TPC-1270

Intel Touch Panel Computer

with High Luminance 12.1"
SVGA TFT LCD

User Manual
 Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2009 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
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel 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-1270H-C1BE
• TPC-1270H-P2BE

4th Edition
Printed in Taiwan J anuary 2011

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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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 Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information.

FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. 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. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

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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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 or spray detergents for clean-
ing.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located
near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-
ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-
necting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-
trical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. 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.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -
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 20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORD-
ING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-
1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.

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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 Safety and Environment ................................................. 3
1.3 LCD Specifications ........................................................... 4
1.4 Touchscreen Specifications............................................... 5
1.5 Power................................................................................. 5
1.6 I/O Port Arrangement........................................................ 6
Figure 1.1:I/O port arrangement .................................... 6
1.7 Panel Mounting ................................................................. 7
Figure 1.2:Panel Mounting ............................................ 7
1.8 Dimensions & Cutout........................................................ 8
Figure 1.3:Dimensions ................................................... 8
Chapter 2 System Setup.................................................. 10
Figure 2.1:Install CompactFlash memory card ............ 10
Figure 2.2:Power connector ......................................... 10
Figure 2.3:Power receptor and button pin assignments 11
Chapter 3 I/O Connector & Setting Mode ................... 14
Chapter 4 Software Configuration ................................ 18
4.1 Utilities & Drivers........................................................... 18
4.1.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ................... 18
4.1.2 VGA Drivers (Intel(R) Graphics Driver) ..................... 18
4.1.3 Intel PRO Network Drivers/software .......................... 18
4.1.4 Advantech COM Driver ............................................... 18
4.1.5 Touchscreen Driver ...................................................... 19
4.1.6 Watchdog Timer Driver ............................................... 19
4.2 Advantech COM Driver Installation ............................... 19
4.3 Watchdog Timer (WDT) Driver Installation .................. 28
4.3.1 Installing the TPC-1270 Watchdog Timer Driver ....... 29
4.3.2 How to Use the TPC-1270 Watchdog Timer ............... 34
Chapter 5 Windows XP Embedded ............................... 38
5.1 EWF ................................................................................ 38
5.2 HORM............................................................................. 38
5.3 Advantech Utilities.......................................................... 39
5.3.1 Version Information ..................................................... 39
5.3.2 OSLock and OSUnLock .............................................. 40
5.3.3 HORM ......................................................................... 40
Appendix A Serial Port Settings........................................ 42
A.1 COM1/ COM2/ COM3 Connector Definition ................ 42
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 A.2 COM4 Setting ................................................................. 42
Appendix B WDT Programming ...................................... 46
B.1 Overview ......................................................................... 46
B.2 Watchdog Timer Programming....................................... 47
Figure B.1:Watchdog timer programming procedure .. 47
Table B.1:Watchdog Timer Registers ......................... 48
B.3 Example Programs .......................................................... 49
Appendix C Accessory Kit Assembly................................ 56
C.1 CompactFlash to IDE Transfer Kit ................................. 56
Figure C.1:Adapter Board and IDE Cable ................... 56
Figure C.2:Connecting Adapter Board & IDE Cable .. 56
Figure C.3:CompactFlash Slot ..................................... 57
Figure C.4:Insert the Adapter Board into the CF slot .. 57
Figure C.5:Inserted Adapter Board .............................. 57
Figure C.6:Connect the CD-ROM via the IDE Cable . 58
Figure C.7:Plug Power Line into CD-ROM Drive ...... 58
C.2 USB Driver Installation Notice ....................................... 58
Appendix D HDD Kit Assembly........................................ 60
Figure D.1:Removing the Rear HDD Cover ............... 60
Figure D.2:Removing the Top Screws ........................ 60
Figure D.3:Installing the HDD .................................... 61
Figure D.4:Installing the HDD Bracket ....................... 61
Appendix E Touchscreen Installation & Configuration. 64
E.1 Driver Installation ........................................................... 64
Figure E.1:Setup.exe .................................................... 64
Figure E.2:Install - Wizard ......................................... 64
Figure E.3:Install – License Agreement ...................... 65
Figure E.4:Install – Completed .................................... 65
E.2 Uninstall the Driver......................................................... 66
Figure E.5:Uninstall -1 ................................................ 66
Figure E.6:Uninstall -2 ................................................ 66
E.3 Touchscreen Calibration ................................................. 67
Figure E.7:Standard Calibration -1 .............................. 67
Figure E.8:Standard Calibration -2 .............................. 68
Figure E.9:Standard Calibration -3 .............................. 68
Figure E.10:Advanced Calibration -1 ......................... 69
Figure E.11:Advanced Calibration -2 .......................... 70
Figure E.12:Plot Calibration Data ............................... 70
Figure E.13:Draw ........................................................ 71
Figure E.14:Clear Screen ............................................. 72
Figure E.15:Option ..................................................... 73
Appendix F Fuse Specifications ........................................ 76
F.1 Fuse Specifications.......................................................... 76
F.2 Fuse Replacement ........................................................... 76
Figure F.1:Fuse Replacement ...................................... 76

