TPC-66/68 Series

Intel XScale PXA Touch Panel

Computer with 5.7" CSTN/ 5.7" TFT/
5.6" TFT QVGA LCD Display

User Manual
 Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2008 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech
Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products
described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man-
ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or
by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli-
able. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.

Acknowledgements
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.

This Manual Covers the Following Models:

• TPC-66SN-E2AE
• TPC-66T-E2AE
• TPC-66T-E2BE
• TPC-68T-E2AE
• TPC-66 Series

Part No. 2003068001 2nd Edition

Printed in Taiwan December 2008

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal-
lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test-
ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will
be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For
example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any
onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-
ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return
merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows
us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and
Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war-
ranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and
ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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 CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications.

FCC Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid/spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located
near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-
ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
6. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-
necting the equipment to the power outlet.
8. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-
trical shock.

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12. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
13. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage
temperature may go below -20° C (-4 °F) or above 70° C (158° F).
This could damage the equipment.
15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by service personnel:
a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work
according to user‘s manual.
e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
16. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only quali fied ser-
vice personnel should open the equipment.
17. CAUTION: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-
time clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incor-
rectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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 Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Ver-
wenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient
ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und
leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten.
Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät
vor überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen
nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBw-
erte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber
fallen kann.
10. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden. Alle Hin-
weise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten
Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspan-
nung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder
Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw.
elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der ele-
ktrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöff-
net werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz
zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesse

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Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (operating system, version, appli-
cation software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages

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 Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ....................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 2
1.2.1 System Kernel ................................................................ 2
1.2.2 I/O Ports ......................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Storage ........................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Safety and Environment ................................................. 3
1.3 LCD Specifications ........................................................... 4
1.4 Touchscreen Specifications............................................... 4
1.5 Power................................................................................. 5
1.6 I/O Ports Arrangement ...................................................... 5
Figure 1.1:I/O Ports Arrangement ................................. 5
1.7 Panel Mounting ................................................................. 6
Figure 1.2:Panel Mounting ............................................ 6
1.8 Exploded Diagram............................................................. 7
Figure 1.3:Assembly Exploded ..................................... 7
1.9 Dimensions and Cutout ..................................................... 8
Figure 1.4:Dimensions and Cutout ................................ 8
Chapter 2 System Setup.................................................. 10
Figure 2.1:Unpack the Package ................................... 10
Figure 2.2:Power Connector and Power Lines ............ 10
Figure 2.3:Pin Assignment on the Power Receptor ..... 11
Figure 2.4:Power Line into the Power Receptor .......... 11
Figure 2.5:Turn on the System .................................... 12
Chapter 3 System Tuning ............................................... 14
3.1 LCD Tuning .................................................................... 14
Figure 3.1:Display ....................................................... 14
Figure 3.2:Display Properties ...................................... 14
Figure 3.3:Advanced Backlight Utility ........................ 15
3.2 Touchscreen Calibration ................................................. 15
Figure 3.4:Style ............................................................ 15
Figure 3.5:Stylus Properties ......................................... 16
Figure 3.6:Touchscreen Calibration ............................ 16
3.3 Buzzer Setting ................................................................. 17
Figure 3.7:Volume & Sounds Setttings 1 .................... 17
Figure 3.8:Volume & Sounds Setttings 2 .................... 17
Chapter 4 Windows CE .................................................. 20
Figure 4.1:Windows CE on TPC-66/68 ....................... 20
4.1 TPC Utilities.................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Soft-Keyboard .............................................................. 21
Figure 4.2:Soft-Keyboard ............................................ 21
4.1.2 TPC Configuration ....................................................... 21
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 Figure 4.3:TPC Configurator ....................................... 22
Figure 4.4:General ....................................................... 22
Figure 4.5:Network ...................................................... 23
Figure 4.6:Advanced Network ..................................... 23
Figure 4.7:Watchdog Setting ....................................... 24
Figure 4.8:Misc Page ................................................... 25
Figure 4.9:Reboot Machine ......................................... 26
Figure 4.10:Registry Saving Success ........................... 27
Figure 4.11:Registry Editor ......................................... 27
4.1.3 Advantech Tools .......................................................... 28
Figure 4.12:Advantech Tools ...................................... 28
Figure 4.13:Remote Display Host Application ............ 29
Figure 4.14:Remote Display Application .................... 30
Figure 4.15:Connect .................................................... 30
Figure 4.16:Remote Display Host Application ............ 31
Figure 4.17: NotepadPlus ............................................ 31
Figure 4.18:TPC Version Information ......................... 32
4.1.4 Other Utilities .............................................................. 32
4.2 Networking...................................................................... 33
4.2.1 Network via Ethernet ................................................... 33
Figure 4.19:Network and Dial-up Connections ........... 33
Figure 4.20:Selected Connection ................................. 34
Figure 4.21:Setting IP Address .................................... 34
Figure 4.22:Setting Name Servers ............................... 35
Figure 4.23:Save Registry ............................................ 35
4.2.2 Network via Serial Port ................................................ 36
Figure 4.24:PC Connection .......................................... 36
Figure 4.25:PC Connection Properties ........................ 37
Figure 4.26:Change Connection .................................. 37
Figure 4.27:Change Connection .................................. 38
Figure 4.28:COM1 Set ................................................. 38
Figure 4.29:Microsoft ActiveSync .............................. 39
Figure 4.30:Select Connection Setting ........................ 39
Figure 4.31:Configure Connection Setting .................. 40
Figure 4.32:Get Connected .......................................... 41
Figure 4.33:Run Repllog.exe on the TPC .................... 41
Figure 4.34:Connection on the TPC ............................ 42
Figure 4.35:Connection on the Host PC ...................... 42
Figure 4.36:Explore the TPC ....................................... 43
4.2.3 Network via USB Client Port ...................................... 43
4.3 Application Program Development................................. 44
4.3.1 System Requirements for Developers .......................... 44
4.3.2 Building Windows CE Runtime .................................. 45
Figure 4.37:Starting a New Project .............................. 45
Figure 4.38:Selecting ................................................... 46
Figure 4.39:Compiling Your Program ......................... 46
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Appendix A Watchdog Timer Programming................... 48
A.1 DeviceIOControl ............................................................. 48
A.2 How to Use the Control Code ......................................... 50
A.2.1 IOCTL _WDT_ENABLE: ........................................... 50
A.2.2 IOCTL _WDT_DISABLE: .......................................... 50
A.2.3 IOCTL_WDT_STROBE: ............................................ 50
A.2.4 IOCTL_WDT_GETTIMEOUT: .................................. 51
A.2.5 IOCTL_WDT_SETTIMEOUT: .................................. 51
A.2.6 IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT: ........................................... 51
A.3 Examples ......................................................................... 52
Appendix B Fuse Specifications ........................................ 56
B.1 Fuse Specifications.......................................................... 56
B.2 Fuse Replacement ........................................................... 56
Figure B.1:Fuse Replacement ...................................... 56
Appendix C Pin Assignments ............................................ 58
C.1 RS-232 Pin Assignment .................................................. 58
C.2 4-Wire RS-232/485 Pin Assignments ............................ 58
C.3 RS-485 Pin Assignment .................................................. 59
C.4 CAN Serial Port Pin Assignments .................................. 59
Appendix D Visual Settings ............................................... 62
D.1 Font Setting ..................................................................... 62
Figure D.1:Font Setting ............................................... 62
Figure D.2:Small Font Setting ..................................... 62
Figure D.3:Change Font Setting .................................. 63
Figure D.4:Small Font Display .................................... 63
D.2 Screen Rotation ............................................................... 64
Figure D.5:Screen Rotation ......................................... 64
Figure D.6:Screen Rotation Options ............................ 64
Figure D.7:90 Degrees Rotation .................................. 65
Figure D.8:Portrait Rotation ........................................ 65

