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High Risk Applications Hazard Notice
THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE
OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE
SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at
your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design
and operating safeguards. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security
related requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron
hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise
stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot
therefore be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as
device in High Risk Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application
descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other materials) is provided for reference
only.
Handling and operation of the product is permitted only for trained personnel within a work
place that is access controlled. Please follow the “General Safety Instructions” supplied with
the system.
You find the most recent version of the “General Safety Instructions“ online in the download
area of this product.

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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author/
Editor
0.1 Initial Issue 2022-Sep-12 MK
0.2 Several corrections, Riser8 for cTL6 added 2022-Nov-30 MK
0.3 UL safety information added. 2023-Jan-24 MK
0.4 Block diagram updated, several corrections 2023-Feb-17 MK
0.5 Status LED information updated, 2023-Mar-31 MK
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Symbols
The following symbols may be used in this user guide
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE indicates a property damage message.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60
V) when touching
products or parts of products. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or prescribed
by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your material.
ESD Sensitive Device!
This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive to
static electricity. Care must therefore be taken during all handling operations and inspections
of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.
HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
Laser!
This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)
from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before
servicing.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.
This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.
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For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its
compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life
expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are
requested to conform with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that
your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious
electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations
on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.
Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care
must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not
guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions
If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or
modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received
from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.
Quality and Environmental Management
Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to complying with
environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding
Kontron’s quality and environmental responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporate-
responsibility/quality-management.
Disposal and Recycling
Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.
WEEE Compliance
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:
Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product
become waste
Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental
disposal of EEE
Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE
Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron.
Kontron follows the WEEE directive
You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal.

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Table of Contents
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
High Voltage Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Lithium Battery Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
General Instructions on Usage..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quality and Environmental Management................................................................................................................................................ 8
Disposal and Recycling.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
List of Figures....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
1/ General Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................16
1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)................................................................................................................................................................18
1.1.1. Grounding Methods................................................................................................................................................................................18
1.2. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................................18
2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device) ............................................................................................................................19
2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)....................................................................................................................................................19
2.2. FCC Statement (USA)...............................................................................................................................................................................19
2.3. EMC-Compliance (Canada) ...................................................................................................................................................................19
3/ Shipment and Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1. Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.2. Scope of Delivery.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.2.1. Optional Parts (System Expansion)................................................................................................................................................20
3.2.2. Optional System Extension...............................................................................................................................................................20
3.3. Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.4. Type Label and Product Identification ..............................................................................................................................................21
4/ System Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.1. RTC................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.1.1. RTC Lithium Battery.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.2. Automotive Battery.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.3. Goldcap Option...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2. System Expansion Capabilities...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.1. M.2 Interfaces........................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.2. Mini PCI Express®Interface...............................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.3. Standard PCI Express®Interfaces...................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.4. SATA Interfaces....................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.5. Internal USB 2.0 Interface.................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.6. Internal microSD Card and microSIM Card Interface...............................................................................................................26
4.3. KBox C-104-TGL-2 Variant...................................................................................................................................................................28
4.4. Front Side Configuration and Options - KBox C-104-TGL...........................................................................................................31
4.4.1. X101/X201 – Power Input Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.2. X102/X105/X108/X111 - Ethernet Connectors (ETH) ............................................................................................................... 32
4.4.3. X103/X106/X109 - USB 3.0 ...............................................................................................................................................................32
4.4.4. X104/X107/X110 - USB 2.0................................................................................................................................................................33
4.4.5. X112/X113/X203 - DisplayPorts ......................................................................................................................................................33
4.4.6. X114 - RS232/422/485 Port............................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.4.7. POWER Button and PWR LED...........................................................................................................................................................33