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 CHAPTER
1
2

General Information
Sections include:

• Introduction
• Specifications
• LCD Specifications
• Touchscreen Specifications
• Power
• I/O Ports Arrangement
• Panel Mounting
• Dimensions & Cutout
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction

The TPC-1270 touch panel computer is state-of-the-art HMI (Human

Machine Interface). This 12.1" display operator interface is an x86-based
platform with these key features:
Fanless:
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely on fans,
which often are unreliable, and causes dust to circulate inside the equip-
ment.
Bright Display:
The bright TFT LCD display suits industrial demands for clear interfaces.
Powerful Communication Capability:
The TPC-1270 provides powerful IO interface for easily communicating
with other devices. The IO interface includes serial ports, RS-485 port,
Ethernet and USB 2.0 support.
Embedded Windows Support:
In addition to the OS support of Windows XP, Advantech offers platform
support for XP Embedded and WinCE 5.0/6.0 (Only Celeron M products)
TPC-1270H power management design is APM mode not ACPI mode, so
it can't support Vista or Windows 7.

1.2 Specifications

1.2.1 System Kernel

CPU: Intel Pentium M, Celeron M (clock rate 1.4GHz/ 1GHz)
BIOS: Award 4Mbit flash memory
South Bridge: Intel 915GME
VGA: VGA: Intel 915GME
Ethernet: TPC-1270H-P (LAN1: ICH6M(82801FB) & 82562EZ,
LAN2: Intel 82541PI); TPC-1270H-C (LAN1: ICH6M(82801FB) &
82562EZ, LAN: Intel 82551QM)
Watchdog timer: W83627 watchdog timer; 1 ~ 255 sec (system)
IDE: 1 EIDE channel support one IDE compact flash socket on board

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1.2.2 I/O Ports
4 Serial Ports: RS-232 (COM1, COM2, COM3) and RS-232/422/485
(COM4)
2 RJ-45 Ethernet port:
TPC-1270H-P, LAN 1(10/100Bas eT); LAN 2(10/100/1000BaseT)
TPC-1270H-C, LAN 1(10/100 BaseT); LAN 2(10/100BaseT)
4 USB Ports: Compliant with USB 2.0
1 CompactFlash Slot: TypeII
1 PCI-104 Slot (Only supports 2 cards)
1 VGA
2 Audio Ports: 1 MIC-in, 1 Line-out

1.2.3 Safety and Environment

Safety
FCC Class A and CE certificated
BSMI certificated
The front bezel is compliant with NEMA 4

Environment
Operating Temperature: 0~50 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature: -20~70 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 10~95% @ 40 relative humidity (non-condensing)
Vibration: 1Grms (5~500Hz)

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1.3 LCD Specifications

Display Type TFT color LCD

Size (diagonal) 12.1”

Maximum Resolution 800 x 600 (SVGA)

Maximum colors 262K

Pixel Pitch (W x H) 0.3075 x 0.3075 mm

Viewing Angle 160° (H), 140° (V); CR>=10

Luminance (cd / m2) 450

Contrast Ratio 700

Operating Temperature -30~85° C (Ambient)

Backlight LED

Backlight Life Time 50,000 hours

Note There might be several bright or dark pixels on the

LCD. This comes from the production of the LCD.
Such phenomenon is claimed to be normal accord-
ing to the LCD manufacturers.

