Arbor Technology Arpex-1610 User manual

Arpex-1610
Arpex Embedded Computing
(1U Advanced Box PC)
User’s Manual
Version 1.1
2009.07
4017161000110P

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Index
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice .....................................................................i
Declaration of Conformity.....................................................i
About User's Manual .............................................................ii
Warning ....................................................................................ii
Replacing the Lithium Battery ............................................ii
Technical Support ..................................................................ii
Warranty ..................................................................................iii
Packing List............................................................................iv
Ordering Information............................................................iv
Chapter 1 - General Information.....................................1
1.1 Introduction .....................................................................2
1.2 Specications..................................................................3
1.3 LCM Specications ........................................................4
1.4 Power.................................................................................4
1.5 I/O Ports ............................................................................5
1.6 Dimensions ......................................................................6
Chapter 2 - System Quick Start......................................7
2.1 Assembly & Mounting ...................................................8
2.1.1 HDD Installation ..............................................8
2.1.2 CF Card Installation ........................................9
2.1.3 Mounting ..........................................................9
2.2 Power Wiring ................................................................ 10
2.3 Board Layout .................................................................11
2.4 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Jumper Settings ................ 13
2.5 COM4 RS-232/422/485 Jumper Settings ................ 14
2.6 Connector Pin Assignments..................................... 15

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Index

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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 manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written
permission of the manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
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.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specications. Test
conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the
use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
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. 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.

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Technical Support
If you have any technical difculties, please consult the user’s manual rst
at:
ftp://ftp.arbor.com.tw/pub/manual
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still
can not nd out the answer.
http://www.arbor.com.tw
E-mail:[e-mail]
About User's Manual
This User's Manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with
hardware knowledge of personal computers. If you are not sure about any
description in this User’s Manual, please consult your vendor before further
handling.
Warning
The Box PC and their components contain very delicate Integrated Circuits
(IC). To protect Box PC and its components against damage from static
electricity, you should always follow the following precautions 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 Box PC, whenever components are separated from the system.
Replacing the 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 trashcan. It must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.

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Warranty
This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of two
years 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 merchantibility 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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Arpex-1610 1U Box PC with Intel ATOM N270 1.6GHz, LCM, Isolation
COM, FRAM, 1GB SDRAM
Arpex-1610-E4 1U Box PC with Intel ATOM N270 1.6GHz, w/o LCM,
Isolation COM, FRAM and SDRAM
Ordering Information
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor
immediately.
Packing List
1 x Arpex-1610 advanced Box PC
2 x EPE FOAM
1 x Accessory Bag (CD/ Manual/ Screws/ Spacer supports/ Fuse/
Cable)
1 x Gift Box
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General Information
1Chapter 1
General Information
Chapter 1 - General Informa-
tion

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General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Arpex-1610 is a state-of-the-art rugged box PC. This Box PC is a x86-
based platform with these key features:
All-In-One Platform
The CPU, DRAM and even software are integrated to provide a
plug-and-play machine.
LCM Display
Build-in LCM Module, Alphanumeric LCM.
Fanless and Modular CPU Board
By using a low power processor, the system does not have to rely
on fans, which are often unreliable and may cause dust to circulate
inside the equipment. The modular design facilitates maintenance or
possible upgrades on the CPU board.
Powerful Communication Capability
The Arpex-1610 provides RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Gigabit
Ethernet, USB, AI/DI/DO, and VGA/DVI dual display interfaces.
S.D.R. (System Data Recovery)
Memory back-up for data saving after power loss
System Fast Boot
Smart boot loader for system fast boot
Isolated I/O
3.75KV optical isolation for all serial ports
Windows OS Support:
ARBOR offers platform support for Windows CE 5.0, Windows CE
6.0, Windows XP, Windows XPe, Linux, DOS. The optional Windows
CE operating system specically for the Arpex-1610 is available for
Windows CE application program builders.
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General Information
System Kernel FMB-i270G
Processor Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
VGA Integrated Intel 945GSE
BIOS AMI BIOS onboard 8Mb ash ROM, support onboard
re-ash
North Bridge Intel 945GSE
South Bridge Intel ICH7M
System Memory
1 x 512KB FRAM soldered onboard
1 x 200pin DDR2-SDRAM SODIMM socket with 1GB
memory module installed, up to 2GB
Storage
Memory
1 x CompactFlash socket
1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay
Watchdog Timer Super I/O watchdog timer; 1 ~ 255 seconds timeout
period
I/O Ports
Serial Port 2 x isolated RS-232 (COM1/2)
2 x isolated RS-232/422/485 (COM3/4)
Keyboard/
Mouse
1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN port for standard PS/2 keyboard
and mouse via Y cable
Ethernet Port
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T (Realtek RTL8111B/
RTL8111C-GR x2 [Co-layout for exibility])
RJ-45 type connector
USB Port 2 x USB 2.0 compliant
DVI Port 1 x DVI-I connector supports DVI & analog RGB dual
output (through external Y cable)
Digital I/O 4-channel/4-channel
Analog Input 2-ch. analog input; voltage 0 ~ 5V
LED Display Power LED & HDD LED
Battery Alarm for RTC battery
Safety
FCC Class A certicated
CE Certicated
1.2 Specications

