Hardware User’s Guide

12” QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control

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February 2004
GFK-2284A
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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
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 Contents
1 Welcome 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
QuickPanel View/Control Unit Runtime Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Panel Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2 Overview 7
QuickPanel View/Control Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Layout Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
QuickPanel View/Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Windows CE.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Working with Windows CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Microsoft File Viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Copy Project to Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
HTTP File Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3 Detailed Operation 19
Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
External Keyboard (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Soft Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
External Mouse (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
COM1- Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
COM2 - Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Working with COM ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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CF Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Universal Serial Bus (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Expansion Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SRAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DRAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Boot Loader ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Memory Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Real-time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

A1 Design Specifications 49
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Memory Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Expansion Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Calendar/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Agency Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

A2 Troubleshooting 55
Power up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index 57

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 1 Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a QuickPanel View/Control, the most
advanced compact control computer available. The QuickPanel View/Control is
available in different configurations to suit your requirements, either as a full-
featured HMI, or as a combination of HMI and controller for local and distributed
control applications. Equally at home in a networked environment or as a stand-
alone unit, the QuickPanel View/Control is the ideal solution for factory floor HMI
and control.
Powered by Microsoft Windows CE.NETTM, today’s embedded control operating
system of choice, the QuickPanel View/Control provides a fast track for application
program development. The commonality with other versions of Windows
simplifies porting your existing program code. Another benefit of Windows CE is
the familiarity of the user interface, shortening the learning curve for operators and
developers alike. The availability of third-party application software makes this
operating system even more attractive.
The 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control is an all-in-one microcomputer
designed for maximum flexibility. The design, based on an advanced Intel®
microprocessor, brings together a high-resolution touch-screen operator interface
with a variety of I/O options. With many standard ports and expansion busses from
which to choose, you can connect to most industrial equipment.
The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with several memory types to satisfy
even the most demanding applications. A 32 MB section of DRAM is split between
the operating system, an object store, and application memory. Functioning as a
virtual hard drive, a 32 MB or 64MB section of non-volatile FLASH memory
(depending on your model) is divided between the operating system and persistent
storage for application programs. The retentive memory consists of 512 KB of
battery-backed SRAM for data storage, ensuring your valuable data will never be
lost, even during a power failure.
The many features of the QuickPanel View/Control make it an obvious choice for a
world of applications. Your smart choice will provide reliable operation for years to
come.

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GETTING STARTED

Basic Setup
Your QuickPanel View/Control is shipped ready for use after a few configuration
steps. To power up all you need to do is connect a DC power supply via the
supplied quick-connect plug. Depending on your application, you may also want
to connect and configure optional input devices (see page 25), communications
ports (see page 27) and expansion adapters (see page 40).
Optional Ethernet Connection
Optional Expansion I/O

Power Supply

Optional USB Keyboard

Caution - Electrical Shock Hazard: To avoid personal injury or damage to

equipment, ensure that the DC supply is disconnected from power and that the
leads are not energized before attaching them to the unit's power supply plug.

To con nect a DC po we r su pply

1. Using the three screw terminals shown in the following diagram, attach a 24VDC, 48W power supply to the plug
supplied with the QuickPanel View/Control (see specifications on page 49 for conductor size requirements).
2. Insert the plug into the power supply socket and securely tighten the attaching screws.

Bottom Power Supply Plug

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QuickPanel View/Control Unit Runtime Setup

To download a Cimplicity Machine Edition application to a QuickPanel
View/Control unit, you must set up a data link between your development
workstation and the QuickPanel unit. For more information, see “Communication
Ports” (page 27) and look up “Downloading a Machine Edition Project” in the
Machine Edition online help.

Startup
When you first start up the QuickPanel View/Control, a few configuration steps are
necessary.

T o st a rt th e Q u i ck P a ne l V i e w /C on t rol
1. Apply DC power to the QuickPanel View/Control.
Once power is applied, the QuickPanel View/Control begins initializing. The first
thing to appear on the display is the splash screen.

2. To skip running any programs included in the StartUp folder, tap Don’t run StartUp programs.
The splash screen disappears automatically after about 5 seconds. The Windows
CE desktop then becomes visible.
3. Tap Start, point to Settings and then tap Control Panel.

4. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display to configure the LCD display (see page 20).

5. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus to configure the touch screen (see page 22).

6. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date and Time to configure the system clock (see page 47).

7. In the Control Panel, double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections to configure network settings (see
page 37).

8. On the desktop, double-tap Backup to save any new settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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Shutdown
There are no specific dangers associated with a power failure or other unplanned
shutdown of the QuickPanel View/Control. In general, programs are retained in
FLASH memory and user data can be retained in battery-backed SRAM. Some
operating system settings are retained only with user intervention, so in order to
carry out a graceful shutdown of the QuickPanel View/Control, we recommend
you perform the following procedure.

T o shu t d o wn t h e Q u i ck P a ne l V i e w /C on tr ol
1. Quit any programs that are running and wait for all file operations to complete (no busy or wait cursor displays).

2. On the desktop, double-tap Backup to save any operating system settings through a power cycle (see
page 13) and wait for it to complete. Tap OK.
3. Remove AC power from the 24VDC supply.

Panel Cutout
For enclosure mounting, cut an opening in the panel according to the
specifications given with the following diagram.
Panel Cutout

Height: 8.96” (+0.10”, -0”)

(227.6mm [+2.5mm, -0mm])

Width: 11.88” (+0.10”, -0”)

(301.8mm, [+2.5mm, -0mm])
8.96”
227.6mm Depth 2.37” (60.2 mm)

Bezel Dimensions

Height: 10.34” (262.6mm)

Width: 13.26 in. (336.8mm)

11.88”
301.8mm Panel thickness range:.063”
to.196” (1.6mm to 5mm)

Notes:
■ For compliance to NEMA 4, 4x, and 12 qualification, the unit must be mounted
in a comparably NEMA rated (IP56 equivalent) panel or enclosure.
■
For compliance to ATEX agency qualification, the unit must be mounted in an
IP66 panel or enclosure.
■
To avoid gasket degradation, limit repeated insertions or removals of the unit
and retightening of the mounting clips. For full protection, always use a fresh
gasket.

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The unit will not fit through this cutout with a CF card inserted in the port, with any
cables connected, or with the power supply plug inserted in the socket.
To secure the QuickPanel View/Control to a panel, use the 10 included mounting
clamps. They hook into openings located on the top, bottom, and sides of the
housing.

