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X20 Console Reference Manual Part Number W106 Rev . 1.5 © Copyright T opcon Precision Agriculture October , 2007 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by T opcon.
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i W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual T able of Contents Preface............................................................................ 1-1 T erms & Conditions .................................................................... 1-2 Manual Conventions .
ii www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual PS2 Mouse Port ..................................................................... 2-10 PS2 Keyboard ....................................................................... 2-10 Audio Port ....................
iii W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Internal Battery Charging Restrictions ........................................ 5-6 X20 Power Management Status LED’ s ....................................... 5-7 Monitoring the X20 Console, when Switched OFF ....
iv www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Chapter 10 Switching the X20 Console OFF ................................ 10-1 The A TX Shutdown Process ................................................. 10-1 Chapter 1 1 X20 Accessories .......................
v W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Dimensions ................................................................................ 15-2 Environmental ......
vi www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Notes:.
1-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual P r ef ace This manual has been developed to provide you with information necessary to operate and maintain this T opcon Precision Agriculture (TP A) product. Proper service and use is important for the safe and reliable operation of the product.
1-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual TRADEMARKS – ZYNX, PROSTEER, EAGLE, KEE T ech- nologies, T opcon, T opcon Positioning Systems and T opcon Preci- sion Agriculture are trademarks or registered trademarks of the T opcon Group of companies.
1-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration or compo - nents, labour and travel expenses incurred for in-eld removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy .
1-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual terms set out in this manual, or (b) your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect of the product. Other These T erms and Conditions may be amended, modied, super - seded or cancelled, at any time by TP A.
1-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Ser vice Infor mation Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TP A Authorised Dealer or by calling the T opcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre. Phone: +61 8 8203 3300 Fax: +61 8 8203 3399 8.
1-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Communications R e gulation Inf or mation FCC Compliance Statement (USA) 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.
1-7 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Radio & T elevision Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-fre- quency energy . If it is not installed and used correctly – that is, in strict accordance with T OPCON Precision Agriculture instructions – it may cause interference with radio communication.
1-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Manual Con ventions This Manual uses the following conventions: File>Exit ~ Click/tap/press the File menu, then click/tap/press Exit . Enter ~ Click/tap/press the button or key labelled Enter . Supplementary information that can help you co ngure, maintain, or set up a system.
2-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual The X20 console is a powerful computer which can be adapted into a number of mobile applications from agriculture, mining and construction. In today’ s changing world the need for advanced application technologies and efciency of in-cab control with multiple functions as well as ease of use is important.
2-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual X20 Console F ea tur es • W indows ® XP PRO SP2 is the X20’ s operating system • Built in protection against vehicles start up • Intelligent Power Management supply .
2-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Screen When the X20 console is running, and the X20 logo is pressed for 5 seconds the X20 Manager window is displayed. This allows the operator to adjust the brightness of the screen, adjust the volume control and check the battery status, see Chapter 7 and 8.
2-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual P en Stylus A pen stylus is supplied to select objects and areas on the touch screen, instead of using your finger . The pen stylus comes with a holder with double sided tape to mount in the vehicle or on the housing of the X20 console.
2-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Operating System The operating system (Figure 2-1 on page 2-4) running on the X20 console is Microsoft W indows ® XP PRO SP2 (Service Pack 2).
2-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Console Ov er view: Side X20 Console Housing The X20 console housing (Figure 2-2) is made of exceptional impact strength and has high heat resistance. The X20 console is splash proof. The X20 console uses a powerful yet low power consumption processor for fanless operation.
2-7 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Power Button 3 Pin Bayonet Style Power Connector Heat Sink Fins to remove heat from the console USB P or ts On the left side of the X20 console there are 2 USB 2.0 ports (Figure 2-2 on page 2-6). These may be used to connect USB devices such as USB Thumbdrives, USB Mouse, USB Keyboard or USB Printers.
2-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual P ower Button The Power button (Figure 2-3 on page 2-7) has to be pressed for 3 seconds to start the X20 console up. The X20 will not start unless there is a satisfactory external power supply and the internal battery has suf ficient char ge, see Chapter 5.
2-9 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Inter nal speak er The X20 console has an internal speaker (Figure 2-3 on page 2-7) built for audible and voice alarms. R ear Exter nal Por ts Communications Por ts (Com P or t) There are 4 Communication Ports (COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4) (Figure 2-4).
