ICP DAS USA Compact Embedded Controller LinPAC-8x41 Instructions for use

LinPAC-8x41
Compact Embedded Controller
Hardware User’s Manual
REV 1.0.0.0
2008/8/25
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Warranty
All products manufactured by ICP DAS are warranted against defective
materials for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the original
purchaser.
Warning
ICP DAS assumes no liability for damages consequent to the use of this
product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time without
notice. The information furnished by ICP DAS is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by ICP DAS for its use, nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use.
Copyright
Copyright 2003 by ICP DAS. All rights are reserved.
Trademark
The names used for identification only maybe registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................4
1.1 PACKAGE LIST....................................................................................................................4
1.2 LINPAC-8X41 SERIES .........................................................................................................5
1.3 CONTENTS OF CD AND MICRO SD MEMORY CARD...................................................................6
2. HARDWARE INFORMATION............................................................7
2.1 FRONT VIEW OF THE LINPAC-8X41.......................................................................................7
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................8
3. APPLICATIONS...............................................................................10
4. QUICK START .................................................................................11
5. MECHANICAL INFORMATION .......................................................12
5.1 DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................12
5.2 DIMENSIONS RAIL MOUNTING...............................................................................................12
5.3 WALL MOUNTING ................................................................................................................13
6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT...................................................................13
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1. Introduction
1.1 Package List
Package List：
In addition to this manual, the package includes the following items:
zOne set of LinPAC-8x41 hardware
zOne Micro SD Memory card for storing system files
zOne hardware user’s manual (this manual)
zOne software utility CD with Software User’s Manual included
Note：
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the local distributors for
more information. Save the shipping materials and cartons in case you want to
ship in the future.
Ordering Information
Call your distributor for details.
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1.2 LinPAC-8x41 Series
The LinPAC-8000 is the flagship compact embedded controller manufactured
by ICPDAS. Its leading technology gives you all of the best features of both
traditional PLCs and Linux capable PCs. The LinPAC-8000 system is powered by
Linux and brings in the Linux programming style and skill into the world of PC-
based PLC. Application developers can develop their own programs directly into C
or Java language by using the LinPAC-8000 SDK, and then download them into
the LinPAC-8000 for application and use.
The LinPAC-8x41 model type is ruled as LP-8x41, as shown in the above
figure. The Second number shows the slot numbers coming with the main
controller unit. Currently, we provide three types of 0、1、4 and 8 slots. The last
number demonstrates the application platform. 1 stands as the Master controller
and it means that the user needs to design the application program by themselves.
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1.3 Contents of CD and Micro SD memory card
CD :
LinPAC-8000 SDK
LinPAC-8000 OS Image
Contents of Micro SD card
Source code of demo programs
Software User’s Manual
Micro SD memory card (default is 1 GB):
LinPAC-8x41 System files
Demo programs
References are given in the Software User’s Manual bundled CD
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2. Hardware Information
The LinPAC-8000 Embedded Controller is competitive with Industrial PCs in
performance, and is lower in price. The system provides VGA and USB
keyboard/mouse for local visualization and management. User control programs
and data can be saved in persistent storage via Micro SD memory card and USB
interfaces. Furthermore, it has communication capabilities via the built-in Ethernet
and RS 232/485 interfaces
2.1 Front View of the LinPAC-8x41
The following figure demonstrates the hardware system in the LinPAC-8x41. It
includes the main controller with HMI, serial communication and I/O expansion
interface.
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2.2 Specifications
System Software
OS Linux 2.6.19
Embedded service Web Server, FTP Server, Telnet Server, SSH Server
SDK provided Standard LinPAC SDK for Windows and Linux by GNU C language
Communication Interface
CPU PXA270 or compatible (32-bit and 520MHz)
SDRAM 128MB
Dual Battery Backup
SRAM 512K bytes (for 5 years data retain)
Flash 48MB
Expansion Flash Memory Micro SD socket with 1GB flash card
RTC (real time clock) Provide seconds, minutes, hours, date of the month; month, year, valid up from 1980
to 2079
64-bit Hardware Serial
Number
Yes
Dual Watchdog Timer Yes
Programmable LED
indicator 1
Rotary Switch Yes (0~9)
DIP Switch Yes (8 bits); (for LP-8441 and LP-8841 only)
Connectivity
VGA 1 (800x600 resolution)
Ethernet Port RJ45*2
10/100Base-TX Ethernet Controller (Auto-negotiating, Auto_MDIX, LED indicator)
USB 1.1 (host) 1
COM 0 Internal communication with the 87K modules in slots
COM 1 RS-232 (to update firmware) (RXD, TXD, and GND); Non-isolation
COM 2 RS-485 (D2+, D2-; self-tuner ASIC inside); 3000VDC isolation
COM 3 RS-232/RS-485 (RXD, TXD, CTS, RTS and GND for RS-232, Data+ and Data- for
RS-485); Non-isolation;
COM 4 RS-232 (RXD, TXD, CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, CD, RI and GND); Non-isolation
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I/O expansion slots
Slot numbers LP-8441: 4 Slots; LP-8841: 8 Slots
Dimensions
W x D x H (mm) LP-8441: 230 x 132 x 98; LP-8841: 354 x 132 x 98
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature -25°C to +75°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Humidity 5 ~ 95%,non-condensing
Power
Input Range +10V ~ +30V
Isolation 1KV
Redundant Power Inputs Yes
LP-8441: 1.1A, 5V supply to CPU and backplane; 4.9A, 5V supply to expansion
slots, total 30W
Capacity
LP-8841: 1.2A, 5V supply to CPU and backplane; 4.8A, 5V supply to expansion
slots, total 30W
Consumption LP-8441: 9.1W (0.38A@24V); LP-8841: 9.6W (0.4A@24V)
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3. Applications
The following figure diagrams the general application area and structure of the
LinPAC-8x41. Com3/Com4 is the standard RS-232 interface, which can be
connected via the modem or to the Com0 in the LP-8x41 Controller. Com2/Com3
is the RS-485 interface, which can be applied to control the ICPDAS DCON serial
modules such as the I-7000, I-8000 and I-87K. The FRnet system is an optional
control interface.
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