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USER MANUAL DuraCOR 311 ® Intel Atom E3845 Mission Computer...
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DuraCOR 311 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The DuraCOR 311 is an ultra-small form factor (SFF) tactical mission computer based on a low-power, four-core Intel ® Atom 3845 (Bay Trail-I) processor equipped with a rugged Flash disk and PCIe-Mini Card I/O expansion slots.
64-bit Intel Architecture (IA) CPU with integrated Intel HD Graphics. The ultra-reliable and modular design of the DuraCOR 311 features high mechanical robustness and I/O flexibility to meet the needs of civil and military aerospace platforms. The unit features an industrial-grade...
CE Marking Configurations Due to the modularity of the DuraCOR 311 (mSATA / microSD/Removable SSD, pre-integrated Mini-PCIe cards, and operation system options), numerous configuration variants are possible. Please consult with your sales representative and application engineer to assess your technical requirements and recommended system configuration.
Base System with Removable Storage Bay Option Example ordering code C311-00R: DuraCOR 311, Intel 3845, 4 GB RAM, no mSATA, Removable 2.5” SATA SSD Storage Bay SSD31X-064S-L: 64 GB 2.5" SATA SSD, Industrial SLC NAND Flash -40/+85C, Mounting Tray,...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 1 Introduction Shared Resources and Connectors Location To accommodate different configurations, the following shared resources are explained below: Mini-PCIe / mSATA Socket: This socket can be used either for an mSATA SSD or for a mini-PCIe card.
The DuraCOR 311 Mission Computer provides a powerful and flexible platform to integrate a variety of devices based on Mini-PCIe. Without increasing the height of the base unit the DuraCOR 311 can support up to three (3) Mini-PCIe cards. Typical devices offered in the Mini-PCIe form factor that can be easily integrated into a DuraCOR 311 include: ...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 2 Operational Description Installing Mini-PCIe Cards into the DuraCOR 311 Mission Computer Caution! ESD Sensitive Components Follow standard ESD and FOD controls to avoid damage to the internal components. 1. Remove the 15x 2-56 bolts using a #1 Philips screwdriver and remove base.
Chapter 2 Operational Description Storage Options The DuraCOR 311 has a number of options for data storage. The system has ability to use either an mSATA or a 2.5” removable SSD. The DuraCOR 311 also has a microSD card slot. Support for an mSATA SSD and a microSD card within the base unit, and a 2.5”...
Chapter 2 Operational Description MicroSD Card Expansion The DuraCOR 311 also has the ability to use a microSD card for storage. A microSD card may be used in conjunction with another storage device. All drives loaded are rated to the same or greater environmental specifications as the system.
(i.e. Loctite 222) Audio The DuraCOR 311 supports stereo audio. Audio can be used without any modification through the HDMI port. If audio, this includes microphone, line in, line out, and headphone, is required these signals can be accessed using the configurable I/O pins. A cable with the P2 connector pinout below will allow the system to breakout these signals.
Remote Off Remote Off may be used to hold the DuraCOR 311 in a powered off state until the user desires the unit to be powered. When Remote Off is enabled, no power is delivered to the system. Remote Off must be disabled in order for the system to draw power.
Power Hold Up The DuraCOR 311 has the option of 50 ms hold up at 40W. Hold up may be incorporated into the system without any size increase to the system. Hold up is not a standard feature; please contact your sales representative for system part numbers containing hold up.
Power-on Sequence To install the DuraCOR 311, follow these steps: 1. Connect a power cable to port J1 on the DuraCOR 311 (use the cable from the breakout cable set or an equivalent power cable) 2. Connect the other end of the power cable to the unpowered DC power source Caution! Ensure that the DC power source is set to provide 9 to 36VDC (28 nominal) prior to attaching DuraCOR 311.
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DuraCOR 311 Chapter 3 Quick Start Guide 7. If the DuraCOR 311 was purchased with a pre-installed operating system (Linux or Windows), once the system is fully booted enter the following password Password: parvus Page 22 of 72 MNL-0667-01 Rev B2...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 4 Connector Description Chapter 4 Connector Description This chapter identifies the pinouts and signal descriptions for the DuraCOR 311. It also provides connector part numbers along with suggested mating connector details as necessary. Connector Identification Table 4: DuraCOR 311 Connector IdentificationTable...