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CHAPTER
2

General Information
This chapter gives background infor-
mation for the TPC-66/68 series.
Sections include:

• Introduction
• Specifications
• LCD Specifications
• Touchscreen Specifications
• Power
• I/O Port Arrangement
• Mounting
• Exploded Diagram
• Dimensions and Cutout
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction

The TPC-66/68 series of touch panel computers consist of state-of-the-art

HMI (Human Machine Interfaces). The 5.7"/ 5.6" operator interface com-
bined with a RISC-based computing platform offers these key features:
• Bright Display:
The high-brightness LCD display provides a clear interface.
• Fanless:
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely on
fans, which often are unreliable, and attracts dust.
• Powerful Communication Capability:
The TPC-66/68 series provides a powerful I/O interface for easy
communication with other devices. The I/O interface includes serial
ports, RS-485 port, Ethernet and USB.
• Windows CE Support:
Advantech offers platform support for Windows CE. The optional
Windows CE operating system specifically for the TPC-66/68 is avail-
able for Windows CE application program builders.
• JVM Support:
TPC-66/68 is powered by JVM that is compatible with Personal Java
1.2.

1.2 Specifications

1.2.1 System Kernel

• CPU: Intel XScale PXA 270 (CPU Clock 416 MHz / 312 MHz)
• VGA: CPU Built-in
• DRAM: Built-in 64MB SDRAM
• Storage Memory: 64MB onboard NAND Flash
• Ethernet: SMSC9115 10/100Base-T Ethernet controller; IEEE 802.3u
protocol compatible
• Watchdog Timer: Intel XScale PXA watchdog timer; 2,5,10,15,30,40
second timeout period option
• CompactFlash: CompactFlash type I/II

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1.2.2 I/O Ports
COM1 COM2 COM3
TPC-66SN RS-232 RS-232 RS-232/485

TPC-66T-E2BE RS-232 RS-232 RS-485

TPC-66T-E2AE RS-232 RS-232 RS-232/485

TPC-68T RS-232 RS-232 CAN-Bus 2.0b/RS-485

Note: It’s suggested to use hardware flow control to avoid data loss.
• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
• USB ports compliant with USB 1.1:
• USB Host x 1, Client x 1 (TPC-66SN/66T/68T)
• USB Host x 1 (TPC-66T-E2BE)
• 1 CompactFlash 2.0 type I/II slot

