AXIOMTEK Agent336-FL Series User manual

Agent336-FL Series
Robust Fanless Embedded System
Hardware User’s Manual

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All Rights Reserved
November 2019, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in
any static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static
electrical charge.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the Agent336-FL before making any installation.
Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden
surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the Agent336-FL is
properly grounded.
3. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
4. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth
only. Do not spray any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.
5. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -45℃or above 85℃. It may damage the equipment.
6. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a
must, only a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on
computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips
from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of
the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any
static electricity on your body.
When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding strap,
available from most electronic component stores.

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Classification
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air or with oxygen or nitros oxide.
3. Mode of operation: Continuous
4. Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment
General Cleaning Tips
You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the computer.
When you clean any single part or component for the computer, please read and
understand the details below fully.
When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth.
1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner
to absorb the dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the component or computer.
3. Never drop the components inside the computer or get circuit board damp or
wet.
4. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for
the sake of cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients.
5. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the computer.

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Cleaning Tools
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of
cleaning your computer and peripherals users can also use household items to clean
their computers and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to
use while cleaning your computer or computer peripherals.
Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be able to be
cleaned using a product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it
will be mentioned in the cleaning.
Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component. Although
paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, we still recommend you
to rub it with a piece of cloth.
Water or rubbing alcohol: You may moisten a piece of cloth a bit with some
water or rubbing alcohol and rub it on the computer. Unknown solvents may be
harmful to the plastics parts.
Vacuum cleaner: Absorb the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other
particles out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a
computer. Over time these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and
cause circuitry to corrode.
Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are
excellent tools for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and
other locations.
Foam swabs: Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam
swabs.
Note
We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you
start to clean any single components.
Please follow the steps below:
1. Close all application programs
2. Close operating software
3. Turn off power
4. Remove all device
5. Pull out power cable

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Scrap Computer Recycling
If the computer equipments need the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly
recommended that you should inform your Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible
for the suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer
working well, please contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will make
the proper arrangement.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBASIC are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VIA is a trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.
SST is a trademark of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
UMC is a trademark of United Microelectronics Corporation.Other brand names and
trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................iii
Classification ...............................................................................................iv
General Cleaning Tips.................................................................................iv
Cleaning Tools..............................................................................................v
Scrap Computer Recycling.........................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................1
1.1 General Description...................................................................1
1.2 System Specifications...............................................................2
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 System Memory.................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Console Port......................................................................................................2
1.2.4LAN....................................................................................................................2
1.2.5Storage ..............................................................................................................3
1.2.6WatchDog Timer (WDT)....................................................................................3
1.2.7COM...................................................................................................................4
1.2.8Power.................................................................................................................4
1.2.9Digital I/O Connector and Pin Definition ............................................................5
1.2.10System LED.......................................................................................................8
1.2.11USB ...................................................................................................................8
1.2.12 Wireless (3G/GPRS or Wifi)..............................................................................9
1.2.13Operation Temperature...................................................................................11
1.2.14Storage Temperature ......................................................................................11
1.2.15 Humidity...........................................................................................................11
1.2.16 Weight .............................................................................................................11
1.2.17 Dimensions......................................................................................................11
1.2.18 System I/O Outlet ............................................................................................11
1.3 Dimensions...............................................................................12
1.4 I/O Outlets.................................................................................14
1.5 Packing List..............................................................................15

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the Agent336-FL. The
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Packing List
1.1 General Description
Agent336-FL cost-effective din-rail fanless embedded system utilizes the low power RISC-
based module (iMX-8m Qual) processor and is designed to withstand temperatures ranging
from -40℃to +70℃for using in extreme operating environment and industrial automation
applications.
Agent336-FL features 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 1 x LAN,1 x isolated DIO Port (2-in/2-
out),1 x HDMI, 1 x isolated CAN bus and 8GB eMMC onboard & 1 x MicroSD socket for
storage expansion (easy to access) in a compact, industrial-strength robust case. Its vertical
din-rail form factor makes it easy to install the system in a small cabinet. Due to the RISC-
based architecture, Agent336-FL will not generate a lot of heat while being operated. The
ready-to-run Agent336-FL is specially designed for industrial machine, automatic parking lot,
traffic cabinet and more.
Features
Fanless
Wide temperature operation of -40℃- +70℃
Low power RISC-based module (iMX-8), 1.3GHz Processor
1 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernets with magnetic isolation protection
2 COM Ports
1 isolated CAN bus 2.0 B Ports
1 DIO Port (2-In/2-Out) with Dry/Wet contacts and optical isolation protection 2KV
1 Console Port for user setting with debug
1 Watchdog Timer
2 USB 3.0
LED Indicators (Power, Wireless x2 )
Support PCIE Mini card (PCIE, USB)
Storage:
Support one eMMC 8GB onboard (for boot disk)
Support one MicroSD Card (easy-to-access, for store only)
9–36VDC power input with terminal block and ACC, ignition
Din-rail mounting

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Wall mounting (optional)
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
Low power RISC-based module (iMX-8m Qual), ARM Cortex-A53 RISC-based 1.3GHz
Processor
1.2.2 System Memory
1 x LPDDR4 3GB SDRAM onboard
1.2.3 Console Port
For user setting with debug
1.2.4 LAN
LAN 1
10/100/1000Mbps LAN w/ magnetic isolation protection 1.5KV
Pin
Description
10/100Base-T
1000Base-T
1
Transmit Data+ or Bidirectional
TX+
BI_DA+
2
Transmit Data- or Bidirectional
TX-
BI_DA-
3
Receive Dtata+ or Bidirectional
RX+
BI_DB+
4
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DC+
5
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DC-
6
Receive Dtata- or Bidirectional
RX-
BI_DB-
7
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DD+
8
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DD-
B
Speed LED
OFF/ Orange
Green
A
Activity Link LED(Orange)
OFF: No Link
Blinking: Data activity detected