Connector Pinouts This section provides the pinouts necessary for creating cables to connect to this assembly. If custom cabling is not designed and built by Curtiss-Wright, all EMI and EMC consideration must be handled by the customer. There are four internal connectors for configurable I/O. Each internal connector is labeled as P4, P5, P6, or P7.
14x configurable I/O pins. The configurable I/O pins do not have any ESD protection. Caution! ESD Sensitive Components Follow standard ESD and FOD controls to avoid damage to the internal components. Figure 12: DuraCOR 311 J2 Front Pinout Table 7: J2 Connector Information Amphenol (Glenair) Jam...
I/O pins do not have any ESD protection. Caution! ESD Sensitive Components Follow standard ESD and FOD controls to avoid damage to the internal components. Figure 13: DuraCOR 311 J3 Front Pinout Table 9: J3 Connector Information Amphenol (Glenair) Jam...
J4 contains 55x configurable IO pins. The configurable IO pins do not contain any ESD protection. Caution! ESD Sensitive Components Follow standard ESD and FOD controls to avoid damage to the internal components. Figure 14: DuraCOR 311 J4 Front Pinout Table 11: J4 Connector Information Amphenol (Glenair) Jam...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 4 Connector Description Test Cable Set – CBL-C31X-01 A test cable set with the IO broken out to commercial connectors for a base DuraCOR 311 is available for purchase. Figure 17: CBL-C31X-01 Starter Cable Set Table 14: CBL-C31X-01...
Enclosure/Finish: corrosion resistant, aluminum alloy with black anodize per MIL-A-8625 and Chemical Conversion per MIL-DTL-5541 Dimensions Figures 18-22 provide the physical dimensions of the DuraCOR 311 Dimensions (HxDxW): 1.46” x 5.19” x 5.36” (3.71 cm x 13.18 cm x 13.61 cm) excluding...
Optional removable SSD SATA Dimensions (HxDxW): 2.14” x 5.19” x 5.36” (5.44 cm x 13.18 cm x 13.61 cm) excluding connectors and mounting features Figure 21: DuraCOR 311 with Removable SATA SSD Option Front View Figure 22: DuraCOR 311 with Removable SATA SSD Option Side View...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 5 Specifications Mounting the System The DuraCOR 311 is mounted using 4x #10 hardware. Mounting hole locations: Figure 23: DuraCOR 311 Mounting Hole Locations Power Power input: 28 VDC nominal steady state: input range 9-36VDC ...
18,428 Hours Export Jurisdiction ITAR-free: U.S. Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controlled CE Marking The DuraCOR 311 meets the requirements of the applicable directives for European Conformity MNL-0667-01 Rev B2 ECO-5941 Effective: 17 Mar 20 Page 39 of 72...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Product Identification The product is labeled with the Parvus P/N and serial number. Please refer to this information when communicating with Technical Support. Technical Assistance If you have a technical question or if you cannot isolate a problem with your product, please call or e-mail...
DuraCOR 311 Chapter 7 Contact Info Chapter 7 Contact Info Company contact info: Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Division 3222 S. Washington St. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84115 T: +1.801.483.1533 F: +1.801.483.1523 www.curtisswrightds.com Sales: T: +1.800.483.3152 or +1.801.483.1533 slp_sales@curtisswright.com Product Technical Support: T: +1.801.433.6322...
Appendix A Onboard Microcontroller DuraCOR 311 Functions Appendix A Onboard Microcontroller Functions The onboard microcontroller provides low level logic for monitoring and configuring the system independent of the main CPU. It is connected to the main processor internally via USB, and exposes a USB Serial adapter to the CPU.
Appendix A Onboard Microcontroller DuraCOR 311 Functions Serial Configuration via Protocol Buffers The serial ports are configured in a similar way to how BIT is statused. To configure or query the serial configuration, send a “Message” with the “has_serial_config” field asserted, and the “serial_config.do_config”...
DuraCOR 311 Apendix B GPIO Configuration Apendix B GPIO Configuration GPIO The C31x provides GPIO via USB to ensure maximum compatibility across multiple operating systems. The chip which provides GPIO is an FTDI FT4232h, which is a multi-function quad USB to serial chip capable of many protocols.
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Appendix C – BIOS Settings This section shows and describes the settings available in the BIOS. The content for this section comes from the manufacturer of the SMARC module. BIOS Operation The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the Computer-on-Module.