1.2.3 Storage
TPC-66/68 panel computers provide two methods for storage. One is the
on-board 64 MB NAND flash and the other one is a CompactFlash card.
The system boot-sequence is:
• If there is no CompactFlash card installed, the system will automati-
cally boot from the onboard NAND Flash.
• CompactFlash card only: the system will boot from CompactFlash card

1.2.4 Safety and Environment

Safety
• FCC Class A, CE and BSMI certified
• The front bezel is compliant with NEMA 4/ IP65
Environment
• Operating Temperature: 0~50° C
• Storage Temperature: -20~70° C
• Humidity: 10~95% @ 40° C relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Vibration:
10~18 Hz @ 1.5mm peak-to-peak displacement
18~500 Hz @ 1G acceleration
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1.3 LCD Specifications

TPC-66SN TPC-66T- TPC-66T-E2AE/68T

E2BE
Display Type Color STN TFT LCD TFT LCD
LCD
Size (diagonal) 5.7” 5.7” 5.6”

Maximum Resolution 320 x 240 (QVGA) 320 x 234 (QVGA)

Maximum Colors 64K 64K 64K

Viewing Angle 100°/55° 140°/120° 100°/60°

Luminance (cd / m2) 400 300 500

Contrast Ratio 55:1 500:1 400:1

Operating 0 ~ 50° C (Ambient)

Temperature

1.4 Touchscreen Specifications

Touch Type Resistive

Base Glass Construction Tempered Glass
Resolution Continuous
Light Transmission 75% typical
Controller DMC9000
Power Rating 5 VDC
Software Driver Windows CE (embedded)
Durability 10 million times with a 8 mm diame-
ter silicone rubber finger

Note There is no pointer/cursor shown using the touch

screen. The cursor only appears when closing or
minimizing the window.

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1.5 Power

• Input Voltage: 18 ~ 32 VDC

(The fuse will become an open circuit if input level exceeds 33 VDC)
• Maximum Current: 3.15 A (Typical 24 VDC at 0.8A)

1.6 I/O Ports Arrangement

TPC-66/68 panel computers provide 3 serial ports, 1 Ethernet LAN port

and 2 USB ports. The arrangement of the I/O ports is shown in Figure
1.1.

Figure 1.1: I/O Ports Arrangement

Note: TPC-66T-E2BE provide a USB port. (Client)

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1.7 Panel Mounting

There is an adhesive waterproof gasket on the Al-Mg front bezel. Make

sure the waterproof gasket is in position before installing a TPC-66/68
panel computer into the panel opening.

1. Install the panel computer into the panel opening.

2. Find the eight clampers and eight long screws in the accessory
pack. Hook these clampers to the holes around the four sides of the
bezel. Insert the screws into every clamper and fasten them. These
screws will then push the mounting panel and fix the unit. The
mounting panel thickness is suggested to be less than 6 mm (0.236
inch).

Figure 1.2: Panel Mounting

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1.8 Exploded Diagram

Figure 1.3: Assembly Exploded

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1.9 Dimensions and Cutout

• Weight: 0.8 Kg
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 195 x 148 x 44.5 mm
• Cutout: 188 x 141 mm (suggested)

Figure 1.4: Dimensions and Cutout

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CHAPTER
2

System Setup
This chapter provides a brief explana-
tion for operating the TPC-66/68.
Chapter 2 System Setup
You can quickly get up and running by following the step-by-step
instructions below.

1. Open the package. Please check the packing list at the beginning of
this manual to make sure every item is there.

Figure 2.1: Unpack the Package

2. Connect the power connector to the 24 VDC power lines. The

power lines can either be from some power adapter or an in-house
power source.

Figure 2.2: Power Connector and Power Lines

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 Figure 2.3: Pin Assignment on the Power Receptor

Warning The system may be damaged when the power is

turned on if the power source is not connected
to the correct pins.

3. Plug the power lines into the system power receptor.

Figure 2.4: Power Line into the Power Receptor

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 4. Turn on the System

Figure 2.5: Turn on the System

5. Calibrate the touchscreen. The detailed procedure is described in

section 3.2.

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CHAPTER
2

System Tuning
Sections include:

• LCD Contrast Tuning

• Touchscreen Calibration
• Buzzer Setting
Chapter 3 System Tuning
3.1 LCD Tuning

The display settings let you control the backlight. Backlight provides a
screen saving function. The backlight can be automatically turned off
when the device is no longer used to lengthen the device life. Please go to
“Start” ‡ “Setting” ‡ “Control Panel” ‡ “Display” as shown in the Figure
below.

Figure 3.1: Display

To set the time to automatically turn off, tick the check box ‘turn off
backlight’ and set the time to elapse by inputting a number in the edit
box.

Figure 3.2: Display Properties

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 Click the “Advanced” button to activate the advanced backlight utility as
shown in Figure 3.3. Click the “+” button to increase the LCD brightness
or contrast, or the “-” button to decrease the LCD brightness or contrast.
You can also click the slider, hold it, and move it to the designed value
and then release the button.

