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Advantech ARK-3400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual ARK-3400 Compact Embedded IPC...
  • Page 2 The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2009 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec- tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out- of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.

  • Page 4: Technical Support And Assistance

    Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted Access Area. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan- tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 6 70dB(A) oder weiger. Montageort: Das Gerät sollte nur in einem Bereich mit eingeschränktem Zugang montiert werden. Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen wurden entsprechend der IEC-704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche Verantwortung für die Richtigkeit der in diesem Zusammenhang getätigten Aussagen ab. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    Power Cable 2-pin 180 cm, UK Type 1700004713 Cable DVI-I to DVI and CRT 1700009398 LVDS cable for ARK-3400 1700009396 LVDS power cable for ARK-3400 1700009407 Digital IO cable for ARK-3400 (Internal) 1700009405 LPT cable for ARK-3400 ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 8 ARK-3400 User Manual viii...
  • Page 9 Figure 2.9 USB connector ............11 Table 2.2: USB Connector............11 2.2.8 Compact Flash Card ..............11 ARK-3400 rear side external I/O connectors .......... 11 2.3.1 Power Input Connector ............... 11 Figure 2.10Power Input Connector..........11 Table 2.3: Power connector pin assignments......11 2.3.2...
  • Page 10 Figure 3.10Award BIOS Load Setup Defaults ......39 3.2.11 Set Password................39 Figure 3.11Award BIOS Set Password ........39 3.2.12 Save & Exit Setup............... 41 Figure 3.12Award BIOS SAVE to CMOS and EXIT ....41 3.2.13 Quit Without Saving ..............41 ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 11 C.2.1 Introduction ................. 66 C.2.2 System requirements - PC Compatible........66 C.2.3 How it works................67 C.2.4 Magic Packet ................67 Appendix D Watchdog Timer ........69 Watchdog Timer..................70 Appendix E Programming GPIO ......71 Programming GPIO................. 72 GPIO Programming................. 72 ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 12 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Introduction

    Chapter General Introduction This chapter gives background information on ARK-3400 series.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Celeron M processor. It also supports a wide range of input voltages from 12 VDC to 24 VDC. The ARK-3400 IPC supports 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD and 1 x Compact Flash card for storage options and it can provide the diversified application field.

  • Page 15: Hardware Specification

    Memory Size: Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0; Support up to 128 MB) Resolution: – CRT: Up to 1920x1080 with 2 vertical taps – DVI: Support up to UXGA (1600X1200 @ 75 Hz) Dual Independent: CRT + DVI-D (Extended by DVI-I Y-cable) ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification 1.4.1 Dimensions Figure 1.1 ARK-3400 Mechanical Dimension Drawing 1.4.2 Weight 3.8 kg (8.36 lb) Power requirement 1.5.1 System power Minimum power input: DC 14 V-24 V 4.8 A-2.8 A 1.5.2 RTC battery 3 V / 195 mAH BR2032...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    Shock during operation With CompactFlash disk: 50 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration With hard disk: 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration 1.6.6 Safety UL, CCC, BSMI 1.6.7 CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 18 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter Hardware installation This chapter introduces external IO and the installation of ARK-3400 Hardware.

  • Page 20: Ark-3400 I/O Indication

    LINE OUT HDD LED USB1 USB3 USB2 USB4 eSATA COM3 COM4 LINE IN RESET POWER ON/OFF Figure 2.1 ARK-3400 Front View ANTENNA ANTENNA USB5 DC IN DVI-I COM1 COM2 LAN1 LAN2 USB6 Figure 2.2 ARK-3400 Rear View ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Ark-3400 Front Side External I/O Connectors

    2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button ARK-3400 comes with a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side to show its On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (Orange LED), that support dual function of Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Second), and Suspend.

  • Page 22: Com Connector

    Note: NC represents “No Connection”. 2.2.6 eSATA Connector ARK-3400 has a 7 pin external connector for eSATA device. That is fully compliant with SATA I/SATA II standards, its can be access with external SATA I/SATA II device then up to 300MB/sec.

