VIA Technologies AMOS-5000 User manual

user manual
AMOS-5000
Fan-less, compact embedded
chassis kit for the EITX- 000
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Copyright
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has een 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
reasona le 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 e
required to correct the interference at his personal expense.
Notice
The changes or modifications not expressly approved y the party responsi le for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface ca les and A.C. power cord, if any, must e used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Only use the appropriate attery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old attery.
Do not attempt to force open the attery.
Do not discard used atteries with regular trash.
Discard used atteries according to local regulations.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Safety Precautions
Do’s
oAlways read the safety instructions carefully.
oKeep this User's Manual for future reference.
oAll cautions and warnings on the equipment should e
noted.
oKeep this equipment away from humidity.
oLay this equipment on a relia le flat surface efore setting
it up.
oMake sure the voltage of the power source and adjust
properly 110/220V efore connecting the equipment to the
power inlet.
oPlace the power cord in such a way that people cannot
step on it.
oAlways unplug the power cord efore inserting any add-on
card or module.
oIf any of the following situations arises, get the equipment
checked y authorized service personnel:
oThe power cord or plug is damaged.
oLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
oThe equipment has een exposed to moisture.
oThe equipment has not worked well or you cannot
get it work according to User's Manual.
oThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
oThe equipment has o vious sign of reakage.
Don’ts
oDo not leave this equipment in an environment
unconditioned or in a storage temperature a ove 60°C
(140°F). The equipment may e damaged.
oDo not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
oNever pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause
damage or electrical shock.
oDo not place anything over the power cord.
oDo not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the
enclosure protect the equipment from overheating

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Box Contents and Ordering Information
Model Number Description
AMOS-5000-1MZZA1 Standard kit
1 x front I/O panel
1 x rear I/O panel
1 x top cover
1 x CF cover
1 x package of ca le ties
1 x audio ca le
1 x GPIO ca le
1 x package of chassis screws
AMOS-5000-1MSZA1 Expanded storage kit
1 x front I/O panel
1 x rear I/O panel
1 x top half of storage chassis
1 x ottom half of storage chassis
1 x CF cover
1 x package of ca le ties
1 x audio ca le
1 x GPIO ca le
1 x package of chassis screws

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 1
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 4
Operating Environment................................................................................... 5
2 Installing the I/O cables .................................................................................. 6
ront I/O plate cables ....................................................................................... 7
Installing the GPIO cable............................................................................ 7
Installing the WLAN antenna .................................................................. 9
Rear I/O plate cables........................................................................................10
Installing the TRS audio cable ................................................................10
Installing the USB I/O cable ....................................................................11
Installing the LPT cable..............................................................................12
3 Installing the standard kit ..............................................................................14
Installing the front I/O plate.........................................................................15
Installing the rear I/O plate...........................................................................17
Installing the top cover ...................................................................................19
Installing the hard drive ............................................................................19
Installing the WLAN module..................................................................20
Installing the top cover..............................................................................21
4 Installing the expanded storage kit ..........................................................23
Installing the front I/O plate.........................................................................24
Installing the rear I/O plate...........................................................................26
Installing the expanded storage kit...........................................................28
Installing the WLAN module..................................................................28
Installing the bottom half of the storage kit....................................29
Installing the hard drives ..........................................................................31
Installing the top half of the storage kit.............................................33

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Overview

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The AMOS-5000 is a fanless and compact chassis kit that
complements the EITX-3000. The AMOS-5000 comes in two
configurations: standard and expanded storage.
The standard AMOS-5000 configuration consists of front and rear
I/O plates and a top cover. The expanded storage configuration
consists of front and rear I/O plates and a compartmentalized
storage section that can support up to two 2.5” disk drives.

