AXIOMTEK tBOX110-APL-MR Series User manual

tBOX110-APL-MR series
Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The tBOX110-APL-MR 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 tBOX110-APL-MR 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
tBOX110-APL-MR 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 grounding wrist strap,
available from most electronic component stores.
If you need further assistance while purchasing the power source, please contact
the manufacturer for further information.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
WARNING
⚫Do not touch the hot surface of the system unit when it is turned on.
⚫Restricted access area: The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted
Access Area.

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Classification
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP20
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 wipe it with a piece of dry cloth.
1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner
to remove the dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the computer or any components.
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 require a designated
product for cleaning. Please read the instructions that come with a cleaning product
to avoid misusage.
⚫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 that
you 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: Vacuuming 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
the circuitry to corrode.
⚫Cotton swabs: Cotton swabs 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 component.
Please follow the steps below:
1. Close all application programs;
2. Close operating software;
3. Turn off power;
4. Remove all devices;
5. Pull out the power cable.

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Scrap Computer Recycling
Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable
solutions in case computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case
computers are out of order or no longer in use.
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 Celeron®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
Scrap Computer Recycling................................................................................... vi
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................1
1.1 General Description........................................................................... 1
1.2 System Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................2
1.2.2BIOS ..................................................................................................................2
1.2.3System Memory ...............................................................................................2
1.2.4Display ..............................................................................................................2
1.2.5Ethernet Ports..................................................................................................2
1.2.6Remote SW.......................................................................................................2
1.2.7Storage..............................................................................................................2
1.2.8 Wireless ............................................................................................................2
1.2.9USB ...................................................................................................................2
1.2.10 COM/CAN .........................................................................................................2
1.2.11 Power................................................................................................................3
1.2.12 M12 LAN Connector (LAN1-2)........................................................................4
1.2.13 Power & Reset Button.....................................................................................4
1.2.14 DIO ....................................................................................................................4
1.2.15WatchDog Timer (WDT) ..................................................................................5
1.2.16 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (SW1).....................................................5
1.2.17System LED......................................................................................................5
1.2.18Operation Temperature...................................................................................5
1.2.19Storage Temperature ......................................................................................5
1.2.20 Humidity ...........................................................................................................5
1.2.21 Weight...............................................................................................................6
1.2.22 Dimensions ......................................................................................................6
1.2.23 System I/O Outlets...........................................................................................6
1.2.24 Power Supply...................................................................................................6
1.2.25 Programmable LEDs.......................................................................................6
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................7
1.4 I/O Outlets...........................................................................................8
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................11
2.1 Installing the Memory Module......................................................... 11
2.3 Installing the Wireless Module........................................................ 13
2.4 Installing the Hard Disk ................................................................... 15
2.5 Installing the DIN-rail Mount and Wall Mount Kits.........................16
2.6 Installing the Cable Fixing Plate...............................................................18
SECTION 3 AMI UEFI BIOS UTILITY..........................................................19
3.1 Entering Setup ................................................................................. 19
3.2 The Main Menu................................................................................. 19
3.3 Advanced Features..........................................................................20
3.4 Chipset Feature................................................................................ 36
3.5 Security............................................................................................. 37
3.6 Boot Type ......................................................................................... 39
3.7 Save & Exit....................................................................................... 41

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APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................43
About Watchdog Timer ...................................................................................43
How to Use Watchdog Timer .......................................................................... 43
APPENDIX B WINDOWS POWER BUTTON SETTING..............................45
APPENDIX C PROGRAMMABLE LED SETTING.......................................49
Programmable LED Setting ............................................................................49

