ALPEX AEx-8 P Series User manual

AEx-8XXP(H)
15”, 15.6”, 19”, and 21.5” Full IP66 Stainless Steel Designed with M12 waterproof
connector of Panel PC Series.
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Mar. 2022 V2.0
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
0.1
2017/11/24
For Preliminary Release
1.0
2018/01/02
Official version
1.1
2018/03/27
Modify power pin defined
1.2
2018/05/16
Modify power pin description
1.3
2018/06/22
Add Warning
1.4
2018/10/12
Revise specification wording
1.5
2019/08/28
Modify MB information
1.6
2020/11/0 3
Modify MB+ System Specification
1.7
2021/06/23
Add IECEX/ATEX Standards in P5
Modify Markings in P4
1.8
2021/11/25
Add Pin define data in 1.2 chart
1.9
2022/01/20
Modify ATEX Standards and Notice,
Certification information
2.0
2022/03/10
Add UKCA LOGO and Standards

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Warning!___________________________
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Disclaimer
This information in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event
shall Aplex Technology Inc. be liable for damages of any kind, whether incidental or
consequential, arising from either the use or misuse of information in this
document or in any related materials.
Electric Shock Hazard –Do not operate the machine with its back cover
removed. There are dangerous high voltages inside.
If you need to connect or reconnect M12 cables, please make sure turning off
the power before all the replacement procedures and must in normal
environment, Recommend use ATEx certificated IO cables.

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ATEX Instruction Guide
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with
the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special
messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn
of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a
procedure.
PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by
qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Digital Electronics Corporation
for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. A qualified person is one
who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical
equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and
avoid the hazards involved.
SCOPE
This present document applies when AEx-8XXP(H) Series bears marking. They
are supplied only with DC 9~36 V. This documentation has to be kept and always
refer to those instructions for installation, operation, maintenance or evolution of
your system.
Permitted zones of application
Refer to the section titled "Markings" to get information about the permitted zones
of protection and the types of protection.
•AEx-8XXP(H) Series is installed in zones 2 hazardous areas must be certified and
bear the marking.
•Ensure with the marking that the terminals are compatible with the conditions
permitted for the hazardous area at the site where it is being used.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.

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Notice
1. Under certain extreme circumstances, the label may generate an
ignition-capable level of electrostatic charge. Therefore the equipment shall not
be installed in a location where the external conditions are conducive to the
build-up of electrostatic charge on the label. In addition, the label shall only be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
2. Warning –in locations where high external humidity and internal temperature
variations (e.g. frequent on-off cycles) may cause condensation inside the
equipment, the interior should be periodically inspected.
3. When the device is mounted in a hazardous area, connection and
disconnection of external connectors while live is only permitted if the potentially
explosive atmosphere is shown to be absent.
4. The “9-36” VDC rated supply shall be protected such that transients are limited
to a maximum of 119 V; no such protection is required for the signal lines.
5. Equipotential bonding facilities on the outside of enclosure are assessed as
providing effective connection of a conductor with a cross-sectional area of at least
4 mm2, 10AWG, 600V wire
6. The equipment is suitable for use in class I, division 2, groups A, B, C, D , Class
II, Division2, Group F,G, T135℃, Class III OR non-hazardous locations only.
7. Warning- Do not use USB while the circuit is live unless the area is known to
be non-hazardous.
8. Electrostatic charging hazard - Clean only with a damp cloth.
Markings
Markings applied to the AEx-8XXP(H) Series Graphic Operator Interface, are as
follows:
AEx-8XXP(H) Series
WARNING: Read instruction manual before installation and use.
Ex ec ic IIC T4 Gc
CID2, CIID2, CIII, IP66
Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc
Power Input Voltage: DC 9~36V
IECEx TUR 16.0008X

