Document Outline

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Introduction
    • Using this Manual
    • Hardware Versions
      • Downloading Applications and Projects
    • Documentation Library
    • Documentation Standards
      • Text Conventions
      • ISO Symbols
    • Customer Support Services
      • Product Technical Support
      • Technical Training
    • Getting Started
• Chapter 2 - Installing the PowerStation
  • Installing the PowerStation
    • Selecting a Location
      • Underwriters Laboratories Approval
      • Environmental Guidelines
        • Touchscreen Considerations
      • Electrical Guidelines
        • Field Terminal Wiring Requirements
      • Temperature and Humidity Guidelines
      • Enclosure Guidelines
      • Radiated Emissions Guidelines
      • Class I, Division 2 Guidelines
    • Preparing for Installation
      • Creating the Cutout
    • Installing the PA PowerStation
      • Mounting the PA PowerStation
    • Installing an Optional AC Power Supply
      • Preparing a Location for the AC Power Supply
        • Prepare the Power Supply Mounting Surface
        • Mounting the AC Power Supply
      • Connecting the Power Supply to the Workstation
• Chapter 3 - Starting your PowerStation
  • Starting Your PowerStation
    • PowerStation Connectors
      • Serial Ports
        • Settings and Pinouts for COM1
        • Dip Switch Settings and Pinouts for COM2 on the 5”, 6”, 8”, and 10” Units
        • Dip Switch Settings and Pinouts for COM2 on 15” Units
        • RS-485 Directional Control
        • Transferring Files from a PC to the PA PowerStation
      • Keyboard and Mouse
        • Connecting a PS/2 Mouse on 5”, 6”, 8”, and 10” Units
        • Connecting a USB Mouse on 15” Units
      • Connecting to a Serial Printer
        • To Adjust the Mode Settings
        • To Print to a Port Configured for Downloading
      • Ethernet Port
        • Configuring the Ethernet Interface
      • CompactFlash
    • Starting the PowerStation
    • Using the CompactFlash Card
      • Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities
        • Restoring a CompactFlash Card
        • Writing to the CompactFlash Card
        • Reformating the CompactFlash Card
    • Using the BIOS Utility
      • Using the BIOS Utility
        • Entering Setup
• Chapter 4 - Maintaining the PowerStation
  • Maintaining the PowerStation
    • Maintaining the Touchscreen
      • Cleaning the Touchscreen
      • Calibrating the Touchscreen
        • Using the MachineShop Shell Calibration Utility
      • Adjusting the Contrast (only available on 5”, 6”, and 8” STN units)
        • Contrast Adjustment Steps
    • Replacing the CompactFlash
    • Performing Internal Maintenance
      • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
      • Removing the PowerStation from an Enclosure
      • Opening the PowerStation
      • Closing the PowerStation
      • Replacing the Fuse
    • Optional Components
      • AC Power Supply
    • Resolving Problems
      • Resolving Problems when Starting Up
        • The LED Power indicator on the back of the unit does not light
        • The startup halts with the Award (System Info) screen displayed
        • The AUTOEXEC.BAT file and/or CONFIG.SYS file does not execute properly
      • Resolving Problems with the Touchscreen
        • After startup, the touchscreen doesn’t work properly, the calibration is incorrect, or the touchscreen makes a chirping noise
        • After calibrating the touchscreen, either the touchscreen doesn’t work properly or the cursor doesn’t follow your finger
      • Resolving Problems after Start Up
        • The display appears to be blank or very dim
        • The ROM-DOS prompt "C:\" is displayed instead of the MachineShop Shell Main Menu
        • A PS/2 mouse doesn’t work (5”, 6”, 8”, and 10” units only)
        • A keyboard doesn’t work (5”, 6”, 8”, and 10” units only)
        • A USB keyboard or mouse doesn’t work (15” only)
        • The Ethernet port doesn’t work
    • Accessing the PowerStation Utilities
      • Ordering Replacement Components
• Appendix A - PowerStation Specifications
  • PowerStation Specifications
    • Physical Specifications
    • Display Specifications
    • Environmental Specifications
    • Electrical Specifications
    • Testing Specifications
    • Faceplate Chemical Resistance
• Appendix B - System Configuration Files
  • System Configuration Files
    • System Configuration Files
      • CONFIG.SYS File
      • AUTOEXEC.BAT File