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX110-APL-
MR. Section 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specification
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Pack List
1.1 General Description
The tBOX110-APL-MR fanless embedded system is an ideal solution for communications
control and protocol converter applications in harsh environments. Designed for use in strict
environments, the tBOX110-APL-MR adopts an extra low power consumption Intel E3940
(1.6GHz/4-cores) processor, while also supporting an industrial operating temperature range
from -40°C to +70°C. The tBOX110-APL-MR offers a wide selection of I/O functions,
including 2 x USB, 2 x HDMI, 2 x LAN, 4 x COM port and 1 x DIO. Its compact size makes
it suitable for DIN-rail or wall mount, allowing for easy installation into control cabinets.
Supporting Windows®10, the tBOX110-APL-MR provides user-friendly interface for
programmers to develop application software at a lower cost.
The tBOX110-APL-MR is a robust gateway built with an industrial-grade design. It adopts an
advanced cooling system and supports mSATA and 2.5”SATA SSD (or HDD), which makes it
a perfect field control & monitoring system solution for the transportation markets:
⚫Features
◼Fanless design
◼Wide temperature operation range of -40°C - +70°C
◼Supports isolated 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernets with M12-8P Female A-
coded connectors
◼Isolated 4 x COM ports supporting RS-232/422/485 (4 wires) with shield grounding
◼2 x USB 3.0
◼2 x HDMI1.4
◼2 x PCIe Mini Card slots:
a) 1 x full size (USB/mSATA/ PCIe) with external SIM slot
b) 1 x full size (USB/ PCIe) with external SIM slot
◼Supports one 2.5” SATA drive and one mSATA (1 x half size Mini Card slot)
◼Wide range 24-110 VDC power input with M12-5P Male A-coded connector
◼1x Terminal Block (male, 2*6 pins) for isolation DIO (4DI/4DO).
◼DIN-rail or wall-mount mounting available
◼EN50155, CE and FCC certified
◼Supports TPM 2.0

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⚫Embedded O.S. Supported
◼The tBOX110-APL-MR supports Windows®10 and Linux Ubuntu 20.04
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
⚫Onboard Intel Atom® Apollo Lake-I x5-E3940 processor (1.6 GHz/4-cores).
1.2.2 BIOS
⚫AMI (American Megatrends Inc.) UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
BIOS.
1.2.3 System Memory
⚫One DDR3L 204-pin SO-DIMM (1.35V) slot.
⚫Supports 1866 MHz max up to 8GB.
1.2.4 Display
⚫Supports HDMI standards up to 1920x1200@60Hz.
1.2.5 Ethernet Ports
⚫LAN chip: Intel Ethernet Controller i210-IT.
⚫Two M12-8P Female A-coded connectors support 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
with 1.5KVdc magnetic isolated protection.
1.2.6 Remote SW
⚫1 x SW for remote control.
1.2.7 Storage
⚫1 x mSATA (full size mini card slot).
⚫1 x SATA.
1.2.8 Wireless
⚫2 x Mini Card slots. (two full size)
⚫2 x SIM card external sockets.
⚫4 x Antenna holes.
1.2.9 USB
⚫2 x USB3.0.
1.2.10 COM/CAN
⚫2-port terminal block supports 4 COM (colay 2 CANBUS + 2 COM)

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⚫COM mode supports RS-232/422/485 (which can be selected by BIOS)
⚫Supports High Speed Mode115.2 Kbps, up to 1.5 Mbps
⚫Pin define is listed as follows:
PIN
RS232
RS422
RS485
CAN
B6/A6
RX
TX+
D+
x
B5/A5
CTS
TX-
D-
x
B4/A4
TX
RX+
x
L
B3/A3
RTS
RX-
x
H
B2/A2
ISO
GND
ISO
GND
ISO
GND
ISO
GND
B1/A1
Chassis
GND
Chassis
GND
Chassis
GND
Chassis
GND
1.2.11 Power
⚫The DC-in power input connector is M12 A-code Male 5Pin.
⚫OVP (over voltage protection) and RPP (reverse polarity protection).
Pin
Signal
1
VCC
2
VCC
3
System GND
4
System GND
5
IGN
Note: Default IGN Trigger: Disabled. For more details, please refer to Smart Ignition
Management
1
2
3
5
4

