Advantech EPD-132 User manual

User Manual
EPD Control Board
EPD-132 Development
Kit
Wireless ePaper Display Solution

EPD-132 Development Kit User Manual ii
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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 merchandize
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.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a mini-
mum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN DEVICES)
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to all
US models. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US must be
fixed to US operation channels only.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following "Contains
TX FCC ID: M82-EPD-132-092 ".
If the labelling area is larger than the palm of the hand, then the following FCC part
15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies with Part
15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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NCC
低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有
干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指
依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學
及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
模組認證：
1. 本模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組本體標示審驗合格標籤。
2. 系統廠商應於平台上標示 「本產品內含射頻模組： XXXyyyLPDzzzz-x」
字樣。
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or an Advantech customer ser-
vice 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
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Part No. Description
EPD-132B1AG-NSD01 13.3 " Black/White EPD Wi-Fi(2.4G) solution
EPD-132R1AG-NSD01 13.3 " Red/Black/White EPD Wi-Fi(2.4G) solution
1750008001-01 Wi-Fi dipole antenna, 5dBi 2.4/5GHz
1750006043-01 RF SMA cable, L=150mm
1750008816-01 Antenna magnetic base, L=100mm
1700015038 FFC Cable 10P-0.5mm 7.9cm for DCU2.0
1700029192-01 60cm Micro USB with 5P(M) for power report
9696053RS00 EPD-053R A101-1 daughter board with Switch and LED

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Ordering Information
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so 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 a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
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.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
Part No. Description
EPD-DK132R-FB01 EPD-132R Development Kit, including 2.4G antenna x1, EPD
controller x1,13.3” red, black and white EPDx1, USB cable x2
and ED22 x1
EPD-DK132B-FB01 EPD-132B Development Kit, including 2.4G antenna x1, EPD
controller x1,13.3” black and white EPD x1, USB cable x2 and
ED22 x1

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Consignes de Sécurité
1. Lisez attentivement ces instructions de sécurité.
2. Conservez ce manuel de l'utilisateur pour référence ultérieure.
3. Débranchez cet appareil de toute prise secteur avant le nettoyage Utilisez un
chiffon humide. N'utilisez pas de détergents liquides ni en spray pour le nettoy-
age
4. Pour les équipements enfichables, la prise de courant doit être située à proxim-
ité de l'équipement et doit être facilement accessible.
5. Gardez cet équipement à l'abri de l'humidité.
6. Placez cet équipement sur une surface fiable lors de son installation
7. Les ouvertures de l'enceinte sont destinées à la convection de l'air. Protégez le
matériel contre la surchauffe. NE COUVREZ PAS LES OUVERTURES.
8. Assurez-vous que la tension de la source d'alimentation est correcte avant de
connecter l'équipement à la prise de courant.
9. Placez le cordon d'alimentation de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher des-
sus. Ne placez aucun objet sur le cordon
10. Toutes les mises en garde et avertissements sur l'équipement doivent être
notés
11. Si l'équipement n'est pas utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez-le de
la source d'alimentation pour éviter tout dommage d? à une surtension transit-
oire
12. Ne jamais verser de liquide dans une ouverture sous peine de provoquer un
incendie ou un choc électrique
13. Ne jamais ouvrir l'appareil.Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipement ne doit
être ouvert que par du personnel qualifié
14. Si l'une des situations suivantes se produit, faites vérifier l'équipement par le
personnel de service:
Le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé.
Un liquide a pénétré dans l'appareil.
L'équipement a été exposé à l'humidité.
L'équipement ne fonctionne pas bien ou vous ne pouvez pas le faire fonction-
ner conformément au manuel d'utilisation.
Equipment L'équipement est tombé et a été endommagé.
Equipment L'équipement présente des signes évidents de rupture.
AVERTISSEMENT: Cet ensemble d'instructions est donné conformément à la norme
CEI 704-1. Advantech décline toute responsabilité quant à l'exactitude des déclara-
tions contenues dans le

