PPC/EPC-A8-097-C PPC/EPC-A8-097-C Note EOL PRODUCT: This product has been discontinued, due to market demand and shifts in technology. Please Contact if you would like to purchase it. Front View Rear View Chipsee Page 3 of 19...
The Cortex -A8 series PPC/EPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097) is a high-quality industrial PC. It features a 9.7” resistive touch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and brightness of 350 cd/m . Key Applications • Human Machine Interface HMI • Process Control • Process Monitoring Chipsee Page 4 of 19...
The AM33554 MPU does not generate extensive heat, so even the thin aluminum housing on PPC version delivers sufficient thermal dissipation. Ordering Options Chipsee products can be customized during the ordering process. The product will be shipped with the pre-installed factory defaults if no extra requirements are specified. The table in the...
Software Documentation section provides a detailed instruction how to install different OS on your own. However, bear in mind that Chipsee can’t take the responsibility of inadequate installation procedure. If you “brick” your device, please contact Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com...
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From -20°C to +70°C Multiple Choices (Operating System) EPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097E): 226 x 172 x 28mm Dimensions PPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097P): 252 x 205 x 33mm EPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097E): 610g Weight PPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097P): 1260g EPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097E): Embedded Mounting PPC-A8-097-C (PN: CS10768T097P): Panel...
The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board. Touch Screen The PPC/EPC-A8-097-C Industrial PC uses a 5-point capacitive touch screen screen. The figure below shows the capacitive or resistive screen connected to the motherboard via the FPC connector. Chipsee Page 8 of 19...
Ethernet connector supporting up to 1 Gbps, and 5 x UART terminals (RS232/RS485). RS232/RS485/CAN The serial communication interfaces (RS485, RS482, and CAN) are routed to a 12-pin 3.81mm terminal, as illustrated on the figure below. Chipsee Page 9 of 19...
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UART2 of CPU, RS485 A Signal Pin 5 UART4 of CPU, RS485 B Signal Pin 4 UART4 of CPU, RS485 A Signal Pin 3 CAN_H DCAN0 of CPU, CAN H Signal Pin 2 CAN_L DCAN0 of CPU, CAN L Signal Chipsee Page 10 of 19...
LAN Connectors LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown the figure below. The integrated Ethernet interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput. Figure 690: RJ45 LAN Connectors (embedded/enclosed PC version) Chipsee Page 11 of 19...
The PPC/EPC-A8-097-C Industrial PC is equipped with a mini-PCIe connector that can connect to a 3G/4G/LTE module. The customer will also need a SIM Card Holder and a 3G/ 4G/LTE Antenna Connector to ensure 3G/4G/LTE works on the PPC/EPC-A8-097-C. Chipsee Page 12 of 19...
The PPC/EPC-A8-097-C Industrial PC has a 10 Pin 3.81mm GPIO Connector, as shown on the figure below, that is labeled as P18 on the PCB. The table below gives details about the definition of every Pin. Figure 695: GPIO Connector Chipsee Page 13 of 19...
(line-out, typically around -10 dBV). On the enclosed panel PC version, both audio input and audio output are clearly marked on the figure below. Figure 697: Audio I/O (embedded/enclosed PC version) Chipsee Page 15 of 19...
Other mounting options might also be supported according to the table in the Hardware Features section. You can find detailed information about mounting in the Mount IPC Guide. Chipsee Page 16 of 19...
Figure 700: EPC-A8-097-C Technical Drawing PPC-A8-097-C For PPC-A8-097-C, the outer mechanical dimensions are 252 x 205 x 33mm (W x L x H). Panel Mounting Chipsee Page 17 of 19...
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Note With the PPC-A8-097-C industrial PC, the operator can fix the PC into the panel by pushing it from the front inside the panel as described in the figure above. The recommended maximum thickness of the panel material is 8mm.
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