Arbor Technology ARTS-1450 User manual

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ARTS-1450
Fanless Vehicle PC with Intel®Atom™ E3845
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
2015.03
P/N: 4012145000100P

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Revision History
Version Release Time Description
1.0 March, 2015 Initial release

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Contents
Preface........................................................................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................iii
Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................iii
CE......................................................................................................iii
FCC Class A.......................................................................................iii
RoHS .................................................................................................iv
SVHC / REACH .................................................................................iv
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................... v
Warning .................................................................................................... v
Replacing Lithium Battery.........................................................................vi
Technical Support .....................................................................................vi
Warranty ..................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................................ 1
1.1. Product Highlights ............................................................................. 2
1.2. About this Manual .............................................................................. 2
1.3. Specications .................................................................................... 3
1.5. Ordering Information.......................................................................... 5
1.5.1. Optional Accessories ............................................................... 5
1.5.2. Congure-to-Order Service...................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Getting Started........................................................... 7
2.1. Dimensions........................................................................................ 8
2.2. Take A Tour ........................................................................................ 9
2.3. Driver Installation Notes .................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 - System Conguration ............................................. 13
3.1. Board Layout ................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. Main Boards........................................................................... 14
3.2. Jumpers and Connectors ................................................................ 16
3.2.1. Jumpers ................................................................................. 16
3.2.2. Connectors............................................................................. 20
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance.................................. 39
4.1. Install Hardware............................................................................... 40
4.1.1. Open the Computer ............................................................... 40
4.1.2. Install/uninstall SIM Card ....................................................... 41
4.1.3. Install SATA SSD .................................................................. 43
4.1.4. Disassemble SSD bracket .................................................... 45
4.1.5. Install Memory Module on CPU Module ................................ 46
4.1.6. Insert a SD card..................................................................... 47
4.2. Mount the Computer........................................................................ 48
4.3. Wire DC-in Power Source................................................................ 49
4.31 Vehicle Application .................................................................. 49
4.3.2 Automation Application............................................................ 50

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Contents
Chapter 5 - BIOS.......................................................................... 51
5.1. Main................................................................................................. 54
5.2. Advanced......................................................................................... 55
5.2.1. Boot Conguration ................................................................. 56
5.2.2. PCI Express Conguration..................................................... 56
5.2.3. SATA Conguration................................................................ 56
5.2.4. SIO Fintek 81216................................................................... 57
5.2.5. H/W Monitor........................................................................... 57
5.3. Security............................................................................................ 58
5.4. Power .............................................................................................. 59
5.5. Boot ................................................................................................. 60
5.6. Exit................................................................................................... 61
Appendices .................................................................................. 63
Appendix A: HSPA-1450 Hardware Installation ...................................... 64
Appendix B: WIFI-AT2350 Hardware Installation ................................... 69
Appendix C: GPS Module Hardware Installation.................................... 74
Appendix D: CANBUS Module Hardware Installation ............................ 77

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Preface
Copyright Notice
All Rights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the
part of the manufacturer.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product
or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
The CE symbol on the computer indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of
the Union European (EU). A Certicate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical
Support.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from ARBOR. Please contact your local supplier for ordering
information.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
FCC Class A
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
Preface

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Preface
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. Operation 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.
RoHS
ARBOR Technology Corp. certies that all components in its products are in compliance
and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main purpose of
the directive is to prohibit the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical
and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006.
ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain
unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a
maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed 0.01% by
weight, per homogenous material. Homogenous material is dened as a substance or
mixture of substances with uniform composition (such as solders, resins, plating, etc.).
Lead-free solder is used for all terminations (Sn(96-96.5%), Ag(3.0-3.5%) and Cu(0.5%)).
SVHC / REACH
To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live,
Arbor hereby conrms all products comply with the restriction of SVHC (Substances of
Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --Registration, Evaluation, Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulated by the European Union.
All substances listed in SVHC < 0.1 % by weight (1000 ppm)