Top
Left Right

x 10 Bottom

To mo un t th e Qu ick Pan el View/ Co ntro l in a pan el

1. Insert the unit into the panel cutout (without a CF card in the CF port).
2. Insert the hook of each mounting clamp into the housing openings as shown below.
3. Ensure that the gasket is properly seated in the bezel channel and firmly tighten the clamp screws.
Note: The torque range for the mounting clamp screws is 2.6-4.4 inch/lbs
(0.3-0.5 Nm)
The mounting clamps hold the unit in place by tension alone. No drilling is
required.

Do not damage the gasket attached to the back of the QuickPanel View/Control’s
bezel. This gasket prevents shock hazards and damage caused by liquids
accidentally entering the unit after installation.

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1 Technical Support

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have technical problems that cannot be resolved with the information in this
guide, please contact us by telephone, fax, or email; or visit one of the links on our
website:
Telephone: 1-800-GE-FANUC (1-800-433-2682)
Fax: (780) 420-2049
Email: [email protected]
Comments about our manuals or help: [email protected]
Web: www.gefanuc.com/support (to locate the Technical Advisor page and a
listing of supported devices (USB devices, CF cards, etc.) click on the QuickPanel
Product Family link, or choose QuickPanel from the Product List).
For GE Fanuc support, you can also visit:
http://iglobalcare.gefanucautomation.com.

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 2 This chapter provides introductory information on the 12" QuickPanel View &
Overview
QuickPanel Control hardware and software with descriptive procedures for
completing some of the most common tasks you will encounter.
In this chapter:

Layout Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Windows CE.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Working with Windows CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To place a program in the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To establish a dial-up connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To configure a Proxy server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To run the Backup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To reboot the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
To run the System Information program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Microsoft File Viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To access the Microsoft file viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Copy Project to Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To copy a Machine Edition project onto a CF card. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To update a Machine Edition project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
HTTP File Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To use the HTTP utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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QUICKPANEL VIEW/CONTROL HARDWARE

Layout Diagram
In addition to the primary touch screen interface, the 12" QuickPanel View &
QuickPanel Control supports a variety of communication ports including an
expansion bus to allow great flexibility in application. The following diagram
shows the physical layout of the QuickPanel View/Control and the locations of
ports and connections
The bottom LED is green when power is applied and amber if both backlights fail;1
the top LED is tricolor (green, red, or amber) and programmable.

Front Right Side

CF Port. See page 34

LEDs

Touch screen LCD display

See page 20
Bottom

RS232/485 port RS-232 Port (COM 2)

(COM1) See page 28
See page 27 Power supply socket.
See page 2

USB ports.
See page 35
Hinged access cover for
Ethernet ports
expansion (see page 40), and
See page 36
battery (see page 46) Not to scale

1 Backlights are not field replaceable.

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Block Diagram
The 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control is based on the Intel® XScale™
PXA255 microprocessor, and employs large-scale integration to provide high
performance with a small footprint. The following block diagram illustrates the
major functional areas of the QuickPanel View/Control and the interfaces between
them.

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QUICKPANEL VIEW/CONTROL SOFTWARE

Windows CE.NET
Microsoft Windows CE.NETTM is the operating system for the QuickPanel
View/Control. It is a full 32-bit O/S with a graphical user interface. This operating
system is finding widespread application in hand-held PCs and embedded
controllers, such as the QuickPanel View/Control. The familiar look and feel of
Windows CE shortens the learning curve for users having experience with
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP. From a software developer’s perspective, the CE
environment is a subset of the WIN32 application programming interface,
simplifying the porting of existing software from other versions of Windows.
The QuickPanel View/Control operating system is stored in an 16 MB block of
FLASH memory and copied to a block of DRAM for execution. The operating
system starts automatically following a power-up or reset of the QuickPanel
View/Control.
For more on Windows CE visit www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/ce.

Working with Windows CE

Although the main user input device when working with Windows CE is the touch
screen, it can often be convenient to use keyboard shortcuts, such as those
described in the following table.

Keyboard Shortcut Action

CTRL+ESC or Opens the Windows CE Start menu. Use arrow keys
to select a program and ENTER to run it.
ALT+TAB Starts the Task Manager. Use it to quit unresponsive
programs.
CTRL+ALT+= Starts the touch screen calibration.
SPACEBAR Equivalent to single-tap.
ENTER Equivalent to double-tap. In a dialog box, equivalent
to OK.
TAB In a dialog box, select next control.
SHIFT+TAB In a dialog box, select previous control.
CTRL+TAB In a tabbed dialog box, open the next tab.
ESC Close dialog box, discarding changes.
ARROW KEYS In a dialog box, select controls or items from a list
box.

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To place a prog ram in the S ta r t m e nu

1. Start Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the program you want to place in the Start menu.
3. Tap the program’s icon to select it.
4. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.
5. Navigate to the ’\Windows\Programs\‘ folder.
6. From the Edit menu, choose Paste Shortcut.
7. Run the Backup program to retain the change through a power cycle (see page 13).

Pocket Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s Pocket Internet Explorer is a full-featured browser that is fully
integrated with the Windows CE operating system. This browser allows you to
connect with an internet service provider, view web pages and download from
FTP sites.
Pocket Internet Explorer supports VBScript and JScript. Java support can be added
from third-party sources.
A connection can be established over an Ethernet network (default) or a dial-up
connection. The Ethernet or dial-up connection must first be properly configured.

To es tablis h a dial- up co nn ection

1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.
2. From the View menu, choose Options.
The Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Auto Dial tab, select the Use AutoDial check box.
4. Choose either the default or a user-defined connection from the list.
5. Tap OK.
6. Run the Backup program to save the settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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T o con f i g ure a Pr ox y se rv e r
1. Start Pocket Internet Explorer.
2. From the View menu, choose Options.
The Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Proxy Server tab, select the Use Proxy Server check box.
4. In the Proxy Server box, type the URL of your proxy server (see your ISP or network administrator).
5. In the Port box, type the server’s port number for HTTP access.
6. Select the Bypass Proxy for Local Addresses check box to connect directly to sites like your intranet.
7. Tap OK.
8. Run the Backup program to retain the new settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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Backup
Backup is a utility that saves any changes made to the Windows Registry or
Desktop. This utility is required because, unlike typical handheld Windows CE
platforms, the QuickPanel View/Control is not battery powered. Specifically, the
Backup command does the following:
■
The Windows CE registry (including any control panel settings) is stored in
the Flash registry
■
Any changes (additions) made to the ‘Windows’ subtree of the file system
are stored in the user block of FLASH memory.
The Backup program should be run whenever configuration changes are made to
the operating system or installed applications, and prior to shutting down the
QuickPanel View/Control.

