Contec PT-40 Owner's manual

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CONTEC CO., LTD.
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Introduction
This is the software manual for the PT-310LS Series, PT-40NVF series.
If you require this series' hardware manual, download it from the CONTEC website.
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Copyright
Copyright 2015 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
MS, Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names
are trademarks of their respective holder.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... i
Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................. ii
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1 Advantages of Windows Embedded Compact 7 1
Chapter 2 Basic operations 3
Procedure for starting applications (TASKMAN edition).................................................................... 3
Procedure for changing the shell................................................................................................................ 4
Procedure for starting applications (IESHELL edition) ....................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Standard-equipped drivers 7
Chapter 4 Function switches 9
Function switches ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 5 System Setting 11
Explanation of system settings ................................................................................................................. 11
[Shell] tab ...................................................................................................................................... 11
[Backlight] tab .............................................................................................................................. 12
[Input] tab ...................................................................................................................................... 13
[Panel] tab...................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 6 CONTEC Manager 15
Basic operation of CONTEC Manager.................................................................................................... 15
Starting CONTEC Manager ......................................................................................................... 15
Displaying CONTEC Manager.................................................................................................... 15
Closing CONTEC Manager ......................................................................................................... 15
Exiting CONTEC Manager.......................................................................................................... 15
Scheduling function .................................................................................................................................. 16
Adding schedules .......................................................................................................................... 16
Deleting schedules ........................................................................................................................ 16
Schedule property settings ........................................................................................................... 16
[Add Schedule] and [Set Schedule] dialog boxes ...................................................................... 17
Selecting the running services .................................................................................................................. 24
User management ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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Adding users ................................................................................................................................. 26
Updating user information ........................................................................................................... 26
Deleting user information ............................................................................................................ 26
Boot functions ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Boot method .................................................................................................................................. 27
Boot information ........................................................................................................................... 27
System information ................................................................................................................................... 28
Changing the CONTEC Manager title .................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 7 NF device processing 31
Object store ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Backing up and restoring the object store .................................................................................. 31
Backing up and restoring the registry ......................................................................................... 32
Chapter 8 AutoRun function 33
How to use the AutoRun function ........................................................................................................... 33
How to write AutoRUN.inf ...................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 9 Appendix 35
Application development procedure ........................................................................................................ 35
Development environment ........................................................................................................... 35
Development machine software installation procedure ............................................................ 35
Preparation of application Development in Visual Studio 2008 .............................................. 36
IP address setting of the target machine ..................................................................................... 37
Checking the connection between the development machine and the target machine ........... 38
Application development in Visual Studio 2008 ....................................................................... 41
Downloading applications ........................................................................................................... 44
Debugging applications................................................................................................................ 44
Embedding applications ............................................................................................................... 45
Other precautions and FAQ ...................................................................................................................... 46
Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 1 Advantages of Windows Embedded Compact 7
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Chapter 1
Advantages of Windows Embedded
Compact 7
The CONTEC PT-310LS series, PT-40NVF series is equipped with the following proprietary drivers
and functions.
A rich variety of drivers
This series is standard-equipped with WEC7 drivers for the devices installed on the motherboard.
For details, see "Chapter 3, Standard-equipped drivers."
System setting function
With this series, you can change the settings of the standard-equipped drivers from Control Panel in
order to match your system application.
For details on the settings that you can change, see "Chapter 5, System Setting."
CONTEC Manager functions
This series is equipped with a scheduling function as well as functions for network service
management and system information management. For details, see "Chapter 6, CONTEC
Manager."
Object store/registry backup function
When there are changes to drivers provided by CONTEC, you can use this function to correct
modules without correcting the WEC7 OS image (NK.BIN). You can also back up the registry
settings.
Watchdog timer function
This series is equipped with a watchdog timer function, which makes it possible to use the
watchdog timer function from your applications.
