RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2017/10/26 Power Connector Definition Revised 2017/11/02 GPIO Sample Code Revised 2018/02/09 Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc.
Preface RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ...
Preface RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at www.candtsolution.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Package Contents Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty RCO-3000 Series Embedded System Utility DVD Driver Wall Mount Kit Accessory Kit DVI to VGA Adapter Ordering Information Model No.
Preface RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Advanced Fanless Embedded System with 5th Gen Intel® Broadwell Core™ i5/i3 or Celeron® RCO-3022EE Processor, 2x LAN, 2x PCIe x4 slot Advanced Fanless Embedded System with 5th Gen Intel® Broadwell Core™ i5/i3 or Celeron® RCO-3022EE-4L Processor, 6x LAN, 2x PCIe x4 slot Advanced Fanless Embedded System with 5th Gen Intel®...
RCO-3000 series are ruggedized systems that can operate in harsh environments and easy to install and maintain. A build in over voltage protection (OVP), over current protection (OCP), reserve voltage protection, and wide range DC power input makes RCO-3000 series are safety system for all industrial applications.
RCO-3011E/P-4L-M12, RCO-3022EE/PP-4L, RCO-3022EE/PP-4L-M12 Only) Physical • 4x 802.3at Compliant PoE Port, The Maximum DC Power • RCO-3000 Series Delivery on Each PoE is 25.5W (RCO-3000-4P, RCO-3000-4P- Dimension (WxDxH, mm): 185 x 197 x 57.4 mm M12, RCO-3011E/P-4P, RCO-3011E/P-4P-M12, RCO-3022EE/PP-4P, ...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3 System I/O 1.3.1 RCO-3000 Front Panel HDD port ATX power on/off switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to power-on or power-off the system Power LED Reset switch Indicates the power status of the system Press to reset the system HDD LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.2 RCO-3000-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-3000-4P Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.3 RCO-3000-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-3000- 4P-M12 Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.4 RCO-3011E(P) Front Panel HDD port ATX power on/off switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to power-on or power-off the system Power LED Reset switch Indicates the power status of the system Press to reset the system HDD LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.5 RCO-3011E-4L(P) / RCO-3011P-4L(P) Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.6 RCO-3011E-4L(P)-M12 / RCO-3011P-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.7 RCO-3022EE(PP) Front Panel HDD port ATX power on/off switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to power-on or power-off the system Power LED Reset switch Indicates the power status of the system Press to reset the system HDD LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.8 RCO-3022EE-4L(P) / RCO-3022PP-4L(P) Universal I/O Bracket Front Panel Used to customized I/O output ATX power on/off switch Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 1.3.9 RCO-3022EE-4L(P)-M12 / RCO-3022PP-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system Reset switch HDD port Press to reset the system Removable 2.5"...
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions RCO-3000 | User’s Manual Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
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Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors RCO-3000 | User’s Manual PWR_LED1: Power LED Status Definition POWER LED+ POWER LED- HDD_LED1: HDD Access LED Status Definition HDD LED+ HDD LED- WDT_LED1: Watchdog LED Status Definition WATCHDOG LED+ WATCHDOG LED- GPIO_LED1: GPIO LED Status Definition GPIO LED+ GPIO LED-...
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.1 Set torque force to 3.5 kgf-cm to execute all the screwing and unscrewing. 3.2 Removing chassis bottom cover In order to prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source. 1.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.3 Removing PCIe/PCI expansion module 1. This step only applies to RCO-3011 and RCO-3022 series, which is equipped with PCIe/PCI expansion module. The following steps use RCO-3022 as example. 2. Unscrew four screws (M3x5L) circled below. 3.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.4 Removing chassis top cover 1. Unscrew the four screws (M3x5L) highlighted below. 2. Hold the body of the system and lift it vertically away from the top cover. 3. Top cover separated from the system body.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.5 Installing SODIMM 1. Place the system body with SODIMM socket facing upward. 2. Insert memory module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the memory module vertically downward until you hear the “click” sound. Make sure the memory module is firmly in place.
RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.6 Installing mini PCIe card / mSATA 1. Two mini PCIe slots are available for RCO-3000 series. They both also support mSATA. 2. Insert mini PCIe card or mSATA module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the mini PCIe card or mSATA module down and lock it with two screws (M2x3.7L).
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.7 Installing antenna 1. Three antenna holes are available for RCO-3000 series on the rear panel. 2. Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel. 3. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole.
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Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4. Put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack. 5. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together. 6. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.8 Assembly chassis top cover 1. Place both top cover and system body upside down as shown below. 2. Ensure thermal pad is in place on the CPU thermal block. 3. Hold the system body and slide the front/rear panel into the slide rail on the top cover.
