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- Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL ™ Helios Platform Programmable Edge Controller Rev. A – November 2010 - 110124-3000A DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD www.eurotech.com...
- Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by any Eurotech company. While reasonable precautions have been taken, Eurotech assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USB Device Support ....................17 System Specification ......................18 Processor ........................ 18 Power ........................18 Electrical ........................19 EMI/EMC ......................... 20 Environmental ......................21 Appendix A – Reference Information ..................22 Appendix B – System Revision .................... 23 Eurotech Worldwide Presence ..................... 24 110124-3000A... -
Page 4: Introduction
Three USB host ports for wireless devices and additional storage are accessible in the USB Bay located under the removable cover. With the Helios platform, you can quickly and easily create an edge controller device, loaded with your application software that precisely meets your requirements. Several options are available allowing you to choose the hardware based on your specifications. -
Page 5: Features
Introduction Features Processor ® ™ Intel Atom Z5xx processor at 1.1 GHz (options for 1.33 GHz or 1.6 GHz) • ® • Intel System Controller Hub US15W Integrated System Functions • Embedded Controller • Trusted Platform Management (option) Memory • 1 GB DDR-2 DRAM (options for 512 MB or 2 GB) •... -
Page 6: Further Reading
Where possible, work on a grounded anti-static mat. At a minimum, touch an electrically grounded object before handling any electronics. Packaging Please ensure that, should a system need to be returned to Eurotech, it is adequately packed, preferably in the original packing material. Electromagnetic Compatibility The Helios platform is defined as an unintentional radiator of electromagnetic energy. - Page 7 Type Explanation signal is an input to the system signal is an output from the system signal may be input or output power and ground no connection reserved use is reserved to Eurotech 110124-3000A...
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Page 8: Software Support
CE 6.0 BIOS The Helios platform incorporates a custom system BIOS developed by Eurotech. Boot Options The Helios platform has the capability to boot and install the operating system from five sources. The following are the boot options: • CF card •... -
Page 9: Hardware Reference
Hardware Reference Hardware Reference This section gives an overview of the hardware features of the Helios platform. The overview includes location and function of connectors, indicators, and switches and details about the enclosure. Rear Panel The following diagram illustrates the location of connectors and switches on the rear panel. - Page 10 Power Input Connector: 2-pin header, 3.5 mm, Phoenix Contact 1937318 Mating connector: 2-pin plug, Phoenix Contact 1847055 The Helios platform accepts input power from a regulated external supply. For details about input power options, see Power Supply, page 16. Name...
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Page 11: Usb Bay
Hardware Reference Boot Mode Button The Helios platform includes a momentary push-button switch accessible through a small hole on the rear panel near the GPS connector. This switch generates an interrupt to the processor and is software-definable. USB Bay The following diagram illustrates the location of connectors inside the USB Bay. -
Page 12: Indicators
Green Normal operation Yellow Sleep mode Software-definable LED Indicators (SMBus) The Helios platform has six red/green/yellow light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that are software-definable using the SMBus. The following table lists the SMBus GPIO that drives each LED. Description SMBus GPIO (note 1) -
Page 13: Enclosure
CR refers to the reference designator located on the carrier board. Enclosure The Helios platform is housed in an enclosure 25.9 x 12.1 x 4.5 cm (10.2 x 4.75 x 1.75 inches) in size, as shown in the following diagram. -
Page 14: Configurations
On-board Parallel ATA (PATA) flash is available as an option, populated in increments of 1 GB. SATA Drive As an option, the Helios platform can include a single, 2.5-inch form factor SATA drive internal to the enclosure. For SATA drive specifications, see SATA Drive, page 19. -
Page 15: Usb Disk Drive
Configurations USB Disk Drive A USB disk drive can connect to any of the five USB host ports on the Helios platform. Communications A key capability of the Helios platform is its network and wireless connectivity. The system offers five USB host ports, an EIA-232/485 serial port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and GPS. -
Page 16: Multimedia Cards
This hardware flexibility enables the Helios platform to support a wide variety of display types and audio requirements. Eurotech offers various expansion boards for use with the Helios platform as described in the following table. For additional details, contact your local Eurotech sales representative. -
Page 17: Peripherals
Peripherals Peripherals Support for a wide variety of plug-in USB devices enables the Helios platform to be easily customized for any application. This section describes the types of peripherals available for use with the Helios platform. USB Device Support The three USB ports located in the USB Bay expand the capability and connectivity of the Helios platform, in addition to providing the option to boot from a USB device. -
Page 18: System Specification
Helios Platform - Hardware Reference Manual System Specification Processor The Helios platform is based on the Catalyst XL and is compatible with all versions of the module allowing several performance variants. The following table specifies the processor performance. Parameter (note 3) Typ. -
Page 19: Electrical
This section provides electrical specifications for the Helios platform. Universal Serial Bus The Helios platform provides five USB host ports. Each port supplies 5 V power through a power switch with over-current detection. For a description of the USB host ports, see Universal Serial Bus, page 15. -
Page 20: Emi/Emc
Helios Platform - Hardware Reference Manual Real-Time Clock The Helios platform provides a RTC function that retains the system date and time. To supply backup power when the power input is disconnected, the system includes a long- life, lithium coin battery. The following table specifies the RTC function. -
Page 21: Environmental
System Specification Environmental The Helios platform is designed to meet the environmental specifications listed in the following table. Parameter Specification Commercial operating temperature 0°C to +70°C Industrial operating temperature (note 8) -40°C to +85°C SAE J1455-2006, vehicle Vibration profile Mil-Std-810F, 20 g/s, 11 ms... -
Page 22: Appendix A - Reference Information
Helios Platform - Hardware Reference Manual Appendix A – Reference Information Product Information Product notices, updated drivers, support material: www.eurotech.com Intel Information about the Intel Atom processor, Intel System Controller Hub US15W, Intel High Definition Audio specification: www.intel.com Universal Serial Bus specification and product information: www.usb.org... -
Page 23: Appendix B - System Revision
Appendix B – System Revision Appendix B – System Revision This manual applies to the current revision of the Helios platform as given in the following sections. Revision History The following is an overview of the revisions to the system. -
Page 24: Eurotech Worldwide Presence
Web: www.parvus.com Web: www.eurotech.com France EUROTECH Tel. +33 04.72.89.00.90 +33 04.78.70.08.24 E-mail: sales.fr@eurotech.com E-mail: support.fr@eurotech.com Web: www.eurotech.com www.eurotech.com Finland EUROTECH Tel. +358 9.477.888.0 +358 9.477.888.99 E-mail: sales.fi@eurotech.com E-mail: support.fi@eurotech.com Web: www.eurotech.com To find your nearest contact refer to: www.eurotech.com/contacts... - Page 25 EUROTECH HEADQUARTERS Via Fratelli Solari 3/a 33020 Amaro (Udine) – ITALY Phone: +39 0433.485.411 Fax: +39 0433.485.499 For full contact details go to: www.eurotech.com/contacts...
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