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TSNIkey TFT /A12.1" Display
User Manual
SNIkey TFT /A
12.1" Display
User Manual
Edition April 2002
Copyright © Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG, 2002
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ContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................... 1SNIkey TFT /A: From Point-of-Sale to Point- of-Service ....................... 1SNIkey TFT /A - Advantages at a Glance................................................... 3Delivery Unit ................................................................................................ 4Overview ..................................................................................................... 4
SNIkey TFT /A Components ..................................................................... 6Screen Module ............................................................................................ 6
Volume adjustment of the SNIkey TFT /A ................................................ 6TFT LCD Flat Screen................................................................................ 7Capacative Touch Screen (optional) ........................................................ 8
General ................................................................................................... 8Touch screen and Sleep Mode .............................................................. 9How to Operate....................................................................................... 9Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 9
Keyboard ................................................................................................... 10Key Field ................................................................................................. 10Exchanging the Keys .............................................................................. 10Inserting Key Labels ............................................................................... 12Inserting Key Caps.................................................................................. 12Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 12Key switch ............................................................................................... 13
Swipe Card Reader (MSR Module) .......................................................... 13How to Operate....................................................................................... 14Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 14
Softkeys..................................................................................................... 15Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 15
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI ...................................................................... 16LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI...................................................................... 16COM Board ............................................................................................. 18
I/O-Addresses of COM Interfaces ........................................................ 18COM Interface Interrupts ...................................................................... 19Assignment of COM port addresses and interrupts ............................. 20
LCD TFT Adapter A................................................................................... 25
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A into Place .........................26Table Top Version .....................................................................................26Tubular Stand Version...............................................................................27Adjustable Screen Angle ...........................................................................28Inserting the Cable.....................................................................................29Ergonomic Terminal Workplace ................................................................30
Installation................................................................................................31Installing the Controller in the BEETLE /L .................................................31
Connecting the Speaker Cable ...............................................................32Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L....................................33Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /20...................................35Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /XL ..................................35Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the PC..................................................36Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE/M.....................................36
The Jumper layout of the Media GXm board (C2 CPU) .........................37SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable))..................................................38COM2 function (touch disable)................................................................38Connecting the cable...............................................................................39
Installing a TFT adapter.............................................................................40Connecting a Second Keyboard................................................................41Releasing the Cable Connection ..............................................................43
Software Installation................................................................................44
Software Interfaces..................................................................................45Keyboard Codes (Standard) ...................................................................45Softkey Codes (Standard) .......................................................................46
Touch Screen ............................................................................................47TFT LCD Flat Screen.................................................................................47
Automated Logic Diagram (ALD) and Pin Assignments ....................48Interface .....................................................................................................49Inverter (High-Voltage Generator) .............................................................49Touch Screen and Controller.....................................................................49Keyboard Controller with Switch................................................................49Pin Assignments ........................................................................................51
SNIkey Connectors of the Controller and the SNIkey Interface..............51COM 6 Interface of the Controller ...........................................................52Internal Speaker Connector for Controller and BEETLE-CPU ...............52COM7 and COM8 Interfaces of the Controller........................................52
Internal Connecting Socket...................................................................53
External Connecting Socket ................................................................. 54MF2 Connectors for SNIkey Keyboard and the 2nd. Keyboard ............. 54
Technical Data ........................................................................................ 55Touch Screen (optional)............................................................................ 55TFT LCD Flatscreen................................................................................ 56SNIkey TFT /A 12.1" ................................................................................. 57Keyboard ................................................................................................... 58MSR Module.............................................................................................. 58Softkeys..................................................................................................... 59Current Consumption ................................................................................ 59
TFT Controller-A ..................................................................................... 59Screen Module........................................................................................ 59Softkeys, Keyboard Including Swipe Card Reader ................................ 59COM6/7/8 with power supply.................................................................. 60
Power Consumption.................................................................................. 60LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI ........................................................................ 60COM Board ............................................................................................... 61
Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval............................................ 62General Authorization ............................................................................... 62FCC-Class A Declaration .......................................................................... 62Tested Safety ............................................................................................ 63User Information........................................................................................ 63Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 64Instructions for Maintenance ..................................................................... 65Warranty.................................................................................................... 65Recycling................................................................................................... 65
Appendix .................................................................................................. 67Programming the SNIkey Keyboard and Softkeys ................................... 67
Files on the Diskette ............................................................................... 67Mode.......................................................................................................... 68Main functions ........................................................................................... 69Keyboard Connection ............................................................................... 70Help ........................................................................................................... 70Creating Tables ......................................................................................... 70Sending and Receiving Tables ................................................................ 72Useful Hints ............................................................................................... 73Jumper Layout D2 CPU ............................................................................ 74
Jumper setting for jumper PT: Connecting a 12.1" Monitor ................... 75Jumper Layout D1 CPU ............................................................................ 76
COM2 with Celeron Board (D1 CPU) .....................................................77LCD Paneltype Settings for SNIkey 12.1"...............................................77
Abbreviations ..........................................................................................78
Introduction
SNIkey TFT /A: From Point-of-Sale to Point- of-Service
“The customer is king”, a motto that seems so simple and yet it demandsa forever increasing supply of goods and services, both quantitatively andqualitatively. More customer service and more customer information havetransformed the point-of-sale to a point-of-service, as business trans-actions are becoming more complex and there are growing demands onshop assistants and personnel working on the cash till.
The SNIkey TFT /A provides you with a terminal-oriented cashier’s work-place that unites the components
� TFT-LCD flat screen with or without touch screen,
� keyboard,
� softkeys and
� swipe card reader,
to provide an extremely compact piece of equipment that is bothergonomic and user-friendly.
The SNIkey TFT /A is equipped with the PanelLinkTM technology with thenew highlights: cable distance support up to 2m, flexible All-in-One cablefor Touch Screen, loudspeaker and supply voltage. SNIkey TFT /A can beapplied in all trade market segments like specialist retailers, departmentstores, self-service stores, petrol stations or in restaurants. There is in-deed a great deal of scope for implementing SNIkey TFT/A. Introduction
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The SNIkey TFT /A can be used, for example, together with:
� an ordering terminal
� an information terminal
� a lottery terminal
� a point-of-sale terminal
� a training terminal
� a self-scanning terminal
� a multifunctional point-of-services.
The low-energy, flickerless and radiation-free colour monitor of the SNIkeyTFT /A is an Active-Matrix-Display in TFT-technology (Thin Film Transi-stor). Therefore, it is especially well suited for multimedia applications as itoffers (compared to a conventional display) some advantages:
� more brightness
� a higher contrast ratio
� up to 65536 colours
� wider viewing angle (less glare through crosslight)
� flickerless and radiation-free
The SNIkey TFT /A low-energy and radiation-free TFT colour screen isavailable with a touch screen interface (standard). You can tilt the screento adjust it manually to different sight- and light conditions.
SNIkey TFT /A has its own beeper. Because it is positioned close to theuser and is fitted with an adjustment of volume, the audibility of the systemcan be guaranteed, even when there is background noise.
Introduction
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The keyboard on the right next to the screen has a total of 32 keys, inclu-ding the numeric key block and 20 keys that can be used as required, andis fitted with a central lock. However, you can also connect any POSkeyboard in the BEETLE family additional or any other standard PC key-board.
The modular concept of the SNIkey TFT /A enables you to set up the sy-stem and combine the features to suit your individual needs - i.e. whereyou are using SNIkey and for what kind of application. SNIkey TFT /A canbe installed directly on the cashier’s desk or fastened to a tubular stand.Furthermore, it can also be set up on the central unit of a modularBEETLE system.
There are a great many benefits and advantages of using SNIkeyTFT /A. Here is an overview of just some of them.
SNIkey TFT /A - Advantages at a Glance
■ fewer input errors due to user-friendly and self-explanatoryuser guidance
■ fast and safe processing, even of more complex transactions
■ reduction of training required / no need for training
■ ergonomic terminal workplace
■ key to customer service
■ basis for animation and multimedia
■ modular design
■ open interfaces (industry standard)
■ flexible All-in-One cable for LCD, touch and PanelLink function,beeper and supply voltage
■ cable length up to 2 meters)
Introduction
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Delivery Unit
The standard version delivery unit comprises the following:
■ screen module or screen module and touch screen
■ data cables
■ installation/Programmers disks and
■ SNIkey TFT /A user manual
separately delivered:
■ TFT controller or PanelLink adapter including speaker cables
The following features are available as options in addition to the standardversion:
■ footed stand,
■ softkeys,
■ swipe card reader,
■ keyboard, central lock, set of keys, key removing device and key-board labels
■ COM Board (for SNIkey TFT /A with Touch Screen)
Overview
The screen module forms the basis of the SNIkey TFT /A, and can be runwith the following operating elements, depending on the application in que-stion
� swipe card reader and/or
� keyboard module and/ or softkeys.