T o run t h e B ack up prog ram

1. On the desktop, double-tap Backup.
The Backup dialog box appears.

2. Tap OK.
Caution: Ensure that backup is complete (i.e., no busy or wait cursor displays)
before disconnecting power.

T o re b oo t t he sy st e m
1. Run the Backup program to retain any changes.
2. Tap Start, point to Programs, then the System folder, and tap Reboot .
A confirmation dialog box appears.

3. Tap “Yes”
The operating system restarts.

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Storage Manager
Use Storage Manager to repair or format lost or corrupted data volumes. Storage
Manager can repair data volumes existing either in Compact Flash (CF) or battery-
backed SRAM (BBSRAM). Data volumes existing in the main flash file system of
the QuickPanel may not be repaired by Storage Manager.
Storage Manager, accessed from the Control Panels folder, is a Microsoft product
for which on-line help is available.

System Information
System Information is a custom utility that displays a splash screen with the
following information:
■
Operating System version. For example, ‘Windows CE.NET’.
■
Platform. Identifies the host hardware, its version and build number.
Tapping More Info on the splash screen opens the Advanced System Information
window, which provides information such as hardware version and serial number,
CPU type and specifications, etc. This information can be especially useful if you
are contacting GE Fanuc Support.

T o run t h e S ys te m In form at io n pro gram

1. On the desktop, double-tap System Information.
The System Information splash screen appears.

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2. Tap More Info to open the Advanced System Information window, or tap Close to continue.
Network information alone can be viewed by double-tapping the LAN icon
displayed on the taskbar for each connection.

Microsoft File Viewers

Included with Windows CE are applications that enable you to view files in three
popular formats: Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Adobe® PDF. Each application
provides online help for its use.

T o acce ss t h e M icro sof t fi le v ie we rs

1. Tap Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft File Viewers, then choose one of the
following:
■ Microsoft Excel Viewer
■ Microsoft PDF Viewer
■ Microsoft Word Viewer
File Viewer Limitations
Microsoft Excel:
■
Hyperlinks are not supported.
■
Data Tables in charts are not supported.
■ WordArt is not supported. Plain text will be substituted.
■
Surface charts. An image representing an unsupported chart will appear in the
chart's location.
■
Certain types of 3D charts will be mapped to equivalent 2D charts.
■ Supported 3D charts are only shown at a fixed camera angle.
■
Vertical text in the worksheet is mapped to 90 degree rotated text.
Microsoft Word:
■
WordArt is not supported.
■ Hyperlinks are not supported.
■
Some types, styles, and groupings of AutoShapes will not appear.
■
Word forms for Text boxes are not supported. Elements from the form may be
visible but will not be available for input.
Microsoft PDF:
■ Advanced features, such as PDF forms, annotations, and transitions are not
supported.

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Copy Project to Flash Card

RestorePCCard is a custom utility for transferring CIMPLICITYTM Machine EditionTM
Projects between compatible QuickPanel View/Control units via CF cards.
Caution: Ensure that the copy or update operation is complete (i.e., no busy or
wait cursor displays) before disconnecting power.

To copy a Ma chi ne Editio n pro ject onto a CF c ard

1. Ensure there is a blank CF card in the in the CF port.
2. Double tap the Copy Project to Flash Card icon on the desktop.
3. Tap Yes when the Proceed with Copy to CF Card confirmation dialog box appears.
The system copies the project onto the blank CF Card.

To update a Mach in e Ed ition pr oject

You can update a Cimplicity Machine Edition application currently stored on the
QuickPanel View/Control with a revision stored on a CF Card.
1. Insert the CF Card containing an upgraded version of the Machine Edition project in the CF port.
2. Reboot the machine (see page 13).
The QuickPanel View/Control automatically loads the new project from the CF
Card, overwriting the old project on the machine.
3. Remove the CF Card from the slot.

HTTP File Transfer Utility

The HTTP File Transfer Utility (HFTU) is a small, standalone command line
program that allows you to send and delete files to and from computers over a
network. The HFTU uses the HTTP protocol, so you can even send files to
computers over the Internet.
Run the HTTP utility from a command line prompt, from a batch file (.BAT) or as
an application call in a script. The HTTP utility is an executable (.EXE) file included
in the 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control’s operating system.
The HTTP utility currently supports two file transfer commands: COPY and
DELETE.
Note: In order to function, the HTTP File Transfer utility requires both computers to
have web servers that support PUT functionality. (Most web servers support PUT,
including the CIMPLICITY Machine Edition web server installed with the runtimes
for View and Logic Developer - PC.) If in doubt, check the documentation for your
web server.

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T o use t he HT T P u ti li t y
1. From the Start menu, choose Programs, then choose Command Prompt.
The Command Line editor appears.

2. Type commands as required.

3. Use the following syntax:
HTTPUTIL COPY source destination
Where “source” is the URL of the source file, and “destination” is the URL of the
destination file. For example:
HTTPUTIL COPY \MyFile.txt http://MyServer/webfiles/MyFileBACKUP.txt

Copies a file called MyFile.txt on drive C: of the local computer to the webfiles
folder under the web server at //MyServer. Note that you can rename a file as you
copy it.
HTTPUTIL DELETE url
Where “url” is the remote URL of the file you want to delete. This URL must use
the “//” or ”HTTP://” syntax. For example:
HTTPUTIL DELETE http://MyServer/webfiles/MyFileBACKUP.txt
Deletes a file called MyFileBACKUP.txt from the webfiles directory under the web
server at HTTP://MyServer.

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Detailed Operation

Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To adjust the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To configure backlight auto turn off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To calibrate the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To set the double-tap sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To show/hide the Soft Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To display the Soft Input Panel icon in the system tray . . . . . . . .26
Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
To add a new remote networking connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
To add a virtual private network or PPP over Ethernet. . . . . . . . .29
To change the default device properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
To change the default TCP/IP settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
To add a terminal session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
To start a terminal session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
CF Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Universal Serial Bus (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
To set an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
To set up access to a Windows network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
To access a remote resource on a Windows network . . . . . . . . . .39
Expansion Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
To configure startup behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
To add Flash memory with a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
To change the DRAM memory allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
To install additional DRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Other Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
To access the Power Properties control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
To remove the internal battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
To set the real-time clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
To display the time on the taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

The QuickPanel View/Control has an integrated flat-panel display providing 15 bits
per pixel for a total of 32,768 colors. The back-lit 12-inch diagonal panel employs
TFT technology to provide a bright operator interface. To extend the backlight’s
life, it can be set to turn off automatically.
The display supports a resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.