2-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual USB P or ts On the rear of the X20 console there are 2 USB 2.0 ports (Figure 2-4 on page 2-9). These may be used to connect USB devices such as USB Thumbdrives, USB Mouse, USB Keyboard or USB Printers. CAN Bus P or t CAN Bus (Figure 2-4 on page 2-9) is a communications protocol similar to RS232 and RS485.
2-1 1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Audio P or t The Audio Port (Figure 2-4 on page 2-9) allows the connection of an external speaker (supplied). This allows the external speaker to be located near the operator when the X20 console is placed in noisy environments.
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3-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual U npac king the X20 Bo x Contents of the X20 Kit Below is a list of the commonly supplied parts in an X20 console kit. Depending on the X20 console kit you received, some of the items listed below may not be included in your kit.
3-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Part Number Description A2665 A1224 USB Keyboard USB Mouse Mounting Kit Supplied for the X20 Console 1 x Large RAM ® Mount (approx. 14 cm in length) 2 x 1.5” RAM ® Base. Please note: One 1.5” RAM ® Base is already fitted to the X20 console.
4-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Large RAM® Mount (shown) OR Small RAM® Mount could be used. I n s t a l l i n g t h e X 2 0 Console Please note: The X20 console comes supplied with the 1.5” RAM ® Base already fitted to the the X20 console. 1.
4-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual P ositioning the X20 Console The X20 console should be mounted in a position where minimal 1. direct sunlight is directed onto the screen, generally elevated in the cab and tilting down The X20 console should be mounted so the heat sink is not 2.
4-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Option 2: Mounting the X20 Console Using the RAM ® Rail Mount • The RAM ® Rail Mount provided fits rails between 3/4” to 1” in diameter . W rap the correct length of rubber strip around the rail 1. where the base will be attached Assemble the 1.
4-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Schema tic Lay out of the X20 P ow er Har ness Fitting the X20 P o wer Har ness Power Connector Figure 4-2. Layout of the X20 Power Harness CAUTION Cigarette lighter connections are not recommended. CAUTION WA RNING The X20 Power Harness (Part No.
4-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Check the voltage of the battery to which the X20 Power 1. Harness is being connected to Connect the 2. red wire of the X20 Power Harness to the positive (+)12V terminal on the battery Connect the 3. black wire of the X20 Power Harness to the negative (-)12V terminal on the battery Connect the ‘ 4.
4-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Connecting the P ow er Connector Once the X20 console has been installed in the vehicle and the X20 Power Harness has been fitted to the battery terminals: Connect the Power Connector to the Bayonet Power plug on 1.
5-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual X 20 P o w e r Mana gement System Under standing the X20 Po wer Management System The X20 console has an intelligent Power Management system. The purpose of the system is to protect the integrity of the Compact Flash carrying the W indows ® XP operating system, application programs loaded, and customer data.
5-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Status LED’s Left LED The left LED (Figure 5-1 on page 5-1) is for external (vehicle) supply information. • RED indicates less than 10.8 V olts • ORANGE indicates 10.8V - 11.9 V olts • GREEN indicates above 12.
5-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Conditions in which the X20 Console W ill NOT Star t If the X20 Power button is pressed for 3 seconds, and the X20 console will not startup the two Status LED’ s will flash for 10 seconds.
5-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Under standing the RED Color ed LED Exter nal Supply Status If the external supply status is displaying a RED colored Status LED this indicates: The X20 console is not connected to a good power source 1.
5-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Inter nal Batter y Status If the internal battery status is displaying a RED colored Status LED this indicates: The 1.
5-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual If at any time during the char ging process the X20 console’ s ambient temperature falls between 0°Celsius (C) and 50°C (32°F and 122°F) then the X20’ .
5-7 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual X20 P ow er Management Status LED’ s Figure 5-2 on page 5-8 shows the various states of the Status LED’ s, as displayed on the bottom right hand-side of the X20 console. The Status LED’ s will be displayed after the Power button is pressed for 3 seconds or while the X20 console is running.
5-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Figure 5-2. States of the Status LED’ s EXT BA T Note: ‘EXT’ means external supply and ‘BA T’ means internal battery Power status is normal. External supply is equal to or above 12.0 V olts. Internal Battery is equal to or above 10.
