IEI Integration ECW-281B-B2-D525 User Manual

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ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
MODEL:
EC
IEI Intel® Atom Fanless Embedded System
RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 2.0
User Manual
Rev. 1.03 19 October, 2012
ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
Revision
Date Version Changes
19 October, 2012 1.03 Added bottom cover screw torque warning 24 October, 2011 1.02 Modified COM port locations in Section 22.3.2
Updated Chapter 5: BIOS 17 May, 2011 1.01 Added Section A.1.3 2Product Disposal 7 December, 2010 1.00 Initial release
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ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause u ndesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 Benefits............................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 3
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
1.4 POWER MODULE SPECIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL).......................................................... 6
1.5 POWER ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................... 7
2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................. 8
2.1 MECHANICAL OVERVIEW........................................................................................... 9
2.2 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................. 9
2.3 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2.1 ECW-281B-D525 Rear Panel................................................................... 10
2.3.2.2 ECW-281B2-D525 Rear Panel..................................................................11
2.3.3 Bottom Surface................................................................................................. 12
2.4 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 13
3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................................................................................... 14
3.1 EMBEDDED SYSTEM MOTHERBOARD....................................................................... 15
3.1.1 WAFER-PV-D5252 Motherboard Overview.................................................... 15
3.1.2 CPU Support.................................................................................................... 16
3.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 16
3.2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 16
3.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 17
3.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 18
3.3.3 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 19
3.3.4 LED Connector................................................................................................ 20
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3.3.5 PCIe Mini Card Slot ........................................................................................ 21
3.3.6 Power Button Connector.................................................................................. 23
3.3.7 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................... 23
3.3.8 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................... 24
3.3.9 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6)........................... 25
3.3.10 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)....................... 26
3.3.11 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................. 27
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 29
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 30
4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Installation Procedure Overview..................................................................... 30
4.2.2 Unpacking........................................................................................................ 31
4.2.3 Bottom Surface Removal.................................................................................. 32
4.2.4 Configure the Jumper Settings......................................................................... 33
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4.2.4.1 Jumpers..................................................................................................... 34
4.2.4.2 CF Card Setup........................................................................................... 35
4.2.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................. 35
4.2.4.4 COM 6 Function Select Jumper (ECW-281B-D525 Series Only) ........... 37
4.2.4.5 COM 1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper.................................................................... 38
4.2.5 Hard Drive Installation.................................................................................... 39
4.2.6 Mounting the System with Mounting Brackets................................................. 42
4.2.7 Mounting the System with Wall Mount Kit....................................................... 42
4.2.8 DIN Mounting.................................................................................................. 44
4.2.9 Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only).................................... 46
4.2.10 Cable Connections......................................................................................... 47
4.3 POWER-ON PROCEDURE........................................................................................... 47
4.3.1 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 47
4.3.2 Terminal Block Pinouts.................................................................................... 48
4.3.3 Power-on Procedure........................................................................................ 48
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 50
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 51
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 51
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 51
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5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 52
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 52
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 52
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 53
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 54
5.3.1 ACPI Configuration......................................................................................... 54
5.3.2 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 56
5.3.3 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 57
5.3.4 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 58
5.3.5 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 59
5.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 60
5.3.6 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................... 65
5.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection...................................................................... 66
5.3.8 IEI Feature....................................................................................................... 68
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 69
5.4.1 Host Bridge...................................................................................................... 70
5.4.1.1 OnChip VGA Configuration..................................................................... 71
5.4.2 South Bridge..................................................................................................... 72
5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................. 73
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 75
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 77
5.7 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 77
6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE..................................................... 79
6.1 ECW-281B/B2-D525 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW...................................... 80
6.2 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 80
6.2.1 The System Doesn’t Turn On............................................................................ 80
6.2.2 The System Doesn’t Boot Up............................................................................ 81
6.2.3 More Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 82
6.3 COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE................................................................ 82
6.3.1 SO-DIMM Replacement................................................................................... 83
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 85
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 86
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 86
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A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................... 87
A.1.3 Product Disposal............................................................................................. 88
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS........................................................ 88
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 88
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 89
B ONE KEY RECOVERY............................................................................................. 90
B.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 92
B.1.1 System Requirement......................................................................................... 93
B.1.2 Supported Operating System........................................................................... 94
B.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.......................................................................... 95
B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 95
B.2.2 Create Partitions............................................................................................. 96
B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications....................................... 99
B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition.......................................................................... 100
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B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image....................................................................... 102
B.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 107
B.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................110
B.4.1 Factory Restore..............................................................................................112
B.4.2 Backup System................................................................................................113
B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup...............................................................................114
B.4.4 Manual............................................................................................................115
B.5 OTHER INFORMATION .............................................................................................116
B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller........................116
B.5.2 System Memory Requirement .........................................................................118
C BIOS MENU OPTIONS............................................................................................119
C.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 120
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 122
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Series Embedded System.......................................................2
Figure 1-2: Power Adapter.............................................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Dimensions (mm).....................................................................9
Figure 2-2: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Front Panel..............................................................................10
Figure 2-3: ECW-281B-D525 Rear Panel.....................................................................................11
Figure 2-4: ECW-281B2-D525 Rear Panel ..................................................................................12
Figure 2-5: Bottom Surface .........................................................................................................13
Figure 2-6: Internal Overview......................................................................................................13
