Kontron A-101 Users Guide
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1. Table of Contents KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Table of Figures .................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Symbols used in this Manual .................................................................................................................... 5
3. Important Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Warranty Note...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation ................................................................................................... 6
3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation ........................................................................ 6
4. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) .................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.1. Grounding Methods ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.2. Hot Surface Warning ............................................................................................................................. 7
5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device) .......................................................................................... 8
5.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) .......................................................................................................... 8
5.2. FCC Statement (USA) ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.3. EMC Compliance (Canada) ....................................................................................................................... 8
6. Scope of Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1. Type Label and Product Identification ........................................................................................................ 9
7. Product Description.............................................................................................................................. 10
7.1. Front Side ......................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1.1. DC IN – Direct Current Connector ..................................................................................................... 11
7.1.2. Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................. 11
7.1.3. External Interfaces of the SBC at the Front Side ................................................................................... 13
7.1.4. Optional Interfaces on the Front Side ................................................................................................ 14
7.2. Rear View .......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.2.1. GPIO Interface (Option) ................................................................................................................. 17
7.2.2. WLAN (Option) ............................................................................................................................ 17
7.3. Chassis with Cooling Fins ...................................................................................................................... 18
7.4. Bottom Side ...................................................................................................................................... 19
7.5. DC Power Connection (via Phoenix Connector) ........................................................................................... 20
7.5.1. DC Power Connector ...................................................................................................................... 20
8. Starting Up ......................................................................................................................................... 21
8.1. Connecting to DC Main Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 21
8.1.1. Connecting the KBox A-101 to a DC Main Power Supply ......................................................................... 21
8.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers ................................................................................... 22
9. Setting Up the KBox A-101 .................................................................................................................... 23
9.1. KBox A-101 – Desktop Version ............................................................................................................... 24
9.2. Wall or Table or Cabinet Mount using the Brackets ...................................................................................... 25
9.2.1. Brackets for Wall / Table Mount ....................................................................................................... 25
9.2.2. Bracket for Cabinet Mounting .......................................................................................................... 27
9.2.3. DIN Rail Mounting Clip ................................................................................................................... 28
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9.3. Handling internal Components ............................................................................................................... 29
9.3.1. Opening and Closing the KBox A-101 ................................................................................................. 29
9.3.2. Configuration of the optional RS422/RS485 Port ................................................................................. 30
10. Maintenance and Prevention ............................................................................................................... 31
11. Technical Data .................................................................................................................................. 32
11.1. Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 33
11.2. Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 33
11.2.1. KBox A-101 Desktop Dimensions .................................................................................................... 33
11.2.2. Dimension for Wall and Table Mounting ............................................................................................ 35
11.2.3. Dimensions for using the Bracket for Cabinet Mounting ....................................................................... 37
11.2.4. Dimension for KBox A-101 by using the DIN Rail Clip ........................................................................... 39
11.3. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................... 41
11.4. CE-Directives and Standards ................................................................................................................. 42
12. Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments ................................................................................................. 43
12.1.1. Power Input Connector ................................................................................................................. 43
12.1.2. Serial Interfaces COM1 and COM2 (RS232) ........................................................................................ 43
12.1.3. Serial Port (RS422/RS485) configured as RS422 (4-Channel Mode) ........................................................ 44
12.1.4. Serial Port (RS422/RS485) configured as RS485 (4-Wire Mode), Full Duplex, (Bus-Master) .......................... 44
12.1.5. Serial Port (RS422/RS485) configured as RS485 (2-Wire Mode), Half Duplex............................................. 45
12.1.6. CAN Connector ........................................................................................................................... 45
12.1.7. DP Connector (DisplayPort) ........................................................................................................... 46
12.1.8. USB 2.0 Port .............................................................................................................................. 46
12.1.9. USB3.0 Port ............................................................................................................................... 46
13. Technical Support .............................................................................................................................. 47
