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- Page 1 V Box Express User’s Manual Version 1.0 Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH 0-0096-4045...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Integrated ETXexpress Module ................20 Riser Card......................20 Starting Up ......................21 DC-Connection ....................21 Accessing Internal Components..............22 Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards ............23 Maintenance and Prevention................24 Replacing the Lithium Battery................24 V Box Express – User’s Manual... - Page 3 Power Supply Connector ..................32 Serial Port (COM1, COM2) RS232...............32 Serial Port (COM3, COM4) RS422 (Option)............33 Serial Port (COM3, COM4) RS485 (Option)............33 USB Port.......................34 LAN Port .......................34 DVI-I Connector (Single Link)................35 Technical Support ....................36 Returning Defective Material ................37 V Box Express – User’ Manual...
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Page 4: Introduction
Kontron Embedded Computers does not accept any liability for any printing errors or other inaccuracies in the manual unless it can be proven that Kontron Embedded Computers is aware of such errors or inaccuracies or that Kontron Embedded Computers is unaware of these as a result of gross negligence and Kontron Embedded Computers has failed to eliminate these errors or inaccuracies for this reason. -
Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user manual. This symbol indicates detail information about the specific product configuration. This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use. V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 6: Important Instructions
This applies to batteries and display, for example. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation Kontron Embedded Computers shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the safety instructions. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Observe the warnings and instructions on the device and in the manual. The device has been built and tested by Kontron Embedded Computers in accordance to EN 60950-1 and left the company in a perfectly safe condition. - Page 8 Computers. Maintenance or repair on the open device may only be done out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron Embedded Computers which is aware of with the associated dangers. The device may only be opened for the installation and removal of PCI cards in accordance with the description in this manual.
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Page 9: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)
6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. 7. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive. 8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam. V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 10: Instructions For The Lithium Battery
There is a danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used for replacement. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 11: Fcc Statement
(2004/108/EC) and/or the German EMC laws apply. If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of add-on cards), the prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply. V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 12: Scope Of Delivery
Type Label for Systems Product Identification V Box Express 2-AOH8-xxxx for V Box Express with ETXexpress-PM Module V Box Express 2-AOH8-xxxx for V Box Express with ETXexpress-CD Module On the type label of your system, the "XXXX" group is replaced by Arabic numerals combination according to the ordered system configuration. -
Page 13: Product Description
Product Description Product Description The V Box Express is a industrial machine designed for high industrial application. The system is designed for: Installation in control cabinet or control desk The hardware of the V Box Express system can be flexibly configured corresponding to customized requirements. -
Page 14: Back Side View
Back Side view At the back side of the V Box Express are the 4 mounting holes and the air convection holes for the heat sink. Fig. 3: V Box Express (back side) -
Page 15: Front Side View (With Interfaces)
Product Description Front Side view (with Interfaces) Fig. 4: V Box Express (interface side) 2x USB (2.0) connector (option) 10 CF2 slot (shown with installed CF card (type I) (option) Power button (ATX) 11 LAN1 interface connector LED control indicators... -
Page 16: Interfaces On The Bottom Side
The DVI-I interface (Single Link) supports both digital and analog connections. Digital devices can be connected directly to this interface of the V Box Express but analog devices should be connected to this interface via a DVI to VGA adapter (not included). -
Page 17: Power Button
Therefore, the power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible. LED Control Indicators The V Box Express is equipped with two LED indicators. Power LED Lights up green when the system is powered on via the power button. -
Page 18: Power Led Error Codes This Function Display Four Important Fail Conditions
>5.2V 3.3V 0..<3.1V 3.1V..3.5V >3.5V Temperature Error …<-10°C -10°C… +79°C >79°C Fan Error …<900 900 1/min...20000 >20000 1/min 1/min 1/min …<900 900 1/min...20000 >20000 1/min 1/min 1/min Battery Error 0..<2.5V 2.5V … 3.5V >3.5V V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 19: Compactflash™ Slot (Option)
Compact Flash™ card can be installed or removed. Removable HDD Drive Cage (Option) The V Box Express is equipped with two removable drive cage for a 2.5” SATA HDD. The drive cage is secured to the system with knurled screws. -
Page 20: Air Intake And Exhaust Openings
Product Description Air intake and exhaust openings When powering on the V Box Express, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not covered. Exhaust holes Air intake holes Fig. 7:Total view V Box Express V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 21: Integrated Etxexpress ® Module
Riser Card The V Box Express accommodates a riser card with 4x 32 bit PCI slots. You can expand your system with PCI extension cards as half size length. To expand your system with additional cards, please observe the power consumption specification specified in the “Power... -
Page 22: Starting Up
Pay attention to the right polarity of the wires (refer to Fig. 9 and 9a ). The second end of each wire will be prepared as required for the connection to the DC-power supply. V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 23: Accessing Internal Components
Failure to take heed of this warning instruction can result in damage to the device. Please consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the expansion card for instructions before attempting to install/remove an expansion card into/from the V Box Express. V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 24: Installing/Removing The Expansion Cards
To install (or remove) an expansion card, follow these steps: 1. Turn off your system and disconnect the power cord from the power source. 2. The V Box Express should lie on a flat, clean surface with the top side downwards 3. -
Page 25: Maintenance And Prevention
4. Make sure that you insert the battery correctly. The plus pole must be on top! 5. Reinstall the battery cover plate. The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by Kontron Embedded Computers (Lithium battery 3.0 V for RTC, type: CR2032). Screw for battery cover plate... - Page 26 There is a danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used for replacement. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. V Box Express – User’s Manual...
