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- Page 1 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board USER’S MANUAL ACROMAG INCORPORATED 30765 South Wixom Road Wixom, MI 48393-2417 U.S.A. Tel: (248) 295-0310 Copyright 2019, Acromag, Inc., Printed in the USA. Data and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ......................... 5 Intended Audience ..........................5 Preface ..............................5 Trademark, Trade Name and Copyright Information ................5 Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................5 Environmental Protection Statement ..................... 5 ACEX4041 Overview .......................... - Page 3 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board P5, RTC Power connector (Real Time Clock /CMOS external battery option) ......... 34 POST CODE Display ........................... 34 Switch 1 and Switch 2 ........................35 Switch 3 and Switch 4 ........................36 ................................
- Page 4 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Reliability Prediction ........................48 Appendix ..............................49 Battery Backup Mode setup ......................49 I/O Panel with overlay (accessory) ....................51 Cables and Accessories ........................52 CERTIFICATE OF VOLATILITY ........................53 REVISION HISTORY ..........................53...
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Page 5: General Information
ACEX4041 Overview The ACEX4041 uses the Mini-ITX form factor (170mm x 170mm) and is a carrier for COM Express Type 10 Mini (55mm x 84mm) CPU modules. The carrier provides an Audio codec, SATA Connection, 1Gb Ethernet and UART (RX/TX) serial communication. -
Page 6: Acex4041 Key Features
(170mm x 170mm) with industry standard I/O panel area for ease of system design for use with COTS (consumer off-the shelf) enclosures. Interface for COM Express Type 10 CPU - The ACEX4041 provides an electrical and mechanical interface for an industry standard COM Express Type 10 Mini (55mm x 84mm) CPU module. -
Page 7: Signal Interface Products
Battery less – The ACEX4041 Uses a Super Capacitor to maintain the RTC/CMOS voltages for several days without any power. Battery Backup Mode – The ACEX4041 can be used with an addition power source such as a 10-36Volt DC Battery. When using the standard ATX power supply and Battery Backup Mode and there is a power loss, the DC Battery (10-36Vdc) will automatically be switched into action. -
Page 8: Software Support
Acromag AcroPack modules. Linux Acromag provides a software product consisting of Linux software. This software (Model APSW-API-LNX) is composed of Linux libraries for all AcroPack modules, VPX I/O board products, and PCIe I/O Cards. The software is implemented as a library of “C”... -
Page 9: Preparation For Use
It is important that the user employ satisfactory overall system design. It is understood and agreed by the Buyer and Acromag that this is the Buyer's responsibility. WARNING: This board utilizes static sensitive components and should only be handled at a static-safe workstation. -
Page 10: Board Configuration
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board BOARD CONFIGURATION ACEX4041 PCB Mini-ITX Form Factor (170mm x 170mm) - 10 -... -
Page 11: Com Express Type 10 Cpu Site
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board COM Express Type 10 CPU Site P11, Single 220 Pin (A-B) COM Express Connector This site supports the COM (Computer on Module) Express Type 10 Mini CPU Module form factor (84mm x 55 mm) CPU Modules with A Single 220 Pin (A-B) COM Express Connector. - Page 12 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Connector Pin Assignments Row A Row B NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT LPC_FRAME# NO CONNECT LPC_AD0 NO CONNECT LPC_AD1 NO CONNECT LPC_AD2 NO CONNECT LPC_AD3 NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT...
- Page 13 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Row A Row B NO CONNECT 12C_DAT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT...
- Page 14 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Row A Row B PCIE_TX0+ PCIE_RX0+ PCIE_TX0- PCIE_RX0- NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR0+ NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR0- NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR1+ NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR1- NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR2+ NO CONNECT DDIO_PAIR2- NO CONNECT NO CONNECT NO CONNECT...
