WinSystems SYS-427 Product Manual

Industrial embedded computer with intel atom e3900 processor, dual ethernet, multi-display, and expansion
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SYS-427
Industrial Embedded Computer with
®
Intel
Atom™ E3900 processor,
Dual Ethernet, Multi-Display, and Expansion
Product Manual
WINSYSTEMS, Inc. | 2890 112th Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 | 817-274-7553 | info@winsystems.com | www.winsystems.com

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  • Page 1 SYS-427 Industrial Embedded Computer with ® Intel Atom™ E3900 processor, Dual Ethernet, Multi-Display, and Expansion Product Manual WINSYSTEMS, Inc. | 2890 112th Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 | 817-274-7553 | info@winsystems.com | www.winsystems.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2021, WINSYSTEMS, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of WINSYSTEMS, Inc. The information in the document is subject to change without notice. The information furnished by WINSYSTEMS, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SYS-427 Table of Contents Before You Begin........... 5 1.1 Warnings .
  • Page 4 8.6.19 J14 - Analog Inputs (Analog to Digital) Header (Internal) ....27 8.6.20 J502 - WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 (Internal) ......28 8.6.21 J503 - M.2 Socket 1, with E key (Internal) .
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Read through this document and become familiar with the SYS- 427 before proceeding. FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE BEST PRACTICES MAY DAMAGE THE SYS-427 AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Warnings Only qualified personnel should configure and install the SYS-427. While observing best practices, pay particular attention to the following:.
  • Page 6: Features

    Mini PCIe socket (with mSATA support) and WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 interface. For additional enclosure expansion options, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. The SYS-427 computer supports up to 8 GB of socketed SODIMM DDR3L Error Correcting Code (ECC) SDRAM. Features The SYS-427 provides the following features.
  • Page 7 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports • 9x USB 2.0 ports – 4x USB 2.0 available on USB header – 2x USB 2.0 on WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 – 1x USB 2.0 on M.2 – 1x USB 2.0 on Mini PCIe card –...
  • Page 8 SYS-427/Features Industrial Operating Temperature • -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F) Additional Features • Hardware security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled • Watchdog timer adjustable from 1 second to 255 minute reset • RoHS compliant • Backlight power supported •...
  • Page 9: General Operation

    Additionally, the computer supports an external SATA device. The SYS-427 has expansion capabilities via a M.2 Socket 1 with E key, Mini PCIe socket (with mSATA support) and WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 interface.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SYS-427/Specifications Specifications The SYS-427 adheres to the following specifications and requirements. Feature Specification Electrical Supports a wide range DC input power: 10 V to 50 V Models SYS-4275064-8A-1-1 5 = CPU (3= E3930, 4= E3940, 5= E3950) 064 = EMMC (0, 32, 64, 128) future (256, 512) 8 = RAM SIZE (4 GB, 8 GB) (all have ECC, so it’s not listed)
  • Page 11: Compliance And Safety

    SYS-427/Compliance and Safety Compliance and Safety Configuration This section describes the SYS-427 components and configuration. Component Layout 8.1.1 Front Panel Connectors View Power 2x USB 3.1 button Power 2x ENET Gen 1 2x USB 2.0 2x DisplayPort NOTE Configuration shown includes Power button module ADP-PS-433 and dual USB module ADP-USB-445.
  • Page 12: Top View

    8.1.2 Top View The removable rear panel provides easy access to the top view headers. Additionally, a WINSYSTEMS Front Panel Expansion Module can support connectors such as USB 2.0, serial ports, and analog to digital (ADC) (the default module is dual USB 2.0 Type A connectors (ADP-USB-445).
  • Page 13 SYS-427/Configuration Item Description Reference Legacy RS232 Header page 23 HD Audio Header page 22 SATA 6Gb/s Port page 25 Serial Ports (RS232/422/485) Header page 23 GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output Header page 26 LVDS Data and Backlight Header page 20 SATA Power Header...
  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Item Description Reference J500 System Memory page 25 J501 Mini PCIe (with mSATA Support) page 29 J502 WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 page 28 J503 M.2 Socket 1, with E key page 29 J504 USB Touchscreen Header page 21 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 14...
  • Page 15: System Mounting Options

