In order to avoid electrocution always disconnect the vehicle-mount from the power supply before cleaning or servicing the device. Charging The Car Battery While charging the car battery, the 8580/8590 has to be either disconnected from the battery or it has to be determined that the maximum allowed input voltage of the vehicle-mount is not exceeded. (see “Power Supply” on page 13 and “Power Supply” on page 44). Wiring Do not use the 8580/8590 when a cable or plug is damaged. Have the damaged parts replaced immediately! Connecting Or Disconnect Cables During Storms Never connect or disconnect data cables during an electrical storm. External Peripheral Devices The use of additional wiring and other peripheral devices, which are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer can result in fire, electrocution or personal injury. If a power supply is used, only use the power supply recommended by the manufacturer. Before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices (exception: USB devices), the 8580/8590 must be disconnected from the power supply! Otherwise, this could seriously damage both the vehicle-mount and the connected devices! Make sure that external peripheral devices with their own power supply are switched on at the same time or after you start the 8580/8590. If this is not possible, please ensure that the 8580/8590 is adequately protected from power leakage caused by an external device. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual XIII Approvals And Safety Summary Repairs Only Through Psion Teklogix Never carry out repairs on the device yourself. Always contact Psion Teklogix technical support and send in your unit for repair if necessary. On the back of the unit, you will find the device's type plate which has important information about the device which you must quote for technical service. It provides important information about the configuration and manufacture of the device in abbreviated form. Always provide technicians with the full model name and serial number. For a service location near you, refer to appendix A in this manual. XIV 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1.1 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 1 Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual has been designed to make using the 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts as simple as possible and provide expert assistance if problems should occur. It contains important information on using the device safely and efficiently. Adhering to the manual helps by avoiding dangers, reducing repair costs and breakdown times and increasing the reliability and lifespan of the 8580/8590s. Psion Teklogix Inc. will not assume responsibility for any damage caused by improper use of the 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts and/or in disregard of the instructions in this manual. Within this manual, Psion Teklogix Inc. strives to provide all the information required for using your 8580/8590s. However, because this is a versatile product that can be used in many different scenarios, we cannot guarantee that the information contained in this manual will cover every single aspect. Should you require further information or if you have questions or issues needing clarification, please contact your nearest Psion Teklogix representative. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of this manual. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout outlines the setup features of the 8580/8590. Chapter 3: Accessories describes the accessories available with your 8580/8590. Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation describes the assembly of the cable cover and provides information about mounting options. Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 describes the front panel options and how to operate them. Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications describes the 8580/8590 operating system and software applications. Chapter 7: Serial Ports details 8580/8590 serial ports. Chapter 8: Internal Devices provides details about the internal chipset, VGA adaptor, network adaptor, touchscreen, and so on. Chapter 9: Maintenance provides steps to safely clean and maintain your 8580/8590. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 3 Chapter 1: Introduction Text Conventions Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips provides some helpful troubleshooting tips. Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices provides the helpdesk phone number at the Mississauga, Ontario, Canada office and details the support services available. This appendix also lists the worldwide office addresses and phone numbers. Appendix B: System Resources lists system resources for reference values. They may be useful as a guide and for troubleshooting. Appendix C: Pinouts provides tables of terminal (pin) assignments. Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading provides information addressing the varied mechanical environmental conditions of the 8580/8590 in terms of vibrations, collisions and shocks and the options available to counter these. Appendix E: BIOS details the BIOS setup. 1.1.1 Text Conventions Note: Notes highlight additional, helpful information. Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment. Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss. 1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel This manual was written for qualified personnel. The information is intended exclusively to complement the expertise of qualified personnel, not to replace it. For a list of Worldwide offices, refer to Appendix A of this manual or go to: www.psionteklogix.com 4 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 8580/8590 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Models: 8580 And 8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbreviations Used For 8580/90s & Accessories . . . . . . . 8580/90 Description And Type Identification . . . . . . . . . Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.1 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.2 Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.3 LCD/CRT Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.4 Touchscreen (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.5 Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.6 ADC/MDC Interface (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.7 PCI Express® MiniCard Interface For WLAN (optional) 2.6.8 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.9 Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices . . . 2.6.10 Power Supply Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.11 Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.12 Test Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.13 8580/8590 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.13.1 8580 Front And Back Dimensions . . . . . . . 2.6.13.2 8580 Side Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.13.3 8590 Front And Back Dimensions . . . . . . . 2.6.13.4 8590 Side Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.14 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Unpacking The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 Putting Your 8580/8590 In Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.1 Cooling Through Unobstructed Air Circulation . . . . . 2.9.2 Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.3 External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.3.1 AC Voltage Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.3.2 DC Voltage Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 .7 .8 .8 .8 10 10 10 12 12 13 13 13 13 15 15 16 17 18 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 24 24 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 5 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 2.9.3.3 8580/8590 Adaptor Cables . . . . . . . . 2.10 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10.1 Powering Down The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . 2.10.1.1 Powering Up The 8580/8590 . . . . . . 2.11 WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11.1 Radio Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11.2 8580/8590 Antenna Solutions for EU Countries 2.12 Removing The Protective Film From The Display . . 2.13 Powering Up The 8580/8590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect . . 6 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8580/8590 Description Warning: IT IS CRITICAL that this information be reviewed and that any guidelines applicable to your vehicle-mount be strictly followed. 2.1 8580/8590 Description Thank you for choosing the 8580/8590 vehicle-mount computer. The 8580/8590 is a multi-function PC designed for stationary and mobile use. Thanks to its rugged design (aluminum housing), the device provides effective protection against mechanical, electrical and chemical influences and extreme ambient temperatures. It is designed without an external fan to reduce maintenance requirements. The particular advantage offered by the 8580/8590 is the extreme diversity of functions combined with its compact design. By applying ultramodern technologies for display and touchscreen, the 8580/8590 combines excellent image quality with the simplest operability. 2.2 Intended Use The 8580 and 8590 are multifunction vehicle-mount computers that are designed for stationary and mobile use in commercial applications (for example logistics, storage, manufacturing). A different or extraordinary usage is not permitted. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 7 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout The Models: 8580 And 8590 Should these units be used in unauthorized ways, the user/operator is solely responsible for any resulting damage. This condition also applies to any changes you make to the device. It is critical that you comply with the safety regulations described in this manual in order to safely operate the 8580/890. Review “Approvals And Safety Summary” on page VII. 2.3 The Models: 8580 And 8590 This manual applies to the following models: • 8580 with 10.4" display, and • 8590 with 12.1" display Any differences between the devices will be clearly noted in this manual. 2.4 Abbreviations Used For 8580/90s & Accessories Please note that to save space on the 8580/8590 and supplied accessories, the following abbreviations have been used: Abbreviation Explanation + DC+ - DC- Ign Ignition 2.5 8580/90 Description And Type Identification The device type plate on the 8580/8590 contains the following information: 8580/8590 Describes the 8580/8590 with a connection level and a 10 inch or 12 inch display. SVGA or XGA Display resolution. AC or DC Type of power supply, the following numbers (1-9) indicate the exact type of power supply with input voltage or AC power supply with additional frequency display. H H stands for heating, further letters denote other device options. 8 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8580/90 Description And Type Identification e.g., 24/48V with 6.2A e.g., 800MHz S/N... Input voltage of the DC power supply with nominal current. Clock rate of the CPU. 11 or 12 digit serial number composed of: -Psion Teklogix specific device code (29 stands for the 8580/8590 model range) - Indication of the week of manufacture - Indication of the year of manufacture. - Five or six digits for internal Psion Teklogix identification. Figure 2.1 FCC Label Figure 2.2 CE Label 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 9 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Technical Specifications 2.6 Technical Specifications 2.6.1 Mechanical Housing Display Panel Bottom Top Rugged aluminum-cast housing with integrated heat sink Protection class IP65 ESD safe Weight of the 8580/8590 with a 10.4" front panel: approx. 4.0 kg (depending on configuration) 10.4" SVGA, 400 cd/m2, optional 4-wire resistive touchscreen, with brightness adjustment 12.1" XGA, 400 cd/m2, optional 8-wire resistive touchscreen, with brightness adjustment Cable cover (splash guard) Optional antenna fitting for wireless LAN 2.6.2 Motherboard CPU Chipset Bus Interface Cache RAM BIOS Slots for standard plug-in 10 Intel® Celeron® M 800MHz, ULV Intel® Celeron® M 373, 1 GHz, ULV Intel® 82915GM Northbridge and graphic chip Intel® 82801 FBM (ICH6-M) Southbridge PCI bus (PCI 2.1) 64 kB level 1 cache: internal in the CPU 0 kB level 2 cache on the 800 MHz CPU: CPUinternal 512 kB level 2 cache on the 1 GHz CPU: CPUinternal 256 to 1024 MBytes in one SO-DIMM slot Fully cacheable DDR2 technology AMIBIOS8® -1 MByte Flash BIOS with ACPI, PnP Programmable in the system BIOS POST self test A riser card is available for expansions: 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Motherboard cards Real-time clock IDE Interface Floppy disk drive Fan Serial Ports 1 PCI slot 32 bit 5 V Real-time clock with a power reserve of up to 10 years Supports up to two IDE devices from PIO Mode 3/4 to UDMA/33. Connection via a 44-pin connector (2 mm grid). Connectable devices: 2.5" hard drives (enquire which capacities are currently available) 2.5" Flash disks (IDE) (enquire which capacities are currently available) Compact Flash type I/II Important notes for Compact Flash Cards: Only use Compact Flash Cards approved and released by Psion Teklogix to ensure the device functionality. Otherwise data loss could increase. The Compact Flash Cards used in the 8580/8590 must be industrial and non removable models. Supports an external 3.5" USB floppy disk drive Protected to ESD level 4 (according to EN 610004-2) Optional 1st serial port: 115,200 Baud max (16550A compatible, 16 byte FIFO), supports RS-232 on an external 9-pin D-Sub connection ESD level 4 protected (acc. to EN 61000-4-2) 2nd serial port: 115,200 Baud max (16550A compatible, 16 bytes FIFO), supports RS-232 on an external 9-pin D-Sub connection ESD level 4 protected (acc. to EN 61000-4-2) 3rd serial port: 115,200 Baud max (16550A compatible, 16 bytes FIFO), 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 11 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout LCD/CRT Interface Keyboard/mouse connection USB-connection Software compatibility internal for the integrated environment controller 4th serial port: 115,200 Baud max (16550A compatible, 16 bytes FIFO), internal for integrated touch controller Keyboard/mouse: 6-pin mini DIN connector, combination connector, Y cable for PS/2 keyboard and mouse required Internally-protected power supply for keyboard and mouse ESD level 4 protected (acc. to EN 61000-4-2) 2 stacked USB connections (USB 2.0 HiSpeed) with 0.5 A per port protected by fuse ESD level 4 protected (acc. to EN 61000-4-2) Windows XP Professional Windows XP Embedded 2.6.3 LCD/CRT Interface VGA controller Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with maximum 224 MByte Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) Shared memory architecture Resolution up to 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) Up to 24 bit color depth, depending on which LCD is used Simultaneous use of LCD/CRT Multiple LCDs are supported Drivers available for Windows XP Professional and XP Embedded 2.6.4 Touchscreen (optional) Analog touch controller Analog touchscreens 12 12bit touch controller for 4/5/8-wire resistive touchscreens with RS232 and PS/2 interface. Drivers available for Windows XP Professional and XP Embedded Available for 10.4" and 12.1" LCD displays, others 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Network Interface Analog touch connection on request Internal plug-in connector Interface is ESD level 4 protected (acc. to EN 61000-4-2) 2.6.5 Network Interface Network controller Network connection Intel® ICH6M with PHY Intel® 82562 controller: 10/100 MB/s Drivers available for Windows XP Professional and XP Embedded RJ45 plug-in connector Integrated transmitter Two integrated status LEDs 2.6.6 ADC/MDC Interface (optional) Properties ADC/MDC connection 4 electrically-isolated outputs, 16 electrically-isolated inputs PCI bus Drivers available for Windows XP Professional and XP Embedded A 37-pin D-Sub connector 2.6.7 PCI Express® MiniCard Interface For WLAN (optional) PCI Express MiniCard slot 1 USB 2.0 High Speed 1x x1 PCI Express® Lane No SIM card mounts available, therefore, for example, no GSM, UMTS etc. cards can be used Driver support through Windows XP Professional and XP Embedded (only operating system support, plug-in card drivers from the manufacturer) 2.6.8 Power Supply The device model is displayed on the device type plate. DC power pack 24/48 VDC nominal (down to 11V for 20s max.) 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 13 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Power Supply 24/28VDC 60W internal type: DC-2 DC power pack 24/48VDC 100W internal type: DC-3 DC power pack 12VDC 100W internal type: DC-1 14 Voltage range: 18 to 60VDC Covers power outages up to 5ms Electrically-isolated Maximum output 60W Optional automatic shutdown software, supports Windows Optional temperature display Withstands bursts up to 2kV Nominal current of 3.7A Connection to SELV circuit2) only 24/48 VDC nominal (down to 11 V for 20 s max.) Voltage range: 18-60 VDC Covers power outages up to 5 ms Electrically-isolated Maximum output 100 W Optional automatic shutdown software, supports Windows Optional temperature display Withstands bursts up to 2 kV Nominal current 6.2 A Connection to SELV circuit2) only 12 VDC nominal (down to 6 V for 20 s max.) Voltage range from 9 to 16 VDC Covers power outages up to 5 ms Electrically-isolated Maximum output 100 W (at 9 to 16 VDC) 80 W (at 6 to 9 VDC) Optional automatic shutdown software, supports Windows Optional temperature display Withstands bursts up to 2 kV Nominal current of 15 A Connection to SELV circuit3) only 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices Power consumption Type:30 W (8580 SVGA with Compact Flash) Max. 100 W (8580 VGA with Compact Flash in heating mode) Standby 1W (8580 with DC power pack in standby mode) 1,2,3) The SELV circuit is a secondary circuit that is designed and protected so that its voltages will not exceed a safe value both when operating correctly or if a single error occurs. 2.6.9 Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices Power Supply Motherboard with no internal fan with internal fan DC-1 800MHz 24W 28W DC-1 1GHz 16W 20W DC-3 800MHz 13.2W 26.2W DC-3 1GHz 5W 18W AC-1 800MHz 13.2W 26.2W AC-1 1GHz 5W 18W 2.6.10 Power Supply Fuses The symbol for the fuse is FA. You will find the exact position on the sticker located on the connection plate (see “External Connectors” on page 23). Power Supply DC-1, DC-5 DC-2 Fuse Type Examples 5x20mm T 16A L/250V Wickmann 195-2160 16A/250V Siba 179120 (SIBA #. 7000135) 16A/250V or similar devices produced by other manufacturers 5x20mm T 6.3A H/250V Bussman S505-6.3A Wickmann 181-6.3A Littelfuse 215 06.3 Schurter 0001.2512 Siba 70 007 65 6.3A Elu 179200 6.3A or similar devices produced by other manufacturers 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 15 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Ambient Conditions Power Supply Fuse Type Examples DC-3, DC-4 5x20mm T 12.5A L/250V Wickmann 195-2125 12.5 A/250 V Siba 179120 (SIBA Nr. 7000135) 12.5 A/250 V or similar devices produced by other manufacturers AC-1 5x20mm T 1.25A H/250V Wickmann 181-1.25 A or similar devices produced by other manufacturers 2.6.11 Ambient Conditions Operating Temperature All specifications in accordance with EN 60068-2-1/2 The permissible ambient temperature depends on the display used: Operating Temperature [°C] Display 10.4" SVGA -20 to +50 -30 to +50 12.1" XGA -10 to +50 -30 to +50 Storage temperature All specifications in accordance with EN 60068-2-1/2 The permissible ambient temperature depends on the display used: Display Note: 16 Operating Temperature With Heating [°C] Storage Temperature [°C] 10.4" SVGA -20 to +80 12.1" XGA -20 to +80 The storage temperature lower limit may exceed the permissible operating temperature range. In such cases, the unit may be powered up to the minimum storage temperature and used in the full range of operating temperatures after the heating phase. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Test Marks Relative humidity Mechanical vibration & shock resistance 10% to 90% at 40° C, non-condensing In accordance with EN 60068-2-3 Class 5M3 according to EN 60721-3-5: 1998 (land vehicles), 5 hrs with 3.6 g effective noise and 36 vibrations with 30 g peaks or US highway truck according to MIL-STD 810F: 2000 (Department of Defense), 3 hrs with 1 g effective noise and 600 vibrations with 20 g peaks in operation, with Flash disk 2.6.12 Test Marks CE EN 55022 Class B EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-2 IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1 EN 300328-1 and EN 301489-17, in case Psion Teklogix data transmission devices operating in the 2.4 GHz spectrum have been installed 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 17 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8580/8590 Dimensions 2.6.13 8580/8590 Dimensions Note: All dimensions are represented in millimeters. 2.6.13.1 8580 Front And Back Dimensions 2.6.13.2 8580 Side Dimensions 18 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8590 Front And Back Dimensions 2.6.13.3 8590 Front And Back Dimensions 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 19 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8590 Side Dimensions 2.6.13.4 8590 Side Dimensions 20 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes 2.6.14 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes The VESA drill holes on the 8580/8590 are visible on this diagram. Dimensions without add-ons (in mm): 2.7 Unpacking The 8580/8590 The delivery includes at least the following: • 8580/8590 with strain relief rail • Ordered assembly set 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 21 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Packaging • Cable cover (standard = IP65 with strain relief rail) • One DC or AC connecting cable • One IPC/MPC driver CD per delivery • One printed manual per delivery Please verify the delivery contents immediately on receipt! 2.8 Packaging The packaging material has been selected to optimally protect your device while simultaneously offering the best possible ecological compatibility. We therefore kindly request that you store the original packaging material or ensure it is used for another suitable purpose such as transporting the unit or returning shipment. Important: If you repack the device, please ensure that the cling wrap in the cardboard frame is positioned towards the front of the device so that it can provide the proper protection. 2.9 Putting Your 8580/8590 In Operation 2.9.1 Cooling Through Unobstructed Air Circulation The 8580/8590 employs a passive cooling concept whereby the waste heat generated inside the device is emitted from the surface of the housing. For this system to function properly, sufficient fresh air circulation is required. Never install the system in a closed environment where the cooling air is unable to dissipate accumulated heat to the outside. Important: If the 8580/8590 does not have access to fresh cooling air, it may result in overheating and severe damage to the unit. The maximum permissible ambient temperature for the entire system needs to be taken into account for the concrete application area. 2.9.2 Pin Configuration This section describes the pin configuration for all 8580/8590 plug-in connectors. 22 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout External Connectors 2.9.3 External Connectors Figure 2.3 AC Version Figure 2.4 24/48VDC 60W Version Figure 2.5 24/48VDC 100W Version 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 23 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout AC Voltage Connector Figure 2.6 12VDC 100W Version 2.9.3.1 AC Voltage Connector Version: Standard power plug (IEC 320 compliant), 3-pin. Figure 2.7 AC Power Supply Connector – Exterior View 2.9.3.2 DC Voltage Supply Version: Phoenix Combicon, 3-pin. Figure 2.8 DC Power Supply Connector – Exterior View Explanation: ‘Ignition on’ means that a control signal must be routed to this connection (e.g., ignition of a vehicle) that matches the supply voltage level and is able to supply at least 2 W to the 8580/8590. The signal reference is DC-. 