Artila Matrix-505 User manual

Matrix-505
Linux ARM9 Industry Box Computer
User Guide
Version 1.0
Copyright © Artila Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Features.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Packing List......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Optional Accessory............................................................................................................. 1
2. Layout......................................................................................................................... 2
3. Pin Assignment and Definition.................................................................................. 3
3.1 USB Port............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Reset Button ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Power LED.......................................................................................................................... 3
3.4 Ready LED.......................................................................................................................... 3
3.5 Link / Act LED ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.6 Serial Port LED ................................................................................................................... 3
3.7 Serial Port ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.8 Serial Console Port: (JP1) .................................................................................................. 4
3.9 Power Connector ................................................................................................................ 5
3.10 Ethernet Port....................................................................................................................... 5
3.11 Factory Default Settings...................................................................................................... 5
3.12 Power on and System Boot up ........................................................................................... 6
3.13 Inittab and Run Levels ........................................................................................................ 6
3.14 Default Started Service....................................................................................................... 6
3.15 Network Settings................................................................................................................. 7
3.16 Insert Kernel Module........................................................................................................... 7
3.17 File System ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.18 Devices List......................................................................................................................... 8
3.19 Utility Software.................................................................................................................... 8
3.20 Mounting External Storage Memory ................................................................................... 9
3.21 Welcome Message ............................................................................................................. 9
3.22 Web Page Directory............................................................................................................ 9

3.23 Adjust the System Time.................................................................................................... 10
3.24 SSH Console..................................................................................................................... 10
3.25 Putty Console Software .................................................................................................... 10
3.26 ipkg Package Software Management............................................................................... 10
3.27 Install GNU Toolchain....................................................................................................... 11
3.28 Getting Started with the Hello Program ............................................................................ 12
3.29 Auto Start Program on Boot.............................................................................................. 12
4. Artila Utility Software................................................................................................13
4.1 update............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 setuart............................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 version............................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 setconsole......................................................................................................................... 14
5. Loader Menu..............................................................................................................15
6. Frequently Asked Question......................................................................................16
6.1 Forgot Password............................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Forgot the IP Address....................................................................................................... 16
6.3 System Fail to Boot........................................................................................................... 16
7. System Recovery ......................................................................................................17
7.1 Update Image.................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Make Filesystem............................................................................................................... 17
7.3 Recovery Env.................................................................................................................... 17
7.4 Show Info.......................................................................................................................... 17
7.5 Reboot............................................................................................................................... 17
7.6 Update Image Starts......................................................................................................... 18
7.7 Update Image Completes ................................................................................................. 18
7.8 Make Files System Starts ................................................................................................. 18
8. Appendix....................................................................................................................19
8.1 Utility Collection................................................................................................................. 19
8.2 ipkg Software Package Management............................................................................... 19

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1. Introduction
Matrix-505 is a Linux ready, ARM9-based embedded computer. Its lower power and robust design
concept makes it an ideal industrial computer platform for harsh environment. The Linux OS and file
system are pre-installed in the on-board Flash memory and the GNU tool chain coming with Matrix-505
is ready for your application development.
1.1 Features
Atmel AT91SAM9G45 ARM Processor 400MHz
32-KByte Data Cache and 32-KByte Instruction Cache
128MB DDR RAM, 256MB NAND Flash on board
Two independent 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
Two USB 2.0 high speed (480 Mbps) Host ports
One software configurable RS-232/422/485 port and three RS-232/485 ports
One USB client port
One microSD socket
9 to 48VDC power input
Pre-installed Linux 2.6.38 kernel and file system
GNU toolchain available in Artila web
Optional DIN RAIL mounting adaptor
1.2 Packing List
Matrix-505 is shipped with following items:
Matrix-505
Artila Matrix toolchain, installation guide, utility software, device driver and example programs
1.3 Optional Accessory
CB-RJ45F9-150 (91-R45F9-150): Serial Cable (RJ45 to DB9 Female, 150cm)
CB-PHDF9-050 (91-PHDF9-050): Console Cable (Wafer Box to DB9 Female, 50cm)
DK-35A (36-DK35A-000): DIN RAIL Mounting Kit
PWR-12V-1A (31-62100-000): 110~240VAC to 12VDC 1A Power Adaptor

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2. Layout
10/100Mbps Ethernet
USB2.0 Host x2
Reset
9-48VDC Power
10/100Mbps Ethernet
P1/P2/P3/P4 Serial Ports
System Ready LED
Ethernet 1 LED
Ethernet 2 LED
Serial Port LED
USB Client
Serial console
microSD socket
Open the upper case to access it

