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
□ 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.
Figure 1.1:Dimensions of NP-507A…………………………………..…....7
Figure 1.2:Dimensions of NP-508A…………………………………..…....8
Figure 1.3:Dimensions of NP-512A…………………………………….8
Figure 1.3:Dimensions of NP-515A…………………………………….9
Figure 1.4: Front View of NP-5xxA SERIES………………………………...10
Figure 1.5: Rear View of NP-507A/NP-508A……………………..10
Figure 1.5: Rear View of NP-512A/NP-515A……………………..11
Half Sine Pulse @15G PW 11ms (X,Y,Z direction) 18 Shocks
(operation)
Certificate CE / FCC Class A
Certification CE / FCC Class A
Operating
System Support
Note 1: NP-5XXA series is covered by one or more of the following patents: US6, 570, 884, US6,115,776, and US6,327,625.
Windows XP pro, Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded CE6.0(Note 1), Windows 7 pro for
Embedded Windows Embedded standard 7(Win 7 support 3D Graphic function)
1.2 Dimensions
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Figure 1.1: Dimensions of NP-507A
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Figure 1.2: Dimensions of NP-508A
Figure 1.3: Dimensions of NP-512A
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of NP-515A
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1.3 Brief Description of NP-5xxA SERIES
There are 7”, 8”, 12”, 15” Industrial Compact Size Panel PC in NP-5XXA series, which comes with
flat front panel touch screen and fanless design. It is powered by an Intel Atom N2600 1.6GHz CPU
built-in, 2GB DDR III 800 MHz. NP-5xxA series is 9~36VDC wide-ranging power input and IP65
compliant front panel. Optional projected capacitive touchscreen support 7H anti-scratch surface is
ideal for use as a PC-based controller for Industrial Automation & Factory Automation.
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Figure 1.5: Front View of NP-5XXA SERIES
Figure 1.6: Rear View of NP-507A/NP-508A
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Figure 1.7: Rear View of NP-512A/ NP-515A
1.4 Installation of HDD(NP-507A/NP-508A)
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the chassis. Gently
remove 2 screws.
Step 2
There is a SSD card in the bracket. Gently
remove the screw, then carefully pull SSD
card.
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Step 3
Take out SSD Card bracket.
Step 4.
You can replace SSD card by unscrewing 4
screws as shown in the picture.
Note: 4 screws are packed in the packing
list.
Step 5
There is a SD card hole in the side of the
machine. You can replace SD card from
there.
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Step 6.
Gently screw the screws.
Installation of HDD(NP-512A / NP-515A)
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the chassis. Gently
remove 2 screws.
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Step 2
You can put or remove HDD into the
machine by pulling the HDD bracket.
Step 3
You can remove HDD by unscrewing 4
screws in the HDD bracket.
Note: 4 screws are packed in the packing
package.
Step 4
There is a SD hole in the side of machine.
You can replace SD card from there.
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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard
Specifications
Board Size 170mm x 113mm
CPU Support
Chipset
Memory
Support
Graphics
Display Mode
Support
Resolution
Dual Display
Super I/O
BIOS
Storage
Intel Atom N2600 /1.60GHz
Intel NM10 Express
Onboard 2GB DDRIII SDRAM
Integrated Intel GMA 3600 (N2600)
1 x CRT Port
1 x LVDS1 (18/24-bit single LVDS)
Up to 1920 x1200 for CRT
Up to 1366 x768 for LVDS1 (N2600)
CRT+LVDS1
Winbond W83627UHG-EAMIBIOS
1 x SATA Connector (7P) 1 x SATA Connector (7P+15P) 1 x SD Socket (USB to SD)
Ethernet 2 x PCIe GbE LAN by Realtek RTL8111E
USB
Serial
Digital I/O
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2 x USB 2.0 (type A)stack ports (USB4/USB5)
2 x USB 2.0 Pin header via CN3 (USB2/USB3)
2 x USB 2.0 Pin header via CN1 (USB0/USB1)
1 x USB 2.0 for MPCIE1 (USB7)
Mini-PCIe(USB7)
1 x RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, DB9 connector for external
(COM1)
pin 9 w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM2)
pin 9 w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS422/485 header via CN2 (COM3)
2 x UART via CN3 (COM5,COM6)
8-bit digital I/O Pin header via CN2
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4-bit digital Input
4-bit digital Output
4-bit digital I/O Pin header via CN3
2-bit digital Input
2-bit digital Output
Battery
Audio
Keyboard
/Mouse
Expansion Bus
Touch Ctrl
Power
Management
Switches and
LED Indicators
Support CR2477 Li battery by 2-pin header Realtek ALC662 HD audio codec
Line-in, Line-out, MIC via 2x6-pin header
Audio Line out in phone jack
1 x PS2 keyboard/mouse 1x6 box pin header via CN3
1 x mini-PCI-express slot
1 x PCI-express via CN3
1 x Touch control header for TCH1 (COM4)
Wide Range DC 9~36V input
1 x 3-pin power input connector1 x Power on/off switch via CN1
1 x Reset switch via CN1
1 x Power LED status via CN1
1 x HDD LED status via CN1
1 x Buzzer
External I/O
port
2 x COM Ports (COM1/COM2)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB4/USB5)
2 x GbE LAN Ports
1 x Line out Audio phone jack
Watchdog
Timer
Software programmable 1 – 255 second by Super I/O
Operating: -20℃ to 70℃
Temperature
Humidity
Power
Consumption
EMI/EMS
Storage: -40℃ to 85℃
5% - 95%, non-condensing, operating
12V /0.95A (Intel Atom N2600 processor with 2GB DDR3
DRAM)
Meet CE/FCC class A
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(units :mm)
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions
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2.2 Installations
SBC-7106 is a 4" industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel Cedarview-M Processors and
NM10, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of different customers. Also,
it features dual GbE ports, 3-COM ports and one Mini PCIE configuration, one VGA port, one HDMI
port, one LVDS interface. To satisfy the special needs of high-end customers, CN1 and CN2 and CN3
richer extension functions. The product is widely used in various sectors of industrial control.
