Spectra PowerBox 310 Series User manual

Spectra PowerBox 310 Series
USER MANUAL
Version 1.00 – December 2021

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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................. 5
Revision ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................................... 5
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. 5
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................ 5
Product Warranty Statement ................................................................................................... 6
Technical Support and Assistance ......................................................................................... 8
Conventions Used in this Manual ........................................................................................... 8
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 9
Ordering information .............................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 1 Product Introductions ............................................................................ 11
1.1Overview ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.3Product Pictures .......................................................................................................... 14
1.4Key Features ................................................................................................................. 14
1.5Hardware Specification ............................................................................................. 15
1.6System I/O ...................................................................................................................... 18
1.7Mechanical Dimension ............................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2 Switches & Connectors ............................................................................. 21
2.1Location of Switches and Connectors ................................................................. 22
2.1.1 Top View .................................................................................................................. 22
2.1.2 Bottom View ............................................................................................................ 22
2.2Switches and Connectors List ................................................................................ 23
2.3Definition of Switches and Connectors................................................................ 24
Chapter 3 System Setup .......................................................................................... 30
3.1Removing Top Cover .................................................................................................. 31
3.2Installing SO-DIMM ...................................................................................................... 33
3.3Installing Mini-PCIe Card .......................................................................................... 34
3.4Installing Antenna ....................................................................................................... 35
3.5Installing the Thermal Pad ....................................................................................... 37
3.6Assembling Top Cover ............................................................................................... 38
3.7Installing SATA Hard Drives at Front Panel ........................................................ 40
3.8Installing SIM Card ...................................................................................................... 42
3.9Installing Wall Mount .................................................................................................. 43
3.10VESA Mount ......................................................................................................... 45
3.11Connecting to Power Supply .......................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................. 47
4.1BIOS Introduction ........................................................................................................ 48

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4.2Main Setup ..................................................................................................................... 49
4.3Advanced Setup ........................................................................................................... 50
4.3.1CPU Configuration ............................................................................................... 50
4.3.2PCH-FW Configuration ........................................................................................ 51
4.3.3Trusted Computing .............................................................................................. 52
4.3.4ACPI Settings ........................................................................................................ 52
4.3.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................................................................... 54
4.3.7 S5 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................................................... 55
4.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................ 55
4.3.9 USB Configuration ................................................................................................. 56
4.3.10 CSM Configuration ............................................................................................... 56
4.4Chipset Setup ............................................................................................................... 58
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ......................................................................... 58
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ............................................................................................ 59
4.5Security Setup .............................................................................................................. 64
4.5.1 Administrator Password ........................................................................................ 64
4.5.2 User Password ........................................................................................................ 64
4.5.3 Security Boot .......................................................................................................... 64
4.6Boot Setup ..................................................................................................................... 65
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout [1] ...................................................................................... 65
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State [Off] ................................................................................. 65
4.6.3 Quiet Boot [Disabled] ............................................................................................. 65
4.6.4 Fast Boot [Disabled] ............................................................................................... 65
4.7Save & Exit .................................................................................................................... 66
4.7.1 Save Changes and Exit .......................................................................................... 66
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit ..................................................................................... 66
4.7.3 Save Changes and Reset ....................................................................................... 66
4.7.4 Discard Changes and Reset .................................................................................. 66
4.7.5 Save Changes ......................................................................................................... 66
4.7.6 Discard Changes .................................................................................................... 66
4.7.7 Restore Defaults ..................................................................................................... 66
4.7.8 Save as User Defaults ............................................................................................ 66
4.7.9 Restore User Defaults ............................................................................................ 66
Chapter 5 Product Application ................................................................................... 67
5.1Digital I/O (DIO) application ..................................................................................... 68
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide ............................................................................. 68
5.2 DIO Hardware Specification .................................................................................... 77
5.2.1 DIO Connector Definition ....................................................................................... 78
Chapter 6 Optional Modules & Accessories ........................................................ 80
6.1Optional Module Pin Definition & Settings .......................................................... 81
6.1.1PB-310-LAN-M12 .................................................................................................. 81

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6.1.2PB-310-LAN-XM12 ................................................................................................ 81
6.1.3PB-310-10GLAN .................................................................................................... 82
6.1.4PB-310-COM .......................................................................................................... 83
6.1.5CFM-IGN ................................................................................................................ 84
6.2Installing High Speed CMI Module ......................................................................... 85
6.2.1PB-310-LAN-Set .................................................................................................... 85
6.2.2PB-310-LAN-M12-Set ............................................................................................ 86
6.2.3PB-310-LAN-XM12-Set ......................................................................................... 88
6.2.4PB-310-10GLAN-Set ............................................................................................. 91
6.3Installing Low Speed CMI Module .......................................................................... 94
6.3.1PB-310-DIO-Set ..................................................................................................... 94
6.3.2PB-310-COM-Set ................................................................................................... 95
6.4Installing CFM Module ............................................................................................... 98
6.4.1CFM-PoE Module .................................................................................................. 98
6.4.2CFM-IGN Module ................................................................................................ 101
6.5Installing MEC Module ............................................................................................. 102
6.5.1PB-310-MEC-USB-Set ........................................................................................ 102
6.5.2PB-310-MEC-LAN-Set
......................................................................................... 105
6.5.3PB-310-MEC-COM-Set ........................................................................................ 108
6.6Installing External FAN ........................................................................................... 111
6.6.1FAN-EX ................................................................................................................ 111
6.7Installing DIN-Rail Mount Kit ................................................................................. 113
6.7.1DINRAIL ............................................................................................................... 113
6.8Installing Side Mount Kit ........................................................................................ 114
6.8.1SIDE ..................................................................................................................... 114

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Preface
Revision
Revision Description Date
1.00 First Release 2021/11/15
Copyright Notice
© 2021 by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be copied,
modified, or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the prior written
permission of Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All information and specification provided in this manual are
for reference only and remain subject to change without prior notice.
Acknowledgement
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject to change
without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Spectra. This product might include
unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information
herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the
publication.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE

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The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European Union
(CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant,
only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires
proper cable and cabling techniques.
E-Mark
The "E" mark is based on ECE regulations issued by the Economic Commission for
Europe. It is an organizational part of the UN and the members are EU countries and
many others. Therefore, the acceptance of approved components is much broader,
especially in the eastern part of Europe. It is necessary to confirm whether a particular
country has accepted (signed) the application of an ECE-regulation; as the application
it is not mandatory for the countries.
Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Spectra products are warranted by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship starting from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The actual warranty
period of Spectra products vary with product categories. During the warranty period, we shall, at our
option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective under normal operation.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by damage resulting from natural
disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.), environmental and atmospheric
disturbances, other external forces such as power line disturbances, plugging the board in under
power, or incorrect cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and unauthorized alteration or
repair, and the product in question is either software, or an expendable item (such as a fuse, battery,
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RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a
RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form. Our staff is available at
any time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate service.
 RMA Instruction
 Customers must fill in Spectra Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request Form
and obtain a RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Spectra for service.
 Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and note
anything abnormal and describe the problems on the “Spectra Service Form” for the RMA
number apply process.
 Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Spectra will charge for repairs to products
whose warranty period has expired. Spectra will also charge for repairs to products if the
damage resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric disturbances, or other
external forces through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair. If charges will
be incurred for a repair, Spectra lists all charges, and will wait for customer’s approval
before performing the repair.
 Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during transit,
to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.
 Customers can be send back the faulty products with or without accessories (manuals,
cable, etc.) and any components from the system. If the components were suspected as
part of the problems, please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise,
Spectra is not responsible for the devices/parts.
 Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings and
actions taken.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Spectra website at www.spectra.de where you can find the latest information about the
product.
2. Contact our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need
additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:
 Product name and serial number
 Description of your peripheral attachments
 Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
 A complete description of the problem
 The exact wording of any error messages
Conventions Used in this Manual
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may
result in severe injury.
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may
result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.
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Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions.
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must
be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current
rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power
cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by
qualified service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
 The power cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it work according to the user's
manual.
 The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
 The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA.

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Ordering information
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the
package. Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Available Models
Model No. Product Description
Spectra
PowerBox 310-i3
8th Generation Intel Core i3-8145UE High Performance, Compact and
Modular Rugged Embedded Computer
Spectra
PowerBox 310-i5
8th Generation Intel Core i5-8365UE High Performance, Compact and
Modular Rugged Embedded Computer
Spectra
PowerBox 310-i7
8th Generation Intel Core i7-8665UE High Performance, Compact and
Modular Rugged Embedded Computer
Package Checklist
Embedded System x1 Heatsink Pack x1
Utility DVD Driver x1 Screw Pack x1
Wall Mount Kit x1 Power Terminal Block Connector x1
Remote Function Terminal Block Connector x 2 Fan Terminal Block Connector x 1

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Chapter 1
Product Introductions

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1.1 Overview
The Spectra PowerBox 310 packs high performance, lots of I/O ports, and expansion flexibility in a
compact form factor. The Spectra PowerBox 310 is powered by an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ U-Series
processor (Whiskey Lake) with ultra-low 15W TDP yet delivering uncompromised performance. The
Spectra PowerBox 310 shines because it fits multiple I/Os and other expansion options into a very
compact chassis, making it the perfect high-performance rugged embedded computer for
space-constrained environments. The Spectra PowerBox 310 is ideal for industrial applications,
logistics and warehousing, transportation, security and surveillance, IoT deployments, and other
applications.
1.2 Highlights

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1.3 Product Pictures
Front
Rear
1.4 Key Features
 Embedded 8th Gen Intel® Core™ U i7/i5/i3 CPU (TDP 15W)
 1x 2.5" front accessible SATA HDD bay for quick access and 1x mSATA socket
 2x full-size Mini PCIe sockets for module expansion
 2x front accessible SIM card slots for signal redundancy
 Optional CMI modules (2x 10 GbE LAN, M12 A-coded, or M12 X-coded)
 Optional CFM modules (power ignition sensing, or 4x PoE)
 Wide operating temperature -40°C to 70°C
 E-mark and EN50155 (EN 50121-3-2 only) certified

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1.5 Hardware Specification
System
Processor
• Onboard 8th Intel® Core™ U Processors (Whiskey Lake)
- Intel® Core™ i7-8665UE Quad Core Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 15W)
- Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE Quad Core Processor (6M Cache, up to 4.10 GHz, 15W)
- Intel® Core™ i3-8145UE Dual Core Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz, 15W)
Memory
• 1x DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket, Support Up to 2400MHz 32 GB (Un-buffered and
non-ECC)
BIOS • AMI BIOS
Graphics
Graphics Engine • Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum Display Output • Supports Triple Independent Display
HDMI • 1x HDMI Connector (4096 x 2304@60Hz)
DP • 1x DisplayPort Connector (4096 x 2304@60Hz)
VGA • 1x VGA Connector (1920 x 1200 @60Hz)
Audio
Audio Codec • Realtek® ALC888, High Definition Audio
Line-out • 1x Line-out, Phone Jack 3.5mm
Mic-in • 1x Mic-in, Phone Jack 3.5mm
I/O
LAN
• 2x GbE LAN, RJ45
- GbE1: Intel® I219
- GbE2: Intel® I210
COM • 2x RS-232/422/485 with Auto Flow Control (Supports 5V/12V), DB9
USB
• 2x 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2, Type A
• 2x 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1, Type A
• 2x 480 Mbps USB 2.0, Type A
PS/2 • 1x PS/2, 6 Pin Mini-DIN Female Connector
Storage
SSD/HDD • 1x 2.5” Front Accessible SATA HDD/SSD Bay (SATA 3.0)

