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BL Pi-Tron CM3+
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE  BL Pi-Tron CM3+ Doc. Rev. 1.1 www.kontron-electronics.com // 1...
  • Page 2 BL Pi-Tron CM3+ - Rev. 1.1 This page has been intentionally left blank www.kontron-electronics.com // 2...
  • Page 3  Disclaimer Kontron Electronics 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 Electronics products. This document does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron Electronics with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide.
  • Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). You understand and agree that your use of Kontron Electronics devices as a component in High-Risk Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards.
  • Page 5 If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact support@kontron-electronics.de. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and provide the revised user guide.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before servicing. This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide. This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration. This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use. www.kontron-electronics.com // 6...
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron Electronics product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.
  • Page 8 Kontron Electronics is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.
  • Page 9: Special Handling And Unpacking Instruction

    SD cards, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batteries or conductive circuits on the product. www.kontron-electronics.com // 9...
  • Page 10: Lithium Battery Precautions

    General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron Electronics’ product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron Electronics and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Electronics Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    3.2.1. Input Power Connector (X3) ................................25 3.2.2. Micro-HDMI Connector (X500) ..............................25 3.2.3. Ethernet RJ45 Connectors (X600, X700) ..........................26 3.2.4. USB Connector (X601) ..................................26 3.2.5. RS232 Connector (X15) ................................... 26 3.2.6. RS485/CAN Connector (X18) ................................ 27 www.kontron-electronics.com // 11...
  • Page 12 Transportation ....................................39 Maintenance......................................39 11.3.1. Replacing the Lithium Battery ..............................39 Warranty ......................................40 Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation ........................40 Disposal ......................................41 Appendix ......................................... 42 List of Acronyms ......................................42 About Kontron Electronics ..................................43 www.kontron-electronics.com // 12...
  • Page 13: List Of Tables

    Figure 4: Block Diagram .................................... 20 Figure 5: Top Side View ....................................21 Figure 6: UART-USB Adapter ................................... 30 Figure 7: Phoenix Power Mating Connector ............................33 Figure 8: BL Pi-Tron CM3+ Type Label (Example) ..........................37 www.kontron-electronics.com // 13...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    Product Overview Before working with the BL Pi-Tron CM3+, Kontron Electronics recommends that users take a few minutes to learn about the various parts of the BL Pi-Tron CM3+. The BL Pi-Tron CM3+ is a flexible single board computer fanless device designed for use in demanding applications.
  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    1x RS232: 8-pin; 1x RS485/CAN: 8-pin; 1x DIO: 8-pin mating connector (Phoenix Contact origin no. 1844594) 40099 101 USB-UART Adapter Translates the UART signals provided on the Mini-B USB connector to USB for connecting the BL Pi-Tron CM3+ to a computer www.kontron-electronics.com // 15...
  • Page 16: Specification

    24 V DC ±20 % Input Table 4: Software Specification Operating Systems (OS) Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian), Yocto, Windows IOT, Ubuntu Desktop/Server/Core, LibreElec, RetroPie and others BSP (demo) documentation and support: https://docs.kontron-electronics.de Mechanical Specification Table 5: Mechanical Specification Dimensions BL Pi-Tron CM3+ Width 105.5 mm (4.15 )
  • Page 17: Figure 2: Dimensions

    BL Pi-Tron CM3+ - Rev. 1.1 Figure 2: Dimensions www.kontron-electronics.com // 17...
  • Page 18: Power Specification

    2.3.1. Power Consumption The power consumption of the BL Pi-Tron CM3+ depends on the implemented mainboard capacity and external interfaces, for more information see Table 7: Power Consumption. Figure 3: Power Tree www.kontron-electronics.com // 18...
  • Page 19: Functional Earthing System

    The BL Pi-Tron CM3+ is designed for operation in a customer-specific enclosure or device. Please do not operate the BL Pi-Tron CM3+ without sufficient cooling system. The maximum temperature range refers only to the limits of the individual components. www.kontron-electronics.com // 19...
  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    BL Pi-Tron CM3+ - Rev. 1.1 Block Diagram Figure 4: Block Diagram www.kontron-electronics.com // 20...
  • Page 21: Connector Description

