SNIkey TFT

SNIkey TFT /A
12.1" Display

User Manual
SNIkey TFT /A
12.1" Display

User Manual

Edition April 2002

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
SNIkey TFT /A: From Point-of-Sale to Point- of-Service ....................... 1
SNIkey TFT /A - Advantages at a Glance................................................... 3
Delivery Unit ................................................................................................ 4
Overview ..................................................................................................... 4

SNIkey TFT /A Components ..................................................................... 6

Screen Module ............................................................................................ 6
Volume adjustment of the SNIkey TFT /A ................................................ 6
TFT LCD Flat Screen................................................................................ 7
Capacative Touch Screen (optional) ........................................................ 8
General ................................................................................................... 8
Touch screen and Sleep Mode .............................................................. 9
How to Operate....................................................................................... 9
Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 9
Keyboard ................................................................................................... 10
Key Field ................................................................................................. 10
Exchanging the Keys .............................................................................. 10
Inserting Key Labels ............................................................................... 12
Inserting Key Caps.................................................................................. 12
Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 12
Key switch ............................................................................................... 13
Swipe Card Reader (MSR Module) .......................................................... 13
How to Operate ....................................................................................... 14
Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 14
Softkeys..................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................. 15
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI ...................................................................... 16
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI ...................................................................... 16
COM Board ............................................................................................. 18
I/O-Addresses of COM Interfaces ........................................................ 18
COM Interface Interrupts ...................................................................... 19
Assignment of COM port addresses and interrupts ............................. 20
LCD TFT Adapter A................................................................................... 25
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A into Place .........................26
Table Top Version .....................................................................................26
Tubular Stand Version ...............................................................................27
Adjustable Screen Angle ...........................................................................28
Inserting the Cable.....................................................................................29
Ergonomic Terminal Workplace ................................................................30

Installation ................................................................................................31
Installing the Controller in the BEETLE /L .................................................31
Connecting the Speaker Cable ...............................................................32
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L....................................33
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /20...................................35
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /XL ..................................35
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the PC..................................................36
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE/M.....................................36
The Jumper layout of the Media GXm board (C2 CPU) .........................37
SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable))..................................................38
COM2 function (touch disable)................................................................38
Connecting the cable...............................................................................39
Installing a TFT adapter.............................................................................40
Connecting a Second Keyboard................................................................41
Releasing the Cable Connection ..............................................................43

Software Installation................................................................................44

Software Interfaces..................................................................................45
Keyboard Codes (Standard) ...................................................................45
Softkey Codes (Standard) .......................................................................46
Touch Screen ............................................................................................47
TFT LCD Flat Screen.................................................................................47

Automated Logic Diagram (ALD) and Pin Assignments ....................48

Interface .....................................................................................................49
Inverter (High-Voltage Generator) .............................................................49
Touch Screen and Controller.....................................................................49
Keyboard Controller with Switch................................................................49
Pin Assignments ........................................................................................51
SNIkey Connectors of the Controller and the SNIkey Interface..............51
COM 6 Interface of the Controller ...........................................................52
Internal Speaker Connector for Controller and BEETLE-CPU ...............52
COM7 and COM8 Interfaces of the Controller........................................52
Internal Connecting Socket...................................................................53
 External Connecting Socket ................................................................. 54
MF2 Connectors for SNIkey Keyboard and the 2nd. Keyboard ............. 54

Technical Data ........................................................................................ 55

Touch Screen (optional)............................................................................ 55
TFT LCD Flatscreen................................................................................ 56
SNIkey TFT /A 12.1" ................................................................................. 57
Keyboard ................................................................................................... 58
MSR Module.............................................................................................. 58
Softkeys..................................................................................................... 59
Current Consumption ................................................................................ 59
TFT Controller-A ..................................................................................... 59
Screen Module........................................................................................ 59
Softkeys, Keyboard Including Swipe Card Reader ................................ 59
COM6/7/8 with power supply.................................................................. 60
Power Consumption .................................................................................. 60
LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI ........................................................................ 60
COM Board ............................................................................................... 61

Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval............................................ 62

General Authorization ............................................................................... 62
FCC-Class A Declaration .......................................................................... 62
Tested Safety ............................................................................................ 63
User Information........................................................................................ 63
Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 64
Instructions for Maintenance ..................................................................... 65
Warranty .................................................................................................... 65
Recycling ................................................................................................... 65

Appendix .................................................................................................. 67
Programming the SNIkey Keyboard and Softkeys ................................... 67
Files on the Diskette ............................................................................... 67
Mode.......................................................................................................... 68
Main functions ........................................................................................... 69
Keyboard Connection ............................................................................... 70
Help ........................................................................................................... 70
Creating Tables ......................................................................................... 70
Sending and Receiving Tables ................................................................ 72
Useful Hints ............................................................................................... 73
Jumper Layout D2 CPU ............................................................................ 74
Jumper setting for jumper PT: Connecting a 12.1" Monitor ................... 75
Jumper Layout D1 CPU ............................................................................ 76
 COM2 with Celeron Board (D1 CPU) .....................................................77
LCD 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 demands
a forever increasing supply of goods and services, both quantitatively and
qualitatively. More customer service and more customer information have
transformed the point-of-sale to a point-of-service, as business trans-
actions are becoming more complex and there are growing demands on
shop 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

n TFT-LCD flat screen with or without touch screen,

n keyboard,

n softkeys and

n swipe card reader,

to provide an extremely compact piece of equipment that is both

ergonomic and user-friendly.

The SNIkey TFT /A is equipped with the PanelLinkTM technology with the
new highlights: cable distance support up to 2m, flexible All-in-One cable
for Touch Screen, loudspeaker and supply voltage. SNIkey TFT /A can be
applied in all trade market segments like specialist retailers, department
stores, 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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Introduction

The SNIkey TFT /A can be used, for example, together with:

n an ordering terminal

n an information terminal

n a lottery terminal

n a point-of-sale terminal

n a training terminal

n a self-scanning terminal

n a multifunctional point-of-services.