- Page 15 For detailed signal descriptions, refer to the COM-Express Module Base Specification Rev. 2.1 Note 1: (NO CONNECT) The functionality of the signals on these pins as described in the COM Express Module Base Specification Rev. 2.1 is not available on the ACEX4041. Note 2: (RSVD) These signals are not connected.
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Page 16: Sata Interface
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board SATA Interface Pin 1 P10, SATA Power connector The SATA power connector is a 4-pin header. The SATA power connector is labeled P10 on the carrier. There is one ground and two power signals 5V, and +12V available on this connector. All power supplies are independently fused with a Resettable PTC fuse. -
Page 17: Serial Interface
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Serial Interface Pin 1 P8, Serial Port connector The Serial Port is General Purpose Serial Port capable of driving TTL signal levels. There are 2 grounds, 1 TX (Transmit) and 1 RX (Receive) signal. Serial Port is labeled P8 on the carrier. The connector is a Molex 55932-0610 header. -
Page 18: Audio Interface
P13, Audio I/O connector The ACEX4041 provides a Realtek HD Audio CODEC (ALC892) The Audio interface uses the Front left and Right channels for output and Line In left and right for Input. There are 2 Line-In signals and 2 Line-out signals and 2 grounds. -
Page 19: Cpu Fan Power Connector
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board CPU Fan Power Connector P6, CPU Fan Power connector The CPU Fan Power connector is a 4-pin conductor header. The CPU Fan Power connector is labeled P6 on the carrier. The COM Express module drives both the CPU Fan tachometer control (Pin 3) and the CPU Fan pulse width modulation control (Pin 4). -
Page 20: Jtag Programming/Debug Connector
Pin 1 P5, JTAG Programming/Debug A JTAG programming/debug connector is provided for developing applications that use Acromag’s FPGA AcroPack modules. This is a standard 14-pin Xilinx programming header for connecting a Xilinx Platform USB II programming device (or equivalent). The pin assignment for P5 is shown below. -
Page 21: Atx 24-Pin Power Connector
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board ATX 24-pin power connector Pin 24 Pin 13 Pin 12 Pin 1 J12, ATX 24-pin power connector This is an industry ATX 24-pin power configuration. The connector is a Molex 39-28-1243. This mates with the power supply connector, Molex 39-01-2240 or equivalent. -
Page 22: External Power Switch Connector
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board External Power Switch connector P14, External Power Switch connector The External Power Switch connector is a 4-pin conductor header. The External PWR Switch connector is labeled P14 on the carrier. The External Power switch is used to connect the PWRBTN# signal from the COM Express module to the outside world when the carrier is mounted in side an enclosure. -
Page 23: Expansion Site
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board M.2 Expansion site J5, M.2, M-Keyed connector This M.2 interface is intended for SSD devices only. This is a SATA based expansion site. Supports SATA III devices, speeds up to 6Gb/s. Can except modules that are SSD Socket 2 (mechanical Key B) and for modules that are SSD Socket 3 (mechanical key M). - Page 24 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key Mechanical key +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Notes: NC – no connect...
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Page 25: Acropack / Mini-Pcie Connectors
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board AcroPack / Mini-PCIe Connectors J1-J4, AcroPack / Mini-PCIe connectors The AcroPack Mini-PCIe connectors mate to TE Connectivity 1759457-1 connector on the carrier board. AcroPack locations A to D are labeled on the board for easy identification. -
Page 26: Important Mini-Pcie Usage Information
Important Mini-PCIe usage information AcroPack / Mini-PCIe Fuses CAUTION: Acromag has used pins labeled as reserved in the Mini-PCIe specification for additional power connections. If you are installing a Mini-PCIe card from another manufacturer in slot A remove fuses F6 (+5V) F7 (+12V), and F8 (-12V). -
Page 27: Acropack / Mini-Pcie Fuse Location
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board AcroPack / Mini-PCIe Fuse Location Fuse Location (Bottom Side of Board) AcroPack site A Signal Name AcroPack site B Signal Name +12V +12V -12V -12V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3V +3.3V AcroPack site C... -
Page 28: Acropack Field I/O Connectors
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board AcroPack Field I/O Connectors P1-P4 and J6 and J7 AcroPack Field I/O connectors The field side (J6 and J7) connector of AcroPack modules mate to Samtec SS5-50-3.00-L-D-K-TR socket connectors (P1-P4) on the carrier board. - Page 29 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Connector Pin assignments Carrier Carrier Module Pin Field I/O Signal J6, J7 and P1, P2, P3, and P4 Number Termination Samtec Panel SS5-50-3.00-L-D-K-TR Field I/O 1 Field I/O 2 Reserved/isolation Reserved/isolation Field I/O 3...