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General Information
1.3 LCM Specications
Module Size 73.5 (W)x35.5 (H)x11.5max (D)
View Area 52.0 (W)x14.0(H)
Dot Size 0.47 (W)mmx0.58 (H)mm
Dot Pitch 0.52 (W)mmx0.63 (H)mm
Display Format 16 characters (W)x2 lines (H)
Duty Ratio 1/16 Duty
Controller NT 7651
1.4 Power
Input Voltage 9 ~ 33 VDC
Maximum Current 3A
Power Consumption 20W
Environment
Operating Temp. 0oC ~ 50oC (14 ~ 122°F)
Storage Temp. -20oC ~ 80oC (-4 ~ 176°F)
Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40oC relative humidity (non-condensing)
Vibration 1Grms

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General Information
1.5 I/O Ports
The Arpex-1610 has 4 isolated serial ports (2 x RS232, 2 x RS-232/422/485),
2 USB (Host) ports, 2 RJ-45 LAN ports, 2-channel AI, 4-channel DI, 4-channel
DO, 1 KB/MS port with Y cable, and 1 DVI-I port with Y cable supporting DVI
and VGA dual output. Figure 1.1 shows the arrangement of these ports.
Figure 1.1: I/O Ports
COM3
RS-232/422/485
COM4
RS-232/422/485 USB
HDD
PWR
DVI / VGA
OFF/ON
GND
DC
IN
LAN2
LAN1 KB/MS
COM1
RS232
COM2
RS232
DI
DO
AI
IsolatedIsolated

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General Information
1.6 Dimensions
Figure 1.2: Dimensions and Cutout
Weight: 1.9kg (without HDD)
Dimension: 242.5 x 138.0 x 44.5 mm (WxHxD)
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230.5
12
119.9 16
138
44.5
COM3
RS-232/422/485
COM4
RS-232/422/485 USB
HDD
PWR
DVI / VGA
OFF/ON
GND
DC IN
LAN2
LAN1 KB/MS
COM1
RS232
COM2
RS232
DI
DO
AI
IsolatedIsolated

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System Quick Start
2Chapter 2
System Quick Start
Chapter 2 - System Quick
Start

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System Quick Start
2.1 Assembly & Mounting
Figure 2.1: HDD with BOTTOM Assembly
2.1.1 HDD Installation
HDD Assembly
SATA HDD
Thermal pad
HDD Holder bracket
Screw for fixing HDD
Screws for fixing the HDD Holder bracket
Screw for fixing HDD
Step 1: Unscrew the three screws which x the HDD Holder bracket to the
main unit. Keep the screws safely for later use.
Step 2: Note that the SATA cable and power cable are attached to the con-
nectors of the HDD Holder bracket. To take the bracket off the unit,
pull the SATA cable off the connector by pressing the latch securing
the SATA cable.
Step 3: Stick the accompanying thermal pad to the HDD properly.
Step 4: Insert the HDD into the connector of the bracket and then x the
HDD to the bracket by the accompanying four screws for the most
effective heat dissipation.
Step 5: Remember to connect the SATA cable back into the connector of the
HDD Holder bracket.
Step 6: Use the three screws removed before to x the HDD Holder bracket
to the main unit.

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System Quick Start
2.1.2 CF Card Installation
Figure 2.2: CF Card Assembly
Before installing the CF card, as the drawing illustrated below, users have to
remove the top and side covers.
CF card
Please use four screws to mount the unit on the wall, bracket or other
machine. See the gure shown below.
2.1.3 Mounting
Figure 2.3: Unit Mounting
Screw thread: M4

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System Quick Start
1. Connect the power connector to 9 ~ 33VDC power lines. The power lines
can either be from a power adapter or an in-house power source.
Figure 2.4: Power Connector Pin Assignment
2. Plug the power lines into the system power receptor.
Figure 2.5: Connecting Power Lines
Caution: If the power lines are not connected to the correct pins, the
system may be damaged when power is turned on.
COM3
RS-232/422/485
COM4
RS-232/422/485 USB
HDD
PWR
DVI / VGA
OFF/ON
GND
DC
IN
2.2 Power Wiring
DC_POWER_Assembly
G-+

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System Quick Start
2.3 Board Layout
The engine of Arpex-1610 is constructed by the combination of one
PCBA board. Such a combination makes system customization
feasible.
Figure 2.6: Arpex-1610 Main Board Top View
Figure 2.7: Arpex-1610 Main Board Bottom View
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C1
C3
C2
C4
C6
C5
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9
1
5
6
9
9
9
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SATA1
CN5
(USB1, USB2)
CN7
CN14
CN13
CN12 CN11 LAN2 LAN1 DIO1 AIO1
LED1
CN8
RES1
SW1
CN9
JBAT1 CN6
CN10
CN3
SW2 SW5 SW3 SW4
CN4

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System Quick Start
Label Function
CN3 CF Socket
CN4 DDR2 SODIM Socket
CN5 DVI-I connector (Ratio 4:3) (DVI & Analog RGB Signals)
CN6 LCM connector (SMBUS)
CN7 USB1/USB2 connector (USB2.0)
CN8 PS/2 KB/MS
CN9 8~36V DC-IN
CN11 COM1 (RS232)
CN12 COM2 (RS232)
CN13 COM3 (RS232/422/485)
CN14 COM4 (RS232/422/485)
LAN1 LAN connector (Giga bit Ethernet)
LAN2 LAN connector (Giga bit Ethernet)
LED1 HDD/POWER LED
AIO1 Analog Input I/O
DIO1 Digital Input & Output I/O
SATA1 2.5” SATA HDD connector
SW1 Power on/off Switch
SW2 RS232/422/485 setting (COM3)
SW3 RS232/422/485 setting (COM3/4)
SW4 RS232/422/485 setting (COM4)
SW5 RS232/422/485 setting (COM3/4)
JBAT1 Clear CMOS
RES1 Reset
Arpex-1610 Main Board Connector/Jumper List