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Disclaimer

Kontron would like to point out that the information contained in this user guide may be subject to alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron products. This document does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide. Kontron assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright or mask work rights to these products and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright or mask work right infringement unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this user guide are for illustration purposes only. Kontron makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. Kontron expressly informs the user that this user guide only contains a general description of processes and instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of doubt, please contact Kontron.

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Intended Use

THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").

You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security related requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot therefore be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as device in High Risk Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other materials) is provided for reference only

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Revision History

Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author/

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1.0 Initial version 2018-Aug-16 CW

Terms and Conditions

Kontron warrants products in accordance with defined regional warranty periods. For more information about warranty compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region, visit http://www.kontron.com/termsand-conditions.

Kontron sells products worldwide and declares regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale, and Purchase Order Terms & Conditions. Visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions

For contact information, refer to the corporate offices contact information on the last page of this user guide or visit our website CONTACT US.

Customer Support

Find Kontron contacts by visiting: http://www.kontron.com/support.

Customer Service

As a trusted technology innovator and global solutions provider, Kontron extends its embedded market strengths into a services portfolio allowing companies to break the barriers of traditional product lifecycles. Proven product expertise coupled with collaborative and highly-experienced support enables Kontron to provide exceptional peace of mind to build and maintain successful products.

For more details on Kontron’s service offerings such as: enhanced repair services, extended warranty, Kontron training academy, and more visit http://www.kontron.com/support-and-services/services

Customer Comments

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. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or

This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive

taken during all handling operations and

The following symbols may be used in this user guide

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE indicates a property damage message.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Electric Shock! This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60

products or parts of products prescribed by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your material.

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ESD Sensitive Device!

to static electricity. Care must therefore be inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

HOT Surface! Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.

Laser! This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)

from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before servicing.

This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.

This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.

This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.

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For Your Safety

Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.

High Voltage Safety Instructions

As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the product’s main disconnect device.

Warning All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.

Electric Shock! Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that

your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.

Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction

ESD Sensitive Device! Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care

must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is otherwise protected.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.

It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions

If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.

Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.

 Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.  Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

General Instructions on Usage

In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.

This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.

In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the present user guide.

Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.

Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.

Quality and Environmental Management

Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to complying with environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding Kontron’s quality and environmental responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporateresponsibility/quality-management.

Disposal and Recycling

Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.

WEEE Compliance

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:

 Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)  Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product

become waste

 Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental

disposal of EEE

 Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE

Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron. Kontron follows the WEEE directive

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Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

For Your Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Lithium Battery Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

General Instructions on Usage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Quality and Environmental Management ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Disposal and Recycling .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

List of Tables ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 13

2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device) .................................................................................................................... 16

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) .................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.2. FCC Statement (USA, Canada) .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

3/ Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

4/ Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1. Packaging ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.2. Type Label and Product Identification .............................................................................................................................................. 18

5/ Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

5.1. Front View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

5.1.1. Front Connectors and Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................... 20

5.2. Rear View..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.2.1. Rear Panel Connectors ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.3. Left and Right Side Views ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.4. Top Cover and Bottom Views .............................................................................................................................................................. 24

6/ System Extension ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.1. External Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

6.1.1. 2.5” SSD Drive Bay ................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.2. Internal Expansion .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.2.1. mSATA /mPCIE Shared Socket (option) ........................................................................................................................................ 25

6.2.2. M.2 (option) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

7/ Accessing Internal Components .................................................................................................................................................. 26

7.1. Opening and Closing the Chassis ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

7.2. Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay Cover ...................................................................................................................................... 28

7.2.1. Installing and Removing External 2.5” SSD .................................................................................................................................. 29

7.3. Installing and Removing Internal M.2 SSD Card ............................................................................................................................ 30

7.4. Installing and Removing Internal mSATA Expansion Card ........................................................................................................ 30

7.5. Installing and Removing Internal mPCIe Expansion Card ........................................................................................................... 31

8/ Thermal Considerations ................................................................................................................................................................. 32

8.1. Active Cooling ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32

8.2. Minimum System Clearance (Keep out Area) ................................................................................................................................ 32

8.3. Third Party Components ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32

9/ Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................. 33

9.1. Chassis Feet ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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9.1.1. Mount Option .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

9.2. Vertical Stand (Option) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35

9.2.1. Mount Options ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

9.3. Mounting Brackets (Option) ................................................................................................................................................................ 36

9.3.1. Mount Options ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

9.4. VESA 100 Mount Assembly (Option) ................................................................................................................................................. 39

9.4.1. Mount Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41

10/ Starting Up........................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

10.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................ 43

10.2. Power On/Off Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................... 43

10.3. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Component Drivers .................................................................................................... 44

11/ Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1. Block Diagram- KBox B-201 ................................................................................................................................................................. 45

11.2. Technical Specification ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46

11.3. Mechanical Specification ..................................................................................................................................................................... 48

11.3.1. Dimension Diagrams – KBox B-201 ............................................................................................................................................... 48

11.3.2. Dimension Diagrams- Wall Mount Brackets ............................................................................................................................. 50

11.4. Environmental Specification ............................................................................................................................................................... 51

11.5. CE-Directives, Standards and Approvals ......................................................................................................................................... 51

11.6. Power Specification ............................................................................................................................................................................... 52

11.6.1. External Power Supply Unit (PSU) ................................................................................................................................................. 52

11.6.2. Power Consumption ........................................................................................................................................................................... 52

11.6.3. Ground .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

12/ External Interface - Pin Assignments ........................................................................................................................................ 53

12.1. DC IN Power Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................................... 53

12.2. USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................................................. 53

12.3. USB 2.0 Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................................................. 53

12.4. LAN GbE Connector Pin Assignment ............................................................................................................................................... 54

12.5. Display Port (DP) V1.2 Connector Pin Assignment ...................................................................................................................... 54

12.6. DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

12.7. PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................................... 55

12.8. PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................................ 55

12.9. Audio Line-out and Audio Line-in Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................ 56

12.10. Serial Port Connector Pin Assignment .......................................................................................................................................... 56

13/ BIOS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................57

13.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57

14/ Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 58

14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise .................................................................................................................................................... 58

15/ Storage, Transportation and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 60

15.1. Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

15.2. Transportation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 60

15.3. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 60

15.3.1. Replacing Lithium Battery ................................................................................................................................................................ 60

16/ Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

16.1. Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation ........................................................................................................................ 61

17/ Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62

Appendix A: List of Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 63

About Kontron .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64

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List of Tables

Table 1: Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Table 2: Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Table 3: Mainboard Specification ............................................................................................................................................................... 46

Table 4: Processor Specification ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Table 5: Memory Specification .................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Table 6: Storage Specification ..................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Table 7: Interface Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 47

Table 8: Software Specification .................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Table 9: Chassis Specification ..................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Table 10: Power Supply Specification ....................................................................................................................................................... 47

Table 11: Mechanical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Table 12: Environmental Specification ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

Table 13: Standards and Approvals Compliance .................................................................................................................................... 51

Table 14: Power Supply Unit (PSU) Specification.................................................................................................................................. 52

Table 15: Power Consumption ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Table 16: DC power Jack Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................................................. 53

Table 17: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................................... 53

Table 18: USB 2.0 Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Table 19: LAN (GbE) Connector Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................................... 54

Table 20: LAN Link Activity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Table 21: Display Port (DP) Connector Pin Assignment ...................................................................................................................... 54

Table 22: DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................................... 55

Table 23: PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................... 55

Table 24: PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assignment ............................................................................................................................... 55

Table 25: Audio Line-out Audio Line-in Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................... 56

Table 26: Serial Interface COM1 port (RS232) Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................... 56

Table 27: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar ............................................................................................................... 57

Table 28: List of Acronyms (Example) ..................................................................................................................................................... 63

List of Figures

Figure 1: KBox B-201 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 2: Type Label ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 3: KBox B-201 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 4: Front View ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Figure 5: Rear View .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 6: Left Side and Right Side Views .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 7: Top View ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 8: Bottom View.................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 9: Top Cover Fastening Screws ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 10: Holding Brackets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 11: SSD Drive Bay Cover Rear Side ................................................................................................................................................. 28

Figure 12: SSD Drive Bay Cover Top Side .................................................................................................................................................. 28

Figure 13: SSD Drive Bay with SSD ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

Figure 14: Air-intake Ventilation Holes ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 15: Air-output Ventilation Hole ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 16: Position of Chassis Feet ............................................................................................................................................................ 34

Figure 17: Chassis Feet Mount Option ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Figure 18: Vertical Stand................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 19: Vertical Stand Screws ................................................................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 20: Vertical Stand Mount Options ................................................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 21: Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36

Figure 22: Keep Out Areas – with Top Cover facing the Mount Surface ....................................................................................... 37