24 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout 8580/8590 Adaptor Cables 2.9.3.3 8580/8590 Adaptor Cables The 8580/8590 is shipped with one of 2 adaptor cables along with a power extension cable (PN 13985-301). The power extension cable is connected to the vehicle on one side and the adaptor cable on the other side. All cables can be used with every voltage. Psion Teklogix offers either ‘ignition’ or ‘screen blanking’ (display-off). Keep in mind that you must choose either the ignition or screen blanking option; both options cannot operate at the same time. The ‘ignition’ adaptor cable is connected to the power input of the 8580/8590 only; the ‘screen blanking’ cable must be connected to the power input and COM1 or COM2. Ignition Adaptor Cable PN 1616302 Screen Blanking Adaptor Cable PN 1616303 Figure 2.9 8580/8590 Adaptor Cable Options 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 25 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Connecting External Devices 2.10 Connecting External Devices Warning: The 8580/8590 must be disconnected from the power supply: - before external devices (e.g., scanner, keyboard) can be connected or disconnected, and - before the 8580/8590 can be connected to a network. All connections and interfaces on the 8580/8590 are located on the underside of the unit. Important: Before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices (exception: USB devices), the 8580/8590 must be disconnected from the power supply! If the 8580/8590 is equipped with an optional UPS battery, only open the device after the power LED has gone out. Otherwise, this could seriously damage both the 8580/8590 and the connected devices! Make sure that external peripheral devices with their own power supply are switched on at the same time as the 8580/8590 or after you start the 8580/8590. If this is not possible, please ensure that the 8580/8590 is adequately protected from power leakage caused by an external device. 2.10.1 Powering Down The 8580/8590 Always shut down the 8580/8590 as follows: 1. If your 8580/8590 has a DC power pack and automatic shutdown software, power down the device using the ignition input. 2. If your device has an AC power pack and automatic shutdown software, power it down using the power button. 3. Remove the cable cover. 4. Disconnect the device from the DC or AC supply voltage (pull the plug). The 8580/8590 is only shut down once the power LED has gone out. 26 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Powering Up The 8580/8590 2.10.1.1 Powering Up The 8580/8590 Only power up the 8580/8590 when all devices have been connected and the vehicle-mount has been closed correctly (remember the cable cover!). Otherwise, you may damage the 8580/8590! 2.11 WLAN Settings 2.11.1 Radio Performance Warning: Do not exceed the maximum permissible transmitting power which is specified by each separate country. 8580/8590 users must verify this themselves. Please keep in mind the configuration for the transmitting power: • Wireless card (programmed driver capacity) • Connecting cables • Antenna A help table with the correct settings is provided below: 2.11.2 8580/8590 Antenna Solutions for EU Countries The integrated 8580/8590 antenna solutions are based on the prevailing IEEE.802.11b standard, which allows wireless data transfer at rates from 54 Mbps to 1 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz band. Warning: According to regulations published in the gazette 89/2003 of the RegTP (regulating body for telecommunications and mail), now: Federal network agency for electricity, gas, telecommunications, post and railway the maximum permissible transmitting power, EIRP (equivalent isotropically radiated power), in the 2.4 GHz frequency band is set at 20 dBm. The transmitting power of the two integrated antennas (4 dBi or 5 dBi) must be set to 30 mW (15 dBm) so that the EIRP limit value is adhered to when using the antenna. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 27 Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Removing The Protective Film From The Display To set the transmitting power of the wireless card, please read the documentation on the wireless card. 2.12 Removing The Protective Film From The Display The display of the 8580/8590 is protected during transport by a transparent film. This film should remain on the display during assembly to avoid damage to the display surface. Only remove the film once all of the assembly work has been completed. 2.13 Powering Up The 8580/8590 Power up the 8580/8590 only after connecting all of the devices. If 18V or more is connected to a 12V 8580/90, the vehicle-mount WILL BE DAMAGED AND WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. The vehicle-mount is powered up by connecting it to an appropriate power supply and then, depending on the version of the device, either using the power switch or the ignition signal Important: Make sure there is a suitable disconnecting device such as a power switch or circuit breaker in the power supply circuit. 2.14 Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect The TFT display of the 8580/8590 has to be protected from the burning in of a motionless image. An image that has remained motionless for too long can cause irreversible damage to the display. With TFT displays there no cathode rays burning in an afterimage as in old TV sets or monitors, but TFT displays still have a “memory effect”. This is because with a still image the liquid crystal molecules align themselves in a certain way and become inert if they are not moved. Like burning in the effect is irreversible, but can be avoided by regularly turning off the display or by using a screen saver with changing content. Define in the power management center of the utilized operating system that the displays of the 8580/8590 should be turned off when no user input occurs. A motionless image can stay on the display for a maximum of 12 hours. After more than 12 hours there is the risk of the “memory effect”. 28 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect Important: The following is important for the lifespan of the backlighting: Choose a turn off time that is definitely not too short (not less than 30 min) since frequent turning on of the backlighting will noticeably reduce its lifespan. This particularly applies at low temperatures. Here the backlighting of the display should never be switched off but instead a screen saver should be used which displays a changing or completely black screen in order to achieve the maximum lifespan of the backlighting. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 29 3 ACCESSORIES 3.1 Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 The SMALL Keyboard . 3.1.2 The 24-Key Keypad . . 3.2 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 External CD-ROM Drive . . . 3.3.1 Operation . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Resources And Drivers . 3.4 USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 31 Chapter 3: Accessories Keyboards 3.1 Keyboards On the 8580/8590, any keyboard with a 6-pin Mini-DIN plug can be connected (PS/2). Resources for the keyboard controller are pre-defined in the system architecture and automatically managed by the BIOS. All keyboards can be used with all operating systems. No additional drivers are required. 3.1.1 The SMALL Keyboard A mountable, SMALL keyboard (English, German and French) is available for the 8580/8590, protection class IP 65. The following SMALL keyboards are available through Psion Teklogix: • Desktop SMALL keyboard (English, German and French versions) • Add-on version. This add-on version can be attached to a stationary or mobile mounting bracket with a mounting kit. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 33 Chapter 3: Accessories The 24-Key Keypad 3.1.2 The 24-Key Keypad Psion Teklogix also provides a 24-key keypad which can be mounted onto the device, with a protection class IP 65. 24-Key Keypad 3.2 Mouse Any PS/2-compatible mouse with a standard Mini-DIN plug, USB connector or RS232 port can be connected to the 8580/8590. If the mouse has a PS/2 connection, a Y-cable is also required Note: It is not possible to use a PS/2 mouse during Touch operations if you use the touch controller in PS/2 mode.However, a USB mouse or a RS-232 mouse can always be used in combination with touch mode. Resources for the PS/2 mouse controller are pre-defined in the system architecture and automatically managed by the BIOS. This is also the case for RS-232 and USB mouse devices. Special functions, such as those provided by wheel mouse devices, frequently require additional drivers, which are to be supplied by the manufacturer. 34 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 3: Accessories External CD-ROM Drive 3.3 External CD-ROM Drive An external CD-ROM drive can be attached to the 8580/8590. It is connected via the USB port. Important: When connecting an external USB CD-ROM drive which has its own external power supply the 8580/8590 must be disconnected from the power supply. The CD-ROM must be powered up simultaneously or after the 8580/8590 as otherwise this can cause startup problems, malfunctions, or even the destruction of the device. Keep in mind also that not every device classified as a USB CDROM is a proper USB CD-ROM drive. Only use devices approved by Psion Teklogix to ensure the device is fully compatible. 3.3.1 Operation The CD-ROM drive port is provided via USB. The drive, which is supplied in a separate housing, is connected to one of the sockets on the back of the 8580/8590. Depending on the model, the external drive is powered either via the vehicle-mount connecting cable or via a separate, external power supply. If USB has been activated in the BIOS, the CD-ROM drive is automatically recognized and made available by the BIOS. The CD-ROM drive is bootable once it has been properly installed. To boot from a CD-ROM, insert a bootable CD and start the system. Note: In the BIOS USB CD-ROM must be entered as a boot device. 3.3.2 Resources And Drivers Resources for the USB port are pre-defined in the system architecture and automatically managed by the BIOS. Drivers for the various operating systems need to be supplied by the drive manufacturer (order if necessary). 3.4 USB Stick You can connect a USB stick to the 8580/8590 with a USB-A connector. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 35 Chapter 3: Accessories Scanner 3.5 Scanner You can connect scanners to either the USB, PS/2 or serial port. If connected to COM1, the scanner can be powered through the port (optional). Be sure to only use scanners that have been approved by Psion Teklogix. 36 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 4 8580/8590 INSTALLATION 4.1 Complying With Protection Standard IP65 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Parts List For Cable Cover Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.2 The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling 4.2 Mounting Options For The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.2 Permitted Mounting Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.3 Mechanical Dynamic Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 DC Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 Installing Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . 4.5 Cable Cover (Splash Guard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.1 Protection Class IP65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 40 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 47 48 48 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 37 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Complying With Protection Standard IP65 Warning: In order to comply with the IP65 protection standards, you must install the 8580/8590 cover guard, secure the cables and seal the unit BEFORE mounting the unit using a mounting bracket. 4.1 Complying With Protection Standard IP65 The 8580/8590 is sealed against dust and protected against water jets (IP65), provided that the following conditions are fulfilled: • The cable cover is fitted. • The sealing rings supplied are used for mounting the cables, and are sealed with silicone. • The unused cable sockets are blocked with sealing plugs and are sealed off with silicone. • The cables are secured in the cable cover with grounding plates • The pressure equalisation element (PEE) in the cable cover should not be sealed or otherwise made airtight. 4.1.1 Parts List For Cable Cover Kit You’ll need the following parts in order to comply with IP65 standards (from left to right in the Figure 4.1 on page 40): • 1 cable cover with pressure equilisation element (7 partially threaded screws are already fitted) • 1 grounding bar • 3 special screws • 2 grounding plates • 8 M3 screws • 1 Silicone syringe • 4 sealing rings 3-6.5mm • 2 sealing rings 5.5-9mm 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 39 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling Figure 4.1 Cover Guard Parts You will need the following tools: • Size 3 screwdriver (for slotted screws) • Size 1 screwdriver (Phillips) • Knife 4.1.2 The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling 1. Mount the grounding bar to the cable cover using the 3 special screws. Grounding Bar 40 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Cable Cover Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling 2. Prepare the sealing rings: • First, check how many cables are to be connected to the 8580/8590. • Choose the sealing rings according to the cable diameter (3-6.5mm or 5.5-9mm). • Then, prepare the corresponding number of sealing rings. Do this by making an incision with a knife at the mark (only to the midpoint of the sealing rings). • Make certain that the remaining sealing rings are not cut open! • Put the correct sealing rings around the cables 3. Fit cables to the 8580/8590: • Connect all required cables (maximum 6) to the computer interface. • Next, place the 8580/8590 onto a soft base Important: The surface of the touchscreen should always be kept free of dirt, dust, finger marks and so on to ensure full visibility of the display. Make sure the screen does not get scratched or otherwise damaged before placing the device face down. 4. Prepare cables and cable cover: • Locate the cable cover in the position for mounting, at somewhat apart from the computer. • Loosely place the cables in loops in the cable sockets of the cable cover, not in a straight-through position, but transposed, (see diagram). At this point, push the sealing rings into the cable sockets. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 41 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling 5. Fix grounding plates and insert sealing plugs: • Lightly fix the cables in the cable cover using the earthing plates. • Test the fit of the cable cover relative to the equipment. • Release the cables from the sealing rings so that the silicone can be applied. • Insert the sealing rings and cables with silicone in the cable openings of the cable cover. • Fix the cables firmly to the grounding plate. 6. Insert sealing plugs into the unused cable openings, and seal off all of these with silicone. 7. Fix cable cover: • Now, fix the cable cover to the 8580/8590. • Observe the following important points during this operation: Important: 42 There must be no damage to the lid seal of the cable cover. It must be possible to fit the cable cover to the equipment's cable duct without excessive force. The partially threaded screws must be tightened 5 turns at a time, preferably diagonally opposed. Retighten the screws after 2 days. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Mounting Options For The 8580/8590 Important: Please retain these mounting instructions. You must remove the cable cover before connecting any other equipment and replace it after connection. Please ensure you attach the cable cover following the instructions in this guide. The protection class can no longer be guaranteed if the cable cover is attached incorrectly. 4.2 Mounting Options For The 8580/8590 The 8580/8590 can be mounted in a variety of ways: • Horizontally – The unit can be positioned horizontally on a desk or mounted on a steering wheel and vehicle console. • Wall mounted – Wall mounts are also available for mounting the unit on machines and operating panels. • Roof mounted – The vehicle-mount can also be mounted on the roof, for example, under the vehicle roof. Depending on the vibration resistance and pivoting demands, mounting brackets, clamp foots or RAM mount elements can also be used to attach the device. Please contact your Psion Teklogix sales office (refer to Appendix A) to find out more about the whole range of installation options available. Warning: Risk of injury – The unit could fall during transit or installation and cause injury. Always ensure that there are two persons available when installing or removing the device. 4.2.1 Mounting Bracket Toolkit The following tools are required for positioning the 8580/8590 mounting bracket: 5mm Allen Key 6mm Allen Key • • For mounting and positioning the stationary mounting bracket: Hexagonal socket wrench (Allen key) sizes 5 mm and 6 mm For mounting and positioning the mobile mounting bracket: Hexagonal socket wrench (Allen key) size 6 mm 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 43 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Permitted Mounting Positions 4.2.2 Permitted Mounting Positions The permitted mounting positions of the 8580/8590 are defined as follows: From a minimum of -90° Important: Up to a maximum of +90° The unit can only be mounted in a range of 180° as illustrated. 4.2.3 Mechanical Dynamic Loading Since the 8580/8590 is a weighted structure, the unit will be subject to mechanical dynamic effects. Therefore optimizing the mounting can be very helpful. Refer to Appendix D, “Mechanical Dynamic Loading.” for details. 4.3 Power Supply An integrated, electrically isolated DC power supply is available for the 8580/8590. The power pack is designed to fulfill the requirements for the full range of operating temperatures of a 8580/8590 with standard extension modules. In a system with a 800 MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, HDD, a 10.4" display and an external keyboard, this leaves approximately 20W for plug-in cards and/or external devices. 4.3.1 DC Power Pack Three different DC power packs, each fully integrated and electrically isolated, are available for the 8580/8590: • DC power packs with 18 to 60VDC input voltage, maximum output 60W • DC power pack with 18 to 60VDC input voltage, maximum output 100W • DC power pack with 9 to 16VDC input voltage, maximum output 100W The heating option requires a 100W power pack. 44 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Installing Connecting Cables Power is connected to the underside of the unit using a Phoenix Contact plug. There is no power switch. Important: 4) In DC applications the 8580/8590 must only be connected to a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuit.4) Ensure that there is a suitable disconnecting device such as a power switch or circuit breaker in the power supply circuit. Ensure that the disconnecting device isolates all supply voltage lines. See Appendix B: Pin configuration. The DC+/- connecting cables must be protected by a fuse (30AT maximum). The ignition connecting cables must be protected by a fuse of the following type: 5x20mm T 125mA L/250V, for example, a Wickmann 195-125mA/250V. The SELV circuit is a secondary circuit that is designed and protected so that its voltages will not exceed a safe value both when operating correctly or if a single error occurs. THERE ARE TWO POWER INPUT VERSIONS FOR THE 8580/8590; SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN CONNECTING POWER TO THE TERMINAL! If 12V is connected to a 24/48 V 8580/8590, the vehicle-mount will not start up, but the unit will not be damaged. If 18V or more is connected to a 12V 8580/8590, the vehicle-mount WILL BE DAMAGED; THE UNIT WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. 4.3.2 Installing Connecting Cables If possible, use the connecting cables supplied to connect the 8580/8590 to the power supply. Make sure that the connecting cables are laid without kinks and are protected. 4.4 Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts) Pay special attention to the various electrical potentials when installing the unit on a vehicle (such as a forklift). In the 8580/8590, the logic ground and the shield ground are firmly linked. The “logic ground” is the earth line (GND) for all of the internal electrical components, such as the hard drive and the CPU. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 45 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts) Warning: Carefully read the following warnings! • Never connect a 12 VDC device to a 24/48 VDC vehicle! The device model is identified on the device type plate, a warning sticker is affixed to the unit and on the external connector strip. • Some forklifts have a chassis that is connected to DC. Therefore, the 8580/8590 chassis is also connected to DC. However, if you use peripheral devices that supply DC- to the 8580/8590 via an interconnector (such as a DC- serial port), this will cause a short circuit. This will inevitably lead to malfunctions or even a total system failure. • In DC-powered devices, always attach ring tongues on the supply voltage cable to the ground bolt situated on the connector bay. Position of ground bolt • Make sure that the 8580/8590 connecting cable is attached as close to the battery as possible. Connecting the vehicle-mount to large electrical loads, such as converters for the forklift motor may result in random restarts, malfunctions and/or irreparable damage to the device. • If you want to connect devices fed by other power sources to the 8580/8590, such as certain PS/2-Wedges, printers and so on, be sure to power up the peripheral devices at the same time or after the vehicle-mount. Otherwise, you may encounter start-up problems, malfunctions or even irreparable damage to the device. 46 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590 4.4.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590 Warning: Applying a voltage above the input voltage rating or reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the 8580/8590 and will void the product warranty. A 1.8 meter (6 ft.) extension power cable (PN 13985–301) is supplied with your. This cable should be wired to a filtered, fused (maximum 10A) accessory supply on the vehicle. Any additional wiring (minimum 18 gauge), connectors or disconnects used should be rated for at least 90 VDC, 10A. When connecting PN 13985-301, ensure that the screen blanking wires (clearly labelled) and the power wires (red/black leads) are reliably secured away from each other, or are separated with reliably secured certified insulation. Minimum 2.8mm distance, or 0.4mm distance through insulation is required for the separation. The red lead of the power cable attaches to the positive vehicle supply. The black lead connects to the negative supply – this should be connected to a proper terminal block and not to the vehicle body. The 8580/90 is fully isolated and can be used with both negative and positive chassis vehicles. You may have the option of connecting power before or after the ‘key’ switch. It is preferable to wire the 8580/8590 after the key switch – that is, the 8580/8590 cannot be switched on without turning the vehicle key on. However, if the operator switches the key off repeatedly for long periods during a shift, it may make more sense to wire the 8580/90 before the switch. Keep in mind that the 8580/8590 will continue to operate with or without vehicle power as long as its backup battery has sufficient charge. If an unfused power source must be used, a fuse assembly (PN 19440) must be added to the extension power cable (the fuse and instructions are supplied with the cable). Use only a 10A slow blow UL approved fuse in the fuse assembly. The fuse assembly must be located as close as practical to the DC supply, and shall connect to the positive side of the DC supply. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 47 Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation Cable Cover (Splash Guard) 4.5 Cable Cover (Splash Guard) Important: For safety reasons, the supplied cable cover for the external ports must be installed prior to using the 8580/8590. Refer to “The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling” on page 40 for details about installing the cable cover. 