600 pixels

800 pixels

To adju st th e di splay b righ t ne s s

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display and choose the Brightness tab.
The Brightness dialog box appears.

2. Drag the Brightness slider between Lowest and Highest.

3. Tap OK to exit the control panel.
4. Run the Backup program to save settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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To con fig ure back lig ht aut o t u rn off

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Display and choose the Backlight tab.
The Backlight dialog box appears.

2. Select Auto turn off backlight while on external power.

3. Tap OK to exit the control panel.
4. Run the Backup program to save settings through a power cycle (see page 13).
Note: Backlight failure notification displays in this dialog box if one of the backlights
fails. If both backlights fail, the bottom LED flashes amber and the screen is blank.

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Touch Screen
The QuickPanel View/Control display is coupled to a resistive touch panel with 12-
bit resolution. When the QuickPanel View/Control is properly calibrated, this
translates into a grid of touch cells on the face of the display. Although you can use
your finger to actuate the touch screen, use of a blunt stylus is recommended.

600 cells

800 cells

T o cali b ra t e t h e t ou ch s cre e n
1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus.
The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

2. Choose the Calibration tab

3. Tap the Recalibrate button.
A cross hair target is displayed.

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4. Follow the directions given to calibrate the touch screen.

5. Tap the screen to preserve the new setting or wait out the time limit to revert to previous settings.

6. Run the Backup program to save the settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

To set t h e do uble- t ap s e ns it ivit y

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Stylus.
The Stylus Properties dialog box appears.

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2. Choose the Double-Tap tab.

3. Double-tap the grid to enter a setting.
4. Double-tap the test icon to check the setting.
If the test icon doesn’t change when you double-tap it, double-tap the grid again.
5. Tap OK to finish.
6. Run the Backup program to save the settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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Keyboard

KEYBOARD
The QuickPanel View/Control can be configured to use either or both a hardware
keyboard and a software emulation keyboard as a operator data input devices.
Typically, an external hardware keyboard is used when in a development mode,
while the included Soft Input Panel is more applicable in a operational
environment.

External Keyboard (optional)

Any USB keyboard compatible with the QuickPanel View/Control can be used as
an input device for the unit. The USB driver for the keyboard is included with the
operating system and no setup is required. To use an external keyboard, simply
plug and play.
A list of keyboards (and other devices) that have been tested and are compatible
can be found by visiting www.gefanuc.com/support and choosing QuickPanel
from the Product List.

Soft Input Panel

The Soft Input Panel (SIP) is a touch screen version of a standard keyboard, that can
be used in place of a standard hardware keyboard.

An icon in the system tray lets you view or hide the SIP.
Show Input Panel icon

T o sho w/ h i d e t h e S of t In p ut Pa ne l
• On the system tray of the task bar, double-tap the icon. The Soft Input Panel appears/disappears.
Note: When the SIP is visible, it can be dragged around the screen by its title bar to
reveal different parts of the screen that would be obstructed from view by the SIP.

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Us ing S HI FT , C AP , CT R L, an d ALT on t h e S oft Inp ut Pan e l

Uppercase characters are accessed by pressing the SHIFT key once. This is
equivalent to holding down the SHIFT key on a conventional keyboard. The SHIFT
key is active while the next key is pressed then reverts back to its unselected state.
The CAP key does the same thing as SHIFT but does not revert to lower case after
another key is pressed. Rather, the Soft Input Panel remains in the Uppercase mode
until the CAP key is pressed again. The CTRL and ALT keys behave the same as the
SHIFT key.

T o displ ay t he S oft Inp ut P an e l icon in t he sy st e m t ray

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Input Panel.

The Input Panel Properties dialog box appears.

2. Select or clear the Allow applications to change the input panel state check box.
3. Select or clear the Show Input Panel in system tray check box.
4. Tap OK.
5. Run the Backup program to retain the new setting through a power cycle (see page 13).

External Mouse (optional)

Any USB mouse compatible with the QuickPanel View/Control can be used as an
input device for the unit. The USB driver for the mouse is included with the
operating system and no setup is required. To use an external mouse, simply it into
the appropriate port.
A list of mouses (and other devices) that have been tested and are compatible can
be found by visiting www.gefanuc.com/support and choosing QuickPanel from the
Product List.

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COMMUNICATION PORTS
The QuickPanel View/Control has two serial data communication ports, COM1
and COM2.

COM1- Serial
The COM1 port is a general purpose bidirectional serial data channel that supports
the EIA232C and EIA485 electrical standards. The COM1 port can be accessed
and configured:
■
as a direct or dial-up remote networking connection.
■
as the port used by a terminal session (modem link only).
■
from a user-created application program.
A connection can be configured to reside on a network supporting a TCP/IP
protocol.
A DB25S (female) connector, mounted on the bottom of the enclosure, provides
standard signals as described in the following table.

Bottom

1 GND - Frame Ground 14 VCC - 5VDC, 0.5A

2 TX - (EIA232C) 15 TXB (EIA485)
3 RX - (EIA232C) 16 RXB (EIA485)
4 RTS - (EIA232C) 17 n/c
5 CTS - (EIA232C) 18 CSB (EIA485)
6 DSR - (EIA232C) 19 ERB (EIA485)
7 SG - Signal Ground 20 DTR (EIA232C)
8 DCD - (EIA232C) 21 CSA (EIA485)
9 TRMRXB (EIA485) 22 ERA (EIA485)
10 RXA (EIA485) 23 n/c
11 TXA (EIA485) 24 n/c
12 n/c 25 n/c
13 n/c

Notes:
■
Pin 14 is fused with a field-replaceable, 1.0A fast-blow fuse.
■
Twisted-pair cable is required when using the EIA485 connections.
■ When using in EIA485 mode, RXA/RXB termination should be used if the
QuickPanel View/Control is the last node on the 485 network. An RX
termination resistor is included, and used by connecting pin 9 to pin 10.
■
When using in EIA485 mode, pin 7 (ground) should not be used.

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COM2 - Serial
A DB9P (male) connector, mounted on the side of the enclosure, provides standard
signals as described in the following table.

Bottom
1 n/c
2 RX
3 TX
4 n/c
5 SG - Signal Ground
6 n/c
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 n/c

Working with COM ports

T o a d d a n e w re m ot e n e t wor ki ng co nn e ct i on
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings and then Network and Dial-up Connections.
The Connection window appears.