13.1. Returning Defective Merchandise .......................................................................................................... 47
1.1. Table of Figures
Fig. 1: Front view (with wall/table mounting brackets) ....................................................................................... 9
Fig. 2: Rear view (with wall/table mounting brackets) ........................................................................................ 9
Fig. 3: Bottom side view............................................................................................................................. 10
Fig. 4: Right side view ............................................................................................................................... 10
Fig. 5: Front side view ............................................................................................................................... 10
Fig. 6: Left side view ................................................................................................................................. 10
Fig. 7: Top side view .................................................................................................................................. 10
Fig. 8: Rear side view ................................................................................................................................ 10
Fig. 9: KBox A-101 - front view .................................................................................................................... 11
Fig. 10: KBox A-101 - Controls and indicators ................................................................................................. 11
Fig. 11: External interfaces of the integrated SBC ............................................................................................ 13
Fig. 12:Optional external interfaces routed from the onboard ports (on the front side) ............................................ 14
Fig. 13: Onboard DIP switch (SW1) with DP1 up to DP8 for RS422/RS485serial communication settings ....................... 14
Fig. 14: KBox A-101 rear view with optional GPIO interface ................................................................................ 17
Fig. 15: WLAN (WiFi) antenna ...................................................................................................................... 17
Fig. 16: Linke Seite des Chassis.................................................................................................................... 18
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Fig. 17: Obere Seite des Chassis ................................................................................................................... 18
Fig. 18: Rechte Seite des Chassis .................................................................................................................. 18
Fig. 19: Bottom side (shown as desktop version) .............................................................................................. 19
Fig. 20: Phoenix power plug terminal with “plus” and “minus” marking ................................................................. 20
Fig. 21: Connecting the KBox A-101 to a DC main power supply via DC power cable ................................................... 21
Fig. 22: KBox A-101 as Desktop unit with rubber feet ........................................................................................ 24
Fig. 23: Left/right mounting bracket for wall / table mounting............................................................................ 25
Fig. 24: KBox A-101 with mounted wall mounting brackets ................................................................................. 26
Fig. 25: Detail of the keyhole mounting slots ................................................................................................... 26
Fig. 26: Bracket for cabinet mounting ........................................................................................................... 27
Fig. 27: KBox A-101 with assembled bracket for cabinet mounting ....................................................................... 27
Fig. 28: Keyhole slot dimensions .................................................................................................................. 27
Fig. 29: DIN Rail mounting clip .................................................................................................................... 28
Fig. 30: Tapped holes at the bottom of the KBox for fixing the DIN Rail mounting clip ............................................... 28
Fig. 31: Details of the DIN Rail mounting clip .................................................................................................. 28
Fig. 32: DIP1-DIP8 switches (shown with factory settings) ................................................................................. 30
Fig. 33: Dimensions in the front view (desktop) ............................................................................................... 33
Fig. 34: Dimensions in the side view (desktop with optional antenna) ................................................................... 34
Fig. 35: Dimensions in the top side view (desktop) ........................................................................................... 34
Fig. 36: Dimensions in the front view (wall or table mounting) ............................................................................ 35
Fig. 37: Dimensions in the side view (wall or table mounting) ............................................................................. 35
Fig. 38: Dimensions in the top view (wall or table mounting) .............................................................................. 36
Fig. 39: Detail for keyhole (wall or table mounting) .......................................................................................... 36
Fig. 40: Dimensions in front view for KBox A-101 with bracket for cabinet mounting ................................................ 37
Fig. 41: Dimensions in side view when using the bracket for cabinet mounting (side with cooling fins) ......................... 38
Fig. 42: Dimensions in rear side view when using the bracket for cabinet mounting .................................................. 38
Fig. 43: Detail for keyhole (bracket for cabinet mounting) .................................................................................. 38
Fig. 44: Dimensions in front view (by use of the DIN Rail clip) ............................................................................. 39
Fig. 45: Dimensions in side view (by use of the DIN Rail clip)) ............................................................................. 39
Fig. 46: Dimensions in bottom view (by use of the DIN Rail clip) .......................................................................... 40
Fig. 47: Ditails with dimensions of the DIN Rail mounting clip ............................................................................. 40
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2. Introduction KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (preliminary Version 1.00)
2. Introduction
Kontron Europe would like to point out that the information contained in this manual may be subject to technical
alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron Europe products. The attached documentation
does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron Europe with respect to technical processes described in the manual or
any product characteristics set out in the manual. Kontron Europe does not accept any liability for any printing errors or
other inaccuracies in the manual unless it can be proven that Kontron Europe is aware of such errors or inaccuracies or that
Kontron Europe is unaware of these as a result of gross negligence and Kontron Europe has failed to eliminate these errors
or inaccuracies for this reason. Kontron Europe expressly informs the user that this manual only contains a general
description of technical processes and instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of doubt,
please contact Kontron Europe.