    3.2.9 X1201 +5 V Display Connector (bottom side) 3.2.10 X1001 CSI1 Connector (Camera Serial Interface) 3.2.11 X1000 DSI1 Connector (Display Serial Interface) 3.2.12 X800 40-pin RPI-GPIO-Header (bottom side) 3.2.13 X401 Debug Connector 3.2.14 X1200 Fan Connector 3.2.15 www.kontron-electronics.com // 21...
  • Page 22: Power Connector

    The RS485 interface in Figure 5 (pos. 7) also contains the wiring for CAN. The RS485 interface is not designed for connecting cables longer than 30 m. For the pin assignment of the RS485 / CAN connector, refer to Chapter 3.2.6: RS485/CAN Connector (X18). www.kontron-electronics.com // 22...
  • Page 23: Dio Interface

    If there is a MicroSD card slot, see Figure 5 (pos.10). For the pin assignment of the MicroSD card slot, refer to Chapter 3.2.9: MicroSD Card Slot (X400). limited lifespan of microSD Cards/SSD drives Kontron Electronics recommends checking the condition regularly. 3.1.11. +5 V Display Connector There is a +5 V connector intended to supply a display or other devices, see Figure 5 (pos.
  • Page 24: 40-Pin Rpi-Gpio-Header

    Chapter 3.2.15 Fan Connector (X1200). 3.1.17. Functional Earth Connection The GND pin of the power connector is connected to functional earth of the electronics and to the four mounting holes on the edges of the circuit board. www.kontron-electronics.com // 24...
  • Page 25: Connector Pin Assignments

    Hot Plug Detect Reserved TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 GND TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1 + TMDS Data1 GND TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 GND TMDS Data0- TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock GND TMDS Clock- DDC_GND DDC_SCL DDC_SDA +5 V Power www.kontron-electronics.com // 25...
  • Page 26: Ethernet Rj45 Connectors (X600, X700)

    No LAN connectivity Green 100 Mbit/s Yellow Link Blinking Activity 3.2.4. USB Connector (X601) 2x USB A 2.0 Signal Name +USB_VCC 3.2.5. RS232 Connector (X15) RS232 Interface RS232 +5 V DC Phoenix Contact Connector 180° DFMC 0,5/4-ST-2,54 (Phoenix 1844594) www.kontron-electronics.com // 26...
  • Page 27: Rs485/Can Connector (X18)

    DOUT3 / DIN3 DOUT Imax = 800 mA DOUT4 / DIN4 DOUT Imax = 800 mA Phoenix Contact Connector 180° DFMC 0,5/4-ST-2,54 (Phoenix 1844594) 3.2.8. USB OTG Connector (X402) Micro-USB Connector Signal Name +USB_VCC GND / Shield www.kontron-electronics.com // 27...
  • Page 28: Microsd Card Slot (X400)

    DAT0 DAT1 3.2.10. +5 V Display Connector (X1201) 2-Pin Mating Signal Name Connector + 5V 3.2.11. CSI Connector (Camera Serial Interface, X1001) 1-1734248-5 Signal Name CAM1_DN0 CAM1_DP0 CAM1_DN1 CAM1_DP1 CAM1_CN CAM1_CP CAM1_IO0 CAM1_IO1 GPIO1 GPIO0 +3.3 V www.kontron-electronics.com // 28...
  • Page 29: Dsi Connector (Display Serial Interface, X1000)

    Signal Name +3.3 V GPIO9 +5 V GPIO25 GPIO2 GPIO11 +5 V GPIO8 GPIO3 GPIO7 GPIO4 GPIO0 GPIO14 GPIO1 GPIO5 GPIO15 GPIO17 GPIO6 GPIO18 GPIO12 GPIO27 GPIO13 GPIO22 GPIO19 GPIO23 GPIO16 +3.3 V GPIO26 GPIO24 GPIO20 GPIO10 GPIO21 www.kontron-electronics.com // 29...
  • Page 30: Usb Debug Connector (X401)