Figure 23: Keep Out Areas – with Bottom Side facing the Mount Surface ................................................................................... 37

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Figure 24: Mounting Brackets Desktop Mount Options ..................................................................................................................... 38

Figure 25: Mounting Brackets Wall Mount Options ............................................................................................................................. 38

Figure 26: VESA Mounting Assembly Kit .................................................................................................................................................. 39

Figure 27: KBox B-201 Mounting Position ............................................................................................................................................... 39

Figure 28: Inserting the Band ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 29: Positioning the PSU .................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 30: KBox B-201 and PSU Mounting Position ............................................................................................................................. 40

Figure 31: Non VESA Stand Monitor Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 41

Figure 32: Installed VESA 100 Mount Assembly – non VESA Stand Monitor ................................................................................ 41

Figure 33: VESA Monitor Stand Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 42

Figure 34: Installed VESA 100 Mount Assembly – non VESA Stand Monitor ............................................................................... 42

Figure 35: KBox B-201 System Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 45

Figure 36: Dimensions Front Panel............................................................................................................................................................ 48

Figure 37: Dimensions Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 48

Figure 38: Dimensions Top Cover .............................................................................................................................................................. 49

Figure 39: Dimensions Bottom Side .......................................................................................................................................................... 49

Figure 40: Dimensions Right Side and Left Side .................................................................................................................................... 50

Figure 41: Dimensions with Mounting Brackets .................................................................................................................................... 50

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1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been

compiled for your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the

The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following general safety instructions:

 The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the

product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly, maintenance, transport or storage.

 The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.  If a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to connect

the product.

 To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, please ensure that the ventilation

openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filter is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.

operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of nonobservance of the instructions Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.

 Only devices or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated by

IEC 60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.

 Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.  Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is

only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and easy access to enable disconnection.

 The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of

the system). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.

 If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:

 All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.  The power consumption of the system and add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.  The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.

 Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.  Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:

 The device has visible damages.  The device is no longer functioning.

In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.

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Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits

 To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power

consumption larger than 120 VA, please observe that:

 the device is set up, installed and operated in a room or enclosure marked with “RESTRICTED ACCESS”, if

there are no safety messages such as safety signs and labels on the device itself.

 no cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with dangerous voltage or power should be

touched directly or indirectly

 a reliable protective earthing connection is provided  a suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective

device), if the device itself is not disconnectable

 a disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, shall disconnect both poles simultaneously  interconnecting power circuits of different devices cause no electrical hazards

 A sufficient dimensioning of the power cable wires must be selected – according to the maximum electrical

specifications on the product label – as stipulated by EN60950-1 or VDE0100 or EN60204 or UL508 regulations.

 The devices do not generally fulfill the requirements for "centralized DC power systems“ (UL 60950-1, Annex

NAB; D2) and therefore may not be connected to such devices!

1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.

Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:

Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.

Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.

1.1.1. Grounding Methods

By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the device can be avoided:

Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace. Always

use properly grounded tools and equipment.

Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection. Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. Use only field service tools that are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

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1.2. Instructions for the Lithium Battery

The KBox B-201’s mainboard is equipped with a lithium battery. When replacing the battery please observe the instructions described in Chapter 15.3.1: Replacing Lithium Battery.

Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL recognized.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g. to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device)

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

This product complies with the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), Class B limits for Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55032.

2.2. FCC Statement (USA, Canada)

The following statement applies to the products covered in this user guide, unless otherwise specified herein.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to FCC 47 CFR Part 15B / ICES-003 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, that 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.

Kontron Europe GmbH is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Kontron Europe GmbH. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.

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3/ Introduction

This user guide describes the KBox B-201 made by Kontron and focuses on describing the KBox B-201’s special features. New users are recommended to study the installation instructions within this user guide before switching on the power.

The KBox B-201 is part of Kontron’s Box PC family designed for high performance needs in a small form factor. Based on the Intel® embedded 6th and 7th generation platforms with mini ITX mainboard, the KBox B-201 features high processing capability and long-term availability.

Various mounting options guarantees flexibility in multiple user applications such as behind a monitor, wall mount (horizontal and vertical), or as a desktop version (horizontal and vertical). Additionally, the KBox B-201’s extensive onboard interfaces and additional memory expandability enables connectivity for nearly all applications.

General features are:

Gen. Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7

 7  Chipset Intel® Q170  Up to 32 GB DDR4-2400 with SODIMM  Memory Expansion with M.2 (internal) and 2.5” SSD drive bay  External Interfaces 2x LAN, 6x USB 3.0,4x USB 2.0, 2x DP, 1x DVI-D, 1x Audio line In/Out, 1x PS/2 keyboard,

1x PS/2 mouse and 1x Serial port

 Active fan cooling  Low noise  Additional security features

The KBox B-201 is intended for 24/7 continuous operation and longtime industrial applications. All components are selected to ensure a long lifetime.

Figure 1: KBox B-201

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4/ Scope of Delivery

Check that your delivery is complete, and contains the items below. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your dealer.

Table 1: Scope of Delivery

Part Qty. Part Description

KBox B-201 1 High performance PC box with mITX mainboard

AC power supply 1 External Power Supply Unit (PSU) 100 VAC to 240 VAC +/-5%

AC power cord 1

Chassis feet 4 Self-adhesive chassis feet

Safety instructions 1 Safety Instructions for IT equipment

Table 2: Accessories

Part Part Description

Vertical Stand Metal stand to position the KBox B-201 vertically on a desktop

Mounting Brackets Two mounting brackets to be attached to the KBox B-201’s sides for wall mounting

VESA 100 Mount Assembly

VESA 100 mounting frame, hook and loop flexible band, two sets of 4x mounting screws and 4x spacer used to mount the KBox B-201 and PSU on the back of a VESA 100 monitor

4.1. Packaging

The KBox B-201 is packaged together with all standard parts listed in Table 1: Scope of Delivery, in a product specific cardboard package designed to provide adequate protection to according the EN 60068-2-31 and absorb shock.

4.2. Type Label and Product Identification

The type label is positioned on the bottom side of the chassis.

Figure 2: Type Label

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5/ Product Overview

Before working with the KBox B-201, Kontron recommends that users take a few minutes to learn about the various parts of the KBox B-201. The following chapter provides information regarding KBox B-201 features

The KBox B-201 is a small form factor Box PC family designed for high performance needs with 6 Intel Core™ platforms with a mini ITX mainboard and extensive interfaces on the rear panel. An M.2 Key B socket and a shared mSATA/mPCIe full size/half size socket enable internal expansion. Additionally, an external 2.5” SSD drive bay supports further memory expansion.

All variants are available in a robust metal chassis that guarantees flexibility in multiple user applications such as behind a monitor, horizontal and vertical wall mounting, or as a movable or fixed desktop version.

Figure 3: KBox B-201 Overview

Gen. or 7th Gen.

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3 1 2

5.1. Front View

The front side contains the power-on button, two additional USB 3.0 ports, and ventilation holes for air-output.

Figure 4: Front View

1 2x USB 3.0

2 Ventilation holes (air-output)

3 Power-on button with power LED

5.1.1. Front Connectors and Buttons

5.1.1.1. Power-On Button

The power-on button powers the KBox B-201 on and off. The power-on button includes an integrated power LED that lights up blue to indicate the powered on state. By pressing the power-on button for longer than four seconds a forced system shutdown will be initiated, before the power to the system is turned off.

Performing a forced shut down can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!

5.1.1.2. USB 3.0

The two front panel USB 3.0 ports are USB 2.0 backward compatible allowing for the connection of both USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible devices. A further four USB 3.0 ports are located on the rear panel.

For the USB 3.0 pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.2: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment.

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5.2. Rear View

The rear panel contains the main I/O interfaces and includes the power in connector (DC IN), ventilation holes for airoutput, and two fastening screws for the top cover.

Figure 5: Rear View

1 PS/2 Keyboard

2 PS/2 Mouse 3 4x USB 2.0 4 2x Display Port(DP)

5.2.1. Rear Panel Connectors

5 Serial Port

6 DVI-D 7 2x LAN (GbE) 8 4x USB 3.0

9 Audio line-in

10 DC IN 11 Audio line-out 12 Ventilation holes (air-output) 13 2x Top cover fastening screws

5.2.1.1. PS/2 Keyboard

The standard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 connector enables the connection of a keyboard. The PS/2 connectors are color coded where the purple connector is the keyboard connector.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.7: PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.2. PS/2 Mouse

The standard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 connector enables the connection of a mouse. The PS/2 connectors are color coded where the green connector is the mouse connector.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.8: PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.3. USB 2.0

The four USB 2.0 interfaces enable the connection of USB 2.0 compatible devices to the system.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.3: USB 2.0 Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.4. Display Port V1.2

Up to two external digital displays can be connected to the two Display Port (DP) V1.2 20-pin female connectors. The display ports are compatible with Dual mode/ Display Port ++ and support adapters.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.5: Display Port (DP) V1.2 Connector Pin Assignment.

