Acura Embedded PowerBrick AQ6 Quick Manual

Brand: Acura Embedded

Model: PowerBrick AQ6

Category: Network media converters

Type: Quick Manual

PowerBrick AQ6 Quick Manual

PowerBrick

AQ6

Quick Manual

Small footprint rugged Intel® ATOM™ Quad Core E3845 1.92GHz

Industrial Computer

1. Overview

With an Onboard Intel

Atom™ Quad Core E3845 @ 1.92 GHz processor,

PowerBrick AQ6 as a small, rugged computer is the premium choice when

desktop computer performance is required in industrial computing applications.

Small size does not necessarily mean limitations in computing power.

PowerBrick AQ6 comes loaded with fast SSD hard drive and 4G (Optional

upgrade to 8G) memory, all at a competitive price. It is designed and built for

great performance in a variety of applications and environments. The design

focuses on elements essential for industrial use wile excluding unneccesary

hardware. The architecture is modular which allows for easy upgrading and

expansions.

Areas of applications include:

• Oil-rigs/Gas/Mining vehicles

• Security and patrol vehicles even helicopters

• Emergency ( EMS) or public safety vehicles

• Seaport terminal container yard management

• Fleet management

The main features are:

• CPU Onboard Intel

Atom™ processor E3845 Quad Core,1.92 GHz

• Memory 1x DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket, Support DDR3L 1066/1333 4GB

RAM (Optional upgrade to 8GB ) , un-buffered and non-ECC ,

• Dual Independent Display HDMI and DVI-D or HDMI and VGA (via

DVI-I to VGA converter)

• I/O Interface (Internal) 4x GPI and 4 GPO (5V, TTL Type)

• Storage Device 1x CFast (SATA2.0) and 1x 2.5” SSD (SATA2.0)

• Expansion Slot 1x Mini-PCIe socket for optional Wi-Fi/LTE-4G/Hilscher

automation modules

Power Requirements

• Power input: +9 to +30VDC

Support OS

• Windows 8, Windows Embedded Standard 8

• Windows Embedded Professional 7

• Linux Kernel version 3.8.0

Dimensions and Weight

• 185mm (W) x 131mm (D) x 54mm (H) without wall-mount bracket

• Less 4 LBS

Construction

• Aluminum and Metal Chassis with fanless design)

Certifications

• CE ,FCC Class A ,UL/cUL

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I/O Interface - Front

• ATX power on/off switch

• 1x Power Status/1x HDD Access/1x Battery Low/1x Programming LEDs

• 1x External CFast socket

• 1x SIM Card holder

• 2x Intel

I210IT GbE LAN Ports, support Wake on LAN, Teaming& PXE

• 1x DVI-I Display Output

• 1x USB3.0 (900mA per each)

• 1x USB2.0 (500mA per each)

• 2x DB9 for COM1 & COM2, both support RS232/422/485

• 1x Remote Power ON/OFF Switch

• 1x 2-pin DC input, support +9 to 30VDC input

Figure 1.1: Front side of PowerBrick AQ6

I/O Interface - Rear

• 1x USB2.0

• 1x HDMI

• 1x RTC Battery

• 2x DB9 for COM3 & COM4

• 1x Mic-in & 1 x Line-out

• 2x Antenna Holes for optional Wi-Fi/LTE-4G antenna

• 1x Optional I/F for optional mini-PCIe Wi-Fi/LTE-4G/Hilscher

Automation module output

Figure 1.2 : Back side of PowerBrick AQ6

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Environment

• Operating Temperature:

Ambient with air flow: -20°C to 70°C with industrial grade device

(According to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)

• Storage Temperature: -30°C to 85°C

• Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-Condensing)

• Shock Protection:

HDD: 20G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-27

CFast: 50G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-27

• Vibration Protection w/HDD Condition:

Random: 0.5Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-64

Sinusoidal: 0.5Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-6

• Vibration Protection w/CFast & SSD Condition:

Random: 2Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-64

Sinusoidal: 2Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-6

2. Installation

2.1 Contents of the Computer Box

PowerBrick AQ6 DVI to VGA Convertor DC Power Cable

Figure 2.1 Box major components

In the box you will find the following items:

PowerBrick AQ6 computer, DVI to VGA convertor, DC-power cable, drivers CD

and 2x WIFI antennas (Optional).

If you have purchased Windows operating system with your computer, these

CD’s should be included. Keep them in a safe place.

Do not turn power on until you have read the next section and all

cables are connected.

Optional device cables or units that you provide yourself could include

the following:

• USB cable

• Speaker and microphone cables

• RJ45 Ethernet TP cable

• RS232 Serial port cable

• SIM card and 2xWIFI antennas

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2.2 Mounting SIM Card

• Locate the SIM card holder and release the cover.

• Place the SIM card onto the holder.

• Close the cover and secure the holder to the original position.

3. Technical Information

3.1 BIOS Setup

The single board computer uses the APITO BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

for the system configuration.The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the

system central processing, memory and I/O sub-systems. The BIOS setup

program of the single board computer let the customers modify the basic

configuration setting. The settings are stored in a dedicated battery-backed

memory, NVRAM, retains the information when the power is turned off. If the

battery runs out of the power, then the settings of BIOS will come back to the

default setting. The BIOS section of the manual is subject to change without

notice and is provided here for reference purpose only. The settings and

configurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print, and therefore they may

not be exactly the same as that displayed on your screen. To activate CMOS

Setup program, press <Del> key immediately after you turn on the system. When

you enter the CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be displayed as in Table

3.1. You can use arrow keys to select your function, press <Enter> key to accept

selection and enter the sub-menu.

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Table 3.1: AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

3.1 Operating Systems

The PowerBrick AQ6 will generally be provided with a preinstalled operating

system such as Windows 7 Pro. or Windows 8. To restore the operating system,

you can use an external CD-ROM drive to change, reinstall or repair the

operating system through a USB 2.0 port.

3.3 Application Software

You should be able to run all normal/generic application software such as

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software etc. if you have Windows

installed. See the relevant manual/help guides for the specific software. For Linux

you will have to specifically select software designed for Linux. Acura is not

responsible for failure of any software on your computer but if you have any

particular software needs, please call Acura Technical Support or

support@acuraembedded.com.

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3.4 Operation and maintenance

This module requires no routine maintenance. The blue LED indicator when lit

indicates proper operation and health.

The power supply must be protected by a 7A auto fuse on the input line from the

vehicle battery.

Before power up the computer, make sure all cables connected to the computer

and the monitor.

WARNING

First hookup all cables then turn on computer powerSwitch.

Make sure monitor power led on or blinking .

3.5 PowerBrick AQ6 Wiring Diagram

Computer connector :

pin1-Ground

pin2-DC+ 9~36V

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With the unique set of products, Acura Embedded Systems Inc. remains

committed to its goal of providing trouble-free and customer-friendly service.

A special customer service unit has been set up specifically to cater to our

esteemed customers' needs.

Technical Support:

Phone:1-866-502-9666

Email:support@acuraembedded.com

Mail address:

Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

Unit #1, 7711-128th Street

Surrey, BC V3W 4E6

CANADA

Ph: (604) 502-9666 Fax: (604) 502-9668

Acura Embedded PowerBrick AQ6 Quick Manual

Brand: Acura Embedded

Model: PowerBrick AQ6

Category: Network media converters

Type: Quick Manual

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