Ampro Corporation P-N 5001795A REV A User Manual
ReadyPanel
User’s Guide
P/N 5001795A Rev A
TM
6.5
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LittleBoard, MightyBoard, MightySystem, MiniModule, ReadyBoard, ReadyBox, ReadyPanel, and
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Reason for Change Date
A, 2 Preliminary Release May/06
A, A Initial Release Mar/07
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Audience Assumptions
This manual is for the person who designs computer related equipment, including but not limited to
hardware and software design and implementation of the same. Ampro Computers, Inc. assumes you are
qualified in designing and implementing your hardware designs and its related software into your prototype
computer equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 ReadyPanel Setup.....................................................................................................1
About the ReadyPanel.....................................................................................................................1
Using this Guide .........................................................................................................................1
Requirements .............................................................................................................................1
Power Specifications ..................................................................................................................2
What’s in the Box........................................................................................................................2
Setup Steps .....................................................................................................................................2
Preparations ...............................................................................................................................3
Setting Up the Work Space ................................................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................3
Installing Mounting Hardware ....................................................................................................4
Locating the I/O Connectors ......................................................................................................4
Connecting the Power Supply ................................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ....6
Applying Power to the ReadyPanel............................................................................................7
Chapter 2 ReadyPanel Components.........................................................................................9
ReadyPanel Assembly Procedures ................................................... ... ...........................................9
Tools Required ...........................................................................................................................9
Opening the ReadyPanel Enclosure...........................................................................................9
To remove the cover of the ReadyPanel...............................................................................9
Replacing the ReadyPanel Memory.........................................................................................11
To Remove the SODIMM from the ReadyPanel (See Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3)..............11
To Install the SODIMM into the ReadyPanel.......................................................................13
Appendix A Technical Support...................................................................................................15
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. ReadyPanel and Accessories.......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............2
Figure 1-2. Angle View of Enclosure with Mounting Hardware ....... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................4
Figure 1-3. Flat View of ReadyPanel I/O Panel..........................................................................5
Figure 1-4. Angle View of ReadyPanel I/O Panel ......................................................................6
Figure 2-1. Exploded View of ReadyPanel Assembly with Cover and Screws ........................10
Figure 2-2. Exploded View of Enclosure with Chassis and Board ...........................................12
Figure 2-3. Bottom view of Chassis with SODIMM in Socket...................................................13
List of Tables
Table 1-1. System Current Draw.................... ... ... .... ................................................... ... .... ... ....2
Table 1-2. I/O Panel Connectors, Controls, and Indicators.......................................................5
Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information..................................................................15
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Chapter 1 ReadyPanel Setup
About the ReadyPanel
The ReadyPanel products are intended for users of turn-key embedded systems who prefer long life cycle,
configuration controlled computer s ov er desktop grade systems with frequently changing motherboards.
ReadyPanel models feature the ReadyBoard single board computer (SBC), with a range of processors from
the Intel Celeron® M CPU to the Intel Pentium® M CPU, and a range of SODIMMs described in the
reference manual of each ReadyBoard product. The desired operating system (OS) is pre-loaded onto the
internal compact flash card. Just load your application software and you are ready to use your system
applications.
Using this Guide
This guide provides the most efficient way to set up your ReadyPanel with your desired operating system
(OS). The instructions provided in this guide include:
• Removing the ReadyPanel from the shipping container and inspecting the accessories
• Connecting peripherals to the ReadyPanel
• Powering up the ReadyPanel
Information not provided in this User’s Guide includes:
• ReadyBoard specifications
• Environmental requirements
• ReadyBoard connector/pin numbers and definitions
• Operating system programming or operating instructions
NOTE Refer to Ampro’s Linux OS manual or other OS manufacturers’ manuals for
instructions when using OS software.
Requirements
The following peripherals and devices are needed to make full use of the ReadyPanel.
• Peripherals (customer provided):
♦
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse - optional
♦
CRT or LCD monitor (VGA) - optional
• Power Supply (customer supplied):
♦
ATX, AT, or Dual Voltage Lab power supply (+5VDC to +12VDC)
CAUTION Using a power supply with a higher voltage will damage the system.
• Optional device/Peripheral connections:
♦
Ethernet (LAN) connection
♦
USB device connections
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Power Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the current draw values of the ReadyPanel.
Table 1-1. System Current Draw
Parameter +5VDC +12VDC
Idle 2.11A (10.53W) 0.81A (9.75W)
In-rush*
Current
(Typical)
BIT** Current
(Typical)
Notes: *In-rush measured with CRT monitor, LCD panel, touch controller, touch screen, 256MB RAM,
inverter, power, compact flash with Win XPe, keyboard and mouse.
**The BIT (burn in test) is conducted with the same criteria as In-rush plus two serial loopbacks, two
USB jump drives, and one Ethernet port connection.
Max: 2.64A (13.20W)
Min: 0.64A (3.20W)
2.73A (13.66W) 0.81A (9.67W)
Max: 1.36A (16.32W)
Min: 0.16A (1.92W)
What’s in the Box
The Contents List identifies the items in the shipping container for the ReadyPanel QuickStart Kit. The first
of multiple boxes may contain all of the accessories on the Contents List. See Figure 1-1.
ReadyPanel 6.5
DC Power In
Cable Adapter
Figure 1-1. ReadyPanel and Accessories
CD-ROM
Setup Steps
Make sure to follow the setup steps in this section in the exact order listed but skip any steps that do not
apply to your needs. References are provided to chapters within this guide or other Ampro manuals for more
information about installation and use of this ReadyPanel.
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