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ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards.
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If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact Kontron support. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user guide on our website.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Symbols The following symbols may be used in this user guide DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.
General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Table of Contents Symbols ..........................................6 For Your Safety ........................................7 High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................. 7 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................7 Lithium Battery Precautions ..................................8 General Instructions on Usage ..................................8 Quality and Environmental Management ..............................
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 5.3. System Clearance ....................................22 5.4. Maximum Temperatures ..................................22 5.5. Third Party Components ..................................22 Installation Instructions ................................. 23 6.1. System Mounting ..................................... 24 6.1.1. System Mounting by Use of the Mounting Clamps ........................24 6.1.2.
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period. The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition.
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SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power consumption larger than 240 VA, please observe that: ...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions: Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility For detailed information refer to section 9.3 “Standards and Certifications”. 2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) This product is intended only for use in industrial areas. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) apply.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 3/ Shipment and Unpacking Please check that your package is complete, and contains the items below (according to the ordered unit configuration). If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer. 3.1. Unpacking Proceed as follows to unpack the unit: Remove packaging.
4.1. System Expansion Capabilities 4.1.1. System Expansion via SATA Interface The system reserves space allowing users to expand the SmartClient-BSW with a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD drive via one of the onboard SATA interface connectors. 4.1.2. System Expansion via mPCIe Card Interface The baseboard comes with an onboard full-sized mPCIe interface connector and a half-sized one.
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SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 If a customer requires 3G / 4G functionality, it must be so stipulated when ordering, as an optional SIM card slot must be installed at the factory. 3G / 4G modem adapter card (and SIM card) is able to be functional with the full-sized mPCIe interface connector.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 4.2. Rear I/O Panel Figure 1: Rear I/O Panel 2-pin Phoenix DC-In Power Connector (see Chapter 4.2.1) Power Switch (see Chapter 4.2.2) Power LED (see Chapter 4.2.3) Storage LED (see Chapter 4.2.4) HDMI (see Chapter 4.2.5) DP (see Chapter 4.2.6)
The SmartClient-BSW provides one HDMI connector. One external (digital) display can be connected to this HDMI connector. 4.2.6. DP The SmartClient-BSW provides one DP connector. One external (digital) display can be connected to this DP connector. 4.2.7. Line-In The Line-in jack is designed to take input from a higher-powered sound source.
Steady Green - Link is up, no activity Off - 10 Mbit/s link established 4.2.11. USB 3.0 The SmartClient-BSW provides four USB 3.0 / 2.0 interface. These connectors allow connection of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible device to the system. 4.2.12. RS232/422/485 COM 1 and COM 2 are provided as a 9-pin D-SUB connector and allow the connection of a serial peripheral.
5.5. Third Party Components When the SmartClient-BSW is extended and configured with third party components like mPCIe expansion card and hard drives (HDD or SSD), it has to be taken into account that the air temperature inside the system is higher than the ambient temperature.
Do not operate the SmartClient-BSW with foreign objects inside the chassis. Further do not insert any retrieval device into the device while it is connected to power. Kontron rejects all liability for any and all damages resulting from operation of the unit with foreign objects inside the chassis.
/ wall / other cabinet VESA mount: SmartClient-BSW configuration with a VESA mounting kit for vertical installation onto a wall / VESA stand / VESA pole 6.1.1. System Mounting by Use of the Mounting Clamps Depending on the ordered SmartClient-BSW configuration, your system is supplied with a number of the corresponding mounting clamps (Figure 3) sufficient to mount the system into an instrument / wall / other cabinet.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Depending on the dimension of your SmartClient-BSW, prepare a cutout in the wall / panel. The maximum thickness of the wall / panel is 6 mm. Refer to Table 1 and Figure 4 for the wall / panel cutout dimensions or to Figure 12 for the corresponding mechanical drawings of your SmartClient-BSW.
(Figure 7). The kit consists of two parts: a base bracket (Figure 7, pos. 1) to be fixed permanently on the mounting surface and another hooked bracket to hold the SmartClient-BSW with a hand-screw knob (Figure 7, pos. 2) to secure two brackets.
Secure the base mounting bracket to the mounting surface with screws (Figure 8). Figure 8: Secure the base mounting bracket Secure the hooked mounting bracket onto the rear side of the SmartClient-BSW (Figure 9). Figure 9: Secure the hooked mounting bracket onto the SmartClient-BSW www.kontron.com...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Place the SmartClient-BSW onto the mounting surface by sliding the hooked mounting bracket into the based mounting bracket (Figure 10). Secure the hand-screw knob located on the hooked mounting bracket to fix two brackets (Figure 10).
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 6.2. DC Power Connection The SmartClient-BSW is connected to a DC power source via a DC power supply wiring (only the Phoenix power plug terminal is included). The SmartClient-BSW is delivered with a DC power plug terminal (2-pin Phoenix connector). For DC connection, prepare the connecting wires using the supplied Phoenix plug terminal.