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
Figure 1.1 Block Diagram ............................................................ 4
1.3 System Implementation............................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Advantech EPD-132 Development Kit .......................................... 4
Chapter 2 Development Kit HW Specification....5
Figure 2.1 Module Outline: 108 x 122 x 3.9 mm.......................... 6
Figure 2.2 Module connection to panel........................................ 7
2.1 Board level I/O .......................................................................................... 8
Table 2.1: I/O Connector ............................................................. 8
2.1.1 CN2............................................................................................... 9
Table 2.2: CN2 ............................................................................ 9
2.1.2 CN3............................................................................................. 10
Table 2.3: CN3 .......................................................................... 10
2.1.3 CN8............................................................................................. 11
Table 2.4: CN8 (SPI PIN HEADER) .......................................... 11
2.1.4 CN9............................................................................................. 12
Table 2.5: CN9 .......................................................................... 13
2.1.5 EPD connector............................................................................ 13
Table 2.6: EPD connector ......................................................... 14
2.1.6 Daughter Board Connector ......................................................... 15
Table 2.7: ALERT ...................................................................... 15
Table 2.8: CON21...................................................................... 16
Table 2.9: SWTEST................................................................... 16
Table 2.10: LED........................................................................... 17
2.1.7 FFC_GPIO .................................................................................. 17
Table 2.11: FFC_GPIO................................................................ 18
2.1.8 DEBUG ....................................................................................... 19
Table 2.12: FFC_GPIO................................................................ 19
2.1.9 SWTEST ..................................................................................... 20
Table 2.13: SWTEST................................................................... 20
2.1.10 PWR_ON1 .................................................................................. 21
Table 2.14: SWTEST................................................................... 21
2.1.11 Panel, PCBA connector and USB data transmission connector. 22
2.2 Daughter Board: LED & Button Behavior................................................ 24
2.2.1 Button behavior........................................................................... 24
2.2.2 LED behavior .............................................................................. 24
Chapter 3 EPD-132 Development Kit Hands-on ...
25
3.1 Components LIST ................................................................................... 26
3.1.1 HW Components List .................................................................. 26
3.1.2 SW Components List .................................................................. 26
3.2 System Architecture ................................................................................ 27
3.3 Tool And Development Environment Setup ............................................ 27
3.3.1 Configure Wi-fi setting through BLE............................................ 27
3.3.2 Prepare Recommended OS........................................................ 30
3.3.3 TFTP Download /Upload File...................................................... 30

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3.3.4 Python Environment Setup......................................................... 32
3.3.5 Transfer BMP Image To EPD Format using Python................... 33
3.3.6 WISE-ED22 Setup ...................................................................... 34
3.4 EVALUATION Kit Hands-on ................................................................... 35
3.4.1 Setup the hardware .................................................................... 35
3.4.2 Command Console Setting......................................................... 37
3.4.3 RESET EPD-132 ........................................................................ 38
3.4.4 Launch TFTP Service ................................................................. 38
3.4.5 EPD-132 JOIN WIFI AP.............................................................. 40
3.5 Command List......................................................................................... 40
3.5.1 Command Description ................................................................ 41
3.5.2 Download Images to EPD-132 &REFLASH IMAGE................... 41
3.5.3 EPD-132 Carousel Mode............................................................ 42
3.5.4 EPD-132 Firmware Update......................................................... 43
3.5.5 Upgrade Firmware to EPD-132 and connect to ePaper manager..
45
Chapter 4 WISE-EC EPD Design-in Service ..... 47
4.1 The Acquisition of Information ................................................................ 48
4.1.1 Design......................................................................................... 49
4.1.2 Integration................................................................................... 50
4.1.3 Production................................................................................... 50
4.2 Contact Information................................................................................. 51
4.3 Global Service Policy .............................................................................. 51
4.3.1 Warranty Policy........................................................................... 51
4.3.2 Repair Process ........................................................................... 52

Chapter 1
1Introduction

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1.1 Introduction
The EPD-132 is a development kit with development tools which support the ultra-
low power 2.4GHz RF wireless protocol integrated with the 13.3" R/B/W & B/W EPD
in an ARM Cortex-M4 processor. Users may use this kit to experience how wireless
modules deliver images to e-Paper and how e-Paper displays images. Users control
our host mcu BM22 through the Advantech ED22 development board.
The main features of EPD-132 development kit are:
ARM Cortex-M4 Core Processor
IEEE 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 standard support
13.3" e-Paper panel display
Supported temperature ranges 0 ~ 40 °C in R/B/W, 0 ~ 50 °C in B/W
Development board (ED22) supports commands to control EPD-132
1.2 Specifications
Computing
System
MCUST 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 Processor
Memory RAM 256 KB
Display Screen Size 285.8 x 213.65 mm
Resolution 1600 x 1200 pixels
Storage Internal ITE SPI Flash: 32Mb
External BM22 SPI Flash: 128Mb
Wireless
Network
Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n and BT4.1
Frequency
Band
2.4000~2.4840 GHz for Wi-Fi
2.4000~2.4835 GHz for BT
Channels
1-11 for Wi-Fi
0~78 for BT 2.1+EDR
0~39 for BLE
Transmit
Power
Typ. 14 dBm at 802.11b CCK Mode 1M
Typ. 12 dBm at 802.11g OFDM Mode 54M
Typ. 12 dBm at 802.11n OFDM Mode MCS0
Typ. 5 dBm for BLE (class 1.5)
Receiver
Sensitivity
Typ. -95dBm at 1 Mbps
Typ. -75 dBm at 54 Mbps
Typ. -89 dBm at MCS0
Typ. -89 dBm for BLE
Function End node
Antenna
Connector MHF
Antenna PCB Antenna
System Inter-
face
Indicator
Button 1 for Reset/ Page Change/Wake-up/Alert cancel

