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ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). You understand and agree that your use of Kontron 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.
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Symbols The following symbols may be used in this user guide DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.
General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron’s 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 and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Table of Contents Symbols .......................................... 6 For Your Safety ......................................7 High Voltage Safety Instructions ..................................7 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ..............................7 Lithium Battery Precautions ....................................8 General Instructions on Usage ................................8 Quality and Environmental Management ............................
Figure 18: Removing the screws ..................................40 Figure 19: Securing the horizontal wall mount brackets ........................40 Figure 20: Securing the KBox E-120-EKL onto the mounting surface horizontally ..............41 Figure 21: Optional VESA mounting kit ................................41 Figure 22: Hole pattern of the base mounting kit ............................. 42 Figure 23: Securing the base mounting bracket ............................
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 28: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time ........................58 Figure 29: BIOS Advanced Menu ..................................60 Figure 30: BIOS Advanced Menu - Display Configuration ........................61 Figure 31: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Super IO Configuration ........................63 Figure 32: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Super IO Configuration - - Serial Port 1 Configuration ............
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period. The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition.
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power consumption larger than 240 VA, please observe that: ...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions: 1.
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g. to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Kontron is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Kontron.
Kontron for help and information. 3.2. Scope of Delivery 3.2.1. Standard 1x KBox E-120-EKL (corresponding to the ordered system configuration) 1x Power adapter (power terminal block plug connector attached (It is attached on the system in case of not ordering power adapter.)) 1x Quick installation guide ...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 4/ System Overview The KBox E-120-EKL is a fanless system enclosed within a robust compact aluminum chassis with cooling fins, offering the superior qualities for operation in harsh environments. It can be optionally factory-equipped with an M.2 Key B WWAN and /or M.2 Key E WLAN / Bluetooth card for two antennas.
4.1.1. System Expansion via SATA Interface The baseboard comes with an onboard SATA 3.0 interface connector and a corresponding power connector. Users can expand the KBox E-120-EKL with a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD drive. 4.1.2. System Expansion via M.2 Card Interface The baseboard comes with three onboard M.2 interface connectors with Key B Type 2242 / 2280, Key E Type 2230...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 4.2. Front I/O Panel Figure 1: Front I/O Panel Figure 2: Rear I/O Panel 1 DC-In (see Chapter 4.2.1) 2 Power Button (See Chapter 4.2.2) 3 Power LED (see Chapter 4.2.3) 4 Standby LED (see Chapter 4.2.3) 5 Storage LED (see Chapter 4.2.4)
An external (digital) display can be connected to this DP connector. 4.2.6. 2.5 GbE LAN The KBox E-120-EKL provides two 2.5 GbE LAN ports on the front I/O panel. These connectors are 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s, IEEE 1588 capable interfaces. The connectors are standard 8-pin RJ45 type connectors with status LEDs: www.kontron.com...
USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 2.0 and allow connection of USB-compatible devices to the system. 4.2.8. USB 2.0 The KBox E-120-EKL provides two USB 2.0 interfaces on the front I/O panel and one USB 2.0 interface on the rear I/O panel. These connectors allow connection of USB-compatible devices to the system.
4.3.4. M.2 Key E Socket The KBox E-120-EKL reserves a M.2 Key E socket (Figure 4, pos. 5) with the support of PCIe x1, USB 2.0, SDIO, UART and C interfaces, allowing the expansion with a Type 22x30 M.2 WLAN, Bluetooth or combo module.
4.3.6. Micro SIM Card Holder The baseboard of the KBox E-120-EKL is equipped with a Micro SIM card holder to accommodate a Micro SIM card for WWAN service access. It is connected to UIM signals on the M.2 Key B socket.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 5/ Accessing Internal Components This section contains important information that you must read before accessing the internal components. You must follow these procedures properly when installing, removing or handling any board. It is recommended to expand your system with applicable expansion card(s) before it is installed into an equipment, machine or cabinet.
Disconnect all peripherals. 2. The KBox E-120-EKL should lay on a flat, clean surface with the access cover facing upwards. 3. Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (six located on the access cover), that secure the access cover to the chassis.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 7: Lifting the 2.5’’ HDD / SSD bracket up 1 2.5‘‘ HDD / SSD bracket 2 Screw Hole for Securing 2.5‘‘ HDD / SSD 6. Now you have access to the internal DDR4 SO-DIMM, SATA, M.2 Key B, M.2 Key E and Micro SIM Card slots / sockets respectively in order to remove or install hardware components.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 8: Unscrewing the bottom cover 8. Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (five screws) that secure the baseboard to the chassis. Retain the screws for later use. Figure 9: Unscrewing the baseboard 9.
