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Industrial PC PPC-A53-050 PN: CS12720-IMX8MP-050P Content can change at anytime, check our website for latest information of this product. www.chipsee.com...
ATM… It is available as a device hosed in an aluminum casing with bezels. The PPC-A53-050 Industrial Panel 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 ®...
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...
Optional Features Does not support 4G/LTE module. 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 9 of 26...
PPC-A53-050 Hardware Features Hardware Features The PPC-A53-050 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-A53-050 NXP i.MX8MP, Quad(4)-core Cortex-A53 (1.6GHz)
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PPC-A53-050 Hardware Features PPC-A53-050 Dimensions PPC-A53-050 (PN: CS12720-IMX8MP-050P): 138.55 x 84.70 x 27.10mm Weight PPC-A53-050 (PN: CS12720-IMX8MP-050P): 310g Mounting PPC-A53-050 (PN: CS12720-IMX8MP-050P): Panel, VESA Table 80 Key Features USB3.0 port and USB-C port share one node and cannot be used together. In Linux USB3.0 HOST is enabled by default;...
Power Input Power Input The PPC-A53-050 Industrial Panel 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.
Use a high-quality Power Adapter Unit (PSU) with low EMR. You can also provide power from a battery. Make sure that the PPC-A53-050 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-A53-050 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); 1 x RJ45, GbE; up to 4 x UART terminals (RS232/RS485), up to 2 x CAN.
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PPC-A53-050 RS232/RS485/CAN The table below offers more detailed description of every pin and its definition: RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin Definition: Pin Number Definition Description Pin 12 CAN1_H CAN H signal Pin 11 CAN1_L CAN L signal Pin 10 RS485_5- USB UART1, RS485 –(B) signal...
PPC-A53-050 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-A53-050 USB Connectors USB Type-C Port Warning Be careful not to touch surrounding electronic components accidentally while plugging USB devices into the embedded IPC version. Chipsee Page 17 of 26...
PPC-A53-050 LAN Connectors LAN Connectors LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown in the figure below. The integrated 1 x RJ45, GbE interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput. No support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature on this model.
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 388: RTL8821CS WiFi/BT Module The PPC-A53-050 includes an SMA connector for an external WiFi/BT antenna, as illustrated in the figure below. WiFi+BT Antenna SMA...
PPC-A53-050 TF Card Slot TF Card Slot The PPC-A53-050 Industrial Panel 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.
PPC-A53-050 Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The PPC-A53-050 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 The miniature 2W embedded speaker is handy for audio reproduction, the small buzzer can play alarm/notification sounds.
PPC-A53-050 HDMI Connector HDMI Connector The PPC-A53-050 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with 1 x HDMI-D 2.0 (Micro-HDMI) Out connector. The HDMI connector allows connecting an additional (external) monitor. HDMI output resolution can be configured by the software. HDMI Connector...
PROG Button PROG Button The PPC-A53-050 Industrial Panel 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.
PPC-A53-050 Mounting Procedure Mounting Procedure You can mount PPC-A53-050 with VESA mounting (guide): 2 x M4 screws, enabling simplified installation onto any standard mounting fixture. You can also mount PPC-A53-050 with panel mounting method (guide). Attention Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
PPC-A53-050 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications For PPC-A53-050, the outer mechanical dimensions are 138.55 x 84.70 x 27.10mm (W x L x Dimensions (PPC-A53-050) Chipsee Page 25 of 26...
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