VIA Technologies AMOS-820-QP SKU, AMOS-820 SKU, AMOS-820-6Q10A1, AMOS-820-1Q10A2:AMOS-820-5Q10A1:AMOS-820-2Q10A2, AMOS-820 User Manual
1.10-04102018-162500
USER MANUAL
AMOS-820
Fanless ultra-compact quad-core
ARM system ruggedized for
extreme environments
Copyright
Copyright © 2015-2018 VIA Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language,
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise without the prior written
permission of VIA Technologies, Incorporated.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Disclaimer
No license is granted, implied or otherwise, under any patent or patent rights of VIA Technologies. VIA Technologies makes no
warranties, implied or otherwise, in regard to this document and to the products described in this document. The information
provided in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the publication date of this document. However, VIA
Technologies assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information (including use or connection of extra
device/equipment/add-on card) in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the use of this document. The
information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation
to notify any person of such change.
VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
personal expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Notice 3
The product described in this document is designed for general use, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the conflicts or
damages arising from incompatibility of the product. Check compatibility issue with your local sales representatives before placing
an order.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Safety Precautions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature above
70°C (158°F). The equipment may be damaged.
Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
Do not place anything over the power cord.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment from
overheating
AMOS-820 User Manual
iv
Box Contents
AMOS-820-QP SKU
1 x AMOS-820 system (with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9 SoC)
1 x Phoenix plug to DC jack
1 x COM/CAN conversion cable
1 x COM port cable
1 x Screw pack for miniPCIe card
1 x Screw pack for mounting
1 x Rubber feet pack
AMOS-820 SKU
1 x AMOS-820 system (with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9 SoC)
1 x Phoenix plug to DC jack
1 x COM/CAN conversion cable
1 x COM port cable
1 x Screw pack for miniPCIe card
1 x Screw pack for mounting
1 x Rubber feet pack
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
AMOS-820-5Q10A1
Fanless embedded system with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9
SoC, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 512KB SPI Flash ROM, HDMI, 3 x
USB 2.0, Micro USB 2.0 OTG, 2 x CAN bus, 2 x COM, GPIO, Gigabit
Ethernet, miniPCIe slot, RCA-in, 12V DC-in
AMOS-820-6Q10A1
Fanless embedded system with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9
SoC, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 512KB SPI Flash ROM, HDMI, 3 x
USB 2.0, Micro USB 2.0 OTG, 2 x CAN bus, 2 x COM, GPIO, Gigabit
Ethernet, miniPCIe slot, RCA-in, PoE function, 12V DC-in
AMOS-820-1Q10A2
Fanless embedded system with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9
SoC, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 512KB SPI Flash ROM, HDMI, 3 x
USB 2.0, Micro USB 2.0 OTG, 2 x CAN bus, 2 x COM, GPIO, Gigabit
Ethernet, miniPCIe slot, RCA-in, 12V DC-in
AMOS-820-2Q10A2
Fanless embedded system with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9
SoC, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 512KB SPI Flash ROM, HDMI, 3 x
USB 2.0, Micro USB 2.0 OTG, 2 x CAN bus, 2 x COM, GPIO, Gigabit
Ethernet, miniPCIe slot, RCA-in, PoE function, 12V DC-in
AMOS-820 User Manual
v
Optional Accessories
Wireless Accessories
Part Number Description
00GO27100BU2B0D0
VNT9271BU0DB IEEE 802.11 b/g/n USB Wi-Fi dongle
EMIO-1541-00A1
VNT9485 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n miniPCIe Wi-Fi module with assembly kit
and antenna
EMIO-2550-00A1
3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with
GPS and SIM card slot
AMOS-820 User Manual
vi
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Key Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1. ARM based System ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2. Fanless, Ruggedized, Ultra compact and Space saving ...................................................................... 1
1.1.3. Stylish and fully sealed design ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.4. Optimize integration with multiple I/O access ..................................................................................... 1
1.1.5. Storage Expansion ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.6. Wide Range of Operating Temperature ................................................................................................. 1
1.1.7. Shock Resistant ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.8. Networking Option...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.9. Power over Ethernet (optional) ................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.10. Multiple Mounting Option ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.11. Embedded OS ready ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Layout Diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Product Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2. External I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality ..................................................................... 8
2.1. DC-In Jack ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2. Reset Button ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. LED Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. CAN/COM2 Port ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5. COM1 Port .........................................................................................................................................................10
2.6. USB 2.0 Port .......................................................................................................................................................11
2.7. Micro USB 2.0 OTG Port .................................................................................................................................11
2.8. Audio Jack ..........................................................................................................................................................12
2.9. DIO Port..............................................................................................................................................................12
2.10. Micro SD/SPI Boot Select Switch ..................................................................................................................13
2.11. Gigabit Ethernet Port .......................................................................................................................................13
2.12. HDMI® Port ........................................................................................................................................................14
2.13. RCA Jack .............................................................................................................................................................14
3. Onboard I/O ................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1. MiniPCIe Slot .....................................................................................................................................................15