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4.4.8. RESCUE Button and RSQ LED...........................................................................................................................................................34
4.4.9. Status and General Purpose LEDs .................................................................................................................................................34
4.4.10. PCI/PCIe Expansion Slots................................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.4.11. Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs .......................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.11.1. Installing/Removing the removable HDD/SSD...................................................................................................................... 37
4.5. Left and Right Side View .......................................................................................................................................................................38
4.6. Top and Bottom Side View...................................................................................................................................................................38
4.7. Rear Side View ..........................................................................................................................................................................................39
4.8. Functional Earth Stud............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
5/ System Extensions ...................................................................................................................................................................................40
5.1. X201 to X206 - Possible Interface Combinations ...........................................................................................................................41
5.2. (X204, X205) - Serial Port RS232/RS422/485 ...............................................................................................................................41
5.3. (X204) - CAN Port.....................................................................................................................................................................................41
5.4. (X203) - 3rd DisplayPort.........................................................................................................................................................................42
5.5. (X202) - WideLink Port...........................................................................................................................................................................42
5.6. (X201 or X206) Fieldbus ........................................................................................................................................................................42
5.7. (X201) 2nd 24 VDC Input..........................................................................................................................................................................43
5.8. Wireless Expansion Options................................................................................................................................................................43
5.9. 8-Channel GPIO/DIO Interface............................................................................................................................................................44
5.10. Optional Versions with Fan Tray or Fan Holder - KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1..................................................................... 47
5.10.1. Fan Tray (only for KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1) ...........................................................................................................................47
5.10.2. Fan Holder (only for KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1) ......................................................................................................................48
6/ Accessing Internal Components..........................................................................................................................................................49
6.1. Top Cover....................................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.2. Opening and Closing the KBox C-104-TGL .......................................................................................................................................51
6.3. Internal View............................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
6.3.1. Integrated COMe Module ...................................................................................................................................................................54
6.3.2. M.2 Sockets............................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.3.3. DIP Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
6.3.4. Expansion Socket for PCIe Mini Cards........................................................................................................................................... 55
6.3.5. Riser Cards Expansion Sockets for PCI/PCIe Cards .................................................................................................................. 55
6.3.5.1. Riser Cards for KBox C-104-TGL-x .............................................................................................................................................. 56
6.3.5.2. Detail: Riser Card for KBox C-104-TGL-4...................................................................................................................................57
6.3.6. Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards (KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1 only)........................................................58
6.3.7. Installing/Removing an M.2 Module .............................................................................................................................................60
6.3.8. Installing/Removing a microSD or microSIM Card....................................................................................................................61
7/ Power and Thermal Considerations ...................................................................................................................................................62
7.1. System Power Portfolio .........................................................................................................................................................................62
7.2. Tuning CPU Power and Performance................................................................................................................................................63
7.3. Available Processors..............................................................................................................................................................................63
7.4. Convection Cooling .................................................................................................................................................................................63
7.5. Active Cooling via the optional Fan Tray/Fan Holder..................................................................................................................64
7.6. Minimum System Clearance ................................................................................................................................................................64
7.7. Maximum Temperatures.......................................................................................................................................................................64
7.8. Third Party Components.......................................................................................................................................................................66
7.9. Processor Thermal Monitoring...........................................................................................................................................................66
7.10. Processor Thermal Trip Feature.......................................................................................................................................................66
8/ Installation Instructions......................................................................................................................................................................... 67
8.1. Specifications of the internal M.2 Connectors...............................................................................................................................68

