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Industrial PC EPC/PPC-A9-097-C PN: CS10768F097 Content can change at anytime, check documentation website for latest information. www.chipsee.com...
Front View (Embedded Variant) Rear View (Embedded Variant) Product Overview ® The Cortex -A9 series EPC/PPC-A9-097-C (PN: CS10768F097) is a rugged, high-quality industrial panel PC. It features a 9.7” multi-point capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Key Applications •...
-40 to +125°C, the APU itself is well suited for extended temperature range in both automotive and factory environments. 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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EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Hardware Features EPC/PPC-A9-097-C ® ® iMX6Q, Arm Cortex -A9, 1GHz 2GB DDR3 eMMC Storage TF Card, Supports up to 32GB SDHC Display 9.7” LCD, 1024 x 768, High Brightness: 500cd/m Touch Capacitive Multi-Point Touch Screen 2 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB OTG 2 x RJ45: 1 x GbE, Optional PoE Support;...
Power Input The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C 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 PPC version, as well as on the PCB itself of the EPC version, as shown in 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 EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System Ground to provide sufficient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.
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EPC/PPC-A9-097-C RS232/RS485/CAN Figure 19: Serial pins connector The table below offers more detailed description of every pin and its definition: RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Definition: Pin Number Definition Description Pin 16 CAN2_H CPU CAN Channel 2 H signal...
System 5V output, up to 1A Table 8 Connectivity Section 2(1,2)UART2 signal is used by the onboard WiFi/BT module, so the I/O port function is disabled by default. If you need the I/O port function instead, please contact Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com assistance.
Use CAT5 or better cables to achieve full data throughput over maximum distance defined by the 1000BASE-T standard (100m). WiFi & BT Module The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C 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).
Figure 24: WiFi+BT Antenna 4G/LTE Module The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C 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 EPC/PPC-A9-097-C. SIM card does NOT support hot plug.
The product does not come shipped with the 4G/LTE module by default. GPIO Connector The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Industrial Panel PC has a 10 Pin 3.81mm GPIO Connector, as shown in the figure below, that is labeled as P28 on the PCB. The table below gives details about the definition of every Pin.
The 4 output channels can drive at most 500mA current on each channel. TF Card Slot The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Industrial Panel PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot. It can address up to 32GB of memory. Figure 27: TF (micro SD) Card Slot ...
Figure 30: HDMI Connector Boot DIP Switch The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Industrial Panel PC supports boot from SD card. If you want to re- flash the Operating System (OS), you can use the TF card for that purpose, combined with the DIP switch settings.
Table 10 Boot Configuration Selection Mounting Procedure The EPC/PPC-A9-097-C Industrial Panel PC can be mounted with 8 x M4 screws, enabling simplified installation onto any standard mounting fixture. Other mounting options might also be supported according to the table in the Hardware Features section.
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EPC/PPC-A9-097-C PPC-A9-097-C Figure 32: Fixing PPC-A9-097-C industrial PC into panel Note With the PPC-A9-097-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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