Backlight function
This series is equipped with a backlight function. You can set this function from Control Panel so
that the LCD backlight turns off when conditions are met such as no input being received for the set
amount of time.
AutoRun function
When a USB storage device containing a file having a process sequence (AutoRun.inf) is inserted
into the WEC7 device, processing can be started according to this sequence. This function makes it
possible to perform a set of operations, such as copying files, in sequence.
For details on the AutoRun function, see "Chapter 8, AutoRun Function."
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Chapter 2 Basic operations
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Chapter 2
Basic operations
Procedure for starting applications
(TASKMAN edition)
WEC7 is equipped with two types of shells: a simple shell (hereinafter referred to as "TASKMAN") and
a Windows-like shell (hereinafter referred to as "IESHELL").
By default, the TASKMAN shell is selected, so you have to follow the procedure shown below to run
applications.
1. After WEC7 starts, press the "Alt" key and the "Tab" key at the same time (hereinafter, this is
indicated as "Alt" + "Tab") to start Task Manager.
2. When Task Manager starts, click [Run] to display the [Run] dialog box. If you know the name of
the program, type the full path to the program in the [Open] box, and then click [OK] to run the
program.
3. If you do not know the name of the program that you want to run, click [Browse] in the [Run]
dialog box, select the program in the dialog box that is displayed, and then click [OK]. The full path
to the program you have selected will be entered in the [Open] box in the [Run] dialog box, so click
[OK] to run this program.
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Procedure for changing the shell
If you want to use IESHELL with this series, start the application from the [System Setting] icon in
Control Panel (control.exe), and then change the shell that you are using.
For details on "System Setting," see "Chapter 6, System Setting."
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Procedure for starting applications
(IESHELL edition)
In order to start an application when IESHELL is running, you have to click [Run] on the Start menu,
and then specify the application that you want to start.
1. On the Start menu, click [Run] to display the [Run] dialog box.
2. If you know the name of the application that you want to start, type the name of this application in
the [Open] box.
If you do not know the name of the application that you want to start, click [Browse] to display the
[Browse] dialog box. Then, select the application to start.
3. After you select the application, click [OK]. This inserts the target application into the [Open] box
in the [Run] dialog box.
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4. After you specify the application, click [OK]. The target application then starts.
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Chapter 3
Standard-equipped drivers
WEC7 is standard-equipped with the following drivers. This chapter explains the standard-equipped
drivers.
Table 3.1. List of drivers
Driver
Explanation
Graphics
LCD output (XGA, SVGA, VGA)
SD Card
Driver for SD card Slot
Serial
Supports an on
-board serial port (RS-232C, RS-422A/RS-485)
•PT
-310LS Series
RS-232C : on-board serial 2 port
RS-422A/RS-485 : on-board serial 1 port
•PT
-40NFV Series
RS-232C : on-board serial 2 port
RS-422A/RS-485 : not supported
*RS
-422A/RS-485:
Communication mode control is done by the software.
Please refer to the [CONTEC SDK for CE 700] for more information.
Touch panel
Driver for an LCD with a CONTEC touch panel controller
USB
• Host driver supporting USB 2.0
• HID driver (supports a mouse or keyboard)
LAN
On-board 100/10 BASE LAN driver
Sound
Stereo output driver for the sound source *1
Function switch
Driver for the function switches on the bottom of the front panel of the panel computer *1
Isolated I/O
DIO port access via DLL.*1
Application
development
support API package
Download the "CONTEC SDK for CE700" from the CONTEC website.
You can use an API package that includes the following functions.
• Watchdog timer function
• Backlight control function
• System information acquisition function
*1 : This function is not supported by the PT-40NVF series.
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Chapter 4 Function switches
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Chapter 4
Function switches
This chapter explains the meaning of the function switches.
The PT-40NVF series does not support the function switches.
Function switches
The WEC7 panel computer is equipped with function switches.
The following functions are mapped to these function switches.
Key
Explanation
(■)
Press the (■) key to display the software keyboard.