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8.2. Control Cabinet Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................................68
8.3. DC Power Plug Terminal ....................................................................................................................................................................... 73
8.3.1. Cabling...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
8.4. Side Wall Mounting (Option)............................................................................................................................................................... 74
9/ Starting Up....................................................................................................................................................................................................75
9.1. Connecting to DC Main Power Supply................................................................................................................................................75
9.2. Power OFF/ON Procedure.................................................................................................................................................................... 76
9.3. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers ............................................................................................................... 76
10/ Maintenance and Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................77
10.1. Replacing the Lithium Battery.............................................................................................................................................................77
10.2. Preventive Maintenance for SSD Drives........................................................................................................................................78
10.3. Replacing the Fan Tray ........................................................................................................................................................................78
10.4. Cleaning the Air Filter........................................................................................................................................................................... 79
11/ uEFI BIOS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................81
11.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS.............................................................................................................................................................................81
11.2. The uEFI Shell...........................................................................................................................................................................................82
11.2.1. Basic Operation of the uEFI Shell ...................................................................................................................................................82
11.2.1.1. Entering the uEFI Shell ....................................................................................................................................................................82
11.2.1.2. Exiting the uEFI Shell.......................................................................................................................................................................82
11.3. uEFI Shell Scripting ................................................................................................................................................................................83
11.3.1. Startup Scripting..................................................................................................................................................................................83
11.3.2. Create a Startup Script......................................................................................................................................................................83
11.3.3. Examples of Startup Scripts............................................................................................................................................................83
11.3.3.1. Execute Shell Script on Other Harddrive ..................................................................................................................................83
11.4. Updating the uEFI BIOS.........................................................................................................................................................................84
11.4.1. Updating Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................84
11.4.2. uEFI BIOS Recovery.............................................................................................................................................................................84
12/ Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................85
12.1. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL.....................................................................................................................87
12.1.1. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-4.............................................................................................................. 87
12.1.2. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-4 with Fan Tray Option...................................................................88
12.1.3. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-2.............................................................................................................90
12.1.4. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-2 with Fan Tray Option....................................................................91
12.1.5. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-1.............................................................................................................. 93
12.1.6. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-1 with Fan Tray Option ...................................................................94
12.1.7. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-0 .............................................................................................................96
12.2. Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................................................................98
12.3. Standards, Certifications and Directives Compliance ...............................................................................................................99
12.4. Power Supply Specification ..............................................................................................................................................................101
12.4.1. Power Supply Protection Requirements....................................................................................................................................101
12.4.2. Power Consumption........................................................................................................................................................................ 102
12.4.3. Protective Earth Stud Bolt............................................................................................................................................................. 102
13/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments........................................................................................................................................ 103
13.1.1. (X101) Power Input Connector ....................................................................................................................................................... 103
13.1.2. (X102, X105, X108, X111) Ethernet Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 103
13.1.3. (X103, X106, X109) USB 3.0 Ports .................................................................................................................................................104
13.1.4. (X104, X107, X110) USB 2.0 Ports..................................................................................................................................................104
13.1.5. (X112, X113, X203) DisplayPorts ....................................................................................................................................................104
13.1.6. (X114 and optional X205, X204) Serial Interface (RS232, RS422, RS485)...................................................................... 105

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13.2. Optional Interfaces via Adapter Modules.....................................................................................................................................107
13.2.1. (X201) 2nd Power Input Connector ................................................................................................................................................107
13.2.2. (X 202) WideLink................................................................................................................................................................................107
13.2.3. (X203) 3rd DisplayPort......................................................................................................................................................................107
13.2.3.1. Serial Debug Port RS232 (X205) ...............................................................................................................................................108
13.2.4. (X 204) CAN Bus Port......................................................................................................................................................................108
Appendix A: List of Acronyms...................................................................................................................................................................109
About Kontron .................................................................................................................................................................................................110

