Advantech ARK-5261 User manual

User Manual
ARK-5261
Embedded IPC

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Attention!
Please note:
This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC certifica-
tion purposes, and there is an English user manual included as a PDF file on the CD.
Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold
and/or installed in China.

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2015
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements
of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Part No. 2001526101 Edition 2
Printed in China May 2015

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A
Note: 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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moist sheet or
cloth for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or fall could
cause injury.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -40° C (-40° F) OR ABOVE 85°
C (185° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
17. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
18. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
1 x ARK-5261 unit
1 x Driver/Utility CD
1 x Registration and 2 years Warranty card
1x DB37 to 4x DB9 transfer cable (Only for Isolation version)
Ordering Information
Optional Accessories
Model Number Description
ARK-5261S Series
ARK-5261S-J0A1E
Intel Celeron J1900 2 GHz, On-board 4Gb Memory, VGA, 2xGbE,
6xUSB ports, 4xCOM ports, audio, PCIex1 and 2xPCI expansion
slots, 9V~30V DC power with 2pin Phonenix connector
ARK-5261I Series
ARK-5261I-J0A1E
Intel Celeron J1900 2 GHz, On-board 4Gb Memory,VGA, 2xGbE,
6xUSB ports, 4x Isolation COM port, audio, PCIex1 and 2xPCI
expansion slots, 9V~30V DC power with 2pin Phonenix connector
ARK-5261P Series
ARK-5261P-J0A1E
Intel Celeron J1900 2GHz, On-board 4Gb Memory, VGA, 2xGbE,
5xUSB port, 4xCOM ports, audio, 3xPCI and 1xMini-PCIe expansion
slot, 9~30V DC power with 2pin Phonenix connector
Part Number Description
1757003659 AC-to-DC Adapter, DC19 V/3.42 A 65 W, with Phoenix Power Plug
1700060202 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse cable
1700001947 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, USA
1700001948 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, Europe
1700001949 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, UK
1700021831-01 DP to DVI-D cable w/BKT
PCA-TPM-00A1E TPM Module

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Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-5261.

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1.1 Introduction
ARK-5261 is a powerful, robust and fanless Embedded Box Computer. All electronic
components are protected in a compact, sealed, aluminum case for easy embedding
in the customer’s own housing, or as a stand-alone application where the environ-
ment is harsh.
The ARK-5261 can be used as a standalone system or wall-mounted. The system
accepts a wide range of DC power in and comes in a footprint of 137 x 189 x 221
mm. The rugged cast aluminum case not only provides great protection from EMI,
shock/vibration, cold and heat, but, as we mentioned before, passive cooling for quiet
fanless operation.
The ARK-5261 is equipped with Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 at 2GHz (up to
2.41 GHz), and 4 cores, making it highly suitable for embedded and industrial PC
applications requiring high processor performance within a limited space. Featuring
two PCI and one PCIe x1 slots or 3 PCI and one Mini-PCIE slot by ARK-5261P SKU.,
ARK-5261 also carries one USB3.0 and four USB2.0 and two gigabit LAN ports. It can
support up to 8 GB DDR3L (low power DDR3) SDRAM of main memory and two eas-
ily maintained 2.5” SATA HDD. ARK-5261 offers four serial ports, and can support
RS-232/422/485 by BIOS setting and COM1 & COM 2 supports 5V& 12V power
inputs. For COM function, ARK-5261 also supports a isolation version that supports 4
x RS-422/485. ARK-5261 is ideal for embedded system applications such as machine
automation, and industrial plant and cabinet integration.
1.2 Product Features
1.2.1 General
CPU: Intel Celeron Processor J1900 at 2 GHz
BIOS: AMI 16 M-bit Flash BIOS
System Memory: Dual 204-pin SO-DIMM DDR3L-1333 MHz up to 8GB
HDD: Support 2 drive bays space for SATA 2.5" HHD/SSD
mSATA: Supports 1 x mSATA by mini-PCIE slot (shared with SATA II)
Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
I/O Interface: 4 x RS-233/422/485, COM 1 & COM 2 with 5V/12V power, sup-
port Auto-flow control
USB: 1 x USB3.0; 4 x USB 2.0 and 1 x Internal USB 2.0 (ARK-5261P series
does not support type A USB connector)
Audio: High Definition Audio (HD), Line-out, Mic-in
DIO: 8-bit general purpose input/output (DB9 Connector)
Expansion Interface: Supports maximum 15W power for each expansion slot
Mini-PCIe: Only ARK-5261P series support Mini-PCIe slot
m-SATA: ARK-5261 series supports m-SATA by Mini-PCIe socket
Note! When the system has mSATA installed via mini-PCIe socket, SATAII
will not function.