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To avoid disturbances, it is recommended not to use any adapters such as DP/VGA, DP/DVI or DP/HDMI adapter at the DisplayPort connectors.

The KBox B-201 supports up to three independent digital displays (2x DP + 1x DVI-D)

5.2.1.5. Serial Ports

The RS232 serial port 9-pin D_SUB connector enables the connection of a serial device to the system.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.10: Serial Port Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.6. DVI-D

The DVI-D digital connector supports single link only and enables a digital display to be connection to the system using the DVI-D 24-pin female connector directly or with an adapter.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.6: DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment.

The KBox B-201 supports up to three independent digital displays (2x DP + 1x DVI-D)

5.2.1.7. LAN Ports (ETH1, ETH2)

The two LAN ports are Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s), IEEE 1588 capable with a standard 8-pin RJ45 connector including two status LEDs for speed (10/100/1000 Mbit/s), link and activity.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.4: LAN GbE Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.8. USB 3.0

The four USB 3.0 ports are USB 2.0 backward compatible enabling the connection of both USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible devices. There are two additional USB 3.0 ports on the front panel, for a maximum of up to six USB 3.0 ports.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.2: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.9. Audio Connectors ( Line-In, Line-Out)

The two audio connectors are audio Line-in (blue jack) and audio Line-out (green jack) enable the connection of High Definition (HD) devices to the system.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.9: Audio Line-out and Audio Line-in Connector Pin Assignment.

5.2.1.10. DC-IN

The Power Jack connector is a standard 5.5. mm to 2.5 mm Jack that supplies 12 V DC only.

For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 12.1: DC IN Power Connector Pin Assignment.

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1 Ventilation holes (air-output)

2 2x Threaded screw holes for wall mount

5.3. Left and Right Side Views

The right and left sides of the chassis contain ventilation holes for air-output. The threaded screw holes (Figure 6, pos. 2) are used to attach mounting brackets (see Chapter 9.3: Mounting Brackets (Option)) or to attach a vertical stand (see Chapter 9.2: Vertical Stand (Option)).

Figure 6: Left Side and Right Side Views

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Ventilation holes (air-intake)

Circular opening on metal plate

5.4. Top Cover and Bottom Views

The top cover consisting of a metal plate with ventilation holes for air-intake and a separate metal plate underneath with a circular opening above the internal fan.

Figure 7: Top View

The bottom side contains an external 2.5” SSD drive bay that is opened or closed by a single screw. Additionally, four threaded holes enable the KBox B-201 to be mounted on the back of a VESA 100 compatible monitor using Kontron’s VESA 100 mount assembly, see Chapter 9.4: VESA 100 Mount Assembly (Option).

underneath

Figure 8: Bottom View

1 2.5” SSD drive bay cover

2 4 x threaded holes for VESA 100

Mount frame

3 2.5” SSD drive bay cover screw (opens

and closes 2.5” SSD drive bay)

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6.1. External Storage

6.1.1. 2.5” SSD Drive Bay

The external 2.5” SSD drive bay uses the SATA interface (SATA III / SATA-600 compliant) for 2.5” SSD memory expansion.

6.2. Internal Expansion

It is possible to install a fullsize/halfsize mSATA or mPCIe expansion card in a shared socket, and an M.2 (2242/2262) expansion card. Due to space limitations, not every expansion card combination is possible. The possible mSATA/mPCIe and M.2 socket combinations are:

 mSATA/mPCIe fullsize + M.2(2242)  mSATA/mPCIe halfsize + M.2(2260)  mSATA/mPCIe halfsize + M.2(2242)

6.2.1. mSATA /mPCIE Shared Socket (option)

A shared mSATA (SATA III/ SATA-600 compliant) or mPCIe socket is available for (fullsize/halfsize) expansion cards. When considering whether to install a fullsize/halfsize mSATA or mPCIe expansion card users must take into consideration whether a M.2 (2242) or M.2 (2260) form factor card is installed in the neighboring M.2 socket. .

The shared mSATA /mPCIE socket is configured in the BIOS setup. To configure the socket in the BIOS setup, perform the following steps:

1. Use the BIOS hot key navigation system to go to the following setup menu function:

Advanced> Onboard device Configuration> Minicard mode>

2. Select the required mode:

[mSATA/mPCIE/Auto]

For the possible mSATA/mPCIe and M.2 socket combinations, see Chapter 6.2: Internal Expansion.

6.2.2. M.2 (option)

The M.2 socket supports M.2 (2242/2260) form factor cards for PCIe (2-lanes) or SATA based M.2 modules, AHCI / NVME Boot support. When considering whether to install a M.2 card with (2242/2260) form factor users must take into consideration whether a fullsize or halfsize mSATA/mPCIe expansion card is installed in the neighboring shared mSATA/mPCIe socket.

For the possible mSATA/mPCIe and M.2 socket combinations, see Chapter 6.2: Internal Expansion.

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7/ Accessing Internal Components

This chapter contains important information that you must read before accessing internal components. Care must be taken to follow these procedures properly when accessing or installing internal components. It is recommended to expand your system with additional cards before mounting the system.

Consider the following instructions before accessing internal components:

Observe the General Safety Instructions for IT-Equipment and the installation instructions contained in this user guide.

Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to install and work with the KBox B-201 system.

The installation/removal of SSDs and/or expansion cards may only be performed by a qualified person, according to the description in this user guide.

Before removing the cover of the device, make sure that the device is powered off and disconnected from the power supply.

Before you upgrade the KBox B-201 with expansion cards, pay attention to the power specification in Chapter 11.6: Power Specification consumption does not exceed the PSU power specification of 150 W.

Please follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the device or/and internal components.

and ensure that the overall power

Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions before installing/removing an expansion card.

7.1. Opening and Closing the Chassis

To gain access to internal components users must remove the top cover. Before removing the top cover pay attention to the safety instructions at the start of this chapter.

Operate the KBox B-201 only in the closed condition. It is only ensured that users do not have access to the KBox B-201’s internal components

during operation when the top cover is properly installed and secured with two fastening screws (Figure 5

Before opening the KBox B-201, the system must be powered off, and disconnected from the mains power supply. Ensure that you have a clean, flat and ESD-safe surface to work on and disconnect all connected peripheral devices. Observe the General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment within this user guide.

pos. 13).

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Holding brackets

To open the chassis, perform the following steps:

1. Close all applications. Shut down the system properly and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Place the KBox B-201 on a flat, clean and ESD-safe surface.

3. Remove the two top cover screws on the rear panel, see Figure 9: Top Cover Fastening Screws, and retain the

screws to close the top cover later.

Figure 9: Top Cover Fastening Screws

Fastening screws

4. Lift the top cover a few centimeters at the rear of the chassis and then pull the top cover gently away from

the front panel to release the top cover from the holding brackets on the front panel.

Figure 10: Holding Brackets

5. To avoid contact between the top cover and the internal fan assembly, once the top cover is free from the

holding brackets , lift the top cover vertically.

To avoid contact between the top cover and the internal fan assembly, do not slide the top cover off the chassis, once the top cover is free lift the top cover vertically.

6. The internal components inside the chassis are now accessible.

To close the chassis, perform the following steps:

1. Place the KBox B-201 on a flat, clean and ESD-safe surface.

2. Hold the top cover a few centimeters above the main chassis almost in the correct position.

To avoid contact between the top cover and the internal fan assembly, do not slide the top cover onto the chassis. First position the top cover above the main chassis before moving the top cover down carefully, while taking care to avoid contact with internal fan assembly.

3. Tilt the front of the top cover downwards towards the front panel and the push the top cover onto holding

brackets on the front panel, see Figure 10: Holding Brackets, until the top cover is in-line with the front panel.

4. Move the top cover’s opposite side down onto the rear panel and secure by fasten the two screws removed in

the previous step 3.

5. The KBox B-201 is now closed.

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SSD holding plate

7.2. Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay Cover

Before opening the SSD drive bay cover pay attention to the safety instructions at the start of this chapter.

Before installing a 2.5” SSD, note the instructions provided by the SSD manufacturer.

To open the SSD drive bay cover and gain access to the 2.5” SSD, perform the following steps:

1. Close all applications. Shut down the system properly and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Place the KBox B-201 on a flat, clean and ESD-safe surface with the bottom side facing upwards.

3. Use a torx screwdriver (08 x 60) to remove the screw holding the SSD drive bay cover, see Figure 8: Bottom

View (pos. 3).

4. Lift the SSD drive bay cover a few centimeters to release the SSD from SSD holding plate on the rear side of

the SSD drive bay cover, see Figure 11.

