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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD
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HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL
Helios™ Platform
Programmable Edge Controller
Rev. 2 - October 2009
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Issue no.
PWB
Date
Comments
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
by any Eurotech company. While reasonable precautions have been taken, Eurotech assumes no responsibility for
any error that may appear in this document.
Trademarks
Helios™ and Everyware™ are trademarks of Eurotech Inc.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Revision History
1 Jul-09 Initial release, preliminary
2 Oct-09 Second release, preliminary
© 2009 Eurotech Inc.
For contact details, see page 27.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5
Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 5
Features .................................................................................................................... 6
Further Reading ......................................................................................................... 7
Handling Your System Safely ..................................................................................... 7
Conventions ............................................................................................................... 7
Software Support ................................................................................................................... 9
Operating System ...................................................................................................... 9
BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 9
Boot Options .............................................................................................................. 9
Everyware™ Software Framework ............................................................................. 9
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 10
Components ............................................................................................................ 10
Connectivity ............................................................................................................. 10
Hardware Reference ............................................................................................................ 12
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................... 12
Connectors................................................................................................... 13
Boot Mode Switch ........................................................................................ 14
USB Bay .................................................................................................................. 14
Indicators ................................................................................................................. 15
Enclosure ................................................................................................................. 16
Configurations ..................................................................................................................... 17
Processor ................................................................................................................ 17
Memory .................................................................................................................... 17
CompactFlash® Card or SD Card ................................................................ 17
On-Board Flash ............................................................................................ 17
SATA Drive ................................................................................................... 17
USB Disk Drive ............................................................................................ 17
Communications ...................................................................................................... 18
Universal Serial Bus ..................................................................................... 18
Serial Port .................................................................................................... 18
Ethernet ....................................................................................................... 18
GPS ............................................................................................................. 18
Multimedia Cards ..................................................................................................... 18
Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 19
Peripherals .......................................................................................................................... 20
USB Device Support ................................................................................................ 20
System Specification ............................................................................................................ 21
Processor ................................................................................................................ 21
Power ...................................................................................................................... 21
Power Supply ............................................................................................... 21
Power Consumption ..................................................................................... 22
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Electrical .................................................................................................................. 22
Real-Time Clock ........................................................................................... 22
Audio Interface ............................................................................................. 23
SATA Drive ................................................................................................... 23
EMI/EMC ................................................................................................................. 23
Environmental .......................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A – Reference Information .................................................................................... 25
Appendix B – System Revision ............................................................................................ 26
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Catalyst Module XL
Helios™ Platform
1 x SD/MMC
Intel® Atom™
Processor
IDE/PATA
SDVO
1 x PCIe
3 x USB2.0
HD Audio
Pwr Supply
FSB
Intel®
SCH US15W
LPC Bus
TPM
VBAT (RTC)
Gigabit Ethernet
1 x USB2.0
CompactFlash
SD/MMC
V Reg
DDR-2
DRAM
BAT
Embedded
Ctrl
BIOS
I2C
Sys Mgmt I/O
GPIOs
2 x USB2.0
EIA 232/485
SATA
Drive
1 x PCIe
GigE
Controller
SMBus
SATA
Controller
3 x USB2.0 Host
(USB Bay)
LM75
Temp Monitor
2 x USB2.0 Host
USB to
Serial
GPS
Rcvr
4 Port Hub
I2C GPIOMomentary Switch
8 x LED
GPS
SMBus GPIO
On-board
PATA flash
LVDS Video
1 x USB2.0
Audio
Codec
SDVO
to VGA
Stereo Line In
Stereo Line Out
Microphone In
VGA Display Out
Multimedia Card Support
(VGA option board shown)
Regulated Power
(optional Vehicle Pwr)
Introduction
Helios™ is a programmable edge controller that provides a flexible application-ready
hardware platform with enhanced wireless capabilities. It is based on the Catalyst
Module which integrates with a base board and supporting peripheral devices. All
electronics are housed in an enclosure. Three USB host ports for wireless devices and
additional storage are accessible in the USB Bay located under the removable cover.
With the Helios platform, you can quickly and easily create an edge controller device,
loaded with your application software that precisely meets your requirements. Several
options are available allowing you to choose the hardware based on your specifications.
Using pre-certified wireless modules in the USB Bay, the Helios platform can be easily
customized for any network. Software support includes Eurotech’s Everyware™
Software Framework (ESF) offering simple to use APIs.
Block Diagram
Introduction
The following diagram illustrates the system organization of the Helios platform. Notice
that the data connector on the Catalyst Module has been divided into two sections for this
illustration. Dotted lines indicate configuration options. For information about these
options, see Configurations, page 17.
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Features
Processor
• Catalyst Module
- Intel® Atom™ processor at 1.1 GHz (up to 1.6 GHz options)
- Intel® System Controller Hub US15W
- 512 MB DDR-2 DRAM (up to 2 GB options)
- Battery-backed real-time clock
Memory
• CompactFlash® card or SD card (option)
• On-board PATA flash (option)
• Internal SATA drive (option)
• External USB disk drive support
Communications
• Five USB 2.0 host ports operating low, full, and high speeds
- Two general-purpose ports
- Three USB Bay ports for wireless devices and storage
(option for up to three external antenna connections)
• EIA-232 or EIA-485 serial port (software-selectable)
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• GPS with external antenna connection (option)
User Interface and Display
• Multimedia card support for display and audio options
- VGA options board (currently available)
VGA display out
Stereo line output and stereo line input
Mono microphone input
- (For additional options boards, see Multimedia Cards, page 18.)
• Eight software-controlled LED status indicators
• Software-readable push-button
Power Supply
• 12 V DC power input (up to 36 V vehicle power input option)
• Power management support capable of operation at < 3W
Mechanical
• ABS plastic and aluminum enclosure
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Further Reading
This document describes the Helios platform and is intended for system integrators. A
system-level overview is provided in the following sections. The following documents are
also important resources for developing applications for the Helios platform.
Document
Helios Platform Dev Kit Quick Start 110124-3003
Helios Platform Dev Kit with VGA option Quick Start 110124-3004
Check the Eurotech support site (http://support.eurotech-inc.com/
for the latest releases of these documents.
Handling Your System Safely
Anti-Static Handling
The Helios platform is designed to meet the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) criteria
contained in IEC 61000-4-2 (EMC – Part 4-2: Testing and Measurement Techniques –
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test). The electronics included in the enclosure contain
CMOS devices that could be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Observe
industry-standard electronic handling procedures when handling these electronics.
Where possible, work on a grounded anti-static mat. At a minimum, touch an electrically
grounded object before handling any electronics.
Introduction
) for errata reports and
Packaging
Please ensure that, should a system need to be returned to Eurotech, it is adequately
packed, preferably in the original packing material.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Helios platform is defined as an unintentional radiator of electromagnetic energy.
For additional information about the EMI/EMC specification, see EMI/EMC, page 23.
Conventions
The following table lists the symbols used in this document.
Symbol Explanation
Note – information that requires your attention
Warning – proceeding with a course of action may
damage your equipment or result in loss of data
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