Vecow SPC-4500 User manual

USER
Manual
USER
Manual
1.1.0 Edition 20190625
Intel Atom®x7-E3950 (Apollo Lake) Fanless Embedded System,
Ultra-Compact, Rugged, PoE+, -40°C to 85°C Operation
SPC-4500

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Version Date Page Description Remark
0.10 05/23/2019 All Preliminary Release
1.00 06/04/2019 All O󰀩cial Release
1.10 06/25/2019 70, 71, 72 Update
Record of Revision

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This manual is released by Vecow Co., Ltd. for reference purpose only. All
product o󰀨erings and specications are subject to change without prior notice. It
does not represent commitment of Vecow Co., Ltd. Vecow shall not be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the
use of the product; documentation; or for any infringements upon the rights of
third parties, which may result from such use.
Disclaimer
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 it is not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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.
FCC
The products described in this manual comply with all applicable 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.
CE
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of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electric,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written authorization
by Vecow Co., Ltd. The rights of all the brand names, product names and
trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Part Number Description
SPC-4500 SPC-4500, Intel Atom® x7-E3950 SoC, 2 GigE LAN support
IEEE 1588 (PTP), 4 COM, 4 USB, 1 SIM, 12V DC-in
SPC-4600
SPC-4600, Intel Atom® x7-E3950 SoC, 2 PoE+ support
IEEE 1588 (PTP), 4 COM, 16 Isolated DIO, 4 USB, 1 SIM,
9 to 36V DC-in with Isolation & Ignition Power Control
Order Information

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Part Number Description
DDR3L8G Certied DDR3L-1866/1600 8G RAM
DDR3L4G Certied DDR3L-1866/1600 4G RAM
PWA-160W-WT-12V 160W, 12V, 85V AC to 264V AC Power Adapter with 3-pin
Terminal Block, Wide Temperature -30°C to +70°C
PWA-160W-WT 160W, 24V, 85V AC to 264V AC Power Adapter with 3-pin
Terminal Block, Wide Temperature -30°C to +70°C
PWA-120W-12V 120W, 12V, 90V AC to 264V AC Power Adapter with 3-pin
Terminal Block
PWA-120W 120W, 24V, 90V AC to 264V AC Power Adapter with 3-pin
Terminal Block
TMK2-20P-100 Terminal Block 20-pin to Terminal Block 20-pin Cable, 100cm
TMK2-20P-500 Terminal Block 20-pin to Terminal Block 20-pin Cable, 500cm
TMB-TMBK-20P Terminal Board with One 20-pin Terminal Block Connector and
DIN-Rail Mounting
4G Module Mini PCIe 4G/GPS Module with Antenna
WiFi & Bluetooth WiFi & Bluetooth Module with Antenna
Order Accessories

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Overview 1
1.2 Features 2
1.3 Product Specication 3
1.3.1 Specications of SPC-4500 3
1.3.2 Specications of SPC-4600 5
1.4 Mechanical Dimension 7
1.4.1 Dimensions of SPC-4500 7
1.4.2 Dimensions of SPC-4600 7
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPC-4500 8
2.1 Packing List 8
2.2 Front Panel I/O & Functions 10
2.3 Rear Panel I/O & Functions 17
2.4 Main Board Expansion Connectors 23
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETUP 40
3.1 How to Open Your SPC-4500 Series 40
3.2 Installing DDR3L Module 42
3.3 Installing Mini PCIe Card 43
3.4 Installing Antenna Cable 44
3.5 Installing SIM Card 45
3.6 Installing SSD/HDD 46
3.7 Mounting Your SPC-4500 48

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CHAPTER 4 BIOS SETUP 49
4.1 Entering Setup 49
4.2 Main Menu 50
4.3 Advanced 50
4.4 Chipset 56
4.5 Security 62
4.6 Boot 63
4.7 Save & Exit 64
APPENDIX A : Isolated DIO Guide 65
APPENDIX B : Software Functions 68
APPENDIX C : Power Consumption 70
APPENDIX D : Supported Memory & Storage List 71