Figure 11: SSD Drive Bay Cover Rear Side

5. Slide the SSD drive bay cover forward, to release the two aligning tabs, see Figure 12.

Figure 12: SSD Drive Bay Cover Top Side

Aligning tabs

6. Lift the SSD drive bay cover to remove the drive bay cover and gain access to the 2.5” SSD.

7. To close the SSD drive bay cover, proceed in the reverse order of steps 3 to 6.

Do not force the SSD drive bay cover to close. If the cover does not close easily, the metal SSD holding plate on the cover’s rear side may be pressing down on the SSD.

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7.2.1. Installing and Removing External 2.5” SSD

To install a 2.5” SSD, perform the following steps:

1. Open the SDD drive bay cover by following the instructions in Chapter 7.2: Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay

Cover (steps 1-6).

2. Position the 2.5” SSD on the two ESD strips in the SSD drive bay with the SSD’s connector facing the internal

SATA connector.

Figure 13: SSD Drive Bay with SSD

ESD strips

3. Align the SSD’s connector with the internal SATA connector.

4. Lift the SSD’s free end to an angle of approx. 30° and gently pushing the SSD into the SATA connector.

5. Close the SSD drive bay cover by, proceeding as described Chapter 7.2:.Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay

Cover (step 7).

To remove a 2.5” SSD, perform the following steps:

1. Open the SSD drive bay cover by follow the instructions in Chapter 7.2: Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay

Cover (steps 1-6).

2. Hold the sides of the SSD and carefully pulling the SDD out of the internal SATA connector.

3. If the SSD does not release easily, move the SDD slightly from side to side while gently pulling the SSD out of

the SATA connector.

4. To install a new SDD, proceed as described Chapter 7.2.1: Installing and Removing External 2.5” SSD

(steps 2-4).

5. Close the SSD drive bay cover by, proceeding as described in Chapter 7.2:.Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay

Cover (step 7).

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7.3. Installing and Removing Internal M.2 SSD Card

To install an M.2 card follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the chassis as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the M.2 socket and the corresponding fastening screw.

4. Insert the M.2 card into the corresponding socket, at an angle of approx. 30°. Move the M.2 card slightly from

side to side to ease the card carefully into the socket.

5. Secure the M.2 card by pressing down on the free end, and carefully fasten the M.2 card to the mainboard

with fastening screw, until flat with the mainboard.

6. Close the Chassis as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1 -4).

To remove an M.2 card follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the Chassis as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the M.2 card installed into your system.

4. Remove the fastening screw and the M.2 card springs up at an angle of approximately 30° at the free end.

5. Gently pull the M.2 card out of the M.2 socket.

6. Close the Chassis as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-4).

After installing or removing a M.2 SSD the partitioning of the memory maybe different.

7.4. Installing and Removing Internal mSATA Expansion Card

To install a mSATA expansion card in the shared mSATA/mPCIE socket, follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications, shut down the system properly, and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the chassis as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the shared mSATA/mPCIE sockets and the corresponding solder nut.

4. Insert the mSATA card into the sockets at an angle of approx. 30° and push it down until the fixing holes on

the card are aligned with the solder nut.

5. Secure the mSATA card by pressing down on the free end and carefully fasten the mSATA card to the

mainboard with a mounting screw and a spacer between the mSATA card and the mainboard.

Do not exceed the specified amount of torque for the mSATA expansion card’s mounting screw, exceeding this value may damage the mainboard’s solder nut.

6. Close the chassis, as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1 -4).

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After installing or removing a mSATA SSD the partitioning of the memory maybe different.

To remove a mSATA expansion card from the shared mSATA/mPCIE socket, follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications, shut down the system properly, and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the Chassis as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the mSATA card installed into your system.

4. Remove the mounting screw and spacer, and the mSATA card springs up at an angle of approximately 30° at

the free end.

5. Gently pull the mSATA card out of the mSATA socket.

6. Close the Chassis, as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-4).

After installing or removing an mSATA SSD the partitioning of the memory maybe different.

7.5. Installing and Removing Internal mPCIe Expansion Card

To install a mini PCIe (mPCIe) card in the shared mSATA/mPCIE socket follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the Chapter 7.1 Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the mPCIe card socket and the corresponding solder nut.

4. Insert the mPCIe card into the socket at an angle of approx. 30° and push it down until the fixing holes of the

card are aligned with the solder nut.

5. Secure the mPCIe by pressing down on the free end and carefully fasten the mPCIe card to the mainboard

with a mounting screw and a spacer (if required) between the mPCIe card and the mainboard.

Do not exceed the specified amount of torque for the mSATA expansion card’s mounting screw, exceeding this value may damage the mainboard’s solder nut.

6. Close the Chassis, as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-4).

To remove a mini PCIe (mPCIe) card from the shared mSATA/mPCIE socket, follow the steps below:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-6).

3. Locate the mPCIe card installed into your system.

4. Remove the mountings screw and spacer, and the mPCIe card springs up at an angle of approximately 30° at

the free end.

5. Gently pull the mPCIe card out of the socket.

6. Close the chassis, as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Chassis (steps 1-4).

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Top cover ventilation holes (air-intake)

1 Front panel air-output

3 Rear panel air-output

2 1 3

8/ Thermal Considerations

8.1. Active Cooling

The KBox B-201 is an active fan cooled system. Air enters through the top cover’s ventilation holes, see Figure 14: Airintake Ventilation Holes and is distributed by the fan over the mainboard before being extracted by ventilation holes on the right and left sides and at the rear, see Figure 15: Air-output Ventilation Hole.

Figure 14: Air-intake Ventilation Holes

Figure 15: Air-output Ventilation Hole

2 Right and left side air-output

8.2. Minimum System Clearance (Keep out Area)

To provide the maximum of airflow through and around the box, minimum distances to surrounding parts must be observed. Before installing the KBox B-201 take into account the thermal considerations mentioned in Chapter 9/ Installation Instructions, such as keep out areas and correct mount orientation. For more information on the keep out areas, refer to Figure 22 and Figure 23.

8.3. Third Party Components

When the KBox B-201 is extended and configured with third party components like PCIe expansion cards, mSATA expantion cards, M.2 cards and hard drives (HDD or SSD), it has to be taken into account that the air temperature inside the system is higher than the ambient temperature. An approximate internal temperature rise is given.

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9/ Installation Instructions

(keep out area) to prevent

Before, installing the KBox B-201, ensure that the following are observed:

Do not handle the device if there is any damage visible.

Prior to any installation work ensure that there are no live wires on the installation site and follow the local/national regulations for grounding. The voltage feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and the overcurrent protection to correspond with the electrical figures indicated on the type label located on the bottom side of the system. It is recommended that the last cable attached to the system is the power cable.

Expansion cards and memory installation should be performed before Installation.

Danger of Fire If mounted horizontally with the top cover facing downward (inverted), the KBox B 201 may

overheat and hot substances may drip out of the ventilation holes on the top cover causing a fire hazard. To avoid risk of fire observe the following:

 Do NOT mount with the top cover facing downward.  Use the allowed mount orientations only:

 horizontally top cover facing upwards  vertically top cover facing the mount surface  vertically bottom side facing the mount surface

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The KBox B-201 has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified personnel within an environment that fulfills all necessary technical and environmental requirements.

Attach to a clean, flat and solid mounting surface using screws suitable for the mounting surface. Ensure that mounting surface type and screws support the load of the KBox B-201.

Ensure that there is sufficient space to connect cables to the rear I/O panel and to operating the power-on button.

Obstructing the ventilation holes may cause overheating. Do not to place items directly in front of the top cover ventilation holes. Leave sufficient clearance the device from overheating! To ensure proper operation, Kontron recommends keep out areas as specified below:

 Top cover: 10 mm (0.394")  Left and right sides: 10 mm (0.394")  Front and rear panel: 10 mm (0.394")

 Bottom side: (no restriction)

The KBox B-201 can operate horizontally on a desk top or under a desk, vertical on a wall or vertically behind a monitor. The various mounting options are: Chassis feet , Vertical stand, Wall mount brackets, and VESA 100 mount assembly.

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Position of the chassis feet

9.1. Chassis Feet

To use the KBox B-201 on a desktop, install the supplied four self-adhesive chassis feet as follows:

1. Make sure that the surface on the bottom of the KBox B-201 is clean and free from dust and dirt.

2. Remove the cover from the back of each of the self-adhesive chassis feet and carefully press the chassis feet

onto the KBox B-201, see Figure 16: Position of Chassis Feet.

Figure 16: Position of Chassis Feet

To improve stability, positioning the chassis feet between the mounting hole and the edge of the KBox B-201.