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1.4 Touchscreen Specifications

Touchscreen Type Resistive

Base Glass Construction Tempered Glass

Resolution 1024 x 1024

Light Transmission 80% typical

Controller USB Interface

Power Rating 3.3 to 5V

Durability 1 million touches

1.5 Power

Input voltage: 18 ~ 32 Vdc (the fuse will be open circuit as input level
exceeds 33Vdc)
Typical: [email protected] (57W)

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1.6 I/O Port Arrangement

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

Figure 1.1: I/O port arrangement

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1.7 Panel Mounting

1. There is a piece of adhesive waterproof gasket on the AL

front bezel. Make sure the waterproof gasket is in position
before installing the TPC-1270 to the panel opening.
2. Install the TPC-1270 to the panel opening.
3. Find out the eight clampers and eight long screws in the
accessory pack. Hook those clampers to those holes around the
four sides of the bezel. Insert the screws to every clamper and
fasten them. These screws will then push on the mounting panel
and fix the unit.
4. The mounting panel thickness is suggested to be less than 10mm
(0.236 inch).

Figure 1.2: Panel Mounting

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1.8 Dimensions & Cutout

Weight:: 3.3 Kg (without HDD)

Dimensions: 311 x 237 x 59 mm (WxHxD)
Cutout: 302.5 x 228.5 mm (suggested)

301.5

4.75 4.75

311 59
247.2 4.2

4.75
186.3
237

227.5
4.75

Figure 1.3: Dimensions

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 CHAPTER
2
2

System Setup
Chapter 2 System Setup
This chapter provides a brief explanation for operating the TPC-1270. It
is easy to make the TPC-1270 start working with the below step-by-step.

Step 1: Unpack the TPC-1270 package. Please check the packing list at
the beginning of this manual.
Step 2: Install a CompactFlash containing Windows XP Embedded or
other operating system.

Figure 2.1: Install CompactFlash memory card

Warning It is suggested to turn OFF system power as plug in

or pull out the memory card, though the Compact-
Flash memory is supposed to be hot swappable.

Step 3: Connect the power connector to the 24VDC power lines. The
power lines can either be of some power adapter or in-house power
source.

Figure 2.2: Power connector

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 Figure 2.3: Power receptor and button pin assignments

Step 4: Plug the power lines to the system power receptor.

Step 5: Push the power button to power on the system as the figure 2.4.
Step 6: Calibrate the touchscreen. Please go to:
“Start”Æ”Settings”Æ”Control Panel” as the figure 2.5. Then, click the
tab “Stylus -> "Calibration" -> "Recalibrate” to calibrate by selecting the
standard calibration or advanced calibration.

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 CHAPTER
3
2

I/O Connectors &

Setting Mode
Chapter 3 I/O Connector & Setting Mode
CN5 LCD POWER LCD INVERTER Connector
CN6 PCI-104 PCI-104
CN7 TOUNCH Internal Touch screen Connector
CN8 LVDS LCD Internal 18bit LVDS LCD Connector
CN9 PWR DC IN DC Power in Connector, HOUSING 5.08 MM 3P
CN10 SPEAKER OUT Internal Speaker Connector
CN11 USB Two USB Type-A Female to on panel.
CN12 USB Two USB Type-A Female to on panel.
CN13 MIC IN Audio MIC IN
CN14 LINE OUT Audio Line OUT
CN15 VGA D-Sub 15-pin (Female) on panel.
CN16 CF Compact-Flash socket
COM1 COM1 Serial port:COM1 RS232
COM2 COM2 Serial port:COM2 RS232
COM3 COM3 Serial port:COM3 RS232
COM4 COM4 Serial port:COM4 RS232/422/485
RJ5 LAN1 ICH6M+82562EZ 10/100
RJ6 LAN2 10/100 82551QM / GIGA 82541PI
BT5 Battery Battery socket
JP5 PCI-104 PWR Selection of PCI-104 Power
JP6 RESET RESET
CMOS5 CLEAR CMOS CLEAR CMOS
S1 COM4 MODE1 Setting COM4 RS232/422/485 mode
S2 COM4 MODE2 Setting COM4 RS422 Master or Slave mode
SA5 SATA-PWR D-Sub 25-pin (Female) on panel.
SA6 SATA Internal IDE 44pin(2mm) connector
SW5 POWER System Power Switch
SWITCH
U58 BIOS BIOS flash socket
FS5 FUSE FUSE Holder

