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  • Page 1: User Manual

    U-BPC USER MANUAL Ultra-Compact Fanless Embedded PC...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2016 Compal Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is the property of Compal Electronics, Inc. and subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the written permission of Compal Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity CE Conformity Statement Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards) ...

  • Page 4: Technical Support And Assistance

    AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case. Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with this U-BPC. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 5  When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

  • Page 6: Battery Safety

    Battery Safety RTC Battery Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  Do not place the battery incorrectly as this may cause danger of explosion.  Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 ..................- 2 - Understanding Your U-BPC .............. - 2 - 1.1 Product Features ....................- 3 - 1.2 Technical Specification ..................- 3 - 1.3 Checking the Delivery Package ................- 4 - 1.3.1 Procedure ....................- 4 - 1.3.2 Packing Contents ..................
  • Page 8 2.8 Digital Input & Output (Slim SKU only) .............. - 16 - 2.8.1 Digital Input ....................- 16 - 2.8.2 Digital Output .................... - 17 - 2.9 Micro SD Card Reader ..................- 17 - CHAPTER 3 ..................- 19 - Wireless Connections ..............
  • Page 9 A.3 DIN-rail Mounting Installation ................- 40 - Appendix B ..................- 42 - Pin Assignments ................- 42 - B.2 Micro SD Connector ..................- 43 - B.3 HDMI Connector ....................- 44 - B.4 USB 2.0 Type A Connector ................. - 45 - B.5 LAN Port (RJ-45) ....................

  • Page 10: Understanding Your U-Bpc

    CHAPTER 1 Understanding Your U-BPC Thank you for choosing UniCom U-BPC series product. We will start here to introduce the basics of U-BPC. Information descripted in this chapter includes: features, specification, packing list, I/O ports and appearance giving you an overall picture about your U-BPC fanless embedded PC.

  • Page 11: Product Features

    1.1 Product Features ▪ Low Profile, Ultra Slim and Palm-Size with Stylish Construction ▪ Intel® Atom™ Z3735F 1.33GHz SoC with 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC ▪ Onboard Wireless Technology, Getting Rid of Annoying Poor Contact & Module Card Release ▪ No Venting Hole, Better Dust and Pollution Particle Resistance ▪...

  • Page 12: Checking The Delivery Package

    Antenna 1 x Antenna Opening (SMA type) OS Support Windows Windows 8.1, Windows 10 IoT Android Android 5.1 Linux Ubuntu 15.10 (kernel: v3.16.7) Mechanical Construction Aluminum Chassis Dimension 168.5 x 105.2 x 17.5 mm 168.5 x 105.2 x 35 mm Weight 535 g 765 g...

  • Page 13: Packing Contents

    If the contents of the packaging are incomplete, damaged or do not match your order, inform the responsible delivery service or contact your dealer immediately. ▪ U-BPC ▪ 108mm dipole antenna 1.4 Optional Accessories This chapter contains the scope of accessories valid at the time these operating instructions were written.

  • Page 14: Permitted Mounting Positions

    ▲ Figure: DIN-rail mount 1.6 Permitted Mounting Positions The following mounting position is permitted:  Horizontal mounting position The horizontal mounting position is the preferred position. Take into consideration the permitted temperature range for operation that depends on the mounting position in accordance with the "Technical specification (Page 4)"...

  • Page 15: Exploring U-Bpc

    1.7 Exploring U-BPC 1.7.1 Chassis Dimension ▲ Figure: Ultra-slim Chassis Dimension ▲ Figure: Slim Chassis Dimension 1.7.2 Front View - 7 -...
  • Page 16 ▲ Figure: Ultra-Slim Front View Description Power button Line-out HDMI1.4b USB 2.0 DC-in jack ▲ Figure: Slim front view Description Power button Line-out HDMI1.4b USB 2.0 DC-in jack - 8 -...

  • Page 17: Rear View

    COM port (from right to left): COM0: RS-232 COM1: RS-485 COM2: RS-485 COM3: RS-422 or 485 (default RS-485; please refer to session 2.4.2 jumper selection for RS-422) 1.7.3 Rear View ▲ Figure: Ultra-slim rear view Description Micro SD card slot Micro USB 2.0 Antenna connector (SMA type) ▲...

  • Page 18: U-Bpc Series

    Left phoenix connector: DI1 ~ 8 (also refer to B.6 for details) Right phoenix connector: DO1 ~ 8 (also refer to B.6 for details) 1.8 U-BPC Series There are two SKUs – ultra-slim and slim in U-BPC series, as listed below: Model Description ®...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2

    CHAPTER 2 Hardware Functionality - 11 -...

  • Page 20: Power Connector

    2.1 Power Connector U-BPC comes with a round-headed DC-in jack that carries 12 – 24 V external power supply. To prevent damage to the U-BPC, always use the verified power adapter provided by UniCcom. ▲ Figure: DC-in Jack CAUTION! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

  • Page 21: Serial Com Port

    ▲ Figure: Connecting USB Device via USB 2.0 Port 2.4 Serial COM Port 2.4.1 COM Port Configuration U-BPC offers an 8-pin RJ-45 quad connector for serial commutation interface. Below table lists the default setting of each port: ▲ Figure: Serial COM Port...