3.2. Micro SD Card Slot ..........................................................................................................................................15
4. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................ 17
4.1. Installing the Micro SD Card ..........................................................................................................................17
4.2. Installing the 3G/Wi-Fi Kit ..............................................................................................................................19
4.3. Installing the Rubber Feet ..............................................................................................................................23
4.4. Mounting the AMOS-820 system ..................................................................................................................24
5. Software and Technical Supports ........................................................................................... 26
5.1. Android and Linux Support............................................................................................................................26
5.1.1. Driver Installation .......................................................................................................................................26
5.2. Technical Supports and Assistance ..............................................................................................................26
AMOS-820 User Manual
vii
List of Figures
Figure 1: Front panel I/O layout .......................................................................................................................................6
Figure 2: Back panel I/O layout .........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Dimensions of the AMOS-820 (front view) ..................................................................................................7
Figure 4: Dimensions of the AMOS-820 (top view) .....................................................................................................7
Figure 5: Dimensions of the AMOS-820 (rear view) ....................................................................................................7
Figure 6: DC-in jack diagram ..............................................................................................................................................8
Figure 7: Reset button diagram .........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 8: LED indicator diagram ........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 9: CAN/COM2 port diagram .................................................................................................................................9
Figure 10: COM1 port diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 11: USB 2.0 port diagram .................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 12: Micro USB 2.0 OTG port diagram .............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 13: Audio jack receptacle diagram ................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 14: DIO port diagram........................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 15: Micro SD/SPI boot select switch diagram ................................................................................................ 13
Figure 16: Gigabit Ethernet port diagram .................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 17: HDMI® port diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 18: RCA jack diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 19: MiniPCIe slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 20: Micro SD card slot diagram ......................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 21: Removing the bottom access cover .......................................................................................................... 17
Figure 22: Inserting the Micro SD card ......................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 23: Installing 3G/Wi-Fi module ......................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 24: Securing 3G/Wi-Fi module .......................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 25: Removing front, back and bottom plate screws..................................................................................... 20
Figure 26: Pulling out back panel plate and antenna hole cover .......................................................................... 20
Figure 27: Installing 3G and Wi-Fi antenna ................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 28: Connecting antenna cable to the micro-RF connector ......................................................................... 21
Figure 29: Reinstalling bottom access cover .............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 30: Installing the rubber feet ............................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 31: Mounting the AMOS-820 system ............................................................................................................... 25
AMOS-820 User Manual
viii
List of Tables
Table 1: DC-in jack pinout .................................................................................................................................................8
Table 2: CAN/COM2 port pinouts ...................................................................................................................................9
Table 3: COM1 port pinouts .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 4: USB 2.0 port pinouts ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Table 5: Micro USB 2.0 OTG port pinouts .................................................................................................................. 11
Table 6: Audio jack receptacle pinout ........................................................................................................................ 12
Table 7: DIO port pinouts............................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 8: Gigabit Ethernet port pinouts ........................................................................................................................ 13
Table 9: Gigabit Ethernet port LED color definition ................................................................................................. 13
Table 10: HDMI® port pinouts ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 11: RCA jack pinout .............................................................................................................................................. 14
AMOS-820 User Manual
1
1. Product Overview
The VIA AMOS-820 industrial system is an ultra-compact solution designed to take full advantage of the
super power-efficient, ARM based Pico-ITX board, making it easy to create a broad spectrum of easy to
assemble, fanless system designs for a wide variety of industrial automation, transportation, HMI, and
energy management applications.
A completely fanless system measuring 150.5mm (W) x 48.1mm (H) x 103.3mm (D), the AMOS-820
features a ruggedized design able to withstand a wide operating temperature range of -20°C up to 70°C
while offering extremely low power consumption under typical operation.
On-board storage includes 4GB of eMMC Flash and can be expanded through one Micro SD card. In
addition, an optional miniPCIe slot is provided for 3G/Wi-Fi connectivity. Comprehensive I/O functions on
front and back panels make the AMOS-820 a flexible solution for a wide range of embedded applications.