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 CHAPTER
4
2

Software Configuration
Sections include:
• Utilities & Drivers
• Advantech COM Driver Installation
• Watchdog Timer Driver Installation
Chapter 4 Software Configuration
A support CD-ROM for TPC-1270 is available and along with the prod-
uct. There are related utilities and drivers for TPC-1270 included. Please
install the Chipset INF driver, VGA graphics driver, LAN driver, audio
driver, Advantech.com driver, Touchscreen driver and Watchdog Timer
(WDT) driver sequentially.

4.1 Utilities & Drivers

The following utilities and drivers are provided for TPC-1270. You can
also find the updated utilities and drivers from the support website.

4.1.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\INF\English (for English version)
\TPC-1270H\Driver\INF\Multilanguage (for Multilanguage)
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

4.1.2 VGA Drivers (Intel(R) Graphics Driver)

Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\VGA\
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

4.1.3 Intel PRO Network Drivers/software

Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\LAN\
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

4.1.4 Advantech COM Driver

Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\Advantech COM\
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

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 4.1.5 Touchscreen Driver
Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\PenMount\
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

4.1.6 Watchdog Timer Driver

Path: \TPC-1270H\Driver\WDT\8362x
Available for the OS’s below:
• Microsoft Windows XP

4.2 Advantech COM Driver Installation

A com port named COM2, COM3 or COM4 on TPC-1270 is Advantech

Special com port. Please follow the steps below to install the driver.

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 Step 1: Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open
the directory: \TPC-1270H\Driver\Advantech COM\

Step 2: Use Windows Explorer (or Windows Run command) to execute

PCI_ICOM.EXE from the companion CD-ROM.

Step 3: Click Next to continue installation.

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Step 4: Click Next to continue installation.

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 Step 5: Click uninstall icon to remove ?PCI Serial Port

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Step 6: Click the scan for hardware changes icon to remove ?PCI Serial
Port

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 Step 7: Found New Hardware and Click Next to continue installation.

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Step 8: Click Finish the Advantech PCI Serial Port to continue.

Step 9: Then, found New Hardware and Click Next to continue.

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 Step 10: Click Finish the Advantech PCI-1602 Serial SlaveBridge to
continue installation.

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Step 11: Found New Hardware and Click Next to continue installation.

Step 12: Click Finish the Advantech PCI Serial Port to continue.

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4.3 Watchdog Timer (WDT) Driver Installation

In order to ensure reliable and fail-safe performance, TPC-1270 has a

built-in Watchdog Timer to handle unexpected system failures. TPC-
1270 provides the drivers and a utility to activate and configure the timer
for Windows XP operating systems. The following is a brief introduction,
using XP as an example, for the installation and configuration proce-
dures.

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4.3.1 Installing the TPC-1270 Watchdog Timer Driver
Step 1: Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open
the directory: \WDT\8362x\W2K_XP.

Step 2: Use Windows Explorer (or Windows Run command) to execute

SETUP.EXE from the companion CD-ROM.

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 Step 3: Click Next to proceed.

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Step 4: Click Next to confirm the customer information.

Step 5: Select Advantech [W83627HF] Watchdog Timer and click Next.

.

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 Step 6: Click Next to confirm selecting the Typical setup type.

Step 7: Click Next to proceed.

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Step 8: Click Finish to complete the procedure.

Step 9: Click OK to restart the system and activate the Watchdog Timer.

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 4.3.2 How to Use the TPC-1270 Watchdog Timer
Step 1: Open the Control Panel, click Watchdog Service Configuration.

Step 2: Click the Start Service button.

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Step 3: Click Setting to select the setting page.

Step 4: Select the Timer Span that meets your application requirement.

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 Step 5: Click Enable to enable the setting.

