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Industrial PC PPC-A76-101 PN: CS12800-RK3588-101P 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-A76-101 Industrial Panel PC is based around the powerful RK3588J System on Chip (SoC), powered by the Rockchip RK3588J low-power processor which integrates a Quad(4)- ® ®...
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...
By default, SSD or AI module is not included. 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-A76-101 Hardware Features Hardware Features The PPC-A76-101 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-A76-101 Rockchip RK3588J, Quad(4)-core Cortex-A76 (2.0GHz) and Quad(4)-core Cortex-A55...
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This product has 6 x UART channels in total. The default configuration is 2 x RS232 and 2 x RS485, including 1 debug port. CAN0 and CAN1 can be configured to RS232. UART can be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily, if you need a different RS232/RS485 configuration, please get in touch with the Chipsee Technical Support at support@chipsee.com...
PPC-A76-101 Power Input Power Input The PPC-A76-101 Industrial Panel PC can be powered by a wide range of input voltages: From 15V to 30V (supports optional 24V ignition signal) DC. There is a 3-pin, 3.81mm terminal on the board. Power Input Note that the “+”...
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PPC-A76-101 Default Connector The system ground “G” is connected to power negative “-” on board. Chipsee Page 13 of 36...
PPC-A76-101 Ignition Signal Ignition Signal The product has a “ignition signal” optional feature. By default the ignition signal is not installed. If you need this feature you can contact us when placing an order. In this setup, Pin 3 is the ignition signal pin.
Use a high-quality Power Adapter Unit (PSU) with low EMR. You can also provide power from a battery. Make sure that the PPC-A76-101 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-A76-101 industrial PC. It has 2 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-A76-101 RS232/RS485/CAN RS232 / RS485 / CAN Pin 3 CAN0_L CAN L signal Pin 5 RS485_4- RS485 -(B) signal UART0 /dev/ttyS0 Pin 7 RS485_4+ RS485 +(A) signal Pin 9 RS485_3- RS485 -(B) signal UART4 /dev/ttyS4 Pin 11 RS485_3+ RS485 +(A) signal...
GPIO GPIO The PPC-A76-101 Industrial Panel PC features a phoenix connector that provides 8 x opto- isolated GPIO pins, of which 4 x are output, and 4 x are input pins. The GPIO HIGH output level corresponds to the voltage connected at the isolated Power Input, while the GPIO LOW output level corresponds to the isolated Ground Input.
PPC-A76-101 USB Connectors USB Connectors There are 2 x USB HOST and 1 x USB DEVICE (for flashing OS) ports onboard: 2 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1 x USB Type-C, as shown in the figures below. The USB-A host (near HDMI port) and USB-C can’t be used at the same time. Before boot into OS, USB-C is enabled for install OS image;...
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PPC-A76-101 USB Connectors Be careful not to touch surrounding electronic components accidentally while plugging USB devices into the embedded IPC version. Chipsee Page 22 of 36...
PPC-A76-101 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 WiFi & BT Module The PPC-A76-101 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with the WiFi-6 Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi/ BT chip (through CPU PCIe lane) which supports Bluetooth V2.1+EDR/4.2/5.2, as well as IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5 GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN).
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PPC-A76-101 WiFi & BT Module WiFi+BT Antenna SMA Chipsee Page 25 of 36...
CPU lane) that can connect an optional 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-A76-101. SIM card does NOT support hot plug. Power off before inserting or removing SIM card.
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PPC-A76-101 4G/LTE Module SIM Card Direction Attention The product does not come shipped with the 4G/LTE module by default. The customer can choose the 4G/LTE module option when placing an order, we will install all the necessary components. Chipsee...
PPC-A76-101 TF Card Slot TF Card Slot The PPC-A76-101 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-A76-101 Audio Connectors Audio Connectors The PPC-A76-101 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.
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PPC-A76-101 Audio Connectors Attention By plugging in the headphone cable, the internal speaker will be disabled automatically. Chipsee Page 31 of 36...
PPC-A76-101 HDMI Connector HDMI Connector The PPC-A76-101 Industrial Panel PC is equipped with 1 x HDMI 2.0 Out port. The HDMI connector allows connecting an additional (external) monitor. HDMI output resolution can be configured by the software. HDMI Connector Chipsee...
PPC-A76-101 PROG Button PROG Button The PPC-A76-101 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-A76-101 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-A76-101 Mounting Procedure Mounting Procedure You can mount PPC-A76-101 with VESA mounting (guide): 75 x 75 mm or 100 x 100 mm, 4 x M4 (6mm) screws. You can also mount PPC-A76-101 with panel mounting method (guide). Attention Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
PPC-A76-101 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications For PPC-A76-101, the outer mechanical dimensions are 275.5 x 193.5 x 46.0mm (W x L x H). Please refer to the technical drawing in the figure below for details related to the specific product measurements.
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