Chipsee CS-A55-BOX User manual

Industrial PC
CS-A55-BOX
PN: CS-RK3568-BOX
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Contents
3CS-A55-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. USB Connectors
185.3. LAN Connectors
195.4. WiFi & BT Module
205.5. 4G/LTE Module
226. TF Card & SIM Card Slot
237. Audio Connectors
248. HDMI Connector
259. PROG Button
2610. GPIO
2911. Mounting Procedure
3012. Mechanical Specications
3113. Disclaimer
3114. 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-A55-BOX (PN: CS-RK3568-BOX) is a Cortex -A55 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 4.35W (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-A55-BOX Industrial PC is based around the powerful RK3568 System on Chip (SoC),
powered by the Rockchip RK3568 low-power processor which integrates a quad-core
Cortex -A55 2.0GHz processor.
The RK3568 supports multi-format video decoders and has a high-performance 2GB
LPDDR4 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.
Debian 11
Android 11
Buildroot Linux Qt 5.15
Note
You can order the CS-A55-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-A55-BOX Industrial PC does not include 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-A55-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 Rockchip RK3568, Quad-core Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz)
RAM 2GB LPDDR4
eMMC 16GB
SSD N/A
Storage TF Card, Supports up to 128GB SDHC
Display N/A
HDMI 1 x HDMI-D (Micro-HDMI) Out
Touch N/A
USB 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C
LAN 2 x RJ45, GbE
POE Supported for 1 x optional POE RJ45
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)1
RS485 default 3 x RS485 at most1
CAN default 2 x CAN
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 290mA (max) at 15V
Power
Consumption 4.35W (max)
Working
Temperature From 0°C to +60°C
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