This manual is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by Kontron Europe. Copies of all or part of this manual or
translations into a different language may only be made with the prior written consent of Kontron Europe. Kontron Europe
points out that the information contained in this manual is constantly being updated in line with the technical alterations
and improvements made by Kontron Europe to the products and thus this manual only reflects the technical status of the
products by Kontron Europe at the time of printing.
© 2014 by Kontron Europe
Printing and duplication, even of sections, is only permissible with the express approval of
Kontron Europe GmbH
Office Eching
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2. Introduction KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
2.1. Symbols used in this Manual
Symbol Meaning
This symbol indicates the danger of injury to the user or the risk of damage to the product if the
corresponding warning notices are not observed.
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without taking care. Ignoring this warning
may lead to serious burns to the skin.
This symbol indicates that the product or parts thereof may be damaged if the corresponding warning
notices are not observed.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user manual.
This symbol indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.
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3. Important Instructions KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (preliminary Version 1.00)
3. Important Instructions
This manual provides important information required for the proper operation of the KBox A-101!
This chapter contains instructions which must be observed when working with the KBox A-101.
3.1. Warranty Note
Due to their limited service life, parts which by their nature are subject to a particularly high degree of wear (wearing
parts) are excluded from the warranty beyond that provided by law. This applies to the CF card, for example.
3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation
Kontron Europe shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the included
document: “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment” the hints in this manual or eventually the warning signs label on
the device.
3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation
In the event of damage to the device caused by failure to observe the included document “General Safety Instructions for IT
Equipment”, the hints in this manual or eventually the warning signs label on the device, Kontron Europe shall not be
required to honor the warranty even during the warranty period and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability
obligation.
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4. Safety Instructions KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
4. Safety Instructions
Please consider the instructions described in the included “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment”.
4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Proper packaging and
grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:
1. Transport boards in static-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.
3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.
4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.
4.1.1. Grounding Methods
The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device:
1. Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace as well as
properly grounded tools and equipment.
5. Use anti-static mats, heel straps, or air ionizes to give added protection.
6. Always handle electrostatic sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
7. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
8. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
9. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and styrofoam.
10. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive.
11. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
4.2. Hot Surface Warning
Please observe the warning label “Hot Surface” (refer to Fig. 7 and Fig. 17, pos. 3) in the area with cooling
fins of the chassis. The chassis of KBox A-101 gets hot during operation. The marked surfaces with "Hot
surface" labels, should not be touched without appropriate precautions. Risk of burns to the skin!
The material inside of the cabinet, where the KBox A-101 system will be mounted, must keep at least
flammability class of UL 94-5VB. Don’t put flammable materials under the device!
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5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device) KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (preliminary Version 1.00)
5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class A Device)
5.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)
This product is intended only for use in industrial areas. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines (EMC Directive
2004/108/EC) and/or the German EMC laws apply. If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of
add-on cards) the prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply.
Warning!
This is a class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
5.2. FCC Statement (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
5.3. EMC Compliance (Canada)
The method of compliance is self-declaration to Canadian standard ICES-003:
(English): This Class A digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
(French): Cet appareil numérique de la class A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Fig. 1: Front view (with wall/table mounting brackets)
Fig. 2: Rear view (with wall/table mounting brackets)
6. Scope of Delivery KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
6. Scope of Delivery
KBox A-101 (corresponding to the ordered system configuration)
Rubber feet (self-adhesive)
Phoenix power plug connector (for DC power supply) with 2x UNC4/40 (6.4 mm) pan head screws
General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Optional Parts
Mini-PCIe WLAN card (internally installed) with 2x WiFi antennas
or Mini-PCIe PROFIBUS adapter
LPCtoCAN adapter
RS422/485 adapter
GPIO adapter
Two Brackets for wall/table mounting
Bracket for cabinet mounting
DIN rail mounting clip
6.1. Type Label and Product Identification
The type label (product name, serial number) and the inspection status label of your KBox A-101 system are located on the
bottom side of the device (refer to Fig. 19, pos. 6).
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Fig. 4: Right side view
Fig. 5: Front side view
Fig. 6: Left side view
7. Product Description KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (preliminary Version 1.00)
7. Product Description
The KBox A-101 expands the Kontron line of computers - KBox series. The KBox A-101 is equipped with a SBC (Single Board
Computer) with Intel® Atom™ Dual Core D2550, 1.86 GHz processor. The hardware system configuration and the robust
construction with excellent mechanical stability of the KBox A-101 offer the superior qualities of a computer designed for
operation in harsh industrial environment.
