Vantron VT-PNL156-MT65-HD Instructions for use

VT-PNL156-MT65-HD
Hardware User Manual
Product Version: 1.1
Date: 2021-12-02
For any question, please contact Chengdu Vantron Technology, Ltd.
Copyright © Vantron Technology, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Change History
This table describes the version and release date.
Rev.
Date Description Author
1.0 2021-06-15 First release. Cong Yang
1.1 2021-12-02 Update relevant information Cong Yang

Foreword
Copyright
While all information contained herein have been carefully checked to assure its
accuracy in technical details and printing, Vantron assumes no responsibility resulting
from any error or features of this manual, or from improper uses of this manual or the
software. Please contact our technical department for relevant operation solutions if
there is any problem that cannot be solved according to this manual.
Vantron reserves all rights of this manual, including the right to change the content,
form, product features, and specifications contained herein at any time without prior
written notice.
The trademarks and registered trademarks in this manual are properties of their
respective owners. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or
sold. No changes or other purposes are permitted without the prior written consent of
Vantron.
Vantron reserves the right of all publicly-released copies of this manual.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Type Description
Notice Important information and regulations
Caution Caution for latent damage to system or
harm to personnel
Statement & Disclaimer
It is recommended to read and comply with this manual which provides important
guidance and helps decreasing the danger of injury, electric shock, fire, or any
damage to the device.
Vantron assumes no legal liability of accidents resulting from failure of conforming to
the safety instructions.
Limitation of Liability/Non-warranty

For direct or indirect damage to this device or other devices of Vantron caused by
failure of conforming to this manual or the safety instructions on device label, Vantron
assumes neither warranty nor legal liability even if the device is still under warranty.
The device should be installed, debugged and maintained by professionals.
The outside antennas are not permitted to be installed or to be changed by
non-professionals. To run the device normally, only specified antennas are approved
to be assembled together by professionals.
Unit shall be used with indoor-use antenna only. No antenna for this unit can be
installed outdoor.
Safety Instructions
 Keep and comply with all operation instructions, warnings, and information.
 Pay attention to warnings on this device.
 Read the following precautions so as to decrease the danger of injury, electric
shock, fire, or any damage to the device.
 Operations and service instructions are provided with the equipment.
 Unit shall be used with indoor-use antenna only. No antenna for this unit can be
installed outdoor.
 The maximum operation temperature is 60°C.
Precautions
 Pay attention to the product labels/safety instructions printed on silk screens.
 Do not try repairing this product unless declared in this manual.
 Keep away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine casing.
 Do not insert other items into the slot (if any) of this device.
 Ensure ventilation of the ventilation slot.
 System fault may arise if other items are inserted into this device.
 Installation: ensure correct installation according to instructions from the
manufacturer with recommended installation tools.
 Ensure ventilation and smoothness according to relevant ventilation standards.
Safety Instructions for Power Cables and Accessories

Use Proper power source only. Start only with power source that satisfies
voltage label and the voltage necessary according to this manual. Please contact
technical support personnel of Vantron for any uncertainty about the requirements of
necessary power source.
Use tested power source. This product still contains a button lithium battery as a
real-time clock after its external power source is removed and therefore should not be
short-circuited during transportation or placed under high temperature.
Place cables properly: Do not place cables at any place with extrusion danger.
Cleaning Instructions
 Please power off before cleaning the device.
 Do not use spray detergent.
 Clean with a damp cloth.
 Do not try cleaning exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector.
 Support for special fault: Power off and contact technical support personnel of
Vantron in case of the following faults:
 The device is damaged.
 The temperature is excessively high.
 Fault is still not solved after operations according to the manual.

Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Description ......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Connector Description ..................................................................................... 1
2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Specifications .................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Order Information ............................................................................................ 3
3 Hardware Instructions ...................................................................................... 4
3.1 Appearance ..................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Interface Description ........................................................................................ 5
3.3 Structure .......................................................................................................... 5
4 Hardware Function Description ....................................................................... 6
4.1 ANT+ Module .................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Wi-Fi/BT .......................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Audio ............................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Display ............................................................................................................. 6
4.5 Ethernet ........................................................................................................... 7
4.6 USB ................................................................................................................. 7
5 Hardware Operation Note ................................................................................. 8
5.1 Power Preparation ........................................................................................... 8
5.1.1 Environment Preparation .......................................................................... 8
5.1.2 DC Power Input ........................................................................................ 8
5.2 Antenna ........................................................................................................... 8
6 Software Instructions ..................................................................................... 10
7 Tips ................................................................................................................... 11
Appendix A: How to Contact Us ........................................................................... 13

