The AFOLUX LX series flat panel PC is a flexible, multi-functional and fanless flat panel
PC that can be applied in diverse operational environments and implemented in
multi-faceted applications. The AFOLUX LX series comes fully kitted with a
high-performance motherboard and a host of other peripheral interface connectors. The
integrated wireless LAN module and Bluetooth module ensure an uninterrupted wireless
connection. The flexible AT/ATX power mode selection allows the AFOLUX series to meet
multiple application requirements. The AFOLUX LX series is designed for ease of use and
easy installation.
1.1.1 Model Variations
The model variations of AFOLUX LX series are listed in 4Table 1-1. The AFOLUX LX
series all comes with a touch screen and an 802.11b/g wireless module.
AFL-07A Brightness LCD Memory Power Input HSUPA
-LX/R/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX/R/512-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/R/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/R/512-R20 400cd/m
2
7” 256MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
7” 512MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
7” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
7” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
AFL-08AH Brightness LCD Memory Power Input HSUPA
-LX/R/256-R20 450cd/m
-LX/R/512-R20 450cd/m
-LX24V/R/256-R20 450cd/m
-LX24V/R/512-R20 450cd/m
2
8.4” 256MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
8.4” 512MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
8.4” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
8.4” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
AFL-10A Brightness LCD Memory Power Input HSUPA
-LX/R/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX/RH/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX/R/512-R20 400cd/m
-LX/RH/512-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/R/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/RH/256-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/R/512-R20 400cd/m
-LX24V/RH/512-R20 400cd/m
2
10.4” 256MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
10.4” 256MB DDR 12 V DC Yes
2
10.4” 512MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
10.4” 512MB DDR 12 V DC Yes
2
10.4” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
10.4” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC Yes
2
10.4” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
10.4” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC Yes
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AFL-12A Brightness LCD Memory Power Input HSUPA
-LX/R/256-R20 500cd/m
-LX/RH/256-R20 500cd/m
-LX/R/512-R20 500cd/m
-LX/RH/512-R20 500cd/m
-LX24V/R/256-R20 500cd/m
-LX24V/RH/256-R20 500cd/m
-LX24V/R/512-R20 500cd/m
-LX24V/RH/512-R20 500cd/m
2
12.1” 256MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
12.1” 256MB DDR 12 V DC Yes
2
12.1” 512MB DDR 12 V DC No
2
12.1” 512MB DDR 12 V DC Yes
2
12.1” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
12.1” 256MB DDR 18~30 V DC Yes
2
12.1” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC No
2
12.1” 512MB DDR 18~30 V DC Yes
Table 1-1: Model Variations
1.1.2 Applications
The AFOLUX LX series all-in-one panel PC is designed for multiple applications. Its
durability and strength makes it an ideal choice for public access computers. Some
possible applications include:
Vehicle Interior device
o Truck PC
o Logistic car PC
General computing
o PC based testing center
o Distance learning
Industrial applications
o Plant environment monitoring system
o Factory automation platform
o Manufacturing shop flow
o Equipment and device control
Home and building automation
o Digital surveillance system
o E-home platform
o Home IA control terminal
Self-Service Kiosk
o Receptionist kiosk in hotel and business premises
o Self registration terminal in hospital and airport
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o Ticket vending machine for transportation use
1.1.3 Standard Features
Some of the standard features of the AFOLUX LX series flat panel PC include:
Fanless Design
AMD® Geode LX-800 processor
Rugged mechanism design with ABS/PC case
IP 64 dustproof and waterproof front panel
One 256MB/512MB DDR memory module pre-installed
AT/ATX power mode supported
Wireless LAN integrated with PIFA antenna
Dual 10/100Mbps Ethernet support
One CompactFlash
AFOLUX LX Series Flat Panel PC
®
Type II socket support
Simplified installation process
RoHS compliance
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The AFOLUX LX series is a stylish flat panel PC that comprises of a screen, rear panel,
top panel, bottom panel and two side panels (left and right). An ABS/PC plastic front frame
surrounds the front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting
bracket compliant with VESA FDMI standard. The bottom panel provides access to
external interface connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port, reset button, power
connector and power switch.
