Chipsee CS-A53-BOX User manual

Industrial PC
CS-A53-BOX
PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX
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Contents
3CS-A53-BOX
71. Product Overview
82. Ordering Options
82.1. Operating System
92.2. Optional Features
103. Hardware Features
124. Power Input
145. Connectivity
145.1. RS232/RS485/CAN
165.2. GPIO Port
185.3. USB Connectors
205.4. LAN Connectors
215.5. WiFi & BT Module
225.6. 4G/LTE Module
236. TF Card Slot
247. Audio Connectors
268. HDMI Connector
279. PROG Button
2810. Mounting Procedure
2911. Mechanical Specications
3012. Disclaimer
3013. Technical Support
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Front View
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Rear View
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Side View 1
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Side View 2
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Product Overview
The fanless embedded PC CS-A53-BOX (PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX) is a Cortex -A53 series high-
quality industrial PC. Thanks to the fanless design, it is stable and reliable in client terminal,
multimedia and other industry applications.
Key Applications
Industrial Automation
Process Control
Smart Grid Management
CNC Manufacturing
Environmental Monitoring
Predictive Maintenance
The oered CPU consumes very little power, around 5.25W (max). From the ground-up, the
CPU is built for low power consumption. As such, it is best suited for mobile and power-
constrained industrial or eld applications. A specially designed aluminum alloy housing
with ns for increased heat dissipation serves as a passive cooler, eliminating the need for
built-in fans. The fanless design reduces noise, as well as the maintenance costs and eorts,
leading to increased reliability at the same time.
The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC is based around the powerful i.MX8MP System on Chip (SoC),
powered by the NXP i.MX8MP low-power processor which integrates a quad-core Cortex -
A53 1.6GHz processor.
The i.MX8MP supports multi-format video decoders and has a high-performance LPDDR4
4GB RAM capable of sustaining demanding memory bandwidths. It also provides a
complete set of peripheral interfaces.
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Ordering Options
Chipsee products can be customized during the ordering process. The product will be
shipped with the pre-installed factory defaults if no extra requirements are specied. The
table in the Hardware Features section provides information about the default options
bundled with the product.
Operating System
This product comes with a pre-installed OS of your choice. Please see the list below for the
supported OSes, which can also be obtained from the Software Documentation section,
along with the detailed installation instructions.
Android 12
Yocto Linux Qt 6.3
Note
You can order the CS-A53-BOX from the ocial Chipsee Store or from your nearest distributor.
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Warning
The Software Documentation section provides a detailed instruction on how to install dierent OSes on your own.
However, bear in mind that Chipsee can’t take the responsibility of inadequate installation procedure. If you “brick”
your device, please contact Chipsee Technical Support at [email protected] for further assistance.
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Optional Features
The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC does not include the 4G/LTE module by default. The module
is optional and can be selected at the Chipsee store during the ordering process.
Warning
Installation, repair, and maintenance tasks should be performed by trained personnel only. Chipsee does not bear
any responsibility for damage caused by inadequate handling of the product.
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Hardware Features
The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC oers a broad range of performance and connectivity options
for scalable integration, providing expandability according to future needs. Some of the key
features are listed in the table below.
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CPU NXP i.MX8MP, Quad(4)-core Cortex-A53 (1.6GHz)
RAM LPDDR4 4GB
eMMC 32GB
SSD Not supported
Storage TF Card, Supports up to 128GB SDHC
HDMI 1 x HDMI-D(Micro HDMI) OUT
Display N/A
Touch N/A
USB 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C1
LAN 2 x RJ45, GbE, including 1 x optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) port
Audio 3.5mm Audio In/Out Connector, 2W Internal Speaker
Buzzer Yes
RTC
High accuracy RTC with farad capacitor, can work 1 week after power o (default).
High accuracy RTC with lithium coin battery, can work 3 years after power o
(optional).
RS232 default 2 x RS232 (Optional 6 x RS232 at most, include 1 debug port)2
RS485 default 3 x RS485 at most2
CAN default 2 x CAN (1 x CAN can be congured to RS232 optionally)
GPIO 8 Channels Isolated IO, 4 x Input and 4 x Output
WiFi/BT Integrated WiFi/BT Module
4G/LTE Supported, Optional
Power Input From 6V to 36V
Current 350mA (max) at 15V
Power
Consumption 5.25W (max)
Working
Temperature From 0°C to +60°C
OS Android 12, Yocto Linux Qt 6.3
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USB3.0 port and USB-C port share one node and cannot be used together. In Linux USB3.0 HOST is enabled by
default; in Android USB-C OTG is enabled by default. You can change this cong by software in the operating
systems, e.g.: disable USB3.0 HOST then enable USB-C OTG in Linux, or vice versa in Android.
This product has 3 x CPU UART, 2 x USB UART by default, 6 x UART channels at most. The default
conguration is 2 x RS232 and 3 x RS485, including 1 RS232 debug port. There is 1 x CAN that can be
congured to RS232 (USB UART). UART can be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily, if you need a
dierent RS232/RS485/CAN conguration, please get in touch with the Chipsee Technical Support at
[email protected] when placing an order.
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Dimensions CS-A53-BOX (PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX): 209 x 125 x 37.3mm
Weight CS-A53-BOX (PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX): N/A
Mounting CS-A53-BOX (PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX): Rear, VESA
Table 84 Key Features
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Power Input
The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages: From 6V to
36V DC. The power input connector is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal. The polarity and the
pinout is shown in the gure below.