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I/O (On-Board)
I2C 4-pin Pin Header
FFC
Connector1
(Alert)
LED/button daughter board
FFC
Connector2
(FFC_GPIO)
10 port GPIO for system expansion
FFC
Connector3
(CN8)
UART debug port
Switch Factory mode setting
Micro USB
(CN2)
USB to TCON (Timing
Controller) Interface for data to EPD
EPD connec-
tor 39P for 13.3" (R/B/W or B/W ) & 9.7" EPD (R/B/W)
Power
DC 5V
Micro USB (CN2) up to
0.9A/4.5 W in USB3.0 host
Micro USB (CN3) up to 2A/
10 W
In Data transmission mode With
Power supply
Power
Consumption
Standby 18mA / 90mW, application 0.25A / 1.25W
Environment
Operational
Temperature 0 ~ 40 °C (R/B/W) , 0 ~ 50 °C (B/W)
Non-Opera-
tional Temp. -25 ~ 60 °C (R/B/W) , -25 ~ 70 °C (B/W)
Assembly
Temperature 10 ~ 40 °C
Operating
Humidity 5 ~ 85% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
System
Mechanical
Material Type Metal (NCT)
Painting Type SECC+ Painting
Dimension 240 x 322 x 60.5 mm/ 240 x 322 x 24 mm
Weight 1.3kg
Physical Char-
acteristics
Dimensions
(W x H)
Panel: 285.8 x 213.65 mm
PCBA: 108 x 122 x 3.9 mm
Weight Panel: 0.12g PCBA: 0.17g
Operating
System ThreadX v5.6
Note! To prepare the image for EPD follow the instructions below.
1. Image needs to be set as 1600*1200 pixels, do not resize it after
completing the image as this will cause jaggy edges.
2. 24-bit / BMP format for EPD-132B
3. 24-bit / BMP format for EPD-132R, color range values below.
Red: (255,0,0)
Black: (0,0,0)
White (255, 255, 255)

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Figure 1.1 Block Diagram
1.3 System Implementation
Advantech provides a total solution for system integrators to select different configu-
rations according to end users system requirements. EPD-132 includes a Cortex M4
MCU Wi-Fi module,13.3” ePaper, and an EPD controller solution. EPD-132 develop-
ment kit with image display tool helps customers during the system planning stage to
get started with e-paper quickly and easily.
Use this kit to learn how wireless modules deliver the image to ePaper and how ePa-
per displays the image. Users may use direct wiring to control our host mcu BM22
through Advantech’s ED22 development board.
1.3.1 Advantech EPD-132 Development Kit
This architecture is composed of TFTP server, Tera Term, and EPD-132 (ePaper and
controller). Physically, the development kit uses ED22 to connect between the control
host computer and the EPD-132 module. Users control EPD-132 module through
Tera Term on the host computer, so the image can be delivered wirelessly to ePaper
when the user executes the command in Tera term.

Chapter 2
2Development Kit HW
Specification

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This section provides board level PCBA design in #3.1 and the system level refer-
ence design in #3.2.
EPD-132 PCBA has the following spec.
PCBA: 108 x 122 x 3.9 mm
PCB thickness: 3 mm ± 10%
Module input voltage: 5V DC-in
Connector current rating: 0.5A / Power contact
Figure 2.1 Module Outline: 108 x 122 x 3.9 mm
13.3" EPD (PN:968AD00147/968AD00388) spec.
Panel Size: 285.8 x 213.65 mm
PN: 968AD00388 Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +50 °C for Black and
White,
PN:968AD00147 Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C for Red, Black
and White.
All E ink Panel inspection criteria refers to E ink CAS & Inspection standard doc-
ument.

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Figure 2.2 Module connection to panel
Note! E Ink recommended conditions for storage:
Temperatures: 20 +-10 °C
Humidity: 60% RH+-10%RH, Non-condensing
Note! If the panel module has been in low temperatures between 0~-25 °C for
a while, we recommend to leave it between 20 to 30 °C for 4 days before
assembly.

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2.1 Board level I/O
Table 2.1: I/O Connector
NAME Description EPD-132 EPD-130
CN2 External Micro USB Port v v
CN3 External Micro USB Port v v
CN4 10 pins header for ES test
CN8 8 pins header to connect to host v
CN9 2 pins connector for DC-IN power v
EPD 39 pins FPC to connect to e-paper panel v v
ALERT 10 pins FFC to connect to daughter board v
FFC_GPIO 10 pins FFC connector for external GPIO v
DEBUG 10 pins FFC connector v
SWTEST For software test v v
PWR_ON1 4 pins DIP Switch v

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2.1.1 CN2
Table 2.2: CN2
PIN PIN_NAME
1+V5
2 USB_D-
3 USB_D+
4GND
5GND

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2.1.2 CN3
Table 2.3: CN3
PIN PIN_NAME
1+V5
2N/A
3N/A
4N/A
5GND