Introduction
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SNIkey TFT /A 12.1" with touch screen
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Introduction
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SNIkey TFT /A Components
Screen Module
The screen module represents the main unit of the SNIkey TFT /A. It com-prises a LCD colour screen with or without touch screen. Speakers, aSNIkey interface and inverter that takes care of the power supply for back-lighting the screen are also integrated into the monitor. Screen Modul
Volume adjustment of the SNIkey TFT /A
Under the cover on the back of the SNIkey TFT /A is situated the volumeadjustment.
You open the cover bypushing the catch until itis unlatched. Push thecover to the bottom.
Back of the SNIkey TFT/A Volume adjustment(under the cover)
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TFT LCD Flat Screen
The TFT LCD flat screen is a 12.1" screen (SVGA mode) which is absolu-tely flickerfree and free of radiation and has only a low heat emission. It isdesigned for a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA Mode).
However, a resolution 640 x 480 pixel also is available. This resolution isused during the character mode when the BIOS is started, under MS-DOSetc. In graphics mode for instance this resolution is used during installationor when configuration problems occur (protected mode of Windows).
The resolution 640 x 480 pixel is implemented through “stretching” andtherefore in graphics mode can not meet the quality of the resolution 800 x600 pixel. “Stretching” is only possible when a separate TFT controller isused. So, operating the SNIkey with the integrated TFT controller at theC2 and D2 CPU, “stretching" is not possible. Here you will see a blackmargin around the centered picture.
Depending on the operating system is the number of available colours:
Operating system Colours
MS-DOS 16, 256 (VESA)
Windows 9x 16, 256, 65536
Windows NT, Windows 2000 256, 65536
Warning!If the display element is damaged and the liquid crystalsolution leaks out onto your hands or clothing, please washyour hands or clothing immediately under running water forat least 15 minutes, using soap or alcohol.If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, pleaseconsult a doctor immediately.
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Capacative Touch Screen (optional)
General
The SNIkey TFT /A touch screen works according to the principle of achange in analog capacitance. It has a glass screen with a transparent,thin-film overlay on the surface. This is fully sealed and protected by afurther layer of clear glass. Electrodes on the edges of the screen providea uniform low-voltage field. As soon as you touch the screen with your fin-ger the contact point is “recognized” by the change in capacitance. As thistakes place very quickly - 15 milliseconds after being touched - the touchscreen is optimally equipped for a number of different requirements andapplications.
Protective Noise Shield
Conductive Coating
ClearTek Glass Overcoat
Anti Reflective Etched Surface
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Touch screen and Sleep Mode
When using the SNIkey TFT /A together with the BEETLE-CPU Pentium,errors may occur when making touch screen inputs in sleep mode. TheTFT LCD flat screen cannot be read when “sleeping”. Touch screen inputsare processed further by the system, without the system “waking-up”.
It is therefore not permissible to set sleep mode.
How to Operate
The touch screen responds to the slightest contact, therefore you do nothave to apply much pressure when working with the screen. This does notonly save time, but is also kind to your joints!Touching the touch glass has the same effect as clicking the left mousebutton. You only need apply a little pressure with the fingertip. In this capa-citive process only fingertip contact is recognized. The screen does not re-act in any way if touched, for example, with a pencil or a glove. Pleaserefer to chapter Touch Screen Control Panel in the user manual TouchScreen Software for more details on how to use the touch screen.
Cleaning Instructions
The glass surface of the touch screen is relatively insensitive to dirt,so you need only clean the screen from time to time. Always turn offthe system before cleaning.
The glass surface of your touch screen should be cleaned with a mild,commercially available glass cleaning product. All ph neutral materials (pH6 to 8) are good for cleaning. Some basic cleaners have measured ph va-lues of 9 to 10. They leave a chemical residue on the touchscreen so theyare not recommended.
Cleaning with water and isopropyl alcohol is as well possible. Do not usesolvents containing acetic acid. Use a soft cloth to clean the surface.Dampen the cloth slightly and then clean the screen.
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KeyboardKeyboard
The keyboard is connected to all BEETLE models via a standardkeyboard interface. It is fitted to the right-hand side of the screen moduleor the softkey module.
Key Field
The key field comprises 32 keys, 20of which can be freely assigned.
Exchanging the Keys
You can remove each of the keycaps using the key removal deviceenclosed, pulling the key upwards.
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Keyboard
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Place the key removal device on theselected key until you hear a click.
Now remove this key from the key-board by pulling it upwards.
If the key that has been removed car-ries a number or character on it, youcan change the lettering as follows:
Using a thin object (e.g. paper-clipetc.), press upwards against theplastic cover through the opening onthe underside of the key. Please re-fer to the next chapter for instructionson how to insert the new label.
Keyboard
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Inserting Key Labels
Below, you will find instructions on how to insert the key labels:
Each key should be labelled indivi-dually. You can use the empty labelsdelivered with the system to do so.
Place the labelled label on the keycap.
Attention!Insert the key cover with the mat sideupwards until it clicks into place inthe key cap.
Inserting Key Caps
Insert the key cap in the keyboardand press firmly into place.
When inserting double keys, pleaseensure that the guide cylinder is onthe left.
Cleaning Instructions
The keyboard should be cleaned with a germicide from time to time. Befo-re cleaning in between the keys on the keyboard with a brush, loosen andremove the key caps using the key removing device. Do not allow dust toget in through the open keyboard mechanics.
Label for keys
Key cover with matside up
Key cap
Keyboard
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Key switch
The key switch has a total of 6 key positions.
The switch position 0 is the basic po-sition, the switch positions 1-4 are de-signed for customer-specificapplications. The key can be remo-ved when in the position 0 or 1.The switch position 6, labelled with aT on the lock, is for those applicati-ons that are carried out by technicalservice personnel.
The key for these applications canbe turned from the switch position 0to the position T only. It is not inclu-ded with the delivery.
4 keys are included.
The key switch has only one locking device, i.e. there is only one set ofthe keys described above for each of the switch positions - one key perposition.
Swipe Card Reader (MSR Module)Swipe Card Reader
The swipe card reader, that is available as an option, can read three ISOtracks simultaneously in a single swipe.
The MSR module is fitted on the right-hand side of the keyboard moduleor screen module. The connection is made via an MF2 interface.
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How to Operate
Run the swipe card through the slit of the swipe card reader from top tobottom in a quick and steady movement. Make sure that the magneticstrip is to the right.
When using swipe cards, the following should be observed:
■ swipe cards should never be allowed to come into contact with liquids.
■ swipe cards should not be bent or folded in any way.
■ swipe cards should not be allowed to come into close contact with amagnetic field.
Swipe cards should only be inserted in the top of thespecially designed slit of the reading device. If the card isinserted in another place, this could damage the readinghead.
Cleaning Instructions
In order to guarantee good reading results over a longer period of time,the swipe card reader should be cleaned from time to time. This iscarried out by using a special cleaning card that can be purchasedfrom Wincor Nixdorf.
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SoftkeysSoftkeys
The softkey module is fitted to theright-hand side of the screen module.It is connected via a parallel interface.
Softkeys are keys which can executedifferent functions.
The menu prompt of the applicationassigns the softkeys on the screen tothe respective selection.
The module consists of 8 tactilekeys. Every key selects a certain se-quence of an application and everyapplication can use its own configura-tion of softkeys.
Softkeys make applications easierto use and can be used as an alterna-tive to the Touch Screen.
Cleaning Instructions
From time to time you should clean the softkeys with a disinfectant. Thespace between keys should be cleaned by using a small, soft brush.
Softkeys
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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCILCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
Valid from the C2 CPU you only need a TFT adapter (see page 25) for theLCD display and the (optional) touch function with BEETLE systems.When operating with other systems the LCD display will need:
■ the LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
and additionally for the touch function
■ the COM Board (ISA)
Controller and COM board have to be interconnected.
The Controller and COM board need one slot with PCI and ISA interface.Thus, a TFT controller can be connected with every BEETLE system . It isalso possible to connect the SNIkey TFT /A to a PC.