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
SPC-4500 is an Ultra-compact Fanless PoE+ Embedded Box PC for smart
industrial-grade IoT applications. With low-power quad-core Intel Atom® x7-
E3950 processor (Apollo Lake) engine, single DDR3L SO-DIMM supports up to
8GB memory; Advanced Intel® HD graphics 505 supports DirectX 12, OpenGL
4.3 and OpenCL 2.1 API, up to 4K resolution; Vecow SPC-4500 delivers
more than 150% system performance improved and up to 300% graphics
performance enhanced than the embedded engine powered by the former
generation Intel Atom® E3845 SoC.
Supports DVI-I and DisplayPort dual display, built-in dual GigE LAN supporting
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), 4 COM RS-232/422/485, 1 SIM for
WiFi/4G/3G/LTE/GPRS/UMTS, 4 USB, 2 Mini PCIe, 1 SATA III, 12V DC power
input, optional 9V to 36V wide range DC power input, TPM 2.0, remote power
switch, rugged design for fanless -40°C to 85°C operation, Vecow SPC-4500
Series features compact integrated functions with exible congurations to meet
your requirements for smart embedded applications.
With outstanding system performance, compact integrated functions, rugged
reliability, system-oriented solution and versatile configurations, Vecow SPC-
4500 Series Ultra-compact Fanless PoE+ Embedded Box PC is your great
choice for Machine Vision, In-vehicle Computing, Factory Automation, Intelligent
Control, Robotic Control, and any Internet of Thing (IoT) or Industry 4.0-related
applications.
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1.2 Features
• Quad Core Intel Atom® x7-E3950 SoC (Apollo Lake-I) supports lower power
consumption
• Fanless, -40°C to 85°C Extended Operating Temperature
• DDR3L 1866MHz Memory, up to 8GB
• 2 Independent GigE PoE+ LAN support IEEE 802.3at/IEEE 1588 (PTP) & 1kV
Isolation
• 16 Isolated DIO, 4 USB 3.0, 4 COM RS-232/422/485
• External SIM socket supports WiFi/4G/3G/LTE/GPRS/UMTS
• 12V DC Power Input, optional supports 9V to 36V wide range DC power input
• Configurable Ignition Power Control
• TPM 2.0 supported

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1.3 Product Specication
1.3.1 Specications of SPC-4500
System
Processor Intel Atom® x7-E3950 processor (Apollo Lake-I)
BIOS AMI
SIO IT8786E
Memory 1 DDR3L 1866MHz SO-DIMM, up to 8GB
I/O Interface
Serial 4 COM RS-232/422/485
USB 4 USB 3.0 (External)
LED Power, HDD, wireless
SIM 1 SIM Card Socket (External)
Expansion
Mini PCIe 2 Mini PCIe sockets :
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/SIM card
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/Optional mSATA
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD graphics 505
Interface • DVI-I : DVI up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
• DP : Up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Storage
SATA 1 SATA III (6Gbps)
mSATA 1 SATA III (Mini PCIe type, 6Gbps)
Storage Device 1 2.5" SSD/HDD bracket (Internal)
Audio
Audio Codec Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Audio Interface 1 Line-out
Ethernet
LAN 1 Intel® I210 GigE LAN supports IEEE 1588
LAN 2 Intel® I210 GigE LAN supports IEEE 1588

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Power
Power Input Single 12V DC power input
Power Interface 3-pin Terminal Block : V+, V-, Frame Ground
Others
TPM Optional Inneon SLB9665 supports TPM 2.0, LPC interface
Watchdog Timer Reset : 1 to 255 sec./min. per step
HW Monitor Monitoring temperature, voltages. Auto throttling control when
CPU overheats.
Software Support
OS Windows 10, Linux
Mechanical
Dimension (W) 106.0mm x (L) 150.0mm x (H) 59.0mm
(4.17" x 5.91" x 2.32")
Weight 0.9 kg (1.98 lb)
Mounting • Wallmount by mounting bracket
• DIN Rail mount (Optional)
• 2U Rackmount (Optional)
Environment
Operating
Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity 5% to 95% Humidity, non-condensing
Relative Humidity 95% at 85°C
Shock • IEC 60068-2-27
• SSD : 50G @ wallmount, Half-sine, 11ms
Vibration • IEC 60068-2-64
• SSD : 5Grms, 5Hz to 500Hz, 3 Axis
EMC CE, FCC, EN50155, EN50121-3-2

