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  • Page 1 APT4015A(x) Panel computer Operation manual Version 1.00 apt4015ax_g_en_100...
  • Page 2 APT4015A( AMiT, spol. s r. o. does not provide any warranty concerning the contents of this publication and reserves the right to change the documentation without obligation to inform anyone or any authority about it. This document can be copied and redistributed under following conditions: 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting cover ..................... 30 Mounting ..................... 31 Mounting instructions ..................31 Mounting apertures ..................31 Installation principles ..................34 Software equipment ................36 APT4015A – Linux/GNU operating system ..........36 9.1.1 Description of the supplied operating system ..........36 3/49 apt4015ax_g_en_100...
  • Page 4 User LEDs ....................37 Ethernet ......................37 Serial interfaces .................... 38 9.1.2 Launching the APT4015A panel computer ........... 38 Creating a USB FLASH drive for installing the operating system ....38 Installation of operating system ..............39 9.1.3 Factory setting restoring ................39 APT4015AT –...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    APT4015A( Revision history Document name: apt4015ax_g_en_100.pdf Revision Date Changes author Changes 30. 08. 2017 Rott O. New document. Related documentation APT Flash Loader – User’s guide file: apt-flash-loader_g_en_xxx.pdf TouchDet – environment for visualisation and monitoring – Operation manual file: touchdet_g_en_xxx.pdf Application note AP0016 –...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    APT4015A( Introduction APT4015A(x) is a panel computer built on a PC platform. It is intended to be built-in into switchboard front panel. The panel computer APT4015A(x) contains the main processor module with the ® ™ processor Intel Atom (hereinafter referred to as the main CPU).

  • Page 7: Technical Parameters

    APT4015A( Technical parameters ® ™ Intel Atom E3815, Single core, 1.46 GHz 2 GB, DDR3L SDRAM FLASH memory 4 GB eMMC (1366 × 768) pixels, 15.6", 262k colours Display LCD display Brightness, contrast Typically 300 cd/m , typically 500:1 Typically 140 ° horizontally, 120 ° vertically...
  • Page 8 APT4015A( RS232 Quantity Operation indication Galvanic isolation Recommended cabling Shielded cable Logical level 0 (input) -30 V to +0.6 V Logical level 1 (input) +2.4 V to +30 V Connection point D-sub DE-9 plug, connector fixing by UNC4-40 thread bolt...
  • Page 9 APT4015A( 0 °C to 50 °C Temperatures Range of working temperatures -30 °C to 70 °C Storage temperature range Note The device is functional within the whole range of operating temperatures immediately after startup. Other Maximum ambient humidity < 90 % non-condensing See chapter 9 “Software equipment”...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    All dimensions are stated in mm. APT4015A(x) TYPE: S/N: xxxxxxx MAC X2: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx MAC X3: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx POWER: 16.8 to 33.6V DC / 1 A WEIGHT: 4.00 kg TEST: OK-MS HiPot: HiPot - OK DATE: 01.01.2017 Fig. 1 – APT4015A(x) dimensions apt4015ax_g_en_100 10/49...

  • Page 11: Recommended Drawing Symbol

    APT4015A( Recommended drawing symbol The following drawing symbol is recommended for the panel computer APT4015A(x). Only part of it will be visible in following examples. APT4015A(x) ETH1 RJ45 Ethernet ETH2 RJ45 Ethernet +24V USB 2.0 type A USB 2.0 type A...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    APT4015A( Block diagram RS485 GO RS232 2x USB COM2 COM1 PCIe PCIe / UART miniPCIe/ SATA / PCIe Master CPU mSATA 2 GB RAM slot 4 GB FLASH Touch panel Temperature sensor Power supplies Backup PCIe Battery PCIe / Ethernet...

  • Page 13: Product Marking

    APT4015A( Product marking The panel computer APT4015A(x) features a type label on the back cover. For label location, see “Fig. 4 – The location of labels on the panel computer cover”. APT4015A(x) TYPE: S/N: xxxxxxx MAC X2: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx MAC X3:...

  • Page 14: Producer Type Label

    APT4015A(x) TYPE: S/N: xxxxxxx MAC ETH1: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx MAC ETH2: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx POWER: 16.8 to 33.6V DC / 1 A WEIGHT: 4.00 kg TEST: OK-MS HiPot: HiPot - OK DATE: 01.01.2017 Fig. 5 – Example of an AMiT type label apt4015ax_g_en_100 14/49...

  • Page 15: Conformity Assessment

    APT4015A( Conformity assessment The equipment meets the requirements of NV616/2016. The compliance assessment with NV117/2016 has been performed in accordance with harmonized standard EN 61326 – NV18 1 ed 2. Tested in accordance Certificate type Class with standard EN 55011:2009...