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
The LCD-Controller-A is a plug-in-controller with a PCI-interface. Thereare two connections for
■ a 40-pin MDR connector with integrated COM5 output for the LCD dis-play, touch function and loudspeaker
■ a 9-pin DSUB female (for COM6), powered 5V, 12V.COM5 and COM6 are only ready for operation when the optionalCOM board is used.
The control data and data lines for the TFT LCD display are transmitted tothe 40-pin MDR connector via hardware drivers and filters. The cable,which is linked up to the screen module, is connected to this MDR connec-tor. The all-in-one cable length is up to 2 m. The COM5 interface signals(for the Touch Screen) and the loudspeaker signal are also on this connec-tor. A loudspeaker cable connects the beeper of the CPU to the loudspea-ker connector of the controller. Please refer to the chapter “Installation” forfurther information.The screen panel next to the MDR connector has a 9-pin DSUB socketconnector, to which the COM6 interface is connected. This is the interface
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
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with the power supply. This socket is always installed, but it will only workwith the Touch Screen version.
Board layout (LCD TFT Controller-A)
For a resolution of 800 x 600 pixel all three jumpers B1, B2,B3 on the Controller must be set.
Panel of LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
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DSUB Socket (9-pin)
SNIkey Connector
incl. COM5, LCD Interfaceand Loudspeaker
MDR Connector (40-pin)
SpeakerConnector
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COM BoardCOM Board
For connecting a touch screen it is necessary to install a COM Board. TheCOM board is an additional board with an ISA bus interface that has 2 or 4COM interfaces (COM5, 6, 7, 8) and a LCD interface.
The connectors of the COM5 and COM6 interfaces are on the panel of theTFT Controller. The COM5 interface is a reduced COM interface for touchscreen channel (RxD, TxD signal only). The touch screen is connected viathis interface. The COM interfaces (COM7 and 8) are linked to the housingof the BEETLE /XL via a plug connector. The COM7 and COM8 interfacesare also operated as power-supplied interfaces.
I/O-Addresses of COM Interfaces
The four COM interfaces of the TFT Controller have the following I/O-ad-dresses. Please refer to the table for the jumper settings.
COM Address (Hex)
5 2E0 - 2E7 330 - 337 320 - 327
6 328 - 32F 338 - 33F 328 - 32F
7 3E0 - 3E7 340 - 347 360 - 367
8 368 - 36 F 348 - 34F 368 - 36F
JumperPosition
IO1 = openIO2 = openIO3 = open
IO1 = closedIO2 = openIO3 = open
IO1 = openIO2 = closedIO3 = open
Default-Setting
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COM Interface Interrupts
The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. For acorrect reproduction of the interrupt signals it is necessary that the jumperIR9 to IR15 are not activated. To activate the interrupt request signal thecorresponding jumper must be closed.
COM5 COM6 COM7 COM7-8 COM6-8 Interrupt
IRQ9 I9 - - - I11 IR9
IRQ10 I10 - - - I12 IR10
IRQ11 I5 - I4 I8 I13 IR11
IRQ12 I1 - - - I6 IR12
IRQ15 I3 I2 - - I14 IR15
For the default setting the jumper I1, I2, I8, IR11, IR12 and IR15 are active(closed).
IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ15
IRQ signal activatedwhen jumper closed IR9 IR10 IR11 IR12 IR15
To avoid possible conflicts with already existing plug-in-boards in your system, deactivate those jumpers on theCOM board, that are no longer needed (opening the jum-pers).
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Board layout (COM board)
Assignment of COM port addresses and interrupts (installation details)
Ensure that there is no conflict of hardware port addresses or interrupt re-quests IRQs) used by your system and the AT COM Board!
Essentially the AT COM Board has been designed to be configurable for anon-shared IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, or IRQ15 for COM5 and a sha-red IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, or IRQ15 for COM6,7,8 and evenCOM5. The interrupt requests have to be enabled explicitly by jumpers onthe controller. To assist you further, some hints to the assignment of inter-rupts are given in this chapter. Please note that only some possible con-flicts are mentioned.
COM7
COM 5 /COM 6
COM8
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Interrupt Request
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IR15
IR12
IR11
IR10
IR 9
IO 3
IO Jumper
IO 1
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IRQ9, conflict with powerfail interrupt of BEETLE systems
IRQ9 cannot be used with BEETLE systems, since this is in conflict withthe powerfail interrupt. For other systems, no hint can be given for a con-flict that is likely to occur. So you will have to check your specific configura-tion.
IRQ10, conflict with COM3, COM4 of BEETLE systems
IRQ10 can not be used with BEETLE systems, since this is in conflict withCOM3 and COM4. Factory settings of the BEETLE provide using IRQ10for COM3 and COM4.
For other systems no hint can be given for a conflict that is likely to occur.So you will have to check your specific configuration.
IRQ11, possible conflict SCSI controller or USB
The Adaptec Product Line of SCSI controllers uses IRQ11 as default. Ifyou have this type of controller, please check. Please refer to your techni-cal docu-mentation, if a change of the configuration is required.
BEETLE systems factory settings provide to use shared IRQ10 for COM3and COM4, but COM4 can be configured by jumpers on the motherboardto use IRQ11 instead.
Some of the newer PCs use IRQ11 for USB (Universal Serial Bus).
IRQ12, possible conflict Mouse Port or PS/2 Mouse
These types of mice are supported by Windows NT through theI8042PRT.SYS driver. The mouse usually has a (small) cylindric 6 pin con-nector. It seems that these types of mice mostly will use IRQ12.
Some systems allow to disable the mouse port in the BIOS Setup.
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IRQ15,possible conflict IDE controller
Many motherboards of the Pentium class dispose of an IDE controller,which uses IRQ14 for the primary IDE controller (2 channels) and IRQ15for the secondary IDE controller (2 channels). It may come to a conflictwith the IRQ15 if the secondary IDE is set to “enabled” in the BIOSsetup, e.g. because the BEETLE system is equipped with a CD ROMdrive. Thus the IRQ15 can not be used by other controllers or functions,e.g. by an AT COM board.If the secondary IDE is set to “disabled” in the BIOS setup, the IRQ15is available and can be used by other controllers/functions, e.g. by anAT COMboard.
Adding COM ports under Windows NT
To add a COM port to your system configuration, run the Control Panelfrom the Program Manager. Click on the Ports icon and then on the Addbutton to make a new COM port known to the system. Then enter IRQ andhardware address according to the jumper configuration you set before.See sections 3 and 4 for details about setting the jumpers.
Adding COM ports under Windows 9x
To add a COM port to your system configuration, run the “Add New Hard-ware” wizard. It is not recommendable to run the automatic hardware de-tection! Add the new COM port explicitly instead. It would get some(presumably wrong) port address and IRQ. Change these according to thejumper configuration you set before. See the sections 3 and 4 for detailsabout setting the jumpers.
After having made these changes to the Windows 95 configuration, youwill have to reboot the system, before they can get into effect. It is not re-commended, however, to reboot before having entered the port addressand IRQ correctly.
The AT COM Board manual numbers the COM ports from 5 to 8. The ori-gin of this numbering is from the BEETLE, which has COM1 to COM4 onthe motherboard. It is recommended for consistency, that you use thisnumbering as well, regardless whether you have e.g. a BEETLE (withCOM ports 1,...,4) or a PC (with e.g. only COM1 and 2).
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To provide for a numbering according to that, the following procedure is re-commendable:
1. run the Add New Hardware wizard to configure new COM ports, so ad-ding possibly COM3, COM4, if not already present and COM5, COM6 and(if you have) COM7 and COM8
2. delete COM ports, that are physically not available (i.e. served as aplaceholder)
3. reboot to activate the configuration
Using shared interrupts for COM ports with Windows NT andWindows 2000
Sharing an interrupt for a COM port under Windows NT requires a specificconfiguration in the Registry. To provide for interrupt sharing the steps are:
■ run REGEDT32.EXE, which can be called by clicking on “Run” in thefile menu of the Program Manager
■ assure that you have permission to change the Registry, which may-be only an Administrator is allowed to do
■ in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Serial set the value of the variable ‘PermitShare’ to 1
■ take care to do this correctly, since the documentation says that badRe-gistry entries may have the result that Windows NT cannot comeup; a good idea could be to backup the Registry before. Since the‘PermitShare’ variable has global effect on all COM ports, you areresponsible to ensure that sharing of interrupts can be performed onall COM ports installed. In a PC configuration with COM1 and COM2integrated in the motherboard chipset using IRQ4 and IRQ3 rsp., youcould e. g. have the idea to install another ISA multiport card with twoports COM3 and COM4 and wish to run them with IRQ4 and IRQ3too. This will be impossible because of hardware reasons! The prob-lem is, that in such a case on the AT bus two different hardware in-stances would be fighting for the same IRQ!
