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Hardware Reference Manual GFK-3014F Feb 2023 RXi2-EP Industrial PC (IPC)
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Hardware Reference Manual Document HistoryList of Tables GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Document History Date Description 2023-02 Removed Slim Mounting 2021-09 UKCA Update 2021-03 Update to IEC/UL62368 2019-11 Emerson rebranding 2018-03 Initial version Document HistoryList of Tables...
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This document is intended for trained personnel familiar with the Emerson products referenced herein. Emerson may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not provide any license whatsoever to any of these patents.
Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Contents Section 1: Overview ............1 Capability and Compatibility ................. 4 Software Requirements ................. 4 Features ......................5 Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection ......7 Package Contents ................... 7 Available Options and Accessories .............. 8 ESD and EMI ....................
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Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Section 5: Hardware Interface ........33 Interface ......................35 5.1.1 Status LEDs ..................35 5.1.2 Power Button..................36 5.1.3 TPM Button ..................36 5.1.4 Ethernet Ports (Eth1, Eth2, Eth3, Eth4, Eth5) .........37 5.1.5 Ethernet LEDs ..................38 5.1.6 DisplayPort..................39 5.1.7 USB 3.0 Connectors ................40 5.1.8 Power Connectors ................41...
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Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Appendix.A: Open Source Software (OSS) List (V0.x) ..57 Appendix.B: Acronyms and Abbreviations ...... 58 Appendix.C: Glossary ............60 General Contact Information ........... 63 Technical Support ............. 63 Table of ContentsList of Tables...
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Hardware Reference Manual Table of List of Tables GFK-3014F Feb 2023 List of Tables Table 2-1 Delivery Volume ........................7 Table 2-2 Available Options ........................8 Table 2-3 Available Accessories......................8 Table 5-1 Status LEDs ........................... 35 Table 5-2 Ethernet Interface ........................ 37 Table 5-3 ETH1 to ETH4 LEDs ......................
It offers the expandability of 0, 1, 2, or 4 (mini and low profile) PCI Express (PCIe) slots and CFast storage. The RXi2-EP IPC (NextGenIPC) is composed of the following components: bCOM6L17 COM Express module based on AMD R-Series CPU •...
Section 1 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Figure 1-5 4-slot RAID RXi2-EP IPC Capability and Compatibility The bCOM6L17 COM Express module is a fully IBM-AT compatible single board computer module containing many functions in a very small form- factor. It is based on the PICMG COM Express Module Base Specification V2.1 Type 6.
• 5x Gig Ethernet ports (1 from module plus 4 Ethernet controller (4x • i210IT) with TimeSYNC IEEE1588 and 802.1AS Alternative 1x GigE and 4x SFP (4x i210IS) (Emerson support is • available) Mini PCIe slot (half and full size) •...
Unpacking and Inspection WARNING If the RXi2-EP IPC operates at an enhanced ambient temperature up to 65°C (149 ° F), the surface of the enclosure, especially the heatsink, can reach a temperature of 85°C (185 °F) and above and presents a burn hazard. Be careful to not touch the RXi2-EP IPC with bare fingers.
For the most current information on options and accessories, go to https://www.emerson.com/en-us/where-to-buy?w=2&c=180&r=500&p=1&l=4&v=c to find the nearest Emerson sales or service office, or an authorized Emerson sales representative. Options are subject to change without notice. ESD and EMI Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the discharge of static electricity.
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Hardware Reference Manual Section 2 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 for possible problems and in some cases show compliance to local regulations as required in his country or by the intended application. ESD is a major cause of electronic component failure. The component has been packed in a static-safe bag to protect it from ESD while it is in the bag.
If evidence of damage or rough handling is found (usually in the form of bent component leads or loose socketed components), notify the shipping service as soon as possible and contact Emerson for additional instructions. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be necessary to return the product to the factory for repair.
Handling WARNING If the RXi2-EP IPC operates at an enhanced ambient temperature up to 65°C (149 ° F), the surface of the enclosure, especially the heatsink, can reach a temperature of 85°C (185 °F) and above and presents a burn hazard. Be careful to not touch the RXi2-EP IPC with bare fingers.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 3 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Section 3: Mounting RXi2-EP IPC cooling is designed for an upright, wall-mounted orientation. There are two possible mounting options: Wall mounting with mounting plates • Wall mounting through wall • For the best results of heat dissipation, observe the minimum clearances for wall mounting as illustrated in the following figure.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 3 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Wall Mounting with Mounting Plates The screws selected for use depends on the nature of the wall. The mounting plates have four holes with a diameter of 5.3 mm (0.209 in), so the maximum screw diameter cannot be more than 5.2 mm (0.205 in).