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Below designated standards were certified with conform the relevant regulations:
New standards
II 3GD
Ex ec ic IIC T4 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc
IECEx
ATEX
UKCA
IEC 60079-0:2017
IEC 60079-11:2011
IEC 60079-7:2015 +AMD1:2017
IEC 60079-31:2013
EN 60079-0:2018
EN 60079-11:2012
EN 60079-7:2015/A1:2018
EN 60079-31:2014
BS 60079-0:2018
BS 60079-11:2012
BS 60079-7:2015/A1:2018
BS 60079-31:2014

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Table of Contents
Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Warning!/Disclaimer…………..……………...................................…………………………….…2
ATEX Instruction Guide……………….….……………………………………………………………………..3
Notice/Markings……………………………………………………………………….…..……………………..4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features………………………..………………………...…………………………..8
1.2 Specifications…………………...………………………………………………….8
1.3 Dimensions………………………....…………………………………………….12
1.4 Brief Description of AEx-8XXP(H)………………………….……….……14
1.5 VESA Mounting…………………………………………………………………15
1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………………15
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction……………………...……………..………....16
2.2 Specifications…………………………..…………………………………………16
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors Location……………………………………...20
2.4 Jumpers Setting and Connectors…………………………………..……21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen…...…….……...…………………………46
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility……………………………………………………………….46
3.3 Main Settings……………………………………..………………………………47
3.4 Advanced Settings……………………………………………………………...48
3.5 Chipset Settings……………………………………….………………………...55
3.6 Security Settings…………………………………………….…………………..58
3.7 Boot Settings…..………………………………………….……………………..60
3.8 Save & Exit Settings……………………………………..…………………....61
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel® Atom™SoC Chipset ………..……...………….………………64
4.2 Intel® VGA Chipset……………………………………………….……......67
4.3 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….……..……...71
4.4 Com Driver……………………………………………………..…………………73
4.5 Intel_TXE(Win) Driver……….……………………………………………….75

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Windows 8.1/10 Universal Driver Installation…….………………78
5.2 Software Function…………….…………………………………….……......82
Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AEx-815P(H)……..…………………..………………....12
Figure 1.2: Dimensions of AEx-816P…………..…………………..………………....12
Figure 1.3: Dimensions of AEx-819P(H)……..…………………..………………....13
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of AEx-821P…………..…………………..………………....13
Figure 1.5: Front View of AEx-8XXP(H).…………………………………….…….….14
Figure 1.6: Rear View of AEx-8XXP(H)……..…………………………………….….14
Figure 1.7: AEx-8XXP(H) Series VESA Mounting..…………………….…….….15
Figure 1.8: AEx-8XXP(H) Series Panel Mounting…………………………….….15
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions………………………………………….…….19
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Top……………….….20
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Bottom…………..…20

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features
Intel® Celeron Processor N2930
Full flat bezel and fanless design
Full IP66 grade with M12 waterproof connector
DC 9~36V wide range power input
Projective capacitive touch
316 Stainless steel design
Variety of IO applications
Support Panel and VESA mount
ATEX Zone2/22, IECEx and C1D2/C2D2/C3/UKCA Certified
1.2 Specifications
AEx-815P(H)
AEx-816P
AEx-819P(H)
AEx-821P
System
CPU
Onboard Intel Celeron N2930 1.83GHz Processor
Chipset
SoC
Memory
Onboard 4GB/8GB DDR3L 1333MHz
IO Port
USB
1 x M12 for 2 x USB2.0 with waterproof
cover and chain
CN1
Pin Define
1
USB1 5V
3
D1-
4
D1+
7
GND
2
USB2 5V
5
D2-
6
D2+
8
GND
Serial/Parallel
1 x M12 for COM1—RS-232(RS-422/485
for option)

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LAN
2 x M12 for LAN with waterproof cover and
chain
Pin Define
1
LAN1_0+
2
LAN1_0-
3
LAN1_1+
4
LAN1_1-
5
LAN1_2+
6
LAN1_2-
7
LAN1_3+
8
LAN1_3-
Power
1 x M12 for DC power 9~36V input by M12
connector
Pin Define
1
VCC
2
GND
3
FG
VGA
1 x M12 for VGA with waterproof cover and chain
Storage Space
Storage
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD space(SSD/HDD must be WT type)
1 x Internal SD Card slot-movable
1 x mSATA slot
Expansion
Expansion Slot
1 x Mini-PCIe full size
Display

