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Industrial PC PPC-A72-101 PN: CS12800R101P Content can change at anytime, check documentation website for latest information. www.chipsee.com...
• Installation on an industrial cabinet • Integration with the existing equipment The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC is based around the powerful CS-SOM-RK3399 System on Module (SoM), powered by the Rockchip RK3399 low-power processor which integrates a ® ® dual-core Cortex -A72 and a quad-core Cortex -A53 with a separate NEON coprocessor.
Software Documentation section provides a detailed instruction on how to install different OSes 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...
Optional Features Optional Features The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC does not include 4G/LTE module by default. The module is optional and can be selected at the Chipsee store during the ordering process. Warning Installation, repair, and maintenance tasks should be performed by trained personnel only.
PPC-A72-101 Hardware Features Hardware Features The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC offers a broad range of performance and connectivity options for scalable integration, providing expandability to meet future needs. Some of the key features are listed in the table below. PPC-A72-101 Rockchip RK3399, Dual-core Cortex-A72 (1.8GHz), Quad-core Cortex-A53...
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This product has 5 x UART channels in total. The default configuration is 3 x RS232 and 2 x RS485, including 1 debug port. UART can be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily, so if you need a different RS232/ RS485 configuration, please get in touch with the Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com...
Power Input Power Input The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages: From 12V to 36V DC. The power input connector is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal. The polarity and the pinout is clearly marked on the housing of the product as shown on the figure below.
Use a high-quality Power Adapter Unit (PSU) with low EMR. You can also provide power from a battery. Make sure that the PPC-A72-101 Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System Ground to provide sufficient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.
Connectivity Connectivity There are many connectivity options available on the PPC-A72-101 industrial PC. It has 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x network connector (RJ45) supporting up to 1 Gbps, 8xGPIO and 5 x UART terminals (RS232/485).
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PPC-A72-101 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector The table below offers more detailed description of every pin and its definition: RS232 / RS485 / CAN / GPIO Pin Definition: Pin Number Definition Description Pin 1 CAN1_H CAN H signal Pin 2 CPU_RS232_2_RXD CPU UART2, CPU RS232 RXD signal...
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PPC-A72-101 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector RS232 / RS485 / CAN / GPIO Pin Definition: Pin 20 OUT1 Isolated Output 1 Pin 21 System Ground Pin 22 GND_ISO Isolated Ground Pin 23 VCC5V System 5V output, up to 1A Pin 24 VDD_ISO Isolated Power Input,support 5V~24V Table 94 Connectivity Section ...
PPC-A72-101 USB Connectors USB Connectors There are 2 x USB HOST connectors onboard which includes 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C , as shown in the figures below. Figure 413: USB 2.0 HOST Connectors (embedded/enclosed PC version) Figure 414: USB 3.0 HOST Connectors (embedded/enclosed PC version)
PPC-A72-101 LAN Connectors 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 416: RJ45 LAN Connector Note Use CAT5 or better cables to achieve full data throughput over maximum distance defined by the 1000BASE-T standard (100m).
PPC-A72-101 WiFi & BT Module WiFi & BT Module The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with the popular Realtek RTL8723 WiFi/ BT module that supports BT/BLE 4.0 (with backward compatibility), as well as 802.11bgn 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN).
4G/LTE Module 4G/LTE Module The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with a mini-PCIe connector that can connect to a 4G/LTE module. The customer will also need a SIM Card Holder and a 4G/LTE Antenna Connector to ensure 4G/LTE works on the PPC-A72-101. SIM card does NOT support hot plug.
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PPC-A72-101 4G/LTE Module Attention The product does not come shipped with the 4G/LTE module by default. Chipsee Page 21 of 28...
PPC-A72-101 TF Card Slot TF Card Slot The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot. It can address up to 128GB of memory. Figure 421: TF (micro SD) Card Slot Note The product does not come shipped with the TF Card by default.
PPC-A72-101 Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC features some audio peripherals. It has 1 x 3.5mm audio output jack. Also, the PPC-A72-101 industrial Pi PC has a miniature 2W internal speaker for audio reproduction, as well as a small buzzer for alarm/notification sounds.
PPC-A72-101 Power Button Power Button The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC has a power button, as shown on the figure below. You can use the button to power ON or OFF the industrial PC. Figure 424: Power Button Chipsee Page 24 of 28...
The PPC-A72-101 Industrial Panel PC can be mounted with 4 x M4 screws, enabling simplified installation onto any standard mounting fixture. PPC-A72-101 You can mount PPC-A72-101 with the Vesa (75 x 75mm) and Panel mounting methods, as shown on the figure below. Figure 425: Panel mounting ...
PPC-A72-101 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications PPC-A72-101 For PPC-A72-101, the outer mechanical dimensions are 275.5 x 193.5 x 46.0mm (W x L x H). Chipsee Page 26 of 28...
PPC-A72-101 3D Model 3D Model PPC-A72-101 3D model can be viewed in the online doc in a web browser, if you are reading from the PDF version, please visit the online doc. Chipsee Page 27 of 28...
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