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List of Tables
Table 1: Product Identification Table..........................................................................................................................................................21
Table 2: Standard offered COMe CPUs:.................................................................................................................................................24
Table 3: KBox C-104-TGL Front Side Configuration ..............................................................................................................................31
Table 4: Status and General Purpose LEDs ............................................................................................................................................34
Table 5: X201 to X206 Configuration Options .........................................................................................................................................41
Table 6: Wireless Reference Options........................................................................................................................................................43
Table 7: GPIO connector pinout...................................................................................................................................................................44
Table 8: GPIO misc. specifications .............................................................................................................................................................44
Table 9: GPIO output channel ......................................................................................................................................................................45
Table 10: GPIO input channel .......................................................................................................................................................................45
Table 11: GPIO connector and mating connector...................................................................................................................................46
Table 12: Available Riser Cards for the different KBox C-104-TGL variants................................................................................ 56
Table 13: Power Consumption.....................................................................................................................................................................62
Table 14: Current and voltage provided in the KBOX C-104-TGL per port.................................................................................... 62
Table 15: Maximum Power supplied on the PCIe Slots (depending on the installed PCIe expansion card)...................... 62
Table 16: Default values in BIOS for KBOX C-104-TGL ........................................................................................................................ 63
Table 17: Overview of some of the features of the used CPU versions in KBOX C-104-TGL.................................................. 63
Table 18: Maximum Temperatures without Fan Tray.........................................................................................................................64
Table 19: Maximum Temperatures with Fan Tray................................................................................................................................64
Table 20: Specifications of the internal M.2 Connectors ...................................................................................................................68
Table 21: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................85
Table 22: Options for Storage Media ........................................................................................................................................................86
Table 23: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-4 ......................................................................................................89
Table 24: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-2 ......................................................................................................92
Table 25: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-1 ....................................................................................................... 95
Table 26: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-104-TGL-0 ...................................................................................................... 97
Table 27: Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................98
Table 28: Standards, Certifications and Directives Compliance......................................................................................................99
Table 29: Electrical Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................100
Table 30: EMC .................................................................................................................................................................................................100
Table 31: KBox C-104-TGL-x Electrical Specification .........................................................................................................................101
Table 32: (X101) Power Input Connector................................................................................................................................................ 103
Table 33: (X105, X108, X111) Ethernet Connectors .............................................................................................................................. 103
Table 34: (X102) Ethernet Connector...................................................................................................................................................... 103
Table 35: Ethernet Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................ 103
Table 36: (X103, X106, X109) USB 3.0 Ports...........................................................................................................................................104
Table 37: (X104, X107, X110) USB 2.0 Ports............................................................................................................................................104
Table 38: (X112, X113, X203) DisplayPorts.............................................................................................................................................104
Table 39: RS Mode Configuration............................................................................................................................................................. 105
Table 40: (X114, X205, X204) Serial Interface, configured as RS232............................................................................................ 105
Table 41: (X114, X205, X204) Serial Interface, configured as RS485 ............................................................................................ 106
Table 42: (X114, X205, X204) Serial Interface, configured as RS422............................................................................................ 106
Table 43: (X201) WideLink ...........................................................................................................................................................................107
Table 44: Serial Debug Port RS232..........................................................................................................................................................108
Table 45: (X204) CAN Bus Port .................................................................................................................................................................108
Table 46: List of Acronyms (Example) ................................................................................................................................................... 109

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Example of KBox C-104-TGL type label...................................................................................................................................21
Figure 2: KBox C-104-TGL Family...............................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 3: Bottom side view ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 4: Right side view ............................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 5: Front side view config. with removable drives.................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 6: Front side view config. without removable drives............................................................................................................. 27
Figure 7: Left side view .................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8: Top side view.................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 9: Rear side view................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 10: KBox C-104-TGL-2 - front view (shown with removable drive bays and without mounting brackets) ........28
Figure 11: Block Diagram - KBox C-104-TGL-x with COMe-bTL6.....................................................................................................29
Figure 12: Block Diagram - KBox C-104-TGL-x with COMe-cTL6 ....................................................................................................30
Figure 13: KBox C-104-TGL-4 with fan tray.............................................................................................................................................31
Figure 14: X101 - 24VDC power input connector ................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 15: Detail - Power button and PWR LED/Rescue button and RSQ LED ............................................................................ 33
Figure 16: Detail - Status and General Purpose LEDs..........................................................................................................................34
Figure 17: PCIe 1 to PCIe 4 slots (shown as detail of a KBox C-104-TGL-4) ................................................................................. 35
Figure 18: Drive 1 and Drive 2 for removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (option); closed drive bays............................................. 36
Figure 19: Drive bay 1 with opened drive bay cover .............................................................................................................................36
Figure 20: Inserting/removing a 2.5" removable SSD.........................................................................................................................36
Figure 21: Right side of the KBox C-104-TGL system...........................................................................................................................38
Figure 22: Left side of the KBox C-104-TGL system ............................................................................................................................38
Figure 23: Top side of the KBox C-104-TGL system.............................................................................................................................38
Figure 24: Bottom side of the KBox C-104-TGL system .....................................................................................................................38
Figure 25: Rear side of the KBox C-104-TGL-2 system.......................................................................................................................39
Figure 26: KBox C-104-TGL-4 shown with optional interfaces and with removable drive bays .........................................40
Figure 27: X201 or X206 – Locations for the optional FIELDBUS interface ..................................................................................42
Figure 28: Second power input (X201) .....................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 29: GPIO connector (cable terminal side of mating connector) .........................................................................................44
Figure 30: Output application connected to GPIO.................................................................................................................................45
Figure 31: Input application connected to GPIO.....................................................................................................................................46
Figure 32: KBox C-104-TGL-1 equipped with the optional fan tray ................................................................................................ 47
Figure 33: Fan tray components of the KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1 .................................................................................................48
Figure 34: Fan holder components of the KBox C-104-TGL-4/-2/-1 ............................................................................................48
Figure 35: Inside of the top cover with centering and fixing brackets...........................................................................................50
Figure 36: Removing the centering and fixing bracket of the top cover (detail of the KBox C-104-TGL-2) ...................... 51
Figure 37: Removing the cover (detail of the KBox C-104-TGL-2)...................................................................................................51
Figure 38: KBox C-104-TGL-2 - removing the right side cover........................................................................................................ 52
Figure 39: KBox C-104-TGL-2 without top and right side cover (shown with a PCIe riser card).......................................... 52
Figure 40: KBox C-104-TGL-2 - internal view (shown with a PCIe riser card and removable HDD/SSD drive bay)...... 53
Figure 41: KBox C-104-TGL-2 - internal view with COMExpress®module and with PCIe riser card....................................54
Figure 42: Riser card with 2xPCIe x4 and 2x PCIe x1 slots for KBox C-104-4...............................................................................57
Figure 43: Detail of the KBox C-104-TGL-2 with PCIe riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets...................................................... 58
Figure 44: Detail of the KBox C-104-TGL-2 with PCI-PCIe riser card with 1x PCI (32 bit) and 1x PCIe x4 sockets .......... 58
Figure 45: Detail of the KBox C-104-TGL-4 with PCIe riser card with 2x PCIe x4 and 2x PCIe x1 sockets ......................... 58
Figure 46: microSD and microSIM connector..........................................................................................................................................61
Figure 47: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-4 (front side view without fan tray)............................ 69
Figure 48: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-4 (front side view with optional fan tray) ................ 69
Figure 49: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-2 (front side view without fan tray)............................ 70
Figure 50: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-2 (front side view with optional fan tray)................. 70
Figure 51: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-1 (front side view without fan tray) .............................. 71
Figure 52: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-1 (front side view with optional fan tray)................... 71
Figure 53: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-104-TGL-0............................................................................................... 72
Figure 54: Phoenix power plug terminal ................................................................................................................................................. 73