When used as intended, the KBox E-120-EKL is to operate only in closed condition. Only when the access cover is properly fixed with the screws and the front side with...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 1. Open the device as described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the Chassis" (step 1 - 6). 2. Locate the M.2 Key B socket (M2B1) (Figure 4, pos. 4) and / or M.2 Key E socket (M2E1) (Figure 4, pos. 5) which you intend to use for installation as well as the corresponding fixing bolt(s) (Figure 4, pos.
6. After closing the cover, lock the cover by sliding the closed cover in the direction shown in Figure 11. Figure 11: Installing the Micro SIM card 7. In order to close the KBox E-120-EKL, proceed step 13 & 14 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the Chassis".
The applied cooling method provides adequate cooling of the device during operation and performs a one-way thermal transfer to the chassis. Three sides of the KBox E-120-EKL consist of a compact aluminum U-shaped chassis are with cooling fins. The cooling fins provide heat dissipation during operation.
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 When the KBox E-120-EKL is extended and configured with third party components like M.2 expansion card(s) and hard drives (HDD or SSD), it has to be taken into account that the air temperature inside the system is higher than the ambient temperature.
Refer also to section 10.1 ‘‘Mechanical Specifications’’. The KBox E-120-EKL must be firmly attached to a clean flat and solid mounting surface. Use proper fastening materials suitable for the mounting surface. Ensure that the mounting surface type and the used mounting solution safely support the load of the KBox E-120-EKL and the attached components.
In order to adapt the KBox E-120-EKL for mounting, Kontron offers different mounting solutions such as: KBox E-120-EKL configuration with a DIN rail mounting kit for vertical / horizontal installation into a control cabinet / custom enclosure / machine ...
4. Clip the top of the DIN rail clamp into the DIN rail and push the bottom of the DIN rail clamp firmly until it clamps onto the bottom of the DIN rail. Figure 15: Clamping the KBox E-120-EKL onto the DIN rail ...
3 Keyhole Slot for Hanging the KBox E-120-EKL with a Screw 4 Screw Hole for Securing the Horizontal Wall Mount Bracket to the Chassis of the KBox E-120-EKL To mount the KBox E-120-EKL with the supplied horizontal wall mount brackets, the control cabinet / custom enclosure / machine / monitor / wall must have the screw pattern shown as Figure 17 for mounting.
Leave approximately 2 mm of clearance between the back of the screw head and the mounting surface. 5. Place the KBox E-120-EKL onto the mounting surface by placing the wide portion of each keyhole slot over the corresponding screw on the mounting surface.
(Figure 21). The kit consists of two parts: a base bracket (Figure 21, pos. 1) to be fixed permanently on the mounting surface and another hooked bracket (Figure 21, pos. 2) to hold the KBox E-120-EKL with a hand-screw knob (Figure 21, pos.
Figure 23: Securing the base mounting bracket 3. Secure the hooked mounting bracket onto the bottom side of the KBox E-120-EKL (Figure 24) with M3 screws (6 mm long) via the VESA 100 mounting holes. The orientation depends on usage requirements, application scenarios and / or surrounding conditions.
/ scenarios / conditions. conditions. 4. Place the KBox E-120-EKL onto the mounting surface by sliding the hooked mounting bracket into the based mounting bracket (Figure 25). 5. Secure the hand-screw knob located on the hooked mounting bracket to fix two brackets (Figure 25).
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 7.2. DC Power Connection The KBox E-120-EKL is connected by a 2-pin terminal block socket connector (Figure 1, pos. 1) via a DC power supply wiring to a DC power source. The KBox E-120-EKL is delivered with a 2-pin terminal block plug connector (Figure 26). For DC connection, prepare the connecting wires using the supplied terminal block plug connector.
8.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply The DC-In terminal block socket connector (Figure 1, pos. 1) is located on the front side of the KBox E-120-EKL. The KBox E-120-EKL will be connected to a DC main power supply via the supplied terminal block plug connector (Figure 26) and corresponding power wires (prepared as described in the subsection 7.2.1 "Cabling"), or to a AC-to-DC power...
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5. Press the power button (Figure 1, pos. 2) on the front panel to turn on the system. For connection to the supplied AC-to-DC power adapter in case of ordering the power adapter from Kontron: 1. Connect the power adapter cable with terminal block plug connector to the terminal block socket connector (DC IN, Figure 1, pos.
Your system can be supplied optionally with a pre-installed operating system. If you have ordered your KBox E-120-EKL with a pre-installed operating system, all drivers are installed in accordance with the system configuration ordered (optional hardware components). Your system is fully operational when you switch it on for the first time.
