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Connect Tech Inc.
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
N1K 1S6
www.connecttech.com
CTIM-00432 Revision 0.04 2018-01-05
TrailBlazer/SBC
Tel:
519-836-1291
Toll:
800-426-8979 (North America only)
Fax:
519-836-4878
Email:
sales@connecttech.com
support@connecttech.com

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  • Page 1 TrailBlazer/SBC Connect Tech Inc. Tel: 519-836-1291 42 Arrow Road Toll: 800-426-8979 (North America only) Guelph, Ontario Fax: 519-836-4878 N1K 1S6 Email: sales@connecttech.com www.connecttech.com support@connecttech.com CTIM-00432 Revision 0.04 2018-01-05...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Jumper – UART Control [J3] ........................21 External SATA .............................. 22 SATA Power Connector ........................22 Mini-PCIe/mSATA Slots ..........................23 Dual Function Mini-PCIe/mSATA/External SATA Slots ..............23 Document: CTIM-00432 Page 2 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 3 Power Consumption ..........................31 Mechanical Drawings and Models ......................32 Top View ............................... 32 Cables ..............................33 Cable Kits ..............................33 Additional Available Cables ......................... 33 Document: CTIM-00432 Page 3 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 4: Preface

    The information contained within this user’s guide, including but not limited to any product specification, is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any technical or typographical errors or omissions contained herein or for discrepancies between the product and the user’s guide.
  • Page 5: Limited Product Warranty

    Connect Tech Inc. provides a two year Warranty for the TrailBlazer/SBC. Should this product, in Connect Tech Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc.
  • Page 6: Esd Warning

    ESD Warning Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit board assemblies including Connect Tech COM Express carrier assemblies, it is recommended that ESD safety precautions be observed. ESD safe best practices include, but are not limited to: ...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Connect Tech’s Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC is a ruggedized carrier offering locking pin header connection, designed specifically for the Intel Bay Trail series CPU. Excellent for low power applications with wide power input range, the TrailBlazer/SBC has extreme flexibility. With Mini-PCIe/mSATA/External SATA switching, Dual Gigabit Ethernet, and multiple display formats the TrailBlazer/SBC packs a punch.
  • Page 8: Product Features And Specifications

    On-board 3V 48mAh (BR1125A ) Operating Temperature Industrial Temp: -40 to +85 Celsius Accessories Cable Kit Warranty and Support Limited Warranty and Free Support Document: CTIM-00432 Page 8 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 9: Part Numbers / Ordering Information

    Intel® Atom™ E3815 Single Core –40 QKG206 CAN Bus C to +85 (QCG203) 1.46GHz, 512kB L2 Cache, 2GB 1066MT/s DDR3L Memory, 4GB eMMC Flash Document: CTIM-00432 Page 9 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    TrailBlazer/SBC Users Guide www.connecttech.com Product Overview Block Diagram Document: CTIM-00432 Page 10 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 11: Connector Locations

    TrailBlazer/SBC Users Guide www.connecttech.com Connector Locations Document: CTIM-00432 Page 11 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 12: Connector Summary

    Qseven RTC/Clear Selection Jumper CAN 0 JMPR CAN Bus 0 Reference 120 Ohm Selection Jumper CAN 1 JMPR CAN Bus 1 Reference 120 Ohm Selection Jumper Document: CTIM-00432 Page 12 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 13: Detailed Feature Description

    Pinout Refer to Qseven Revision 2.0 Specification (Pg. 25-27) Qseven Fan If provided, the Qseven CPU Fan can be powered from the TrailBlazer/SBC. Jumper J5 is used to select the power (+VCC) that the fan will operate at. Function Qseven Fan Power...
  • Page 14: Lvds/Embedded Displayport Connector

    Jumper – LVDS Power [J2] Function LVDS Backlight Power Selection Location Pinout Position Description No LVDS Panel Power LVDS Panel Power +5V Bottom LVDS Panel Power +12V Document: CTIM-00432 Page 14 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 15: Displayport/Hdmi/Dvi Connector

    HDMI/DVI Clock and Data signals do not share the same pins like DisplayPort++. The TrailBlazer/SBC has on-board switching circuitry to enable the selection of either HDMI/DVI or DisplayPort. To switch between display formats, a change to the Qseven Module BIOS may be required; as well as the connection of the appropriate cable.
  • Page 16 TMDS1+ DDC DATA TMDS1- DDC CLK TMDS0+ Hot Plug Detect TMDS0- +3.3V DP/TMDS SEL Note [2]: Cable assembly must tie high (+3.3V) HDMI/DVI output Document: CTIM-00432 Page 16 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 17: Hd Audio

    TrailBlazer/SBC Users Guide www.connecttech.com HD AUDIO The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC features HD Audio capabilities with the assistance of the Cirrus Logic CS4207 Codec device. From the Codec, 1 Microphone Input and 1 Headphone Output are available. Function HD Audio Location Type...
  • Page 18: 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Gbe)