Refer to the technical information for your system for the details you need.
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If you configured COM ports to share a common interrupt and ‘Permit Sha-re’ is not set to 1, you could use all COM ports but only one at a time.like (only one at a time)
� open COM n
� use COMn
� close COM n
� open COM n+1
� use COMn+1
� close COM n+1 etc.
but not
� open COM n
� open COM n+1
� use COMn
� use COMn+1
� close COM n
� close COM n+1
The ‘PermitShare’ variable is specific to Windows NT unlike Windows 9x(see below).
Using shared interrupts for COM ports under Windows 9x
Under Windows 9x, sharing COM ports does not require special provisi-ons other than correctly specifying the resources used in the Device Mana-ger. However, in addition to avoid port address conflicts, you must ensurethat two different pieces of hardware on the AT bus are not fighting for thesame IRQ!
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Using COM ports under Windows 3.x
Windows 3.x does not allow interrupt sharing! Windows 3.x only acceptsfour COM ports!
Using COM ports under MS DOS
Interrupt support for COM ports is not provided by this operating system.The interrupt support must result from the application program, as e.g.RDI drivers do.
However, in addition to avoid port address conflicts, you must ensure thattwo different pieces of hardware on the AT bus are not “fighting” for thesame IRQ!
LCD TFT Adapter ATFT Adapter
As an alternative to the TFT control-ler A and COM board the LCD TFTadapter A can be connected toBEETLE systems as of C2 CPU. Theoptional touch function is implemen-ted internally via the COM2 interface(systems with C2 CPU) resp. theCOM1 or COM2 interface (systemswith D2 CPU).
When using the touch function theCOM2 interface (D-sub connector onthe motherboard) resp. the COM1 in-terface cannot be used by other devi-ces.
The TFT adapter has the option to connect a 40-pin MDR connector forthe touch screen and the LCD.
Cover of the adapter
1
2 40
TFT Adapter
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Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /Ainto Place
The SNIkey TFT /A can be installed either with or without attached opera-ting elements, as a table top terminal or on a tubular stand. Securing into Place
Table Top Version
SNIkey TFT /A is delivered in the table top version. The footed standcomes in a separate box.
Remove the footedstand and screenelement from the card-board packaging. Tiltthe screen backwards.Turn the fasteningscrew on the screenwith a crosstip screw-driver until the connec-ting part is loosened.Then insert it into thefooted stand.
Insert the joint of thescreen element intothe footed stand.
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Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Tubular Stand Version
Now fasten the screwon the footed standinto the place onceagain using thecrosstip screwdriver.
Ensure that the screwis in the correctposition.
Tubular Stand Version
The system has been designed for securing into place on a tubular stand,with a tube with 35.2 ± 0.2 mm inner diameter. The tube length can be va-ried. The tube on which the system is secured is not included with the deli-very. Below, you will find assembly instructions on how to attach theSNIkey TFT /A to the mounting stand.
Insert the joint of thescreen element intothe mounting stand.
Do not remove theconnecting part!
Tighten the screwusing the crosstipscrewdriver.
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Tubular Stand Version
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Adjustable Screen AngleAdjustable Screen Angle
The SNIkey TFT /A is fitted with a joint on the rear. You can optimize theangle of the screen depending on the viewing and lighting conditions.
Use a screwdriver toset the twisting forceof the SNIkey TFT /Aon the adjusting nut.
The angle of thescreen can be adju-sted from a horizontalposition to a verticalposition of max. of 80°,without the use oftools.
tightloose
Adjustable Screen Angle Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
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Inserting the CableInserting the Cable
The cable cover is lo-cated in the base plate.
Lift the cable cover �.
Pull the cable coverforward in the directionof the arrow �, andthen remove it fromthe guide rail.
Insert the cable of thekeyboard. The 40-pinSNIkey TFT cable willbe carried in a curvefrom the small cover ofthe screen module tothe cable cover. Re-place the cable coverin the guide rail. Payattention to theopenings. Slide thecable cover back intoplace. When you heara click, the cover islocked into place.
PULLPULL
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PULLPULL
PULLPULL
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Inserting the Cable
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Ergonomic Terminal WorkplaceErgonomic Terminal Workplace
Please observe the following when setting up your terminal workplace:
Avoid direct glaringand reflective glaring.
Install the device witha viewing direction thatis parallel to thewindows.
Avoid reflective glaringcaused by electric lightsources.
Position the screenwithin a preferred andpermitted range ofvision, so that you canlook vertically into thescreen.
preferred range of vision
30°
30°
40°
0°
Permitted range of vision
Ergonomic Terminal Workplace Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
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Installation
Installing the Controller in the BEETLE /L
First ensure that the controller is switched off and the mains supplyplug has been pulled out.
Then loosen the fourscrews on the housingand remove thehousing.
Take care in doing sothat you do not tilt orjam the housing inany way.
If a VGA sandwichmodule or a VGA con-troller is installed, re-move this board. Notethe measures of elec-trostatically endange-red components.
Note!Remove the VGA sandwich module or ifnecessary the VGA controller!
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In order to be able to install the TFT controller, you must first remove themetal panel that covers the free slots by loosening the screw.
Set the jumper for the I/O addresses and the interrupt requests on theCOM board. It is strictly necessary to avoid conflicts, so please informyourself of already existing settings.
Plug the SNIkey TFT COM board into the corresponding AT terminal andplug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM/5 andCOM/6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.
Push the plastic cramp horizontalinto the TFT controller (1) and intothe SNIkey TFT COM (2) board atthe same time.
Secure the controller into place by re-tightening the screw.
Installation
Connecting the Speaker CableConnecting the Speaker Cable
Remove the speaker cable from the BEETLE-CPU by simply unpluggingthe connector. The BEETLE /L speaker is then inactive. The 4-pin plugconnector is next to the RAM module.
Metal tracks
Speaker connector
➊
➋
Connecting the Speaker Cable Installation
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With the help of theSNIkey TFT speakercable delivered withthe system, connectthe 4-pin-plug connec-tor of the TFT control-ler with the4-pin plug connectorof the BEETLE-CPU.
Connecting the speaker cable
If you do not connect the SNIkey TFT /A to a BEETLE-CPUbut to another commercially available PC, please pay atten-tion to the pin assignment of the speaker. A loudspeakercable for a PC is not included in the delivery.
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /LConnecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L
The following SNIkey TFT cables are to be connected to the BEETLE /L:
� the 40-pin SNIkey TFT cable
� if necessary a 6-pin keyboard cable
The sockets for the external peripheral equipment are located on theterminal panel of the BEETLE /L.
Please refer to the diagram below for the arrangement of the connectionson the central unit:
BEETLE CPU
COM Board
TFT Controller
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L
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Back of the BEETLE /L
Connect the 40-pin data cable of the SNIkey TFT /A to the TFT controller.Connect the SNIkey TFT keyboard cable to the KYBD terminal. You canonly connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE /L at one time - eitherthat of the SNIkey TFT /A or that of one of the free-standing keyboard(e.g. PC Keyboard, TA58, TA61).
Under the small coveron the back of the SNI-key TFT is the socketfor the SNIkey cable.You open the cover bypushing the catch untilit is unlatched. Pushthe cover to thebottom.
Back of the SNIkey TFT /A Socket for SNIkey TFT cable
To find out how to connect a second keyboard, refer to the descriptions inthis chapter and in the section entitled “Keyboard Controller with Switch” inthe chapter “Automated Logic Diagram and Pin Assignments”.
KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2* COM1
LPT1DC24 ASYN
LAN
LAN/ASYN
COM6
TFT controller
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L Installation
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /20
The hardware installation is carried out according to the installation of theSNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L and as described in the User Manual forthe BEETLE /20. When installing the TFT controller, you have optionallytwo further COM interfaces (COM7 and COM8) at your disposal.
Back of the BEETLE /20
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /XL
The hardware installation is carried out according to the installation of theSNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L. When installing the TFT controller, youhave optionally two further COM interfaces (COM7 and COM8) at yourdisposal.