Front panel I/O includes reset button, power LED, WPAN/WWAN/Wi-Fi LED, CAN/COM2 port supporting
COM(TX/RX)/two CAN bus, COM1 port supporting 8-wire DTE mode, USB 2.0 port, Micro USB 2.0 OTG
port, DC-in jack, audio jacks and DIO port; while back panel I/O includes Micro SD/SPI boot select switch,
Gigabit Ethernet port, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI® port and composite RCA jack.
1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. ARM based System
With an NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus (or i.MX 6Quad) Cortex-A9 ARM SoC, the VIA ARM based system AMOS-
820 delivers powerful performance to a host of connected device applications.
1.1.2. Fanless, Ruggedized, Ultra compact and Space saving
The AMOS-820 has an ultra-compact, ruggedized chassis which is designed to save space that makes it
suitable to install in space critical environment and to ensure maximum reliability. Its chassis design has a
robust aluminum alloy top cover and steel bottom chassis.
1.1.3. Stylish and fully sealed design
The chassis of the AMOS-820 is composed of four main parts. The stylish ridged aluminum top cover does
double duty and acts as the heatsink of the AMOS-820.
1.1.4. Optimize integration with multiple I/O access
Front and back I/O access enables the AMOS-820 to easily support various applications as well as for
easy integration and quick setup.
1.1.5. Storage Expansion
The Micro SD card slot enables the AMOS-820 to have a flexible storage up to 32GB size.
1.1.6. Wide Range of Operating Temperature
The AMOS-820 carries a qualified thermal performance design which allows a wide range of operating
temperature from -20°C up to 70°C, suitable for critical applications.
AMOS-820 User Manual
2
1.1.7. Shock Resistant
The AMOS-820 is shock resistant to 70G for maximum reliability.
1.1.8. Networking Option
The AMOS-820 is equipped with RJ-45 port that supports high speed Gigabit Ethernet. An optional
miniPCIe slot is provided for 3G/Wi-Fi (WLAN) connectivity.
1.1.9. Power over Ethernet (optional)
Integrated Powered Device (PD) controller and switching regulator intended for high power IEEE 802.3at
and 802.3af applications. The power over Ethernet (PoE) PD board can output 25W of power. The AMOS-
820 can be operated using either PoE or external adaptors (12V).
1.1.10. Multiple Mounting Option
The AMOS-820 supports multiple methods for mounting the chassis securely. The rugged industrial PC
can be mounted to a table, wall or any flat surface
1.1.11. Embedded OS ready
The AMOS-820 is compatible with Android 6.0 (AMOS-820-QP SKU) or Android 5.0 (AMOS-820-QP
SKU), and Linux Kernel 4.1.15 (AMOS-820-QP SKU) or Linux Kernel 3.14.28 (AMOS-820 SKU) operating
systems.
AMOS-820 User Manual
3
1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
o 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9 SoC (AMOS-820-QP SKU)
o 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9 SoC (AMOS-820 SKU)
System Memory
o 1GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard
Storage
o 4GB eMMC Flash memory
Boot Loader
o 4MB SPI Serial Flash ROM
Graphics
o Vivante GC2000+ GPU (AMOS-820-QP SKU) / Vivante GC2000 GPU (AMOS-820 SKU)
• Three independent, integrated graphics processing units
• Supports an OpenGL
®
ES 3.0, OpenCL and OpenVG™ 1.1 hardware acceleration
• Support MPEG-2, VC1 and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p
• Supports SD encoding
LAN
o Micrel KSZ9031RNX Gigabit Ethernet transceiver with RGMII support
Audio
o NXP SGTL5000 low power stereo codec
HDMI®
o Integrated HDMI® transmitter
USB
o SMSC USB2514 USB 2.0 high speed 4-port hub controllers
CAN
o TI SN65HVD1050 EMC optimized CAN transceiver
Expansion I/O
o 1 x miniPCIe slot
Front Panel I/O
o 1 x Reset button
o 1 x Power LED
o 1 x WPAN/WWAN/Wi-Fi LED
o 1 x COM1 port supports 8-wire DTE mode
o 1 x CAN/COM2 port supports one COM2(supports 2-wire TX/RX) and two CAN bus
(support CAN Protocol specification Version 2.0 B) through a cable
o 1 x USB 2.0 port
o 1 x Micro USB 2.0 type B port support OTG
Loading...