The low-energy, flickerless and radiation-free colour monitor of the SNIkey

TFT /A is an Active-Matrix-Display in TFT-technology (Thin Film Transi-
stor). Therefore, it is especially well suited for multimedia applications as it
offers (compared to a conventional display) some advantages:

n more brightness

n a higher contrast ratio

n up to 65536 colours

n wider viewing angle (less glare through crosslight)

n flickerless and radiation-free

The SNIkey TFT /A low-energy and radiation-free TFT colour screen is

available with a touch screen interface (standard). You can tilt the screen
to adjust it manually to different sight- and light conditions.

SNIkey TFT /A has its own beeper. Because it is positioned close to the
user and is fitted with an adjustment of volume, the audibility of the system
can be guaranteed, even when there is background noise.

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 Introduction

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, and
is fitted with a central lock. However, you can also connect any POS
keyboard 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. where
you are using SNIkey and for what kind of application. SNIkey TFT /A can
be 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 modular
BEETLE system.

There are a great many benefits and advantages of using SNIkey

TFT /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-explanatory
user 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)

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Introduction

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 standard

version:

■ 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 run
with the following operating elements, depending on the application in que-
stion

n swipe card reader and/or

n keyboard module and/ or softkeys.

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 Introduction

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SNIkey TFT /A 12.1" with touch screen
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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, a
SNIkey 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 volume
adjustment.
You open the cover by
pushing the catch until it
is unlatched. Push the
cover to the bottom.

Back of the SNIkey TFT/A Volume adjustment

(under the cover)

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 Screen Modul

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 is
designed for a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA Mode).

However, a resolution 640 x 480 pixel also is available. This resolution is

used during the character mode when the BIOS is started, under MS-DOS
etc. In graphics mode for instance this resolution is used during installation
or when configuration problems occur (protected mode of Windows).

The resolution 640 x 480 pixel is implemented through “stretching” and

therefore in graphics mode can not meet the quality of the resolution 800 x
600 pixel. “Stretching” is only possible when a separate TFT controller is
used. So, operating the SNIkey with the integrated TFT controller at the
C2 and D2 CPU, “stretching" is not possible. Here you will see a black
margin 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 crystal
solution leaks out onto your hands or clothing, please wash
your hands or clothing immediately under running water for
at least 15 minutes, using soap or alcohol.
If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, please
consult a doctor immediately.

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Screen Modul

Capacative Touch Screen (optional)

General

The SNIkey TFT /A touch screen works according to the principle of a

change in analog capacitance. It has a glass screen with a transparent,
thin-film overlay on the surface. This is fully sealed and protected by a
further layer of clear glass. Electrodes on the edges of the screen provide
a 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 this
takes place very quickly - 15 milliseconds after being touched - the touch
screen is optimally equipped for a number of different requirements and
applications.

Anti Reflective Etched Surface

ClearTek Glass Overcoat

Conductive Coating

Protective Noise Shield

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 Screen Modul

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. The
TFT LCD flat screen cannot be read when “sleeping”. Touch screen inputs
are 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 not
have to apply much pressure when working with the screen. This does not
only save time, but is also kind to your joints!
Touching the touch glass has the same effect as clicking the left mouse
button. 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. Please
refer to chapter Touch Screen Control Panel in the user manual Touch
Screen 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 off
the 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 (pH
6 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 they
are not recommended.

Cleaning with water and isopropyl alcohol is as well possible. Do not use
solvents containing acetic acid. Use a soft cloth to clean the surface.
Dampen the cloth slightly and then clean the screen.

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Keyboard

Keyboard
Keyboard

The keyboard is connected to all BEETLE models via a standard

keyboard interface. It is fitted to the right-hand side of the screen module
or the softkey module.

Key Field

0
T 1
2

3 The key field comprises 32 keys, 20

4 of which can be freely assigned.

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3

0 .

Exchanging the Keys

You can remove each of the key

caps using the key removal device
enclosed, pulling the key upwards.

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 Keyboard

Place the key removal device on the

selected 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, you
can change the lettering as follows:

Using a thin object (e.g. paper-clip

etc.), press upwards against the
plastic cover through the opening on
the underside of the key. Please re-
fer to the next chapter for instructions
on how to insert the new label.

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Keyboard

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 labels
Key cover with mat
delivered with the system to do so.
side up

Place the labelled label on the key

cap.
Label for keys

Attention!
Insert the key cover with the mat side
upwards until it clicks into place in
Key cap
the key cap.

Inserting Key Caps

Insert the key cap in the keyboard

and press firmly into place.

When inserting double keys, please

ensure that the guide cylinder is on
the 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 and
remove the key caps using the key removing device. Do not allow dust to
get in through the open keyboard mechanics.

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 Swipe Card Reader

Key switch

The key switch has a total of 6 key positions.

The switch position 0 is the basic po-

0
sition, the switch positions 1-4 are de-
T 1
signed for customer-specific
2 applications. The key can be remo-
ved when in the position 0 or 1.
3 The switch position 6, labelled with a
T on the lock, is for those applicati-
4 ons that are carried out by technical
service personnel.

The key for these applications can

be turned from the switch position 0
to 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 of
the keys described above for each of the switch positions - one key per
position.

Swipe Card Reader (MSR Module)

Swipe Card Reader

The swipe card reader, that is available as an option, can read three ISO
tracks simultaneously in a single swipe.

The MSR module is fitted on the right-hand side of the keyboard module
or screen module. The connection is made via an MF2 interface.