2. Double-tap Make New Connection.

The Make New Connection wizard appears.

3. Type a name for the new connection.

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4. Choose a connection type.

5. Tap Next.
The Modem or Device dialog box appears, depending on the connection type.

or

6. From the list, choose the device or modem you want to use. (If a CF card is inserted, it is available in the device list.)
You can Configure your device or TCP/IP Settings at this time if you wish.
7. Tap Finish for direct connection (Device dialog box) or Next for dial-up (Modem dialog box).
If you are adding a dial-up connection the following dialog box appears.

8. Type the destination Country/region code, Area code, and Phone number in the appropriate boxes.
9. Select or clear the Force Long Distance or Force Local check boxes.
10. Tap Finish.

To add a v irtu al priv ate n etw ork or P PP over E th e rn et

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings and then Network and Dial-up Connections.
The Connection window appears.

2. Double-tap Make New Connection.

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The Make New Connection wizard appears.

3. Type a name for the new connection.

4. Choose a connection type.
5. Tap Next.
The VPN or PPPoE Connection window appears, depending on the connection
type.

or

6. Enter the Host Name or IP address for a VPN connection, or a PPPoE Service Name for a PPPoE connection.
You can configure your TCP/IP Settings at this time if you wish.
7. Tap Finish.

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To cha nge the defau lt dev ice prop er ties

1. From either the Device or Modem dialog box, tap Configure.
The Device Properties dialog box appears.

2. In the Port Settings tab, choose settings for all connection preferences.
3. If the connection is for terminal emulation, select or clear the terminal-related check boxes.
You can use the QuickPanel View/Control to emulate a terminal attached via a
modem link (Hayes compatible) to COM1. A terminal emulation definition is
added as a unique session.

T o cha nge t he d e fau lt T C P/ IP se t t ing s

1. Obtain correct TCP/IP settings from your network administrator.
2. From either the Device, Modem, PPPoE Connection, or VPN Connection dialog box, tap TCP/IP Settings.
The TCP/IP Settings dialog box appears.

3. Clear the Use server-assigned IP address check box.

4. Enter the TCP/IP settings from your network administrator and then click OK.

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To add a termin al ses sion

1. From the Start menu, tap Programs, then Communication, and then tap Terminal.
The Terminal window appears.

2. Double tap Make a New Session.

The Session Properties dialog box (Communications tab) appears.

3. In the Session Name box, type a name for your session.

4. Enter the Country Code, Area Code and Telephone number of the remote modem you will connect to.
5. Tap the Emulation tab and choose an emulation type (DEC-VT-100 or TTY (Generic)).

6. From the Code page selection box, select the coding type to employ.
7. Select the Inbound and /or Outbound check boxes to add LF characters to each CR.
8. Select the Vertical and/or Horizontal check boxes to specify automatic scrolling.

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9. Tap OK.
10. The new session is added to the Session window.
11. Run the Backup program to retain the new session definition through a power cycle.

To start a termin al ses sion

1. From the Start menu, tap Programs, then Communication, and choose Terminal.
The Terminal window appears.

2. Double-tap the session you want to start.

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CF PORT
To enhance the QuickPanel View/Control’s capabilities with additional flash
memory, the unit is equipped with a CF (Compact Flash) Type 2 port on its side.

Right Side

Compact Flash Port

A CF card is inserted in this port with the card’s front facing the back of the unit
(the narrow side slot on the card should be toward the bottom).
Note: For full protection from electrostatic discharge, peel off the paper label on
the side of the CF card facing the bezel to allow contact between the card and the
internal frame ground contacts on the CF connector.
The card should slide in easily—to avoid damage, do not force it.
The Copy Project to Flash Card utility (see page 16) lets you transfer Cimplicity
Machine Edition projects between QuickPanel View/Control units via CF Cards.
No Compact Flash cards are supplied with the QuickPanel View/Control. A list of
cards (and other devices) that have been tested and are compatible can be found
by visiting www.gefanuc.com/support and choosing QuickPanel from the Product
List.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)

The QuickPanel View/Control has two full-speed USB v1.1 host ports. A variety of
third-party USB peripheral devices are available.
Each connected USB device requires a specific driver. The driver supplied with the
QuickPanel View/Control is for optional keyboard support—other devices require
the installation of custom driver software.

Bottom
1 5V
2 Data -
3 Data +
4 GND
USB Ports

For a list of compatible keyboard types, mice, and other USB devices, visit
www.gefanuc.com/support and choose QuickPanel from the Product List.
Note: These USB ports are defined as maintenance ports and are intended to be
temporary connections used for configuration and upload/download of software or
data.
Use of a device in the USB port may compromise CE Mark and UL certifications.
Before using an application requiring the use of a USB device, verify that the USB
device installed in the QuickPanel View/Control meets the desired agency
certifications.
Warning: For compliance to UL1604, DO NOT connect or disconnect while
power is applied unless the area is know to be nonhazardous.

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ETHERNET
The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with two auto-negotiate, full or half
duplex Ethernet ports (IEEE802.3). You can connect an Ethernet network cable
(unshielded, twisted pair, UTP CAT 5) to the unit via the RJ45 connector on the
bottom of the enclosure. LED indicators on the port indicate channel status. Access
to the port is possible either by Windows CE network communications, or by your
custom application. The following diagram shows the location, orientation, and
pin out of the Ethernet port.

Bottom

1 TX_D1 +
2 TX_D1 -
3 RX_D2 +
LAN2: 10Mb LAN1: 10/100Mb 4 B1_D3 +
5 B1_D3 -
6 RX_D2 -
Ethernet Ports 7 B1_D4 +
8 B1_D4 -

Activity Link
LED LED

There are two methods for setting an IP address on the QuickPanel View/Control:
■
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). This is the default method for
Port 1 that is carried out automatically.
Note: There must be a DHCP server on the connected network for a valid IP
address to be assigned. Contact your network administrator to ensure correct
DHCP server configuration.
■
Manual method. This is the default method for Port 2. You uniquely specify the
numeric addresses for the QuickPanel View/Control, the Subnet Mask, and the
Default Gateway (if applicable).
Note: Use a crossover cable to connect the QuickPanel View/Control to a PC
directly; when connecting to a LAN HUB, use a straight through cable.
Contact your network administrator if you require further information.

