Chipsee PPC-A72-173-C User manual

Industrial PC
PPC-A72-173-C
PN: CS19108R173
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Contents
31. PPC-A72-173-C
41.1. Product Overview
51.2. Ordering Options
51.2.1. Operating System
61.2.2. Optional Features
61.3. Hardware Features
71.4. Power Input
81.5. Touch Screen
81.6. Connectivity
81.6.1. DB9 Connectors
91.6.2. USB Connectors
91.6.3. LAN Connectors
101.6.4. WiFi & BT Module
101.6.5. 4G/LTE Module
111.6.6. Expansion Connector
131.7. TF Card Slot
131.8. Audio Connectors
131.9. HDMI Connector
131.10. Power Button
141.11. Measurements and Mounting Procedure
151.12. Disclaimer
151.13. Technical Support
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PPC-A72-173-C
Front View
Rear View
PPC-A72-173-C
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Side View 1
Side View 2
Product Overview
The Cortex -A72/53 series PPC-A72-173-C (PN: CS19108R173) is a high-quality industrial
panel PC. It features a 17.3” ten-point capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x
1080 pixels and brightness of 250 cd/m .
Key Applications
Human Machine Interface HMI
Mobile Applications
Video Processing
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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-A72-173-C 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.
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.
Chipsee Linux*
Android 7.1
Debian 10
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Note
You can order The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC from the ocial Chipsee Store or from your nearest
distributor.
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*Chipsee Linux is 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
Optional Features
The PPC-A72-173-C 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.
Hardware Features
The PPC-A72-173-C 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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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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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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PPC-A72-173-C
CPU Rokchip RK3399, Dual-core Cortex-A72 (1.8GHz), Quad-core Cortex-A53
(1.4GHz)
RAM 4GB DDR3
eMMC 16GB
Storage TF Card, Supports up to 32GB SDHC
Display 17.3” LCD, 1920 x 1080, High Brightness: 250 cd/m
Touch 10-point capacitive touch screen
USB 4 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 Out Connector, 2W Internal Speaker
Buzzer Yes
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PPC-A72-173-C Optional Features
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1(1,2)This product has 7 x UART channels in total. The default conguration is 5 x RS232 and 2 x RS485. UART can
be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily, so if you need dierent RS232/RS485 conguration,
please get in touch with the Chipsee Technical Support at [email protected]
Power Input
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages:
From 15V to 36V DC. The power input connector is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal. The polarity
and the pinout is clearly marked on the housing of the product as shown on the gure
below.
Figure 452: Power Input
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RTC Yes
RS232 5 x RS2321
RS485 2 x RS485 (4 at most, 1 debug port)1
GPIO 8 Channels
WiFi/BT Integrated WiFi/BT Module
HDMI 1 x HDMI
4G/LTE Supported, Optional
Power Input From 15V to 36V
Current at 15V 1000mA Max
Power Consumption 15W Typical
Working
Temperature From 0°C to +70°C
OS Android 7.1
Dimensions 442 x 277 x 41mm
Weight 3600g
Mounting VESA & Panel methods
Table 99 Key Features
PPC-A72-173-C Power Input
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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 a PCB of the embedded version. The “-” terminal is shorted to
the ground.
Touch Screen
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC uses a 10-point capacitive touch screen.
Connectivity
There are many connectivity options available on the PPC-A72-173-C industrial PC. It has 4 x
USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x RJ45, GbE Ethernet connector, and 6 x
DB9 connectors.
DB9 Connectors
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC has 6 x DB9 connectors that are congured as RS232
by default as shown on the gure below. You can congure COM3/COM4/COM5/COM6 as
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 100 Power Connector
Note
The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board.
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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 PPC-A72-173-C Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System
Ground to provide sucient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.
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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RS485. If you need dierent RS232/RS485 conguration, contact the Chipsee Technical
Support at [email protected].
Figure 453: DB9 Connectors
USB Connectors
There are 4 x dual USB 2.0 HOST connectors onboard, as shown on the gure below.
Figure 454: USB 2.0 HOST Connectors
There is also 1 x USB 3.0 HOST connector and 1 x USB Type-C connector, as shown below.
Figure 455: USB 3.0 HOST Connector
Figure 456: USB Type-C Connector
LAN Connectors
LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as
shown the gure below. The integrated Ethernet interface supports up to 1 Gbps data
throughput.
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Figure 457: RJ45 LAN Connector
WiFi & BT Module
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC is equipped with the popular Realtek RTL8723 WiFi/
BT module that supports BT/BLE 4.0 (with backward compatibility), as well as 802.11bgn 2.4
GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN).
The product includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in
the gure below.
Figure 458: WiFi+BT Antenna
4G/LTE Module
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC is equipped with a mini-PCIe connector that can
connect to a 4G/LTE module. The customer will also need a SIM Card Holder and a 4G/LTE
Antenna Connector to ensure 4G/LTE works on the PPC-A72-173-C.
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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PPC-A72-173-C WiFi & BT Module
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Figure 459: SIM Card Holder
Expansion Connector
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC has 1 x Expansion Connector (closed by default), as
shown on the gure below. This connector has connected to isolated GPIO signals.
The table below gives details about the denition of every Pin.
Figure 460: Expansion Connector
Attention
The product does not come shipped with the 4G/LTE module by default.
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PPC-A72-173-C Expansion Connector
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Isolated GPIO reduced schematic
Expansion Connector Pinout
PIN Function PIN Function
1 VDD, Isolated Power Input (+5V – +24V) 2 GND_ISO
3 OUT1 4 OUT2
5 OUT3 6 OUT4
7 IN1 8 IN2
9 IN3 10 IN4
Table 101 Expansion Connector Pinout
Warning
Since the PCB traces of the port are connected to the processor directly, be careful not to cause electrostatic
discharge or over voltage on the pins, as it may damage the processor. Take all the necessary precautions while
working with electrostatic-sensitive equipment.
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PPC-A72-173-C Expansion Connector
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TF Card Slot
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot. It can address
up to 32GB of memory.
Figure 461: TF (micro SD) Card Slot
Audio Connectors
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC features some audio peripherals, as well. It has 1 x
3.5mm audio output jack.
Figure 462: Audio Out Connector
HDMI Connector
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC is equipped with 1 x HDMI connector. The HDMI
connector allows connecting an additional (external) monitor. HDMI output resolution can
be congured by the software.
Figure 463: HDMI Connector
Power Button
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC has a power button, as shown on the gure below.
You can use the button to power ON or OFF the industrial PC.
Note
The product does not come shipped with the TF Card by default.
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PPC-A72-173-C TF Card Slot
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Figure 464: Power button
Measurements and Mounting Procedure
The outer mechanical dimensions of PPC-A72-173-C are 442 x 277 x 41mm (W x L x H).
The PPC-A72-173-C Industrial Panel PC can be mounted with 8 x M4 screws or 4 x M4
screws using the VESA (100x100cm or 75x75cm) and Panel mounting methods, enabling
simplied installation onto any standard mounting xture.
Figure 465: Mounting Method
You can nd detailed information about mounting in the Mount IPC Guide.
Note
Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
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Disclaimer
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resulting from the use of the information herein. Please note that Chipsee products
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Technical Support
If you encounter any diculties or have questions related to this document, we encourage
you to refer to our other documentation for potential solutions. If you cannot nd the
solution you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. Please email Chipsee Technical Support at
[email protected], providing all relevant information. We value your queries and
suggestions and are committed to providing you with the assistance you require.
PPC-A72-173-C Disclaimer
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