Figure 3.3: Advanced Backlight Utility

Note: LCD contrast control is inactive for TPC-66/68T

3.2 Touchscreen Calibration

You can calibrate the touchscreen through “Start” ‡ “Setting” ‡ “Control

Panel” ‡ “Stylus” as shown in the Figure below.

Figure 3.4: Style

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 The window of the stylus properties will display after you click the stylus.
There are two tabs in this screen: Double-Tap and Calibration. Double-
Tap is used to record the time period between the two taps when double-
tapping in Windows CE. Calibration is for users to calibrate the touch
screen.

Figure 3.5: Stylus Properties

Please press “Calibration” and then click “Recalibrate” to calibrate the

touch screen as shown below. A cross will appear on the screen in the
order: center point, upper-left, lower-left, lower-right, and upper-right.
Use the stylus to tap the center of the cross until the cross moves to next
location.

Figure 3.6: Touchscreen Calibration

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3.3 Buzzer Setting

TPC-66/68 panel computers provide a buzzer setting in Windows CE.

This function enables a beep when users use the touch screen. To enable/
disable this functionality, open “Start” ‡ “Setting” ‡ “Control Panel” ‡
“Volume & Sounds” as shown in Figure 3.7.

Note: TPC-66T-E2BE can not adjust the buzzer volume

Figure 3.7: Volume & Sounds Setttings 1

As shown in Figure 3.8, you can enable/disable this functionality.

Figure 3.8: Volume & Sounds Setttings 2

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CHAPTER
2

Windows CE
Sections include:

• TPC Utilities
• Networking
• Application Program Development
Chapter 4 Windows CE
The TPC-66/68 operator interface terminals are designed for Windows
CE. Windows CE is a compact operating system that occupies less stor-
age space and use less system resources compared with other operating
systems. By its modular nature, it is possible to choose the functions that
are useful for a specific application. This not only reduced the system
resources required, it also reduces start-up time. In the field of industrial
automation or for operator interface terminals, this is an appealing feature
because the impact of downtime is minimized. Furthermore, the small
storage space required makes it possible to install the operating system on
a reliable solid-state disk.

Note The default version of Windows CE in TPC-66/

68 series is the English version. Please contact
your local Advantech representative for local
language support.

Figure 4.1: Windows CE on TPC-66/68

Note: The TPC-66/68 series also provides Remote

Desktop Connection in Windows CE but the max-
imum resolution supported is only 320 x 240.

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4.1 TPC Utilities

There are several utilities built into Windows CE in the TPC series.

4.1.1 Soft-Keyboard
The TPC-66/68 series also has a small-sized operator interface. Since it is
not convenient to attach a keyboard to such a small device, a software
keyboard is built into the standard Windows CE OS. Upon boot-up, a
small keyboard icon will appear on the status bar. Tap this icon with the
stylus to activate/hide this Soft-keyboard.

Figure 4.2: Soft-Keyboard

4.1.2 TPC Configuration

The TPC-66/68 series provides an integrated utility to configure the basic
settings of the device. Execute it by clicking the TPC Configurator icon
on the desktop. Navigate the configuration by tapping the four tab pages
for: general, network, watchdog and misc.

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 Figure 4.3: TPC Configurator

General Page
This page displays the basic system information. There are two main
parts: system and memory. The system shows the OS image version and
CPU type. The second part includes total capacity, usage and currently
available capacity of the disk and the memory.

Figure 4.4: General

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Network
This page shows information about the active network adapter. You can
select the network adapter from the combo box as shown in Figure 4.5.
Release the current IP and retrieve the new IP through the provided but-
ton, “Renew”.
Use the “Ping” button to ping a specified IP address if you wish to test the
connection.

Figure 4.5: Network

You can get more detailed IP information through “Advanced Network”.

The information contains the default gateway, DHCP server, WINS and
DNS server address as shown in Figure 4.6 below.

Figure 4.6: Advanced Network

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 Watchdog
Watchdog is a function to let the device automatically reset if a program
does not respond in time. This prevents system crashes and hangs to stop
your critical applications, as the watchdog will automatically restart the
machine when required.

Set the response time through the combo box as shown below. The timer
is the period that the watchdog will wait for a response.

Figure 4.7: Watchdog Setting

Only when you select a time span and enable the watchdog, will the
response time be effective. When the watchdog is enabled and the "Test"
button is clicked, the NO resetting signal will be periodically sent to the
watchdog hardware onboard. The watchdog will suppose the machine to
be deadlocked and REBOOT it after the watchdog response time. If the
machine reboots as expected after the watchdog response time, the watch-
dog is proved to be working properly.

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Misc
There are several functions provided in the Misc page as shown in the fig-
ure below.

Figure 4.8: Misc Page

Startup Programs: You can easily set the startup programs without edit-
ing. The programs listed in the combo box will be automatically executed
after the system has successfully booted. Click the “Add” button to insert
a file to the startup. If you would like to remove the file from the startup
or the combo box, please click “Delete”.

