Acura PowerBrick-CV User Manual 3.1

PowerBrick-CV

User’s Manual

Edition 3.1

Copyright

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of Acura Embedded Systems Inc. This publication,
including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
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material contained herein, may be reproduced without
written consent of Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

Version 3.1

Warranty

The PowerBrick-CV system is protected by a limited

warranty for a period of three (3) years.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Preface

Mobile Data Computer

Withsssssss

Digital Video Recorder

IBM PC is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.

Intel, MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Pentium-4,
Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

AWARD is a registered trademark of AWARD
International Inc.

Other product names used in this manual are the
properties of their respective owners and are
acknowledged.

PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual

Disclaimer

Acura Embedded Systems Inc. takes every care in the pr eparati on
of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness
of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and
we reserve the right to make changes without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication an d
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision
or changes.

In general, the manufacturer will not be liable for loss of data
or other direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use or inability to use the product
or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.

Table of Content

1. OVERVIEW…..…………………………………………… 1

2. INSTALLATION…………………………………………… 2

2.1 CONTENTS OF THE COMPUTER BOX………………. 2

2.2 CONNECTING CABLES AND GETTING STARTED…. 2

2.3 MOUNTING IN YOUR VEHICLE OR FINAL LOCATION. 4

2.4 MOUNTING TOOLS………………………………………. 4

3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION……………………………. 5

3.1 BIOS SETUP ……………………………………………… 5

3.2 OPERATING SYSTEMS………………………………….. 6

3.3 OPERATING SYSTEM RESTORE PROCESS ……….. 6

3.4 WINDOWS XP EMBEDDED, PROFESSIONAL ……… 6

3.5 APPLICATION SOFTWARE…………………………….. 6

3.6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR POWER BRICK-CV. ……….. 7

3.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE…………………….. 8

3.8 WARMING………………………………………………….. 8

3.9 POWER BRICK- CV WIRING DIAGRAM………………. 9

4 CONTACT INFORMATION………………………………. 10

PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual

1. Overview

The PowerBrick-CV is a combined rugged industrial high performance
computer and a 4-channel digital video recorder in the same chassis. The
system is designed to work in industrial and marine mobile environments,
where reliability and endurance with respect to vibration, shock, humidity
and temperature are of essence. The PowerBrick-CV system architecture
is modular which allows for easy upgrading and expandi ng.

For public safety providers, the PowerBrick-CV system offers outstanding
computing power while at the same time acting as a tool for
incident/evidentiary documentation, surveillance and training. Typical
areas of application include:

• Mobile surveillance, border patrolling, marine patrolling

• Law enforcement vessels and vehicles

• Patrol boats and vehicles

• Fire emergency vehicles

• Public transportation security

• Seaport surveillance/security

The main features are:

• Core Duo processor

• Intel 945GM Chipset

• 4-channel camera input, 120 fps

• Multi-screen video monitoring, allows simultaneous play-

back of all channels

• 2.5” hard drive

• 1GB DDR2 RAM

• On-board 10/100/1000 LAN, USB 2.0

• Standard Audio jacks

• 1 x PCMCIA card bus slot

• 1 x Compact Flash –II slot

• GPS/AVL options

• 10-30 Volt DC input

• Dimensions: 7.60” x 4.35” x 8.15” (W x L x H)

For installation, mounting and cable connections, please see th e next
Section. Technical information is available in Section 2.

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2. Installation

2.1 Contents of the Computer Box

Figure2.1: Box major components

In the box you will find the following items: PowerBrick-CV
computer, power plug, mounting with rubber suspension, camera
cable.

If you have purchased Windows operating system with your
computer, the CD should be included. Keep it in a safe place.

Please see your separate monitor packaging for installation and
other information for the touch screen monitor.

Do not turn power on until you have read the next section and
all cables are connected.

2.2 Connecting Cables and Getting Started

In order to get familiar with your system before mounting it at your
vehicle (or final location), we suggest you look at the c onnec tions on
both ends of the computer such as shown in Figs. 2.2 and 2.3,
connect up the unit, and place it into operation.

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