BLUE CHIP Alpha Touch Computer, User Manual

Page 1: ...Page 1 Alpha Touch Computer Panel Mount PC User Guide Document Reference User Guide Document Issue 1 1...

Page 2: ...ry 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility 9 Mechanical Specifications 11 Outline Dimensions 11 4 3 Display Open Frame 11 4 3 Closed Frame 12 7 Display Open Frame 14 7 Display Closed Frame 16 5 7 Display Open...

Page 3: ...Page 3 VESA Mount 40 4 3 Display 40 5 7 7 and 8 0 Displays 41 System Software 42 REx Graphical User Interface GUI for Windows CE 42 System Firmware for Windows CE 44 Splash Screen 45 Linux Firmware 45...

Page 4: ...herein to any intellectual property rights of Blue Chip Technology Ltd Limitations of Liability In no event shall Blue Chip Technology be held liable for any loss expenses or damages of any kind whats...

Page 5: ...duct versions equipped with radio frequency interfaces may require specific approval for the finished products WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void th...

Page 6: ...where the various connectors are located and their pin out details Firmware Setup Maintenance details We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with the...

Page 7: ...accelerometer Wide ranging power options are available depending on processor module chosen and range from 7V DC to 36V DC The Alpha Panel Mount range has the capability to support a Lithium Battery v...

Page 8: ...external display Dual External USB Host Ports Dual internal USB Host Ports External USB Device Port Up to 10 100 1000Mbit Ethernet Wifi 802 11 b g option Bluetooth option 12 General Purpose IOs Engin...

Page 9: ...static bags for any item containing a battery because these tend to be conductive and will discharge the battery On Board Battery The processor board can be fitted with a Lithium battery Great care s...

Page 10: ...umference of the cable screen they are far superior to those that earth the screen by a simple pig tail The keyboard and mouse will play an important part in the compatibility of the processor card si...

Page 11: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 11 Mechanical Specifications Outline Dimensions 4 3 Display Open Frame...

Page 12: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 12 The 4 3 Open Frame variant is shown above Note the optional bulk head connectors 4 3 Closed Frame...

Page 13: ...osed frame variant is shown above As well as the optional bulkhead connectors fitted it also shows the optional VESA50 bracket The above shows the RE2 module in use Other REx modules will differ sligh...

Page 14: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 14 7 Display Open Frame...

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Page 16: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 16 7 Display Closed Frame...

Page 17: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 17 The 7 Closed frame construction is shown above Please note the optional bulkhead fittings and VESA75 bracket...

Page 18: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 18 5 7 Display Open Frame...

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Page 20: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 20 5 7 Closed Frame...

Page 21: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 21 The 5 7 Closed frame construction is shown above Please note the optional bulkhead fittings and VESA75 bracket...

Page 22: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 22 8 0 Open Frame...

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Page 24: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 24 8 0 Closed Frame...

Page 25: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 25 The 8 Closed frame construction is shown above Please note the optional bulkhead fittings and VESA75 bracket...

Page 26: ...GPS GSM GPRS support If fitted the rear connection would like below The unit on the left includes a rear cover while the unit on the right is the open frame version 7 Display The main connections for...

Page 27: ...s the Open Frame version with the Camera Module fitted 5 7 Display The main connections for the 5 7 Alpha are shown above the optional GPRS position is also shown Below the optional connection positio...

Page 28: ...ount Installation Page 28 The GPRS Connections relate to the Communications card while AV1 AV2 and AV3 are with the Camera module The above shows the Open Frame version without any option Module fitte...

Page 29: ...hown Note that this shows placement for both Communication module and the Camera module where as in reality only one of these modules can be fitted at a time The GPRS GPS Connections require the Commu...

Page 30: ...ons Panel Mount 4 3 Display Picture above shows Panel Mount Cut out dimensions for both LUG and STUD fix in mm The 4 3 Alpha Panel Mount can be fitted into a panel in two ways 1 Simple rectangular cut...

Page 31: ...of the cover Note that this method cannot be applied to the open frame version 2 A rectangular opening as above but with 4 5mm holes for Studs to fit through With the panel in place bolts can be appli...

Page 32: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 32 7 Display The 7 can be mounted in similar fashion to the 4 3 as shown below Due to its larger size it requires 4 lugs or 4 Studs...

Page 33: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 33 5 7 Display The picture on the left shows both the Lug and the Stud mountings 4 studs or 2 lugs...

Page 34: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 34 8 0 Display For the 8 0 display 4 studs or 4 lugs are required due to its larger size...

Page 35: ...is important to request this at time of order as the screws that hold the unit in place will be hidden behind the front overlay which must be fitted after the unit is in its final location To fit a u...

Page 36: ...Mount Installation Page 36 The mounting plate is then fitted on the inside of hole Before fitting the panel all cables must be connected Once screwed in place the overlay can be fitted to the front o...

Page 37: ...tallation Page 37 7 Display Due its larger size the 7 has 4 screw retention points Like the 4 3 the retention plate is fitted to the inside of the cut out in the dry wall and the overlay fitted once i...

Page 38: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 38 5 7 Like the other sizes the retention plate is fitted to the inside of the cut out in the dry wall and the overlay fitted once installation complete...

Page 39: ...Alpha Panel Mount Installation Page 39 8 0 The 8 0 is fitted in the same manner as the other panels...

Page 40: ...e model as the bracket mounts to the cover On the back of the cover there are four screws holes to mount the VESA plate as shown below This plate is designed to mate with a VESA 50 bracket arrangement...

Page 41: ...Again this requires the rear cover This plate is designed to mate with a VESA 75 bracket arrangement To mate with the VESA plate requires M4 screws of at least 6mm depending on the thickness of the b...

Page 42: ...cal interface which is managed from a XP Professional or a Windows 7 32bit Admin PC The following uses the RE2 utility as an example This consists of the following files Also associated with the utili...

Page 43: ...ng the evmflashusb files Next a USB device should be found and at the appropriate point direct the path for the driver to the folder containing the BCTUSBx x files These files are installed as part of...

Page 44: ...PC as per the previous section 2 Connect the Admin PC to the RE2 via a USB A B cable 3 Short Link the SETUP pins on the Utility Header and power on the RE2 4 The Power LED on the RE2 will remain unlit...

Page 45: ...80 image with screen resolution of 800x600 then the image will be centred on the screen For the above example this would then show a black border around the image The Utility offers the option to resi...

Page 46: ...t to prevent dust build up which could eventually cause elevated temperatures around key devices and prevent efficient and reliable operation The frequency of the cleaning will depend on the environme...

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