4.5.1 Protection Class IP65 Important: In order to comply with protection class IP65, please use the optionally available IP65 assembly kit from Psion Teklogix. Carefully follow the installation instructions under the heading “The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling” beginning on page 40. After finishing the mounting process, the cables must be affixed using the included strain relief rail. Figure 4.2 Cable With Strain Relief Important: 48 Take care not to damage the opening seal of the cable cover! It should be possible to attach the cable cover to the cable duct without using force. The neck collar screws should be screwed firmly, preferably diagonally and always using 5 rotations. The screws need to be retightened after 2 days. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 5 OPERATION OF THE 8580/8590 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Key Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-Key Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-Key Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.2 Manual Brightness Control (optional) . . . . . . 5.4.3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.4 Function And Number Keys . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.5 Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.6 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys 5.5 Operating States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 51 52 53 54 54 54 55 55 56 56 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 49 Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 Operation 5.1 Operation The 8580/8590 is available with three different front panels: • 25-key front panel • 10-key front panel • 4-key front panel Note: All front panel buttons are described in “25-Key Front Panel” beginning on page 53. 5.2 4-Key Front Panel The 8580/8590 with a 4-key front panel has the following controls: • POWER ON/OFF toggle button to switch the unit on and off • Manual brightness control indicated with the ‘+’ and ‘-’ symbols • Backlight on/off toggle button (‘light bulb’ icon) 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 51 Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 10-Key Front Panel 5.3 10-Key Front Panel The 8580/8590 with a 10-key front panel has the following controls: • POWER ON/OFF toggle button to switch the unit on and off • Manual brightness control indicated with the ‘+’ and ‘-’ symbols • Backlight on/off toggle button (‘light bulb’ icon) • Arrow keys • [ESC] and [ENTER] 52 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 25-Key Front Panel 5.4 25-Key Front Panel The layout of the keys is the same for 10.4" and 12.1" displays. Note: For all units equipped with brightness control, even after manually turning off the backlighting, the 8580/8590 will continue to respond to interaction via the keyboard, mouse or touchscreen. This means that you can continue to enter commands and data even if the display lighting is off. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 53 Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 Power Key 5.4.1 Power Key Turning the 8580/8590 on and off: This button has been preconfigured by Psion Teklogix by default: 8580/8590 with DC power supply and automatic shutdown software. Power key is not used for powering up the unit. If the button is pressed before the shutdown delay time has elapsed, the unit is powered down immediately. 8580/8590 with DC power supply without automatic shutdown software Power key is used to power up the unit. If the button is pressed while the unit is operating, this results in a HARD shutdown. This may lead to data loss! 5.4.2 Manual Brightness Control (optional) + button for manual brightness control (optional). - button for manual brightness control (optional). Turning the display backlight on and off. 5.4.3 LEDs Temp (red) LED indicates an excessively high or low temperature inside the unit. HD (green) LED indicates access of the hard drive/Compact Flash drive. Power (green) LED indicates an available internal power supply. 54 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 Function And Number Keys 5.4.4 Function And Number Keys Yellow LED: indicates the status of the [SHIFT] key. [0]/[F1]: digit [0] or function key [F1] if the [SHIFT] key is pressed to [9]/[F10]: digit [9] or function key [F10] if the [SHIFT] key is pressed. [.]/[F11]: decimal point or function key [F11] if the [SHIFT] key is pressed. [ ]/[F12]: [BKSP] or [F12] if the [SHIFT] key is pressed. 5.4.5 Special Keys [S1] Special key: Pressing this key has the same effect as simultaneously pressing the [CTRL] and [+] key on the keypad. [S2] Special key: Pressing this key has the same effect as simultaneously pressing the [CTRL] and [-] key on the keypad. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 55 Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys 5.4.6 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys [ESC] key [ENTER] key, also called the [RETURN] key /[PgUp] – “Cursor Up” or “Page Up” when pressing the [SHIFT] key /PgDn – “Cursor Down” or “PageDown” when pressing the [SHIFT] key /Home – “Cursor Left” or all the way left on that line when pressing the [SHIFT] key /End – “Cursor Right” or all the way right on that line when pressing the [SHIFT] key 5.5 Operating States The following operating states are possible for he 8580/8590: Status of Internal LEDs Power (green) Temp (red) 56 8580/8590 Status OFF OFF Initial state, idle time - waiting for a new ignition signal after switch off; no power supply. OFF FLASHING Temperature sensor malfunctioning. OFF ON Heating is on at temperatures < 0 °C, or overheating warning at temperatures > 62 °C. The computer will not start until the temperature inside the unit is between 0 and 62 °C again. ON OFF Computer is starting up; normal operational state; shutdown delay time is running. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590 Operating States Status of Internal LEDs 8580/8590 Status ON ON Temp. < -25°C or Temp. > 70°C. ON FLASHING Temperature sensor malfunctioning; automatic shutdown software configuration. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 57 OPERATING SYSTEM & SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 6.1 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash . . . . . . 6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash . . . . . . . 6.1.2.1 Operating Systems Supplied On CD-ROM . . . . 6.1.2.2 Operating System Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.2.3 Operating Systems On Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . 6.1.3 Special Features Of The Operating System . . . . . . . . 6.1.3.1 Windows XP Embedded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Psion Teklogix Config Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Overview Of The Config Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.2 Preinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.3 Subsequent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.4 Automatic Installation Of The Software Keyboard 6.2.2.5 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.6 Launching The Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.7 Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2.8 Loading Language Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Psion Teklogix Config Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.1 Hardware Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.2 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.3 Automatic Switch Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.4 Special Switch-On/Off Features . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.5 Front Panel Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.6 Common System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.7 Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.8 Enhanced Write Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3.9 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 The Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1 Psion Teklogix Config And Software Keyboard . . . . . . 6.3.2 Logon With The Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 69 72 73 74 75 77 79 82 82 83 84 84 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 59 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 60 6.3.3.2 Pre-Installed On The 8580/8590 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3.3 Subsequent Software Keyboard Installation . . . . . . 6.3.3.4 Standard Delivery Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Launching The Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.1 Call Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.2 Creating A Registry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.3 Desktop Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.4 Autostart Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.5 Special Keys On The 8580/8590. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.6 Exiting The Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.7 Software Keyboard And Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.5.1 Keyboards Included In The Standard Delivery Version 6.3.5.2 Keys With Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring The Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.6.1 Structure Of The Keyboard.cfg File . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.6.2 Rules For Editing The Keyboard.cfg File . . . . . . . 6.3.6.3 General Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.6.4 Defining The Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard_Maximize Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.7.1 MaxiMode And ExcludeChain Options . . . . . . . . 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . 84 . 84 . 85 . 86 . 86 . 87 . 88 . 88 . 88 . 89 . 90 . 90 . 91 . 91 . 91 . 92 . 92 . 94 100 100 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Operating System 6.1 Operating System Units can be shipped with or without the operating system installed on your 8580/8590. This section outlines how to work with each of these scenarios. 6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash When a 8580/8590 with a pre-installed operating system is started, this operating system is loaded following the BIOS boot messages. System-specific device drivers such as those for display, audio and network adaptors, and touchscreens are also pre-installed. Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific operating instructions. In 8580/8590 units with a pre-installed operating system, the system is located on the C partition. The size of this partition will not always be the same as the size of the entire hard drive/Compact Flash. It is up to you to organize the usage of the remaining hard drive/Compact Flash capacity. With Windows XP Embedded, a small EWF partition (Enhanced Write Filter) is required for the EWF functions. 6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash When a 8580/8590 is started up for the first time without a pre-installed operating system, the user needs to carry out a number of steps that will vary depending on the system to be installed. Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific instructions. Note: 6.1.2.1 The installation and configuration of the operating system should only be carried out by professionals familiar with the system environment. Operating Systems Supplied On CD-ROM There are two ways to install operating systems which are supplied on CD-ROM: • Using an external CD-ROM drive connected to a USB port. This drive can be used to install, for example, Windows XP Embedded or Windows XP Pro. • Initializing the hard drive/Compact Flash using a bootable floppy disk and then copying the operating system CD and driver CD contents onto the hard drive/Compact Flash using the right network/CD drivers. The operating system can then be installed directly from the hard drive/Compact Flash. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 61 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Operating System Images Note: The installation CD must include Service Pack 1 or higher if Windows XP is to be installed via a USB-connected CD-ROM. Service Pack 2 is included with all current installation CDs from Psion Teklogix. 6.1.2.2 Operating System Images If you have created an image of a master installer, there are many ways to copy it to another computer: From CD-ROM For installation via USB CD-ROM a bootable image CD must be available The operating system image can then simply be installed from the USB-connected CD-ROM drive. Via Memory Stick For installation via a USB memory stick a bootable memory stick with an image must be available. The operating system can then be installed from the memory stick. Via The Network When installing via a network, you need to have an external USB floppy disk drive and a bootable disk with the right network driver. The operating system image can then be installed from the network server. 6.1.2.3 Operating Systems On Floppy Disk Operating systems supplied on floppy disk can be installed from an external USB floppy disk drive. There are three ways to install additional system-specific device drivers such as those for display and network adaptors or touchscreen: • If the 8580/8590 only contains a floppy disk drive, the device drivers need to be copied from the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM to the floppy disk. • If a CD-ROM drive is available for the USB connection on the 8580/8590, it is possible to install from the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM. • If a network connection is available, copy the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM to the network server and install the device drivers from there. 6.1.3 Special Features Of The Operating System Always observe the documentation provided by the operating system’s manufacturer when using a custom operating system. 62 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Windows XP Embedded 6.1.3.1 Windows XP Embedded If the 8580/8590 is running Windows XP Embedded, not all USB devices will be supported. 6.2 Psion Teklogix Config Tool Psion Teklogix Config is used for the configuration of 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts. Important: The COM3 port of the 8580/8590 must remain free when starting Psion Teklogix Config and throughout the entire running time of this software. No cables, devices or machines may be connected. Psion Teklogix Config requires the COM3 port to communicate with the environment controller. Devices and machines connected to the COM3 port could be severely damaged. Psion Teklogix Config contains important settings for your vehicle-mount. Incorrect settings, such as those in the Automatic Switch off menu, can disable the functions of your unit. Only qualified technical personnel, e.g. persons qualified in computer/network/system administration may perform Psion Teklogix Config settings. If improper changes of the Psion Teklogix Config settings are performed by the customer, this releases Psion Teklogix from all liability for warranty claims. 6.2.1 Overview Of The Config Functions These functions are detailed in “Psion Teklogix Config Menus” beginning on page 67 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 63 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Installation Menu Function Hardware Monitor Information display: e.g. serial number of the device and current operating temperature. Environment Information display: Statistics and data on the environment controller, such as ‘hard’ switch-offs. Automatic Switchoff Configures the automatic switch-off behaviour (delay time, ignition, etc.). Front Panel Defines the assignment of Psion Teklogix 8580/8590 optional front panel keys. System Settings Configures Windows logon, taskbar display etc. Network Manages IP address and DNS server. Software Activation Activates licenses for automatic switch-off and software keyboard and releases them for use on this computer. Enhanced Write Filter Exclusively for MS Windows XP Embedded: administers write protection function. Settings Sets password, language and further default settings for the Psion Teklogix Config Tool. 6.2.2 Installation This section outlines the requirements and the steps you’ll need to follow to install the Psion Teklogix Config tool. 6.2.2.1 System Requirements The following operating systems are supported on the 8580/8590: • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Embedded 6.2.2.2 Preinstalled Software In most cases, Psion Teklogix Config is pre-installed on each 8580/8590. 6.2.2.3 Subsequent Installation An installation program is available for subsequent installation. • Start the PTXConfig.exe in the Tools/software directory on the 8580/8590 hard disk/PTX Restore DVD. 64 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Automatic Installation Of The Software Keyboard • c:\Psion Teklogix is suggested as the standard installation directory. However, this path can be modified. Restart your computer once installation is complete. Psion Teklogix Config will only be operable following rebooting. 6.2.2.4 Automatic Installation Of The Software Keyboard The Psion Teklogix software keyboard is automatically installed as part of the Psion Teklogix Config installation. For further information about the software keyboard, please refer to “The Software Keyboard” on page 82. 6.2.2.5 Files The following important files are located in the Psion Teklogix Config installation directory: PTXCfg.exe Main Program For Configuration PTXCFG_Local.CFG Configuration file with Psion Teklogix Config settings - all local settings that are not saved directly in the hardware are saved here. PTXKEYBOARD.EXE Software keyboard main program. KEYBOARD.CFG The layout and functionality of the software keyboard are set here. 6.2.2.6 • Launching The Program Launch Psion Teklogix Config through Start>Programs. Important: The COM3 port of the 8580/8590 must be free when starting Psion Teklogix Config, and throughout the entire running time of this software. No cables, devices, or machines may be connected. Psion Teklogix Config requires the COM3 port to communicate with the environment controller. Devices and machines connected to the COM3 port could be severely damaged. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 65 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Password Check 6.2.2.7 Password Check If a password was entered in the Psion Teklogix Config Settings menu, it will be requested when the program is launched. The password is case-sensitive; the program terminates after three incorrect entries. The default password is gold. • Change the default password in the Settings menu to suit your needs. 6.2.2.8 Loading Language Files Text files for Psion Teklogix Config are loaded when the program is started. If a text file is not available in the desired language, the system default text is used for the dialogs. Supported Language Codes The following language codes are supported during text file loading. Currently only ENG and GER are available. Other languages can be created as needed. (Refer to Command line parameters in the table below.) ENG English CHS Chinese GER German KOR Korean FRA French DNK Danish ESP Spanish JPN Japanese SWE Swedish GRC Greek ITA Italian Only ASCII files can be loaded at this time. UNICODE is not supported. Command Line Parameters The parameter MAKETEXT is available to translate software into foreign languages. This means text resources can be exported to *.txt files. Each time a file is created, a message appears prompting the user to confirm it. You just need to add the language code to the end of this newly generated text file. For example, Psion TeklogixCfg_.txt would then be Psion TeklogixCfg_GER.txt if it contained the German text. During text file generation, files with the same name are automatically overwritten. English is the system default language. It does not need to exist as a text file. The program terminates once the text files have been generated. 66 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Psion Teklogix Config Menus 6.2.3 Psion Teklogix Config Menus 6.2.3.1 Hardware Monitor In the Hardware Monitor menu, system information is displayed: the Psion Teklogix serial number, model, installed processor, firmware version and BIOS version. Temperature information is also displayed here, including the inside temperature of the computer and an indication of the heating status (on/off). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 67 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Environment 6.2.3.2 Environment The environment controller in the 8580/8590 features monitoring and statistics functions. The Environment menu provides information on the measured values. Environment 68 Description Total running time of device Total time the device was on. Backlight running time Total time that backlighting was on. Power key switch-on count Shows how often the computer was switched on with the power key. Ignition switch-on count Shows how often the computer was switched on via the vehicle ignition. Power key switch-off count Shows how often the computer was switched off with the power key. Automatic switch-off count Shows how often the computer was switched off via the ignition. APM switch-off count Shows how often the computer was switched off via Windows Advanced Power Management (automatically following Windows shutdown). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Automatic Switch Off Environment Description Hard switch-off count Shows how often the computer was turned off using ‘hard’ switch-off. Last switch-off reason The cause of the last switch-off. Excess temp. switch-off count Shows how often the computer switched off due to excess temperature. Insufficient temp. switch-offs Shows how often the computer switched off due to insufficient temperature. Errors temperature sensor Shows how often temperature sensor errors occurred. If this error message occurs frequently, please send your unit in to be serviced. 6.2.3.3 Automatic Switch Off In the Automatic Switch off menu, the behaviour of computer switch-on and switch-off is defined. The top-left portion of the menu indicates whether the option Automatic Switch off is available and activated. The option can be activated in the Software Activation menu (after purchasing the option). • Save these settings with the Save button. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 69 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Automatic Switch Off Settings After-run time and Timeout to terminate programs on shutdown If you do not want the computer to shut down immediately after switching it off using the ignition or power key, but rather it should remain on for a time, then enter an after-run time (in seconds) here. Shutdown times The length of time until shutdown consists of two counters: 1. After-run time The after-run time begins with the switching off of the ignition. The shutdown counter is displayed on the monitor (according to the settings). In this countdown the after-run time is counted down. If the after-run time has elapsed, a message for the shutdown is displayed in the Shutdown dialog. During this time, the computer can be returned to normal operating status with the ignition. 2. Timeout to terminate programs Next, all applications are informed that Windows will shutdown. After this, the timeout begins counting down - but a counter is no longer displayed in the Shutdown dialog. When the timeout elapses, there will be a ‘hard’ switch-off of all applications that were still running. Then the system shutdown begins. Switch-off time In order to allow enough time for the system shutdown after the program timeout, set the switch-off time to at least 20 s plus the program timeout. Settings lower than this value will cause a warning to appear when data is being saved. Block input if ignition is off If the ignition of the connected vehicle is off, all input to the computer may be blocked. Show taskbar icon Selecting this options creates a symbol for Psion Teklogix Config in the taskbar. The symbol indicates the power status as follows: Green: Power status is OK; ignition is on. Flashing yellow and red: The ignition has been switched off and the after-run time is counting down. Red: The computer is in shutdown or switch-off mode. Unable to read power status. Double-click or right-click with the mouse to open a popup menu where Psion Teklogix Config can be started. 