  • Page 23: Usb Connector

    Chapter 2.5. ARK-3400 rear side external I/O connectors 2.3.1 Power Input Connector ARK-3400 comes with a four pins header that carries +14 ~ 24 VDC external power input. Figure 2.10 Power Input Connector Table 2.3: Power connector pin assignments Signal Name...

  • Page 24: Digital Visual Interface Connector (Dvi-I)

    2.3.2 Digital Visual Interface Connector (DVI-I) The ARK-3400 offers a integrate Digital Visual Interface connector by a D-sub 24-pin female DVI-I connector, it integrates analog and digital video signal. This supports high-speed, high-resolution digital display and traditional analog display. Figure 2.11 DVI-I connector Table 2.4: DVI-I Connector pin assignments...

  • Page 25: Ethernet Connector (Lan)

    2.3.4 LVDS Connector The ARK-3400 comes with a D-Sub 26-pin connector that carries LVDS signal out- put, and can direct connect to LVDS LCD Display via external cable. The system also provide a jumper of JP3 on internal motherboard for selecting the LCD signal power of 5V or 3.3V, please refer to the jumper table of JP3, and °×Full...

  • Page 26: Lcd Backlight On/Off Control Connector

    2.3.5 LCD Backlight On/Off control Connector The ARK-3400 comes with a D-Sub 9-pin connector which provides BKLTEN signal as well as +12 V, +5 V and Ground Pin signals that allow the user to connect these signals to LCD Inverter to implement the LCD On/Off control.

  • Page 27: Dio Connector

    BUSY SLCT 2.3.7 DIO Connector The ARK-3400 provides one D-sub 25-pin male connector, which offers Digital I/O communication interface port. If you want to use DIO port, you can find the Pin assignment as following. Figure 2.16 DIO Connector Table 2.9: DIO Connector Pin Assignment...

  • Page 28: Memory Installation

    Memory Installation Flip the system upside down, and open the bottom cover by unscrewing the 4 screws. Insert the memory module into the SODIMM socket. Replace cover with screws. Figure 2.17 Memory Installation ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Compact Flash Installation

    Remove the bottom cover by unscrewing the 4 screws. (Refer to Chapter 2.4) Install the 2.5-inch SATA HDD with 4 HDD screws. Connect the SATA signal cable and power cable to the connectors. Figure 2.19 HDD Installation ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Pci Card Installation

    Remove the bottom cover by unscrewing the 4 screws. (Refer to Chapter 2.4) Remove the Riser card module. Insert the PCI extension card into the PCI slot of the riser card module. Reassemble the Riser card module. Reattach the bottom cover. Figure 2.20 PCI Card Installation ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Mini Pci Installation

    Mini PCI installation Open the bottom cover and remove the Riser card module. (Refer Chapter 2.4) Insert the Mini PCI card into the Mini PCI socket and latch it into place. Figure 2.21 Mini PCI Card Installation ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Antenna Installation

    Pass the internal antenna cable jack through the antenna hole on the rear panel and fix it by tightening the matched nut. Put on the external antenna cable. Figure 2.22 Remove the cover Figure 2.23 Antenna installation ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Optional Cable Installation

    DIO cable (P/N: 1700009407) LPT cable (P/N: 1700009405) LVDS cable (P/N: 1700009398) LVDS power cable (P/N: 1700009396)* Note! When the LVDS panel power source is provided from the system, the LVDS voltage jumper needs to be selected. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 34 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Settings

    Chapter BIOS settings This chapter introduces how to set BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 36: Bios Introduction

    You can use Advantech’s utilities to select and install features as needed. BIOS Setup The ARK-3400 series system has build-in AwardBIOS with a CMOS SETUP utility which allows the user to configure required settings or to activate certain system fea- tures.

