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Optima Company PC manual

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    OPtima PC Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2 2. Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 C[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 2 1. Introduction The OPtima PC is made up of a single board computer with a 233 Mhz proces- sor . It has 1 PCI expansion slot and 2 ISA expansion slots. External connectors are provided for 1 parallel port and 1 serial port. Connectors are also provided for attaching an external monitor and keyboard. The Model DSA2 is equippe[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 3 5.481 0.075 1.423 Figure 1. Model DSA2 Dimensions for Flange Mount Remove cover for access to expansion slots. Parallel port PCI expansion slot Serial port (COM1) CRT port Internal keyboard ISA expansion slot ISA expansion slot External keyboard (mini-DIN) Interbus-S In (pins) Interbus-S Out (sockets) for machine function ke[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 4 0.750 6.979 16.742 Shock mounts are 1/4-20 threads Remove cover for access to expansion slots. ISA expansion slot ISA expansion slot Serial port (COM1) CRT port Internal keyboard PCI expansion slot Parallel port Interbus-S In (pins) Interbus-S Out (sockets) for machine function keys External keyboard (mini-DIN) Chassis Groun[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 5 Figure 3. Model DSB2 Dimensions for Flange Mount 17.842 19.400 .455 2.200 .779 7.500 7.500 1 1.640 12.550 1 1.000 .775 6.575 .375 .675 #8 - 32 Thread (6 places) 18.100 1 1.640 1 1.280 7.500 .180 Ø .188 (6) 7.500 1.550 ISA expansion slot ISA expansion slot Serial port (COM1) CRT port Internal keyboard PCI expansion slot Para[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 6 6.86 (139.7) 4.0 (101.6) Cable Clearance 0.688 (17.5) 6.0 (152.4) 3.0 (76.2) 2.1 (53.3) 2.5 (63.5) 5.5 (139.7) 5.1 (129.5) #6 tap thru (4) Cutout and Mountin g Pattern External Floppy Drive Dimensions shown in inches; millimeters in parenthesis ( ). Drive must be mounted within 15 in. (381 mm) of OPtima flo ppy cable connect[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 7 2.4 Adding Hardware Observe proper ESD precautions (use an appropriately grounded wrist strap or similar device) when installing any device. 2.4.1 Adding Boards The OPtima PC has 1 PCI expansion slot and two ISA slots. Access to these slots is through a cover (at the top of the DSA2; the side of the DSB2). Half-size ISA card[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 8 2. Power up the OPtima. From Control Panel (in Settings ) select Add/Remove Programs and click Install . Insert the SW-LNET -INT disk in the floppy drive and select “A:setup.exe.” Install the file to the C:ModiconWinConXMBX Driver di- rectory . If the installer will not create this directory , create it first, and the[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 9 2.4.3 Adding Memory T wo slots of 72 pin SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) sockets are available for on-board system DRAM (one slot is occupied by the standard 64 M of memory). T o insert a SIMM, place it in at a moderate angle. Note that it fits in the socket in only one direction. Push it in from an angle to an upright p[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 10 T o set supervisor/user BIOS passwords, first connect an external keyboard (for the Page Up/Page Down function). Press Del on power up. This takes the computer into the A W ARD BIOS setup. When the setup screen comes on, select the supervisor password. A small screen appears for password definition (up to eight characters),[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 11 5.2 Installing the Wonderware License If Wonderware has been installed, before using the application the end user must first install the Wonderware License. T o do this, perform the following steps: 1. Select InT ouch from the Start menu. Once the InT ouch App Manager appears, go to the Help selection on the top toolbar . 2[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 12 7. Keyboard Functionality (Model DSA2 only) This proprietary keyboard sends standard PC keyboard codes. Note that only one key can be pressed at a time. Note that a “button template” (“OPtima PC Button T emp.doc”) for creating key labels is included in the “Other Files” folder of the instruction manual CD. It is[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 13 7.2.1 Special Cases The shift keys are used for the following special function: CTL-AL T -DEL: Y ellow Shift (release), CTL (release); Y ellow Shift (release), AL T (release); Y ellow Shift (release), DEL (release). 7.3 Left/Right Mouse Buttons Once an NT window is activated, the left and right mouse button perform the same[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 14 9. Automatic Logon to Windows NT Since the Model DSB2 OPtima PC has no built-in keyboard functions, it is shipped from the factory with the Windows NT AutoLogon feature enabled. This has been accomplished by setting a username and password (under Start/Programs/Ad- ministrative T ools/User Manager) and matching that passwor[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 15 10. T roubleshooting/Application Tips Note: In ANY situation that requires the unit to be open, proper shutdown and ESD precautions MUST be followed. Front keypad or touchscreen stops working: Plug in an external keyboard (a Windows 95 keyboard will give you the Start key .) Using the Start , Ta b and Arrow keys , go to Con[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 16 1 1. Disconnecting the Display If for any reason it is necessary to open the case, it may also be necessary to disconnect and remove the display from the rest of the case. In order to detach the display from the rear portion of the case, you must remove the connector located on the backside of the display (refer to Figure 7[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 17 • Storage/Network Use. If the SOFTW ARE PRODUCT is installed on the SYSTEM over an internal network from a server , you must acquire and dedi- cate a license for the SOFTW ARE PRODUCT for each SYSTEM on which the SOFTW ARE PRODUCT is used or to which it is distributed. A license for the SOFTW ARE PRODUCT may not be shared[...]

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    1660-IN-010-0-04 Page 18 3. UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA • If the SOFTW ARE is provided by Manufacturer on media separate from the SYSTEM and is labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only” (“Upgrade SOFT - W ARE”), you may install one copy of the Upgrade SOFTWARE onto the SYSTEM as a replacement copy for the SOFTW ARE originally installed on the S[...]

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    Copyright © 2001 Barber-Colman Company Barber-Colman Company / Eurotherm Controls, Inc. 741-F Miller Drive, Leesburg, V A 20175 Phone: 703-443-0000 Fax: 703-669-1300 http://www .barber-colman.com http://www .eurotherm.com An Invensys Company[...]