Figure 3-1: WAFER-PV-D5252 Jumper and Connector Locations ..........................................15
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................17
Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................................18
Figure 3-4: CF Card Socket Location .........................................................................................19
Figure 3-5: LED Connector Locations........................................................................................21
Figure 3-6: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location...................................................................................22
Figure 3-7: Power Button Connector Location..........................................................................23
Figure 3-8: Reset Button Connector Locations.........................................................................24
Figure 3-9: SATA Drive Connector Locations...........................................................................24
Figure 3-10: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinout Locations.......................................................25
Figure 3-11: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location..................................................27
Figure 3-12: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................28
Figure 4-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws..........................................................................33
Figure 4-2: Jumpers .....................................................................................................................34
Figure 4-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Location.............................................................................35
Figure 4-4: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................36
Figure 4-5: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location...............................................................37
Figure 4-6: COM 1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location....................................................................38
Figure 4-7: Hard Drive Bracket....................................................................................................39
Figure 4-8:HDD Bracket Retention Screws................................................................................39
Figure 4-9: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................40
Figure 4-10: HDD Thermal Pad....................................................................................................41
Figure 4-11: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws ....................................................................42
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Figure 4-12: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................43
Figure 4-13: Mount the Embedded System................................................................................44
Figure 4-14: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................45
Figure 4-15: Screw Locations......................................................................................................45
Figure 4-16: Mounting the DIN RAIL...........................................................................................46
Figure 4-17: Secure the Assembly to the DIN Rail....................................................................46
Figure 4-18: Wireless Antenna Installation................................................................................47
Figure 4-19: Terminal Block Pinouts..........................................................................................48
Figure 4-20: Power Button...........................................................................................................49
Figure 6-1: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................83
Figure B-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu...........................................................................92
Figure B-2: Launching the Recovery Tool.................................................................................96
Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .....................................................................................97
Figure B-4: Command Mode........................................................................................................97
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Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands.................................................................................98
Figure B-6: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 100
Figure B-7: System Configuration for Windows .................................................................... 100
Figure B-8: Build-up Recovery Partition................................................................................. 101
Figure B-9: Press any key to continue.................................................................................... 101
Figure B-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode............................................................... 102
Figure B-11: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 102
Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window........................................................................ 103
Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................... 103
Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive ............................................................................... 104
Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ...................................................... 104
Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to ............................................................................... 105
Figure B-17: Compress Image.................................................................................................. 105
Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation............................................................................. 106
Figure B-19: Image Creation Process...................................................................................... 106
Figure B-20: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 106
Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue................................................................................ 107
Figure B-22: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 108
Figure B-23: System Configuration for Linux......................................................................... 109
Figure B-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).............................................................. 109
Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 110
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Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu.................................................................................. 111
Figure B-27: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................... 112
Figure B-28: Recovery Complete Window.............................................................................. 112
Figure B-29: Backup System.................................................................................................... 113
Figure B-30: System Backup Complete Window ................................................................... 113
Figure B-31: Restore Backup................................................................................................... 114
Figure B-32: Restore System Backup Complete Window..................................................... 114
Figure B-33: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................... 115
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................3
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................5
Table 1-3: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications.....................................................................6
Table 1-4: Power Adapter Specifications.....................................................................................7
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................17
Table 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................18
Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)............................................................................18
Table 3-4: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................20
Table 3-5: LED Connector Pinouts .............................................................................................21
Table 3-6: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts ......................................................................................23
Table 3-7: Power Button Connector Pinouts.............................................................................23
Table 3-8: Reset Button Connector Pinouts..............................................................................24
Table 3-9: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts.................................................................................25
Table 3-10: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinouts ........................................................................26
Table 3-11: RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts......................................................27
Table 3-12: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................28
Table 4-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................32
Table 4-2: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................34
Table 4-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ...............................................................................35
Table 4-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................36
Table 4-5: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Settings.................................................................37
Table 4-6: COM 1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings......................................................................38
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................52
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List of BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................53
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................54
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................55
BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................56
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................57
BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration...............................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................59
BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................60
BIOS Menu 9: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................65
BIOS Menu 10: Serial Port Console Redirection.......................................................................67
BIOS Menu 11: IEI Feature...........................................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 12: Chipset................................................................................................................69
BIOS Menu 13:Host Bridge Configuration.................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 14: OnChip VGA Configuration...............................................................................71
BIOS Menu 15:Southbridge Chipset Configuration..................................................................72
BIOS Menu 16: Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion ...............................................................................74
BIOS Menu 17: Boot.....................................................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 18: Security...............................................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 19:Exit........................................................................................................................78
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Chapter
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1 Introduction

ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System

1.1 Overview

Figure 1-1: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Series Embedded System
There are four WAFER-PV-D5252 Intel® Atom™ based embedded solutions in the
ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
ECW-281B/B2-D525 series. All fanless motherboards have been optimized
applications that require minimum installation space. The WAFER-
supports a full range of functions for an AT/ATX-compatible industrial computer.
ECW-281B/B2-D525 embedded subsystems are all capable of supporting one 2.5” SATA hard
disk drive. The W models also have a built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless module.
PV-D5252 motherboard
for multimedia

1.1.1 Benefits

The ECW-281B/B2-D525 embedded system has the following benefits:
Easy installation saves installation time
Complete integration saves solution development time and cost
Secure storage with one SATA hard drive supported
Compact size saves space
Powerful preinstalled Intel® Atom™ D525 CPU and motherboard ensures
rigorous processing needs can be met

1.1.2 Features

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The ECW-281B/B2-D525 has the following features
RoHS compliant design
Fanless system
1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ D525 CPU supported
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Dual GbE LAN for high speed network applications
One SATA hard drive supported
Wall mount and DIN mount supported.

1.2 Model Variations

There are six models in the ECW-281B/B2-D525 embedded system series. The six
models are all preinstalled with an Intel® Atom™ D525 processor and 1 GB DDR3
memory. The model variations are listed in
ECW-281B Series Power Wireless VGA COM Ports ECW-281B-R10/D525/1GB 12V DC input
(60 W adaptor)
ECW-281BW-R10/D525/1GB 12V DC input
(60 W adaptor)
ECW-281BWD-R10/D525/1GB 9V~36V DC input No ECW-281BWDW-R10/D525/1GB 9V~36V DC input Yes ECW-281B2 Series Power Wireless VGA COM Ports ECW-281B2-R10/D525/1GB 12V DC input
(60 W adaptor)
ECW-281B2W-R10/D525/1GB 12V DC input
(60 W adaptor)
ECW-281B2WD-R10/D525/1GB 9V~36V DC input No ECW-281B2WDW-R10/D525/1GB 9V~36V DC input Yes
655Table 1-1 below.
No
Yes
No
Yes
1 x VGA 5 x RS-232
1 x RS-232 or optional RS-422/485
2 x VGA 5 x RS-232
Table 1-1: Model Variations
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1.3 Technical Specifications

