Chipsee EPC-CM3-101 User manual

Industrial PC
EPC/PPC-CM3-101
PN: CS12800RA101
Revision 1.1
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Contents
31. EPC/PPC-CM3-101
41.1. Product Overview
51.2. Ordering Options
51.2.1. Operating System
51.2.2. Optional Features
61.3. Specications
71.4. Power Input
81.5. Touch Screen
91.6. Connectivity
91.6.1. RS232/RS485/CAN
101.6.2. GPIO Port
111.6.3. USB Connectors
121.6.4. LAN Connectors
131.6.5. WiFi & BT Module
131.6.6. 3G/4G/LTE Module
141.7. TF Card Slot
151.8. Audio Connectors
151.9. Boot DIP Switch
161.10. Mounting Procedure
161.10.1. CS12800RA101E
161.10.2. CS12800RA101P
171.11. Mechanical Specications
171.11.1. CS12800RA101E
181.11.2. CS12800RA101P
191.12. Disclaimer
191.13. Technical Support
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EPC/PPC-CM3-101
Front View
Rear View
EPC/PPC-CM3-101
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Front View (Embedded Variant)
Rear View (Embedded Variant)
Product Overview
The Cortex -A53 Raspberry Pi series EPC/PPC-CM3-101 (PN: CS12800RA101) is a high-
quality industrial Pi PC. It features a 10.1” ve-point capacitive a touch screen with a
resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and brightness of 500 cd/m .
Key Applications
Human Machine Interface HMI
Process Control
Process Monitoring
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HMI
IIoT node
Environmental Monitoring
PLC
Automotive applications
ATM…
It is available both as an embedded solution and as a device hosed in a casing with bezels,
thus facilitating dierent installation options:
Installation on an industrial cabinet
Integration with the existing equipment
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC is based around the powerful Raspberry Pi
Compute Module 3, powered by the BCM2837 processor with a processor speed of 1.2GHz
and a 1GB RAM.
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 Specications section provides information about the default options bundled
with the product.
Operating System
This product comes with a pre-installed Debian OS. Chipsee software engineers have
created all the drivers, so every hardware feature is readily available for any standard
development tool.
If your project requires a dierent OS, please Contact us, and we’ll make a customized
version that suits your needs.
Optional Features
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC does not include the 3G/4G/LTE modules by default.
These modules are optional and can be selected at the Chipsee store during the ordering
process.
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Note
You can order EPC/PPC-CM3-101 from the ocial Chipsee Store or from your nearest distributor.
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Specifications
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC oers a board 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.
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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EPC/PPC-CM3-101
CPU Raspberry Pi CM3, CM3 Lite;
Raspberry Pi® CM3+, CM3+ Lite; 1.2GHZ
Storage 2 TF Cards slots2
RAM 1GB DDR
eMMC 8GB
Display 10.1” IPS LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution px, brightness 500 cd/m
Touch 5-point capacitive touch
USB 3 x USB 2.0 Host
LAN 1 x Channel 100M LAN
Audio 3.5mm Audio Out Connector, 2W Speaker Internal
Buzzer Yes
RTC Yes, High Accuracy RTC with Lithium Button Coin battery (lithium battery not
included)
RS232 4 x RS232 (1 debug port)
RS485 2 x RS485 (Optional 4 x RS485 at most)
CAN 1 x CAN1
GPIO 8 Channels, 4 Input, 4 Output
WiFi/BT Onboard WiFi/BT
HDMI 1 Channel
SATA II 1 Channel
3G/4G/LTE Supported, not mounted by default
Camera Yes, not mounted by default
Power Input From 6V to 36V
Current at 12V 700mA Max
Power Consumption 7W Typical
From -20°C to +70°C
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The CAN channel may be customized to to 2 CAN channels on request.
Chipsee designed one of the TF card slots for Lite version but it does not have an eMMC. We designed the
other one for storage expansion.
Power Input
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages:
From 6V to 36V DC. There are two types of power input connectors. One is a 3 Pin, 3.81mm
screw terminal connector, and the other is a 2.1mm DC input head. The polarity and the
pinout is clearly marked on the housing of the CS12800RA101P version, as well as on the
board itself of the CS12800RA101E version, as shown in the gures below.