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Page 27: Installation Instructions
Leave sufficient space at the interface side for connecting the peripheral devices. Important Instructions! If you mount the V Box Express into an industrial cabinet, it is advisable to use two people for the mounting, because the system weighs approx. 11 kg (approx. 24,25 lbs). -
Page 28: Operating System And Hardware Component Drivers
To expand your system with additional cards, please observe the power consumption specification specified in the “Power Specifications” chapter and that every additional card does not exceed 25 W power consumption. V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 29: Main Specifications
Power LED (on connector side) HDD LED DC Power Plug On the bottom/connector side Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP embedded German - Microsoft Windows XP embedded English - Microsoft Windows XP Prof. Multiling. V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 30: Power Specifications
+5 VDC and +12 VDC (combined) Electrical Specifications System Type Input voltage Input current V Box Express 24 VDC PSU +/- 20% A: max. 5,4A Mechanical Specifications Weight 11 kg (24,25 lbs.) max (without packaging) Housing Zinc-coated steel V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 31: Environmental Specifications
15 G, 11 ms duration, half sine Storage / Transit Shock 30 G, 11 ms duration, half sine Operating Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 1.0 G Storage / Transit Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 2.0 G Protection class IP20 V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 32: Ce Directives And Standards
UL 60950-1, First Edition Standards EUROPE Generic emission standard for industrial environments (Emission): EN 61000-6-4 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments (Immunity): EN 61000-6-2 U.S.A. FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class A V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 33: Technical Appendix - Interfaces
Pin Signal Name 9-pin D-SUB Plug (male) DCD (Data Carrier Detect) RXD (Receive Data) (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) GND (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) (Request to Send) (Clear to Send) (Ring Indicator) V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 34: Serial Port (Com3, Com4) Rs422 (Option)
CTS- (Clear to Send -) Serial Port (COM3, COM4) RS485 (Option) Pin Signal Name 9-pin D-SUB Plug (male) TXD- (Transmit Data -) RXD- (Receive Data -) GND (Signal Ground) TXD+ (Transmit Data +) RXD+ (Receive Data +) V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 35: Usb Port
USB Port Pin Signal Name 4-pin USB Socket Type A Version 2.0/1.1 Data- Data+ LAN Port Pin Signal Name 8-pin Jack with integrated magnetics and LEDs MX0+ MX0- MX1+ MX2+ MX2- MX1- MX3+ MX3- V Box Express – User’ Manual... -
Page 36: Dvi-I Connector (Single Link)
Differential TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Shield 20–21 TMDS Shield TMDSSCL– Differential TMDS Clock– TMDSSCL+ Differential TMDS Clock + DVI_R Analog red DVI_G Analog green DVI_B Analog blue DVI_HS Analog HSYNC Analog GND Analog Ground V Box Express – User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Technical Support
Be ready to explain the nature of your problem to the service technician. If you have questions about Kontron Embedded Computers or our products and services, you may reach us at the aforementioned numbers, or at: www.kontron.com... -
Page 38: Returning Defective Material
5. When returning a unit. • Ensure that the unit is properly packed in the original box. • Include a copy of the RMA form. V Box Express – User’s Manual...