    This adapter is only supplied as standard with our development kits but can also be ordered separately. For more detailed information please have a look at the online documentation https://docs.kontron-electronics.de. This documentation includes all information you need to put your device into operation including a quick start guide as well as further information on how to get access to the Yocto based GitLab software repository and how to make your own software images.
  • Page 31: Accessing Components

    (ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the product or/and internal components. Because of the limited predetermined lifespan of expansion devices, Kontron Electronics recommends checking the condition of installed expansion devices regularly and to pay attention to the manufacturer specifications for lifespan.
  • Page 32: Thermal Considerations

    The BL Pi-Tron CM3+ is designed for operation in a customer-specific enclosure or device. Please do not operate the BL Pi-Tron CM3+ without sufficient cooling system. The maximum temperature range refers only to the limits of the individual components. www.kontron-electronics.com // 32...
  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    For information on how to wire the connector, see next Chapter. Figure 7: Phoenix Power Mating Connector Location for inserting the 24 V wire 2 Location for inserting the 0 V wire www.kontron-electronics.com // 33...
  • Page 34: Wiring The Dc Mating Power Connector

    Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. o Transport and store the board in its antistatic bag. o Handle the board at an approved ESD workstation. o Handle the board only by the edges. www.kontron-electronics.com // 34...
  • Page 35: Starting Up

    Operating System (OS) and Drivers without The standard BL Pi-Tron CM4 is supplied pre-installed OS. Guides to setup an OS and further information about the various interfaces of the BL Pi-Tron CM4 are available from Kontron Electronics https://docs.kontron-electronics.de/sw/ked/docs/docs/raspberry-pi-os/pi-tron-cm3/ www.kontron-electronics.com // 35...
  • Page 36: Standards, Certifications And Directives

    Waste Electrical and Compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/ Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive to reduce waste of electrical and electronic Directive (WEEE Directive) equipment, encourage recycling and environmental disposal and increase the environmental awareness of producers. www.kontron-electronics.com // 36...
  • Page 37: Shipment And Unpacking

    Packaging All parts are delivered together in a product specific cardboard package designed to provide adequate protection and absorb shock. Kontron Electronics recommends keeping the packaging to store or transport the product. Unpacking Proceed as follows to unpack the unit: Remove packaging.
  • Page 38: Technical Support

    For the first startup of your board, you will find more information about the Software / BSP (demo) and additional hardware information at the online documentation. Please follow the link https://docs.kontron-electronics.de/sw/ked/raspberry-pi/pi-tron/cm3-docs/quickstart/ The online documentation is primarily intended for our Eval-Kit / Evalboard but will help you also to put your BL Pi-Tron CM3+ into operation.
  • Page 39: Storage, Transportation And Maintenance

    When packing or unpacking products always take shock and ESD protection into consideration and use an EOS/ESD safe working area. Maintenance Maintenance or repair on the open product may only be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron Electronics. Cleaning For light soiling, clean the product with a dry cloth.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation In general, Kontron Electronics shall not be required to honor the warranty, even during the warranty period, and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligations in the event of damage caused to the product due to failure to observe the following: General safety instructions for IT equipment within this user guide.
  • Page 41: Disposal

    Many of the components used are capable of being recycled. Kontron Electronics follows the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive that aims to reduce waste arising from Electrical and Electronic waste and encourages customers to return Kontron Electronics products for proper disposal.
  • Page 42: Appendix

    USB OTG USB On-The-Go (Host) Management specification family Video Graphics Array Hardware Very Low Profile International Electrotechnical WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Commission (Standards) Equipment IPMI-Over-LAN WLAN Wireless LAN Internet of Things XHCI eXtensible Host Controller Interface www.kontron-electronics.com // 42...
  • Page 43: About Kontron Electronics

    For your individual requirements we have a large group of engineers and technicians available, who develop your tailor-made solution with a lot of experience and imagination. Kontron Electronics is a full-service provider for the development and production of complex electronic modules, components and systems for industrial and medical applications.

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