    (EC) can be used to reset the system if a lock-up prevents a software task from periodically resetting the watchdog timer. The WDT is controlled through a set of virtual registers that are exposed to Apollo Lake applications by the EC on the SYS-427. The WDT can be programmed v1.0 www.winsystems.com...
  • Page 16: Real-Time Clock/Calendar

    WINSYSTEMS has software available for manipulating the CMOS RTC from a high-level application. System Management Software The system management software for the SYS-427 consists of a set of library functions and example applications that demonstrate the functionality of the system management software. The software is available for both Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux.
  • Page 17: Connectors

    SYS-427/Configuration Connectors 8.6.1 J20 - Input Power Connector Use this connection to supply power to the SYS-427. This computer supports a wide range DC input power from 10 V to 50 V. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name Ground (GND)
  • Page 18: J12 - Power Module Header (Internal)

    Matching Connector • Samtec TW series 2.00 mm flex stack Part Number: TW-10-03-F-D-280-SM-A 8.6.3 J8 - External Battery Header (Internal) An external battery connected to the SYS-427 provides standby power for the real-time clock. Layout and Pin Reference Name VBAT Connector •...
  • Page 19: J7 - Sata Power Header (Internal)

    SYS-427/Configuration Matching Connector • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 2-pin Part Number: DF13C-2S-1.25C 8.6.4 J7 - SATA Power Header (Internal) Power is supplied to the SATA device via the connector at J7. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name +12 V SB...
  • Page 20: J6 - Lvds Data And Backlight Header (Internal)

    Part Number: DF13C-2S-1.25C 8.6.6 J6 - LVDS Data and Backlight Header (Internal) The SYS-427 supports single channel LVDS flat panel displays with resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 or 1600 x 900 at 24 bpp. The LVDS output signals are odd bus, differential signals to the LVDS receiver.
  • Page 21: J504 - Usb Touchscreen Header (Internal)

    SYS-427/Configuration 8.6.7 J504 - USB Touchscreen Header (Internal) J504 provides plug-and-play support for a USB touchscreen. Aside from a simpler and faster interface, it also provides power within the USB cable, eliminating the need for a separate, dedicated cable to power the touchscreen.
  • Page 22: Sp500 - Speaker (Internal)

    POST failure. Each error has its own unique beep code. Refer to BIOS Status and Errors in the supplemental BIOS Manual located under documentation on the WINSYSTEMS SYS-427 webpage. 8.6.10 J2 - HD Audio Header (Internal) The HD audio header supports sample rates ranging from 44.1 to 192 kHz.
  • Page 23: J1 - Legacy Rs232 Header (Internal)

    8.6.11 J1 - Legacy RS232 Header (Internal) The legacy RS232 header provides port IO addresses defined in the original PC specification. The legacy UART allows software originally designed for older PCs to function on the SYS-427. Layout and Pin Reference Diagram...
  • Page 24: J10/J11 - Usb 2.0 Port 2X Headers (Internal)

    ADP-USB-445. J10 is not accessible when using the dual USB Type A Flex-IO Module (ADP-USB-445). For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. Layout and Pin Reference Name...
  • Page 25: J17 - Usb 3.1 Gen 1 Ports

    SYS-427/Configuration 8.6.14 J17 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports J17 provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A ports. These ports supply 1A maximum continuous current per channel and 5 Gbps transfer speeds. Connector • Dual-port stacked standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A Matching Connector •...
  • Page 26: J5 - Gpio General-Purpose Input/Output Header (Internal)

    SYS-427/Configuration 8.6.18 J5 - GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output Header (Internal) The SYS-427 supplies eight 5 V-tolerant GPIO lines with rising/falling edge event sense interrupt generation. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name GPIO_0 GPIO_1 GPIO_2 GPIO_3 GPIO_4 GPIO_5 GPIO_6 GPIO_7 +5 V...
  • Page 27: J14 - Analog Inputs (Analog To Digital) Header (Internal)