The KBox A-101 is a fanless system with a compact aluminum chassis with cooling fins.
The rated voltage of the mains can be found on the type label. The type label is located at the bottom side of the device.
The KBox A-101 may be optionally factory-equipped with a Mini PCIe WLAN card for two antennas.
For the configuration of your KBox A-101 please follow the ordering options specified in “Configuration Guides – KBox
Series“ on our web site www.kontron.com
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Fig. 3: Bottom side view
Fig. 7: Top side view
Fig. 8: Rear side view
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The device may be operated in all positions except with the top side facing down. When switching on the
KBox A-101, make sure that the air openings on the front side (Fig. 9, pos. 3) and the rear side
(Fig. 14, pos. 2) and the cooling fins of the chassis are not obstructed (covered) by any objects.
To provide sufficient heat dissipation for the cooling of the device, do not cover the cooling fins of the
KBox A-101. Do not place any objects on the device. When installing the platform, please note the
clearance recommendation in the section 11.2 “Mechanical Specifications”.
1 DC IN power connector
4 Controls and indicators
1 Power button
1 2 3
3
4 1 2
+
-
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7.1. Front Side
N.C.
Fig. 9: KBox A-101 - front view
6 5 5
2 External connectors of the installed SBC
3 Cooling fins
5 Rubber feet
6 External interface connectors (optionally routed from the
on board interfaces)
7.1.1. DC IN – Direct Current Connector
The 3-pin connector (Fig. 9, pos. 1) provides the power connection of the KBox A-101 to the appropriate main power
supply:
DC power supply: using a corresponding power cord (only the Phoenix connector is included).
Please observe the section 8.1 “Connecting to DC Main Power Supply”.
7.1.2. Controls and Indicators
2 Power LED
3 HDD LED
Fig. 10: KBox A-101 - Controls and indicators
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7.1.2.1. Power Button
Press this button (Fig. 10, pos. 1) to switch the system on or off.
Prerequisite:
The KBox A-101 has to be connected to an appropriate main power supply (DC).
Even when the system is turned off via the power button there is still a standby voltage of 5 VSb on the
SBC.
The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC mains, when the power cord is disconnected either
from the mains or the unit. Therefore, the power cord and its connectors must always remain easily
accessible.
7.1.2.2. Power and HDD LED
The power LED (Fig. 10, pos. 2) and the HDD LED (Fig. 10, pos. 3) are located on the front side of the KBox A-101 and
indicate the system status. If an error occurs, the system will be turned off and the power LED will be blinking red.
Power LED System Status
Off
Red
Orange
Orange (blinking)
Green
Power off or failure of the Embedded Controller (EC)
System held off (i.e. over-temperature, etc.)
System in S4/S5
System in S3
System in S0
An over-temperature condition has the highest of all priorities.
As long as the temperature is too high, the power LED blinks red and the power button is deactivated.
The HDD LED blinks when there is activity of the SATA HDD / SSD or SATA drive
HDD LED Storage Device Status
Off
Orange
Without SATA/mSATA activity
SATA/mSATA activity
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1 DC Power Connector
4 2x USB 2.0 port
+ N.C. -
1 2 3 4 5
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7.1.3. External Interfaces of the SBC at the Front Side
Fig. 11: External interfaces of the integrated SBC
2 2x LAN port (RJ45) (10/100/1000Mbps)
3 2x USB 3.0 port
5 Serial port (COM 1) configured as RS232
6 Display Port Connector
7.1.3.1. LAN Ports (ETH1, ETH2)
These ports (Fig. 11, pos. 2) consist of RJ45 connectors with integrated LEDs and support a transfer rate of
10/100/1000Mbps.
Left LED Color Link Status
Right LED Color Link speed
Off No Link Off 10 Base-T
Yellow Link is established Green 100 Base-T
Yellow (blinking) Link is established Green (blinking) 1000 Base-T
7.1.3.2. USB Ports
The system is equipped with two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 interfaces (Fig. 9, pos. 2 and Fig. 11, pos. 3 and 4). Various USB
devices can be connected to these USB interface connectors.
7.1.3.3. Serial Port (COM 1)
The serial port COM 1 (Fig. 11, pos. 5) consists of a 9-pin, RS-232 configured D-SUB connector that allows the connection
of a serial peripheral.
7.1.3.4. DisplayPort
An external (digital) display can be connected to the DisplayPort connector (Fig. 11, pos. 6).
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