Back of the BEETLE /XL
KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2*
COM8
COM7
COM6
COM1
LPT1DC24
LAN
LAN/ASYN
TFT controller
DC24
KYBD
Unterdose Netzspannung
CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2* COM1
LAN
AT-SLOTCOM7
COM8
VGA/LAN/ASYN
LPT1
COM6
TFT controller
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the PCConnecting the SNIkey TFT to the PC
First ensure that the controller is switched off and the mains supplyplug has been pulled out. Then loosen the housing of the PC andunscrew the panel. Take care in doing so that you do not tilt or jam thehousing in any way. For the connection to a PC please refer to the docu-mentation delivered with your PC.
Plug the SNIkey TFT COM board into the corresponding AT terminal andplug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM5 andCOM6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.
The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. Beforeinstalling several devices you should run a test on a PC.
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE/M
As the BEETLE /M contains a C2, D1 or D2 CPU there is no need for acontroller but for a LCD TFT adapter-A which has already been installed atthe factory. If you want to upgrade your BEETLE /M later, please read thechapter “Installing the TFT adapter” which is to be found at the end of thissection.If an LCD TFT adapter-A is installed, a SNIkey TFT /A can be connectedto the BEETLE /M without assigning a slot. The connection to the systemis effected via a 40-pin data cable. The signals for the touch screen functi-on and the source are effected via this cable as well.
Before installing the SNIkey with use of the touch screen function pleasenote the following aspects:
■ The internal loudspeaker has to be pulled off in order to activate theloudspeaker on the screen display.
■ The touch function has to be activated via a jumper (see also jumpersettings).
■ The COM2 interface has to be covered and may no longer be usedexternally.
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the PC Installation
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The Jumper layout of the Media GXm board (C2 CPU)Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M
The jumper settings of the S1, S2 and S3 slots are decisive for the touchfunction.
For the jumper settings of the D1 and the D2 board please refer to theappendix (page 74 ff).
Media GXm
Battery
S3(S1, S2)
NV
Interrupt Frequency
Super I/ONV-RAM
PCI / ISA
KYBD
COM4
COM3
USB
COM2
COM1
Loudspeaker (4pin)
- +
SN
Ikey
SDRAM-DIMMs
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M
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SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable))
COM2 function (touch disable)
After having set the necessary settings on S1, S2 and S3 in the case ofusing the touch function, continue according the following instructions.
S1
SNIkey
S2
S3
When using a TFT controller
default setting
When using a TFT adapter
S1
SNIkey
S2
S3
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation
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Connecting the cable
The data cable is to be connected with the 40-pin connector of the TFTadapter. Take care that the thickening of the cable (Ferrit) is positioned onthe side of the TFT adapter.
Back of BEETLE /M system
The conncting socket of the LCD-module is situated below the cover.
The cover can be re-leased by presingsmoothly in directionof the arrow. Tilt upthe cover and releaseit. When doing soplease take care of theanchorage.
ON
DC24V
KYBD COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1USB LAN/ASYN
Battery
1 2 LPT1110-120 V / 2 A max200-240 V / 1 A max
COM7COM8
TFT-Adapter
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M
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Now plug in the cableuntil it snaps in (seethe illustration).
When removing thecable press on theconnector release.
Installing a TFT adapter
Never open the BEETLE /M when the circuit is switched on.
Plug in the TFT adapt-er on the CPU modulevia the sub module asshown in the illustrati-on.
Submodul
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation
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Connecting a Second KeyboardConnecting a Second Keyboard
Make sure that the power is switched off, that the SNIkeycable is not connected while you open the housing.
Above the screenmodule there is afastening screw.Unscrew this using acrosstip screwdriver �.
Push the loose screwin again �. This setsthe screen modulefree.
Lift the screen module�. Put it to one side.
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Installation Connecting a Second Keyboard
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Open the cable cover (see page 29 ), and insert the cable of the secondkeyboard.
Push this through theopening on the back ofthe monitor �.
On the keyboard sup-port there is a boardwith two connections.Use the lower of thetwo (2nd KYBD) toconnect the secondkeyboard cable �.
If there is a softkey module installed right beside the screen module thenyou push the cable through the module and fasten it as described above.
Close the cable cover.Use strain relief forboth cables �.
Put the monitor and keyboard modules back into position.
Connecting a second keyboard will effect the evaluation ofkey codes. The SNIkey codes are effective on both connec-ted keyboards. Generally this raises no problems for the nu-merical keys. But there is no unambiguity for the functionalkeys of SNIkey.
Example: The key with the code F1 of SNIkey is used by the applicationfor the fundtion “Employees sign-on/cashier login”. The second connectedkeyboard will then use the same function with the F1-key.
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3
4
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Connecting a Second Keyboard Installation
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Releasing the Cable ConnectionReleasing the Cable Connection
Never remove a cable from a connector socket by simply pulling on thecable. Always remove the cable by the connector housing. Please followthe instructions below when removing cables:
■ Turn off all switches to the mains and electrical equipment.
■ Remove all mains cables from the shockproof sockets installed in thebuilding.
■ Remove all data transfer cables from the data network connectordevices.
■ Loosen all cables on the electrical equipment.
The mini-DIN connectors are leftplugged in until unlocked.
Using your thumb, pull gently onplastic connector housing, removingthe connector from the socket. Thisunlocks the connector. The metalpart of the connector is now visible.
Now remove the connector from thesocket.
Press the metal latches of the MDRconnector together and then removethe connector from the socket.
Installation Releasing the Cable Connection
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Software InstallationThe software installation refers to the installation of corresponding displaydrivers; the installation of the touch screen comprises the allocation of re-sources for the COM interfaces, too. For this, corresponding diskettes aredelivered with the system.The installation of display drivers is normally done after a VGA card is re-placed with the TFT controller. As these normally need different drivers, itis highly recommended to set the standard VGA mode (resolution 640 x480 pixel, 16 colours) before installing the controller.
At any rate you should check, whether the file CONFIG.SYS contains anentry for a store manager (like e.g. EMM386.EXE). This entry must takeinto account the necessary cluster of 40 KB for the “D1" Motherboard (seg-ment address C000-C9FF) for the BIOS of the TFT controller, resp. 48 KB(segment address C000-CBFF) for the ”D2" Motherboard.
Entry for “D1" Motherboard:
DEVICE= C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE X=C000-C9FF NOEMS
Entry for “D2" Motherboard:
DEVICE= C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE X=C000-CBFF NOEMS
When installing the touch screen software and resource allocation(I/O address; interrupt) for the COM interfaces, mind the following:
During the installation there may be conflicts concerning the I/O addressesand the interrupts. So inform yourself of the resources already allocatedand read the instructions in the files, e.g. readme file, of the installation dis-kettes very carefully. Then you can allocate the resources and set the cor-responding jumper configuration on the COM board. The SNIkey issupported by the operating systems MS DOS; Windows 98, Windows2000, Windows Me and Windows NT. The hardware interfaces and thefirm-ware interfaces of the display are open, so that it is possible to deve-lop drivers, e.g. for other operating systems.
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Software Interfaces
Keyboard Codes (Standard)Softkey CodesSoftware Interfaces
(F1)3B
3B 00
(F9)43
43 00
(ESC)01
01 1B
(BS)0E
0E 08
(F2)3C
3C 00
(F10)44
44 00
(s)1F
1F 73
(u)16
16 75
(F3)3D
(Clft)E0,4B4B E0
(Crgt)E0,4D
(Y)15
15 79
(F4)3E
3E 00
(PgUp)C
E0,4949 E0
(PgDn)E0,5151 E0
(n)31
31 6E
(F5)3F
3F 00
747
47 37
848
48 38
949
49 39
(F6)40
40 00
44B
4B 34
54C
4C 35
64D
4D 36
(F7)41
41 00
14F
4F 31
250
50 32
351
51 33
(F8)42
42 00
052
52 30
.53
53 2E
(CR)1C
1C 0D
Scan Code of the 8042 keyboardcontroller
fixed key legend
free key legend but fix effectof key
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Softkey Codes (Standard)
(Shift F1)2A 3B54 00
(Shift F2)2A 3C55 00
(Shift F3)2A 3D56 00
(Shift F4)2A 3E57 00
(Shift F5)2A 3F58 00
(Shift F6)2A 4059 00
(Shift F7)2A 415A 00
(Shift F8)2A 425B 00
Scan Code of the 8042 keyboard controller
Legend:
ESC Performance, when US-keyboard driver was loaded
01 Code INT 15H -level (Scan-Code, only Make-Code)
01 1B Code INT 16H-level (Scan-Code, ASCII-Code)
Softkey Codes Software Interfaces
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Touch ScreenTouch Screen
Touching the screen corresponds to pressing the left mouse key. Thetouch screen programming interface is identical to that of the mouse inter-face. Under MS DOS the driver provides by the interrupt INT33H the corre-sponding mouse coordinates in a 640 x 200 coordinate system.
