Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor
With 1 PCIe/ 1 PCI slot, PCMCIA,
4 COMs, Audio, CompactFlash
AEC-6920 Manual 5th Ed.
April 30, 2014
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Acknowledgments
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
™
CompactFlashP
Association.
®
IntelP
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, and Core™ 2 Duo are trademarks of IntelP
Microsoft WindowsP
Corp.
PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
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is a trademark of the Compact Flash
®
P
Corporation.
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is a registered trademark of Microsoft
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Packing List
Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
1 AEC-6920 Embedded Controller
1 Phoenix Power Connector
2 Wallmount Brackets
1 Audio Cable
1 Screw Package
1 CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and
drivers
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact
your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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Safety & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near
the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a firm surface during installation. Dropping
it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified
service personnel should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment
checked by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
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d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it
to work according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C
(-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
16. Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon
incorrecte. Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur. Recycler les batteries usées en accord
avec les instructions du fabricant et les directives gouvernementales de
recyclage.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules.
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 cause undesired
The AEC-6920 BOXER 2 Advanced Embedded Control system
continues the BOXER design concept but focuses on the fast
expanding Machine Automation market. The AEC-6920 can
provide one PCI-E【x16】slot and one PCI slot for expansion.
Therefore AEC-6920’s expandable function, compact size
combined with fanless design and highly efficient heat con duction
mechanism can fulfill any rugged technical application in
industrial automation, factory control, test instrumentation and
safety surveillance.
Outstanding Ov er-spec Design
®
Intel’s
CoreTM 2 Duo processor with up to 2.0GHz combined with
fanless design and high performance is widely acceptable and
dependable in this market. USB 2.0, Ethernet and 4 Serial ports
allow communication with diverse devices with a high transfer
rate. Furthermore, the AEC-6920 can concurrently support three
tiers of expansion interfaces - PCI, PCMCIA and mini-PCI. These
interfaces are fully integrated within the BOXER series and allow
an upgrade to their usefulness. It is a leading-edge thermal and
vibration design (up to 55 degree operation and 5G RMS
vibration) and also an innovation for Machine Automation in the
IPC industry. AEC-6920 plays a role in connecting all subsystems
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in common applications. AAEON not only enhances your
competitive value but also gives you an excellent solution for the
future.
Strict Quality Control Process
AAEON retains the perfect product design and management
team. Our Quality Control through multiple level experience and
test has earned a good reputation in IPC field. AAEON’s whole
product series are subjected to high-level standards which make
them our best guarantee and assurance to customers. Excellent
product quality will always be AAEON’s best advertisement.
24-hour FAE System
AAEON’s e-RMA and e-FAE 24-hour a day systems for all
customers’ prompt request was formally launched in 2005. No
matter if it is a holiday or weekend; we can handle all kinds of
requests and give you a satisfactory response in 10 days.
AAEON is proud of our quick service and professional teamwork
to provide our customers with continual support.
Great design, great value and great service are hallmarks of the
AAEON BOXER embedded control PCs. There really is no other
choice for your application than AAEON if you want the best
performance and best value!
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1.2 Features
• Fanless Design
• Intel
Core
2 Duo Processor
®
TM
• Supports 1 PCI-E【x16】 and 1 PCI slots for expansion
• Wide DC or AC Power Input (By AC Adapter) Range
• Dual Ethernet, COM x 4, USB x 4, Audio, CompactFlash
x 1
• Anti-Vibration and Shock Resistant
• Machine Control, Security Node, Data Analyzer Platform
• ATX Power Function
TM
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1.3 Specifications
System
• CPU: Intel
• System Memory: DDR II SODIMM x 1,
max. 2 GB
• Expansion: PCI-E【x16】x 1, PCI slot x 1; PCMCIA x 2, Mini-PCI x 1
• VGA: DB-15 VGA connector, Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ-45
Connector x 2
• SSD: CompactFlash
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor
™
slot x 1
• Device Bay: Internal 2.5” Slim HDD Bay
• Serial Port: RS-232 x 3, RS-232/422/485
x 1
• Audio: Line-in / Line-out / MIC-in by an external cable
• USB: USB 2.0 x 4
• Watchdog Timer: Generates a time-out system
reset, setting via software
• Power Supply: 1. DC Input -- Internal DC-DC Converter (Default)
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Input voltage:
DC 9V/4.3A~ DC 30V/1.29A
2. AC Input -- External Power
Adapter (Optional)
Input voltage: 100V AC ~
240V AC @ 50 ~ 60Hz
• System Control: Power on / off switch x 1; Reset button x 1
• LED indicators: Power LED x 1; HDD active LED x 1