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...
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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...
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.
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.
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: ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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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