Note Do NOT try to insert a NON-executable file into

the startup program.

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 Reboot: You can reboot TPC-66/68 panel computers by clicking the
“Reboot” button. Once this button is clicked, the dialog below will be dis-
played.

Figure 4.9: Reboot Machine

There are two additional ways to reboot the system, clicking a small
machine icon on the status bar and executing a command, reboot.exe,
through a command line program.

Registry: You can click the “Save” button to save the registry to a solid
state disk, and click the “View” button to view, edit, create, or delete reg-
istry information. You also can backup or restore the registry setting by
clicking the backup or restore button.

Note It is not allowed to backup and restore over

different image versions.

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 Figure 4.10: Registry Saving Success

Figure 4.11: Registry Editor

Web Server Root: Input the root path of the web server here. The root
path will only be effective after the machine has been rebooted.

FTP Server Root: Input the root path of the ftp server here. The root path
will only be effective after the machine has been rebooted.

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 4.1.3 Advantech Tools
There are several useful tools in the Advantech program. Please go to
“Start” ‡ “Programs” ‡ “Advantech” to run the tools as shown in Figure
4.12. The tools include “ActiveSync”, “Registry Editor”, “Registry
Saver”, “Remote Display Application”, “NotepadPlus”, “System Font
Setting” and “TPC Version Information”.

Figure 4.12: Advantech Tools

ActiveSync
This program synchronizes data and monitors the connection between
TPC-66/68 panel computers and their host computer. By default, it will
be executed automatically when you want to establish a connection to a
target device with ActiveSync.

Note: TPC-66T-E2BE does not ActiveSync by USB Host port.

Registry Editor
When Registry Editor is executed as shown in the Figure 4.11, you can
use this program to view, edit, enter, delete or save registry data.

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Registry Saver
When Registry Saver is executed, the system registry will be saved. Also,
you can execute it in a command-line environment to save the registry
like “regsave.exe” or “regsave.exe –s” for the silence mode.

Remote Display Application

Remote Display Application displays a Windows CE device screen on a
remote desktop. It works with the Windows CE Remote Display Host
application. Because the connection is through the network, the network
function of the host machine and panel computer must work properly. Via
the Remote Display Application you can see the display of the panel
computer and control it from a host machine.

Remote Display Host application (cerhost.exe) must be executed on a

remote host desktop as shown in the Figure 4.13.

Figure 4.13: Remote Display Host Application

In addition, you must run Remote Display Application on the panel com-
puter as shown in Figure 4.14. Click the “Connect” button and key in the
host name or IP address as shown in the Figure 4.15.

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 Figure 4.14: Remote Display Application

Figure 4.15: Connect

Once the connection is successfully established, you can see the display
of the panel computer and control it from the host machine as shown in
Figure 4.16.

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 Figure 4.16: Remote Display Host Application

NotepadPlus
NotepadPlus is a text editor as shown in Figure 4.17.

Figure 4.17: NotepadPlus

TPC Configurator
TPC Configurator is an integrated utility to configure the basic settings of
the panel computer. Please refer to section 4.1.2.

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 TPC Version Information
TPC Version Information shows the version information of the operation
system in the TPC-66/68 as shown in Figure 4.18.

Figure 4.18: TPC Version Information

4.1.4 Other Utilities

There are other utilities provided in the panel computer. These utilities are
command-line executed programs that do not have a graphical user inter-
face. Please type the command names shown below in the command-line.

Bright.exe [Level]:
Sets the brightness level of the display. The parameter is from 1 to 10.

Buzzer.exe [frequency] [duration]:

Plays a beep. Use parameters to decide the frequency (Unit: Hz) and
duration (Unit: ms). If you don’t use any parameters, the default fre-
quency is 350 Hz and default duration is 30 ms.

Contrast.exe [Level]:
Sets the contrast of the display. The parameter is from 1 to 10.

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 RegSave.exe [-s]:
Saves registry settings. If you use “RegSave.exe –s”, no message box is
displayed whether you are successful or fail.

Reboot.exe:
Saves the registry settings and reboots the panel computer.

Screen.exe [on/off]:
Turns the display on/off. Use “Screen.exe on” to turn on and “Screen.exe
off” to turn off the display.

Iesample.exe [-n] [-f] [ip address/ folder name]:

Open the Internet Explorer. Use "Iesample.exe -n" to close the scroll bar.
Use "Iesamples.exe -f" to active the full screen. The three parameters can
be blank.

4.2 Networking

4.2.1 Network via Ethernet

This section shows how to configure the Ethernet port of the TPC series
properly. The procedure is listed below step by step.

1. Press Start in the task bar of Windows and select “Setting” -> “Net-
working and Dial-up connections”.

Figure 4.19: Network and Dial-up Connections

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 2. A window that shows all available connections will pop up. Double
click the icon that has the connection you want to configure. For
example, double click SMSC9115 icon to configure.

Figure 4.20: Selected Connection

3. Select the “IP Address” tab.

Figure 4.21: Setting IP Address

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4. Select the “Name Server” tab.

