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Industrial PC PPC-A55-215 PN: CS12800-RK3568-215P 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-A55-215 Industrial Panel PC is based around the powerful RK3568 System on Chip (SoC), powered by the Rockchip RK3568 low-power processor which integrates a quad-core ® Cortex -A55 processor.
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...
PPC-A55-215 Hardware Features Hardware Features The PPC-A55-215 Industrial Panel PC offers a broad range of performance and connectivity options for scalable integration, providing expandability according to future needs. Some of the key features are listed in the table below. PPC-A55-215 Rockchip RK3568, Quad-core Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz)
Power Input The PPC-A55-215 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 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 PPC-A55-215 Power Input connector (pin 3) is properly connected to the Power System Ground to provide sufficient EMI shielding and eliminate the problem entirely.
PPC-A55-215 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector The serial communication interfaces (RS485, RS232, and CAN) are routed to a 24-pin 3.81mm terminal, as illustrated in the figure below. Serial communication on both RS485 and RS232 interfaces can reach up to 115200 kbps.
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PPC-A55-215 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector RS232 / RS485 / CAN / GPIO Pin Definition: Pin Number Definition Description Pin 1 CAN0_H CAN H signal Pin 2 CAN1_H CAN H signal Pin 3 CAN0_L CAN L signal Pin 4 CAN1_L CAN L signal...
PPC-A55-215 USB Connectors • The 4 GPIO output channels can drive at most 500mA current on each channel. USB Connectors There are 2 x USB HOST and 1 x USB DEVICE (for flashing OS) ports onboard: 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C , as shown in the figures below.
WiFi/BT module which supports BT/BLE 2.1/3.0/4.2, as well as 802.11ac/abgn 433Mbps 2.4/5.8 GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN). Figure 613: RTL8821CS WiFi/BT Module The PPC-A55-215 includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in the figure below. WiFi+BT Antenna SMA...
M.2 SSD Slot There is a M.2 slot on the PPC-A55-215 that allows an optional SSD. The M.2 slot is capable of holding a PCI-E 3.0 x 2, 2280 NVME SSD. The PPC-A55-215 does not come shipped with an SSD by default, if you want a different configuration you can consult us when placing an order.
TF Card & SIM Card Slot TF Card & SIM Card Slot The PPC-A55-215 Industrial Panel PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot and 1 x SIM Card slot. TF Card can address up to 128GB of storage.
OS in MASKROM mode, the button will be used. Please refer to the software documents for more information. PROG Button Mounting Procedure You can mount PPC-A55-215 with VESA mounting: 100 x 100 mm, 4 x M4 (6mm) screws. You can also mount PPC-A55-215 with panel mounting method. Chipsee Page 15 of 17...
Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure. You can find detailed information about mounting in the Mount IPC Guide. Mechanical Specifications For PPC-A55-215, the outer mechanical dimensions are 535 x 331 x 52.5mm (W x L x H). Mechanical Drawing (PPC-A55-215) Chipsee Page 16 of 17...
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