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Industrial PC PPC-CM4-170 PN: CS12102RA4170 Content can change at anytime, check our website for latest information of this product. www.chipsee.com...
Installation on an industrial cabinet • Integration with the existing equipment ® The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC is based around the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute ® Module 4, powered by the Quad Cortex -A72 processor with a processor speed of 1.5GHz. Chipsee...
® The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC does not include the CM4 Raspberry Pi module by default. If you would like to purchase it with a CM4, you can select it at the Chipsee store during the ordering process. Operating System This product comes with a pre-installed Raspberry Pi OS.
PPC-CM4-170 Optional Features Optional Features The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC does not include the 3G/4G/LTE modules by default. These modules are 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-CM4-170 Specifications Specifications The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi 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-CM4-170 ® Raspberry Pi CM4; Quad Cortex-A72 at 1.5GHz...
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The default product without the CM4 does not include a Wi-Fi/BT module. You can include a CM4 that has the Wi-Fi/BT module at the Chipsee store during the ordering process. This TF card is designed for storage expansion, as the TF card uses the same pins with WiFi, it can’t be used...
PPC-CM4-170 Power Input Power Input The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages: From 12V to 36V DC. It is a 3 Pin, 3.81mm screw terminal connector. 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-CM4-170 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-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC. It has 2 x USB 3.0 Host, 1 x USB OTG, 1 x Giga LAN (RJ45) Ethernet connector supporting up to 1 Gbps, and 4 x UART and 1 x CAN terminals (RS232/RS485/CAN).
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PPC-CM4-170 RS232/RS485/CAN RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Definition: Pin 2 CAN_L CAN BUS “L” signal Pin 3 RS485_5- CPU UART5, RS485 –(B) signal Pin 4 RS485_5+ CPU UART5, RS485 +(A) signal Pin 5 RS485_3- CPU UART3, RS485 –(B) signal...
PPC-CM4-170 GPIO Port GPIO Port The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC has a phoenix connector, as shown in the figure below. The table below gives details about the definition of every Pin. Attention In order to use the Isolated Output, you need to add an external Isolated Power to the VDD_ISO and GND_ISO.
PPC-CM4-170 USB Connectors USB Connectors There are 2 x USB 3.0 Host, 1 x USB OTG onboard, as shown in the figure below. USB HOST Connectors Attention 1. These two USB host connectors can drive 500mA for each channel at most.
PPC-CM4-170 The 1 x Giga LAN provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown in the figure below. The integrated Ethernet interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput. These Giga LAN signals come from the CM4 module directly.
WiFi & BT Module WiFi & BT Module The default PPC-CM4-170 without the CM4 does not include a Wi-Fi/BT module. If you include a CM4 that has the Wi-Fi/BT module, the product will have Wi-Fi/BT feature. The enclosed (CS12102RA4170P) variant of the product also includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in the figure below.
3G/4G/LTE Module 3G/4G/LTE Module The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC is equipped with a mini-PCIe connector that can connect to a 3G/4G/LTE module. The customer will also need a SIM Card Holder and a 3G/4G/LTE antenna to ensure 3G/4G/LTE works on the PPC-CM4-170. SIM card does NOT support hot plug.
Zigbee Module Zigbee Module The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC supports an onboard Zigbee module. The Zigbee controller is TI CC2531, and the Raspberry Pi forum supports it. For CS12102RA4170P, there is a connector on the backside of the case that you can use to connect the external Zigbee antenna, as described in the figure below.
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PPC-CM4-170 Zigbee Module Zigbee Antenna Attention The product does not come with the Zigbee module by default. Chipsee Page 23 of 29...
PPC-CM4-170 TF Card Slot TF Card Slot The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot. A slot can address up to 128GB of memory. TF (micro SD) Card Slot Attention The SD is used for memory extension. It can’t be used for system boot-up.
PPC-CM4-170 Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC features some audio peripherals. It has 1 x 3.5mm audio output jack. Also, the PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC has a miniature 2W internal speaker for audio reproduction, as well as a small buzzer for alarm/notification sounds.
PPC-CM4-170 PROG Button PROG Button The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC has one button for entering usb download mode, as shown in the figure below. When booting with the button being pressed, the Raspberry Pi will boot from the USB connector. You can use this feature to download the OS software to the internal eMMC.
PPC-CM4-170 Mounting Procedure Mounting Procedure The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC can be mounted with 4 x M4 (6mm) screws using the VESA (100x100mm or 75x75mm) mount. The PPC-CM4-170 industrial Pi PC can be mounted with panel mount method, enabling simplified installation onto any standard mounting fixture.
PPC-CM4-170 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications CS12102RA4170P For CS12102RA4170P, the outer mechanical dimensions are 398 x 337 x 53.5mm (W x L x H). Chipsee Page 28 of 29...
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