Instructions for

upgrade of GDS101C to
CPU PCA-6742 from CPU PCA-6135.

Upgrade kit Part no: SA-G142

Rev 1046A

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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4
Step 1. Locate the different parts................................................................................................. 5
Step 2. Remove/loosen cables...................................................................................................... 6
Step 3. Remove the old I/O board................................................................................................ 7
Step 4. Loosen all cables from the CPU board............................................................................ 8
Step 5. Remove the old CPU board............................................................................................. 9
Step 6. Remove the old computer plate and display cable........................................................ 10
Step 7. Connect the new display cable....................................................................................... 11
Step 8. Attach the new computer plate....................................................................................... 12
Step 9. Attach the new CPU board............................................................................................. 13
Step 10. Connect the cables to the new CPU board................................................................... 14
Step 11. Connect the new I/O board and the remaining cables................................................. 15
Appendix 1. GDS101 with old PCA-6135 CPU board............................................................. 16
Appendix 2. GDS101 with new PCA-6742 CPU board............................................................ 17
Appendix 3. PCA-6742 CPU board connector locations........................................................... 18

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Introduction
This document describes how to upgrade a faulty CPU unit PCA-6135 to the newer generation PCA-6742.
In addition to the CPU change, a number of other improvements are included.

This kit (SA-G142) contains:

Part nr. Revision Description Number of
PI-G032 0848A PCB I/O board for GDS101 ver D Mono/colour. 1
PC-C053 0836A PCB CPU PCA-6742 setup ready. 1
ZZK-01076 0847A Cable screen PCA 6742. 1
SA-G145* 1047A CPU plate for upgrade kit with passive parts mounted. 1
DI-G002-SA 20101120 Installation manual. (The one you are reading now). 1
MB-G001 Bootable SW module for GDS101. (Placed on CPU PCB). 1

*SA-G145 consists of the following parts:

Part nr. Revision Description Number of
ZZZ-030023 D Flash card reader MESA. 1
ZZZ-010006 Moth2 PCB Motherboard for GDS101. 1
ZZZ-030019 1037A Flash Card Industrial Standard. 1
ZZK-030025 0918A Flat cable for Flash Card reader (IDE). 1
ZZK-01074 0846A Power cable 5/12V. 1
ZZK-01081 0908A Bus cable GDS101 I/O-J100 - MOTH/J100 2nd edition. 1
ZAA-01139 0829A05 Computer Plate GDS PL-8013. Holes for MESA card. 1

• If the system boots but does not detect the bottom, try the I/O card alone.
• If the unit freezes, try removing and reseating the PCA-6135 card. In some cases the motherboard can
corrode causing bad connections. If this is the case, only the motherboard needs replacing.
• In other cases, the full procedure will need to be followed. Make careful notes of where cables come
from and go to, and ensure the DIL (Dual In Line) plugs are properly seated. (See appendix 1, appendix
2 and appendix 3 for more details).

The newer CPU’s software are much simpler to upgrade. This is done using the Compact Flash disk on the
new plate.

Tools needed for this upgrade are :

• Philips X screwdriver (PH1x80)
• 5,5 mm pipe spanner

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Step 1. Locate the different parts

Open the cabinet and take a overview of the electronics. In the door, you can see:
• The PCA-6135 CPU board in the top.
• The motherboard in the middle.
• The I/O board below.

The aluminium computer plate, motherboard, CPU and the I/O board need to be replaced in this upgrade.

PCA-6135 CPU board Motherboard I/O board Computer plate

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Step 2. Remove/loosen cables

• Remove/loosen all cables from I/O board and motherboard.

Motherboard I/O board

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Step 3. Remove the old I/O board

• Remove the old I/O board (5 nuts).

Note: Picture is taken after board removal.

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Step 4. Loosen all cables from the CPU board

• Loosen the LCD, printer, COM and VGA cables from the CPU board.

LCD cable Printer cable COM cable VGA cable

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Step 5. Remove the old CPU board

• Remove the old CPU, (2 screws and 1 nut).

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Step 6. Remove the old computer plate and

display cable
• Remove the aluminium computer plate from the door (4 nuts).
• Remove the old display cable.

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Step 7. Connect the new display cable

• Connect the new display cable.

• Put the cable through the hole in the new aluminium computer plate.

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Step 8. Attach the new computer plate

• Attach the new aluminium computer plate and secure with 4 nuts.
• Bend the flat cable as shown and place in cable clamp.

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Step 9. Attach the new CPU board

• Attach the new CPU in its socket and secure it with 3 screws.
• Make sure that the new display cable comes up on top of the new CPU board.