Hardware Reference Manual Section 3 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Wall Mounting Through Wall To mount the IPC with screws from the wall side, drill holes in the wall to match the holes on the IPC. The holes should be 6.4-6.6 mm (0.25 in) for snug to medium fit and 7.0 mm (0.28 in) for a loose fit.
Verify that the jumpers (if any) are correctly configured for your • application. Make sure the RXi2-EP IPC is properly mounted. • Connect all I/O cables. • Do not restore power until all components are fitted correctly into the •...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Required Materials The following items are required to start the RXi2-EP IPC in a standard configuration: Power supply • Keyboard and mouse • Video monitor • 4.2.1 Power Supply WARNING Verify that the power supply is turned off while installing boards or modules into the RXi2- EP IPC.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time the computer boots up it must pass the POST. If the computer does not pass any of the test items, the unit will fail the POST. Test items are as follows: CPU must exit the reset status mode and thereafter be able to •...
Installation Procedures 4.5.1 PCIe Board Installation Install a PCIe board into the RXi2-EP IPC using the following procedure. To install the PCIe board WARNING Verify that the power supply is turned off while installing boards or modules into the RXi2- EP IPC.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 2. Remove the four PCIe support bracket screws (Tx10). Figure 4-2 PCIe Support Bracket Screws 3. Remove the PCIe support bracket. Figure 4-3 Removed PCIe Support Bracket and Screws Hardware Interface...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 6. Insert the PCIe board bracket into the PCIe connector at the riser board. Ensure that the board fits properly into the connector and is well connected. Figure 4-6 PCIe Board Bracket Inserted into PCIe Connector 7.
The information described in this section applies to service technician only. The Mini PCIe (mPCIe) board is connected to the RXi2-EP IPC by inserting the board into either a full size slot or a half size slot, depending on the size of the mPCIe board you are inserting.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 1. Adjust the mPCIe bracket position to match the mPCIe board being inserted (Tx8 [0.6 Nm/5.3 in lb]). Figure 4-11 Short Position for mPCIe Bracket Figure 4-12 Long Position for mPCIe Bracket Hardware Interface...
Figure 4-13 mPCIe Board Inserted 3. Mount the mPCIe board into the connector slot using standard screws (Tx8 [0.6 Nm/5.3 in lb]) screw: ISO14583 M2.5 x 6 or M2.5 x 5. Figure 4-14 mPCIe Board Mounted to RXi2-EP IPC Hardware Interface...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 4.5.3 SIM Card Interface Installation Important when installing plug-in cards with wireless transmission capabilities, such as a cellular modem or WiFi adapters, the user is responsible for updating CE, FCC, and any other required certifications of the final unit. WARNING Verify that the power supply is turned off while installing boards or modules into the RXi2- EP IPC.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 4 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 3. Insert the SIM card. Figure 4-17 Inserted SIM card 4. Lock the SIM card into position by moving the upper part in the LOCK ← direction (as shown on the part). Figure 4-18 SIM Card Holder Closed and Locked Hardware Interface...
M.2 A-Key Add-on Board Installation Important The information described in this section applies to service technician only. The M.2 board is connected to the RXi2-EP IPC by inserting the board with a form factor of 2230. WARNING Verify that the power supply is turned off while installing boards or modules into the RXi2- EP IPC.
GFK-3014F Feb 2023 2. Mount the M.2 A-Key board into the connector slot using standard screws (Tx8 [0.45 Nm/5 in lb]) screw: ISO14583 M2.5 x 6 or M2.5 x 5. Figure 4-21 M.2 A-Key Mounted to RXi2-EP IPC Hardware Interface...
M.2 M-Key Add-on Board Installation Important The information described in this section applies to service technician only. The M.2 board is connected to the RXi2-EP IPC by inserting the board with a with form factor of 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110. WARNING Verify that the power supply is turned off while installing boards or modules into the RXi2- EP IPC.