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Swipe Card Reader

How to Operate

Run the swipe card through the slit of the swipe card reader from top to
bottom in a quick and steady movement. Make sure that the magnetic
strip 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 a
magnetic field.

Swipe cards should only be inserted in the top of the

specially designed slit of the reading device. If the card is
inserted in another place, this could damage the reading
head.

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 is
carried out by using a special cleaning card that can be purchased
from Wincor Nixdorf.

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 Softkeys

Softkeys
Softkeys

The softkey module is fitted to the

right-hand side of the screen module.
It is connected via a parallel interface.

Softkeys are keys which can execute

different functions.

The menu prompt of the application

assigns the softkeys on the screen to
the respective selection.

The module consists of 8 tactile

keys. Every key selects a certain se-
quence of an application and every
application can use its own configura-
tion of softkeys.

Softkeys make applications easier

to 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. The
space between keys should be cleaned by using a small, soft brush.

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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

Valid from the C2 CPU you only need a TFT adapter (see page 25) for the
LCD 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 is
also 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. There

are 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 optional
COM board is used.

The control data and data lines for the TFT LCD display are transmitted to
the 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” for
further information.
The screen panel next to the MDR connector has a 9-pin DSUB socket
connector, to which the COM6 interface is connected. This is the interface

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 LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

with the power supply. This socket is always installed, but it will only work
with the Touch Screen version.

6 9 2 40
1 5 1

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.

COM5/
COM6
1

4
Speaker
Connector

Jumper
B3
B2
B1

BIOS

SNIkey Connector COM6 resp.

incl. COM5, LCD Interface
and Loudspeaker

MDR Connector (40-pin) DSUB Socket (9-pin)

Panel of LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

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COM Board

COM Board
COM Board

For connecting a touch screen it is necessary to install a COM Board. The

COM board is an additional board with an ISA bus interface that has 2 or 4
COM interfaces (COM5, 6, 7, 8) and a LCD interface.

The connectors of the COM5 and COM6 interfaces are on the panel of the
TFT Controller. The COM5 interface is a reduced COM interface for touch
screen channel (RxD, TxD signal only). The touch screen is connected via
this interface. The COM interfaces (COM7 and 8) are linked to the housing
of the BEETLE /XL via a plug connector. The COM7 and COM8 interfaces
are 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
IO1 = open IO1 = closed IO1 = open
Jumper
IO2 = open IO2 = open IO2 = closed
Position
IO3 = open IO3 = open IO3 = open

Default-Setting

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 COM Board

COM Interface Interrupts

The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. For a
correct reproduction of the interrupt signals it is necessary that the jumper
IR9 to IR15 are not activated. To activate the interrupt request signal the
corresponding 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 activated
IR9 IR10 IR11 IR12 IR15
when jumper closed

To avoid possible conflicts with already existing plug-in-

boards in your system, deactivate those jumpers on the
COM board, that are no longer needed (opening the jum-
pers).

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COM Board

IO Jumper Interrupt Jumper

IO 1 IO 3 I8 I 1 I 16 I9

Interrupt Request

IR 9 IR11 IR15
IR10 IR12
COM 5 /
COM 6

21

COM7

2 1

COM8

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 a

non-shared IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, or IRQ15 for COM5 and a sha-
red IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, or IRQ15 for COM6,7,8 and even
COM5. The interrupt requests have to be enabled explicitly by jumpers on
the 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.

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 COM Board

IRQ9, conflict with powerfail interrupt of BEETLE systems

IRQ9 cannot be used with BEETLE systems, since this is in conflict with
the 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 with
COM3 and COM4. Factory settings of the BEETLE provide using IRQ10
for 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. If
you 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 COM3
and COM4, but COM4 can be configured by jumpers on the motherboard
to 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 the
I8042PRT.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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COM Board

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 IRQ15
for the secondary IDE controller (2 channels). It may come to a conflict
with the IRQ15 if the secondary IDE is set to “enabled” in the BIOS
setup, e.g. because the BEETLE system is equipped with a CD ROM
drive. 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 IRQ15
is available and can be used by other controllers/functions, e.g. by an
AT COMboard.

Adding COM ports under Windows NT

To add a COM port to your system configuration, run the Control Panel
from the Program Manager. Click on the Ports icon and then on the Add
button to make a new COM port known to the system. Then enter IRQ and
hardware 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 the
jumper configuration you set before. See the sections 3 and 4 for details
about setting the jumpers.

After having made these changes to the Windows 95 configuration, you

will have to reboot the system, before they can get into effect. It is not re-
commended, however, to reboot before having entered the port address
and 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 on
the motherboard. It is recommended for consistency, that you use this
numbering as well, regardless whether you have e.g. a BEETLE (with
COM ports 1,...,4) or a PC (with e.g. only COM1 and 2).

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 COM Board

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 a
placeholder)

3. reboot to activate the configuration

Using shared interrupts for COM ports with Windows NT and

Windows 2000
Sharing an interrupt for a COM port under Windows NT requires a specific
configuration in the Registry. To provide for interrupt sharing the steps are:

■ run REGEDT32.EXE, which can be called by clicking on “Run” in the

file 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 bad
Re-gistry entries may have the result that Windows NT cannot come
up; a good idea could be to backup the Registry before. Since the
‘PermitShare’ variable has global effect on all COM ports, you are
responsible to ensure that sharing of interrupts can be performed on
all COM ports installed. In a PC configuration with COM1 and COM2
integrated in the motherboard chipset using IRQ4 and IRQ3 rsp., you
could e. g. have the idea to install another ISA multiport card with two
ports COM3 and COM4 and wish to run them with IRQ4 and IRQ3
too. 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.

GB - 23
COM Board

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)

n open COM n

n use COMn

n close COM n

n open COM n+1

n use COMn+1

n close COM n+1 etc.

but not

n open COM n

n open COM n+1

n use COMn

n use COMn+1

n close COM n

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 ensure
that two different pieces of hardware on the AT bus are not fighting for the
same IRQ!