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Display type
15”color TFT LCD
15.6”color TFT LCD
19”color TFT LCD
21.5”color TFT LCD
Max. Resolution
1024 x 768
1920 x 1080
1280 x 1024
1920 x 1080
Max. Color
16.2M
262K
16.7M
16.7M
16.7M
Luminance (cd/m2)
450
1000
400
350
1000
300
Contrast Ratio
800: 1
700: 1
1000: 1
3000: 1
Viewing Angle(H/V)
160/150
160/140
160/140
170/160
178/178
Backlight Lifetime(Hrs)
70,000
50,000
50,000
70,000
50,000
Touch Screen
Type
Projected Capacitive Touch
Interface
USB
Light Transmission%
90%
Power
Power Input
DC 9~36V
Power Consumption
MAX: 19W
MAX: 23W
MAX: 24W
MAX: 35W
Mechanical
Construction
316 Stainless Steel Chassis
Mounting
VESA Mount 100 x100 (default)
Panel Mount (option)
Dimension (mm)
399 x 324 x 70
440 x 290 x 75
470 x 388.6 x 75
571 x 362 x 75.1
Net Weight (Kg)
9.8
10
12.3
12.6
Environmental
Operating
temperature
0~50°C /-20~60°C (option)-15”Models
-20~60°C -15.6”~21.5”Models
Storage temperature
-30~70°C
Altitude limit for
application
Under 2000m
Overvoltage
category
CAT II
Pollution degree
2
Humidity
15 to 90% @ 40°C, non- condensing
Certification
CE/FCC Class A
IECEx Certification: Ex ec ic IIC T4 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc
ATEX Certification: II 3 GD
Certification:
Class I, Division2, Group A,B,C,D,T4
Class II, Division2, Group F,G, T135℃

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Class III
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2013
CSA Std.C22.2 No213-1987
CSAE 22UKEX 1073X
Operating System Support
OS Support
Windows Embedded 7
Windows Embedded 8.1
Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSB 2016

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AEx-815P(H)
Figure 1.2: Dimensions of AEx-816P

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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of AEx-819P(H)
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of AEx-821P

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1.4 Brief Description of AEx-8XXP(H) Series
AEx-8XXP(H) are panel PC series models for ATEX certification, which comes
with full waterproof with IP66 level designed. It is powered by Intel Celeron N2930
processor and supports 8GB DDR3L onboard memory. It comes with a 15”, 15.6”, 19”,
and 21.5”color TFT display. This model are designed by full waterproof connector
with 1x USB2.0 function, 2x LAN, 1x COM and 1x VGA for standard I/O port. The
model supports wide range DC 9~36V power input and can be panel mounted and
VESA mounted. AEx-8XXP(H) series has more outstanding features, thus you can use
it in some difficult environment and give the best in monitoring and control
applications.
Figure 1.5: Front View of AEx-8XXP (H) Series
Figure 1.6: Rear View of AEx-8XXP (H) Series

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1.5 VESA Mounting
The AEx-8XXP(H) series is designed to be VESA mounted as shown in Picture. Just
carefully place the unit through the hole and tighten the given screws from the rear
to secure the mounting.
Figure 1.7: AEx-8XXP (H) Series VESA Mounting
1.6 Panel Mounting
There are six holes located along the four sides of the panel PC. Insert the clamp
from the four sides and tighten them with the nuts provided.
Figure 1.8: AEx-8XXP (H) Series Panel Mounting

