Winmate EAC Mini EACFA20 User manual

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IoT Gateway
Freescale i.MX 6 Arm® Cortex®-A9 i.MX6 Dual Core, 1 GHz
EAC Mini EACFA20
User Manual
Document Version 1.1
Document Part No. 9171111K102F

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Contents
Preface..........................................................................................................................3
About This User Manual.............................................................................................. 7
Chapter 1: Introduction ...............................................................................................8
1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Product Features.................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Expansion Module................................................................................................ 9
1.4 Hardware Specifications..................................................................................... 10
1.5 Package Contents.............................................................................................. 11
1.6 Description of Parts............................................................................................ 12
1.7 LED Indicators.................................................................................................... 12
1.8 Mechanical Dimensions ..................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation.............................................................................. 14
2.1 Connectors......................................................................................................... 15
2.1.1 HDMI Connector....................................................................................... 15
2.1.2 Ethernet Connector .................................................................................. 15
2.1.3 USB 2.0 Connector................................................................................... 16
2.1.4 USB 2.0 OTG Connector.......................................................................... 16
2.1.5 Power Connector...................................................................................... 16
2.2 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 External Antenna Installation.................................................................... 17
2.2.2 Expansion Module Installation.................................................................. 18
2.2.3 USB Wire Loop Installation....................................................................... 19
2.3 Connecting the Power........................................................................................ 20
2.3.1 Connecting the Power .............................................................................. 20
2.3.2 Chassis Grounding................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3: Mounting.................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Wall/ Desk Mount............................................................................................... 22
3.2 DIN-Rail Mount................................................................................................... 23
3.3 VESA Mount....................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Android System Settings........................................................................ 25
4.1 Android Operating System ................................................................................. 26
4.2 Android Debug Bridge Driver Installation ........................................................... 26
4.2.1 Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 8................................................. 27
4.2.2 ADB Driver Installation.............................................................................. 31
4.3 Installing Android Debug Bridge (ADB).............................................................. 35

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4.4 OTA Update Guide............................................................................................. 36
4.5 OS Image Update Guide.................................................................................... 39
4.6 Android Programming Guide.............................................................................. 39
4.6.1 ADB Installation........................................................................................ 39
4.6.2 U2DIDO.................................................................................................... 40
4.6.3 U2CAN ..................................................................................................... 40
4.6.4 U2COM Sample Code.............................................................................. 40
4.6.5 OTA Update Guide................................................................................... 40
Chapter 5: Linux System Settings............................................................................ 45
5.1 Linux Operating System..................................................................................... 46
5.2 Linux System Settings........................................................................................ 46
5.2.1 Start Menu................................................................................................ 46
5.2.2 Linux Terminal.......................................................................................... 47
5.2.3 System Information................................................................................... 48
5.2.4 Ethernet Settings...................................................................................... 48
5.2.5 Exit the System......................................................................................... 52
5.3 Linux Programming Guide.................................................................................. 52
Chapter 6: Technical Support................................................................................... 53
6.1 Software Developer Support .............................................................................. 54
6.2 Problem Report Form......................................................................................... 54
Appendix..................................................................................................................... 55
Appendix A: Order Information................................................................................. 56
Appendix B: Expansion Module ............................................................................... 57
B-1: 16-Channel Digital I/O with isolation EACWLST-232................................. 57
B-2: 2- Port CANBus with isolation EACWLST-233........................................... 58
B-3: CANBus EACWLST-234............................................................................ 58
B-4: 2-Port RS232/422/485 with isolation EACWLST-235 & EACWLST-231.... 59
Appendix C: Ubutu Command Code........................................................................ 60

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Preface
Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission
of the original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
We reserve the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or
software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance.
We assume no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s) conveys no
license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to these products, and make
no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask
work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this
manual are for illustration purposes only. We make no representation or guarantee that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Warranty
Our warranty guarantees that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship
defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, we
will, at his/her option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer,
provide it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges
prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in its original packaging to obtain
warranty service. If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the
in-warranty service will be made according to the shipping date. In the serial numbers the third
and fourth two digits give the year of manufacture, and the fifth digit means the month (e. g.,
with A for October, B for November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W17Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2017.

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Customer Service
We provide a service guide for any problem by the following steps: First, visit the website of
our distributor to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your
distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you
need additional assistance.
You may need the following information ready before you call:
Product serial number
Software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
Detailed description of the problem
The exact wording of error messages
In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day. We are
always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the
installation and operation of any of our products.
Advisory Conventions
Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or to
alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. These are Notes, Important,
Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of each type of advisory.
Note:
A note is used to emphasize helpful information
Important:
An important note indicates information that is important for you to
know.
Caution
A Caution alert indicates potential damage to hardware and explains
how to avoid the potential problem.
Warning!
An Electrical Shock Warning indicates the potential harm from
electrical hazards and how to avoid the potential problem.
Alternating Current
The Protective Conductor Terminal (Earth Ground) symbol indicates
the potential risk of serious electrical shock due to improper
grounding.