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Preface
Important Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully
1. Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment.
2. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall
may cause damage
3. Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should
be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over
the power cord.
8. Never pour any liquid into opening. This may cause re or electrical shock.
9. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened
only by qualied service personnel.
10. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
11. Keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
Product Heat
The computer generates heat during operation. Contact the computer's
chassis with your body could cause discomfort or even a skin burn.
Warning

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Preface
The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect
the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should
always follow the precautions below when handling it:
1. Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap when handling computer components.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the Box
PC, whenever components are separated from the system.
Replacing Lithium Battery
Incorrect replacement of the lithium battery may lead to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the trash can. It must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Technical Support
If you have any technical difculties, please consult the user’s manual rst at:
http://www.arbor.com.tw
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot nd
out the answer.
http://www.arbor.com.tw
E-mail:[e-mail]

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Preface
Warranty
This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during
this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set
forth in the following terms. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse,
modications, accident or disaster.
Vendor assumes no liability for any damages, lost prots, lost savings or any other
incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use, misuse of, or inability to use
this product. Vendor will not be liable for any claim made by any other related party.
Vendors disclaim all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, with respect
to the hardware, the accompanying product’s manual(s) and written materials, and any
accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives you specic legal rights.
Return authorization must be obtained from the vendor before returned merchandise will
be accepted. Authorization can be obtained by calling or faxing the vendor and requesting
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Returned goods should always be
accompanied by a clear problem description.

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1Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction

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Introduction
1.1. Product Highlights
• Fanless and rugged design
• Intel®Atom™ Processor E3845 quad-core 1.91GHz
• Dual SIM cards + daul WWAN modules
supported
• Wide operating temperature : -40°C~70°C
• Outside accessible SD and SIM slots
supported
• 3 x mini-PCIe sockets
• Optional uBlox GPS Module, support GPS,
Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS singals
• Compliant with MIL-STD-810G
• Optional CAN BUS2.0B and 4-channel CCTV
• 4 x COM, 1 x USB3.0, 2 x USB2.0, 4-in/4-out GPIO
1.2. About this Manual
This manual is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge
of personal computers. If you are not sure about the description herein, consult your
vendor before further handling.
We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference for any
necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing ARBOR products.

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Introduction
1.3. Specications
System
CPU Soldered onboard Intel®Atom™ E3845 quad-core 1.91GHz
BIOS Insyde BIOS
Graphic Integrated Intel®HD Gen. 7 Graphics
Memory 1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, supporting DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz,
up to 8GB SDRAM
Storage • 1 x mSATA.
• 1 x Serial ATA port with 300MB/s HDD transfer rate
LAN • 1 x Intel®i210IT GbE Ethernet controller
Watchdog Timer 1 ~ 255 levels reset
I/O Ports
Serial Port
•2 x RS-232/485 ports w/ DB-9 connectors, rear side
•2 x RS-232 ports w/ DB-9 connectors, rear side
Optional : 1 x CAN BUS2.0B w/ DB-9 connector
Optional : 1 x 4-ch CCTV w/ DB-9 connector
USB Port •1 x type A USB 3.0 port, front side
•2 x type A USB 2.0 ports, rear side
LAN Port •1 x RJ-45 port for GbE, rear side
Video Port 1 x DVI-D female connector, rear side
1 x VGA with DB15 female connector, rear side
Digital I/O 1 x 8-bit digital I/O, 4-in/4-out w/ DB-15 Male connector, 2KV isolated
protection, front side
Antenna 5 x SMA-female connectors’ holes for external antennas, front side
Audio 2 x 3.5mm phone jacks for Line-out & MIC-in (2W pre-amplied), rear
side
Expansion Bus
•1 x Mini-PCIe slot for optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module
•2 x Mini-PCIe slot interconnected with SIM card sockets for optional
HSUPA/LTE module
•2 x SIM sockets (outside accessible)
Storage
Type
•1 x 2.5" drive bay for SSD
•1 x mSATA
•1 x outside accessible SD socket with cover