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
Vantron offers both ARM and ATOM based Single Boards Computer (SBC) platforms
including Cirrus Logic EP9315, RockChip RK3128, RK3368, RK3288, RK3399,
Freescale iMX6, iMX8, TI OMAP35xx CortexA8 series, and Intel SkyLake and
ApolloLake processor boards. In additional to offering the standard SBCs, we also
provide professional customization board design services. Our seamless project
management, efficient error-free development process, strong fundamentals in
technology, sufficient in human resources, and on-time delivery will guarantee the
success in your project development.
Based on idea of “Application Ready” products and services, our embedded
computers have embedded basic operation system which includes the drivers of its
interfaces. So it is easy to be used by adding your application software only. It can
speed Time to Market of your products, and save more cost.
1.2 Connector Description
These tables respectively describe the valid signal of connectors on the Vantron
board.
Table 1-1 Term description (1)
N/C Not connect
GND
Ground
/
A
ctive low signal
+
Positive of
difference signal
-
negative of difference signal
Table 1-2 Term description (2)
I
Input
O
Output
I/O
input/output
P
Power or ground
A
Analog
OD
Open drain
CMOS
3.3
V CMOS
LVCMOS
Low Voltage CMOS
LVTTL
Low Voltage TTL
3.3V
3.3
V signal
level
5V
5
V signal level
USB
5
V tolerant signal
PCIe
PCI Express signal, not 3.3
V tolerant
NC
No Connection

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2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD is a tablet packed with MT8365 processor, USB2.0, built-in
2GB LPDDR4 dual channel memory, 32GB eMMC 5.1 flash memory and Wi-Fi/BT.
2.2 Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Specifications
SOC Processor
MTK MT8365(I350). CPU: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
2.0GHz(Max), 12nm
GPU: Mali-G52. 3D graphic accelerator capable of
processing 57.6 GFLOPS and 1600M pixel/s, 800MHz.
Memory
RAM 2GB LPDDR4-3733
Flash 32GB eMMC 5.1
EEPROM 2Kb
Display
LCD 15.6" TFT LCD
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio 700:1
LCM
Luminance 220 cd/m2(Typ.)
View Angle Full View
Touch Screen Cap-touch, support 10-point multi-touch.
Interfaces
Ethernet 1 x 10M/100Mbps Ethernet, RJ45 connector with LEDx2
USB
1 x Micro USB, standard USB 2.0; supports OTG
1 x USB TYPE-C, standard USB 2.0; Only support the host
mode.
Button 1 x Volume+; 1 x Volume-
Wireless
WIFI&BT
802.11b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5GHz, BT5 (support A2DP (Advance
Audio Distribution Profile), HFP (Hands Free Protocol) and
HDP (Health Device Profile)), 2 ANTS (BT&Wi-Fi shared
ant)
ANT+ 2.4-GHz Radio support RSSI
Audio Speaker Support 2x3W/8Ω speaker.

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2.3 Order Information
Table 2-2 Order information
Note: Please contact Vantron for other order information.
RTC RTC Support
Software OS Android 10
Power DC Input Support 12V/1A DC power supply.
Design
Dimensions 415.76 x 301.2 x 38.1mm
Tablet Weight About 2780g
Environment
Condition
Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 60℃ (Recommended: 25℃)
storage: -20 ~ +60℃ (Recommended: 25℃)
Humidity 5-95%RH (Non-Condensation)
Part Order Example
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD MT8365 ARM Quad-Core , Cortex-A53 2.0GHz(Max)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0.

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3 Hardware Instructions
3.1 Appearance
Figure 3-1 Views

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3.2 Interface Description
Figure 3-2 Interfaces (1)
DC JACK Type-C Micro USB Ethernet
Figure 3-3 Interfaces (2)
Left-speaker
Vol+/-
Right-speaker
3.3 Structure
Download the board structure document from Vantron official website:
www.vantrontech.com.cn
Figure 3-4 Structure
Unit: mm

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4 Hardware Function Description
This chapter mainly describes the main hardware functions of this product, including
ANT+, WIFI/BT, audio, display and USB.
4.1 ANT+ Module
ANT+ module shall support ANT+ communication at least 1 channel, and RSSI
(Received Signal Strength Indicator).
4.2 Wi-Fi/BT
The wireless module inside the tablet complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard.
The integrated module provides SDIO interface for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
4.3 Audio
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD has two 3W Speakers.
4.4 Display
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD has a 15.6" screen. The screen is made up of a display screen
and a touch screen, which are fitted together by full-fit technology. More parameters
are shown in the table.
Table 4-1 Display parameters
Item Specifications Unit
Screen Size 15.6" Inch
Viewing direction Full View -
Resolution 1920 x 1080 -
Display Mode Normally Black -
Number of Colors 16,194,277 colors
LCM Luminance 220 (Typ.) cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 700:1 -
Interface EDP -
Touch Screen Cap-touch, 10-point