1.2.2 Front Panel
The front side of the AFOLUX LX series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen with LED backlight
surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame.
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Figure 1-1: Front View
1.2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to
4Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2: AFL-07A-LX/AFL-08AH-LX Rear View
1.2.4 Top Panel and Side Panels
The top panel and side panels of AFOLUX LX series provides access to slots that support
panel mount and rack mount (
4Figure 1-3 and 4Figure 1-4).
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Figure 1-3: AFL-08AH-LX Top View
Figure 1-4: AFL-08AH-LX Side View
1.2.5 Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the AFOLUX LX series has the following I/O interfaces (4Figure 1-5):
1 x Audio jack
1 x RS-232 serial port connector
1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port connector (selected by a jumper)
1 x Power connector
2 x RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
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Figure 1-5: AFOLUX LX Series Bottom View
1.3 Internal Overview
The AFOLUX LX series internal components are protected in a plastic back cover. An
AT/ATX switch is in the left side of the aluminum chassis inside the plastic cover. Other
internal components, the motherboard, wireless LAN module and DDR memory module,
are installed in the aluminum chassis on a metal sheet that protects the rear of the TFT
LCD screen. Below the metal sheet is a circuit board that is connected to the screen and
the motherboard.
1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components
The AFOLUX LX series flat panel PC has the following preinstalled components:
1 x Motherboard
1 x TFT LCD screen
1 x Touch screen
1 x Inverter
1 x Wireless LAN module
1 x DDR memory module
1 x Bluetooth module
1 x AT/ATX switch
1 x HSUPA module (optional)
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The technical specifications for some of these components and the system are shown in
the sections below.
1.4.2 System Specifications
The technical specifications for the AFOLUX LX series systems are listed in 4Table 1-2.
SPECIFICATION AFL-07A-LX AFL-08AH-LX AFL-10A-LX AFL-12A-LX
Front Panel ABS/PC plastic front panel
Chassis Aluminum chassis
LCD Panel 7” 8.4” 10.4” 12.1”
Resolution 800 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768
Brightness 400cd/m
Contrast Ratio 400:1 600:1 700:1 700:1
Viewing Angle (H-V) 140/110 160/140 160/140 160/160
2
450cd/m2 400cd/m2 500cd/m2
RGB Bit 6-bit 6-bit 6-bit 6-bit
Backlight LED backlight LED backlight LED backlight LED backlight
Touch Screen 4-wire resistive type
Extension 1 x Mini PCI (for wireless LAN module)
1 x Bluetooth module (USB interface, Bluetooth v2.0)
Drive Bay N/A N/A N/A
HSUPA Module N/A N/A Optional
SSD CompactFlash
Audio AMP 1.5W + AMP 1.5W (internal speaker)
I/O 1 x Audio jack
1 x RS-232 serial port
1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port
2 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
2 x USB 2.0 port
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
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4-wire resistive type 5-wire resistive type 5-wire resistive type
1 x 2.5” HDD bay or
optional HSUPA module
Type II
1 x AT/ATX power switch (internal)
Power AFL-xxA-LX Series: 12 V DC input (36W DC power adapter)
AFL-xxA-LX24V Series: 18~30 V DC input
Power Consumption 20W 20W 25W 29W
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SPECIFICATION AFL-07A-LX AFL-08AH-LX AFL-10A-LX AFL-12A-LX
Mounting Feature Panel, Rack, Wall, Arm, Stand
Operating Temperature
Shock 10G Acceleration, peak to peak (11ms)
Dimension (W x H x D) 226 x 140 x 41 234 x 184 x 42 276 x 227 x 50.7 304 x 246 x 50
Net/Gross Weight 0.6 Kg 0.8 Kg 1.4kg 1.8 Kg
Front Panel Protection IP 64 compliant
Safety Meets UL / CE / CCC
EMC Meets CE / FCC class B
0ºC ~ 50ºC 0ºC ~ 50ºC 0ºC ~ 50ºC 0ºC-50ºC
0ºC-40ºC (using HDD)
17 - 640Hz, 1.5G acceleration, peak to peak.