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Introduction
Qualification
Certication CE, FCC Class A, E13 Mark
Environment
Operating Temp. -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~158°F ), ambient w/ air ow, w/SSD
Storage Temp. -40~80°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Relative Humidity 5 ~ 95% @ 70°C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Operating: MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 4 and EN61373
Category 1 Class B
Non-operating: MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 24 minimum
integrity test
Shock
Operating: MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure functional
shock=20g
Non-operating : MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure V, crash
hazard shick test=75g
Mechanical
Construction Aluminum alloy
Mounting Wall-mount
Weight 1.5 kg (3.30 lb)
Dimensions
(W x D x H) 200 x 54 x 180 mm (7.87” x 2.13” x 7.09”)
Power Requirement
Power Input DC 9~36V input, w/ 3-pin terminal block
Power Consumption Max. 30W
Power Management Power ignition, power on/off delay controlled by software

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Introduction
1.4. Inside the Package
Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing
or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain
the following items:
ARTS-1450
Fanless Vehicle PC
One Driver CD
One User’s Manual
1.5. Ordering Information
ARTS-1450 Vehicle Barebone System w/ Intel®Atom™ Quad-core E3845
SoC, w/o memory and storage
1.5.1. Optional Accessories
The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them as a
standard package, or some vendors may not carry all the items.
PAC-P065W 19V/3.4A 65W AC/DC adapter kit

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1.5.2. Congure-to-Order Service
Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components
from the list below to be fabricated to the computer.
80 GB SSD Intel®2.5” 80GB SATAIII SSD kit
MM-3IL-2G Industrial-grade DDR3L-1600 2GB SDRAM
MM-3IL-4G Industrial-grade DDR3L-1600 4GB SDRAM
MM-3IL-8G Industrial-grade DDR3L-1600 8GB SDRAM
WIFI-AT2350 Atheros AR9462 WiFi module w/ 20cm &
30cm internal wiring
HSPA-1450 HSUPA 3.75G module kit & internal wiring
GPS-1450 U-BLOX GPS Kit for ARTS-1450
ANT-D11 1 x WiFi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna
CAN-1450 CAN BUS 2.0B kit
CCTV-1450 4_ch CCTV Cameras input and output

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2Chapter 2
Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
The following illustration shows the dimensions of the computer, with the measurements
in width, depth, and height called out.
54.00
200.00 225.50 212.00
100.00
Unit:mm
18.00
Ø10.00
5.50
180.00
40.00
COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4
DVI-D
ACC -
+
DC-in 9~36V
WiFi
GPS WiFi WWAN WWAN
1
2

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Getting Started
2.2. Take A Tour
The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front and rear
panel. The following illustrations show all the components called out .
Front View
⑥
⑤
②① ⑦
③ ④
➊➋ ➌
➍ ➎ ➏
Status LED Lamps
Antenna holes
stopped up by
plugs
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• I/O
No. Description No. Description
①Power button ⑤Antenna holes stopped up by
plugs
②Reset button
(accessible with a pin) ⑥SD card slot
③USB 3.0 port ⑦SIM1/2 card slots
④DIO port ⑧LED Indicators
• Status LED Lamps:
No. LED
Color Description
➊Red This LED ashes red when SSD is being accessed.
➋Blue This LED lights/ashes blue when 3G is on/communicating.
➌Blue This LED lights/ashes blue when 3G is on/communicating.
➍Green This LED lights green when Power is on.
➎Green This LED lights/ashes green when GPS is on/communicating.
➏Green This LED lights/ashes green when WiFi is on/communicating.

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Getting Started
Rear View
Power
jack
DVI-D
port
RS232/485
serial ports
RS232
serial ports
USB
ports
LAN port VGA Fuse
Audio
port