5-9 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Monitoring the X20 Console, when Switched OFF The X20’ s Power Management system continuously monitors internal battery voltage, while the X20 console is switched OFF , and will switch to Charge Mode if the internal battery voltage drops below 9.
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6-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual S w i t c h i n g t h e X 2 0 Console ON T ur ning the P ow er ON WA RNING The X20 console is a powerful computer system designed for in-vehicle use and is designed to operate at temperatures between 0°C-50°C (32°F-122°F .
6-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Press and hold the 1. Power button (Figure 2-3 on page 2-7) located on the back of the X20 console; for 3 seconds.
7-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual System T ray X20 Manager Start Button T ask Bar W indo ws Desktop Figure 7-1 shows the Windows ® Desktop screen, after the X20 has started up. T ask Bar T o display the T ask Bar press the scr een down the bottom, using your finger , Pen stylus (provided in the kit) or USB Mouse (provided in the kit).
7-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual System T r ay The System T ray is displayed when the T ask Bar is displayed. The System T ray displays programs which are running in the background. X20 Manager The X20 Manager starts automatically when the X20 console starts up.
8-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual X 20 Mana ger Accessing X20 Manager Using the X20 Logo Press and hold the X20 logo (Figure 8-1) for 5 seconds until the X20 Manager window is displayed.
8-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual X20 Manager W indow The X20 Manager window will allow the operator to: Adjust the screen • brightness Adjust the • volume control of internal or external s.
8-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Adjust Screen Brightness Selecting the ‘MAX’ button (Figure 8-2 on page 8-2) adjusts the screen brightness to the maximum (100% will be displayed). Selecting the ‘MIN’ button (Figure 8-2 on page 8-2) adjusts the screen brightness to the minimum (0% will be displayed).
8-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Adjust Audio V olume The audio volume option adjusts the audio volume for the X20’ s internal speaker or external speaker if fitted.
8-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Auto-Shutdo wn Delay By default the ‘Enable Auto Shutdown’ is selected, (see the tick in the box shown in Figure 8-2 on page 8-2). This allows the X20 console to perform an A TX shutdown when the regulator voltage (external supply voltage) drops below 10.
8-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Procedur e of Auto-shutdo wn When the regulator battery voltage drops below 10.6 V olts: The Status LED for external supply (left LED) will turn 1. RED The 2. X20 Manager window will be displayed. No matter what programs are running The regulator voltage displayed will be below 10.
8-7 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Procedur e of Auto Shutdown, W hen ‘Disabled’ If the ‘Enable Auto Shutdown’ is deselected (no tick in box) OR the X20 Manager program is not running in the background then the X20 Manager will not be activated, when the external supply voltage drops below the 10.
8-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Shutdown Button When the X20 Manager window is displayed the operator can choose to shutdown W indows ® from this screen. T o shutdown W indows ® : Select the 1. Shutdown button (Figure 8-2 on page 8-2). In the window displayed select ‘ 2.
8-9 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Hide Button The Hide button (Figure 8-2 on page 8-2) when selected hides the X20 Manager window . The Hide button is used when the operator has finished making adjustments and wants to hide the window .
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9-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual T o u c h S c re e n Calibr a tion The X20 console touch screen is calibrated from the T opcon Precision Agriculture factory and under normal conditions there should be no need to re-calibrate the touch screen.
9-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Red Dot T o calibrate the touch screen the following steps should be taken: Double click the 1. T ouch Scr een Cal , on the Windows ® desktop The PenMount screen will appear (Figure 9-1) Select the 2. Standard Calibration button (Figure 9-1) A screen will be displayed (Figure 9-2) 3.
9-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Using the 4. Pen stylus press and hold the Red Dot While holding the pen on the Red Dot the screen will display ‘HOLD’. When the screen display changes to ‘Lift Off Display’ then lift 5. the pen from the screen The above procedure needs to be repeated as the Red Dot 6.
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10-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual S w i t c h i n g t h e X 2 0 Console OFF T he A TX Shutdown Process Close all applications that are running, 1. save any data if prompted. The 2. Windows Desktop will be displayed. Press the 3. Power button for 3 seconds.