  • Page 16: Other Tests

    APT4015A( Other tests Tested in accordance Certificate type Classification with standard Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – EN 61000-4-29:2000 Complies Part 4-29: Testing and measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on DC input power port – Immunity test Environmental testing –...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    APT4015A( Power supply The panel computer APT4015A(x) can only powered with a DC source. The power source must comply to all requirements specified in chapter 2 “Technical parameters”. TYPE: APT4015A(x) S/N: xxxxxxx MAC X2: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx MAC X3: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx POWER: 16.8 to 33.6V DC / 1 A WEIGHT: 4.00 kg...

  • Page 18: Processor Module

    APT4015A( Processor module The panel computer APT4015A(x) contains a processor module MSC Q7-BT- 15-2201. The core is based on the processor Intel® Atom™ E3815 Single-core. Core Memory The module memory device is memory type eMMC. Therefore, when keeping the memory lifetime in mind it is recommended to minimize the number of writing cycles.

  • Page 19: Communication Interface And Peripherals

     mSATA  Micro SD card RS232 (COM1) The panel computer of the APT4015A(x) series contains one RS232 interface. Interface is not galvanically isolated. The RS232 interface is implemented by the circuit of dual UART Exar XR17V352 (PCI ID: 13A8:0352) and connected to the first interface of this circuit.

  • Page 20: Rs485 (Com2)

    APT4015A(x). RS485 (COM2) The panel computer of the APT4015A(x) series contains one RS485 interface. The interface is galvanically isolated from the remaining electronics. The interface can be also used for connection of multiple stations (up to 32 on one segment).

  • Page 21: Ethernet

    More information about the RS485 interface use is available in application note AP0016 – Principles of RS485 interface usage. Ethernet The panel computer of the series APT4015A(x) is equipped with two Ethernet interfaces with a connector type RJ45. TYPE: APT4015A(x)

  • Page 22: Connector Rj45

    APT4015A( LEDs Colour Description description Green Ethernet connection Yellow Data receiving or transmitting More information is available in application note AP0037 – Principles of Ethernet network usage. Note Ethernet galvanic isolation must not be used for dangerous voltage separation. 7.3.1 Connector RJ45 Fig.

  • Page 23: Usb

    – www.microchip.com. mSATA The panel computer of the series APT4015A(x) is equipped with a miniPCIe slot for the possibility to install an mSATA disk (or another extension). The panel computer comes without the mSATA drive. The miniPCIe slot is accessible after the disassembly of the panel computer cover.

  • Page 24: Msata Replacement Procedure

    APT4015A( 7.6.1 mSATA replacement procedure The process of replacing an mSATA disk consists of the following steps:  remove the case cover,  disconnect PE,  install the mSATA disk,  reconnect PE,  put the case cover back. Required...

  • Page 25: Disconnect Pe

    APT4015A( Disconnect PE The panel computer cover is connected with an internal part of the green-yellow protective earthing conductor PE. Disconnect faston connector on the yellow-green PE protective conductor. Fig. 13 – Disconnecting PE Install the mSATA disk Slide the mSATA disk into the miniPCIe slot in a 30 ° degree angle and then click it in.

  • Page 26: Connect Pe

    APT4015A( M2.5 M2.5 Fig. 15 – Fastening the mSATA disk Connect PE Connect the free ending of the green-yellow protective conductor PE to the faston connector. Fig. 16 – Connecting PE apt4015ax_g_en_100 26/49...

  • Page 27: Mounting Cover

    Fig. 17 – Putting back the cover SD card The panel computer of the series APT4015A(x) features a Micro SD card slot. The panel computer comes without an SD card. The SD card slot is accessible after the disassembly of the panel computer cover.

  • Page 28: Casing Removal

    APT4015A( Casing removal Remove the 6 M4 screws on the back case cover of the panel computer. Remove the back cover of the panel computer. Fig. 18 – Case cover removal Disconnect PE The panel computer cover is connected with an internal part of the green-yellow protective earthing conductor PE.

  • Page 29: Insert The Sd Card

    APT4015A( Insert the SD card Slide the SD card into the SD card slot. microSD Fig. 20 – Inserting the SD card Connect PE Connect the free ending of the green-yellow protective conductor PE to the faston connector. Fig. 21 – Connecting PE...

  • Page 30: Mounting Cover

    APT4015A( Mounting cover Slide the back cover onto the panel computer. Screw on the 6 M4 screws on the back cover of the panel computer. Fig. 22 – Putting back the cover apt4015ax_g_en_100 30/49...

  • Page 31: Mounting

    Mounting Mounting instructions The panel computer APT4015A(x) can be mounted into vertical position. To ensure proper cooling and access to the panel computer, we recommend to keep a free space of minimum 70 mm sidewise and 100 mm from the rear side around the surrounding equipment.
  • Page 32 APT4015A( Fig. 24 – Location of assembly slots A - A Fig. 25 – Profile of assembly slots apt4015ax_g_en_100 32/49...
  • Page 33 APT4015A( Fig. 26 – Position of assembly screws M4 +1,0 389,0 -0,0 Fig. 27 – Assembly slot – dimensions 33/49 apt4015ax_g_en_100...