To hide the software keyboard, press the (■) key again.
(■■)
Press the (■■) key to send the keyboard's (■■) key code to the system.
(■■■)
Press the (■■■) key to send the keyboard's (■■■) key code to the system.
(■ + ■■)
Press the (■) key and (■) key at the same time(*) to darken the LCD's
backlight.
(■ + ■■■)
Press the (■) key and (■■) key at the same time(*) to brighten the LCD's
backlight.
*
This means to press both function keys at the same time. The corresponding function will not be performed if you
hold down one key and then press the other one.
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Chapter 5 System Setting
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Chapter 5
System Setting
In order for WEC7 to meet the needs of our customers, we have prepared [System Setting], which can
be used as a tool for a variety of settings, in Control Panel.
When you change the [System Setting] details, you will have to execute a registry backup in order
to record the settings in the system. Also, excluding some settings, the changed settings will be
enabled the next time that WEC7 starts.
Explanation of system settings
[Shell] tab
The details of the items are shown below.
Setting tab
Setting item
Setting details
Shell
Shell
Mini Shell (TASKMAN)
A simple shell with no taskbar is used. (Default)
Explorer Shell (IESHELL)
A shell with a taskbar and Start menu, the same as a
desktop version of Windows, is used.
Debug Port
This is not supported.
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[Backlight] tab
The details of the items are shown below.
Setting tab
Setting details
Backlight
Darken backlight automatically.
You can have the backlight turn off automatically by
selecting this check box. (Default value: cleared)
Darken after idle time. (min:)
Set the time that must elapse before the backlight is
automatically turned off.
(Default value: 5 minutes)
Adjust the brightness of the backlight.
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[Input] tab
The details of the items are shown below.
Setting tab
Setting item
Setting details
Input
Keyboard
101 (English keyboard)
Select this option when the keyboard you are using has 101
keys.
106 (Japanese keyboard)
Select this option when the keyboard you are using has 106
keys. (Default)
Num Lock
This is not supported.
Mouse
This is not supported.
Front Key
*
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Use Front Key
If you do not need to use the function keys on the front of the
panel, clear this check box. (Default value: selected)
Use SoftKeyboard
When the front keys are enabled, you can enable/disable the
use of the software keyboard.
(Default value: selected)
PS/2 Port This is not supported.
*1: This function is not supported by the PT-40NVF series.
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[Panel] tab
The details of the items are shown below.
Setting tab
Setting item
Setting details
Panel
Display
Size
This is not supported.
Rotation
This is not supported.
Touch Panel
Use Touch Panel
If you do not need to use the touch panel function, clear this
check box. (Default value: selected)
Touch Panel Beep ON
When the touch panel is enabled, a beep will sound each time
the touch panel is used. (Default value: cleared)
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Chapter 6
CONTEC Manager
CONTEC Manager provides you with a scheduling function as well as a variety of other functions such
as one for managing network services, one for managing users, one for displaying system information,
and various boot functions.
Basic operation of CONTEC Manager
Starting CONTEC Manager
CONTEC Manager starts automatically when the system boots. If it does not start automatically, run
"wcemngr.exe" to start CONTEC Manager.
Displaying CONTEC Manager
Normally, CONTEC Manager is hidden. To display CONTEC Manager, press the "Alt" key and "Esc"
key at the same time or the "Ctrl" key, "Alt" key, and "Del" key at the same time. Alternatively, you can
display CONTEC Manager by running "wcemngr.exe" again.
Closing CONTEC Manager
You can close CONTEC Manager by pressing the "Esc" key or the "Enter" key.
Exiting CONTEC Manager
You can exit CONTEC Manager by executing its command with the "contec" option: "wcemngr
contec."
Pressing the "Esc" key or "Enter" key just hides CONTEC Manager. Pressing these keys does not exit
CONTEC Manager.
Normally, when you exit CONTEC Manager, the schedule function and various services will stop
operating.
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