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3. Pin Assignment and Definition
3.1 USB Port
The USB port is an USB2.0 high speed host port. It can be used to expand the hardware function of
Matrix-505 and exchange file and data between PC and Matrix-505 using an USB flash disk.
Currently the hardware support by Matrix-505 USB is shown as follow:
1. USB Storage Device
2. USB to Wireless LAN Adaptor
3. USB to Serial Adaptor
4. USB to Modem (CDC compliant)
5. USB Camera
The USB client port is reserved for production purpose only. Contact Artila if you find your USB
device is not shown on the list.
3.2 Reset Button
Press the “Reset” button to activate the hardware reset. Please always use “reboot” command to
reset Matrix-505. You should only use this function if the software reboot does not function properly.
3.3 Power LED
The Power LED will show solid green if power is properly applied.
3.4 Ready LED
After Power ON, Matrix-505 starts booting. Once system is boot up, the Ready LED will show solid
green. The Ready LED will be turned off after Matrix-505 received “halt” command.
3.5 Link / Act LED
When Ethernet port is connected to the network, Link/Act will show solid green and if there is traffic in
the Ethernet, this LED will flash.
3.6 Serial Port LED
These four dual color LEDs indicate the data traffic at the serial ports. When RXD line is high then
Green light is ON and when TXD line is high, Yellow light is ON.

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3.7 Serial Port
The four serial ports can be configured as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 by software. They use RJ45
connector and the pin assignment are shown as following table.
Pin
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DSR
--
--
2
RTS
TXD+
Data+
3
GND
GND
GND
4
TXD
TXD-
Data-
5
RXD
RXD+
--
6
DCD
RXD-
--
7
CTS
--
--
8
DTR
--
--
Port 1: RS-232/422/485
RS-232: RXD, TXD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TXD+, TXD-, RXD+, RXD-, GND
RS-485: DATA+, DATA-, GND
Port 2/3/4:
RS-232: RXD, TXD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-485: DATA+, DATA-, GND
3.8 Serial Console Port: (JP1)
Serial console port is used for locally accessing Matrix-505 system using RS-232 port. The console
port is located inside the box and close to battery. It is a four-pin wafer box header. User can order
wafer console cable to access the serial console port.
Port 0: RS-232: RXD, TXD, GND
Therefore you need to open the upper metal case and prepare or purchase a serial console cable to
use the serial console port.
Another way to use serial console port is to assign any one of the four external serial ports (ttyS1 to
ttyS4) to be console port by command setconsole.
Serial Console
\Console
TxD
RxD
VCC3
GND
1
2
3
4

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3.9 Power Connector
Connect the 9 to 48VDC power line to Matrix-505. If the power is properly supply, the power LED will
show a solid green color.
3.10 Ethernet Port
The Ethernet Port use RJ45 connector.
Pin
Signal
1
ETx+
2
ETx-
3
ERx+
6
ERx-
3.11 Factory Default Settings
LAN 1 IP Address: 192.168.2.127
LAN 2 IP Address: 192.168.3.127
Login: root or guest (telnet guest only)
Password: root or guest (telnet guest only)
Serial Console Port:
Baud rate: 115200
Data format: 8 Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit (N,8,1)
Flow Control: None
Terminal type: VT100
+
-

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3.12 Power on and System Boot up
Once Matrix-505 is correctly power on, it will start boot Linux kernel and mount file system. You can
use Ethernet and telnet and login Matrix-505. Once kernel loaded, it will find /sbin/init and execute it.
The initialization configuration is at /etc/inittab. Once boot up, you can use telnet to login Matrix-505.
3.13 Inittab and Run Levels
Inittab contains information of system initialization. The system initialization script /etc/rcS.d runs first
then the run level 5 /etc/rc5.d. Matrix-505 uses run level for system setup and the default run level is
number 5. Please refer to introduction to linux (http://tille.garrels.be/training/tldp/) for information
about run level. Following is the run levels setting:
Run level 0: halt
Run level 1 is single user (login and service are disabled)
Run level 2~5 are multiple users
Run level 6 is reboot.
Please refer to loader menu section for selection of run level.
3.14 Default Started Service
1. amgrd (Artila broadcast search daemon)
2. ssh (secured shell) with sftp
3. syslog/klogd (system and kernel log)
4. telnet server (disable root with /etc/securetty)
5. ftp server (vsftp)
6. web server (apache2)
7. Ready LED (debug LED for internal use)