Advantech UNO 2173A-AF User Manual

UNO-2173A/AF

Intel Atom Fanless Box PC with
1 x LAN, 2 x COM, Mini-PCIe

User Manual

Copyright

This document is copyrighted, © 2009. All rights are reserved. The origi­nal manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products
described in this manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmit­ted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of
the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the
rights of third parties that may result from such use.

Acknowledgements

IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.

Intel® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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

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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
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Support

For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit
our websites at: http://www.advantech.com

For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:

http://www.advantech.com/support/

Part No. 2003217300 1st Edition

Printed in Taiwan October 2009

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Product Warranty

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod­ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year
from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal­lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.

Because of Advantech high quality-control standards and rigorous test­ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will
be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details. If you think you have
a defective product, follow these steps:

Step 1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For

example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on­screen messages you get when the problem occurs.

Step 2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-

ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.

Step 3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return

merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This
allows us to process your return more quickly.

Step 4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully completed Repair

and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase
date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A prod­uct returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.

Step 5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and

ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity

CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information.

FCC Class A

Note: 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 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 his own expense.

Technical Support and Assistance

Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support

where you can find the latest information about the product.
Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer
service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Please have the following information ready before you call:

- Product name and serial number

- Description of your peripheral attachments

- Description of your software (OS, version, software, etc.)

- A complete description of the problem

- The exact wording of any error messages

Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the
power from your PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any com­ponents on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. Disconnect
power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of
power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive
electronic components.

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Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it
or letting it fall may 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 overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.

14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:

15. The power cord or plug is damaged.

16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work accord­ing to the user's manual.

19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C
(-4° F) OR ABOVE 70° C (158° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CON­TROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCOR­RECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR
EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFAC-

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TURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC
704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).

DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Overview ...........................................................2

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2

1.2 Hardware Specifications ................................................... 3

1.3 Safety Precautions ............................................................. 5

1.4 Chassis Dimensions........................................................... 6

Figure 1.1:UNO-2173A Chassis Dimensions................. 6

Figure 1.2:UNO-2173AF Chassis Dimensions .............. 7

1.5 Accessories........................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality ................................10

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 10

Figure 2.1:Front panel of UNO-2173A/AF .................. 10

Figure 2.2:Rear panel of UNO-2173AF ....................... 10

2.2 RS-232 Interface (COM1~COM2) ................................. 10

2.3 RS-422/485 Interface (UNO-2173AF)............................ 11

2.3.1 RS-422/485 Selection ................................................... 11

2.3.2 Automatic Data Flow Control Function for RS-485 .... 11

2.3.3 Termination Resistor (SW3) ......................................... 12

Table 2.1:Terminal Resistor for COM3........................ 12

2.4 LAN: Ethernet Connector .............................................. 12

2.5 Power Connector ............................................................. 12

2.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ............................ 12

2.7 USB Connector ............................................................... 13

2.8 VGA Display Connector ................................................. 13

2.9 Battery Backup SRAM (Reserved) ................................. 13

2.9.1 Lithium Battery Specification....................................... 14

Figure 2.3:Lithium Battery Location ............................ 14

2.10 Power Button / Power Management................................ 14

2.11 Reset Button .................................................................... 15

2.12 HD Audio ( UNO-2173AF) ............................................ 15

2.13 PCI Express Mini Card Socket........................................ 15

2.14 LVDS (UNO-2173AF).................................................... 15

Chapter 3 Initial Setup.....................................................18

3.1 Inserting a CompactFlash Card ....................................... 18

3.2 Chassis Grounding .......................................................... 18

Figure 3.1:Chassis Grounding Connection................... 18

3.3 Connecting Power ........................................................... 19

3.4 Installing a Hard Disk ..................................................... 19

3.5 Installing a Wireless LAN Card and Antenna................. 20

3.6 BIOS Setup...................................................................... 22

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Appendix A System Settings and Pin Assignments ..........24

A.1 System I/O Address and Interrupt Assignment....... 24

Table A.1: UNO-2173A/AF System I/O Ports............. 24

A.2 Board Connectors and Jumpers....................................... 26

Figure A.1: Connector & Jumper Locations (front) ..... 26

A.3 RS-232 Standard Serial Port (COM1~COM2) ............... 27

A.4 RS-422/485 Serial Port (UNO-2173AF) ......................... 28

A.5 Power Connector (PWR)................................................. 28

A.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ............................ 29

A.7 USB Connector ............................................................... 29

A.8 VGA Display Connector ................................................. 30

A.9 LVDS and LVDS_PWR (UNO-2173AF)....................... 31

A.9.1 LVDS ..................................... 31

Table A.10:LVDS pin definitions................................. 31

A.9.2 LVDS Power Setting (CN17) ................... 32

Table A.11:CN17 Configuration .................................. 32

A.9.3 LVDS_PWR (Backlight Control)................ 32

Table A.12:LVDS_PWR pin definition........................ 32

A.10 Clear CMOS (CN3)......................................................... 33

Table A.13:CN3 Clear CMOS...................................... 33

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CHAPTER

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of
UNO-2173A/AF’s specifications.

