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Industrial PC PPC-A55-185 PN: CS19108-RK3568-185P 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-A55-185 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...
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...
PPC-A55-185 Hardware Features Hardware Features The PPC-A55-185 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-A55-185 Rockchip RK3568, Quad-core Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz)
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PPC-A55-185 Hardware Features PPC-A55-185 Android 11, Debian11, Buildroot Linux Qt 5.15 Dimensions PPC-A55-185 (PN: CS19108-RK3568-185P): 470 x 295 x 53.5mm Weight PPC-A55-185 (PN: CS19108-RK3568-185P): 5.2kg Mounting PPC-A55-185 (PN: CS19108-RK3568-185P): Panel, VESA Table 172 Key Features 1(1,2)This product has 4 x UART by default, 6 x UART channels at most. The default configuration is 2 x RS232 and 2 x RS485, including 1 RS232 debug port.
Power Input Power Input The PPC-A55-185 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-A55-185 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-A55-185 industrial PC. It has 1 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x network connector (RJ45) supporting up to 1 Gbps, 8 x GPIO, 2 x CAN and 4 x UART terminals (RS232/485).
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PPC-A55-185 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector The table below offers a detailed description of every pin: 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...
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PPC-A55-185 RS232+RS485+CAN+GPIO Connector RS232 / RS485 / CAN / GPIO Pin Definition: Pin 22 GND_ISO Isolated Ground Pin 23 VCC5V System 5V output, up to 1A Pin 24 VDD_ISO Isolated Power Input, supports 5V~24V Table 174 Connectivity Section Attention •...
PPC-A55-185 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.
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PPC-A55-185 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 18 of 29...
PPC-A55-185 LAN Connectors LAN Connectors LAN (RJ45) connector provides 1 x RJ45 Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown in the figure below. The integrated Ethernet interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput. RJ45 LAN Connector Note Use CAT5 or better cables to achieve full data throughput over maximum distance defined by the 1000BASE-T standard (100m).
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 631: RTL8821CS WiFi/BT Module The PPC-A55-185 includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in the figure below. WiFi+BT Antenna SMA...
4G/LTE Module 4G/LTE Module The PPC-A55-185 Industrial Panel 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 PPC-A55-185. SIM card does NOT support hot plug.
M.2 SSD Slot M.2 SSD Slot There is a M.2 slot on the PPC-A55-185 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-A55-185 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-A55-185 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.
PPC-A55-185 Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The PPC-A55-185 Industrial Panel 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.
PPC-A55-185 HDMI Connector HDMI Connector The PPC-A55-185 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with 1 x HDMI OUT port. The HDMI connector allows connecting an additional (external) monitor. HDMI output resolution can be configured by the software. HDMI Connector Chipsee Page 25 of 29...
PPC-A55-185 PROG Button PROG Button The PPC-A55-185 Industrial Panel PC has one button on the board marked as PROG, as shown in the figure below. When the button is pressed before powering up, the PPC-A55-185 will enter MASKROM mode. In this mode you can use a USB Type-C cable to upgrade its operating system. You can use this feature to flash another OS to the internal eMMC.
PPC-A55-185 Mounting Procedure Mounting Procedure You can mount PPC-A55-185 with VESA mounting: 100 x 100 mm, 4 x M4 (6mm) screws. You can also mount PPC-A55-185 with panel mounting method. Attention Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
PPC-A55-185 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications For PPC-A55-185, the outer mechanical dimensions are 470 x 295 x 53.5mm (W x L x H). Chipsee Page 28 of 29...
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