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
Board Top
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top
Board Bottom
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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom
2.3 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
1. JP5:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header),ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.
JP5 Mode
Open ATX Power
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3. BAT1 :
(1.25mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to provide power for
CMOS.
Pin#
Signal
Name
Pin1 VBAT
PIN2 Ground
4. DC_IN1:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V~36V System power input connector。
Pin# Power Input
Pin1 DC+9V~32V
Pin2 Ground
Pin3 FG
6. VGA1:
(CRT 2.0mm Pitch 2X6 Pin Header), Video Graphic Array Port, Provide 2x6Pin cable to
VGA Port.
Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name
CRT_RED 1 2 Ground
CRT_GREEN 3 4 Ground
CRT_BLUE 5 6 Ground
CRT_H_SYN
C
CRT_V_SYNC
Ground 11 12 Ground
7 8 CRT_DDCDAT
A
9 10 CRT_DDCCL
K
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8. JP1:
, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM1 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select signal
out of pin 9 of COM1 port.
JP1 Pin# Function
Close 1-2 COM1 RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Close 3-4 COM1 Pin9=+5V
(option)
Close 5-6 COM1 Pin9=+12V
(option)
9. RS-232:
(Switch),COM1 jumper setting, it provides selectable RS232 or RS422 or RS485 serial
signal output.
Function S_232 Pin#
RS232
(Default)
RS422
(option)
RS485
(option)
10. RS-422:
(Switch),COM1 setting, it provides selectable RS232 or RS422/RS485 serial signal
output.
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a direct
connection to serial devices. COM1 port is controlled by pins No.1~6 of JP1,select
output Signal RI or 5V or 12V, For details, please refer to description of JP1 and S_232
and S_422 setting.
(SATA 7Pin+15Pin), SATA Connectors, one SATA connectors are provided, with transfer
speed up to 3.0Gb/s.
20 SD1:
(SD card socket),Secure Digital Memory Card socket.
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23. LINE_OUT:
(Diameter 3.5mm Jack), HD Audio port, An onboard Realtek ALC662 codec is used to
provide high quality audio I/O ports. Line Out can be connected to a headphone or
amplifier.
24. USB45:
USB4/USB5::::(Double stack USB type A), Rear USB connector, it provides up to 4
USB2.0 ports, High-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers up to480 Mb/s ,support USB
full-speed and low-speed signaling.
Each USB Type A Receptacle (2 Ports) Current limited value is 1.5A.
If the external USB device current exceeds 1.5A, please separate connectors
into different Receptacle.
25. LAN1/LAN2:
LAN1/LAN2: (RJ45 Connector), Rear LAN port, Two standard 10/100/1000M RJ-45
Ethernet ports are provided. Used Realtek RTL8111E chipset, LINK LED (green) and
ACTIVE LED (yellow) respectively located at the left-hand and right-hand side of the
Ethernet port indicate the activity and transmission state of LAN.
26. BUZ1:
Onboard buzzer.
27 LED1:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Power status.
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28. LED2:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Standby Power Good status.
31. CN3:
(1.27mm Pitch 2X30 Pin Header), For expand output connector, It provides four GPIO,
Two USB 2.0,one PS/2 mouse,one PS/2 keyboard,two uart,one PCIe x1,one SMbus.
Function Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name Function
5V_S5_USB 1 2 5V_S5_USB