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Ethernet

To set an IP add ress

1. From the Control Panel, tap Network and Dial-up Connections.
The Connection window appears.

2. Select a connection and choose Properties.

The Built-in Ethernet Port Settings dialog box appears.

3. Select a method:
■
Obtain an IP address via DHCP (automatic).
■ Specify an IP address (manual).
4. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway numbers obtained from your network
administrator (manual method only).
5. Tap OK.
6. Run the Backup program to retain the new settings through a power cycle (see page 13).
7. Restart the QuickPanel View/Control.
If the DHCP method was selected, the network server will assign an IP address
while the QuickPanel View/Control is initializing. (You must be connected to the
network).
After setting an IP address for the QuickPanel View/Control, you can access any
network drives or shared resources for which you have permission.

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T o se t u p a cce ss t o a Win dow s ne t wo rk

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap System.
The System Properties dialog box appears.

2. On the Device Name tab, in the Device name box, type a unique name for your QuickPanel View/Control. In the
Device description box, type a description.
3. Tap OK.
4. In the Control Panel, double-tap Owner.
The Owner Properties dialog box appears.

5. On the Network ID tab, type your assigned User name, Password and Domain.
6. Tap OK.
7. Run the Backup program to retain the settings through a power cycle (see page 13).

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Ethernet

Using Windows CE Explorer, you can now access anything on your local network
for which you have permission.

T o acce ss a re m o te re so urc e on a Wi ndo ws n e tw ork

1. Start Windows Explorer.
The Explorer window appears.

2. Type in the Address box, or choose from a list, the path to a remote resource.
For example ‘\\MyRemoteComputer\MyFolder’ specifies the folder named
‘MyFolder’ on a computer with the name ‘MyRemoteComputer’.
3. Press ENTER.
The resource specified is displayed as a collection of files and folders. It can take a
few moments to retrieve the data from your local network.
Note: You can use the NET command from the shell to map a network resource to
the QuickPanel View/Control for frequent access. The resource then appears in the
Network folder.

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3 Expansion Bus

EXPANSION BUS
An expansion bus is included with the QuickPanel View/Control, and optional
modules that mount directly to it are available. For more information on expansion
modules, contact your distributor.
The expansion bus connectors are accessed by opening the back of the unit.
Back (open)

Expansion Bus

Note: To ensure compliance to CE Mark, the mounting screws must be used when
installing an expansion card.
Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24 VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View/Control. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
(i.e. grounded wrist strap) when accessing the interior of the unit.
Caution: Ensure all pins are properly aligned when inserting expansion cards.
Misalignment could cause damage to the QuickPanel View/Control and/or the
expansion card.

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DIP Switches

DIP SWITCHES
The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with four DIP switches that each control
separate functions.
DIP switches are set to “OFF” by default in the factory. DIP switch 2 is the Force
Startup switch. Turning this switch on forces the startup applications to run when
the operating system is started.

Back (open)

Dip Switches

Force Startup

When the switch is set to “OFF”, the QuickPanel View/Control operates normally,
displaying the startup splash screen. You can skip running the startup applications
by tapping the “Don’t run StartUp Programs” button on the startup splash screen.

When the switch is set to “ON”, the startup programs are forced to run and the
“Don’t run Startup Programs” button is not available on the startup splash screen.
Note: Do not adjust switches other than switch 2. They are reserved for factory
functions. Also note that the “Off” position of the switches is toward the DIMM
connector, “On” toward the COM1 connector.

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3 DIP Switches

T o con f i g ure st a rt u p b eh a vi or
Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View/Control. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
(i.e. grounded wrist strap) when accessing the interior of the unit.
1. Open the back cover of the QuickPanel View/Control.
2. Locate the DIP switches and set DIP switch 2 to “ON”.
The startup applications are now forced.
Note: Do not adjust the other switches. They are reserved for factory functions.

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Memory

MEMORY
The QuickPanel View/Control supports a variety of memory subsystems to ensure
the requirements of your application are met. All system memory is tied directly to
the microprocessor’s address and data busses for fastest access. To increase DRAM
by up to 64 MB, a 100-pin DIMM memory expansion slot is also included.

Flash Memory
This block of non-volatile memory (32MB or 64MB, depending on your model) is
the main long-term program storage for the QuickPanel View/Control, operating
like a virtual hard drive from the point of view of Windows CE. It is divided into
two areas, of which only one is accessible from Windows CE Explorer.
The Flash Storage folder represents a block of memory (16MB or 48MB,
depending on your model) available for long-term storage of user application
programs. Another 16MB block is used to store the Windows CE operating system,
and is not directly accessible from Windows CE Explorer.
The operating system and all user application programs are transferred from Flash
to DRAM for execution. Any user additions to the Windows folder are retained
in Flash Storage when the Backup utility is run.
FLASH memory has a limited write-cycle lifetime. That is, the physical memory
devices wear out after approximately 100,000 cycles (minimum), so it is advisable
to limit file operations such as copy, delete, etc.
The write cycle is much slower for FLASH than it is for other portions of RAM,
therefore FLASH is not recommended for the storage of program variables, or any
data items whose values are dynamic.
Flash memory can optionally be added with a CF Card, which will appear as the
PCFlash Storage folder.

To add Fla sh memory w ith a CF C ard

■
Insert a Compact Flash card into CF Port (see page 34).
The unit immediately reads the new secondary storage. If the disk requires
formatting, you will be prompted to do so.
New memory appears in Windows CE Explorer as PCFlash Storage.

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3 Memory

SRAM Memory
This 512 KB block of static RAM is battery-backed to provide data retention
through a power cycle. This memory block is shared by the operating system and
user applications. A portion of the SRAM memory operates as a virtual hard drive
and is accessible from the Windows CE Explorer. It is represented as the SRAM
Storage folder. A typical application program would create a file in this folder and
store any critical program data in that file.

DRAM Memory
The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with 32 MB of dynamic RAM. Part of
the DRAM (14 MB) is reserved for the Windows CE operating system and is not
accessible by user applications. The other 18 MB is split between two functions: an
object store for temporary file storage, and the main memory for running programs.
Typically, compressed programs stored in FLASH are expanded and moved to
DRAM for execution. Temporary storage of program variables or data files is also
provided by DRAM—any data stored in DRAM will not be retained through a
power cycle or reboot.
The split between program memory and storage memory may be adjusted as
necessary to make more room for one or the other, depending on your specific
application needs. For example, if you find that an application is short of memory,
use the System Properties dialog box to alter DRAM memory allocation.
Caution: Setting Program Memory too low may prevent additional applications
from starting, or may cause currently running applications to fail due to lack of
memory. Setting Storage Memory too low may prevent the saving of files into the
object store portion of the file system, which may also cause application failures.