The specifications for the Intel based embedded systems are listed below.
ECW-281B-D525 ECW-281B2-D525 CPU
System Chipset
System Memory
Ethernet
Display
Serial Port
USB
Audio
Preinstalled 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor D525 with 1 MB L2 cache
Intel® ICH8M
Preinstalled 1.0 GB DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2 GB)
Dual Realtek RTL8111E GbE controllers
Built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless module for the wireless models
One VGA port Two VGA port
VGA1: 2048 x 1536 (max.)
VGA2: 1024 x 768 (max.)
Five RS-232
One RS-232 or RS-422/485 (optional)
Four USB 2.0 ports
One audio out
Five RS-232
Storage
Chassis Construction
Power Supply
Operating Shock
Operating Vibration
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One 2.5” SATA hard drive supported
One internal CF card slot
Aluminum Alloy
9 V – 36 V DC (WD series models):
Internal DC-to-DC power converter
12 V DC models:
External power adapter, 90V AC ~ 264V AC @ 47Hz ~ 63Hz, 60 W
Half-sine wave shock 3G; 11ms; 3 shocks per axis
MIL-STD-810F 514.5C-1 (HDD)
MIL-STD-810F 514.5C-2 (CF)
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Operating Temperature
Color
Mounting
Weight (Net/Gross)
Dimensions (D x W x H)
EMC
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications
-20ºC ~ 65ºC with SATA SSD, air flow*
-10ºC ~ 50ºC with SATA HDD in wireless model, air flow*
*Ambient air speed per IEC-68-2-2 standard
Black
DIN mount
VESA MIS-D 75 wall mount
2.1 kg/3.9 kg
132 mm x 229 mm x 64 mm
FCC Class A, CE
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1.4 Power Module Specifications (Optional)

A DC-to-DC power module is preinstalled in the WD series model to provide 9 V~36 V
power input. The specifications for the IDD-936260A are shown in
Model Name: IDD-936260A Input
Output: 12V
5V
5VSB
Max. Total Output:
Performance Characteristics: Noise & Ripple:
Line Regulation:
Load Regulation
9 V DC~36 V DC
3 A (Max.)
10 A (Max.)
0.5 A (Max.)
60 W
< 240 mV
< 20 mV
<60 mV
655Table 1-3.
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Efficiency:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Operating Temperature:
Table 1-3: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications
Up to 90%
40 mm x 100 mm
58 g
-40°C~85°C
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1.5 Power Adapter (Optional)

The ECW-281B/B2-D525 series models that feature 12 V DC input are shipped with a
60W power adapter.
Figure 1-2: Power Adapter
The specifications for the adapter are listed in
Input Voltage
Input Frequency
Output Voltage
Output Current
Efficiency
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Table 1-4: Power Adapter Specifications
90 V ~ 264 V AC
47 Hz ~ 63 Hz
12 V
5 A
87%
0 ºC ~ 40 ºC
-20 ºC ~ 65 ºC
655Table 1-4:
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Chapter
2

2 Mechanical Description

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2.1 Mechanical Overview

The ECW-281B/B2-D525 RoHS compliant, Intel® Atom™ fanless embedded system
features industrial grade components that offer longer operating life, high shock/vibration
resistance and endurance over a wide temperature range. The ECW-281B/B2-D525
combines these features in an aluminum enclosure. Featuring two LAN, four USB, six
serial communication ports, as well as audio, and VGA, the ECW-281B/B2-D525 offers
system integrators and developers the best selection of robust and high performance
computing system platforms. An internal bracket supports one 2.5” SATA hard drives.

2.2 Physical Dimensions

The dimensions of the ECW-281B/B2-D525 are listed below and shown in 655Figure 2-1.
Height: 64.00 mm  Width: 229.00 mm  Length: 132.00 mm
Figure 2-1: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Dimensions (mm)
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2.3 External Overview

2.3.1 Front Panel

The ECW-281B/B2-D525 front panel contains:
2 x USB port connectors
1 x HDD LED indicator
1 x Power button
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An overview of the front panel is shown in
655Figure 2-2 below.
Figure 2-2: ECW-281B/B2-D525 Front Panel