Table 1-2: AFOLUX LX Series System Specifications
1.4.3 Motherboard Specifications
The AFOLUX LX series come with an AFLMB-LX800 motherboard. The technical
specifications of the motherboard are listed in
4Table 1-3.
Specification AFLMB-LX800
CPU AMD
Southbridge Chipset AMD
Display CRT integrated in AMD
Memory Supports one 1GB DDR 333/400 200-pin SO-DIMM SDRAM module
Extension One mini PCI slot
BIOS Award BIOS
SSD CF Type II
Super I/O N/A for legacy free
Audio AC'97 Codec Realtek ALC203, AMP 2W
LAN 10/100 Base-T dual RTL8100C
COM 1 x RS-232 serial port
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Geode™ LX 800 500Mhz
®
Geode™ CS5536
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Geode™ LX800
®
24-bit TTL integrated in AMD
18-bit LVDS supported by buffer
Geode™ LX800
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1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port
IDE One 44-pin IDE connects to two IDE devices
Touch Screen Controller DMC9000
Power Supply DC 12V In
Dimensions 102mm x 186mm
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Table 1-3: Motherboard Specifications
1.4.4 Flat Panel Screen Specifications
The AFOLUX LX series come with a TFT LCD monitor with LED backlight. The
specifications for the LCD monitor are shown in
Specification AFL-07A-LX AFL-08AH-LX AFL-10A-LX AFL-12A-LX
Size 7” 8.4” 10.4” 12.1”
Resolution 800 x 480 (WVGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.0635 x 0.1905 0.213 x 0.213 0.264 x 0.264 0.3075 x 0.3075
LCD Color 262K colors 262K colors 262K colors 262K colors
View Angel (H/V) 140/110 160/140 160/140 160/160
Brightness (cd/m2) 400 450 400 500
Contrast Ratio 400:1 600:1 700:1 700:1
RGB Bit 6-bit 6-bit 6-bit 6-bit
Backlight LED LED LED LED
4Table 1-4 below.
Table 1-4: TFT LCD Monitor Specifications
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1.4.5 Touch Screen Specifications
The AFOLUX LX series come with an analog resistive type touch panel. 4Table 1-5 lists the
Model PANJIT 1070404C PANJIT 1084403B PANJIT 1104502A PANJIT 1121505B
Type Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel
Wire Type 4-wire 4-wire 5-wire 5-wire
Viewing Area (mm) 154.90 x 93.94 130.75 x 173.38 219.8 x 166.8 188.0 x 250.0
Active Area (mm) 152.40 x 91.44 127.78 x 170.38 212.1 x 159.3 185.0 x 246.0
Total Transmission 78%
Maximum Voltage DC7V
Connector Type FPC.
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C -10°C ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity 20% ~ 90% RH
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 70°C
Storage Humidity 20% ~ 90% RH
Dimensions 165 x 104 x 1.4 145.5 x 188 x 2.1 238.8x 188.7 x 2.6 204 x 268 x 2.1
Table 1-5: Touch Panel Specifications
1.4.6 Bluetooth Module Specifications
The AFOLUX LX series are all integrated with a Bluetooth module. The Bluetooth module
enables the transmission between various peripheral devices through a Bluetooth network.
The peripheral devices may include:
Headsets
Barcode readers
PDA
Printers
Cell phones
Keyboard and mouse
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The technical specifications of the Bluetooth module are listed in 4Table 1-6.
Specification Bluetooth Module
Standard Bluetooth v2.0
Frequency Band 2.402GHz~2.480GHz unlicensed ISM band
Modulation Method GFSK for 1Mbps
π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps
8-DPSK for 3Mbps
Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
RF Output Power Class 2 (under 4dBm)
Antenna Terminal 50 Ohms
DC Power DC 3.3V or DC 5V
I/O Interface USB 2.0 interface
Two GPIO Interface LED link indicator interface
Dimensions 35mm x 11mm
Operating System Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE, Windows Me
Table 1-6: Bluetooth Module Specifications
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1.5 Dimensions
1.5.1 AFL-07A-LX Dimensions
The dimensions of the AFL-07A-LX flat panel PC are shown in 4Figure 1-6 below.