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction
SBC-7111 is a 4" industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel Bay trail-I/M
Processors, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of
different customers. Also, it features dual GbE ports, 3-COM ports and one Mini PCIE
configuration, one VGA port, one HDMI port, one LVDS interface. To satisfy the
special needs of high-end customers, CN1 and CN2 and CN3 richer extension
functions. The product is widely used in various sectors of industrial control.
2.2 Specifications
Specifications
Board Size
170mm x 113mm
CPU Support
Intel Atom E3845 / 1.91GHz (4cores, 10W, onboard)
Intel Celeron N2930 / 1.83 up to 2.16GHz (4cores, option)
Chipset
SoC
Memory Support
Onboard 2GB DDR3L SDRAM (N2930, option)
Onboard 4GB DDR3L SDRAM (E3845/N2930, option)
Onboard 8GB DDR3L SDRAM (N2930, option)
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 313/854MHz (N2930)
Intel® HD Graphics 542/792MHz (E3845)
Display Mode
1 x HDMI Port
1 x LVDS (18/24-bit dual LVDS)
1 x CRT Port
Support
Resolution
Up to 1920 x 1200 for HDMI
Up to 1920 x 1200 for LVDS (PS8625)
Up to 1920 x 1200 for CRT
Dual Display
HDMI + LVDS
HDMI + CRT
LVDS + CRT
Super I/O
ITE IT8518E
Fintek F81216AD

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BIOS
AMI/UEFI
Storage
1 x SATAII Connector (7Pin, option)
1 x SATAII Connector (7Pin + 15Pin)
1 x SD Slot (USB2 to SD, option)
Ethernet
2 x PCIe GbE LAN by Intel 82574L
USB
USB 3.0 Hub(USB5534):
2 x USB 3.0/USB 2.0 (type A)stack ports (E2_USB5/E2_USB6)
1 x USB 2.0 for Touch controller (E2_USB7)
1 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN1 (E2_USB8)
USB 2.0 Hub(USB2514)
1 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN2 (E-USB9)
2 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN3 (E-USB10/E-USB11)
1 x USB 2.0 for MPCIE1 (E-USB12)
Serial
1 x RS232/RS422/RS485 port, DB9 connector for external (COM1) Pin 9
w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM2) Pin 9
w/5V/12V/Ring select
2 x UART for CN3 (COM3,COM4)
2 x RS422/485 header for CN2 (IT8518E/COM5/COM6)
Digital I/O
8-bit digital I/O by Pin header (CN2)
4-bit digital Input
4-bit digital Output
4-bit digital I/O by Pin header (CN3)
2-bit digital Input
2-bit digital Output
Battery
Support CR2477 Li battery by 2-pin header (BAT1/CMOS)
Audio
Support Audio via Realtek ALC662-VD HD audio codec
Support Line-in, Line-out, MIC by 2x6-pin header
Keyboard /Mouse
1 x PS2 keyboard/mouse by box pin header (CN3)
Expansion Bus
1 x mini-PCI-express slot
1 x PCI-express (CN3)
Touch Ctrl
1 x Touch ctrl header for TCH1 (PM6000 for USB4 or COM6)
Power Management
Wide Range DC6V~36V input
1 x 3-pin power input connector (DC_IN1/DC6~36V)

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1 x 4-pin power input connector (DC_IN2/DC12V)
Switches and LED
Indicators
1 x Power on/off switch (BT1/BT2/P_SW/CN2/CN3)
1 x Reset (CN2)
1 x Power LED status (CN1)
1 x HDD LED status (CN2)
1 x Buzzer
External I/O port
2 x COM Ports (COM1/COM2)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 Ports (stack)
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN Ports
1 x HDMI Port
1 x Stack audio Jack (Line out)
1 x Power on/off switch (BT1)
Temperature
Operating: -20°C to 70°C
Storage: -40°C to 85°C
Humidity
10% - 90%, non-condensing, operating
Power Consumption
12V /0.80A (Intel Atom E3845 processor with 4GB DDR3L DRAM)
12V /0.60A (Intel Atom E3815 processor with 2GB DDR3L DRAM)
12V /0.70A (Intel Celeron N2930 processor with 4GB DDR3L DRAM)
EMI/EMS
Meet CE/FCC class A

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(units :mm)
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions