TechNexion TEK5-APL User manual

TEK5-APL BOX PC PRODUCT MANUAL
(TEK5-APL)
VER. 1.00
December 2, 2019

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Originator
Notes
1.00
December 2, 2019
TechNexion
First public release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.1. General Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................................5
2. TEP5-APL Product Overview....................................................................................................................6
2.1. Functional Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................6
2.2. Dimensions.........................................................................................................................................7
2.3. External Connectors...........................................................................................................................8
2.4. Internal Board Connectors .................................................................................................................9
2.4.1. Wide Input Power Board (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx).......................9
2.4.2. Wide Input Power Board with Power Ignition (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-
xxxx).....................................................................................................................................................10
3. External Connectors................................................................................................................................11
3.1. Mini-SIM Card Slots..........................................................................................................................11
3.2. MicroSD Card Slot............................................................................................................................11
3.3. LED Light Indicators .........................................................................................................................11
3.4. PWR Button......................................................................................................................................11
3.5. Power Input Connector.....................................................................................................................12
3.6. USB Host Connectors ......................................................................................................................12
3.7. Remote Power Button Connector.....................................................................................................12
3.8. RST Button.......................................................................................................................................12
3.9. Gigabit Ethernet Interface (LAN1/LAN2)..........................................................................................13
3.10. Antenna Holes................................................................................................................................13
3.11. Grounding.......................................................................................................................................13
3.12. SSD Drive Rack (optional) .............................................................................................................13
3.13. Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx) (optional)...14
3.13.1. Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO) (optional)......................................................14
3.13.2. Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4) (optional).............15
3.14. Non-Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx)
(optional)..................................................................................................................................................18
3.14.1. Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO) (optional) ..............................................18
3.14.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4) (optional).....19
3.15. DVI-D Connector............................................................................................................................21
3.16. DP (DisplayPort) Connector...........................................................................................................21
3.17. VGA (15-pin D-SUB) Connector.....................................................................................................21
3.18. Audio Connectors...........................................................................................................................22
3.19. Optional Connector Holes ..............................................................................................................22
4. Internal Connectors and Expansion Options ..........................................................................................23
4.1. USB1 Header ...................................................................................................................................24

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4.2. SATA 3.0 Connector and SATA Power Header...............................................................................24
4.3. SO-DIMM DDR3L Slots....................................................................................................................24
4.4. M.2 KEY-B Slots...............................................................................................................................24
4.5. RTC Battery Connector....................................................................................................................25
4.6. CMOS Jumper..................................................................................................................................25
4.7. JCOMV Jumpers..............................................................................................................................25
4.8. SW1/SW2/SW3/SW4 Switches........................................................................................................26
4.8.1. RS-XXX1 (SW1/SW2) ...............................................................................................................26
4.8.2. RS-XXX2 (SW3/SW4) ...............................................................................................................26
4.9. COM5 Serial Port Box Header .........................................................................................................26
4.9.1. COM5 Galvanic Isolated Serial Port Box Header (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-
TI-xxxx) (optional)................................................................................................................................27
4.9.2. COM5 Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Port Box Header (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-
xxxx-TI-xxxx) (optional)........................................................................................................................27
4.10. COM6 Serial Port Box Headers .....................................................................................................28
4.11. GPIO Box Header...........................................................................................................................29
4.12. JVDIO1 Jumper..............................................................................................................................30
4.13. M.2 KEY-E Slot...............................................................................................................................30
4.14. Case Open Alert Header................................................................................................................30
4.15. Mini-PCIe Slot.................................................................................................................................30
4.16. Power Fuse (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx).............................................31
4.17. Backup Battery Connector (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx) ......................31
4.18. Power Ignition Control (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx).............................31
5. BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................................................33
5.1. Entering and Exiting BIOS................................................................................................................33
5.2. BIOS Setup Screens Overview ........................................................................................................33
5.2.1. Main ...........................................................................................................................................34
5.2.2. Advanced...................................................................................................................................35
5.2.3. Chipset.......................................................................................................................................39
5.2.4. Security......................................................................................................................................40
5.2.5. Boot............................................................................................................................................41
5.2.6. Save & Exit ................................................................................................................................42
6. Mounting..................................................................................................................................................43
6.1. Surface Mounting .............................................................................................................................43
7. Ordering Information...............................................................................................................................44
7.1. Custom Part Number Rule ...............................................................................................................44
7.2. Standard Package Contents ............................................................................................................45
8. Important Notice......................................................................................................................................46
9. Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................47

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1. Introduction
1.1. General Care and Maintenance
Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The following suggestions will help you.
•Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain
minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, allow it to dry completely.
•Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty areas. Its parts and electronic components can be
damaged.
•Do not store the device in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,
damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
•Do not store the device in cold areas. When the device returns to its normal temperature,
moisture can form inside the device and damage electronic circuit boards.
•Do not open the device while power is on. Otherwise electrical shock may result.
•Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and
fine mechanics.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device.
•Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the parts and prevent proper operation.
•Unauthorized modifications or attachments could damage the device and may violate regulations
governing radio devices.
These suggestions apply equally to your device, battery, charger, or any enhancement. If any device is
not working properly, take it to the nearest authorized service facility for service.
Regulatory information
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose
of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
We hereby declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of European Directive 2014/53/EU (Directive on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the
market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC).

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2. TEP5-APL Product Overview
2.1. Functional Block Diagram

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2.2. Dimensions
The following figure shows the TEP5-APL dimensions (unit: mm):

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2.3. External Connectors
The TEP5-APL has a number of external connectors.
Front side view:
1A 1B 2 3 4 12
6 7A 8 11 7B 5 13
14 10
15 9
16A 17 18 16B
Rear side view:
19 20C 20A 21 22 23
20D 20B 25 24
26A 26B 26C
External Connectors:
No.
Description
No.
Description
1A
SIM1 (Mini-SIM) card slot
16A
Antenna hole
1B
SIM2 (Mini-SIM) card slot
16B
Antenna hole
2
microSD card slot
17
Grounding screw
3
LED Light 1/2/3/4 indicators
18
2.5” SSD Drive Rack
4
Power LED indicator
19
GPIO DB15 connector
5
SATA LED indicator
20A
RS-XXX1 (Serial Port) DB9 connector
6
Power Input connector
20B
RS-XXX2 (Serial Port) DB9 connector
7A
2x USB 2.0 Host connector
20C
RS-XXX3 (Serial Port) DB9 connector
7B
2x USB 2.0 Host connector
20D
RS-XXX4 (Serial Port) DB9 connector
8
Remote Power button connector
21
DVI-D connector
9
OPT-A connector hole
22
DP connector
10
OPT-B connector hole
23
3.5mm jack Mic in
11
2x USB 3.0 Host connector
24
3.5mm jack Line out
12
Power button
25
VGA (15-pin D-SUB) connector
13
Reset button
26A
Antenna hole
14
LAN1 RJ45 connector
26B
Antenna hole
15
LAN2 RJ45 connector
26C
Antenna hole

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2.4. Internal Board Connectors
The TEP5-APL has several connectors, switches and internal expansion options.
2.4.1. Wide Input Power Board (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-
xxxx)
Rear view (opened device) with the standard Power Expansion module:
A B C
Power Board
D2
R
Q K D1 F E
M O P G
N2 L I2
N1 I1 H1 J2
H6 J1 H2 H2 H3
H5
Internal Connectors and Switches:
No.
Description
No.
Description
A
USB (1 port) header
I1
SW1 RS-XXX1 Enable switch
B
SATA Power connector
I2
SW2 DIP switch for RS-XXX1 Serial Port
C
SATA 3.0 connector
J1
SW3 RS-XXX2 Enable switch
D1
SO-DIMM1 DDR3L slot
J2
SW4 DIP switch for RS-XXX2 Serial Port
D2
SO-DIMM2 DDR3L slot
K
M.2 KEY-B slot (SATA 3.0)
E
M.2 KEY-B slot (USB 2.0)
L
M.2 KEY-B slot (USB 2.0)
F
RTC Battery connector
M
M.2 KEY-E slot (PCIe + USB 2.0)
G
CMOS jumper
N1
Serial Port (COM5) box header
H1
JCOMV1 jumper
N2
Serial Port (COM6) box header
H2
JCOMV2 jumper
O
GPIO (DIO) box header
H3
JCOMV3 jumper
P
JVDIO1 jumper
H4
JCOMV4 jumper
Q
Open Case Alert header
H5
JCOMV5 jumper
R
mini-PCIe slot (PCIe + USB 2.0)
H6
JCOMV6 jumper