T o cha nge t he DR AM m e m or y a llo cat i on

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap System.
The System Properties dialog box appears.

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Memory

2. On the Memory tab, drag the slider to divide the DRAM into Storage and Program memory.
The amount of memory allocated to and used by each area is shown on the dialog
box.
3. Tap OK to apply the new setting.
4. Run the Backup program to retain the new setting through a power cycle (see page 13).

Boot Loader ROM

The Boot Loader ROM provides 512 KB of non-volatile storage for the QuickPanel
View/Control’s initialization program. This program configures the QuickPanel
View/Control hardware then starts the operating system’s execution. This memory
is not accessible from Windows CE Explorer, nor should any attempts be made to
modify the contents of this ROM.

Memory Expansion Slot

The QuickPanel View/Control is equipped with a 100-pin DIMM memory
expansion slot which lets you increase DRAM to a total of 96 MB.
Rear (open)

Memory Expansion Slot

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View/Control. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
when accessing the interior of the QuickPanel View/Control.

To ins t all additi ona l D R AM

1. Disconnect AC power from the 24VDC supply.
2. With a small screwdriver carefully remove the top rear access cover.
3. Insert the new DIMM carefully into the expansion slot, noting the orientation of the pin locators. When the DIMM is
fully seated, lift each side clip until it clicks into place.
4. Snap the access cover back into place.

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3 Other Subsystems

OTHER SUBSYSTEMS

Power Management
The QuickPanel View/Control’s Power Properties control panel displays the status
of the backup battery. The Battery Very Low Or Missing icon displays in the
taskbar when the battery is either missing or very low.

T o acce ss t h e P ow e r Pr ope rt ie s co nt ro l pane l

1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Power.
The Power Properties dialog box appears.

Battery Backup
Auxiliary backup power for the real-time clock and SRAM is provided by a non-
rechargeable, internal lithium battery (+3VDC, CR2032), ensuring that no loss of
data occurs when the main 24VDC supply is removed. Backup power is enabled
or disabled by installing or removing the battery, accessed via the rear panel as
shown in the following illustration.
Rear (open)

Internal Battery

Caution: Disconnect the AC power from your 24VDC power supply before
opening the QuickPanel View/Control. Working on a “live” unit may result in
damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Always use anti-static precautions
when accessing the interior of the QuickPanel View/Control.

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Other Subsystems

T o re m ove t he i nt e rn a l b a t t e ry
1. Disconnect AC power from the 24VDC supply.
2. Open the rear access panel.
3. Release the battery by gently lifting it from the completely exposed side, past the small protrusions. To avoid
breaking the battery retainer clips, do not apply excessive upward pressure.
4. Slide the battery out of its carrier, noting the arrow on the carrier indicating the direction of removal.

Real-time Clock
The QuickPanel View/Control has a programmable real-time clock capable of
reporting the current time in Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second. The time is set
from the Windows CE interface and retained through a power cycle if battery
backup is available. Daylight saving time is enabled by a check box within the
dialog box. The time can be displayed in the system tray on the task bar.

T o se t t h e re a l -t i m e cloc k
1. In the Control Panel, double-tap Date/Time.
The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears.

Note: Tap Apply after making changes in any box.

2. Tap the year to choose a new year; tap the month to choose a new month.
3. Tap a date to specify the day of month.
4. From the Time Zone box, choose your zone.
5. Select DST in effect to configure the clock to automatically compensate for daylight savings time.
6. In the Current Time box, adjust the hours, minutes and seconds.
7. Tap OK to finish.
8. Run the Backup program to save Time Zone or Daylight Savings changes through a power cycle (see
page 13).

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3 Other Subsystems

T o d i spl ay t he t i m e on th e t a s kb a r
1. From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears.

2. On the Taskbar Options tab, select Show Clock.

3. Tap OK.
An hours and minutes display now appears in the taskbar.

Clock Display

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 A1 Design Specifications
The specifications listed in this appendix are the design goals for the QuickPanel
View/Control. In most cases the “as built” or tested specifications are identical. See
page 54 for a list of agency approvals for environmental service and safety.

Physical

Item Specification

Enclosure dimensions Height: 8.93 in (226.8 mm)

(actual - see page 4 for panel Width: 11.85 in (301.1 mm)
cutout specifications) Depth: 2.37 in (60.1 mm)
Bezel dimensions Height: 10.34 in (262.6 mm)
Width: 13.26 in. (336.8mm)
Depth: 0.38 in (9.7 mm)

Weight 2.5lb (1.16 kg)

DC Power

Item Specification

Input Voltage 12 VDC (@ +/- 20% regulated power supply; or

24 VDC (@ +/- 20% regulated power supply)
Real Power 48 W
Power Supply Conductor Size 12 to 18 AWG
For compliance to CE Mark, the isolated frame
ground must be connected.
Recommended frame ground connection is via
the shortest possible route, using 14 AWG.
Connector (Vendor, p/n) Phoenix Contact, 1777992

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Display

Item Specification

Size 12” 30.5 cm

Colors 32,768 (15 bits/pixel)
Resolution 800 X 600
Fabrication TFT
Backlight Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCFL) - rated half
life: 50,000 hours1

Front Panel

Item Specification

Bezel Material Valox 357U 2

Membrane Material Lexan HP60 3
LEDs Bottom Power status indicator (green with power
applied, flashes amber if both backlights fail)
Top Programmable tri-color (green, red, amber)

Touch Screen

Item Specification

Type Resistive, 12 bit

Resolution X axis- 800 cells

Y axis - 600 cells
(after calibration)

CPU

Item Specification

Processor Intel XScale PXA255

Clock speed 400 Mhz
1 Backlight not field replaceable.
2
For material specifications, visit www.gepolymerland.com
3
For material specifications, visit gestructuredproducts.com

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Memory

Item Specification

FLASH 32MB or 64MB

SRAM 512KB (Battery Backed)
DRAM 32MB
ROM 512KB (Boot loader)

Memory Expansion Slot

Item Specification

Form Factor 100 pin DIMM

Memory Type SDRAM
Maximum DRAM 64 MB
Maximum Devices/Module 4
Bus Width 32 bits
Bus Speed 100 MHz or faster
Voltage 3.3 VDC
CAS Latency CL=3
Refresh Cycle Time 64 ms maximum
Error Correction Non-ECC
Error Detection No parity
Buffering None
Device Row Addressing 12 Address Lines (A0 to A11)

