TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Originator Notes 1.00 December 2, 2019 TechNexion First public release Page 2 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 1. Introduction 1.1. General Care and Maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 2.3. External Connectors The TEP5-APL has a number of external connectors. Front side view: 3 4 12 5 13 16A 17 Rear side view: External Connectors: Description Description SIM1 (Mini-SIM) card slot...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 2.4. Internal Board Connectors The TEP5-APL has several connectors, switches and internal expansion options. 2.4.1. Wide Input Power Board (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI- xxxx) Rear view (opened device) with the standard Power Expansion module:...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 2.4.2. Wide Input Power Board with Power Ignition (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx- xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx) Rear view (opened device) with the wide power input and power ignition Power Expansion module: Power Board N2 L I1 H1...
Supports 1-bit / 4-bit SD and SDIO modes The MMC/SD/SDIO host controller can support a single MMC / SD / SDIO card or device. 3.3. LED Light Indicators The TEK5-APL has six LED light indicators including four programmable LED Light indicators. LED # Color...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.5. Power Input Connector The TEP5-APL can be powered over the DC INPUT connector. This device can be ordered with (TEK5- Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx) or without (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-L-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx- TI-xxxx) a power ignition feature. TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx:...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.9. Gigabit Ethernet Interface (LAN1/LAN2) The TEK5-APL by default comes with two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connectors. These connectors can support 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) functionality if configured with the PSE power option (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-P-x-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx).
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.13. Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx- TI-xxxx) (optional) This product is available with five connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4 that can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions. The TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-I-xxx- xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx has five galvanic isolated connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.13.2. Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4) (optional) This product is available with four full function galvanic isolated serial ports: two RS-232/422/485 (RS- XXX1, RS-XXX2), and two RS-232 (RS-XXX3, RS-XXX4). The ports have the following pinout:...
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 RS-XXX2 (RS-232 default setup): Pin # Signal Description Device SERIAL2_DCD Data Carrier Detect (input) COM2 SERIAL2_RXD Receive data (input) COM2 SERIAL2_TXD Transmit data (output) COM2 SERIAL2_DTR Data Terminal Ready (output) COM2...
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 RS-XXX4: Pin # Signal Description Device SERIAL4_DCD Data Carrier Detect (input) COM4 SERIAL4_RXD Receive data (input) COM4 SERIAL4_TXD Transmit data (output) COM4 SERIAL4_DTR Data Terminal Ready (output) COM4 Ground SERIAL4_DSR Data Set Ready (input)
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.14. Non-Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N-xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x- xxxx-TI-xxxx) (optional) This product is available with five connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4 that can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions. The TEK5-Exxxx-Rxx-x-N- xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-x-xxxx-TI-xxxx has five non-galvanic isolated connectors: GPIO, RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2, RS-XXX3, and RS-XXX4.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.14.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS-XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4) (optional) This product is available with four full function non-galvanic isolated serial ports: two RS-232/422/485 (RS-XXX1, RS-XXX2), and two RS-232 (RS-XXX3, RS-XXX4). The ports have the following pinout:...
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 RS-XXX2 (RS-232 default setup): Pin # Signal Description Device SERIAL2_DCD Data Carrier Detect (input) COM2 SERIAL2_RXD Receive data (input) COM2 SERIAL2_TXD Transmit data (output) COM2 SERIAL2_DTR Data Terminal Ready (output) COM2...
Header on TEP5-APL: DB9 (9-pin) standard D-Sub male connector. Cable receptacle: DB9 (9-pin) standard D-Sub female connector. 3.15. DVI-D Connector The DVI-D interface available on the TEK5-APL can be configured to support a primary/secondary/tertiary display. 3.16. DP (DisplayPort) Connector The TEP5-APL has one DP connector. The DP interface available on the TEP5-APL is based on Intel HD Graphics 500/505 engine integrated into the Intel Apollo Lake processor and can be configured to support a primary/secondary/tertiary display.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 3.18. Audio Connectors The TEK5-APL has two external 3.5mm stereo audio jacks. Color Code Signal Description Green L/R Line out Audio output Pink Mic in Microphone input 3.19. Optional Connector Holes This model offers two optional connector holes marked OPT-A and OPT-B.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 4. Internal Connectors and Expansion Options Rear view (opened device) with the wide power input and power ignition Power Expansion module: Power Board N2 L I1 H1 J1 H2 H2 H3...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 4.1. USB1 Header The TEK5-APL features an internal 4-pin USB 2.0 header (Marked A). USB1: Pin # Signal Description VBUS 5V Universal Serial Bus Power USB_D+ USB differential pair signal USB_D- Ground Header on TEK5-APL: 1x4-pin Header (2.00 Pitch Male Header).