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Step 10. Connect the cables to the new CPU

board
Connect the cables to the new CPU.
1. Printer cable to connector LPT1.
2. Cable from Mesa board to connector IDE1.
3. Power cable to connector PWR1.
4. LCD cable to connector LCD1.
5. VGA cable to connector VGA1.
6. COM1 cable to connector COMD1.
7. COM2/RS-232 cable to connector COM2.

Note: See appendix 2 and 3 for additional details.

2. Mesa board cable 1. Printer cable 4. LCD cable 5. VGA cable

3. Power cable 7. COM2/RS-232 cable 6. COM1 cable

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Step 11. Connect the new I/O board and the

remaining cables
• Mount the new I/O board in the door and secure with 5 nuts.
• Connect the cables to the I/O board and motherboard again. (Note: See appendix 2 for more details).
1. Transceiver board cable to connector J300 on I/O board.
2. Keyboard cable to connector J200 on I/O board.
3. Terminal board cable to connector J500 on I/O board.
4. Terminal board cable to connector J501 on I/O board.
5. ISA bus cable to connector J100 on I/O board.
6. Motherboard cable to connector J101 on I/O board.
7. CPU/Power cable to connector J502 on I/O board.
8. IRQ cable to connector J200 on motherboard .
9. ISA bus cable to connector J100 on motherboard.

Note: Take particular care with the DIL connector on the IRQ cable (9) on motherboard connector J200. The
connector should line up on the right side.
• The unit may now be restarted.

9. J100

8. J200

4. J501 5. J100
1. J300 6. J101
2. J200

7. J502 3. J500
= Nut
Note: Numbers refer to the text above.

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 MODULES AND INTERCONNECTION BLOCK-DIAGRAM GDS 101 PCA 6135
SKIPPER Electronics May 2006

board

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LCD Connection
LQ104V1DG51 plate

INVERTER
BACKLIGHT
Printer
External
printer

CN1 CN2 CN3

JP203
CN4
CN6
KEYBOARD VGA
External VGA
J100 CPU BOARD
J206 monitor
PCA 6135

SIM 1
SIM 2
CN8
CN10
External NMEA
equippment

Mains
J101 Transformer
NMEA

MOTHER-BOARD 60 VA

J100 J200 COM 1,

RS-232
NMEA
Sec. Prim.
24V 115/230
AC V AC
J 106
J TERMINAL Fan
J 501 J100
300
J BOARD
600 J 103 J101
IC
J
101 J 302
I/O 200 IC 230V
BOARD 202 RS-232 J102

J500
J 104

J103
J300
J301

J303 115V
+5V
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+12V
+12V
+48V

CN1
J400

J105
J200

TRANSCEIVER
J100 J101
BOARD
Transducers Output/input signals Alarm 24 V 115/230 V
DC AC
Input Input

CN3 CN2
Appendix 1. GDS101 with old PCA-6135 CPU

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MODULES AND INTERCONNECTION BLOCK-DIAGRAM GDS 101 PCA 6742VE
SKIPPER Electronics January 2009

LCD Connection
LQ104V1DG51 plate
CPU board

INVERTER
BACKLIGHT
Printer
External
printer

JP203

KEYBOARD VGA
J100 External VGA
J206
monitor
COM 1,
NMEA

External NMEA
equippment

Mains
J101 Transformer
NMEA

MOTHER-BOARD 60 VA

RS-232
J100 J200

Sec. Prim.
24V 115/230
AC V AC
J 106
J 300 J 501 J100
TERMINAL Fan
BOARD
J 103 J101
J 600 IC
J 200 101 J 302
I/O IC 230V
BOARD 202 J102

J500
RS-232
J 502
J 104

J103
J300
J301

J303 115V
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+5V
+12V
+12V
+48V

CN1
J400

J105
J200

TRANSCEIVER
J100 J101
BOARD
Transducers Output/input signals Alarm 24 V 115/230 V
DC AC
Input Input

CN3 CN2
Appendix 2. GDS101 with new PCA-6742

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2.1Appendix 3. Connector
Jumper and PCA-6742 CPU board
locations connector
locations
JFP1
IDE1 LPT1 FDD1

JFP2

COM34 GPIO1
USB34 USB12
LVDS1 LCD1
JCASE1

SP1 INV1 JWDT1 VGA1

JIR1
JOBS1
LANLED1

COM2 LAN1
VGASW2 VGASW1
SYSFAN1 JTAG1
CMOS1
JSETCOM2 COMD1
BT1
PWR1
KBMS2 KBMS1

Figure 2.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (component side)

Figure 2.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (solder side)

Note: Drawing taken from PCA-6742 user manual.

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