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USER GUIDE KBox A-150-SKL Doc. User Guide Rev. 1.1 Doc. ID: 1062-3588 www.kontron.com // 1...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 KBOX A-150-SKL - USER GUIDE Disclaimer Kontron would like to point out that the information contained in this user guide may be subject to alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron products. This document does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide.
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Intended Use This DIN rail industrial embedded computer platform, sold by Kontron, is part of Kontron’s A-Series intended for control cabinet applications, offering high performance at low power dissipation. The KBox A-150 product family can operate in a temperature range from 0°C to plus 40°C, and a humidity of 10 to 90 percent does not affect the function of the product.
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Revision History Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author/ Editor Initial version 2018-Oct-02 Update standards, BIOS, block diagram, scope of delivery, accessories, 2019-Oct-11 type label, battery info, OS type, internal component pin assignments, and standards certification and directives information.
KBox A-150-SKL - 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.
KBox A-150-SKL – User Guide Rev. 1.1 For Your Safety Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Lithium Battery Precautions If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer. ...
KBox A-150-SKL - 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 ..............................
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Accessing Components ................................... 28 6.1. Accessing the 2.5” HDD/SSD Drive Bay ............................. 28 6.2. Opening the System ....................................29 6.3. Installing and Removing a M.2 SSD Module ........................... 32 6.4. Installing and Removing mPCIe Expansion Cards ........................33 Thermal Considerations .................................
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 BIOS .........................................57 12.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS .................................... 57 12.2. Setup Menus ......................................58 12.2.1. Main Setup Menu ....................................58 12.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu ..................................59 12.2.3. Power Setup Menu ..................................... 63 12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu ....................................64 12.2.5.
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Figure 7: Left Side View and Right Side View (with external 2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay) ............23 Figure 8: Left Side View and Right Side View (with no external drive bay) ................. 23 Figure 9: Internal Components ...................................
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment Read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, that have been compiled for your safety and to ensure compliance with intended regulations. If the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator and/or damage of the product;...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits To guarantee safe operation of products with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power consumption larger than 240 VA, observe that: ...
KBox A-150-SKL - 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.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device) 2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) This product complies with the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU ensuring that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electrical disturbance.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 3/ Shipment and Unpacking 3.1. Packaging All parts are delivered together in a product specific cardboard package designed to provide adequate protection to absorb shock. Kontron recommends keeping the packaging to store or transport the product. 3.2.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 3.5. Kontron Parts (option) The APPROTECT security solution is based on WIBU-Systems CodeMeter® in tandem with a specifically developed software framework. APPROTECT provides full IP and copy/reverse engineering protection through an optional WIBU-Systems security chip. For more information, contact Kontron Support. 3.6.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4/ System Overview This user guide specifies the main technical features of the KBox A-150-SKL, DIN rail industrial computer platform and includes detailed information and guidelines for set up, assembly, installation, maintenance, transport and storage. Before working with the KBox A-150-SKL, Kontron recommends that users take a few minutes to learn about the KBox A-150-SKL’s various parts.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4.1. Front Panel Views The front panel includes all I/O connectors. Figure 3: Front Panel (with external 2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay) Figure 4: Front Panel (no external drive bay) Power connector (shown with mating 2x LAN connector connector attached) 4x USB 3.0 port...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4.1.1. DC Input Power Connector The 3-pin DC input power connector (PSC 1,5/ 3-M) connects to the appropriate DC main power supply using the supplied DC mating connector (PSC 1,5/ 3-F), see Figure 3 and Figure 4, pos. 1. For information on how to wire the DC mating power connector, see Chapter 8.3: Wiring the DC Mating Power Connector.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4.2. Rear View Figure 5: Rear View DIN rail clamp 4.3. Top View and Bottom View Figure 6: Top View and Bottom View DIN rail clamp Heatsink plate 2x DIN rail mounting hole pairs (M4 x 6 mm) 4x Mounting holes for the heatsink fin for horizontal and vertical mounting www.kontron.com...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4.4. Side Views The 2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay is on the left side. The height of the KBox A-150-SKL’s chassis increases with the external 2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay option: 58 mm high with drive bay ...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 4.5.1. Main On-board Components Figure 10: Main On-board Connectors Lithium battery power input connector 10 M.2 key B socket USB power selection jumper 11 Serial port 1 connector DIMM1 12 Power on switch front panel pin header DIMM2 13 Serial port 2 connector 12 VDC input power connector...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 5/ System Expansion Observe the procedures and instructions within this chapter properly when installing, removing or handling internal component. It is recommended to expand the system with internal components, before installing in an industrial control cabinet.