Figure 4.22: Setting Name Servers

Note Do NOT click the Next button at this time.

5. Press “Start” in of task bar of Windows and select “Run”. Execute

“regsave” to save the registry settings to a storage card.

Figure 4.23: Save Registry

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 4.2.2 Network via Serial Port
This section introduces how to setup the connection between the TPC
series and a host PC via Microsoft ActiveSync.

ActiveSync Setting Procedure

Insert the TPC CD into the CD-ROM of the host PC
Install the TPC software development kit for eVC++.
Install Microsoft ActiveSync.
Connect the host computer and TPC with a null modem cable (included
in the package). Make sure the connection is solid on both RS-232 Serial
ports.
Setup the communication environment of the TPC and the host

Setup the Communication Environment of TPC

Configure COM1 on the TPC. Press “Start” in Windows and select “Set-
ting”-> “Control Panel”
Click the icon “PC Connection”

Figure 4.24: PC Connection

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Click 'change...' to select the COM port- serial 1 or serial 2. In this
example, we use COM1 of TPC to connect with COM1 of the host..

Figure 4.25: PC Connection Properties

Please check the COM box and select your desired port from the list.

Figure 4.26: Change Connection

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 Press the 'enter' symbol from the keyboard to confirm the change.

Figure 4.27: Change Connection

You can find the change is active. The connection is via serial1 - COM1.

Figure 4.28: COM1 Set

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Setting the Communication Environment of the Host
Double click the icon ActiveSync on your host computer.

Figure 4.29: Microsoft ActiveSync

Select “File”->”Connection Settings”

Figure 4.30: Select Connection Setting

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 Configure the connection setting.

Figure 4.31: Configure Connection Setting

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A window will pop up after you press “Get Connected”.

Figure 4.32: Get Connected

Please run “repllog.exe” on the TPC.

Figure 4.33: Run Repllog.exe on the TPC

Press the “Next” button on your host computer.

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 The message shown below will show on the TPC once the TPC and the
host PC are connected.

Figure 4.34: Connection on the TPC

A window will pop up as shown below on the host computer, once the
TPC and the host PC are connected. Select “No” and then press “Next”.

Figure 4.35: Connection on the Host PC

Select “Explore” in the Microsoft ActiveSync window, the window,

Mobile Device, will pop up to display the file resources and information
of TPC. For example, you could click the icon “My documents” to see the
content of storage in TPC.

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 Figure 4.36: Explore the TPC

4.2.3 Network via USB Client Port

In addition to connecting via a null modem cable as depicted in section
4.2.3, TPC-66/68 panel computers can also be connected to the host com-
puter via the client’s USB port. The host computer must install the
Microsoft ActiveSync service offered by Microsoft. Then use the USB
client to USB host cable and connect the USB client port of the panel
computer and the USB host port of the host computer. Be sure that the PC
connection setting of the panel computer is “USB Socket Default” as
shown in the Figure 4.27. This is also the default setting of TPC-66/68.
Then the above steps will make the panel computer try to connect with
the host automatically.

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4.3 Application Program Development

4.3.1 System Requirements for Developers

These are the requirements to run Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0.
• A desktop computer with a Pentium II-class processor, 450 MHz or
faster.
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Microsoft Windows 2000
Server SP2, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
• 96 MB (128 MB recommended) memory for Windows 2000 Profes-
sional or Windows XP Professional. 192 MB (256 MB recommended)
memory for Windows 2000 Server.
• CD-ROM drive.
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor. A Super VGA (800 x 660 or larger)
monitor is recommended.
• Mouse or compatible pointing device.
• 200 MB hard disk space.

Note If you choose to install the Common files or

Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 on a parti-
tion other than the system partition, the figure
representing the amount of space required
reflects only the amount of space for files being
installed on that non-system partition. It does not
reflect the total amount of space required to
install the entire product. This is because some
files must be installed on the system partition,
regardless of where other files are installed.

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4.3.2 Building Windows CE Runtime
Build the Windows CE runtime with the eMbedded Visual tools. This
section demonstrates step by step how to develop a custom application.
1. Install Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++: The Microsoft eMbedded
Visual C++ tool is a desktop development environment for creating
applications and system components for Windows CE .NET-pow-
ered devices. This version features new capabilities such as C++
exception handling, Run Time Type Information (RTTI), and a
plethora of new debugger functionalities. Before you begin to
develop your application, you must install Microsoft eMbedded
Visual C++ first
2. Insert the TPC CD into the CD-ROM in the host PC.
3. Install the TPC Software Development Kit for eMbedded Visual
C++ from the support CD-ROM.
4. Install Microsoft ActiveSync from the support CD-ROM
5. Build the connection between the host and TPC via ActiveSync.
For further information about ActiveSync, please refer to section
4.2.2.
6. Execute eMbedded Visual C++.
7. Select “File”->”New” to open a new project. Select your project
type in the left side of the window and enter the new project name/
location in the right side of the window.