Step 6: Check the Start watchdog service on boot to enable the Watchdog
timer to start automatically after the system boots every time.

Step 7: Click OK, then the configuration procedure is finished.

Note Use Advantech WDT Driver.WDT was

enable,and WDT LED was 1Hz glisten.
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 CHAPTER
5
2

Windows XP Embedded
Sections include:
• EWF
• HORM
• Advantech Utilities
Chapter 5 Windows XP Embedded
TPC-1270 is in support of embedded windows platform. This section is
to state the important features, EWF and HORN, provided in windows
XP embedded.

5.1 EWF

EWF stands for Enhanced Write Filter. It provides an upper filter in the
storage device driver stack that redirects disk write operations to volatile
(RAM) or non-volatile (disk) storage. EWF protects a volume from write
access. The benefits are as the following.
Write-protect one or more partitions on your system.
Enable read-only media, such as CD-ROM or flash, to boot and run.
Prolong the lifespan of write-sensitive storage, such as CompactFlash.

TPC-1270 XPE provides EWF RAM RDG mode on system partition. All
wirte to system partition will be redirected to RMA once this mode is
enabled. This mode is manually enabled by customers after they finish
all their changes on system such as installing their applications or adjust-
ing system setting.

Advantech provides a pair of utilities to operate EWF, OSLock and

OSUnLock. The setting is stated in the section later.

5.2 HORM

HORM stands for Hibernate Once Resume Many. In HORM environ-

ment, a single hibernation file is used to boot the system repeatedly. To
set a HORM environment, please follow the steps below.
Please make sure EWF is disabled. You can run OSUnLock to disable
EWF.
Enable hibernation support:
Run ‘power options’ in control panel, and then select ‘Enable Hiberna-
tion’ in hibernation pane.

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 Enable EWF:
Run OSLock, and then system reboot automatically.
Open those software that customers want to directly use after system
resume from hibernation.
Hibernate via Advantech HORM utility:
Please Click Start Menu->All Programs->Advantech->HORM

HORM environment remains all along unless the following events occur:
Run EWF commit command (ewfmgr c: -commit) and then reboot sys-
tem.
Select “Discard hibernation file” by clicking F8 when system is starting
up

Also, HORM cannot fit your system if free space in C partition is not
enough. The hibernation file required is dependent on the RAM size you
use on the system. In other words, the hibernation file is 512MB that is
the same as memory size used on TPC-1270H-P1E or TPC-1270H-C1E.

5.3 Advantech Utilities

TPC-1270 provides the useful utilities for users to configure the HORM
and EWF.

5.3.1 Version Information

Start menu-> All Programs -> Advantech
This states the current XPE runtime information including hardware plat-
form, version, build number, release date, XPE QFEs installed in compo-
nent database and XP Pro Patches you installed manually.

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 5.3.2 OSLock and OSUnLock
The two utilities assist users to enable or disable EWF. Please go to Start
Menu-> All Programs-> Advantech. The default setting of EWF is dis-
abled. Users can protect C partition from any disk writing via OSLock
that is to enable EWF RAM REG Mode. In this mode, any changes on C
partition including modification on files or registry will be redirected to
memory, thus these changes will be discarded in the next system startup.

To exit this environment is via OSUnLock. Please visit MSDN website

for further information about EWF.

5.3.3 HORM
This is to create HORM environment. Please go to Start Menu-> All Pro-
grams-> Advantech. This utility firstly dismounts all local physical vol-
umes that are not protected by EWF. It requires users to input the volume
list.

Please follow the steps before running this utility to create full HORM
environment.
Enable Hibernation via Power Options in Control Panel
Make C: partition EWF-enabled via OSLock
Make sure that all volumes to be dismounted are not in use.

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 A

APPENDIX
2

Serial Port Settings

Appendix A Serial Port Settings
A.1 COM1/ COM2/ COM3 Connector Definition

1 5

6 9

Pin Signal
1 NDCD
2 NRX
3 NTX
4 NDTR
5 GND
6 NDSR
7 NRTS
8 NCTS
9 NRI

A.2 COM4 Setting

The serial port COM4 on the TPC-1270 is adjustable. It can be set to RS-
232, RS-422 or RS-485. This port is designed with auto data flow control
capability. In other word, the TPC-1270 can automatically detect the data
flow direction at this port when the two wired RS-485 communication is
activated.