    SYS-427/Configuration 8.6.19 J14 - Analog Inputs (Analog to Digital) Header (Internal) Layout and Pin Reference Name ADC_CH0 ADC_CH1 Connector • Hirose DF13 series 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4P-1.25V (51) Matching Connector • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4S-1.25C v1.0...
  • Page 28: J502 - Winsystems Modular Io80 (Internal)

    Connector • Amphenol BergStak Mezzanine connector 0.8 mm 80-pin Part Number: 61083-082602LF Matching Connector • Amphenol BergStak receptacle 0.8 mm 80-pin Part Number: 61082-081400LF For additional enclosure expansion options, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 28...
  • Page 29: J503 - M.2 Socket 1, With E Key (Internal)

    8.6.22 J501 - Mini PCIe (with mSATA Support) (Internal) The SYS-427 Mini PCIe socket supports a variety of peripherals as available in this format. Though the sockets support other devices, they are most often used to add mSATA SSD, wireless Ethernet cards from Broadcom, Foxconn (Atheros), or others.
  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    If the EC_LED is toggling, the chip is in full on running state. If the EC_LED is not toggling, then the chip has entered the programmed sleep state. BIOS Functionality The SYS-427 BIOS settings and option descriptions can be found in our supplemental SYS-427 BIOS Manual. Software Description This section provides details on the AMI BIOS components to be used in the implementation of the SYS-427 BIOS firmware.
  • Page 31: Software Design Specification: Boot Device Configuration

    SYS-427/BIOS Functionality 9.1.3 Software Design Specification: Boot Device Configuration The BIOS supports booting an OS from the following devices: • USB mass storage device • mSATA MiniCard • Serial ATA (SATA) device • eMMC • Network boot - PXE 9.1.4 Software Design Specification: BIOS Update Mechanisms The BIOS supports the following update mechanisms: •...
  • Page 32: Bios Update With Uefi Shell

    1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the BIOS update program into a USB socket on the SYS-427 platform. 2. Turn on the SYS-427 and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 33: Embedded Controller (Ec) Update With Uefi Shell

    SYS-427/BIOS Functionality 5. Press Enter. The SYS-427 executes the built-in UEFI shell, and displays a list of attached storage devices. The USB flash drive shows up in the list; depending on other boot devices attached, it may be listed as fs0, fs1, etc.
  • Page 34: Process

    1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the EC update program into a USB socket on the SYS-427 platform. 2. Turn on the SYS-427 and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 35: Accessories And Cables

    Battery BAT-LPC-BR2330 J8 - External Battery Header on Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 2-pin page 18 Standoff kits are available and recommended for use with the SYS-427. The following table lists the items contained in each kit. Component Description KIT-PCM-STANDOFF-4 Standoff Nylon 0.25”...
  • Page 36: Best Practices

    The SYS-427 requires 10 V to 50 V to operate. Verify the power connections. Incorrect voltages can cause catastrophic damage. The SYS-427 has a single power connector at J20. A single 10 V to 50 V DC input and ground is required to power the embedded computer.
  • Page 37 Power Supply OFF—Always turn off the power supply before connecting to the I/O Module. Do not hot-plug the SYS-427 on a host platform that is already powered. I/O Connections OFF—Turn off all I/O connections before connecting them to the embedded computer modules or any I/O cards.
  • Page 38 BGA to tear away from the printed circuit board. Avoid cutting the SYS-427—Never use star washers or any fastening hardware that cut into the SYS-427. Use appropriate tools—Always use tools that are appropriate for working with small hardware.
  • Page 39: Mechanical Drawings

    SYS-427/Mechanical Drawings Appendix B. Mechanical Drawings SYS-427 Mechanical Drawing v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 39...
  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    Customer for the purchase of Products or licensing of Software hereunder. In the event this Order is placed in the hands of an attorney or collection agency by WINSYSTEMS to collect any sums due hereunder to WINSYSTEMS, Customer shall pay all reasonable attorney's fees, expenses, collection and court costs incurred by WINSYSTEMS.

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