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WARNING! Programmable control devices such as the MC300 Series Workstation must not be used as stand-aloneprotection in any application. Unless proper safeguards are used, unwanted start-ups could result inequipment damage or personal injury. The operator must be made aware of this hazard and approp...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
i MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Manual Organization ............................................................................. 1Introduction ........................................................................................... 2What you need to get starte...
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Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; Chapters; Manual Organization; BIOS Setup
1 1 INTRODUCTION MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers The table, below provides an overall description of the topics covered within this manual. Introduction Provides Manual Organization, and lists what you needto get started. Discusses how to get help with questionsor problems you might encounter thro...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; PC-compatible computer adapted
2 1 INTRODUCTION MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Introduction The Mitsubishi Electric Automation MC300 Series Workstation Industrial Com-puter features an Intel Pentium III CPU on a single board computer, in varioussizes to fit your application needs. An active matrix LCD with resistive-typetouchs...
Page 7 - What you need to get started:; Hardware
3 1 INTRODUCTION MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers What you need to get started: Technical Support Hardware • Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel ComputerMC300 — 12-inchMC320 — 15-inch Software • Windows XP Pro (standard) If you are having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or setup...
Page 9 - Models; MC300 12-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer; MODELS AND EQUIPMENT
5 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Models MC300 12-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer MC320 15-inch XP Pro Industrial Workstation 6 Slot Panel Computer 2 MODELS AND EQUIPMENT
Page 10 - Accessories and Optional Software; Accessories; Product
6 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 There are replacement parts and other optional equipment available to cus-tomize or upgrade the Workstation to fit your application. The tables, below,provides you with a list of this equipment. Accessories and Optional Software 2 MODELS AND EQUIPMENT Accessories ...
Page 11 - Optional Software
7 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Optional Software Product Part Number Windows NT 4.0 Workstation MC701 Windows 2000 Server MC702 Windows 2000 Pro MC703 Windows XP Pro MC704 Windows XP Server MC705 MS DOS MC706 LINUX Server MC707 LINUX W/S MC708 Windows NT/e (Embedded) MC710 Windows XP/e (Embedde...
Page 12 - COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS; SPECIFICATIONS
8 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS CPU Type: Intel Pentium III (850 Mhz minimum) Power Supply: ATX 250 Watts Memory: 256 MB (Expandable up to 1.5 GB) Bios: Flash ROM Drive: 40 GB Hard Drive Serial Ports: 1 dedicated RS-232 port, 1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port Parallel Port: SPP...
Page 14 - Mounting; Outline Dimensions; INSTALLATION
10 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Mounting The Industrial Workstation is a panel-mount unit. The following diagrams show the outline andcutout dimensions necessary to mount the Workstation using the studs. 12" and 15" Industrial Workstation Models MC300 and MC320 Outline Dimensions 4 INST...
Page 15 - Cutout Dimensions
11 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers 12" and 15" Industrial Workstation Models MC300 and MC320 Cutout Dimensions 4 INSTALLATION
Page 16 - EXTERNAL COMPONENTS; CDROM DRIVE SIDE VIEW
12 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Located on one side of the Workstations are the following components: CDROM DriveThe computer is equipped with a 48x (or faster) type CD ROM Drive. Floppy Disk DriveThe computer is also equipped with a 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive. Backlight Adjust (not available on...
Page 18 - Power Connector; Power In connector to be connected to 115 or 230 VAC power source.; Power Voltage Selector Slide Switch; Switches computer power to 115 or 230 VAC — must match power source.; One USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connectors; EXPANSION CARD SLOTS SIDE VIEW
14 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Power Connector Power In connector to be connected to 115 or 230 VAC power source. Power Voltage Selector Slide Switch Switches computer power to 115 or 230 VAC — must match power source. FanThis is the power supply fan. One USB (Universal S...
Page 19 - Parallel Port Connector; Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) is used to connect to a printer.; Serial Port Connectors; One MOUSE Connector
15 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers 5 EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Parallel Port Connector Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) is used to connect to a printer. Serial Port Connectors The serial ports are 9-pin D-Sub male connectors. COM1 is a dedicated RS-232 port. COM2 is a RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 selectable port....
Page 20 - Plug the Power cable into the Power plug and the Power source.; COM2 Serial Port Setup
16 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Once you have the Workstation installed and the peripheral devices connected,you are ready to power up the computer. 1. Plug the Power cable into the Power plug and the Power source. Ensure that the Power Voltage Selector Switch is set for the correctpower source...
Page 21 - Expansion Card Installation; MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES
17 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Expansion Card Installation The Workstation can accommodate up to 3 PCI and 3 ISA (or 2 ISA and 1PICMG) expansion cards. To install an expansion card: 1. Disconnect the power source from the Workstation. 2. To open the rear of the enclosure, remove 9 screws from ...
Page 22 - Replace the rear panel and reconnect the power source.
18 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 7 MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES 6. Reinstall card retainer bracket. Insert bottom of bracket onto the tab on the housing floor — there are notches at the bottom of the bracketthat slide over the tab. Reinstall the screw to secure bracket to thetop tab. 7. Adjust card ...
Page 23 - Maintenance; Preserving Data
19 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Maintenance Preserving Data Viruses can corrupt files; files can be inadvertently deleted; and hard-diskdrives can fail after extended used. To avoid data loss, regularly back up thedata files on the hard-disk drive. If you lose the contents of your hard-diskdriv...
Page 24 - Touchscreen/Chemical Compatibility; Touchscreen Cleaning
20 MC Series Computers MAN-WKSTN-001 Touchscreen/Chemical Compatibility The touchscreen has a polyester surface. The following list is provided to makeyou aware of the general compatibility between chemicals that may be presentin your work environment and the polyester surface of the touchscreen. Us...
Page 25 - Error / Improvement Report; Improvement; lease print clearly in order to insure a prompt response)
21 MAN-WKSTN-001 MC Series Computers Error / Improvement Report Fill in this form and fax or mail to: For Mitsubishi use only: Name Company Phone Number ________________________ _________________________ ___________________ Manual / Product / Brochure Version ________________________________________...