Figure 1-6: AFL-07A-LX Dimensions (units in mm)
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1.5.2 AFL-08AH-LX Dimensions
The dimensions of the AFL-08AH-LX flat panel PC are shown in 4Figure 1-7 below.
AFOLUX LX Series Flat Panel PC
Figure 1-7: AFL-08AH-LX Dimensions (units in mm)
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1.5.3 AFL-10A-LX Dimensions
The dimensions of the AFL-10A-LX flat panel PC are shown in 4Figure 1-7 below.
Figure 1-8: AFL-10A-LX Dimensions (units in mm)
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1.5.4 AFL-12A-LX Dimensions
The dimensions of the AFL-12A-LX flat panel PC are shown in 4Figure 1-7 below.
AFOLUX LX Series Flat Panel PC
Figure 1-9: AFL-12A-LX Dimensions (units in mm)
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Chapter
2
2 Motherboard
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2.1 Introduction
The AFOLUX LX series flat screen PC contains the AFLMB-LX800 motherboard. The
motherboard is the heart of any computer and is responsible for transmitting, receiving
and processing data as well as driving the different onboard devices. This chapter gives a
brief introduction to the AFLMB-LX800 motherboard.
2.2 CPU Support
The AFLMB-LX800 motherboard comes with a preinstalled AMD® Geode™ LX 800
500MHz CPU.
2.2.1 AMD® Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Specifications
The specifications for the 500MHz AMD® Geode™ LX 800 are listed below
64-bit DDR Memory interface up to 400MHz (LX 800), up to 333MHz (LX 700)
Integrated FPU that supports the Intel MMX
instruction sets
9 GB/s internal GeodeLink™ Interface Unit (GLIU)
Security Block
®
and AMD 3DNow!™ Technology
o 128-bit AES (CBC/ECB)
o True Random Number Generator
High-resolution CRT and TFT outputs (simultaneous operation)
o Support for High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) standards
o Support 1920x1440 in CRT mode and 1600x1200 in TFT mode
VESA 1.1 and 2.0 VIP/VDA support
0.13 micron process
481-terminal PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) with internal heatspreader
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2.2.2 AMD® Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Power Management
The power management for the 500MHz AMD® Geode™ LX 800 is listed below:
1.8W Typical (3.9W TDP) @ 500MHz
GeodeLink active hardware power management
Hardware support for standard ACPI software power management
I/O companion SUSP#/SUSPA# power controls
Lower power I/O
Wakeup on SMI/INTR
2.3 System Chipset
The AFLMB-LX800 motherboardl has a preinstalled AMD® Geode™ CS5536 system
chipset. The system chipset features are listed below.
GeodeLink ™ Interface Unit
o 64-bit, 66MHz operation
o PCI VSM (Virtual System Module) that makes the interface transparent to
applications software and BIOS
oProgrammable routing descriptors, use and activity monitors, and SSMI
(Synchronous System Management Interrupt)
ATA-6 Controller
o100 MB/second IDE Controller in UDMA mode per the ATA-6
specification
o5V interface
Flash Interfa ce
oMultiplexed with IDE interface Connects to an array of industry standard
NAND Flash and/or NOR Flash
USB Cont roller
o 4 USB ports (two internal and two external)
o Supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
o 3 host ports
o 1 host/device
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Audio Codec 97 (AC97) Controller
AFOLUX LX Series Flat Panel PC
oAC97 specification v2.3 compliant interface to multiple audio codecs:
Serial In, Serial Out, Sync Out, Bit Clock In
oLegacy “PC Beep” support
Diverse Device
o 82xx Legacy Devices
o IR Communication Port
o System Management Bus (SMB) Controller
o LPC (Low Pin Count) Port
o General Purpose I/Os (GPIOs)
o 8 Multi-Function General Purpose Timers (MFGPTs)
o Real-Time Clock (RTC) with CMOS RAM
o Power Management Controller
o ACPI v2.0 compliant
2.4 Graphics Support
The Geode LX processor’s Graphics Processor is a BitBLT/vector engine that supports