[F2] key during the startup sequence. Adhere to the applicable on- screen messages when prompted. Note: If the RXi2-EP IPC does not perform as described, some damage may have occurred during shipment or the board is not installed or configured properly. Contact Emerson for technical support. (Refer to the section Contact Information.)
The information described in this section applies to service technician only. 1. Remove power from the RXi2-EP IPC. 2. Loosen the four captive screws on the RXi2-EP IPC’s top cover and remove it. Figure 4-25 RTC Battery (Removed Top Cover) 3.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Section 5: Hardware Interface This chapter describes the hardware interface used in the RXi2-EP IPC. The following diagram provides an overview of the way the hardware interface is used. Hardware Interface...
RXi2-EP IPC Hardware Interface Overview (2-slot Option) 5.1.1 Status LEDs The RXi2-EP IPC contains a set of status LEDs to indicate various functions. The CEC09 provides LEDs on the front panel, in a location near the power connector and power button.
GFK-3014F Feb 2023 5.1.2 Power Button The Power button powers on the RXi2-EP IPC. It is located on the front panel. A small tool may be needed to use the button. Figure 5-4 Power Button Pressing (short push) the power button triggers the operating system to shut down (Power State S5).
5.1.4 Ethernet Ports (Eth1, Eth2, Eth3, Eth4, Eth5) Five Ethernet interface ports are available on the RXi2-EP IPC. They are located on the front panel. Ethernet interface requires the use of a CAT 3 cable or higher for proper operation with 10baseT and a CAT 5 cable of higher for proper operation with 100/1000BaseT.
#GBEx_ACT Yellow Blinking = Activity ongoing Table 5-4 ETH5 LEDs LED on RJ–45 Jack LED Status Indication #GBE5_LINK Solid = Any LINK Yellow #GBE5_ACT Blinking = ACTIVITY #GBE5_LINK100 LINK100 Orange #GBE5_LINK1000 Green LINK1000 Figure 5-7 RXi2-EP IPC GBE Hardware Interface...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 5.1.6 DisplayPort A DisplayPort (DP1 and DP2) interface provides signals for connecting either a suitable monitor or an adaptor to several other display standards. Figure 5-8 DisplayPort Interface Ports (2–slot Option) Table 5-5 DisplayPort Interface Signals Signal Name TxD0+/-...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 5.1.7 USB 3.0 Connectors Four USB channels are available at standard USB Type A connectors. Each pair of them has a 2A fuse, but normal operation does not exceed 0.9 A per connector. Figure 5-9 USB 3.0 Connectors Table 5-6...
The power input is secured with one 10 A blow fuse. If the input power exceeds the • limits, the fuse will be blown to protect all circuitry within the RXi2-EP IPC. Contact Emerson for a suitable replacement. 5.1.9 Internal SATA Connector One M.2 M-Key (PCIe 4x and SATA) with sizes 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110...
5.1.10 CFast Connector Located on the front of the RXi2-EP IPC is a CFast Type 1 flash connector. CFast is a variant of a CompactFlash that supports a higher maximum transfer rate than current CompactFlash cards. Standard CFast cards can be used for storage of data or the operating system.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Table 5-9 Serial Ports Signal Name RS–232 Pin RS–422 / RS–485 Pin Figure 5-14 Pin Assignment For RS–422 and RS–485-4 wire modes, connect the corresponding RX+/- with the TX+/- of the counterpart and vice versa. For RS–485-2 wire mode connect RX+ and TX+ together with the + line of the cable and the RX- and the TX- together with the –...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 5.1.12 SATA 2.5 inch Drive Tray Replacement Two additional 2.5 inch storage devices are available for use with the SATA riser board or the RAID option. The 2.5 inch hard disk trays (located in the front of the unit) can be used as SSD or rotating devices.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 2. Insert your finger under the handle and carefully remove the storage device tray from the mounted position. Figure 5-16 Removing Storage Device Tray from Mounted Position 3. Pull down until the device tray is as fully open as possible. Figure 5-17 Storage Device Tray Fully Open Position Hardware Interface...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 4. Remove the hard disk tray completely from the unit. Figure 5-18 Removal of Storage Device Tray 5. Unscrew the four mounting screws and remove the hard drive from the tray. Figure 5-19 Storage Device Tray Screws Hardware Interface...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 6. Insert the replacement hard drive and screw in the four mounting screws to mount it. Figure 5-20 Insert the replacement hard drive 7. Insert the storage device tray ~25.4 mm (1 in) (maximum) into the slot, move it to the right side until the nose is between the guidance mark of the tray, then push it carefully into the slot.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 5 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 8. Insert the tray until it is fully and firmly seated. Figure 5-22 Insert the tray Note: You can lock each SSD tray using the provided key. Hardware Interface...