GB - 24
 TFT Adapter

Using COM ports under Windows 3.x

Windows 3.x does not allow interrupt sharing! Windows 3.x only accepts
four 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 that
two different pieces of hardware on the AT bus are not “fighting” for the
same IRQ!

LCD TFT Adapter A

TFT Adapter

As an alternative to the TFT control-

ler A and COM board the LCD TFT
adapter A can be connected to
BEETLE systems as of C2 CPU. The
optional touch function is implemen-
ted internally via the COM2 interface
(systems with C2 CPU) resp. the
COM1 or COM2 interface (systems
with D2 CPU).

When using the touch function the

COM2 interface (D-sub connector on
the 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 for
the touch screen and the LCD.

2 40
1

Cover of the adapter

GB - 25
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
into 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 stand
comes in a separate box.

Remove the footed

stand and screen
element from the card-
board packaging. Tilt
the screen backwards.
Turn the fastening
screw on the screen
with a crosstip screw-
driver until the connec-
ting part is loosened.
Then insert it into the
footed stand.

Insert the joint of the

screen element into
the footed stand.

GB - 26
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Tubular Stand Version

Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Tubular Stand Version

Now fasten the screw

on the footed stand
into the place once
again using the
crosstip screwdriver.

Ensure that the screw

is in the correct
position.

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 the
SNIkey TFT /A to the mounting stand.

Insert the joint of the

screen element into
the mounting stand.

Do not remove the

connecting part!

Tighten the screw

using the crosstip
screwdriver.

GB - 27
Adjustable Screen Angle Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A

Adjustable Screen Angle

Adjustable Screen Angle

The SNIkey TFT /A is fitted with a joint on the rear. You can optimize the
angle of the screen depending on the viewing and lighting conditions.

loose tight

Use a screwdriver to
set the twisting force
of the SNIkey TFT /A
on the adjusting nut.

The angle of the

screen can be adju-
sted from a horizontal
position to a vertical
position of max. of 80°,
without the use of
tools.

GB - 28
Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Inserting the Cable

Inserting the Cable

Inserting the Cable

The cable cover is lo-

cated in the base plate.

PULL

Lift the cable cover Q.

‚ Pull the cable cover
forward in the direction
R
of the arrow , and
then remove it from
the guide rail.
PULL

Insert the cable of the

keyboard. The 40-pin
SNIkey TFT cable will
be carried in a curve
from the small cover of
the screen module to
the cable cover. Re-
place the cable cover
in the guide rail. Pay
attention to the
openings. Slide the
cable cover back into
place. When you hear
PULL a click, the cover is
locked into place.

GB - 29
Ergonomic Terminal Workplace Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A

Ergonomic Terminal Workplace

Ergonomic Terminal Workplace

Please observe the following when setting up your terminal workplace:

Avoid direct glaring

and reflective glaring.

Install the device with

a viewing direction that
is parallel to the
windows.

Avoid reflective glaring

caused by electric light
sources.

Permitted range of vision

Position the screen
0° preferred range of vision within a preferred and
40° permitted range of
30°
vision, so that you can
look vertically into the
screen.
30°

GB - 30
Installation

Installing the Controller in the BEETLE /L

First ensure that the controller is switched off and the mains supply
plug has been pulled out.

Then loosen the four

screws on the housing
and remove the
housing.

Take care in doing so

that you do not tilt or
jam the housing in
any way.

If a VGA sandwich
module or a VGA con-
troller is installed, re-
move this board. Note
the measures of elec-
trostatically endange-
red components.

Note!
Remove the VGA sandwich module or if
necessary the VGA controller!

GB - 31
Connecting the Speaker Cable Installation

Metal tracks

Speaker connector

In order to be able to install the TFT controller, you must first remove the
metal panel that covers the free slots by loosening the screw.

Set the jumper for the I/O addresses and the interrupt requests on the
COM board. It is strictly necessary to avoid conflicts, so please inform
yourself of already existing settings.

Plug the SNIkey TFT COM board into the corresponding AT terminal and
plug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM/5 and
COM/6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.

Push the plastic cramp horizontal

into the TFT controller (1) and into
the SNIkey TFT COM (2) board at
➊ the same time.

Secure the controller into place by re-

tightening the screw.
➋
Installation

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Remove the speaker cable from the BEETLE-CPU by simply unplugging

the connector. The BEETLE /L speaker is then inactive. The 4-pin plug
connector is next to the RAM module.

GB - 32
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L

TFT Controller With the help of the

SNIkey TFT speaker
cable delivered with
COM Board the system, connect
the 4-pin-plug connec-
tor of the TFT control-
ler with the
4-pin plug connector
of the BEETLE-CPU.

BEETLE CPU

Connecting the speaker cable

If you do not connect the SNIkey TFT /A to a BEETLE-CPU

but to another commercially available PC, please pay atten-
tion to the pin assignment of the speaker. A loudspeaker
cable for a PC is not included in the delivery.

Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L

Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L

The following SNIkey TFT cables are to be connected to the BEETLE /L:

n the 40-pin SNIkey TFT cable

n if necessary a 6-pin keyboard cable

The sockets for the external peripheral equipment are located on the
terminal panel of the BEETLE /L.

Please refer to the diagram below for the arrangement of the connections
on the central unit:

GB - 33
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L Installation

TFT controller

COM6

LAN

DC24 ASYN LPT1

KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2* COM1 LAN/ASYN

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 can
only connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE /L at one time - either
that of the SNIkey TFT /A or that of one of the free-standing keyboard
(e.g. PC Keyboard, TA58, TA61).
Under the small cover
on the back of the SNI-
key TFT is the socket
for the SNIkey cable.
You open the cover by
pushing the catch until
it is unlatched. Push
the cover to the
bottom.