70 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Automatic Switch Off Show counter if ignition is off A small dialog is displayed in the foreground where a counter counts down the after-run time until shutdown. Depending on the option Block input, a Shutdown button is also shown that allows the user to immediately start the shutdown. Hide desktop completely The displayed counter dialog is opened in Fullscreen mode, covering the entire desktop. Large, easy-to-read text is displayed automatically. Info output for the switch-off Enter any text here for the after-run time counter and the shutdown process. A line break in the text can be entered with ‘\n’. The after-run time counter is defined in '$m' for minutes and ‘$s’ for seconds. These text codes are case-sensitive. Ignition off Text for the display time. Shutdown Text for the display time. Switch-On with ignition (only for DC devices) Important: Switch-on with ignition is only allowed with DC devices; this blocks AC devices and they cannot be restarted. with ignition and power key (only DC) Important: The computer switches on automatically when the ignition is started. It cannot be switched on with the power key. The computer can be switched on with the power key if the ignition is on. It cannot be switched on with the power key alone. Switch-on with ignition and power key is only allowed with DC devices; this blocks AC devices and they cannot be restarted. with power key The computer can be switched on with the power key. always on The 8580/8590 switches on as soon as it is supplied with power. It is not necessary to press the power key or start the ignition. Switch-Off with ignition (only for DC devices with automatic switch-off) Automatic switch-off is activated when the ignition is switched off. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 71 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Special Switch-On/Off Features with ignition and power key (only for DC devices with automatic switch-off) Automatic switch-off is activated when the ignition is switched off. The power key shortens the defined after-run time and initiates computer shutdown. with power key The computer is shut down or switched off with the power key (if no automatic switch-off is available, a ‘hard’ switch-off takes place). only by system shutdown The computer cannot be switched off using the ignition or the power key; it has to be shut down in the Start menu. Shutdown to hibernation mode If the computer is switched off using the ignition or the power key, it goes into hibernation mode. When this happens, a copy of the main memory is written to a file, accelerating the startup of the computer. This option must be activated in the power management centre of the computer (Power Properties). 6.2.3.4 Special Switch-On/Off Features This message is displayed upon activating a switch-on option with ignition: Figure 6.1 Automatic Switch-On Message This information appears for safety reasons each time a switch-on with ignition option is activated. Important: Switch-on with ignition is only allowed with DC devices; this blocks AC devices and they cannot be restarted. Without Automatic Switch-Off The following symbol will be displayed in the uppermost line of the dialog if the automatic switch-off option is not available: 72 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Front Panel Keyboard All switch-on options are available; however, when switching off, the options with ignition cannot be selected. With Automatic Switch-Off When the automatic switch-off option is available, the following symbol will be displayed in the dialog: When the switch-on option with ignition or always on is chosen, switching off using the power key is not possible. If the option Switch-off with power key was previously selected, a corresponding message is displayed to the user. Then the switch-off option is automatically set to only by system shutdown and the option with power key cannot be selected. 6.2.3.5 Front Panel Keyboard In the Front Panel menu, the keys (also called soft keys) located on the 8580/8590 front panel can be programmed. This does not apply to the keys Power on/off, +/Brightness and Backlight on/off! All keys depicted in grey/white can have two assignments. Use [SHIFT] to switch between the assignments. Character strings cannot be assigned to single keys. Only one character per key is possible. The keys [ALT], [CTRL] and [SHIFT] may be used in combination, e.g. [CTRL] [ALT] [F1]. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 73 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Common System Settings Procedure: 1. Select the key to be changed. It appears in the Current assignment field. 2. Tap the Change key button. The Define key input dialog appears. 3. Tap the desired key assignment. This selected key assignment appears in the New assignment field. 4. Tap Save to save these new settings. Note: 6.2.3.6 In order to launch a program with a front panel key, create a link on the desktop and define a key combination in Properties, e.g. [ALT] + 1. Then program a 8580/8590 front panel key with this combination. Common System Settings In the Common System Settings menu, parts of the Windows System can be configured. 74 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Network Settings Automatic Windows Logon Logon automatically as Enable or disable the Automatic Windows Logon. Domain name / User name / Password Logon data for the Automatic Windows Logon must be entered. Logon With Software Keyboard Show software keyboard at logon If this check box is selected, the software keyboard is already available to the user upon logging in. Keyboard definition for the logon A CFG file and hence a particular keyboard layout can be specified for the logon (it may differ from the default keyboard). Changes to this setting are activated only after the computer has been restarted. Common Activate this option only if the write protection (EWF) is active This setting is only useful for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded! Here you can define whether the following options relating to the taskbar, task manager and system keys are to be valid only when EWF write protection is active. For example: When the system administrator is working on the computer and has deactivated EWF write protection, the taskbar, task manager and system keys are available. These cannot be accessed by users working with EWF write protection. Hide taskbar Taskbar is hidden. Lock Windows task manager Task manager cannot be accessed. Lock system keys The keys [CTRL-ESC], [ALT-ESC], [ALT-TAB] and the left Windows key are locked. 6.2.3.7 Network Settings Network Settings | Common In the Common menu under Network Settings, you can make settings for the network adaptor (LAN and WLAN). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 75 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Network Settings Find information about settings for the network adapter currently selected in the Current settings window. The System Settings button opens the Windows dialog for networks. Computer Name The 8580/8590 computer name can be changed. Network Adaptor 76 Selection list Select the Network adaptor Obtain address automatically (DHCP) With this setting, the network configuration is obtained from a DHCP server. Use the following IP address Here the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway can be entered manually. Use the following DNS server addresses Here the DNS servers to be used can be entered manually. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Enhanced Write Filter Network Settings | Automatic Computer Renaming The settings in the Automatic Computer Renaming menu under Network Settings are used for the automatic assignment of computer names. Allocation of different computer names is supported by entering the MAC address. 6.2.3.8 Note: Enhanced Write Filter The Enhanced Write Filter menu is only relevant for the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system! If EWF is not installed, no changes can be performed. Write protection is enabled and managed in the Enhanced Write Filter menu. This allows you to protect the system against modification of any kind. All write accesses or modifications on an activated EWF drive will be discarded with the next restart. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 77 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Enhanced Write Filter EWF settings are not saved or loaded to import/export configurations (see “Settings” on page 79). The computer's EWF drives are displayed in the EWF Drives field (there is usually only one). The settings below apply to the EWF drive selected here. 78 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Settings Set boot command (BootCmd) No command The set boot commands are deactivated again. Activate write protection (ENABLE) Activates write protection: All system changes are written exclusively to the main memory; they are discarded when the computer is restarted. To activate this setting, reboot the computer! Deactivate write protection (DISABLE) Disables write protection. To activate this setting, reboot the computer! Deactivate and take over (DISABLE+COMMIT) This setting is a combination of Deactivate write protection and Take over changes: Write protection is deactivated; changes are applied. Take over changes Temporarily deactivates write protection in order to commit current changes to the system. Once finished, write protection is immediately active again. • • 6.2.3.9 Tap Set Command to apply the settings. Tap the Exec. Restart button to restart the computer and activate the settings. Settings In this menu, Psion Teklogix Config is configured with respect to password, language etc. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 79 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Settings Password Protection Use password protection for Psion Teklogix Config A password can be activated to allow access to programs. Enter a password and repeat the entry in the Repeat password field. This is case-sensitive. Allow read access without password: Reading all data Psion Teklogix Config can be started without a password. It is possible to read all data, but no changes may be made to the settings. Limited to data without COM port access A password is not required to start Psion Teklogix Config. Reading of data is limited: The Environment, Automatic Switchoff and Front Panel menus are not available. Language Language setting The language of the Psion Teklogix Config menus is defined. The default is always the system language of the computer. If no language file is available for this language, texts will be displayed in German. Only those languages may be selected for which language files (Psion TeklogixCfg*_*.txt) are available in the Config EXE directory. Defaults 80 Export customer settings With this function, all Psion Teklogix Config settings can be exported to a Config text file. Each export file is displayed with an info header (see 5.9.1 Info header). The export file can be imported to other 8580/8590 units to maintain identical settings on all computers. Import customer settings Those files generated with the export function can be selected for import. It is not possible to import the local Psion TeklogixCfg_Local.cfg Before the import, a message tells you not to mix AC-DC configurations, as this can block the device. In the event that a mandatory software key for activating diverse options on a PC is missing, this is reported in a corresponding error message. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Settings Important: During import not all data is checked for validity; rather the data is saved in the way that it is defined in the import file. False information could lead to failure of 8580/8590 (such as malfunctions, data loss, equipment damage etc.). Load factory defaults Here default settings can be loaded that are saved in a file named FactoryDefault_.cfg. This file can only be generated by Psion Teklogix service with a Psion Teklogix-internal program. The AC-DC configuration warning does not appear, as it is assumed that this is taken into account at installation. If the file is not available, an error message about a ‘defect’ file appears. Common Show/hide the software keyboard automatically on input fields in Psion Teklogix Config The software keyboard starts automatically when Psion Teklogix Config is started. When the cursor is placed in an input field, it is always displayed. A file named Keyboard.cfg must exist in the software keyboard installation directory; otherwise an error message appears. If the keyboard is started by Psion Teklogix Config, it is also terminated when Psion Teklogix Config is closed. The software keyboard version 1.5 or higher is mandatory for this. An error message is displayed when errors occur. The message is only visible after logging on. Warning with query on import of static network data (computer name, IP addresses) If static IP addresses (when DHCP is disabled) and/or a computer name are imported, a warning with corresponding security query may appear. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 81 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications The Software Keyboard Info Header The info header of an export file contains the following information: ;-----------------------------------------------------; Psion Teklogix Config export file ; ; Exported from computer: 85808590XPEMBSP2 ; Hardware serial-number: 205004056587 ; Export timestamp (YMD): 2005/06/18 20:30:13 ;-----------------------------------------------------[General] Psion TeklogixCfgExportVer=1 Psion TeklogixCfgExportSNR=205004056587 6.3 The Software Keyboard The Psion Teklogix Software Keyboard is an onscreen keyboard. It brings the complete standard keyboard with function keys and numeric pad directly to your PC screen – with easy, touch operation. The operator can work with an alphanumeric keypad without connecting a physical keyboard. Overview Of Important Functions All of the keys found on a standard keyboard are available (alphanumeric, function keys etc.) on the Software Keyboard. • Several keyboards can be defined. • Two different keyboard colors offer additional design options. • Switching between various keyboards is possible. • The keyboard can be quickly displayed and hidden again. 6.3.1 Psion Teklogix Config And Software Keyboard The Software Keyboard starts automatically when Psion Teklogix Config is launched. When the cursor is placed in an input field, the keyboard is always shown. 82 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Logon With The Software Keyboard If the file Keyboard.cfg cannot be located by the system in the Software Keyboard installation directory, an error message appears. If the keyboard is started by Psion Teklogix Config, it is also terminated when Psion Teklogix Config is closed. 6.3.2 Logon With The Software Keyboard The Software Keyboard (version 1.5 and higher) can be used to log on to the Microsoft Windows system. The logon settings are stored in one of the following locations: • In the Psion Teklogix Config Menu System settings, parameter Logon with Software Keyboard (e.g., on Psion Teklogix devices with Psion Teklogix Config program), or • In the file Psion TeklogixCfg_Local.cfg (e.g., on Psion Teklogix devices without Psion Teklogix Config program). The two alternatives are described below. Psion Teklogix Config Setting Psion Teklogix Config menu System settings, parameter Logon with Software Keyboard: Show Software Keyboard at logon If this check box is selected, the Software Keyboard is already available to the user upon logging in. This is the default setting. Keyboard definition A CFG file and hence a particular keyboard layout can be specified for the logon (it may differ from the default keyboard). Changes to this setting are activated only after the computer has been restarted. Psion TeklogixCfg_Local.cfg Setting In 8580/8590s without Psion Teklogix Config, the setting can be implemented in the file PTXCfg_Local.cfg: [Psion TeklogixCfgSystem] LogonKeyboardShow=1 LogonKeyboardCfg=C:\Psion Teklogix\Keyboard.cfg 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 83 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Installation 6.3.3 Installation This section outlines the requirements and the steps you’ll need to follow to install the Psion Teklogix Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard runs on both 8580 and 8590 vehicle-mounts. 6.3.3.1 System Requirements The following operating systems are supported: • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Embedded 6.3.3.2 Pre-Installed On The 8580/8590 If the software keyboard was ordered together with a new vehicle-mount, the program will have been installed by Psion Teklogix prior to shipping. The associated files are located in directory c:\Psion Teklogix. 6.3.3.3 Subsequent Software Keyboard Installation If you need to install subsequent installation of the software on an 8580/8590, an installation program is available. The software is automatically installed in directory c:\Psion Teklogix, but can be changed manually. 6.3.3.4 Standard Delivery Items Important Software Keyboard Files 84 PTXKEYBOARD.EXE Main program, which can be automatically started using the Autostart folder or a registry run key. Alternatively, the program can be launched using a desktop shortcut or keyboard shortcut. For details, refer to “Launching The Program” on page 85. KEYBOARD.CFG In the configuration file (Default name: Keyboard.cfg), the layout and functionality of the software keyboard are defined. The program searches for this file in the same directory as the EXE file. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Launching The Program Languages The default CFG file is the English layout file Keyboard.cfg. This file may also be found in directory c:\Psion Teklogix\gr under the name Keyboard_de+24er.cfg. CFG files are currently available in the following languages: • English • French • German Should you require a different language, please contact your Psion Teklogix sales agent. To activate a CFG file other than the default version: 1. Rename the file Keyboard.cfg in directory c:\Psion Teklogix, for example, to Keyboard_english.cfg. 2. Copy the required CFG file for example C:\Psion Teklogix\ENG\Keyboard.cfg (English) or C:\Psion Teklogix\GER\Keyboard.cfg (German) to directory C:\Psion Teklogix. 3. Restart the software keyboard. The new layout is displayed. 6.3.4 Launching The Program The Software Keyboard can be started in the following ways: • Using the Windows Start menu • By creating a registry key • With a desktop shortcut • Using the Autostart folder • Using special keys on the 8580/8590 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 85 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Call Parameters 6.3.4.1 Call Parameters The call parameters listed in the table below can be set; keep in mind that settings are case insensitive: CFG=Filename You use this parameter if the configuration file (Keyboard.cfg) for the software keyboard is not located in the same directory as the EXE file, or if you want a different name to be used. File names and directories that contain spaces should be placed in inverted commas. SWITCHVIEW Allows an active software keyboard to be enabled/disabled on the screen using a desktop shortcut, which can be invoked with a keyboard shortcut. EXIT Ends an active software keyboard program. A shortcut for exiting the program can, for example, be created on the desktop. Call Example PTXKeyboard.exe SHOWCTRL CFG=C:\MyKeyboard.txt 6.3.4.2 Creating A Registry Key If a registry key is created for the software keyboard, the program will launch automatically when your computer is started. Various call parameters can be set here. Follow the steps outlined below: 1. On the Windows Start menu, choose the Run command. 2. Type regedit and confirm with OK. 3. Switch to the following key: HK_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / MICROSOFT / WINDOWS / CURRENTVERSION / RUN 4. Right-click with your mouse, and then choose New>String Value. 5. Create the new RegSZ text Psion TeklogixSWKeyboard. 6. Double-click this text to open the Edit String dialog box. 7. Enter the EXE file and the required call parameters. 86 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Desktop Shortcut The following screen illustrates the result: 8. To check the new program call, restart your computer. 6.3.4.3 Desktop Shortcut The software keyboard can be started using a desktop shortcut. Here, various call parameters (see section of the same name) can be set. Note: In order to start the software keyboard with a shortcut, at least one software keyboard must be activated with the ShowOnStart=1 switch in the Keyboard.cfg file. To create the shortcut: 1. Go to the PTX Keyboard program using Start>All Program>Psion Teklogix. 2. Right-click PTX Keyboard. A shortcut menu opens. 3. Choose the Properties command. 4. Switch to the Shortcut tab. 5. For Target, enter the call parameter switchview after the EXE file (and after one space). 6. Apply the settings. Set path name In the Psion Teklogix Keyboard Properties dialog box, the path and name of the configuration file can also be set for the Target parameter. In this case, the default name Keyboard.cfg in the default directory c:\Psion Teklogix need no longer be used. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 87 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Autostart Folder Define Keyboard Shortcut In the Psion Teklogix Keyboard Properties dialog box, you can specify a key combination for the Keyboard shortcut parameter. The software keyboard can be started and ended again with this keyboard shortcut. 6.3.4.4 Autostart Folder If you want the software keyboard to launch immediately at every computer start, you’ll need to define it in the Autostart folder: 1. Right-click the Start menu. 2. Open Explorer. 3. Drag the PTXKeyboard.exe program to the Autostart folder using your right mouse button, and then choose Create Shortcut. 4. If necessary, set the required call parameters in the Properties menu. 6.3.4.5 Special Keys On The 8580/8590 If your 8580/8590 is equipped with special keys, you can start the software keyboard using one of them. To prepare this: 1. Go to the PTX Keyboard program using Start>All Programs>Psion Teklogix. 2. Right-click the program, and then select the Properties command on the shortcut menu. 3. Switch to the Keyboard shortcut parameter and press the required special key on the Psion Teklogix device. 4. Apply the setting. 5. If necessary, set the required call parameters in the Properties menu. 6.3.4.6 Exiting The Program The software keyboard can be exited in the following ways: • With a keyboard shortcut that contains the exit call parameter in the Properties definition. • With the keyboard shortcut that was defined in the Properties menu. Minimize Program To Icon Size The software keyboard can be hidden and displayed as an icon with this key: 88 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Software Keyboard And Taskbar 6.3.4.7 Software Keyboard And Taskbar The software keyboard can be automatically adjusted to the size and position of the taskbar in order not to conceal it. This depends however on the taskbar options set. To set the taskbar options: 1. Right-click the taskbar. 2. Choose the Properties command on the shortcut menu. 3. On the Taskbar tab, you can hide the taskbar using the Auto-hide feature; you can choose whether you want the taskbar to be covered by other windows using the Keep the taskbar on top of other windows check box. Recommendations For Taskbar Configuration If you want the taskbar to be always visible: • Auto-hide the taskbar = OFF • Keep the taskbar on top of other windows = ON If you do not want the taskbar to be always visible: • Auto-hide the taskbar = ON • Keep the taskbar on top of other windows = ON Please note the following special features: • Auto-hide the taskbar = OFF Keep the taskbar on top of other windows = OFF The software keyboard positions itself over the visible taskbar. If, however, an application is maximized or moved over the taskbar, the keyboard appears to be hanging in the air, since the taskbar does not automatically change its position. To prevent this, one of the two taskbar options must be enabled. • Auto-hide the taskbar = ON If automatic hiding of the taskbar is enabled, the software keyboard always positions itself along the extreme edge of the screen. If the taskbar is then automatically shown on the screen, the position of the software keyboard remains unchanged. With the option Keep the taskbar on top of other windows = OFF, the software keyboard covers the shown taskbar; the covered parts cannot be selected. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 89 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Operation With the option Keep the taskbar on top of other windows = ON, the shown taskbar covers the software keyboard. With the next keypress on the area of the software keyboard that is still visible, the software keyboard returns to the foreground again. 6.3.5 Operation The software keyboard is controlled using a touch pen or your finger tips on the touchscreen. Any entries made, for example, letters and numbers, are passed to the application program currently active. 6.3.5.1 Keyboards Included In The Standard Delivery Version The standard delivery version offers the user the following software keyboards: Figure 6.2 Standard Black And White Software Keyboard Figure 6.3 Blue 24-key terminal emulation keypad 90 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Keys With Special Functions 6.3.5.2 Keys With Special Functions Alongside the standard keys, such as letters, numbers and function keys, the following keys are available: Hide software keyboard and minimize to icon size (function VK_KB_HIDE, bitmap BMP_Minimize) Move position of the software keyboard up/down on the screen (function VK_KB_UPDOWN, bitmap BMP_MoveUpDown) Switch between the keyboards available (function VK_KB_SWITCHNEXT, bitmap BMP_SwitchNext) 6.3.6 Configuring The Software Keyboard The design of the software keyboard is defined in the configuration file Keyboard.cfg. The keys are defined and many other settings are made in the various sections and keys of this file. While the CFG file largely conforms to the INI standard, separate parsing is carried out specifically for the definitions of the individual keys. 6.3.6.1 Structure Of The Keyboard.cfg File In the Keyboard.cfg file, several software keyboards can be defined, which can be shown on the screen as required. Every software keyboard requires: 1. A [Keyboard_xxx] section with general settings for size and position of the software keyboard. 2. A [Keys] section that follows, in which the individual keys of this software keyboard are defined. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 91 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Rules For Editing The Keyboard.cfg File 6.3.6.2 Rules For Editing The Keyboard.cfg File To edit the CFG file, editors such as Windows Notepad can be used. • Redundant spaces should be avoided as they can lead to errors. • Incorrect lines are ignored. • As is customary, a semicolon in the first column of a line can be used for comment lines. 6.3.6.3 General Options Name of the section: [Keyboard_xxx] In the [Keyboard_xxx] section, you make general settings for the respective software keyboard. This section must be explicitly available for every software keyboard. xxx stands for the name of the software keyboard. This name should indicate the function of the respective keyboard. The entry specified after the keys displays the default value or an example value. Keys Of The [Keyboard_xxx] Section StdKeySize=45.40 • Defines the standard key size X,Y in pixels. This size is used as the default size for all keys of this software keyboard. Font=Tahoma,24,B • Here, you can set font name, font size and boldface type for the key labelling. Boldface type can be disabled by omitting the B. • In general, the fonts are generated with activated anti-aliasing. With small font sizes, however, anti-aliasing is ignored by the system. ShowOnStart=0 • Normally the software keyboards should not be visible at program start, so the default value here is 0. With the value 1, the software keyboard is displayed immediately when the program launches. BorderSize=3.3 • Defines the width of the border between the keys and the Windows border in the X,Y direction. 92 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications General Options Pattern=B • Two key layouts are pre-defined: • Pattern=W (white) and Pattern=B (blue) Pattern=W: Figure 6.4 Key Layout With Pattern=W Pattern=B: Figure 6.5 Key Layout With Pattern=B Position=24 • Defines the position of the software keyboard. The following position specifications are possible as numeric values: 24 Bottom edge, centre 17 Top edge, centre 18 Left edge, centre 20 Right edge, centre 3 Top left 5 Top right 10 Bottom left 12 Bottom right 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 93 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys The value 32 (=Fixed Position) can be added to these values (specify total). In this case, the position of the keyboard is not changed when a switch is made to the next keyboard (see VK_KB_SWITCHNEXT). Otherwise, the newly activated keyboard by default is displayed with the same position code as the previous one. ShowTitle=0 • 1 = Show title bar of the keyboard window • 0 = Do not show title bar In the title bar, the name of the software keyboard, which was specified for Keyboard_xxx in the section designation, is also displayed. It is recommended, however, not to show the title bar. With the title bar shown, the software keyboard can gain focus if you click the title bar - the current input window would lose focus. ShowTaskWin=0 • 1 = Show in the taskbar • 0 = Do not show Here, you can make the individual software keyboard windows visible in the taskbar and in task switching with ALT-TAB. Background=R,G,B Definition of the window background with RGB values; this entry has priority over the Pattern specification. 6.3.6.4 Defining The Keys Name of the section: [Keys] In the [Keys] section, you define the individual keys of the software keyboard. The overall size of the keyboard results from the arrangement of the keys. An entry for a key definition contains the following, mostly optional fields: 94 Labelling Keycode Pattern Size Position Normal/Shift/AltGr| VirtualKeycode| PatternBitmap, X-Len,Y-Len, X-Pos,Y-Pos 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys Labelling The first three fields (up to the first | character) are for the labelling of the keys: 1. Normal field, labelling without [SHIFT] and without [ALT Gr] 2. Shift field, labelling with the [SHIFT] key pressed 3. AltGr field, labelling with the [ALT Gr] key pressed The following combinations are permissible, for example: A| In all three modes, the upper-case A is always displayed a/A/| Normal = a, with [SHIFT] = A, with [ALT Gr] = no display A//| Normal = A, with [SHIFT] or [ALT Gr] = no display (blank key) If the / or | character, or other characters that are difficult to enter, are being specified for the labelling, then this can be done with the hexadecimal operator $: Character / displayed through $2F Character | displayed through $24 Bitmaps Bitmaps can also be used for the key display. The pre-defined standard keyboard symbols may already be found in the resources of the software keyboard program. Alternatively, the bitmap files can also be specified directly: $BMP_Shift| Display of the Shift arrow from the program resource $BMP_MySymbol.bmp| Display of the bitmap file MySymbol.bmp Please note the following: • The special character $ must be specified in front of the bitmap name. • The bitmap files must either be located in the current working directory of the program or they must be specified with full path name. • For all bitmap files, the Color RGB = 140,195,255 is permanently defined as the transparent color. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 95 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys Bitmap Definitions For Label Symbols (Examples) 96 BMP_RETURN RETURN symbol BMP_TAB TAB symbols BMP_CAPS CAPS LOCK, continuous Shift symbol BMP_SHIFT SHIFT symbol BMP_BACK BACKSPACE symbol BMP_APPKEY APPLICATION key BMP_INSERT Small “INSERT” text BMP_END Small “END” text 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys BMP_DELETE Small “DELETE” text BMP_NEXT Small “PAGE DOWN” text BMP_PRIOR Small “PAGE UP” text BMP_HOME Small “HOME” text BMP_MoveUpDown Special symbol for SWITCH POSITION (see VK_KB_UPDOWN) BMP_SwitchNext Special symbol for SWITCH KEYBOARD (see VK_KB_SWITCHNEXT) BMP_Keyboard Special symbol for the MAXIMIZE function BMP_Minimize Special symbol for the MINIMIZE function Virtual-Key Codes Apart from certain special codes, the Windows virtual-key code (alternatively the scan code with #, see below) is specified as the text name here. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 97 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys At present, only one basic key code can be set for each key; in combination with [SHIFT]+[ALT Gr], this then automatically gives the other assignments. Therefore, for the key code E, the euro symbol € is automatically produced with the [ALT Gr] key pressed. The virtual-key code names can be obtained from Microsoft MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network). Examples: e/E/€|E Assignment of label and code = E to a key For the assignment of the standard ASCII characters, no special virtual-key code is necessary; the character can be specified directly as a code. $BMP_Return|VK_RETURN Assignment of bitmap and virtual-key code name to the key ,/;/|VK_COMMA Assignment to a standard comma key As an alternative to the virtual-key code, the numerical scan code of a key can also be entered directly. This is made possible through the # character. If, for example, you want to specify the scan code of the [ESC] key, you must specify the value #1 in the VirtualKeycode field; for the A key, you must specify the value #30. This is necessary in particular for keys with national special characters, since no virtual-key code definitions generally exist for these keys. Key Codes For Special Functions VK_KB_UPDOWN This key code is not used as a keyboard value, but instructs the program internally to change the keyboard position (from bottom edge to top edge, and vice versa). VK_KB_SWITCHNEXT Keys with this key code cause a switch to the next defined software keyboard. See also the ExcludeChain parameter. 98 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Defining The Keys VK_KB_HIDE If a key with this key code is pressed, then the associated keyboard window is removed from the screen. In addition, the Maximize keyboard (Keyboard_Maximize) is activated if available. Key Codes For Special Characters Virtual-Key Codes Hardware Key Codes VK_NUMRET on numeric keypad VK_CIRCUMFLEX 220 VK_SHARP_S 219 VK_ACCENT 221 VK_PLUS 187 VK_GER_UE 186 VK_GER_OE 192 VK_GER_AE 222 VK_NUMSIGN 191 VK_COMMA 188 VK_POINT 190 VK_SMALLER 226 VK_MINUS 189 VK_ALTGR VK_RMENU PatternBitmap Here, you can set a different bitmap pattern for the key; at present, only the entry $ExtBmp1 is possible for keys highlighted in color, for example, the [RETURN] or [TAB] key. If this entry is not used, then the entry including comma must be omitted. X-Len,Y-Len,X-Pos,Y-Pos Here, you define the size and positioning of the key. For parameters left blank (,,,) or parameters that are not available, the default value is always set. The default value for the size is defined through the StdKeySize entry in the Keyboard_xxx section. The default value for the positioning is always the next X-position after the previously defined key in accordance with its size. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 99 Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications Keyboard_Maximize Section A minus sign in front of the value is a reference to the standard key size: • An X-Len of -2 produces a key that is twice as wide. A Y-Pos of -5 positions the key in the fifth key row. • A plus sign in front of the value adds the value relative to the current standard position; with X-Pos = +5, the key is positioned at a distance of 5 pixels from the previous one. • Values with no -/+ sign are used as absolute pixel positions within the keyboard window. 6.3.7 Keyboard_Maximize Section [Keyboard_Maximize] is reserved as a special section for the keyboard definition. This software keyboard contains only one key, to which the VK_KB_SWITCHVIEW function should be assigned. All the parameters listed in “General Options” on page 92 can be used for the definition of this software keyboard. Example of a Maximize Keyboard definition: [Keyboard_Maximize] StdKeySize=40,40 Font=Tahoma,22,B Pattern=W ExcludeChain=1 BorderSize=0,0 Position=12 ;MaxiMode=0 [Keys] $BMP_Keyboard|VK_KB_SWITCHVIEW 6.3.7.1 MaxiMode And ExcludeChain Options The options MaxiMode and ExcludeChain were introduced specially for this software keyboard. They allow specific configurations to be made. MaxiMode=1 This is a special parameter valid only for Keyboard_Maximize. 100 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications MaxiMode And ExcludeChain Options 1 = AutoHide (default). If any software keyboard is visible on the screen, then Keyboard_Maximize is automatically made invisible. If there is no longer any (normal) software keyboard visible on the screen, then Keyboard_Maximize reappears automatically. 0 = Always visible. Keyboard_Maximize is always visible on the screen, irrespective of the other software keyboards. ExcludeChain=0 If you set this parameter to 1, the associated software keyboard is excluded from general commands; the software keyboard remains unaffected by this. This applies, for example, to the successive switching through of the keyboards with VK_KB_SWITCHNEXT. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 101 7 SERIAL PORTS 7.1 Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2 COM1 Options . . . . . . . . 7.1.3 COM1 As A Power Supply . . 7.1.4 Serial Port Printers . . . . . . 7.1.5 Serial Port Bar Code Scanners 7.1.6 Tips & Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 .105 .105 .105 .105 .105 .106 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 103 Chapter 7: Serial Ports Serial Ports 7.1 Serial Ports By default the 8580/8590 is equipped with 4 serial ports. COM1 and COM2 are accessible from the outside. COM3 and COM4 are used internally for communication with the environment controller and the touch controller. 7.1.1 Resources Resources for the serial ports are pre-defined in the system architecture and automatically managed by the BIOS. The resources for COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4 can be defined via the BIOS. The standard resources for serial ports are: COM1 Address 0x3F8 - 0x3FF (hexadecimal), Interrupt IRQ4 COM2 Address 0x2F8 - 0x2FF (hexadecimal), Interrupt IRQ3 COM3 Address 0x3E8 - 0x3EF (hexadecimal), Interrupt IRQ10 COM4 Address 0x2E8 - 0x2EF (hexadecimal), Interrupt IRQ11 7.1.2 COM1 Options The following section describes what needs to be observed when using the COM1 port to supply power to external equipment. The resources required for the COM1 controller module are automatically reserved by the BIOS. 7.1.3 COM1 As A Power Supply The COM1 port can optionally supply externally connected equipment with +12 V or +5 V of power. The voltages are protected by internal fuses which limit the total consumed current to 1.1 A at 5 V (including keyboard and mouse). The current consumption at 12 V is also limited to 1.1 A by a reversible fuse. Depending on the specific system configuration, the maximum current consumption at +12 V may be significantly lower. 7.1.4 Serial Port Printers Printers with a serial port can be connected to the 8580/8590. 7.1.5 Serial Port Bar Code Scanners To activate the integrated scanner software wedge under Windows XP Embedded: 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 105 Chapter 7: Serial Ports Tips & Tricks 1. Open the Start menu and navigate to Settings>Control Panel>Accessibility. 2. Choose the General tab. 3. Choose Support accessibility options. 4. Click Settings. 5. Configure the desired COM port and BAUD rate. 6. Confirm the change with OK. 7. Click OK again for the changes to take effect. Important: Keep in mind that you must configure the scanner correctly to RS-232 and the above set BAUD rate, following the scanner manufacturer's guidelines. Otherwise the software wedge will not function properly. 7.1.6 Tips & Tricks Note that according to the EIA-232-E specification, the maximum cable length is 15 m at 19,200 bps. Malfunctions in the RS-232 connections are frequently caused by ground loops. If both end devices establish a ground connection via RS-232 but do not share the same ground potential in their power supply circuits, then compensation currents may result. This is particularly noticeable with long cables. These compensation currents, which are also present at the ground point of the RS-232 connection, may significantly degrade signal quality and effectively stop the data flow. In challenging environments, electrically-isolated connections (via external converters) are strongly recommended. 106 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 8 INTERNAL DEVICES 8.1 Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.1 Installing Chipset Drivers Under Windows XP . . . . . . 8.2 VGA Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2.1 VGA Driver Installation Under Windows XP . . . . . . . 8.3 Network Adaptor (10/100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.1 Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP . . . . . 8.4 Onboard Sound Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4.1 Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers–Windows XP . 8.5 Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1 Touch (Serial) For Windows XP & XP Embedded. . . . . 8.5.1.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.2 Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded. . . . . . 8.5.2.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.2.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.3 Resistance Of The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 Automatic Switch-Off And Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.1 Program Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.2 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.3 General Notes About Automatic Shutdown Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 .109 .110 .110 . 111 .112 .113 .113 .115 .115 .115 .116 .117 .117 .117 .118 .119 .120 .121 .123 .123 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 107 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Chipset 8.1 Chipset The 8580/8590 computer is equipped with a chipset which controls the communication between all function modules. The chipset converts the signals it receives from the CPU into memory access, hard drive access and other similar actions. Likewise, it transmits requests from peripheral devices to the CPU. Input devices such as the mouse or keyboard also communicate with the system via this chipset. Resources The chipset does not require any resources for its core functions - unlike the internal peripheral units, which are also described in this manual. 8.1.1 Installing Chipset Drivers Under Windows XP Important: Install the chipset drivers before all other drivers, otherwise the system will not function properly! The chipset drivers to be used can by default be found on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/chipset/ . In addition, you will find the drivers on the included driver CD. Proceed as follows to install the chipset driver: 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 109 Chapter 8: Internal Devices VGA Adaptor 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap on Next. In the following window, tap on Yes. Tap on Next again. Restart your computer. 8.2 VGA Adaptor The 8580/8590 is equipped with a VGA-compatible adaptor. This adaptor controls the integrated display. The VGA adaptor generates all the control signals required for the integrated displays. Resources The VGA adaptor is a Plug and Play component for the PCI bus. All resource allocation and management is therefore performed by the BIOS. 8.2.1 VGA Driver Installation Under Windows XP The graphic card driver to be used can be found by default on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/vga/ . In addition, you will find the drivers on the included driver CD. Proceed as follows to install the VGA driver: 110 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Network Adaptor (10/100) 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. Tap on Next. 3. In the following window, tap on Yes. 4. Restart your computer. 8.3 Network Adaptor (10/100) The 8580/8590 is equipped with a 10/100 Mbit network adaptor. This adaptor is available on the back of the device and features an RJ45 port. The network controller undertakes the entire task of connecting the hardware to the network. The RJ45 connection port features two integrated status LEDs. They display the following messages: Left LED (green) Right LED (orange) LED off: not connected, no activity LED off: 10 Mbit network LED on: connected, no activity LED on: 100 Mbit network LED flashes: connected, activity RJ45 Network Port 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 111 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP Resources The network adaptor is a true Plug and Play component. All resource allocation and management is therefore performed by the BIOS. 8.3.1 Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP The network drivers to be used can be found by default on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/Lan/ . In addition, you will find the drivers on the included driver CD. Proceed as follows to install the network drivers: 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. Choose the menu option I accept the terms in the license agreement, and tap on Next. 112 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Onboard Sound Adaptor 3. In the following window, tap on Next. 4. Tap on Install Drivers. 5. After the installation, tap on Exit. 6. Restart your computer. 8.4 Onboard Sound Adaptor The 8580/8590 is equipped with an onboard sound adaptor. Normally this adaptor is not directed to the outside. Resources The onboard sound adaptor is a true Plug and Play component. All resource allocation and management is therefore performed by the BIOS. 8.4.1 Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers–Windows XP The sound card drivers to be used can be found by default on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/Sound/ . In addition, you will find the drivers on the included driver CD. Proceed as follows to install the onboard sound adaptor drivers: 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 113 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers–Windows XP 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. Tap on Next. 3. In the following window, tap Continue Anyway. 4. Restart your computer. 114 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Touchscreen 8.5 Touchscreen An optional resistive touchscreen is available for the 8580/8590. The touchscreen can be operated with or without a keyboard and is compatible with a mouse. Important: Note: If the touch controller is configured as PS/2 touch (via jumpers) a mouse cannot be connected to the external PS/2 mouse. Of course it is always possible to use a serial or a USB mouse at the same time as the touchscreen. Explanation Of Functions A touchscreen controller for resistive touchscreens is integrated into the motherboard to analyze the sensor line state changes caused by touching. The touchscreen controller calculates and formats this data and then sends it to the touchscreen software driver via the COM4 port or optionally the mouse-PS/2 port (interrupt-controlled). The driver converts the data into pointer commands. The analog touchscreen controller used for analysis provides a resolution of 4096 x 4096 pixels (12-bit horizontal and vertical). 4-wire touchscreens (10.4" front panel) and also 8-wire touchscreens (12.1" front panel) are supported. Resources By default the resources for the touchscreen controller are the same as for the COM4 port. If the appropriate configuration exists, these may also be the same as for the PS/2 mouse. With the exception of ensuring that the jumpers are set correctly J6 (open = Touch active) and J13 (closed=PS/2, open=COM4), no further configuration is required. 8.5.1 Touch (Serial) For Windows XP & XP Embedded 8.5.1.1 Installation The touch drivers to be used can, by default, be found on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/atouch/ . In addition you will find the drivers on the included driver CD. 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. In the Welcome dialog, tap Next. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 115 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Calibration 3. In the Software License Agreement window, choose I accept all of the terms of the above License Agreement, and then tap Next. 4. In the Select Controller dialog, choose serial (RS/232) and tap Next. 5. In the Serial Configuration dialog, choose COM4 and 9600 Baud and tap Next. 6. Deselect the option on the Configuration Complete dialog and close by tapping Finish. 