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    Set Password Establish, change or disable password. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit BIOS setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit BIOS setup. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    SATA HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" for automatic device detection. Video The item determines that VGA display support type. EGA/VGA Support VGA color mode. CGA 40 Support VGA color mode. CGA 80 Support VGA color mode. MONO Support VGA mono mode. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Extended Memory The POST of the BIOS will detect the amount of extended memory (above 1 MB in CPU’s memory address map) installed in the system. Total Memory This item displays the total system memory size. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This item enables users to activate the Number Lock function at system boot. Gate A20 Option [Fast] This item enables users to switch A20 control by port 92 or not. Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 41 This item sets the operating system multiprocessor support version. OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB [Non-OS2] Select OS2 only if the system is running the OS/2 operating system with greater than 64 MB of RAM on the system. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features

    SLP_S4# signal to ensure that the DRAMs have been safely power-cycled. System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] This item allows the system BIOS to be cached to allow faster execution and better performance. Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 43 These fields allow you to select the LCD Panel type. The default values for these ports are: – 640 x 480 LVDS – 800 x 600 LVDS – 1024 x 768 LVDS – 1280 x 1024 LVDS – 1400 x 1050 RB LVDS(LFP1) – 1400 x 1050 Non-RB (LFP1) ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Integrated Peripherals

    If enable, the flow control will force signal to the desired polarity under the empty or not empty condition. Onboard Serial port 2 [3E8] This item allows user to adjust serial port 2 address. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 45 This item allows user to adjust Parallel port address and IRQ. Parallel Port Mode [Standard] This item allows user to adjust parallel port mode of standard/SPP/EPP and ECP. ECP Mode Use DMA This item allows user to adjust ECP DMA resource. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Video Off Method [DPMS] This item allows user to determine the manner is which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC+Blank This option will cause system to turn off vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Time (HH:MM:SS) Alarm(0-23) : (0-59) : 0-59) Reload Global Timer Events Primary IDE 0 [Disabled] Primary IDE 1 [Disabled] Secondary IDE 0 [Disabled] Secondary IDE 1 [Disabled] FDD,COM,FPT Port [Disabled] PCI PIRQ[A-D]# [Disabled] Power Fail Function [Always Off] ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    The item is designed to solve problems caused by some non-standard VGA cards. A built-in VGA system does not need this function. Maximum payload Size [4096] The item allows user to adjust maximum TLP (Transaction Layer Packet) pay- load size. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Pc Health Status

    Current System Temperature [Show Only] This item displays current System temperature. VCC Core /+3.3V /+2.5V /+5V/ +12V [Show Only] This item displays current CPU and system voltage. CPU/System Fan Speed [Show Only] This item displays CPU/System fan speed. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Frequency/Voltage Control

    PCI frequency, this page this page depends on the particular CPU and chipset installed; some items will only show up when you install a pro- cessor which supports those functions. Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item enables users to set the spread spectrum modulation. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults loads the default system values directly from ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever become corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the ARK-3400 Series system on. 3.2.11 Set Password Figure 3.11 Award BIOS Set Password...
  • Page 52 Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt, please don’t enter anything; just press <Enter>. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, again, don’t type in anything; just press <Enter>. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Save & Exit Setup

    Typing "N" will return to BIOS Setup Utility. 3.2.13 Quit Without Saving Figure 3.13 Award BIOS Quit without Saving Note! Typing "Y" will quit the BIOS Setup Utility and save user setup values to CMOS. Typing "N" will return to BIOS Setup Utility. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 54 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Software Installation

    Chapter Software Installation...

  • Page 56: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation 4.1.1 Chipset driver installation Change folder address to \Drivers\Chipset, and double click to execute infinst_autol.exe. Click Next; go to the next step. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Click Next to exit Readme File Information window. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Click Next button to continue. Select Yes, I want to restart this computer now, and then click the Finish button. The computer will restart automatically. The driver installation is completed. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Graphic Driver Installation

    4.1.2 Graphic driver installation Change folder address to \Drivers\Graphic. And double click to execute win2k_xp142550.exe. Click “Next” button to continue installation. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Click “Next” button to skip through welcome window. Click “Yes” to accept License Agreement. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Click “Next” to exit Readme File Information window. Click “Next“button to continue. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Lan Driver Installation

    Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click “Finish” button. The computer will restart automatically. Then the driver installation is completed. 4.1.3 LAN driver installation Change folder address to \Drivers\LAN. And double click to execute setup.exe. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Click “Next” button to the next step. Click “Install” button to start installation. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Audio Driver Installation

    The network driver installation is completed. Click “Finish”. 4.1.4 Audio driver installation Change folder address to \Drivers\Audio. And double click to execute. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 65 Click “Next” button to skip welcome message. Click “Continue Anyway” button to install. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click “Finish” button. The computer will restart automatically. Then the driver installation is completed. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Function Settings

    Appendix Function Settings...