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Safety Information
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever
you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on.
Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.
Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Warning!
During heavy loading in 50°C environment, the top side of the EAC Mini may
be over 70°C. Please do not touch these parts with your bare hands.
Caution
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU
card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all
electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag
when they are not in the chassis.
Safety Precautions
For your safety carefully read all the safety instructions before using the device. All cautions and
warnings on the equipment should be noted. Keep this user manual for future reference.
*Let service personnel to check the equipment in case any of the following
problems appear:
oThe power cord or plug is damaged.
oLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
oThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
oThe equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to
the user manual.
oThe equipment has been dropped and damaged.
oThe equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F). It may damage the
equipment.
Caution
Use the recommended mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.
Caution
Do not cover the openings!
Warning!
Only use the connection cords that come with the product. When in
doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
Warning!
Always ground yourself against electrostatic damage to the device.

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Important Information
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class "B" 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 him own
expense.
European Union
This equipment is in conformity with the requirement of the following EU legislations and
harmonized standards. Product also complies with the Council directions.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU)
EN55024: 2010+A1: 2015
oIEC61000-4-2: 2009
oIEC61000-4-3: 2006+A1: 2007+A2: 2010
oIEC61000-4-4: 2012
oIEC61000-4-5: 2014
oIEC61000-4-6: 2014
oIEC61000-4-8: 2010
oIEC61000-4-11: 2004
EN 55032: 2015+AC: 2016
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/ A2:2013
This device complies with part 15 FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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About This User Manual
This User Manual provides information about using the Winmate® EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT
Gateway.
The documentation set for the Winmate® EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT Gateway provides
information for specific user needs, and includes:
EAC Mini EACFA20 Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the box computer up and
running.
EAC Mini EACFA20 User Manual –contains detailed description on how to use the
display, its components and features.
Note:
Some pictures in this guide are samples and can differ from actual
product.
Revision History
Version
Date
Note
1.0
18-Jan-2019
New document release.
1.1
14-Aug-2019
Add Ch.5: Linux System Settings

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides the EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT Gateway
product overview, describes its features and hardware
specifications.

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1.1 Overview
Congratulations on purchasing Winmate® EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT Gateway
EAC Mini EACFA20 is an ARM-based industrial IoT gateway with low power consuming
Freescale Cortex A9 i.MX6 processing and excellent expansion possibilities. Expansion
modules offer rich options for additional serial interfaces such as CANBus, DIDO, Wi-Fi and 4G
LTE. Wireless connectivity and all necessary connectors allow the EAC mini (EACFA20) to send
data from manufacturing facilities directly to cloud servers. This ARM-based IoT gateway
features Android, Linux, and Ubuntu operating system choices.
Compact size and rich expansion options make the EACFA20 suitable for IoT, smart factory and
machine automation applications.
1.2 Product Features
Winmate® EAC Mini IoT Gateway offers the following features:
Freescale i.MX 6 Arm® Cortex®-A9 i.MX6 Dual Core, 1GHz
Fanless cooling system
Compact size 100 x 70 x 31 mm (w/o mounting bracket)
Various mounting options: desk, wall, VESA, DIN-Rail
Suitable for smart factory applications
Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT
1.3 Expansion Module
15+ combinations, ex:
WWAN Expansion Board (Single SIM Slot)
EACWSLT-231 3-port RS232/422/485 w/ isolation
EACWSLT-232 16-Channel Digital I/O w/ isolation
EACWSLT-233 2-port CANBUS w/ isolation
EACWLST-234 3-port USB 2.0
EACWLST-235 2-port RS232/422/485 w/ isolation

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1.4 Hardware Specifications
Model Name
EACFA20
System
Specification
CPU
Freescale i.MX 6 Arm® Cortex®-A9 i.MX6 Dual Core, 1GHz
System
Memory
1GB, up to 2GB
Storage
eMMC
Onboard 16GB (default), up to 32 GB
Interface
USB
2 x USB Type-A 2.0, 1 x USB 2.0 OTG (Micro USB)
Ethernet
2 x Giga LAN RJ45
HDMI
1 x HDMI
Power Input
Terminal Block / 2 Pin
Power
Management
Power Supply
9~36 V DC, 2 pin Terminal Block
Grounding
Protection
Chassis Grounding
Buttons and
LED
Indicators
LED Indicator
1 x Power
Button
1 x Power Button
1 x Reset Button
Mechanical
Specification
Dimensions
100 x 70 x 31mm
Weight
0.4 kg (One layer)
Mounting
Desk Mounting (Default), Wall Mounting (Default),
VESA Mounting (Optional), DIN-Rail Mounting(Optional)
Cooling
Fanless
Enclosure
Metal
Environment
Operating
Temp.
0~55° C
Storage
Temp.
-15~70° C
Operating
Humidity
10~90% RH
Shock
Operating, IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration
Operating, IEC 60068-2-64
IP Rating
IP30
Operating
System
OS
Android 6.0*, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04
Certificate
EMC
CE, FCC
IoT
Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT
Note:*The Android OS option for EACFA20 will only support 1 x LAN.