9.1.1. Mount Option

The chassis feet must only be attached to the bottom side of the chassis, see Figure 16: Position of Chassis Feet. The KBox B-201 with chassis feet can be operated in the horizontal position only, see Figure 17: Chassis Feet Mount Option.

Figure 17: Chassis Feet Mount Option

Danger of Fire If mounted horizontally with the top cover facing downward (inverted), the KBox B 201 may

overheat and hot substances may drip out of the ventilation holes on the top cover causing a fire hazard. To avoid risk of fire observe the following:

 Do NOT mount with the top cover facing downward.  Use the allowed mount orientations only:

 horizontally top cover facing upwards  vertically top cover facing the mount surface

 vertically bottom side facing the mount surface

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9.2. Vertical Stand (Option)

For desktop use, the KBox B-201 can be positioned vertically using a vertical stand, see Figure 18: Vertical Stand.

Figure 18: Vertical Stand

Vertical stand screw holes

To mount the KBox B-201 on the vertical stand:

1. Position the KBox B-201 with the chassis side on which the vertical stand is to be fastened facing upwards.

2. Aline the two vertical stand screw holes with the two threaded screw holes on the chassis’s side.

3. Using a torx (08 x60) screwdriver, fasten the vertical stand to the chassis, see Figure 19: Vertical Stand

Screws.

Figure 19: Vertical Stand Screws

Two mounting holes

4. Stand the KBox B-201 in the vertical position, as shown in Figure 20.

9.2.1. Mount Options

The vertical stand can be implemented on the KBox B-201’s right side or the left side, see Figure 20: Vertical Stand Mount Options.

Figure 20: Vertical Stand Mount Options

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9.3. Mounting Brackets (Option)

To wall mount (vertically or horizontally), or mount (underneath or on top) of a desktop use the mounting brackets. Each mounting bracket contains two sets of mounting holes to fasten the mounting bracket to the KBox B-201.

Figure 21: Mounting Bracket

1 Mounting holes (10 mm keep out area)

2 Mounting holes (no keep out area)

3 Key mounting holes for mount surface

The set of mounting holes used depends on whether the top cover with ventilation holes or the bottom side without ventilation holes faces the mounting surface:

 If the top cover ventilation holes face the mounting surface, a 10 mm keep out area is required between the top

cover and the mounting surface to ensure adequate ventilation. The mounting holes shown in Figure 21: Mounting Bracket (pos. 1) must be used.

 If the bottom side faces the mounting surface, no keep out area is required and it is possible to use the mounting

holes shown in Figure 21: Mounting Bracket (pos. 2).

It must be observed that all ventilation openings are not covered or obstructed by objects. Leave sufficient clearance (keep out area) to prevent the device from possibly overheating!

To ensure proper operation, we recommended a keep out area of:

 Top cover: 10 mm (0.394")  left and right side: 10 mm (0.394")  Front and rear panel: 10 mm (0.394")

 Bottom side ( no keep out area)

To mount using mounting brackets:

1. Consider which set of mounting holes is required for the mounting option . If mounting with the top cover

ventilation holes facing the mounting surface, use the mounting holes shown in Figure 21, (pos. 1). If mounting with the bottom side facing the mounting surface, use the mounting holes as shown in Figure 21, (pos. 2).

2. With either the right or left sides facing upwards, align the mounting bracket’s mounting holes with the

correct mounting-hole pair on the KBox B-201’s side.

3. Fasten the first mounting bracket to KBox B-201’s side using a torx (08 x 60) screwdriver.

4. Attach the second mounting brackets on the opposite side, as in step 2 and step 3 (above).

5. Use the wall mount’s key mounting holes Figure 21, (pos. 3), to mount on a wall or desktop while observing

the specified clearance of 10 mm (keep out area) as indicated in Figure 22 and Figure 23.

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Figure 22: Keep Out Areas – with Top Cover facing the Mount Surface

Keep Out Areas

(front & rear panel and right & left sides)

(top cover, right & left sides)

10 mm

Keep Out Areas

(front & rear panel and right & left sides)

10 mm

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Keep Out Areas

Figure 23: Keep Out Areas – with Bottom Side facing the Mount Surface

(top cover, right & left sides)

10 mm

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9.3.1. Mount Options

Mounted (fixed) on a desktop

Mounted (fixed) underneath a desktop

Figure 24: Mounting Brackets Desktop Mount Options

KBox B-201 - Rev. 1.0

Danger of Fire If mounted horizontally with the top cover facing downward (inverted), the KBox B 201 may

overheat and hot substances may drip out of the ventilation holes on the top cover causing a fire hazard. To avoid risk of fire observe the following:

 Do NOT mount with the top cover facing downward.  Use the allowed mount orientations only:

 horizontally top cover facing upwards  vertically top cover facing the mount surface  vertically bottom side facing the mount surface

Figure 25: Mounting Brackets Wall Mount Options

KBox B-201 mounted with bottom side facing the mounting surface (four mount options)

Front panel (above) Front panel (below) Front panel (right) Front panel (left)

KBox B-201 mounted with top cover ventilation holes facing the mounting surface (four mount options)

Front panel (above) Front panel (below) Front panel (right) Front panel (left)

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9.4. VESA 100 Mount Assembly (Option)

The VESA mount assembly mounts the KBox B-201 and external PSU on the back of a monitor supporting VESA 100.

Figure 26: VESA Mounting Assembly Kit

The VESA 100 mount assembly kit contains:

1. VESA 100 mounting frame

2. Hook and loop band ( length 40 mm, width 25 mm )

3. 4x screws (M4x 20 mm)

4. 4x screws ( M3x 8 mm)

5. 4x spacers ( 4 mm)

Using the VESA 100 mount assembly, only vertical mounting is possible.

To mount the KBox B-201 with PSU on the VESA 100 mounting frame:

1. View the KBox B-201’s bottom side to check that no chassis feet are installed. If feet are installed, removed

the feet before mounting the KBox B-201 on the VESA 100 mounting frame.

2. Align the four mounting holes on the KBox B-201’s bottom side with the four mounting holes on the VESA 100

mounting frame.

Figure 27: KBox B-201 Mounting Position

3. Insert the supplied four M3x 8 mm screws into the rear side of the VESA 100 mounting frame and using a torx

screwdriver (10) fasten the KBox B-201 to the VESA 100 mounting frame.

4. Open the flexible hook and loop band to the band’s full length and with the rough fastening side facing

downward feed the band through the threading slots on the left and right PSU aligning brackets, see Figure 28: Inserting the Band.

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Figure 28: Inserting the Band

Threading slots on the left and right PSU aligning brackets

D-ring

5. Double back with the flexible hook and loop band and feed the rough end through the band’s D-ring. Pull the

band through the D-ring and press approximately 30 mm to 50 mm of the self-gripping sides together to form a loose loop. Lift the bottom part of the loop to meet the top part to form a gap between the band and the VESA 100 mounting frame, as shown in Figure 29: Positioning the PSU

Figure 29: Positioning the PSU

Gap for the PSU

Two holding brackets

6. Slot the PSU, with the 3-pin AC connector facing towards the bottom of the VESA 100 mounting frame, into

the gap made in step 5 and feed the PSU between the left and right PSU aligning brackets. Push down until the PSU rests on the two holding brackets at the bottom.

7. Secure the PSU by opening the self-gripping sides and pulling the band away from the D-ring as far as

possible and re-securing the band tightly.

Figure 30: KBox B-201 and PSU Mounting Position

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9.4.1. Mount Options

The methods used to mount the VESA 100 mount assembly on the back of a monitor depends on whether the:

 Monitor’s stand is non VESA mounted.  Monitor’s stand is VESA 100 mounted

Using the VESA 100 mount assembly, only vertical mounting is possible.

9.4.1.1. Mounting on non VESA Mount Stand Monitor

1. Feed the four supplied (M4x 20 mm) screws through the four-mount hole on the VESA mount frame and

attach one of the supplied spacers on the screw’s free end, see Figure 31: Non VESA Stand Monitor Assembly.

Figure 31: Non VESA Stand Monitor Assembly

2. Align the free end of the screw with the VESA 100 mount holes on the back of the monitor.

3. Fasten the four screws to secure the VESA 100 mount assembly to the back of the monitor.

Figure 32: Installed VESA 100 Mount Assembly – non VESA Stand Monitor

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9.4.1.2. Mounting on Monitor with VESA 100 Stand

1. Remove the monitor’s stand.

2. Feed the supplied four supplied (M4x 20 mm) screws through the four mounting holes on the monitor’s stand

and attach one of the supplied spacers to the screw’s free end, see Figure 33: VESA Monitor Stand Assembly.

