Asus PV100A Series User manual

PV100A Series
Embedded Computer
User Manual

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First Edition
September 2021
E17975

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Contents
About this manual.............................................................................................................5
Conventions used in this manual......................................................................................... 6
Typography.................................................................................................................................. 6
Package contents ..............................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Getting to know your Embedded computer
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................10
1.1.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.3 I/O ports and LEDs....................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Using your Embedded computer
2.1 Getting started.........................................................................................................18
2.1.1 Connect the adapter cable to your Embedded computer............................ 18
2.1.2 (optional) Connect the AC power adapter to your
Embedded computer ................................................................................................ 19
2.1.3 Connect a display panel to your Embedded computer................................. 21
2.1.4 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse............................................ 22
2.1.5 Install the cable tie and mount ............................................................................... 23
2.2 Installing your Embedded computer with the wall mount.....................24
2.3 Conguring the Boot mode ................................................................................25
2.4 Turning your Embedded computer o...........................................................26
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Embedded computer
3.1 Removing the bottom cover...............................................................................28
3.2 Replacing the bottom cover ...............................................................................29
3.3 Installing a LTE Mini PCIe card ............................................................................30
3.4 Installing the M.2 GPS module...........................................................................31
3.5 Installing the Wi-Fi module..................................................................................32
3.6 Installing a nano SIM card....................................................................................33
3.6.1 Installing a nano SIM card inside the chassis..................................................... 33
3.6.2 Installing a nano SIM card to the rear of the Embedded computer.......... 34
3.7 Installing an SD card...............................................................................................35

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Appendix
Safety information.............................................................................................................38
Setting up your system............................................................................................................ 38
Care during use........................................................................................................................... 39
Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................41
Service and Support.........................................................................................................51

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features
of your Embedded computer, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your Embedded computer
This chapter details the hardware components of your Embedded
computer.
Chapter 2: Using your Embedded computer
This chapter provides you with information on using your Embedded
computer.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Embedded computer
This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the
memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state
drive of your Embedded computer.
Chapter 4: Booting up your Embedded computer
This chapter tells how to boot up your Embedded computer.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your Embedded
computer.

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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent
damage to your Embedded computer's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents
Your Embedded computer package contains the following items:
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Adapter cable with switch Cable mount and tie
IO port dust covers Additional rubber shock absorbers

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Optional items
High Density cable
NOTE:
• Some bundled accessories may vary with dierent models.
• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product
specications may vary with models.
• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.

1
Getting to know your
Embedded computer

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1.1 Features
1.1.1 Front view
GPS LED
Top: Nano SIM card slot (hot swappable)
Bottom: Micro SD card slot
HDMI™ port
LAN ports
LTE Wireless
antenna jacks
GPS Wireless
antenna jack
WLAN Wireless
antenna jacks
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®OTG port
Power input jack
(3-pin terminal block)
Functional
Earth Ground
RS-232/422
COM port
RS-232/422/485
COM port
High Density
Cable port
Wi-Fi LED
LTE LED Reset button
Power LED
eMMC access LED
1.1.2 Rear view

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1.1.3 I/O ports and LEDs
GPS LED
This LED is used to indicate GPS activity.
LED color Status Description
Red User dened User dened
Green Blink Module is transmitting/receiving data
O Module is not transmitting/receiving data
LTE LED
This LED is used to indicate LTE activity.
LED color Status Description
Red User dened User dened
Green Blink Module is transmitting/receiving data
O Module is not transmitting/receiving data
Wi-Fi LED
This LED is used to indicate Wi-Fi activity.
LED color Status Description
Red User dened User dened
Green Blink Module is transmitting/receiving data
O Module is not transmitting/receiving data

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eMMC access LED
This indicator lights up when your Embedded computer is
accessing the internal storage drives.
LED color Status Description
Green Blink eMMC is reading/writing data
Power LED
This LED lights up depending on the current power status of
your Embedded computer.
LED color Status Description
Red On Embedded computer is connected to a power
source
Green On SOC Power on
Reset button
The reset button allows you to reset the Embedded computer.
Nano SIM card / Micro SD card combo slot
This combo slot allows you to insert a Nano SIM card to the
top slot or a Micro SD card to the bottom slot.
NOTE:
• This slot is covered with a metal cover. Ensure to
remove and replace the metal cover when installing
a Nano SIM card and/or Micro SD card. For more
information on removing and replacing the metal
cover, please refer to Installing a nano SIM card to
the rear of the Embedded computer or Installing
an SD card.
• The Nano SIM card slot is hot swappable.