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1.2.12 M12 LAN Connector (LAN1-2)
⚫The M12 A-code Female 8Pin LAN Connector supports 10/100/1000Mbps
Pin
10/100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
M12 A-coded 8-Pin/
Female
1
--
MDI 2+
2
--
MDI 3+
3
--
MDI 3-
4
TX -
MDI 0-
5
RX +
MDI 1+
6
TX +
MDI 0+
7
--
MDI 2-
8
RX -
MDI 1-
ACT
Orange blinks when the corresponding
LAN is active.
1.2.13 Power & Reset Button
⚫AT auto power on.
⚫Power button setting for software must be set up first.
⚫One reset button.
Note: Power button setting instructions for Windows software is offered in APPENDIX
B for reference.
1.2.14 DIO
⚫One TB 2x6 connector supported an isolation 4 DI / 4 DO
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
COM+
7
Ext Power
2
OUT0
8
IN 0
3
OUT1
9
IN 1
4
OUT2
10
IN 2
5
OUT3
11
IN 3
6
COM-
12
GND
Digital I/O Specification:
A. Digital Input:
Input channels: 4, sink/source type
Input voltage: 0 to 30VDC at 25Hz

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<Input level for dry contacts>
Logic level 0: close to ground
Logic level 1: open
<Input level for wet contacts>
Logic level 1: +/- 3VDC max.
Logic level 0: +/- 10VDC min. to +/-30VDC max. (source to digital input)
B. Digital output:
Output channels: 4 sink type
Output current: 200mA max. per channel
On-state voltage: 12~ 24VDC nominal
Max. voltage on COM+: 30VDC
1.2.15 WatchDog Timer (WDT)
⚫1~255 seconds or minutes; up to 255 levels.
1.2.16 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (SW1)
⚫Press the tact switch (SW 1) to restore optimal BIOS defaults.
1.2.17 System LED
⚫The table below summarizes the functional descriptions of the LED indicators and their
corresponding colors.
LED Name
Description
Color
HDD
Indicates storage status. The LED flashes when storage is
being accessed.
Orange
PWR
Indicates power status. When the DC input is connected, the
LED will light on.
Green
1.2.18 Operation Temperature
⚫-400C ~ +700C
1.2.19 Storage Temperature
⚫-400C ~ +850C
1.2.20 Humidity
⚫0% ~ 95%

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1.2.21 Weight
⚫0.967 kg
1.2.22 Dimensions
⚫164.1 mm (6.46") (W) x 128.0 mm (5.04”) (D) x 44.1mm (1.73”) (H)
1.2.23 System I/O Outlets
⚫2 x terminal block 2x6 pin male connector: 4 x COM
⚫2 x HDMI connectors
⚫2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T M12 connectorwith 1.5KVdc magnetic isolated protection.
⚫2 x USB 3.0ports
⚫1 x DC power input with M12 connector.
⚫1 x Terminal Block (male, 2*6 pins) for isolation DIO (4DI/4DO).
⚫4 x Antenna holes.
1.2.24 Power Supply
⚫24-110VDC-in power supply
⚫Power Consumption: 0.98A - 0.33A
1.2.25 Programmable LEDs
⚫The table below summarizes the functional descriptions of the LED indicators and their
corresponding colors, setting refer to APPENDIX C
LED Name
Description
Color
PL1
The LED will be in accordance with the program.
Green
PL2
The LED will be in accordance with the program
Green

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you the dimensions and outlines of the tBOX110-APL-
MR.

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view and top view of the
tBOX110-APL-MR.

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1.5 Packing List
The tBOX110-APL-MR comes with the following bundle package:
⚫Wall Mount kit x 1
⚫Thermal pad for memory x 1
⚫Wall Mount kit Screw x 4
⚫HDMI bracket x 1
⚫Audio bracket x 1
⚫DIO Terminal Block Connector x 1
⚫Rubber for HDD x 1
⚫Cable Holder kit x 1

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SECTION 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The tBOX110-APL-MR is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such
as memory modules and mSATA drives. Section 2 will show you how to install the
hardware.
2.1 Installing the Memory Module
Step 1 Turn off the system.
Step 2 Loosen all the screws from the cover and flip the cover to the right.
Note: 75211630600E 6pcs
Dish head cross mechanical tooth flat tail nickel-plated M3*6L screw (120 degrees) RC
Step 3 Put the thermal pad on the memory module.
Step 4 Insert the memory into the slot and push the memory down to lock it in
place; make sure the memory is locked by the socket.

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2.2 Installing the mSATA
Step 1 Insert the mSATA into the slot.
Step 2 Fasten the screws tightly.
Note: 75A11610600E 2pcs
Large flat head cross mechanical tooth flat tail nickel-plated M2*6L screw