AXIOMTEK rBOX101-FL Series User manual

rBOX101-FL Series
Robust Din-rail Fanless Embedded
System User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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accurate information. AXIOMTEK Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility
for any infringements of patents or any third party’s rights, and any
liability arising from such use.
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responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any
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©Copyright 2010 AXIOMTEK Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
August 2011, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety
precautions.
1. The rBOX101-FL does not come equipped with an operating
system. An operating system must be loaded first before
installing any software into the computer.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the rBOX101-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 rBOX101-
FL is properly grounded.
4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
5. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the
system using a cloth only. Do not spray any liquid cleaner
directly onto the screen.
6. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment
where the storage temperature is below -45℃or above 85℃.
It may damage the equipment.
7. 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. Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP30
3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
4. Mode of operation: Continuous
5. 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.
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.
zCloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up
a component. Although paper towels or tissues can be used

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on most hardware as well, we still recommend you to rub it
with a piece of cloth.
zWater 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.
zVacuum 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.
zCotton 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.
zFoam 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 switch
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
Disclaimers........................................................................ii
Safety Precautions ..........................................................iii
Classification ...................................................................iv
General Cleaning Tips.....................................................iv
Scrap Computer Recycling.............................................vi
CHAPTER 1............................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................1
1.1 General Description..........................................1
1.2 System Specifications......................................3
1.3 Dimensions .....................................................20
1.4 I/O Outlets........................................................22
1.5 Packing List.....................................................26
CHAPTER 2..........................................................................27
HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................27
2.1 Installing the Memory Module .......................27
2.2 Installing the CompactFlashTM Card .............31
2.3.1 Installing Din-rail Mounting ..........................37
2.3.2 Setting up rBOX by Din-rail mounting...............42
2.4 Installing Wall Mounting (optional)..............45
CHAPTER 3..........................................................................49
PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS UTILITY...............................49
3.1 Entering Setup.....................................................49
3.2 Control Keys .........................................................50
3.3 Getting Help ............................................................51
3.4 The Main Menu......................................................52
3.5 Standard CMOS Setup Menu................................53
3.6 Advanced BIOS Features....................................55
3.7 Advanced Chipset Features ...............................64
3.8 Integrated Peripherals.........................................67
3.9 Power Management Setup....................................76

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3.10 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup.............................77
3.11 PC Health Status..................................................83
3.12 Load Optimized Defaults.....................................84
3.13 Set Supervisor/User Password ..........................85
3.14 Save & Exit Setup................................................87
3.15 Exit Without Saving.............................................88
CHAPTER 4..........................................................................89
4.1 INSTALLATION OF LAN DRIVER UPDATE...........89
4.2 NOTICE FOR INSTALLATION OF DRIVER..........101
MEMO.................................................................................102

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MEMO

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications
of the rBOX101-FL. The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Package List
1.1 General Description
The rBOX101-FL Din-rail fanless embedded systems are suitable for
communications control and for protocol converter applications in
critical environments. Built for rugged work environments, the
rBOX101-FL series features an extra low power consumption Intel®
ATOM™Z510PT (1.1 GHz) or Z520PT (1.33 GHz) processors
supporting industrial temperature range of -40℃to +70℃. Their front
accessible I/O cabling is very convenient for wiring and maintenance.
The rBOX101-FL series offers a VGA output, making it particularly
well-suited for communication control, SCADA and industrial
automation. Its compact size with Din-rail mounting allows for easy
installation into control cabinet. Pre-installed with Linux, Windows®
CE 6.0. Windows®7 embedded or Windows®XP embedded, the
rBOX101-FL series provides programmers with a friendly
environment for developing application software at a lower cost.
The rBOX101-FL is robust industrial-grade hardware design and
adopts the advanced cooling system, besides, supporting the
CompactFlash™, which makes it especially suitable for field control &
monitoring system solution for following markets:
● Utility Industries (Water; Energy; Chemical Plant;
Mining…)
● Public Transportation Industries (Traffic/ Highway

