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CS-A53-BOX
PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX
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  • Page 1 Industrial PC CS-A53-BOX PN: CS-IMX8MP-BOX Content can change at anytime, check documentation website for latest information. www.chipsee.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CS-A53-BOX 1. Product Overview 2. Ordering Options 2.1. Operating System 2.2. Optional Features 3. Hardware Features 4. Power Input 5. Connectivity 5.1. RS232/RS485/CAN 5.2. GPIO Port 5.3. USB Connectors 5.4. LAN Connectors 5.5. WiFi & BT Module 5.6. 4G/LTE Module 6.
  • Page 3: Cs-A53-Box

    CS-A53-BOX CS-A53-BOX Front View Chipsee Page 3 of 30...
  • Page 4 CS-A53-BOX Rear View Chipsee Page 4 of 30...
  • Page 5 CS-A53-BOX Side View 1 Chipsee Page 5 of 30...
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  • Page 7: Product Overview

    The fanless design reduces noise, as well as the maintenance costs and efforts, leading to increased reliability at the same time. The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC is based around the powerful i.MX8MP System on Chip (SoC), ® powered by the NXP i.MX8MP low-power processor which integrates a quad-core Cortex - A53 1.6GHz processor.
  • Page 8: Ordering Options

    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...
  • Page 9: Optional Features

    Chipsee store during the ordering process.  Warning Installation, repair, and maintenance tasks should be performed by trained personnel only. Chipsee does not bear any responsibility for damage caused by inadequate handling of the product. Chipsee...
  • Page 10: Hardware Features

    CS-A53-BOX Hardware Features Hardware Features The CS-A53-BOX Industrial 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. CS-A53-BOX NXP i.MX8MP, Quad(4)-core Cortex-A53 (1.6GHz)
  • Page 11 2 x RS232 and 3 x RS485, including 1 RS232 debug port. There is 1 x CAN that can be configured to RS232 (USB UART). UART can be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily, if you need a different RS232/RS485/CAN configuration, please get in touch with the Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com when placing an order.
  • Page 12: Power Input

    Power Input Power Input The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages: From 6V to 36V DC. The power input connector is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal. The polarity and the pinout is shown in the figure below.
  • Page 13 CS-A53-BOX Power Input DC Jack Chipsee Page 13 of 30...
  • Page 14: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connectivity There are many connectivity options available on the CS-A53-BOX industrial PC. It has 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C (USB3.0 and USB-C share one node); 2 x RJ45, GbE, including 1 x optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) port; up to 6 x UART terminals (RS232/RS485), up to 2 x CAN.
  • Page 15 CS-A53-BOX RS232/RS485/CAN RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Definition: Pin 13 CAN0_L CAN L signal, Can be configured to USB UART RS232 Pin 12 RS485_5- USB UART2, RS485 –(B) signal Pin 11 RS485_5+ USB UART2, RS485 +(A) signal Pin 10 RS485_4- USB UART1, RS485 –(B) signal...
  • Page 16: Gpio Port

    GPIO Port GPIO Port The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC has a 10 Pin 3.81mm GPIO Connector, as shown in the figure below. The table below gives details about the definition of every Pin. The VDD_ISO is an isolated power input pin, you should attach a 5~24V DC power input to this pin.
  • Page 17 CS-A53-BOX GPIO Port Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Table 87 GPIO Connector Pin-out If the isolation is not a requirement, it is possible to use a non-isolated PSU instead. Isolated GPIO reduced schematic  Attention • The GPIO has been Opt-Isolated and it uses the 24V Logic by default.
  • Page 18: Usb Connectors

    CS-A53-BOX USB Connectors 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.
  • Page 19 CS-A53-BOX USB Connectors USB Type-C Port (embedded / enclosed PC version)  Warning Be careful not to touch surrounding electronic components accidentally while plugging USB devices into the embedded IPC version. Chipsee Page 19 of 30...
  • Page 20: Lan Connectors

    CS-A53-BOX LAN Connectors LAN Connectors LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown in the figure below. The integrated 2 x RJ45, GbE, including 1 x optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) port interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput.
  • Page 21: Wifi & Bt Module

    BT/BLE 2.1/3.0/4.2, as well as 802.11ac/abgn 433Mbps 2.4/5.8 GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN). Figure 389: RTL8821CS WiFi/BT Module The CS-A53-BOX includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in the figure below. WiFi+BT Antenna SMA...
  • Page 22: 4G/Lte Module

    4G/LTE Module 4G/LTE Module The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC is equipped with a mini-PCIe connector that can connect 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 CS-A53-BOX. SIM card does NOT support hot plug.
  • Page 23: Tf Card Slot

    CS-A53-BOX TF Card Slot TF Card Slot The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot. TF Card can address up to 128GB of storage. TF (micro SD) Card Slot  Note The product does not come shipped with the TF Card by default.
  • Page 24: Audio Connectors

    CS-A53-BOX Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC features some audio peripherals. It has a 3.5mm audio input/output jack, an internal speaker, as well as a small buzzer. Audio Connector (enclosed PC version) The miniature 2W embedded speaker is handy for audio reproduction, the small buzzer can play alarm/notification sounds.
  • Page 25 CS-A53-BOX Audio Connectors By plugging in the headphone cable, the internal speaker will be disabled automatically. Chipsee Page 25 of 30...
  • Page 26: Hdmi Connector

    CS-A53-BOX HDMI Connector HDMI Connector The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC is equipped with 1 x HDMI-D(Micro HDMI) OUT connector. The HDMI connector allows connecting an additional (external) monitor. HDMI output resolution can be configured by the software. HDMI Connector Chipsee Page 26 of 30...
  • Page 27: Prog Button

    PROG Button PROG Button The CS-A53-BOX Industrial PC has one button on the board marked as PROG, as shown in the figure below. It controls how the device will be booted. To boot from SD card, press and hold the PROG button, then connect the power supply, after a few seconds, you can see the system boot from SD card, then you may release the button.
  • Page 28: Mounting Procedure

    CS-A53-BOX Mounting Procedure Mounting Procedure You can mount CS-A53-BOX with VESA mounting (guide): 75 x 75 mm, 4 x M4 (6mm) screws. You can also mount CS-A53-BOX with rear mounting method (guide).  Attention Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
  • Page 29: Mechanical Specifications

    CS-A53-BOX Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications For CS-A53-BOX, the outer mechanical dimensions are 209 x 125 x 37.3mm (W x L x H). Please refer to the technical drawing in the figure below for details related to the specific product measurements.
  • Page 30: Disclaimer

    If you cannot find the solution you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. Please email Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com, providing all relevant information. We value your queries and suggestions and are committed to providing you with the assistance you require.

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