TFT LCD Flat Screen
The TFT LCD flat screen is SVGA-compatible. The LCD controller of theSNIkey TFT /A is a Chips & Technologies, 69000 module.
The resolution of the TFT LCD flat screen is 800 x 600 Pixel (SVGAmode).Software Interfaces
Touch Screen
Software Interfaces Touch Screen
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Automated Logic Diagram (ALD) and PinAssignments
7
4(7)
4 4
89 16
12
4
2
1
31
40
KYBD
BEETLE-CPU Pentium
CASHDR COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1
COM6
TFT-LCD/ COM5*/Buzzer
FREE ISA-Slot COM7*
COM8*
LAN Piggy Back (Option)
Signals: TFT-LCD, COM5, COM6, Loudspeaker
Loudspeaker
Volume-Adjustment
Touch Screen Controller (Option)
TFT-Display
TFT-InterfaceInverter for two Backlights Keylock
Keypad
Keyboard Controller
2. Keyboard
Touch Screen (Option)
TFT Controller (PCI Interface)COM Board (ISA Interface)
Bildschirmm
Screen module Keyboard module SCR module
* The interfaces COM 7 and COM 8 are available with BEETLE /20 and /XL
Softkeys
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InterfaceAutomated Logic Diagram
The LCD interface is connected to the TFT controller via a 40-pin cable.The inverter, LCD display, touch screen controller and beeper are connec-ted to this interface in the SNIkey TFT screen module.
Inverter (High-Voltage Generator)
Inside the SNIkey TFT /A, the high voltage needed for backlighting theLCD display is generated by the inverter!
High Voltage!Before opening the device, make sure, that the device isdisconnected from the main power supply.
Touch Screen and Controller
An analog capacitive touch screen is connected. The touch screencontroller has an RS232 interface.
Keyboard Controller with SwitchKeyboard Controller with Switch
The keyboard controller with switch is connected to the BEETLE via theMF2 interface. A key field with 32 keys, a key switch and a swipe card rea-der can be connected to the controller. The controller is supplied with theP5V voltage from the system via the MF2 cable.
An MF2 keyboard can also be connected to the controller. This can be ausual PC-keyboard or - alternatively - a TA58, TA61, TA64 ot TA85 (in thiscase you can not use a swipe card reader).
You should use the key switch with the SNIkey TFT /A system. If there isno lock, you can use the key switch in combination with the keyboardsTA58, TA61, TA64, TA85.
Automated Logic Diagram Keyboard Controller with Switch
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The keyboard controller with switch allows either the SNI-key TFT /A keyboard or the second keyboard to be used,but not both simultaneously.
Layout of the keyboard controller board
key switch connector
keyfield connector
socket/ system interface
socket/ 2. keyboard
softkey connector
swipe card reader
Keyboard Controller with Switch Automated Logic Diagram
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Pin AssignmentsPin Assignments Controller
SNIkey Connectors of the Controller and the SNIkey Interface
PIN # Signal PIN # Signal
1 HUOUT 2 RXCN
3 GND 4 RXCP
5 P5VLCD 6 P5VLCD
7 RX0N 8 GND
9 RX0P 10 FPEN
11 RxD1 12 GND
13 TxD1 14 P12VLCD
15 GND 16 P12VLCD
17 GND 18 RXIN
19 GND 20 RXIP
21 GND 22 P12VLCD
23 RX2N 24 GND
25 RX2P 26 GND
27 NC 28 NC
29 NC 30 NC
31 NC 32 NC
33 NC 34 NC
35 NC 36 NC
37 NC 38 NC
39 NC 40 NC
Pin Assignments Controller
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COM 6 Interface of the Controller
PIN # signal
1 +12V
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 +5V
Internal Speaker Connector for Controller and BEETLE-CPU
PIN # signal
1 n.c.
2 n.c.
3 n.c.
4 HUIN
COM7 and COM8 Interfaces of the Controller
These plug connectors are available for the BEETLE /XL and the BEETLE/20. Each connector is plugged into a 2x7 PIN connector, to which either a9-pin DSUB socket (COM interface with power supply) or a 9-pin DSUBpin terminal (COM interface without power supply) are connected. TheDSUB connector housings are screwed onto the BEETLE /XL housing.
Controller Pin Assignments
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Internal Connecting Socket
PIN# COM7 COM8
1 P5V P5V
2 GND GND
3 DCD DCD
4 GND GND
5 CTS CTS
6 DTR DTR
7 RTS RTS
8 TxD TxD
9 DSR DSR
10 RxD RxD
11 RI RI
12 GND GND
13 P12V P12V
14 GND GND
Pin Assignments Controller
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External Connecting Socket
PIN# with power supply w/o power supply
1 +12V DCD
2 RxD RxD
3 TxD TxD
4 DTR DTR
5 GND GND
6 DSR DSR
7 RTS RTS
8 CTS CTS
9 +5V RI
MF2 Connectors for SNIkey Keyboard and the 2nd. Keyboard
PIN # signal
1 DT Data
2 n.c.
3 GND
4 +5V
5 CL Clock
6 n.c.
Controller Pin Assignments
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Technical Data
The following operating conditions are valid for a SNIkey TFT /A that is fit-ted with all the available modules (LCD flat screen with touch screen, swi-pe card reader and keyboard):
Climate class IEC 721 3/3 Class 3K3
Operatingtemperature
+5� C - + 40� C
Humidity5% - 85%Absolute humidity 1g/m³ - 25g/m³Condensation is not permitted
Touch Screen (optional)
ResolutionsHorizontal 999 pixel
Vertical 999 pixel
Power supply 5V from SNIkey interface
LCD technology Analogue capacitive
Surface Glass protective layer,anti-reflection
Data transferBi-directional, asynchronous,Xon-Xoff protocol, RS 232, COM52400 Bd, 8 bit
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TFT LCD FlatscreenLCD ScreenTechnical Data
FrequenciesHorizontal (KHz) 29
Vertical (Hz) 47
Solutions
Horizontal 800 pixel (SVGA)
Vertical 600 lines (SVGA)
Colour RGB 16, 256, 64k
Pixel Format 0.30 mm x 0.30 mm
Power Supply 5V from SNIkey interface
LCD Technology TFT, 18 Bit
Brightness approx. 190 cd/m2
Reading Angleright/lefttop/bottom
+/- 35°+/- 20 °
Backlight Twin lamps CCFL, InverterLife time: 25000 h
The backlight is a wearing part and therefore not part of thewarranty engagement or part of a possible service agree-ment. Only trained technical personnell is authorized toreplace the backlight.
Dispose of the backlight according to the regulations ofyour country.
LCD Screen Technical Data
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SNIkey TFT /A
SNIkey TFT /A 12.1"
Dimensions
Screen size 12.1" (30.7 cm)
Active screen size(horizontal x vertical) 246mm x 184,5 mm
Cable length up to 2 m
Dimension Display Housingwithout foot. Stand/Hinge(W x H X D)
315 x 250 x 51 mm
Dimension Display Housingwith foot. Stand/Hinge(W x H X D)
315 x 300 x 200 mm
Footed Stand (W x D) 280 x 190 mm
Weight
incl. Touch Screen approx. 4.7 kg
incl. Touch Screen,Footed Stand approx. 6.1 kg
incl. Touch Screen,Footed Stand, MSR-Module approx. 6.4 kg
incl. Touch Screen,Footed Stand, Keyboard &MSR-Module
approx. 7.3 kg
Technical Data SNIkey TFT /A
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Keyboard
Protocol MFII interface, PC-AT interface, bidirectional,serial, synchronous
Power supply P5V via the BEETLE-CPU
Connection Mini DIN connector (6pin)
Microprocessor 8052, 12 MHz
Central lock Switch positions: 5 plus insertion position
Keyboard 32 keys, 20 of which can be freely assigned
Cable length 2 m
Height 220 mm
Width 104 mm
Depth 50 mm
Weight approx. 1.0 kg
Keyboard
MSR Module
Number of tracks up to 3
Coding of swipe cards according to ISO 3554
Reading speed 15 to 80 cm/sec.