- Page 30 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Carrier Carrier Module Pin Field I/O Signal J6, J7 and P1, P2, P3, and P4 Number Termination Samtec Panel SS5-50-3.00-L-D-K-TR Reserved/isolation Reserved/isolation Field I/O 19 Field I/O 20 Reserved/isolation Reserved/isolation Field I/O 21...
- Page 31 ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Carrier Carrier Module Pin Field I/O Signal J6, J7 and P1, P2, P3, and P4 Number Termination Samtec Panel SS5-50-3.00-L-D-K-TR Field I/O 36 Reserved/isolation Reserved/isolation Field I/O 37 Field I/O 38 Reserved/isolation...
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Page 32: Rear Panel I/O Connectors
Pin 1 P12, 10-36Vdc Power connector A 10-volt to 36-volt DC power supply can be used to supply power to the ACEX4041. The board is protected with F4 SMD 8A SMD (Surface Mount Device) Fuse. The Connector is a Phoenix Contact 3-pin term block header 1757488. -
Page 33: Super Capacitor
CPU module. The Super Cap will keep the RTC and CMOS voltages up for approximately 3 full Days without any power applied to the ACEX4041. The actual time the Super Cap will last is dependent upon the amount of current draw from the CPU module. -
Page 34: Battery Location
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Battery Location BT1, CR1225 size coin cell battery is supported. It is located near the ATX power connector P5, RTC Power connector (Real Time Clock /CMOS external battery option) Pin 1 = Positive, 3V Pin 2 = Negitive, Ground Mating connector –... -
Page 35: Switch 1 And Switch 2
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Switch 1 and Switch 2 This Switch is used clearing CMOS and System DC Back-up enable/disable Switch SW1 assignments SW1 Position Signal Name CMOS Normal Operation Clear CMOS Battery Backup Mode - Enable... -
Page 36: Switch 3 And Switch 4
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Switch 3 and Switch 4 SW3 - Power. Momentary switch to power system on and off. SW4 – Reset. Momentary switch to restart the system. - 36 -... -
Page 37: Power And Cooling Considerations
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Power and Cooling Considerations Refer to the specifications for loading and power requirements. Be sure that the system power supplies are able to accommodate the power requirements of the CPU Module and carrier board, plus the installed AcroPack modules within the voltage tolerances specified. -
Page 38: Type 10 Mini-Com Express Module Installation
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Type 10 Mini-COM Express Module Installation 1.) Power should be removed from the carrier board when installing CPU, modules, cables, termination panels, and field wiring. To install align the COM Express connector of the Module with the COM express connector on the Carrier. -
Page 39: Acropack Module Installation
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board ACROPACK MODULE INSTALLATION 1.) Power should be removed from the carrier board when installing AcroPack modules, cables, termination panels, and field wiring. To install, first insert the edge of the AcroPack module into the carrier connector at an angle like that shown below. -
Page 40: Module Installation
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board M.2 MODULE INSTALLATION 1.) Power should be removed from the carrier board when installing AcroPack modules, cables, termination panels, and field wiring. To install, remove the Shoulder screw and the nylon washer from the carrier. -
Page 41: Field Grounding Considerations
AcroPack input/output modules. 3. PROGRAMMING INFORMATION This ACEX4041 carrier board has no end user programmable components. The PCIe switch on the carrier is transparent to the end user. - 41 -... -
Page 42: Theory Of Operation
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board 4. THEORY OF OPERATION FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM - 42 -... -