  • Page 22: Rs-422/485 Setting (Only For Com3)

    COM3 RS-485 (configurable to RS-422 an vice versa) Refer to Appendix B.7 for detail pin assignments. COM3 is configurable. Below section descripts how to set the protocol for RS-422/485 selection. 2.4.2 RS-422/485 Setting (only for COM3) COM3 supports either RS-422 or RS-485 interface. The default interface had been set and you can configure it through corresponding jumper to select it as RS-422 or RS-485.

  • Page 23: Audio Port

    ▪ Line-out ▲ Figure: Audio Jack 2.7 Power Button U-BPC comes with a power button (default: On) with a LED on the front side to indicate On/Off status (green/light off). ▲ Figure: Power Button Switching on the Device If your order is not included a preinstalled operation system (herein referred to OS), please follow your preferred OS installation guideline to install it.

  • Page 24: Digital Input & Output (Slim Sku Only)

    2.8 Digital Input & Output (Slim SKU only) Only U-BPC Slim version supports DI/O channels designated DI0~DI8 & DO0 ~ DO8.The connector type is a plug-in screw terminal block that enables you to connect to field I/O devices directly without additional accessories.

  • Page 25: Digital Output

    Current 2.9 Micro SD Card Reader The built-in memory card reader enables your U-BPC to read/write data to and from a micro SD card. You could store important field site or control data in it. Inserting a Micro SD Card 1.
  • Page 26 ▲ Figure: Micro SD Card Insertion - 18 -...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3

    CHAPTER 3 Wireless Connections - 19 -...

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi Connection

    3.1 Wi-Fi Connection Connecting to a new Wi-fi network with Windows 10 is very easy This may be helpful when setting up a new device or if you're bringing your device to a new place. Follow these steps: NOTICE! Make sure you have installed and configured the wireless network (i.e. Hot Spot) correctly; you'll notice the new wireless network icon in the system tray.
  • Page 29 3. Turn Wi-Fi button on 4. In the Wi-Fi section, you'll find all the wireless networks available to you, which is the same list you see in the system tray. Select one of them and enter the Wi-Fi password if needed. - 21 -...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Connection

    3.2 Bluetooth Connection There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your U-BPC, such as mobile phones, wireless headsets, and wireless mouse devices and keyboards. Here's how to find Bluetooth settings: 1. Click the Start menu > Settings...

  • Page 31: Antenna Installation

    Your U-BPC is equipped a built-in antenna cable with SMA type connector. Find the dipole antenna in the carton and screw it in clockwise carefully. The reverse SMA plug on U-BPC should be fixed and try not to screw it together while installing an antenna. If RP-SMA plug is loose, please use a hex wrench to fix it, and then screw in the antenna.
  • Page 32 Rotations of RP-SMA plug will lead to twisting that make damage to the antenna cable. ▲ Figure: SMA Type Antenna Insertion - 24 -...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4

    CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup (SCU) The System Configuration Utility (SCU) is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) settings your computer. BIOS is a type of firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process on IBM PC compatible computers and to provide runtime services for OS and programs.

  • Page 34: Overview

    Date Comments V0.01 (TBC) 9/10/2016 First edition created with U-BPC 4.2 Entering the BIOS Selection Menu 4.2.1 Procedure Step 1: Switch on or restart the device. Step 2: Immediately press the “F2” button and keep it pressed after switching on the device.

  • Page 35: Bios Setup (Scu)

    4.3 BIOS Setup (SCU) 4.3.1 Structure of the BIOS Setup Menu The individual setup parameters are distributed between different menus and submenus. Not all menus are included in each supplied device configuration. The following table shows the menus. Menu Meaning Main Display system information, for example, BIOS version, processor and memory Security...

  • Page 36: Navigation And Options Selection

    4.3.2 Navigation and Options Selection Information on the keyboard is located in the bottom of the screen. A brief use of the keyboard is described: Button Function ←, → Select a menu title ↑, ↓ Select a menu item or option +, - Change the value Enter...
  • Page 37 Parameter Option Meaning BIOS Version Current software version of installed BIOS. Processor Type Display the CPU model and speed. System Bus Speed Display the auto-detected speed of the system. System Memory Speed Display the auto-detected speed of the system memory. Total Memory Display the total amount of detected system memory installed.

  • Page 38: Security Menu

    You can use the <Enter> key to move within a format, for example, from hour to minute. You can use the [+] and [-] keys to set the desired values for the date and time. 4.3.4 Security Menu The "Security" menu lets you block access to your device using passwords. The following figure shows an example for the "Security"...
  • Page 39 Parameter Option Meaning Supervisor Password Not Installed The general password is set (Installed) or not set (Not Installed). Enter Password User Password Not Installed The user password is set (Installed) or not set (Not Installed). Enter Password Set Supervisor Password Set supervisor password for full access to the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 40: Boot Menu

    Disabled self-test (Enabled) or only when you open the BIOS Setup (Disabled). User Access Level View Only Read access to the BIOS is allowed. The setup parameters cannot be changed. Limited Write access to the BIOS is allowed. Only certain setup parameters can be changed.
  • Page 41 Parameter Option Meaning Network Stack Enabled Specifies whether the UEFI Network Stack is available (Enabled) or not available (Disabled) for network access using Disabled UEFI. When disabled, for example, no UEFI installation is possible via PXE. PXE Boot Capability Activates (Enabled) or deactivates (Disabled) booting for a boot image which can be loaded from the network (PXE: Pre-boot eXecutable Environment).