Figure 33: VESA Monitor Stand Assembly

3. First insert the free end of the screw (with spacer) through the four mount hole on the VESA mount frame and

then onto the VESA 100 mount hole on the back of the monitor.

4. Fasten the four screws to secure the VESA 100 mount assembly to the back of the monitor.

Figure 34: Installed VESA 100 Mount Assembly – non VESA Stand Monitor

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10/ Starting Up

The KBox B-201 comes hardware configured, and on request with a pre-installed Operating System (OS) and all the necessary drivers (in accordance with the ordered hardware configuration); enabling full operation when powered on for the first time.

10.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply

The KBox B-201 is powered via the supplied Power Supply Unit (PSU) connected on one end to the + 12 V DC Jack (DCIN) on the rear panel see Figure 5: Rear View (pos. 10), and on the other end to a mains power source.

Only use the supplied DC mains PSU when powering up the KBox B-201. The KBox B-201 must be connected DC mains power supply with the supplied DC main PSU

with nominal voltage of +12 V DC of type SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) meeting the requirements of EN 60950-1 standard.

Connecting to the DC power supply should always be the last step before starting up the KBox B-201. Install any expansion devices and check that everything is properly connected, before connecting to the PSU.

To power up the KBox B-201 perform the following steps:

1. Set up the system with any expansion devices and SSDs.

2. Check that the I/O connections on the rear side are correctly connected.

3. Check that the top cover and SSD drive bay cover are secured.

4. Connect the supplied PSU to the DC-IN connector on the rear panel, see Figure 5 (pos. 10)

5. Connect the other end of the PSU to a mains power source.

6. Press the front panel Power-on button, see Figure 4 (pos. 3).

7. The KBox B-201 is now in the powered on state and the Power-on button lights up blue.

10.2. Power On/Off Procedure

The KBox B-201 is powered on and off by the power-on button, see Figure 4 (pos. 3). As soon as external power is applied to the Input Power connector (DC-IN), see Figure 5 (pos. 10), the KBox B-201 is ready to boot up and start the operating system and applications where available.

To power up, press the power-on button and the power-on button’s internal LED lights up blue and the KBox B-201 is in the power on state.

To perform an orderly shutdown, press the power-on button and the system shuts down under the control of the operating system. When the power-on button’s internal blue LED stops illuminating, the KBox B-201 is in the power off state.

Once the system has been shut down, it can restarted by pressing the power-on button, if power is still applied to the main input power connector, DC-IN.

Do not disconnect the power from your system while the system is in the powered on state! Performing a forced shutdown can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!

When turning off the power via the power-on button, parts of the KBox B-201 may still be energized.

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Do not operate the KBox B-201 with foreign objects inside the chassis. Kontron rejects all liability for damages resulting from operation with foreign objects inside the chassis.

10.3. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Component Drivers

The KBox B-201 supports flexible software options with different Operating System (OS) and drivers support for factory configured hardware components.

If ordered with a pre-installed OS and all appropriate drivers (in accordance with the ordered hardware configuration) the system is fully operational when powered on for the first time.

If ordered without a pre-installed OS, users need to install the OS and the appropriate drivers (in accordance with the ordered hardware configuration) before powering on for the first time.

For information regarding supported software, see Table 8: Software Specification.

To download relevant KBox B-201 drivers for the factory installed hardware components visit Kontron’s EMD customer section at https://emdcustomersection.kontron.com

Pay attention to the manufacturer OS specifications relating to the integrated hardware components.

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11/ Technical Data

11.1. Block Diagram- KBox B-201

Figure 35: KBox B-201 System Block Diagram

KBox B-201 - Rev. 1.0

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11.2. Technical Specification

Table 3: Mainboard Specification

Type D3433-S2

Form factor Mini-ITX ( 170mm x 170 mm ) ( 6.7“ x 6.7“)

Processor 7th Gen. Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7

Max. 65W TDP

Chipset Intel® Q170

Memory DDR4 – 2400

Up to 32 GB with SO DIMM

Expansion 1x M.2 socket for 2242/2260 for PCIe (2-lanes) or SATA based M.2 modules

1x shared mSATA /mini PCIe (halfsize/fullsize) and Incl. USB 2.0

Power +12 VDC Only

Table 4: Processor Specification

Type Intel® i3-7101E Intel® i5-7500 Intel® i7 - 7700

Core 2 4 4

Cache 3 MB 6 MB 8 MB Smart

Processor Base Frequency

TDP 54 W 65 W 65 W

Graphics Intel® HD Graphics, DX12 Intel® HD Graphics, DX12 Intel® HD Graphics, DX12

3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz

Table 5: Memory Specification

Quantity 2x

Form Factor SO DIMM socket (1.2V)

Capacity Max. 32 GB (8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)

Type DDR4 - 2400 SDRAM, unbuffered, non-ECC

Table 6: Storage Specification

External SSD Drive Bay

Quantity 1x

Size 2.5”

Capacity 512 GB, 1 TB

Interface SATA III / SATA-600

Internal M.2 Storage

Quantity 1x

Size 2242 (22 mm x 42 mm)

Capacity 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

Interface SATA III / SATA-600

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Table 7: Interface Specifications

External Interfaces – Front side

USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0

External Interfaces – Rear side

USB 3.0 4x USB 3.0

USB 2.0 4x USB 2.0

Display Port 2x DP V 1.2 (Resolution: 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Max.)

DVI-D 1x DVI-D (single link or dual link)

LAN 2x LAN (GbE)

Serial Port 1x COM1 (RS232 )

Audio Line in & Line out

PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard

DC-In 1x 15 A power Jack

Internal Sockets

mSATA/mPCIe (shared)

1x shared mSATA /mini PCIe (halfsize / full size) SATA III Configured via BIOS setup

M.2 1x M.2 (2242/ 2260)

22-pin, length 42 mm / length 60 mm

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It is possible to install the following expansion cards combinations together:

 mSATA /mPCIe full size + M.2 (2242)  mSATA/mPCIe half size + M.2 (2260 or 2240)

Table 8: Software Specification

Operating System (OS) Windows® 10 IOT LTSB

Linux

BIOS AMI Aptio 5.x (UEFI) BIOS

Table 9: Chassis Specification

Chassis Zinc coated steel sheet (RAL 7021)

Dimensions (D x W x H) 190 mm x 190 mm x 60 mm

(7.48” x 7.48”, 2.36”)

Front Panel Aluminum (grey)

Cooling Fan cooled with 80 mm, axial fan, Silent fan

Table 10: Power Supply Specification

Input Voltage Range 100 VAC - 240 VAC

Output Voltage +12 VDC

Input / Output Current 2 A max. / 12.5 A max. (150 W)

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60 mm

190 mm

60 mm

11.3. Mechanical Specification

The mechanical specification of the KBox B-201 and the possible mounting options is shown in Table 11: Mechanical Specification.

Table 11: Mechanical Specifications

KBox B-201 Dimensions

Depth 190 mm (7.48”)

Width 190 mm (7.48”)

Height 60 mm (2.36”)

Weight (without packaging) Approx. 2 kg (4.41 lbs.)

Mounting Options Mounting bracket

Vertical stand

VESA 100 mount assembly depth 10.4 mm, width 402.9 mm, height 180 mm

depth 187 mm , width 45 mm x height 20 mm (depth 7.36” , width 1.77” ,height 0.79”)

depth 187 mm , width 100 mm x height 12 mm (depth 7.36” , width 3.94” ,height 0.47”)

(depth 0.41” , width 15.86” ,height 7.09”)

11.3.1. Dimension Diagrams – KBox B-201

For more detailed mechanical information, refer to the outline dimensions diagrams in this chapter. Each dimension drawing shows the main external mechanical dimensions.

Figure 36: Dimensions Front Panel

Figure 37: Dimensions Rear Panel

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Figure 38: Dimensions Top Cover

190 mm

6.5 mm

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Figure 39: Dimensions Bottom Side

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190 mm

60 mm

6.5 mm

230 mm

250 mm

160 mm

190 mm

10.5 mm

Ø 8.5 mm

Ø 4.5mm

Figure 40: Dimensions Right Side and Left Side

KBox B-201 - Rev. 1.0

11.3.2. Dimension Diagrams- Wall Mount Brackets

The dimension drawing shows the main mounting bracket mechanical dimension.

Figure 41: Dimensions with Mounting Brackets

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11.4. Environmental Specification

Table 12: Environmental Specification

Temperature

Operating 0°C - 45°C ( 32°F -- 113°F)

Non-Operating -20°C - +80°C ( -4°F - 176°F)

Relative Humidity

Operating 93% RH @ 40°C, non condensing

Non-Operating 93% RH @ 40°C, non condensing

Altitude

Maximum Operating Altitude 5000 m (approx. 16400 ft.)