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1.3.2 Specications of SPC-4600
System
Processor Intel Atom® x7-E3950 processor (Apollo Lake-I)
BIOS AMI
SIO IT8786E
Memory 1 DDR3L 1866MHz SO-DIMM, up to 8GB
I/O Interface
Serial 4 COM RS-232/422/485
USB 4 USB 3.0 (External)
DIO 16 Isolated DIO : 8 DI, 8 DO
LED Power, HDD, wireless, PoE
SIM 1 SIM Card Socket (External)
Expansion
Mini PCIe 2 Mini PCIe sockets :
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/SIM card
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/Optional mSATA
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD graphics 505
Interface • DVI-I : DVI up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
• DP : Up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Storage
SATA 1 SATA III (6Gbps)
mSATA 1 SATA III (Mini PCIe type, 6Gbps)
Storage Device 1 2.5" SSD/HDD bracket (Internal)
Audio
Audio Codec Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Audio Interface 1 Line-out
Ethernet (PoE)
LAN 1 GigE IEEE 802.3at (25.5W/48V) PoE+ by Intel® I210, IEEE
1588 supported
LAN 2 GigE IEEE 802.3at (25.5W/48V) PoE+ by Intel® I210, IEEE
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Power
Power Input Single 12V DC power input
Power Interface 3-pin Terminal Block : V+, V-, Frame Ground
Ignition Control 16 Mode (Internal)
Remote Switch 3-pin Terminal Block : On, O󰀨, IGN
Others
TPM Optional Inneon SLB9665 supports TPM 2.0, LPC interface
Watchdog Timer Reset : 1 to 255 sec./min. per step
HW Monitor Monitoring temperature, voltages. Auto throttling control when
CPU overheats.
Software Support
OS Windows 10, Linux
Mechanical
Dimension (W) 106.0mm x (L) 150.0mm x (H) 63.0mm
(4.17" x 5.91" x 2.48")
Weight 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)
Mounting • Wallmount by mounting bracket
• DIN Rail mount (Optional)
• 2U Rackmount (Optional)
Environment
Operating
Temperature -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity 5% to 95% Humidity, non-condensing
Relative Humidity 95% at 75°C
Shock • IEC 60068-2-27
• SSD : 50G @ wallmount, Half-sine, 11ms
Vibration • IEC 60068-2-64
• SSD : 5Grms, 5Hz to 500Hz, 3 Axis
EMC CE, FCC, EN50155, EN50121-3-2

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1.4 Mechanical Dimension
1.4.1 Dimensions of SPC-4500
150.0 (5.91”)
106.0 (4.17”) 143.0 (5.63”)
100.0 (3.94”)
128.0 (5.04”)
58.5 (2.32”)
5.0 (0.20”)
25.0 (0.98”)
Ø9.0 (Ø0.35”)
A Detail
2:1
A
Unit : mm (inch)
1.4.2 Dimensions of SPC-4600
150.0 (5.91”)
106.0 (4.17”) 143.0 (5.63”)
100.0 (3.94”)
128.0 (5.04”)
63.0 (2.48”)
5.0 (0.20”)
25.0 (0.98”)
Ø9.0 (Ø0.35”)
A Detail
2:1
A
Unit : mm (inch)

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2.1 Packing List
2.1.1 Packing List for SPC-4500
Item Description Qty
1SPC-4500 Embedded System 1
2SPC-4500 accessory box, which contains
• Vecow Drivers & Utilities DVD
• Wall-mounting bracket
• Foot Pad
• Screws & Terminal blocks
1
2
4
(Below)
Item Description Outlook Usage P/N Qty
1
PHILLPIS
M4x16L with
washer, Ni
Mount 53-24D6416-30B 4
2PHILLPIS
M2.5x6L, Ni Mini PCIe slot 53-2426906-30B 2
3M3x4L
Wall mount
bracket/SSD/
HDD
53-2470000-218 12
4Terminal block
3-pin (5.0mm) DC-IN 51-2411R03-S1B 2

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2.1.2 Packing List for SPC-4600
Item Description Qty
1SPC-4600 Embedded System 1
2SPC-4600 accessory box, which contains
• Vecow Drivers & Utilities DVD
• Wall-mounting bracket
• Foot Pad
• Screws & Terminal block
1
2
4
(Below)
Item Description Outlook Usage P/N Qty
1
PHILLPIS
M4x16L with
washer, Ni
Mount 53-24D6416-30B 4
2PHILLPIS
M2.5x6L, Ni Mini PCIe slot 53-2426906-30B 3
3PHILLPIS
M3x4L SSD/HDD 53-M000450-301 12
4Terminal block
3-pin (5.0mm) DC-IN 51-2411R03-S1B 1
5Terminal block
20-pin (2.54mm) Isolated DIO 51-2112R20-S1D 1