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1.2.5 Storage
1 x eMMC 8GB onboard (for boot disk)
1 x MicroSD slot (easy-to- access, for store only)
1.2.6 WatchDog Timer (WDT)
1 WatchDog Timer
One step is 250~280ms,255 levels

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1.2.7 COM
DB9 Pin define
RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1 ~ 2)
COM 1~2 with TX/RX/RTS/CTS signals
RS-232/422/485 Interface select by software
COM1/COM2
Pin
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DCD
TX-(12PIN)
Data-(12PIN)
2
RX
TX+(11PIN)
Data+(11PIN)
3
TX
RX+(13PIN)
--
4
DTR
RX-(14PIN)
--
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
DSR
--
--
7
RTS
--
--
8
CTS
--
--
9
RI
--
--
1.2.8 Power
DC input range 9~36V
DC Input has UVP/Reverse protection.
UVP (Under voltage protection)
Reserve protection
DC Terminal Block
Pin
DC Signal Name
1
Power+
2
Power-
3
ACC, ignition

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1.2.9 Digital I/O Connector and Pin Definition
2 DI/ 2DO with optical isolation protection 2KV
DI: Wet/Dry
DO: Wet
DIO Design Specification
DIO 2-IN/2-OUT of TB18 Female
The Agent 336-FL is supported an isolated 2-in/2-out Digital I/O (DIO)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
COM+
5
Ext Power
2
OUT0
6
IN 0
3
OUT1
7
IN 1
4
COM-
8
GND
Digital Input
Input Channels
2,source type
Input Voltage
0 to 24VDC
Digital Input Levels for Dry
Contacts
Logic level 0:Close to GND
Logic level 1:Open
Digital Input Levels for Wet
Contacts
Logic level 0:+10V to +24V (DI To COM-)
Logic level 1:+3V max.
Digital Output
Output Channels
2,sink type
Output Current
Max. 200 mA per channel
On-state Voltage
24VDC nominal, open collector to 30V

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DIO operation schematic diagram
Input Circut
Output Circut

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Digital Input Wiring
Dry Contact
Wet Contact
Note
If you are using wet contacts, you must connect COM to power.
Digital Output Wiring

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1.2.10 System LED
LED Name
Description
Color
Note
PWR1
Indicate the DC1 input status. When the DC input is
acceptable, the LED will ON.
Green
LINK1
LINK2
1 LED (for transmission signal strength, more than
50% is green, less than 50% is Red)
Green/
Red
1.2.11 USB

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1.2.12 Wireless (3G/GPRS or Wifi)
1 x Mini card socket 1 (supports USB&PCIE interface) with 1 x SIM Card Socket 1 by
inside
1 x Mini card socket 2 (supports USB&PCIE interface)
Support WiFi or 3G/GPRS2
Sim card compatible with mini card table
Mini card socket corresponds to the SIM card socket and LED table:
Mini Card Socket
SIM Card Socket
LED
Mini Card Socket 1
SIM Card Socket 1
Link 1
Mini Card Socket 2
SIM Card Socket 2
Link 2

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PCI-Express Mini Card Connector
The PCI Express Mini Card connectors are supported 1x PCI Express lane and 1x USB
2.0 lanes. A PCI Express Mini Card can be applied either PCI Express or USB 2.0. It’s
very helpful that we designed USB 2.0 and PCI Express lane in the same slot once it was
been an inteface migration. We provide a convient and low cost solution for you by this
friendly design.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
WAKE#
2
+3.3VSB
3
No use
4
GND
5
No use
6
+1.5V
7
CLKREQ#
8
No use
9
GND
10
No use
11
REFCLK-
12
No use
13
REFCLK+
14
No use
15
GND
16
No use
17
No use
18
GND
19
No use
20
+3.3VSB
21
GND
22
PERST#
23
PE_RXN4
24
+3.3VSB
25
PE_RXP4
26
GND
27
GND
28
+1.5V
29
GND
30
SMB_CLK
31
PE_TXN4
32
SMB_DATA
33
PE_TXP4
34
GND
35
GND
36
USB_D3-
37
GND
38
USB_D3+
39
+3.3VSB
40
GND
41
+3.3VSB
42
LED_WWAN#
43
GND
44
LED_WLAN#
45
No use
46
LED_WPAN#
47
No use
48
+1.5V
49
No use
50
GND
51
No use
52
+3.3VSB

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The SIM Card slot is an ISO 7816 standard 6-pin connector for PCI Express Mini
Card.
Pin
Signal
LOCK
OPEN
C1
C2
C3
C5
C6
C7
C1
SIM_PWR
C2
SIM_RESET
C3
SIM_CLK
C5
GND
C6
SIM_VPP
C7
SIM_DATA
1.2.13 Operation Temperature
-40℃~ +70℃(-40 ºF ~ +158ºF)
1.2.14 Storage Temperature
-45℃~ +85℃(-49 ºF ~ +185ºF)
1.2.15 Humidity
10% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
1.2.16 Weight
1kg
1.2.17 Dimensions
163.8mm(W)x118mm(D)x44mm(H)
1.2.18 System I/O Outlet
2 9-pin D-Sub male connectors, COM1~COM2
1 Console Port
1 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernets with magnetic isolation protection
1 HDMI (Support screw lock and 1080p)
1 CAN bus 2.0 B Ports
1 DIO Port (2-In/2-Out) with Dry/Wet contacts and optical isolation protection 2KV
1 DC Powers Input with terminal block
Note
All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the Agent336-FL