The RXi2-EP IPC is capable of Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVSRAM) as a mPCIe board add-in option that is automatically backed up when the RXi2-EP IPC is switched off or loses power. NVSRAM does not use or require a battery. Contact Emerson for assistance in accessing NVSRAM.
Hardware Reference Manual Section 6 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Section 6: Hardware and Firmware Programmable Devices This chapter describes the hardware and firmware programmable devices of the CEC09 carrier board and the bCOM6L17 module. SMBUS Devices Table 6-1 SMBus Devices Address Device Function Clock Buffer 8x...
Hardware Reference Manual Section 6 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 PCIe Ports The PCIe ports are provided by the COMe module. The PCIe allocation is provided in the following table. Table 6-3 PCI Routing Device (GPU Function Connected to Vendor Bus/Dev/Func Dependent) bCOM6L17 Host Bridge Internal...
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Hardware Reference Manual Section 6 GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Device (GPU Function Connected to Vendor Bus/Dev/Func Dependent) CEC09 Riser slot — — — 1/0/0 Ethernet #1 Front 8086 1531 5/0/0 Ethernet #2 Front 8086 1531 6/0/0 Ethernet #3 Front 8086 1531 7/0/0 Ethernet #4 Front...
EP IPC. Power Consumption WARNING The RXI2-EP industrial PC power supply must meet the requirements for SELV (safety extra- low voltage)/LPS (limited power source) or ES1/PS2. L'alimentation pour PC industriel RXI2-EP doit répondre aux exigences SELV (très basse tension de sécurité)/LPS (source de puissance limitée) ou ES1/PS2.
20 W maximum for all two/four boards together. Environmental Specifications 7.2.1 Ambient Temperatures and Humidity Ambient temperatures and humidity values for the RXi2-EP IPC are provided in the following table. Table 7-3 Temperature Specifications Item...
2,000 m (6,560 ft), depending on the level. This is with reference to temperature ranges of air-cooled versions. Note: Emerson can assist the user in planning operation outside this altitude range upon request. Maximum altitude for the RXi2–EP IPC is specified in the following table. Table 7-5...
6uA. Depending on the operating hours and temperature, the estimated battery life is 2 to 10 years. Battery current is not used when the RXi2-EP IPC is supplied with 24 V. Technical Specification...
In accordance with certain software license terms, Emerson provides the following software package installations. This code is provided on an as-is basis, and Emerson makes no representations or warranties for the use of this code independent of any Emerson provided software or services.
Hardware Reference Manual Appendix B GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Appendix.B: Acronyms and Abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Accelerated Processing Unit Advanced Micro Devices BIOS Basic Input Output System Computer-on-module Display Data Control Digital Display Interface DisplayPort DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory Digital Visual Interface Error Correction Code Embedded DisplayPort...
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Hardware Reference Manual Appendix B GFK-3014F Feb 2023 System Management Interrupt Serial Presence Detect Serial Peripheral Interface Solid State Drive Time Division Multiplex Thermal Design Power Trusted Platform Module TMDS Transition Minimized Differential Signaling UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UEFI Universal Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Adapter...
Conformité Européenne (European conformity) CCTV Closed Circuit Television Courier font Text in Courier font indicates a command entry or output from a Emerson embedded PC product using the built-in character set. CTDP Configurable TDP (Thermal Design Power) CVBS Composite Video Baseband Signal...
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Hardware Reference Manual Appendix C GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Gigabit Gigabit Ethernet Giga Transfers I/O HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Hexadecimal values (base 16) Represented as digits followed by ʹhʹ (for example: 0Ch). Hexadecimal values (base 16) Represented as digits preceded by ʹHʹ (for example: H0C).
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Hardware Reference Manual Appendix C GFK-3014F Feb 2023 Read Only Memory, a legacy term often the device referred to as a ROM can actually be written to, in a special mode. Such writable ROMs are sometimes called Flash ROMs. UEFI Firmware is stored in ROM or Flash ROM.