Height 220 mm
Width 36.5 mm
Depth 50 mm
Weight 0.3 kg
Keyboard Technical Data
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Softkeys
Number of keys 8
Height 250 mm
Width 36.5 mm
Depth 55.2 mm
Weight approx. 0.2 kg
Current ConsumptionCurrent Consumption
TFT Controller-A
370 mA + 5V
50 mA +12V
50 mA -12V
Screen Module
Consisting of an LCD display, touch screen incl. controller, inverter,SNIkey interface. Check whether the system offers enough power tosupply the screen module.
12.1" screen 800 mA + 12V��� �� ���
Softkeys, Keyboard Including Swipe Card Reader
60 mA + 5V
Technical Data Current Consumption
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COM6/7/8 with power supply
max. 900 mA + 12V
max. 300 mA + 5V
Power Consumption
SNIkey TFT /A, keyboard, Swipe Card Reader 12.5 W
TFT Controller-A / COM Board 2.5 W
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCILCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
Interface PCI, 32 Bit
Mode SVGA
Resolution 800 x 600 and 65536 colours
Image repeat memory 2 MB
Screen memoryTextmodePagemodeLinearmode
B800H- BFFFHA000H- AFFFHaccording PCI
BIOS 40 kB, Address C000H-C9FFFH
Connections
1) 40-pin MDR connector for LCDinterface, touch screen and loudspeaker2) 9-pin socket for COM6, if COMBoard exists
SNIkey cable 40-pin connector, EMC protected
Power consumption approx. 2.5 W
Current consumption 5V 370 mA; ±12V 50 mA / 30 mA
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI Technical Data
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COM BoardCOM-Board Controller
System interface ISA, 8 MHz
I/O-addresses forCOM interfaces
3 address records 2E0, 330, 320 thatcan be set by jumper
Interrupts for COMinterfaces
IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ15 can be set byjumper, IRQ9 and IRQ10 are for PCapplications
COM5reduced COM interface for touchscreen signals RxD and TxD, internalconnection to the TFT controller
COM6 Wincor Nixdorf standard interface,internal connection to the TFT controller
COM7 and COM8
Interface for BEETLE /XL and /20,PC standard or Wincor Nixdorf Retailstandard with connector adapter for9pin DSUB connector or socket
Technical Data COM-Board
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Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval
General Authorization
This device fulfills the requirements of the EEC standard89/336/EWG “Electromagnetic Compatibility”. Therefore,you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging.
FCC-Class A Declaration
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe-rence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference in which case the user will be required to correct the interfe-rence at his own expense.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriquesdépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A”prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par leministère des Communications du Canada.
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Tested Safety
The SNIkey TFT /A has been awar-ded the GS symbol for “Geprüfte Si-cherheit” (tested safety). The devicefulfills the requirements for ergonomyaccording to ZH1/618:1980-10.
Additionally, the SNIkey TFT /A hasalso been awarded the cUL- and UL-symbol.
Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes User Information
User Information
Wincor Nixdorf GmbH (WN) does not accept responsibility for radio andTV interference and faults that are caused by unauthorized changes thathave been made to the devices. Furthermore, cables or other devices thathave not been approved by WN may not be connected to the device. Theuser is responsible for any faults and interference that are caused as a re-sult.
Repair work on the devices should only be carried out byauthorized and specially trained personnel. Improper re-pairs will lead to the loss of any guarantee and liabilityclaims.
Extension boards with electrostatically endangered compo-nents can be identified with this label.
Safety Instructions
geprüfteSicherheit
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Safety Instructions
This device conforms to the corresponding safety regulations for informati-on technology devices, including electronic office machines for use in theoffice environment.
■ If the device is moved from a cold environment to a warmer roomwhere it is to be operated, condensation could occur. The devicemust be completely dry before being put into operation. Therefore anacclimatization time of at least two hours should be accounted for.
■ Lay all cables and supply lines so that nobody can tread on them ortrip over them.
■ Data cables should neither be connected nor removed during electri-cal storms.
■ Protect the device from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat, and onlytransport the device in its original packaging (to protect it against im-pact and blows).
■ Take care to ensure that no foreign objects (e.g. paper clips) orliquids can get into the inside of the device, as this could causeelectrical shocks or short circuits.
■ In case of emergencies (e.g. damaged housing, liquid or foreign ob-jects getting into the device), the device should be switched off imme-diately, the mains plug of the BEETLE or PC should be removed, andthe Wincor Nixdorf customer service should be contacted.
■ If the LCD display element is broken and the liquid crystal solutionleaks out of the display and onto your hands, clothing etc, wash yourhands or clothing immediately with soap or alcohol, holding themunder running water for at least 15 minutes.If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, please consult adoctor immediately.
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Instructions for MaintenanceManufacturer’s Certificate and Notes Instructions for Maintenance
Clean your SNIkey TFT /A regularly with an appropriate surface cleaningproduct. Make sure that the device is switched off, connector cables areunplugged and that no moisture is allowed to get into the inside of the de-vice.
Please observe the maintenance and cleaning instructions for each ofthe SNIkey TFT /A components. These instructions can be found in theirrespective chapters.
Warranty
Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited warranty engagement for 12 monthsbeginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers allthose damages which occur despite a normal use of the product.
Damages because of
■ improper or insufficient maintenance,
■ improper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of theproduct,
■ inadequate location or surroundings
will not be covered by the warranty.
All parts of the product which are subject to wear and tear are not includedin the warranty engagement. Please order spare parts at the WincorNixdorf customer service.
Recycling
Environmental protection does not begin when the time has come to dispo-se of the SNIkey; it begins with the manufacturer. This product was de-signed according to our internal norm “Environmental conscious productdesign and development”.
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The SNIkey is manufactured without the use of CFCs und CCHS and isproduced mainly from reusable components and materials. The processedplastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the precious metals canbe recovered, thus saving energy und costly raw materials.
Please do not stick labels onto plastic case parts. This would help us to re-use components and material. You can protect our environment by onlyswitching on your equipment when it is actually needed. If possible, evenavoid the stand-by-mode as this wastes energy, too. Also switch yourequipment off when you take a longer break or finish your work.
Currently at present, there are still some parts that are not reusable.Wincor Nixdorf guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of theseparts in a Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001.
So do not simply throw your SNIkey on the scrap heap when it has servedits time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart up-to-daterecycling methods!
Please contact your competent branch or the Recycling Centre Paderborn(for european countries) for information on how to return and re-use devi-ces and disposible materials under the following fax number:
+49 5251 826 709
We look forward to your message.
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Appendix
Programming the SNIkey Keyboard and Softkeys
By programming the (matrix) keyboard you have the possibility to flexiblyadjust the keyboard to your special needs.
■ You can design the keyboard layout according to your needs by - forexample - moving the numeric block to any place on the keyboard,
■ define several levels for the keycodes, thus using the same key as afunctional key on one level and for text input on another level,
■ port your existing software application with less effort, as you cankeep up the key codes.
Files on the Diskette
The matrix keybord is delivered with a diskette containing the followingfiles:
KBUTI.EXE Dialogue utility for programming the keyboard
KBUTIHLP.HLP Help file for the dialogue utility
SENDKBT.EXE To send a keyboard table from a file to the keyboard
RCVKBT.EXE To receive a keyboard table and save it in a file
KB2DEF.EXE To reset a keyboard to the default state
KBCHKDEF.EXE To check for default state (default or programmed)
TA58DEF.KBT Default keyboard table
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README.TXT Readme file for programming the keyboard
Programming the keyboard is described in detail in the Readme file.
ModeProgramming the Keyboard
The SNIkey keyboard can work in different modes:
“Windows Mode” This is the default state of the keyboard(not programmed)
“DOS Mode” This state is used by the Retail Device Interface(RDI), it is entered by rsp. commands fromWindows Mode
“Programmed” In this state a table has been sent to the keyboardand is stored in Flash memory; the table controlswhat codes are sent for keys and for thecomponents key lock, magnetic stripe reader
Moreover there are mixed modes possible:
“Programmed” for the keys
“Windows” rsp. for the components key lock, magnetic stripe reader,“DOS-Modus”
The DOS Mode is primarily used by RDI, the Windows Mode is used bythe OPOS components. A description of this protocol can be sent to youby Wincor Nixdorf on request. When developing new software you shouldgenerally use the Windows Mode.
