SeaLevel 12009-001-KT User manual

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COM Express Compact Type 6
Evaluation Board
User Manual | 12009-001-KT

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Contents
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED..............................................................................................................................................................................................6
WHATS INCLUDED .............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CABLES...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................7
DIGITAL I/O.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
COM EXPRESS MODULE OPTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................9
CUSTOMER-SPECIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................................................................................10
HEADER CONNECTORS...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Input Power Connector (J7)................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Header (P5) - Power Button & Status LEDs....................................................................................................................................................12
Header (P2) - Digital I/O & 21 VDC..................................................................................................................................................................13
Header (P1) - Serial Ports...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Ethernet Headers (P3 & P4) - Gigabit Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................15
Header (J4) Drive Voltage Level.....................................................................................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Headers (J8, J9, & J10) - USB2.0 Ports........................................................................................................................................... 17
PORT CONNECTORS..........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Mini DisplayPort (J6) - Video Output................................................................................................................................................................18
USB Type C (J2 & J3) - USB3.0 Ports...............................................................................................................................................................18
M.2 Connector (CN1) For Solid-State Disk..................................................................................................................................................18
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
RTC Battery (BAT1)...............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Onboard Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Switch (SW1) Test Enable................................................................................................................................................................................19
Switch (SW2) AT Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................19

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Switch (SW3) RTC Reset..................................................................................................................................................................................19
SYSTEM OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
POWER STATES................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
EXTERNAL POWER BUTTON.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
RESET BUTTON (BP1)..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................................................21
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
SEAMAX APPLICATION SUITE........................................................................................................................................................................................22
SEAMAX OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................22
SEAMAX WINDOWS INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................22
MAXSSD CONFIGURATION &DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY..........................................................................................................................................................22
MAXSSD CONNECTION TAB.............................................................................................................................................................................................23
MAXSSD DEVICE TAB......................................................................................................................................................................................................24
MAXSSD I/O MAP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL COMMUNICATION ISSUES.............................................................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING/VERIFICATION FOR ASYNCHRONOUS SERIAL PRODUCTS ..................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX B HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE..................................................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX C MECHANICAL DRAWING.....................................................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX D HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................................32
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES (ESD)................................................................................................................................................................................32
GROUNDING METHODS...................................................................................................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX E BOARD PHOTOS ....................................................................................................................................................................................33
REAR I/O CONNECTORS...................................................................................................................................................................................................33
SIDE (LEFT)I/O CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................................................................................................33
SIDE (RIGHT)I/O CONNECTORS ......................................................................................................................................................................................33
9457 TOP VIEW ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................34
9457 ADDITIONAL VIEWS................................................................................................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX F COMPLIANCE NOTICES.........................................................................................................................................................................37
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

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Introduction
            12009 COM Express Compact Type 6
Evaluation Board. The 12009-001-KT supports Compact Type 6 COM Express modules and provides the
smallest COM Express Type 6 footprint available. Standard features include two Gigabit Ethernet, two USB
3.0 Type C, three USB 2.0, four GPIO ports, one RS-232, one UART interface, one M.2 SATA SSD slot, and
one Mini DisplayPort. Specific features are COM Express module dependent.
 -001-KT simplifies software development and prototyping while the target application
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time to market. Our extensive library of proven I/O circuits including serial, analog, and digital functionality
simplifies the design process and can be easily optimized to meet the specific I/O count, voltage ranges
and connector types required for your application.
The 12009 COM Express Compact Type 6 Evaluation Board is an off-the-shelf Computer on Module (COM)
containing the functionality common to most industrial computing systems (processor, memory, graphics,
USB, Ethernet, etc.) with a custom carrier board that includes application specific I/O and interface
connectors. This combination provides the benefits of a full custom design while reducing the time, cost,
and risk of full custom system design.
COM architecture offers significant technical and business advantages including:
•Fast Time to Market
•Scalability for Easy Upgrade
•Superior Application Specific I/O
•Flexible Mechanical Configuration
•Shock and Vibration Resistant
•Extended Operating Temperature Range
•Long Term Availability and Support
•Lifecycle Management and easy technology refresh
Sealevel has partnered with the leading COM Express module manufacturers to ensure our customers
benefit from the best in the industry. This manual will focus on the higher-level features of the 12009-001-
KT carrier board interfaces and I/O.