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1.2.2 Display
Chipset: Chipset integrated Intel HD Graphic
Memory Size: Up to 224 MB of dynamic video memory allocation
Resolution:
–VGA: Supports up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
1.2.3 Ethernet
Chipset:
–LAN1:Intel I211
–LAN2: Intel I211
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Interface: 2 x RJ45
Standard: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.ab.
1.3 Chipset
1.3.1 Functional specification
1.3.1.1 Processor
1.3.1.2 Chipset
Processor
Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 at 2GHz with 2M Cache, up to 2.41
GHz
Manufacturing Technology: 22nm
Memory
Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900
Support DDR3L-1333 MHz (1.35V) up to 8GB
SODIMM Socket:
–204-pin SO-DIMM sockets*2
Graphic and
Video
Controllers
Chipset integrated Intel HD Graphic
Supports Intel® Quick Sync Video
Supports Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Supports Intel® 64
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
VGA: supports resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
VGA Connector on board: D-SUB 15P
SATA Interface
SOC: Intel Bay trail J1900
Two (2) SATA Revision 2.0 ports (eSATA capable)
Legacy IED (including IRQ)/Native IDE/AHCI appearance to OS
Partial/ Slumber power management modes with wake
Capable of 3Gbit/s transfer rate
Audio Link
SOC: Intel Bay trail J1900
Supports HD Codec
Supports Link for Audio and Telephony CODECS

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1.3.1.3 Others
USB Interface
SOC: Intel Bay trail J1900
USB host interface with support for 1 USB3.0 port and 5 USB2.0
ports
Supports high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable
Supports legacy keyboard/mouse software
Power
Management
SOC: Intel Bay trail J1900
Supports ACPI 5.0
ACPI Power Management Logic Support
Power connector: Plug-In block 2P x 1
BIOS AMI 16Mb Flash BIOS via SPI
Serial ports
Nuvoton NCT6106D support
Up to 4 serial ports by Nuvoton NCT6106D support
High Speed NS16C550A compatible UARTs with data rates to 1.5
Mbps
Supports IRQ sharing among serial ports on XPE
COM1 ~ COM4: Supports to RS-232/422/485 and setting by BIOS
setting
COM1 ~ COM4: RS-485 supports auto flow control
COM 1~ COM 2: Supports 5V/12V power and setting by jumper
(Default setting is no power)
COM connector: D-SUB CON. 9P
Serial ports
(Isolation Ports)
COM 1 ~ COM4: Supports RS-232/422/485 with auto-flow control
and setting by BIOS
ESD Protection: 15Kv
Surge production: 2Kv
Electrical Isolation: 2Kv
COM connector: D-SUB CON. 37P with transfer cable
LAN
LAN 1 Intel I211, LAN2 Intel I211
Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.ab.
Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Supports Wake on LAN
Audio
Audio Codec: Realtek ACL892:
Compliant with HD Audio specifications
Supports to 16/20/24-bit DAC and 16/20/24-bit ADC resolution
Support: Line-out, Mic-in
DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording
DIO
Nuvoton NCT6106D support
10 I/O pins with one 5 V power ping and one ground pin
5 V tolerance I/Os.
DIO Connectors:
9 pins DSUB connector
Battery backup BR2032 3 V/190mAh

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1.4 Mechanical Specifications
1.4.1 Dimensions
137.0 [5.39] x 189.0 [7.44] x 221.0 [8.70]
Unit: mm [Inch]
Figure 1.1 ARK-5261 Mechanical Dimension Drawing
Figure 1.2 ARK-5261I Mechanical Dimension Drawing
1.4.2 Weight
4.2 kg (9.24 lbs)
90
137
11
5
189 215 234
90
120
5
240.97
234.07
221
90
137
11
5
189 215 234
90
120
5
240.97
234.07
221