7.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply The DC power input connector (Figure 1, pos. 1) is located on the rear side of the SmartClient-BSW. The SmartClient- BSW will be connected to a DC main power supply via the supplied Phoenix power plug terminal (see Figure 11) and corresponding power wired (not included).
You can download this document from our web site www.kontron.com by selecting Product/ Downloads tab/Windows. If you have ordered the SmartClient-BSW without a pre-installed operating system, you will need to install the operating system and the appropriate drivers for the system configuration you have ordered (optional hardware components) yourself.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 8/ Maintenance and Cleaning Kontron systems require minimal maintenance and care to keep operation correctly. Occasionally wipe the SmartClient with a soft dry microfiber cloth. You should only remove persistent dirt by use of a soft, slightly damp cloth and mild detergent.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Cooling Cooling Method Passive Software OS Support Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux 9.1. Mechanical Specifications Table 3: Mechanical Specifications Construction Glass Surface + Slim Aluminum Frame + Metal Chassis Dimensions (W x H x D) 381.7 mm x 305.6 mm x 68.3...
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SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign. 10.1.1. Phoenix Connector Table 6: Phoenix Connector (see Figure 1, pos.1) Signal Name 2-pin Phoenix Connector (female) 12VDC (input) 0V (input) 10.1.2.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Signal Name 20-pin DP Connector AUX- 10.1.6. RS232/422/485 Serial Port Table 11: RS232/422/485 Serial Port (see Figure 1, pos. 12) RS232 RS422 RS485 Half RS485 Full COM1, COM2 (9-pin D-SUB Male Connector) Duplex Duplex...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 * Pin 9 signal depends on the ordered system configuration. 10.1.8. Line-In Connector Table 13: Line-In Connector (see Figure 1, pos. 7) Signal Name Line-In Connector & Corresponding Audio Jack Line-In_L Ring Line-In_R Sleeve 10.1.9.
Supervisor Password (see Security menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5. 5. A setup menu will appear. The SmartClient-BSW uEFI BIOS setup program uses a hot key-based navigation system. A hot key legend bar is located on the bottom of the setup screens.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2. Setup Menus The Setup utility features shows six menus in the selection bar at the top of the screen: Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit The Setup menus are selected via the left and right arrow keys.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 13: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit Product Information Product Name SmartClient-BSW0-215-P BIOS Version R 1.01 (x64) BIOS Build Date...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu The Advanced setup menu provides sub-screens and functions for advanced configurations. The following sub- screen functions are included in the menu: LAN & Audio Configuration Display Configuration ...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 16: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit Super IO Configuration > Serial Port 1 Configuration → ←: Select Screen > Serial Port 2 Configuration ↑...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Feature Option Description Serial Port 1 Type [RS232], [RS422], Select an appropriate type for Serial Port 1. [RS485] RS485 Duplex Mode [Half Duplex], [Full Select an appropriate RS485 Duplex Mode. Duplex] RS485 Auto Flow...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 21: BIOS Advanced Menu - CPU Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit CPU Chipset Configuration EIST [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen CPU C state Report [Enabled] ↑...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 22: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen SATA Interface Speed [Gen3] ↑ ↓: Select Item...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 23: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: → ←: Select Screen 1 Keyboard, 2 Mic, 1 Point, 1 Hub ↑...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 24: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] > Smart FAN Configuration → ←: Select Screen...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2.3. Power Setup Menu The Power setup menu provides functions and a sub-screen for power configurations. The following sub-screen function is included in the menu: WatchDog Timer Configuration Figure 25: BIOS Power Setup Menu...
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SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit WatchDog Timer Configuration WDT Function [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
The Security setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings. The passwords are case-sensitive. The SmartClient-BSW provides no factory-set passwords. If there is already a password installed, the system asks for this first. To clear a password, simply enter nothing and acknowledge by pressing <RETURN>.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2.4.1. Remember the password It is highly recommended to keep a record of all passwords in a safe place. Forgotten passwords results in being locked out of the system. If the system cannot be booted because the User Password or the Supervisor Password are not know, contact Kontron Support for further assistance.
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2.5. Boot Setup Menu The boot setup menu lists the for boot device priority order, that is generated dynamically. Figure 28: BIOS Boot Setup Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Security Boot Save & Exit...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu The exit setup menu provides functions for handling changes made to the UEFI BIOS settings and the exiting of the setup program. Figure 29: BIOS Save & Exit Setup Menu...
SmartClient-BSW - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Appendix A: List of Acronyms The following table does not contain the complete acronyms used in signal names, signal type definitions or similar. A description of the signals is included in the I/O Connector and Internal connector chapters within this user guide.
SmartClient-BSW – User Guide, Rev. 1.1 About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for a variety of industries.
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