Sections include:

• Introduction

• Hardware specification

• Safety precautions

• Chassis dimensions

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

UNO-2173A/AF is an embedded Application Ready Platform (ARP) that
can shorten your development time and offers rich networking interfaces
to fulfill extensive needs in different projects. Advantech’s Universal
Network Controller is designed to be a total solution for network enabled
Application Ready Platforms.

Leveraging field-approved and worldwide approved real-time OS tech­nology, Advantech’s UNO-2000 series provides a Windows CE .NET
and Windows XP Embedded ready solution, and supports several stan­dard networking interfaces, such as Ethernet, Wireless LAN, RS-232/
422/485 and so on. Because of its openness, great expansion capability
and reliable design (fanless and diskless), the UNO-2000 series are ideal
embedded platforms for implementing custom applications for diversi­fied applications.

UNO-2173A/AF has been certified by Energy Star., recognizing its
extreme low power consumption and high energy utilization. To build a
low-carbon society everyone needs to do thier best. By selecting the
UNO-2173A/AF for your project, you have made a good contribution for
this planet.

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1.2 Hardware Specifications

General

• Certifications Energy Star, CE, FCC class A, UL, CCC

• Dimensions (W x D x H)255 x 152 x 59 mm (10" x 6.0" x 2.3")

• Enclosure Aluminum +SECC

• Mounting Wallmount, DIN-rail, VESA

• Industrial Grounding Isolation between chassis and power ground

• Power Consumption 15 W (Typical)

• Power Requirements 9 ~ 36 VDC (Min. 36 W), ATX

• Wei ght 2.5 kg

• OS Support Windows XPe/XP/CE 5.0 & 6.0, Linux

• System Design Fanless design with no internal cabling

System Hardware

• CPU Intel Atom 1.6 GHz (N270)

• Memory 1GB DDR2 SDRAM built-in

• Indicators LEDs for Power, CF, LAN (Active, Status),
Serial (Tx, Rx)

• Keyboard/Mouse 1 x PS/2

• Storage CF: 1 x front-accessible type I/II Compact
Flash slot
HDD: 1 x built-in 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD
bracket

• Display DB15 VGA connector, 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz

• Wat chdog Timer Programmable 256 levels timer interval,
from 1 to 255 sec

• Expansion Slot 1 x Mini-PCIe

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I/O Interface

• Serial Ports 2 x RS-232

• Serial Port Speed 50 ~ 115.2 kbps

• LAN 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports
(Built-in boot ROM in flash BIOS)

• USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0

Environment

• Humidity 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)

• Operating TemperatureIEC 68 2-2 with 100% CPU/ I/O loading

-20 ~ 70° C (-4 ~ 158° F)
With no airflow: Up to 60° C

• Ingress Protection IP40

• Shock Protection IEC 68 2-27CF: 50 G @ wallmount, 11 ms
HDD: 20 G @ wall mount, half sine, 11 ms

• Vibration Protection IEC 68 2-64 (Random 1 Oct./min, 1hr/axis.)
CompactFlash: 5 Grms @ 5 ~ 500 Hz,
HDD: 1 Grms @ 5 ~ 500 Hz

Rear I/O (UNO-2173AF Only)

• Display LVDS with backlight control

• USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports

• Audio 5.1 channel HD audio

• LAN 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports

• Serial Ports 1 x RS-422/485 serial port

• Serial Port Speed 50 ~ 115.2 kbps

Reserved Functions

• Battery Backup SRAM* 1MB

• Printer Port* 1 x printer port pin head

*Note: This function is reserved for projects

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1.3 Safety Precautions

The following sections tell how to make each connection. In most cases,
you will simply need to connect a standard cable.

Warning! Always disconnect the power cord from your

chassis whenever you are working on it. Do not
connect while the power is on. A sudden rush of
power can damage sensitive electronic compo­nents. Only experienced electronics personnel
should open the chassis.

Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static

electric charge before touching UNO-2173A/AF.
Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to
static electric charges. Use a grounding wrist
strap at all times. Place all electronic compo­nents on a static-dissipative surface or in a static­shielded bag.

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