    Additional drivers will be needed to properly operate the GBE Port 0 on the carrier. These drivers can be downloaded directly from Intel website from the below link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Ethernet+Components&Produc tLine=Ethernet+Controllers&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+82574+Gigabit+Ethernet+Controller Document: CTIM-00432 Page 18 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 19: Usb

    Users Guide www.connecttech.com The maximum configuration for a Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC allows for one external USB 3.0 Port with two integrated USB 2.0 (Port 2 and 3), and an addition two external USB 2.0 (Ports 0 and 1) from P12. The USB 3.0 signals are sourced from the Qseven Module, and run through a Pericom Semiconductor...
  • Page 20: Rs-232/Rs-485 (Half/Full Duplex) Serial

    Users Guide www.connecttech.com RS-232/RS-485 (Half/Full Duplex) Serial The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC has five RS-232/RS-485 (Half/Full Duplex) serial links. One of these is provided from the on board Qseven Module UART, while the other four are connected to an Exar XR17V354. Function...
  • Page 21: Serial Configuration

    Users Guide www.connecttech.com Serial Configuration All of the UART Links on the TrailBlazer/SBC are routed into Exar SP335E Transceiver’s. This enables the various serial outputs (RS-232/RS-485 Half/Full Duplex). To configure the setting, the appropriate configuration of DIP Switches is required.
  • Page 22: External Sata

    Molex Vertical Serial ATA Plug 0471554001 Cable CBG079 Pinout Description SATA Power Connector The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC also provides power for external SATA Hard Drives. The power connectors can be found next the External SATA connectors. Function SATA Power Location P6B, P6B Type...
  • Page 23: Mini-Pcie/Msata Slots

    Half and Full Length Mini-PCIe/mSATA Module Installation The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC is designed with mounting holes to allow for the population a full length module. To install a half-length module you must use a Mini-PCIe Half to Full Size Extension Bracket.
  • Page 24 SMB_CLK PCIe TX- SATA RX- SMB_DATA PCIe TX+ SATA RX+ USB D- USB D+ +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V RESV RESV +1.5V +1.5V +3.3V +3.3V Document: CTIM-00432 Page 24 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 25: Microsd Card

    Card Function microSD Card Location Type Molex microSD Memory Card Connector 5025700893 Pinout Description SD_D2 SD_D3 SD_CMD SD_VDD SD_CLK SD_D0 SD_D1 SD_CD# Document: CTIM-00432 Page 25 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 26: System

    Pinout Description Description PWR_BTN# RST_BTN# BATLOW# WAKE# SUS_S3# Jumper – SYSTEM Jumper [J4] Function Qseven System Jumper Location Pinout Position Description SUS_S3# Bottom RST_BTN# Document: CTIM-00432 Page 26 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 27: General Purpose I/O

    TrailBlazer/SBC Users Guide www.connecttech.com General Purpose I/O The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC provides a 16-Bit GPIO Port connected to the Qseven Module via an I2C Link. Utilizing an Exar XRA1203, this can be configured for custom use. Function CAN Bus (QCG203 Only)
  • Page 28: J7 Jumper - Can Bus

    Location J7A, J7B Pinout Position Description Power Input The TrailBlazer/SBC accepts a single power input to power all on-board devices. A single wide input range of +9V to +36V is required for operation. Function Power Location Type Phoenix Contact Pluggable Terminal Block...
  • Page 29: Rtc Battery

    Note: the battery ships with a non-conductive label to prevent accidental discharge. It can be removed before installation. Jumper – RTC Battery [J6] Function RTC/Clear Selection Location Pinout Position Description Left RTC Battery Right Clear (GND) Document: CTIM-00432 Page 29 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 30: Typical Installation

    Connect the Power Cable to the Power Supply Switch ON the Power Supply. DO NOT power up your system by plugging in live power. On-Board Indicator LED’s The Qseven TrailBlazer/SBC has 13 on-board indicator LEDs. Description GBE 0 Activity LED...
  • Page 31: Power Consumption

    Theoretical absolute maximum total draw of all functionality on the board Below are measurements taken with the Qseven Trailblazer/SBC running in various configurations. Some values will change depending on what Qseven Gen 2.0 Module is installed. Please refer to the module manufacturer’s manual for full details on the current consumption of the particular module you are using.
  • Page 32: Mechanical Drawings And Models

    A complete 3D STEP Model file of Xtreme/GPU can be downloaded here: http://www.connecttech.com/ftp/3d_models/QKG_3D_MODEL.zip 2D Mechanical Dimensioned Drawing (Top View) - PCB and Mounting Hole Dimension are in inches. Top View Document: CTIM-00432 Page 32 of 33 Date: 2018-01-05 Revision: 0.04 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
  • Page 33: Cables

    TrailBlazer/SBC Users Guide www.connecttech.com Cables The following table summarizes the Trailblazer/SBC cables available. Cable Kits Drawing No. Part No. Description CKG031 CKG063 Starter Kit Full Kit CTIC-00388 CBG127 DB-9 to Minitek Cable CTIC-00199 CBG079 SATA Cable CTIC-00429 CBG104 Dual USB 2.0 to 8-Pin Minitek Cable...

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