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Figure 55: KBox C-104-TGL-2 with fan tray and side wall mounting brackets .......................................................................... 74
Figure 56: Location of the optional Lithium battery .............................................................................................................................77
Figure 57: Lithium battery polarity .............................................................................................................................................................77
Figure 58: Fan tray extension (detail: shown as KBox C-104-TGL-1) ............................................................................................ 79
Figure 59: KBox C-104-TGL-2 with removed fan tray and removed air filter.............................................................................80
Figure 60: Filter mat Holder without air filter........................................................................................................................................80
Figure 61: Holder (shown for KBox C-104-TGL-2) with air filter .....................................................................................................80
Figure 62: Air filter (shown for KBox C-104-TGL-2) ............................................................................................................................80
Figure 63: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-4)...................................................................................................................... 87
Figure 64: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-4) ...................................................................................... 87
Figure 65: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-4)............................................................................................................87
Figure 66: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-4)......................................................................................................................... 87
Figure 67: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-4 with fan tray option)..............................................................................88
Figure 68: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-4 with fan tray option) ...............................................88
Figure 69: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-4 with fan tray option) ...................................................................88
Figure 70: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-4 with fan trayoption) .................................................................................88
Figure 71: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-2) .......................................................................................................................90
Figure 72: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-2) .......................................................................................90
Figure 73: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-2) ............................................................................................................90
Figure 74: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-2).........................................................................................................................90
Figure 75: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-2 with fan tray option) ...............................................................................91
Figure 76: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-2 with fan tray option).................................................91
Figure 77: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-2 with fan tray option).....................................................................91
Figure 78: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-2 with fan trayoption)...................................................................................91
Figure 79: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-1).......................................................................................................................93
Figure 80: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-1) ....................................................................................... 93
Figure 81: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-1) ............................................................................................................. 93
Figure 82: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-1) ......................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 83: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-1 with fan tray option) ..............................................................................94
Figure 84: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-1 with fan tray option)................................................94
Figure 85: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-1 with fan tray option) ....................................................................94
Figure 86: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-1 with fan tray option).................................................................................94
Figure 87: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-104-TGL-0)......................................................................................................................96
Figure 88: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-104-TGL-0) ...................................................................................... 96
Figure 89: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-104-TGL-0)............................................................................................................96
Figure 90: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-104-TGL-0) ........................................................................................................................96
Figure 91: RS485 Echo mode configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 106