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mSATA • 1x mSATA Socket (SATA 3.0, shared by Mini-PCIe socket)
RAID • Support RAID 0/1
Expansion
Mini PCI Express • 2x Full-size Mini-PCIe Socket
SIM Socket • 2x SIM Socket
CMI (Combined Multiple I/O)
Interface
• 1x High Speed CMI Interface for optional CMI Module Expansion
• 1x Low Speed CMI Interface for optional CMI Module Expansion
CFM (Control Function Module)
Interface
• 1x CFM IGN Interface for optional CFM-IGN Module Expansion
Other Function
External FAN Connector • 1x External FAN Connector, 4-pin Terminal Block (Support Smart Fan by BIOS)
Power Ignition Sensing
• Support Power Ignition Sensing Function with Delay Time Management and
Selectable 12V/24V (With Optional CFM Module)
Clear CMOS Switch • 1x Clear CMOS Switch
Reset Button • 1x Reset Button
Instant Reboot • Support 0.2sec Instant Reboot Technology
Watchdog Timer • Software Programmable Supports 256 Levels System Reset
Power
Power Button • 1x ATX Power On/Off Button
Power Mode Switch • 1x AT/ATX Mode Switch
Power Input • 9 - 48VDC, 3-pin Terminal Block
Remote Power On/Off • 1x Remote Power On/Off, 2-pin Terminal Block
Remote Power LED • 1x Remote Power LED, 2-pin Terminal Block
Total Power Budget • 120W
Physical
Dimension (W x D x H) • 203 x 142 x 66.8 mm
Weight Information • 1.74 KG
Mechanical Construction • Extruded Aluminum with Heavy Duty Metal
Mounting • Wall/ Side/ DIN-RAIL/ VESA Mount

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Physical Design
• Fanless Design
• Cableless Design
• Jumper-less Design
• Unibody Design
Reliability & Protection
Reverse Power Input Protection • Yes
Over Voltage Protection
• Protection Range: 51~58V
• Protection Type: shut down operating voltage, re-power on at the present level to
recover
Over Current Protection • 15A
Surge Protection • 3.84 kV (impedance 12 ohm 1.2/50us waveform)
CMOS Battery Backup • SuperCap Integrated for CMOS Battery Maintenance-free Operation
MTBF
• MTBF: 513,628 hours
- Database: Telcordia SR-332 Issue3, Method 1, Case 3
Operating System
Windows • Windows® 10
Linux • Supports by project
Environment
Operating Temperature
• -40°C to 70°C
* PassMark BurnInTest: 100% CPU, 2D/3D Graphics (without thermal throttling)
* With extended temperature peripherals; Ambient with air flow
• * According to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14
Storage Temperature • -40°C to 85°C
Relative Humidity • 95%RH @ 70°C (non-Condensing)
EMC • CE, FCC, ICES-003 Class A, EN50121-3-2 (Railway), E-mark
Safety • IEC/EN 62368-1
* Product Specifications and features are for reference only and are subject to change without prior
notice. For more information, please refer to the latest product datasheet from our website.

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1.6 System I/O
1.6.1 Front
ATX Power On/Off
Used to power-on or power-off the system
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system
HDD LED
Indicates the status of the hard drive
HDMI
Used to connect the system with HDMI monitor
USB 2.0
Used to connect USB 2.0 device
USB 3.2 Gen2
Used to connect USB 3.2 Gen2/3.2 Gen1/2.0
device
Universal I/O Bracket
Used for customized I/O output
Removable 2.5” HDD Tray
Used to inserts a 2.5” HDD
SIM1, SIM2
Each SIM socket used to insert a SIM card
IGN Setting Switch
Used to set up IGN function
AT/ATX
A switch used to select AT or ATX power mode
Clear CMOS
A switch used to clear CMOS to reset BIOS
Reset
A button used to reset the system

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1.6.2 Rear
Antenna
Used to connect an antenna for optional wireless
module
DC IN
Used to plug a DC power input with terminal
block
VGA
Used to connect a monitor with VGA interface
FAN
External fan power used to plug an external fan
with terminal block
DP
Used to connect the system with DisplayPort
monitor
LAN1, LAN2
Used to connect to local area network
PS/2
Used to connect the PS/2 device
USB 3.2 Gen1
Used to connect USB 3.2 Gen1/2.0 device
COM1, COM2
Used to connect to RS-232/422/485 serial
devices
Mic-in
Used to connect a microphone
Line-out
Used to connect a speaker
Chassis GND
Used for shielding and grounding to prevent
electrical shock.
Remote Power LED
A terminal block used to connect to remote
power on/off LED
Remote Power On/Off
A terminal block used to connect to remote
power on/off switch

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1.7 Mechanical Dimension
Unit: mm