Chipsee EPC/PPC-A8-101-R User manual

Industrial PC

EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

PN: CS10600T101

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Contents

31. EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

41.1. Product Overview

51.2. Ordering Options

61.2.1. Operating System

61.2.2. Optional Features

61.3. Hardware Features

81.4. Power Input

81.5. Touch Screen

91.6. Connectivity

91.6.1. RS232/RS485/CAN

111.6.2. USB Connectors

121.6.3. LAN Connectors

121.6.4. WiFi & BT Module

131.6.5. 3G/4G/LTE Module

131.6.6. GPIO Port

151.7. TF Card Slot

151.8. Audio Connectors

161.9. Boot DIP Switch

171.10. Mounting Procedure

171.11. Mechanical Specications

171.11.1. EPC-A8-101-R

171.11.2. PPC-A8-101-R

191.12. Disclaimer

191.13. Technical Support

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EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

Front View

Rear View

Note

EOL PRODUCT: This product has been discontinued, due to market demand and shifts in technology. Please Contact

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Front View (Embedded Variant)

Rear View (Embedded Variant)

Product Overview

The Cortex -A8 series EPC/PPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101) is a high-quality industrial PC.

It features a 10.1” ten-point capacitive and resistive touch screen with a resolution of 1024 x

600 pixels and brightness of 500 cd/m .

Key Applications

Human Machine Interface HMI

Process Control

Process Monitoring

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HMI

Infotainment

Predictive Maintenance

Machine Learning

Machine Vision

Automotive applications

Gaming…

It is available both as an embedded solution and as a device hosed in an aluminum casing

with bezels, thus facilitating dierent installation options:

Installation on an industrial cabinet

Integration with the existing equipment

The EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Industrial PC is based around the powerful CS-SOM335X-V3 System

on Module (SoM), powered by the AM3354 Arm Cortex -A8 microprocessor unit (MPU).

The AM33554 MPU is enhanced with image, graphics processing, peripherals and industrial

interface options such as EtherCAT and PROFIBUS. The devices support high-level operating

systems (HLOS).

The microprocessor unit (MPU) subsystem is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 processor and

the PowerVR SGX™ Graphics Accelerator subsystem provides 3D graphics acceleration to

support display and gaming eects.

The AM33554 MPU does not generate extensive heat, so even the thin aluminum housing

on PPC version delivers sucient thermal dissipation.

Ordering Options

Chipsee products can be customized during the ordering process. The product will be

shipped with the pre-installed factory defaults if no extra requirements are specied. The

table in the Hardware Features section provides information about the default options

bundled with the product.

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Note

You can order EPC/PPC-A8-101-R from the ocial Chipsee Store or from your nearest distributor.

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Operating System

This product comes with a pre-installed OS of your choice. Please see the list below for the

supported OSes, which can be also obtained from the Software Documentation section,

along with the detailed installation instructions.

Android 4.1

Linux with Qt 4.8

Linux with Qt 5.5

Debian 7.4

Debian 8.4

Angstorm v2012.12

Optional Features

The EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Industrial PC does not include WiFi/BT and/or 3G/4G modules by

default. The Wi-Fi/BT module is optional and can be selected during the ordering process.

A 3G/4G LTE module is not available at the Chipsee store for this product. However, it can

be obtained from specialized third-party suppliers.

Hardware Features

The EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Industrial PC oers a board range of performance and connectivity

options for scalable integration, providing expandability according to future needs. Some of

the key features are listed in the table below.

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Warning

The Software Documentation section provides a detailed instruction how to install dierent OS on your own.

However, bear in mind that Chipsee can’t take the responsibility of inadequate installation procedure. If you “brick”

your device, please contact Chipsee Technical Support at [email protected] for further assistance

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Warning

Installation, repair, and maintenance tasks should be performed by trained personnel only.

Chipsee does not bear any responsibility for damage caused by inadequate handling of the product.

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EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

CPU AM3354ZCZ100, Arm Cortex -A8, 1GHz

RAM 512MB DDR3

eMMC 4GB

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EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Operating System

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1(1,2)The RS485 and CAN channels may be customized to the following arrangement:

2 x RS485, 1 x CAN (Default)

1 x RS485, 2 x CAN

EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

Storage TF Card, Supports up to 32GB SDHC

Display 10.1” LCD, 1024 x 600 resolution px, brightness 500 cd/m

Touch 10-point capacitive and resistive touch

USB 2 x USB 2.0 Host, 1 x USB 2.0 OTG

LAN 1 x Channel 100M LAN

Audio 3.5mm output/input connector, 2W Internal Speaker

Buzzer Yes

RTC Yes

RS232 2 x RS232

RS485 2 x RS4851

CAN 1 x CAN1

GPIO 8 Channels, 4 Input, 4 Output

WiFi/BT Onboard WiFi/BT (optional)

Expansion Port N/A

3G/4G/LTE Onboard 4G (optional)

Power Input From 6V to 42V

Current at 12V 500mA Max

Power Consumption 10W Typical

Working Temperature From -20°C to +70°C

OS Multiple Choices (Operating System)

Dimensions

EPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101E): 252 x 150 x 26mm

PPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101P): 280 x 187 x 29.5mm

Weight

EPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101E): 530g

PPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101P): 1240g

Mounting

EPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101E): Embedded

PPC-A8-101-R (PN: CS10600T101P): Panel

Table 168 Key Features

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Power Input

The EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Industrial PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages:

From 6V to 42V DC. The power input connector is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal. The polarity

and the pinout is clearly marked on the housing of the PPC version, as well as on the PCB

itself of the EPC version, as shown in the gure below.

Figure 649: Power Input (embedded/enclosed version)

Note that the “+” sign represents the positive power input, and it is printed both at the

casing and as a silk-screen on a PCB of the embedded version. The “-” terminal is shorted to

the ground.

Touch Screen

The EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Industrial PC uses a 10-point capacitive and resistive touch screen.

The gure below shows the capacitive or resistive screen connected to the motherboard via

the FPC connector.

Power Input Denition

Pin Number Denition Description

Pin 1 Positive Input DC Power Positive Terminal

Pin 2 Negative Input DC Power Negative Terminal

Pin 3 Ground Power System Ground

Table 169 Power Connector

Note

The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board.

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Figure 650: Capacitive or Resistive Touch Connector

Connectivity

There are many connectivity options available on the EPC/PPC-A8-101-R industrial PC. It has

2 x USB 2.0 Host, 1 x USB 2.0 OTG (can be customized to Host or OTG), 1 x Channel 100M

LAN (RJ45) Ethernet connector supporting up to 1 Gbps, and 5 x UART terminals (RS232/

RS485).

RS232/RS485/CAN

The serial communication interfaces (RS485, RS482, and CAN) are routed to a 12-pin

3.81mm terminal, as illustrated on the gure below.

Attention

A capacitive touch screen is susceptible to power noise and Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). It may cause LCD ripples

or even capacitive touch malfunction. If using a capacitive multi-touch test application, you might notice the touch

points oat erratically across the display. There are several solutions to this problem:

Use a high-quality Power Adapter Unit (PSU) with low EMR. You can also provide power from a battery.

Make sure that the EPC/PPC-A8-101-R Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System

Ground to provide sucient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.

Bad GND problem can also be conrmed by touching pin 3 of the Power Input connector with one hand while

operating the capacitive touch screen with the other hand. In this case, the operator’s body acts as the Power

System Ground.

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Figure 651: Relation between serial pins on embedded vs. enclosed version of the EPC/PPC-A8-101-R

Industrial PC

EPC/PPC-A8-101-R RS232/RS485/CAN

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