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 1 5

6 9
COM4 Mode S1 and S2 setting
RS232 Mode

RS485 Mode

RS422 Master Mode

RS422 Slave Mode

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 B

APPENDIX
2

Watchdog Timer
Programming
Appendix B WDT Programming
B.1 Overview

The TPC-1270 cards’ watchdog timer can be used to monitor system soft-
ware operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function
after the programmed period. This section describes the operation of the
watchdog timer, and how to program it.
The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller W83627HF. It
provides the following functions for user programming:
• Can be enabled and disabled by user's program.
• Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes.
• Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the
timer after time-out.

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B.2 Watchdog Timer Programming

The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E(hex) and 2F(hex), 2E
(hex) is the address port. 2F(hex) is the data port. You must first assign
the address of register by writing address value into address port 2E(hex),
then write/read data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F
(hex).

Figure B.1: Watchdog timer programming procedure

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 Table B.1: Watchdog Timer Registers
Address of Attribute Description
register (2E)
Read/Write Value (2F)
and
description
87 (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O address
port 2E (hex) twice to unlock the
W83627HF
07 (hex) write Write 08 (hex) to select register of
watchdog timer.

30 (hex) write Write 01 (hex) to enable the function

of the watchdog timer. Disabled is
set as default.
F5 (hex) write Set seconds or minutes as units for
the timer.

Write 0 to bit 3: set second as counting unit. [default]

Write 1 to bit 3: set minute as counting unit
F6 (hex) write 0: stop timer [default]01~FF (hex):
The amount of the count, in seconds
or minutes, depends on the value
set in register F5 (hex). This number
decides how long the watchdog
timer waits for strobe before gener-
ating an interrupt or reset signal.
Writing a new value to this register
can reset the timer to count with the
new value.
F7 (hex) rd/wr Bit 6: Write 1 to enable keyboard to
reset the timer, 0 to disable.[default]
Bit 5: Write 1 to generate a timeout
signal immediately and automati-
cally return to 0. [default=0] Bit 4:
Read status of watchdog timer, 1
means timer is "time out".
AA (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O port 2E
(hex) to lock the watchdog timer.2

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B.3 Example Programs

1. Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval

;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627HF
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set second as counting unit
Mov al,0f5h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
And al,not 08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 10 seconds and start counting
Mov al,0f6h
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 Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,10
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; lock W83627HF
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

2. Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as timeout interval

;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627H
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit
Mov al,0f5h

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Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting
Mov al,0f6h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,5
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; lock W83627HF
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

3. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627H
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

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 Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse
Mov al,0f7h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,80h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; lock W83627HF
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

4. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard

;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627H
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

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Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard
Mov al,0f7h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,40h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; lock W83627HF
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

5. Generate a time-out signal without timer counting

;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627H
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al

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 ;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal
Mov al,0f7h
Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,20h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; lock W83627HF
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

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 C

APPENDIX
2

Accessory Kit
Assembly
This appendix shows how to connect to
a CD-ROM via the CompactFlash slot.:
Appendix C Accessory Kit Assembly
C.1 CompactFlash to IDE Transfer Kit

Please follow this assembly procedure to use the CompactFlash slot to

connect with a CD-ROM drive.
1. Connect the IDE cable to the adapter board.

Figure C.1: Adapter Board and IDE Cable

Figure C.2: Connecting Adapter Board & IDE Cable

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Note Pin 1 is marked red

2. Insert the adapter board into the CompactFlash slot.

Figure C.3: CompactFlash Slot

Figure C.4: Insert the Adapter Board into the CF slot

Figure C.5: Inserted Adapter Board

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 Connect the CD-ROM to the adapter board via the IDE cable and then
connect the external power line to the CD-ROM.

Figure C.6: Connect the CD-ROM via the IDE Cable

Figure C.7: Plug Power Line into CD-ROM Drive

C.2 USB Driver Installation Notice

It is required to install the service pack if you want to install the USB 2.0
driver on Windows XP

Note Service Pack 1 must be installed on Windows

XP before you install the USB 2.0 driver.