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Control; Train/Bus Control …)
● Homeland Security (Weather Monitoring/Alarm
System …)
¾Features
1. Fanless and no internal cabling design
2. Wide temperature operation of -40℃- +70℃
3. 1 isolated DIO (4 IN/OUT) for rBOX101-6COM
4. Supports 2 Ethernets with Magnetic Isolation Protection
5. 2 Watchdog Timers
6. LED Indicators (Power, Alarm, Ready/Active, COM
(TXD,RXD) )
7. Wireless (Optional by ODM order)
8. SNMP V1/V2c
9. Support one CompactFlash™
10. 2 power paths with terminal block and 12–48VDC
11. Din-rail mounting
12. Wall mounting (optional)
13. Meet safety agency requirements (UL508, UL60950) &
passed heavy industrial EMI/EMS testing (ex: EN61000-6-
4, EN61000-6-2 …)
¾Embedded O.S. Supported
The rBOX101-FL not only supports Windows®XP, but
also supports embedded OS, such as Windows®XP
embedded, Windows®7 embedded, Windows®CE 6.0
and Linux. For storage device, the rBOX101-FL
supports one type II CompactFlash™slot.

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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
Onboard Intel® ATOM™ Z510PT (1.1 GHz) or Z520PT
(1.33 GHz) processors with FSB 400/533MHz.
1.2.2 Chipset
Intel System Controller Hub US15WPT
1.2.3 BIOS
Phoenix AwardBIOS
1.2.4 System Memory
One 200-pin SO-DIMM support DDR2 400/533MHz
max. up to 2GB
1.2.5 Graphics Chip
Intel GMA500 graphics Core integrate in US15W PT
DB15 VGA port
1.2.6 Video Memory
Share Memory max. up to 256MB.

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1.2.7 LAN
LAN 1 :
．GBE Intel 82574, 10/100/1000Mbps LAN w/
Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.5KV
．LED definition: Active LED (Yellow flashing), 10
LAN LED (NO Light), 100 LAN LED (Green Light), 1000 LAN
LED (Orange Light)
LAN 2 :
．FE Davicom DM9102HI, 10/100Mbps LAN w/
Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.5KV
．LED definition: Active LED (Yellow flashing), 10
LAN LED (NO Light), 100 LAN LED (Green Light)
1.2.8 Storage
1 x CompactFlash TypeII
1.2.9 USB
2 x USB2.0
With power distribution control and over current
protection
1.2.10 COM
2 ports DB9 Pin Define RS-232/422/485
ESD Protection 15KV
Magnetic Isolation Protection 2KV
The interface select by software or BIOS.
It also supports Auto Flow Control in RS485 mode
COM1,COM2 speed up to 115.2kbps
COM3-COM4 Serial Port Speed up to 921.6kbps
(rBOX101-4COM)
COM3-COM6 Serial Port Speed up to 921.6kbps
(rBOX101-6COM)

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1.2.11 Power
2 power paths
2 power sources must be same voltage and DC input range
12-48V.
Main power source is for Input Power Path 1, Backup power
source is for Input Power Path 2.
Only one power source must be for Input Power Path 1.
DC Input has UVP/OVP/Reverse protection.
Reset Button without Power Switch
NOTE If 2 power sources aren’t same voltage and the
system will be possible damage.
NOTE When the system is shoutdown after, if users press the
Reset Button for 3 seconds and the system will be
restarted.

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1.2.12 Watch Dog Timer (WDT)
2 WDT
WDT 1 : one step is 1sec, 255 levels
WDT 2 : one step is 250ms, 255 levels
1.2.13 Digital I/O Connector and Pin Definition
4bit DI and 4bit DO
DI :
Input range : 0~24 VDC
Logic level 0 : +/- 3V max.
Logic level 1 : +/- 5V min. (DI to COM-)
3KV optical isolation
Support Dry Contact or Wet Contact
DO :
Max. 200 mA per channel, current sink type
24VDC nominal, open collector to 30V
3KV optical isolation

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DIO 4 in/out of TB10 Female
TB10 Pin No . Signal name Meaning
1 XCOM+ Plus Common for DIO
2 DI0
3 DI1
4 DI2
5 DI3
6 DO0
7 DO1
8 DO2
9 DO3
10 XCOM- Minus Common for DIO
Pin 1
Pin 10

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DIO Control
Jumper DI & DO
State Operation
1-2
(Default)
DRY DI to COM - Internal power 5V for DI,
DI to COM-, Photocoupler is active
low
1-2
(Default)
WET DI to COM - External power 0~24V,
DI to COM-, Photocoupler is active
low
2-3
WET
External
power 0~24V
to DI
Each DI port connector to
independent external power input
0~24V, Photocoupler is active low
COM+ to DO
Load connector Do port to COM+
Logic level 1 : LAOD is enable
Logic level 0 : LOAD is disable

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Reference 1.
Digital Input Connectivity

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Reference 2.
Digital Output Connectivity