Figure 4.37: Starting a New Project

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 Note The selected CPU type must be Win32 (WCE
ARM V4) or Win32 (WCE ARMV4I).

Select “ADVTPC” in the main window of embedded Visual C++.

Figure 4.38: Selecting

After you complete the configuration procedure, you can start to develop
your application. Press “Build” to compile your program to a .exe file
and download it to TPC.

Figure 4.39: Compiling Your Program

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 A

APPENDIX
2

Watchdog Timer
Programming
Appendix A Watchdog Timer
Programming
There is a built-in watchdog timer in the TPC-66/68 series. You can
access it through the WIN32 API. TPC-66/68 panel computers provide a
WDT driver to allow users to enable/disable the Watchdog timer. The
driver name is “WDT1:”. Programmers must open this driver before
using the resources. Then programmers can use DeviceIOControl func-
tions to enable/disable Watchdog timer. The introduction below includes
the DeviceIOControl, the definition of the parameter and an example.

A.1 DeviceIOControl

This function sends a control code directly to a specified device driver,

causing the corresponding device to perform the specified operation.
BOOL DeviceIoControl(
HANDLE hDevice,
DWORD dwIoControlCode,
LPVOID lpInBuffer,
DWORD nInBufferSize,
LPVOID lpOutBuffer,
DWORD nOutBufferSize,
LPDWORD lpBytesReturned,
LPOVERLAPPED lpOverlapped );

Parameters:
• hDevice
[in] Handle to the device that is to perform the operation. Call the Cre-
ateFile function to obtain a device handle.
• dwIoControlCode
[in] Specifies the control code for the operation. This value identifies
the specific operation to be performed and the type of device on which
the operation is to be performed. No specific values are defined for the
dwIoControlCode parameter. However, the writer of a custom device
driver can define IOCTL_XXXX control codes, per the CTL_CODE
macro. These control codes can then be advertised, and an application
can use these control codes with DeviceIoControl to perform driver-
specific functions.

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• lpInBuffer
[in] Long pointer to a buffer that contains the data required to perform
the operation. This parameter can be NULL if the dwIoControlCode
parameter specifies an operation that does not require input data.

• nInBufferSize
[in] Size, in bytes, of the buffer pointed to by lpInBuffer.

• lpOutBuffer
[out] Long pointer to a buffer that receives the operation’s output data.
This parameter can be NULL if the dwIoControlCode parameter speci-
fies an operation that does not produce output data.

• nOutBufferSize
[in] Size, in bytes, of the buffer pointed to by lpOutBuffer.

• lpBytesReturned
[out] Long pointer to a variable that receives the size, in bytes, of the
data stored into the buffer pointed to by lpOutBuffer. The lpBytesRe-
turned parameter cannot be NULL. Even when an operation produces
no output data, and lpOutBuffer can be NULL, the DeviceIoControl
function makes use of the variable pointed to bylpBytesReturned.
After such an operation, the value of the variable is without meaning.

• lpOverlapped
[in] Ignored; set to NULL.

• Return Values
Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure. To get extended
error information, call GetLastError.

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A.2 How to Use the Control Code

There are 6 control codes for the operation codes in the WDT driver.

A.2.1 IOCTL _WDT_ENABLE:

Enables the Watchdog timer on your application. By default, if the
Watchdog timer is enabled, the WDT driver will automatically trigger
itself after the specified period and your application does not need to trig-
ger the Watchdog timer in this situation.
lpInBuffer : unused.
nInBufferSize: unused.
lpOutBuffer: unused.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

A.2.2 IOCTL _WDT_DISABLE:

Disables the Watchdog time on your application.
lpInBuffer : unsed.
nInBufferSize: unused.
lpOutBuffer: unused.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

A.2.3 IOCTL_WDT_STROBE:
Triggers the Watchdog. If your application uses IOCTL_WDT_ENABLE
to enable the Watchdog first and then sends IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT to
the WDT driver, your application must trigger the Watchdog once during
the Watchdog timer period. If your application has not triggered at the
specified period, the device will reboot automatically.
lpInBuffer: unused.
nInBufferSize: unused.
lpOutBuffer: unused.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

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A.2.4 IOCTL_WDT_GETTIMEOUT:
Gets the Watchdog time setting.
lpInBuffer: unused.
nInBufferSize: unused.
lpOutBuffer: The DWORD pointer to your Watchdog time setting. The
Watchdog time setting is just a number. 0 means 2 seconds, 1 means 5
seconds, 2 means 10 seconds, 3 means 15 seconds, 4 means 30 seconds,
others means 40 seconds. The default setting is 5 seconds.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

A.2.5 IOCTL_WDT_SETTIMEOUT:
Sets the Watchdog time setting.
lpInBuffer : The DWORD pointer to your Watchdog time setting. The
Watchdog time setting is just a number. 0 means 2 seconds, 1 means 5
seconds, 2 means 10 seconds, 3 means 15 seconds, 4 means 30 seconds,
others means 40 seconds. The default setting is 5 seconds.
nInBufferSize:.unused.
lpOutBuffer: unused.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

A.2.6 IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT:
If you want your application to trigger the Watchdog by itself, please use
IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT to notify the WDT driver. Otherwise, the WDT
will trigger itself automatically.
lpInBuffer :unused.
nInBufferSize: unused.
lpOutBuffer: unused.
nOutBufferSize: unused.