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Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4. Push the system body down until it is firmly in place. 5. Fasten the six screws (M3x5L) to lock the system body with top cover.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.9 Installing HDD on internal SATA HDD bay 1. Unscrew the below three screws (M3x5L) to remove the internal SATA HDD bay. 2. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
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Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3. Install the HDD bracket following the direction below. 4. Fasten the three screws to lock the internal HDD bracket.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.10 Installing HDD on removable SATA HDD bay 1. Unscrew the two sun screws circled below to take out the removable SATA HDD bay.
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Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 2. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using three screws (M3x4L). 3. Slide the HDD bracket back and then fasten the sun screws.
RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.11 Installing PCIe/PCI expansion card 1. PCIe or PCI card with FHHL dimension is supported by RCO-3000 series. 2. Unscrew the screw (M3x5L) to remove the plane bracket. 3. Loose the sun screw (circled below) on the holder so the pairing arm can be adjustable.
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Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 5. Adjust the arm until it holds the card firmly in place. Then fasten the sun screw on the holder. 6. For RCO-3022 series, install the upper card (Card 1) first and then install the lower card (Card 2). Card 1 Card 2...
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.12 Assemble PCIe/PCI expansion module 1. Install the expansion module back in place and ensure the golden finger is inserted into the expansion slot. 2. Fasten the four screws (M3x5L) below.
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.13 Assemble chassis bottom cover 1. Place the bottom cover according to the below direction and make sure the rail is facing inside the system. 2. Lock the bottom cover with the four screws (M3x5L).
Chapter 3: System Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.14 Installing SIM card 1. Take out the removable SATA HDD bay in order to locate the SIM card slot. SIM 1 SIM 2 2. Now you can insert SIM card into the socket. 3.
RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.15 Installing wall mount kit 1. Wall mount kit is available for RCO-3000 series included in the standard package. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover. The highlighted screw holes below will be used.
RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 3.16 Installing DIN rail holder 1. Din rail holder is available for RCO-3000 series as optional accessories. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover with two screw holes for din rail holder.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.1 BIOS Introduction The system BIOS software is stored on EEPROM. The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. BIOS Setup Power on the embedded system and by pressing <Del>...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.2 Main Setup Press <Del> to enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main setup screen is showed as following when the setup utility is entered. System Date/Time is set up in the Main Menu. 4.2.1 System Language Set the system language.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup 4.3.1 CPU Configuration ■ Hyper-Threading This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. ■ Active Processor Cores Set number of cores to be enabled. Select <All> or <1> mode.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual ■ Execute Disable Bit Enable or disable the Execute Disable Bit (XD) of the processor. With the XD bit set to enabled, certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks can be prevented when combined with a supporting OS ■...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.3 AMT Configuration Use this screen to configure AMT parameters. ■ Intel AMT This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. ■ BIOS Hotkey Pressed This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS Hotkey Press function. ■...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.4 Super IO Configuration This setting allows you to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. ■ Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual ■ Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This item allows you to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual ■ Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This item allows you to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.5 Hardware Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages and temperatures. 4.3.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ■ Console Redirection This item allows you to enable or disable console redirection.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.7 SATA Configuration ■ SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Controller. ■ SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to select AHCI or RAID Mode. ■ SATA Controller Speed The item is for user to set the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.9 CSM Configuration ■ CSM Support This item allows you to enable or disable CSM support. ■ GateA20 Active This item allows you to select <Upon Request> or <Always>. Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always: Do not allow GA20 disabling.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.10 USB Configuration ■ Legacy USB Support This item allows you to select <Enabled>, <Disabled> or <Auto>. Enabled: To enable legacy USB support. Disabled: To keep USB devices available only for EFI specification, Auto: To disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM-XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX ■ NIC Configuration Press enter to configure the network device port. Link Speed Use this item to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Select <Auto Negotiated>, <10 Mbps Half>, <10 Mbps Full>, <100Mbps Half>...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.3.12 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection- XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX ■ NIC Configuration Press enter to configure the network device port. Link Speed Use this item to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Select <Auto Negotiated>, <10 Mbps Half>, <10 Mbps Full>, <100Mbps Half>...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.4 Chipset 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ■ VT-d This item allows you to enable or disable VT-d support.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual ▶ Graphics Configuration Use this item to configure internal graphics controller. GTT Size This item allows you to change the GTT size. Aperture Size This item allows you to change the Aperture size. ...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual ■ PCH LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCH integrated ethernet controller. ■ Wake on LAN This item allows you to enable or disable wake on LAN function.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.6 Boot This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. 4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup RCO-3000 | User’s Manual 4.7 Save & Exit This setting allows users to configure the boot settings. 4.7.1 Save Changes and Reset This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.
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