  • Page 42: Exit Menu

    based on the device path for UEFI boot media. Last Newly detected boot media are placed at the bottom of the boot order. “EFI” Submenu Shows all EFI boot media and the currently valid Windows Boot Manager. 4.3.6 Exit Menu You always exit BIOS Setup in this menu.
  • Page 43 Parameter Meaning Exit Saving Changes All changes are saved and the system is restarted with the new setup parameters. Save Change Without Exit All changes are saved. Exit Discarding Changes All changes are discarded and the system is restarted with the old setup parameters.
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  • Page 45: Mounting Kits Installation

    Appendix A Mounting Kits Installation - 37 -...

  • Page 46: Wall Mounting Installation

    Let’s follow below assembly instructions to begin. CAUTIONS! Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! The wall must be capable of supporting the weight of U-BPC and mount combined. Do not use the mounting kits for any purpose not explicitly specified by ...

  • Page 47: Vesa Mounting Installation

    A PH1 screwdriver ▪ Four screws Using a screwdriver to loosen the four screws located in the bottom of your U-BPC. Align the screw holes and put the VESA mount brackets into position. Secure the mounting bracket with 4 screws...

  • Page 48: Din-Rail Mounting Installation

    ▪ A PH1 screwdriver Using a screwdriver to loosen the four screws located in the bottom of your U-BPC. Align the screw holes and put the VESA mount brackets into position. Screw back the four screws. Place DIN-rail bracket horizontally (or...
  • Page 49 Press the device down until the lower rail guide frees the device. Swing the device out of the rails. Remove the device from the rail. - 41 -...

  • Page 50: Pin Assignments

    Appendix B Pin Assignments - 42 -...

  • Page 51: Micro Sd Connector

    B.1 Micro USB Connector ▲ Figure B.1 Micro USB Connector Name Description Data+ Data- Signal ground B.2 Micro SD Connector ▲ Figure B.2 Micro SD Connector Name Description DAT2 Data bit 2 CD/DAT3 Card Detect / Data bit 3 Command line Supply voltage ?V (TBC) - 43 -...

  • Page 52: Hdmi Connector

    Clock Supply voltage ground DAT0 Data bit 0 DAT1 Data bit 1 B.3 HDMI Connector ▲ Figure B.3 HDMI Connector Name Description HDMI_P2 TMDS data2+ TMDS data2+ shield HDMI_N2 TMDS data2- HDMI_P1 TMDS data1+ TMDS data1+ shield HDMI_N1 TMDS data1- HDMI_P0 TMDS data0+ TMDS data0 shield...

  • Page 53: Usb 2.0 Type A Connector

    B.4 USB 2.0 Type A Connector ▲ Figure B.4 USB type A Connector Name Description Data- Data+ Signal ground B.5 LAN Port (RJ-45) ▲ Figure B.5 LAN RJ-45 Connector Name Description Transmit Data+ Transmit Data- Receive Data+ Not Connected Not Connected Receive Data- - 45 -...

  • Page 54: Di/O Port (Phoenix Connector) (Slim Sku Only)

    Not Connected Not Connected B.6 DI/O Port (phoenix connector) (Slim SKU only) ▲ Figure B.5 DI Phoenix Connector Name Description +5V power GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 GPI4 GPI5 GPI6 GPI7 GPI8 ▲ Figure B.6 DO Phoenix Connector Name Description GPO1 GPO2 - 46 -...

  • Page 55: Com Port (Rj-45) (Slim Sku Only)

    GPO3 GPO4 GPO5 GPO6 GPO7 GPO8 Signal ground B.7 COM Port (RJ-45) (Slim SKU only) B.7.1 COM0: RS-232 ▲ Figure B.7 RS-232 Serial Port (RJ-45 connector) Name Description RS232_RTS# Request To Sent RS232_DTR Data Terminal Ready RS232_TXD Transmit Data Signal ground RS232_DCD Data Carrier Detected RS232_RXD...

  • Page 56: Com1/2: Rs-485

    B.7.2 COM1/2: RS-485 ▲ Figure B.8 RS-485 Serial Port (RJ-45 connector) Name Description RS485_02- Data- RS485_02+ Data+ Not Connected Signal ground Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected B.7.3 COM3: RS-422/485 ▲ Figure B.9 RS-422/485 Serial Port (RJ-45 connector) Name Description RS485_422TX3-...
  • Page 57 RS485_422TX3+ Transmit Data+ RS485_422RX3- Receive Data- Signal ground Not Connected RS485_422RX3+ Receive Data+ Not Connected Not Connected - 49 -...

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