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 D

APPENDIX
2

HDD Kit Assembly

Appendix D HDD Kit Assembly
Please follow the assembly procedure to install the HDD into the system.
1. Remove the rear HDD cover.

Figure D.1: Removing the Rear HDD Cover

2. Deassemble the HDD kit from the system.

Figure D.2: Removing the Top Screws

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3. Put the HDD into the HDD bracket and fasten the screws..

Figure D.3: Installing the HDD

4. Put the HDD bracket into the HDD holder.

Figure D.4: Installing the HDD Bracket

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 E

APPENDIX
2

Touchscreen
Installation &
Configuration
This appedix demonstrates how to
install the PenMount 9000 touchscreen
and set the configuration on TPC-1260.
This section uses Windows XP as an
example.
Appendix E Touchscreen Installation &
Configuration
E.1 Driver Installation

Please insert the x86 TPC series support CD and go to the Windows
2000-XP driver folder (TPC-1270\Driver\Touch Screen\Driver\USB
touchscreen). Click setup.exe

Figure E.1: Setup.exe

The screen displays the installation wizard for the PenMount software.
Click “Next”. Follow the installation wizard step by step.

Figure E.2: Install - Wizard

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Figure E.3: Install – License Agreement

Figure E.4: Install – Completed

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E.2 Uninstall the Driver

Please go to Settings and then select Control Panel. Please click Add/
Remove Programs.

Figure E.5: Uninstall -1

Select PenMount USB. Click Remove button.

Figure E.6: Uninstall -2

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E.3 Touchscreen Calibration

The “PM”, the icon of the PenMount Control Panel, is in the menu bar
after the touchscreen installation. Please click the icon “PM” to call Pen-
Mount Control Panel. It contains six functions: Calibrate, Draw, Multiple
Monitors, Option, and About. Multiple Monitors is for multiple displays
only; however TPC-1270 only provides one touchscreen display. This
function is not workable on TPC-1270. About is to show the driver ver-
sion.

Calibrate
Two ways to calibrate the touch screen include “Standard Calibration”
and “Advanced Calibration”. Standard Calibration is to adjust most
touchscreens.

Figure E.7: Standard Calibration -1

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 Figure E.8: Standard Calibration -2

Figure E.9: Standard Calibration -3

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Note Touch the red squares in sequence. The cali-
bration is completed after the fifth touch red
point is calibrated. Press “ESC” to skip.

Advanced Calibration is for the aged touchscreens by using 4, 9, 16 or 25

points to calibrate touch panel.

Figure E.10: Advanced Calibration -1

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 Figure E.11: Advanced Calibration -2

Figure E.12: Plot Calibration Data

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Note Plot Calibration Data enabled provides the blue
lines to show linearity before calibration and
black lines to show linearity after calibration
when you finished the advanced calibration.

Draw
This is to test the touch screen operation. Its display shows touch loca-
tion.

Figure E.13: Draw

Click “menu” and then click “clear screen” to clear the drawing.

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 Figure E.14: Clear Screen

Option
This option is to set the operation mode and beep sounds if the beep
sound is enabled. The operation mode, stream mode and point mode, is
to enable/ disable the mouse’s ability to drag on-screen icons. Stream
mode let the mouse functions as normal and dragging on-screen. Point
mode is only let the mouse a click function. The dragging on-screen is
disabled. Users can turn on / off the beep sound by clicking the “enable
beep sound”.

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Figure E.15: Option

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 F

APPENDIX
2

Fuse Specifications
Appendix F Fuse Specifications
F.1 Fuse Specifications

Rating: 250VAC, 3.15Amp

Size: 5 x 20mm

Note The fuse is set to break as the input voltage

exceeds 33VDC for your protection.

F.2 Fuse Replacement

Step 1: Remove the fuse cover

Step 2: Replace the damaged fuse with a new one
Step 3: Place the fuse cover back in position

Figure F.1: Fuse Replacement

Warning Do NOT replace the fuse unless it is damaged.

Do NOT replace the fuse with a different rating.

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