7. Two Files Needed windows will appear querying the path to the tsufiltr.sys file. 8. Select Browse to navigate to the installation folder indicated above, then choose the Serial folder and tap OK. 9. Confirm the final message Setup is now complete by tapping OK. The computer does not need to be restarted. 8.5.1.2 Calibration The touchscreen must be calibrated so that it functions correctly. 1. Start the touch configuration tool under Start/Programs/Hampshire TSHARC Control Panel. 2. Choose the Calibration tab and tap the Touch field. 3. Once calibration is complete, finish by tapping Accept. 4. Choose the Click Settings tab and choose Enable right click emulation. Enter the following values: Right-Click Area + Double-Click Area each to 13; Right-Click Delay + Double-Click Delay each to the third line. 5. Exit the tool with OK. 116 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded 8.5.2 Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded 8.5.2.1 Installation The touch drivers to be used can, by default, be found on the Compact Flash or hard drive under Util/atouch/ . In addition, you will find our drivers on the included driver CD. 1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe. 2. On the Welcome dialog tap Next. 3. In the Software License Agreement window, choose I accept all of the terms of the above License Agreement and then tap Next. 4. On the Select Controller dialog choose PS/2 and tap Next. 5. Deselect the option in the Configuration Complete dialog and end by tapping Finish. 6. In the following window, confirm the dialog by tapping OK. 7. Restart your computer. 8.5.2.2 Calibration The touch must be calibrated so that it functions correctly. 1. Start the touch configuration tool under Start/Programs/Hampshire TSHARC Control Panel. 2. Choose the Calibration tab and tap the Touch field. 3. Once calibration is complete, finish by tapping Accept. 4. Choose the Click Settings tab and choose Enable right click emulation. Enter the following values: Right-Click Area + Double-Click Area each to 13; Right-Click Delay + Double-Click Delay each to the third line. 5. Exit the tool with OK. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 117 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Resistance Of The Touchscreen 8.5.3 Resistance Of The Touchscreen Resistance to chemical substances The transparent coating of the 8580/8590 touchscreen surface is resistant to most chemical substances that are normally used at home or in the industrial sector. As the majority of chemicals react more intensely at higher temperatures, the screen has been designed for normal room temperatures as well as extreme operating temperatures. Important: The data listed here applies exclusively to Psion Teklogix's resistive touchscreens. Household Chemicals Visible Effect at 29°C, 90% Visible Effect at 50°C, dry Reaction time:24 hours Relative Humidity (RH) Coffee none none Ketchup none none Cleaning agents (liquid) none none Milk none none Mustard none slight yellow stain Strong Tea none none Vinegar none none Solvents/Industrial Chemicals 118 Visible Effect at 29°C, 90% Relative Humidity (RH) Visible Effect at 50°C, dry Acetic acid none none Acetone/MEK, 50/50 none none Brake fluid none none Butyl acetate none none Cellosolve none none Ethanol/isopropanol, 50/50 none none Gasoline none none Concentrated sulfuric acid none none Petrol-based oil none none 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Automatic Switch-Off And Heating Mineral oil none none 40% sodium hydroxide none slight corrosion 111 trichlorethane none none Turpentine none none Vm & P Naphtha none none Pencil Hardness Test ASTM D 3363.74 The resistive 8580/8590 touchscreens have a hardness > 4H. Test scale (from softest to hardest): 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H Adhesion Test scale: 0B=100% delamination, 5B=no delamination 8.6 Automatic Switch-Off And Heating 8580/8590 models with DC voltage can optionally be equipped with either an automatic shutdown module or an automatic shutdown and heating module. If the heating option is implemented, the 8580/8590 can be operated at temperatures ranging from maximum -30 C to +50 C. Modes Of Operation If wired up accordingly, the 8580/8590 conveniently switches off together with the vehicle's ignition. As disconnecting the power supply during operation can lead to data loss, the operating system needs to be shut down normally using the appropriate hardware and software installed on the system when the ignition is switched off. The 8580/8590 is connected to the vehicle with three supply cables. DC+ and DCare directly connected to the power supply of the vehicle, the connection is of course run through fuses (refer to “DC Power Pack” on page 44). Therefore make sure that the cables are connected directly to the battery and not to high-interference supply lines (for example, motor supply) or to supply lines already used by other consumers. The supply voltage connected is then linked to the 8580/8590 ignition input via a switch, for example, the key switch of the ignition (also with a fuse, see “Power Supply Fuses” on page 115). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 119 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Automatic Shutdown Process Heating is required if you want to operate the 8580/8590 at ambient temperatures below 0 C. In the following two sections, the main functions of the automatic heating and shutdown modules are described. For detailed information on the automatic shutdown and heating modules - complete with pre-defined thresholds - refer to the program flowchart diagrams (part 1 and 2) below. Resources The automatic switch-off/heating module requires the COM3 port for configuration. In normal use the LPT1 port is used for communication. 8.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Process When the ignition is switched on, the 8580/8590 is supplied with power and begins checking its internal temperature and automatic shutdown function. Once the ambient conditions have been verified as acceptable, the 8580/8590 starts the operating system just like normal. During the first three minutes of the start-up phase, none of the ambient conditions, such as the internal temperature or the Ignition input status, are checked. This allows the operating system and the operating software for the automatic shutdown module to fully load without interruption. Following this three-minute period, the internal temperature of the unit and the status of the Ignition input are checked continuously. If the inner temperature of the 8580/8590 reaches a critical range, the operating system is shut down normally and the computer remains switched off until the temperature is back in the permitted range. If the Ignition input is switched to earth potential or a potential-free source during normal operation, the unit switches to shutdown delay time. In this state, the device continues to operate normally until the delay time (for example, 15 minutes) has elapsed. • If the ignition is triggered again during this time, the 8580/8590 resumes normal operation. • If, however, the delay time elapses, the operating system is shut down normally by the 8580/8590 operating software and the unit is automatically switched off (for example, after three minutes, or after a signal from the operating software). 120 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Program Flowchart 8.6.1.1 Program Flowchart Figure 8.1 Automatic Shutdown Program Flowchart – Part 1 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 121 Chapter 8: Internal Devices Program Flowchart Figure 8.2 Automatic Shutdown Program Flowchart – Part 2 122 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Chapter 8: Internal Devices Drivers 8.6.2 Drivers DLoGPwrw.sys driver V1.0 for Windows XP Standard setting: I/O port 0x379, length 2 Bytes The 8580/8590 and the automatic shutdown module communicate via the motherboard control port, which consists of the two I/O ports described above. 8.6.3 General Notes About Automatic Shutdown Software The Config program must be installed for the automatic shutdown module to function correctly. If the Config has not been started, the 8580/8590 will carry out a hard shutdown once the delay time and shutdown time set by the hardware has elapsed. In this case, the operating system is not shut down normally before the power is switched off. The current application is unable to save its data, and the file system becomes increasingly unstable and inconsistent. If the Config has been started, the program can recognize when the operating system needs to be shut down. Firstly, the Windows message “WM_QUERYENDSESSION” is sent to all running applications to inform them of the impending shutdown. Now every application has to respond within the time that is set in the registry. If a response is not sent in the specified time, the application is forced to quit. If there are any open programs with unsaved changes, it may not be possible to automatically quit them (for example, an unsaved document in WORDPAD.EXE, a program supplied with Windows). In this case WORDPAD.EXE responds to the Windows message “WM_QUERYENDSESSION” with a user query to confirm if the current file is to be saved. Applications that can be quit with the key combination [ALT] and [F4] (that is, without a final user query) generally send the required response to the “WM_QUERYENDSESSION” message and are not shutdown “hard”. To ensure that vital data is always saved correctly, applications need to be able to properly respond to the “WM_QUERYENDSESSION” message, that is, without user queries and within the set time period. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 123 MAINTENANCE 9 9.1 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 9.1.1 Cleaning The Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 9.1.2 Cleaning The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 125 Chapter 9: Maintenance Maintenance 9.1 Maintenance Follow the guidelines below when cleaning your 8580/8590. 9.1.1 Cleaning The Housing • • • Use a damp cloth to clean the housing of the 8580/8590. Do not use compressed air, a high-pressure cleaner or vacuum cleaner, as this can damage the surface. Do not use a high-pressure cleaner; this poses the additional risk of water entering the device and damaging the electronics or display. 9.1.2 Cleaning The Touchscreen The touchscreen surface should always be kept clean of dirt, dust, fingerprints etc. to ensure full display visibility. • Use a damp, non-abrasive cloth with any commercially-available window cleaner that does not contain ammonia. Apply the window cleaner to the cloth – do not spray it directly onto the touchscreen surface. • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as these may scratch the surface and lead to a deterioration in image quality. • Do not use sulfurous agents. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 127 10 COMMON MISTAKES & HELPFUL TIPS 10.1 Common Mistakes In Usage. . . . . . 10.1.1 Powering Up/Down . . . . . . . 10.1.2 Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.4 Mobile Application On Vehicles 10.1.5 Using The Touchscreen . . . . . 10.1.6 Use/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 .131 .131 .131 .132 .132 .132 .132 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 129 Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips Common Mistakes In Usage 10.1 Common Mistakes In Usage The items listed in this section provide some helpful tips to point you in the right direction if you run into problems. 10.1.1 Powering Up/Down • • Please note that the function of the 8580/8590 power switch varies depending on how the device is configured (depending on the power supply and integrated automatic shutdown). Only disconnect the computer from the power supply after the computer has been properly shut down and switched off. Otherwise file errors may occur on the storage device (in operating systems that have no activated write protection filter). 10.1.2 Cable Cover • The supplied cable cover for the external ports must be installed prior to using the 8580/8590. In order to comply with protection class IP65, please use the optionally available IP65 assembly kit from Psion Teklogix. 10.1.3 Installation • • • • • • • • Only use mounting brackets and screws recommended by Psion Teklogix. Ensure that ball-and-socket bases and fastening arms are securely attached. Follow the instructions carefully when attaching all outgoing cables to the strain relief rail. The top cover hood of the wireless card is there to protect the card and should not be used as a handle when turning the terminal. All fastening brackets and mounting parts supplied by Psion Teklogix are only intended for use in the mounting of terminals and peripheral devices and may not be used for other purposes. However, changing conditions during installation may result in operating states where it may be necessary to optimize the mounting process. Carefully follow the Appendix D, “Mechanical Dynamic Loading”. When mounting peripheral devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions. This is particularly important when welding or drilling supporting parts. To avoid any accidents, make sure your field of vision is not restricted in any way when mounting peripheral devices. Observe all accident prevention regulations. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 131 Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips Mobile Application On Vehicles 10.1.4 Mobile Application On Vehicles • • • • • • • • Never connect a 12VDC device to a 24/48VDC vehicle! Never connect a 24/48VDC device to a 12VDC vehicle! Never connect a 12/24/48VDC device to vehicles with more than a 60VDC voltage. Ensure that supply lines are fused correctly. Lay the supply cable so that it will not get crushed or frayed. Read the labeling on the cable and connect the supply cable with the correct polarity. Observe the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for connecting additional loads, for instance, in conjunction with an emergency shut-off switch. Connect the supply cable to a suitable place. Ensure that the connecting cable has an adequate cross section and ampacity at the connection point. 10.1.5 Using The Touchscreen • • Please do not use sharp or abrasive objects on the 8580/8590 touchscreen. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the front of the device. The best results are obtained using a damp, non-abrasive cloth with any commercially-available window cleaner that does not contain ammonia. Apply the window cleaner to the cloth instead of spraying it directly onto the touchscreen surface. Do not use sulfurous agents. 10.1.6 Use/Storage Please observe the 8580/8590 maximum operating and storage temperatures. Make sure you know which type of device is being used: • With or without heating module • Which type of display is used The temperature ranges mainly depend on these two components. 10.1.7 Disposal The Psion Teklogix general terms and conditions set out the obligations for disposal in accordance with official electronics regulations. 132 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual APPENDIX A SUPPORT SERVICES AND WORLDWIDE OFFICES Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its customers worldwide. These services include technical support and product repairs. A.1 Technical Support For technical support in North America: Call Toll free: +1 800 387 8898 Option 3 or Direct Dial: +1 905 813 9900 Ext. 1999 Option 3 For technical support in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), please contact the local office listed in the website below: http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport For technical support in Asia, contact the local office listed in the website below: http://www.psionteklogix.com Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via email through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com, and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page. Then click on the “Login” button or the “Register” button, depending on whether you have previously registered for Teknet. Once you have logged in, search for the “Support Request Form”. A.2 Product Repairs For repair service in North America: Call Toll free: +1 800 387 8898 Option 2 or Direct Dial: +1 905 813 9900 Ext. 1999 Option 2 For repair service in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), please contact the local office listed in the website below: http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport For repair service in Asia, contact the local office listed in the website below: http://www.psionteklogix.com 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual A-1 Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices Worldwide Offices A.3 Worldwide Offices COMPANY HEADQUARTERS Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Tel: Fax: Email: +1 905 813 9900 +1 905 812 6300 salescdn@psion.com CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Inc. 7170 West Credit Ave., Unit #1 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Tel: +1 800 387 8898 Option 2 - or Direct: + 1 905 813 9900 Ext. 1999 Option 2 Fax: + 1 905 812 6304 Web: www.psionteklogix.com NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Corp. 1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard Suite 500 Erlanger, Kentucky USA 41018 Tel: Fax: Email: A-2 +1 859 371 6006 +1 859 371 6422 salesusa@psion.com 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices Worldwide Offices INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES (see also www.psionteklogix.com) Psion Teklogix S.A. La Duranne 135 Rue Rene Descartes BP 421000 13591 Aix-En-Provence Cedex 3; France Tel: Fax: E-mail: +33 4 42 90 88 09 +33 4 42 90 88 88 tekeuro@psion.com 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual A-3 B APPENDIX SYSTEM RESOURCES B.1 Part 1 The resources listed are reference values only. They may vary depending on the system configuration. These reference values are especially useful as a guide and for troubleshooting. Component DMA Interrupt Channel VGA controller IRQ 05 per PCI routing PCIe MiniCard slot IRQ 05 per PCI routing Network controller (Intel® ICH6M with PHY Intel® 82562) IRQ 05 per PCI routing - Onboard Audio IRQ 05 per PCI routing 1. IDE controller - Setup Default PCI/ISA Memory Range (Hex) I/O Range (Hex) FE28000 03B0 – 03DF PCI/ISA PnP EE000000-EE0000FF C000-C0FF - PCI/ISA PnP - - IRQ 05 per PCI routing - PCI/ISA PnP - 01F0 - 01F7 03F6 - 03F7 C400 - C407 Numeric coprocessor IRQ13 - PCI/ISA PnP - 00F0-00FF PS/2 Analog Touch (optional) IRQ12 - PCI/ISA PnP - 0060-0060 USB controller IRQ 05,05,15 - PCI/ISA PnP - C800-C81F CMOS/real time clock IRQ 08 - - - 0070-0071 PCI/ISA PnP 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual B-1 Appendix B: System Resources Part 1 Component B-2 DMA Interrupt Channel Setup Default Memory Range (Hex) I/O Range (Hex) LPT1 (only available internally) IRQ07 - PCI/ISA PnP - 0378-037F 0778-077A Floppy disk drive (only available internally) IRQ 06 2 (8 bit) PCI/ISA PnP - 03F2-03F5 SCI IRQ ACPI bus IRQ 09 - PCI/ISA PnP - COM4 (Analog Touch) IRQ 11 - legacy ISA - 02E8-02EF COM3 IRQ 10 - legacy ISA - 03E8-03EF COM2 IRQ 03 - legacy ISA - 02F8-02FF COM1 IRQ 04 - legacy ISA - 03F8-03FF SMBus controller IRQ 05 per PCI routing PCI/ISA PnP Not used 0400 Interrupt controller IRQ 02 - - - 0020-0021 00A0-00A1 Keyboard IRQ 01 - - - 0060-0060 0064-0064 System timer IRQ 00 - - - 0040-0043 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix B: System Resources Part 2 B.2 Part 2 List of abbreviations: TOM = Top of memory = max. DRAM installed. Component Graphic controller DMA Interrupt Channel Setup Default I/O Range (Hex) 0000C000-0000D400 000A0000-000AFFFF 000B0000- 000BFFFF 000C0000-000CDFFF E0000000-E7FFFFFF EC000000-EC00FFFF ED000000-ED07FFFF 03B0-03BB 03C0-03DF - - DMA controller - 4 (16 bit) - - 0000-000F 0080-0090 0094-009F 00C0-00DF I/O read for ISA PnP - - - - 0A00-0A0F - - 0CF8 - 0CFF 4000 - 407F 4080 - 40FF 5000 - 500F 6000 - 607F - E0000 - FFFFF CC000 - DFFFF A0000 - CBFFF 9FC00 - 9FFFF (TOM-192kB) - TOM (TOM-8MB-192kB) (TOM-192kB) 1024kB - (TOM-8MB192kB) E0000000-EFFFFFFF FED1C000-FED1FFFF 04D0 - 04D1 0CF8 - 0CFF 0072 - 0075 0480 - 04BF 0800 - 087F 002E - 002F 0000 - 00FF 0100 - 010F PCI bus Motherboard resources - - - - - Memory Range (Hex) Memory refresh - 0 (8 bit) - - - System speaker - - - - 0061-0061 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual B-3 APPENDIX C PINOUTS The following chapter lists the pin numbers and the appropriate signals. The abbreviations used are: n.c. = not connected C.1 External Connectors C.1.1 Keyboard And Mouse Version: Mini-DIN (PS2), 6-pin, motherboard reference P12. Keyboard only or keyboard and mouse connected via a Y cable. Pin Signal 1 KBDATA 2 MSDATA 3 GND 4 +5v fused 5 KBCLOCK 6 MSCLOCK C.1.2 USB Version: 8-pin, motherboard reference P13. Pin Signal 1 +5V fused 2 USB0 - 3 USB0 + 4 GND 5 +5V fused 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual C-1 Appendix C: Pinouts Serial Port COM1 Pin Signal 6 USB1 - 7 USB1 + 8 GND C.1.3 Serial Port COM1 Version: D-SUB-D, 9-pin, MALE, motherboard reference P15. Pin Signal 1 +5V fused 2 USB0 - 3 USB0 + 4 GND 5 +5V fused 6 USB1 - 7 USB1 + 8 GND C.1.4 Serial Port COM2 Version: D-SUB-D, 9-pin, MALE, via adaptor cable to motherboard reference P16 RS232 Version (standard) Pin C-2 Signal Name 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 2 RxD Receive Data 3 TxD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Signal Ground 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix C: Pinouts Network Connector Pin Signal Name 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicate C.1.5 Network Connector Version: RJ-45, 8-pin, motherboard reference P14. Pin Signal Name 1 TxP Transmit + 2 TxN Transmit - 3 RxP Receive + 4 CTTD Transmit Centre Termination 5 CTRD Receive Centre Termination 6 RxN Receive - 7 n.c. 8 TERM Termination 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual C-3 APPENDIX D MECHANICAL DYNAMIC LOADING D.1 Introduction The mechanical environmental conditions of the 8580/8590 can vary greatly in terms of vibrations, collisions and shocks. The matter is made more difficult by the fact that the random values for acceleration and their frequencies for a given location are often unknown. It is therefore useful to divide the values into three operation classes 5M3, 5M2 and 5M1 on the basis of standards, previous measurements and experience. The following standards offer a practical means of reference: • DIN EN 60721-3-5: 1998 classification of environmental conditions, part 3, section 5: Use on and in ground vehicles. • Military standard MIL-STD 810F: 2000. (5)M3 Mobile Use Operational environments with high energy vibrations and high energy shocks as well as rough handling/transport compliant with: • Operation class 5M3 according to DIN EN 60721-3-5 or equivalent. • Category US Highway Truck according to MIL-STD 810F. • Examples: Vehicles without shock absorption: Fork lifts, unbalanced machines: Combustion engine of a construction machine. (5)M2 Restricted Mobile Application Operational environments with low energy vibrations and high energy shocks as well as careful handling/transport compliant with: • Operation class 5M2 according to DIN EN 60721-3-5 or equivalent. • Category US Highway Truck according to MIL-STD 810F. • Examples: Vehicles with shock absorption: Driver's cab in a tractor, standing machines: Machine tools. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual D-1 Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Units Without Vibration Insulation (tuned to high frequency) (5)M1 Stationary Use Operational environments with low energy vibrations and medium energy shocks as well as very careful handling/transport compliant with: • Operation class 5M1 according to DIN EN 60721-3-5. • Examples: Vehicles with very good shock absorption: Car dashboard, immobile mounting surfaces: Desk or wall. D.2 Units Without Vibration Insulation (tuned to high frequency) Selection criteria: Stationary, partly mobile or fully mobile applications for which components offering insulation against vibrations cannot be used or are not required. Important: The 8580/8590 system can vibrate and should therefore be installed using the bracket as rigidly as possible. With their variable mountings, the 8580/8590 units form a spring-mass system that can result in excitation by one or more random vibrations or shocks from its surroundings. This system reacts with natural oscillations, the amplitudes of which can be up to 20 times greater than the excitation amplitudes (resonance effects). The goal is therefore to remove resonance points of this kind or at least to tune the system to such a high frequency that they fall within the range of low excitation amplitudes. For an initial assessment, you can test the device by hand. Bring the system to excitation by gently hitting it with your hand. If the 8580/8590 starts to visibly oscillate and if the vibrations take a long time to die away, it is probable that the natural frequency is too low. In this case, we recommend reinforcing the fixing points to the maximum bending moments (through the use of rigid sections, for example). Practically speaking, natural frequencies above 100 Hz are sufficient. However, those below 50 Hz are likely to lead to damaging amplitudes during resonance which may result in fatigue fractures along the outer mounting parts or on the internal electronic components or even a loosening of the connections. D-2 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Passive Vibration Insulation (tuned to low frequency) D.3 Passive Vibration Insulation (tuned to low frequency) Selection criteria: Mobile use Note: The system can be tuned to a low frequency by installing a flexible bearing. For example, you can attach the mounting bracket to elastomer springs or rubber buffers. The ideal total spring constant should be dimensioned in such a way so that the natural frequency of the system falls below the lowest excitation frequency. All excitations with a frequency greater than 1.4 times the natural frequency would then be dampened by a counter-phase effect. This is practically impossible, if you consider that excitation accelerations within the range of around 10 Hz to 200 Hz or more may occur. Furthermore, the springs of the 8580/8590 would strongly deflect while static or visibly swivel while resonating (blurred display). Based on our experience, we have found that the natural frequencies of unsprung ground vehicles lie between 15 Hz and 25 Hz. Although the elastic bearing does create an interfering resonance, it can suppress high excitation frequencies to various degrees of success. D.4 Dimensioning Example 8580 Example for dimensioning an elastic bearing with mounting bracket for mobile application. The 8580 is screwed into a mobile position with a mounting bracket. Elastomer springs should be installed between the back of the mounting bracket and the assembly surface in the vehicle so that the depth can be adjusted. The point of resonance for the spatial axis with the greatest deflection should be 20Hz. • Which elastomer springs are suitable? • Which insulating effects can be expected for different excitation frequencies? 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual D-3 Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Dimensioning Example 8580 Mounting example for table-top attachment with elastomer springs: • 8580 with mobile mounting bracket, adjustable to 15 degrees • 3 elastomer springs • Diameter 30 to 40 mm, 20 to 30 mm high • Natural rubber • Total vibrating weight of 8580: approx. 5 kg D-4 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Approximate Solution For Elastomer Spring Selection D.4.1 Approximate Solution For Elastomer Spring Selection Since ω² = c / m, we obtain the following relationship: c≅ 4π ² 2 2 ⋅ m ⋅ fe ≈ 0,039 ⋅ m ⋅ fe = 78 N / mm 1000 Where: m fe c = oscillatory mass = natural frequency = spring constant in N/mm = 5 kg = 20 Hz This model applies to the oscillatory mass at the device's center of gravity. This lies around 120 mm above the mounting surface of the group of springs and also displaced from it. To determine the spring constant for an individual elastomer spring, the leverages and arrangement of the springs (here in a triangle) must also be considered. Furthermore, each of the 4 elastomer springs connected in parallel must deliver one third of the total spring constant, i.e., 78 N/mm / 3 = 26 N/mm. To simplify matters, of the 6 possible degrees of freedom we will only consider those with the greatest deflection in the case of the 8580. In other words: We observe the display as it oscillates towards or away from us (a combination of rotational and longitudinal oscillation). Comparative measurements for precisely the arrangement displayed in Table-top attachment with elastomer springs diagram on the previous page: Attachment (construction of the mounting bracket, quantity and position of the elastomer springs) show that the individual spring must be stiffer by a factor of 25 for the mathematical model stated above to be applied. Important: Factors for other mountings with elastomer springs must be calculated through testing! As a result, this model gives a value of 26 N/mm x 22.5 = 585 N/mm for the required single spring constant. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual D-5 Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Further Possible Steps For Optimization The next step is to look through the manufacturer's datasheets (such as those from gmt-gmbh.de or simrit.de) to find the right types of elastomer springs and rubber buffers. Here we have decided to use springs with an M8 thread and cylindrical body made of natural rubber (NR). Based on the datasheet for a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 20 mm, for example, we arrived at the pressure load: Compressive force 539 N / Displacement 1 mm = 539 N/mm for a Shore hardness A 70. This value lies below the default value. What is the natural frequency? The following formula can be used to calculate the natural frequency: fe ≈ 5,03 ⋅ c = 19.1Hz m Where: fe = natural frequency in Hz c = total spring constant m = oscillatory mass = 539 N/mm (calculated from datasheet values) * 3 (springs) / 22.5 (factor) = 71.9 N/mm = 5 kg This theoretical value of 19.1 Hz lies in the range of 20 Hz to 5 Hz as measured in practice. The calculations depicted above are only approximations, which is why we recommend a final field test with the selected elastomer springs. D.4.2 Further Possible Steps For Optimization • D-6 If it turns out that the 8580/8590 resonance deflections could be greater, the natural frequency can be reduced. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Determining Insulating Effects In our selected example, softer elastomer springs with the same construction could be used. In that case, it would still be possible that a Shore hardness of A55 activates approx. 13 Hz. • However, if the resonance deflections are too high (10 mm and more), the natural frequency should be increased. For example, using 3 elastomer springs with a diameter of 40 instead of 30 mm or using 4 instead of 3 springs. The number, form, material type and arrangement of the elastomer springs can be used to control the natural frequency. As a rule, constructions with vulcanized fittings are used. Important: Static tensile loads on the elastomer springs should be avoided, as the elastomer can tear easily. A 8580/8590 should therefore never be suspended from elastomer springs. D.4.3 Determining Insulating Effects A transmission function can be used to reach an exact calculation. However, we will not detail this function here. The following equation is based on this transmission function (very small damping factors of approx. 0.05) and is good for making estimates: 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual D-7 Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Determining Insulating Effects Excitation Frequency Natural Frequency Degree Of Insulation 10Hz 20Hz 0.5 -33% Warning! Amplification 20Hz 20Hz 1 Warning!Resonance, approx. – 500% and greater! High amplification! Approx. 28Hz 20Hz 2 0, no insulation 40Hz 20Hz 2 66% 60Hz 20Hz 3 88% 80Hz 20Hz 4 93% Based on this table, we can clearly expect very good insulation for excitation frequencies that are twice as high as the system's natural frequency. Consequently, the amplitude of the reaction accelerations of the 8580/8590 still only reaches 66% of the amplitude of the excitation accelerations, which actually have an effect twice that of the natural frequency. The table also demonstrates the costs of achieving this, namely that all excitation frequencies below the natural frequency are amplified - to a maximum when resonance occurs. Implication For Designing Computer Mounts: • If high energy excitation frequencies mainly occur in the region of the natural frequency of the 8580/8590 with its mounting, which can be found, for example, in a vehicle chassis tuned to a low frequency. In this case a spring mounting of the 8580/8590 should be avoided. • However, if high energy excitation frequencies mainly occur above the natural frequency, it is recommended that you use passive vibration insulation for the computer. This applies to unsprung fork lifts with solid rubber tires or for unbalanced machines with relatively constant and correspondingly high operating speed. Random samples of fork lift rotors were taken and the field excitations measured: D-8 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading Determining Natural Frequencies Track: Warehouses with loading thresholds, potholes and pallet splinters. Amplitude of the excitation accelerations: Mean value ±1g to ±2g for all three spatial axes with peak values ±5g approximately twice each minute and ±8g to ±13g occasionally. Excitation frequencies: 5Hz to 200Hz These values can be assigned to operation class 5M3. Important: The basic 8580/8590 is designed for operation class 5M3. Depending on the equipment (e.g. 24-key keyboard) and mounting types (e.g. with elastomer springs), the operation class can be reduced to 5M2 or 5M1. If you have any questions regarding the permissible operation class, please contact the Psion Teklogix technical service department. D.5 Determining Natural Frequencies There are several ways of determining a system's natural frequencies: • Take field measurements with acceleration sensors and frequency analyses (very time-consuming, but produces accurate results for all spatial axes) • Calculating the known static spring deflection using the following quantity equation (minimal measurement work, very good approximation) fe ≈ 15,8 xSt Where: fe xst Note: = natural frequency in Hz = static spring deflection in mm = deflection of the center of gravity in the direction of the gravitational force (for example using a mechanical timer) Further technical information can be found in the product documents provided by the elastomer spring manufacturers. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual D-9 APPENDIX E BIOS E.1 BIOS Setup Description The following section describes the BIOS setup program. The BIOS setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the module. Only experienced users should change the default BIOS settings. E.2 Entering The BIOS Setup Program The BIOS setup program can be accessed by pressing the [DEL] key during POST. E.3 Setup Menu And Navigation The BIOS setup screen is composed of the menu bar and two main frames. The menu bar is shown below. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured in the selected menu. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Only the blue options can be configured. When an option is selected, it is highlighted in white. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for text messages. These text messages explain the options and the possible impacts when changing the selected option in the left frame. The setup program uses a key-based navigation system. Most of the keys can be used at any time while in setup. The table below explains the supported keys: Key Description Left/Right Select a setup menu (e.g., Main, Boot, Exit). Up/Down Select a setup item or sub-menu. + - Plus/Minus Change the field value of a particular setup item. Tab Select setup fields (e.g. in date and time). F1 Display general help screen. F2/F3 Change colours of setup screen. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-1 Appendix E: BIOS Main Setup Screen Key Description F7 Discard changes. F9 Load optimal default settings. F10 Save changes and exit setup. END This button can be pressed repeatedly immediately after power is initiated so that the manufacturer default settings can be loaded. This is helpful when a previous BIOS setting is no longer desired. ESC Discard changes and exit setup. ENTER Display options of a particular setup item or enter sub-menu. E.4 Main Setup Screen When you first enter the BIOS setup, you will enter the main setup screen. You can always return to the main setup screen by selecting the main tab. The main screen reports BIOS, processor, memory and board information and is for configuring the system date and time. E-2 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Main Setup Screen Feature Options Description System Time Hour:Minute:Second Specifies the current system time. Note: The time is in 24 hour format. System Date Day of week, month/day/year Specifies the current system date. Note: The date is in month/day/year format. BIOS ID No option Displays the BIOS ID. OEM Version No option Displays the production BIOS version. Processor No option Displays the processor type. System Memory No option Displays the total amount of system memory. Product Revision No option Displays the hardware revision of the board. Serial Number No option Displays the serial number of the board. BC Firmware Rev. No option Displays the revision of the CPU board controller. Boot Counter No option Displays the number of boot-ups. (Maximum of 16777215.) Running Time No option Displays the time the board is running (in hours max. 65535). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-3 Appendix E: BIOS Advanced Setup E.5 Advanced Setup • Select the Advanced tab from the setup menu to enter the advanced BIOS setup screen. E.5.1 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Feature E-4 Options Description ACPI Aware O/S No Yes Set this value to allow the system to utilize the Intel ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). Set to YES if your OS complies with the ACPI specification (e.g. Windows 2000, XP). ACPI 2.0 Features No Yes Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit fixed system description tables. ACPI APIC support Enabled Disabled Set to enable to include the APIC support table to ACPI. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS PCI Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.2 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Plug & Play O/S No Yes Specifies if manual configuration is desired. Set to NO for operating systems that do not meet the Plug & Play specification. In this case the BIOS configures all devices in the system. Select YES to let the operating system configure PnP devices that are not required for booting. PCI Latency Timer 32, 64, 96... 248 This option allows you to adjust the latency timer of all devices on the PCI bus. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes No Allow or restrict the BIOS from giving the VGA controller an IRQ resource. PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu Opens PCI IRQ resource exclusion sub-menu. PCI Interrupt Routing Sub-Menu Opens PCI interrupt routing sub-menu. PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu Feature IRQxx Options Available Reserved Description Allow or restrict the BIOS from giving IRQ resource to PCI/PNP. PCI Interrupt Routing Sub-Menu Feature PIRQ xx (devices) Options Auto 3, 4... 14, 15 Description Select fixed IRQ for PCI interrupt line or set to AUTO to let the BIOS and operating system route an IRQ. Note: Make sure that the selected IRQ is not assigned to legacy I/O. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-5 Appendix E: BIOS Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.3 Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Description Primary Video Device Internal VGA PCI/Int. VGA Select primary video adaptor to be used during boot up. Internal VGA Mode Select Disabled Enabled, 1MB Enabled, 8MB This option allows you to disable the internal VGA controller or enable it with 1MB or 8MB initial frame buffer size. Fixed mode DVMT mode Combo mode Select the DVMT mode to be used by the DVMT graphics driver. Fixed mode The amount of DVMT memory selected is always allocated by the DVMT graphics driver. DVMT mode: The DVMT driver only allocates as much memory as required for the current video mode but may allocate memory up to the limit specified in the following node. Combo mode: The DVMT graphics driver allocates at least 64MB but may allocate up to 128MB if required. DVMT = Dynamic Video Memory Technology. DVMT Mode Select E-6 Options 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description DVMT/FIXED Memory 64MB 128MB Amount of DRAM the DVMT graphics driver can or will allocate (depends on DVMT mode selected). Boot Display Device Auto CRT only SDVO only CRT + SDVO LFP only CRT + LFP Select the display device(s) used for boot up. LFP = Local Flat Panel (LVDS) Note: Auto feature only works with a DDC compatible CRT monitor. Local Flat Panel Type Auto VGA 1x18 (002h) VGA 1x18 (013h) SVGA 1x18 (004h) XGA 1x18 (006h) XGA 2x18 (007h) XGA 1x24 (008h) XGA 2x24 (012h) SXGA 2x24 (00Ah) UXGA 2x24 (00Ch) Customized EDID™ 1 Customized EDID™ 2 Customized EDID™ 3 Select a predefined LFP type or choose Auto to let the BIOS automatically detect and configure the attached LVDS panel. Auto detection is performed by reading an EDID data set via the video I²C bus. Note: Customized EDID™ utilizes an OEM defined EDID™ data set stored in the BIOS flash device. VGA = 640x480 SVGA = 800x600 XGA = 1024x768 SXGA = 1280x1024 Use the following settings for: VGA 1x18 (013h) for Hosiden HLD1045AE SVGA 1x18 (004h) for Optrex T-51944D104J-FW-A-AA,NEC NL8060BC31-28D and AUO G104SN03 V0 XGA 1x18 (006h) for NEC NL10276BC24-13 Local Flat Panel Scaling Centering, expand text, expand graphics, expand text & graphics Select whether and how to scale the actual video mode resolution to the local flat panel resolution. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-7 Appendix E: BIOS CPU Configuration E.5.4 CPU Configuration Feature Processor Info Block On Demand Clock Modulation Options Description No option Displays the processor manufacturer, brand, frequency, and cache sizes. Disable Allows a reduction of the performance of the processor by utilizing clock modulation. The value indicates the CLOCK ON to CLOCK OFF interval ratio. E.g. 75% results in a performance decrease of about 25%. Note: This option is only available for Celeron M CPUs. E.5.5 Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu Feature E-8 Options Description Memory Hole Disabled 15MB-16MB Enable or disable the memory hole between 15MB and 16MB. If enabled, accesses to this range are forwarded to the LPC/PCI bus. IOAPIC Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable ICH6M IOAPIC function. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ Disabled Enabled If set to disabled, IRQ9 is used for the SCI. If set to enabled, IRQ20 is used for the SCI. C4 On C3 Disabled Enabled If enabled, the CPU is put to C4 state, when the ACPI OS initiates a transition to C3, for additional power saving at “Desktop Idle Mode”. Active State Power Management Disabled Enabled Enable or disable PCI Express L0 and L1 link power states. PCI Express Port 1 Enabled Disabled 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS I/O Interface Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.6 I/O Interface Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Onboard Audio Controller Azalia AC97 Disabled Configure onboard audio controller for AC'97 or Azalia (Intel High Definition Audio) mode. Note: Azalia mode requires an external Azalia codec. Onboard Ethernet Controller Enabled Disabled Enable/Disable the ICH6M onboard Ethernet controller. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Specifies the I/O base address and IRQ of serial port 1/2. Parallel Port Address Disabled 378 278 3BC Specifies the I/O base address used by the parallel port. Serial Port 3/4 Configuration Disabled 3F8/IRQ11, 2F8/IRQ10, 3E8/IRQ11, 2E8/IRQ10, 3F8/IRQ10, 2F8/IRQ11, 3E8/IRQ10, 2E8/IRQ11 Specifies the I/O base address and IRQ of serial port 3/4. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-9 Appendix E: BIOS IDE Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.7 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description ATA/IDE Configuration Disabled Compatible Enhanced Configure the integrated parallel and serial ATA controllers. Disabled: Both controllers are disabled. Compatible: Both controllers operate in legacy or compatible mode. Enhanced: Both controllers operate in enhanced or native mode. Primary IDE Master Sub-Menu Reports type of connected IDE device. Primary IDE Slave Sub-Menu Reports type of connected IDE device. Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Enabled If enabled, protects the hard disk from being erased. Disabled allows the hard disk to be used normally. Read, write and erase functions can be performed to the disk. 0, 5, 10... 30, 35 Set this option to stop the BIOS from searching for IDE devices within the specified number of seconds. Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the settings to allow for faster boot times. Adjust this setting until a suitable timing can be found that will allow for all IDE disk drives that are attached to be detected. IDE Detect Time Out (s) Primary/Secondary IDE Master Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Device no option Displays the type of drive detected. The ‘grayed-out’ items below are the IDE disk drive parameters taken from the firmware of the IDE disk. Vendor no option Manufacturer of the device. Size no option Total size of the device. LBA Mode Supported Not supported Shows whether the device supports logical block addressing. E-10 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS IDE Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Number of sectors Block mode boosts IDE performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. PIO Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 IDE PIO mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. Async DMA No option This indicates the highest asynchronous DMA mode that is supported. Ultra DMA No option This indicates the highest synchronous DMA mode that is supported. S.M.A.R.T. No option Self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology protocol used by IDE drives of some manufacturers to predict drive failures. Type No Installed Auto CD/DVD ARMD Sets the type of device that the BIOS attempts to boot from after the POST has completed. Not Installed prevents the BIOS from searching for an IDE disk. Auto allows the BIOS to auto detect the IDE disk drive type. CD/DVD specifies that an IDE CD/DVD drive is attached. The BIOS will not attempt to search for other types of IDE disk drives. ARMD specifies an ATAPI removable media device. This includes, but is not limited to ZIP and LS-120. LBA/Large Mode Disabled Auto Set to AUTO to let the BIOS auto detect LBA mode control. Set to Disabled to prevent the BIOS from using LBA mode. Block Mode 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-11 Appendix E: BIOS USB Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Block (MultiSector Transfer) Disabled Auto Set to AUTO to let the BIOS auto detect device support for multisector transfer. The data transfer to and from the device will occur multiple (the number of sectors, see above) sectors at a time. Set to Disabled to prevent the BIOS from using block mode. The data transfer to and from the device will occur one sector at a time. PIO Mode Auto 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 Set to AUTO to let the BIOS auto detect the supported PIO mode. DMA Mode Auto SWDMA0, 1, 2 MWDMA0, 1, 2 UDMA0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Set to AUTO to let the BIOS auto detect the supported DMA mode. SWDMA = Single Word DMA MWDMA = Multi Word DMA UDMA = Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Auto Disabled Enabled Set to AUTO to let the BIOS auto detect hard disk drive support. Set to Disabled to prevent the BIOS from using SMART feature. Set to Enabled to allow the BIOS to use SMART feature on supported hard disk drives. 