Figure 891: Power Input (embedded/enclosed version)
EPC/PPC-CM3-101
Working
Temperature
OS Debian
Dimensions
CS12800RA101E: 245 x 155 x 11mm
CS12800RA101P: 280 x 185 x 27.5mm
Weight
CS12800RA101E: 600g
CS12800RA101P: 1500g
Table 210 Key Features
Attention
Chipsee does not install a lithium battery by default, as we cannot ship products with batteries. We recommend you
buy it locally and install it by yourself. The lithium battery part number is CR1220. Please Contact us if you need help.
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Note that the “+” sign represents the positive power input, and it is printed both at the
casing and as a silk-screen on the board of the embedded version. The “-” terminal is
shorted to the ground.
Touch Screen
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC uses a 5-point capacitive touch screen. The gure
below shows the capacitive touch screen connected to the motherboard via the FPC
connector.
Figure 892: Capacitive Touch Connector
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 211 Power Connector
Note
The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board.
The central pin is positive.
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Attention
A capacitive touch screen is susceptible to power noise and Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). It may cause LCD ripples
or even capacitive touch malfunction. If using a capacitive multi-touch test application, you might notice the touch
points oat erratically across the display. There are several solutions to this problem:
Use a high-quality Power Adapter Unit (PSU) with low EMR. You can also provide power from a battery.
Make sure that the EPC/PPC-CM3-101 Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System
Ground to provide sucient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.
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Connectivity
There are many connectivity options available on the EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC. It
has 3 x USB 2.0 Host (can be customized to Host or OTG), 1 x Channel 100M LAN (RJ45)
Ethernet connector supporting up to 1 Gbps, and 5 x UART terminals (RS232/RS485).
RS232/RS485/CAN
The serial communication interfaces (RS485, RS482, and CAN) are routed to a 16-pin
3.81mm terminal, as illustrated on the gure below.
Figure 893: Relation between serial pins on embedded vs. enclosed version of the EPC/PPC-CM3-101
Industrial PC
The table below oers more detailed description of every pin and its denition:
Bad GND problem can also be conrmed by touching pin 3 of the Power Input connector with one hand while
operating the capacitive touch screen with the other hand. In this case, the operator’s body acts as the Power
System Ground.
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RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Denition:
Pin Number Denition Description
Pin 1 CAN1_L USB CAN Channel 1L signal
Pin 2 CAN1_H USB CAN Channel 1H signal
Pin 3 RS485_4+ USB UART4, RS485 +(A) signal
Pin 4 RS485_4- USB UART4, RS485 -(B) signal
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GPIO Port
The EPC/PPC-CM3-101 industrial Pi PC has a 10 Pin 3.81mm GPIO Connector, as shown on
the gure below. The table below gives details about the denition of every Pin.
Figure 894: GPIO Connector
RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Denition:
Pin 5 RS485_3+ USB UART3, RS485 +(A) signal
Pin 6 RS485_3- USB UART3, RS485 -(B) signal
Pin 7 RS232_2_RXD USB UART2, RS232 RXD signal
Pin 8 RS232_2_TXD USB UART2, RS232 TXD signal
Pin 9 RS232_1_RXD USB UART1, RS232 RXD signal
Pin 10 RS232_1_TXD USB UART1, RS232 TXD signal
Pin 11 CPU_RS232_1_RXD CPU UART1, CPU RS232 RXD signal
Pin 12 CPU_RS232_1_TXD CPU UART1, CPU RS232 TXD signal
Pin 13 CPU_RS232_0_RXD CPU UART0, CPU RS232 RXD signal
Pin 14 CPU_RS232_0_TXD CPU UART0, CPU RS232 TXD signal
Pin 15 GND System Ground
Pin 16 +5V System +5V Power Output, No more than 1A Current output
Table 212 Connectivity Section
GPIO Connector Pin Denition:
Pin Number Denition Description
Pin 10 VCC Isolated Power +5V Input
Pin 9 GND Isolated Ground
Pin 8 OUT1 Isolated Output 1
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