VULCAN ICE Contents Contents Introduction ............................4 VULCAN ICE ‘at a glance’ .....................5 Handling your board safely ....................6 About this manual ..........................7 Related documents ........................7 Conventions ...........................7 Overview of the VULCAN ICE ports ....................8 Connector details ..........................9 Communication ports ......................9 USB 2.0 ports........................11 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) ports ....................12 Digital I/O port ........................13 Additional I/O break out .......................14...
VULCAN ICE Introduction Introduction The VULCAN ICE provides a comprehensive enclosure solution for Arcom’s VULCAN single board computer. The enclosure can be configured to suit a complete range of embedded applications with options. The VULCAN ICE is fully CE compliant and is intended for use with all variants of the VULCAN board.
VULCAN ICE Introduction Handling your board safely Anti-static handling The VULCAN fitted inside the VULCAN ICE contains CMOS devices. These could be damaged in the event of static electricity being discharged through them. At all times, please observe anti-static precautions when handling circuit boards. This includes storing boards in appropriate anti-static packaging and wearing a wrist strap when handling.
VULCAN ICE About this manual About this manual This manual describes the Industrial Compact Enclosure (ICE) and related interconnections. Related documents The VULCAN ICE Technical Manual is normally supplied as part of the VULCAN Development Kit, which also includes the VULCAN Technical Manual and the Arcom Embedded Linux Quickstart Manual.
VULCAN ICE Overview of the VULCAN ICE ports Overview of the VULCAN ICE ports The VULCAN ICE has a number of ports. These are described below: Power input jack The VULCAN enclosure requires a 5V supply. This is connected via a 2.1mm jack. The typical current consumption is 700mA (VULCAN board only).
VULCAN ICE Connector details Connector details This section describes the connectors that are included with the VULCAN ICE. Communication ports The following tables show the generic conversion from the 40-way box header connector on the VULCAN to the four 9-way D connectors that appear on the outside of the ICE.
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VULCAN ICE Connector details Communication port 3 (RS232) J7 - VULCAN 9-way Signal name 40-way box header D type plug Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Receive data (RX) Transmit data (TX) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 4 Ground Data Set Ready (DSR) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Ring Indicator (RI)
VULCAN ICE Connector details USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 uses the dual stacked USB A type receptacle. The connector is fitted directly to the VULCAN board. Pin assignments are shown in the following table: USB1 Signal name USB2 Signal name VBUS1 VBUS2 USB2...
VULCAN ICE Connector details Ethernet (10/100Base-T) ports Ethernet ports use dual shielded RJ45 connectors with LEDs. The connector is fitted directly to the VULCAN board. Pin assignment is shown in the following table: ETH0 Signal name ETH1 Signal name LINK/ACT TX0+ TX1+ TX0-...
VULCAN ICE Connector details Digital I/O port The following table shows the generic conversion from the 20-way header connector on the VULCAN to the 25-way D connector on the outside of the ICE: J3 - VULCAN Signal name 25-way D type 20-way header OUT0 OUT1...
VULCAN ICE Connector details Additional I/O break out The ICE can be fitted with one PC104 I/O card designed to be broken out through the rear of the enclosure. Refer to the following table, which shows the generic conversion from the 50-way IDC connector to the two 25-way D connectors that appear on the outside of the ICE: 50-way IDC 25-way pin...
VULCAN ICE Mounting details Right hand side panel dimensions 2 X A HOLES @ TO SUIT M3 HANK-SERT MINI 54,3 23,6 16,1 All dimensions in mm. The size of the ICE will be increased on the next version of the enclosure. Contact the Arcom Sale team for further details.
VULCAN ICE Appendix A – Contacting Arcom Appendix A – Contacting Arcom Arcom sales Arcom’s sales team is always available to assist you in choosing the board that best meets your requirements. Contact your local sales office or hotline. Sales office US Sales office UK Arcom Arcom...
VULCAN ICE Appendix B – Specification Appendix B – Specification Power 4.5W maximum (VULCAN board only) Input voltage 5V DC ± 5% ° ° ° ° Temperature Operating: F) to +60 C (140 ° ° ° ° Storage: F) to +85 C (185 Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
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