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 NOTE: No M.2 KEY-B 3G/LTE module is included in this device (must be purchased separately, not sold by TechNexion). 4.5. RTC Battery Connector The TEP5-APL features an internal RTC backup battery connector (Marked F).
RS-232 (default) RS-422 RS-485 4.9. COM5 Serial Port Box Header The TEK5-APL features one internal full function RS-232 serial port header: COM5 (Marked N1), that can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated version. Page 26 of 47...
RS-XXX1 serial port. Please refer to the chapter 3.14.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Ports (RS- XXX1/RS-XXX2/RS-XXX3/RS-XXX4) (optional) of this manual for more details. 4.10. COM6 Serial Port Box Headers The TEK5-APL features an internal non-galvanic isolated 4-wire RS-232 port header: COM6 (Marked N2). COM6: Pin # Signal Description...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 4.11. GPIO Box Header The SBC-APL-350 features one internal non-galvanic isolated GPIO box header (Marked O). You can select 3.3V or 5V power for this header. DIO1: Signal Description Voltage Curr...
Molex 50058-8000. 4.15. Mini-PCIe Slot The TEK5-APL has one internal mini-PCIe connector for full size or half size cards: MINI_PCIE (Marked R). MINI_PCIE connector supports PCIe and USB 2.0 signals. Mini-PCIe full size (30 x 50.95 mm) or half size (30 x 26.8 mm) cards are supported.
The TEP5-APL features an internal battery connector (Marked S). It’s compatible with an external 18650 battery pack. NOTE: If your system requires a backup battery pack, please contact with TechNexion sales to find out about available options that suit your project requirements.
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 Pin definition of the DC-IN connector with the ignition pin: Pin # Signal Description DC Voltage input (8~36VDC) Ground Signal to MCU Page 32 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5. BIOS Setup The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) firmware comes pre-installed on the TEP5-APL. The AMI UEFI BIOS is a non-volatile firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process and provides a basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.1. Main By default, the Main screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Main screen contains basic system information, including BIOS version, processor, memory, date/time and access level. Page 34 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.2. Advanced The BIOS Advanced screens provide detailed configuration information for the OS, POST Watchdog Timer, SATA, eMMC, SDIO, Super IO, GPIO PORT, LED control and other system information. NOTE: Setting incorrect or conflicting values in Advanced BIOS setup may cause system malfunction or inability to boot.
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 SATA Configuration Screen Name Options Description SATA Drives Chipset SATA Enable Enables or Disables the Chipset SATA controller Chipset SATA Disable USB Configuration Screen Name Options Description USB Configuration USB Support Enable...
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 Write IO port 0x2E -> 0xF0 Write IO port 0x2F -> // 0 : Output mode, 1 : Input mode BIT0 = GPIO40 BIT1 = GPIO41 BIT2 = GPIO42 Write IO port 0x2E -> 0xF1 Write IO port 0x2F ->...
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TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 Ignition Delay Control Screen Name Options Description Ignition Delay Control Enable Enable/Disable Ignition Power On / Off Delay Power On/Off Delay Time to be set (in Disable seconds) Page 38 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.3. Chipset The Chipset screens contain North Bridge and South Bridge configuration options. Page 39 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.4. Security The Security screens contain the administrator and user passwords settings. Page 40 of 47...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.5. Boot The Boot screens contain device priority boot options. Restore AC Power Loss Screen Name Options Description Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Select AC power state when power is re-...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 5.2.6. Save & Exit The Save & Exit screens contain save and exit options. Save & Exit Screen Name Options Description Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Save changes and exit, discard changes and...
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 6. Mounting This section describes the mounting procedures for the TEP5-APL. The material in area of the mounting must provide sufficient strength for safe mounting of this device. 6.1. Surface Mounting Please follow the steps below to properly install the wall mount bracket set.
7.1. Custom Part Number Rule The TEK5-APL can be ordered in custom tailored configuration to meet special application requirements and conditions according to the following custom part number creation rules. Custom part numbers carry minimum order quantities (MOQ). Please connect with your TechNexion distributor or account manager for conditions and availability.
TEK5-APL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 DEC 2, 2019 7.2. Standard Package Contents Item Partnumber Description TEP5-APL Fanless box PC computing system with Intel Apollo Lake Accessoires 4x screw (M3x6) for M.2 cards 1x standoff (M3x6.6L) for M.2 SSD card 1x screw (M2x4) for mini-PCIe card 1x standoff (M2x7.5L) for mini-PCIe card...
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