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® NanoServer N2-Q170 User Manual Version: Published: 2016/11/29 Language EN (Original User Manual)
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Trademarks All used product names, logos or trademarks are property of their respective owners. Certification MSC Technologies Systems GmbH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 standards. Life Cycle Management MSC products are developed and manufactured according to high quality standards. Our life cycle management assures long term availability through permanent product mainte- nance.
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Before contacting Technical Support of MSC Technologies Systems GmbH, please con- sult the respective pages on our web site at http://www.msc-technologies.eu for the latest documentation, drivers and software downloads. If the information provided there does not solve your problem, please contact our Tech-...
About this documentation About this documentation Objective of this This documentation is intended to personnel who are mounting, commissioning, and documentation maintaining the product. The objective of this documentation is to provide all infor- mation to use the product safely and as it is intended. Before attempting to operate this product, this documentation has to be ...
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About this documentation Typographical Conventions Description conventions Perform a task Perform a task in a given sequence Result of the previously performed task List item Sub list item Reference Important information Tab.2: Typographical conventions Abbreviations Abbreviations Description Alternating Current...
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About this documentation Reference Data Sheet FUJITSU Mainboard D3433-S Mini-ITX documentation User Manual CPC-USB/embedded if option was selected History Rev. Date Description 29.11.2016 Initial version Tab.4: Revision history User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Any other use than that described in the intended use is regarded as unintended use and is therefore inadmissible. MSC Technologies Systems GmbH will not accept any liability for damage caused by the unintended use. The risks in case of unintended use are exclusively borne by the user.
Safety information Representation of safety instructions Structure of safety Signal Word instructions Type of source or risk What occurs if the safety instructions are not observed as directed? Instructions, how to avoid the hazard. Degree of hazards The degree of hazards is identified by signal words according to ANSI Z535.6-2006: DANGER Warnings against hazards that will result directly in serious injuries or death if not avoided.
Safety information General safety instructions Avoid short circuits Make sure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the caused by voltage equipment to the power outlet. Always disconnect the power supply before dismantling. Make sure the product is properly grounded, ...
Technical data Technical data About this chapter This chapter provides an overview of the most important technical data of the product. Technical specifications Industrial Specification Value mini-ITX board Computer Mainboard Fujitsu DS3433-S Mini ITX ® ™ ® Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Celeron –...
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Technical data Specification Value SATA 4 SATA III 600 ports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 configurable for all connectors 1 x mSATA III (full/half-size), shared with Mini-PCI_e 1 x M.2 socket for SATA based modules (if M.2 module ...
Technical data Environmental Specification Value specifications Temperature operating 0° to 50°C Temperature non-operating -25° to 70°C Shock operating 10 G 11 ms Duration half sine (IEC 60068-2-27) Shock non-operating 30 G 11 ms Duration half sine (IEC 60068-2-27) Vibration operating 10-200 Hz, 1 G (IEC 60068-2-6) Vibration non-operating 10-200 Hz, 2 G (IEC 60068-2-6)
Product overview Product overview About this chapter This chapter provides an overview of the features, the design, and the applications of the product. Features This product can be deployed as follows: Applications In vehicles In industrial controls In plant controls. ...
Product overview I/O panel Fig. 2: Front view Pos. Name Pos. Name PS/2 mouse Line in / Line out DisplayPort USB 3.0 RS232 DVI-D Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 PCI Express x16 expansion slots for PS/2 keyboard half-size cards RS232 or CAN to USB module (se- Operating panel lectable) Protective grounding...
Product overview 3.2.1 Connectors RS232 For serial communication, one RS232 interface is provided. Fig. 3: RS232 interface Signal name Signal description Data carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Tab.9: Pin-out RS232 An additional RS232 interface can be selected.
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Product overview CAN to USB For commufnication with CAN networks, a CAN to USB adapter is selectable. Fig. 4: CAN to USB interface Signal name Signal description Not connected CAN_L CAN bus line, dominant low Ground Not connected Not connected Not connected CAN_H CAN bus line, dominant high...
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Product overview RJ45 For Ethernet connection, 2 x GigabitLAN jacks are provided. Fig. 5: RJ45 interface Signal name Signal description TX+_D1 Transmit data+ TX-_D1 Transmit data- RX+_D2 Receive data+ BI+_D3 Bi-directional+ BI-_D3 Bi-directional- Rx-_D2 Receive data- BI+_D4 Bi-directional+ BI-_D4 Bi-directional- Tab.12: Pin-out RJ45 User Manual | NanoServer®...