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A.3 Examples

#define WDT_CODE(ID) CTL_CODE(FILE_DEVICE_UNKNOWN,

ID, METHOD_BUFFERED, FILE_ANY_ACCESS)
#define IOCTL_WDT_ENABLE WDT_CODE (0x900)
#define IOCTL_WDT_DISABLE WDT_CODE (0x901)
#define IOCTL_WDT_STROBE WDT_CODE (0x902)
#define IOCTL_WDT_GET_TIMEOUT WDT_CODE (0x903)
#define IOCTL_WDT_SET_TIMEOUT WDT_CODE (0x904)
#define IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT WDT_CODE (0x905)

// For compatibility reasons, you can define IOCTL as below:

// #define IOCTL_WDT_ENABLE 0x1001
// #define IOCTL_WDT_DISABLE 0x1002
// #define IOCTL_WDT_STROBE 0x1003
// #define IOCTL_WDT_GETTIMEOUT 0x1004
// #define IOCTL_WDT_SETTIMEOUT 0x1005
// #define IOCTL_WDT_REBOOT 0x1006

HANDLE m_hWDT=NULL;
TCHAR szClassName[66];

// assign the WDT driver name

wsprintf(szClassName, TEXT("WDT1:"));
// Open the WDT driver
m_hWDT = CreateFile(szClassName, GENERIC_READ
GENERIC_WRITE, 0, NULL, OPEN_EXISTING,
FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL, NULL);
if ( m_hWDT == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE ) {
DebugMsg(CString("WDT driver fail"));
return;
}

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DWORD dwTemp;
DWORD nIndex=2;
// Set the Watchdog Timer as 10 seconds. Number 2 means 10 seconds.
DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_SET_TIMEOUT, &nIndex,
sizeof(nIndex), NULL, 0, &dwTemp, NULL);
// Enable the Watchdog timer
DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_ENABLE, NULL, 0, NULL,
0, &dwTemp, NULL);
While (1) {
// do your job here…
Sleep(8000);
DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_STROBE, NULL,0,
NULL, 0, &dwTemp, NULL);
}
DeviceIoControl(m_hWDT, IOCTL_WDT_DISABLE, NULL, , NULL,
0, &dwTemp, NULL);
CloseHandle(m_hWDT);

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 B

APPENDIX
2

Fuse Specifications
Appendix B Fuse Specifications
B.1 Fuse Specifications

Rating: 250 VAC, 3.15A

Size: 5 x 20 mm

Note The fuse is set to break if the input voltage

exceeds 33 VDC.

B.2 Fuse Replacement

Step 1: Remove the fuse cover

Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one
Step 3: Replace the fuse cover

Figure B.1: Fuse Replacement

Warning Do NOT replace the fuse unless it is damaged.

Do NOT replace the fuse with a different rated fuse.

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APPENDIX
2

Pin Assignments
Appendix C Pin Assignments
C.1 RS-232 Pin Assignment

C.2 4-Wire RS-232/485 Pin Assignments

Pin No. TPC-66SN/ TPC-66T-E2AE

Pin 1 DATA – (RS-485)
Pin 2 Rx
1 5
Pin 3 Tx
6 9
Pin 4 DATA + (RS-485)
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 No Connection
Pin 7 RTS
Pin 8 CTS
Pin 9 No Connection

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C.3 RS-485 Pin Assignment

Pin No. TPC-66SN/TPC-66T-E2AE TPC-66T-E2BE

Pin 1 DATA - DATA -
Pin 2 No Connection DATA +
Pin 3 No Connection No Connection
Pin 4 DATA + No Connection
Pin 5 GND GND
Pin 6 No Connection No Connection
Pin 7 No Connection No Connection
Pin 8 No Connection No Connection
Pin 9 No Connection No Connection

C.4 CAN Serial Port Pin Assignments

The following figure show the pin assignments for the DB-9 connector.

Note: If your TPC-68T is on the both end of CAN-Bus,

please add the termination resistor.

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APPENDIX
2

Visual Settings
Appendix D Visual Settings
There are two powerful and friendly utilities included to extend the visual
capabilities of TPC-66/68. The two utilities are used to set the font size
and rotate the screen.

D.1 Font Setting

Please go to start->programs->advantech->system font setting.

Figure D.1: Font Setting

TPC-66/68 provides two font settings – normal and small.

Figure D.2: Small Font Setting

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Figure D.3: Change Font Setting

Figure D.4: Small Font Display

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D.2 Screen Rotation

Please go to start->setting->control panel-> screen rotation as below.

Figure D.5: Screen Rotation

Please select how you want the view display.

Figure D.6: Screen Rotation Options

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This screen is rotated 90 degrees in the example.

Figure D.7: 90 Degrees Rotation

Figure D.8: Portrait Rotation

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