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2.4.2. Wide Input Power Board with Power Ignition (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-
xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx)
Rear view (opened device) with the wide power input and power ignition Power Expansion module:
A B C
Power Board
D2
S
R
Q K D1 F E
M O P G
N2 L I2
N1 I1 H1 J2
H6 J1 H2 H2 H3
H5
Internal Connectors and Switches:
No.
Description
No.
Description
A
USB (1 port) header
I1
SW1 RS-XXX1 Enable switch
B
SATA Power connector
I2
SW2 DIP switch for RS-XXX1 Serial Port
C
SATA 3.0 connector
J1
SW3 RS-XXX2 Enable switch
D1
SO-DIMM1 DDR3L slot
J2
SW4 DIP switch for RS-XXX2 Serial Port
D2
SO-DIMM2 DDR3L slot
K
M.2 KEY-B slot (SATA 3.0)
E
M.2 KEY-B slot (USB 2.0)
L
M.2 KEY-B slot (USB 2.0)
F
RTC Battery connector
M
M.2 KEY-E slot (PCIe + USB 2.0)
G
CMOS jumper
N1
Serial Port (COM5) box header
H1
JCOMV1 jumper
N2
Serial Port (COM6) box header
H2
JCOMV2 jumper
O
GPIO (DIO) box header
H3
JCOMV3 jumper
P
JVDIO1 jumper
H4
JCOMV4 jumper
Q
Open Case Alert header
H5
JCOMV5 jumper
R
mini-PCIe slot (PCIe + USB 2.0)
H6
JCOMV6 jumper
S
Internal battery connector

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3. External Connectors
3.1. Mini-SIM Card Slots
The TEP5-APL features two external Mini-SIM card slots: SIM1 for use by 3G/LTE1 wireless module and
SIM2 for use by 3G/ LTE2 wireless module respectively.
NOTE: These card slots can be only used by a M.2 KEY-B 3G/LTE module installed into the internal
3G/LTE1 and 3G/LTE2 slot. The M.2 KEY-B slots can be found at locations “E” and “L” in chapter 4.
Internal Connectors and Expansion Options of this manual. No M.2 KEY-B 3G/LTE module is included in
this device (must be purchased separately, not sold by TechNexion).
3.2. MicroSD Card Slot
The TEP5-APL features a standard microSD card slot which is connected to the Intel Apollo Lake
processor (Intel Atom x5-E3930 / x5-E3940 / x7-E3950) integrated “Ultra Secured Digital Host Controller”
(uSDHC).
The following main features are supported by uSDHC:
•Compatible with the MMC System Specification version 4.2/4.3/4.4/4.41/5.0.
•Conforms to the SD Host Controller Standard Specification version 3.0.
•Compatible with the SD Memory Card Specification version 3.0 and supports the “Extended
Capacity SD Memory Card”.
•Compatible with the SDIO Card Specification version 3.0.
•Supports 1-bit / 4-bit SD and SDIO modes
The MMC/SD/SDIO host controller can support a single MMC / SD / SDIO card or device.
3.3. LED Light Indicators
The TEK5-APL has six LED light indicators including four programmable LED Light indicators.
LED #
Color
PCB Location
Registered Address
1
Green
LED-A1
0xF9_BIT4 (SIO)
2
Green
LED-A2
0xF9_BIT3 (SIO)
3
Green
LED-A3
0xED_BIT2 (SIO)
4
Green
LED-A4
0xED_BIT1 (SIO)
Besides, the TEP5-APL features Power LED and SATA LED indicators. The Power LED Light indicator is
lit, when the system is powered on. The SATA LED Light indicator is blinking, when the SATA SSD is
active.
LED #
Color
ON
OFF
5
Green
Power on
Power off
6
Red
SATA SSD is active (blinking)
SATA SSD is not active
3.4. PWR Button
The TEP5-APL features a “PWR” button for system power on. System is turned on when button is
pressed, and the Power LED Light indicator lit. If the system hangs, depressing the button for 5 seconds
powers down the system.