32 Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable 32 bit data transfers on supported hard disk drives. E.5.8 USB Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description USB Functions Disabled 2 USB ports 4 USB ports 6 USB ports Disable ICH6M USB host controllers. Enable UHCI host controller 0. Enable UHCI host controller 0 + 1. Enable UHCI host controller 0 + 1 + 2. USB 2.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enable the ICH6M USB 2.0 (EHCI) host controller. E-12 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS USB Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Disabled Enabled Auto Legacy USB support refers to the USB keyboard, USB mouse and USB mass storage device support. If this option is Disabled, any attached USB device will not become available until a USB compatible operating system is booted. However, legacy support for USB keyboard will be present during POST. When this option is Enabled, those USB devices can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded. AUTO disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. USB Keyboard Legacy Support Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable USB keyboard legacy support. NOTE: This option has to be used with caution. If the system is equipped with USB keyboard only then the user cannot enter setup to enable the option back. USB Mouse Legacy Support Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable USB mouse legacy support. USB Storage Device Support Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable USB mass storage device support. Port 64/60 Emulation Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable the “Port 6h/64h” trapping option. Port 60h/64h trapping allows the BIOS to provide full PS/2 based legacy support for USB keyboard and mouse. It provides the PS/2 functions like keyboard lock, password setting, scan code selection etc. to USB keyboards. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Full speed Hi-speed Configures the USB 2.0 host controller in hispeed (480Mbps) or full speed (12Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Disabled Enabled Enable workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. USB Beep Message Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable the beep during USB device enumeration. Legacy USB Support 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-13 Appendix E: BIOS Keyboard/Mouse Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description USB Stick Default Emulation Auto Hard disk Select default USB Stick emulation type. Auto selects floppy or hard disk emulation based on the storage size of the USB Stick, but the emulation type can be manually reconfigured for each device using the mass storage device configuration submenu. USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Number of seconds the legacy USB support BIOS routine waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. E.5.9 Keyboard/Mouse Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Bootup NumLock Off On Specifies the power-on state of the num-lock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard. Typematic Rate Slow Fast Specifies the rate at which the computer repeats a key that is held down. Slow sets a rate of under 8 times per second. Fast sets a rate of over 20 times per second. Disabled Enabled Auto Disabled will prevent the PS/2 mouse port from using system resources and will prevent the port from being active. Enabled activates the PS/2 port and the BIOS offers PS/2 mouse support. Use this setting if you always need PS/2 mouse support even when the mouse is not connected at boot-up time. Auto lets the BIOS check for a connected PS/2 mouse and enable support if one is connected. PS/2 Mouse Support E-14 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.10 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Remote Access Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable the BIOS remote access feature. Note: If the systems serial ports are disabled in the 'I/O Interface configuration' submenu, then serial redirection is disabled and 'Remote access configuration' menu is unavailable to the users. Serial Port Number COM1 COM2 Select the serial port you want to use for console redirection. Note: Only enabled serial ports are presented as an option. Serial Port Mode 115200 8,n,1 57600 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1 Select the baud rate (transmitted bits per second) you want the serial port to use for console redirection. Note: The terminal program used with serial redirection must be set to use exact the same set of communication parameters. Flow Control None Hardware Software Select the flow control for serial redirection. Redirection After BIOS POST Disabled Boot Loader Always With Disabled, serial redirection functionality is disabled at the end of BIOS POST. If set to Always, all resources and interrupts associated with serial redirection are protected. This option lets serial redirection permanently reside at base memory which allows the console to be redirected. If set to Boot loader, serial redirection is active during the OS boot loader process. This allows boot status messages to be redirected, but serial redirection will terminate when the OS loads. Terminal Type ANSI VT100 VT-UTF8 Select the target terminal type. Escape sequences representing keystrokes are sent to the remote terminal based on these settings. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-15 Appendix E: BIOS Hardware Monitoring Sub-Menu Feature Options Description VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support Disabled Enabled This option enables VT-UFT8 combination key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay No Delay Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec Delay 4 Sec Set the delay in seconds to display memory information if serial redirection is enabled. E.5.11 Hardware Monitoring Sub-Menu Feature Options Description H/W Health Function Disabled Enabled Enable hardware health monitoring device and display the readings. Board Temperature No option Current board temperature. CPU Temperature No option Current processor die temperature. Fan 1 Speed No option Current fan speed. VcoreA No option Current Core A reading. VcoreB No option Current Core B reading. +3.3Vin No option Current 3.3V reading. +5Vin No option Current 5V reading. VBAT No option Current VBAT reading. E-16 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Watchdog Configuration Sub-Menu E.5.12 Watchdog Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Disabled 30sec 1min 2min 5min 10min 30min Select the timeout value for the POST watchdog. The watchdog is only active during the poweron-self-test of the system and provides a facility to prevent errors during boot up by performing a reset. Runtime Watchdog Disabled One time trigger Single event Repeated event Selects the operating mode of the runtime watchdog. This watchdog will be initialized just before the operating system starts booting. If set to One time trigger the watchdog will be disabled after the first trigger. If set to Single event, every stage will be executed only once, then the watchdog will be disabled. If set to Repeated event the last stage will be executed repeatedly until a reset occurs. Delay See “POST watchdog” Select the delay time before the runtime watchdog becomes active. This ensures that an operating system has enough time to load. Event 1 NMI ACPI event Reset Power button Selects the type of event that will be generated when timeout 1 is reached. Event 2 Disabled NMI ACPI event Reset Power button Selects the type of event that will be generated when timeout 2 is reached. Event 3 Disabled NMI ACPI event Reset Power button Selects the type of event that will be generated when timeout 3 is reached. POST Watchdog 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-17 Appendix E: BIOS Boot Setup Feature Options Description Timeout 1 0.5sec 1sec 2sec 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 2min Selects the timeout value for the first stage watchdog event. Timeout 2 See above Selects the timeout value for the second stage watchdog event. Timeout 3 See above Selects the timeout value for the third stage watchdog event. E.6 Boot Setup Select the Boot tab from the setup menu to enter the boot setup screen. In the upper portion of the screen, the boot setup allows you to prioritize the available boot devices. The lower portion of this setup screen shows options related to the BIOS boot. E-18 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Boot Device Priority E.6.1 Boot Device Priority Feature Boot Priority Selection 1st, 2nd, 3rd,... Boot Device (Up to 12 boot devices can be prioritized if device based priority list control is selected. If “Type Based” priority list control is enabled only 8 boot devices can be prioritized.) Options Device Based Type Based Disabled Primary master Primary slave Secondary master Secondary slave Legacy floppy USB hard disk USB CDROM USB removable Dev. Onboard LAN External LAN PCI mass storage PCI SCSI card Any PCI BEV device Third master Third slave Description Select between device and type based boot priority lists. The “device based” boot priority list allows you to select from a list of currently detected devices only. The “type based” boot priority list allows you to select device types, even if a respective device is not yet present. Moreover, the “device based” boot priority list might change dynamically in cases when devices are physically removed or added to the system. The “type based” boot menu is static and can only be changed by the user. This view is only available when in the default “type based” mode. When in “device based” mode you will only see the devices that are currently connected to the system. The default boot priority is Removably 1st, ATAPI CDROM 2nd, Hard Disk 3rd, BEV 4th (BEV = Boot Entry Vector, e.g. network or SCSI option-Rooms). 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-19 Appendix E: BIOS Boot Settings Configuration E.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Enabled If Enabled, some POST tasks will be skipped to speed up the BIOS boot process. Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled Disabled displays normal POST diagnostic messages. Enabled displays OEM logo instead of POST messages. Note: The default OEM logo is a dark screen. Automatic Boot List Retry Disabled Enabled Automatically retry boot list if end of list is reached and no boot device found. Add-on ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Keep current Set display mode for option ROM. Halt On Error Disabled Enabled Determines whether the BIOS halts and displays an error message if an error occurs. If set to Enabled the BIOS waits for user input. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Disabled Enabled Allows/Prevents the BIOS to display the ‘Hit Del to enter setup’ message. Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows/Prevents the option ROMs (such as network controllers) from trapping the boot strap interrupt 19. PXE Boot to LAN Disabled Enabled Disable/Enable PXE boot to LAN Note: When set to 'Enabled', the system has to be rebooted in order for the Intel boot agent device to be available in the boot device menu. Quick Boot E-20 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Security Setup E.7 Security Setup Select the Security tab from the setup menu to enter the security setup screen. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-21 Appendix E: BIOS Security Settings E.7.1 Security Settings Feature Options Description Supervisor Password Not installed Reports if there is a supervisor password set. User Password No installed Reports if there is a user password set. Change Supervisor Password Enter password Specifies the supervisor password. Change User PassEnter password word Specifies the user password. Boot Sector Virus Protection Select Enabled to enable boot sector protection. The BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a disk format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. If enabled, the following appears when a write is attempted to the boot sector. You may have to type N several times to prevent the boot sector write. Boot Sector Write! Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? The following appears after any attempt to format any cylinder, head or sector of any hard disk drive via the BIOS INT13 hard disk drive service: Format!!! Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? Disabled Enabled E.7.2 Hard Disk Security This feature enables the users to set, reset or disable passwords for each hard drive in setup without rebooting. If the user enables password support, a power cycle must occur for the hard drive to lock using the new password. Both user and master password can be set independently however the drive will only lock if a user password is installed. E-22 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Exit Menu Hard Disk Security User Password Feature Primary/Master/Slave HDD User Password Options Description Enter password Set or clear the user password for the hard disk. Note: This option will be shaded if the hard drive does support the Security Mode Feature set but user failed to unlock the drive during BIOS POST. E.8 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from the setup menu to enter the exit setup screen. Feature Description Save Changes and Exit Exit setup and reboot so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Discard Changes and Exit Exit setup without saving any changes made in the BIOS setup program. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-23 Appendix E: BIOS Additional BIOS Features Feature Description Discard Changes Discard changes without exiting setup. The option values presented when the computer was turned on are used. Load CMOS Defaults Load the CMOS defaults of all the setup options. E.9 Additional BIOS Features E.9.1 Updating The BIOS The hardware of the 8580/8590 lets you update the system BIOS without opening the unit. You should only update the BIOS if the BIOS in your 8580/8590 is severely corrupted. During the update operation, the power supply to the unit must not be interrupted. Should this happen, the unit will need to be sent in for repairs. Read also “BIOS Recovery” on page 25. Updating The BIOS Under Windows 1. Boot up MS-Windows. 2. Start the CGUTLGUI.EXE. 3. Select Board (CGOS) on the Select Operation Target menu. E-24 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS BIOS Recovery 4. Select Bios Update. 5. Click Select BIOS ROM file and choose the current binary file. 6. Select Update Bios. 7. The update is carried out without further confirmation. 8. Then restart the 8580/8590. After completing the update, the settings described below need to be configured in the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Page Item Settings Exit No setting possible Main Setup Page Save and Exit with [F10] [OK] No setting possible E.10 BIOS Recovery The BIOS recovery scenario is recommended for situations when the normal flash update fails and the user can no longer boot back to an OS to restore the system. The code that handles BIOS recovery resides in a section of the flash referred to as “boot block”. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-25 Appendix E: BIOS BIOS Security Features In order to make a BIOS recovery from a USB device (floppy, USB Stick) the BIOS file must be copied into the root directory of the storage device and renamed to AMIBOOT.ROM. Then boot from the device. The BIOS issues a series of 4 beeps that indicate that the system BIOS ROM file has successfully been updated. After that the system will automatically reset and reboot. Important: If the boot block of the BIOS is corrupted the recovery scenario as described here will not be possible. In this situation the unit needs to be sent in for repair. E.11 BIOS Security Features The BIOS provides both a supervisor and user password. If you use both passwords, the supervisor password must be set first. The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when setup is executed. The two passwords activate two different levels of security. If you select password support you are prompted for a one to six character password. Type the password on the keyboard. The password does not appear on the screen when typed. The supervisor password (supervisor mode) gives unrestricted access to view and change all the setup options. The user password (user mode) gives restricted access to view and change setup options. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing [ENTER] at the password prompt of the BIOS setup program allows the user restricted access to setup. Setting the password check to ‘Always’ restricts who can boot the system. The password prompt will be displayed before the system attempts to load the operating system. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing [ENTER] at the password prompt allows the user to boot the system. E.12 Hard Disk Security Features Hard disk security uses the security mode feature commands defined in the ATA specification. This functionality allows users to protect data using drive-level passwords. The passwords are kept within the drive, so data is protected even if the drive is moved to another computer system. E-26 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual Appendix E: BIOS Hard Disk Security Features The BIOS provides the ability to ‘lock’ and ‘unlock’ drives using the security password. A ‘locked’ drive will be detected by the system, but no data can be accessed. Accessing data on a ‘locked’ drive requires the proper password to ‘unlock’ the disk. The BIOS enables users to enable/disable hard disk security for each hard drive in setup. A master password is available if the user can not remember the user password. Both passwords can be set independently however the drive will only lock if a user password is installed. The max length of the passwords is 32 bytes. During POST each hard drive is checked for security mode feature support. In case the drive supports the feature and it is locked, the BIOS prompts the user for the user password. If the user does not enter the correct user password within five attempts, the user is notified that the drive is locked and POST continues as normal. If the user enters the correct password, the drive is unlocked until the next reboot. In order to ensure that the ATA security features are not compromised by viruses or malicious programs when the drive is typically unlocked, the BIOS disables the ATA security features at the end of POST to prevent their misuse. Without this protection it would be possible for viruses or malicious programs to set a password on a drive thereby blocking the user from accessing the data. 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-27 INDEX A ACPI Configuration E-4 adaptor cables (ignition & screen blanking) 25 antennas 27 APM switch-off count (Environment Config menu) 68 automatic computer renaming 77 automatic shutdown 119, 120, 121, 123 automatic switch-off settings 70 switch-on 71 switch-on/-off features 72 automatic switch-off (Environment Config menu) 68, 69 automatic windows logon (Config menu) 75 autostart folder (software keyboard) 88 B backlight run time (Environment Config menu) 68 bar code scanners, serial port 105 BIOS ACPI Configuration E-4 Advanced Setup E-4 Boot Setup E-18 Exit Menu E-23 main setup screen E-2 Recovery E-25 Security Setup E-21 Setup Menu E-1 updating E-24 BootCmd 79 Boot Setup E-18 brightness control 54 C cable ignition adaptor 25 screen blanking adaptor 25 supply 25 cable cover, installing 39 call parameters (software keyboard) 86 CD ROM, external 35 chipset 109 cleaning housing 127 touchscreen 127 components (system resources) B-1 COM1 options 105 Config menus 67 BootCmd 79 Enhanced Write Filter 77 Environment 68 Front Panel Keyboard 73 Hardware Monitor 67 Info Header 82 settings 79 connectors, external 23, C-1 D defaults (Config menu) 80 desktop shortcut (software keyboard) 87 drivers automatic shutdown 123 sound (onboard) 113 VGA 110 Windows XP 112 Win XP 115 Win XP Prof (PS2) 117 XP Embedded 115 XP Embedded (PS2) 117 dynamic loading, mechanical D-1 E elastomer springs, installing D-3 enhanced write filter (Config menus) 77 ENTER key 56 Environment Config menu APM switch-off count 68 automatic switch-off count 68, 69 backlight 68 excess temp switch-off 69 hard switch-off count 69 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual i Index ignition switch-on count 68 insufficient temp switch-off 69 last switch-off 69 power key switch-on/off count 68 run time 68 Environment config menu 68 error temp sensor 69 ESCAPE key 56 external connector pins COM1 serial port C-2 COM2 serial port C-2 keyboard & mouse C-1 RS232 C-2 USB C-1 external connectors 23 external devices, connecting 26 K F language (Config menu) 80 last switch-off (Environment Config menu) 69 LCD/CRT Interface 12 LEDs 54, 56 logon, automatic windows (Config menu) 75 logon using software keyboard 75 front panel 10-key 51 25-key 51 4-key 51 Front Panel Keyboard settings, common 73 Front Panel Keyboard (Config menu) system settings 74 Front Panel Keyboard (Config menus) 73 fuses (power supply) 15 G grounding bar, attaching to cable cover 39, 40 H hard switch-off (Environment Config menu) 69 Hardware Monitor 67 heating module 119 I ignition adaptor cable 25 ignition switch-on count (Environment Config menu) 68 info header 82 installation 131 insufficient temp switch-off (Environment Config menu) 69 IP54 45 IP65 compliance 39 ii 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual keyboard types 33 keys defining (software keyboard) 94 End 56 ENTER 56 ESCAPE 56 function 55 Home 56 number 55 PgDn 56 PgUp 56 power key 54, 55 Scroll 56 L M mechanical dynamic loading 44, D-1 mechanical specs 10 motherboard, technical specs 10 mounting options 43 toolkit 43 vehicle applications 45 mouse, description of 34 N network adaptor 111 Windows XP driver, installing 112 network connector pins C-3 network settings 75 adaptor 76 automatic computer renaming 77 O operating system 61 CD-ROM 61 floppy disk 62 images 62 installing on hard drive/compact flash 61 preinstalled 61 Index Windows XP embedded 63 OS 61 P password protection 80 pin configuration 22 pin numbers & signals C-1 pinouts C-1 power key 54 power key switch-on/off count (Environment Config menu) 68 power supply 13, 44, 131 power supply fuses 15 printers, serial port 105 R registry key, creating (software keyboard) 86 S safety instructions general VII screen blanking adaptor cable 25 Scroll key 56 sealing rings 42 sealing rings, installing 41 security setup E-21 sensor, error temp 69 serial port bar code scanners 105 printers 105 serial ports 105 COM1 105 shutdown, automatic 119, 120, 121, 123 signals & pins C-1 software keyboard 82 autostart folder 88 call parameters 86 configuring 91 desktop shortcut 87 exiting the program 88 installation 83, 84 keys, defining 94 launching the program 85 logging on 82, 83 maximizing 100 operating 89, 90 registry key, creating 86 special keys 88 taskbar 88, 89 types of keyboards 90 sound adaptor 113 Windows XP driver, installing 113 splash guard (cable cover) 39 supply cable 25 support, technical A-1 support services A-1 switch-off count APM 68 automatic 68, 69 hard 69 last 69 temp, error sensor 69 temp, excess 69 temp, insufficient 69 switch-off count, automatic 68, 69 switch-on count ignition 68 power key 68 system resources B-1 keys special keys 55 55 T taskbar (software keyboard) 89 taskbar, software keyboard 88 technical specifications 10 technical support A-1 temp, excess switch-off (Environment Config menu) 69 temperature (operating) 16 temp sensor, error 69 terminal assignment (pins) C-1 TFT display, memory effect 28 toolkit mounting bracket 43 touchscreen 12, 115, 132 Win XP & XP embedded, installing & calibrating 115 Win XP Prof & XP Embedded driver (for PS2), installing & calibrating 117 troubleshooting 131 V VGA adaptor 110 Windows XP driver, installing 110 vibration elastomer springs, installing D-3 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual iii Index insulation D-2, D-3 vibrations, resolving D-1 W Windows XP, embedded 63 Win XP & XP Embedded driver (for PS2), installing 117 Win XP & XP embedded driver, installing & calibrating 115 wireless LAN settings 27 WLAN settings 27 worldwide offices A-1 10-key front panel 51 25-key front panel 51 4-key front panel 51 8580/8590 dimensions 18 model descriptions 7 mounting options 43 iv 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
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