Back of the SNIkey TFT /A Socket for SNIkey TFT cable

To find out how to connect a second keyboard, refer to the descriptions in

this chapter and in the section entitled “Keyboard Controller with Switch” in
the chapter “Automated Logic Diagram and Pin Assignments”.

GB - 34
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L

Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /20

The hardware installation is carried out according to the installation of the
SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L and as described in the User Manual for
the BEETLE /20. When installing the TFT controller, you have optionally
two further COM interfaces (COM7 and COM8) at your disposal.
TFT controller

COM6
COM8

COM7
AT-SLOT

Unterdose Netzspannung
LAN LPT1
DC24

KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2* COM1 VGA/LAN/ASYN

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 the
SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L. When installing the TFT controller, you
have optionally two further COM interfaces (COM7 and COM8) at your
disposal. TFT controller

COM6

COM8

COM7

LAN

DC24 LPT1

KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3* COM2* COM1 LAN/ASYN

Back of the BEETLE /XL

GB - 35
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the PC Installation

Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the PC

Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the PC

First ensure that the controller is switched off and the mains supply
plug has been pulled out. Then loosen the housing of the PC and
unscrew the panel. Take care in doing so that you do not tilt or jam the
housing 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 and
plug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM5 and
COM6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.

The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. Before
installing 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 a
controller but for a LCD TFT adapter-A which has already been installed at
the factory. If you want to upgrade your BEETLE /M later, please read the
chapter “Installing the TFT adapter” which is to be found at the end of this
section.
If an LCD TFT adapter-A is installed, a SNIkey TFT /A can be connected
to the BEETLE /M without assigning a slot. The connection to the system
is 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 please
note the following aspects:

■ The internal loudspeaker has to be pulled off in order to activate the

loudspeaker on the screen display.

■ The touch function has to be activated via a jumper (see also jumper
settings).

■ The COM2 interface has to be covered and may no longer be used

externally.

GB - 36
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M

The Jumper layout of the Media GXm board (C2 CPU)

Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M

KYBD

COM4
Super I/O
NV-RAM NV

COM3

PCI / ISA
Interrupt Frequency
USB
- +
Battery
S3
SNIkey

COM2
(S1, S2)

COM1

Media GXm

Loudspeaker (4pin)

SDRAM-DIMMs

The jumper settings of the S1, S2 and S3 slots are decisive for the touch
function.

For the jumper settings of the D1 and the D2 board please refer to the
appendix (page 74 ff).

GB - 37
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation

SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable))

SNIkey

When using a TFT controller

S2 S1

S3

COM2 function (touch disable)

SNIkey
default setting

S2 S1

When using a TFT adapter

S3

After having set the necessary settings on S1, S2 and S3 in the case of
using the touch function, continue according the following instructions.

GB - 38
Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M

Connecting the cable

The data cable is to be connected with the 40-pin connector of the TFT
adapter. Take care that the thickening of the cable (Ferrit) is positioned on
the side of the TFT adapter.

Battery

COM7
COM8
ON

110-120 V / 2 A max DC24V 1 2 LPT1

200-240 V / 1 A max

KYBD COM4 COM3 USB COM2 COM1 LAN/ASYN

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 presing
smoothly in direction
of the arrow. Tilt up
the cover and release
it. When doing so
please take care of the
anchorage.

GB - 39
Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation

Now plug in the cable

until it snaps in (see
the illustration).

When removing the

cable press on the
connector 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 module
via the sub module as
shown in the illustrati-
on.
Submodul

GB - 40
Installation Connecting a Second Keyboard

Connecting a Second Keyboard

Connecting a Second Keyboard

Make sure that the power is switched off, that the SNIkey
cable is not connected while you open the housing.

Above the screen

module there is a
fastening screw.
Unscrew this using a
 À
crosstip screwdriver .

‚ Push the loose screw

Á
in again . This sets
the screen module
free.

0
T 1
2

3
4

7 8 9
Lift the screen module
1
4 5

2
6

3
 . Put it to one side.
0 .

GB - 41
Connecting a Second Keyboard Installation

Open the cable cover (see page 29 ), and insert the cable of the second
keyboard.

T
0
1
Push this through the
2
opening on the back of
Ã
3
4

the monitor .

C
On the keyboard sup-
7 8 9 port there is a board
4 5 6
with two connections.
➃ 2 3

. Use the lower of the

two (2nd KYBD) to
Ä connect the second
Ä
keyboard cable .

If there is a softkey module installed right beside the screen module then
you push the cable through the module and fasten it as described above.

Close the cable cover.

Use strain relief for
Å
both cables .

Å
Put the monitor and keyboard modules back into position.

Connecting a second keyboard will effect the evaluation of

key 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 functional
keys of SNIkey.

Example: The key with the code F1 of SNIkey is used by the application
for the fundtion “Employees sign-on/cashier login”. The second connected
keyboard will then use the same function with the F1-key.

GB - 42
Installation Releasing the Cable Connection

Releasing the Cable Connection

Releasing the Cable Connection

Never remove a cable from a connector socket by simply pulling on the

cable. Always remove the cable by the connector housing. Please follow
the 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 the
building.

■ Remove all data transfer cables from the data network connector
devices.

■ Loosen all cables on the electrical equipment.

The mini-DIN connectors are left

plugged in until unlocked.

Using your thumb, pull gently on

plastic connector housing, removing
the connector from the socket. This
unlocks the connector. The metal
part of the connector is now visible.

Now remove the connector from the

socket.

Press the metal latches of the MDR

connector together and then remove
the connector from the socket.

GB - 43
Software Installation
The software installation refers to the installation of corresponding display
drivers; the installation of the touch screen comprises the allocation of re-
sources for the COM interfaces, too. For this, corresponding diskettes are
delivered 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, it
is highly recommended to set the standard VGA mode (resolution 640 x
480 pixel, 16 colours) before installing the controller.