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3.5. Power Input Connector
The TEP5-APL can be powered over the DC INPUT connector. This device can be ordered with (TEK5-
Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx) or without (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-
TI-xxxx) a power ignition feature.
TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx:
Pin #
Signal
Description
1
VCC
DC Voltage input (8~36VDC)
2
GND
Ground
3
IGN
Signal from MCU
TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx:
Pin #
Signal
Description
1
VCC
DC Voltage input (8~36VDC)
2
GND
Ground
3
NC
Header on TEP5-APL: DINKLE 2EHDRM-03P (3-pin 5.08mm pitch terminal block with threaded flange).
Cable receptacle: DINKLE 2ESDVM-03P (3-pin 5.08mm pitch terminal block connector plug).
NOTE: For power ignition control details please refer to the 4.18. Power Ignition Control chapter.
3.6. USB Host Connectors
The TEP5-APL has two USB 3.0 Host connectors (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 signals) and four USB 2.0 Host
connectors (USB 2.0 signals) to connect to a USB peripheral such as a keyboard, mouse, USB storage
device or USB hub.
3.7. Remote Power Button Connector
The TEP5-APL features a remote power button connector.
Pin #
Signal
Description
1
PWRON
Switch power source
2
GND
Ground
Header on TEP5-APL: DINKLE 0225-1602 (2-pin 3.50mm pitch terminal block with threaded flange).
Cable receptacle: DINKLE 0225-0602 (2-pin 3.50mm pitch terminal block connector plug).
3.8. RST Button
The TEK5-APL features a “RST” button for system reset.

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3.9. Gigabit Ethernet Interface (LAN1/LAN2)
The TEK5-APL by default comes with two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connectors. These connectors can
support 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) functionality if configured with the PSE power option
(TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx). This signaling allows the presence of a conformant
device to be detected by the power source and allows the device and source to negotiate the amount of
power required or available. Total wattage of two ports is 38.7W, each port maximum current is 48V / up
to 400mA.
LAN1 / LAN2:
Pin #
1000 Mbps
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
1
MDI0+
Transmit Data+
Transmit Data+
2
MDI0-
Transmit Data-
Transmit Data-
3
MDI1+
Receive Data+
Receive Data+
4
MDI2+
5
MDI2-
6
MDI1-
Receive Data-
Receive Data-
7
MDI3+
8
MDI3-
3.10. Antenna Holes
There are five antenna holes available (two on the front and three rear side). They come fitted with
breakaway metal tabs. In order to utilize them, the tabs must be removed by carefully using pincers or
pliers.
3.11. Grounding
The TEP5-APL must always be grounded to the earth. Grounding helps to limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference on the device. The earth connection will have to be done using the
grounding screw. The screw for the ground connection is marked with an engraved ground symbol.
3.12. SSD Drive Rack (optional)
The TEK5-APL features one 2.5” SSD drive rack (optional).