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Product overview USB 2.0 Four external USB 2.0 ports are provided. Fig. 6: USB 2.0 interface Signal name Signal description VCC 5 V Power supply USB- Data signal USB+ Data signal Tab.13: Pin-out USB 2.0 User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
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Product overview USB 3.0 Four external USB 3.0 ports are provided. Fig. 7: USB 3.0 interface Signal name Signal description VCC 5 V Power supply USB- Data signal USB+ Data signal (differential pair) StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed receiver StdA_SSRX+ SuperSpeed receiver (differential pair) GND_DRAIN GND for signal return StdA_SSTX-...
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Product overview DVI-D One DVI-D interface is provided. Fig. 8: DVI-D interface Signal name Signal description Data 2- TMDS digital link 1- Data 2+ Link TMDS 1 digital + Mass data 2/4 Mass protection Data 4- TMDS digital link 2- Data 4+ Link TMDS 2 digital + DDC clock...
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Product overview DisplayPort Two DisplayPorts are provided. Fig. 9: DisplayPort interface Signal name Signal description ML_Lane 0 (p) Lane 0 (positive) Ground ML_Lane 0 (n) Lane 0 (negative) ML_Lane 1 (p) Lane 1 (positive) Ground ML_Lane 1 (n) Lane 1 (negative ML_Lane 2 (p) Lane 2 (positive) Ground...
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Product overview PS/2 mouse/keyboard A PS/2 interface for connecting mouse and keyboard are provided. Fig. 10: PS/2 interface Signal name Signal description Data Data Not used Ground VCC 5 V Power supply Clock signal Not used Tab.17: Pin-out PS/2 User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Product overview Line In / Line Out An interface for line in/line out is provided. Signal name Line in Line out Fig. 11: Line In / Line Out interface 3.2.2 Power supply 8-30 V For power use 8-30 V DC. DC input Fig.
Product overview 230 V AC input For power use 230 V AC. Fig. 13: 230 V AC in to external AC to DC adapter power supply 3.2.3 Operating panel Operating panel Fig. 14: Operating panel Pos. Function HDD LED Power LED Tab.19: Operating panel User Manual | NanoServer®...
Product overview Environmental conditions Observe to prevent The following environmental conditions must be observed in order to prevent damage damage! of the product: Use this product only in dry and enclosed rooms and observe the environmental and operating conditions as stated in this documentation (...
Storing the product Delivery Scope of delivery The following is included in the scope of delivery: 1 x NanoServer N2-Q170 DC Power plug Phoenix Contact 3-pin (optional) AC to DC adapter (optional) Unpacking the device The product is shipped in a packaging specially designed to protect the product during transport.
Delivery, transport, storage Transporting Avoid improper NOTICE transport Damage to the product caused by improper transport! The product has to be protected during transport to avoid damages. Use the original packaging for transport. Observe the environmental conditions, Environmental conditions, on page ...
Mounting Mounting About this chapter This chapter provides information about mounting the product on a desktop, in a cabi- net, and on a wall. Permitted mounting position Proper mounting of NOTICE the product Damage to the product caused by improper mounting! The product can be damaged in case of improper storage.
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Mounting Desktop mount You can mount four rubber feet on the bottom of the product to ensure that the prod- uct can be set down properly. Step Action Turn the product to the bottom side. Screw the four rubber feet (1) as depicted: The product is mounted for desktop use.
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Mounting Cabinet mount Action Screw the mounting rail with four screws on the rear side of the product as depicted: The product is ready to be mounted in a cabinet. User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
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Mounting Wall mount Action Screw the mounting rails with four screws on the bottom side of the product as depicted: The product is ready to be mounted on a wall. User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Commissioning Commissioning About this chapter This chapter provides information about the commissioning of the product. Procedure overview Step Action 6.1 Connecting the protective grounding, on page 29. 6.2 Connecting the communication interfaces, on page 30. 6.3 Connecting the monitor, on page 31.
Commissioning Connecting the communication interfaces Communication The product provides the following interfaces for communication: interfaces 1 x RS232 2 x RJ45 4 x USB 2.0 4 x USB 3.0 1 x DVI-D 2 x DisplayPort ...
Commissioning Connecting the monitor Connect before The product will boot automatically when connected to the power supply. Therefore, it booting! has to be connected to the product beforehand. Otherwise the monitor will not be de- tected by the BIOS. Connecting the Action monitor Connect the monitor with the DVI-D or the DisplayPort connector and switch it...