Expansion Ports

Item Specification

Compact Flash Memory One slot (type 2)

FieldBus One slot
Universal Serial Bus (USB) (2) V1.1 compatible

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Communication Ports

Item Specification

Ethernet (x 2) IEEE 802.3

10/100BaseT (LAN1), 10BaseT (LAN 2)
Auto-negotiate
Full or half duplex
RJ45 connectors
Two status LEDs per connector
Serial COM1 EIA232C/EIA485, DP25S (female)
Speed 300 bps - 115200 bps
Mounting h/w M2.6 jackscrew
Serial COM2 EIA232C, DP9P (male)
Speed 300 bps - 115200 bps
Mounting h/w #4-40 screw

Environmental

Item Specification

Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F

(0°C to 50°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -4 to 158°F
-20 to 70 °C
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
NEMA Rating 4, 4x, and 12 when mounted in a comparably
rated NEMA panel (NEMA 4 is approximately
equivalent to IP56; visit www.nema.org)
Operational Vibration IEC 68-2-6
10 - 57Hz, 0.012” peak to peak displacement
57 - 500Hz, 1.0g acceleration
Operational Shock IEC 68-2-27
15g, 11ms (sine wave)

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Battery

Item Specification

Type CR2032 (3V, 190mAh, lithium)

Life (Approximate) 5 years

Calendar/Clock

Item Specification

Resolution 1 second
Accuracy +/-5 seconds/month
Retention Life of battery

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Agency Qualifications
Model # ES1222

Agency Standard
Description Comments
or Marking

North American Safety UL 508/C-UL Certification by

for Industrial Control Underwriter’s Laboratories
Equipment to UL standard and
equivalent CSA standard
North American Safety UL 1604/C-UL Certification by
for Hazardous Underwriter’s Laboratories
Locations Class I, Div. to UL standard and
2, Groups A, B, C, D equivalent CSA standard
Explosive Atmospheres ATEX (when Certification in accordance
Directive mounted in an IP66- with European directives;
European Safety for rated panel) refer to Declaration of
Hazardous Locations Conformity and
Equipment Group II, Independent 3rd Party
Category 3 Assessment Certificate
Low Voltage Directive CE Self-declaration in
European Safety for accordance with European
Industrial Control directives; refer to
Equipment Declaration of Conformity
Electromagnetic CE Certification by competent
Compatibility Directive body in accordance with
European EMC for European directives; refer to
Industrial Control Declaration of Conformity
Equipment

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 A2 Troubleshooting
The tables contained in this appendix can be used to identify and remedy
problems that can occur with the 12" QuickPanel View & QuickPanel Control.

Power up

Problem Suggested remedy

Blank screen. No power: Check all power connections to the

QuickPanel CE.
Backlight failed: This is further indicated when the
bottom LED glows amber. The LED will only light if both
top and bottom backlights have failed.
Backlight timer expired: Touch screen to reactivate.

Pocket Internet Explorer

Problem Suggested remedy

Cannot access any URLs when using If you have previously set up an IP address on a local
a dial-up connection to an ISP. Ethernet Network, it must be cleared. Disconnect your
Ethernet cable and reboot.
Your ISP will reassign an IP address when you reconnect
the cable.

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 Index
A TCP/IP settings 31 F
accessing terminal session 32 flash 43
Windows network 38, 39 connections flow control 31
adding adding 28, 29 front panel 8, 50
connections 28, 29 set IP address 37 bezel 50
addresses TCP/IP settings 31 LEDs 8, 50
IP 37 terminal session 32 membrane 50
adjusting Windows network 38
display brightness 20 cutout 4 I
see also design specificatons
input panel 25
B displaying 25, 26
backlight D Internet Explorer 11
(note) 8, 50 design specifications 49 IP address
set for auto turn off 21 device properties, configuring 31 setting 37
backup 13 DHCP (Dynamic Host
battery 46 Configuration Protocol) 36 K
specifications 53 dial-up connection 28
keyboard 25
status 46 dip switches 41
external 25
baud rate 31 displaying
keyboard shortcuts 10
bezel 50 real-time clock 48
block diagram 9 double-tap sensitivity
setting 22, 23
L
boot loader ROM 45 LEDs
brightness 20 DRAM 44
partition DRAM memory 44 Ethernet 36, 52
partitioning 44 front panel 8, 50
C
calibrating M
touch screen 22 E
Ethernet 36 Machine Edition 16
CIMPLICITY Machine Edition 16 membrane 50
clock 47 port settings 37
Excel memory 43, 51
COM1 27 adding with CF card 43
COM2 28 Microsoft file viewer 15
viewer limitations 15 boot loader ROM 45
communication ports 27, 52 DRAM 44
locations 8 expansion bus 40
expansion busses flash 43
compact flash partition DRAM memory 44
adding memory 43 locations 8
expansion ports 51 SRAM 44
configuring memory expansion slot 45
set IP address 37 Explorer, Internet 11

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Microsoft file viewers 15 PPPoE 29 System Information 14

accessing 15 product support 6
limitations of 15 programs T
modem configuration 28 start menu 11 Technical Advisor 6
mounting proxy server 12 technical support 6
dimensions 4 terminal
hardware 5 R add session 32
mounting directions 5 real-time clock 47 start session 33
mounting brackets 5 displaying 48 terminal emulation 31
mouse, external 26 setting 47 touch screen 22
calibrating 22
P S troubleshooting 55
panel cutout 4 serial ports 27
see also design specifications setting U
parity 31 double-tap sensitivity 23 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 35
partitioning sensitivity 22 utilities
DRAM 44 IP address 37 backup 13
PDF real-time clock 47 System Information 14
Microsoft file viewer 15 setup
viewer limitations 15 basic 2 V
physical layout 8 runtime 3 viewers
Pocket Internet Explorer 11 shutdown 4 see Microsoft file viewers 15
ports specifications 49 to ?? virtual private network 29
communication 27, 52 SRAM 44
Ethernet 36 start menu 11 W
expansion 51 startup 3 Windows CE 10
keyboard 25 configuring behavior 42 Windows network
locations 8 force startup switch 41 accessing 38, 39
serial 27 stop startup programs 41 Word
power management 46 storage card 43, 44 Microsoft file viewer 15
control panel 46 storage manager 14 viewer limitations 15
power supply 2 support 6
power supply terminals switches, dip 41
location 8

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