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3.13. Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-
TI-xxxx) (optional)
This product is available with five connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4 that
can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions. The TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx-
xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx has five galvanic isolated connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3,
and RS-XXX4.
3.13.1. Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO) (optional)
This product is available with one GPIO connector. The galvanic isolated GPIO connector has the
following pinout:
GPIO:
Pin
#
Signal
Description
Voltage
Curr
ent
Max.
Inter-
face
Source
Control
ler
SIO
Pin #
Min.
Typ.
Max.
1
GPIO1A
DIG_IN1
4.75V
5V
6V
1A
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO33
2
GPIO1B
DIG_OUT1
11.21
V
12V
12.39
V
125
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO37
3
GPIO1C
DIG_IN2
4.75V
5V
6V
1A
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO34
4
GPIO1D
DIG_OUT2
11.21
V
12V
12.39
V
125
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO40
5
GPIO1E
DIG_IN3
4.75V
5V
6V
1A
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO35
6
GPIO1F
DIG_OUT3
11.21
V
12V
12.39
V
125
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO41
7
GPIO1G
DIG_IN4
4.75V
5V
6V
1A
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO36
8
GPIO1H
DIG_OUT4
11.21
V
12V
12.39
V
125
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO42
9
GND
Common Ground
10
VCC
Supply output
4.75V
5V
5.25V
300
mA
NOTE: Isolation part protection level up to 5KV Vac/VESD
Header on TEP5-APL: DINKLE 0156-1810L (10-pin 2.54mm pitch terminal block) connector socket.
Cable receptacle: DINKLE 0156-1A10-BK (10-pin 2.54mm pitch terminal block) connector plug.

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3.13.2. Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4)
(optional)
This product is available with four full function galvanic isolated serial ports: two RS-232/422/485 (RS-
XXX1, RS-XXX2), and two RS-232 (RS-XXX3, RS-XXX4). The ports have the following pinout:
RS-XXX1 (RS-232 default setup):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL1_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM1
2
SERIAL1_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM1
3
SERIAL1_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM1
4
SERIAL1_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM1
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL1_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM1
7
SERIAL1_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM1
8
SERIAL1_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX1 (RS-422):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
SERIAL1_RXD-
RS-422 Receive negative data signal (input)
COM1
3
SERIAL1_TXD+
RS-422 Transmit positive data signal (output)
COM1
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
SERIAL1_RXD+
RS-422 Receive positive data signal (input)
COM1
8
SERIAL1_TXD-
RS-422 Transmit negative data signal (output)
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX1 (RS-485):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
NC
3
SERIAL1B+
RS-485 positive data signal
COM1
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
SERIAL1B-
RS-485 negative data signal
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)

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RS-XXX2 (RS-232 default setup):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL2_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM2
2
SERIAL2_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM2
3
SERIAL2_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM2
4
SERIAL2_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM2
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL2_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM2
7
SERIAL2_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM2
8
SERIAL2_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX2 (RS-422):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
SERIAL2_RXD-
RS-422 Receive negative data signal (input)
COM2
3
SERIAL2_TXD+
RS-422 Transmit positive data signal (output)
COM2
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
SERIAL2_RXD+
RS-422 Receive positive data signal (input)
COM2
8
SERIAL2_TXD-
RS-422 Transmit negative data signal (output)
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX2 (RS-485):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
NC
3
SERIAL2B+
RS-485 positive data signal
COM2
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
SERIAL2B-
RS-485 negative data signal
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX3:
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL3_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM3
2
SERIAL3_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM3
3
SERIAL3_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM3
4
SERIAL3_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM3
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL3_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM3
7
SERIAL3_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM3
8
SERIAL3_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM3
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)

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RS-XXX4:
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL4_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM4
2
SERIAL4_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM4
3
SERIAL4_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM4
4
SERIAL4_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM4
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL4_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM4
7
SERIAL4_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM4
8
SERIAL4_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM4
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
NOTE1: RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2 are set by default as RS-232. To change settings of RS-XXX1 to RS-
422/RS-485 you need to adjust SW1 and SW2 DIP switch settings. SW1 and SW2 can at found at
location “I1” and “I2” in chapter 4. Internal Connectors and Expansion Options of this manual.
To change settings of RS-XXX2 to RS-422/RS-485 you need to adjust SW3 and SW4 DIP switch settings.
SW3 and SW4 can at found at location “J1” and “J2” in chapter 4. Internal Connectors and Expansion
Options of this manual.
NOTE2: RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4 supply output is set by default at 5V. The supply output
can be set either at 5V or 12V. To set the supply output at 12V you need to adjust
JCOMV1/JCOMV2/JCOMV3/JCOMV4 jumper settings. The JCOMV jumpers can be found at locations
“H1”, ”H2”, “H3”, and “H4”in chapter 4. Internal Connectors and Expansion Options of this manual.
NOTE3: Isolation part protection level up to 5KV Vrms
Header on TEP5-APL: DB9 (9-pin) standard D-Sub male connector.
Cable receptacle: DB9 (9-pin) standard D-Sub female connector.

