Contec MC-310B-DC355 User manual

Industrial Multi Controller
MC-310B-DC355
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- Unit [MC-310B-DC355]…1 - First step guide…1
- Communication connector…1 - External toothed screw (used with the earth terminal)…1
- The bracket fittings…2 - M3 screw (Use it for fixing bracket fittings.)…4
- Power connector…1 - Contact (For power connector)…4
- SD card holder…1 - Rubber feet…4
- Serial number label…1 - Warranty Certificate …1
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Unit
[MC-310B-DC355] Communication
connector
Power
connector
Rubber feet M3 screw
Contact External
toothed screw
x4
First step guide SD card holder
x4
Serial number
label
Warranty Certificate
Warranty
Certificate
The bracket
fittings

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About the handling of the battery and the storage battery in E U signatory
This symbol is specified in EU Directive 2006/66/EC, Article 20 "Information for end-users" and Annex II.
When discarding batteries and accumulators, the symbol above signifies that they must be sorted from normal
waste and disposed of. When element symbols are displayed below the above symbol, this signifies that the
batteries or accumulators contain heavy metals in a concentration above the standards.
The concentration standards are listed below.
Hg : hydrargyrum (0.0005%), Cd : cadmium (0.002%), Pb : lead (0.004%)
If these materials are not disposed of appropriately, there may be a serious impact on human health and the
global environment.
Note : This symbol is only valid in countries within the EU.
CAUTION
This product requires a separate power supply (12-24VDC±5%).
Be sure to use a power supply that meets this product’s power supply specification.
Copyright
Copyright 2012 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS, Microsoft
and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks..........................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................iii
1. Introduction 1
About the Product ............................................................................................................................... 1
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Accessories (Option) ................................................................................................................. 2
How to Use Accessories............................................................................................................... 2
Customer Support................................................................................................................................ 3
Web Site ....................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Obtain Service ........................................................................................................................ 3
Liability............................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 4
Handling Precautions ................................................................................................................... 5
Environment................................................................................................................................. 7
Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Disposal........................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Each Component Function 9
Component Name................................................................................................................................ 9
Component Function......................................................................................................................... 10
(1) LAN port .............................................................................................................................. 10
(2) DVI-D................................................................................................................................... 10
(3) Reset SW .............................................................................................................................. 10
4) USB port ................................................................................................................................ 11
(5) Power connector (12-24VDC IN)......................................................................................... 11
(6) Ground terminal.................................................................................................................... 11
(7) Speaker connecting terminal ................................................................................................ 11
(8) SD slot .................................................................................................................................. 12
(9) USB port (miniB) ................................................................................................................. 12
(10) DIP SW............................................................................................................................... 13
(11) Communication connector.................................................................................................. 13
(12) External extended connector .............................................................................................. 15
LED ................................................................................................................................................... 19
LED Display............................................................................................................................... 19

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3. Setup 21
Before Using the Product for the First Time..................................................................................... 21
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................................................. 21
Method for Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 21
Method for Installation............................................................................................................... 21
Distances between this product and its vicinity ......................................................................... 22
Software Setup .................................................................................................................................. 22
4. Specification 23
Specification...................................................................................................................................... 23
Hardware or Factory Setting ...................................................................................................... 23
Functional Specification............................................................................................................. 24
Installation Environment Requirements ..................................................................................... 25
Physical dimensions ................................................................................................................... 25
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Battery Specification .................................................................................................................. 26
Removing the battery ................................................................................................................. 26
Disposing the battery.................................................................................................................. 26