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The front I/O plate features cutouts for two USB ports, four COM
ports, one GPIO port, one DC-in port, two LED indicators, and one
WLAN antenna.
The rear I/O plate features cutouts for three TRS jacks, one VGA
port, two USB ports, two LVDS ports, one C slot, two LAN ports,
and one LPT port.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Standard kit Expanded storage kit
Material Heavy duty steel Heavy duty steel
Disk drive capacity 1 2
Front I/O s pport 1 x GPIO
1 x DC-in
2 x USB
4 x COM
1 x antenna
2 x LED
1 x GPIO
1 x DC-in
2 x USB
4 x COM
1 x antenna
2 x LED
Rear I/O s pport 3 x TRS jack
1 x VGA
1 x C
2 x USB
2 x LVDS
2 x LAN
1 x LPT
3 x TRS jack
1 x VGA
1 x C
2 x USB
2 x LVDS
2 x LAN
1 x LPT
WLAN mo nting holes Yes Yes
Weight 0.4 kg 0.75 kg
Dimensions (w x h x d)
(after assembly)
232 x 53 x 126 mm 232 x 73 x 126 mm

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
EITX-3000 with
AMOS-5000
EITX-3000 witho t
AMOS-5000
Operating temperat re With HDD
With HDDWith HDD
With HDD
0°C ~ 45°C
With C
With CWith C
With C
-20°C ~ 55°C
With C
With CWith C
With C
-10°C ~ 65°C
Storage temperat re -20°C ~ 65°C -20°C ~ 65°C
Relative h midity 0% ~ 90% @ 45°C
(non-condensing)
10% ~ 90% @ 45°C
(non-condensing)
Vibration resistance With C
With CWith C
With C
5 Grms
IEC 60068-2-64
random
5 – 500 Hz
1 Oct./min
1 hr/axis
With HDD
With HDDWith HDD
With HDD
1 Grms
IEC 60068-2-64
random
5 – 500 Hz
1 Oct./min
1 hr/axis
With C
With CWith C
With C
5 Grms
IEC 60068-2-64
random
5 – 500 Hz
1 Oct./min
1 hr/axis
Shock resistance With C
With CWith C
With C
50 G
IEC 60068-2-67
half size
11 ms duration
With HDD
With HDDWith HDD
With HDD
20 G
IEC 60068-2-67
half size
11 ms duration
N/A

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Installing the
I/O cables

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FRONT I/O PLATE CABLES
Installing the GPIO cable
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Step 1
Break off the GPIO cutout filler.
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Step 2
Use a metal file to smooth out any rough edges.
Step 3
Step 3Step 3
Step 3
Insert the 9-pin D-sub GPIO connector into the GPIO cutout.

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Step 4
Step 4Step 4
Step 4
asten the standoff screws to secure the connector to the front
I/O plate.

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Installing the WLAN antenna
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Step 1
Insert the WLAN antenna port into the antenna cutout.
Step
Step Step
Step 2
22
2
asten the WLAN antenna port in place with the nut.

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REAR I/O PLATE CABLES
Installing the TRS audio cable
Ste
SteSte
Step 1
p 1p 1
p 1
Insert the 3-jack TRS connector into the TRS cutout.
Step
Step Step
Step 2
22
2
asten the standoff screws to secure the connector to the rear I/O
plate.

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Installing the USB I/O cable
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Step 1
Insert the USB connectors into the USB cutouts.
Step
Step Step
Step 2
22
2
asten the standoff screws to secure the connectors to the rear
I/O plate.

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Installing the LPT cable
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Step 1
Break off the LPT cutout filler.
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Step 2
Use a metal file to smooth out any rough edges.
Step 3
Step 3Step 3
Step 3
Insert the 25-pin D-sub LPT connector into the LPT cutout.

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St
StSt
Step 4
ep 4ep 4
ep 4
asten the standoff screws to secure the connector to the rear I/O
plate.

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Installing the
standard kit

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INSTALLING THE FRONT I/O PLATE
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Step 1
Remove all standoff screws from the front I/O connectors of the
EITX-3000.