  • Page 68: Function Setting

    Function Setting JP1(AMO-I000) JP1(PCM-9583) JSETCOM1 JSETCOM2 Figure A.1 Internal board top view Figure A.2 Internal board bottom view ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Table A.1: Setting Table

    5 V for +VLVDS2_PANEL POWER Select (Default) (2-3) 3.3 V for +VLVDS2_PANEL POWER Select ATX / AT Mode switch Part Number 1653002101 Footprint JH2X1V-2M Description PIN HEADER 2*1P 180D(M)SQUARE 2.0mm DIP W/ O Pb Setting Function ATX Mode(default) AT Mode ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 70 15),(14-16) (3-4),(9-11),(10-12),(15- RS422 17),(16-18) (1-2),(9-11),(10-12),(15- RS485 17),(16-18) RS232 RS422 RS485 For AMO-I000 Setting CF MASTER / SLAVE Select Part Number 1653002101 Footprint JH2X1V-2M Description PIN HEADER 2*1P 180D(M)SQUARE 2.0mm DIP W/O Pb Setting Function SLAVE MASTER (default) ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Display Application

    Appendix Display Application...

  • Page 72: Introduction

    Introduction The ARK-3400 has an onboard Intel 910GMLE chipset for its PCIE controller. It sup- ports LVDS & DVI displays and conventional analog CRT monitors with 128 MB frame buffer shared with system memory. The VGA controller can drive CRT displays...

  • Page 73: Display Resolution Setting

    Display Resolution Setting The ARK-3400 can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz and 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz and support 24/48 bits LVDS display mode up to UXGA panel resolution with frequency range from 25 MHz to 112 MHz.
  • Page 74 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Application Notes

    Appendix Application Notes...

  • Page 76: Rs-485 Auto Flow Control

    RS-485 Auto Flow Control The COM1 & COM2 port connector located on the rear face plate of ARK-3400 unit can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode by jumpers. Figure C.1 BIOS COM port setting C.1.1 Flow control, introduction Consider the situation where someone is helping you harvest apples from a tree.

  • Page 77: C.1.3 Hardware Flow Control

    In the second situation of null modem communication with hardware flow control, the software side looks quite similar to the original use of the handshaking lines. The CTS and RTS lines of one device are connected directly to each other. This means, ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 78: C.1.4 How To Implement

    "Power Management" tab. Check "Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby" and then "Only allow management sta- tions to bring the computer out of standby" to make sure it does not wake up on all network activity. ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 79: C.2.3 How It Works

    It is typically sent as a UDP datagram to port 0, 7 or 9, or, in former times, as an IPX packet. ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 80 ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Watchdog Timer

    Appendix Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 82: Watchdog Timer

    ;bit [1:0]=Reserved ;bit [6:2]Reserve=00000 ;bit [7] WDT time-out Value Units Select ;Minutes=0 (default) Seconds=1 ;=============================================================== mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 65h ; mov al,080h out dx,al ;=============================================================== ;66H ;WDT timer time-out value ;bit[7:0]=0~255 ;=============================================================== mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 66h mov al,01h ARK-3400 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Programming Gpio

    Appendix Programming GPIO...

  • Page 84: Programming Gpio

    Programming GPIO Advantech provides SUSI (Secure & Unified Smart Interface) API for customers. It is a set of user-friendly, intelligent and integrated application programming interfaces, which shortens development time, enhances security and offers add-on value for Advantech platform users. SUSI makes applications easier and simpler to build and operate.
  • Page 85 ; bit 1 = gpio 1 , 0 => Low; 1 => High ; ..; bit 7 = gpio 7 , 0 => Low; 1 => High ; output: ; ax=5E78 ;function success, other value means function fail ;=============================================================== ARK-3400 User Manual...
  • Page 86 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2009...
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