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Product
This product is an industrial use, multi controller with diverse uses.
It contains a 600 MHz ARM processor(T.I. Cortex-A8) and 256 MB of DDR2 SDRAM, and is a
platform for the execution of open source applications.
In addition, this product makes use of SD cards, which have excellent cost performance, and it also
supports high-speed and high-capacity SDHC cards as the startup device.
It is equipped with a variety of extension I/O features such as those for display output, analog input,
digital I/O, audio output, LAN, USB2.0, etc.
This product is the best choice for applications which require a greater space-saving and power-saving
controller than the PC.
Features
Powerful execution platform supporting fanless operation
It is a powerful general-purpose execution platform for open source applications equipped with SoC
“AM3517” that incorporates a 600MHz ARM processor (T.I. Cortex-A8) and system memory of
256MB.
Equipped with Linux OS
With Linux OS (Kernel 2.6), it allows users to freely develop applications for diversified fields using
vast amounts of open source resources.
Equipped with a variety of extension I/O features
The product is equipped with an array of extension I/Os including display out, 4-channel analog input
(AI), digital I/O (DIO) of 4 inputs and outputs each, audio output, LAN, and USB2.0.
- Display output : 1280 x 720(720p), 1024 x 768(XGA), 800 x 600(SVGA), 640 x 480(VGA)
- Analog input : Equipped with single-ended input, input range±5V, Resolution 12 bit
- Digital input : Equipped with opto-coupler isolated input (for current sink output)
- Digital output : Equipped with opto-coupler isolated open collector output (current sink type)

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Accessories (Option)
Cable & Connector
Flat Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors : PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
: PCB37P-3 (3m)
: PCB37P-5 (5m)
Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D-Type Connectors : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCB37PS-3P (3m)
: PCB37PS-5P (5m)
Flat Cable with One 37-pin D-Type Connector : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)
: PCA37P-3 (3m)
: PCA37P-5 (5m)
Shielded Cable with One 37-pin D-Type Connector : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCA37PS-3P (3m)
: PCA37PS-5P (5m)
D-SUB37P Male Connector Set (5pieses) : CN5-D37M
Terminal Unit / Power Supply
Screw Terminal Unit (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1*2
Screw Terminal Unit (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1
General Purpose Terminal (M3 x 37P) : DTP-3C *1
Screw Terminal (M2.5 x 37P) : DTP-4C *1
AC Adapter (Input : 90 - 264VAC, Output : 12VDC 3.75A) : IPC-ACAP12-04L
*1 A PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately.
*2 “Screw upright terminal panel” is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.
How to Use Accessories
For more information on image output, Line out and software setup, visit the resource center
( http://www.contec.co.jp/mc ).

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
The latest driver for your controller is available on our home page. Download it for your use. Our
home page also includes documents useful for product operation such as operating precautions. Visit
our website before getting started using the product.
Web Site
https://www.contec.com/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
How to Use Accessories
For more information on this product, visit the resource center ( http://www.contec.co.jp/mc ).

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Handling Precautions
DANGER
- Do not use the product where it may be exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result
in an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.
- Do not put or insert metallic substances such as wire rods into USB ports or the SD slot on the
product. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or failure.
CAUTION
- Do not use or store the product in a location exposed to extremely high or low temperature or
susceptible to rapid temperature changes.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Do not use the product in extremely humid or dusty locations. It is extremely dangerous to use the
product with its interior penetrated by water or any other fluid or conductive dust. If the product
must be used in such an environment, install it on a dust-proof control panel, for example.
- Avoid using or storing the device in locations subject to shock or vibration.
- Do not use or store the product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or
electric waves. Doing so may cause malfunctions (freeze or reboot).
- Do not use or store the product in the presence of chemicals.
- Before inserting/removing an SD card or plugging/unplugging connectors or cables, be sure to
unplug the power cable.
- Do not modify this product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems or issues
resulting from the modification of this product.
- In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power
cable immediately and contact your retailer.
- To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
- To clean this product, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with either water or mild detergent.
To prevent peeling or discoloration of paint, do not use chemicals or volatile solvents, such as
benzene or paint thinner.
- Component Life :
Battery-------The internal calendar clock is backed by a Lithium primary battery.
The backup time at a temperature of 25°C with the power disconnected is 10 years or
more.
Contact your retailer about replacing a battery.
* Replacement of expendables is handled as a repair (there will be a charge).
- When connecting cables, first check the shapes of connectors (such as USB connectors), and then
insert them in the correct orientation. After they are connected, do not put too much load on the
connected part. Doing so may result in poor contact or damage to this product and the connected
part.