Chipsee PPC-A72-101 User manual

Industrial PC
PPC-A72-101
PN: CS12800R101P
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Contents
3PPC-A72-101
71. Product Overview
82. Ordering Options
82.1. Operating System
92.2. Optional Features
103. Hardware Features
124. Power Input
135. Touch Screen
146. Connectivity
146.1. RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector
176.2. USB Connectors
186.3. LAN Connectors
196.4. WiFi & BT Module
206.5. 4G/LTE Module
227. TF Card Slot
238. Audio Connectors
249. Power Button
2510. Mounting Procedure
2510.1. PPC-A72-101
2611. Mechanical Specications
2611.1. PPC-A72-101
2712. 3D Model
2813. Disclaimer
2814. 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 Cortex -A72/53 series PPC-A72-101 (PN: CS12800R101P) is a high-quality industrial
panel PC. It features a 10.1” ten-point capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1280 x
800 pixels and brightness of 400 cd/m .
Key Applications
Human Machine Interface HMI
Mobile Applications
Video Processing
Machine Learning
Video Gaming
Process Control
Process Monitoring
ATM…
It is available both as an embedded solution and as a device hosed in an aluminum casing
with bezels, thus facilitating dierent installation options:
Installation on an industrial cabinet
Integration with the existing equipment
The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC is based around the powerful CS-SOM-RK3399 System
on Module (SoM), powered by the Rockchip RK3399 low-power processor which integrates a
dual-core Cortex -A72 and a quad-core Cortex -A53 with a separate NEON coprocessor.
The RK3399 supports multi-format video decoders and has a high-performance dual-
channel external memory interface (DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4) 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 be also obtained from the Software Documentation section,
along with the detailed installation instructions.
Buildroot Linux Qt5.14*
Android 7.1
Debian 10
(Formerly Chipsee Linux) Based on buildroot that has been integrated with:
Chipsee Hardware Test Application
An initialization script for GPIO/Buzzer/Audio
Multiple libraries, such as the libQt5Sql to develop Qt application with SQL
Various packages, such as the ntfs-3g to use NTFS le system
Note
You can order PPC-A72-101 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 PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel 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 PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC oers a broad range of performance and connectivity
options for scalable integration, providing expandability to meet future needs. Some of the
key features are listed in the table below.
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CPU Rockchip RK3399, Dual-core Cortex-A72 (1.8GHz), Quad-core Cortex-A53
(1.4GHz)
RAM 4GB DDR3
eMMC 16GB
Storage TF Card, Supports up to 128GB SDHC
Display 10.1” LCD, 1280 x 800, High Brightness: 400 cd/m
Touch 10-point capacitive touch screen
USB 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C
LAN 1 x RJ45, GbE
Audio 3.5mm Audio In/Out Connector, 2W Internal Speaker
Buzzer Yes
RTC Yes
RS232 3 x RS232 (Optional 5 x RS232 at most, 1 debug port)1
RS485 2 x RS4851
GPIO 8 Channels
WiFi/BT Integrated WiFi/BT Module
4G/LTE Supported, Optional
Power Input From 12V to 36V
Current at 15V 700mA Max
Power Consumption 12W Typical
Working
Temperature From 0°C to +60°C
OS Android 7.1, Debian 10, Buildroot Linux Qt5.14
Dimensions PPC-A72-101 (PN: CS12800R101P): 275.5 x 193.5 x 46.0mm
Weight PPC-A72-101 (PN: CS12800R101P): 1600g
Mounting PPC-A72-101 (PN: CS12800R101P): Panel, VESA
Table 92 Key Features
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