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 5.2. Internal Expansion The KBox A-150-SKL supports one M.2 (2242) SSD module and one mPCIe (full-size) expansion card. Kontron recommends the use of Kontron reference M.2 modules and mPCIe cards. Protection label The KBox A-150-SKL is factory configured to meet customer requirements and then sealed with a protection label.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 6/ Accessing Components This chapter contains important information that users must read before accessing components. Follow these procedures properly when accessing or installing components. Protection label The KBox A-150-SKL is factory configured to meet customer requirements and then sealed with a protection label.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Insert a 9.5 mm high drive into the drive bay by carefully pushing the drive into the drive bay, with the drive’s contacts facing inward, until the connectors attach. Alternatively, attach an extension frame to a 7 mm high drive and insert the drive with extension frame into the drive bay with the drive’s contacts facing inward, until the connectors attach.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Figure 12: SBC Mainboard Fastening Screws 2x Bottom head Torx (M3x5) screws 2x Screws fasten the front panel to SBC to form a Front panel-SBC assembly that slides in/out of the chassis. Do not remove or loosen the screws! Do not remove or loosen the two screws (Figure 12, pos.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Carefully slide the front panel-SBC assembly out of the main chassis while taking care not to damage the SBC and internal components. When removing the front panel-SBC assembly ensure that internal cables do not catch on internal components.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 6.3. Installing and Removing a M.2 SSD Module Protection label The KBox A-150-SKL is factory configured to meet customer requirements and then sealed with a protection label. Opening the KBox A-150-SKL invalidates the warranty and may cause damage to internal components.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 6.4. Installing and Removing mPCIe Expansion Cards Protection label The KBox A-150-SKL is factory configured to meet customer requirements and then sealed with a protection label. Opening the KBox A-150-SKL invalidates the warranty and may cause damage to internal components.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 7/ Thermal Considerations The KBox A-150-SKL is fanless and passively cooled using a heatsink plate or optional heatsink. The heatsink plate and optional heatsink absorb the heat produced by the internal components and transfers the heat away from the internal components by dissipating the heat into the ambient environment.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 8/ Installation Instructions Due to possible access restrictions, before installing in a control cabinet ensure that the system is configured as required. If access to the front panel is restricted, connect peripherals to the corresponding system ports before installation. 8.1.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 8.2. Control Cabinet Mounting For sufficient air circulation around the KBox A-150-SKL, Kontron recommends users not to place, mount or operate any other devices within the specified keep out areas around the KBox A-150-SKL. Users must observe the marked keep out areas shown in Figure 20, Figure 21, Figure 22, Figure 23 and Figure 24.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 For the KBox A-150-SKL with Wi-Fi, the front panel keep out area depends on the implemented dual Wi-Fi antennas and the orientation of the Wi-Fi antennas. Figure 24: Keep Out Area for installed dual Wi-Fi Antenna (with external 2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay) 135 mm 40 mm Wi-Fi antennas require an additional keep out area.
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 To wire the supplied Phoenix mating power connector (PSC 1,5/ 3-F), perform the following: Cut three (1 mm ) AWG18 isolated wires to the required length and strip each end 5 mm – 7 mm. Twist the striped wire-ends and provide them with ferrules.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 9/ Switching On Before switching on, observe the instructions in Chapter 1/: General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment and the instructions within this chapter. 9.1. Switching On for the First Time The KBox A-150-SKL must be connected to a DC power supply complying with the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) requirements of EN 61010-1 standard.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 9.2. Switching Off To switch off the KBox A-150-SKL without performing a force shutdown, perform the following: Press the Power-on switch, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , pos.7. The system performs an orderly shutdown. If required, completely switch off by disconnecting the power connection at the DC Input power connector or the DC power supply.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Figure 29: Top Side Dimensions with External 2.5” HDD/SSD Drive Bay (mm) 130.25 90.5 Figure 30: Side View Dimensions with External 2.5” HDD/SSD Drive Bay (mm) 94.8 135.25 The following outline dimension drawings show the features for the KBox A-150-SKL without a drive bay. Figure 31: Front Panel Dimensions without Drive Bay (mm) www.kontron.com // 44...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Figure 32: Rear Side Dimensions without Drive Bay (mm) 90.5 Figure 33: Top Side Dimensions without Drive Bay (mm) 130.25 Figure 34: Side View Dimensions without Drive Bay (mm) 130.25 www.kontron.com // 45...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 10.3.2. Mechanical Diagrams Heatsink The following outline dimension drawings show the features of the optional heatsink with DIN rail mounting holes. Figure 35: Mechanical Diagram Heatsink 32.5 30° 7.62 32.5 1.5 ±0.1 32.5 32.5 47.4 47.4...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 CB Scheme CB certificate Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, IEC/EN/UL 61010-1 control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements CB certificate Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, IEC/EN/UL 61010-2-201 control and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment FCC 47 CFR Part 15...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Complies with part 15 FCC rules and regulations of title 47 of the CFR rules for class B (Class B) products; under which an unintentional radiator may be operated, administrated and other conditions relating to the marketing of part 15 devices.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 10.6. Power Specification The KBox A-150-SKL must be supplied with a nominal input voltage of 24 VDC from an external power supply that connects to the front panel DC input power connector using the supplied DC mating power connector (PSC 1,5/ 3-F) wired as described in Chapter 8.3: Wiring the DC Mating Power Connector.