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Main functions
The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE serves to:
■ programming the codes for the keys and the components key lock,magnetic stripe readersend a keyboard table to the keyboard
■ receive a table from the keyboard and to store it in a file
■ reset a keyboard into its default state, i.e. Windows Mode and defaultcodes for the keys
■ check for keyboard state (default or programmed)
So the functionality of the programs
■ SENDKBT.EXE
■ RCVKBT.EXE
■ KB2DEF.EXE
■ KBCHKDEF.EXE
is part of the dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE. These 4 programs therefore areintended to be used in conjunction with .BAT files. They return values thatcan be checked using ERRORLEVEL. You will find the values returned to-gether with an example in the Readme file.
Files containing keyboard tables for the matrix keyboard have by conventi-on the extension .KBT.
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Keyboard Connection
To program a matrix keyboard connect it directly to the BEETLE system(or a PC with Mini-DIN connector). This interface is named the primarykeyboard interface. A standard PC keyboard or TA57, TA58, TA59 then isconnected to the secondary keyboard interface of the matrix keyboard. Sothe keyboard has a keyboard wedge, whose inputs are not equivalent.Commands from the system are sent to the primary interface and maythen be transferred to the secondary interface. A reaction of the system toa key stroke is transmitted to the keyboard, which key has been pressedor released.
Help
The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE has a context sensitive help, which is acti-vated as usual with the F1 key.
Creating Tables
Tables can be created with the utility KBUTI.EXE
■ under DOS
■ in DOS Mode of Windows 9x
■ in a DOS window of Windows 9x
■ and in a DOS window of Windows NT, Windows 2000
Sending and Receiving tables, however, is only possible under MS DOSor Windows 9x. The restrictions of Windows NT/Windows 2000 do not al-low this.
The creation of tables request a mouse.
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It is possible to define up to 4 keyboard levels. They may be dependent of:
■ freely defined level keys (POS Shift levels)
■ Ctrl, Alt, AltGr state
■ CapsLock and/or ScrollLock state
You can define simple codes, codes in Shift state, key combinationsstrings built from that like e.g.:
■ a
■ A
■ *
■ 00
■ {Ctrl+F5}
■ {Shift+F8}
■ {Alt+F1}
■ {Alt+#123}
■ {Ctrl+f}{Alt+#240}
For a number of codes symbolic names are available, like F1, .., F12,Shift, Ctrl, Alt, AltGr, Enter, Return, Left, PgUp etc.
Specification of codes not only may be done in symbolic form like above,but also as hexadecimal 8042 scan codes. This, however, is only in a fewcases required and will make sense!
Specifying hexadecimal scan codes should be avoided atall, unless there are good reasons! A fairly good knowledgeof their structure and all their details is required!
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Before programming the following is to be defined:
■ Target keyboard (can not be changed later)
■ Keyboard language, e.g. US for USA, GR for Germany etc.
■ Type of level selection (none, POS Shift, Ctrl/Alt/AltGr, Caps-Lock/ScrollLock)
Specification of the keyboard language is required to allow the keyboardto deliver such codes, that can be interpreted later correctly by the langua-ge keyboard driver for the rsp. country. The target configuration is im-portant, not the configuration at the time when the table is created.
For the codes of the key lock and the data of the various tracks of theswipe card reader and insertion rsp. removal of a waiter key, header andtrailer codes can be programmed. This allows the application to distin-guish those from normal key strokes.
The codes assigned can be viewed key by key (also with Autoincrement)with the help of KBUTI.EXE. They also can be shown in a more compactform on the screen or for documentation purposes can be written into a filewith extension .TXT or directly be sent to a printer (LPT1).
Sending and Receiving Tables
The codes assigned are stored in a file with default extension .KBT. Suchfiles can be loaded by the dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE and the tables sentto the keyboard. They also can be sent directly from such files by thebatch utility SENDKBT.EXE. Accordingly KBUTI.EXE may receive a tablefrom the keyboard, which then can be viewed or stored in a .KBT file. This,however, can also be done using RCVKBT.EXE by specifying the filename as a parameter.
During transmission of tables no keyboard activity is allo-wed, such as be key presses, key position change, or chan-ging state of waiter key, otherwise the transmission may beinfluenced badly!
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Useful Hints
Programming keyboards by tables allows a very flexible keyboard layout.However, one should have some thought about the task of a technician inthe field! From logistics point of view it should be ensured that:
■ Spare keyboards are delivered always loaded with customer specifictables
■ with starting the system the tables are loaded automatically
The batch utilities
■ SENDKBT.EXE
■ RCVKBT.EXE
■ KB2DEF.EXE
■ KBCHKDEF.EXE
are provided especially for this situation to allow support of the techni-cians. However, the programs alone are not helpful for a technician!
Instead they should be available dependent on the solution on disks toge-ther with rsp. tables at the site. Also they should be executable with theresources available there!
Take care, that there must not be any keyboard activity when they areexecuted! This has to be strongly observed, if such a utility is run automat-ically at start of the system! This at least requires proper error handlingrsp. retries in the execution of .BAT files.
Double, Triple, and Quad keys only have a cylindric part responsible forgenerating the respective code. So it is useful to assign the code to allpossible positions covered by a key!
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Jumper Layout D2 CPUJumper
+-
KB
/MS/
INTMIC
KYB/MSE
COM1
COM2*
USB1/USB2
SPKOUT
CD-AUDIOLINE IN VGA/TFT
PCI/ISA
LPT
PCI-ONBOARD
VG
A/C
RT
GMCH
DIMM0
DIMM1
CELERON
or
SuperI/OIT8712F
ME
MC
FD/FFD
PWO
NPO
W1
POW
2
IDE
2
WOLN
IDE
1SPLE
D
L12
VL
5V
XILINX
PROG
1
PENTIUM III
ICH2
PCI to ISA BridgeIT8888F
BIOSFWH
SuperI/OIT8712F
CS4299
QuarzNVRAM
USB
2P/3
P/4P
CO
M3*
/4*
LA
N
PUSB
I2C
PT
1
Jumper
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Jumper setting for jumper PT: Connecting a 12.1" Monitor
(Resolution: 800 x 600)
All other settings are done with the BIOS Setup program.
1
PT
Jumper
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Jumper Layout D1 CPU
+-
AD1816AJS
PS2/MouseMIC
KYB/E
COM4*
COM3*
USB
COM2*/I
COM2*
COM1
OUT
CD-AUDIOAUDIO
69000
VGA/TFT
PCI/ISA
LPT
PCI-ONBOARD
VG
A/ C
RT
82443BX
IRQ I PT
1
16
DIMM0
DIMM1
CELERON
BIOS
49F002T
SuperI/O
PC97317
I2C
ME
MC
FD/FFD
PWO
N
POW
1
POW
2
IDE 2
W
S1 S2
OLN
IDE
1SPLE
D
L12V
L5V
NV
-RA
M
NVR
32KB or128KB
512KB
XILINX
PROG
Max1617LM80
y
Jumper
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COM2 with Celeron Board (D1 CPU)
■ COM2 for peripherals
■ COM2 for touch function ussing a TFT adapter
If the BEETLE is delivered with TFT adapter with touch function, the jum-per is already set ex works.
LCD Paneltype Settings for SNIkey 12.1"
Paneltype 0: SVGA (800x600), set ex works.
S2S1
1
S2S1
1
1
I1
I2
I3
PT4
PT3
PT2
PT1
Interrupt Paneltype reserved
Jumper
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Abbreviations
ASCII American Standard Code for Information InterchangeAT Advanced TechnologyBIOS Basic Input Output SystemCFL Cold cathode Fluorescent LampCOM Communication PortCPU Central Processing UnitCRT Cathode Ray TubeDSTN Double Super Twisted Nematic, LCD TechnologieH Hexadecimal SpecificationHW HardwareISA Industrial Standard ArchitectureISO International Standards OrganisationLAN Local Area NetworkLPT Line PrinterLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayMDR Mini Delta RibbonPOS Point of Sale/ Point of ServiceRAM Random Access MemorySCR Swipe Card Reader (Magnetkartenleser)SMD Surface Mounted DeviceSTN Super Twisted Nematic, LCD TechnologySVGA Super Video Graphic ArraySW SoftwareTFT Thin Film Transistor TechnologyUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Jumper
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