IEI Technology IKARPC-07A User manual

IKARPC-07A-A8 In-vehicle Panel PC
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User Manual
MODEL:
IKARPC-07A
7” Android-Based In-
V
ehicle Panel PC with Touch Screen
TI AM3715 ARM Cortex™ A8 CPU, OBD-II, CAN, USB, Audio,
RS-232, RoHS Compliant, IP 54 Front Panel
Rev. 1.02 – December 24, 2014

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Revision
Date Version Changes
December 24, 2014 1.02 Modified power input voltage range
October 7, 2013 1.01 Updated for new Android version 4.1.2
December 5, 2012 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Function Keys .................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 LED Indicators................................................................................................... 4
1.4 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 5
1.5 SIDE PANELS .............................................................................................................. 6
1.6 TOP PANEL ................................................................................................................. 7
1.7 BOTTOM PANEL.......................................................................................................... 7
1.8 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 7
1.9 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................11
2.1 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 12
2.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 13
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 16
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 16
3.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 17
3.4 SD CARD INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 17
3.5 SIM CARD INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 18
3.6 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 21
3.7 EXTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS ................................................................................... 22
3.7.1 I/O Connector 1 (20-pin)................................................................................. 22
3.7.2 I/O Connector 2 (24-pin)................................................................................. 23
3.7.3 Power Input Connection.................................................................................. 24
3.7.4 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 26
3.8 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 26
4 USING THE IKARPC-07A-A8 .................................................................................. 27

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4.1 POWER-ON/OFF PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 28
4.1.2 Power-on Procedure ........................................................................................ 28
4.1.3 Power-off Procedure........................................................................................ 30
4.2 FUNCTION BUTTONS ................................................................................................ 31
4.3 HOME SCREEN ......................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Multiple Home Screens.................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 Add Shortcut..................................................................................................... 32
4.3.3 Arrange the Home Screen................................................................................ 33
4.3.4 Function Menu................................................................................................. 34
4.4 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS.............................................................................. 35
4.4.1.1 More Settings............................................................................................ 36
4.4.2 Sound................................................................................................................ 37
4.4.3 Display............................................................................................................. 38
4.4.4 Storage............................................................................................................. 39
4.4.5 Apps.................................................................................................................. 40
4.4.6 Location Access................................................................................................ 40
4.4.7 Security ............................................................................................................ 41
4.4.8 Language & Input............................................................................................ 42
4.4.9 Backup & Reset................................................................................................ 43
4.4.10 Add account.................................................................................................... 44
4.4.11 Date & Time ................................................................................................... 44
4.4.12 Accessibility ................................................................................................... 45
4.4.13 Developer Options......................................................................................... 46
4.4.14 About Tablet................................................................................................... 47
4.5 FILE MANAGER........................................................................................................ 48
4.6 CAMERA................................................................................................................... 49
4.7 RFID READER.......................................................................................................... 50
4.8 GPS ......................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.1 Satellite Location and Signal Strength............................................................. 52
4.8.2 Main Satellite Information in Cockpit View..................................................... 53
4.8.3 Current Location in World Map View.............................................................. 53
4.8.4 NMEA Messages from the GPS Receiver......................................................... 54
4.8.5 Basic Information from Each Satellite............................................................. 55

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4.8.6 Preferences Menu............................................................................................. 55
4.9 SYSTEM UPDATE ...................................................................................................... 57
5 INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................................................... 61
5.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 62
5.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 63
5.2.1 Camera Connector (CAMERA1) ..................................................................... 64
5.2.2 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)............................................................................... 64
5.2.3 Microphone Connector (MIC2)....................................................................... 65
5.2.4 Programming Connector (CN7, CN8)............................................................. 65
5.2.5 Programming Connector (MCU1, JP2)........................................................... 65
5.2.6 Speaker Connector (SPK2).............................................................................. 66
5.2.7 Touch Panel Connector (TS1).......................................................................... 66
A OBD-II READER COMMAND................................................................................. 67
A.1 SELECT A CHIP INITIAL MODE:UPDATE F/W OR RUN F/W.................................... 68
A.2 BOOT MODE............................................................................................................ 68
A.3 RUN MODE.............................................................................................................. 68
A.4 INTO CAN_STANDARD V2.2.B (CAN STANDARD) ................................................. 70
A.5 INTO TELEMATICS (VEHICEL INFORMATION)........................................................... 72
B WATCHDOG TIMER................................................................................................. 76
C HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE......................................................... 79
C.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ....................................... 80

