Aplex AHM-6080 User Manual

AHM-6xx0

User Manual

Release Date Revision

Oct 2010 V1.0 Feb 2012 V1.1

Aplex Technology, Inc. 15F-1, No.186, Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-82262881 Fax: 886-2-82262883 E-mail: aplex@aplex.com.tw URL: www.aplex.com.tw

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Warning!___________________________________

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Electric Shock Hazard – Do not operate the machine with its back cover removed. There are dangerous high voltages inside.

Disclaimer

This information in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Aplex Technology Inc. be liable for damages of any kind, whether incidental or consequential, arising from either the use or misuse of information in this document or in any related materials.

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Packing List

Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:

□ AC power cable

□ 12V/60W Power adapter

□ Driver & manual CD disc

□ Other.___________________(please specify)

Safety Precautions

Follow the messages below to prevent your systems from damage:

◆ Avoid your system from static electricity on all occasions.

◆ Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when the card is

power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not in use.

◆ Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance, when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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Table of Contents______________________

Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2 Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2 Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………..3 Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………..3

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 & 1.2 Specifications..…….……………………………………..…..…...…5

1.3 Brief Description of AHM-6xx0…………….…..…………………………..6

1.4 Mainboard…………...…………………………………………………..…..7

1.5 Chassis Dimensions…………………………………………………..……8

1.6 Mounting Type……………………………………………………………..13

Chapter 2 I/O Definitions

2.1 I/O Definitions…………………..………………….………………...........15

Figures

Figure 1.1: Front View of AHM-6xx0…………………………………..……….6 Figure 1.2: Rear View of AHM-6100…………….……….…………………….6 Figure 1.3: Bird Eye’s View of Mainboard…..…………..……………………..7 Figure 1.4:Dimensions of the AHM-6050..……………………...……………..8 Figure 1.5: Dimensions of the AHM-6080……………………………………...9 Figure 1.6: Dimensions of the AHM-6100…………………………………….10 Figure 1.7: Dimensions of the AHM-6120…………………………………….11 Figure 1.8: Dimensions of the AHM-6150…………………………………….12 Figure 1.9: Panel mounting of AHM-6xx0…………………………………….13

Figure 1.10: VESA mounting of AHM-6xx0….......……………………...…..14

Appendix

SBC-7102 new Boot loader/ OS image update by SD card.……………….25

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Chapter 1 System

1. Brief Hardware Specifications

1.1 System Architectures

Model

Specs

Display 5.7” 8” TFT LCD 10.4” TFT LCD 12.1” TFT LCD 15” TFT LCD

AHM-6050 AHM-6080 AHM-6010 AHM-6121 AHM-6151

Resolution Luminance

(cd/m²)

CPU Samsung S3C2440A-40 400Mhz Memory 128MB SDRAM , 16MB Video Memory Storage 128MB NAND Flash, 2MB NOR Flash, 32KB FRAM

Graphic Silicon Image SM502 (only for AHM-6050, AHM-6080, AHM-6120, AHM-6150)

Touch Panel Resister type

I/O port 2 x USB 1.1 Host connector

Wireless LAN Q-COM LR802UKN3 USB module is integrated (Option)

640x480

400

1 x SD slot (support SD/SDHC card, up to 32GB, support Plug & Play)

1 x RJ-45 LAN connector 1 x DB-9 RS232 (COM 1) 1 x DB-9 RS422/485, Default RS-485 1 x Line-out (for AHM-6100/6120/6150) 1 x 3-pin DC Power input terminal

800x600

400

640x480

250

800x600

350

1024x768

300

Power Input DC 9-32V

Construction Plastic molding front panel and metal housing/Black

IP Rating NEMA 4/ IP 65 compliant front panel

Dimensions

(WxHxD/mm)

OS Support Windows® CE 5.0

204x149x61mm 231x176x57mm 270x212x57mm 247x243x57mm 409x309x59mm

1.2 Environment

Operating temp.

humidity

Storage temp.

humidity

Vibration 1G/5-500Hz (Random) / Operation

Shock 15G peak acceleration (11msec. duration) / Operation

Certificate Meet CE/FCC Class A

Waterproof Front Panel IP65

0~50℃, 10~90% @40˚C non-condensing

-20~60℃, 10~90% @40˚C non-condensing

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1.3 Brief Description of the AHM-6xx0

The AHM-6xx0 is built around the Samsung S3C2440A-40 CPU with a clock rate of 400MHz. The models come with an 8-inch TFT LCD display with luminance of 400 cd/m²/a 10.4-inch TFT LCD display with 400 cd/m²/a 12.1-inch display with 250 cd/m², 15-inch display with 300 cd/m²a NEMA 4/IP65 compliant front panel, a SD slot, a DC 9-32V power input, and so forth. This industrial HMI series also features two COM ports, two USB ports and one LAN port. It is ideal for use as a PC-based controller for Automotive, Logistic Process, Materials Handling, and Kiosk applications.