Page 43: Com Express Type 10 Mini Interface
FPGA computing functions. Slot Addressing The ACEX4041 carrier is hard wired to slot Address 0. The slot address is 8 bits long and consists of 3 bits hard wired to identify the site on the carrier where the AcroPack module is installed and 5 bits hard wired to be set at address 0. -
Page 44: Jtag
Ethernet Controllers Two ethernet controllers are used to provide two independent ethernet ports. The Intel i210 was chosen for the ACEX4041. The i210 is a low power component that supports Gb ethernet. Uses the PCIe Gen 2 interface to the PCIe switch to communicate through to the host CPU. -
Page 45: Where To Get Help
WHERE TO GET HELP If you continue to have problems, your next step should be to visit the Acromag worldwide web site at acromag.com. Our web site contains the most up-to-date product and software information. Go to the “Support” tab to access: •... -
Page 46: Specifications
P12(Power) ………………………………… 3-pin header (Phoenix Contact 1757488) Power Board power requirements are a function of the installed AcroPack modules. This specification below lists Current specified is for the ACEX4041 carrier board only. +3.3 Volts (5 %) 0.790 Amps Typical +5 Volts (5 %) 0.460 Amps Typical... -
Page 47: Fuses
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board The carrier board provides +1.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V and -12V power to each AcroPack module. The ACEX4041 utilizes DC/DC converters to generate the +3.3V, +5V and -12V supplies from the +12V. Power can be supplied either from the ATX power supply via J12 or the 10-36Vdc input connector P12. -
Page 48: Vibration And Shock Standard
AcroPack Carrier Board Vibration and Shock Standard The ACEX4041 is designed to pass the following Vibration and Shock standards. Vibration, Sinusoidal Operating ... Designed to comply with IEC 60068-2-6: 10-500Hz, 5G, 2 Hours/axis Vibration, Random Operating ..Designed to comply with IEC 60068-2-64: 10-500Hz, 5G-rms, 2 Hours/axis Shock, Operating ...... -
Page 49: Appendix
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board 7. Appendix Battery Backup Mode setup To enable Battery Backup Mode change switch 1 to 4-5 position as shown. Connect ATX power supply to the 24-Pin ATX connector. (This will be the main power source) - Page 50 Battery manufactures recommended charging method for charging the Battery. Battery Backup operation: The ACEX4041 is powered by the ATX power supply. If loss of AC power to the ATX power supply occurs the Battery will automatically start delivering power to the ACEX4041 without any interruptions to the operating system and user software.
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Page 51: I/O Panel With Overlay (Accessory)
AcroPack Carrier Board I/O Panel with overlay (accessory) Installation Remove the 8 jackscrews from the field I/O connectors on the ACEX4041 PCB. Install the rear panel onto the ACEX4041 PCB Secure by installing the 8 jackscrews to the field I/O connectors. -
Page 52: Cables And Accessories
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board Cables and Accessories The following components can be purchased at Acromag. https://www.acromag.com/usa-sales-offices Order Number Description Termination panel, DIN-rail mountable, SCSI-3 5025-288 connector, 68 screw terminals Round cable, shielded, male SCSI-3 connector to 68-pin 5028-420 CHAMP. -
Page 53: Certificate Of Volatility
ACEX4041 COM Express Type 10 AcroPack Carrier Board 8. CERTIFICATE OF VOLATILITY Certificate of Volatility Acromag Model Manufacturer: ACEX4041 Acromag, Inc. 30765 Wixom Rd Wixom, MI 48393 Volatile Memory Does this product contain Volatile memory (i.e. Memory of whose contents are lost when power is removed) ■...
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