9/ Maintenance and Cleaning Equipment from Kontron requires only minimum servicing and maintenance for proper operation. For light soiling, clean the KBox E-120-EKL with a dry cloth. Carefully remove dust from the surface of the chassis using a clean, soft brush. ...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 System Cooling Method Passive Software OS Support Windows 10, Linux 10.1. Mechanical Specifications Table 5: Mechanical Specifications Construction Aluminum Metal Chassis Dimensions (W x D x H) 210 mm x 137.2 mm x 35 mm / 8.27’’ x 5.40’’ x 1.38’’...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11/ Standard Interfaces -- - Pin Assignments Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign. 11.1. DC Power Input (Configuration 1) Table 8: DC Power Input (see Figure 1, pos. 1) Signal Name...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port Table 10: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (see Figure 1, pos. 8) USB 2.0 Contact Pin USB 3.2 Gen 2 9-pin USB Connector Type A Version 3.2 Gen 2 / 2.0...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 11.7. Digital I/O Port Table 14: Digital I/O Port (see Figure 2, pos. 11) Signal Name DIO Port (9-pin D-SUB Female Connector) DIO_0 DIO_1 DIO_2 DIO_3 DIO_4 DIO_5 DIO_6 DIO_7 11.8. CAN Bus Connector Table 15: CAN Bus Connector (see Figure 2, pos.
Supervisor Password (see Security menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5. 5. A setup menu will appear. The KBox E-120-EKL uEFI BIOS setup program uses a hot key-based navigation system. A hot key legend bar is located on the bottom of the setup screens.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2. Starting the uEFI BIOS The Setup utility features shows six menus in the selection bar at the top of the screen: Main Advanced Power Boot Security ...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 28: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Product Information Product Name KBox E-120-EKL BIOS Version 1.00 (x64) BIOS Build Date...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu The Advanced setup menu provides sub-screens and functions for advanced configurations. The following sub- screen functions are included in the menu: LAN & Audio Configuration Display Configuration ...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 31: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Super IO Configuration > Serial Port 1 Configuration → ←: Select Screen >...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 32: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Super IO Configuration - - Serial Port 1 Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Super Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] →...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 33: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Super IO Configuration - - Serial Port 2 Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Super Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] →...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 35: BIOS Advanced Menu - - SATA Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen SATA Mode Selection* [AHCI] ↑...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 36: BIOS Advanced Menu - - USB Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: → ←: Select Screen 1 Keyboard ↑ ↓: Select Item...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 37: BIOS Advanced Menu - - Trusted Computing Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Configuration Security Device Support [Disable] NO Security Device Found → ←: Select Screen ↑...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 38: BIOS Advanced Menu - - PSE Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit PSE Configuration Note: The Intel PSE only supports the Linux → ←: Select Screen...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 40: BIOS Advanced Menu - - H/W Monitor Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status System Temperature : +35 C → ←: Select Screen...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 41: BIOS Advanced Menu - - DIO Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit DIO Configuration User Configuration [Disabled] DIO_0* [Output High] DIO_1* [Output High] DIO_2*...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2.3. Power Setup Menu The Power setup menu provides functions and a sub-screen for power configurations. The following sub-screen function is included in the menu: WatchDog Timer Configuration Figure 42: BIOS Power Setup Menu...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 43: BIOS Power Setup Menu - - WatchDog Timer Configuration Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit WatchDog Timer Configuration WDT Function [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu The boot setup menu lists the for boot device priority order, that is generated dynamically. Figure 44: BIOS Boot Setup Menu Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save &...
The Security setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings. The passwords are case-sensitive. The KBox E-120-EKL provides no factory-set passwords. If there is already a password installed, the system asks for this first. To clear a password, simply enter nothing and acknowledge by pressing <RETURN>.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Figure 46: BIOS Security Setup Menu - - Secure Boot Aptio Setup - AMI Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit System Mode Setup Secure Boot [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen Not Active ↑...
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KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2.5.1. Remember the password It is highly recommended to keep a record of all passwords in a safe place. Forgotten passwords results in being locked out of the system. If the system cannot be booted because the User Password or the Supervisor Password are not known, contact Kontron Support for further assistance.
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 12.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu The exit setup menu provides functions for handling changes made to the UEFI BIOS settings and the exiting of the setup program. Figure 48: BIOS Save & Exit Setup Menu...
KBox E-120-EKL - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 Appendix A: List of Acronyms The following table does not contain the complete acronyms used in signal names, signal type definitions or similar. A description of the signals is included in the I/O Connector and Internal connector chapters within this user guide.
KBox E-120-EKL - - User Guide, Rev. 1.1 About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in IoT / Embedded Computing Technology (ECT) and offers individual solutions in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 through a combined portfolio of hardware, software and services.
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