2.3.2 Rear Panel

2.3.2.1 ECW-281B-D525 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the ECW-281B-D525 provides access to the following external I/O
connectors.
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2 x USB port connectors
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
1 x VGA connector
1 x RS-232/422/485 serial port (Default: RS-232)
5 x RS-232 serial ports
1 x Speaker out
1 x 3-pin power terminal block
1 x 12V DC power jack
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1 x Wireless antenna connector (for wireless models only)
An overview of the rear panel is shown in
655Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: ECW-281B-D525 Rear Panel
2.3.2.2 ECW-281B2-D525 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the ECW-281B2-D525 provides access to the following external I/O
connectors.
2 x USB port connectors
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
2 x VGA connectors
5 x RS-232 serial ports
1 x Speaker out
1 x 3-pin power terminal block
1 x 12V DC power jack
1 x Wireless antenna connector (for wireless models only)
An overview of the rear panel is shown in
655Figure 2-4.
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Figure 2-4: ECW-281B2-D525 Rear Panel

2.3.3 Bottom Surface

WARNING:
Never remove the bottom access panel from the chassis while power is still
being fed into the system. Before removing the bottom access panel, make
sure the system has been turned off and all power connectors unplugged.
The bottom surface of the ECW-281B/B2-D525 contains the retention screw holes for the
VESA MIS-D 100 wall-mount kit, two-side mounting brackets and DIN mount bracket.
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Figure 2-5: Bottom Surface

2.4 Internal Overview

The ECW-281B/B2-D525 internal components are listed below:
1 x IEI WAFER motherboard (preinstalled)
1 x IEI power module (WD modesls only)
1 x SO-DIMM module (preinstalled)
1 x Hard drive bracket and SATA cable support one SATA hard disk
All the components are accessed by removing the bottom surface.
Figure 2-6: Internal Overview
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Chapter
3

3 System Components

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3.1 Embedded System Motherboard

NOTE:
The jumpers and connectors shown in the section below are those jumpers and connectors that are relevant to the configuration and installation of the embedded system. For a complete list of jumpers and connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5252 m otherboard, please refer to the WAFER-PV-D5252 user manual.
The ECW-281B/B2-D525 models have a WAFER-PV-D5252 motherboard installed in the
system. The following sections describe the relevant connectors and jumpers on the
motherboard.

3.1.1 WAFER-PV-D5252 Motherboard Overview

The locations of the WAFER-PV-D5252 jumpers and connectors used on the
ECW-281B/B2-D525 are shown in
655Figure 3-1 below.
Figure 3-1: WAFER-PV-D5252 Jumper and Connector Locations
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3.1.2 CPU Support

NOTE:
The ECW-281B/B2-D525 series has a preinstalled Intel® Atom™
1.8 GHz CPU on-board. If the CPU fails, the motherboard has to be
replaced. Please contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the
ECW-281B/B2-D525 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to
322sales@iei.com.tw.
The ECW-281B/B2-D525 comes with an embedded 45 nm 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™
processor D525. It is a dual-core processor with 1 MB L2 cache.
ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System

3.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors

Section 6553.2.1 lists all the peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 6553.1.1.

3.2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors

655Table 3-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5252
that are used for the ECW-281B/B2-D525. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can
be found in Section
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector 4-pin ATX J1
Audio connector 10-pin box header AUDIO1
Battery connector 2-pin wafer BT1
CompactFlash® socket 50-pin CF socket CF1
LED connector 6-pin header CN2
6553.3.
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PCIe Mini Card slot PCIe Mini Slot CN1
ECW-281B/B2-D525 Embedded System
Power button connector 2-pin wafer PWR_BTN
Reset button connector 2-pin header RST_BTN
Serial ATA (SATA) drive connectors 7-pin SATA SATA1
RS-232 serial port connector (COM3 – COM6) 40-pin header COM
RS-232/422/485 serial port connector 14-pin header COM2
USB 2.0 connector 8-pin header USB4
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors

3.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors

Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of
the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5252 that are used for the
ECW-281B/B2-D525.

3.3.1 ATX Power Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
J1
4-pin power connector (1x4)
655Figure 3-2
See
755Table 3-2
See
The 4-pin ATX power connector is connected to a DC-DC power module.
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location
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