Commissioning Connecting the power supply Selectable power You can select between two different types of power supply: supplies 8-30 Volt DC input (wide-range), automotive 90 Watt external power supply 100 - 240 Volt AC 6.4.1 Connecting the 8-30 V DC power supply NOTICE Use proper voltage! Damage to the product caused by improper voltage!
Commissioning Connecting the Step Action power supply Switch off the DC power source. Plug the DC power plug into the DC input connector of the product. Switch on the DC power source. The product starts up and boots initially. For information about the BIOS-settings, refer to the user ...
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Commissioning Connecting the Step Action power supply Switch off the AC power source. Plug the DC power plug of the AC to DC adapter into the DC input connect- or of the product. Switch on the AC power source. The product starts up and boots initially. ...
Commissioning Setting the internal automotive power supply jumpers Setting the The PSU card provides various functions. For example, the standby behavior can be standby behavior modified by setting the jumpers accordingly. For details, refer to the documentation supplied by the vendor. Step Action Open the device,...
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Commissioning Off-Delay (All rails on) Hard-Off (5 V SB) Standard PSU mode 5 s + 1 min AutoLatch* 1 min 5 s + 1 min AutoLatch* 2 hours 5 s + 1 min AutoLatch* NEVER 30 s + 1 min AutoLatch* 2 hours 30 s + 1 min AutoLatch* NEVER...
Expansions and maintenance Expansions and maintenance About this chapter This chapter provides information about the possible expansions and the maintenance tasks to be performed regularly. It is not permitted to repair the product as this will result in forfeiture of the warranty.
Expansions and maintenance Opening the product Important notes The product contains electronic components that may be destroyed by electrostatic charge. Always obtain the following guidelines: Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in ...
Expansions and maintenance Replacing the hard disc drive (HDD) 2.5" drive bays The product offers one or two 2.5" drive bays. The HDDs can easily be replaced as described in this section. For the additional HDD, you have to demount the Riser card due to lack of space.
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Expansions and maintenance Step Action Push the HDD mounting plate carefully out of the guidance rail as depicted. Remove the four screws to demount the HDD from the mounting plate. Continued on next page User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
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Expansions and maintenance Step Action Remove the power supply (1) and the mSATA cable from the HDD. You can now connect a new HDD. To mount the HDD to the product, proceed in reverse order. User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Expansions and maintenance Upgrading RAM Expand to max. You can expand the amount of RAM on the mainboard by upgrading the SO-DIMM. 32 GB The mainboard provides two SO-DIMM sockets for DDR4 2133 memory modules. This allows a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB. Upgrading the RAM Step Action...
Expansions and maintenance Mounting Mini-PCI_e/mSATA III modules Mini-PCI_e/mSATA You can mount a Mini-PCI_e or a mSATA III module to the product. For more infor- expansion mation about the supported modules, 2.1 Technical specifications, page 7. Mounting the Mini- Step Action PCI_e/mSATA III modules...
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Expansions and maintenance Step Action Screw the new Mini-PCI_e/mSATA III module into place (2). The Mini-PCI_e/mSATA III module is mounted and can now be used. User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Expansions and maintenance Replacing the backup battery Danger Depending on environmental conditions (temperature, operating time), the battery of the mainboard must be replaced after 4 to 8 years. WARNING Danger to life caused by exploding battery! There is the risk of an explosion if the battery is replaced improperly. Replace only with a battery of the same or equal type as recommended by the ...
Expansions and maintenance Adding a PCI_e card PCI_e The mainboard provides two PCI_e x16 sockets for adding PCI cards. x16 socket The PCI_e card has to be connected to a premounted Riser card. Due to lack of space, you cannot simultaneous use a second HDD and the Riser card. Adding a PCI card Step Action...
Dimension drawings Dimension drawings About this section This chapter provides the product drawings. I/O side Fig. 16: I/O side Left side Fig. 17: Left side User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
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Dimension drawings Right side Fig. 18: Right side Top side Fig. 19: Top side User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
Disposal Disposal This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. If this product will no longer be used and has to be disposed of, please make sure that it is recycled according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). Used batteries must be disposed of via the recycle system CCR REBAT in accord- ance with local laws and regulations.
Index About Mini-PCI Express module ....... 43 this documentation ..........1 mSATA III module .......... 43 Battery permitted positions ......... 25 replacing ............45 product ............25 CE compliance ............9 Opening Commissioning ........... 29 product ............38 Connecting Operating panel ..........21 communication interfaces .......
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All rights are reserved in the event of the grant and/or registration of a patent, a regis- tered design and/or utility models and industrial designs. MSC Technologies Systems GmbH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 standard. User Manual | NanoServer® N2-Q170...
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