  • Page 34: Installation Principles

    APT4015A( 6 × D4 4 × D6 204,0 135,0 67,0 404,0 Fig. 28 – Assembly slot – assembly slots Installation principles Connecting The negative power supply terminal (GND) in the device is connected with PE. to PE It is necessary to connect the earthing screw to the switchboard PE.
  • Page 35 APT4015A( Ethernet It is sufficient to use an unshielded cable (patch cable) for service purposes or within the switchboard. In case of permanent use outside the switchboard, it is necessary to perform connection of Ethernet network according to the recommendations presented in application note AP0037 –...

  • Page 36: Software Equipment

    The Linux/GNU operating system is installed into the device during the manufacturing process. The customer may also use a USB stick to load the operating system by AMiT company into the device, the procedure to do so is described in chapter 9.1.2 “Launching the APT4015A panel computer panel computer”.

  • Page 37: Backlight

    PWM intervals. Integral values are from the interval 0 (0 %) to 255 (100 %). More information: www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-class-backlight cat /var/amit-rau/backlight/actual_brightness Reading echo 200 > /var/amit-rau/backlight/brightness Settings Temperature sensor The sensor reads the internal temperature of the unit. The data is in thousandths of degrees Celsius. cat /var/amit-rau/devices/thermometer/temp1_input User LEDs The panel computer has two user-controlled LEDs on the rear cover.

  • Page 38: Serial Interfaces

    Launching the APT4015A panel computer Installation of the GNU/Linux operating system on the panel computer APT4015A is performed using a USB FLASH drive. Launching the panel computer APT4015A completely consists of the following steps:  creating a USB FLASH drive for installing the operating system, ...

  • Page 39: Installation Of Operating System

    GNU/Linux. However, the customer may load the visualisation SW (after purchasing the licence) including the operating system into the device using the USB stick in a procedure described in chapter 9.1.2 “Launching the APT4015A panel computer panel computer”. The visualisation SW is described in more detail in its actual documentation file touchdet_g_en_xxx.pdf.

  • Page 40: Factory Settings

    APT4015A( 10 Factory settings RS485 Configuration switches that activate the termination and idle state definition are configuration in the ON position. Ethernet factory settings See chapter 9 “Software equipment”. apt4015ax_g_en_100 40/49...

  • Page 41: Ordering Information And The Package Content

    APT4015A( 11 Ordering information and the package content Complete set, see chapter 11.1 “Package contents” Panel APT4015A Complete set, see chapter 11.1 “Package contents” computer APT4015AT ) mSATA SSD 128 GB MLC, 114 TBW, -40 °C to +85 °C Other MSATA SSD 128GB/I mSATA SSD 128 GB MLC, 114 TBW, 0 °C to +70 °C...

  • Page 42: Packaging

    APT4015A( 12 Packaging Front panel The display area including the front panel is covered with a film that protects the protection surface from scratches and dirt. We recommend to keep the film on the product during assembly and remove it before using the product.

  • Page 43: Storing

    APT4015A( 13 Storing To prevent damage of the device, follow these rules. Product in a The product in original packaging must be stored under the conditions specified package in chapter Technical parameters. The product must not come into contact with water, oil or any other liquids that could damage the packaging.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    14 Maintenance 14.1 Backup battery The panel computer of the series APT4015A(x) features a slot for a backup battery. The battery is designed to backup the real time clock circuit. The battery slot is accessible after the disassembly of the panel computer cover.

  • Page 45: Disconnect Pe

    APT4015A( Disconnect PE The panel computer cover is connected with an internal part of the green-yellow protective earthing conductor PE. Disconnect faston connector on the yellow-green PE protective conductor. Fig. 31 – Disconnecting PE Battery replacement Remove the old battery.

  • Page 46: Connect Pe

    APT4015A( Fig. 33 – Battery removal Slide a new battery into the battery holder. Pay attention to correct polarity. The positive pole must be at the top. Connect PE Connect the free ending of the green-yellow protective conductor PE to the faston connector.

  • Page 47: Mounting Cover

    APT4015A( Mounting cover Slide the back cover onto the panel computer. Screw on the 6 M4 screws on the back cover of the panel computer. Fig. 35 – Putting back the cover 14.2 Cleaning Depending on purity of the place where the panel computer is installed, the dust and dirt is to be removed occasionally from the device.
  • Page 48 APT4015A( Cleaning should be planned in conjunction with the replacement of the backup battery, SD card or mSATA disk so as to limit the number of panel computer disassembly / assembly cycles. apt4015ax_g_en_100 48/49...

  • Page 49: Waste Disposal

    APT4015A( 15 Waste disposal Electronics Disposal of the device is subject to the rules on the disposal of electrical waste disposal and electronic equipment. The device must not be disposed of in municipal waste. It must be submitted to designated sites and recycled.

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