Embedded Automation mPanel User guide
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Embedded Automation, Inc.
Suite #104, 7485 – 130th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 1H8
Phone: (604) 596-4999
Fax: (604) 596-4933
www.EmbeddedAutomation.com
Installer Manual
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Table of Contents
REVISION HISTORY.................................................................................................................................................. 3
MPANEL INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................. 4
MOUNT LOCATION PLANNING AND PREPARATION ..................................................................................................... 4
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 5
START UP AND CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................6
Accessing the Taskbar........................................................................................................................................ 7
Setting the Time................................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessing the Virtual Keyboard.......................................................................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Network Address......................................................................................................................... 10
MPANEL SOFTWARE............................................................................................................................................. 11
MPANEL SOFTWARE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 11
MPANEL APPLICATION SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................... 11
Determining the mPanel Application Software Version................................................................................... 11
Upgrading the mPanel Application Software................................................................................................... 12
Downloading the mPanel Application Software ........................................................................................................12
Installing the mPanel Application Software................................................................................................................13
MPANEL SYSTEM SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................................. 15
Determining the mPanel System Software Version........................................................................................ 15
Upgrading the mPanel System Software......................................................................................................... 16
Upgrading the mPanel Operating System..................................................................................................................16
Upgrading the mPanel Boot Loader............................................................................................................................17
Calibrating the mPanel Touch Screen.........................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................. 18
MPANEL LOGFILES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
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Revision History
Revision Date Changes
V1.00.00 October 10, 2008 Initial public document
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mPanel Installation and Configuration
Mount Location Planning and Preparation
¾IMPORTANT: Make sure that you are satisfied with the location before making a cut out in
your wall.
¾Select a location that is close to an Ethernet connection. This Ethernet connection will be
used to connect to your local area network (LAN). The LAN will provide data information
for the Digital Control Interface (mControl) and Digital Media Interface (Music). Optionally,
your Ethernet cable will be used for power, if you will be powering the mPanel using PoE.
¾If you are not using PoE, select a location that is close to a power outlet, so that you can
connect the mPanel power adapter.
¾Select a height that provide optimum viewing and touch operation.
¾To plan for mPanel wall mounting, use the following diagram, which shows the area
required in the wall with the front panel installed.
Thickness on the wall
0.3”
9.0”
6.5”
7.0”
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¾Once, you are happy with the location, cut a rectangular opening 7.75” X 5.5” as shown.
This is the opening that is required to place the mPanel in to the wall.
Mounting Instructions
¾IMPORTANT: Insure that all power is turned off during mounting. If you are using PoE,
ensure that the Ethernet cable is unplugged at the PoE hub port.
¾Install the speaker wires to the green connector provided, matching the left and right
channels with accordingly, allow at least 6" slack to the wire. Use minimum wire gage of
16AWG.
After connecting the speaker wires to the connector, plug this connector into the mPanel
speaker connector
7.75”
5
.
5
”
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¾For Ethernet cabling, follow standard Ethernet cabling specifications. Allow at least 6"
slack to the cable. Plug in the Ethernet to the mPanel.
¾If you are using direct power, plug in the 12-19VDC to mPanel.
¾Push the mPanel into the wall and tighten the 4 screws in the each corner to secure the
panel in place, do not use a power screwdriver.
¾Turn on the power by plugging in the Ethernet connector on the PSE (POE HUB), or turn
on the direct power depending on your wiring.
¾Install the plastic faceplate to the panel by aligning the two guide pins. Once aligned the
magnets on the face plate will keep the faceplate tight to the wall.
Start Up and Configuration
¾By default, mPanel is configured to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
That is, it will automatically acquire an IP address from your network router.
¾Within approximately 60 seconds of power up, mPanel will automatically boot to the
mPanel user interface.
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Accessing the Taskbar
To configure your mPanel, you may need to access the taskbar. Select the thin grey line at the
bottom of the screen. We recommend using a pointed object - but not a sharp object because
it may damage the screen surface.
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Setting the Time
With the taskbar accessible, double-click on the time/clock on the right-hand side of the task bar.
Use the dialog box to set the proper time for your region.
Accessing the Virtual Keyboard
With the taskbar accessible, click on the pen icon on the right-hand side of the task bar to access
the virtual keyboard. The virtual keyboard is useful for entering alphanumeric text.
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With the virtual keyboard visible, you can use it to enter text into fields – for example, to enter
directories into Windows Explorer.
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Adjusting the Network Address
By default, mPanel is configured to use DHCP to get an IP address from your network router. If,
however, you would like to assign a static IP, using the taskbar, press the Start button on the left-
hand side of the taskbar, then select Settings and finally Network and Dial-up Connections to
access network settings.
Once the Network and Dail-Up Connection settings are available, select the AX887961 connection
to adjust the network settings.
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