At any rate you should check, whether the file CONFIG.SYS contains an
entry for a store manager (like e.g. EMM386.EXE). This entry must take
into 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 addresses
and the interrupts. So inform yourself of the resources already allocated
and 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 is
supported by the operating systems MS DOS; Windows 98, Windows
2000, Windows Me and Windows NT. The hardware interfaces and the
firm-ware interfaces of the display are open, so that it is possible to deve-
lop drivers, e.g. for other operating systems.

GB - 44
Software Interfaces

Keyboard Codes (Standard)

Software Interfaces Softkey Codes

(F1) (F9) (ESC) (BS)

3B 43 01 0E Scan Code of the 8042 keyboard
controller
3B 00 43 00 01 1B 0E 08

(F2) (F10) (s) (u)

3C 44 1F 16
3C 00 44 00 1F 73 16 75

(Clft) (Crgt) (Y)

(F3)
E0,4B E0,4D 15
3D
4B E0 15 79

(PgUp)
(F4) (PgDn) (n)
C
3E E0,51 31
E0,49
3E 00 51 E0 31 6E
49 E0

(F5) 7 8 9
3F 47 48 49
3F 00 47 37 48 38 49 39

(F6) 4 5 6
40 4B 4C 4D
40 00 4B 34 4C 35 4D 36

(F7) 1 2 3
41 4F 50 51
41 00 4F 31 50 32 51 33
fixed key legend
(F8) 0 . (CR)
42 52 53 1C free key legend but fix effect
of key
42 00 52 30 53 2E 1C 0D

GB - 45
Softkey Codes Software Interfaces

Softkey Codes (Standard)

(Shift F1)
2A 3B Scan Code of the 8042 keyboard controller
54 00

(Shift F2)
2A 3C
55 00

(Shift F3)
2A 3D
56 00

(Shift F4)
2A 3E
57 00

(Shift F5)
2A 3F
58 00

(Shift F6)
2A 40
59 00

(Shift F7) Legend:

2A 41
5A 00 ESC Performance, when US-keyboard driver was loaded

(Shift F8) 01 Code INT 15H -level (Scan-Code, only Make-Code)

2A 42
01 1B Code INT 16H-level (Scan-Code, ASCII-Code)
5B 00

GB - 46
Software Interfaces Touch Screen

Touch Screen
Touch Screen

Touching the screen corresponds to pressing the left mouse key. The
touch 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 the
SNIkey TFT /A is a Chips & Technologies, 69000 module.

The resolution of the TFT LCD flat screen is 800 x 600 Pixel (SVGA
Software Interfaces mode).

Touch Screen

GB - 47
Automated Logic Diagram (ALD) and Pin
Assignments

Bildschirmm

Screen module Softkeys Keyboard module SCR module

Inverter for two Backlights Keylock

TFT-Interface 7
4
Keypad

TFT-Display

31
Touch Screen (Option)

Volume-
Adjustment 9 8 16
2
4(7) Touch Screen Controller (Option) Keyboard Controller
Loudspeaker 12

40 Signals: TFT-LCD, COM5, COM6, Loudspeaker

4 4 2. Keyboard

TFT Controller (PCI Interface) TFT-LCD/ COM5*/Buzzer

COM Board (ISA Interface) COM8*
COM6
FREE ISA-Slot COM7*

1
BEETLE-CPU Pentium

KYBD CASHDR COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 LAN Piggy Back (Option)

* The interfaces COM 7 and COM 8 are available with BEETLE /20 and /XL

GB - 48
Automated Logic Diagram Keyboard Controller with Switch

Interface
Automated 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 the
LCD display is generated by the inverter!

High Voltage!
Before opening the device, make sure, that the device is
disconnected from the main power supply.

Touch Screen and Controller

An analog capacitive touch screen is connected. The touch screen
controller has an RS232 interface.

Keyboard Controller with Switch

Keyboard Controller with Switch

The keyboard controller with switch is connected to the BEETLE via the
MF2 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 the
P5V voltage from the system via the MF2 cable.

An MF2 keyboard can also be connected to the controller. This can be a

usual PC-keyboard or - alternatively - a TA58, TA61, TA64 ot TA85 (in this
case you can not use a swipe card reader).

You should use the key switch with the SNIkey TFT /A system. If there is
no lock, you can use the key switch in combination with the keyboards
TA58, TA61, TA64, TA85.

GB - 49
Keyboard Controller with Switch Automated Logic Diagram

The keyboard controller with switch allows either the SNI-

key TFT /A keyboard or the second keyboard to be used,
but not both simultaneously.

key switch connector

keyfield connector

swipe card reader

softkey connector

socket/ system interface

socket/ 2. keyboard

Layout of the keyboard controller board

GB - 50
Pin Assignments Controller

Pin Assignments
Pin 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

GB - 51
Controller Pin Assignments

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 a
9-pin DSUB socket (COM interface with power supply) or a 9-pin DSUB
pin terminal (COM interface without power supply) are connected. The
DSUB connector housings are screwed onto the BEETLE /XL housing.

GB - 52
Pin Assignments Controller

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

GB - 53
Controller Pin Assignments

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.