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2.2 Front Panel I/O & Functions
In Vecow's SPC-4500 series family, all I/O connectors are located on the front
panel. Most of the general connections to the computer device, such as audio,
USB, Isolated COM, DVI and HDMI, are placed on the front panel.
2.2.1 SPC-4500 Front I/O & Functions
2.2.1.1 Reset Tact Switch
It is a hardware reset switch. Use this switch to reset the system without power
o󰀨 the system. Press the Reset Switch for a few seconds, and then reset will be
enabled.
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
2.2.1.2 Power Button
The Power Button is a non-latched switch. To power on the system, press the
power button and then the Blue LED is lightened. To power o󰀨 the system, you
can either command shutdown by OS operation or just simply press the power
button and then the Red LED is lightened. If system error, you can just press
the power button for 4 seconds to shut down the machine directly. Please do
note that a 4-second interval between each 2 power-on/power-o󰀨 operation is
necessary in normal working status. (For example, once turning o󰀨 the system,
you have to wait for 4 seconds to initiate another power-on operation).
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
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2.2.1.3 PWR and HDD LED Indicator
Power LED/(Right): The LED is solid Blue, it indicates that the system is
powered on (S0).
If LED is solid Red, it indicates that the system is powered o󰀨 (S5).
HDD LED/(Left): If the LED is on, it indicates that the system's storage is
functional. If it is o󰀨, it indicates that the system's storage is not functional. If it is
ashing, it indicates data access activities.
LED Color Indication System Status
Orange HDD On/O󰀨 : Storage status, function or not.
Twinkling : Data transferring.
Blue/Red Power System power status (S0/S5)
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
2.2.1.4 USB 3.0
There are 4 USB 3.0 connections available supporting up to 5GB per second
data rate in the front side of SPC-4500. It is also compliant with the requirements
of Super Speed (SS), high speed (HS), full speed (FS) and low speed (LS).
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
2.2.1.5 DVI-I
Onboard VGA Port supports auxiliary channel mode. The connection supports
DVI-I including VGA and DVI ports. VGA Port supports auxiliary channel mode,
connection supports up to 1920x1440 resolution at 60Hz. DVI Port supports
DDC channel mode, connection supports up to 3840x2160 resolution at 30Hz.
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
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2.2.1.6 DP
It supports DP1.2 and up to 4096×2160 resolution @ 60Hz.
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
2.2.1.7 Serial Port COM
Serial port can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 with auto flow
control communication. The default denition is RS-232. If you want to change
to RS-422 or RS-485, you can nd the setting in BIOS.
BIOS Setting Function
COM3 (Left)
COM4 (Right)
RS-232
RS-422 (5-wire)
RS-422 (9-wire)
RS-485
RS-485 w/z auto-ow control
COM3/COM4 pin assignments are listed in the following table :
Serial
Port
Pin
No. RS-232 RS-422 (5-wire)
RS-422
(9-wire)
RS-485
(3-wire)
3 to 4
1GND_EARTH GND_EARTH GND_EARTH GND_EARTH
2GND GND GND GND
3RI ----------- CTS- RI
4DTR RXD- RXD- -----------
5CTS ----------- CTS+ -----------
6TXD RXD+ RXD+ -----------
7RTS ----------- RTS+ -----------
8 RXD TXD+ TXD+ DATA+
9DSR ----------- RTS- -----------
10 DCD TXD- TXD- DATA-
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4

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2.2.1.8 Audio Jack (Line-out only)
There is a Line-out in the front side of SPC-4500. Onboard Realtek ALC892
audio codec supports 5.1 channel HD audio and fully complies with Intel® High
Denition Audio (Azalia) specications. To utilize the audio function in Windows
platform, you need to install corresponding drivers for Realtek ALC892 codec.
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
2.2.2 SPC-4600 Front I/O & Functions
2.2.2.1 Reset Tact Switch
It is a hardware reset switch. Use this switch to reset the system without power o󰀨
the system. Press the Reset Switch for a few seconds, then reset will be enabled.
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
Isolated DIO
2.2.2.2 Power Button
The Power Button is a non-latched switch. To power on the system, press the
power button and then the Blue LED is lightened. To power o󰀨 the system, you
can either command shutdown by OS operation or just simply press the power
button and then the Red LED is lightened. If system error, you can just press
the power button for 4 seconds to shut down the machine directly. Please do
note that a 4-second interval between each 2 power-on/power-o󰀨 operation is
necessary in normal working status. (For example, once turning o󰀨 the system,
you have to wait for 4 seconds to initiate another power-on operation).
COM 3
DVI-I DP
COM 4
1
2
3
4
Isolated DIO