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 10.6.2. Power Consumption The power consumption of the KBox A-150-SKL depends on the implemented mainboard capacity and external interfaces, for more information see Table 13: Power Consumption. Table 13: Power Consumption Power Consumption Type Label Rating Mainboard (Burn-In) External Interfaces...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 11.1.4. GbE RJ45 Connectors (LAN1, LAN2) RJ45 (female) Signal Name Signal Name MDI0+ MDI2- MDI0- MDI1- MDI1+ MDI3+ MDI2+ MDI3- Left LED: Speed Right LED: Activity/Link 10 Mbit NO LAN connectivity Green 100 Mbit Yellow Link Orange...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 11.2. SBC On-board Connector and Jumper Pin Assignments Observe the procedures and instructions within this user guide when handling internal component. 11.2.1. Battery Power Input Connector Connector for Kontron’s RTC battery assembly. Signal Name +VBAT 11.2.2.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 11.2.5. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Connector Both serial ports are RS232, RS422 and RS485 configurable in the BIOS setup menu Advanced>Super IO configuration>Serial port # configuration>Serial port # Type> RS232, RS422, RS485. RS232 RS422 RS485...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 11.2.8. Left Channel 3W Audio AMP Output Connector Speaker output left. Signal Name Speaker+ Speaker- 11.2.9. Right Channel 3W Audio AMP Output Connector Speaker output right. Signal Name Speaker+ Speaker- 11.2.10. Power-on Switch Pin Header Connects to the front panel’s Power-on switch.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 BIOS The KBox-A-150-SKL uses the AMI uEFI BIOS supported by the mainboard and based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (uEFI) specification and the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI. The AMI uEFI BIOS preferences are preset and do not require further adjustment for operation.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2. Setup Menus The Setup utility features menus listed in the selection bar at the top of the screen are: Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit The current active menu and active BIOS Setup item are highlighted in white. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Setup menus.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu Figure 37: Advanced Setup Menu Example Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Onboard LAN1 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Audio Controller [Enabled]...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Sub-screen Additional Sub-screens with Description Super IO Serial Port 1 Change [Auto; IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Configuration Configuration Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; (continued) (continued) IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h;...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Sub-screen Additional Sub-screens with Description TPM Computing Security Device Support [Enabled, Disabled] Enabled is the customer setting Active PCR Banks (*) Read only field SHA-1,SHA256 Available PCR Banks (*) Read only field SHA-1,SHA256 SHA-1 PCR Bank (*) [Enabled, Disabled] SHA256 PCR Bank (*)
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Sub-screen Additional Sub-screens with Description H/W Monitor Read only text CPU temperature, memory temperature, System temperature, CPU fan speed, +VCORE, +Vin, +3 VCC, +3 VSB, +VBAT, +5 VA, +3 VA Smart FAN Configuration CPU FAN Setting [Manual, Smart] Manual Duty...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2.3. Power Setup Menu Figure 38: Power Setup Menu Example Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Power Configuration ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu Figure 39: Boot Setup Menu Example Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Full Screen LOGO Display [Disabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2.5. Security Setup Menu Figure 40: Security Setup Menu Example Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Main Advanced Power Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a...
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KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Function Description Secure Boot Menu Secure Boot Mode [Standard, Customized] (continued) Key Management Provision Factory [Enabled, Disabled] Defaults Install Factory Default keys Enroll Efi Image Save all Secure Boot variables Secure Boot Size Key# Source Variable...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 12.2.6. Save and Exit Set up Menu Figure 41: Save and Exit Set up Menu Example Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset →...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Technical Support For technical support contact our Support department: E-mail: support@kontron.com Phone: +49-821-4086-888 Make sure you have the following information available when you call: Product ID Number (PN) Serial Number (SN) The serial number can be found on the type label on the system.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Storage, Transportation and Maintenance 14.1. Storage If the product is not in use for an extended period time, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet .If it is necessary to store the product then re-pack the product as originally delivered to avoid damage. The storage facility must meet the products environmental requirements as stated within this user guide.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Replace with a new lithium battery by inserting the battery’s connector into the on-board battery power input connector (Figure 43, pos. 3), while paying attention to the polarity of lithium battery connector cables. Figure 43: Lithium Battery Power Input Connector Lithium battery (CR 2032, 3 V ) Lithium battery cable...
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Warranty Kontron defines product warranty in accordance with regional warranty definitions. Claims are at Kontron’s discretion and limited to the defect being of a material nature. To find out more about the warranty conditions and the defined warranty period for your region, following the steps below: Visit Kontron’s Term and Conditions webpage.
KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1 Appendix A: List of Acronyms Table 20: List of Acronyms Alternating Current mSATA Mini SATA ACPI Advanced Configuration Control Interface Operating System Central Processing Unit PCIe PCI-Express Direct Current Read Access Memory Digital Input/Output RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances...
KBox A-150-SKL – 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.
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