GB - 54
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

Operating
+5° C - + 40° C
temperature
5% - 85%
Humidity Absolute humidity 1g/m³ - 25g/m³
Condensation is not permitted

Touch Screen (optional)

Horizontal 999 pixel

Resolutions
Vertical 999 pixel

Power supply 5V from SNIkey interface

LCD technology Analogue capacitive

Glass protective layer,

Surface
anti-reflection
Bi-directional, asynchronous,
Data transfer Xon-Xoff protocol, RS 232, COM5
2400 Bd, 8 bit

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 LCD Screen Technical Data

TFT LCD Flatscreen

Technical Data LCD Screen

Horizontal (KHz) 29
Frequencies
Vertical (Hz) 47
Horizontal 800 pixel (SVGA)
Solutions 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 Angle
right/left +/- 35°
top/bottom +/- 20 °

Twin lamps CCFL, Inverter

Backlight
Life time: 25000 h

The backlight is a wearing part and therefore not part of the

warranty engagement or part of a possible service agree-
ment. Only trained technical personnell is authorized to
replace the backlight.

Dispose of the backlight according to the regulations of

your country.

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Technical Data SNIkey TFT /A

SNIkey TFT /A

SNIkey TFT /A 12.1"

Screen size 12.1" (30.7 cm)

Active screen size
246mm x 184,5 mm
(horizontal x vertical)
Cable length up to 2 m

Dimensions Dimension Display Housing

without foot. Stand/Hinge 315 x 250 x 51 mm
(W x H X D)
Dimension Display Housing
with foot. Stand/Hinge 315 x 300 x 200 mm
(W x H X D)
Footed Stand (W x D) 280 x 190 mm
incl. Touch Screen approx. 4.7 kg
incl. Touch Screen,
approx. 6.1 kg
Footed Stand
Weight incl. Touch Screen,
approx. 6.4 kg
Footed Stand, MSR-Module
incl. Touch Screen,
Footed Stand, Keyboard & approx. 7.3 kg
MSR-Module

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Keyboard Technical Data

Keyboard

MFII interface, PC-AT interface, bidirectional,

Protocol
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 2m

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

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Technical Data Current Consumption

Softkeys

Number of keys 8

Height 250 mm

Width 36.5 mm

Depth 55.2 mm

Weight approx. 0.2 kg

Current Consumption
Current 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 to
supply the screen module.

12.1" screen 800 mA + 12V

500 mA +5V

Softkeys, Keyboard Including Swipe Card Reader

60 mA + 5V

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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI Technical Data

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/PCI

LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI

Interface PCI, 32 Bit

Mode SVGA

Resolution 800 x 600 and 65536 colours

Image repeat memory 2 MB

Screen memory
Textmode B800H- BFFFH
Pagemode A000H- AFFFH
Linearmode according PCI

BIOS 40 kB, Address C000H-C9FFFH

1) 40-pin MDR connector for LCD

interface, touch screen and loudspeaker
Connections
2) 9-pin socket for COM6, if COM
Board exists

SNIkey cable 40-pin connector, EMC protected

Power consumption approx. 2.5 W

Current consumption 5V 370 mA; ±12V 50 mA / 30 mA

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Technical Data COM-Board

COM Board
COM-Board Controller

System interface ISA, 8 MHz

I/O-addresses for 3 address records 2E0, 330, 320 that

COM interfaces can be set by jumper

IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ15 can be set by

Interrupts for COM
jumper, IRQ9 and IRQ10 are for PC
interfaces
applications
reduced COM interface for touch
COM5 screen signals RxD and TxD, internal
connection to the TFT controller
Wincor Nixdorf standard interface,
COM6
internal connection to the TFT controller
Interface for BEETLE /XL and /20,
PC standard or Wincor Nixdorf Retail
COM7 and COM8
standard with connector adapter for
9pin DSUB connector or socket

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Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval

General Authorization
This device fulfills the requirements of the EEC standard
89/336/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 a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe-
rence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference 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 radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A”
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes User Information

Tested Safety
The SNIkey TFT /A has been awar-
ded the GS symbol for “Geprüfte Si-
geprüfte
Sicherheit
cherheit” (tested safety). The device
fulfills the requirements for ergonomy
according to ZH1/618:1980-10.

Additionally, the SNIkey TFT /A has

also 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 and
TV interference and faults that are caused by unauthorized changes that
have been made to the devices. Furthermore, cables or other devices that
have not been approved by WN may not be connected to the device. The
user is responsible for any faults and interference that are caused as a re-
sult.

Repair work on the devices should only be carried out by

authorized and specially trained personnel. Improper re-
pairs will lead to the loss of any guarantee and liability
claims.

Extension boards with electrostatically endangered compo-

nents can be identified with this label.
Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes

Safety Instructions
This device conforms to the corresponding safety regulations for informati-
on technology devices, including electronic office machines for use in the
office environment.

■ If the device is moved from a cold environment to a warmer room

where it is to be operated, condensation could occur. The device
must be completely dry before being put into operation. Therefore an
acclimatization time of at least two hours should be accounted for.

■ Lay all cables and supply lines so that nobody can tread on them or
trip over them.

■ Data cables should neither be connected nor removed during electri-

cal storms.

■ Protect the device from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat, and only
transport 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) or

liquids can get into the inside of the device, as this could cause
electrical 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, and
the Wincor Nixdorf customer service should be contacted.

■ If the LCD display element is broken and the liquid crystal solution
leaks out of the display and onto your hands, clothing etc, wash your
hands or clothing immediately with soap or alcohol, holding them
under running water for at least 15 minutes.
If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, please consult a
doctor immediately.

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Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes Instructions for Maintenance

Instructions for Maintenance

Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes Instructions for Maintenance

Clean your SNIkey TFT /A regularly with an appropriate surface cleaning

product. Make sure that the device is switched off, connector cables are
unplugged and that no moisture is allowed to get into the inside of the de-
vice.

Please observe the maintenance and cleaning instructions for each of

the SNIkey TFT /A components. These instructions can be found in their
respective chapters.

Warranty
Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited warranty engagement for 12 months
beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all
those 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 the

product,

■ 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 included
in the warranty engagement. Please order spare parts at the Wincor
Nixdorf 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 product
design and development”.