Noise

Noise (dB) 34 dB (A) at 25°C Sea level, 1 m, Full CPU/GPU load

Shock

Operating Half sine, 15 g, 11 ms, half sine, acc. to IEC 60068-2-27

Vibration

Operating 5 Hz - 500 Hz, 1 G acceleration, acc. to IEC 60068-2-6

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11.5. CE-Directives, Standards and Approvals

All tests were made with the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with the KBox B-201.

Table 13: Standards and Approvals Compliance

CE Council Directive 93/68/EEC

EMC Emission

(Class B)

Immunity (Class B)

Safety CB certificate - IEC 62368-1

NRTL - UL 62368-1 / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1

Environment WEEE Directive Directive 2002/96/EC

RoHS II Directives Compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive in

REACH Compliant with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of

MTBF 62257 hours @ 40°C, based on Telcordia SR-332 Issue 3

For KBox B-201 assembly with 8 GB system memory, SSD and processor fan.

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EN 55032 EN 6100-3-2 EN 61000-3-3

EN 55024

Compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive to reduce waste of electrical and electronic equipment, encourage recycling and environmental disposal and increase the environmental awareness of producers

electrical and electronic equipment

Chemicals (REACH) directive to identify the intrinsic properties of chemical substances earlier

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11.6. Power Specification

The KBox B-201 has no internal power supply and is powered only via the supplied power supply Unit (PSU) connected to the + 12 V DC Jack (DC-IN) on the rear panel. The mainboard is supplied by +12 V DC and generates all other required voltages.

Hot Plugging the power supply is not supported. Hot plugging may damage the mainboard.

11.6.1. External Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The KBox B-201 is supplied by an external 12 V only PSU.

Table 14: Power Supply Unit (PSU) Specification

PSU External, AC Input, 150 W

PSU Size (D x W x H) 171 mm x 72 mm x 40 mm

Input Voltage Range 100 VAC - 240 VAC

Input Current 2 A Max.

Efficiency 86% min. (100 VAC, 12.5 A Load)

Output Voltage +12 V DC

Output Current 12.5 A max. (150 W)

11.6.2. Power Consumption

The estimated power consumption of the KBox B-201 in a standard configuration and with and without external 2.5” SSD is shown in Table 15: Power Consumption.

Table 15: Power Consumption

Components Maximum Power Consumption

Mainboard + Processor + RAM 96 W

SSD 4 W

Mainboard + Processor + RAM + SSD 100 W

If expansion cards are added the overall power consumption increases. User must ensure that the overall power consumption of the system does not exceed the PSU power specification of 150 W.

11.6.3. Ground

Signal ground is connected to the chassis GND inside the system.

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Signal

Power Jack

Outer ring

12/ External Interface - Pin Assignments

12.1. DC IN Power Connector Pin Assignment

The DC IN power connector is a female barrel jack (5.5 mm/ 2.5 mm) with center pole and an input voltage of 12 V only.

Table 16: DC power Jack Pin Assignment

Centre pole

12 V

Ground

Hot plugging the power connectors might damage the board and is not allowed. When connecting to the mainboard, turn off the mains supply to make sure all power lines

are turned off.

12.2. USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment

Table 17: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 9-pin USB Connector

USB 2.0 contact pins USB 3.0 contact pins

1 +5V (fused protected) 5 RX-

2 Data- 6 RX+

3 Data+ 7 GND

4 GND 8 TX-

9 TX+

(Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

Type A Version 3.0 / 2.0

12.3. USB 2.0 Connector Pin Assignment

Table 18: USB 2.0 Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name 4-pin USB Connector Type A Version 2.0

1 +5 V (fused protected)

2 Data-

3 Data+

4 GND

(Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

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12.4. LAN GbE Connector Pin Assignment

Yellow

Table 19: LAN (GbE) Connector Pin Assignment

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1 MX1+ TX+

2 MX1- TX-

3 MX2+ RX+

4 MX3+ TERMPLANE

5 MX3- TERMPLANE

6 MX2- RX-

7 MX4+ TERMPLANE

8 MX4- TERMPLANE

(Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

Table 20: LAN Link Activity

10 off on blinking

100 green on blinking

1000 Yellow on blinking

Signal (10/100/1000)

Speed (Mbps)

Signal (10/100)

RJ45 (female)

LINK/ACT

LINK Link and Activity

Green

12.5. Display Port (DP) V1.2 Connector Pin Assignment

Table 21: Display Port (DP) Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Display Port Connector Signal Name Pin

1 Link0+

3 Link0- Link1+ 4

5 GND Link1- 6

7 Link2+ GND 8

9 Link2- Link3+ 10

11 GND Link3- 12

13 DVI dongle detect GND 14

15 AUX+ GND 16

17 AUX- Hot Plug detect 18

19 GND (return) +3.3V (fuse protested) 20

(Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

GND 2

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12.6. DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment

Table 22: DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name DVI-D Connector

1 Data2- 9 Data1- 17 Data0-

2 Data2+ 10 Data1+ 18 Data0+

3 GND 11 GND 19 GND

4 NC 12 NC 20 NC

5 NC 13 NC 21 NC

6 DDC Clock 14 +5 V (fuse

protected)

7 DDC Data 15 GND 23 Clk +

8 NC 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 Clk - C5 GND

(DVI-D dual Link connector supports single link only and low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

22 GND

1 8

17 24 C5

12.7. PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin Assignment

Table 23: PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name PS/2 Keyboard Connector

1 Data

2 NC

3 GND

4 +5V (fuse protected)

5 Clock

6 Keyboard_On ( low asserted

pulse)

12.8. PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assignment

Table 24: PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name PS/2 Mouse Connector

1 Data

2 NC

3 GND

4 +5V (fuse protected)

5 Clock

6 NC

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Connector

Signal

Audio Barrel Connectors

Green

12.9. Audio Line-out and Audio Line-in Connector Pin Assignment

The audio female barrel connector supports audio line-out (green) and audio line-in (blue) high definition audio signals or legacy audio signals selectable in the BIOS setup menus.

Table 25: Audio Line-out Audio Line-in Pin Assignment

Line-out

Blue

Line-in

12.10. Serial Port Connector Pin Assignment

Table 26: Serial Interface COM1 port (RS232) Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Name- RS232 9-pin D-SUB Connector

1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect)

2 SIN (Signal In)

3 SOUT (Signal out))

4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

5 GND

6 DSR (Data Set Ready)

7 RTS (Request to Send)

8 CTS (Clear to Send)

9 RI (Ring Indicator)

(Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.)

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13/ BIOS

The KBox B-201 uses the AMI Aptio 5.x (UEFI) BIOS supported by the D3433-S2 mainboard.

The uEFI BIOS features a variety of enhanced functions specifically tailored to the KBox B-201’s hardware features:

 Recovery BIOS  BIOS and CPU Microcode Update  Plug & Play  Boot support for M.2 SSD (PCIe-based or SATA-based modules, AHCI / NVME)  Silent Fan  Multi Boot  Always On  Never Off

The BIOS features listed in this user guide are open to change and may not be available in the latest version of the mainboard’s BIOS.

13.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS

The uEFI BIOS comes with a Setup program that provides quick and easy access to the individual function settings for control or modification of the uEFI BIOS configuration. The Setup program allows for access to various menus that provide functions or access to sub-menus with further specific functions of their own.

To start the uEFI BIOS Setup program, follow the steps below:

1. Power-up the board.

2. Wait until the first characters appear on the screen (POST messages or splash screen).

3. Press the <DEL> key.

4. If the uEFI BIOS is password-protected, a request for password will appear. Enter either the User Password or

the Supervisor Password, press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5.

5. A Setup menu appears.

The KBox B-201 uEFI BIOS Setup program uses a hot key navigation system. The hot key legend bar is located at the bottom of the Setup screens. The following table provides a list of navigation hot keys available in the legend bar.

Table 27: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar

Sub-screen Description

<F1> <F1> key invokes the General Help window

<-> <Minus> key selects the next lower value within a field

<+> <Plus> key selects the next higher value within a field

<F2> <F2> key loads previous values

<F3> <F3> key loads optimized defaults

<F4> <F4> key Saves and Exits

<→> or <←>

<↑> or <↓>

<Left/Right> arrows selects major Setup menus on menu bar, for example, Main or Advanced

<Up/Down> arrows select fields in the current menu, for example, Setup function or sub-screen

<ESC> <ESC> key exits a major Setup menu and enters the Exit Setup menu

Pressing the <ESC> key in a sub-menu displays the next higher menu level

<RETURN> <RETURN> key executes a command or selects a submenu

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14/ Technical Support

In order to request technical support, please send an email with the information below to support@kontron.com

 Product name  Product model number  Serial number of the unit  Brief problem description  Complete company address

Customers with service portal access may maintain their tickets directly in the service portal.