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4.5 Ethernet
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD has a network port that supports 10M/100Mbps Ethernet. The
network port hosts two indicators. The green light is a 100M port indicator: 100M Link
and Active (Transmitting or Receiving); while the yellow light is a 10M port indicator:
10M Link and Active (Transmitting or Receiving). (The yellow light needs to be used
in a specific LED mode and is not used by default.)
4.6 USB
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD has two USB ports (Type-C and Micro USB ports), both of
which support standard USB2.0. Type-C only supports host mode; While Micro USB
supports master-slave mode. Type-C supports a maximum of 5V/0.5A output; while
Micro USB supports a maximum of 5V/1A output.

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5 Hardware Operation Note
This chapter provides a guide to set up and use some of the features of the tablet. For
more details, see hardware description.
5.1 Power Preparation
5.1.1 Environment Preparation
Before the device is powered on, please confirm whether the environmental
conditions meet the requirements. Environmental conditions are as follows:
● Operation Temperature: 0°C ~ +60°C
● Operation Humidity: 5-95%RH (Non-Condensation)
5.1.2 DC Power Input
Please confirm the power input is 12V, and the reference current is 1A.
Do not use unauthorized or incompatible power adaptors to charge the device.
Otherwise fire, explosion or other incidents may be caused.
5.2 Antenna
The design of the internal antenna of VT-PNL156-MT65-HD is shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 Internal antenna
ANT+ ANT
WIFI ANT
WIFI&BT ANT

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In order to ensure that the tablet functions can work properly, please do not cover the
antenna area with metal shielding devices.

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6 Software Instructions
VT-PNL156-MT65-HD has been pre-loaded firmware. For more information, please
refer to software user manual for software operation.

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7 Tips
Waste Disposal
It is recommended to disassemble the device before abandoning it in conformity with
local regulations. Please ensure that the abandoned batteries are disposed according
to local regulations on waste disposal. Do not throw batteries into fire (explosive) or
put in common waste canister. Products or product packages with the sign of
“explosive” should not be disposed like household waste but delivered to specialized
electrical & electronic waste recycling/disposal center. Proper disposal of this sort of
waste helps avoiding harm and adverse effect upon surroundings and people’s health.
Please contact local organizations or recycling/disposal center for more
recycling/disposal methods of related products.
Comply with the following safety tips:
Do not use in combustible and explosive environment
Keep away from combustible and explosive environment for fear of danger.
Keep away from all energized circuits.
Operators should not remove enclosure from the device. Only the group or person
with factory certification is permitted to open the enclosure to adjust and replace the
structure and components of the device. Do not change components unless the
power cord is removed. In some cases, the device may still have residual voltage
even if the power cord is removed. Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully
discharge the device before contact so as to avoid injury.
Unauthorized changes to this product or its components are prohibited.
In the aim of avoiding accidents as far as possible, it is not allowed to replace the
system or change components unless with permission and certification. Please
contact the technical department of Vantron or local branches for help.
Pay attention to caution signs.

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Caution signs in this manual remind of possible danger. Please comply with relevant
safety tips below each sign. Meanwhile, you should strictly conform to all safety tips
for operation environment.
Notice
Considering that reasonable efforts have been made to assure accuracy of this
manual, Vantron assumes no responsibility of possible missing contents and
information, errors in contents, citations, examples, and source programs.
Vantron reserves the right to make necessary changes to this manual without prior
notice. No part of this manual may be reprinted or publicly released in forms of
photocopy, tape, broadcast, e-document, etc.

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Appendix A: How to Contact Us
If you have any problem or want to know more about our products, visit
www.vantrontech.com or contact us.
US Office: Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 440 Boulder Court, Suite 300,
Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
China Office: Chengdu Vantron Technology, Ltd
Address: 6th Floor, 1st Building, No.9, 3rd Wu Ke East Street,
Wu Hou District, Chengdu 610045, China
Tel: [phone]/3931, 8515-7572/6320
Email: [email protected]

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followi
ng two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de
vice must accept any interference received, including interference that may ca
use undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas
s B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p
rovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not o
ccur 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 th
e 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 important ann
ouncement
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
ISED Statement
This device complies with contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that co
mply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’
s licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may ca
use undesired operation.