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 The SNIkey is manufactured without the use of CFCs und CCHS and is
produced mainly from reusable components and materials. The processed
plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the precious metals can
be 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 only
switching on your equipment when it is actually needed. If possible, even
avoid the stand-by-mode as this wastes energy, too. Also switch your
equipment 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 these
parts 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 served
its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart up-to-date
recycling 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 flexibly
adjust the keyboard to your special needs.

■ You can design the keyboard layout according to your needs by - for
example - moving the numeric block to any place on the keyboard,

■ define several levels for the keycodes, thus using the same key as a
functional key on one level and for text input on another level,

■ port your existing software application with less effort, as you can
keep up the key codes.

Files on the Diskette

The matrix keybord is delivered with a diskette containing the following

files:

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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Programming the Keyboard

README.TXT Readme file for programming the keyboard

Programming the keyboard is described in detail in the Readme file.

Mode
Programming 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 from
Windows Mode

“Programmed” In this state a table has been sent to the keyboard

and is stored in Flash memory; the table controls
what codes are sent for keys and for the
components 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 by
the OPOS components. A description of this protocol can be sent to you
by Wincor Nixdorf on request. When developing new software you should
generally use the Windows Mode.

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 Programming the Keyboard

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 default
codes 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 are

intended to be used in conjunction with .BAT files. They return values that
can 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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Programming the Keyboard

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 primary
keyboard interface. A standard PC keyboard or TA57, TA58, TA59 then is
connected to the secondary keyboard interface of the matrix keyboard. So
the keyboard has a keyboard wedge, whose inputs are not equivalent.
Commands from the system are sent to the primary interface and may
then be transferred to the secondary interface. A reaction of the system to
a key stroke is transmitted to the keyboard, which key has been pressed
or 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 DOS

or 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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 Programming the Keyboard

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 combinations
strings 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 few
cases required and will make sense!

Specifying hexadecimal scan codes should be avoided at

all, unless there are good reasons! A fairly good knowledge
of their structure and all their details is required!

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Programming the Keyboard

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 keyboard

to 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 the
swipe card reader and insertion rsp. removal of a waiter key, header and
trailer 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 compact
form on the screen or for documentation purposes can be written into a file
with 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. Such
files can be loaded by the dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE and the tables sent
to the keyboard. They also can be sent directly from such files by the
batch utility SENDKBT.EXE. Accordingly KBUTI.EXE may receive a table
from 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 file
name 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 be
influenced badly!

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 Programming the Keyboard

Useful Hints
Programming keyboards by tables allows a very flexible keyboard layout.
However, one should have some thought about the task of a technician in
the field! From logistics point of view it should be ensured that:

■ Spare keyboards are delivered always loaded with customer specific

tables

■ 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 the
resources available there!

Take care, that there must not be any keyboard activity when they are
executed! 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 handling
rsp. retries in the execution of .BAT files.

Double, Triple, and Quad keys only have a cylindric part responsible for
generating the respective code. So it is useful to assign the code to all
possible positions covered by a key!

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 Jumper

Jumper Layout D2 CPU

Jumper

MIC PROG
KB/MS/INT

Quarz
NVRAM
1
XILINX
KYB/ CS4299
MSE

MEMC
BIOS

PWON
COM1 FWH

SuperI/O
SuperI/O
IT8712F
IT8712F

FD

FD/F
COM2*

PCI/ISA

1
USB1/
USB2 LPT
- +
POW2

POW1
PT
PUSB PCI-ONBOARD

IDE2
ICH2
I2C

PCI to ISA Bridge

IT8888F
USB2P/3P/4P

VGA/CRT

WOLN
COM3*/4*

CELERON
IDE1

GMCH
or
LAN

PENTIUM III
LED
SP

LINE IN CD-AUDIO VGA/TFT

SPK
OUT
L5V

DIMM0
L12V

DIMM1

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 Jumper

Jumper setting for jumper PT: Connecting a 12.1" Monitor

(Resolution: 800 x 600)

PT

All other settings are done with the BIOS Setup program.

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 Jumper

Jumper Layout D1 CPU

NVR
MIC PS2/Mouse
32KB or
512KB
128KB
BIOS XILINX

KYB/E 49F002T
NV-RAM

MEMC
PROG

PWON
COM4*
SuperI/O

PC97317

AD1816AJS

FD

FD/F
COM3*
I2C

PCI/ISA

16
USB LPT IRQ I PT
1 - y +
POW2

POW1
PCI-ONBOARD

IDE2
COM2*/I

COM2*
S1 S2
VGA/CRT

WOLN

COM1

CELERON
IDE1

82443BX
69000
LED
SP

AUDIO CD-AUDIO
VGA/TFT
OUT
L12V L5V

DIMM0

DIMM1
LM80 Max1617

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 Jumper

COM2 with Celeron Board (D1 CPU)

■ COM2 for peripherals

1

S1 S2

■ COM2 for touch function ussing a TFT adapter

1

S1 S2

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.

Interrupt Paneltype reserved

1
I I I P P P P
1 2 3 T T T T
4 3 2 1

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Jumper

Abbreviations

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange

AT Advanced Technology
BIOS Basic Input Output System
CFL Cold cathode Fluorescent Lamp
COM Communication Port
CPU Central Processing Unit
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
DSTN Double Super Twisted Nematic, LCD Technologie
H Hexadecimal Specification
HW Hardware
ISA Industrial Standard Architecture
ISO International Standards Organisation
LAN Local Area Network
LPT Line Printer
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
MDR Mini Delta Ribbon
POS Point of Sale/ Point of Service
RAM Random Access Memory
SCR Swipe Card Reader (Magnetkartenleser)
SMD Surface Mounted Device
STN Super Twisted Nematic, LCD Technology
SVGA Super Video Graphic Array
SW Software
TFT Thin Film Transistor Technology
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

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