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1.5 Power Requirements
1.5.1 System power
Minimum power input: DC 9V(-5%) ~ 30V(+10%), 6.6A~2A
1.5.2 RTC battery
BR2032 3 V/190 mAh
1.6 Environment Specification
1.6.1 Operating temperature
-20 ~ 60 °C with 0.7m/sec air flow: with 2 x Industrial SSD without PC expansion
boards
1.6.2 System safety certification test temperature
0 ~ 50° C with 2.5” HDD
1.6.3 Relative humidity
95% @ 40 °C (non-condensing)
1.6.4 Storage temperature
-40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
1.6.5 Vibration during operation
When system is equipped with SSD only: 5 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~
500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
When system is equipped with 2.5-inch HDD: 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random,
5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
1.6.6 Shock during operation
When system is equipped with Compact Flash card only: 50 G, IEC 60068-2-27,
half sine, 11 ms duration.
When system is equipped with 2.5-inch: 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms
duration.
1.6.7 Safety
CCC, BSMI
1.6.8 EMC
CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI
Caution! ARK-5261 total power consumption should not exceed 45W when DCIN
voltage is under 10V.

Chapter 2
2H/W Installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of
ARK-5261 hardware.

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2.1 Introduction
The following sections show the internal jumper settings and the external connectors
and pins assignment for applications.
2.2 Jumpers
2.2.1 Jumper description
You may configure the ARK-5261 to match the needs of your application by setting
jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two
metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over
the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To
open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins,
labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you
simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
closed 2-3closedopen
12 12
closed 2-3closedopen

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2.2.2 Jumper list
2.2.2.1 Clear CMOS
ARK-5261 single board computer contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and
reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2
closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set CMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few
seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the
CMOS to its default setting.
2.2.2.2 COM power function option
ARK-5261 Supports COM1 & COM2 with power, the default is not power (RI). If you
want to option COM 1 or COM 2 power, you should make sure your device power
specification first.
Table 2.1: Jumper List
Label Function
JCMOS1 Clear CMOS
JCOMPWR1/JCOMPWR2 COM1 & COM2 power 5V & 12V option
PSON1 System AT/ATX mode option
JIMINIPCIE1 Setting PCIE design agreement for Mini-PCIE 1.1 or 1.2
SWA1 Setting Power for Mini-PCIE 1.1 or 1.2
CMOS1 Clear CMOS
Footprint 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) Normal (default)
(2-3) Clear CMOS
JCOMPWR1/JCOMPWR2 COM1 & COM2 Power Option
FootPrint 3x2 Pin
Setting Function
(4-6) RI (Default No Power)
(3-4) 5V Power
(4-6) 12V Power
(2-4)

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2.2.2.3 System AT/ATX module function option
ARK-5261 support AT or ATX module and Default is ATX module. if you want to
change to AT module that you can find AT/ATX module jumper in backplane.
2.2.2.4 Mini-PCIE 1.1 or 1.2 power setting (only for ARK-5261P-J0A1E series)
ARK-5261 supports PCIE design agreement both Mini-PCIE 1.1 & 1.2 that design dif-
ferences is in standby power. If your Mini-PCIE doesn't work, please confirm Mini-
PCIE specification that you are using.
There has two Jumpers to setting Mini-PCIE 1.1 or 1.2, you must be setting two
jumpers together. Please check jumper setting drawing as below:
PSON1 System AT/ATX module option
FootPrint 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) AT module
(2-3) ATX module
JMINI PCI1 Mini- PCIE 1.1 & 1 .2 option
Foot Print 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) Mini-PCIE 1.2 (for +V3.3 SB)
(2-3) Mini-PCIE 1.1 (for +V2.2)

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2.3 Connectors
2.3.1 ARK-5261 external I/O connectors
Figure 2.1 ARK-5261 & ARK-5261I Front View
Figure 2.2 ARK-5261 Rear View
HDD 1
HDD 2

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2.3.1.1 COM connector
ARK-5261 provides four D-sub 9-pin connectors, which offers RS-232/422/485 serial
communication interface ports. Default setting is RS-232, if you want to use RS-422/
485, you can change the mode in BIOS setting. You can find detailed setting meth-
ods in Chapter 3.
Table 2.2: COM Connector Pin Assignments
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Pin Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name
1 DCD Tx- DATA-
2RxD Tx+ DATA+
3 TxD Rx+ NC
4DTR Rx- NC
5 GND GND GND
6DSR NC NC
7RTS NC NC
8CTS NC NC
9RI NC NC
Note! NC represents “No Connection”.