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3.14. Non-Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-
xxxx-TI-xxxx) (optional)
This product is available with five connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4 that
can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions. The TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N-
xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx has five non-galvanic isolated connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2,
RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4.
3.14.1. Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO) (optional)
This product is available with one GPIO connector. The non-galvanic isolated GPIO connector has the
following pinout:
GPIO:
Pin
#
Signal
Description
Voltage
Curr
ent
Max.
Inter-
face
Source
Control
ler
SIO
Pin #
Min.
Typ.
Max.
1
GPIO1A
DIG_IN1
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO33
2
GPIO1B
DIG_OUT2
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO37
3
GPIO1C
DIG_IN3
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO34
4
GPIO1D
DIG_OUT4
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO40
5
GPIO1E
DIG_IN5
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO35
6
GPIO1F
DIG_OUT6
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO41
7
GPIO1G
DIG_IN7
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO36
8
GPIO1H
DIG_OUT8
3.14V
3.3V
3.46V
12
mA
LPC
NCT61
16D
GPIO42
9
GND
Common Ground
10
VCC
Supply output
4.75V
5V
5.25V
300
mA
Header on TEP5-APL: DINKLE 0156-1810L (10-pin 2.54mm pitch terminal block) connector socket.
Cable receptacle: DINKLE 0156-1A10-BK (10-pin 2.54mm pitch terminal block) connector plug.

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3.14.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4)
(optional)
This product is available with four full function non-galvanic isolated serial ports: two RS-232/422/485
(RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2), and two RS-232 (RS-XXX3, RS-XXX4). The ports have the following pinout:
RS-XXX1 (RS-232 default setup):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL1_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM1
2
SERIAL1_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM1
3
SERIAL1_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM1
4
SERIAL1_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM1
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL1_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM1
7
SERIAL1_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM1
8
SERIAL1_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX1 (RS-422):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
SERIAL1_RXD-
RS-422 Receive negative data signal (input)
COM1
3
SERIAL1_TXD+
RS-422 Transmit positive data signal (output)
COM1
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
SERIAL1_RXD+
RS-422 Receive positive data signal (input)
COM1
8
SERIAL1_TXD-
RS-422 Transmit negative data signal (output)
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX1 (RS-485):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
NC
3
SERIAL1B+
RS-485 positive data signal
COM1
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
SERIAL1B-
RS-485 negative data signal
COM1
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)

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RS-XXX2 (RS-232 default setup):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL2_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM2
2
SERIAL2_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM2
3
SERIAL2_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM2
4
SERIAL2_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM2
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL2_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM2
7
SERIAL2_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM2
8
SERIAL2_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX2 (RS-422):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
SERIAL2_RXD-
RS-422 Receive negative data signal (input)
COM2
3
SERIAL2_TXD+
RS-422 Transmit positive data signal (output)
COM2
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
SERIAL2_RXD+
RS-422 Receive positive data signal (input)
COM2
8
SERIAL2_TXD-
RS-422 Transmit negative data signal (output)
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX2 (RS-485):
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
NC
2
NC
3
SERIAL2B+
RS-485 positive data signal
COM2
4
NC
5
GND
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
SERIAL2B-
RS-485 negative data signal
COM2
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)
RS-XXX3:
Pin #
Signal
Description
Device
1
SERIAL3_DCD
Data Carrier Detect (input)
COM3
2
SERIAL3_RXD
Receive data (input)
COM3
3
SERIAL3_TXD
Transmit data (output)
COM3
4
SERIAL3_DTR
Data Terminal Ready (output)
COM3
5
GND
Ground
6
SERIAL3_DSR
Data Set Ready (input)
COM3
7
SERIAL3_RTS
Request-to-send (output)
COM3
8
SERIAL3_CTS
Clear-to-send (input)
COM3
9
VCC*
5V supply output (current max. 500mA)