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1/ General Safety Instructions
Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been
compiled for your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If
the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the
operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of nonobservance of the instructions
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:
The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the
product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
The product must be connected only to a certified mains power supply complying with the requirements of
IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 standard or better.
If a power supply comes with the product, only this power supply should be used to supply the product.
If a power cable for your region comes with the product, only this cable should be used to supply the product.
Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, please ensure that the ventilation
openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filter is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the
system close to heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.
Only devices or parts that fulfill the safety requirements as stipulated by the applied safety standards may be
connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.
Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is
only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.
The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of
the system). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.
If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:
All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.
The power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.
The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.
Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
The device has visible damages.
The device is no longer functioning.
In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.

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Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits
To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power
consumption larger than 240 VA, please observe that:
no cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with dangerous voltage or power should be
touched directly or indirectly
a reliable protective earthing connection is provided
a suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective
device), if the device itself is not disconnectable
a disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, shall disconnect both poles simultaneously
interconnecting power circuits of different devices cause no electrical hazards
A sufficient dimensioning of the power cable wires must be selected – according to the maximum electrical
specifications on the product label – as stipulated by the applied safety standards.
The product does not generally fulfill the requirements for "centralized DC power systems” as stipulated by the
applied safety standards and therefore may not be connected to such devices!

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1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-
circuitry.
Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the
following precautions:
1. Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.
3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.
4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.
1.1.1. Grounding Methods
By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the device can be avoided:
1. Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace. Always
use properly grounded tools and equipment.
2. Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.
3. Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
4. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
5. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
7. Use only field service tools which are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners.
8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
1.2. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery
If ordered, your KBox C-104-TGL is equipped with an optional lithium battery. For the replacement of this battery
please observe the instructions described in section 0 “
RTC Lithium Battery”.
Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL
recognized.
Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g.
to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device)
2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)
This product complies with the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states
relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2014/30/EC), Class B limits for Information Technology Equipment
according to European Standard EN 55032.
2.2. FCC Statement (USA)
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein.
The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Kontron Europe GmbH is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications
of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by
Kontron Europe GmbH. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or
attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host
devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.
2.3. EMC-Compliance (Canada)
The method of compliance is self-declaration to Canadian ICES-003:
(English): This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
(French) : Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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3/ Shipment and Unpacking
3.1. Unpacking
Proceed as follows to unpack the unit:
1. Remove packaging.
2. Do not discard the original packaging. Keep it for future relocation.
3. Check the delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order.
4. Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important information for handling the unit.
5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage.
6. If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order, please contact
Kontron for help and information.
3.2. Scope of Delivery
KBox C-104-TGL (corresponding to the ordered system configuration)
POWER-SUBCON PSC 1,5/ 3-F, 3-pin plug
General Safety Instructions for Equipment
3.2.1. Optional Parts (System Expansion)
Front accessible drive bays for 2.5"SATA HDD/SSDs
M.2 cards
PCIe cards
USB Dongles
3.2.2. Optional System Extension
RS232/RS422/RS485 Port: via internal factory mounted adapter module (X205 and X204)
CAN Port: via internal factory mounted CAN adapter module (X204 and X205)
DisplayPort (X203, X202; via corresponding internal factory mounted adapter modules)
Optional fan tray or fan holder(not possible for KBox C-104-TGL-0)
Profibus, Profinet or Ethercat Fieldbus support: via internal factory mounted adapter module (X201, X206)
LTE or 5G: via internal factory mounted adapter module
Wi-Fi: via corresponding internal factory mounted adapter module (X206)
Optional second 24 VDC power input (X201)
Optional GPIO module
Optional PCIe cards like dual 10GB Ethernet
Optional NVRAM
Optional quad goldcap backup for RTC
Optional automotive battery for RTC
Please observe the different configuration options for each system of the KBox C-104-TGL
family.
Refer to chapter 12/ “Technical Specification ” and the descriptions in this manual.