Power Input
Note that the “+” sign represents the positive power input, it is printed at the casing and as a
silk-screen on a PCB of the embedded version. The “-” terminal is shorted to the ground.
There is another power input port, it is a 2.1mm x 5.5mm x 9.5mm DC jack. For a proper DC
power connector, refer to the gure below.
Power Input Denition
Pin Number Denition Description
Pin 1 Positive Input DC Power Positive Terminal
Pin 2 Negative Input DC Power Negative Terminal
Pin 3 Ground Power System Ground
Table 85 Power Connector
Note
The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board.
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DC Jack
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Connectivity
There are many connectivity options available on the CS-A53-BOX industrial PC. It has 1 x
USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C (USB3.0 and USB-C share one node); 2 x
RJ45, GbE, including 1 x optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) port; up to 6 x UART terminals
(RS232/RS485), up to 2 x CAN.
RS232/RS485/CAN
The serial communication interfaces (RS485, RS232, and CAN) are routed to a 16-pin
3.81mm terminal, as illustrated on the gure below.
RS232, RS485 and CAN
This product has 3 x CPU UART, 2 x USB UART by default, 6 x UART channels at most. The
default conguration is 2 x RS232 and 3 x RS485, including 1 RS232 debug port. There is 1 x
CAN that can be congured to RS232 (USB UART).
The table below oers more detailed description of every pin and its denition:
RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Denition:
Pin Number Denition Description
Pin 16 CAN1_H CAN H signal
Pin 15 CAN1_L CAN L signal
Pin 14 CAN0_H CAN H signal, Can be congured to USB UART RS232
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RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Denition:
Pin 13 CAN0_L CAN L signal, Can be congured to USB UART RS232
Pin 12 RS485_5- USB UART2, RS485 –(B) signal
Pin 11 RS485_5+ USB UART2, RS485 +(A) signal
Pin 10 RS485_4- USB UART1, RS485 –(B) signal
Pin 9 RS485_4+ USB UART1, RS485 +(A) signal
Pin 8 RS485_3- CPU UART3, RS485 –(B) signal
Pin 7 RS485_3+ CPU UART3, RS485 +(A) signal
Pin 6 RS232_0_RXD CPU UART4, RS232 RXD signal
Pin 5 RS232_0_TXD CPU UART4, RS232 TXD signal
Pin 4 RS232_2_RXD CPU UART2, RS232 RXD signal, Debug Port
Pin 3 RS232_2_TXD CPU UART2, RS232 TXD signal Debug Port
Pin 2 GND System Ground
Pin 1 +5V System +5V Power Output, No more than 1A Current output
Table 86 Connectivity Section
Attention
RS485_3,RS485_4 and RS485_5 can control the input and output direction automatically. There’s no need to
control it from within the software.
The 120Ω match resistor for the RS485 is already mounted by default.
The 120Ω match resistor for the CAN bus is NOT mounted by default.
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GPIO Port
The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC has a 10 Pin 3.81mm GPIO Connector, as shown in the gure
below. The table below gives details about the denition of every Pin.
The VDD_ISO is an isolated power input pin, you should attach a 5~24V DC power input to
this pin.
It is also possible to use the onboard 5V power supply. The 5V on board power supply can
be re-routed to the Isolated Power Input pin by populating R236 and R239 PCB footprints
with 0Ω resistors in the factory. In this case you don’t need to provide a DC power supply
unit to use the GPIO, and the VDD_ISO input will become a 5V OUTPUT powered by the on
board 5V.
GPIO
GPIO Pin Denition:
Pin Number Denition
Pin 1 Isolated Power Input3
Pin 2 Isolated Ground Input
Pin 3 OUT1
Pin 4 OUT2
Pin 5 OUT3
Pin 6 OUT4
Pin 7 IN1
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3If the isolation is not a requirement, it is possible to use a non-isolated PSU instead.
Isolated GPIO reduced schematic
Pin 8 IN2
Pin 9 IN3
Pin 10 IN4
Table 87 GPIO Connector Pin-out
Attention
The GPIO has been Opt-Isolated and it uses the 24V Logic by default.
The 4 output channels can drive at most 500mA current on each channel.
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USB Connectors
There are 2 x USB HOST and 1 x USB DEVICE (for ashing OS) ports onboard: 1 x USB 2.0
HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C , as shown in the gures below.
USB3.0 port and USB-C port share one node and cannot be used together. In Linux USB3.0
HOST is enabled by default; in Android USB-C OTG is enabled by default. You can change
this cong by software in the operating systems, e.g.: disable USB3.0 HOST then enable
USB-C OTG in Linux, or vice versa in Android.
USB 2.0 HOST Port (embedded / enclosed PC version)
USB 3.0 HOST Port (embedded / enclosed PC version)
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USB Type-C Port (embedded / enclosed PC version)
Warning
Be careful not to touch surrounding electronic components accidentally while plugging USB devices into the
embedded IPC version.
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LAN Connectors
LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as
shown in the gure below. The integrated 2 x RJ45, GbE, including 1 x optional Power over
Ethernet (PoE) port interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput.
The LAN0 port supports optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature.
RJ45 LAN Connector
Note
Use CAT5 or better cables to achieve full data throughput over maximum distance dened by the 1000BASE-T
standard (100m).
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