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Setup Guide The Setup Utility changes system behavior by modifying the Firmware configuration. The setup program uses a number of menus to make changes and turn features on or off. Functional keystrokes in POST:...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 General Help Window Pressing <F1> on a menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their alternates. Press <Esc> to exit the General Help window. BIOS Setup Main...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 System Information Boot Features Feature Options Description NumLock Selects Power-on state for NumLock Timeout Number of seconds that P.O.S.T will wait for the user input before booting CSM Support Enables or Disables the UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module)to support legacy PC boot process.
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Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Quick Boot Disabled Enable or Disable Quick Boot Enabled Dark Boot Disabled Enable or Disable Dark Boot Enabled Diagnostic Splash Screen Disabled Enable or Disable the Diagnostic Splash Screen Enabled Diagnostic Summary Disabled...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Platform Information Advanced Feature Options Description Select Language0 English Select the language of the BIOS setup German screen Chinese Windows OS Selection Select the Operating System family to be Linux booted Android MNL-0667-01 Rev B2...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Miscellaneous Feature Options Description Disabled Smart Battery Configuration Enable/Disable Smart Battery Auto System Support (e.g. Kontron Charger M.A.R.S.) Manager Chipset Reset Button Behavior Select the system behavior on reset Reset Power button event...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Feature Options Description Auto-reload Disabled Enable automatic reload of watchdog Enabled timers on timeout Global Lock Disabled If set to enabled, all Watchdog Enabled registers (except WD_KICK) become read only until the board is reset...
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Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Feature Value/Options Description PCB Temperature xx°C Shows the measured temperature of the printed circuit board NCT782Y Temperature xx°C Shows the measured temperature of the NCT782Y Hardware monitor CPU FAN xxxx rpm Shows the fan speed of onboard FAN...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 CPU Configuration Feature Options Description Enable Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable Bit prevent certain Disable classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS Enable AESNI Enables or Disables the Advanced...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 CPU Power Management Feature Options Description Enabled Intel® SpeedStep(TM) Enable/Disable processor Disabled performance states (PStates) Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the Performance BIOS sets before OS hand-off Max Battery Intel® Turbo Boost Technology...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 South Cluster Configuration PCI Express Configuration Feature Options Description Auto PCIe Speed Select PCIe Speed to Gen1 or Gen2 Gen1 Gen2 PCI Express Root Port Disable Control the PCI Express Root Port Enable...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 USB Configuration Feature Options Description xHCI Mode Smart Auto Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Enable This will also influence EHCI Disable controller settings since certain combinations of those modes are not allowed. 'SMART Auto' Mode is requied for OS with external Driver (e.g.
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 SATA Drives Feature Options Description Enable Chipset SATA Enables or Disables the Chipset Disable SATA Controller. The Chipset SATA controller supports the 2 internal SATA ports (up to 3Gb/s supported per port) Disable...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 LPSS & SCC Configuration Feature Options Description LPSS & SCC Devices Mode ACPI Select operation mode for Low Power Mode Super Speed LPSS devices eMMC/SDCard. For eMMC full speed Mode operation the LPSS mode should be set to “ACPI”...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 SCC SD Card Support Disable Enable / Disable SD Card Support Enable SD SDR 25 Support Disable Enable bus speed operation up to Enable 25MB/s for SDCard (High Speed). Disable limits bus speed to 12.5MB/s (normal speed)
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 State After G3 Specify what state to go to when State power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). S0 = Power on, S5 State = Stay off Disable Clock Spread Spectrum...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Kontron Board Feature Options Description Wake on LAN Disabled Enable or Disable Wake on LAN Enabled S5 Eco Disabled Enable or Disable S5 Eco Enabled SMB S0-S5 Disabled Enable or Disable SMB S0-S5...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Security Feature Options Description Set Supervisor Password Enter Set or clear the Supervisor account's password Supervisor Hint String Press Enter to type Supervisor Hint String Min. password length Set the minimum number of...
Appendix C – BIOS Settings DuraCOR 311 Exit Content for Appendix C taken from Kontron User’s Guide, Sep 11, 2017. www.kontron.com Page 70 of 72 MNL-0667-01 Rev B2 ECO-5941 Effective: 17 Mar 20...
Mini PCI express form factor card [30 mm × 50.95 mm] that can be added to the DuraCOR 311 Base Unit to add I/O without increasing the size of the system. The Mini PCIe I/O Cards / mPCIe base unit supports up to three Mini PCIe I/O cards.
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