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1 1-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual X 20 Accessories Exter nal Speak er • In the X20 console kit an external speaker is provided. • W ith the X20 console kit an Audio Adapter Harness is provided (Figure 1 1-1). Connecting the e xter nal speak er Mount the external speaker in a suitable location in the 1.
1 1-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual GPS Hook-Up Cable The GPS Hook-Up cable allows connection to a DGPS serial cable, which enables the GPS strings to be output to 2 Communications Ports (COM Port). This enables 2 applications to be running simultaneously on the X20 console at the same time, while using the same GPS strings.
12-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual T r ansf er ring Da ta USB P or ts There is a USB Thumbdrive supplied with the X20 console kit. There are 4 USB ports on the X20 console, 2 on the left side of the console (Figure 2-2 on page 2-6) and 2 at the rear (Figure 2-3 on page 2-7).
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13-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual L ooking After the X20 Console Operating the X20 Console Start the vehicle. 1. Switch the X20 console ON. 2. DANGER N EVER ST ART THE VEHICLE WHILE THE X20 CONSOLE.
13-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Cleaning the X20 T ouch Screen T o prevent damage to the X20 console use only a soft cotton or microfibre cloth to remove dust and grime. The touch screen can easily be cleaned by using a cotton or microfibre cloth damped with water .
13-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Storing the X20 Console • The X20 console should never be left in a vehicle if the temperature is likely to fall below -20°C (-4°F) • The X20 console should .
13-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual • The best way to long-term store an X20 ready for use is switched off and attached to a 13.8V mains adapter (optional extra) at r oom temperature. This will continuously cycle the internal battery between 8V and 10.
14-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual N ic k el-Metal Hy dride Ba tter y Characteristics All batteries are af fected by self-discharge. This is not a defect per se, although improper use enhances the condition. Self-dischar ge is not linear; the highest loss occurs right after charge, and then tapers off.
14-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Nickel-metal hydride has been replacing nickel-cadmium in markets such as wireless communications and mobile computing. Experts agree that nickel-metal hydride has greatly improved over the years, but limitations remain.
14-3 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Advantages of Nick el-Metal Hy dride Batteries • 30-40% higher capacity than standard nickel-cadmium. Nickel-metal-hydride has potential for yet higher ener gy d.
14-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Disadvantages of Nick el-Metal Hydride Batteries • Limited service life - the performance starts to deteriorate after 200-300 cycles if repeatedly deeply cycled.
14-5 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual T he X20 Console The X20 has a power management system that remains active even when the unit is switched OFF . However it uses very little standby power , typically 600uA at 5V or 0.
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15-1 W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual X 2 0 C o n s o l e Specica tions System Software • W indows® XP PRO SP2 Processing • Low-power 1GHz CPU; 0°C to 60°C (32°F - 142°F) Fanless Operation • SDRAM SODIMM 512Mb • 2GB Industrial Flashcard Display and T ouch Screen • 8.
15-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Interfaces • 4 X RS232 Serial Ports • COM 2 configurable to RS232 or RS485 • 4 X USB 2.0 Ports (2 at Rear , 2 at side) • 1 X CANBUS Port (ISO1 1783) .
W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Index Numerics 2 Pin W eatherpack Plug 4-5 240 V olt Adapter 1 1-2 A Accessories 1 1-1 External Speaker 1 1-1 GPS Hook-Up Cable 1 1-2 Air-conditioning 6-1 , 13-1 Alarms.
www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual Index H Heat Resistance 2-6 Heat Sink Fins 2-7 , 2-8 Hide Button 8-2 , 8-9 I Industrial Flashcard 2-2 Installing 4-1 K Keyboard 2-3 , 2-7 Port 2-9 , 2-10 L LAN Por.
W106 Rev 1.5 X20 Console Manual Index W arning 2-8 RS232 Communications 2-9 RS485 Communications 2-9 S Save 10-1 Screen 2-2 Brightness 2-2 , 2-3 , 2-5 , 8-2 , 8-3 Reverse Mode 8-3 Calibration 2-3 , 9-.
15-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Console Manual T est 8-2 T esting 8-4 W W arranty 1-2 Disclaimer 1-3 Electronic 1-2 Indemnity 1-3 Liability Limit 1-3 Mechanical Component 1-2 Repair 1-2 Return 1-2 W indows.
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