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Features
•Designed for the congatec® conga-TC370 COM Express family
•0ºC to 70ºC wide operating temperature range
•(2) Gigabit (10/100/1000BaseT) Ethernet Headers
•(2) USB 3.0 Type-C Connectors
•(3) USB 2.0 Headers
•(4) GPIO Headers
•(1) RS-232 Header
•(1) UART Interface
•(1) Mini DisplayPort Connector
•(1) M.2 SATA SSD Interface
•Onboard LED indicators for power and COM activity
•Real-time clock
•21VDC input with locking 4-position Molex Micro-Fit connector
•95mm x 95mm dimensions
•Includes carrier board, DOM module, demonstration enclosure, and cables

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Before You Get Started
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The 12009 COM Express Type 6 Evaluation Board is shipped with the following items. If any of these items
are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel at 864.843.4343 for a replacement.
•Carrier board, COM module, and plexiglass demonstration enclosure
•128GB M.2 SSD Installed
•5V Fan with 5 Pin Molex Connector Cable Installed in Enclosure (P/N: CA807)
•SeaLATCH Panel Mount USB Type A Female to Molex 4 Pin Connector (P/N: SL-PM/x2)
•Power Supply (P/N: TR168-US Providing 60W, 21V)
Cables
•Mini DisplayPort Male to HDMI Male Cable (Audio Support) 3ft length (P/N: CA828)
•Molex Connector to 2 DB9 Connectors (P/N: CA772)
•10 Position Connector to RJ45 Ethernet Port (P/N: CA774/x2)
•Power Button and LED (P/N: CA775)
•5 Pin to 4 Pin Molex, 14.00" Long (P/N: CA471/x2)
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Advisory Conventions
Warning
The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the
product, or the user could suffer serious injury.
Important
The middle level of importance used to highlight information that might not seem obvious or a
situation that could cause the product to fail.
Note
The lowest level of importance used to provide background information, additional tips, or other
non-critical facts that will not affect the use of the product.

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Technical Specifications
Environment & MTBF
Operating Temperature
0 to 70 ºC (32 to 158 ºF)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 105 ºC (-40 to 221 ºF)
Humidity
10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing (Both)
Mean Time Between Failure1
430,286 hours at 25º C ambient
Mechanical
Board Length / Envelope
3.74 inches (95 mm) / 4.80 inches (122 mm)
Board Width / Envelope
3.74 inches (95 mm) / 4.96 inches (126 mm)
Board Height / Envelope
1.18 inches (30 mm) / 1.19 inches (30 mm)
Weight2
1.69 lbs. / 0.73 kg
Power Consumption
Typical Power Draw3
9.6W
Nominal Supply Voltage
+21 VDC
Nominal Current Draw
450mA
1. Telecordia SR-332 method used.
2. Weight includes the enclosure and cabling for the fan. All other cabling and power supply are not
included.
3. Typical power consumption can vary depending on COM Express Module, memory capacity,
OS/software activity and peripheral devices. Input power (J7) is current limited by a 5A fuse.

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Digital I/O
Detailed pinout and wiring information is available in the P2 Header Digital I/O Section.
Digital Inputs
4 Channels
High-level Input Voltage (VIH)
2.02v 5.50v
Low-level Input Voltage (VIL)
0.00v 0.80v
Push Pull Outputs
2 Channels
High-level Output Voltage (VOH)
VCC 3.3v:
VCC 5.0v:
Depends on J4 VCC selection.
2.8v 3.3v
4.5v 5.0v
Low-level Output Voltage (VOL)
VCC 3.3v:
VCC 5.0v:
Depends on J4 VCC selection.
0.0v 0.25v
0.0v 0.35v
Darlington (Open Collector) Output
1 Channel
Contact Voltage
60VDC max
Max Continuous Collector Current
500mA
Max Peak Pulse Current
2000mA
Form A Solid Relay Output
1 Channel
Normal Output Voltage1
21.0v
Output Voltage Range2
20.0v 30.0v
Maximum Output Current3
1500mA
1. Sourced directly from the protected input power.
2. Depends on the input voltage (J7) provided to the device.
3. Be aware of the 5A current limit on the power input (J7) because load drawn from this output will
be reflected in the overall input current.

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Technical Descriptions
COM Express Module Options
The 9457 carrier board is compatible with the Compact form factor Type 6 COM Express modules powered
by 8th generation Intel® CoreSOC processor up to 4cores. COM Express is a widely supported
implementation of Computer on Module (COM) design. The COM Express architecture reduces the
complexity, cost and time required for custom computer system design by combining the processing,
memory, video, Ethernet, and USB functionality in a small, highly integrated module. COM Express modules
install on a carrier board that provides the application specific I/O and external connectors best suited for
the system requirements.
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board and full system solutions as rapidly as possible. Common I/O features include serial, analog and
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voltage range, and connector type.
The 9457 carrier board is available in the following configurations:
Sealevel
Part Number
COM Express
Module
COM Express Module Description
RAM
105809
conga-TC370/
i38145UE
COM Express Type 6 Compact module
with Intel® Corei3-8145UE and 8GB dual
channel DDR4 2400 MT/s
8GB

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Customer-Specified Block Diagram
The customer-specified block diagram is shown below with added board reference designators
(component addresses). These designators correspond to the board connectors and diagrams on the
following pages.
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