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1.5 Package Contents
Carefully remove the box and unpack EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT Gateway. Please check if all the
items listed below are inside your package. If any of these items are missing or damaged
contact us immediately.
Carefully remove the box and unpack your device. Please check if all the items listed below are
inside your package. If any of these items are missing or damaged contact us immediately.
Standard factory shipment list:
EAC Mini
IoT Gateway
Quick Start Guide
(Hardcopy)
Terminal Block
2 pin to 2.5Ø
Female Adapter
Cable
Open Wire Cable
Varies by product
specifications
Part No. 91521110103J
Part No. 94J602G020K2
Part No.
94EL02X020E0
WLAN External
Antenna (For
EACFA20-101-F116)
WWAN External
Antenna (For
EACFA20-102-F116)
Part No. 397SM000000D
Part No. 397SM000000C
Optional accessories:
AC Adapter
12V/ 40W
VESA Mount Kit
DIN Rail Mount Kit
Part No.922D036W12V6
Part No. 98K000A0009A
Part No. 98K000A00099

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1.6 Description of Parts
This section includes front and rear side I/O ports location of the EAC Mini EACFA20 IoT Gateway.
Front Side
Rear Side
1.7 LED Indicators
The EAC Mini IoT Gateway provides one HDD and one Power LED indicators located on the
front for status monitoring.
LED Type
Status
Description
Power
On
Power is on
Off
Power is off

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1.8 Mechanical Dimensions
All dimensions are shown in mm (millimeters).
Unit without mounting bracket

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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
This chapter provides information on how to use external I/O and the
installation of EAC MiniEACFA20 IoT Gateway hardware.

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2.1 Connectors
This section describes all the external connectors located on the EAC Mini IoT Gateway.
The following sections give you information about EAC Mini standard connectors and pin
assignments.
2.1.1 HDMI Connector
Plug HDMI signal cable to the HDMI connector of the EAC Mini EACFA20, and plug the other
end to the monitor.
Pin assignment and signal names of HDMI connector
2.1.2 Ethernet Connector
The EAC Mini EACFA20 has two Ethernet connectors located on the front. Ethernet ports
provide a standard RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps jack connector with LED indicators on the front side
to show its Active/ Link status and Speed status.
Pin assignment and signal names of Ethernet connector
10/100 Mbps- Green
1G Mbps –Orange
Pin №
Signal Name
Pin №
Signal Name
1
HDMI_RX2+
2
GND
3
HDMI_RX2-
4
HDMI_RX1+
5
GND
6
HDMI_RX1-
7
HDMI_RX0+
8
GND
9
HDMI_RX0-
10
HDMI_RXC+
11
GND
12
HDMI_RXC-
13
HDMI_CON_CEC
14
NC
15
HDMI_CON_SCL
16
HDMI_CON_SDA
17
HDMI_CON_CABLE
18
+5V_HDMI
19
HDMI_CON_HP
Pin №
Signal Name
Pin №
Signal Name
1
TX1+
2
TX1-
3
TX2+
4
TX3+
5
TX3-
6
TX2-
7
TX4+
8
TX4-

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2.1.3 USB 2.0 Connector
The EAC Mini EACFA20 provides two USB 3.0 connectors. Use USB 3.0 connector to connect
external devices such as mouse or keyboard to the box computer.
Pin assignment and signal names of USB connector
2.1.4 USB 2.0 OTG Connector
The EAC Mini EACFA20 provides one USB 2.0 OTG (Micro USB) connector. Use USB 2.0
OTG connector to install software updates.
Pin assignment and signal names of USB OTG connector
2.1.5 Power Connector
DC power source input is a 2 pin terminal block connector. Power Input is 9V to 36V DC in.
Pin №
Signal Name
Pin №
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
USB_D-
3
USB_D+
4
GND
5
STDA_SSRX-
6
STDA_SSRX+
7
GND
8
STDA_SSTX-
9
STDA_SSTX+
Pin №
Signal Name
Pin №
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
USB_OTG_D-
3
USB_OTG_D+
4
USB_OTG_ID
5
GND

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2.2 Hardware Installation
This chapter describes how to install optional expansion module in the system.
Caution
Always remove the power cord before installing the hardware.
2.2.1 External Antenna Installation
Notice that external antenna is an optional feature of the EAC Mini EACFA20.
To install external SMA antenna:
1. Remove the rubber cap on the SMA connector before installing the antenna.
2. Align the antenna with the SMA connector located on the rear side of the EAC Mini and
fasten it as shown on the picture.
3. Adjust the position of external antenna for better signal.

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2.2.2 Expansion Module Installation
Notice that expansion module is an optional feature of the EAC Mini EACFA20.
To install expansion module:
❶Unscrew the three screws, and remove
the bottom cover.
❷Attach the 2nd layer module bracket and install
four copper pillars
❸Attach the 2nd layer I/O module, and
fasten four screws.
❹Fasten three screws to screw back the bottom
cover, fasten two screws on the side of the
module bracket and fasten copper pillars/ screws
in front to secure I/O module.