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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruc‑ tions. • Do not remove the cover; there are no user‑serviceable components inside. Take the unit to an authorized service center for service and repairs. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 5...
4.1 About Arrakis Pico MK4 Thank you for choosing Welotec Arrakis Pico MK4. The Arrakis Pico Mk4 is a ultra compact fan less embedded system for industrial computing application. It features industrial grade components and is suitable to operate in harsh and critical environments.
Attention: When opening the chassis make sure to slide the chassis top to the rear. Lifting the top up may shear the SIM Slot from the PCB. Being a powerful, yet small fanless system, the Arrakis Pico Mk4 may reach very high surface temperatures in excess of 60°C/140°F with risk of injury. Users should ensure sufficient protection against touching.
5.2 Mainboard Block Diagram This block diagram describes the relationship among all interfaces and modules on the mainboard. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 11 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
Attention: Do not connect Voltage to the SW Pin on the Power Connector! Power Connector Pin‑Out 12‑24V External Power Switch Connector Not Connected Ground Ground 6.1.1 Power Connector wiring schematic Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 12 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
Output High Current (IOH):‑10mA (Min) VOL=2.4V Watch Dog Time value 0~255 sec The system will be issued reset. When WDT is enable the hardware start down counter to zero. The reset timer has 10~20% tolerance upon the Temperature. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
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6.2.1 Antennae Connector Position LTE/5G: 6.2.2 Antennae Connector Position Wi‑Fi: Ant. 1: WiFi 1 Ant. 2: WiFI 2 The WiFi Connectors are equivalent. Connector Type: SMA‑RP Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 14 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
8 Radio Modules (only relevant with optional LTE/WiFi Modules) The Arrakis Pico Mk4 may contain one of the following RF Modules: LTE: Quectel Supported Bands EM05‑G FDD B1/ B2/ B3/ B4/ B5/ B7/B8/ B12/B13/B14/ B18/ B19/B20/ B25/ B26/ B28/B66/B71TDD B38/...
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF then ON. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys. 9.3 BIOS menu and function keys Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
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Power: ACPI and wake device settings • Boot: To change system boot configuration • Exit: Save settings, loading, and exit options The selected menu bar is highlighted. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 20 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to open a help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press Esc. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
• System Date: Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between date elements. • System Time: Set the Time. Use Tab to switch between time elements. 9.6 Advanced Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 22 48366 Laer...
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Increasing these values will result in higher power consumption, which will raise the case temperature and reduce the operating temperature range. Lowering these values will reduce device performance and may lead to undesired behavior. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
9.6.4 PCI‑Express Configuration There is usually no need for users to make any changes here. The default settings are: • MGFF1 M.2 B‑Key: Enabled • PCIe Speed: Auto Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 24 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
Serial ATA Port 0: Enabled Port 0 will show the type and capacity of any installed SATA drives. Please note that the Arrakis Pico Mk4 uses NVMe storage by default, so this field will often appear empty. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
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9.6.6 Console Redirect Toggle Console Serial Redirect to enable/disable the function. • Default: Enabled You can configure the terminal settings in this dialogue. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 26 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
9.7 UART Port 1 Configuration Toggle to enable/disable the serial interface. Be advised that in RS232 mode, only RX/TX lines are supported. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 27 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
9.8 Restore on Power Loss Toggle to configure the desired behavior after power loss. The available options are: • Last State (default): After power resumes, the Arrakis Pico Mk4 is restored to the state it was in before the power loss. •...
To enhance device security, we recommend the following steps in the BIOS: 1. Create an Admin Password in the BIOS ‑> Security section. 2. Deactivate all unnecessary boot media in the BIOS ‑> Boot section. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
9.11.1 Boot Type The Arrakis Pico Mk4 is a UEFI boot‑only system. 9.11.2 Quiet Boot • Options: – Enabled (default) – Disabled 9.11.3 Network Stack Enable this option if you need PXE functionality. • Default: Disabled 9.11.4 PXE Boot Capability This item determines the protocol used during PXE boot: •...
9.12.2 Exit Discarding Changes This option allows the user to restart the system without saving any changes. 9.12.3 Load Optimal Defaults Use this option to restore the optimal default settings for all setup options. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
10 Driver Installation The Arrakis Pico MK4 is usually shipped with an Operating System preinstalled (recommended) In case you have chose to purchase an Arrakis MK4 without preinstalled operating system or need to reinstall, you can download all available System drivers from this address: Welotec Download Service To Install the Drivers, please execute the driver installation programs according to the on‑screen instructions.
Start up stable Burn in Max Shut Down 0.07A 1.48A 0.63A 1.70A 1.31A 0.04A 0.73A 0.35A 0.91A 0.65A The Power Consumption depends on options and Software. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 34 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
// Set Watchdog Timer function WriteI2CByte(I2CADDR, WDT_TIMER, timer); // Set Watchdog Timer range from 0-255 WriteI2CByte(I2CADDR, WDT_TIMER_CTL, 0x73); // Enable Watchdog Timer in second and pulse mode WriteI2CByte(I2CADDR, WDT_TIMER_CTL, 0x00); Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 35 48366 Laer...
The necessary software resources for programming the watchdog timer can be accessed from the Driver Download section: • Source file: F75111_DIOSrc.rar • Binary file: F75111_DemoBin.rar • USERNAME & PASSWORD: sf Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 36 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
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4. Check the Enable Loop box and press Enable to do a WDT loop test. 5. Press Install WDT to set the system to autorun this application when booting. Press it again to remove the application from booting. The icon will show when active. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
The necessary software resources for programming the watchdog timer can be accessed from the Driver Download section: • Source file: 75111_VB_v10.rar • Binary file: 75111_VB_Src.rar111_DemoBin.rar • USERNAME & PASSWORD: sf Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 40 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
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C Function ‑ Set DO Value: Enter the DO value in hex, then press the button. • D Function ‑ Check DI Value: The two text boxes on the right display DI 1X & 2X values when you press the button. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
The necessary software resources for programming the watchdog timer can be accessed from the Driver Download section: • Source file: F75111v2.0L.tar.gz • Binary file: F75111v2.0LBin.tar.gz • USERNAME & PASSWORD: sf Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 42 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
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2. Press the “Enable” button to test the WDT function. 3. Press the “Disable” button to disable the WDT. 4. Check the “Enable Loop” box and press “Enable” to do a WDT loop test. Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com...
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(byteData & 0x10) byteValue 0x40 byteValue; byteData (byteData & 0x08) byteValue 0x80 byteValue; // Get value bit by bit (continues on next page) Welotec GmbH www.welotec.com Zum Hagenbach 7 info@welotec.com Page 44 48366 Laer +49 2554 9130 00...
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