Figure 1.1: Front View of AHM-6xx0

Figure 1.2: Rear View of AHM-6100

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1.4 Mainboard

Figure 1.3: Bird’s Eyeview of Mainboard

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1.5 Chassis Dimensions

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Figure 1.4: Dimensions of the AHM-6050

Figure 1.5: Dimensions of the AHM-6080

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Figure 1.6: Dimensions of the AHM-6100

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Figure 1.7: Dimensions of the AHM-6120

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Figure 1.8: Dimensions of the AHM-6150

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1.6 Mounting Type A. Panel Mounting:

The AHM-6xx0 HMI Controller is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure. Just carefully place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 9 screws from the rear to secure the mounting.

Figure 1.9: Panel mounting of AHM-6xx0

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B. VESA Mounting

The AHM-6xx0 display monitor is mounted by means of VESA. Just carefully mount the arm onto the rear of the unit by fastening the given four screws as shown in Figure

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Figure 1.10: VESA mounting of AHM-6xx0

Chapter 2 I/O Definitions

SBC- 7102 Block Diagram:

SBC-7102 is designed 4”, EPIC SBC with build-in SAMSUNG RISC-based S3C2440A（ARM920T core）as SoC computing engine with add- on SM502 graphic- controller may enable up to 1024x 768 resolution of 18-/ 24-bit LVDS panel target to green-/ embedded application market

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SBC- 7102 Board Overview of SBC- 7102 PCB

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Appendix

SBC-7102 new Bootloader/ OS image update by SD card

3.1, Update Process：

4.1. New update OS or customized LOGO form SD card process on Aplex AHM-6xx0 family.

3.2, SD Card update steps：

1st. step to check and store all of your new Update Bootloader files onto your SD card，

. step to put Your SD Card inside our SBC-7102 SD card slot.

3rd. step, Before system Power ON, you may connect Pin 7 & 8 together on COM1, DB9 socket as closed-loop, or you may remake a DB9 plug with wired both Pin 7 & 8 as your personal key as tooling.

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3.3, SD Card update flow：

3.4, SD Card update process description：

3.4.1. Check loop-back：

Our new Aplex Bootloader for AHM-6xx0 family, will auto-detect the SBC-7102 COM 1 pin 7 &

pin 8, If they are open- loop status, system will generate beep once, and go to normal power- on

process. If they are closed-loop status, system is going to “ SD Update” mode, then auto detect

inside the SD card where new bootloader as well as new OS image will be update automatically .

3.4.2. Check SD Card：

Aplex designed SD slot onto SBC-7102 forAHM-6xx0 family may support SD2.0 like SDHC ( up to 32GB) standard，only support FAT16 / FAT32，but NOT support NTFS format, please note！

3.4.3. Check if new Image?

System will auto-detect SD card inside if any file named ” Logo.BMP ” or “NK.bin” ? please note,

these files need to put direct on the root directory of SD files！ “Logo.BMP” if this file adapt display size and resolution and as same format of 24bpp，it will be updated file and reboot with new LOGO like your Logo.BMP. “NK.bin” as WinCE 5.0 OS image，if it matched format, system will auto update it from next

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bootup.

3.4.4. Update failed： If there are some errors happened as follow list, system will generate a continuous long beep

sound as warning to the user to remove your action before, and power-on like before again.

3.4.4.1, Like no SD card found…

3.4.4.2, If detected SD card fails…

3.4.4.3, Found no OS image inside SD Card…

3.4.4.4, OS image updated but failure from any undefined reason, boot fails etc…

3.4.5. Boot New OS： If above update process and flow correct and OK, system will be power-on with new OS boot。

After new OS boot success, please remove the closed-loop on Pin 7 & 8 of COM1, DB9 port ，to avoid any update as mistake of next boot-up like update new OS image again…

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