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Ground
Power
Ignition
HDMI™ port
The integrated 19-pin HDMI™ (High Denition Multimedia
Interface) port with a receptacle connector can support
resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz on external display
devices.
LAN port
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable
for connection to a local network.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s, and provides a maximum of
5V/0.9A output.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®OTG port
This USB Type-C® OTG (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and provides a maximum of
5V/1.5A output. This port supports OTG mode that can be
taken to replace UART debug console.
Power input jack
This power input jack allows you to connect the bundled
adapter cable. Power supplied through this jack supplies
power to the Embedded computer.

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12345
6789
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS485
1NA TX- D-
2RXD TX+ D
3TXD RX+ NA
4NA RX- NA
5GND GND GND
6NA NA NA
7RTS NA NA
8CTS NA NA
9NA NA NA
High Density Cable port
The High Density cable port allows you to connect the High
Density cable which features an integrated high density
connector for various interfaces. This port supports 4 x
isolated DI, 4 x isolated DO, 2 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x Mic-in, 1 x
Line-out, 2 x CANbus (CAN2.0 A/B, CANOpen, J1939, OBDII).
NOTE: The High Density cable is optional and may not
be bundled.
Serial (COM) connector
The 9-pin RS232/422/485 serial (COM) connector allows you
to connect devices that have serial ports such as bar code
scanner, modem, or printers. Please refer to the table below
for the pin denitions of the dierent COM connectors.

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Functional Earth Ground
The Functional Earth Ground provides you with a grounding
point.
GPS Wireless antenna jack
The GPS wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a
wireless antenna for GPS signals.
NOTE: The GPS wireless antenna is optional and may not
come bundled.
LTE Wireless antenna jack
The LTE wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a
wireless antenna for LTE signals.
NOTE: The LTE wireless antenna is optional and may not
come bundled.
Serial (COM) connector
The 9-pin RS232/422 serial (COM) connector allows you
to connect devices that have serial ports such as bar code
scanner, modem, or printers. Please refer to the table below
for the pin denitions of the dierent COM connectors.
12345
6789
Pin RS-232 RS-422
1NA TX-
2RXD TX+
3TXD RX+
4NA RX-
5GND GND
6NA NA
7NA NA
8NA NA
9RI NA

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WLAN Wireless antenna jack
The WLAN wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a
wireless antenna for Wi-Fi signals.
NOTE: The WLAN wireless antenna is optional and may
not come bundled.

2
Using your Embedded
computer

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2.1 Getting started
2.1.1 Connect the adapter cable to your
Embedded computer
You can connect your own wires to the bundled adapter cable, please refer
to the steps below:
C. Connect the Adapter cable to your Embedded computer’s power input
jack, then secure it with the two screws on the adapter cable.
NOTE: The Embedded computer should power on once a power source
is connected to it.
B. Insert the wires into the adapter cable
and secure them using the screws
removed previously.
NOTE: The amount of wires inserted
may vary according to preference. This
illustration is for reference only.
A. Remove the three (3) screws securing
the wires from your adapter cable,
then remove the cable.

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2.1.2 (optional) Connect the AC power adapter to
your Embedded computer
If your Embedded computer package comes bundled with a power adapter,
you may follow the steps below to set up your Embedded computer using
the power adapter.
NOTE: This section depends on the availability of the power adapter.
The power adapter is optional and may not come bundled.
A. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.
B. Connect the adapter cable to your Embedded computer’s power input
jack, then secure it with the two screws on the adapter cable.
C. Connect the power adapter to the adapter cable.
D. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
E. Toggle the power switch on the adapter cable to On.

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NOTE:
Please refer to the following for more information on the adapter:
65W Power adapter
• Input voltage: 100-240 Vac
• Input frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Rating output current: 5.417A (65.0 W)
• Rating output voltage: 12.0V
IMPORTANT!
• We strongly recommend that you use only the AC power adapter
and cable that came with your Embedded computer.
• We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while
using your Embedded computer.
• The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your
Embedded computer.
• To disconnect your Embedded computer from its main power
supply, unplug your Embedded computer from the power socket.