The serial number can be found on the type label, placed on the bottom side of the chassis.

14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise

All equipment returned to Kontron must have a Return of Material Authorization (RMA) number assigned exclusively by Kontron. Kontron cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused to the equipment received without an RMA number. The buyer accepts responsibility for all freight charges for the return of goods to Kontron's designated facility. Kontron will pay the return freight charges back to the buyer's location in the event that the equipment is repaired or replaced within the stipulated warranty period.

Follow these steps before returning any product to Kontron.

1. Visit the RMA Information website:

Kontron’s RMA Information website can be found at:

Download the RMA Request sheet for Kontron Europe GmbH, Augsburg and fill out the form. Take care to include a short detailed description of the observed problem or failure and to include the product identification (product name, material number and serial-number). If more than one product is sent in a delivery. Fill out the above information in the RMA Request form for each product.

2. Send the completed RMA-sheet to the given fax or email address at Kontron Europe GmbH. Kontron Europe

GmbH will provide an RMA-Number within one business day.

3. The goods for repair shall be packed properly for shipping, considering shock and ESD protection.

http://www.kontron.com/support-and-services/support/rma-information

Goods returned to Kontron Europe GmbH in non-proper packaging are considered as customer caused faults and cannot be accepted as warranty repairs.

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4. Add the RMA-sheet to the relevant delivery address and include the RMA-No with the shipping paperwork.

Sent the product to the following delivery address:

Kontron Europe GmbH RMA Support Lise-Meitner-Str. 3-5 86156 Augsburg Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 821 4086-0 Fax: +49 (0) 821 4086 111 Email: service@kontron.com

5. After Kontron Europe GmbH receives the product, a confirmation of the order is sent via email to the address

named on the RMA sheet.

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15/ Storage, Transportation and Maintenance

15.1. Storage

If the product is not in use for an extended period time, disconnect the power plug from the mains power source .If it is necessary to store the product then re-pack the product as originally delivered to avoid damage. The storage facility must meet the products environmental storage requirements as stated within this user guide. Kontron recommends keeping the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments.

15.2. Transportation

To ship the product use the original packaging, designed to withstand impact and adequately protect the product. When packing or unpacking products always take shock and ESD protection into consideration and use an EOS/ESD safe working area.

15.3. Maintenance

Maintenance or repair on the open product may only be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron. Equipment from Kontron Europe requires only minimum servicing and maintenance for problem-free operation.

Cleaning

 For light soiling clean the product with a dry cloth. Carefully remove dust from the surface of the chassis using a

clean, soft brush.

 Stubborn dirt should be removed using a mild detergent and a soft cloth

15.3.1. Replacing Lithium Battery

The lithium battery CR 2032 must be replaced with an identical 3 Volt battery or a Kontron recommended battery. If the on-board Lithium battery needs to be replaced, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the lithium battery from the holder by pulling the ejector spring outwards.

2. Place a new lithium battery into the battery holder

3. Pay attention to the polarity of the battery.

Danger of explosion when replaced with wrong battery type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL recognized.

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16/ Warranty

Kontron defines product warranty in accordance with regional warranty definitions. Claims are at Kontron’s discretion and limited to the defect being of a material nature. To find out more about the warranty conditions and the defined warranty period for your region, following the steps below:

1. Visit Kontron’s Term and Conditions webpage.

http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions

2. Click on your region’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

16.1. Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation

In general, Kontron shall not be required to honor the warranty, even during the warranty period, and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligations in the event of damage caused to the product due to failure to observe the following:

 General safety instructions for IT equipment within this user guide  Warning labels on the product and warning symbols within this user guide  Information and hints within this user guide

Additionally, alterations or modifications to the product that are not explicitly approved by Kontron, described in this user guide, or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction will void your warranty.

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.

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17/ Disposal

Final disposal of this product after the product’s service life must be accomplished in accordance with the applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.

Kontron manufactures products to satisfy environmental protection requirements where

Kontron follows the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive that aims to reduce waste arising from Electrical and Electronic waste and therefore encourages customers to return Kontron products for proper disposal. For more information regarding WEEE compliance, refer to the Disposal and Recycling section at the start of this user guide.

possible. Many of the components used are capable of being recycled.

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Appendix A: List of Acronyms

Table 28: List of Acronyms (Example)

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API Application Programming Interface

BIOS Basic Input Output System

COM Communication port

DC Direct Current+

DP Display port

DVI Digital Video Interface

ECC Error Checking and Correction

ESD Electro Static Device

FRU Field Replaceable Unit

GbE Giga bit Ethernet

GPU Graphics Processing Unit

HD High definition

HD/HDD Hard Disk /Drive

IOT Internet of Things

IPMI Intelligent Platform Management

Interface

KBD Keyboard

LAN Local Area Network

LED Light-Emitting Diode

LVDs Low Voltage Device

MTBF Mean Time Before Failure

PCIe PCI-Express

mPCIe Mini PCI-Express

OS Operating System

PCH Platform Controller Hub

PS Power Supply

PSU Power supply Unit

RAM Random Access memory

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization

and restriction of Chemicals

RMA Return of Material Authorization

ROHS Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

RTC Real Time Clock

SATA Serial AT Attchment

mSATA Mini SATA

SEL System Event Log

SELV Separate Extra Low Voltage

ShMC Shelf Management Controller

SMBus System Management Bus

SMWI System Monitor Web Interface

SN Serial Number

SOL Serial Over LAN

S/PDIF Sony/Philips Digital Interface

SSD Solid State Drive

SSH Secure Shell

TPM Trusted Platform Module

UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

USB Universal Serial Bus

VCC Voltage Common Collector

VESA Video Electronics Standards Association

VLP Very Low Profile

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment

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Global Headquarters

Kontron

Lise-Meitner-Str. 3-5 86156 Augsburg Germany Tel.: + Fax: + info@kontron.com

About Kontron

KBox B-201 – Rev. 1.0

Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for a variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market, reduced total cost of ownership, product longevity and the best fully integrated applications overall.

For more information, please visit:



S&T AG

49 821 4086-0

49 821 4086-111

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Kontron KBox B-201 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Symbols

For Your Safety

High Voltage Safety Instructions

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction

Lithium Battery Precautions

General Instructions on Usage

Quality and Environmental Management

Disposal and Recycling

WEEE Compliance

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

1.1.1. Grounding Methods

1.2. Instructions for the Lithium Battery

2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device)

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

2.2. FCC Statement (USA, Canada)

3/ Introduction

4/ Scope of Delivery

4.1. Packaging

4.2. Type Label and Product Identification

5/ Product Overview

5.1. Front View

5.1.1. Front Connectors and Buttons

5.1.1.1. Power-On Button

5.1.1.2. USB 3.0

5.2. Rear View

5.2.1. Rear Panel Connectors

5.2.1.1. PS/2 Keyboard

5.2.1.2. PS/2 Mouse

5.2.1.3. USB 2.0

5.2.1.4. Display Port V1.2

5.2.1.5. Serial Ports

5.2.1.6. DVI-D

5.2.1.7. LAN Ports (ETH1, ETH2)

5.2.1.8. USB 3.0

5.2.1.9. Audio Connectors ( Line-In, Line-Out)

5.2.1.10. DC-IN

5.3. Left and Right Side Views

5.4. Top Cover and Bottom Views

6/ System Extension

6.1. External Storage

6.1.1. 2.5” SSD Drive Bay

6.2. Internal Expansion

6.2.1. mSATA /mPCIE Shared Socket (option)

6.2.2. M.2 (option)

7/ Accessing Internal Components

7.1. Opening and Closing the Chassis

7.2. Opening and Closing SSD Drive Bay Cover

7.2.1. Installing and Removing External 2.5” SSD

7.3. Installing and Removing Internal M.2 SSD Card

7.4. Installing and Removing Internal mSATA Expansion Card

7.5. Installing and Removing Internal mPCIe Expansion Card

8/ Thermal Considerations

8.1. Active Cooling

8.2. Minimum System Clearance (Keep out Area)

8.3. Third Party Components

9/ Installation Instructions

9.1. Chassis Feet

9.1.1. Mount Option

9.2. Vertical Stand (Option)

9.2.1. Mount Options

9.3. Mounting Brackets (Option)

9.3.1. Mount Options

9.4. VESA 100 Mount Assembly (Option)

9.4.1. Mount Options

9.4.1.1. Mounting on non VESA Mount Stand Monitor

9.4.1.2. Mounting on Monitor with VESA 100 Stand

10/ Starting Up

10.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply

10.2. Power On/Off Procedure

10.3. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Component Drivers

11/ Technical Data

11.1. Block Diagram- KBox B-201