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IKARPC-07A-A8 Panel PC..........................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: Function Keys .............................................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: LED Indicators.............................................................................................................4
Figure 1-5: Rear View.....................................................................................................................6
Figure 1-6: Side Panels..................................................................................................................6
Figure 1-7: Top Panel.....................................................................................................................7
Figure 1-8: Bottom Panel...............................................................................................................7
Figure 1-9: Dimensions (unit: mm).............................................................................................10
Figure 3-1: SD Card Slot Access Panel Retention Screw.........................................................17
Figure 3-2: Install the SD Card....................................................................................................18
Figure 3-3: SIM Card Slot Access Panel Retention Screw.......................................................18
Figure 3-4: Unlock the SIM Card Slot Cover..............................................................................19
Figure 3-5: Open the SIM Card Slot Cover.................................................................................19
Figure 3-6: Place a SIM Card.......................................................................................................20
Figure 3-7: Lock the SIM Card Slot Cover..................................................................................20
Figure 3-8: VESA Mount Retention Screw Holes ......................................................................21
Figure 3-9: I/O Connector 1 Pinouts Location...........................................................................22
Figure 3-10: I/O Connector 2 Pinouts Location.........................................................................23
Figure 3-11: Power Input Connector...........................................................................................24
Figure 3-12: ACC Power Cable....................................................................................................25
Figure 3-13: Optional Cigarette Lighter Cable...........................................................................25
Figure 3-14: USB Connector........................................................................................................26
Figure 4-1: Power Connector and Power Button ......................................................................29
Figure 4-2: Power-off Confirmation Screen...............................................................................30
Figure 4-3: Function Buttons ......................................................................................................31
Figure 4-4: Multiple Home Screens.............................................................................................32
Figure 4-5: Launcher Page ..........................................................................................................33
Figure 4-6: Move and Trash Item on Home Screen...................................................................33
Figure 4-7: Home Screen Function Menu ..................................................................................34

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Figure 4-8: Wireless and Networks Settings .............................................................................35
Figure 4-9: More Settings Menu..................................................................................................36
Figure 4-10: Sound Menu.............................................................................................................37
Figure 4-11: Display Menu...........................................................................................................38
Figure 4-12: Storage Menu ..........................................................................................................39
Figure 4-13: Apps Menu...............................................................................................................40
Figure 4-14: Location Access Menu...........................................................................................40
Figure 4-15: Security Menu..........................................................................................................41
Figure 4-16: Language & Input Menu .........................................................................................42
Figure 4-17: Backup & Reset Menu ............................................................................................43
Figure 4-18: Add Account Menu .................................................................................................44
Figure 4-19: Date & Time Menu...................................................................................................44
Figure 4-20: Accessibility Menu..................................................................................................45
Figure 4-21: Developer Options Menu........................................................................................46
Figure 4-22: About Tablet Menu..................................................................................................47
Figure 4-23: OI File Manager .......................................................................................................48
Figure 4-24: Possible Storage Devices ......................................................................................49
Figure 4-25: Camera Application ................................................................................................50
Figure 4-26: RFID Application .....................................................................................................51
Figure 4-27: Tag Information.......................................................................................................51
Figure 4-28: Satellite Location and Signal Strength.................................................................52
Figure 4-29: Main Satellite Information in Cockpit View...........................................................53
Figure 4-30: Current Location in World Map View....................................................................54
Figure 4-31: NMEA Messages .....................................................................................................54
Figure 4-32: Basic Information from Each Satellite..................................................................55
Figure 4-33: Preferences Menu...................................................................................................56
Figure 4-34: System Update Icon................................................................................................58
Figure 4-35: System Update-Browse Storage ...........................................................................58
Figure 4-36: System Update-Select SD Card.............................................................................59
Figure 4-37: System Update-Select File.....................................................................................59
Figure 4-38: System Update-Update...........................................................................................60
Figure 5-1: Main Board Layout Diagram (Front Side)...............................................................62
Figure 5-2: Main Board Layout Diagram (Solder Side).............................................................62

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................9
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................13
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................14
Table 3-1: I/O Connector 1 Pinouts.............................................................................................22
Table 3-2: I/O Connector 2 Pinouts.............................................................................................23
Table 3-3: Power Input Connector Pinouts................................................................................24
Table 4-1: Power Sate and Ignition System...............................................................................29
Table 4-2: Function Buttons........................................................................................................31
Table 4-3: Function Buttons........................................................................................................34
Table 4-4: Satellite Color Coding................................................................................................53
Table 5-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................63
Table 5-2: Camera Connector (CAMERA1) Pinouts..................................................................64
Table 5-3: LVDS Connector (LVDS1) Pinouts............................................................................65
Table 5-4: Microphone Connector (MIC2) Pinouts....................................................................65
Table 5-5: Programming Connector (CN7, CN8) Pinouts.........................................................65
Table 5-6: Programming Connector (MCU1, JP2) Pinouts.......................................................65
Table 5-7: Speaker Connector (SPK2) Pinouts..........................................................................66
Table 5-8: Touch Panel Connector (TS1) Pinouts.....................................................................66